PRESS RELEASES
June 2022
Emerging Country Artist Mikayla Lane Visits CMT
Emerging country artist Mikayla Lane visited with the CMT team to share her new music, which included her forthcoming single, "Ambush," set for release on July 29. In attendance were Leslie Fram, Senior Vice President of Music and Talent, Shanna Strassberg, Vice President of Music and Talent, along with several other members of the CMT Music and Talent team.
GRAMMY® Award Winner Jeannie Seely Joins Adkins Publicity
On the cusp of her 55th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry®, Jeannie Seely, the third female country artist to win a GRAMMY®, has announced an expansion to her team. Seely has added Adkins Publicity's Scott Adkins, Kelli Wasilauski and Makenzie Clayburg for public relations representation and promoted B! Noticed Public Relations & Management's Bev Moser to a management position.
May 2022
Available Now: The Singing Contractors Assemble ‘Hard Workin’ Man’ from Gaither Music Group
Having turned their a cappella, on-the-job serenades into a national recording career, The Singing Contractors have assembled Hard Workin' Man, a CD and DVD offering of country classics from Gaither Music Group.
Tanya Tucker Signs with Scott Adkins for Management, Remains Represented by Adkins Publicity
Entertainment icon Tanya Tucker tapped her longtime publicist Scott Adkins, of newly formed Adkins Entertainment, to represent her as manager in all facets of her illustrious career. Tanya also recently retained Kurt Vitolo of K V Financial Group for business management. Tanya will continue to be represented by Adkins Publicity’s Scott Adkins, Makenzie Clayburg, Kelli Wasilauski and Haley Moriva for PR/Publicity and Jonathan Levine, Lenore Kinder and Kiely Mosiman at Wasserman Music for agency representation. Derrek Kupish, Tanya’s longtime photographer, cinematographer and social media manager, has been named Creative Director to execute Tanya’s vision, brand and image.
The Amp At Dant Crossing To Host Second Annual Yake Music Festival
Kentucky's bourbon country will be pouring out a variety of music at their second annual Yake Music Festival, which will be held at The Amp at Dant Crossing on Saturday, July 2. Kentucky native, Dustin Collins, will be headlining the event along with opening acts Kaleb Cecil, No Deceit, Tony Logue, Hotel Whiskey and Taylor Hughes. The music will kick off at 3 p.m. ET and the festival will also feature face painting and bounce houses for younger attendees, with fireworks to follow that night.
Watch Meghan Linsey Perform On “The Kelly Clarkson Show”
No. 1 Billboard recording artist Meghan Linsey performed her powerful, blues-driven single "If You Need Me Don't" on "The Kelly Clarkson Show." Written by Linsey, Julie Moriva and GRAMMY-nominated producer, Tyler Cain (Gramps Morgan, Ashley Monroe, Aloe Blacc), the single was released on March 18 and debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Blues Chart.
Bellamy Brothers Release 40 Years: The Vinyl Album
"Everything old really is new again. Just ask the Bellamy Brothers (Cowboys & Indians)." The iconic country duo's first vinyl release in more than three decades, 40 Years: The Vinyl Album, is available now from Bellamy Brothers Records, Inc.
Tune In: Meghan Linsey To Perform On “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Monday, May 23
No. 1 Billboard recording artist Meghan Linsey will perform her powerful, blues-driven single "If You Need Me Don't" on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" Monday, May 23. Written by Linsey, Julie Moriva and GRAMMY-nominated producer, Tyler Cain (Gramps Morgan, Ashley Monroe, Aloe Blacc), the single was released on March 18 and debuted at No. 3 on the iTunes Blues Chart.
Billy Ray Cyrus Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Debut Album ‘Some Gave All’
Today, entertainment icon Billy Ray Cyrus celebrates the 30th Anniversary of his iconic debut album, Some Gave All. The album, which includes Cyrus' No. 1 hit single, "Achy Breaky Heart," was a breakout success, which catapulted the Kentucky native into superstar status and he quickly became a household name. Some Gave All earned the rank as the No. 1 best-selling album of 1992, reached RIAA® 9x multi-platinum status in the U.S. and remained Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart for 17 consecutive weeks. To date, Cyrus' albums have accumulated over 930 million streams globally.
Jake Owen and Tommy DeCarlo To Headline The Amp at Dant Crossing’s 2022 Concert Series
The Amp at Dant Crossing has added multi-platinum artist Jake Owen and rocker Tommy DeCarlo, singer of the legendary band Boston, to the venue’s 2022 concert series lineup. The artists will bring their greatest hits to The Amp's stage with DeCarlo performing on July 15 and Owen on Sept. 30.