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Sunny Sweeney is country singer-songwriter who released her fifth studio album, Married Alone, on Sept. 23, 2022, through her own Aunt Daddy Records label. Her music has the sounds and storytelling typical of classic country and Americana roots music. She cites Loretta Lynn, Waylon Jennings, Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks as her biggest inspirations. Her 2006 debut, Heartbreaker's Hall of Fame, was self-released and reissued by Big Machine Records. The follow-up, Concrete from 2011, came out through Republic Nashville and featured the song "From a Table Away," which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Married Alone's beautiful title track is a duet with the legendary Vince Gill. In this episode, we focus on Sunny's Oct. 15 show at The Loft at City Winery in Philadelphia, PA. The 16-song set included the new track "Tie Me Up" and the Randy Weeks' song "Can't Let Go" that Lucinda Williams recorded for her breakthrough 1998 album Car Wheels on a Gravel Road and Sunny included on her 2014 album Provoked. Links: Sunny Sweeney's home page Sunny Sweeney's tour history at Setlist.fm Jay Gilbert @ Label Logic Glenn Peoples @ Twitter Billboard podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we catch up with one of the hardest working artists in the industry, The Band Perry. They recently stopped by the MusicRow office to discuss new music and to reflect on their success over the last five years. Our conversation covered a lot of ground– from how they learned to develop a thick skin, their endless desire to grow and develop their art, and where they get such a strong work ethic. As a family band made up of 2 brothers and a sister, we also asked Kimberly, Neil and Reid how they go about making decisions when it comes to important things in their career. On Big Machine’s Republic Nashville label, The Band Perry was named MusicRow’s Breakthrough Artist in 2011 and they have gone on to win many awards, including trophies from the CMA, ACM, CMT and a Grammy earlier this year for their recording of Glen Campbell’s “Gentle on my Mind.”
How do you become a Biz woman who ROCKS? Listen to our Interview with Lois Lewis of Republic Nashville to find out! Lois Lewis just happens to be one of my childhood friends! For years, I've watched her on Facebook and have been fascinated by her business journey! She is a radio and music industry rock star! She began her career as a radio host and is now the Regional Director for Republic Nashville - Big Machine Label Group, representing country music artists like The Eli Young Band, The Band Perry and Florida Georgia Line. Their sister company Big Machine Label Group represents Taylor Swift and Tim McGraw just to name a few. In this inspiring interview, Lois shares about her journey as a business woman in the radio and music industries, what it takes to get the attention of the decision makers and how important owning your personal brand truly is! http://BizWomenRock.com/119 Lois' Kick-A$$ Quotes: You want people to know that you're just like them. You want to be where everybody else is. You find the balance when you can and if you have a great support system with you, you just figure it out. Lois' Favorite 5: 1. Book: Matilda by Roald Dahl (get a free audio of this book now! http://www.audibletrial.com/BusinessWomenRock) 2. Tool: Concur (an app that tracks expenses!) 3. Musician: Taylor Swift 4. Concerts: Garth Brooks & Justin Timberlake 5. Meal: stuffed peppers http://BizWomenRock.com/119
Florida Georgia Line is one of the hottest new duos in country music today. Their debut single "Cruise" hit the top of the charts shortly after they signed with the Republic Nashville record label. Their followup single "Get Your Shine On" also skyrocketed to the top of the charts, helping increase sales for their debut album "Here's To The Good Times." We had a chance to catch up with Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard along with their fellow co-writer Rodney Clawson to talk about that catchy hit.
Welcome back to our year-end special, where we are taking a look back at some of our most popular segmnets of 2012. This next duo wasn't even on the national radar last year at this time, but after performing on Gary Allan's Country Throwdown Tour, Florida Georiga Line has been signed to Republic Nashville and is now one of the hottest tickets in town. We had a chance to check them out on the set of their very first music video for "Cruise."
We kick off another "Inside Music Row" with the mention of Florida Georgia Line. They are now signed with Republic Nashville and will hit the road with Luke Bryan for the "Dirt Road Diaries Tour" next year. Josh Turner is also in the news as he is teaming up with Ariat International for his 2013 Punching Bag tour. Darius Rucker is mentioned next as he will release hit third solo country album early next year - "True Believers" hits stores January 22nd. We also mention Little Big Town's "Tornado Tour" which will launch January 31st in Murray, KY. Jason Aldean will also be hitting the road again when his "Night Train" tour kicks off in Bossier City, Louisian - look for Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett in support. The late country star Chris LeDoux is up next as he has been added to the Mississippi Country Music Trail - his marker can be seen right along the Biloxi coast. Finally, we go Inside The Song with Paul Jenkins to talk about a song he co-wrote with Andy Gibson and Jason Sellers - "Don't You Wanna Stay" recorded by Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson.
Texas-based singer songwriter Sunny Sweeney is quite excited about her upcoming album, her first for the Republic Nashville label. Her hit ‘Staying’s Worse Than Leaving’ is the first track from that project, and Sunny recently shot the video for the new single with director Roman White at a home in North Nashville.
This marks our two-hundredth show on the air, bringing you the best and brightest stars of yesterday, today, and tomorrow. Scott Borchetta has been very instrumental in the careers of Artists such as Reba McEntire, and Toby Keith. In 2005 Scott Founded Big Machine Record and sign Taylor Swift. In 2007 he realized there was to much talent to handle sufficiently on just one label so he created The Valory Music Company with Artists like Justin Moore, Jimmy Wayne, Jewel. Scott has since started a third label with Universal Republic, Republic Nashville, and is now home to some of country’s biggest stars, like Reba, Rascal Flatts, and Martina McBride. The success of those artists and Taylor Swift helped propel the label to the top spot as Billboard’s Top Country Album Imprint in 2009, recognition for being the highest-selling label group on Music Row. With all the serious work of running a label, though, it’s always fun to check out the lighter side of the business…like shooting a music video out on the farm
Nashville and Country Music News that includes Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown Band, Billy Currington, Carrie underwood, Dennis Quaid, AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Martina McBride, Republic Nashville, Hank Williams Jr, Popcorn Sutton's Tennessee White Whiskey. We go inside the song with Loretta Lynn as she gives us insight to "A Coal Miners Daughter"
We Are taking a look back at some of Inside Music Rows most popular features in this episode we visit The Band Perry is a trio of siblings originally from Mobile, Alabama. They’ve been writing and performing together for years before getting signed to the new Republic Nashville label. Now with a new album and a top 20 hit under their belts, we caught up with Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry on the set of their latest music video.
Siblings Kimberly, Neil and Reid Perry are The Band Perry. A pretty easy name to come up with if you ask me. The trio is originally from Mobile, Alabama, and had been writing and performing together for years before catching the ear of Big Machine’s Scott Borchetta. Scott immediately signed them to his new Republic Nashville last summer. Now with a new album available and a top 20 hit under their belts, we caught up with them on the set of their latest music video.