(Nashville, Tenn. – May 7, 2013) Country artist Robby Armstrong’s debut single, “Rodeo,” is currently at Country radio.

Written by Armstrong and Darrell Brown, the toe-tapping track is Robby’s first single from his forthcoming 2013 full-length album, which is additionally produced by Brown (LeAnn Rimes, Ty Herndon, Radney Foster).

“The song is a rowdy, joyful rocker,” said Armstrong. “It captures that special moment of when you are doing exactly what it is that makes you excited in life. It’s about having fun and being in good spirits.”

To watch the video for “Rodeo,” click here. To stream the single, click here.

A dance remix for the song has also been created and is circulating through line dance clubs across the country. To watch an instructional video, click here.

As a dedicated and passionate musician with more than 30 years of experience, Robby Armstrong weaves elements of Alternative Country, with its warm melodies and heartfelt lyrics, and an exciting playing style into a sound that is uniquely his own.

“Robby Armstrong sounds like the illegitimate child of Neil Young, Neil Diamond, Glen Campbell and John Mellencamp all in one,” says, talent manager, Rick Yorn.

Armstrong currently resides in Huntington Beach, California and is pursuing his first love: Country music. He feels he has come full circle and found a place he can write, play and produce a great country album. While his music lends itself to the Alternative Country-Rock genre, Armstrong is confident traditional Country music lovers will not be disappointed by his style.

Robby has three songs, including “Rodeo” in the upcoming feature film, Gambit (featuring Cameron Diaz, Colin Firth), wherein he and his band make a cameo appearance.  The songs are also featured on the official soundtrack.

Additionally, “Rodeo” is also featured in The Sims video game and has been heard at Angels’ stadium as the Los Angeles Angels’ rally song.

“Rodeo” is available on iTunes and other major digital music retailers.

For more information, visit RobbyArmstrong.net.

“Send Me Wings” To Be Released To Country Radio In Coming Weeks

(Nashville, Tenn. – May 1, 2013) BGC Records/GMV Nashville artist Bobby Cyrus will release his debut album, Homeplace, on May 21 through all major digital retailers, including iTunes and Amazon.

The album features 13 tracks, nine of which were written or co-written by the singer. Produced by renowned vocalist and Bluegrass musician, Don Rigsby, the album features special guest appearances by, Bobby’s cousin, Billy Ray Cyrus on “Milkman’s Eyes,” and Country legend, Tom T. Hall on the track “A Rose For Marie.”

“Since the day I picked up my first guitar this is the music I have always wanted to create,” explained Cyrus. “I thank God for giving me the gift of rhythm and rhyme and a special thank you to all those who believed in me enough to help make this dream come true. I am truly a blessed man.”

The title of the release borrows its namesake from the Cyrus family abode in rural Kentucky. A well-loved dwelling and place of tenderness and growth for generations of Cyrus’.  The home’s symbolism serves as ongoing inspiration to Cyrus and as a motif for the album.

The final track of the record is a humble, warm-hearted poem. Written by Bobby’s father, Bob Cyrus, the story centers around the family life on their home in Louisa, KY. Until his passing, Bobby’s father performed the poem at the family’s annual get together, a duty that has been bestowed upon Bobby. Additionally, its familial sincerity serves as the essence behind the title track and a theme throughout the album.

In February, Cyrus became the official spokesperson of the National Walking Horse Association (NWHA). The singer will team up with the association, performing at select events across the country as part of his 2013 “NWHA Tour” and expressing his support for the associations cause. Founded in 1998, The National Walking Horse Association, located at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, is a group of dedicated horse owners and enthusiasts committed to preserving and promoting the naturally-gaited walking horse and its welfare.  Cyrus is scheduled to appear at a series of public NWHA events in the coming months, meeting fans, signing merchandise and advocating his passion for walking horses.

A former heavy-machinery sales and management executive in the coal mining and construction industry of eastern Kentucky, Bobby Cyrus grew up immersed in the sounds of bluegrass and traditional Country music.  Cyrus credits artists like Waylon Jennings, Ricky Skaggs, Larry Cordle, Kris Kristofferson, Keith Whitley and Tom T. Hall as some of the key influences that helped define his songwriting and musical style.  Cyrus released “Milkman’s Eyes” (featuring his cousin Billy Ray Cyrus) in Nov. 2012.

The video for “Milkman’s Eyes,” which premiered on GAC’s Daily Countdown, is currently in rotation on The Country Network and is also featured on CMT.com.

TRACK LISTING:
1. “Cut My Teeth On (Waylon And Willie)” (B. Cyrus)
2. “Homeplace” feat. Bobby’s Dad, Bob Cyrus (B.Cyrus)
3. “Milkman’s Eyes” feat. Billy Ray Cyrus (Billy Ray Cyrus/Jim McKnight)
4. “Send Me Wings” (B.Cyrus)
5. “Hillbilly Man” (B. Cyrus/Jonathan McClanahan/Randy Wallin)
6. “A Rose For Marie” feat. Tom T. Hall (Dixie Hall/Tom T. Hall)
7. “Daddy’s Home” (B. Cyrus)
8. “Broke Down In Georgia” (Mickey Cates/Tony Ramey)
9. “If I’da Wrote That Song” (Larry Cordle/Larry Shell/Jim Silvers)
10. “Carved Our Names In Stone” (B. Cyrus)
11. “Bodan’s Home” (Jimmy Carr)
12. “Lucky Guy” (B. Cyrus)
13. “Homeplace (The Poem)”

For more information, visit www.BobbyCyrusOfficial.com.

(Nashville, Tenn. – Apr. 23, 2013) Country newcomer Dakota Bradley will release his debut single, “Somethin’ Like Somethin’,” to Country radio April 29.

The uptempo track was written by Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, and Shane McAnally. The release is Dakota’s first single from his forthcoming 2013 full-length album, which is co-produced by Grammy award-winning producer Byron Gallimore and Country music superstar Tim McGraw.

“Dakota is the real deal,” said McGraw. “He is a great young artist who defies the trends and lives for his music. His voice is unique and instantly recognizable, and his ability to convey pure emotion in his music draws the listener in from the very first word of every song. Working with him on this project has been a lot of fun. The single is a great summer song and I really think Country radio is going to dig it.”

“I am truly blessed to have had Byron Gallimore and Tim McGraw co-produce the single and my album,” said Bradley. “I pinch myself everyday to make sure this isn’t a dream. I am really thankful for them both and for Streamsound Records for taking a chance on me.”

To listen to Bradley’s single “Somethin’ Like Somethin’,” click here.

The 18-year-old St. Louis native, currently lives in Nashville and has been visiting radio stations for the past three months on a national radio tour. He has been making impromptu appearances across the United States, including stops at San Antonio Mall, Dylan’s Candy Shop in New York City, and Orlando for “Playlist Live.” Large groups of young fans attended these appearances as a result of announcements made through Bradley’s Twitter. In addition, #DakotaBradleyAtACMs trended worldwide on Twitter during the 2013 ACM Awards.

In March, Bradley performed for a sold-out crowd at Gramercy Theatre in New York City. View a clip of Dakota performing a short version of the single here.

“Somethin’ Like Somethin’” will be available on iTunes and other major digital music retailers May 14th. Follow Dakota on Twitter here.

For media inquiries and mp3 requests, contact Christy Watkins at christy@aristomedia.com or 615-269-7071.

(Nashville, Tenn. – Apr. 16, 2013) A-OK Entertainment/GMV Nashville recording artist Amber Hayes has released her new single, “Any Day Is A Good Day” to Country radio.

The single is the first release off her new album, Any Day Is A Good Day, and is produced by Nashville-based producer Paul Compton. The song was co-written by Hayes, Bill DiLuigi and JP Williams.

“I was excited about this song from the moment we wrote it,” said Hayes. “It has such an encouraging message and people have been very responsive to the song’s optimism and brightness. Its uplifting in all the right ways.”

Robert Oermann (MusicRow Magazine) commented about the track, “Simply lovely. Her sweetly wistful singing voice is perfectly framed by an airy production and pristinely placed harmony vocals. Plus, it has a message to warm your soul. I could definitely get used to listening to this wafting through the radio speakers.”

To listen to “Any Day Is A Good Day,” click here.

2013 has already proven to be a busy one for the Oklahoma native. Billboard’s ‘The 615’ named Hayes as “One To Watch in 2013.” Her song, “Right As Rain,” is featured in the documentary film, “Music City USA” (view trailer here) and she recently opened up for one of her biggest musical influences, Reba McEntire, in Durant, Oklahoma. This past month, she entered into an exclusive booking agreement with Nashville-based talent agency and marketing firm Conway Entertainment Group.

Hayes first broke onto the Country music scene after her starring role as Kathy Twitty in the 2008 Conway Twitty musical, It’s Only Make Believe. She released her debut EP C’mon in 2010, landing two Top 40 singles (“C’mon,” “Wait”) on the national MusicRow Country Breakout chart. In 2012, the multi-talented performer starred in the major motion picture, “Cowgirls N’ Angels.” Three of her songs made it into the film, including her duet with Lonestar’s Richie McDonald, “Always There For Me.” Hayes’ music was also featured in four episodes of the hit CW television series, “Hart of Dixie.” In October 2012, she released her sophomore album, Any Day Is A Good Day, which is available at iTunes and Amazon.

For more information about Amber, visit www.AmberHayesMusic.com.

For interview and mp3 requests, contact Christy Watkins at christy@aristomedia.com

(Nashville, Tenn – Mar. 4, 2013) Country Radio Seminar’s annual New Faces of Country Music Show closed out CRS 2013 on Friday, Mar. 1 at the Nashville Convention Center.  The show was co-sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Country Aircheck and the Academy of Country Music (ACM) and featured performances by Easton Corbin, Florida Georgia Line, Brantley Gilbert, Jana Kramer and Kip Moore.

In addition, the evening featured a surprise appearance by Taylor Swift, who took the stage to lend her support to Florida Georgia Line, who will open select dates on her RED Tour, which kicks off March 13th.

Pictured below L to R: CRS President Mike Culotta, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, Easton Corbin, Jana Kramer, Brantley Gilbert, Kip Moore, and CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne. Photo courtesy of Country Radio Seminar

Pictured below L to R: Big Machine Executive Vice President Jimmy Harnen, Florida Georgia Line’s Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, Taylor Swift, Big Machine President and CEO Scott Borchetta, CRS President Mike Culotta, and CRS Executive Director Bill Mayne. Photo courtesy of Country Radio Seminar

About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. Visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com for more information or contact Kristen McRary at 615-327-4487.