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April 10, 2024

CMT To Premiere Documentary – A Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins – A Three-Month Exclusive Beginning April 19 at 9:00 PM CT

DATE: APRIL 10, 2024

FROM: LYNDIE WENNER/MITCH SCHNEIDER – SRO PR

CMT TO PREMIERE THE 1-HOUR DOCUMENTARY
‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’ – A MAKING OF A MUSICIANS’
TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS
AIRING EXCLUSIVELY ON CMT FOR 3 MONTHS
BEGINNING APRIL 19 AT 9 PM CT
PRODUCED BY OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
IN COLLABORATION WITH MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS

WATCH THIS 30-SECOND DOCUMENTARY SIZZLE REEL HERE
THE DOCUMENTARY IS AVAILABLE ON DVD
PRE-ORDER HERE OR VISIT THE CHET FOREVER WEBSITE HERE

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WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE – “The Making of A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins and his Legacy Remembered” will air exclusively for three months on CMT premiering April 19 at 9 PM Central time. Watch the Opry Entertainment Group sizzle reel HERE.

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The documentary is available to order on DVD HERE.

The program is an engaging 1-hour documentary about the making of this tribute album to Chet Atkins featuring 22 artists (read full list of artists HERE) from the country, rock, bluegrass and acoustic musical realms. Due out April 19, it contains some of the world’s best artists and guitar players including Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P., Ricky Skaggs, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley, Sierra Hull, and many more. The documentary was executive produced by Martin Fischer and produced and directed by Kathryn Russ for Opry Entertainment Group.

Kathryn Russ, Producer Quote:

“The first day of filming was marked by Tommy Emmanuel’s recording of ‘Mr. Guitar.’ However, it was his intimate stories that truly captured the essence of the man they sought to honor. Chet Atkins was more than just a talented producer, studio head, and guitarist; he was also a humble, caring mentor who left a profound impact on countless musicians. Everyone interviewed for the project, including Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and others, shared humorous and heartfelt stories. Grammy-winning Producer Carl Jackson helmed the tribute album which anchored our narrative. As a producer, ‘Chet, We Still Can’t Say Good Bye’ meant more to me than mere documentation; it was a labor of love and a testament to the enduring legacy of the man known as Mr. Guitar.”

Martin Fischer, Executive Producer Quote:

“Producing this TV special on the making of the new tribute album for iconic Opry member Chet Atkins has been truly inspiring. It’s been a remarkable experience witnessing legendary artists unite to honor Chet’s legacy. Through this special, we hope viewers experience the timeless and lasting influence the extraordinary Chet Atkins had on country music.”

Opry Entertainment Group and Morningstar Music Productions recently announced a collaboration HERE with The Opry Shop for WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins. Opry Entertainment Group will be the main selling channel for a variety of physical packages including vinyl albums, limited edition numbered vinyls and orange color vinyls, CD’s, and the DVD.

Pre-order HERE or visit the Chet Forever website HERE.

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The album WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE was conceived and produced by 3-time Grammy-winning, bluegrass and country songwriter, producer and guitarist Carl Jackson, a longtime Glen Campbell collaborator, vocal arranger for TRIO II with Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton; Jackson also produced the 2003 Grammy-winning Country Album of the Year Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’ – Songs Of The Louvin Brothers. He has had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Emmylou Harris, and Trisha Yearwood.

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ABOUT MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS:

Jackson approached Rodger and Ken with the desire to produce an album to honor Chet Atkins. The temptation to executive produce an album in Nashville paying homage to Chet Atkins with some of the finest artists and guitar players in the world including Vince Gill, Tommy Emmanuel, Brad Paisley, and other greats was too captivating to pass up… and thus, Morningstar Music Productions was born, with their first album release We Still Can’t Say Good Bye – A Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins out April 19.

For press inquiries regarding WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Lyndie Wenner // lwenner@sropr.com

April 5, 2024

Spring in to Stoney’s Rockin’ Country for live music in April

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 5, 2024

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SPRING IN TO STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY FOR LIVE MUSIC THIS APRIL

WHAT: Enjoy live music from some of country music’s hottest new stars at Stoney’s Rockin’ Country every Friday in April.

Hop on the mechanical bull or take a spin line dancing! Stoney’s has you covered with free line dance lessons Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Visit https://stoneysrockincountry.com/dance-lessons/ for details.

WHERE: Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
6611 Las Vegas Blvd. So., Unit 160, at Town Square

WHEN:            Friday, April 5             Stephen Wesley’s Flamingo Twin all-star band with DJ Manda
Friday, April 12           Logan Mize with DJ Manda
Friday, April 19           Chase Wright with DJ Manda
Friday, April 26           Kylie Morgan on her “Making It Up As I Go” Tour

TICKETS: Advance tickets are on sale now at https://www.etix.com/ticket/v/13160/stoneys-rockincountry. Shows are open to 18+ and doors open at 7 p.m.

ABOUT STEPHEN WESLEY AND FLAMINGO TWIN

Stephen Wesley is a 2x Billboard charting artist. The genre-bending country singer/songwriter has collaborations with several of music’s most accomplished and well-known bands and solo acts. From Slash of Guns N’ Roses fame, to Smash Mouth, Bubba Sparxxx and his recent release, “Rock N Roll ft. T-Pain,” Stephen continues to push the boundaries of music and create his own sound. Flamingo Twin also features Kenny Harris (formerly of Panic! at the Disco); Jerrod Bettis (formerly of OneRepublic); Nathan December (formerly of Goo Goo Dolls), and Michael Ward (formerly of The Wallflowers).

ABOUT LOGAN MIZE

Ten years ago, when Logan Mize was busy being a Music Row staff songwriter, he’d occasionally feel homesick for Kansas, where he grew up. So, he invented a way to get back there without leaving Nashville.

“My friend Blake Chaffin and I came up with this imaginary town called Prairieville,” Mize says. “Blake is from Kansas, like me, and we have this certain way of speaking, with similar quirks in the way that we say things. So over the years, we wrote about fifty songs together about this town.”

They based the characters on people they’d grown up around and used stories they’d heard as inspirations for their sharply observed portraits of heartland life. “Whenever we’d get together, we’d be like, ‘What’s happening in Prairieville this week?’,” Mize says with a smile. “It was almost like our Lake Wobegon. It inspired us. Gradually, it morphed from writing about a town into a certain style of writing that we found to be completely our own, to where we could really tell that our songs had a certain stamp on them. We took the best of those songs and that’s this project.”

Welcome to Prairieville, Mize’s fifth album, may be based on a fictional place, but it’s also his most deeply personal work to date. And while the project was first conceived in Nashville, he’s now closer to a real-life version of Prairieville, as he and his family recently moved back to Kansas, to his wife’s family farm in Andale.

ABOUT CHASE WRIGHT

Chase Wright is doing more than make his childhood dreams come true: he’s introducing himself as a bold new Nashville artist with a freewheeling approach to genre, firm footing in relatable storytelling and soft spot for big choruses. Respect for country music’s way around a story without feeling beholden to it defines the Indiana native’s energetic songs, which rely on electric loops and pop-rock chords alongside more traditional sounds made from steel strings and wood. It’s a confident blend that belies the fact that Wright first picked up a guitar as a freshman track star at DePauw University. After graduating with a degree in economics, Wright packed his bags for Nashville, where he has since earned a publishing deal with Toby & Molly Music and signed with Morris Higham for management. 2022 was a breakout year for the rising star who was recognized by Spotify as a Hot Country Artist to Watch and named among SiriusXM’s Highway Finds class. Most recently, Wright was recognized among Pandora’s Artists to Watch 2023: Country list. Following the 2021 release of his debut album Intertwined, Wright continues to roll out new music with his latest hit “Hurt No More” available to stream everywhere now. In total, fans have streamed his music to the tune of 170 million times.

ABOUT KYLIE MORGAN

Kylie Morgan has quickly proven herself to be a relatable storyteller and an engaging live performer. The Oklahoma native is known for baring her soul in her confessional lyrics and leaving her heart on the stage, whether she’s headlining her own tour or supporting acts like Old Dominion. In doing so, she makes her listeners feel less alone.

While Kylie began writing songs at a young age, it wasn’t until her grandfather bought her a pink acoustic guitar for Christmas that it all came together. “I got my first guitar and it just clicked: Here’s where a verse goes, here’s where the chorus goes,” she says of her early songs around age 12. “It actually started to make sense for me, and you couldn’t get me out of my room writing songs.”

She has since spent the past 14 years honing her craft in the writing room and on the stage. Kylie vividly recalls first sharing a microphone with her grandfather at a young age while singing Elvis Presley’s “That’s All Right.” At 14, she set out on the open road and began touring full-time and hasn’t slowed down since. In August 2022 she made her Grand Ole Opry debut and less than a year later wrapped her first-ever headlining tour. Kylie also performed a career-defining set at Nissan Stadium at CMA Fest 2022 and joined Old Dominion for her first arena trek as part of the band’s No Bad Vibes Tour.

ABOUT STONEY’S ROCKIN’ COUNTRY

The award-winning, world famous Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is Las Vegas’ premiere destination for locals and tourists who are looking for a boot stomping good ole time with line dancing, mechanical bull riding, beer pong, pool tables, and more. Located at Town Square, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country is a 19,000 square foot high-energy nightclub that features a 2,000 square foot dance floor and 570 square foot stage for dancing and performances, along with a state-of-the-art sound system, live bands, and DJs. Open Thursday through Saturday, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country offers special promotions including the World-Famous Ladies Night on Thursdays where ladies drink for just $2 and live music from the latest and greatest in country music every Friday. Doors open at 7 p.m. and line-dancing lessons begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call (702) 435-2855 or go to stoneysrockincountry.com. Find Stoney’s Rockin’ Country on Facebook, Twitter @StoneysLV, and Instagram @stoneysrockincountry.

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MEDIA CONTACT:

Hillary Smoot, SRO PR

310-367-9056
hillary@sropr.com

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April 5, 2024

SIERRA HULL Is Featured On The CHET ATKINS TRIBUTE ALBUM – The Second Single “All I Ever Need Is You” From ‘We Still Can’t Say Good Bye’ – A Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins

DATE: April 5, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/LYNDIE WENNER, SRO PR

“ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU”
RELEASED TODAY AS THE SECOND SINGLE
FROM THE MULTI-ARTIST ALBUM
‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’
A MUSICIANS’ TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS
LISTEN HERE

PERFORMED BY
SIERRA HULL,
THE 2 X GRAMMY-NOMINATED ARTIST AND AWARD-WINNING
MANDOLIN PLAYER AND GUITARIST/ARTIST
‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’
IS A 15-TRACK COLLECTOR’S ALBUM
PERFORMED BY SOME OF THE WORLD’S BEST ARTISTS
AND GUITAR PLAYERS INCLUDING
VINCE GILL, ERIC CLAPTON, TOMMY EMMANUEL C.G.P. , RICKY SKAGGS, JAMES TAYLOR, ALISON KRAUSS, BRAD PAISLEY, SIERRA HULL,
AND MANY MORE AND IS DUE OUT APRIL 19

VIEW A SIZZLE REEL ABOUT THE ALBUM HERE

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“ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU,” the second single from the upcoming multi-artist album WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOODBYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins, has been released today (Friday, April 5) to all streaming platforms via Morningstar Music Productions, with digital distribution worldwide by MVD Entertainment (see the track listing below.) “ALL I EVER NEED IS YOU” is performed by SIERRA HULL, the 2x Grammy-nominated artist and award-winning mandolin and guitarist, songwriter and vocalist. Listen to the song HERE and view a sizzle reel about the album HERE.

“Sierra wasn’t yet a teenager the first time I met her,” shares the album’s producer Carl Jackson. “And she was already playing mandolin with a precision that can only be described as ‘machine-like’. I later found out she was just as gifted on the guitar and a very talented vocalist as well, and her choice of ‘All I Ever Need Is You’ was inspired by Chet and Jerry Reed’s version.”

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“When Chet played the guitar, you felt every bit like you were hearing a singer…”
-Sierra Hull

“All I Ever Need Is You,” the Eddie Reeves/Jimmy Holiday co-written classic and the second single on WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE, features Sierra Hull on lead vocals and acoustic guitar and was recorded at Station West in Nashville, TN with Luke Wooten engineering and mixing. Additional musicians performing are Tony Creasman on drums and percussion, Kevin Grantt on bass and Carl Jackson harmonizing on vocals.

Featuring 15 tracks and 22 artists from the from the country, rock, bluegrass and acoustic musical realms, WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOODBYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins was conceived and produced by 3-time Grammy-winning, bluegrass and country songwriter, producer and guitarist Carl Jackson. He is a longtime Glen Campbell collaborator, vocal arranger for TRIO II with Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton; Jackson also produced the 2003 Grammy-winning Country Album of the Year Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’ – Songs Of The Louvin Brothers. He has additionally had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Emmylou Harris, and Trisha Yearwood.

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The track listing for WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE is as follows:

1. Mr. Guitar: Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P. & Michael Cleveland
2. Lover Come Back To Me: Brent Mason
3. Alley Cat: Ashley Campbell & Thor Jensen
4. So Sad (To Watch Good Love Go Bad): Vince Gill & Bradley Walker featuring Eric Clapton
5. Yakety Axe: Ricky Skaggs with Charlie McCoy
6. Sleepwalk: Jerry Douglas & Bryan Sutton
7. In His Hands: Carl Jackson
8. Mr. Sandman: Gareth Pearson
9. Windy And Warm: Brad Paisley
10. How’s The World Treating You: James Taylor & Alison Krauss
11. Caravan: Guthrie Trapp
12. All I Ever Need Is You: Sierra Hull
13. The Entertainer: John Knowles C.G.P. with Catherine Marx
14. I Still Can’t Say Goodbye: Vince Gill
15. Freight Train: The Chester Bees
(Campbell, Clapton, Emmanuel, Gill, Hull, Jackson, Jensen, Knowles, Mason, Moore, Paisley, Pearson, Skaggs, Sutton and Trapp)

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Collectors Edition Orange LP + DVD Pre-Order HERE

Opry Entertainment Group is the official Nashville retailer for “We Still Can’t Say Good Bye” albums, CD’s and DVD’s. Click HERE to pre-order.

Visit the Chet Forever website HERE.

ABOUT MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS:

Morningstar Music Productions was created by executive producers and longtime great friends Rodger Glaspey and Ken Leister. The two partners performed in groups that recorded albums during the 70’s as collegians during the Folk/Rock invasion. Producer and musician Carl Jackson approached Rodger and Ken with the desire to produce an album to honor Chet Atkins. The temptation to executive produce an album in Nashville paying homage to Chet Atkins with some of the finest artists and guitar players in the world including Vince Gill, Tommy Emmanuel, Brad Paisley, and other greats was too captivating to pass up… and thus, Morningstar Music Productions was born, with their first album release We Still Can’t Say Good Bye – A Musicians’ Tribute To Chet Atkins out April 19.

For press inquiries regarding WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Lyndie Wenner // lwenner@sropr.com

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April 4, 2024

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH Reveal “This Is The Way feat. DMX” Music Video; ‘AFTERLIFE: DELUXE’ Out Today (4/5) via Better Noise Music

Five Finger Death Punch
Reveal Collaboration with Legendary Hip-Hop Artist DMX
On New Single “This Is The Way (Feat. DMX)”
LISTEN HERE
Official Music Video Directed By Hype Williams
WATCH HERE

AFTERLIFE Digital Deluxe Album
Out Today via Better Noise Music
“This Is The Way (feat. DMX)” Included Along With Three Additional Acoustic Bonus Versions of “Judgement Day,” “The End,” and “Thanks For Asking”
STREAM / DOWNLOAD HERE

5FDP Gearing Up For UK/ Europe & U.S. Tours
Throughout Remainder Of Year
TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – AFTERLIFE: DELUXE (Download Cover Artwork HERE)

[Las Vegas, NV – April 4, 2024] Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH have today released the digital deluxe version of their acclaimed album AFTERLIFE via Better Noise Records. Stream/download AFTERLIFE: DELUXE HERE. The deluxe edition includes the original 12 tracks recorded with the band’s longtime producer Kevin Churko (Ozzy Osbourne, Disturbed), in addition to four bonus tracks including three acoustic versions of the album’s songs “The End,” “Judgement Day,” and “Thanks For Asking” plus the brand new highly anticipated single, “This Is The Way,” featuring the late legendary rapper DMX. To further celebrate the release, Five Finger Death Punch have shared the music video for “This Is The Way (feat. DMX)” directed by none other than highly influential filmmaker Hype Williams, a longtime friend and close collaborator of the late DMX. Hailed by the New York Times in 2024 as “The Nineties Wunderkind,” Hype Williams is known for his seminal work with luminaries like Tupac, Wu-Tang Clan, and Jay-Z amongst others. Watch the video out below or directly via YouTube HERE.

“Music is meant to be universal and without boundaries, and it starts at the top with us, the artists,” says Five Finger Death Punch guitarist Zoltan Bathory. “We have always embraced the mixing of genres, whether it be the remake of LL Cool J’s “Mama Said Knock You Out” featuring Tech N9ne as a guest, or our collaboration with blues warrior Kenny Wayne Shepherd, country star Brantley Gilbert, and Brian May, the legendary guitarist of Queen, on the song ‘Blue on Black.’”

“The idea of collaborating with DMX had been in discussion for years, and it was a long and winding road to turn this particular item on our wish list into reality. He was a lyrical warrior, a true original who spoke his mind incorruptibly. We have always viewed DMX as “the metalhead of hip-hop’ because of his aggressive, raw, and untamed style. He growled and snarled, aiming to rattle some cages–an attitude we share, as Five Finger Death Punch has always been drawn to the fearless and the real. It made all the sense in the world, but today this is more than just a song; it’s a salute to a legend, a way to honor DMX‘s memory.”

When playing the song for other hip-hop legends, DMC of Run DMC, one of the originals to do it first with “Walk This Way” with Aerosmith said, “The sound of the music, what Ivan is singing about, and what X is talking about, is how X lived his life. The struggle, the dark with the light, the bad with the good, the pain with the joy. This song is very emotional, very musical, it’s very well rounded.”

Five Finger Death Punch will be headed to UK and Europe this summer on a headlining tour with special guests Ice Nine Kills from May 23 through mid-July. The jaunt will see the group on the main stages of many of Europe’s biggest festivals including Graspop Metal Meeting (BE), Metalfest Open Air Plzen (CZ) and With Full Force Festival (GER). The band will also continue to join METALLICA on their stadium shows in Germany, Austria, Poland, Denmark, Finland and Spain this summer before returning to the U.S. for a headlining fall run with Marilyn Manson and Slaughter To Prevail from August 2 to September 19. For all dates and tickets, visit HERE.

ABOUT FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH:
Five Finger Death Punch is a multi-platinum, chart-topping hard rock band from Las Vegas, NV known for their high-energy performances and impactful music (over 9 billion streams). The band has held firmly to a top 3 position on the Billboard Hard Rock charts for the last 5 years and amassed a record-setting 10 Billboard mainstream Rock Airplay #1s in a row, the longest run of leading consecutive entries in the history of Mainstream Rock Airplay. 5FDP has 28 top 10 hit singles and 15 #1 singles to its name, and the band has released nine consecutive studio albums since 2007, eight of which were certified Gold or Platinum by the RIAA, as well as two chart-topping Greatest Hits albums. Five Finger Death Punch is known not just for teaming up with established artists like Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Rob Zombie, Jamey Jasta, Steve Aoki and Max Cavalera, but also known for elevating newcomers like Bad Wolves, From Ashes to New and others by exposing them to their worldwide audience. Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory was recently added as a playable character in the iconic “Call of Duty” video game series adding another major achievement to the band’s growing legacy. In addition, 5FDP has earned numerous national and international awards and honors, such as the prestigious Soldier Appreciation Award by the Association of The United States Army, an honor bestowed only upon Elvis Presley before. 5FDP is also well known for their charitable efforts and has donated over a million dollars from ticket sales, record royalties and streaming revenue. The band has released several videos of some of their biggest hits partnering with leading organizations in the fight against suicide prevention, youth homelessness and to support cancer survivors, veterans suffering from PTSD, as well as bringing relief to the families of fallen first responders. The City Of Las Vegas, NV recognized 5FDP’s relentless charitable efforts by officially declaring November 1st as “Five Finger Death Punch Day.’ In addition, Ivan Moody was awarded the Key to The City Of Cheyenne, WY honoring the betterment of the city through his philanthropic endeavors. Having become one of the most recognizable names in music, 5FDP frequently plays all major festivals and sells out arenas around the world. The band is currently on a stadium tour across the globe with Metallica throughout the end of 2024. See all upcoming tour dates HERE.

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Photo Credit: Travis Shinn (Download HERE)

Listen to 5FDP music and watch the official videos here: http://5fdp.komi.io

ABOUT BETTER NOISE MUSIC:
BETTER NOISE MUSIC is the premiere independent music label under BETTER NOISE ENTERTAINMENT, a content creation, and marketing company that produces music, books, films, documentaries, TV shows, theatrical productions, and tours. Better Noise Music founded in 2006 by music industry veteran and independent pioneer Allen Kovac, focuses on artist development and has grown into a music industry independent powerhouse, with a roster including Five Finger Death Punch, Asking Alexandria, Bad Wolves, Dirty Heads, Nothing More, The HU, From Ashes To New, Cory Marks, and many more. Partnering with FUGA, AMPED, and Membran, the company operates a global marketing and distribution platform with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, Toronto, and Sydney. The label was named Billboard’s #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Label and #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint of 2022 and has made history by ranking as the #1 Mainstream Rock Airplay Imprint for five years in a row (2018-2022).

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April 2, 2024

OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP Collaborates With MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS For CHET ATKINS Tribute “WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE”

DATE: APRIL 2, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/LYNDIE WENNER SRO PR

OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP
IS THE OFFICIAL NASHVILLE RETAILER FOR
‘WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE’ – A MUSICIANS’ TRIBUTE TO CHET ATKINS
ON THE MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS LABEL

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Collectors Edition Orange LP + DVD: Pre-order HERE.

Pre-order HERE or visit the Chet Forever website HERE

Morningstar Music Productions is thrilled to be collaborating with Opry Entertainment Group, Opry Store and Opry.com for WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE – A Musicians’ Tribute to Chet Atkins as they will be the main selling channel for a variety of physical packages, including vinyl albums, limited edition numbered vinyl, and orange color vinyl and CDs. The album features 22 artists (read the full list of artists HERE) from the country, rock, bluegrass and acoustic musical realms with some of the world’s best artists and guitar players including Vince Gill, Eric Clapton, Tommy Emmanuel C.G.P., Ricky Skaggs, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley, Sierra Hull, and many more.

The album, produced by 3x Grammy-winning, bluegrass and country songwriter/producer/guitarist Carl Jackson, will be supported with an engaging 1-hour documentary about the making of the album. The documentary was executive produced by Martin Fischer and produced and directed by Kathryn Russ for Opry Entertainment Group. Air dates and times for the documentary (TBA) will coincide with the album’s release and will also be available on DVD. Read more about the album HERE.

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Pre-order HERE or visit the Chet Forever website HERE

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CHET ATKINS is the most recorded solo instrumentalist in music history who traveled far to become “Mr. Guitar.” The journey took the legendary icon from Appalachian poverty to international acclaim, from utter obscurity to three Halls of Fame. He is a 14x Grammy Award winner, a Grammy Lifetime Achievement recipient, A Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Country Music Hall of Fame inductee. Now, for the very first time on one album, some of the world’s best guitar players and artists join together to pay a musicians’ tribute to the innovator, songwriter, producer, record company executive and visionary Chet Atkins, as Nashville and the music industry prepare to celebrate what would have been his 100^th birthday on June 20. The album was produced by 3-x Grammy winning, bluegrass and country songwriter/producer/guitarist Carl Jackson, a longtime Glen Campbell collaborator, vocal arranger for TRIO II with Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Dolly Parton. Jackson also produced the 2003 Grammy-winning Country Album of the Year Livin’, Lovin’, Losin’–Songs Of The Louvin Brothers. He has had songs recorded by Garth Brooks, Ricky Skaggs, Rhonda Vincent, Emmylou Harris, and Trisha Yearwood.

ABOUT MORNINGSTAR MUSIC PRODUCTIONS:

For press inquiries regarding WE STILL CAN’T SAY GOOD BYE, contact:

SRO PR:
Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Lyndie Wenner // lwenner@sropr.com

April 1, 2024

Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM Announces “Cinco Unchained” Show Saturday, Saturday, May 4 in Los Angeles at Don Quixote

DATE: APRIL 1, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN, SRO PR

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MISS RITA’S LUCHA VAVOOM
PRESENTS “CINCO UNCHAINED”
SATURDAY, MAY 4
IN LOS ANGELES
AT DON QUIXOTE
CINCO DE MAYO EXTRAVAGANZA TO FEATURE
MEXICAN MASKED WRESTLING AND RED-HOT PERFORMANCES

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Are you ready to get absolutely “Unchained” this Cinco De Mayo?

Then Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM will set you free with an unforgettable, off-the-rails evening of Mexican masked wrestling and red-hot performances. Expect nothing less than “Anarchy in the 213”!

Billed as “Cinco Unchained,” it all goes down Saturday, May 4 in Los Angeles at Don Quixote, located at 2811 E Olympic Blvd. Tickets for this not-to-be-missed event are on sale now, here. Ticket price/tiers include General Admission (Floor at $55) and General Admission (Mezzanine at $85).

“I wanted this first show to be a tribute to the East LA roots of Cinco de Mayo as a day of celebration,” says Miss Rita. “This is going back to our roots and acknowledging L.A. as the place where so much culture originates!” The evening will include mariachis, low riders, folklorico, minis, tamales, musica, mezcal, and tequila.

The low-down:

Saturday, May 4, 2024

Doors at 8:00 PM, show at 9:00 PM

Show will run till about 11:00 PM; dance party with DJ Your Muther afterwards

The masked wrestlers: Metalik, Bestia, Dulce Tormenta, Jazmine Allure, Las Cochinas, Mascarita Dorada & more!

The dancers: Mila Molinari, Carolina Cerisola, Natasha Estrada, Veronica Yune, and

Miss Marquez.

Born in Los Angeles, Lucha VaVOOM thrashed, thrived and thrilled audiences in 2002. Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM was born on June 3, 2023 on the streets of Paris, playing for over 35,000 screaming fans of all ages. With Luchadores from Mexico and performers from Los Angeles, Miss Rita took Paris by storm. Her vision for the rebirth of Lucha VaVOOM is even more bonkers, crazy and unpredictable. Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM—an explosion of highly entertaining expertise and absurdity—is coming to your town to shake the foundations with thundering Luchadores, electrifying performers, and the energy that only an anything-can-happen happening can bring. “We are unapologetic in our mission to bring FUN back to civilization,” exclaims Miss Rita, “and we’ll stop at nothing till we’ve conquered the known universe!”

Here are Miss Rita’s plans for Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM Presents “Cinco Unchained”:

What inspired you to call this show “Cinco Unchained”?

MISS RITA: “CINCO UNCHAINED” is all about breaking free and letting us get crazy together. This venue is sexy and wild—the best experiences are when we are free to shout and dance and have a collective experience with fun friends and strangers. I want everyone that joins us to lose themselves to this fun delirium.”

What can audiences expect at this Cinco de Mayo-themed show?

MISS RITA: “The magic of masked Mexican wrestling, minis, color, surprises—a confetti cornucopia of crazy.”

With the world more sideways than ever, why do you feel that Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM is needed more than ever?

MISS RITA: “As an avid participant in the world and its many happenings, the best experiences are communal. Whether it’s a concert or sporting event or something spontaneous, knowing that the entire crowd is riding that same wave is the best feeling in the world. It happens organically, but I know I can put all the elements in place to bring about a joyous and delirious couple of hours. That’s more important now than ever.”

Connect with Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVOOM:

Instagram: missritasluchavavoom
https://www.instagram.com/missritasluchavavoom/

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https://twitter.com/MissRitasLVV

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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557074482609

For press inquiries about Miss Rita’s Lucha VaVoom, contact:

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Marcee Rondan // marcee@sropr.com

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March 26, 2024

STRAY CATS Announce Summer 2024 Tour

DATE: MARCH 26, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/MARCEE RONDAN/ANDREA FAULK

STRAY CATS
ANNOUNCE THEIR RETURN TO THE ROAD WITH
A SUMMER TOUR
LAUNCHING JULY 27

TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, MARCH 29

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STRAY CATS—original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will rock their way across America this summer when they return to the road for a three-week tour on July 27. The multi-million selling band’s trek will include stops in Bend, Los Angeles (two shows in Costa Mesa), San Diego, Denver, New York City and more before wrapping up August 17 in Bridgeport, CT. They’ll be joined for these dates by The Midnight Cowgirls as the support act. The tour dates are below, with more to be announced soon.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, March 29 at 10:00 AM (local time). An artist fan club presale kicks off Wednesday, March 27 10:00 AM (local time); sign up for the band newsletter at Straycats.com to get access.

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These shows will mark the STRAY CATS’ first performances since the release of their critically acclaimed 2019 album 40 and subsequent reunion tour, which they followed with a live album ROCKED THIS TOWN: FROM LA TO LONDON in 2020. Concertgoers can expect to hear the band’s signature unparalleled virtuosity and red-hot rock & roll spirit via their classic tunes alongside their most recent material. Their setlists will include massive hits such as “Stray Cat Strut,” “Rock This Town,” “Runaway Boys,” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” “I Won’t Stand in Your Way” and more.

BRIAN SETZER: “I’ve always said that we all grew up in the same neighborhood, so there’s an instant feeling between us when we play. It allows us to be confident and spontaneous. Man, that’s priceless.”

LEE ROCKER: “With just a string bass, a guitar and a drum, we have always had less instruments and gear, but more rumble, more twang, more shake, and more bang than anyone else. Now’s the right time to bring it back!”

SLIM JIM PHANTOM: “I’m thrilled to be doing shows in 2024 with Stray Cats in the U.S.A.! Playing drums with Brian and Lee in our rockabilly band is the best possible way to spend a summer!”

The STRAY CATS 2024 dates are as follows:

DAY	DATE	LOCATION	VENUE
Saturday	7/27	Woodinville, WA	Chateau Ste. Michele Winery^
Sunday	7/28	Bend, OR	Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Tuesday	7/30	Saratoga, CA	The Mountain Winery*
Thursday	8/1	Costa Mesa, CA	The Pacific Amphitheatre
Friday	8/2	Costa Mesa, CA	The Pacific Amphitheatre
Saturday	8/3	San Diego, CA	The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Monday	8/5	TBA	TBA
Tuesday	8/6	Denver, CO	The Mission Ballroom
Thursday	8/8	Moorhead, MN	Bluestem Center for the Arts
Friday	8/9	Waite Park, MN	The Ledge Amphitheater
Saturday	8/10	Gary, IN	Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Monday	8/12	Huber Heights, OH	Rose Music Center at The Heights
Tuesday	8/13	Lewiston, NY	Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater
Thursday	8/15	New York, NY	The Rooftop at Pier 17
Friday	8/16	Atlantic City, NJ	Ocean Casino Resort – Ovation Hall
Saturday	8/17	Bridgeport, CT	Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater

^On sale now
*Will go on sale at a later date

Here’s some rave reviews from the STRAY CATS 2019 tour and 40 album:

“It’s was definitely a swingin’, rockin’, and shoutin’ of a good time as the sensational, iconic and legendary band the Stray Cats prowled their way to the Greek Theatre…In no way, shape or form are the Stray Cats showing any signs of slowing down…”
–DANIEL SEYUM, Music Connection, 8/30/19

“All three are now virtuosos on their instruments, with Rocker and Phantom weaving together intricate rhythms while Setzer delivers wild guitar solos…The simplicity of their setup makes what they do with songs like “Rock This Town,” which becomes an epic anthem live with solos from Setzer and Rocker, all the more stunning.”
–Glenn Gamboa, Newsday (New York), 8/3/19

“The beauty of this band is, even their new songs sound old. That’s always been by design. So those brand new tracks fit right into the set with ease.”
–Brett Callwood, LA Weekly, 8/30/19

“Thanks to Setzer’s wide-ranging guitar vocabulary, the trio has added more “abillies” — jazzabilly, bluesabilly, twangabilly, punkabilly, boogieabilly, surfabilly, swingabilly, even bluegrassabilly. At times Setzer, like Chuck Berry, would switch styles of music in mid-solo Sunday. He truly cut loose on the extended ‘Fishnet Stockings,’ fingers going full speed up and down the fretboard, downshifting to descending lines, jamming in any direction he wanted and, of course, giving Rocker and Phantom moments to solo…”
–Jon Bream, Star Tribune (Minneapolis), 8/19/19

About the STRAY CATS:

The STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early ’80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly’s original heyday. Formed by guitarist/vocalist Brian Setzer, upright bass player Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom in the Long Island town of Massapequa, NY, in 1979, the trio shared a love for Rockabilly music. After banging around New York for a few months, in the summer of 1980, and seeing a pompadoured kid on the cover of UK magazine NME, they hopped a plane to London where a rockabilly revival movement was just beginning to emerge. Their massive hits and videos include “Runaway Boys,” “Rock This Town,” “Stray Cat Strut” “(She’s) Sexy + 17,” and “I Won’t Stand in Your Way.”

For more information on The STRAY CATS, visit:

Official Website | Facebook
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March 25, 2024

Hop into Vic’s Las Vegas for Easter Brunch and Live Jazz this Sunday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 25, 2024

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HOP INTO VIC’S LAS VEGAS FOR EASTER BRUNCH SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Enjoy live jazz from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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WHAT: Vic’s Las Vegas is serving up an eggs-traordinary brunch with something for every bunny. Enjoy offerings from their Italian American menu or delight in their Easter specials, including:

- - Eggs Benedict – with hollandaise sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and roasted asparagus ($17)
  - Waffles with Berries ($15)
  - Leg of Lamb – with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus ($38)
  - Salmon Oscar – sauteed and served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus ($42)
  - Shrimp Scampi – with angel hair pasta and topped with pecorino cheese ($36)

Diners will enjoy live music by the LVA Jazz Trio from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

WHEN: Sunday, March 31, 2024

WHERE: Vic’s Las Vegas
355 Promenade Place in Symphony Park
Reservations are encouraged.

ABOUT VIC’S LAS VEGAS

Created by Porchlight Hospitality in 2023, Vic’s Las Vegas is located in Symphony Park at 355 Promenade Place. Open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, Vic’s features Italian-American cuisine, a full-service bar, gaming, and live entertainment nightly. Reservations can be made by calling 725-755-5299 or visit vicslasvegas.com. Follow on Instagram @vicslasvegas.

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Hillary Smoot, SRO PR
310-367-9056
Hillary@sropr.com

Photo of Eggs Benedict is courtesy of Vic’s Las Vegas. Additional images available upon request.

March 25, 2024

THE HU To Join IRON MAIDEN On North American Tour (10/4 – 11/17); Announce Limited Edition Record Store Day Exclusive LP

DT: MARCH 25, 2024

FM: KELLY WALSH, MITCH SCHNEIDER / SRO PR

THE HU

TO JOIN IRON MAIDEN
AS DIRECT SUPPORT ON “THE FUTURE PAST WORLD TOUR 2024”
ACROSS NORTH AMERICA
OCTOBER 4 – NOVEMBER 17
TICKETS ON SALE HERE

MONGOLIAN ROCK SENSATION ANNOUNCE
LIMITED EDITION RECORD STORE DAY EXCLUSIVE
‘LIVE AT GLASTONBURY’ VINYL
OUT 4/20 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC

SHARE LIVE VIDEO OF
“TRIANGLE”
TAKEN FROM 2022 ALBUM ‘RUMBLE OF THUNDER’

WATCH HERE

Mongolian rock sensation THE HU are honored to announce they will join heavy metal icons IRON MAIDEN as direct support on the band’s upcoming North American leg of their “The Future Past World Tour 2024” this fall. The tour will start on Friday, October 4 in San Diego, CA and stretch across both coasts before ending Sunday, November 17 in San Antonio, TX. Tickets are on sale now HERE. See full dates listed below.

THE HU have today (March 25) shared a live video for the track “Triangle” from their 2022 sophomore album RUMBLE OF THUNDER (via Better Noise Music) featuring performance footage take from their co-headlining U.S. tour with labelmates Asking Alexandria last summer. Watch it on YouTube HERE or streaming below.

“Iron Maiden are the masters of rock music and one of our biggest inspirations,” shares lead Morin Khuur and throat singer ENKUSH. “The way that they create and perform their music is majestic. I still remember the first time I heard their ‘Trooper’ song and felt the deep energy behind each word. Something about their rhythm hits so close to home. We can’t wait to be on a tour with them for the first time. America, we will see you very soon and be prepared for the mind-blowing shows we will bring to you!”

“THE FUTURE PAST WORLD TOUR 2024” DATES
IRON MAIDEN with Special Guests THE HU
10/4 San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
10/5 Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena
10/8 Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
10/9 Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
10/14 Portland, OR – MODA Center
10/16 Tacoma, WA -Tacoma Dome
10/18 Salt Lake City, UT – Delta Center
10/19 Denver, CO – Ball Arena
10/22 St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
10/24 Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
10/26 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
10/27 Quebec, QC – Videotron Centre
10/30 Montreal, QC – Centre Bell
11/1 Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
11/2 Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
11/6 Worcester, MA – DCU Center
11/8 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
11/9 Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
11/12 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
11/13 Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
11/16 Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
11/17 San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center

In coordination with Record Store Day, THE HU have announced a limited-edition vinyl, LIVE AT GLASTONBURY, including exclusive live recordings from their performance at Glastonbury Festival in the UK in 2023. The LIVE AT GLASTONBURY LP was pressed on 140-gram “Dusk” vinyl and will include a sleeve jacket with an 11×17 poster insert. It will be available exclusively on Record Store Day (Saturday, April 20) at all participating record stores. Find a location near you HERE.

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To date, THE HU have amassed over 763 million combined streams across digital platforms and video views, two Top 5 Mainstream Rock charting radio singles and a RIAA Gold Certification for 2019’s groundbreaking viral single, “Wolf Totem”. The band—who blend traditional Mongolian instruments and throat singing with contemporary sounds into a unique sonic profile that they call “Hunnu Rock”—have sold-out worldwide headlining tours and appeared at the world’s biggest music festivals (Download, Coachella, Lollapalooza, Glastonbury). THE HU have released collaborations with Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach, Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Serj Tankian, LP and DL of Bad Wolves and their music has been featured on Metallica’s Blacklist album as well as being featured in EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and its official soundtrack.

THE HU have also achieved recognition from top government agencies including being named UNESCO 2023 “Artist of Peace” designees and receiving the highest state award in their home country Mongolia, the Order of Genghis Khan from the President of Mongolia, Kh. Battulga in 2020 for their achievements.

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For all THE HU press inquiries, please contact:
SRO PR
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March 21, 2024

BILLY MORRISON Joins Forces With Ozzy Osbourne & Steve Stevens For Seismic Collaboration, “Crack Cocaine,” Released Today

DATE: MARCH 21, 2024

FROM: MITCH SCHNEIDER/ANDREA FAULK, SRO PR

BILLY MORRISON JOINS FORCES WITH
OZZY OSBOURNE AND STEVE STEVENS
FOR SEISMIC COLLABORATION,
“CRACK COCAINE,” RELEASED TODAY

ALL THREE ARTISTS APPEAR IN THE VIDEO
WHICH SPOTLIGHTS PARIS JACKSON
“CRACK COCAINE”
IS THE SECOND SINGLE FROM MORRISON’S NEW SOLO ALBUM
‘THE MORRISON PROJECT,’
OUT APRIL 19
VIA THE LABEL GROUP’S PARTNERSHIP WITH
TLG|ZOID THROUGH VIRGIN MUSIC GROUP

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE
LISTEN TO THE SINGLE HERE

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“I guess the way that your love makes me feel/Must mean I’m really addicted,” sings OZZY OSBOURNE on “Crack Cocaine,” the newly released track out today (March 21) from BILLY MORRISON’s new solo album THE MORRISON PROJECT that’s due April 19 via The Label Group’s partnership with TLG|ZOID through Virgin Music Group. This seismic collaboration also features STEVE STEVENS on guitar and was co-written by MORRISON, OSBOURNE, and STEVENS who all appear in the video with PARIS JACKSON playing the glamorous/romantic interest, with cameos from visual artist RISK and actor JEFF HILLIARD. Watch the video HERE, listen to the track (produced by MORRISON and STEVENS) HERE, and pre-save the album HERE.

“Crack Cocaine” marks the first new song with OZZY on vocals since the 2022 release of his worldwide smash album Patient Number 9 which earned him two Grammy Awards (“Best Rock Album,” “Best Metal Performance”). “I was in the same room as Billy and Steve,” says OZZY about co-writing the song. “The lyrics just came out of the blue. It was written in about 20 minutes.”

BILLY—the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter primarily known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years alongside lead guitarist Steve Stevens—sheds more light on the song’s origins: “The music was a direct result of sitting in a room with Steve, both with de-tuned guitars, and writing what we felt was an ultimate Ozzy riff. From there, we brought Ozzy over, and we all sat around working on the lyrics, but 90% of those came from Ozzy himself. He’s the one that suddenly stood up and sang “Like Crack Cocaine”!! We looked at each other and knew we had the title!!”

Importantly, reveals STEVE, “First and foremost, Billy and I discussed what an Ozzy fan would really love to hear. We really zeroed in on the ‘90s-era Ozzy, the truly heavy stuff. We cast aside any rules both musically and lyrically. It was really a great team and Billy is just such a great motivator. Obviously as a guitarist, to contribute to an Ozzy song is like a kid in a candy store. He’s played with such an amazing array of guitarists that I tried my best to honor that tradition.”

Adds STEVE: “I think the fact that Billy and I have spent the better part of 16 years working together in Billy Idol means we are almost telepathic in how we arrange guitars, etc. Billy and Ozzy have such an amazing friendship that it was easy to feel inspired and want to help them achieve any idea I could assist with. As we worked in my home studio, I tried to make the actual recording process almost invisible. Forget any technical aspects and really have some fun. To Ozzy’s credit, he was totally focused—and man the first time I heard him sing in what was essentially my living room, fucking chills ran down my spine.”

See more quotes from BILLY below about the track and video, directed by IVO RAZA, and filmed at various Los Angeles locations.

“Crack Cocaine” is the second single/video from THE MORRISON PROJECT and follows the single/video “Drowning.” Watch the video, which illustrates the soul-destroying effects of information overload, HERE and read the press release HERE.

For THE MORRISON PROJECT—his third solo album and first since 2015—he has assembled an electrifying 12 songs including guest performances by Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, DMC, Al Jourgensen, Steve Vai, Steve Stevens, Linda Perry, Tommy Clufetos, John5, and more. See the track listing below.

THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. All the songs on the album—recorded in Los Angeles at various studios—were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests. Read the album announcement HERE.

How did THE MORRISON PROJECT come together? “I truly believe that making music without any preconceptions or goals yields the most creative and enjoyable results. And that is exactly how this record came to life. Making music with Erik (Eldenius) and Jeordie (White) during Covid, and mixing different musical styles started my journey towards this collection of songs that ended up featuring a lot of my friends.”

MORE QUOTES FROM BILLY MORRISON
ABOUT “CRACK COCAINE”

Is “Crack Cocaine” just a metaphor or is it based on any experiences with the drug?

BILLY: The song is 100% about how certain relationships can FEEL like an addiction. It’s nothing whatsoever to do with the drug! It’s a comparison. Ozzy is talking about being in that dysfunctional situation with a partner that feels so wrong, but you keep going back again and again. “Loving you is driving me insane. I put you down and pick you up again” – it’s exactly like a drug addiction.

Of all the songs you had for this album, why did you bring this one to Ozzy to finish and sing on?

BILLY: Purely based on the riff. When Steve and I wrote the music, it was clear to both of us that it was classic Ozzy – that ONLY Ozzy could sing this one. Once he threw his vocal down, it was obvious that it could never have been anyone else.

Steve is also a co-writer on the song and plays on it with you. What do you feel that Steve has added to it?

BILLY: The song would not have happened without Steve. It was a total collaboration from start to finish. We both sat together, playing riffs, and his ability to arrange those riffs into a cohesive song is fantastic. The solo is just pure classic Stevens, and we wrote and recorded it all in his studio, so he was hands on at every stage. He didn’t ADD to the song, he CREATED the song with me.

How amazing that Paris Jackson appears in the video. How did that materialize and what do you feel her presence adds to the video?

BILLY: Paris was so sweet to even agree to do the video. We wanted someone to play the woman that Ozzy is singing about, and we had a mutual friend who facilitated the introduction. I was honest with her and said that we were doing the whole thing homegrown, no huge record company budget and luckily she’s a huge rock fan and wanted to be a part of it. She brought the sense of glamour and beauty to the video that we wanted.

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THE MORRISON PROJECT features 12 original tracks:

DROWNING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

CRACK COCAINE
(Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens with Tommy Clufetos on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/ Ozzy Osbourne/Steve Stevens)

ITS COME TO THIS
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius)

THE AYES HAVE IT
(Featuring Al Jourgensen and John5 with Roy Mayorga on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

DYSTOPIA
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

INCITE THE WATCH
(Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai) (Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)

PUPPETS ON A STRING
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White)

JUST LIKE A MOVIE
(Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan with Erik Eldenius on Drums)
(Written by Billy Morrison/Erik Eldenius/Jeordie White/ Darryl McDaniels/Persia Numan)

THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

MR. DREAM
(Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)

WE ARE THE DEAD
(Written by Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)

CHASING SHADOWS
(Featuring Linda Perry)
(Written by Billy Morrison)

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Billy Morrison
https://www.instagram.com/billymorrisonofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/BillyMorrison/
https://twitter.com/billymorrison

ABOUT The Label Group

The Label Group is a Virgin Music Group distributed label with a long history releasing both fan favorites and critically acclaimed artists. Through a strategic partnership with dCommunity, TLG embraces the future of an artist-centric and fan driven music community within the metaverse and the blockchain. “While the guest artists on Billy’s record are very impressive, it’s the songwriting that sold me,” says Dennis Sanders. We feel blessed here at TLG to have the opportunity to bring this music to the world.”

For press inquiries regarding BILLY MORRISON, contact:

SRO PR:

Mitch Schneider // mschneider@sropr.com
Andrea Faulk // afaulk@sropr.com

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