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Interview with Demi Michelle

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Artist Name: Demi Michelle
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

What project(s) are you currently working on?

Along with being in my fairy-tale chapter with Happy Ever After Doesn’t Last Forever, I’m currently writing and recording music for my next project, which will be pop. I’m a multi-genre songwriter, so I shift between pop and country often.

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

I’ve loved music ever since I was young. When I was ten years old, I started playing classical piano, and that led to me joining chorus in middle school, taking voice lessons in high school, and eventually double majoring in music and creative writing in college. I started writing songs when I was in undergrad and released my debut single in 2019. In many ways, I always knew I wanted music to be a huge part of my life, but I started pursuing a career after I graduated undergrad. Since I still play piano, my music life is split between my songwriting journey and performing in classical recitals.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

Along with pursuing music, I’m also involved in the publishing industry, mostly as a freelance editor and an agented young adult thriller author. I love being in both music and publishing because I’m constantly engaging with the arts.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

Downtime? I need to have more of that! I’m always doing something for music or publishing, but when I do have time to relax, mostly at night, I enjoy reading books and listening to podcasts.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

This is going to sound wild, but I don’t really have one right now. What I will say, though, is that it used to be Shawn Mendes. From around 2015 to 2019, I was in such a phase. I actually met him three times in three different cities. Sometimes, I remember those years and think girl, were you okay? Thankfully, I’m way more chill about everything now.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)?

I’m not a big sports girl, but I would let my city down if I said anything other than the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins. Black and gold forever!

What is the last movie that you watched?

I recently rewatched Midnight Sun, starring Bella Thorne. It’s one of my all-time favorites.

What is the last album you listened to?

To Be Honest by Tenille Arts.

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

Ooh, this is a hard one. There are so many amazing albums. Right now, it’s a tie between Subject to Change by Kelsea Ballerini and Reputation by Taylor Swift.

What is the greatest country song of all time?

This question is even harder. I’m super indecisive, so I can’t just pick one. I’ll say “In Case You Didn’t Know” by Brett Young, “Before He Cheats” by Carrie Underwood, and “If I Die Young” by The Band Perry. My current favorite that I think will end up holding a forever spot on my all-time-favorites list is “Don’t Ruin Flowers” by Tenille Arts.

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

I loved playing in Kirksville, Missouri. It’s a super small town where my sister lived for a few years, so most times when I visited, I played shows. Kirksville is such a community-focused and friendly place, and the people there always embraced me with open arms.

What is your favorite meal?

My favorite meal is chicken noodle soup or wedding soup, steak, crispy fries, and chocolate cake for dessert. Though, I’m obsessed with Chipotle, so you can find me there at least once a week.

Who is your dream duet partner?

Kelsea Ballerini for sure. She’s my favorite country artist, and I met her on her tour last year. I actually recorded my own rendition of “Homecoming Queen.” Performing that with her someday would be a dream come true.

Who would you like to go on tour with?

Kelsea!

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

If I had to choose my top career goal, I would say having one of my songs recorded by a famous artist. I’ve always considered myself a songwriter first, so this is one of my biggest music dreams.

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HCM Daily Country Music News – April 5th, 2024

Mike Carroll — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:44:06 +0000

Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

2023 – HCM Daily Country Music News – April 5th, 2023
2023 – Elle King made her Grand Ole Opry debut
2022 – Dierks Bentley, Bobby Bare, Connie Smith and Keb’ Mo’ are inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville
2022 – HCM Daily News – April 5th, 2022
2021 – Today’s New Music – April 5th, 2021
2021 – Joe Nichols announced that he signed with the Quartz Hill label
2021 – Weekly Chart Recap – April 5th, 2021
2020 – HCM Daily News – April 5th, 2020
2019 – Reba McEntire released her album Stronger Than the Truth
2019 – Brooks & Dunn released their album Re-Dunn
2017 – The Country Music Hall of Fame announced the Class of 2017 as Don Schlitz, Jerry Reed, and Alan Jackson
2011 – Craig Campbell released his self-titled debut album
2010 – Blake Shelton released his single “All About Tonight”
2008 – Kid Rock released his single “All Summer Long”
2003 – Darryl Worley topped the charts for the first of 7 weeks with “Have You Forgotten?”
1997 – Trace Adkins scored his first career #1 hit with “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing”
1994 – Country Weekly made it’s debut on newsstands

Today’s Birthdays

Mike Eli (Eli Young Band)
Pat Green
Tommy Cash
Troy Gentry (d)

Today’s New Albums

Blanco Brown – Heartache and Lemonade
Chayce Beckham – Bad For Me
Ian Munsick – White Buffalo: Introduce You to God
Maggie Rose – No One Gets Out Alive
Nate Smith – Through the Smoke
Phillip Lammonds – Cowboy Things
Sam Hunt – Locked Up
Victoria Liedtke & Jason Ringenberg – More Than Words Can Tell
Zach Top – Cold Beer & Country Music

Today’s New Singles

Chills – Natalie Murphy
Friends Like That – John Morgan & Jason Aldean
Ghost in My Truck – Austin Tolliver
God and Good News – Jake Bush
Growing on the Grapevine – Hailey Verhaalen
I Know She Hung the Moon – Clay Walker
John’s Songs – Keegan McInroe
Learn About Love – Jacquie Roar
Like It Was The First Time – Brook Ellingworth
Not Okay – Aaron LaCombe & Allie Colleen
Picture on the Wall – Judy Paster
Please Mr. Please – Rhonda Vincent
Road Dog – Skip Ewing
Roll No More – Matt Mason
Running Out of Next Times – Cherise Carver & Nash Stanley
So Do I – Tenille Arts
Take Our Country Back – Michael Hosier
The Cowboy Way – Rob Wolf
The One My Daddy Found – Bryce Leatherwood
Took Back – Tiffany Woys
We Are Called – Kathyrn Shipley

Today’s Photo Flashback

None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

Eric Church – Nashville, TN – Apr 05, 2024
Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Apr 05, 2024
Miranda Lambert – Las Vegas, NV – Apr 05, 2024 – 8:00 pm
Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Apr 06, 2024
Miranda Lambert – Las Vegas, NV – Apr 06, 2024 – 8:00 pm
Travis Tritt – Fort Worth, TX – Apr 06, 2024 – 10:00 pm
Tortuga Music Festival – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Apr 07, 2024

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HCM Daily Country Music News – March 13th, 2024

admin — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 23:46:43 +0000

Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

2023 – HCM Daily Country Music News – March 13th, 2023
2021 – Niko Moon scored a Billboard Country #1 single with “Good Time”
2020 – HCM Daily News – March 13th, 2020
2020 – Former Gloriana band member Rachel Reinert released her debut solo album Into the Blue
2018 – The Band Perry‘s single “If I Die Young” was certified 7x platinum
2015 – Aaron Watson made his Grand Ole Opry debut
2011 – Taylor Swift released her single “Mean”
2009 – Justin Moore made his Grand Ole Opry debut
2001 – Tricky Pony released their self-titled debut album
1999 – Trisha Yearwood became a member of the Grand Ole Opry
1999 – The Dixie Chicks topped the charts with “You Were Mine”

Today’s Birthdays

None Today

Today’s New Albums

None Today

Today’s New Singles

None Today

Today’s Photo Flashback

None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

Clewiston Sugar Festival – Clewiston, FL – Mar 16, 2024 – 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

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HCM Daily Country Music News – September 22nd, 2023

admin — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 02:37:26 +0000

Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

2022 – HCM Daily Country Music News – September 22nd, 2022
2021 – HCM Daily News – September 22nd, 2021
2020 – HCM Daily News – September 22nd, 2020
2017 – Midland released their debut album On the Rocks
2017 – Dylan Scott’s single “My Girl” was certified platinum
2001 – Cyndi Thomson topped the charts with her debut single for the first of 3 weeks with “What I Really Meant To Say”
1998 – Lee Ann Womack released her album Some Things I Know
1992 – Garth Brooks released his album The Chase
1983 – George Strait released his single “You Look So Good In Love”

Today’s Birthdays

None Today

Today’s New Albums

Carrie Underwood – Denim and Diamonds (Deluxe)
Charles Wesley Godwin – Family Ties
Colbie Caillat – Along the Way
Dalton Dover – Never Giving Up On That
Emily Ann Roberts – Can’t Hide Country
Frank Ray – Raíces (Asi Se Hace)
Gary Patrick – High to Ride
Josh Travis – Few of Days & Full of Trouble
Lee Reeves – Worthy (EP)
Parmalee – For You 2
The Dryes – Raisin’ Beers & Hallelujahs
Whey Jennings – Just Before the Dawn (EP)
Zach Bryan – Boys of Faith (EP)

Today’s New Singles

Another You – Amanda Cooksey
Boot Shoppin’ – Blaine Holcomb
Broken Heart to Broken Heart – Bailey Rae
Couple Beers From Now – Kaleb Sanders
Double Wide Grave – The Cadillac Three
Fool’s Gold – Kimberly Perry
God Bless the Radio – Flat River Band
Hello From the Road – Kolby Cooper
I Can Feel It – Kane Brown
In My Heaven – Cameron Wrinkle
Just Happy to Be Here – Jake Stringer
Love You Back – Lady A
Money – Ashlie Amber
Normal – Amanda McCarthy
Oklahoma Son – Cloud Chief
Sittin on a Porch – Jesse Raub Jr
Speaking of Georgia – Peytan Porter
Stumblin’ – Antonio Larosa
Turkey Creek Confessions – Dalton D’Rich
Two Dozen Roses – Shenandoah w/ Luke Combs
Wild N’ Reckless – Selestial Alcoser
You Bring the Beer (I’ll Bring the Noise) – Makenzie Phipps

Today’s Photo Flashback

Southbound Train – 9/22/11 – Funky Biscuit in Boca Raton, FL

This Week’s Notable Events

Diamond Dixie – Carrier Mills, IL – Sep 23, 2023 – 7:00 pm
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival – Franklin, TN – Sep 23, 2023
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival – Franklin, TN – Sep 24, 2023

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Boot Barn House Stage at the Hard Rock Cafe Announced for CMA Fest

admin — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:40:54 +0000

Boot Barn announces the inaugural takeover of the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville June 8-11. The Boot Barn House at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville will feature powerhouse performances by Brian Kelley, Lucas Hoge, Hailey Whitters, Tenille Arts, David Nail, Mikayla Lane and many more as the Boot Barn House takes over the longstanding staple in the heart of Broadway. Fans can catch their favorite artists performing at The Boot Barn House Hard Rock stage, which will have back-to-back performances Thursday, June 8 through Sunday, June 11 from 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. CST.

Surprise appearances and activations from sponsors are planned throughout the four-night takeover 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. CST. In between sets, fans can grab a custom cocktail from the brand-new LED bar. Nashvegas’ newest party will end each night with DJ sets by MC4D, spinning today’s biggest hits. Audacy will be hosting artist interviews from The Boot Barn House.

Artistry Alliances, a multifaceted entertainment marketing agency, is producing, booking and securing sponsors for The Boot Barn House at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville. Founded by Laura Lynn and Jessica Linthicum, Artistry Alliances connects artists, brands, celebrities, events and television in mutually beneficial relationships.

Additional artist performances will be announced in the coming weeks. Sponsors of The Boot Barn House at the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville include Makers Mark, Gibson Guitars, Liquid Death, Dan Post Boots, Audacy, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Lone River Ranch Water and Wyld Gear.

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