Duke Spirits Presents: The Masters Music Series with Jennifer Wayne

Duke Spirits is teaming up with a talented group of artists for its latest project, The Masters Music Series, launching today (10/7). Hosted by Runaway June’s Jennifer Wayne, The Masters Music Series is a live performance video series that unites an accomplished group of musicians and writers, showcasing and supporting both emerging and established artists through various programs and initiatives. The series will release two videos each week on Duke Spirits’ YouTube channel. 

Eric Paslay Kicks Off Week As Surprise Guest on Garth Show, Performs on TODAY This Wednesday

Eric Paslay Kicks Off Week As Surprise Guest on Garth Brooks’ “World Tour”  Eric Set to Perform on NBC’S TODAY Wednesday, October 26 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – October 24, 2016 – Last night, EMI Records Nashville recording artist Eric Paslay was a surprise guest for Garth Brooks’ “World Tour with Trisha Yearwood” concert in Charleston, West Virginia. The pair recently met for the first time before Eric’s performance at the William Morris Endeavor Entertainment (WME) party for the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) conference, where Garth personally invited him to open a show. “This past weekend was one for the books,” said Eric. “I got to hang with and open for a musical hero of mine. I can’t thank Garth Brooks enough for the incredible experience. No one does it better than him and it was a real honor.” This Wednesday, October 26 Eric is set to perform “Angels In this Town” on NBC’S TODAY before resuming his headlining tour “Angels In this Town 2016” later this week. The tour runs through November and features special guests Adam Sanders and Courtney Cole. “Angels in This Town Tour 2016” Fall dates: October 29                  Pensacola, FL              Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds November 3                Cleveland, OH              House of Blues** November 4                Tiffin, OH                      Ritz Theatre** November 5                Carlisle, PA                 Carlisle Theatre** November 6                Columbus, OH            The Bluestone** November 10              Patchogue, NY           The Emporium*** November 11              Clifton Park, NY          Upstate Concert Hall*** November 12              Rochester, NY              Anthology*** **Adam Sanders special guest ***Courtney Cole special guest  About Eric Paslay EMI Records Nashville breakout country artist, Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night,” the smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The Temple, Texas native earned nominations for GRAMMY Best Country Song, ACM Song of the Year and CMA Song of The Year for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” in 2013 and earned his first GRAMMY nomination as an artist in 2016 for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “The Driver”- a collaboration with friends Charles Kelley and Dierks Bentley. Most recently Eric was honored with an ACM Song of the Year nomination for “She Don’t Love You” at the 2016 ACMs in Las Vegas. A true artist’s artist, USA Today calls Paslay “flat out-brilliant” and American Songwriter names him an influencer of country music. Paslay has joined friends Chris Young, Brad Paisley and Toby Keith on tour this past year. For the latest information on Paslay go to: www.ericpaslay.com https://twitter.com/ericpaslay https://www.facebook.com/ericpaslay http://instagram.com/ericpaslay  

Eric Paslay Releases Acoustic With Strings Version of "Angels In This Town"

Story-Behind-the-Song Video of “Angels in This Town” Available Now EMI Records Nashville recording artist Eric Paslay’s new single, “Angels In This Town,” hit radio this week and was met with an amazing response from early believers. Earlier this year, when Eric first started playing the song at shows he was inspired to deliver the message of the song in a tangible way by making visits to local “angels” in the towns he was playing.  So far he has made visits to the Norfolk, NE fire department, Boys and Girls Club of Austin, TX and Toronto, Habitat for Humanity build in Virginia Beach, VA and the Ronald McDonald House at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC.  Upcoming visits are planned throughout the rest of 2016, but will not be announced ahead of time. “As we tour around the country, I’m so thrilled to be doing what we’ve decided to call “Angel Visits.” We’re stopping by different organizations where the employees and volunteers are truly creating miracles and impacting other people’s lives in the best way. The least I can do is go and thank them personally.” said Eric. “Good vibes are contagious, and I hope by visiting places like local Fire Departments, Habitat for Humanity Builds, Children’s Hospitals and so many others, we inspire positivity in each community and beyond. It’s a real honor for me to be around folks who are doing such good in the world.” As a special treat for fans, Eric has begun to put together digital pieces that give a unique and behind-the-scenes look at the making of various songs on the forthcoming album. Fans will get to hear not only from Eric but also the other writers and learn about the process of putting pen-to-paper all the way through finishing a song. A story-behind-the-song video for “Angels in This Town” may be viewed  HERE “Angels in This Town” is available for download at all digital retail outlets. To stream the song, visit the “Angels In This Town” playlist HERE. “Angels In This Town,” is written by Paslay, Corey Crowder and Erik Dylan, from his forthcoming sophomore album, DRESSED IN BLACK. About Eric Paslay EMI Records Nashville breakout country artist, Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night,” the smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The Temple, Texas native earned nominations for GRAMMY Best Country Song, ACM Song of the Year and CMA Song of The Year for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” in 2013 and earned his first GRAMMY nomination as an artist in 2016 for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “The Driver”- a collaboration with friends Charles Kelley and Dierks Bentley. Most recently he was honored with an ACM Song of the Year nomination for “She Don’t Love You” at the 2016 ACMs in Las Continue reading Eric Paslay Releases Acoustic With Strings Version of "Angels In This Town"

ERIC PASLAY’s New Single ‘Angels In This Town’ Inspires ‘Angel Visits’ While On Tour

ERIC PASLAY’S NEW SINGLE “ANGELS IN THIS TOWN” inspires “ANGEL VISITS” WHILE ON tour Story-Behind-the-Song Video of “Angels in This Town” Available Now EMI Records Nashville recording artist Eric Paslay‘s new single, ”Angels In This Town,” hit radio this week and was met with an amazing response from early believers. Earlier this year, when Eric first started playing the song at shows he was inspired to deliver the message of the song in a tangible way by making visits to local “angels” in the towns he was playing.  So far he has made visits to the Norfolk, NE fire department, Boys and Girls Club of Austin, TX and Toronto, Habitat for Humanity build in Virginia Beach, VA and the Ronald McDonald House at WakeMed in Raleigh, NC.  Upcoming visits are planned throughout the rest of 2016, but will not be announced ahead of time. “As we tour around the country, I’m so thrilled to be doing what we’ve decided to call “Angel Visits.” We’re stopping by different organizations where the employees and volunteers are truly creating miracles and impacting other people’s lives in the best way. The least I can do is go and thank them personally.” said Eric. “Good vibes are contagious, and I hope by visiting places like local Fire Departments, Habitat for Humanity Builds, Children’s Hospitals and so many others, we inspire positivity in each community and beyond. It’s a real honor for me to be around folks who are doing such good in the world.” As a special treat for fans, Eric has begun to put together digital pieces that give a unique and behind-the-scenes look at the making of various songs on the forthcoming album. Fans will get to hear not only from Eric but also the other writers and learn about the process of putting pen-to-paper all the way through finishing a song. A story-behind-the-song video for “Angels in This Town” may be viewed below. “Angels in This Town” is available for download at all digital retail outlets. To stream the song, visit the “Angels In This Town” playlist HERE. “Angels In This Town,” is written by Paslay, Corey Crowder and Erik Dylan, from his forthcoming sophomore album, DRESSED IN BLACK. About Eric Paslay EMI Records Nashville breakout country artist, Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night,” the smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The Temple, Texas native earned nominations for GRAMMY Best Country Song, ACM Song of the Year and CMA Song of The Year for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” in 2013 and earned his first GRAMMY nomination as an artist in 2016 for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “The Driver”- a collaboration with friends Charles Kelley and Dierks Bentley. Most recently he was honored with an ACM Song of Continue reading ERIC PASLAY’s New Single ‘Angels In This Town’ Inspires ‘Angel Visits’ While On Tour

Eric Paslay’s New Single "Angels In This Town" Now Available At All Digital Outlets

ERIC PASLAY’S NEW SINGLE “ANGELS IN THIS TOWN” NOW AVAILABLE AT ALL DIGITAL OUTLETS Paslay To Be Special Guest On “The Bobby Bones Show” Show Monday, July 18 – Single Art Features Original Street Art by Kelsey Montague Photo by Kevin Grace and Original Street Art by Kelsey Montague NASHVILLE, Tenn. – July 15, 2016 – Platinum-selling singer/songwriter Eric Paslay has released his new single “Angels In This Town” to radio stations across the country and it is now available for download and streaming at all digital retail outlets. To stream the song, visit the “Angels In This Town” playlist HERE. “As of late, our world has been impacted by tragedy of all kinds. I’m so grateful we can use “Angels in This Town” to shine a light on all the good that happens every day in our world,” said Paslay. “I’m excited for it to be heard and for it to bring hope and positivity into people’s lives.” Paslay will be a special guest on the nationally syndicate d radio show, “The Bobby Bones Show,” when “Angels in This Town” is played live on Monday, July 18. “I am super-pumped to be playing this song on the Bobby Bones show. The message of Pimpin’ Joy and “Angels In This Town” come from the same book,” said Paslay. The unique single art is by Original Street Art by Kelsey Montague, located at 11th Ave. South in the Gulch, between the Gulch Crossing and Velocity buildings, Nashville, Tenn.  Montague is an internationally renowned artist that explores how public art, interactive art and social media intersect.  Her murals invite people into the piece and then to share online.  “I believe that art should not be separated from the human experience.  Instead the human experience should have a hand in creating the art itself,” said Montague on her website. To learn more about Montague and her work go to www.kelseymontagueart.com “I’m so happy to be working with another creative who is also committed to lifting and inspiring others,” said Montague. Paslay adds, “Kelsey is such an amazing artist and I am so excited to partner with her for this artwork. To be a little part of this is a real honor for me. Her signature, #whatliftsyou and her imagery really go hand-in-hand with what “Angels In This Town” is all about.” “Angels In This Town,” is written by Paslay, Corey Crowder and Erik Dylan, from his forthcoming sophomore album, DRESSED IN BLACK. About Eric Paslay EMI Records Nashville breakout country artist, Eric Paslay, delivers a powerful punch as a renowned, Platinum-selling, hit songwriter and dynamic performer. Paslay has celebrated five No. 1 hits including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night,” the smash lead single from his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. The Temple, Texas native earned nominations for GRAMMY Best Country Song, ACM Song of the Year and CMA Song of The Year for “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” in 2013 Continue reading Eric Paslay’s New Single "Angels In This Town" Now Available At All Digital Outlets

Eric Paslay’s "High Class" Song Featured in Upcoming ESPN+ABC College Football Postseason

Eric Paslay’s “High Class” Song Featured in Upcoming ESPN/ABC College Football Postseason Wraps 2015 with Grammy Nomination and Inclusion in Best Song Lists Nashville, Tenn. (December 17, 2015) – Grammy nominee Eric Paslay’s current single “High Class” will be featured in the upcoming ESPN/ABC College football postseason. The song can be heard during bumps, montages and promos of ESPN networks’ college football bowl game coverage beginning today and through the end of 2015, including the inaugural Air Force Reserve Celebration Bowl that begins bowl season on Saturday, Dec. 19, at noon ET on ABC. Eric said, “You have to be a high class player, with a high class team and especially high class fans to make it to the college football postseason. Congratulations to all of these guys on an incredible season and I know I’ll be watching these games… with my shades on.” “High Class” is the lead single from Eric’s highly-anticipated sophomore album due out in 2016. Co-penned by Eric, Corey Crowder and Jesse Frasure, the song made its chart premiere as the most added at country radio. “High Class” is available on all digital retailers: http://umgn.us/HighClass Eric wraps 2015 with his first Grammy nomination as an artist with Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Dierks Bentley for “The Driver” in the Best Country Duo/Group category and inclusion in year-end Best Country Songs lists. Rolling Stone Country’s 25 Best Country Songs of 2015 counted “The Driver” and “She Don’t Love You” among its top songs.  The feature claims “She Don’t Love You” “wraps an entire movie’s worth of story into a four-and-a-half minute song” while “Paslay turns in the vocal performance of a lifetime here, soaring on the choruses with a heart-in-throat intensity in his delivery.” “She Don’t Love You” also lands at #6 on Popdust’s all genre Top 20 Songs of 2015. Eric recently concluded his touring year opening for Chris Young’s “I’m Comin’ Over World Tour” and this January Eric will perform as part of Brad Paisley’s “Crushin’ It World Tour.” Since releasing his critically-acclaimed debut self-titled album, Eric has celebrated a No. 1 with smash Platinum-selling hit “Friday Night” as well as GOLD-certification for “Song About A Girl” and success with his powerful ballad single “She Don’t Love You.” A true artists’ artist, the Texas native co-penned five No. 1 hits as a songwriter including “Even If It Breaks Your Heart” (Eli Young Band), “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” (Jake Owen), “Angel Eyes” (Love & Theft), “Rewind” (Rascal Flatts) and “Friday Night.” An ACM, CMA and GRAMMY-nominee Eric has been sought after for his songwriting prowess by artists including Steven Tyler, Lady Antebellum and Hunter Hayes. For additional information please visit www.EricPaslay.com