“CMT PRESENTS JENNIFER NETTLES WITH 2016 NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY TOUR" WITH BRANDY CLARK AND SPECIAL GUESTS LINDSAY ELL AND TARA THOMPSON
11/03/15
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NASHVILLE – November 3, 2015 – CMT and Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Jennifer Nettles will soon rule the road on the “CMT Presents Jennifer Nettles with 2016 Next Women of Country Tour,” it was announced today at an event in Nashville. The sought-after ticket will include Brandy Clark and special guests Lindsay Ell and Tara Thompson for over 30 dates across the USA and Canada starting in January. The tour is an extension of CMT’s Next Women of Country campaign, an effort that seeks to give more attention and airplay to female country artists. Tickets go on sale to general public December 4.* For more information, visit www.JenniferNettles.com.
Nettles has racked up over 22 million in worldwide record sales since exploding onto the music scene in 2004, amassing eight #1 hits and countless accolades and awards. She recently embarked as headliner on the “Playing with Fire Tour” with Brandy Clark and Ryan Kinder. She’s also a vocal supporter of females in the industry.
“I always take any opportunity to champion women in music and throughout society at large,” said Nettles. “I am absolutely energized to headline this year's ‘CMT Next Women of Country’ tour and celebrate these exciting artists on the precipice of so much greatness.”
“We are honored to have a superstar headline and curate our second ‘Next Women of Country Tour” said Leslie Fram, SVP of Music Strategy and Talent, CMT. “This will be the year for Jennifer Nettles with new music coming out on Big Machine Label Group. Brandy Clark will release her sophomore album on Warner Brothers Records, Lindsay Ell just premiered her new video on CMT for ‘By The Way,’ and newly signed Tara Thompson has already generated huge buzz for her talents to round out a stellar lineup for our 2016 Tour.”
CMT first launched its “Next Women” campaign in 2013 in an effort to emphasize undiscovered female artists in the male-dominated format. The campaign showcases emerging female artists across screens throughout the year, and several alumnae – Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, Cassadee Pope and Ashley Monroe included – have achieved both commercial and critical acclaim. In 2015, CMT expanded the franchise to include its first-ever female-powered tour featuring Jana Kramer and Kelsea Ballerini.
The “CMT Presents Jennifer Nettles with 2016 Next Women of Country Tour” is scheduled to hit the following cities:
1/15/16 - Orillia, ON/Casino Rama
1/16/16 - Northfield, OH/Hard Rock Live
1/20/16 - NYC, NY/Beacon Theatre
1/22/16 Upper Darby, PA/Tower Theater
1/23/16 - Boston, MA/House of Blues
1/24/16 - Lancaster, PA/American Music Theatre
2/5/16 - Durham, NC/DPAC
2/6/16 - Cherokee, NC/Harrah's Cherokee Event Center
2/12/16 - Wendover, NV/Peppermill Concert Hall
2/13/16 - Beaver Creek, CO/Vilar PAC
2/14/16 - Colorado Springs, CO/Pikes Peak Center
2/17/16 - Hobbs, NM/Lea County Events Center
2/19/16 - Phoenix, AZ/Celebrity Theatre
2/23/16 - Los Angeles, CA/The Wiltern
2/26/16 - Santa Rosa, CA/Wells Fargo Center for the Arts
2/27/16 - Bakersfield, CA/Majestic Fox Theatre
3/1/16 - Oakland, CA/Fox Theater
3/3/16 - Tacoma, WA/Emerald Queen Casino
3/4/16 - Airway Heights, WA/Northern Quest Casino
3/5/16 - Grand Ronde, OR/Spirit Mountain Casino
3/17/16 - Ft. Wayne, IN/Embassy Theatre
3/18/16 - Hammond, IN/Horseshoe Casino
3/19/16 - Evansville, IN/Ford Center
4/8/16 - Branson, MO/Andy Williams Performing Arts Center
4/10/16 - Lawrence, KS/Lied Center
4/14/16 - Ralston, NE/Ralston Arena
4/15/16 - Davenport, IA/Adler Theater
4/16/16 - Green Bay, WI/Resch Center
4/21/16 - Morristown, NJ/Mayo Performing Arts Center
4/22/16 - Albany, NY/The Palace Theatre
*NOTE: Dates and venues are subject to change. Additional dates to be announced.
ABOUT JENNIFER NETTLES:
Grammy® Award-winning Country superstar Jennifer Nettles is gearing up for the January release of her debut single on Big Machine Records. She won five ASCAP awards for her songwriting abilities and received a Grammy® Award, ACM Award and CMA Award for penning the emotionally charged, #1 PLATINUM hit, “Stay.” At the 2009 ACM Awards, Jennifer Nettles was honored with the “Crystal Milestone Award” for being the first female artist to be the solo songwriteron an ACM “Song of the Year” winner since 1972. Leading with her powerhouse vocals and vivacious energy, Jennifer Nettles has performed with some of the industry’s most iconic figures including Beyonce, Bon Jovi, Idina Menzel, John Legend, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and more. Adding to her many accolades, in February 2015 Jennifer Nettles made her Broadway debut as Roxy Hart in the Tony Award Winning, record-breaking musical Chicago and will join the cast of the Dolly Parton television biopic, 'Coat of Many Colors,' slated to air on NBC December 10. The lead vocalist for international duo Sugarland, Jennifer has become one of the most admired singer-songwriters in music today. Since exploding onto the music scene in 2004, the decorated duo earned eight #1 singles, over 22 million in worldwide record sales and racked up numerous awards from the Grammys, American Music Awards, the Academy of Country Music, The Country Music Association and CMT Music Awards. This fall, Jennifer Nettles embarked on her headlining the PLAYING WITH FIRE TOUR, which will hit 20 plus cities with Brandy Clark and Ryan Kinder. For tour dates and updates on Jennifer Nettles, visit www.jennifernettles.com.
ABOUT BRANDY CLARK:
Brandy Clark won the 2014 CMA Song of the Year Award for co-writing Kacey Musgraves' hit “Follow Your Arrow,” and was also voted the 2014 Music RowBreakthrough Artist of the Year. She was nominated for two GRAMMY Awards in 2015: the all-genre Best New Artist and Best Country Album for her debut album 12 Stories which was released in 2013 on independent label Slate Creek Records. The critically-acclaimed album was named the best album of 2013 in any genre by New York Magazine’s Jody Rosen, New York Post’s Michaelangelo Matos, NPR’s Ann Powers, and Boston Globe’s Sarah Rodman; was the No. 2 record for Fresh Air’s Ken Tucker; a top 10 choice for Los Angeles Times’ Randall Roberts and The New Yorker’s Sasha Frere-Jones; and among the top five country albums of the year by Rolling Stone, among many other honors. She will release a new album on Warner Brothers Records in 2016. Clark is currently touring with Jennifer Nettles and has recently toured with Eric Church and Alan Jackson. In addition to writing her own songs, she has co-written Miranda Lambert’s No. 1 hit “Mama’s Broken Heart” (which resulted in her first GRAMMY nomination in 2014 for Country Song of the Year), The Band Perry’s No. 1 hit “Better Dig Two,” and songs recorded by Sheryl Crow, Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Craig Morgan, Kacey Musgraves, Jennifer Nettles, LeAnn Rimes, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, and additional artists. For more information, visit www.brandyclarkmusic.com.
ABOUT LINDSAY ELL:
Named one of CMT’s Next Women of Country, Lindsay Ell is a triple threat: accomplished musician, unique vocalist and songwriter. The 26-year-old Calgary native learned to play guitar while traveling with her father to country-bluegrass camps as a young girl. Ell honed her craft as a musical stylist and songwriter after being discovered by BTO and The Guess Who’s Randy Bachman (“American Woman” / “Taking Care of Business”) who discovered her at the age of 13. The multi-instrumentalist was soon opening for the likes of Luke Bryan, Buddy Guy, The Band Perry and Keith Urban. The Stoney Creek Records artist has been called “a true triple threat” by Guitar World; “a star in the making” by Taste of Country; “Your coolest new girl crush” by Teen Vogue; and “a distinct figure in the modern country recording camp” by NASH Country Weekly. Ell received critical acclaim for her singles “Trippin’ On Us” and “Shut Me Up” including being named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 Artists You Need to Know.” Ell’s new single, the spirited and up-tempo “By the Way” charged out of the gate as the #1 Most Added song at Country Radio upon its debut. For more information visit: http://www.LindsayEll.com @LindsayEll
ABOUT TARA THOMPSON:
Initially gaining buzz performing at some of Nashville’s premiere listening rooms and writers’ rounds, Tara Thompson is a fiery East Tennessee native who is as sweet and friendly as she is talented and hard working. Signed to The Valory Music Co., the spunky singer/songwriter delivers a fresh and quirky tongue-in-cheek spin on her life experiences that people relate to and love. With her talent, personality, and passion for music, she looks forward to carrying on her family's musical legacy into the next generation of Country fans. Tara is currently in the studio working on her debut project for The Valory Music Co. Follow Tara on Twitter for the latest updates: @TaraThompsonTN.
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PRESS CONTACTS:
Amanda Murphy/CMT
615-335-8408
amanda.murphy@cmt.com
Kristen Foster/PMK*BNC (for Jennifer Nettles)
310-854-4742
Kristen.foster@pmkbnc.com
Scott Stem/Essential Broadcast Media (for Brandy Clark)
615-327-3259
scott@ebmediapr.com
Natalie Kilgore/BBR Music Group (for Lindsay Ell)
615-610-2096
Natalie@bbrmusicgroup.com
Katie Rose/Big Machine Label Group (for Tara Thompson)
615-846-7670
Katie.rose@bmlg.net
