Kelsea Ballerini: Making her mark in history

MUSIC BIZ
Nashville girl group ElectraQueens (formerly The
Highway Women) to release first single in 2024,
“In My Dreams.” The single was written by the
trio, and blends their unique brands of country,
R&B, and alternative to create a unique and fresh
pop sound. ElectraQueens are the true definition
of “power trio.” The cross-genre band is like
no other, combining three artists with distinct
styles to create a fresh, new sound. While their
backgrounds are different, their blend is one of a
kind. Their love for each other, music, and desire
to inspire others has had a massive connection
with the world. They have grown their roots and
a strong fanbase on the TikTok platform and now
have 140K+ followers after the success of their
“You Sing Melody” style videos. Their latest Tik-
Tok of a harmony accompaniment for “Linger”
by The Cranberries went massively viral, hitting
1M views in less than 24 hours. The video is at
nearly 5M views and climbing.
perform on a custom-built, retractable stage. It
proudly features the Circle G emblem, repurposed
from the Central Park stage where Garth Brooks
performed to a record-breaking audience of over
a million people – the largest concert in the park’s
history to this day. Facing the stage is a scalloped
mezzanine, allowing both floors to become one with
the music and the party. The first floor features two
bars, ample seating, and an expansive dance floor. On
the second floor, guests will find an additional two
bars and a mezzanine offering an impressive birdseye
view of the stage below. The second floor also
features a drink rail positioned along the front of the
building, complete with sliding glass windows that
open onto Broadway. The third floor of Friends In
Low Places features the venue’s trio of private event
spaces, with each space designed to echo the warm
and inviting atmosphere of Garth and Trisha’s home.
Complete with a charming double-sided fireplace
and an intimate patio, these areas offer the perfect
setting for gatherings of up to 250 guests. The Oasis
(rooftop), boasting the largest rooftop in the Neon
Neighborhood, invites guests to “Slip On Up To The
Oasis,” a Music City paradise with its beachy theme
and lush 10- foot palm trees. With retractable garage
doors that seamlessly blend the interior space with
the allure of the open-air patio, every aspect of The
Oasis is designed to provide an exceptional rooftop
party experience high above the neon lights of
Broadway. The Oasis will feature two full bars, and
obviously more than two piña coladas will be served.
Transitioning from its “under construction” menu
featuring an assortment of “Garth’s Favorites,” the
grand opening of Friends In Low Places will feature
menus created by Trisha Yearwood. Drawing from the
success of Trisha’s Southern Kitchen and her array
of best-selling cookbooks, the offerings throughout
the four floors of the venue promise a selection of
dishes both familiar and new. If you’ve ever wanted
to know what it’s like to pull up a chair to the dinner
table in Trisha’s kitchen, the Meat and Three will
take you there. Your choice of Mama’s Meatloaf
or Fried Chicken with white gravy and choice of
3 sides all from the heart of the Yearwood family
kitchen. The honky-tonk’s food menu is planned to
be available from 11am – 9pm, seven days a week.
Makenzie Phipps’ New Single
“Eighteen Wheels” Premiered
Country music singer-songwriter Makenzie Phipps’
latest single “Eighteen Wheels” is available today.
Premiered by Voice of America’s Border Crossings
with Larry London, “Eighteen Wheels” pays tribute
to the men and women across the country who drive
the semis, full of food and other cargo in bad weather,
late at night, and during other hazardous condition so
our country can function seamlessly. Written by Shane
Begley and produced by Sal Oliveri (Chris Stapleton,
Garth Brooks, Keith Urban), the song persists in
showcasing Makenzie Phipps’ remarkable skill, while
captivating every audience member she touches with
each note. In support of “Eighteen Wheels,” Cowboys
& Indians also premiered an acoustic version as well.
“I am so excited to be releasing my new song “Eighteen
Wheels,” shares Phipps. “Shane Begley did a fantastic
job writing this song and I think so many people out
there will appreciate the meaning behind it. Not only
does it convey a beautiful, tear-jerking story, but it also
expresses our gratitude for all truck drivers out there.
Some family members of mine were truck drivers and I
appreciate their hard work as well as all of the truckers
working all over today. I mean after all, without truck
drivers, the world would not go ‘round. I can’t wait to see
what everyone thinks of this song!” Phipps was recently
surprised at The Southern Women in Film & Television
Summit’s Women of True Grit Faith and Film Breakfast
with the first ever “Rising Star” award, presented by
author, Edie Hand just after her performance of her
single “You Bring The Beer (I’ll Bring The Noise).”
“This was a wonderful surprise to receive the first-ever
“Rising Star” Award from the ladies at SWIFT,” shares
Phipps. “This has been such an incredible journey and to
be acknowledged for my hard work is always humbling.
I look forward to what God has planned for me next!”
Kitty Coen Announces
Spellbinding Debut LP
Nashville-based alternative pop/rock artist
Kitty Coen announces her long-awaited, spellbinding
debut album, HELLCAT, due out April 30. Alongside
the announcement, Coen recalls falling in love with
the wistful, glowing track “yellow light” out now.
With her first full-length project, Kitty Coen finally
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