R&J News \\
Mar 19, 2012 \\
Alexa Carter Readies "The Ballerina EP"
After a stint on the road opening for Staind frontman Aaron Lewis on his solo tour, Alexa Carter is gearing up to release her debut EP. "The Ballerina EP" will be available at all digital outlets, including iTunes ... read more
Mar 06, 2012 \\
Aaron Lewis Releases New Single & Video - "Endless Summer"
On the heels of his Gold-certified and twice ACM-nominated "Country Boy," Aaron Lewis just released the first single from his upcoming new album to radio. "Endless Summer" is sure to get all of us warmed up and ready ... read more
Feb 23, 2012 \\
Aaron Lewis Gives Fans a FREE Download & The Promise of More New Music Soon!
On the heels of his Gold-certified and twice ACM-nominated "Country Boy," Aaron Lewis is set to release the first single from his upcoming new album on March 5. "Endless Summer" is sure to get all of us warmed up and ... read more
Feb 20, 2012 \\
R&J Gears Up For KCRS Live!
With so many Program Directors, Music Directors and other executives and staff from country radio converging on Nashville this week for the yearly Country Radio Seminar, R&J Records is gearing up to give them a treat. ... read more
Feb 10, 2012 \\
Just In Time For Valentine's Day!
One of the most romantic songs on the radio today, Andy Gibson's "Wanna Make You Love Me" is now priced at just 69 cents on iTunes! Download a copy for the one you love today! What are you waiting for - click HERE to ... read more
Jan 30, 2012 \\
Andy Gibson - FREE Show In Nashville, Feb. 2!
Rising star Andy Gibson, whose single "Wanna Make You Love Me" is rapidly ascending the country singles charts and currently sits at #32 with a bullet, will be performing in a FREE show this Thursday, February 2nd as ... read more
Jan 26, 2012 \\
Aaron Lewis Nabs Two ACM Nominations!
Nominations were announced this morning for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, and Aaron Lewis picked up two of them. "Country Boy," the acclaimed single featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels was ... read more
Jan 24, 2012 \\
LoCash Cowboys Write New Keith Urban Smash!
Big congrats from all of us at R&J to the LoCash Cowboys, who co-wrote Keith Urban's latest Top 10 single, "You Gonna Fly." This week, the single moves up to No. 6 on the country singles chart, no doubt destined for the ... read more
Jan 04, 2012 \\
Andy Gibson To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
Singer and songwriter Andy Gibson will achieve another career first when he makes his Grand Ole Opry debut with a performance at "Opry At The Ryman" this Saturday, January 7 at 7:00pm. Gibson's Opry invitation comes on ... read more
Dec 09, 2011 \\
Alexa Cater - ArtistDirect Interview
Alexa Carter talks songwriting, classic movies, working with James Stroud, and touring with Aaron Lewis… all in an in-depth interview with ArtistDirect.com. Check out the entire interview right HERE. Recently on tour ... read more
Dec 08, 2011 \\
Andy Gibson Brings a Touch of Country to the Holidays
Singer/songwriter Andy Gibson is among the featured performers on the upcoming GAC (Great American Country) holiday special, "Christmas In The Black Hills," which will premiere on the network Monday, December 12 at ... read more
Dec 01, 2011 \\
Margaret Durante to Perform at "Tunes For Tots" Benefit
Margaret Durante will be one of the many talented singer/songwriters performing at the annual "Tunes for Tots" Fundraiser, presented by the Women's Music Business Association on Tuesday, December 6th. The writer's round ... read more
Nov 21, 2011 \\
Willie Nelson Releases Album of Brand New Recordings
R&J Records is proud to release "Remember Me, Vol. 1," featuring 14 brand new tracks and A-list players. Elegant and enduring endeavors are often the simplest, and so it is with "Remember Me, Vol. 1," as one of ... read more
Nov 03, 2011 \\
Margaret Durante Teams Up With Jason Aldean & AMC
Margaret Durante is teaming up with country music superstar Jason Aldean and AMC for a free concert in downtown Nashville celebrating AMC's return to the Western genre with the epic new television series "Hell on Wheels. ... read more
Oct 24, 2011 \\
Margaret Durante to Host Halloween Scream Stream
On Sunday, October 30, rising country star Margaret Durante will host her first live online broadcast called Margaret's Halloween Scream Stream LIVE! The special event will take place at 7pm ET / 6pm CT and will feature ... read more
Sep 22, 2011 \\
Aaron Lewis' "Country Boy" Goes GOLD!
R&J Records is proud and happy to announce that the Aaron Lewis' debut solo single "Country Boy" has just been certified gold, selling in excess of 500,000 copies. The song is featured on his critically acclaimed debut ... read more
Sep 13, 2011 \\
Andy Gibson Releases Debut Single!
Fresh off his co-write of the now multi-week #1 smash hit "Don't You Wanna Stay" by Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Andy Gibson released today his debut single on DMP Records / R&J Records. As well as being able to ... read more
Aug 03, 2011 \\
"Maybe Tonight" maintains spot on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown
The new up and coming music star, Margaret Durante, continues to receive fans votes on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown. Margaret is now on her third consecutive week, making it four weeks in total that she has ... read more
Jul 26, 2011 \\
Join LoCash Cowboys In Mexico!
When the weather gets colder, nothing much sounds better than catching some sun in Mexico, right? Well, maybe one thing is better - hangin' out with LoCash Cowboys in Mexico! Join Preston & Chris, as well as Montgomery ... read more
Jul 15, 2011 \\
Margaret Durante to Guest Blog on Ladies Home Journal Website
In a series of guest blogs exclusively for their Ladies' Lounge readers, "Margaret Durante's Nashville Diaries" will give Ladies Home Journal readers an inside glimpse into the 23-year-old's life as she experiences the ... read more
Jun 30, 2011 \\
"Country Boy - Fourth of July Military Tribute" video
In appreciation of our troops, Aaron Lewis put out a "military version" of his hugely successful "Country Boy" video for the 4th of July. Watch it now on CMT.com or on YouTube. The official version of the "Country Boy" ... read more
Jun 28, 2011 \\
LoCash Cowboys "You Got Me" Available Now!
The latest single from dynamic R&J duo the LoCash Cowboys, "You Got Me," is making its way up the country radio charts as we speak, and it's now available to download at all digital outlets, including iTunes and Amazon. ... read more
Jun 24, 2011 \\
"Maybe Tonight" #1 Video Debut!
After only two weeks of rotation on Great American Country (GAC), Margaret Durante's video for "Maybe Tonight" debuted on GAC's Top 20 Country Countdown - at the #1 slot! Entirely fan-voted, the feat has never been ... read more
Jun 13, 2011 \\
CMA Festival 2011 Wrap-up
This past week was a busy one for R&J Records, with the CMA Festival in town! LoCash Cowboys kicked off CMA Week in fine style on Wednesday morning as part of the CMA Festival Kick-Off Parade, where they welcomed ... read more
May 17, 2011 \\
Stroud Launches R&J Records
Acclaimed music producer and veteran label head James Stroud has announced the launch of R&J Records with partner Rick Carter of Gulfport, MS. The same executive team that ran Stroudavarious Records for Stroud will run ... read more
Apr 27, 2011 \\
Aaron Lewis Nominated for Two CMT Awards!
We are excited to announce that Stroudavarious Records artist Aaron Lewis has been nominated for two CMT Music Awards! The music video for Lewis' song, "Country Boy," was nominated for "USA Weekend Breakthrough ... read more
Apr 26, 2011 \\
LoCash Cowboys Visit W.O. Smith Music School
Stroudavarious Records duo LoCash Cowboys recently visited the W.O. Smith Music School in Nashville where they performed for and participated in a Q&A with students. The W.O. Smith Music School exists to ... read more
Apr 09, 2011 \\
LoCash Cowboys Launch Spring Tour!
Stroudavarious Records duo LoCash Cowboys have officially kicked off their spring tour. LoCash will be traveling all over the country, playing 32 cities in a little over two months. Click HERE to find out ... read more
Mar 22, 2011 \\
Margaret Durante to Release Single, "Maybe Tonight"
Emrose Records artist Margaret Durante will release her latest single, "Maybe Tonight," on April 18th! "Maybe Tonight" will be available at all digital outlets, including iTunes and Amazon. Be sure to be on ... read more
Feb 23, 2011 \\
Aaron Lewis' "Country Boy" Receives Over 5 Million Views!
We are excited to announce that Aaron Lewis' song, "Country Boy," has now been viewed over 5 million times online! Thank you to all who have watched the official music video, fan videos, lyrics videos, and all ... read more
Feb 03, 2011 \\
Aaron Lewis' "Country Boy" Music Video Receives Millions of Views!
Aaron Lewis’ Stroudavarious single, “Country Boy”, is gaining great momentum before its official release to country radio. The music video for “Country Boy” debuted in heavy rotation on ... read more
Dec 09, 2010 \\
Margaret Durante Named One of Nashville Lifestyle's Fresh Faces
Featured alongside many of today's top country stars, Emrose Records artist Margaret Durante can be found in the December/January issue of Nashville Lifestyles. The magazine has named Margaret one of the “Fresh ... read more
Dec 08, 2010 \\
LoCash Cowboys Release "Keep In Mind" Music Video
The LoCash Cowboys have released a music video for their current single, “Keep in Mind”, which features fan-submitted photos. After looking through hundreds of entries, LoCash picked some great pictures that ... read more
Nov 15, 2010 \\
Send Your Family & Friends a Birthday Wish From LoCash Cowboys!
The LoCash Cowboys are very excited to join the American Cancer Society's "Less Cancer, More Birthdays" campaign. As a part of this campaign, you can now send your family and friends a birthday wish from LoCash! ... read more
Nov 10, 2010 \\
LoCash Writes Song on New Keith Urban Album!
There are already many reasons for us to be proud of LoCash Cowboys, and they just added another one. Track #2 on the new Keith Urban album is called "You Gonna Fly," and was written by our LoCash boys, Chris and ... read more
Nov 02, 2010 \\
Vote for LoCash Cowboys in GAC's Top 50 Videos of 2010
LoCash Cowboys' music video for "Here Comes Summer" is eligible for GAC's Top 50 Videos of 2010! You can help LoCash make the Top 50 by clicking on the banner below and voting for "Here Comes Summer"! ... read more
Nov 01, 2010 \\
Watch the Opening of the Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center on Ustream
The Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center will open this Wednesday, November 3rd at 10am Central! This is an exciting time for Darryl, the Darryl Worley Foundation, and the entire Hardin County community. For those who ... read more
Oct 25, 2010 \\
Margaret Durante Plays at WFRE's Bras for a Cause
This past Sunday, Margaret Durante played an acoustic set at WFRE DJ Jess Wright's 3rd Annual Bras for a Cause in Frederick, MD. Margaret performed at the Bra Counting Party, where bras were collected, counted, ... read more
Oct 05, 2010 \\
Darryl Worley Announces "God & Country Tour"
Darryl Worley has announced his first set of dates for the "God & Country Tour"! Hitting the road starting October 15th, Darryl will be performing at military bases across the country. Tickets are FREE to the ... read more
Sep 27, 2010 \\
Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run a HUGE Success!
Darryl Worley's 9th Annual Tennessee River Run (9/16-9/18) was a HUGE success this year, raising over $200,000. All proceeds have been donated to the Darryl Worley Foundation. The Tennessee River Run was organized in ... read more
Sep 20, 2010 \\
Vote for Margaret Durante's "Mississippi's Crying"
Vote NOW to hear Margaret Durante's single "Mississippi's Crying" on the radio! You can vote for Margaret on WPOC Baltimore's "Most Wanted" by clicking HERE and WMZQ Washington DC's "Top 9 at 9" by clicking HERE. ... read more
Sep 17, 2010 \\
LoCash Cowboys Play USO Benefit Concert
This past Thursday, LoCash Cowboys played B-105 WBUE/Cincinnati’s USO Benefit Show alongside Jake Owen and Rodney Adkins. The concert was a huge success, and the benefit raised $20,000 for troop services. During ... read more
Sep 16, 2010 \\
Darryl Worley Honored at 2010 ASCAP Awards
Last night, Darryl Worley attended the 2010 ASCAP Awards at the War Memorial Auditorium in downtown Nashville. Darryl’s song ’Sounds Like Life To Me’ was one of 50 songs honored during the evening. ... read more
Sep 14, 2010 \\
Margaret Durante's Single, "Mississippi's Crying," Now Available!
The latest single from Emrose Records singer/songwriter Margaret Durante is available now! You can download her song, "Mississippi's Crying," from iTunes and Amazon. Enjoy the single now, and be on the ... read more
Sep 13, 2010 \\
Darryl Worley's TRR Off to a GREAT start!
Darryl’s annual Tennessee River Run is off to an amazing start! This past Saturday, the TRR began with the Boat Poker Run. The event was a huge success, and raised over $4,000 for the Darryl Worley Foundation. ... read more
Sep 10, 2010 \\
Darryl Worley Performs for Troops in Boise, ID
Darryl Worley recently attended the 166th Calvary Brigade Combat Team send-off picnic in Boise, ID. On September 9th, Darryl performed for soldiers, national guardsmen, and reservists scheduled for a one year deployment ... read more
Aug 23, 2010 \\
Stream LoCash Cowboys' Latest Single "Keep in Mind"
Stroudavarious Records duo LoCash Cowboys have released their newest single, "Keep in Mind." You can listen to the song via the LoCash Cowboys website by clicking HERE. ... read more
Aug 05, 2010 \\
New Stroudavarious Imprint - Emrose Records
James Stroud announced today the launch of Emrose Records, a new imprint formed with Washington-based investor Tom Natelli. Emrose will be based in Nashville and Stroudavarious Records will manage all aspects of the ... read more
Aug 01, 2010 \\
LoCash Back in the Top 10 of GAC's Top 20 Countdown!
Maybe it's the continuing heat, or the fact that Summer is going by WAY too fast - who knows? - but whatever it is, the LoCash Cowboys video for "Here Comes Summer" is having another resurgence at GAC! Here they are, ... read more
Jul 30, 2010 \\
Darryl Worley on Hannity this Monday!
On Monday, August 2, 2010, Darryl will appear on Hannity's "Great American Panel" (Fox News Channel). He'll be joining host, Sean Hannity, along with political commentator Bob Beckel and NY House of Representatives ... read more
Jul 12, 2010 \\
Stroudavarious Partners with DMP / Treehouse Records
Stroudavarious Records CEO James Stroud has partnered with Dale Morris of Morris Management to form a joint venture uniting Stroudavarious and DMP/Treehouse Records. Morris first established Treehouse in June 2009 ... read more
Jul 11, 2010 \\
10 Questions with Darryl Worley
Click HERE to check out this interview with All Access Music Group, where Darryl talks about things like the new single, "Keep The Change," the new album, the Middle East, his family and the Darryl Worley Cancer Center. ... read more
May 04, 2010 \\
LoCash Cowboys Single Available NOW!
It's been a long time coming, but it's finally here! You can now download the brand new single, "Here Comes Summer," at all digital outlets, including iTunes and Amazon! Of course, you can still download the 3-song ... read more
May 03, 2010 \\
Darryl Worley Halloween Cruise to Mexico!
Want to cruise to Cozumel with DW? You can join him and special guest Jimmy Wayne on a once-in-a-lifetime trip on the amazing Royal Caribbean "Radiance of the Seas"! The ship sails out of Tampa on October 21, and ... read more
Apr 27, 2010 \\
"Here Comes Summer" Hits #3 on the CMT Pure Country 12-Pack!
After just a few weeks on the air at CMT Pure Country, the new LoCash Cowboys single, "Here Comes Summer," has already hit #3 on their 12-Pack chart! Thanks to voting by YOU, the awesome LoCash fans, we're off to a ... read more
Apr 20, 2010 \\
DW's Going Back to Iraq - Want to be Involved?
As you know, Darryl is going back to Iraq for the 8th time from April 29th to May 3rd to perform for U.S. Troops as part of the Stars For Stripes Tour. This time, PackDog Productions has the honor of riding along with ... read more
Apr 16, 2010 \\
DW Gets Help from All Ages at Recent Fundraiser
Earlier this week, Darryl Worley performed and spoke at the Sixth Annual Healthcare Service Awards in Hardin County, TN. More than 300 supporters of The Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center attended the awards dinner ... read more
Jan 26, 2010 \\
Exclusive DW Performance on MLB.com
Recently Darryl Worley visited the MLB.com headquarters in New York City, and he sat down to perform a few songs for them. DW also talks about his early days, the Atlanta Braves and his new album, Sounds Like Life. ... read more
Jan 25, 2010 \\
Win a DW Autographed Guitar & Free Wrangler Gear!
Catch the latest single from Darryl Worley and enter to win an autographed guitar and other great DW items! To celebrate the release of "Best Of Both Worlds," Wrangler and Darryl have joined forces to offer a chance to ... read more
Jan 05, 2010 \\
Check out DW's Crib - Feb. 12 on CMT!
JUST ANNOUNCED: CMT CRIBS returns with an all-new season packed with the latest in luxury living, top of the line toys and the wildest whips on the road. Lounging in more homes of todays hottest celebrities, this ... read more
Dec 18, 2009 \\
Join DW on the KIIM Cruise!
Just announced - sail the Sapphire Princess to Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, and Victoria with Darryl and the KIIM-FM Crew from Tucson, AZ! The KIIM-FM Country Cruise 2010 sets sail from Seattle on May 29, 2010, heading ... read more
Oct 26, 2009 \\
DW Gets Into The Christmas Spirit Early!
Darryl Worley has recorded a swingin' version of "Jingle Bells" exclusively for Verizon Wireless. The full song and tones will be available on VCAST Music (www.vzw.com/mp3) throughout the holiday season. Be sure ... read more
Oct 08, 2009 \\
Darryl Helps the Titans "BRING IT ON"
Darryl Worley has recorded " Bring It On," the new theme song for the Titans Radio Network. The song was co-written by Worley, Jim Moose Brown and the Titans own starting quarterback, Kerry Collins, and is sure to ... read more
Sep 21, 2009 \\
LoCash Cowboys - This Is How THEY Do It!
Fans of the Locash Cowboys who have been waiting patiently for new music will soon be very happy - the This Is How We Do It EP will be available at all digital music outlets on October 6th, including iTunes and Amazon. ... read more
Sep 20, 2009 \\
Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run Makes over $175K!
Darryl Worley's recent Tennessee River Run was another remarkably successful event, raising more than $175,000 for the Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center that is so needed in Hardin County. The folks involved ... read more
Sep 18, 2009 \\
Online Interviews!
Check out the interview with Country Stars Central that just went live here! ... read more
Sep 15, 2009 \\
Houston County Releases Their First Single
Houston County, new country band from southern Alabama, releases their first single, "I Can't Make It Rain" today The song is already garnering great response at radio, and the guys are currently touring around ... read more
Sep 07, 2009 \\
Darryl Worley Hits the Top 15
Darryl Worley's newest hit, "Sounds Like Life To Me" just hit the Top 15 of the country singles charts, and is still rising! Watch for the video on CMT & GAC, and check out the Darryl Worley page on this site for ... read more
Sep 02, 2009 \\
Cruise to MEXICO with Darryl!
Here's a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend some quality time with Darryl and contribute to a great cause at the same time! The Travelin' Country Cruise 2010 Halloween Party will be sailing out of Tampa on October ... read more
Sep 01, 2009 \\
DW on Sirius XM - "Highway Hang Time"
Darryl Worley has already shared his entire Sounds Like Life album with Highway fans on his own recent "Shortcuts" special, but he hasn’t shared them like this! For this visit, Darryl brought along some of his ... read more
Aug 24, 2009 \\
Catch Darryl on Fox & Friends this Friday!
Be sure to tune in and catch Darryl and The Krew on Fox & Friends this Friday morning (the 28th) - he'll be performing and chatting with the F&F gang. It's early, so set your DVR if you're not a morning person! ... read more
Aug 10, 2009 \\
Darryl Signs With New Publicist
Darryl Worley announced today that Hot Schatz Public Relations has signed him to its roster of clients for independent publicity services. Hot Schatz PR has been one of the major players in the entertainment industry ... read more
Jul 22, 2009 \\
Songwriter Events Bring in Over $55,000 for Charity
As you're aware, Darryl hosted songwriter events at Bumpus Harley-Davidson's Murfreesboro and Jackson, Tennessee dealerships in the past week, and almost $56,000 was raised for his Darryl Worley Foundation! " I ... read more
Jul 16, 2009 \\
TRR Headliners Announced!
Organizers of Darryl Worley's 8th Annual Tennessee River Run have announced the hard rocking band Night Ranger will headline the event's rock concert in downtown Savannah, Tennessee on Friday, September 11, 2009. ... read more
Jun 23, 2009 \\
Darryl's "Hitmakers & Harleys" Goes to Jackson
Bumpus Harley-Davidson in Jackson, Tennessee will be the site of Darryl's third songwriter event this year to benefit his Darryl Worley Foundation. Joining Darryl at the "Hitmakers & Harleys" event on Tuesday, July ... read more
Jun 23, 2009 \\
"I'm Honored to Be Performing at the Grand Ole Opry"
Darryl returns to the Grand Ole Opry stage for a performance on Tuesday, June 23, 2009. In addition, he will sign copies of the new CD for lucky fans at The Opry Shop, located inside the Opry House, from 5:30 to 6:30 p. ... read more
Jun 21, 2009 \\
Songwriter Event to Benefit the Darryl Worley Foundation
Darryl Worley is set to host his second songwriter event this year, "Hitmakers & Harleys," to benefit his Darryl Worley Foundation. Joining Darryl at the Bumpus Harley-Davidson dealership in Murfreesboro, TN, on ... read more
Apr 13, 2009 \\
Kendall Johnson Delivers Darryl Worley's New Chopper
In addition to having Tennessee Titan quarterback Kerry Collins and critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Jamey Johnson guest-star in his latest music video for "Sounds Like Life To Me," Darryl also invited his ... read more