New single, “Granddaddy’s Gun,” set to launch

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 23, 2013) – Hit singer/songwriter Aaron Lewis will make his debut on the historic Grand Ole Opry Tuesday May 28, 2013 along with a star-studded lineup that includes Bill Anderson, Ricky Skaggs, Josh Turner, Dustin Lynch, Craig Campbell and Sam Palladio (from the ABC hit show “Nashville”) among others. The show starts at 7:00 pm. Tickets range from $35 to $57 and can be purchased at www.opry.com or by phone at 1-800-SEE-OPRY.

“Getting to play the Grand Ole Opry is such an incredible honor,” says Lewis. “It’s a dream come true to think that I’ll get to stand in that same iconic circle where music royalty has stood.”

Aaron’s new single “Granddaddy’s Gun,” from of his critically-acclaimed album The Road, ships to country radio next week. The powerful song focuses on the nostalgic experience of passing down a family heirloom. The song, written by Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson and Bobby Pinson is a perfect reflection of Lewis’ own childhood and deep country roots.

Performance Airs On AXS TV On Thursday, May 23rd

Nashville, TN...(May 23, 2013)... Jared Ashley will appear in front of a national TV audience on “AXS LIVE” TODAY (Thursday, May 23rd) at 11:00pm ET/8:00pm PT. Fans can catch up with Jared and host Ashley Eicher from Zumi Sushi Japanese Kitchen in Nashville, Tennessee where the singer and songwriter recounts discovering his musical passions at a country bar in Japan while serving in the U.S. Navy. He’ll also perform two songs, including his first single, “Last Train To Memphis,” on AXS TV. Check HERE for local listings. The powerful track, written by Jared with Jeremy McComb and Nick Sturms, is the lead single from Jared’s brand new album expected in early 2014.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (May 14, 2013) – It Takes a Community Foundation (ITAC), the charitable 501(c)(3) organization started by multi-Platinum recording artist Aaron Lewis and his wife Vanessa, along with first-time partner KIX 100.9 Pioneer Valley's Country, will host the third annual Aaron Lewis & Friends benefit concert on Friday, June 14, 2013, starting at 7:30 pm at The Mass Mutual Center, located at 1277 Main St in Springfield, Mass.

The night promises to include plenty of surprises and highlights, as Aaron announces friends Jerrod Niemann, Craig Morgan, Eric Paslay and Jared Ashley have joined the all-star lineup. Reserved seating is available for $35 per ticket, and premium VIP tickets are available for $109 per ticket by visiting Ticketmaster.com Proceeds from the event will benefit the ITAC.