Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw Album Release Show In NYC
By Diane DiResta
Pandora (NYSE:P), the world’s most powerful music discovery platform, partnered with Tim McGraw and Big Machine Label Group for an exclusive album release party and live performance in New York City on November 11. In addition to this intimate performance, Pandora worked with the singer to curate a custom mixtape featuring songs that have inspired Tim throughout his career. His latest album, Damn Country Music, was released on November 6 on Big Machine Records / McGraw Music. Tim McGraw is a favorite on Pandora. He’s the 25th most played artist overall and #5 in the country genre. His music has been played an impressive 3.65 billion times on Pandora.
Caution! Video could be loud.
© Diane DiResta
The launch party was held at the Edison Ballroom at 240 West 47th Street. There was no signage or a point person to direct traffic for the crowds who had lined up for two hours. Once the line started moving, it came to a standstill causing fans to wonder if they would be admitted. Later, a second line formed and it was not clear if there was a press line. If you could get past the disorganization, it was well worth the wait. Once inside the intimate space, there was a party atmosphere with an open bar and hors d”oeuvres for the fans while they were waiting for the concert to begin.
And then the music started, the lights flashed and the crowd was pumped. McGraw rocked the stage as he sang songs from his new album, Damn Country Music. The genre sounds like a blend of country and rock, a type of crossover feel of country heart and acoustics.
Damn Country Music was produced by Byron Gallimore. Its lead single is the familiar “Top Of The World,” which has so far peaked at No. 21 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The standard edition contains 11 tracks and with 3 bonus tracks on the deluxe”
Damn Country Music
1.Here Tonight (ft. Gracie McGraw)
2. Losin’ You
3. How I’ll Always Be
4. Damn Country Music
5. Love Runs
6. What You’re Lookin’ For
7. Top Of The World
8. Don’t Make Me Feel At Home
9. Want You Back
10. California (with Big & Rich)
11. Humble and Kind
12. Everybody’s Lookin *
13. Kiss a Girl *
14. Country and Western *
Pandora has focused on mixtape and live events to help artists to connect with their fans. In the case of Tim McGraw’s launch party, that goal was achieved. If you didn’t know much about McGraw and his music, you left this concert wanting more.
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PANDORA PRESENTS: TIM MCGRAW’S ALBUM RELEASE PARTY LIVE IN NYC
Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw on November 11, 2015 in New York City.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA)
Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw on November 11, 2015 in New York City.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA)
Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw on November 11, 2015 in New York City.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA)
Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw on November 11, 2015 in New York City.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA)
Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw on November 11, 2015 in New York City.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA)
Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw on November 11, 2015 in New York City.
(Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA)
| WHO: |
Tim McGraw |
| WHAT: |
An exclusive album release party and live performance by Tim McGraw. |
| WHEN: |
Wednesday, November 11th |
| WHERE: |
Edison Ballroom | New York, NY 10036 |
| WHY: |
Pandora (NYSE:P), the world’s most powerful music discovery platform, has partnered with Tim McGraw and Big Machine Label Group for an exclusive album release party and live performance in New York City on November 11. In addition to this intimate performance, Pandora worked with the singer to curate a custom mixtape featuring songs that have inspired Tim throughout his career. His latest album, Damn Country Music, was released on November 6 on Big Machine Records / McGraw Music. Tim McGraw is a perennial favorite on Pandora. He’s the 25th most played artist overall and #5 in the country genre. His music has been spun an impressive 3.65 billion times on Pandora.
The release of Damn Country Music caps off an exceptional year for McGraw, which began with a critically acclaimed performance of “I’m Not Gonna Miss You” from Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me at the 87th Academy Awards on February 22. In April, McGraw was included on the TIME 100 -Time Magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people. He also narrated an ESPN Films and SEC Network documentary.
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ABOUT PANDORA
Pandora is the world’s most powerful music discovery platform – a place where artists find their fans and listeners find music they love. We are driven by a single purpose: unleashing the infinite power of music by connecting artists and fans, whether through earbuds, car speakers, live on stage or anywhere fans want to experience it. Our team of highly trained musicologists analyze hundreds of attributes for each recording which powers our proprietary Music Genome Project®, delivering billions of hours of personalized music tailored to the tastes of each music listener, full of discovery, making artist/fan connections at unprecedented scale. Founded by musicians, Pandora empowers artists with valuable data and tools to help grow their careers and connect with their fans.
ABOUT TIM MCGRAW
Tim McGraw has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and dominated the charts with 36 #1 singles. He’s won three Grammy Awards, 16 Academy of Country Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People’s Choice Awards and numerous other honors. His iconic career achievements include being named the BDS Most Played Artist of the Decade for all music genres and having the Most Played Song of the Decade for all music genres with “Something Like That.” He is the most played Country artist since his debut in 1992, with two singles spending over 10 weeks at #1 (“Live Like You Were Dying” and “Over and Over”). His current single “Top Of The World,” off his forthcoming 14th studio album, Damn Country Music was released in August 2015 and has already entered the top 15 on the radio charts. His critically acclaimed acting skills were highlighted in the award winning Friday Night Lights and The Blind Side. Tim most recently starred in Disney’s Tomorrowland. Connect with Tim at: TimMcGraw.com, Facebook.com/TimMcGraw, on Instagram @TheTimMcGraw, on Twitter @TheTimMcGraw, and on YouTube at youtube.com/TimMcGraw
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Review of Pandora Presents: Tim McGraw Album Release Show In NYC
November 15, 2015 Comment Off 211 ViewsBy Diane DiResta
Pandora (NYSE:P), the world’s most powerful music discovery platform, partnered with Tim McGraw and Big Machine Label Group for an exclusive album release party and live performance in New York City on November 11. In addition to this intimate performance, Pandora worked with the singer to curate a custom mixtape featuring songs that have inspired Tim throughout his career. His latest album, Damn Country Music, was released on November 6 on Big Machine Records / McGraw Music. Tim McGraw is a favorite on Pandora. He’s the 25th most played artist overall and #5 in the country genre. His music has been played an impressive 3.65 billion times on Pandora.
Caution! Video could be loud.
© Diane DiResta
The launch party was held at the Edison Ballroom at 240 West 47th Street. There was no signage or a point person to direct traffic for the crowds who had lined up for two hours. Once the line started moving, it came to a standstill causing fans to wonder if they would be admitted. Later, a second line formed and it was not clear if there was a press line. If you could get past the disorganization, it was well worth the wait. Once inside the intimate space, there was a party atmosphere with an open bar and hors d”oeuvres for the fans while they were waiting for the concert to begin.
And then the music started, the lights flashed and the crowd was pumped. McGraw rocked the stage as he sang songs from his new album, Damn Country Music. The genre sounds like a blend of country and rock, a type of crossover feel of country heart and acoustics.
Damn Country Music was produced by Byron Gallimore. Its lead single is the familiar “Top Of The World,” which has so far peaked at No. 21 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The standard edition contains 11 tracks and with 3 bonus tracks on the deluxe”
Damn Country Music
1.Here Tonight (ft. Gracie McGraw)
2. Losin’ You
3. How I’ll Always Be
4. Damn Country Music
5. Love Runs
6. What You’re Lookin’ For
7. Top Of The World
8. Don’t Make Me Feel At Home
9. Want You Back
10. California (with Big & Rich)
11. Humble and Kind
12. Everybody’s Lookin *
13. Kiss a Girl *
14. Country and Western *
Pandora has focused on mixtape and live events to help artists to connect with their fans. In the case of Tim McGraw’s launch party, that goal was achieved. If you didn’t know much about McGraw and his music, you left this concert wanting more.
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