*ALBUM ANNOUNCEMENT + VIDEO PREMIER*

Bill and The Belles Announce Debut Album DreamSongs, Etc. 
American Songwriter Premieres First Single, “Wedding Bell Chimes” 

Today, Bill and The Belles announce their first full-length studio album, DreamSongs, Etc. From the foothills of Blue Ridge in Johnson City, Tennessee, Bill and The Belles captivate fans with rich vocal harmonies and simple catchy melodies, built on a strong foundation of love for early American music. The forthcoming album, recorded in just two days inside a beautiful old farmhouse in the rolling hills of Southeast Virginia, is set for release on August 24, 2018 on Jalopy Records. Along with the official album announcement, the video for the album’s first single, “Wedding Bell Chimes” premiered exclusively on American Songwriter today. Bill and The Belles are currently touring the East Coast and will appear at RockyGrass, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and IBMA (full dates below). DreamSongs, Etc. is available for pre-order today. 

Read complete press release here: "Bill and the Belles Announce DreamSongs, Etc." 

Media Contact: 
Sarah Bennett 
sarahbennett@thepresshouse.com 
(706) 892-7367 

CLICK TO WATCH VIDEO, "WEDDING BELL CHIMES" 

 

*PRE-ORDER "DREAMSONGS, ETC." TODAY!* 
On release day (August 24th), we'll put your CD in the mail and give you an instant digital download of the entire album! Shop here: https://billandthebelles.com/shop 

Tour Dates: 
July 1 – Abingdon, VA – Bonefire Smokehouse 
July 2 – Asheville, NC – Grey Eagle with CW Stoneking 
July 4 – Bristol, TN – Border Bash 
July 6 -- Memphis, TN 
July 7 – Mountain View, AR – Ozark Folk Center 
July 12 – Bristol, TN – Birthplace of Country Music 
July 13 – Johnson City, TN – Founders After Five 
July 21 – Fountain, NC – R.A. Fountain 
July 28 – Lyons, CO – Rockygrass 
Aug 4 – Parsons, WV – Pickin' In Parsons 
Aug 5 – Abingdon, VA – Bonefire Smokehouse 
Aug 9 - Bristol, VA - Birthplace of Country Music 
Aug 10 – St. Paul, VA – Milton's 
Aug 11 – Baltimore, MD – Ken’s Backyard Concert 
Aug 12 – Johnson City, TN – Music in the Park 
Aug 14 – Nashville, TN – 5 Spot 
Aug 15 – Knoxville, TN – Tennessee Shines 
Aug 16 – Jonesborough, TN – Blackthorn Club 
Aug 17 – Johnson City, TN – Down Home (LOCAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW) 
Aug 18 -- Fairfax, VA 
Aug 24 – Brooklyn, NY – Jalopy Theater (OFFICIAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW) 
Aug 25 – Olivebridge, NY – The Hoot 
Aug 26 -- Rhinebeck, NY -- HVBA Concert 
Aug 30 -- Stockbridge, MA -- Naumkeag at Night 
Sept 1 – Woodstown, NJ – Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival 
Sept 7 – North Hillsdale, NY – The Old Tone Roots Music Festival 
Sept 9 – New Haven, CT – Second Sunday Concert Series 
Sept 13 – Bristol, TN – Birthplace of Country Music 
Sept 14 -- Hilham, TN 
Sept 16 – Jonesborough, TN – Brews and Tunes 
Sept 21 – Bristol, VA – Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion 
Sept 25 – Raleigh, NC – IBMA 
Sept 29 – Kansas City, MO – Dust Bowl Jamboree 
Oct 5 – St. Paul, VA – Milton's 
Oct 6 – Johnson City, TN – Studio One (WETS) 
Oct 6 -- Clintwood, VA -- Ralph Stanley Museum 

Thank you so much for supporting live music! We believe in the power of music to do good and we know you do too. Hope to see you soon! 

Cheers, 
Bill and the Belles