Nashville, TN (February 24, 2015) – Platinum-selling country star and Streamsound recording artist Kristian Bush will release his debut solo album SOUTHERN GRAVITY on April 7. The album, co-produced by Bush and Tom Tapley and executive produced by Byron Gallimore (Sugarland, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw), is available for pre-order on iTunes today. With each purchase on iTunes, Bush’s Top 20 hit “Trailer Hitch,” will be available for immediate download.

Fans can also purchase exclusive merch bundles online at www.KristianBush.com. Bundle packages include a physical copy of the album SOUTHERN GRAVITY and an exclusive T-shirt and/or poster. The first 100 fans to purchase a bundle package on the website will have their CD signed by Bush.

With each bundle purchase, fans will automatically be entered into a drawing to win concert tickets, meet and greets, Skype chats with Bush and more. One lucky winner will receive the “Ultimate Kristian Bush Concert Experience,” featuring soundcheck access, a meet and greet, dinner with Bush, side-stage access during the show and a shout-out/song dedication during the set. Winners will be selected each week from March 2 through street date on April 7. For more information, visit http://kristianbush.com/SGcontest.

Released to rave reviews from music critics, radio, and fans alike, “Trailer Hitch” was named USA Today’s “Song of the Week,” featured in ROLLING STONE Country’s TOP 25 SONGS OF 2014 and iTunes BEST OF 2014 – COUNTRY SONGS. The infectious tune has racked up millions of streams to date, and its inspiring lyrics sparked Bush to partner with Goodwill Industries International for the #GiveItAway campaign to encourage donations of used clothing and goods.

The song is a preview of what fans can expect from his highly anticipated debut solo album, SOUTHERN GRAVITY, which builds on the catchy, radio-friendly vibe of “Trailer Hitch” and showcases Bush as a recording artist at the top of his craft.

Bush has been leaving his mark on music for more than two decades. The singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist started his career with folk-rock duo Billy Pilgrim in the early ‘90s, releasing a much-lauded pair of albums for Atlantic Records (self-titled debut and BLOOM). In 2004, he exploded onto the country music scene with Sugarland, surpassing sales of over 22 million albums worldwide, achieving five No. 1 singles and winning numerous awards, including GRAMMYs, AMAs, ACMs, CMT Music Awards and CMAs. To date, Bush has garnered six BMI Awards for his songwriting, and in 2011 he founded the music publishing company and songwriting collective Songs of the Architect, collaborating with Matt Nathanson, the dB’s, Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls, Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale and more.

In 2015, Bush will continue his PUT YOUR SOUL IN IT TOUR, beginning with appearances at The Bluebird Cafe (2/26) and the Grand Ole Opry (3/6) in Nashville before heading overseas for select tour stops in Australia.

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