Highly sought-after duo LOCASH, comprised of Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, took over BMI’s rooftop last night in Nashville, TN, for a No. 1 Party to celebrate their MULTI-WEEK No. 1 smash “Hometown Home.” Buzzing with excitement, the event kicked off with local high school Father Ryan’s drumline calling the packed crowd to attention. Hosted by BMI and ASCAP and emceed by BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, the PLATINUM-selling Country stars were joined by family, friends, and industry tastemakers as their label Galaxy Label Group presented them with a plaque to commemorate the single’s chart success. 

“This No. 1 right here is for all the new folks moving into town right now,” Brust explains at the party. “They’re moving into an apartment and they’re like ‘Man, this is a big town; how am I going to cut through? How am I going to find my way?’ You can do it. Your No. 1 is waiting for you. And this is also for the folks who have been here 25 years…You can still get No. 1s. You can still pull this all together.”

Lucas recalls the writing experience for the celebrated single, “I remember writing on Zoom, and then I remember recording it with you guys…and half of the session was laughing. Just laughing and bringing joy and just happiness; it was so amazing to write with these guys.”

During the celebration, sponsored by Studio Bank, Kari Barnhart made a special donation presentation on behalf of LOCASH and the songwriters in support of the I Love This Life Fund, which supports nonprofit causes across the country that are cultivating and curating life-impacting initiatives.

Following the heartfelt remarks, LOCASH (BMI) gave a very special performance of “Hometown Home” alongside co-writers Zach Abend (BMI) and Andy Albert (ASCAP), and producer Jacob Rice. Then, Brust and Lucas’ children joined in for a full family sing-along that closed with their PLATINUM breakout “I Love This Life.”

LOCASH posed for photos, hung out all night, and further solidified their position as one of the leading duos in the genre. 

Earlier this year, “Hometown Home” completed an impressive climb to No.1 at Country radio, extending the duo’s incredible track record and notching yet another career No. 1. Billboard chronicled this moment and spoke to their sustained success. Additionally, the single registered the first No. 1 from the debut release on Galaxy Label Group. In a short time, it’s become an anthem for fans, and it’s now a staple of their live show too.

In other big news, LOCASH just joined forces with Savannah Bananas to present the “Wrong Hearts” Dance Contest, which is live now. They’ve invited fans to post their own “Wrong Hearts” dance videos on TikTok with the hashtag #LOCASHGOESBANANAS. On September 1, Brust and Lucas will personally choose the best video, and the winners will receive a once-in-a-lifetime grand prize. The package consists of a trip for two to Houston, TX, airfare, hotel, and two VIP tickets to attend the final Savannah Bananas game of 2025 at Daikin Park on Saturday September 27. The winners will hang in a private suite with LOCASH to watch the game, enjoy food and beverages, and even experience a “special surprise.” If you don’t know the dance already, watch this official video to learn. Share your video on TikTok. Keep in mind, the most-viewed posts will earn the most entries and have the best chance to win. Visit the official contest site here.

All gas and no brakes in 2025, LOCASH are continuing a banner year at full speed. “Wrong Hearts” notably achieved the biggest Country radio impact of their career and another major win for Galaxy Label Group further proving their business acumen. Not to mention, they dropped by Live with Kelly & Mark for a showstopping performance of “Hometown Home.” Kelly Ripa of Live with Kelly & Mark presented Brust and Lucas with a very special Billboard plaque to celebrate their two-week run at #1 with “Hometown Home” (watch here).

“Hometown Home” and “Wrong Hearts” are both featured on their latest album Bet The Farm, which has resonated with audiences and media. Listen here. Touring in support of Bet The Farm, LOCASH are hitting the road hard with a slew of headline dates, plus fair and festival stops through October. For full touring details and ticket information, click here.

ABOUT LOCASH:
A PLATINUM-selling duo who play by their own rulebook, LOCASH make feel-good Country music with a small-town spirit and big-time impact. Betting on themselves, the newest album from singer/songwriters Preston Brust and Chris Lucas Bet The Farm features fan favorites like multi-week No. 1 smash “Hometown Home,” “Isn’t She Country,” “Buzzin,” and current Country radio single “Wrong Hearts.” These add to a hit-stacked catalog that already includes their 2015 PLATINUM breakout “I Love This Life,” GOLD No. 1s “One Big Country Song” and “I Know Somebody,” nine chart-climbing singles, and over 1 BILLION global streams. Last year, the multi-hyphenates launched their own record label, Galaxy Label Group, distributed by BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The one-of-a-kind record label allows Brust and Lucas to maintain complete creative control over their music while mentoring a whole new generation of like-minded stars. LOCASH’s bold and soulful brand of Country has garnered nominations from the genre’s biggest award shows and earned raves from the likes of American Songwriter (who praised the duo for “hitting homers and serving up first-class songs”). After a jam-packed 2024 — whose highlights included teaming up with Monster Jam to create their own limited-edition die-cast truck and playing stadiums all over the country as support for Kane Brown’s IN THE AIR TOUR — LOCASH are going nonstop this year with in-demand headline shows, and major festival stops. They’ve also made high-profile national TV appearances on Live with Kelly & Mark, ABC’s Good Morning America, ABC News Live, CBS Mornings Plus, Fox & Friends, and more.

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