Ascend Amphitheater announced that Journeys will be the presenting sponsor of the Live Nation Concert Series that kicks off on July 30 with two sold-out shows headlined by seven-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church. Continue Reading →
Archive | July, 2015
[Video] LOCASH Share Their Signature Wine
It’s always a good time when Preston Brust and Chris Lucas of LOCASH are around! The country music duo let FOCUS on the 615 taste test their new signature wine Shipwrecked, and we must admit… it’s GOOD! Be sure to watch our full interview for some epic bloopers!
The guys have been touring nonstop, and fans are responding well to their new tunes! Speaking of, congratulations are in order because LOCASH just hit #1 for the first time on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 45 Weekend Countdown with their latest single “I Love This Life.” Cheers to that, y’all!
Registration For CRS 2016 Opens With $349 Summer Super Saver Rate
For the fourth consecutive year, Country Radio Seminar is offering a special, limited time $349 Summer Super Saver registration rate for CRS 2016, which is scheduled for Feb. 8-10. The rate will be available July 15 or to the first 349 registrants, whichever comes first. Registrations will be available for purchase at www.CountryRadioSeminar.com. Continue Reading →
SUMMER’S HOTTEST ACTS PERFORM ON “CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY’S NIGHT TO ROCK,”AIRING TUESDAY, AUG. 4 ON THE ABC TELEVISION NETWORK
Photo credit: Hunter Berry
Summer’s hottest artists will perform on “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” airing Tuesday, Aug. 4 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network and hosted for the third time by reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town.
Filmed during CMA Music Festival in June, the special features many of today’s most exciting Country Music stars, including Jason Aldean Dierks Bentley Lee Brice Luke Bryan Brett Eldredge Florida Georgia Line Randy Houser Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Maddie & TaeKip MooreBrad Paisley, Rascal FlattsDarius RuckerCole SwindellCarrie UnderwoodKeith Urban, and Zac Brown Band as they hit the stage during the four-day party and celebration of America’s music.
“CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” first aired on ABC in 2005. This is the 11th time ABC is broadcasting the special – which invites the whole country to America’s largest Country Music celebration. The annual special will air on ABC through 2021.
In the weeks leading up to the Aug. 4 broadcast CMA will be releasing sneak peek videos giving fans an in-depth look at CMA Music Festival and the artists performing. Stay tuned to CMAfest.com and CMA social channels for the latest updates and news.
Airing Tuesday, Aug. 5 2014, “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” (8:00-11:00 PM/ET – 7.2 million and 1.8/6 in AD18-49), earned its second-highest numbers in five years in Viewers and Adults 18-49, while equaling an eight-year high in Adults 18-34. The broadcast ranked No. 1 on Tuesday across all key Adult demos: AD18-34 (1.4/6), AD18-49 (1.8/6) and AD25-54 (2.3/7-tie). In viewers and young adults, ABC delivered its strongest non-sports summer Tuesday since 2010 (Memorial Day-Labor Day) – since 6/1/10 and 8/31/10, respectively. Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings for 08/05/14.
“CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” is executive-produced by Robert Deaton.
ELI YOUNG BAND & ANDY GRAMMER JOIN FORCES ON A NEW COLLABORATION OF THE #1 HIT “HONEY, I’M GOOD.” FOR COUNTRY RADIO
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY nominated Country act Eli Young Band and mulit-platinum-selling Pop sensation Andy Grammer have teamed up to release a new version of the #1 hit “Honey, I’m Good.” Fans can get a sneak peek today, exclusively on People.com. The duet will be available on iTunes tomorrow, Tuesday (7/14) and will impact Country radio stations nationwide on July 27. Continue Reading →
Soul Of Nashville | Ryman Auditorium
Imagine having the opportunity to sit on the historic stage of the Ryman Auditorium at a press conference of the official unveiling of the $14 million expansion and introduction to the daytime tour attraction entitled “Soul of Nashville” within the new 100 seat theater created specifically for it? To be honest, I got goosebumps just sitting there taking it all in as I looked out at empty seats in the auditorium wondering what it must be like for any artist performing there and in awe of who has stood upon that stage over the last 125 years of its existence. After the press conference, I was led into the new theater to enjoy “Soul of Nashville”. Continue Reading →
9 Questions With Logan Mize
Get to know new country artist, Logan Mize, a little better with these 9 questions! Continue Reading →
BIG & RICH PARTNER WITH COUNTRY OUTFITTER, HOLIDAY INN RESORT® & VEVO TO DEBUT BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR LATEST SINGLE “RUN AWAY WITH YOU”, Contest
Known for their explosive live performances and instant party anthems, notorious rule-breakers Big & Rich show their softer side on the latest smash hit, “Run Away With You”, which is rocketing up the charts. From their fifth studio album, Gravity, the music video for “Run Away With You” debuted exclusively on CountryOutfitter.com today. Continue Reading →
Kenny Chesney Takes ABC’s Good Morning America on the Road
With over a million tickets sold before the first note was even played, Kenny Chesney’s 2015 The Big Revival Tour was easily the year’s biggest country tour – with 22 stadium plays, several arenas, a few festivals and a couple amphitheaters for good measure. Given ABC’s Good Morning America’s position as the leader in morning news shows, they wanted to find out what the buzz is all about. Continue Reading →
CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL SETS NEW RECORD AT $46.8 MILLION IN DIRECT VISITOR SPENDING
The 2015 CMA Music Festival generated a record $46.8 million in direct visitor spending, an increase of $7.5 million over last year according to numbers released by the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. (NCVC) today. Continue Reading →
