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Country music sensation Scotty McCreery will turn 22 tomorrow (Oct. 9). Instead of sending him gifts, the singer/songwriter encourages his fans to honor his fan club president Sharon Eaves, who passed away suddenly on Sept. 25, and support a cause that was near and dear to her heart — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital via this link: http://walkrun.stjude.org/southernbelles.
Friday, Oct. 16 marks the deadline to purchase $429 Early Bird registrations for Country Radio Seminar 2016. The regular rate will take effect on Oct. 17, increasing registrations to $529 per person. Registrations are available for purchase through www.CountryRadioSeminar.com or by calling the CRS offices at 615-327-4487.
EVINE Live Inc. (NASDAQ: EVLV), a digital commerce company (evine.com), today announced that Karen Fairchild, country music star and one of the four founding members of the Grammy award winning group Little Big Town, will debut an exclusive fashion collection on EVINE Live on October 27th at 8pm and 9pm ET. The collection, which was designed by Karen herself, is a unique fusion of sexy, bold pieces that are Nashville inspired with a rock and roll sensibility.
Following a summer of playing to packed houses across the country on their RIOT TOUR 2015, CMA “Vocal Group Of The Year” nominees Rascal Flatts will head to NYC for the live television debut of their new single “I Like The Sound Of That,” this Friday (10/9) on TODAY at 8am ET on NBC.
Superstar Carrie Underwood will celebrate the Friday, October 23, release of her new album, Storyteller, with a Citi Concert Series performance on NBC’s Today.
In support of the upcoming OFF THE RECORD high fashion & music charity event to be held in Nashville on November 1st, several stars came together on Wednesday, October 7th at Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.
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Dierks Bentley joins Dailey and Vincent on stage. Photo credit: Dusty Draper
It was a special evening as the “Rockstars of Bluegrass” (dubbed by CMT), Dailey & Vincent, celebrated their 90th performance at The Grand Ole Opry during the Opry’s 90th Birthday Celebration. In light of such milestones, Dailey & Vincent took the stage with Country music mainstay Dierks Bentley, who was celebrating his 10th anniversary as an Opry member. They shared their love for Bluegrass with a collaborative performance of “Rovin’ Gambler.”
EMI Records Nashville breakthrough country artist Eric Paslay releases his new single “High Class” from the celebrated singer-songwriter’s highly-anticipated sophomore album. Co-penned by Paslay, Corey Crowder and Jesse Frasure, the back beat-driven groove premiered exclusively with The Bobby Bones Show and is the No. 1 most added song at Country radio this week.
Country music entertainer, military veteran, award-winning TV host and philanthropist CRAIG MORGAN is putting the finishing touches on his 9th Annual Charity Event benefitting the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation and many of his famous friends are joining in on the festivities!
Kick off Country Music’s Biggest Night™ with a not-to-be-missed, world premiere musical collaboration and opening monologue during “The 49th Annual CMA Awards,” airing live Wednesday, Nov. 4 (8:00-11 PM/ET) from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.
