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Rising country music star and accomplished actress Lucy Hale was honored to make her debut appearance on the famed Grand Ole Opry stage on Saturday, June 21st to perform her brand new single, “Lie A Little Better.” On Monday, June 30th, the Memphis born and raised singer is set for a return appearance on the #1 rated morning show, “Good Morning America,” for the nationally televised debut performance of the song. Continue Reading →
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Celebrated American rock icon Richie Sambora stunned the sold-out crowd at Dolly Parton’s London O2 Arena show when he made a surprise appearance on stage with the legendary entertainer. Dueting on the Sambora-penned Bon Jovi hit “Lay Your Hands On Me,” Richie brought sky-high guitar riffs and anthemic vocals while Dolly added her one-of-a-kind touch to the song, making for an unforgettable music moment. Continue Reading →
Check out this video of Miranda Lambert & Carrie Underwood in the studio recording “Somethin’ Bad”. A little behind-the-scenes glimpse!
“It’s no secret to those of us who make our living creating music that many of the powerful corporate interests that control the flow of music online want to pay less for the right to play copyrighted music… We simply want to be compensated in a way that reflects the true value of our contribution to these music businesses” said Paul Williams, the Oscar, GRAMMY and Golden Globe-winning Hall of Fame songwriter who is also the President & Chairman of the Board at ASCAP in a recent letter to The Hill.
As they celebrate 100 years of fighting for songwriters’ rights, this is just the latest example of ASCAP working to “create a more modern and efficient music licensing system that works better for all stakeholders.”http://bit.ly/1soQdEu
Wild Wing Café has teamed up with Average Joes Entertainment country artist, Demun Jones, to promote his new album “Jones County,” which released June 10. Wild Wing Café is spotlighting Jones as the Featured Artist on its website, listing his songs “Tannerite” and “Country Fried” on the site’s music player, and placing his custom coasters in each of its 33 stores in seven southeastern states. Continue Reading →
PHOTO COURTESY OF STREAMSOUND RECORDS
(Left to Right): Streamsound Records Co-Founder Byron Gallimore, Emmanuel and Streamsound Records Co-Founder Jim Wilkes.
Steamsound Records’ Co-Founders Byron Gallimore and Jim Wilkes caught up with Australian virtuoso and guitarist Tommy Emmanuel backstage at The 2nd Annual Tribute to Jerry Reed, which took place last week at 3rd and Lindsley. The show, a benefit hosted by Darrell Toney for the “Chet Atkins Music Educational Fund,” featured performances by Emmanuel, Brent Mason, Richard Smith, John Knowles, Wes Crider, Seidina Reed, Thom Bresh, and Phil Hunt.
For those of you who have been waiting, Sam Hunt’s debut single, “Leave The Night On” is out today on iTunes (and Spotify).
Darius Rucker helps St. Jude patient Ian Miller perfect his golf swing at the annual “Darius And Friends” Golf Tournament on June 3
Photo Credit: Randi Radcliff
Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker returned to the stage of the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville on Monday, June 2 for his fifth annual “Darius And Friends” concert to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The concert, auction and golf tournament raised a combined total of $122,490 to help St. Jude provide the best care possible to children with cancer at no cost to their families. Continue Reading →
The Oak Ridge Boys have just been added to the superstar lineup of artists performing aboard the 2015 Country Music Cruise (http://www.countrymusiccruise.com), which will also feature performances by Martina McBride, Charley Pride, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Lorrie Morgan, John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Darryl Worley, Asleep at The Wheel, Restless Heart, Johnny Lee, Wade Hayes, Bryan White, The Roys, Brett Kissel, comedian John Reep and Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys. Beloved television personality Lorianne Crook, of the long-running talk show Crook & Chase, will return as the official host of the annual seven day voyage aboard the luxurious Holland America ms Eurodam, which travels throughout the Caribbean from January 18-25 with stops in the picturesque ports of Nassau, St. Thomas, St. Croix and the private island Half Moon Cay. Continue Reading →
This debut album of duets entitled ‘Bridges’ from up-and-coming country artist Mary Sarah is JUST what traditional country fans have been waiting for. This aptly-titled release, because she’s literally building a bridge from one generation to another, features many traditional country songs made new again as this amazing, young vocalist (Mary Sarah is only 18!) brings her soaring vocals together with many of the biggest country legends around like: Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Vince Gill, Tanya Tucker, The Oak Ridge Boys, and more! Continue Reading →
