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Platinum-selling, Grammy, ACM and CMA nominated artist Billy Currington will hit the road on his headlining Summer Forever tour beginning in February 2016. Billy’s high-energy live shows always gives the audience what they want and leave them feeling like they’ve been to a great family reunion that turned into a raucous party.
The Country Radio Broadcasters have announced Keith Urban as the recipient of the 2016 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award, to be presented during the opening ceremonies of Country Radio Seminar on Feb. 8, 2016. Last year’s Artist Humanitarian Award recipient, Lady Antebellum, will be on hand to present Urban with this year’s award.
Mother-daughter trio Lucy Angel, have released their take on Pat Ballard’s classic hit,“Mr. Sandman” with their charming rendition of “Mr. Santa.” Featuring Lindsay, Emily and Kate Anderton, the trio’s flawless family harmonies shine in the spirited tune while the music video showcases their animated and fun-loving personalities. Continue Reading →
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MCA Nashville’s Sam Hunt is set to perform the national television debut of his Platinum-selling current Top 15 hit single, “Break Up In A Small Town,” tonight on NBC’s “The Voice.” Hunt joins Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Missy Elliott and The Weeknd for the two-hour live season finale.
Pictured (Left to Right): John McFee, The Doobie Brothers; Katie Poppert, VP of Programs Love Hope Strength Foundation; Tom Johnston, The Doobie Brothers; Tami Munroe, Love Hope Strength Volunteer; Patrick Simmons, The Doobie Brothers; Todd Poppert, Love Hope Strength Volunteer.
The Doobie Brothers celebrated the success of their 2015 tour partnership with the Love Hope Strength Foundation by garnering a potentially life-saving bone marrow match between a blood cancer patient and one of their fans. Love Hope Strength joined forces with The Doobie Brothers in the summer of 2015 adding their “Get On The List” registry to several shows across the country. With the help of The Doobie Brothers and other supporting artists, Love Hope Strength has gained 36,940 registrations and 710 matches on the National Bone Marrow Registry this year to date. This match resulted from a fan who registered at the band’s performance at Ocean City Bikefest in Ocean City, MD in September.
WHO: Sprinkles Cupcakes
WHAT: This holiday season, Sprinkles Cupcakes will be the sought after party treat. Opening this Thursday, the world’s first cupcake bakery, Sprinkles Cupcakes will be serving their signature specialty cupcakes, cookies and ice cream. Located in 12South, one of Nashville’s hottest neighborhoods, the new Sprinkles location will feature a Cupcake ATM that will be stocked with fresh, savory cupcakes 24-hours a day.
In light of the holiday season, Tin Roof Revival will host Love Your Melon Night at Tin Roof in Nashville, Tennessee on Tuesday, December 15 at 7:00PM. Ten percent of proceeds will benefit Love Your Melon partners, CureSearch and Pinky Swear Foundation. Love Your Melon hats will also be for sale to support the cause. For every hat sold, 50% of the proceeds go to children and their families battling cancer. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a toy for a Toys for Tots donation. Performers to include Dean Alexander, Bobby Pinson, Rainey Qualley, Channing Wilson, Rob Snyder, Mandy McMillan, Nestor AnDress, Luke Combs, Ronnie Bowman and more.
“Christmas wouldn’t have been the same without help from the Marines and Toys for Tots after my parents passed away when I was a kid,” says Alexander, “it made a huge difference in my life and my Christmas that year. I always wanted to return the favor and make a difference in other people’s lives the way the Marine’s did for me.”
What: Tin Roof Revival Love Your Melon Night
When: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 @ 7:00PM
Where: Tin Roof Nashville
Tickets: Encouraged to bring a toy for Toys for Tots but admission is FREE.
The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research will honor the following community leaders at their 8th Annual Nashville Honors Gala taking place at Nashville’s Omni Hotel on Monday, February 29, 2016.
Global superstar TAYLOR SWIFT has partnered with Apple Music for the exclusive release of The 1989 World Tour LIVE on December 20. On Sunday, The 1989 World Tour LIVE will become available to Apple Music members around the world at applemusic.com/Taylorswift. The video was filmed in front of 76,000 fans at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, Australia on November 28, 2015. Directed by Jonas Akerlund, the video captures Taylor’s performance from Sydney and includes never-before-seen footage filmed backstage and during rehearsals with surprise guests that appeared throughout the entire tour.
The Cumulus NASH Next Season One finale was held at the Wildhorse Saloon on Thursday, December 3rd with Demolition Music Publishing’s Adam Searan securing the runner-up positon.
