Jamie Lynn Spears was quite the social butterfly this past week in Las Vegas, which was only fitting considering she was ACM’s official social media correspondent! Sharing photos from shows and backstage meet and greets, Jamie Lynn made her fans feel like they were along for the ride! After this fun-filled weekend, Jamie Lynn launches her official merchandise store! Continue Reading →
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Country Music Star And Former Soldier Craig Morgan To Make Eleventh Overseas Tour To Entertain U.S. Troops
Country music star and award-winning TV host Craig Morgan is preparing to make his eleventh overseas tour to entertain our U.S. troops serving abroad. The former soldier will travel with Armed Forces Entertainment and Stars For Stripes to perform a series of acoustic shows in Southwest Asia this spring.
“As a former soldier myself, it is so important to me to have another opportunity to support our troops and do whatever I can to help keep morale high,” says Morgan. “I always jump at the chance to get over there and do my part.”
In 2003, Morgan made his first overseas visit to entertain our U.S. troops. This will mark his eleventh tour since 9/11. In addition to encouraging our troops abroad, Morgan offers support to their spouses and dependents remaining stateside through Folds of Honor and Jack Daniel’s Toast To The Troops. Morgan is a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award and earlier this year received the Humanitarian of the Year designation at the 2013 Golden Moose Awards. Morgan will also appear on “ACM Presents: An All-Star Salute To The Troops,” airing Tuesday, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
The Black River recording artist’s Top 20 single, “Wake Up Lovin’ You” is currently at number 16 on the chart and sold nearly 11,000 downloads last week. “Wake Up Lovin’ You, written by Josh Osborne, Matt Ramsey and Trevor Rosen is featured on Morgan’s recently released album The Journey (Livin’ Hits).
ABOUT CRAIG MORGAN: One of country music’s best-loved artists, Craig Morgan has made a name for himself with massive radio airplay of his signature hits: “Bonfire,” “Almost Home,” “Redneck Yacht Club,” “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “International Harvester” and “This Ole Boy,” the title track to his latest album. The project boasted a Top 5 album debut on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. He’s recently released his new album The Journey (Livin’ Hits), featuring the soulful single “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” on Black River Entertainment. Craig received one of country music’s highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music and TV sensation, Craig Morgan spent over 10 years of active duty in the Army and an additional nine years in the Army Reserves. He is an avid supporter of America’s military personnel and a recipient of the 2006 USO Merit Award. In addition to a prolific country music career, he hosts the award-winning show “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” airing on Outdoor Channel. For more information on Craig Morgan, visit www.craigmorgan.com and engage with him on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
ABOUT ARMED FORCES ENTERTAINMENT: Armed Forces Entertainment is the official Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment. Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. For more information visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.
ABOUT STARS FOR STRIPES: Stars for Stripes is a nonprofit organization that provides celebrity entertainment to internationally deployed American military forces and informs the general public on various aspects of U. S. military history and operations. Since 2003, Stars for Stripes has produced more than 66 tours to Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea and other foreign countries. Visit www.StarsForStripes.com for more information.
5th Annual Music Row Rally
CRAIG WISEMAN & SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE TO HOST THE 5th ANNUAL MUSIC ROW RALLY
Some of Nashville’s top food trucks to donate profits to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee
Craig Wiseman and Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee are proud to announce its 5th annual Music Row Rally to be held on Tuesday, April 29th on Music Row in the Big Loud Shirt parking lot located at 1111 16th Ave. South. Host and acclaimed songwriter Craig Wiseman will be joined by Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, and a few local food trucks, including fan favorites Riffs Fine Street Foods, Deg Thai, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Cream, and Smoke Et Al on Tuesday, April 29th from 11am to 2pm. Come out and enjoy the sunshine and great food – 10% of all profits made by the food trucks will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and we ask for a $1 donation from all attendees at the door as an additional way to give to this incredible charity.
The Music Row Rally helps kicks off the 9th annual Stars For Second Harvest benefit on Tuesday, June 3, 2013 at 7:30pm at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Hosted by hit songwriter Craig Wiseman, this concert features an unplugged acoustic style performance by some of country music’s brightest songwriters as well as a performance by Florida Georgia Line, who is headlining the benefit for the third year in a row. Proceeds from the concert benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their efforts to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. For more information, visit secondharvestmidtn.org.
Presented by O’Charley’s, this not-to-be missed evening helps to raise awareness of hunger issues in Tennessee. Tickets are on-sale now for $35 at ticketmaster.com. For preferred VIP seating please contact the Second Harvest Food Bank at 615-329-3491. All proceeds from the concert benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee in their efforts to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. For more information contact Brittany Hansen at 615.329.3491 or visit their website at www.secondharvestmidtn.org.
ABOUT CRAIG WISEMAN
Founder of Big Loud Shirt Industries, Craig Wiseman is one of today’s most celebrated songwriters and has played a significant role in shaping Country music. To date, Wiseman has had well over 300 cuts, 100 singles, 20 #1’s and has had songs on over 80 million records sold. He has also won countless awards, including a Grammy for Tim McGraw’s 10-week #1, “Live Like You Were Dying,” ASCAP’s Songwriter Of The Year three times and CMA & ACM Song Of The Year awards in consecutive years. Craig has written songs for, among many others, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Beverly Knight, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton, Brooks & Dunn, Toby Keith and Nickleback.
ABOUT SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Organized in 1978, Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee is a private, not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization. Second Harvest’s mission is to feed hungry people and work to solve hunger issues in our community. Second Harvest distributes food and other products to approximately 400 nonprofit partner agencies in 46 counties in Middle and West Tennessee. Our partners include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, childcare facilities, senior centers, group homes, and youth enrichment programs. For more information on Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee and its programs, please visit www.secondharvestmidtn.org.
Academy Of Country Music To Take Over North Texas For 50th Anniversary In 2015
Owner, President and General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones and the king of country music, Texas-born, and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year George Strait, shared exciting news tonight at the 49th ACM Awards with an invitation fans to attend the largest celebration in country music history from the home of the Dallas Cowboys: The 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, to be broadcast LIVE from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
“For our 50th Anniversary, we wanted to invite more fans than ever to our party,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “Tickets to the ACM Awards sell out in minutes, country fans make their vacation plans around our events. In 2015, we’ll celebrate with the biggest group of mega artists at ACM Party for a Cause and allow more music fans to experience the Awards by hosting it in the premier stadium in the country.”
“We couldn’t be more thrilled about the ACM Awards coming to AT&T Stadium next year. It will be the first event of its kind at the home of the Dallas Cowboys. The stadium was built to host world class events such as this, and it doesn’t get any bigger than the ACMs. The excitement from fans across the country, our great fans in Texas, and this venue will provide the biggest and best stage available to showcase country music and its stars to the world,” said Jones.
“I won my first ACM in 1984, and to see a landmark event like the ACM Awards move to one of the biggest venues in the country to create a historical country music experience of this magnitude, it is a testament to the fans,” said George Strait, “I am thrilled to have been a part of the announcement of this milestone event coming to my home state of Texas.” Strait took home the coveted, fan-voted ACM Entertainer of the Year award – the second of his career – shortly after the announcement was made.
Four-time ACM Award winners Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will return to co-host this super-sized night of incredible country music performances, which will cap off three days of events, including the 3rd annual ACM Party for a Cause®: 50 Years of Music & Memories on April 17-18, 2015 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas. This two-day outdoor music event will include multiple stages for ongoing LIVE country music performances, interactive experiences, a family-friendly country marketplace with food trucks and vendors from around the country, and much more. You won’t want to miss this event that will include more than 30 different artists, proceeds benefitting yet to be announced charitable organizations. Participating artists will be announced at a later date.
Music fans ready to experience a Texas-sized, once-in-a-lifetime vacation—complete with a singular, exclusive ACM Awards golden anniversary experience – can purchase tickets beginning Tuesday, April 15, 2014, with many levels of ticket packages being offered. For event updates, ticket on-sale links, hotel information and more, visit www.ACMcountry.com. Country fans may sign up for the ACM A-List for FREE at www.ACMcountry.com to receive the ticket purchase pre-sale code and information.
ACM PROFESSIONAL MEMBER TICKET ON-SALE: Professional Members of the ACM can purchase tickets beginning at 10 AM (CT) Thursday, April 10, 2014 by visiting www.ACMawards.com.
ACM A-LIST MEMBER TICKET PRE-SALE: ACM A-List Members can purchase tickets in a special pre-sale beginning at 10 AM (CT) Thursday, April 10, 2014 by visiting www.ticketmaster.com. The pre-sale code will be emailed to all A-List Members prior to the on-sale date.
GENERAL PUBLIC TICKET ON-SALE: Tickets will go on-sale to the general public at 10 AM (CT) Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at www.ACMawards.com.
Love and Theft – Night That You’ll Never Forget Selfies
Love and Theft is asking fans to submit “Night That You’ll Never Forget” inspired selfies on Twitter & Instagram using #LnTselfies for the chance to be featured in the official lyric video!
Craig Campbell Announces 2nd Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge
Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, Bigger Picture recording artist Craig Campbell announces his 2nd Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge. In honor of his late father, Campbell will be joined by other celebrities, including last year’s participant, Jerrod Niemann and label mates, Blackjack Billy, to raise money for T.J. Martell’s Colon Cancer research efforts. “My father passed away at the age of 36 from the disease,” says Campbell. “Come out during this year’s CMA Fest to have a fun time in support of a great cause!” Tickets will be available beginning in April and this year fans will be able to participate in the Cornhole tournament alongside the artists.
This past year, Campbell has been met with high praises from industry and fans alike with the release of his highly anticipated sophomore album, Never Regret, produced by Keith Stegall (Alan Jackson, Zac Brown Brown) and Matt Rovey (CCMA Album Of The Year Producer). This album produced the Top 15 smash, “Outta My Head,” and his current single, “Keep Them Kisses Comin’,” which is currently climbing into the Top 20 on the Billboard charts.
The 2nd Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge is set to take place on Tuesday, June 3rd at the corner of Demonbreun and 3rd ave south, Downtown Nashville, behind the Listening Room Café. Sponsored by McPherson Guitars, the challenge will begin at 4:00 PM CST. Hundreds of country fans are expected to come together for this great cause. Stay tuned for future announcements on more celebrities who will participate this year!
To check out highlights from last year’s event, click HERE.
For more information on artist line-up and tickets,
please visit: http://craigcampbell.tv//craig-campbell-celebrity-cornhole-challenge
The T.J. Martell Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the innovative, initial and ongoing research into the treatments and cures of leukemia, cancer, and AIDS. Craig has toured the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, spoke with teams specializing in colon cancer research, and is committed to raising funds for the cause.
ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL: After moving from his hometown of Lyons, Georgia to Nashville in 2002 to pursue his country music dreams, American Country Awards nominee Craig Campbell quickly picked up work as a keyboardist in Luke Bryan and Tracy Byrd’s bands and was later discovered playing a regular gig at legendary Nashville honky-tonk, The Stage. Since signing with Bigger Picture, he has entertained crowds across the U.S., Australia and Switzerland, performed for national TV audiences on Fox & Friends, Huckabee and Marie and has been profiled in HLN’s series Road Warriors. The singer-songwriter has earned well-deserved praise from the country’s toughest critics for his 2011 self-titled debut album and current album Never Regret, which have sold over 1 million tracks to date. Campbell’s autobiographical lead single, “Family Man” was a top 15 hit followed by fan-favorite “Fish.” His latest hit, “Keep Them Kisses Comin,’” is the follow-up single to smash “Outta My Head.” Follow him on Twitter @craigcampbelltv.
Top Artists Added To Country Summer Entertainment Lineup
Festival Features 11 Acts Over Two Epic Days on June 13 and 14
Country Summer, Northern California’s
biggest country music festival, has announced six top artists added to the
entertainment lineup. The two-day event, on June 13 and 14 at Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, Calif., features 11 nationally recognized country entertainers.
In addition to previously announced headliner Hunter Hayes and Joe Nichols, David Nail, Craig Campbell and Dan + Shay will perform on June 13.
On June 14, Sara Evans, Trick Pony and Dylan Scott have been added to the lineup. Darius Rucker headlines Saturday’s show; Eli Young Band and Dustin Lynch will also perform.
Collectively, Country Summer performers have won an array of Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music and Grammy awards; attained multi-platinum status with their albums; and topped the Billboard country music charts with their singles.
“From country music’s hottest sensations to up-and-coming breakout stars, the inaugural Country Summer event is going to be a colossal entertainment happening,” Alan Jacoby, executive producer of Impact Entertainment, said.
“For two days and two nights, Santa Rosa will be the place to be for
phenomenal country music for fans of all ages. Country Summer will be the
place to be and the place to be seen.”
Trick Pony for NRWhile Jacoby is exuberant about all of the entertainers
performing at Country Summer, he is especially excited about recently
reunited Trick Pony. Lead singer and local favorite Heidi Newfield is from
Healdsburg, Calif., and Country Summer will be the band’s first major
re-appearance in the Sonoma County area.
For the Country Summer event, the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, 1350 Bennett Valley Road, will be transformed into a Country Music Mecca on the five-acre Carnival site. Concert performances will be on the Main Stage with a state-of-the-art sound system, plus huge video walls to ensure all fans get a close-up view. There’ll also be concessions serving beer, wine, spirits and food, shopping, plus a myriad of activities fans will enjoy.
The Sonoma County Fairgrounds is located in the heart of beautiful Santa
Rosa, a popular vacation destination, especially in the summer. Located 55
miles north of San Francisco, Santa Rosa is distinguished by wineries and
farm country, redwood forests and rivers, lakes and ocean. The downtown area is filled with charming shops and excellent restaurants.
Country Summer is being produced by Impact Entertainment and Sonoma Media Group, the owner of Froggy 92.9 and other leading radio stations serving
Sonoma County.
Daily tickets start from $49 for general admission, $79 for reserved seats.
Discount two-day packages are sold out. To purchase tickets visit
www.countrysummer.com or call 800.514.3849 to order by phone.
Event sponsors include American AgCredit, Bud Light, Froggy 92.9,
Kendall-Jackson Winery, Les Schwab Tire Centers, Graton Resort & Casino and the Santa Rosa Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Additional Performers And Presenters Announced For ACM Awards
Dierks Bentley with Sheryl Crow, Lee Brice, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Rascal Flatts will all perform on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. It was also announced that presenters including Thea Andrews, Guy Fieri, LL COOL J, Jewel, Olivia Munn, Nancy O’Dell, Chris O’Donnell, Clay Walker and Trisha Yearwood will appear on the ceremony which will be co-hosted by Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton and broadcast from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
All of these artists join previously announced performers including Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Justin Moore, Kip Moore, Shakira, George Strait, Keith Urban, The Band Perry, Florida Georgia Line, and Lady Antebellum with legendary musician Stevie Nicks as well as previously announced presenters including Garth Brooks and Florida Georgia Line.
Listen To Love And Theft’s New Single
Love and Theft are back with a new single entitled “Night That You’ll Never Forget”. You can listen to it here!
Leah Turner Announces Second Single, “Pull Me Back”; Heading Out On Tour With Brad Paisley
Following her debut Top 40 single “Take the Keys” at country radio, Columbia Nashville powerhouse Leah Turner is set to unveil her next single, “Pull Me Back,” to country radio in late April, before hitting the road with Brad Paisley in May. The California-raised singer took to her Facebook page(facebook.com/LeahTurnerMusic) to share the exciting news with her fans. Written by Leah, Jon Nite and Jimmy Robbins, the song highlights an emotional vulnerability to the normally fiery star, showcasing Leah’s distinct vocals as she offers listeners a glimpse into a relationship’s pivotal “make-or-break” moment. Continue Reading →
