Black River Entertainment continues to expand its artist roster by signing fan favorite, Kellie Pickler. “What’s not to love about Kellie?” asks Gordon Kerr, CEO of Black River Entertainment. “She’s real, she adores her fans, she’s rooted in and committed to country music and she’s genuine. How can you ask for more than that?” Continue Reading →
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Kellie Pickler Signs With Black River Entertainment
Tracy Lawrence Receives Humanitarian Award
(L-R): Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto, Tracy Lawrence, Mayor of Lebanon Philip Craighead
Photo: Alex Torrez
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – September 26, 2012 – Country music superstar Tracy Lawrence received two special honors from his community on Tuesday (9/25) evening at the Wilson County Humanitarian Award Gala for his philanthropy and charitable efforts. Continue Reading →
Brantley Gilbert Will Raise Hell On First Headlining Tour
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NASHVILLE, TN – (September 27, 2012) – CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Brantley Gilbert will raise a little hell as he embarks on his first headlining tour, which kicks off tonight (9/27) in Lafayette, IN and continues in Oklahoma City, OK (9/28) and Poplar Bluff, MO (9/29). The 19-city trek will take the hot newcomer across the country throughout the middle of November.
Gilbert took a break from rehearsing to give fans an exclusive first look at the “wheels” that will power the tour in Nashville on Monday (9/24). He then performed an intimate, acoustic set for SiriusXM’s The Highway. Posting the event to his more than 1 million fans on Facebook the star was swarmed by members of the BG Nation all hoping to catch a glimpse. Continue Reading →
Dolly Parton Pulls Out Of Waterpark Planned In Nashville
Dolly Parton – Iconic singer, songwriter, musician, actress and philanthropist – announced today that she will no longer be associated with the previously planned water park in Nashville.
“Gaylord makes decisions that they feel are good for their company and their stockholders and I have to make decisions based on what is best for me and the Dollywood Company,” said Parton. “Governor Haslam, Mayor Dean, and all the folks in government have been great to work with. I really appreciate their support through this process.”
“I think everyone knows I love Nashville and I hope the work we’ve already done will spark more family entertainment in Nashville,” Parton added.
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The Band Perry Takes A “Sweet” Surprise Tour Of Music Row
L-R- Steve Moore (CEO/CMA), Reid Perry, Kimberly Perry, Neil Perry,
Sheri Warnke (SVP of Marketing & Communications/CMA),
Betsy Walker (Senior Coordinator of Member Relations & Services/CMA), Brandi Simms (Senior Manager of Membership & Balloting/CMA) and Aaron Hartley (Senior Manager of Administrative Services/CMA)
Amid a hefty schedule of touring and working on a new album, Republic Nashville recording artists, The Band Perry, made time to visit with friends around The Row this week. The sibling trio brought some delicious Gigi’s cupcakes and enjoyed meeting with staff at the CMA office, among others. Tonight they head further south, playing for fans in Jacksonville, Tampa and West Palm Beach, FL on Brad Paisley’s Virtual Reality World Tour.
George Strait Announces “The Cowboy Rides Away Tour”
Musical icon George Strait announced his plans for his final two-year tour – The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. In a press conference live from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Strait revealed the first 21 markets he will visit during the winter and spring legs of his 2013 tour. Special guest Martina McBride is set to join Strait for the 2013 dates, which begin on January 18 in Lubbock, Texas. Continue Reading →
Jerrod Niemann Heads Back To College
In an effort to Free The Music with his new album available Oct. 2, Jerrod Niemann is partnering with over 360 colleges and universities across the country, to present “Rock Your Room.” The sweepstakes gives one lucky student over $700 of the latest SONY electronics and an exclusive live performance from Niemann in their dorm room. Also, fans can now go to his official site to pre-order exclusive merchandise bundles including a limited edition vinyl of Free the Music, blacklight poster, CD and more. Continue Reading →
Warner Music Nashville’s “Pickin’ On The Patio” To Resume In May 2013
In lieu of the final Warner Music Nashville Pickin’ On The Patio party, we have assembled a band to compete in the CRS Battle of the Bands benefitting the CRS Scholarship Fund and Radio Hall of Fame on Thursday, September 27. Please join us next spring for the return of Pickin’ On The Patio in May!
For more information, please visit: www.warnermusicnashville.com.
Lauren Alaina Embarks On Journey To Her 18th Birthday With 18-City Inch-By-Inch Tour
Lauren Alaina will make her way, inch by inch, to her 18th birthday (Nov 8) when she embarks on an 18-city tour in support of her current single “Eighteen Inches.” Lauren is teaming up with local charities and the Special Olympics to donate a portion of each sale of her limited edition 18-City Inch-By-Inch Tour t-shirt. Lauren is trying to make a difference city-by-city, inch-by-inch. Continue Reading →
Miss Willie Brown Getting Ready To “Tie One On”
New Duo Miss Willie Brown Preps for “Tie One On” Tour with Jon Pardi and Frankie Ballard
A&M/Octone Records’ Miss Willie Brown will join Jon Pardi and Frankie Ballard for the TIE ONE ON TOUR kicking off Oct. 4 in San Diego, CA. After landing coveted slots at Bonnaroo (listed as a Top 10 moment from American Songwriter) and CMA Music Festival and touring with Dierks Bentley last year, Miss Willie Brown is ready to hit the stage with “refreshingly high-energy” (Las Vegas Weekly) and what Billboard describes as “Snarling. Loud. Swampy. Edgy. A shockingly unique take on country music that combines West Coast energy levels and punk attitude.” Continue Reading →
