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VIDEO | Kree Harrison With Keith Urban At The Grand Ole Opry
Kree Harrison makes a special appearance at the Grand Ole Opry with a little help from Keith Urban singing “Help Me Make It Through The Night”.
Craig Campbell’s Innaugural Celebrity Cornhole Challenge Is A Huge Success
Rising country music star Craig Campbell kicked off CMA Fest with a bang by hosting his inaugural Celebrity Cornhole Challenge. Craig and his celebrity friends competed in a cornhole tournament to raise money for the TJ Martell Foundation’s colon cancer research in honor of Craig’s late father who passed away from colon cancer at the age of 36. Continue Reading →
Kip Moore Rocks LP Stadium At CMA Music Festival
MCA recording artist Kip Moore wrapped up a whirlwind CMA Music Festival week filled with fan events and his first-ever stadium performance slot. Moore had the sold-out LP Field crowd on their feet playing his back to back No. one songs “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” and “Beer Money” as well as his latest single “Hey Pretty Girl” which broke through to the Top 10 on the country songs charts this week. Continue Reading →
The Band Perry Welcomes “The Fans Perry” To A Fun-Filled CMA Music Fest Celebration
The Band Perry held a stylish brunch celebration for a packed house, full of avid fans, at their second annual “The Fans Perry” Fan Club Party at Nashville’s Mercy Lounge during CMA Music Fest. After answering questions from the media at a mini-press conference preceding the party, the trio posed for pictures and chatted with the 400 fans in attendance at the event at the end of a red carpet the fans walked (since they were the stars of the special day.) The event hall was beautifully decorated with candlelit, linen-covered tables with black velvet ribbons and pearl accents, and huge, black-and-white canvas photos of The Band Perry with messages from their CD’s title track and theme, PIONEER hung throughout the room as fans made their way around key memorabilia from the band’s career thus far. Fans snacked on sandwiches and sides and scrumptious mini-sized cupcakes in The Band Perry’s signature new Gigi’s Cupcakes flavor – Very Perry Chocolate Cherry – a confection inspired by a name from their song “I’m A Keeper” from their latest chart topping CD. Continue Reading →
“Get Your Shine On” #1 Party For Florida Georgia Line
Congratulations to Florida Georgia Line for their 2nd consecutive # 1 hit “Get Your Shine On”! Continue Reading →
The Johnny Cash Museum Immortalizes the Man In Black
Grand Opening May 30th in Downtown Nashville
“One piece at a time,” The Johnny Cash Museum (JCM) has culminated into an amazing celebration of The Man in Black. JCM will celebrate its Grand Opening with a day full of prizes and limited time offers to fans and patrons on Thursday, May 30th. Located at 119 Third Avenue South between Demonbreun and Broadway, the museum is en route between the tourist circulated Broadway strip and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
Founder, Bill Miller says the museum is the culmination of a lifelong dream. “I became a Johnny Cash fan of at the age of nine in 1969. I collected everything relating to him I could get my hands on. As time went on, I met Johnny many times and we became close friends. Over the years, he and many of his friends and associates contributed to the collection and I scoured the world for important pieces. This museum is our tribute to the greatest man I’ve ever known.”
Ever Wanted to Be Part Of A Flash Mob? Here’s Your Chance!
Flash Mob America is coming to Nashville June 5th!! They’ll be flash mobbing as part of a surprise performance for a major country music legend, dancing to the release of their new single as they play live!! You don’t want to miss this! For all the details, instructional dance videos and more, sign up at:
http://www.flashmobamerica.com/event-registration/country-this-6-5-13-nashville-registration-page/
CMA Music Festival | Little Big Town To Host Summer’s Biggest Concert Event
Reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town will host the summer’s hottest television music event when the ABC Television Network airs “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” on Monday, Aug. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET).
“It’s an incredible honor to be hosting this year’s CMA Fest,” said Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town. “We could not be more excited about the party that’s going to break out at LP Field every night!”
Little Big Town members Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrook first entered the music scene more than 13 years ago with hits such as “Boondocks,” “Bring It On Home,” “Good As Gone,” and the Grammy-nominated single “Little White Church.” The quartet’s fifth studio album Tornado was released on Sept. 11, 2012 and debuted at the top of the Billboard Country Chart where it stayed in the No. 1 position for five consecutive weeks. The album, which is certified Gold, was produced by Jay Joyce and includes the double-Platinum-selling, No. 1 hit single “Pontoon” and the follow up single and title track “Tornado,” which also reached No. 1. Their current single, the emotionally-charged “Your Side of the Bed,” is at radio now and quickly climbing the charts.
Craig Campbell Reveals Final Details For Inaugural Celebrity Cornhole Challenge
Shortly after the release of Craig Campbell’s highly acclaimed sophomore album, Never Regret, and in honor of his late father, Craig will host the inaugural Celebrity Cornhole Challenge to benefit the TJ Martell Foundation’s colon cancer research efforts.
The Craig Campbell Cornhole Challenge will take place on Tuesday, June 4th from 2pm-7pm at the Public Square in Downtown Nashville as the unofficial kickoff to 2013’s CMA Music Festival week. Craig is thrilled to add fellow country artists and celebrity friends Bridgette Tatum, Dean Alexander, James Wesley, and Ryan Kinder to the competition, along with Great American Country and SiriusXM personality Storme Warren as emcee. Nationally syndicated radio personalities Big D & Bubba will also join as competitors in the cornhole challenge. They join previously announced talent including Chase Rice, THE FARM, Gloriana, Greg Bates, Jerrod Niemann, LoCash Cowboys, Love and Theft, Rachel Bradshaw, Whitney Duncan, Australian duo Baylou, GAC’s Suzanne Alexander, and Titans Kicker Rob Bironas.
