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Music City Food + Wine Festival is pleased to announce the Panel Discussion participants and Tasting Sessions line-up for the fourth annual festival, September 17-18, 2016: http://www.musiccityfoodandwinefestival.com. The intimate Panel Discussions will foster engaging conversations about what inspires some of the biggest stars in the industry, while the Tasting Sessions will provide an interactive, thirst-quenching festival experience.
Academy of Country Music “Entertainer of the Year” Jason Aldean continues to advance the wide-open sound that defines today’s Country Music as “Lights Come On” marks his 17th career chart topper. Landing the No. One position on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase radio charts this week, Aldean simultaneously announced his seventh studio album THEY DON’T KNOW (Broken Bow Records) will be available Sept. 9. Fans can pre-order the album at all available digital retailers.
After 2 days of searching, the body of Jerry Greer (19), son of country music entertainer Craig Morgan and wife Karen Greer, has been found in Kentucky Lake.
The Humphreys County (TN) Sheriff’s Department recovered his body Monday evening after a search that began Sunday following a boating accident on Kentucky Lake in Tennessee. Greer was tubing with friends when he went missing after his tube overturned and he did not come up despite wearing a floatation device.
A 2016 graduate of Dickson County High School, Jerry planned to play football for Marshall University in the fall.
Jerry Greer
Recent Dickson County High School graduate Jerry Greer (19), son of country music entertainer Craig Morgan and wife Karen Greer, went missing yesterday following a boating accident on Kentucky Lake in Humphreys County, Tennessee. Recovery efforts to locate him are underway. The family is grateful for everyone’s support and prayers and requests privacy during this difficult time.
STOP THE VIOLENCE – WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET PULLED OVER BY POLICE GARNERS OVER 30 MILLION VIEWS
Country music artist, multi-faceted entertainer, bi-racial Texas native, and motivational speaker Cofféy Anderson has been captivating crowds for over two decades with his original country music, infectious personality, family friendly videos and performances but his latest video is drawing attention and reaction from the masses. The now viral video, ‘Stop The Violence Safety Video’ is highlighting the proper protocol to follow when pulled over by a police. Released on the singer’s Facebook page, it has 30 million views, over 300,000 interactions, and an astounding 1,000,000 shares. The singer’s, whose current project is THIS IS ME, fanbase on Facebook has increased by over 100,000 new likes in just four days. Continue Reading →
Average Joes’ recording artists, The LACS, have teamed with 18-month touring mates, Hard Target, to form a new band, Racket County, to be distributed by Average Joes Entertainment under The LACS’ newly formed Barn Burner Records imprint. Racket County’s debut album, “Welcome to Dodge City,” is the first release under the new distribution deal and is scheduled for August 5. The first single, “Sunday,” coming soon to iTunes. Continue Reading →
Multi-platinum selling duo, Thompson Square, teams up with Sloan’s Motorcycles of Murfreesboro, Tenn. to present the Second Annual “Rollin’ for a Reason” ride on Sunday, July 31 to benefit the United Service Organization (U.S.O.) of Nashville. The ride will commence at Sloan’s Motorcycles of Murfreesboro with registration at 10 a.m. and kick stands up to start riding at 11 a.m. There is a suggested donation of $20 per rider and $10 per passenger, which includes a commemorative t-shirt. To pre-register, please visit: www.rollinforareason.org. Continue Reading →
Country singer-songwriter and entertainer Billy Ray Cyrus has two immediate downloads upon preordering his anticipated new studio album, Thin Line, including the previously announced “Hey Elvis” and now, “Tulsa Time”. Continue Reading →
Rising country sensation, Ayla Brown continues the patriotism as she heads overseas with Armed Forces Entertainment. As her 5th tour overseas, Ayla and her band are set to perform for our men and women in uniform across the Middle East. Stops include: Amman, Jordan; Azraq, Jordan; Cairo, Egypt; Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; Diyarbakur, Turkey; Izmir, Turkey. Continue Reading →
Photo Credit: Allister Ann
Kenny Chesney’s creative roll over the last few months defies conventional business wisdom, but it seems to be igniting a whole other spark in the songwriter-superstar from East Tennessee. After writing, recording and releasing “Noise” in a matter of 11 days – and delaying the follow-up to his acclaimed The Big Revival until October 28 to accommodate “Setting the World On Fire,” featuring pop superstar P!NK – the 8-time Entertainer of the Year went on Good Morning America and surprised hosts Ginger Zee and Jesse Palmer with a brand new title for his forthcoming album: Cosmic Hallelujah.
