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What: FOX News Channel’s (FNC) FOX & Friends All-American Summer Concert Series will kick off with American country singer Dustin Lynch on Friday, May 27th at 8AM/ET. Known for his hit singles “Mind Reader” and “Where It’s At,” Lynch will perform some of his greatest hits as well as dish on what it’s like being a country music superstar and his upcoming summer tour.
Where: FOX News Channel (FNC)
When: Friday, May 27th, 2016; 6-9AM/ET
Bridgestone Arena is the cool place to be during 2016 CMA Music Festival, Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12. Continue Reading →
Photo credit: Jessica Valiyi
THE CADILLAC THREE gave their hometown an impromptu show last night at The Basement. Under the guise of a mid-tour pop-up, the Nashville natives took over the intimate local haunt to reveal their long-awaited album BURY ME IN MY BOOTS, slated for August 5 on Big Machine Records. WATCH HERE: http://smarturl.it/TC3AlbumReveal. Continue Reading →
Photo credit: Andy Evinger
True to the song’s name, Craig Morgan brings it home in the new music video for his single “I’ll Be Home Soon,” premiering exclusively on CMT Music. Filmed in his hometown of Dickson, Tennessee, the clip showcases highlights from the Black River Entertainment recording artist’s own stomping grounds including various locales along the town’s Main St., his personal home and in his 1994 Line-X armored Jeep. Directed by Robert Chavers, “I’ll Be Home Soon” gets even more personal for the star as his daughter Aly makes a cameo appearance in the video, as does his wife Karen’s image in their original wedding photos. View the “I’ll Be Home Soon” music video HERE. Continue Reading →
Country music artist Clark Manson’s tour is heating up while his drinks are cooling down with ORCA Coolers. Clark has teamed up with Outdoor Recreation Company of America (ORCA) as the newest member of its all-star lineup of pro staff.
Photo Credit: Bob D'Amico/ABC
Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be returning to host Country Music’s Biggest Night™ in 2016. “The 50th Annual CMA Awards” airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Continue Reading →
Music superstar Blake Shelton will headline the 12th annual Stars for Second Harvest benefit on Tuesday, June 7 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium. The 2016 event is presented by O’Charley’s and hosted by Craig Wisemam, acclaimed songwriter and founder of Big Loud Records and Big Loud Shirt.
Here’s both members of TOWNE’s stories:
Jon Decious (1/2 of duo TOWNE)
A few years back, my granddaddy died unexpectedly. He was the first, and for the longest time, the only father-figure I really had in my life. This was also the first time someone very close to me had passed away. Continue Reading →
I can’t ever remember a time in my life that music didn’t mean something incredibly powerful to me.
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Universal Music Group Nashville names Bobby Young Vice President, Promotion for Capitol Records Nashville. With Capitol Records Nashville for five years as Director of Southeast Regional Promotion, Bobby has been instrumental to the label’s consecutive awards for country label of the year from Billboard and Country Aircheck. The Capitol Records Nashville roster includes Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Mickey Guyton, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Jon Pardi, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban.
