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George Strait and a Special Fan
George Strait has long said that for him, it's all about his fans and on Saturday, he proved that beyond a shadow of a doubt. -
Upcoming Country Music Events for the Week of April 7 to April 13, 2014
A snapshot of what's coming up in Country music next week... (Photo : Reuters)A snapshot of what's coming up in Country music next week. . . April 9, 2013 Natalie Stovall and the Drive in concert in Savannah, GA at Armstrong Atlantic State University Florida Georgia Line in concert in Abbotsford, Canada at Abbotsford Entertainment & Sports Ctr April 10, 2013 Natalie Stovall and the Drive in concert in Dahlonega, GA at University of North Georgia Hunter Hayes in concert in Southaven, MS Eric Paslay in concert in Greensboro, NC Jake Owen in concert in Casper, WY Florida Georgia Line in concert in Penticton, Canada at South Okanagan Events Center April 11, 2013 Eric Paslay in concert in Tuscaloosa, AL The Band Perry in concert in Florence, AZ at Country Thunder West Frankie Ballard in concert in Fort Walton Beach, FL at The Block Hunter Hayes in concert in Cape Giradeau, MO Natalie Stovall and the Drive in concert in Charlotte, NC at University of North Carolina Tim McGraw and Faith Hill in concert in Las Vegas, NV George Strait in concert in Portland, OR at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter Jake Owen in concert in Rapid City, SD Florida Georgia Line in concert in Kamloops, Canada at Interior Savings Centre April 12, 2013 Frankie Ballard in concert in Anastasia Island, FL at St. -
Upcoming Christian Music Events for the Week of April 7 to April 13, 2014
A snapshot of what's coming up in Christian music next week... (Photo : Word Entertainment)A snapshot of what's coming up in Christian music next week. -
A New Jonah33 EP is Coming
In 2009, Christian rockers Jonah33 fell off of the map. Now, five years later, former J33 frontman Vince Lichlyter, is back in the music business and he's working on a new Jonah33 EP. The goal is to get "Dead Man Walking" in stores by the end of April, but in order to do that, he needs help funding it. -
MercyMe Concert News [FULL SCHEDULE]
Next week, MercyMe has a new album, Welcome to the New, coming out. In support of the project, they'll be touring a bit before making some changes to their regular schedules. -
Martina McBride Gets to "See You in the Funny Papers"
The comic Nancy was created by Ernie Bushmiller in the 1930s. Since 1995, the strip has been drawn and written in his classic style by Guy and Brad Gilchrist. Nancy is famed for its gentle humor and surrealistic sight gags. Nancy's childlike innocence never wavers. She remains a devoted friend to her pal Sluggo, and can be, depending on the situation, a conceited prima donna or a fun-loving, cute and cheeky little girl. And as luck would have it, she also has a love of country music. -
The ACM's Are Moving!
Since 2003, the Academy of Country Music Awards have been held at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas. Next year, for their 50th anniversary, they'll be moving to the big state of Texas! -
4 Decades of Country - ACM Winners From the Past
In 1965, the first Academy of Country Music Awards were handed out for the best music of 1964. As we head into the 49th annual awards weekend, let's take a trip down memory lane to see who the past winners were 10, 20, 30 and 40 years ago in selected categories. -
Justin Moore Finally Talks About His ACM New Artist Nod
For the past several weeks, fans and media have been sharing their thoughts on Justin Moore getting the ACM New Artist of the Year nomination. Now, the country singer has finally spoken publicly about the nod during an interview with Connecticut Country 92-5. -
Chris Daughtry and Darius Rucker at the NCAA Final Four
On Saturday, April 5, 2014, when the Florida Gators play the Connecticut Huskies and the Wisconsin Badgers face off with the Kentucky Wildcats during the Final Four, they will be hearing the national anthem performed by Chris Daughtry.On Monday, April 7, 2014, Darius Rucker will take the stage to perform the anthem before the Championship game. -
The Swon Brothers Are Headed to the Opry
Zach and Colton, the Swon Brothers, captured America's heart as finalists on Team Blake in Season 4 of NBC’s "The Voice." Now, two years later and getting ready to release their debut album with Arista Nashville, the siblings are living the dream as they prepare to play on the famous Grand Ole Opry stage. -
Reba McEntire Is Embroiled in Two Lawsuits
After a worker was injured setting up for a Reba concert, he is suing the country music star as well as the concert promoter. The promoter, AEG, is, in turn, also suing Reba because they say one of her crew members caused the accident. -
Countdown to Sundown With Tim McGraw
Tim McGraw's new album, "Sundown Heaven Town," will be hitting stores on September 16, 2014. This weekend, during the Academy of Country Music Awards show, the country star will kick off a new and unique program called "Countdown to Sundown" to promote the album. When fans use their Shazam smartphone app during his performance on the show, they can join the Countdown program which gives them access to exclusive content and a chance to win a season pass for two tickets to each of Tim’s Sundown Heaven summer tour dates, including an all-expenses-paid trip to the opening-night show on May 8. -
IMMERSE 2014
The countdown is on for the IMMERSE - the Gospel Music Association's sixth annual conference for developing artists, songwriters and worship leaders. Scheduled for June 22-25, 2014, the 4-day event will be held at the LifeWay Christian Resources corporate headquarters in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. -
The Bowling Family on Tour [FULL SCHEDULE]
Mike Bowling, his wife Kelly, their daughter Hope and longtime friend Troy Peach make up The Bowling Family, The talented group spends a lot of time on the road, sharing the gospel through music and testimony. Their spring and early summer schedule is proof of how much they love sharing Jesus as they are all over the place. -
Scotty McCreery Misses Out On the Red Sox White House Visit
It's not every day someone scores a chance to visit the White House with the World Series winning team and Scotty McCreery was excited that he was going to get to share the moment with his dad. Sadly, American Airlines made him miss the proverbial boat when they cancelled his flight after two pilots didn't show up for work. -
Gary Allan Tour Dates [FULL SCHEDULE]
Gary Allan, the man who called his ACM Song of the Year nomination, "really cool," has several opportunities for fans to hear him perform the #1 song live this spring and summer. -
Congrats to Joe Don Rooney
Joe Don Rooney, the guitar player from Rascal Flatts, made a big announcement over the weekend. He and his wife Tiffany Fallon are expecting their child. -
The CMT App Offers a Lot of Content But Not Many Providers
The new CMT App, which is available for both DROID and Apple devices, promises to give users the ability to enjoy full episodes from their favorite CMT shows. Fans can catch up on their favorites, check out exclusive content and chat with friends and cast members. Using the app during premieres will also enhance your viewing experience. The problem is that only a small handful of cable providers are teamed up with the network to allow their customers to use the app. -
Songs to Perk Up The 5 Most Miserable Cities in America [WATCH]
According to a recent Gallup well-being poll, there are 11 cities in the United States with the lowest "Overall Well-Being" scores. The poll takes multiple factors into consideration for scoring purposes: how many adults have a college degree, how many adult smokers live there, what the median household income is and how many adults have been diagnosed with depression. While these 5 great songs won't give you a college education, make you quit smoking or bump up your income if you live in one of these cities, they can at least make you smile... -
Blake Shelton Hits #1 and Sets a Record
With "Doin' What She Likes" hitting #1 on Billboard's Country Airplay chart, Blake Shelton has now seen 16 singles go to the top, with this tune being a record-setting 11th straight #1. -
Russell Crowe and Fallon
After co-founding and fronting the band, 30 Odd Foot of Grunts and singing in "Les Miserables," one would think that Russell Crowe has a great singing voice. After his appearance on Jimmy Fallon on "The Tonight Show" last week, some people say, "Yes! He does!" while others aren't as enthusiastic. -
The Country Music Cruise
What do you get when you combine a 4.5 star rated cruise ship, stops in exotic locales like Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Frederiksted, St. Croix; Nassau, Bahamas; and Half Moon Cay (Holland America's private island in the Bahamas) and seven full n -
How to Pick Great Songs - Tim McGraw Style
When you take a look at the last 20+ years of Tim McGraw's music, you'll see some of the biggest and brightest names in Nashville have been writing his songs. Names like Brad and Brett Warren, Brett Beavers, Brett James, Craig Wiseman and Phil Vassar. While one might think that's because he only teams up with the best, that's actually not his method at all. -
Vince Gill Will Be Jammin' to Beat the Blues
This coming Tuesday, April 1st, Vince Gill will be headlining the 16th annual Jammin' to Beat the Blues benefit concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. -
Brantley Gilbert and the Ice Cold One
Nope ... not a beer - a river! And the river kicked/froze his butt! (Photo : Big Machine Records)Brantley GilbertNope . . . not a beer - a river! And the river kicked/froze his butt! When Brantley's good friends back home challenged him and his little brother, Kolby, to make like polar bears, Kolby knocked his dare out. -
Once Again, Taylor Swift Shows Grace and Class
Taylor Swift regularly gives her time to great causes, so her stopping by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center on March 22nd to visit sick kids shouldn't have come as a surprise to anyone. While all of the kids were thrilled to meet the country songstress, it brightened the day for one 17-year-old girl named Shelby Huff in a huge way. -
Dierks Bentley is for the Birds
You've heard of Flappy Bird (and all of the clones that came in at a rate of one per 24 minutes after the creator pulled it from the market), Angry Birds, Fluffy Birds, Go Wild Birds ... and now, there is a new bird game to add to your list - Riser Bird from Dierks Bentley! -
Upcoming Christian Music Events for the Week of March 31 - April 6, 2014
A snapshot of what's coming up in Christian music next week... (Photo : Fair Trade Services) A snapshot of what's coming up in Christian music next week. -
Upcoming Country Music Events for the Week of March 31 - April 6, 2014
With the ACM's being held this on the 6th, there is a real lull in the country music world as far as tours go. While there aren't many events not centered around the awards, there are a few. This is a snapshot of what's coming up in Country music next week...
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