Casey James made his Opry debut this past Friday night, January 27th. Casey performed his first single Let’s Don’t Call It A Night and Drive. This video was shot by YouTube user pjwood67. Enjoy!
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Miranda and Blake will perform “America the Beautiful” as a duet
The Song Will Be Available To Purchase On iTunes Today
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NASHVILLE, TN – (January 31, 2012) - Three-time GRAMMY® nominated artist, Blake Shelton will take the stage with GRAMMY® winner, Miranda Lambert at Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th, 2012. The couple will open the event by singing a duet version of “America the Beautiful”. Superbowl XLVI will mark Miranda and Blake’s first TV performance since their top-headlining nuptials in May 2011.
Blake and Miranda’s version of “America the Beautiful” will be available on iTunes beginning today, January 31. To purchase this song, visit http://www.smarturl.it/thebeautiful.
Blake will be returning to the second season of the hit show “The Voice” premiering after the Super Bowl at 10PM ET on NBC.
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The multi-platinum selling and reigning two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert is ‘On Fire’ with her recently released Gold certified album “Four The Record” and her hot headlining tour “On Fire.” Her current single is the powerful, “Over You,” written by Miranda and Blake. Upon its release, Four The Record made history when it debuted atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, making Miranda the first country artist in the 47-year history of the chart to have each of her first four albums debut at # 1. Four The Record, garnered rave reviews from the press and ended 2011 on many Album of the Year lists including Rolling Stone, USA Today, People Magazine, American Songwriter, The Houston Chronicle and many others. In fact, Rolling Stone called it “…her most easeful and assured effort yet,” and added the song “Mama’s Broken Heart” to their Singles of the Year list.
Blake Shelton is one of the “most versatile of contemporary country singers” (The New York Times). The reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year for the second consecutive year recently celebrated three GRAMMY® nominations and a three-week No. 1 hit with his song, “God Gave Me You.” The single is off his release, Red River Blue and marks Shelton’s fifth consecutive No. 1. Red River Blue debuted at No. 1 on the Soundscan Top Current Albums chart and Soundscan Top Country Albums chart with the Associated Press calling the album “the best album of his career.” Shelton’s infectious multi-week No.1 hit, “Honey Bee” is also off Red River Blue and is his first ever digital Platinum single. He holds the record for the fastest-selling digital Platinum single for a male country solo artist. The single held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country chart for four weeks in a row with over 40 million in audience. No country artist has held this record in almost six years. Shelton has ten No. 1 hits and has not had a single peak outside the Top Ten since 2007. Shelton is currently one of the musician coaches on NBC’s “The Voice” along with superstars Christian Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Adam Levine.
For more information on Blake Shelton, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com.
For more information on Miranda Lambert, please visit www.MirandaLambert.com.
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NASHVILLE, TN – (January 31, 2012) – Hot new country trio, THE FARM, is set to make their Grand Ole Opry debut February 10th, 2012. Made up of members Nick Hoffman (vocals, fiddle), Damien Horne (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Krista Marie (vocals, guitar), the act is deeply rooted in Country Music with their core built around a solid, identifiable vocal harmony. Performing as an acoustic trio for their Opry debut, the exciting milestone follows the success of the band’s first single release, “Home Sweet Home,” which is currently No. 38 on Mediabase with over 70 monitored stations playing the song across the country. The track will be featured on the band’s forthcoming debut album, which will be released later this year via All-In Records/Elektra Nashville, co-produced by Farmer Nick Hoffman with hit songwriter, Danny Myrick.
“Playing the Grand Ole Opry is a dream of all dreams, as an artist, a fan and an African American. I am honored and humbled by this opportunity.” – Damien Horne, THE FARM (vocals, keyboard, guitar)
“One of the very first things I did after moving to Music City was visit the Grand Ole Opry. It was SO exciting and intimidating to stand on the stage where all the legends have played. The last time my grandmother came to visit, she said, ‘I can’t wait until the day YOU are playing here. I won’t miss it!’ It’s now two years since she passed, but I know that she will be there, and have the best seat in the house. I’m honored to be sharing this special moment with my amazing partners, Nick and Damien.” - Krista Marie, THE FARM (vocals, guitar)
“Being invited to play the Grand Ole Opry is, simply put, a dream come true. As a fiddle player, one of my earliest inspirations was and still is the great Opry star Roy Acuff. When I first saw him spin his bow and play that fiddle on TV, I knew that Nashville was the place for me. All of my heroes are Opry Stars. I still spin my bow around on stage as a bit of a tribute to Mr. Acuff. It’ll be one of the great moments of my life to stand where they stood.” - Nick Hoffman, THE FARM (vocals, fiddle)
“Road to Fame” Talent Competition and “Arts Education Fund” to Develop and Discover Music Talent from Area Famous for Producing Country Music Superstars
Frankfort, KY (January 31, 2012) – Today, Governor Steve Beshear, Country Music Highway committee members, TourSEKY members and Country Music Hall of Fame Member Tom T. Hall announced the launch of two new initiatives surrounding the legendary highway (U.S. Route 23), now referred to as the “Country Music Highway.” This stretch of road, which winds along the Eastern corridor of Kentucky, has given rise to a remarkable number of country artists including Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, Dwight Yoakam, Gary Stewart, Patty Loveless, Billy Ray Cyrus, Crystal Gayle, Loretta Lynn, Rebecca Lynn Howard and many more.
The announcement made at the State Capital introduced the “Country Music Highway Road to Fame” talent competition which will allow the discovery of the next generation of talented artists from the area, as well as the development of a charitable organization, the “Country Music Highway Arts Education Fund” which will support music programs in Kentucky schools and aid children in discovering a passion for music without utilizing state education funds.
“I am certain that Governor Beshear will agree with me when I say how proud we are to honor the rich musical heritage springing from the State of Kentucky,” said Jeff Crowe, President and CEO of Tour SEKY. “Our youth is teeming with musical talent and I am excited to see the impact the program will have upon them.”
The “Country Music Highway Road to Fame” competition, set to begin in mid-March, will tap Eastern Kentucky’s musical roots to find the next generation of talent. The winner of the 2012 “Road to Fame” competition will receive a scholarship to participate in career development and coaching under the direction of PCG Nashville valued at $25,000, an acoustic guitar and a plaque recognizing their achievement. The contest will be open to aspiring artists 13-35 years of age from the 15 counties that border the Country Music Highway (US Route 23). Details of the contest will be released on the “Country Music Highway Road to Fame” website. Potential contestants and interested parties should visit www.cmhroadtofame.com and register to receive announcements as they are made.
“I’m really excited about the competition because it will show that some of the best talent can be found in the hills of Eastern Kentucky,” said Country Music Hall of Fame Member Tom T. Hall about the talent residing in his home area of Kentucky.
“The Country Music Highway means so much to me. I grew up in that special part of Kentucky, as did so many of my friends who have also been fortunate enough to find careers in country music. And now the Country Music Highway folks have launched a great project they’re calling “The Road to Fame,” said Naomi Judd in an earlier statement. “Keeping music alive on stage and in schools is close to my heart. I encourage everyone to get behind this project. Please join me in supporting the “Road to Fame” and the difference it will make in the lives of our friends and neighbors.”
These initiatives announced today are already receiving support from corporate sponsors. The first to come on board are the Gibson Foundation, Crawdad’s Classics Gourmet Flavorings, PCG Nashville, Vietti Chili, Fairway Outdoor Advertising, TourSEKY, and Ray, Foley and Hensley Accounting.
For more information, contact: www.cmhroadtofame.com
About the Country Music Highway: On March 1, 1994, a bill sponsored by State Representative Hubert Collins was passed and US Route 23 in Eastern Kentucky became “The Country Music Highway” to recognize the famous Country music stars that came from the region. In 2002, the Country Music Highway was also recognized as a National Scenic Byway. The 144-mile stretch of highway runs north and south along the eastern part of the state through the lush hills and valleys of Appalachia. Click for more information:
About the “Road to Fame” Competition: Auditions, qualifying rounds, semi-finals and the grand final will be held at venues along the Country Music Highway. To be eligible to enter, contestants must be between the ages of 13 and 35 and prove residency in the counties of Letcher, Pike, Floyd, Johnson, Lawrence, Boyd, Greenup, Harlan, Petty, Knott, Magoffin, Morgan, Elliott, Carter, and Lewis. Full contest rules, contest dates and venues will be announced, along with updates at www.CMHRoadToFame.com
About PCG Nashville: PCG Nashville is recognized as one of America’s leading career development organizations, working with new and emerging artist, and customizing programs to accommodate an artist’s creative and professional growth. Programs include: career guidance and mentoring, strategic planning, styling, branding and marketing, entertainment relations and ethics, media training, live performance coaching, vocal evaluation and training, instrument lessons, songwriting and creative direction, studio preparation and more. Click for more information: http://pcgnashville.com/
About Murray State Digital Media Services: Digital Media Services is a multimedia production facility and in-house advertising agency at Murray State University. We utilize a full-time professional staff and some of the best electronic media students in the region through a partnership with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Click for more information: http://www.murraystate.edu/ems/index.html
Legendary singer kicking off performances starting on Feb. 10
Nashville, TN (January 31, 2012) — Randy Travis, seven-time Grammy award winner and country music superstar, is gearing up to launch his 2012 concert tour in celebration of his silver anniversary with a kick-off performance on February 10th in Grand Ronde, Oregon at Spirit Mountain Casino with additional shows spanning the U.S. and Canada.
Known as one of the music industry’s top-selling and most renowned artists, Travis is announcing, at this time, more than 30 cities with early stops to include Boise, Denver, Fort Worth and many others, plus Calgary. Fans can expect several more shows to be added to this year’s performance schedule.
In June 2011, the Grand Ole Opry member marked the official beginning of his 25th year in the industry with the Warner Bros. Records release of the Anniversary Celebration album. Among the musical masterpieces on the 17-track CD are a combination of originals and Travis favorites such as More Life, Road to Surrender, He Walked on Water and Forever and Ever, Amen.
It features a powerful lineup of guest artists, including Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Kris Kristofferson, Carrie Underwood, George Jones, Zac Brown Band, Lorrie Morgan, Jamey Johnson and more. In May 2011, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® released the 11-track CD, Randy Travis, which benefitted the national Wounded Warriors Project.
A chart-topping icon with multi-platinum albums and more than 40 appearances in television and film, Randy Travis has maintained a sense of integrity that has touched and inspired many throughout his stellar career. When reflecting on milestones of his quarter-century in the music business, Travis says, “I’m surprised at how fast the first 25 years have gone by. It feels like only five.” As for the upcoming tour, “there’s no better feeling than being on stage and the connection with a live audience.”
For more information on the tour and CD, please visit: www.randytravis.com.
About Randy Travis:
Warner Bros. Records has been home to Randy Travis for the majority of his recording career; and together they have accumulated lifetime sales of his music in excess of 20 million units to date. Travis is one of the biggest record sellers in music industry history, with 18 #1 singles, 29 Top 10 chartings, certification of the rare quintuple platinum album (Always and Forever, released in 1987), one triple platinum album (Storms of Life, released in 1986), two double platinum’s (Old 8×10, released in 1988, and No Holding Back, released in 1989), eight platinum albums, and 10 gold albums. Major industry career awards include seven GRAMMY Awards, five Country Music Association Awards (CMA), 10 Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM), 10 American Music Awards (AMA), two People’s Choice Awards, and eight Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association.
He is a three-time recipient of CMA Award’s “Song of the Year’’ honors (“On The Other Hand,” “Forever and Ever Amen,” and “Three Wooden Crosses”). Randy Travis has appearances in more than 40 feature film productions and major television projects to his credit. In 2004, he was honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the midst of every major career award and accolade, he considers his honored induction as a member of the famed Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, in 1986, as a shining highlight of his first 25 years of legendary accomplishments.
25th Anniversary Celebration Tour Itinerary (partial listing, more dates to follow)
Feb. 10, 2012 Grand Ronde, OR Spirit Mountain Casino 8:00 p.m.
Feb. 11, 2012 Airway Heights, WA Northern Quest Casino 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 13, 2012 Boise, ID Morrison Center – BSU 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 16, 2012 Denver, CO Grizzly Rose 8:30 p.m.
Feb. 17, 2012 Colorado Springs, CO Pikes Peak Center 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 18, 2012 Greeley, CO Union Colony Civic Center 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 19, 2012 Beaver Creek, CO Vilar Center for the Arts 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 3, 2012 Coachella, CA Spotlight 29 Casino Showroom 9:00 p.m.
Mar. 9, 2012 Winnie, TX Nutty Jerry’s 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 10, 2012 Ft. Worth, TX Billy Bob’s Texas 8:00 p.m.
Mar. 18, 2012 Gainesville, TX Red River Celebration – Gainesville High School 6:00 p.m.
March 22, 2012 Dothan, AL Toadlick Music Festival – Main Stage 5:00 p.m.
Apr. 7, 2012 Laughlin, NV Riverside Casino – Amphitheater 8:30 p.m.
May 4, 2012 Biloxi, MS Beau Rivage Casino – Theatre 8:00 p.m.
May 5, 2012 Live Oak, FL Suwannee River Jam – Main Stage 5:00 p.m.
May 6, 2012 Melbourne, FL Runaway Country Space Coast Music Festival – Wickham Park (Main Stage) 2:00 p.m.
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NASHVILLE TN – Sugarland’s Grammy-winning lead vocalist Jennifer Nettles pairs with Pepsi MAX for a brand new 30-second spot that will debut during Super Bowl XLVI.
The brand has long been known for featuring great music as part of its Super Bowl ads and tapped Nettles to record a renowned country ballad that will accompany the spot.
The Pepsi MAX commercial entitled “Check-Out” is the newest edition to the brand’s playful Cola Wars campaign. Also featured in the commercial will be entertainment icon Regis Philbin.
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If you didn’t hear about it, here’s what the site published:
Actress Reba Mcentire died while filming a movie in Kitzbühel, Austria early this morning – January 30, 2012
Preliminary reports from Austrian Police officials indicate that the actress fell more than 100 feet to her death in a remote area of the Hahnenkamm mountains while on-set during the filming of a movie. Specific details are not yet available.
The accident occurred at approximately 4:30 a.m. (UTC/GMT +12).
Additional details and information will be forthcoming.
Unfortunately, most of Reba’s fans who read this, didn’t see this in the fine print at the bottom of the site that also said:
about FakeAWish.com. FAKE… THIS STORY IS 100% FAKE! this is an entertainment website, and this is a totally fake article based on zero truth and is a complete work of fiction for entertainment purposes! this story was dynamically generated using a generic ‘template’ and is not factual. Any reference to specific individuals has been 100% fabricated by web site visitors who have created fake stories by entering a name into a blank ‘non-specific’ template for the purpose of entertainment.
We’re just glad that Reba is alive and well and sorry that she and her fans had to deal with this.
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Exactly one year ago, we featured a video we found on YouTube of a 15-year old girl named Mary Sarah who sang an incredible version of Connie Francis’ classic Where The Boys Are. Since then, we’ve gotten to know Mary through Twitter, and we even had the opportunity to interview her recently.
Mary had an opportunity this past weekend to sing Connie’s classic hit again with the Oak Ridge Boys, and just like a year ago, she did an amazing job. So, without further ado, here’s Mary Sarah’s Where The Boys Are Part Two. Enjoy!
P.S. To learn more about Mary, visit her website at MarySarah.com, and you can follow her on Twitter @MarySarahMusic.
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Kathy Mattea has been entertaining crowds since 1983. In 1988, she scored her first of four number one Billboard Hot Country singles with Goin’ Gone. It was her first single from her Untasted Honey album, which also produced another number one single for Eighteen Wheels and a Dozen Roses. Enjoy this look back at Kathy’s first number one.
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Sister-trio to Perform at 10th Annual MusicRow CRS Meet & Greet and CountryBreakout Awards February 21
Nashville, TN (January 30, 2012) – The McClymonts’ new single, “I Could Be A Cowboy,” from their album Wrapped Up Good, SHIPPED to radio on January 27. The sweet ballad, produced by Taylor Swift collaborator Nathan Chapman, was written by both Chapman and The McClymonts. The trio will perform at Margaritaville in Nashville on February 21st during the 10th Annual MusicRow CRS Meet & Greet and CountryBreakout Awards.
Commenting about the single, Sam McClymont said, “‘I Could Be A Cowboy’ shows our softer side and vulnerability. You can choose to be independent and strong but sometimes you just need love and to be in someone else’s arms.” Billboard.com and Music News Nashville writer, Chuck Dauphin, noted the song is a “Grand Slam out of the ballpark.”
Wrapped Up Good, ranked #5 on the year-end Australian country sales charts outselling releases by Carrie Underwood, Tim McGraw, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney. The album is produced by industry heavyweights, Nathan Chapman (Taylor Swift’s Taylor Swift, Fearless, and Speak Now) and Adam Anders (Fox TV’s Glee). Winning four out of five years, Best Group at the Country Music Awards of Australia and Best Country Album in 2008 and 2010 at the ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association) Awards, this sister-trio headed to the United States to mark new territory. In 2010, they landed opening gigs for Jason Aldean’s tour and Lady Antebellum while performing at fairs, festivals, and clubs. Such excitement started to buzz, that the CMA (Country Music Association) named them the 2011 CMA Global Artist of the Year award recipients.
Stay tuned to www.TheMcClymonts.net for updates, news and a list of tour dates.
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