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VIDEO: Luke Bryan on TODAY: I'm 'Having A Blast' Connecting With Fans on Tour
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2016
Country singer Luke Bryan has a busy tour schedule, with four shows lined up within 28 hours. Despite his demanding schedule, he tells TODAY he's energized by the crowds and wouldn't be performing if he weren't having fun....
by Caryn Robbins - June 03, 2016
Country singer Luke Bryan has a busy tour schedule, with four shows lined up within 28 hours. Despite his demanding schedule, he tells TODAY he's energized by the crowds and wouldn't be performing if he weren't having fun....
Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line & More Perform Live on AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS on FOX Tonight
by TV News Desk - May 01, 2016
Country music hitmakers Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett are set to perform on the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing tonight, May 1....
by TV News Desk - May 01, 2016
Country music hitmakers Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett are set to perform on the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing tonight, May 1....
Country Star Clint Black Coming to Patchogue Theatre, 5/14
by Tyler Peterson - April 26, 2016
Clint Black is back and he's performing a concert at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) on Saturday, May 14, at 8 p.m. in support of his first full-length studio album of new songs in a decade. The multi-million selling country mega-star released 'On Purpose' in September 2015 and has ...
by Tyler Peterson - April 26, 2016
Clint Black is back and he's performing a concert at Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts (PTPA) on Saturday, May 14, at 8 p.m. in support of his first full-length studio album of new songs in a decade. The multi-million selling country mega-star released 'On Purpose' in September 2015 and has ...
Brooks & Dunn to Receive Nash Icon Award at 2016 AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS on FOX
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016
Superstar country duo Brooks & Dunn will receive the NASH Icon Award Presented by Ford F-Series, and will perform at the 2016 AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing live from the Forum in Inglewood, CA, Sunday, May 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX....
by Caryn Robbins - April 19, 2016
Superstar country duo Brooks & Dunn will receive the NASH Icon Award Presented by Ford F-Series, and will perform at the 2016 AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing live from the Forum in Inglewood, CA, Sunday, May 1 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX....
MotorCity Casino Hotel to Welcome Jamey Johnson to Sound Board, 5/22
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2016
MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to welcome Jamey Johnson to Sound Board on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 7:30 p.m....
by Tyler Peterson - April 15, 2016
MotorCity Casino Hotel is proud to welcome Jamey Johnson to Sound Board on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at 7:30 p.m....
Silverado Records Signs Nick Smith to Recording Contract
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016
Silverado Records, a new independent Country music record label, today announced the signing of the label's first artist, Nick Smith of Nashville....
by Caryn Robbins - April 11, 2016
Silverado Records, a new independent Country music record label, today announced the signing of the label's first artist, Nick Smith of Nashville....
CMT to Pay Tribute to Merle Haggard Tonight with Star-Studded Special
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2016
CMT today announced it will pay tribute to country music legend Merle Haggard, who passed away today at the age of 79, with “CMT Remembers Merle Haggard,” premiering tonight, APRIL 6 at 8:30pm ET/PT. The special will feature never-before-seen footage and interviews, vintage performance clips...
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2016
CMT today announced it will pay tribute to country music legend Merle Haggard, who passed away today at the age of 79, with “CMT Remembers Merle Haggard,” premiering tonight, APRIL 6 at 8:30pm ET/PT. The special will feature never-before-seen footage and interviews, vintage performance clips...
Kenny Rogers to Bring Final Tour to Fred Kavli Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2016
Grammy-award winning superstar and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers brings his final world tour to the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm....
by Tyler Peterson - April 06, 2016
Grammy-award winning superstar and Country Music Hall of Fame member Kenny Rogers brings his final world tour to the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 7:30 pm....
Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood & More Perform on 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on CBS
by TV News Desk - April 03, 2016
Music superstars Cam, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line are scheduled to perform on the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
by TV News Desk - April 03, 2016
Music superstars Cam, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line are scheduled to perform on the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
Blake Shelton & More Join 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016
Multi-ACM Award-winning artists Charles Kelley, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town and Old Dominion, this year's New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year winners, have been added to the stellar line-up of live performances for the 51st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
by Caryn Robbins - March 28, 2016
Multi-ACM Award-winning artists Charles Kelley, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town and Old Dominion, this year's New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year winners, have been added to the stellar line-up of live performances for the 51st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
Katy Perry & Dolly Parton to Duet on 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2016
Country Music's Party of the Year(R) just got bigger when music superstars Dolly Parton and Katy Perry take the stage to for an unforgettable duet at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....
by Caryn Robbins - March 22, 2016
Country Music's Party of the Year(R) just got bigger when music superstars Dolly Parton and Katy Perry take the stage to for an unforgettable duet at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....
Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line & More to Perform Live on AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS on FOX
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2016
Country music hitmakers Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett are set to perform on the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing Sunday, May 1...
by Caryn Robbins - March 21, 2016
Country music hitmakers Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Thomas Rhett are set to perform on the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS airing Sunday, May 1...
Brett Eldredge, Chris Young & More to Perform on ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2016
Brett Eldredge and Chris Young with Cassadee Pope have been added to the incredible lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
by Caryn Robbins - March 16, 2016
Brett Eldredge and Chris Young with Cassadee Pope have been added to the incredible lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
ACM Sessions to Continue with Old Dominion
by Tyler Peterson - March 15, 2016
The Academy of Country Music and CBS Digital Media today announced the launch of a new performance in the “ACM Sessions” online concert series, presented by RAM Trucks, which brings fans access to country music's biggest stars with on-demand performances and interviews. “ACM Sessions” with m...
by Tyler Peterson - March 15, 2016
The Academy of Country Music and CBS Digital Media today announced the launch of a new performance in the “ACM Sessions” online concert series, presented by RAM Trucks, which brings fans access to country music's biggest stars with on-demand performances and interviews. “ACM Sessions” with m...
Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan & More Added to ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2016
Superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton have been added to the star-studded lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2016
Superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton have been added to the star-studded lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
Silverado Records Signs Nick Smith to Recording Contract
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2016
Silverado Records, a new independent Country music record label, today announced the signing of the label's first artist, Nick Smith of Nashville....
by Caryn Robbins - March 10, 2016
Silverado Records, a new independent Country music record label, today announced the signing of the label's first artist, Nick Smith of Nashville....
Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan and Others Added to Star-Studed Lineup on the “51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2016
Superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton have been added to the star-studded lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
by Caryn Robbins - March 09, 2016
Superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Thomas Rhett and Chris Stapleton have been added to the star-studded lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
Dierks Bentley, Eric Church & More Join COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2016
Multi-nominated artists Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church and Sam Hunt have been added to perform on the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
by Caryn Robbins - March 02, 2016
Multi-nominated artists Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church and Sam Hunt have been added to perform on the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®....
Vince Gill Comes to Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza This March
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
?Vince Gill, the Country Music Hall of Famer who has won 20 Grammy Awards, bring his band to the Fred Kavli Theatre, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm....
by BWW News Desk - February 29, 2016
?Vince Gill, the Country Music Hall of Famer who has won 20 Grammy Awards, bring his band to the Fred Kavli Theatre, Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 7:00 pm....
Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood & More to Perform on 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2016
Music superstars Cam, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line are scheduled to perform on the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
by Caryn Robbins - February 25, 2016
Music superstars Cam, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban and Florida Georgia Line are scheduled to perform on the 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
Country Group Lonestar to Play Michael A. Guido Theater, 2/13
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2016
Lonestar, one of the top country music groups for the past two decades, will perform at Dearborn's Michael A. Guido Theater on Saturday, February 13, beginning at 8 p.m....
by Tyler Peterson - January 20, 2016
Lonestar, one of the top country music groups for the past two decades, will perform at Dearborn's Michael A. Guido Theater on Saturday, February 13, beginning at 8 p.m....
Luke Bryan & Dierks Bentley to Host 51ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2015
Superstars Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will co-host the 51st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®, Country Music's Party of the Year®, broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena...
by Caryn Robbins - December 15, 2015
Superstars Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will co-host the 51st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS®, Country Music's Party of the Year®, broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena...
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Partners with Google to Create New Online Exhibition
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Tuesday, Google announced the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's participation in the opening of the Google Cultural Institute, a new online exhibition that offers unique, interactive, online experiences from 60 of the world's foremost cultural institutions. With events at Carnegie Hall, and in...
by BWW News Desk - December 03, 2015
Tuesday, Google announced the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's participation in the opening of the Google Cultural Institute, a new online exhibition that offers unique, interactive, online experiences from 60 of the world's foremost cultural institutions. With events at Carnegie Hall, and in...
Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard Play Detroit's Fox Theatre Tonight
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
Iconic Texas singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson and country music legend, Merle Haggard announced a performance at the Fox Theatre tonight, October 20 at 7:30 p.m....
by BWW News Desk - October 20, 2015
Iconic Texas singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson and country music legend, Merle Haggard announced a performance at the Fox Theatre tonight, October 20 at 7:30 p.m....
Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard to Play Detroit's Fox Theatre, 10/20
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2015
Iconic Texas singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson and country music legend, Merle Haggard announced a performance at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m....
by Tyler Peterson - September 10, 2015
Iconic Texas singer-songwriter, Willie Nelson and country music legend, Merle Haggard announced a performance at the Fox Theatre on Tuesday, October 20 at 7:30 p.m....
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