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Fan Voting for 50TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Now Open
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2015
Fan voting is now open for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's at www.VoteACM.com, with the awards given out live on the 50TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Sunday, April 19 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Co-hosted ...
by Tyler Peterson - April 08, 2015
Fan voting is now open for the ACM Entertainer of the Year and ACM New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's at www.VoteACM.com, with the awards given out live on the 50TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Sunday, April 19 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Co-hosted ...
Music Choice to Feature Exclusive Content from the 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2015
Music Choice will feature exclusive content from the Academy of Country Music Awards across all its properties including MC Video On Demand, Music Channels and digital beginning April 6th through the live broadcast of the 50thAcademy of Country Music Awards, April 19, 2015....
by Caryn Robbins - April 06, 2015
Music Choice will feature exclusive content from the Academy of Country Music Awards across all its properties including MC Video On Demand, Music Channels and digital beginning April 6th through the live broadcast of the 50thAcademy of Country Music Awards, April 19, 2015....
Vince Gill to Play Fox Cities P.A.C., 8/22
by Tyler Peterson - April 02, 2015
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced country music singer Vince Gill will perform Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 7:30 p.m....
by Tyler Peterson - April 02, 2015
The Fox Cities Performing Arts Center has announced country music singer Vince Gill will perform Saturday, August 22, 2015 at 7:30 p.m....
Keith Urban Among Performers Added for ACM PRESENTS: SUPERSTAR DUETS
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015
The special, taping April 17-18 at the two-day ACM Party for a Cause Festival at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, will be broadcast Friday, May 15 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by Caryn Robbins - April 01, 2015
The special, taping April 17-18 at the two-day ACM Party for a Cause Festival at Globe Life Park in Arlington, Texas, will be broadcast Friday, May 15 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
Christina Aguilera & More Join 50TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Performance Lineup
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2015
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced the next round of star-studded artists that will perform at the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, Country Music's Party of the Year®....
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2015
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced the next round of star-studded artists that will perform at the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards, Country Music's Party of the Year®....
Taylor Swift Among Artists to Be Honored with 50th Anniversary Milestone Award on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2015
Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Reba, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Brooks & Dunn will be honored with the Academy of Country Music's prestigious 50th Anniversary Milestone Award...
by Caryn Robbins - March 25, 2015
Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Reba, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Brooks & Dunn will be honored with the Academy of Country Music's prestigious 50th Anniversary Milestone Award...
STAND BY YOUR MAN Opens Tonight at Ivoryton Playhouse
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2015
Tammy Wynette was a country music icon. Called the 'First Lady of Country Music', she was one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singer-songwriters. Wynette's 'Stand by Your Man' was one of the best-selling hit singles by a woman in the history of country music. During ...
by BWW News Desk - March 18, 2015
Tammy Wynette was a country music icon. Called the 'First Lady of Country Music', she was one of country music's best-known artists and biggest-selling female singer-songwriters. Wynette's 'Stand by Your Man' was one of the best-selling hit singles by a woman in the history of country music. During ...
BOOK OF MORMON Actor Adam Ray Shares Raw Emotion in his New Country Album
by Kathy Strain - March 13, 2015
Being on tour with a great production like THE BOOK OF MORMON is a great experience by itself. But, being on the road means there is a lot of time to be able to do things you have a passion about. Adam Ray, decided he wanted to share his passion and his emotions on his first country album titled “...
by Kathy Strain - March 13, 2015
Being on tour with a great production like THE BOOK OF MORMON is a great experience by itself. But, being on the road means there is a lot of time to be able to do things you have a passion about. Adam Ray, decided he wanted to share his passion and his emotions on his first country album titled “...
Luke Bryan & More Set for ACM PRESENTS: SUPERSTAR DUETS on CBS, 5/15
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015
ACM PRESENTS: SUPERSTAR DUETS!, a new entertainment special featuring performances by an unprecedented lineup of country music legends and this year's ACM Award nominees and chart topping artists...
by Caryn Robbins - March 05, 2015
ACM PRESENTS: SUPERSTAR DUETS!, a new entertainment special featuring performances by an unprecedented lineup of country music legends and this year's ACM Award nominees and chart topping artists...
Oceanfront Myrtle Beach Resorts to Offer Discounted Rooms, Tickets for June Country Music Fest
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2015
Vacation Myrtle Beach, an exclusive hotel sponsor, is offering discounted accommodations and tickets for the first-ever oceanfront Carolina Country Music Fest June 5-7, 2015, the Southeast's largest country music festival....
by Tyler Peterson - February 26, 2015
Vacation Myrtle Beach, an exclusive hotel sponsor, is offering discounted accommodations and tickets for the first-ever oceanfront Carolina Country Music Fest June 5-7, 2015, the Southeast's largest country music festival....
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Shares Teaser for 'Style' Music Video
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2015
Taylor Swift turned to Instagram to today to share a teaser for her upcoming 'Style' music video. The full video will be released on Friday, Feb. 13....
by Caryn Robbins - February 10, 2015
Taylor Swift turned to Instagram to today to share a teaser for her upcoming 'Style' music video. The full video will be released on Friday, Feb. 13....
KRISTY COX Wins Bluegrass Recording of the Year at Tamworth
by Danielle DeSisto - January 30, 2015
Australia's country music industry celebrated its pinnacle night in Tamworth with the 2015 Australian Country Music Awards. A lifelong dream came true for Pisgah Ridge recording artist, Kristy Cox when her song 'One Heartbreak Away' was honored with the Bluegrass Recording of the Year Golden Guitar....
by Danielle DeSisto - January 30, 2015
Australia's country music industry celebrated its pinnacle night in Tamworth with the 2015 Australian Country Music Awards. A lifelong dream came true for Pisgah Ridge recording artist, Kristy Cox when her song 'One Heartbreak Away' was honored with the Bluegrass Recording of the Year Golden Guitar....
Robin Roberts Hosts 15 SONGS THAT CHANGED COUNTRY MUSIC Tonight
by TV News Desk - November 03, 2014
As country music fans around the world gear-up to celebrate The 48th Annual CMA Awards, ABC brings viewers its sixth annual pre-CMA Awards Special, 'Countdown to the CMA Awards: 15 Songs that Changed Country Music with Robin Roberts,' TONIGHT, NOVEMBER 3....
by TV News Desk - November 03, 2014
As country music fans around the world gear-up to celebrate The 48th Annual CMA Awards, ABC brings viewers its sixth annual pre-CMA Awards Special, 'Countdown to the CMA Awards: 15 Songs that Changed Country Music with Robin Roberts,' TONIGHT, NOVEMBER 3....
VIDEO: Taylor Swift Surprises Winners of 'Shake It Off' Video Contest on GMA
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2014
Taylor Swift stopped by today's GMA to announce the contest winners of the 'Shake It Off' Contest. The singer even surprised the Florida teen dancers who teamed up to make the winning video!...
by Caryn Robbins - October 27, 2014
Taylor Swift stopped by today's GMA to announce the contest winners of the 'Shake It Off' Contest. The singer even surprised the Florida teen dancers who teamed up to make the winning video!...
VIDEO: Kenny Chesney Announces 2015 Tour on GMA!
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2014
After finishing his 15th album, 'The Big Revival,' country singer Kenny Chesney announced he will go back on the road on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA....
by Caryn Robbins - October 24, 2014
After finishing his 15th album, 'The Big Revival,' country singer Kenny Chesney announced he will go back on the road on this morning's GOOD MORNING AMERICA....
Robin Roberts to Host 15 SONGS THAT CHANGED COUNTRY MUSIC, 11/3
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2014
As country music fans around the world gear-up to celebrate The 48th Annual CMA Awards, ABC brings viewers its sixth annual pre-CMA Awards Special, "Countdown to the CMA Awards: 15 Songs that Changed Country Music with Robin Roberts," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3...
by Caryn Robbins - October 09, 2014
As country music fans around the world gear-up to celebrate The 48th Annual CMA Awards, ABC brings viewers its sixth annual pre-CMA Awards Special, "Countdown to the CMA Awards: 15 Songs that Changed Country Music with Robin Roberts," MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3...
Kix Brooks to to Play Paramount Theatre Aurora, 11/8
by Tyler Peterson - September 22, 2014
Kix Brooks was one half of one of the most celebrated and successful duos in the history of country music, Brooks & Dunn....
by Tyler Peterson - September 22, 2014
Kix Brooks was one half of one of the most celebrated and successful duos in the history of country music, Brooks & Dunn....
Syntax Creative Welcomes David Frizzell and Nashville America Records
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2014
Country Music star and multi-award-winner David Frizzell brings his Nashville America Records label to Syntax Creative....
by Caryn Robbins - September 05, 2014
Country Music star and multi-award-winner David Frizzell brings his Nashville America Records label to Syntax Creative....
Alexis Cunningham Named SiriusXM's 'Fresh Female Voices of Country Music'
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2014
Purple Star Music Group singer Alexis Cunningham has been chosen as one of SiriusXM's 'Fresh Female Voices of Country Music.' John Marks, SiriusXM's senior director of music programming, picked her song 'This Town' to be featured on The Highway, channel 56 this week....
by Caryn Robbins - August 15, 2014
Purple Star Music Group singer Alexis Cunningham has been chosen as one of SiriusXM's 'Fresh Female Voices of Country Music.' John Marks, SiriusXM's senior director of music programming, picked her song 'This Town' to be featured on The Highway, channel 56 this week....
George Strait & Alan Jackson Appear in Country Rebel's Newest Featured Country Music Videos
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2014
Country Rebel Clothing Co.'s motto, "Quality Threads & Entertainment", simply states what visitors to the new CountryRebel.com website have to look forward to. ...
by Caryn Robbins - July 29, 2014
Country Rebel Clothing Co.'s motto, "Quality Threads & Entertainment", simply states what visitors to the new CountryRebel.com website have to look forward to. ...
First AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS to Air on Fox, 12/15
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2014
FOX, Cumulus and dick clark productions announced today the television debut of the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS, bringing country music's longest-running radio countdown show to a national television audience for the first time. The two-hour live concert event will broadcast from Nashville on ...
by Tyler Peterson - June 12, 2014
FOX, Cumulus and dick clark productions announced today the television debut of the AMERICAN COUNTRY COUNTDOWN AWARDS, bringing country music's longest-running radio countdown show to a national television audience for the first time. The two-hour live concert event will broadcast from Nashville on ...
First Listen: Carrie Underwood Debuts New Song 'Keep Us Safe'
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2014
On last night's ACM SALUTES THE TROOPS presentation on CBS, country music star Carrie Underwood debuted her new song, 'Keep Us Safe.' Get a first listen below!...
by Caryn Robbins - May 21, 2014
On last night's ACM SALUTES THE TROOPS presentation on CBS, country music star Carrie Underwood debuted her new song, 'Keep Us Safe.' Get a first listen below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Kelli Pickler, Keith Urban and More Set for Tonight's ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2014
ACM PRESENTS: AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS, a concert event featuring some of the biggest names in country music paying tribute to our armed forces, will be broadcast tonight, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Check out clips from the special below!...
by TV News Desk - May 20, 2014
ACM PRESENTS: AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS, a concert event featuring some of the biggest names in country music paying tribute to our armed forces, will be broadcast tonight, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Check out clips from the special below!...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Kelli Pickler, Keith Urban & More on ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2014
ACM PRESENTS: AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS, a concert event featuring some of the biggest names in country music paying tribute to our armed forces, will be broadcast Tuesday, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
by Caryn Robbins - May 16, 2014
ACM PRESENTS: AN ALL-STAR SALUTE TO THE TROOPS, a concert event featuring some of the biggest names in country music paying tribute to our armed forces, will be broadcast Tuesday, May 20 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network....
Hank Cochran, Ronnie Milsap & Mac Wiseman Become Members of Country Music Hall of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2014
The Country Music Association announced today that Hank Cochran, Ronnie Milsap, and Mac Wiseman will become the newest members of the revered Country Music Hall of Fame....
by Caryn Robbins - April 22, 2014
The Country Music Association announced today that Hank Cochran, Ronnie Milsap, and Mac Wiseman will become the newest members of the revered Country Music Hall of Fame....
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