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Garth Brooks, George Strait to Perform Dick Clark Tribute at 48th ANNUAL ACM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013
George Strait and Garth Brooks, the two most recent ACM Artist of the Decade Award recipients, will perform together for the first time in history to pay tribute to Dick Clark at the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013
George Strait and Garth Brooks, the two most recent ACM Artist of the Decade Award recipients, will perform together for the first time in history to pay tribute to Dick Clark at the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...
Keith Urban, Pitbull & More Join Line Up for ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2013
Country music superstars Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum along with international music sensation Pitbull, have been added to the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night, taping Monday, April 8...
by Caryn Robbins - March 14, 2013
Country music superstars Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum along with international music sensation Pitbull, have been added to the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night, taping Monday, April 8...
Brad Paisley & More Join Line-Up of Performers for 48th Annual CMA AWARDS on CBS
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2013
Brad Paisley will perform along with his special guests Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, and ACM New Artist of the Year....
by Caryn Robbins - March 13, 2013
Brad Paisley will perform along with his special guests Dierks Bentley, Hunter Hayes, and ACM New Artist of the Year....
Country Music Industry Reacts to Blake Shelton Comments
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2013
When Blake Shelton, a country music artist, on national television, said...'Nobody wants to listen to their grandpa's music, and I don't care how many of these old farts around Nashville are going 'My God that ain't country.' Well, that's because you don't buy records anymore you jackasses, the kid...
by Caryn Robbins - March 12, 2013
When Blake Shelton, a country music artist, on national television, said...'Nobody wants to listen to their grandpa's music, and I don't care how many of these old farts around Nashville are going 'My God that ain't country.' Well, that's because you don't buy records anymore you jackasses, the kid...
Blake Shelton Backlash Continues with 'March' on Nashville to Support Traditional Country Music, 4/17
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2013
The furor raging around country recording artist Blake Shelton when he publicly said 'older people who do not buy my CDs or concert tickets are old farts and jackasses' has advanced to a state of war in Nashville, Tennessee. A 'March' on Nashville is now scheduled for April 17 beginning at 11am at T...
by BWW News Desk - March 09, 2013
The furor raging around country recording artist Blake Shelton when he publicly said 'older people who do not buy my CDs or concert tickets are old farts and jackasses' has advanced to a state of war in Nashville, Tennessee. A 'March' on Nashville is now scheduled for April 17 beginning at 11am at T...
Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson & More Among Performers for CBS's 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2013
Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan....
by Caryn Robbins - March 06, 2013
Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan....
Adrianna Freeman to Open for Shooter Jennings at Daytona Bike Week, 3/16
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2013
Two cutting-edge musical artists will take the stage in Ormond Beach, Florida on Saturday, March 16, when rising African American country star Adrianna Freeman opens for country-rocker Shooter Jennings at Daytona Bike Week. The annual motorcycle festival is expected to draw approximately 500,000 peo...
by BWW News Desk - March 05, 2013
Two cutting-edge musical artists will take the stage in Ormond Beach, Florida on Saturday, March 16, when rising African American country star Adrianna Freeman opens for country-rocker Shooter Jennings at Daytona Bike Week. The annual motorcycle festival is expected to draw approximately 500,000 peo...
Aldean, Swift & More Set for ACM's TIM MCGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT
by Claire Hannum - February 28, 2013
Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Ve...
by Claire Hannum - February 28, 2013
Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Ve...
Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift & More Set for ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2013
Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Ve...
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2013
Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Ve...
Country Music Rises to Become America's Favorite Genre in 2012
by Caryn Robbins - February 28, 2013
According to newly released information from The NPD Group, a global information company, country music surpassed classic rock, to become America's most popular music genre last year....
by Caryn Robbins - February 28, 2013
According to newly released information from The NPD Group, a global information company, country music surpassed classic rock, to become America's most popular music genre last year....
Radio Award Winners Announced for 48th ACM Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013
Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the full list of radio award winners that will not be televised due to time constraints during the live telecast of the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013
Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the full list of radio award winners that will not be televised due to time constraints during the live telecast of the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....
Traditional Country Fans Respond to Blake Shelton's Insults with Benefit Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2013
The furor raised by Nashville country music superstar, Blake Shelton, when he complained that fans of older and more traditional sounding country music were not attending his concerts or buying his CD's, has a response. He publicly called them 'old farts and jackasses.' There has been a response all...
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2013
The furor raised by Nashville country music superstar, Blake Shelton, when he complained that fans of older and more traditional sounding country music were not attending his concerts or buying his CD's, has a response. He publicly called them 'old farts and jackasses.' There has been a response all...
Alabama Makes Ravinia Debut, 8/30
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
Ravinia today announced the festival debut of country rock band Alabama on Friday, August 30, part of their Back to Bowery Tour. Tickets to this event and all Ravinia summer events will be on sale to the public on April 25. A full list of 2013 summer events will be announced on March 7....
by Kelsey Denette - February 12, 2013
Ravinia today announced the festival debut of country rock band Alabama on Friday, August 30, part of their Back to Bowery Tour. Tickets to this event and all Ravinia summer events will be on sale to the public on April 25. A full list of 2013 summer events will be announced on March 7....
Traditional Country Fans Respond to Blake Shelton's Insults with Benefit Concert
by Claire Hannum - February 05, 2013
The furor raised by Nashville country music superstar, Blake Shelton, when he complained that fans of older and more traditional sounding country music were not attending his concerts or buying his CD's, has a response. He publicly called them 'old farts and jackasses.' There has been a response all...
by Claire Hannum - February 05, 2013
The furor raised by Nashville country music superstar, Blake Shelton, when he complained that fans of older and more traditional sounding country music were not attending his concerts or buying his CD's, has a response. He publicly called them 'old farts and jackasses.' There has been a response all...
Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers & More To Set Sail On the COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE
by Claire Hannum - January 24, 2013
The very first COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE will launch in early 2014 and sail through the Caribbean with an incredible group of superstars and much-loved fan favorites onboard including Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, and Restless...
by Claire Hannum - January 24, 2013
The very first COUNTRY MUSIC CRUISE will launch in early 2014 and sail through the Caribbean with an incredible group of superstars and much-loved fan favorites onboard including Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, and Restless...
Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan to Co-Host COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, 4/7
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2013
Country music superstars Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host Country Music's Party of the Year, the 48TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's best and introducing the industry's hottest emerging talent. The special, produced by dick clark productions, will be broadc...
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2013
Country music superstars Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host Country Music's Party of the Year, the 48TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's best and introducing the industry's hottest emerging talent. The special, produced by dick clark productions, will be broadc...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Lily Tomlin Stars on ABC's MALIBU COUNTRY
by - November 07, 2012
Country music superstar/actress Reba ('Reba,' 'Tremors') returns to television in ABC's MALIBU COUNTRY as a wife and mother whose world is turned upside-down when she discovers that her country music legend husband has a cheatin' heart. The series airs 8:30 p.m., PT/ET on the ABC network. Get a snea...
by - November 07, 2012
Country music superstar/actress Reba ('Reba,' 'Tremors') returns to television in ABC's MALIBU COUNTRY as a wife and mother whose world is turned upside-down when she discovers that her country music legend husband has a cheatin' heart. The series airs 8:30 p.m., PT/ET on the ABC network. Get a snea...
VIDEO: Sneak Peek - 'So Hot' on ABC's MALIBU COUNTRY
by - November 07, 2012
Country music superstar/actress Reba ('Reba,' 'Tremors') returns to television in ABC's MALIBU COUNTRY as a wife and mother whose world is turned upside-down when she discovers that her country music legend husband has a cheatin' heart. The series airs 8:30 p.m., PT/ET on the ABC network. Get a sne...
by - November 07, 2012
Country music superstar/actress Reba ('Reba,' 'Tremors') returns to television in ABC's MALIBU COUNTRY as a wife and mother whose world is turned upside-down when she discovers that her country music legend husband has a cheatin' heart. The series airs 8:30 p.m., PT/ET on the ABC network. Get a sne...
Rachel Potter to Perform at Hill Country BBQ Market, 8/26
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2012
After years of preparation, recently releasing a stellar six-song EP, performing to two nearly sold-out crowds at Joe's Pub on the first leg of her first-ever mini country music tour, and receiving rave reviews from the likes of country music royalty, Reba McEntire, and countless NYC press heavyweig...
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2012
After years of preparation, recently releasing a stellar six-song EP, performing to two nearly sold-out crowds at Joe's Pub on the first leg of her first-ever mini country music tour, and receiving rave reviews from the likes of country music royalty, Reba McEntire, and countless NYC press heavyweig...
NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC Plays Hanover Tavern, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2012
Virginia Rep announces the opening of NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC, at Hanover Tavern, tonight, July 13 and running through August 26. ...
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2012
Virginia Rep announces the opening of NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC, at Hanover Tavern, tonight, July 13 and running through August 26. ...
Loretta Lynn Performs at Chicago's Drury Lane Theatre, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from tonight, June 22 through June 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in th...
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from tonight, June 22 through June 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in th...
NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC Set to Play Hanover Tavern, 7/13
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2012
Virginia Rep announces the opening of NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC, at Hanover Tavern, on July 13 and running through August 26. ...
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2012
Virginia Rep announces the opening of NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC, at Hanover Tavern, on July 13 and running through August 26. ...
Loretta Lynn Set for Drury Lane Theatre Concerts June 22-24, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill
by James T Harding - June 15, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....
by James T Harding - June 15, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....
Loretta Lynn Performs at Drury Lane Theatre, 6/22-24
by Kelsey Denette - May 30, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....
by Kelsey Denette - May 30, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....
Loretta Lynn Performs at Drury Lane Theatre, 6/22-24
by Kelsey Denette - May 08, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....
by Kelsey Denette - May 08, 2012
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....
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