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“Rising Star,” the groundbreaking singing competition which opens the gate to a new era in reality entertainment, today announced an Instagram campaign to make the audition process simple, fun and fast through 15 second or less Instagram video auditions. Aspiring solos, duos, and vocal groups (up to 5 members), from all music genres, can submit audition videos via Instagram Direct beginning today, March 25, 2014. “Rising Star” premieres SUNDAY, JUNE 22 (9:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT) on ABC.

With such hits as 'Sherry' and 'Big Girls Don't Cry', the May Philly POPS concert series is going to have audiences dancing in their seats! On May 16, 17 and 18, it's SIXTIES HITS with the Midtown Men, the original cast members of Broadway's Jersey Boys, who are bringing their sensational sound to Philadelphia to Verizon Hall in The Kimmel Center. The talented quartet consists of Tony Award-winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award nominee J. Robert Spencer. They will join conductor Michael Krajewski and The Philly POPS and perform the music of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown, of course, The Four Seasons and more.

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that ACM New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's nominees Brett Eldredge, Justin Moore, and Kip Moore will perform

Merle Haggard will be honored with the Crystal Milestone Award on the 49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to commemorate Haggard's prolific 50 years in country music.

The Academy of Country Music announced today that chart-topping country music star and ACM Award nominee Darius Rucker will return to host the ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic at TPC Las Vegas for the third consecutive year on Saturday, April 5, 2014. The ACM Lifting Lives Celebrity Golf Classic-the eighth held since 2004-brings together country music artists Frankie Ballard, Charles Kelley, Scotty McCreery, Jake Owen, and Cole Swindell as well as other members of the music community in a star-studded scramble tournament to raise funds and awareness for ACM Lifting Lives' Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund.

ABC's innovative new series “Rising Star,” which opens the gate to a new era in reality competition, kicks off its nationwide search for talent on Saturday, March 29th.

Rrazz Entertainment presents A Spring Rockin Doo Wop Spectacular at Tarrytown Music Hall located at 13 Main Street in Tarrytown New York…

Eric Church, Toby Keith, and Lady Antebellum with legendary musician Stevie Nicks have been added to the all-star lineup of performances scheduled for the 49th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

NBC, Donald J. Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of the Miss Universe Organization, announced today that the 2014 MISS USA(R) Competition will air live from Baton Rouge, La., Sunday, June 8 (8-11 p.m. ET) from the Baton Rouge River Center.

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced ACM Award nominees Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Keith Urban and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.

Chart-topping 50's and 60's superstar Frankie Avalon will entertain audiences at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, for two performances only on Monday, May 19 at 1:30 p.m. and Tuesday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m. Avalon will perform his greatest hits including 'Venus," 'Why," 'De De Dinah," 'Gingerbread," 'Cupid,' and 'Beauty School Dropout." Drury Lane Theatre will also offer audiences a lunch and concert option at its acclaimed dining room.

In his new book, '1950s-1960s Fable' (published by AuthorHouse), author Todd M. Daley weaves a captivating coming-of-age story, rich with emotional tapestry.

On Sunday, March 9 at 2:30, the Palladium welcomes the classic 60s Rock and Roll group The Vogues in concert.

The Academy of Country Music announced today the full list of radio award winners that will not be televised due to time constraints during the live telecast of the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

The Midtown Men, a.k.a. the original stars of Broadway's runaway hit Jersey Boys, are coming to Chicago with a whole new musical act that celebrates the love songs of the 1960s for two special Valentine's Day performances, today, February 14 at 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Paramount Theatre, 23 E. Galena Blvd. in downtown Aurora.

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that the reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year, Luke Bryan, will make a special performance at the 4th Annual ACM Fan Jam live remote at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Sunday, April 6, 2014. The performance is in addition to his co-hosting duties with Blake Shelton at the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

ABC and dick clark productions have extended their broadcast agreements for the “American Music Awards” for nine years and “Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest” for ten years. 

The CLIO Awards, esteemed international advertising, design and communications competition, opens the field for entries for its 2014 awards show, taking place in New York City on October 1, 2014. Agencies from across the global creative landscape are invited to submit their best work from the past year, in eighteen media types, for review and selection by a panel of esteemed CLIO jurors. The period for entries lasts through April 11.

Nominations were announced today for the 49th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, Country Music's Party of the Year®, honoring country music's superstars and hottest emerging talent.

The Fray performed "Love Don't Die" on the outdoor stage at Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night. The single is off the band's fourth album Helios, due out February 25. Watch the performance below!