The star-packed lineup of performers for "The 46th Annual CMA Awards" grew today with the announcement that Vince Gill, Hunter Hayes and Keith Urban will perform during "Country Music's Biggest Night™." The first round of artists presenting trophies on the three-hour gala were also announced and include Martina McBride, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland and The Band Perry.
Hosted by award winning songwriter Victoria Shaw, Under The Covers has become a favorite recurring highlight at Birdland, featuring a wide variety of top-selling songwriters and musical acts from across the pop, rock and country worlds, and offering intimate acoustic performances of huge hit songs - along with the little-known stories behind them. This event is part of the Broadway at Birdland concert series.
2012 CMA nominee Tim McGraw and multi-platinum-selling artist Faith Hill will perform on the "46th Annual CMA Awards," which air live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. Hill will sing her newest single, "American Heart," and McGraw will debut new music from his forthcoming album. The couple will return later in the show, together with Lady Antebellum and Blake Shelton, to take part in a special musical tribute to country music legend Willie Nelson, on "Country Music's Biggest Night™."
LEFT TO OUR OWN DEVICES is a new musical for young audiences and young performers featuring a score by award winning pop composer/lyricist Stephanie Salzman and bookwriter EllaRose Chary. The reading will be directed by director/choreographer Janine Molinari, artistic director of Dance Molinari NYC/LA.
Acclaimed Australian singer-songwriter Katie Cole is set to release her new single 'I Can't Wait' on October 22nd, 2012 through Beverly Martel Music. The track will be the leadoff single from her much-anticipated album, titled Lay It All Down, which is set for release in February 2013. The album features a guest appearance by songwriting and screen legend Kris Kristofferson.
After spending two years performing throughout the South and Midwest, teen-country music group Jetset Getset (JSGS) has released their first professionally produced album, "Saturday Night," on the Nashville-based Playback Records label. With 10 tracks about love and friendship, the album 'adeptly shows off the trio's pitch-perfect, three-part harmonies, backed by some of Nashville's top studio musicians.'
Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue its fall 2012 season with the debut engagement of BLUE SKY RIDERS, the pop vocal trio conceived by legendary musician Kenny Loggins, Nashville's Georgia Middleman (who has penned songs for Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney & Reba McEntire) and Country Music Hall of Fame writer Gary Burr. The show will run tonight, September 25 through September 29 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).
Luke Bryan and The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry host the summer's hottest television music event, 'CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK, airing TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 17 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Actress, singer, director, writer, composer, producer, designer, author, photographer and activist - Barbra Streisand defines the term "icon" in so many ways. On February 11, 2011, Barbra Streisand was honored as the MusiCares® Person of the Year.
Feinstein's at Loews Regency will continue its fall 2012 season with the debut engagement of BLUE SKY RIDERS, the pop vocal trio conceived by legendary musician Kenny Loggins, Nashville's Georgia Middleman (who has penned songs for Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney & Reba McEntire) and Country Music Hall of Fame writer Gary Burr. The show will run September 25 through September 29 at the Loews Regency Hotel (540 Park Avenue at 61st Street).
Lori McKenna will perform with her band as part of the 2012 Rock and Blues Cruise Season Finale this afternoon, August 26. The cruise, presented by Club Passim, will also feature an opening guest set from rising singer-songwriter Liz Longley. The Rock and Blues Concert Cruise boards at 2:00pm and sails at 3:00pm on the Provincetown II out of the World Trade Center Pier, operated by Bay State Cruise Company, and provides one of the most unique concert experiences anywhere on the Boston Harbor. Tickets are available at www.rockandbluescruise.com.
The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) is thrilled to present Scot Bruce and his band in Shake, Rattle, & Roll: A Rockin' Tribute to the King August 16-19. Los Angeles-based Scot Bruce wows fans all over the U.S. and abroad with his unbelievable 1950's & 60's era Elvis Tribute Show. Along with his rockin' 4-piece band, Bruce meticulously and respectfully recreates the electrifying musical excitement of Elvis in his prime...right down to the vintage instruments, the hip 'threads' and the grease in the hair.
The Associated Press reports that Cee Lo Green has recorded a new theme song for the NFL's Thursday Night Football. The 'Voice' judge will release the new track titled 'I Love Football' in conjunction with the Thursday Night Football premiere on September 13.
Lori McKenna will perform with her band as part of the 2012 Rock and Blues Cruise Season Finale on Sunday afternoon, August 26. The cruise, presented by Club Passim, will also feature an opening guest set from rising singer-songwriter Liz Longley. The Rock and Blues Concert Cruise boards at 2:00pm and sails at 3:00pm on the Provincetown II out of the World Trade Center Pier, operated by Bay State Cruise Company, and provides one of the most unique concert experiences anywhere on the Boston Harbor. Tickets are available at www.rockandbluescruise.com.
Actress, producer, writer and Geffen Playhouse alum Rita Wilson is returning to the theater on Monday, October 8, 2012 - this time to sing. For one night only, the award-winning stage and screen star will perform songs from her debut Decca Records solo album AM/FM, featuring iconic hits from the 60s and 70s ranging from classic love songs to folk-rock tunes. Rita Wilson AM/FM in Concert will benefit both the Geffen Playhouse and The Actors Fund, a national human services organization that helps all professionals in performing arts and entertainment, and will be followed by a post-show wine and dessert reception.
The Greenville Little Theatre (GLT) is thrilled to present Scot Bruce and his band in Shake, Rattle, & Roll: A Rockin' Tribute to the King August 16-19. Los Angeles-based Scot Bruce wows fans all over the U.S. and abroad with his unbelievable 1950's & 60's era Elvis Tribute Show. Along with his rockin' 4-piece band, Bruce meticulously and respectfully recreates the electrifying musical excitement of Elvis in his prime...right down to the vintage instruments, the hip 'threads' and the grease in the hair.
Michael Rennie, Executive Director of the Poway Center for the Performing Arts Foundation has announced four new shows to be added to the 2012/2013 Professional Performance Season.
Luke Bryan and The Band Perry's Kimberly Perry host the summer's hottest television music event, 'CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK, airing MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Columbia Records and Syco Music are pleased to announce the release of Rachel Crow's self-titled EP today, June 26 via all digital service providers.
CMT presents a first of its kind CMT CROSSROADS event, CMT CROSSROADS: JOE WALSH & FRIENDS, featuring the legendary rocker and guitarist Joe Walsh, onstage with friends from country music including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Hunter Hayes as well as Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top.
