Martina McBride News

92YTribeca is 92nd Street Y's downtown arts and culture venue in New York City. Opened in October 2008, 92YTribeca presents music, comedy, film, theater, talks, classes, family events, and Jewish community and holiday programs in a versatile, street-level, modern space at 200 Hudson Street.

James Beard Award Nominee and one of Food & Wine magazine's 'Best New Chefs,' Stephanie Izard, will be the official chef of the second annual CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR event, it was announced today by John Hamlin, Senior Vice President, Music Events and Talent for CMT.

Martina McBride is the next superstar to take the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode of the popular performance series premieres Monday, October 17 at 10:00 - 11:00 p.m., ET/PT

MusiCares announced today that Tori Amos, Colbie Caillat, the Eli Young Band, Melanie Fiona, Demi Lovato, Owl City, Parachute, Jenni Rivera, Paulina Rubio, Patrick Stump, and Sugarland are the latest group of artists to join the innovative 'Be A Part Of The Heart' fundraising campaign, which invites the public to come together to create an online mosaic comprised of photo tiles.

92YTribeca is 92nd Street Y's downtown arts and culture venue in New York City. Opened in October 2008, 92YTribeca presents music, comedy, film, theater, talks, classes, family events, and Jewish community and holiday programs in a versatile, street-level, modern space at 200 Hudson Street.

The star-packed lineup for 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards' grows with today's announcement that co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will perform their duet 'Remind Me' on 'Country Music's Biggest Night(TM).'

Trace Adkins is the next superstar to take the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode of the popular performance series premieres Sunday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m, ET/PT.

James Beard Award Nominee and one of Food & Wine magazine's 'Best New Chefs,' Stephanie Izard, will be the official chef of the second annual CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR event, it was announced today by John Hamlin, Senior Vice President, Music Events and Talent for CMT.

Trace Adkins is the next superstar to take the INVITATION ONLY stage when an all-new episode of the popular performance series premieres Sunday, September 25 at 11:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m, ET/PT.

VOCA PEOPLE (www.VocaPeopleNYC.com), the new musical currently performing at The Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street, Upstairs), just performed at the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon airing live at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas.

Taylor Swift will receive the 2011 Harmony Award, Symphony Ball Chairs Mrs. Steven Eskind (Laurie) and Mrs. Bennett Frederick Horne Jr. (Vicki) announced today. The four-time GRAMMY winner, reigning Billboard Top 200 Albums Artist and Academy of Country Music and Entertainment Weekly Entertainer of the Year will be presented the award at the 27th annual Symphony Ball on Saturday, December 10, 2011, at Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

Topping the list of final nominees are four artists with five nominations each for 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards' including Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift. Right on their heels are The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band, who each received four nominations as a group while individual members Kimberly Perry (of The Band Perry), Coy Bowles and Zac Brown (of Zac Brown Band) each earned a solo nod as a songwriter.

Topping the list of final nominees are four artists with five nominations each for 'The 45th Annual CMA Awards' including Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift. Right on their heels are The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band, who each received four nominations as a group while individual members Kimberly Perry (of The Band Perry), Coy Bowles and Zac Brown (of Zac Brown Band) each earned a solo nod as a songwriter.

The new era of primetime Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethons has started. In six primetime hours last night, the organization leading the fight against progressive muscle diseases delivered on its promise of an outstanding 46th annual MDA Labor Day Telethon.

The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced today that performances by three of the world's top country music acts will be broadcast during the prime-time MDA Labor Day Telethon on Sept. 4.

VOCA PEOPLE (www.VocaPeopleNYC.com), the new hit musical currently performing at the Westside Theatre (407 W. 43rd Street, Upstairs), has been invited to perform at the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Telethon airing live at the South Point Casino in Las Vegas.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency in Manhattan will host the popular vocal group Lights Out on August 31, 2011. The evening's performance will consist of a stellar tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as well as a celebration of the release of 'Just Sing' - Lights Out's debut album of original music.

This summer will heat up when ABC puts a spotlight on Nashville for the hottest music event of the year, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.' Filmed June 9-12, today's most exciting Country Music stars hit the stage during a four-day party and celebration of America's music for a special that will air SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Feinstein's at Loews Regency in Manhattan will host the popular vocal group Lights Out on August 31, 2011. The evening's performance will consist of a stellar tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as well as a celebration of the release of 'Just Sing' - Lights Out's debut album of original music.

This summer will heat up when ABC puts a spotlight on Nashville for the hottest music event of the year, 'CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock.' Filmed June 9-12, today's most exciting Country Music stars hit the stage during a four-day party and celebration of America's music for a special that will air SUNDAY, AUGUST 7 (8:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.