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2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards Finalists Announced

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards Finalists Announced
The Inspirational Country Music Association announced the finalists for the 2013 ICM Awards. This year’s finalists Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Darius Rucker, Chuck Day, Alan Jackson, The Roys and more. The 2013 ICM Faith, Family and Country Convention and Awards will take place at Two Rivers at Opryland in Music City on Oct Read More

Live Review: Matt Nathanson – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN

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Matt Nathanson has built his career on his live reputation. Last Thursday he closed the second night of Lightning 100’s Live on the Green concert series and he showed the capacity crowd exactly why that is. The stage is clearly his natural habitat. Nathanson sings with his whole body, and while many people there may Read More

Live Review: The Mowgli's – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN

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Last Thursday, August 15, saw another successful edition of Lightning 100’s Live on the Green free concert series in downtown Nashville. Second band of the night, The Mowgli’s, brightened up the stage. Literally and figuratively. The 8-piece alt-rockers from California energized the crowd with their infectious grooves, bubbly melodies, and bright smiles. They danced, clapped, Read More

George Strait Honored by Billboard as 'Legend of Live' at Billboard Touring Awards, November 14

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on George Strait Honored by Billboard as 'Legend of Live' at Billboard Touring Awards, November 14
George Strait will be presented with the Legend of Live Award at the 10th Annual Billboard Touring Awards. And rightly so! After almost four decades of playing to sell-out crowds, the country troubadour is one of the few living legends of music. The awards will be handed out on November 14 at The Roosevelt Hotel Read More

Summer NAMM 2013 – NAMM at Night: Insights – Hard-Earned Lessons from Industry Icons

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Yesterday, July 11, the first day of Summer NAMM concluded with the first NAMM at Night session. Moderated by Vince Gill and Tom Bedell of Two Old Hippies, a panel of industry experts shared stories, passed on lessons, and dispensed advice to the music dealers attending the trade show. Taking part were, Hartley Peavey, Founder Read More

Live from CMA Fest 2013 – Craig Campbell

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On Sunday, June 9, Craig Campbell closed the Riverfront stage at CMA Fest 2013. A timing mishap earlier in the week saw him get invited back for this set, and I think everyone there was happy about that. It was an impressive performance full of energy, fun, and good country songs! Craig’s current single, ‘Outta Read More

Live from CMA Fest 2013 – Colt Ford

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Sunday afternoon at CMA Fest 2013 was livened up by Colt Ford who entertained the country music fans gathered in front of the Riverfront stage. Having built his career on the road, he has wonderful rapport with his audience and it makes his live show always fun to watch! People forgot about the rain as Read More

Live from CMA Fest 2013 – JJ Lawhorn

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CMA Fest is the perfect time to discover new talent and on Sunday, June 9 the audience at the Hard Rock Cafe stage was treated to a acoustic set by Average Joes recording artist JJ Lawhorn. By the final day, many fans are getting tired but JJ won them over with his honest, straightforward lyrics Read More

CMA Fest 2013 – City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game

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During CMA Fest, country music stars make lots of time to give back to their fans and to some very worthy good causes. An annual tradition is the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game raising awareness of and funds for the tremendous work of the City of Hope hospital and research center. For over 100 Read More

Live from CMA Fest 2013: The Cadillac Three

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Big Machine’s newest artists, trio The Cadillac Three is a band so unique, and so good, that the boys have their own genre – country fuzz. Jaren Johnston (vocals and guitar), Kelby Ray (steel), and Neil Mason (drums) first took to the Riverfront Stage on Wednesday, June 5 as part of the CMA Fest kick-off Read More