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First Round of Bands for SXSW 2013 Announced

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on First Round of Bands for SXSW 2013 Announced
The first group of artists invited to perform at SXSW 2013 has been announced and is an eclectic international bunch. The 27th edition of the SXSW Music Festival will take place March 12 – 17, 2013 in Austin, TX, and is the most prominent music industry conference and festival. Music conference at the Austin Convention Read More

Marty Raybon Leads CGM Awards Nominations Appearing in Seven Categories

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Christian Voice Magazine has announced the nominees for the 2013 CGM Fan Awards and Rural Rhythm artist Marty Raybon leads with seven nods, including in the Favorite Male Vocalist, Favorite Album, and Living Legend categories. You can find all the details in the press release: Rural Rhythm Records is very proud to announce Marty Raybon Read More

Special Grand Ole Opry Show Will Open CRS 2013, Featuring Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Special Grand Ole Opry Show Will Open CRS 2013, Featuring Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill
A special edition of country music’s most famous radio show, the Grand Ole Opry, will kick-off CRS 2013 on Wednesday, February 27, 2013. The event will be held at 7 pm inside the Performance Hall at the Nashville Convention Center. Grand Ole Opry members Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Vince Gill are scheduled to perform Read More

Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum to Headline Country Thunder 2013 in Wisconsin

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Following yesterday’s lineup announcement for the Arizona edition, today, Country Thunder reveals the headliners for the four-day festival in Twin Lakes, WI. In order, from Friday July 18 to Sunday July 21, the night will be closed out by Dierks Bentley, Keith Urban, Brad Paisley and Lady Antebellum. Making the lineup even more attractive are Read More

Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum to Headline Country Thunder 2013 in Arizona

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Brantley Gilbert, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum to Headline Country Thunder 2013 in Arizona
As has become their custom, the organizers of Country Thunder are bringing the biggest country stars to Florence, AZ. The 2013 edition of the four-day festival, taking place between April 11-14, still has a few spots to be announced, but already the lineup is a must-see. In order, from Thursday to Sunday, Brantley Gilbert, Eric Read More

2013 Craven Country Jamboree Lineup Includes Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 2013 Craven Country Jamboree Lineup Includes Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum
As the longest-running music festival in Canada, Craven Country Jamboree is once again bringing country music superstars to Saskatchewan. This year’s edition, taking place between July 11 – 14, will host headliners Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, and Kenny Chesney. Also included on the bill are Gloriana, Phil Vassar, Brantley Gilbert, Scotty McCreery and homegrown talents Read More

Country Music Stars Give Back to Troops Following CMA Awards

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Country Music Stars Give Back to Troops Following CMA Awards
After the 46th Annual CMA Awards, several artists took some time out from the party to give back to American troops, before they headed to the Big Machine Label Group’s after-party. Read More

Recap: Highlights of the 46th Annual CMA Awards – November 1, 2012

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The 46th Annual CMA Awards were held Thursday night, November 1st in downtown Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena. The live broadcast, on the ABC network, opened with Jason Aldean performing ‘Only Way I Know’ in front of a huge American flag and giving a shout out to the resilient people of New York and the Read More

Willie Nelson Honored with First CMA Lifetime Achievement Award

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During the 46th Annual CMA Awards, the very first CMA Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Willie Nelson. Brad Paisley handed the award, now to be renamed the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, to the Country Music Hall of Fame member and legendary music icon whose world-wide fame far transcends the country music community. The Read More

Confirmations and Surprises Among 46th Annual CMA Awards Winners

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Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert confirmed their star status last night, Nov 1, by retaining their respective Vocalist of the Year crowns at the 46th Annual CMA Awards in Nashville, TN. Shelton was the night’s big winner; he picked up his first Entertainer of the Year award after a year which saw him catapulted to Read More