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Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw to Perform at CMA Awards 2013

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw to Perform at CMA Awards 2013
The Country Music Association has announced the first performers for this year’s 47th Annual CMA Awards, to be held on November 6 in Nashville, TN. Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, and Keith Urban will all take the stage that evening. Find out more from the Read More

Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Kellie Pickler Perform at First Annual Delta Country Jam – in pictures

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Kellie Pickler Perform at First Annual Delta Country Jam – in pictures
The first Delta Country Jam Music Festival was held this weekend at Tunica Resorts, MS. Headliner Tim McGraw closed out the festival on Saturday night. On stage earlier that day were Brantley Gilbert and Kellie Pickler, and many more. LRM’s Brittany Fisher was in attendance so check back for more on this two-day music celebration. Read More

Save the Date: 2014 Key West Songwriters Festival to Take Place May 7-11

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Save the Date: 2014 Key West Songwriters Festival to Take Place May 7-11
Get your flip-flops ready! Next year’s Key West Songwriters Festival will take place May 7 – 11, 2014. The BMI-sponsored festival is a highlight in the songwriters calendar with hundreds of free performances spread over the island’s bars, cafés, theaters, and beaches. For more information on tickets and to be kept up to date with Read More

Dean Dillon to be Named BMI Icon at 2013 BMI Country Awards

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dean Dillon to be Named BMI Icon at 2013 BMI Country Awards
Dean Dillon will be honored as a BMI Icon at the 2013 BMI Country Awards. The award is reserved for that distinguished group of songwriters “who have had a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Dillon will join other songwriting greats such as Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Read More

Carrie Underwood Honors The Beatles with Performance of 'Yesterday' at Emmy Awards

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Carrie Underwood Honors The Beatles with Performance of 'Yesterday' at Emmy Awards
At last night’s Emmy Awards a segment celebrated the 50 years since The Beatles were first introduced to American television audiences. Part of the tribute was this performance by Carrie Underwood of classic hit ‘Yesterday.’ She delivered it with no frills in a beautifully understated rendition. Check out the video below.     Read More

Maroon 5 Adds Soul to iHeartRadio Music Festival …in pictures

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Maroon 5 Adds Soul to iHeartRadio Music Festival …in pictures
With their powerful combination of neo-soul and disco-rock, Maroon 5 livened up the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Luckily for those of us who couldn’t be there, Getty photographer Ethan Miller took some pretty pictures!     Read More

The 47th Annual CMA Awards 2013 Nominees – Full List

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The 47th Annual CMA Awards 2013 Nominees – Full List
The Country Music Association announced the nominees of the 47th Annual CMA Awards this morning, and they hold some surprises. Leading the pack are Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves, each with six nominations. The former is now by only the most generous still considered to be a country artist, and the former achieved critical acclaim Read More

Live Review: Michael Franti and Spearhead – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: Michael Franti and Spearhead – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN
Michael Franti and Spearhead threw a huge party last night in Nashville. Closing out the third week of the Lightning 100 Live on the Green concert series, Franti and his band demonstrated the ingredient that takes performers to the level of entertainers: genuinely caring about the audience. “I feel close to God when I’m closer Read More

Live Review: The Delta Saints – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: The Delta Saints – Live on the Green 2013 – Nashville, TN
The Delta Saints played to a (adopted) hometown crowd yesterday, August 22, at Lightning 100’s Live on the Green concert series. The Nashville-based quintet brought their hardrocking bayou blues to the gathered music lovers enjoying this late summer’s night free entertainment. The band recently returned from the successful European stretch of their tour in support Read More