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Kix Brooks Named First Recipient of the CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award
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The Country Music Association has developed a new award, the CMA Foundation Humanitarian Award, to honor the efforts of a person who has served the community. The first recipient will be Kix Brooks, who will receive the award early in the new year. Check out Brooks’ accomplishments, which make him a deserved first honoree, in Read More
SXSW Music 2015: Full List of Showcase Performers Announced
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on SXSW Music 2015: Full List of Showcase Performers Announced
With the announcement of the second round of showcase performers for SXSW Music 2015, we now have the full list! Nashville, TN is represented by Blacklist Royals, Suzy Bogguss, ELEL, and Turbo Fruits. Many, many artists and bands apply, here are the happy few you will be able to catch in Austin, TX between March Read More
New Music Video: ‘Shotgun Rider’ – Tim McGraw
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Music Video: ‘Shotgun Rider’ – Tim McGraw
Taken from Tim McGraw‘s American Express Unstaged performance in the Hammerstein Ballroom at the Manhattan Center, the new ‘Shotgun Rider’ video captures the reason for Tim’s long career – his genuine live performance! Read More
Frankie Ballard Reaches #1, Keith Urban, Maddie & Tae, Brad Paisley Move Up
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Frankie Ballard Reaches #1, Keith Urban, Maddie & Tae, Brad Paisley Move Up
Frankie Ballard‘s Sunshine & Whiskey album is one of my favorite releases of 2014, and it is really great to see the album receive such support at radio. The title track hits #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart this week. Congratulations to Frankie, his team at Warner, and songwriters Jaren Johnston and Luke Laird! Read More
WIN! $200 in Concert Tickets from Rukkus
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on WIN! $200 in Concert Tickets from Rukkus
With the holidays approaching everyone gets in a giving mood. Rukkus is giving away quite possibly the best present for any live music fan – $200 to spend on concert tickets! Entering to win this great prize is super easy, and who can pass up the chance to see some of the hottest tours for Read More
Brian Collins to Debut ‘Never Really Left’ on SiriusXM The Highway’s “On The Horizon”
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Brian Collins to Debut ‘Never Really Left’ on SiriusXM The Highway’s “On The Horizon”
New artist Brian Collins is growing his profile at radio and his new single, ‘Never Really Left,’ is attracting attention. The song is now set to debut on SiriusXM’s weekend program On The Horizon on Saturday, November 15th. Hosted by Buzz Brainard, On The Horizon airs every Saturday on SXM’s The Highway at 11 AM Read More
The Roys Win Fourth Consecutive Inspirational Country Music’s Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Roys Win Fourth Consecutive Inspirational Country Music’s Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award
Bluegrass duo The Roys‘ Elaine and Lee continue to be recognized for their big hearts. The sister and brother picked up the Bluegrass Artist of the Year Award at the 20th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards show for the fourth consecutive year! Read their reactions in the press release below: Brother/sister duo THE Read More
Radney Foster, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero Wrap 10 Years of CMA Songwriters Series in New York, December 3-4
10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Radney Foster, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero Wrap 10 Years of CMA Songwriters Series in New York, December 3-4
I have many times sang the praises of the CMA Songwriters Series, probably my very favorite of all the many things the Country Music Association puts on to promote the art and skill of songwriters. The series turned ten this year, and it was celebrated not only by possibly the most high-profile lineups ever, but Read More