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Live from CMA Fest 2012: Kip Moore
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The new-to-me performance I was most looking forward to during CMA Fest 2012 was finally watching Kip Moore play live. I have long wanted to make plans to do so, especially after hearing his immensely strong debut album, Up All Night. Despite the morning time slot, after having recently enjoyed a two-week stay at #1 Read MoreLive from CMA Fest 2012: Eric Paslay
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When Eric Paslay included the song ‘Deep as it Is Wide’ in his set yesterday, June 8, on the Bud Light stage outside the Bridgestone Arena during CMA Fest 2012, I remarked to the lady next to me that however many artists were performing that day, no one was going to play a song that Read MoreFan Stories – CMA Fest 2012: Chris Young
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Chris Young has had a truly stellar two years. The people who have made this possible, more than any other group of people, are his fans. I caught up with some of them in the Fan fair Hall in the convention center at this year’s CMA Fest and asked them why they like Chris Young Read MoreFan Stories – CMA Fest 2012: Hunter Hayes
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When Hunter Hayes took part in CMA Fest last year, there was a bit of a line at the autograph signing. This year, the line just about circled the whole convention center. The young singer has shot to fame with single, ‘Wanted,’ and his self-titled debut album, and has scored the opening slot on Carrie Read MoreHow to Create LoCash Cowboys Fans: Lesson 1
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Maybe you are already a LoCash Cowboys fan. Maybe you already know that they are the go-to performers if you want to have a good time. Maybe you have known this for years because you were more clued in than I was, or, you arrived at this conclusion via the circuitous route I took. Maybe Read MoreLoCash Cowboys and Canaan Smith – ACM Experience – Day 3 – in pictures
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After two days of country music at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, the final day was the lead-up to the 2012 ACM Awards. Helping to warm up music fans before the weekend’s big event were LoCash Cowboys and Canaan Smith. (All photos: Getty Images Entertainment) LoCash Cowboys need no introduction around here. The hard-working Read MoreGloriana, Steel Magnolia & Mallary Hope – ACM Experience – Day 2 – in pictures
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On day 2 of the first-ever ACM Experience held at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas ahead of the ACM Awards, performers included Gloriana, Steel Magnolia and Mallary Hope. (all photos: Getty Images Entertainment) Trio Gloriana burst onto the scene in 2009 and surprised the music world by winning Breakthrough Artist of the Read More47th Annual ACM Awards – ACM Experience – Day 1 – in pictures
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In the three days ahead of the Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino hosted the ACM Experience. It was the first time this free and open-to-the-public event was held for music fans in town for the ACM Awards. Two of the acts performing on the first day were Kip Read More