Country Music

Radney Foster, Brett James, Craig Wiseman, and Host Bob DiPiero Wrap 10 Years of CMA Songwriters Series in New York, December 3-4

11 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

Kenny Rogers Announces Farewell Tour for Australia and New Zealand

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kenny Rogers Announces Farewell Tour for Australia and New Zealand
Country icon Kenny Rogers is winding down his time on the road. The singer has now announced his last ever stretch of dates Down Under. Fans in Australia and New Zealand will have one last chance to see Rogers early in 2015. Find out more from the press release: GRAMMY Award-winning country superstar and contemporary Read More

This Is Why Garth Brooks Sells Out Every Show [VIDEO]

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When Garth Brooks returned to the concert stage, there was never really much doubt that every performance would be in front of a sell-out crowd. Brooks enjoyed years of stratospheric success, and one could say some of the fans now are merely seeking to recapture those years, or just want to go see what all Read More

Keith Urban Featured on Front and Center Concert Series, November 4

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Keith Urban Featured on Front and Center Concert Series, November 4
The popular concert series, Front and Center, turned to one of the most exciting entertainers for its sixth episode: Keith Urban. Grab the details from the press release: Front and Center will debut the sixth episode from its current season, with CMA Entertainer of The Year nominee and Grammy Award winning Country superstar Keith Urban, Read More

Montgomery Gentry, Larry Cordle, Backstreet Boys to Join Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Montgomery Gentry, Larry Cordle, Backstreet Boys to Join Kentucky Music Hall of Fame
Country music duo Montgomery Gentry will join the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2015. They will join some of the genre’s biggest legends as members when they are inducted as part of the class of 2015. More details from the press release: From the unadorned and untrained mountain music performed on front porches to Read More

Live Review: Music City Hitmakers – Nashville, TN – October 23, 2014

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: Music City Hitmakers – Nashville, TN – October 23, 2014
On a beautiful, if slightly chilly, evening in Nashville, there is nothing better than listening to world class songwriters. On October 23, Music City Hitmakers kicked off a new music series, titled Songwriters Under the Stars, at the gorgeous Cheekwood Mansion located in Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. Under the artistic direction of Charles Dixon, and performing Read More

New Music Video: ‘Last Night in Texas’ – Mikel Knight

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As genres continue to blend into one another, country music has opened up to more entertainers. Upcoming performer Mikel Knight combines country and rap, and even adds in a rock chorus on his new single, ‘Last Night in Texas.’ Find out more from the press release and watch the video below: In advance of his Read More

Dolly Parton to Billboard: “I don’t think we should be judgmental.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dolly Parton to Billboard: “I don’t think we should be judgmental.”
Dolly Parton has been in Nashville for 50 years. For many country music fans, it’s impossible to imagine the genre without her as she has been part of it for their whole lives. Dolly recently spoke to Billboard about her career, and as ever, had some interesting things to say. She had some words for Read More

Breelan Angel Releases New Radio Single, ‘Pocket Change’

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Breelan Angel Releases New Radio Single, ‘Pocket Change’
Texas singer-songwriter Breelan Angel has released her new radio single, ‘Pocket Change.’ She wrote the up-tempo tune with Texas Country artist Bri Bagwell, and the song was produced by Emmy award winning Ray Barnette. The press release has more: In addition to releasing “Pocket Change,” Breelan has announced the appointment of manager David Gilligan of Read More

CMA Songwriters Series Returns to Nashville with Brandy Clark, Jaren Johnston on November 4

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CMA Songwriters Series Returns to Nashville with Brandy Clark, Jaren Johnston on November 4
During CMA week, the immensely popular CMA Songwriters Series will once again return to Nashville. Performers announced so far are Brandy Clark and Jaren Johnston. Check out the press release below for info on the writers and how to get tickets: As part of the events and activities leading up to “The 48th Annual CMA Read More