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New Orleans Jazz Fest 2015 Lineup: Elton John, The Who, Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Jimmy Buffett,

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Orleans Jazz Fest 2015 Lineup: Elton John, The Who, Keith Urban, Kacey Musgraves, Jimmy Buffett,
New Orleans Jazz Fest has a reputation as one of the most diverse music festivals on the calendar, and its living up to it with this year’s lineup! Just check out this group of headliners for the seven-day party: Elton John, the Who, Keith Urban, No Doubt, Widespread Panic, and Jimmy Buffett. Across more than Read More

Tim McGraw Announces 2015 Tour with Billy Currington, Chase Bryant

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Tim McGraw Announces 2015 Tour with Billy Currington, Chase Bryant
Tim McGraw has announced the first list of cities for his 2015 Shotgun Rider Tour. He will begin his trek in June with Billy Currington and Chase Bryant. McGraw will first take some time to be home as his oldest daughter completes high school, but he is looking forward to returning to the road. 
“I Read More

Bonnaroo 2015: Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Robert Plant, Slayer, Moon Taxi

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Bonnaroo 2015: Billy Joel, Mumford & Sons, Deadmau5, Robert Plant, Slayer, Moon Taxi
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has announced the 2015 lineup, and, as usual, it’s quite a diverse list! Following Sir Paul McCartney in 2013 and Elton John in 2014, this year Billy Joel will be the headlining piano man. ‘Roo darlings Mumford & Sons return, and other acts on the list so far include Deadmau5, Read More

Bloodshot Records Invites You to Celebrate their 20th Anniversary in Nashville

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Bloodshot Records Invites You to Celebrate their 20th Anniversary in Nashville
Bloodshot Records is one of those rare genreless labels. Basically, if you’re good, a bit of a free spirit, and can kick ass on stage, they are interested. It has made for a very diverse and interesting roster over the past two decades, and now it is time to party! On January 24, Bloodshot Records Read More

New Music: ‘As Soon As Winter Comes’ – The Bird and The Bear

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Music: ‘As Soon As Winter Comes’ – The Bird and The Bear
Nashville folk duo, The Bird and The Bear, have a new single! ‘As Soon As Winter Comes’ is the atmospheric calling card for the upcoming EP, Build a Fire. Listen to the song below and stay tuned for more from this super-talented duo! Connect with them via facebook.com/thebirdandthebear, twitter.com/birdbearmusic, and sign up here for all Read More

Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton Headline First Big Barrel Country Music Festival

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton Headline First Big Barrel Country Music Festival
The producers of the Stagecoach and Firefly music festivals are putting together some of country music biggest current and legendary stars during the first Big Barrel Country Music Festival. The new festival will be held at the Woodlands of Dover International Speedway, the site of the annual Firefly Music Festival, from June 26-28, 2014. Three Read More

Dolly Parton Scores Platinum in UK with ‘Blue Smoke…The Best of’ Collection

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Scores Platinum in UK with ‘Blue Smoke…The Best of’ Collection
While there are many disagreements within music, I think we can all agree that Dolly Parton is amazing – as a singer, songwriter, performer, and human being! And this admiration crosses borders and continents. Her latest collection, Blue Smoke…The Best Of, was just certified platinum in the UK, after posting the highest sales for an Read More

LRM Interview: Getting to Know Duo Twang and Round [VIDEO]

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on LRM Interview: Getting to Know Duo Twang and Round [VIDEO]
For country duo Twang and Round, 2014 was quite the eventful year! The guys signed a record deal with Average Joes Entertainment, played for thousands of people when they joined Warped Tour, and released new EP, Pour Another Round. To get to know them better, check out the interview below in which the guys discuss Read More

After the Year of Luke Bryan, Who Will Dominate Country Music in 2015?

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on After the Year of Luke Bryan, Who Will Dominate Country Music in 2015?
2014 was the year of Luke Bryan. With Taylor Swift finally admitting she makes pop music, Bryan had free reign. Turn on any commercial radio station and you never had to wait more than 2 or 3 songs, and there he’d be. When Billboard collated the year’s chart information, 9 of those charts are topped by Read More

2014 American Country Countdown Awards – Full List of Winners

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 2014 American Country Countdown Awards – Full List of Winners
While we are finally rid of the American Country Music Awards, we got another quite unnecessary award show in its place. This evening, the American Country Countdown Awards were handed out in Nashville, and it became a celebration, and perhaps farewell party, for the dudebro music which ruled this year’s charts. Jason Aldean was crowned Read More