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Scotty McCreery Sings with Tim McGraw

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Tim McGraw Brings Out Scotty McCreery at SC “Brothers of the Son” Tour Stop. Okay, so we all know that Scotty McCreery has been launched into stardom because of American Idol. Yes, its possible we would of heard about him eventually…but it would have been a completely different story. Now, we all have our opinions about this young man (and let’s be honest, everyone who performs on that show…), but I’ve got to say, that he must have made some kind of an impression if all these country music veterans are so willingly performing with him left and right. Not only has Scotty been on tour with Brad Paisley‘s 2012 international Virtual Reality Tour, but now the still very young star is making cameos on the Brothers of the Sun Tour. Over the weekend at the South Carolina tour stop, Tim McGraw brought McCreery out to perform classic “I Like, I Love It“…and the crowd clearly ate that right up. This tour has been highly anticipated by country music fans, and it is a really big deal for Scotty to get to be involved with it (on top of everything else he is getting to do…). You can check out the fan video below…but you’ll have to turn it up a bit as it is a little hard to hear over the screaming girls. Scotty McCreery Sings Tim McGraw’s “I Like, I Love It”. [youtube:www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5oE1tvbApU]

Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson at BamaJam 2012

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Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson and Many More at BamaJam 2012, Day 2! After we had to deal with the big storm that blew through on Day 1 of BamaJam 2012, we were ready for a fresh start on Day 2! Luckily for us, there weren’t any other big hiccups the rest of the weekend, and the second day full of music and fun turned out great! Not only did we get to see the likes of Ronnie Milsap, Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band live and in person, but we also discovered a lot of new and upcoming talent that we just can’t get enough of! Southern Ground Took Over! They could have easily renamed that second day of the festival “Southern Ground Artists” Day. This is Zac Brown’s label, and they basically just took over the Ram Stage for most of the day. We got to check out folks like Levi Lowrey, Nic Cowan, and Sonia Leigh, all with an amazing amount of talent and passion. The thing I love about the Southern Ground artists is that it is clear they are in it for the music and not the fame or fortune. This gives their songs a realness that you don’t get from just anyone. I look forward to hearing more from the all of these guys (and girl)! Another high point for the day was getting to meet Casey James and then check out his set. You’d think that after Idol fame, and a few years in the business James might be a little weathered at this point. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth…he was ready to meet with fans and press in good humor and with a smile on his face! He even teased me a little for almost falling over (I’m clumsy…and the ground wasn’t stable!). My appreciation for Casey just continued to grow while watching him perform. He is a really great live performer and his music sounds just as good (if not better) live as on his record. Three Unforgettable Performances! As great as it always is to meet fresh and up and coming talent though, I was basically blown away by the next three acts we saw on stage…this being Ronnie Milsap, Alan Jackson and Zac Brown Band. Ronnie Milsap is nothing short of amazing. His tunes are classic, but he performs them as if they just released yesterday! Besides the music though, I was really entertained by the commentary Milsap shared throughout his set. He took his time to introduce each of the band members, chatted about their music and records they are releasing, and the way he did it was just really funny, like he had all the time in the world. I guess you spend as much time on stage as he has, and you just kind of stop worrying about the schedules and the huge crowds and just kind of do your thing. Continuing the iconic country music artist theme…Alan Jackson took the stage not Continue reading Zac Brown Band and Alan Jackson at BamaJam 2012→

Kenny Chesney Look A Like Removed From Concert

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Kenny Chesney Fan and Possible Body Double Removed from Recent Concert In Nashville. Over the weekend there was a bit of a misunderstanding at Kenny Chesney‘s “Brothers of the Sun” Tour stop in Nashville. A fan, Nathan Blankenship, was accused of being a Chesney impersonator and causing a disruption among the fans. His ticket was confiscated and he was removed from LP Field. Chesney’s social media managers released the following statement on Facebook this morning indicating that the Kenny team had nothing to do with Blankenship’s dismissal from the concert. Kenny Chesney Facebook Press Release: Pretty bizarre, right? Well, take a look at Nathan next to Kenny (photo courtesy Nashville Gab. Kenny Chesney and Nathan Blankenship: See a resemblance? Seems Odd To Me… I suppose I can see why the venue managers could get upset…maybe. But the thing is LP Field is huge, how did they spot this guy in the first place? Also, aside from creating a riot, how much of a fuss could he have made? He looks a lot like Kenny Chesney, but not necessarily enough for fans to freak out to the point that they cause enough trouble and Blankenship would be forced to leave. I’m glad to hear that someone is trying to fix this up with the fan, and that Chesney’s team is communicating with fans about it. What do ya’ll think? Should he have been thrown out? Or is this just silliness?

Brad Paisley Heads To Scandinavia

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Brad Paisley Takes Virtual Reality Tour To Scandinavia! There are a lot of ways to tell whether or not you’ve made it big, but I think that Brad Paisley booking shows in…Scandinavia…is a pretty good indicator. If you’re country music is so good, that fans have got to have it in literally all parts of the world…you’re doing something right. Paisley actually headed to this region in 2011 and things went so well that he is headed back again. He has added four additional dates to his inter nation Virtual Reality World Tour for 2012, and The Band Perry will be along for the ride! Check complete dates below, and Sweden and Norway…you better get ready! Brad Paisley’s Virtual Reality World Tour Scandinavia Dates November 8 Waterfront Stockholm, Sweden November 9 Lisebergshallen Goteborg, Sweden November 10 Spektrum Oslo, Norway November 11 DNB Arena Stavanger, Norway

Guthrie Family Reunion Tour

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Guthrie Family Reunion Celebrates Woody Guthrie’s 100th Birthday. Folk icon Arlo Guthrie will be hitting the road along with three generations of Guthries for a very special tour, “Guthrie Family Reunion“, celebrating the 100th birthday of Woody Guthrie (July 14th, 1912). The tour will travel through select markets in North America during July and August 2012. Tour dates will include music festivals like the Green River Festival, Newport Folk Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival and more plus other select venues. See below for a complete list. The tour will include performances of Woody Guthrie’s songs in addition to Arlo’s songs and some original music written by various members of the Guthrie family. This really is a musical family reunion! “Guthrie Family Reunion” Tour Dates: Saturday, July 7 – Lock 3 Live – Akron, OH Saturday, July 14 – Green River Festival – Greenfield, MA Sunday, July 15 – SummerStage – Central Park, New York City Monday, July 16 – Ocean City Music Pier – Ocean City, NJ Saturday, July 28 – Newport Folk Festival – Newport, RI Friday, August 3 – Ironstone Amphitheatre – Murphys, CA Saturday, August 4 – Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA Tuesday, August 7 – Butchart Gardens – Victoria, BC Friday, August 10 – Edmonton Folk Festival – Edmonton, AB (Canada) Sunday, August 12 – Regina Folk Festival – Regina, SK (Canada) Wednesday, August 15 – Big Top Chautauqua – Bayfield, WI Sunday, August 19 – Ravinia – Highland Park, IL

Tim McGraw and Eric Church at BamaJam 2012 Day 1

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Get A Complete Run-Down of BamaJam 2012 Day 1, Including Performances From Tim McGraw and Eric Church! I can’t say that the first day of BamaJam 2012 went off without a hitch. But I can say that it was an eventful day and at the end of it, definitely worth the twelve hour drive from Oklahoma HaleighT and I took to get there. There were storms. There were country music fans everywhere. There were country music stars. There was beer. There was a lot of sunshine. But most of all and most importantly, there was some really good live country music. When we arrived at the festival grounds last minute details were still being arranged and finalized, and the bamajamers and campers were just starting to arrive! Two of the three stages were already rocking out with Buffalo Clover and Martin McDaniel. Once got in, we followed the sound of guitar strumming and good country lyrics and found David Kroll on stage rocking for some faithful fans standing in the direct path of the Alabama sun. (We got a chance to talk to him for a little, and he’s a cheerful, easy going kind of guy…stay tuned for interview details from HaleighT!). After catching David, HaleighT and I had the opportunity to meet up with Darryl Worley! Now, she will have a complete run-down for you in a couple of days (plus video!), but for now, I’ll say that Worley has got to be one of the funniest, down-to-earth individuals I’ve met. For someone who has been in the country music industry for as long as he has, its refreshing to see that he is still so generous with his time! Still floating on air after meeting Worley, we were all set to head back over to the stage area to catch Bill Gentry‘s set…but just when he was about to start playing, everyone was sent running for cover (literally). A big ole storm rolled right over the BamaJam festivities. It was touch and go for a minute, but luckily the event organizers kept a cool head and got things back on track! There was a pretty lengthy delay because the downpour and high winds beat up some of the equipment, but the bamajamers and the crew were not about to let that stop us! Willie Nelson and Darryl Worley were scheduled to perform on the main stage, but unfortunately got cut because of the weather. Yet, Eric Church and Tim McGraw stuck with it, and once it was confirmed the equipment would work properly and safely, they got on stage and each gave a heck of a performance! This was my first time seeing either of them live, and it was an amazing experience. Church told us when he got on stage that he would give us his all, and that man wasn’t lying! He put his heart and soul into his performance as he belted out some of his best from “Country Music Jesus” to “Jack Daniels” to Continue reading Tim McGraw and Eric Church at BamaJam 2012 Day 1→

Kacey Musgraves To Open For Lady Antebellum

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Kacey Musgraves To Open For Lady Antebellum On European Tour. Universal Music Group Nashville recording artist Kacey Musgraves will open for Lady Antebellum in select cities on their record-breaking Own The Night 2012 Tour in Europe this summer. “I feel so lucky and excited to be going out on the road – and halfway around the world – with Lady Antebellum. I’m gonna bring my Lady-A game!” -Musgraves “Kacey is a really talented singer/songwriter, and we’re just big fans of her music. Keith Urban was gracious enough to invite us to Australia with him a few years ago, so we know what a big opportunity it is for a new artist to be able to go tour overseas. We’re excited to take Kacey with us!” -Lady A’s Charles Kelley Musgraves is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on her debut album, which she is co-producing with Shane McAnally and Luke Laird. Her debut single will be released later this year. Own The Night 2012 World Tour European Dates: 7/10 Dublin, Ireland 7/11 Dublin, Ireland 7/13 Glasgow, UK 7/15 Manchester, UK 7/16 London, UK 7/17 Birmingham, UK

Brad Paisley Sells Out Wrigley Field

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Brad Paisley Sells Out The Historic Wrigley Field In Chicago! This past Saturday, June 9, Brad Paisley took his Virtual Reality Tour to the historic Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL. He played to a sold-out crowd of 38,000 fans inside the Cubs’ stadium. Surrounding the stadium on streets and roof tops were numerous fans, enjoying the atmosphere and trying to hear or see a glimpse of the performances. Special guests Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, The Band Perry and Jerrod Niemann also performed. This was only the 2nd time the field has been the site for a live country concert! The photo below by Ben Enos.

BamaJam 2012 Must See List

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BamaJam 2012: The Acts You Don’t Want To Miss! BamaJam 2012 is just hours away, and HaleighT and I are hittin’ the highway to get there! The event organizers have pulled together 3 days of great music and fun activities, and we couldn’t be more excited. One of the good things about festivals like this is that there is a really good mix of artists. There will be some big name headliners, but there will also be some new up and comers that haven’t hit it big maybe but still have the talent. So, for our readers, I’m going to break this out, and give you the list of my “must-see” performances for this year’s festival! These are the people that push come to shove, I won’t be missing…no matter what. MissMolly’s “Must-See” List for BamaJam 2012! Headliners: 1. Willie Nelson You just can’t get more iconic than Willie. 2. Eric Church Church is just straight up bad ass. His performance will be beyond awesome. End of story. 3. Zac Brown Band There isn’t a single song these guys have put out, that I don’t love. It doesn’t matter what mood I’m in or what’s going on, but I am always a little bit happier after listening to ZBB. So, I simply can’t wait to see what these guys bring to the stage…live! Up and Coming: 1. Conner Christian and Southern Gothic I hadn’t heard of this group until I check out the complete line-up, and I’m glad that they’ve landed on my radar. They definitely aren’t traditional country, but have an Americana, kind of southern rock vibe. Their sound is gritty and I think has the potential to be great live and festival perfect! 2. Sonia Leigh Leigh has been around for more than a few years now, and her career is really starting to pick up traction! She is a singer/songwriter with a sound that’s got country at its core and a rock vibe mixed in. She has all the makings of a great live performer and I have high hopes for her set. 3. Casey James We’ve had our eye on this talented young man since his days on American Idol, and I’m ready to see if he is as good in live and in person as he is live and on tv! Based on the music he has released so, I’m pretty confident it will be a good show! Be sure to check out the complete line-up and figure out who makes it on your “must-see” list. Let us know by commenting below!

BamaJam 2012 Complete Line Up and Details

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Get All The Info You Need For BamaJam 2012! BamaJam 2012 kicks off in just a couple of days…on Thursday, June 14th at 12pm to be exact, and its time for everyone to get their ducks in a row! To help all you concert goers out, we’ve got the complete line-up and all other details you need to prep! More than just an awesome schedule jam packed with hot country and southern rock artists, this year’s 3 day festival is offering everything from camping to golf to a water park! Now, it’ll be difficult to find accommodations near or around Enterprise, AL where BamaJam Farms is located, but there is still a chance that you could make arrangements for camping on site either in your RV or in the more traditional sense with a tent and a sleeping bag! Also, its probably gonna be pretty hot, but you can beat the heat with in between concerts at the newly finished water park right on the grounds! If water parks aren’t your thing though you can bring your golf clubs and get in a couple rounds or exploring ATV trails. Event organizers are making sure that there is something for everyone. There are still tickets available, but I wouldn’t wait too much longer to make your plans for this festival! Check out the line-up below and get ready! BamaJam 2012 Complete Line-Up! Thursday, June 14th Buffalo Clover Martin McDaniel Lance Stinson David Kroll Conner Christian and Southern Gothic Joanna Smith John Nemeth The Lost Trailers Bill Gentry THE FARM Tyler Reeve Dustin Lynch Herrrick The Outlaws Third Day Darryl Worley Willie Nelson Eric Church Tim McGraw Honey Island Swamp Band Aerias Friday, June 15 Tyler Denning Band Wheeler Boys Albert Castiglia Dugas Lyndsey Highlander Aaron Parker Striking Matches Sonia Leigh Badfinger The Wood Brothers Casey James Stryper with Michael Sweet and John Elefante Ronnie Milsap NEEDTOBREATHE Alan Jackson Zac Brown Band Badfinger Tyler Denning Band Saturday, June 16 Downside Up Greg Bates Bridge to Grace Jaida Dreyer Moreland & Arbuckle Tyler farr Mockingbyrd Big Smo Rosehill Drake White Breaking Laces Randy Montana Yelawolf Uncle Kracker Gov’t Mule Jamey Johnson Sheryl Crow Kid Rock Drake White Mockingbyrd