Category Archives: Concerts

Easton Corbin Sings With Shaquille O’Neal

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Easton Corbin Surprised Onstage By Basketball Great, Shaq. Easton Corbin got a big surprise during a House of Blues performance in Orlando, FL Friday, December 9th, in the form of NBA star, Shaquille O’Neal! Shaq took the stage with Corbin for an impromptu duet rendition of “It Just Comes Natural“. O’Neal even played the guitar! I had no idea Shaq’s talents went beyond the court, but you learn something new everyday! Can you think of a stranger duet combination? Let us know and comment below! Easton Corbin with Shaquille O’Neal and O’Neal’s girlfriend, Nicole Alexander. (photo courtesy Chris Tate)

2012 Wisconsin Country Thunder Festival

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2012 Wisconsin Country Thunder Line-Up Announced. The initial line-up for the 20th annual Wisconsin Country Thunder in Twin Lakes, WI has been announced, and you can check out who is slotted to perform so far below! The camping and concert festival will take place Thursday, July 19th through Sunday, July 22nd, and so far, it is looking like this is going to be one awesome weekend. Headliners include, Jason Aldean, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton and Big & Rich with additional performances by Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes, Brantley Gilbert, Steve Holy, Wade Bowen, The Farm, and Neal McCoy. Tickets are available for four day passes or individual days, and concert goers can camp onsite or stay off site and just purchase a ticket to gain entrance to the festival grounds. Whether you’re a camper or just want to check out the music, you are bound to have one heck of a time! Stay tuned for more details as they are released! Current Announced Line-Up Thursday, July 19th 5:30-6:30pm The Farm 9:00-10:30pm Big & Rich Friday, July 20th 4:00-5:00pm Wade Bowen 5:30-6:30pm Steve Holy 7:00-8:30pm Luke Bryan 9:00-10:30pm Jason Aldean Saturday, July 21st 9:00-10:30pm Blake Shelton Sunday, July 22nd 4:00-5:00pm Hunter Hayes 5:30-6:30pm Neal McCoy 7:00-8:00pm Brantley Gilbert 8:30-10:00pm Toby Keith

Arizona Country Thunder

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19th Annual Arizona Country Thunder Announces Details. The 2012 19th Annual Arizona Country Thunder is shaping up to be one heck of a weekend! Event organizers recently secured Alan Jackson as the Sunday headliner. If that is not enough of an incentive, the line-up also includes Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Thompson Square, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols, Jake Owen, The Band Perry, Phil Vassar, Neal McCoy, Eli Young Band and others! Interestingly, Kellie Pickler is so far the only female solo act. For complete line-up days and times see the list below! Tickets for a four day pass to the concerts run for $120, or you can purchase tickets for individual days, ranging between $45 and $80. There are a variety of camping packages available for purchase. However, the event is currently at capacity. You can go to the official website to sign up for a spot on the reservation list. Arizona Country Thunder takes place in Florence, Arizona, and will take place Thursday, April 12th – Sunday, April 15th 2012. Click here for more details! Announced Line-Up (so far…) Thursday – Main Stage 4:00-5:00pm Wade Bowen 5:30-6:30pm Eli Young Band 7:00-8:30pm Craig Morgan 9:00-10:30pm Dierks Bentley Friday – Main Stage 2:30-3:30pm Steve Holy 4:00-5:00pm Sawyer Brown 5:30-6:30pm Kellie Pickler 7:00-8:30pm Jake Owen 9:00-10:30pm Big & Rich Saturday – Main Stage 2:30-3:30pm The Farm 4:00-5:00pm Neal McCoy 5:30-6:30pm Joe Nichols 7:00-8:30pm Thompson Square 9:00-10:30pm Blake Shelton Sunday – Main Stage 4:00-5:00pm Brett Eldredge 5:30-6:30pm Phil Vassar 7:00-8:30pm The Band Perry 9:00-10:30pm Alan Jackson

Lauren Alaina White House Performances

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Lauren Alaina Performs Classic Country At Special Country Music: In Performance at the White House. Lauren Alaina has been on the country scene for less than a year and has already made huge strides as a performer. Granted, as Season 10 runner-up, she is heavily backed by the media giants behind American Idol, but it is impossible to deny that she has a wealth of talent. Another stand-out trait the 16-year old possesses is a surprising amount of grace and poise. Despite the fact that she’s a teenager, Lauren behaves like a pro at every performance or appearance. This was certainly put to the test at her recent gig on the PBS special, Country Music: In Performance at the White House, and she passed with flying colors. Not only was she performing for the President of the United States, a huge honor in and of itself, but she also held her own with some of country music’s masters, Lyle Lovett and James Taylor, and contemporary favorites, Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker. Alaina performed a duo with Dierks Bentley of the classic “Always On My Mind” and did a solo version of Loretta Lynn‘s famous “Coal Miner’s Daughter“. You can catch videos of both performances below. With the release of her debut solo album, Wildflower, just months after her successful season on American Idol, along with with several high profile appearances and performances, it is clear that Lauren Alaina is going places and has the work ethic to get there. Check Out Lauren and Dierks Bentley As They Perform “Always On My Mind“. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqyun1ZV4F4] Watch Lauren’s Rendition of “Coal Miner’s Daughter“. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veU-56Iv11Y]

Capital Hoedown: Canada’s Country Music Festival

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Details On Canada’s Country Music Festival Announced! Country music’s fan base reaches beyond the borders of the U.S.A., and our neighbor’s to the North have a particular love for twang! Their love is so great, they have produced a Country Music Festival of their own, the Capital Hoedown in Ottawa, Ontario! The 2012 festival is following two previous years of success, and will take place on August 10th-12th. The line-up announced so far is pretty impressive and features Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Ronnie Dunn, The Band Perry, and Taylor Swift among others. As the date gets closer, event organizers will announce the remaining performers as scheduling gets ironed out. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 30th at 10am, and a variety of packages are available. For more information, click here.

Taylor Swift Wraps Speak Now Tour

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Taylor Swift Concludes Speak Now Tour with Special Guests Taylor Swift played the final show of her 2011 Speak Now World Tour Tuesday, November 22nd at Madison Square Garden in NYC. To make the close of this huge and extremely successful tour all the more special, Taylor invited special guest James Taylor to the stage! Together they performed James Taylor’s “Fire and Rain” and Taylor also accompanied Swift on Guitar for her song “Fifteen“. Before bringing James out on stage, Swift shared an anecdote about how and when her mother informed her that she was in fact named after the famous singer! Swift’s CD + DVD set featuring the Speak Now World Tour Live is currently available for those fans who did not have a chance to catch the tour in person, and for those who just want to relive it! For more info, click here.

Eric Church And Brantley Gilbert Tour

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Eric Church And Brantley Gilbert Plan To Hit The Road Together! It has been confirmed that Eric Church will be headlining his very own arena tour for the first time! Blood, Sweat & Beers will kick off in Fort Smith, Ar on January 19! The tour will include special guest Brantley Gilbert and hit nearly 50 states across the U.S. “We have been building our entire career for this tour. It is truly the culmination a lot of blood, sweat and beer that has brought us to this point in our career. I have always trusted our fans to deliver with their dedication and passion. They have always exceeded my expectations. I have never been more excited to begin a tour than this one. The band and I are committed to emptying the tank every night and delivering the best show we can.” -Church Ticket prices range from $34.75 for reserved seats to $199 for “Put A Drink In YOUR Hand” VIP Package. The package will be limited to no more than 200 fans per show and will include premiere seating, a pre-show with food and drinks, a two song acoustic set by Church and autographed memorabilia, including a limited-edition show poster, tour T-shirt and tour laminate. The VIP experience will be available through all ticket outlets. New artists the Cadillac Black, Blackberry Smoke, Sonia Leigh, Jon Pardi and Drake White will also perform on various dates. Tour Stops Jan. 19 Fort Smith, Ar. Jan. 20 Cape Girardeau, Mo. Jan. 21 Southaven, Miss Jan. 26 Maddison, Wis Jan. 27 Saginaw, Mich. Jan. 28 Terre Haute, Ind. Feb. 2 Savannah, Ga. Feb. 3 Knoxville, Tenn. Feb. 4 Norfolk, Va Feb. 16 Greenville, S.C. Feb. 17 Salisbury, Md. Feb. 18 Greensboro, N.C. Feb. 23 Battle Creek, Mich. Feb. 24 Cleveland Feb. 25 Fort Wayne, Ind. March 1 Portland, Maine March 2 Lowell, Mass. March 3 Indiana, Pa. March 8 Oklahoma City, Ok March 10 Oragne Beach, Ala More tour dates and locations will be announced at a later time!

Country Music Performs At White House

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Country Artists Featured in PBS Special, Country Music: In Performance at the White House. Some of country’s most popular artists are performing at the White House! In a special event, Country Music: In Performance at the White House, hosted by President Obama and Mrs. Obama, these country artists, inlcuding, Dierks Bentley, Lauren Alaina, Lyle Lovett, Alison Krauss, The Band Perry, Kris Kristofferson, Darius Rucker, James Taylor and Capital Records newcomer Mickey, come together to celebrate the rich history of country music which has evolved with America through the years. These performers pay tribute to country music, and some of its most iconic figures through music of their own as well as classic hits. The event was taped Monday, November 21st and will air on PBS on Wednesday, November 23rd at 8pm ET. You can find a complete list of the songs and performers below. I have to say the two performances which interest me the most are Alison Krauss’ rendition of “When You Say Nothing At All” and Dierks Bentley and Lauren Alaina teaming up to sing “Always On My Mind“. Country Music: In Performance at the White House Preview [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOHhqhLptNQ] Complete Song List Home Performed by Dierks Bentley Cowboy Man Performed by Lye Lovett Pancho & Lefty Performed by Kris Kristofferson & Darius Rucker If I Die Young Performed by The Band Perry When You Say Nothing at All Performed by Allison Krauss Riding on a Railroad Performed by James Taylor I Got Nothin’ Performed by Darius Rucker Always on My Mind Performed by Dierks Bentley & Lauren Alaina Crazy Performed by Mickey Wichita Lineman Performed by James Taylor Coal Miner’s Daughter Performed by Lauren Alaina Funny How Time Slips Away Performed by Lyle Lovett I Will Always Love You Performed by The Band Perry Me And Bobby McGee Full Cast

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw Tour 2012!

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Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw have announced that they will launch the “Brothers of the Sun” tour! Minds are being blown this morning as Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney confirm on Good Morning America that they will be joining forces for a 2012 concert tour! “Tim and I have been great friends since we first toured together, and I can’t wait to get back on the road with him,” Chesney said. “He’s one of my closest friends in music and in life, and I know this tour is going to be something special.” “Our friendship was forged on the road, so it’s going to be a blast heading out with Kenny again,” said McGraw. “We’ll be having as much fun on stage as the fans will be having in the audience.” This will mark the first time on 10 years the two country stars have toured together and is sure to be a sellout at all 19 stadium stops. Special guests Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, and Jake Owen will join them for different stops on the road. ‘Brothers of the Sun’ Tour 2012: Sat. June 2 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium Sun. June 3 – Atlanta, GA – Georgia Dome Sat. June 9 – Dallas, TX – Cowboys Stadium Sun. June 10 – Kansas City, MO – Arrowhead Stadium Sat. June 16 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field Sat. June 23 – Nashville, TN – LP Field Sun. June 24 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium Sat. June 30 – Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Field Sun. July 1 – Cincinnati, OH – Paul Brown Stadium Sat. July 7 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field Sun. July 8 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Field Sat. July 14 – Anaheim, CA – Angels Stadium Sat. July 21 – Denver, CO – Sports Authority Field at Mile High TBA – Indianapolis, IN – Lucas Oil Stadium TBA – Cleveland, OH – Cleveland Browns Stadium Sat. August 11 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium Sun. August 12 – Washington, DC – FedExField Sat. August 18 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field Sat. August 25 – Foxboro, MA – Gillette Stadium

Corey Smith At George’s Majestic Lounge

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Corey Smith Had Fayetteville Rocking Till They Couldn’t Rock Anymore! This past Friday (November 4) Corey Smith was the headlining act at George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Average Joe’s artist was a hit as he sang to a sold out crowd! The fans didn’t miss a beat as they sang along, word for word to the outspoken musicians lyrics. “Backroad“, “If I Could Do It Again” and “Maybe Next Year” were just a few songs from his latest album The Broken Road that he belted that night. The opening act was a band by the name of Florida Georgia Line. These guys did an exceptional job of getting the crowd pumped up! I found myself saying over and over “Who are these guys?” They have some great original music and are full of energy! They will be making a few more stops with Smith as he travels down the road doing what he loves! You can find more about them at their website www.floridageorgialine.com The Broken Road Track Listing 1. Intro 2. If I Could Do It Again 3. Carolina 4. I Love Everyone 5. No Way (Out With A Smile) 6. Heart Attack 7. Hey Corey 8. Broken Record 9. Maybe Next Year 10. Backroad 11. Roots 12. New Day 13. Sugar Daddy 14. Twenty-One 15. Something To Lose 16. Down To Earth 17. Silly