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President Obama Joins CMT Disaster Efforts

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President Obama Offers Call to Action on CMT’s Music Builds: CMT The Disaster Relief Concert. President Obama will be offering a special call to action during CMT’s Music Builds: CMT The Disaster Relief Concert which airs live tonight at 9pm on CMT and cmt.com. The President will be urging citizens to get involved with relief efforts for those coping with the aftermath of the recent storms. Additionally, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Shania Twain will also be lending their voices to urge people to provide aid in any way they can. This fund raising event was originally initiated by Hank Williams Jr., and over the last week it has grown to larger and larger proportions. The 90-minute live special will highlight a number of regions affected by recent storm, tornado and flooding damage including Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Ala.; Natchez and Vicksburg, Miss.; Vidalia, La.; Memphis, Dyersburg and Tiptonville, Tenn.; and Raleigh, N.C., as well as others. This show will be live out of Nashville without a studio audience and performances will include Hank Williams Jr., Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Sara Evans, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Gretchen Wilson. The show will be co-hosted by ESPN reporter Erin Andrews, HLN anchor Robin Meade and comedian Ron White. If you miss the concert tonight it will be re-aired on Sunday, May 15th at 9pm ET/PT CMT One Country, the network’s pro-social initiative, encourages viewers to support those affected by the storms by visiting the American Red Cross website, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

CMT Disaster Relief Concert Roster Grows

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More Artists Join CMT’s Efforts for Relief Fundraiser Concert. As previously announced, CMT will be airing a special relief concert, Music Builds: CMT Disaster Relief Concert, this Thursday, May 12th in an effort to raise funds to support victims of the recent storms which devastated many throughout the U.S., and more and more artists are using their talent to pitch in! Alan Jackson, Trace Adkins, and Little Big Town have added themselves to the already substantial list of participants including Hank Williams Jr., Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Ronnie Dunn and Keith Urban. The concert will air live out of Nashville at 9pm ET/PT on CMT and will also be streaming on cmt.com, so you can check it out and get involved with these relief efforts! CMT One Country, the network’s pro-social initiative, encourages viewers to support those affected by the storms, flooding and tornadoes. Viewers can get involved by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts.

Taylor Swift “Speak Now…Help Now” Ticket Details

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Taylor Swift Releases Details on Tickets for Benefit Concert “Speak Now…Help Now”. Taylor Swift announced last week she would open her last dress rehearsal for the North American leg of her “Speak Now” tour to benefit tornado victims, and ticket information is available. Tickets will go on sale this Thursday morning, May 12th, at 10 a.m, and the special concert will be held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, May 21st. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., and the rehearsal will start at 7:30. All tickets are $50, and will be available through Taylor’s website, and also through Ticketmaster. 100% of ticket sales will go directly to help tornado victims via the Speak Now … Help Now Fund established through the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Attendees will receive a complimentary commemorative event T-shirt. Click here for ticket info!

David Nail Joins Relief Efforts

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David Nail Returns Home to Missouri to Support Relief Efforts. David Nail will be making a trip back home to Missouri to host the David Nail Flood Relief Benefit Concert in hopes of raising funds for the residents impacted by the recent floods. The concert will be held Friday, May 27 at 7pm at the Sikeston Highschool Field House in Sikestone, MO. “I think it’s human nature to want to help out anytime you see those struck by the devastation that the recent weather has caused in parts of the southeast and Midwest. Being from southeast Missouri, obviously their struggles have hit me the hardest. This show will hopefully rally the spirits of those affected!” -David Nail Tickets are $10 and can be purchased by calling 1-800-821-3093 or by clicking here. New Country B97.9 and Semo Health Network set up a flood relief fund to get help to the affected families faster. All money raised at this flood benefit concert will be dispersed by the Semo Health Network.

Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton Add Relief Concert

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Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton Set Date for Second Relief Concert. Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton initially organized a special concert set for May 26th in Durant, OK to raise funds for victims of the tornadoes which recently hit Oklahoma. Well, tickets to that show sold out in two hours, and Reba and Blake decided to host a second concert! The second relief concert is set for May 25th, and tickets went on sale Friday. Proceeds from the both concerts will go to tornado recovery efforts for the residents of Atoka County, Oklahoma through the Tushka Disaster Relief Fund. “A lot of people lost a great deal in this disaster and it’s particularly close to us because we both consider Oklahoma home. We wanted to do something and let the people in Oklahoma know that we love them and we’re praying for them during this difficult tragedy.” -Reba In addition to the concert, a special mobile campaign has been set up with The mGive Foundation. Fans can text “OKGIVE” to 27722 to make a one-time $10 donation which will be added to their monthly cell phone bill. Checks can also be made out to the Tushka Disaster Relief Fund and mailed to: 101 SE 1st Street, Tushka, OK 74525.

Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now…Help Now”

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Taylor Swift Invites Fans to Special Rehearsal to Benefit Tornado Victims. Taylor Swift has announced she will be opening the doors for the first time ever to the last dress rehearsal of her Speak Now Tour as a fundraiser to benefit victims of last week’s tornadoes. This event will allow 13,000 fans to get a sneak peak a whole week earlier than the first tour date of Taylor’s North American leg of the Speak Now tour which kicks off in Omaha, Nebraska May 27th. “I was watching the coverage of the tornadoes backstage at rehearsals, and I wanted to do something for the families affected by the damage. I’ve never opened a rehearsal to the public before, but I felt that inviting my fans to the last rehearsal for the Speak Now Tour would be a great way to raise money. We’ll probably still be doing some fine-tuning to the show that night, since this will be a true rehearsal, but I feel like it is so important for me and my fans to help if we can.” -Taylor Swift Taylor is calling this special concert “Speak Now…Help Now!” and it will take place May 21st at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Ticket information and event details will be available and update by Monday, May 9th, you can check it out by clicking here. All of the money raised from tickets sales will go to the victims dealing with the aftermath of the storms. Bravo to Taylor, and all the other members of the country music community (Reba, Blake, Hank Williams Jr and others) who have taken that extra step to help those in their time of need. Well, done.

CMT Hosts Disaster Relief Concert

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CMT Hosts All-Star Disaster Relief Concert to Raise Funds for Victims CMT will be hosting a disaster relief concert next Thursday, May 12th in an effort to raise funds for the victims of the recent storms, floods and tornadoes impacting the U.S. All money raised will go to the American Red Cross. Hank Williams Jr. who initiated the concert last weekend seeking CMT for help will be involved in the concert and other notable guests include Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum, Ronnie Dunn, Alabama, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban. “I just couldn’t believe what I was seeing on TV. Alabama is home — I am really pumped about helping. I want to raise lot of money, and thanks to my good friends, we are going to be able to make a difference.” -Hank Williams Jr. The concert will air live out of Nashville at 9pm ET/PT on CMT and will also be streaming on cmt.com, so you can check it out and get involved with these relief efforts! CMT One Country, the network’s pro-social initiative, encourages viewers to support those affected by the storms, flooding and tornadoes. Viewers can get involved by texting REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation to support the American Red Cross disaster relief efforts.

Dierks Bentley Added to CMA Music Festival

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Dierks Bentley Set to Perform at 2011 CMA Fest Concert! The 2011 CMA Music Festival already has an amazing line-up for all four of its nightly concerts at LP Field June 9th-13th, but it’s getting even better! Dierks Bentley has been added to the Friday, June 10th concert line-up. The night is already jam packed with amazing performances by Lady Antebellum, Reba, Ashton Shepherd, Sugarland, and Keith Urban. Dierks is replacing Sheryl Crow who was previously slated to perform but had to pull out due to scheduling conflicts. Tickets are still available, click here for more info!

Osage Creek Amphitheater in NW Arkansas

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CMNB would like to welcome the new Osage Creek Amphitheater to Northwest Arkansas! While the brand new Osage Creek Amphitheater is still under construction, the buzz around the new 15,000+ capacity music venue is so loud it’s making my ears ring! This outdoor amphitheater, nestled in the base of the Ozark foothills near Springdale, Arkansas, is the most well-thought-out state of the art venues our staff here has EVER seen, and coming from us, that says a lot! Greg Smith, the owner, operator, and lifeblood behind the venue’s construction has taken the time to consider every single aspect from fan experience all the way to stagehands convenience. Here are some of the nitty gritty dirty details on what I think will be the best summer music venue in our region! Facts about the Osage Creek Amphitheater: For the fans: The Osage Creek Amphitheater is absolutely enormous, seating almost as many people as BOK center, and far more than any other music venue in the area. Seating capacity can vary depending on the type of concert/festival, but in general it breaks down as follows: 150 VIP Seats 650 Orchestra (pit) Seats 1600 Terrace Seats 3500 Bleacher Seats 6,000 to 10,000 Lawn Capacity Osage Creek Amphitheater Seating Chart The amphitheater is located just 3 miles north of highway 412, making it convenient to residents of Fayetteville, Tulsa, Ft. Smith, Rogers, Springdale, Kansas City, Little Rock, and all the smaller surrounding towns. With many hotel and dining options in nearby Siloam Springs and Springdale, it’s easy to find lodging and services for those that are traveling a little further to see their favorite artists. They’re also just 20 minutes away from the XNA airport, adding even more convenience! Now let’s talk VIP – During our discussions about the venue, Greg made it a clear point that if you’re going to pay for VIP tickets, you’re going to need some VIP perks, and boy did he deliver! Besides best-in-house seating, the venue also features closer VIP parking, VIP concessions, VIP restroom facilities, and even a special mezzanine level which is ON STAGE so you don’t miss a single detail of the show! Don’t have the cash for VIP? Don’t worry, because Greg has made sure the venue was designed with convenience and show experience in mind. With concessions conveniently placed between seating levels, you don’t have to miss part of the show by waiting in line somewhere in the back 40. They’ve also worked in the perfect angles for all the seating, and even a 70 foot high stage opening so the highest seats still have a close and clear view of all the action! And speaking of seas, did I mention they’re bringing in the same style seats that are being used in the top-of-the-line Dallas Cowboys stadium? To top it all off, the amphitheater is being built in a natural bowl shape in the land, surrounded by beautiful rock bluffs, creeks, trees, and the best views in all creation. The icing on Continue reading Osage Creek Amphitheater in NW Arkansas→

Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton Relief Concert

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Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton Announce Oklahoma Relief Concert. Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton will be putting on a special concert on May 26 at the Choctaw Casino Resort in Durant, Oklahoma. The concert is an effort to raise funds for victims in Atoka County who are coping with the aftermath of the Tornadoes and storms which tore through the area causing over $500,000 in damage to homes, schools and businesses. The storm hits close to home for both Reba who originally hails from Kiowa, Oklahoma which is about 30 miles away from the impacted area, and Blake who was raised in Ada, Oklahoma and now resides in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Tickets go on sale May 6, but there are also other ways to get involved if you can’t make it to the concert. Fans can text OKGIVE to 27722 to make a one-time $10 donation, which will be added to their monthly cell phone bill. Checks may be sent to the Tushka Disaster Relief Fund at 101 SE 1st St., Tushka, OK 74525.