MerleFest Hosts its 20th Year of Acoustic KidsTM Showcases in 2020

February 24, 2020 – Wilkesboro, N.C. – Over the past two decades, hundreds of young musicians have taken part in the Acoustic Kids programming at MerleFest presented by Window World. This year—the showcase’s 20th anniversary—young musicians from the MerleFest audience will once again step on stage and perform in Andy May’s Acoustic Kids Showcases. Some participants are just learning to play their instrument, some play just for the fun of it, and some go on to international renown. Put on by long-time music educator and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Andy May, Acoustic Kids is open to any musicians ages 16 or younger who register online before March 15.

The Country Music Cruise 2021 Lineup Announced

Just as the sold-out 2020 Country Music Cruise arrived back in port, StarVista LIVE announced the exciting lineup for the 8th annual Country Music Party At Sea. Neotraditional Country artist Josh Turner will headline a special performance for passengers onboard in Key West, and Mark Chesnutt, Lee Greenwood, The Oak Ridge Boys, Sawyer Brown and many more fan favorites will entertain guests on the Eurodam, one of Holland America’s stunning Signature-class ships. The seven-day cruise will depart from Ft. Lauderdale on January 24, 2021 and make stops in beautiful Freeport, Key West and Cozumel before returning on January 31.

Dustin Lynch’s TULLAHOMA Brings Home Career Best Critical Acclaim

NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 24, 2020) — Rave reviews for Broken Bow Records star Dustin Lynch and his TULLAHOMA LP continue to roll in, as the Country star celebrates his fourth straight Top 5 Billboard Country Album. FOURTH STRAIGHT TOP 5 ALBUM PRAISED BY PEOPLE, ROLLING STONE AND MORE   Inspired by his Tennessee hometown and released on the heels of back-to-back GOLD-certified #1s “Ridin’ Roads” and “Good Girl,” the project’s success marks a new creative high for the seven-time chart-topper – and also a new level of critical acclaim.

On Sale Now: An Evening with Dwight Yoakam & The Bakersfield Beat March 4-7

The country music legend and GRAMMY-winning entertainer, Dwight Yoakam will continue his residency at Wynn Las Vegas alongside The Bakersfield Beat. The event is titled An Evening With Dwight Yoakam and The Bakersfield Beat and will take place at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas. Guests will take a journey with songs, sights, and stories through California country music’s dramatic arrival and lasting impact on American pop music culture.

Trailblazer Music Festival Reveals Red-Hot “Next From Nashville” Stage Lineup

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Nashville, TN – February 19, 2020 – TrailBlazer Music Festival, formerly known as Taste of Country Music Festival, revealed the lineup for its inaugural “Next From Nashville” stage today. The stage will offer a taste-making selection of Nashville’s hottest up-and-coming acts including Avenue Beat, Ashland Craft, Filmore, Larry Fleet, Alex Hall, Caroline Jones, Trea Landon, Niko Moon, Kylie Morgan, Brandon Ratcliff, Teddy Robb, Dan Smalley, Sykamore and Hailey Whitters. Previously announced acts for the three-day camping festival’s main stage include headliners Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett along with Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Blanco Brown, Clare Dunn, HARDY, Jon Langston, Dylan Scott, Matt Stell, Cole Swindell, The Cadillac Three and more.

Bellamy Brothers Wrap Opening Weekend on Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes 2020 Tour

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Arena audiences can’t get enough of the Bellamy Brothers during Blake Shelton’s Friends and Heroes 2020 Tour, which kicked off in Portland, Oregon’s Moda Center and continued through Tacoma and Spokane, Washington this weekend. Fans of more than 15,000 roared into applause when the iconic duo commanded the arena venues as they strummed into their international hits “Let Your Love Flow” and “Redneck Girl” before they joined Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins and John Anderson on stage to perform “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me)” during a stripped down guitar pull.

Tenille Arts To Sing Anthem at NBA All-Star Game

(Nashville, Tennessee…) February 14, 2020 – Tenille Arts has been announced to perform the Canadian national anthem prior to the NBA All-Star 2020 game on Sunday, February 16 in Chicago. This is her second appearance representing her home country at a premiere National Basketball Association event; last year she sang the Canadian national anthem at game three of the NBA finals between the Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors. Chicagoan Chaka Khan will sing the U.S. national anthem prior to the 8 p.m. ET tip off on TNT.