Jerrod Niemann Added to Buds-n-Suds Music Festival

Mr. Lover Lover himself, Jerrod Niemann, has been added to the 2010 Buds-n-Suds Music Festival Aug 25th. Jerrod Niemann has made an instant success of himself with all the lady fans of country music with his smooth and sultry rendition of “Lover Lover” that continues to dominate radio airplay. Now those ladies can get down and bubbly with him next week at the Buds-n-Suds Music Festival! Niemann will join Lee Brice, Stoney LaRue, Sixwire with special guest Keith Anderson, Ira Dean and performance painter Rachel Kice for the performance-packed annual music festival. Additional artists added to perform for this stellar night of music include: Broken Bow Records’ James Wesley and Mercury Records’ Coldwater Jane. Country Music Photo Gallery

Sons of Sylvia Tour Dates

Sons of Sylvia announce fall tour dates with Carrie Underwood. Nashville newcomers, the Sons of Sylvia recently announced their fall tour dates as the set out to open more shows for Carrie Underwood (Fisher). The fall leg of the “Play On” tour kicks off September 25th in Portland Oregon and continues through to the end of the year. Date – Location  – Venue September 25 Portland, OR Rose Garden September 27 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San Jose September 28 Stockton, CA Stockton Arena September 29 Bakersfield, CA Rabobank Arena October 1 San Diego, CA San Diego Sports Arena October 2 Los Angeles, CA Hollywood Bowl October 3 Glendale, AZ jobing.com Arena October 6 Houston, TX Toyota Center October 7 San Antonio, TX AT&T Center October 9 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center October 10 Tulsa, OK BOK Center October 12 N. Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena October 13 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena October 15 Moline, IL i Wireless Center October 16 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center October 17 Omaha, NE Qwest Center October 19 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena October 20 Oklahoma City, OK Ford Center October 22 Memphis, TN FedExForum October 23 Mobile, AL Mobile Civic Center October 25 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum October 26 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena October 27 Duluth, GA Arena at Gwinnett Center October 29 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum October 30 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena November 1 Cleveland, OH Wolstein Center November 3 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre November 5 Long Island, NY Nassau Coliseum November 6 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena November 12 Roanoke, VA Roanoke Civic Center November 13 University Park, PA Bryce Jordan Center November 15 Newark, NJ Prudential Center November 16 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena November 29 Auburn Hills, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills December 1 St. Louis, MO Chaifetz Arena December 2 Evansville, IN Roberts Stadium December 4 Des Moines, IA Wells Fargo Arena December 5 Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls Arena December 7 Rapid City, SD Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena December 8 Casper, WY Casper Events Center December 12 Bozeman, MT Brick Breedan Fieldhouse December 14 Yakima, WA Yakima Valley SunDome December 15 Penticton, BC South Okanagan Events Centre December 16 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena December 18 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place December 19 Calgary, AB Pengrowth SaddledomeCountry Music Photo Gallery

Neal McCoy and Laura Bell Bundy Support Cancer Research

Neal McCoy heads to Cancun with Laura Bell Bundy and others to provide support for cancer research. Neal McCoy joins with Keith Anderson, Chuck Wicks, Trent Willmon, Wade Hayes, Laura Bell Bundy and Joanna Smith to perform at the 2nd Annual “Country on the Beach” to be held at the Beach Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico. We work hard on our entertainment and are proud to have Neal McCoy, Keith Anderson, Chuck Wicks, Trent Willmon, Wade Hayes, Laura Bell Bundy and Joanna Smith,” says T.J. Martell Foundation Executive Director Laura Heatherly. “Our adventure will start about sundown on Thursday, November 18 with artist/songwriter entertainment and go way into the wee hours of Friday. Friday will be our first big concert followed by “dualing keyboards” (yes, back by popular demand) plus we are adding “open mic” night too. So those of you looking for your “big break,” what a better place to achieve that. Saturday will be our main concert and finale event with all artists and again…partying until dawn. To book your stay and tickets please go to: http://www.travelininc.com/COTBbook-on-line.html Country Music Photo Gallery

Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn

Details of a Loretta Lynn tribute concert and album slowly surface. Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn is the working title for an upcoming concert and album paying homage to one of country music’s finest legacies. Loretta Lynn will be honored in October as part of a Grammy Salute to Country Music concert series, with the album to follow on November 9th. Details of who will be singing her classic songs are still surfacing, but you can be sure we’re excited! In the meantime, Lynn’s 1976 memoir, Coal Miner’s Daughter, will be reissued in paperback in September.

Kenny Chesney to Perform at FarmAid 2010

Kenny Chesney has confirmed that he will perform at the upcoming FarmAid concert on October 2nd. Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones and Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy will perform during Farm Aid’s 25th anniversary concert taking place Oct. 2 at Miller Park in Milwaukee. Tickets will go on sale this Saturday August 14th. In the meantime, Kenny Chesney can be found professing his love of football in the instantly successful documentary “The Boys of Fall”.

Stagecoach Festival 2011

Stagecoach Music Festival returns in 2011! After a year of slow sales and canceled major-market tour stops, fans of the ever-popular Stagecoach festival were relieved to find out today that the festival WILL be returning in 2011. The fifth annual critically acclaimed event–which features an impressive array of artists from the genres of mainstream country, bluegrass, folk, roots rock and alt-country–will again take place at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA. Details on the 2011 STAGECOACH line-up and information on ticket sales will be announced later this year, but concert-goers can again expect a variety of activities, including a leading BBQ competition with participants offering tastes from across the country and a camping area which has grown into one of the largest annual gatherings of RV and tent camping in Southern California. For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.Stagecoachfestival.com.Country Music Photo Gallery

Kid Rock Salutes the Troops presented by Jim Beam: Patriot Day 2010

Kid Rock and Jim Beam Bourbon join together to show support for our troops on Sept 11th. In support of America’s service members, Kid Rock and Jim Beam Bourbon are hosting a special concert on Patriot Day (Sept 11) to honor the deserving heroes of our nation. The special concert event, called “Kid Rock Salutes the Troops presented by Jim Beam: Patriot Day 2010,” will feature opening act Blackberry Smoke and will be free to all service members and their families who present their valid government issued military identification card. “Kid Rock is an American music staple, and Jim Beam is ‘America’s Native Spirit,’ so it’s only fitting that the two of us are continuing to stand by our nation’s heroes,” said Kevin George, global chief marketing officer, Beam Global Spirits & Wine. “The Patriot Day concert in Columbia is just one way for Jim Beam to honor our service members, and we look forward to toasting the men and women in our armed services with an unforgettable performance by Kid Rock.” The Patriot Day concert is one of a series of initiatives that the musician and the world’s No. 1 Bourbon have activated in support of America’s troops. These efforts include: • This year, the rock star teamed up with Operation Homefront® and Jim Beam to distribute exclusive music and encourage consumers to donate to Operation Homefront on special edition gift cartons of Jim Beam and Red Stag by Jim Beam™. • Kid Rock is slated to host a deserving service member at an upcoming concert as part of the Jim Beam and Operation Homefront “Salute Soldiers with the Spirit of America” program. • Last year, Kid Rock donated 50 cents from every ticket sold at select shows of his “Rock ‘N Rebels” concert tour hosted by Jim Beam to Operation Homefront, provider of emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors. To purchase tickets or learn more about “Kid Rock Salutes the Troops presented by Jim Beam: Patriot Day 2010,” visit kidrock.com. To donate to Operation Homefront, please visit http://bit.ly/dyXEEJ. Country Music Photo Gallery

Tennessee River Run 2010

Darryl Worley’s 9th Annual TENNESSEE RIVER RUN will be held from Sept 16th- 18th near his hometown of Savannah, TN. The festival, now one of the largest festivals and fundraiser events in West Tennessee, includes 3-days of events including a concert, “A Memorable Night with Darryl Worley and Friends,” a Golf Tournament, a 5K Run/Walk, a Motorcycle Poker Run, and a Rock Concert. Country Music Photo Gallery

No Justice live at Billy Bob’s

No Justice to celebrate record deal and album release at a live show open to the public! No Justice, the rising sensation from Stillwater, OK is ready to celebrate the release of their new album, 2nd Avenue, and their recent signing to Carved Records. Rather than have some snooty label party, they want to celebrate the way they have always done things… with the fans that have supported them! No Justice will be having a celebration party this Friday, July 30th at Billy Bob’s in Texas. For tickets (which start at just $12) or more details, visit www.billybobstexas.com www.nojustice.com or the Official No Justice facebook: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/No-Justice/15044649162?ref=ts Country Music Photo Gallery