Category Archives: Concerts

Country Throwdown Tour 2010

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The Country Throwdown Tour will begin May 13th and run through June 20th. Fans and music lovers got a sneak peak of what to expect during the Country Throwdown Tour at the Bluebird Cafe last Wednesday in Nashville. Eight talented singer/songwriters are featured on this tour: Ashley Ray Brad Tursi Dave Pahanish Jedd Hughes Sarah Buxton Walker Hayes Heather Morgan. They will be playing in the Bluebird Café Tent during the entire Throwdown Tour.  These artists will perform an intimate “In the Round”-type sets in the Bluebird Café Tent throughout the day, as well as play nightly on a specially designed stage. Headliners for this tour are: Montgomery Gentry Jamey Johnson Little Big Town Jack Ingram. Additional artists scheduled to appear are Eric Church, the Eli Young Band, Jonathan Singleton & The Grove, Lost Trailers, Ryan Bingham and Emily West, with more artists to be announced.Country Music Photo Gallery

Martina McBride:Lilith Fair

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Martina McBride to join Lilith Fair 2010 Martina McBride will join Miranda Lambert, Dixie Chicks, Sugarland, and several others for the 2010 Lilith Fair. Sarah McLachlan created this  female-oriented festival which will make its return in 2010.  The Lilith Fair started in 1997 and ran through 1999. It will feature an array of diverse artists from Kelly Clarkson to The Go-Go’s and will hit a number of cities this summer. The official media sponsor of The Lilith Tour will be ABC.Country Music Photo Gallery

2010 BamaJam LineUp

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BamaJam 2010 has announced its artist lineup. Headliners include Kenny Chesney, Hank Jr, Miranda Lambert and MORE! Concert officials have finally announced the headlining acts for the 2010 Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival! Catch Kenny Chesney in one of a very few live performances this year. Also tearin’ up the mainstage will be a trio of country ass-kickers: Jamey Johnson, Miranda Lambert, and Bocephus himself! 2010 BamaJam Performers Kenny Chesney Hank Williams Jr. Jake Owen Blackberry Smoke Colt Ford Miranda Lambert LoCash Cowboys Jamey Johnson Dierks Bently Randy Houser The Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music and Arts Festival is a 3-day / 3-night music extravaganza on June 3 – 5, 2010 created to celebrate the human spirit through music and arts and to provide financial support to help serve the needs of the people of Coffee County and the surrounding area. The centerpiece of BamaJam will be Bama Village with booths, displays and activities that include: Bama Food Courts offering great food, some of the best shopping including an assortment of quality arts and crafts from local and regional craftsman and artisans and various vendors as well as official festival and artist merchandise. BamaSlam Saloon where the music never stops and the fun goes on until the wee hours of the morning. BamaJam Sponsors Plaza offering information about our sponsors and their products. BamaJam Camping Park is the on-site camping area for Tent Campers and RVs alike. For more details, visit www.bamajammusicfestival.comCountry Music Photo Gallery

Grand Ole Opry Goes Home!

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After a three month run at the Ryman, The Grand Ole Opry will return to its’ rightful home tonight! The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Humana® will return to the Grand Ole Opry House after a three-month run at the historic Ryman Auditorium tonight. Scheduled to appear this weekend are Opry members Josh Turner and Bill Anderson as well as special guests including Keith Anderson, Grammy® winners The Oak Ridge Boys and Sandi Patty, Chris Young and more. In celebration of the Opry’s first night back at the Opry House, the Opry and Turner are launching the first sweepstakes on MyOpry, opry.com’s video and photo sharing site. Inspired by Turner’s current hit single “Why Don’t We Just Dance” from his album HAYWIRE due in stores Feb. 9, fans can upload videos of themselves dancing to the single to MyOpry.com for a chance to meet Turner at the Opry later this year. Fans who upload videos will be entered in the contest, and their dance moves will be posted online. Later this spring, fans will be able to vote for their favorite dancer/s from among six finalists, and one winner will receive a trip to Nashville including accommodations at Gaylord Opryland Resort, tickets to the Opry, the chance to meet Turner, and more. Among the artists scheduled to make Opry appearances later in February are Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Craig Morgan, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Mel Tillis, and Steve Wariner. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year and on Tuesdays beginning March 2. To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to opry.com. Turner’s album is available for pre-order at www.JoshTurner.com and at http://awe.sm/43SD4Country Music Photo Gallery

Brad Paisley to Headline New England Country Music Festival at Gillette Stadium

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Brad Paisley announces he will be headlining the 2010 New England Country Music Festival at Gillette Stadium! For six years running, the New England Country Music Festival at Gillette Stadium has been the hottest summer concert in New England, selling out the stadium in as little as 15 minutes. Today Kraft Entertainment announced that the New England Country Music Festival will return for a seventh year in 2010, featuring an incomparable lineup of country music’s hottest artists, including 12-time Academy of Country Music Award winner Brad Paisley. Tickets to the August 21 show will go on sale Saturday, Jan. 30. Paisley, touring in support of his eighth album, American Saturday Night, will be joined by platinum-selling recording artist Jason Aldean, country cross-over sensation Darius Rucker, award-winning singer-songwriter Sara Evans and rising country star Easton Corbin. The New England Country Music Festival is the largest concert series in New England, selling out Gillette Stadium in each of its six years. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.Country Music Photo Gallery

Country Thunder USA 2010 – Florence Arizona

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Arizona unveils superstar Keith Urban at Country Thunder 2010! Country Thunder USA – is back in 2010 kicking up more dust than a cattle drive headed west! Don’t miss your chance to see superstar Keith Urban at Country Thunder 2010!. What better place to hear him belt out those hits than outdoors under the stars in beautiful Florence, Arizona at the one and only Country Thunder. Join us on April 14 to 17 2010, as Keith headlines a spectacular lineup that includes Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert and many more. Check out the 2010 Country Thunder Lineup… WEDNESDAY – April 14, 2010 Kick-off Party! The Grascals Eric Church Neal McCoy THURSDAY – April 15, 2010 Collin Raye Jo Dee Messina Williams & Ree Gary Allan Miranda Lambert FRIDAY – April 16, 2010 Love & Theft Trailer Choir Randy Houser Big Kenny Williams & Ree Kevin Costner & Modern West Keith Urban SATURDAY – April 17, 2010 Jason Jones Kate & Kacey Gloriana Luke Bryan Willie Nelson Kid Rock Get your tickets now starting at the unbelievably low price of $99. That’s only a hundred bucks to see Keith Urban in 2010. It’s the ultimate country Christmas present! But don’t wait – this price won’t last forever! Make it the most memorable weekend of your summer – camping and Reserved Seats are also available. E-Z Pay tickets, Port-o-Potty’s, Children’s (4-Day), and Extra-Vehicle tickets are currently available. Country Music Photo Gallery

The Country Music Association Keeps Students Playing

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The CMA (Country Music Association) has made the largest donation to-date to Nashville;s public school systems to keep music programs alive. The CMA has donated $1,066,632 earned during the CMA Music Festival to the Nashville Public School Systems to help keep music alive in the classrooms. It is their largest donation to date and something we are all very proud of. This donation is one of many in the CMA’s “Keep the Music Playing” campaign, which has now achieved over $3Million. For more on this story, visit the official site of the Country Music FoundationCountry Music Photo Gallery

Country Thunder 2010 – Twin Lakes, WI

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Country Thunder – Twin Lakes, WI – July 22nd through 25th. The 2010 lineup for Country Thunder in Twin Lakes, Wisconsin July 22nd – 25th, 2010 has been announced! Headlining acts include Kenny Chesney, Sugarland, and Miranda Lambert. Supporting acts already announced are Sawyer Brown, Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Kevin Costner and Modern West, John Michael Montgomery, Big Kenny, Craig Morgan, Jo Dee Messina, Luke Bryan, Collin Raye, Eric Church, Randy Houser, David Nail, Gloriana, Trailer Choir, Jason Jones, and Kate & Kacey.Country Music Photo Gallery

Sommet Center is now Nashville Arena

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Nashville’s Sommet Center will now be known as simply “The Nashville Arena” due to a naming dispute between Sommet Group of Tennessee and The Nashville Predators Hockey League The Sommet Center in Nashville will be renamed Nashville Arena for now as part of a naming-rights dispute between the Nashville Predators and Sommet Group of Tennessee. Nashville Sports Authority officials reportedly approved the name change during a Dec. 3 meeting but said the venue could remain under the Sommet name should the parties work out their legal differences. The Predators are suing Sommet Group, claiming the company reneged on making payments per the 2007 naming rights deal. Sommet officials claim they stopped the payments because the Predators used a competitor for certain goods and services when Sommet was to be the preferred provider.Country Music Photo Gallery