Carrie Underwood Made A Boy’s Dream Come True! At a recent concert in Kentucky, Carrie Underwood made a young boy’s dream come true! 12-year-old Chase had a sign in the crowd that said “Will You Be My First?” Watch the video below to see exactly how the deal went down!
Kellie Pickler Has Shaved Her Head In Support Of Her Friend And The Breast Cancer Cause. Kellie Pickler has stood beside her best friend—a childhood friend who Pickler refers to as her “sister”—Summer Holt Miller throughout her breast cancer prognosis and subsequent treatment since receiving word of the diagnosis in June of this year, but yesterday in Nashville, Tenn., the inseparable duo took their stance against cancer one step further when they both buzzed their hair to bring awareness to the importance of early detection. As revealed on ABC’s Good Morning America exclusively, Pickler and Miller shared their story as Miller was just 36 years old when she received word of her diagnosis. “Cancer does not discriminate.” -Pickler “If this compels even one person to change their mentality toward waiting until the age of 40 for their mammogram, then it will be worth it.” -Miller A behind-the-scenes video capturing the ladies’ cuts and truthful candor about Miller’s diagnosis and treatment will be shared on Athena® Water’s website, www.athenawater.com, and Athena® will make a monetary donation to the American Cancer Society in Miller’s honor. Athena® will contribute a minimum of $2 million to support breast cancer awareness, care, education and research by 2014. “So many people feel helpless when a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer. Athena gives everyone the chance to make a difference, with every bottle of water, 365 days of the year.” -Dillon Schickli, Athena CEO For every bottle of water purchased, a portion of the proceeds benefits breast cancer awareness.
Toby Keith’s Latest I Love This Bar & Grill Will Open This Thursday In Dallas. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar and Grill in Dallas will open to the public on Thursday, September 6. That evening customers will enjoy free live music from country music artist Krystal Keith. Grand opening specials and concerts continue through the weekend featuring Friday and Saturday night performances from Krystal Keith, a Friday night concert from Phil Hamilton and a Saturday night concert from The Damn Quails. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill’s winning recipe is helping it spread across the United States, where a total of 19 restaurant/bars will open by the end of 2012. Each Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill has a strong patriotic theme (just like in some of Toby’s music) with a red, white and blue color scheme. Every ice-cold, frosty draft beer is served in a Mason jar by a smiling Whiskey Girl. The full comfort food menu boasts ribs, wings, steaks, BBQ chicken, sandwiches and salads, along with a variety of tantalizing appetizers and joyously sinful desserts. Signature menu items include a pulled pork sandwich, a fried bologna sandwich and the American Soldier Special (cheeseburger, fries and soda), which is a free, one time only offer, to active military with I.D. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill has also developed original cocktails made with Toby Keith’s Wild Shot premium mezcal, including “Swamp Water” and the “All-American Jar.” (Drink availability varies with location.) For more information, visit www.countrybartx.com.
Justin Moore Showed Up In Support Of The Newest Cabela’s Store. Justin Moore gave a free, acoustic show to the community of Rogers, Ar yesterday evening. This performance was to celebrate the grand opening of the newest Cabela’s store in his home state. The actual opening of Rogers’ Cabela’s was this morning, at 9am! Moore continuously said how great it was to have this addition to the community. “Thanks for bringing some jobs to this state with the economy that’s not doing so great.” -Moore to Cabela’s Moore gave the fans a great show singing “Hank It,” “Til My Last Day,” “Grandpa,” “Bait A Hook,” “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,” “Small Town USA” and more!
Look Who Joined The Pontoon Party! As Little Big Town‘s “Pontoon” is being called the song of the summer by many, we can’t help but think this little video confirms that notion! Some of LBT’s fellow musicians/friends have done their part in expressing their love of the song by filming their versions of the hit. Below are clips of this molded together. Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, Pistol Annies, Hunter Hayes and TV personalities Nan Kelley and Suzanne Alexander, plus many more have made this such a fun and entertaining video! Congrats to Little Big Town for all their success with this single!
Mary Chapin Carpenter & More To Be Inducted Into The Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Foundation. The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation (NaSHOF) announced today the 2012 inductees into the Hall of Fame: Tony Arata, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Larry Henley and Kim Williams. Arata and Williams were named in the Songwriter category; Carpenter was elected in the Songwriter/Artist category; and Henley will be inducted in a new Veteran Songwriter category. The four new inductees will be welcomed into the elite songwriter’s community by their peers and leaders in the Nashville music community at the 42nd Anniversary Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony, presented by AT&T, on Sunday, October 7, at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel. “Among all the great songwriters who have put the music in Music City, only a select few are elected to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. We are delighted to accord this honor to Tony, Kim and Mary Chapin, and pleased as well to recognize Larry as the first inductee in the Veteran Songwriter category.” -John Van Mol, chairman of the foundation’s board of directors. This past year, the Foundation created a Veteran Songwriter selection process to run parallel to regular Hall of Fame balloting. Instead of being voted on by professional songwriters and Hall of Fame members on the regular ballot, those in the Veteran category (whose first significant songs appeared 30 or more years ago) are considered by a special committee of Hall of Famers and other contemporaries most familiar with their work. Tony Arata’s songwriter credits include hits such as “The Dance” (Garth Brooks) and “Here I Am” (Patty Loveless). Kim Williams’ resume is known for hits such as “Three Wooden Crosses” (Randy Travis) and “Ain’t Goin’ Down Till The Sun Comes Up” (Garth Brooks). Larry Henley is the tunesmith behind the smash “The Wind Beneath My Wings” (Gary Morris, Bette Midler) and “’Til I Get It Right” (Tammy Wynette). Mary Chapin Carpenter popularized many of her own compositions such as “Down At The Twist And Shout” and “I Feel Lucky.” The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony is one of the music industry’s foremost events of the year. The evening features tributes and performances of the inductees’ songs by special guest artists. NaSHOF’s sister organization, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), also presents its annual awards for the year’s best Song, Songwriter and Songwriter/Artist, as well as the Top 10 “Songs I Wish I Had Written,” as determined by the professional songwriters division. Tickets for the event are $225 each. A limited number of seats are available to the public this year and may be purchased (as available) by contacting event director Mark Ford at hoftix@nashvillesongwriters.com or 615-256-3354.
Josh Turner To Be On The Late Show With David Letterman and The Chew. Josh Turner takes his talents from the stage to the stovetop with appearances on CBS’ The Late Show with David Letterman and ABC’s The Chew on Thursday, August 23. On The Chew, alongside co-hosts Clinton Kelly, Daphne Oz, Chef Carla Hall, Chef Mario Batali and Chef Michael Symon, Turner whips up his favorite recipe for the South Carolininan staple “Frogmore Stew.” Commonly known as “Lowcountry Boil,” he uses his signature combination of potatoes, sausage, corn, shrimp and zesty cajun seasoning that was originally crafted at Turner’s monthly “Brotherhood Suppers” at his hometown Hannah, SC church. Tune in at 1:00PM ET to get the full recipe and watch Turner work his culinary magic. Turner’s performance of his current top five hit “Time is Love,” from his fifth studio release Punching Bag, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, will air on CBS’s The Late Show with David Letterman at 11:35PM ET. Also, Turner’s LIVE album with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Josh Turner – Live Across America will be available exclusively in all Cracker Barrel stores and digitally on iTunes / Amazon.com next Monday, August 27.
Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity Weekend Was A Huge Success! Craig Morgan is thrilled with the results of his 6th annual Charity Motocross Ride, Concert and Sporting Clay Shoot. The two-day’s events and auction raised more than $73,000, bringing the four-year total to $250,000. “Year-after-year I am blown away by the support for this event from our celebrity friends and the Dickson and Middle Tennessee communities. I am so proud of the amount of money raised to help the children and families in this area and am already looking forward to our 7th annual event next summer.” -Morgan Proceeds from the weekend will benefit the Craig Morgan Charity Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Craig Morgan Charity Fund continues to raise funds to benefit foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee. The ultimate charitable goal for Craig is to establish Billy’s Place, a welcoming home for temporarily displaced children.
Martina McBride Is Set To Headline The 3rd Annual Hymns, Hams & Jams Concert In Nashville. Martina McBride is sharing her time and talents in a special concert from Nashville’s Loveless Barn to benefit The Shalom Foundation and its medical program in Guatemala. Taking place August 21, Hymns, Hams & Jams will also feature a live auction with legendary songwriter Bob DiPiero. GAC and Sirius XM personality Storme Warren will host the event. Auction items include tickets to the 2012 World Series, Garth Brooks and Sugarland autographed guitars, a private bus party, concert tickets, backstage VIP experiences and more! Tickets to this exclusive event are available through The Shalom Foundation at 615-595-5811 or by contacting Executive Director Allison Bender, abender@theshalomfoundation.org. The Shalom Foundation recently brought 14-year old Angelica Morales to Vanderbilt’s Monroe Carrell Jr. Children’s Hospital to complete surgery on a complicated vascular malformation which required more resources than were currently available at its Moore Pediatric Surgery Center in Guatemala City. Proceeds from this month’s 3rd Annual Hymns Hams & Jams will directly support The Shalom Foundation’s medical program. A pediatric dental surgery team is also serving at The Moore Pediatric Surgery Center in Guatemala City, led by doctors and nurses from the Nashville area including Dr. George Adams, Dr. George Fiaz and Dr. Shannon Hershey. WHO: Martina McBride with Bob DiPiero and Storme Warren WHAT: Hymns Hams & Jams WHEN: Tuesday, August 21 at 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Loveless Barn 8400 Tennessee Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221 WHY: Concert, Dinner and Auction to benefit The Shalom Foundation HOW: Tickets can be purchased through The Shalom Foundation at 615-595-5811 or abender@theshalomfoundation.org
Craig Morgan’s 6th Annual Charity Weekend Is Just Days Away! Craig Morgan’s 6th annual charity weekend is right around the corner and the country music star and award-winning TV host is excited to announce the final list of music, motocross, and celebrity friends joining him for the weekend’s festivities. On Saturday, August 11, motocross stars Destry Abbott, Fred Andrews, Cowboy Kenny Bartram, Randy Hawkins, Kevin Windham, and country star Bucky Covington will take part in an exhibition and trail ride in Vanleer, Tennessee. Later that night, country music star Darryl Worley and HLN “Morning Express” host and “Brand New Day” singer Robin Meade along with the evening’s emcee, GAC host and TV personality Nan Kelley, will take the stage in concert with Morgan to support the Craig Morgan Charity Fund. On Sunday, August 12th the popular Celebrity Sporting Clay Event will take place from the Tennessee Clay Target Complex in Nashville. This year’s event, a 12-station course, will feature an exhibition by “The Ultimate Shooter” Tim Bradley. Proceeds from the two-day event will benefit the Craig Morgan Charity Fund, a component fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Craig Morgan Charity Fund continues to raise funds to establish Billy’s Place, an organization that will benefit foster children in Dickson County and throughout Middle Tennessee. Fans can take part in the event by bidding on auction items via eBay through Friday, August 10th. Items include a Husqvarna for a day experience, allowing fans to ride in style alongside motocross stars at Saturday’s ride. Concert attendees on Saturday night will also have the opportunity to bid on live and silent auction items including a Pre-Owned Volkswagen Passat GLS, high end MAC Tools chest, music, tv, and sports memorabilia, and more! All events are open to the public with tickets on sale at NowPlayingNashville.com as well as all TriStar Bank locations in Dickson. Craig Morgan Charity Weekend Dirt Bike Ride/Trail Ride Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Paul Allen Farm 1286 Bell Hollow Rd., Vanleer, TN Registration Opens: 8:00 AM Ride and Exhibition Start Time: 10:00 AM Tickets: $40 pre-registration; $45 day-of registration; $15 spectator. All ticket prices incl. lunch Motocross stars Destry Abbot, Fred Andrews, Cowboy Kenny Bartram, Randy Hawkins and Kevin Windham plus country star Bucky Covington will take part in an exhibition and group trail ride with Craig Morgan Craig Morgan Concert Date: August 11, 2012 Location: Dickson Middle School 401 East College St., Dickson, TN Doors Open: 6:00 PM Concert Start Time: 7:30 PM Tickets: $25 adult; $10 children 12 and under Darryl Worley and Robin Meade will join Craig Morgan in concert, hosted by GAC’s Nan Kelley Sporting Clay Event Date: August 12, 2012 Location: Tennessee Clay Target Complex 1100 County Hospital Rd., Nashville, TN First Flight: 9:00 am Registration; 10:00 am Shoot Second Flight: Noon Registration; 1:00 pm Shoot Tickets: $100 per competitor with prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place competitors Includes lunch and 12:30pm exhibition with “The Ultimate Shooter” Tim Bradley
