Johnny Lee, Collin Raye, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke, Mark Chesnutt Set For December Episodes Of "Reflections"

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  Country legends will light up “Reflections” in December during the weekly half-hour interview show featuring Johnny Lee, Collin Raye, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke and Mark Chesnutt. “Reflections” airs on The Heartland Network Thursdays 8/7c (6 p.m. CST on WLLC 42.4 in Nashville) and Saturdays 4/3c. Click here to find your local channel. “Reflections” is hosted by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame member Keith Bilbrey. Viewers can also tune in to Angel Two/DISH Network, The Family Channel or AMG TV. “REFLECTIONS” TUNE-IN: Johnny Lee – Dec. 1 and Dec. 3 Collin Raye – Dec. 7 and Dec 10 Charley Pride – Dec. 15 and Dec. 17 Janie Fricke – Dec. 22 and Dec. 24 Mark Chesnutt – Dec. 29 and Dec. 31 Johnny Lee opens up about his first studio album in 10 years, You Ain’t Never Been To Texas, and gives fans an in-depth look at his illustrious career. Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and smash No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ for Love,” chats with Bilbrey about recording new music, touring nearly every weekend and getting his big break when he worked with Mickey Gilley, both on tour and at Gilley’s Club. “Lookin’ for Love,” the soundtrack from the 1980 hit movie Urban Cowboy, which was largely shot at Gilley’s, catapulted Lee to fame. The smash hit became a crossover hit spending three weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Singles chart while also appearing in the Top 5 on the Billboard Pop chart and Top 10 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart. Bilbrey’s sit-down with Collin Raye includes captivating stories about his more than 25-year career. Raye chats about the timeless No. 1 hit “Love, Me,” that catapulted him in the 1990s and opens up about building a career on songs with an emotional connection to listeners, like “Little Rock,” which led to more than 100,000 calls to Alcoholics Anonymous from people seeking help for their addictions. The song and video for “I Think About You” exposed the exploitation of women and children, earning Raye the award for “Video of the Year” from the Academy of Country Music in 1997. During the Dec. 15 episode, Bilbrey sits downs with Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride and discusses his early life as one of 11 children, picking cotton in the fields of the Mississippi Delta, as well as his introduction to music, the songs that inspired him, and his first guitar. Bilbrey also chats with Pride about his 50th anniversary as a recording artist who’s enjoyed one of the most successful careers in the history of country music and is credited with helping to break color barriers by becoming the first African-American to become a force within the genre. A three-time Grammy Award winner, Pride has garnered no less than 36 chart-topping country hits, including Kiss An Angel Good Morning, a massive No. 1 crossover hit that sold over a million singles and helped Pride land the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year award in Continue reading Johnny Lee, Collin Raye, Charley Pride, Janie Fricke, Mark Chesnutt Set For December Episodes Of "Reflections"

Luke Bryan Extends "Kill The Lights Tour" in 2017 / Tickets Available Beginning December 2

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Two-Time CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan wrapped his 58-city “Kill The Lights Tour” at the end of October with six sold out stadium shows including a double play in Boston’s Gillette Stadium, ten sold out back-to-back concerts in five cities, and 1.6 million fans. Today, Luke announced he will extend his “Kill The Lights Tour” into 2017. Luke, an entertainer who is a first rate showman with great charisma and stage presence, will begin the tour in Huntington, West Virginia at the Big Sandy Superstore Arena on February 17. Luke returns to Madison Square Garden on March 1 where he performed a sold out show at the world’s most famous venue in 2014. Brett Eldredge will open the “Kill The Lights Tour” 2017 shows. “Kill The Lights Tour” 2017: 2-16 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Superstore Arena 2-17 Bloomington, IN Assembly Hall 2-18 Jonesboro, AR ASU Convocation Center 2-23 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena 2-25 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 3-1 New York, NY Madison Square Garden 3-3 Manchester, NH Verizon Wireless Arena 3-4 Providence, RI Dunkin’ Donuts Center 3-9 Richmond, VA Richmond Coliseum 3-10 Fayetteville, NC Crown Coliseum 3-17 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf Live Nation is the national tour promoter for the “Kill The Lights Tour” and Cabela’s, the World’s Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, is a sponsor. Citi is the official credit card of the “Kill The Lights Tour.” Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass Program beginning Nov. 30. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. About Luke Bryan Since the debut of his first album in 2007, Luke has placed 17 singles at No.1 and sold nearly eight million albums. His fifth studio album, Kill The Lights, which is now certified Platinum, debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Top 200 (his third to do so) and Top Country Albums charts, closed out 2015 as the best-selling country album of the year and the 10th biggest selling album on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 Year-End list. Last month, Luke was honored at an industry party at the Country Music Hall of Fame to commemorate his recent string of 7 consecutive No.1 hits which have sold over 7 million tracks and more than 600 million total combined streams. His Kill The Lights album has now sold 3.5 million tracks with over 400 million streams. Luke, a two-time ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year, co-hosted the Academy of Country Music Awards this year for the fourth consecutive year. For a one-stop shop for everything Luke Bryan, his community of fans have unparalleled access to his life through Luke Bryan’s official App. Launched in June 2015 in partnership with Disciple Media, the app offers everything from exclusive live streams to updates from the road, competitions to video premieres, exclusive merchandise and more. The App is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play. Visit www.LukeBryan.com or follow Luke on Twitter @LukeBryanOnline, Instagram and Continue reading Luke Bryan Extends "Kill The Lights Tour" in 2017 / Tickets Available Beginning December 2

Restless Heart Conducts "Old Toy Trains" for Country Radio

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Legendary Country Group’s Take on Roger Miller’s Classic Christmas Song Now Available for Radio Airplay Nashville, Tenn. (November 22, 2016) — Legendary country group Restless Heart is releasing its first-ever Christmas single to radio. The band recorded the classic Roger Miller-penned holiday tune, “Old Toy Trains,” for their previously released Christmas album, A Restless Heart Christmas (Red River Entertainment). The song is available for radio airplay starting today.     “Greg Jennings, our guitar player and producer of our Christmas album, thought we should record the song and I remember hearing it when I was a child,” says Restless Heart lead singer Larry Stewart. “I remember loving it then and as we sat down to consider recording it, I thought ‘wow’ we may have found something really special. It’s not a song that’s been recorded as much as other classic Christmas songs. So it’s cool we kinda found a diamond in the rough. Roger Miller wrote it and it’s my favorite holiday song we do live.”   Listen to the song HERE.   “Old Toy Trains” and A Restless Heart Christmas are available for download at iTunes and Amazon.   Radio stations and media outlets interested in an MP3 copy of the song should send their request to don@absolutepublicity.com.   About Restless Heart   Larry Stewart, John Dittrich, Greg Jennings, Paul Gregg and Dave Innis, the men who make up Restless Heart, have enjoyed one of the most successful group careers in country music history. The band has placed over 25 singles on the charts with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA and they have won a wide range of awards from many organizations including the Academy of Country Music’s “Top Vocal Group.”     For additional information on Restless Heart visit www.restlessheartband.com.  

DUSTIN LYNCH IS SEEIN’ GOLD WITH "MIND READER"

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Third Consecutive #1 Single Certified GOLD By RIAA As Current Single “Seein’ Red” Rises On The Charts Nashville, Tenn. (November 22, 2016) – Broken Bow recording artist Dustin Lynch is seein’ gold, as his third consecutive #1 single, “Mind Reader,” scores a GOLD certification from the RIAA for over 500,000 sales and streams in the U.S. alone. The sultry, R&B-influenced track follows his previous two #1 smashes (GOLD-certified “Hell Of A Night,” and PLATINUM-certified “Where It’s At”) into the medal count, and marks yet another step on the Tennessee native’s path to superstardom.   Lynch’s current single “Seein’ Red” – the title track from his forthcoming third studio album – is rising up the charts as country fans and radio alike gravitate towards its intensity. “Seein’ Red” was released to rave reviews, with Rolling Stone praising Lynch’s vocals as “one of his most soulful and assured to date” and Taste of Country proclaiming the song “unapologetically sexy.”   Meanwhile, Lynch has racked up an impressive 55 million views on YouTube/VEVO, 150 million plus streams on Spotify, soared to #1 on the MTV Music Meter and sold over 3 million digital singles to date. He is currently opening Chris Young’s I’M COMIN’ OVER fall tour, and will join Florida Georgia Line’s 2017 DIG YOUR ROOTS Tour as direct support.   ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:   Since releasing his PLATINUM debut single, “Cowboys And Angels,” Lynch has catapulted onto the country music scene, with three consecutive #1s, two Top 5 albums, Platinum-level certifications and back-to-back summers on one of the biggest tours in country music (opening for Luke Bryan). Racking up over 55 million views on YouTube/VEVO, scoring 150 million plus streams on Spotify, soaring to #1 on the MTV Music Meter and selling 3 million digital singles, he brings a fresh combination of traditional influences and edgy intensity to the genre. Producers Mickey Jack Cones, Brett Beavers and Luke Wooten showcase his progressive sound throughout his sophomore album, WHERE IT’S AT (Broken Bow Records), which debuted at #1 on the iTunes Country Albums Chart upon release and has tallied over 1 million tracks sold to date. Realizing his long time dream of creating a fashion line, Lynch recently launched Stay Country. “Stay Country isn’t just a brand, it’s a lifestyle,” says Lynch. “It’s where I grew up. It’s home to the rivers I’ve fished, the deer stands I’ve perched, and the dirt roads I’ve roamed. It inspired Stay Country.” The line of accessibly-priced men’s and women’s shirts, hats, and accessories, all emblazoned with the distinctive Stay Country logo, can be found online at https://www.staycountryclothing.com.   For more information, visit DustinLynchMusic.com.

CRAIG CAMPBELL KICKED OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH CAPTIVATING PERFORMANCE AT THE 69th ANNUAL MACY’S GREAT TREE LIGHTING IN ATLANTA SUNDAY NIGHT (11/20)

RED BOW Records’ Craig Campbell kicked off the holiday season with a captivating performance at the 69th Annual Macy’s Great Tree Lighting in Atlanta, GA on Sunday (11/20). His set featured his hits “Outskirts of Heaven” and “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” and festive covers including Alan Jackson’s “I Only Want You For Christmas” and the classic “White Christmas.” As a Georgia native, Campbell was thrilled to join in this flagship event that has become a state tradition for nearly 7 decades. Making the night even brighter, the singer-songwriter shared the stage with award-winning artists Aloe Blacc and Michelle Williams for the big finale of “O Holy Night” complete with spectacular fireworks and tree lighting.   Next stop for Campbell is Chicago, IL, where he will perform his Top 40-and-climbing single “Outskirts of Heaven” at the 83rd annual McDonald’s Thanksgiving Parade, airing live on November 24 at 8:00a CT on WGN 9 Chicago or WGN America.   Campbell made his national TV debut earlier this year with “Outskirts of Heaven” (Campbell, Dave Turnball) on NBC’s TODAY and the powerful song has racked up rave reviews with fans praising; “brought me to tears,” “gave me chills,” and claimed “this is what country music is supposed to sound like.”   Following 2015’s “Tomorrow Tonight,” Campbell has been in the studio working on his RED BOW Records debut album. Previously sharing the stage with Randy Houser, Alan Jackson, The Band Perry, Jerrod Niemann, and Justin Moore, he is currently playing shows nationwide and working with the Grand Ole Opry on a tour in honor of the USO’s 75th anniversary with more details to be announced soon.   For more information on Craig Campbell and tour dates, visit www.craigcampbell.tv.   ABOUT CRAIG CAMPBELL: Campbell launched on to the country music scene with the release of his self-titled debut album (2011) delivering the hits “Family Man,” “Fish,” and “When I Get It.” To date, he has logged five consecutive charted hits with over a billion radio airplay audience impressions and over a half million downloads. Acclaimed as one of the genre’s most neo-traditionalist singers, his Top 15 breakout debut “Family Man” was featured on HBO’s True Blood and fan-favorite “Fish” has tallied nearly 400,000 digital copies sold. Campbell earned his first Top 10 smash with the infectious “Keep Them Kisses Comin’” from his sophomore album NEVER REGRET (2013). The gifted songwriter co-wrote Garth Brooks “All American Kid” off of MAN AGAINST THE MACHINE. Prior to landing his first record deal, the Lyons, GA native spent time on the road playing keyboard for both Tracy Byrd and Luke Bryan – shows that inspired him nightly. He was soon discovered while playing a regular gig at the downtown Nashville honky-tonk, The Stage.

"Glow: An Evening with Brett Eldredge" Holiday Concert Special Airs Friday, November 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AT&T’s AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239 and U-verse Ch 1114

Holiday Concert Special Airs Friday, November 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on DIRECTV and U-verse (DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114) Watch a “First Look” from the Concert as Brett Eldredge Performs “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” on PEOPLE.COM (HERE) Watch the trailer for “Glow: An Evening with Brett Eldredge,” airing Friday, November 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AUDIENCE Network, DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114 (here). Tune in to the AUDIENCE Network holiday concert special “Glow: An Evening with Brett Eldredge,” premiering Friday, November 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT via DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114. Ring in the season as the CMA Award-winning and platinum-selling country singer performs his brand new album Glow in its entirety alongside a big band at Bally’s Live in Las Vegas. For this exclusive holiday concert, Eldredge will perform standards like “White Christmas,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and more (see track listing below). Glow marks the third studio album and first Christmas album from Eldredge and is available now via Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville (here). “Bringing a Christmas record like this to Vegas is something I’ve been waiting to do my whole life,” said Brett Eldredge.“These songs were meant to be sung in a place like this, a place where Dean Martin himself performed. As a kid, I started out singing jazz music. I wanted to be Frank Sinatra! When I was 14 years old, I was singing like I was 50.” For a preview of the AUDIENCE Network concert special “Glow: An Evening with Brett Eldredge,” watch an exclusive “First Look” as he performs the holiday favorite “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” on PEOPLE.COM (here). http://people.com/country/brett-eldredge-christmas-special-let-it-snow-sneak-peek/ AUDIENCE Network‘s new music slate continues to deliver groundbreaking concerts, unique stories and exclusive performances across all genres, plus select programming in ultra high-definition/4K*, to audiences nationwide since multiple series began airing this past January. Recent concert specials include: CeeLo Green, Hank Williams Jr., Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Flo Rida, Martina McBride, Lukas Graham, Kelsea Ballerini, Fall Out Boy and Panic! at the Disco, 2 Chainz, Keith Urban, The Lumineers, Cole Swindell, Cypress Hill, Dan + Shay, Josh Kelley, Andra Day, JR JR, YOUNG THE GIANT, Melissa Etheridge, Mac Miller, Good Charlotte and others. New shows premiere via national broadcast Friday at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on DIRECTV Ch 239/U-verse Ch 1114, as well as streaming on directv.com, uverse.com and on smartphones and tablets, via the DIRECTV and U-verse apps.** AUDIENCE Network‘s multiple series of original and exclusive performances give music fans an intimate view of music’s most influential artists today. The network collaborates directly with musicians to create a unique show from their perspective. Platinum-selling recording artist Brett Eldredge is setting the season to Glow with the release of his first-ever holiday album, available now. The powerhouse vocalist recorded the 11-track collection in the legendary Avatar Studios in New York with producers Rob Mounsey (Elton John, James Taylor, Idina Menzel, Michael Bublé) and Jay Newland (Etta James, Paul Simon, Stevie Continue reading "Glow: An Evening with Brett Eldredge" Holiday Concert Special Airs Friday, November 25, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on AT&T’s AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239 and U-verse Ch 1114

Easton Corbin Partners with Ram Trucks and its Ram Nation initiative to thank America’s Everyday Heroes in a New Ram Online Campaign

Corbin Releases the First in a Series of #RamGivesThanks Videos showcasing those who give back to their communities. Nashville, TN – November 23, 2016 – Mercury Nashville recording artist Easton Corbin has partnered again with Ram Trucks for its “#RamGivesThanks” online campaign as part of the Ram Nation grassroots volunteer corps of Ram owners and like-minded people willing and ready to lend a helping hand in their communities, especially throughout this season of praise and thanksgiving. Corbin, a longtime Ram truck owner and partner, released the first in a series of “#RamGivesThanks” videos as part of the campaign. CLICK HERE. The video will be released in conjunction with the 90th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® where Corbin will perform “Let’s Ride,” the song he released exclusively for Ram Trucks. Ram is the Official Truck of the Macy’s Parade and all parade floats are towed by Ram trucks. In the first #RamGivesThanks video, the No. 1 selling recording artist visited a fire station in his home state of Florida to praise the work by delivering a hot meal and saying thank you to the first responders for their service. This was very special to Corbin because his Dad was a law enforcement officer as well as a veteran and his step-brother a police officer. “#RamGivesThanks” and Ram Nation are the Ram brand’s tribute to hard-working Americans and the story of people who are the backbone of the country. Ram has partnered with Corbin several times in the past several years. He was one of five country music artists that participated in the Ram Truck brand’s 2012 “Road to the Ram Jam” sweepstakes and concert. Ram Trucks continued to work with Corbin in 2013 as part of the brand’s “Year of the Farmer” initiative highlighting the importance of farmers in America. As a former National FFA Organization member, Corbin made a series of visits and private concerts across the country to thank the hard-working and dedicated FFA members for all they do to further the notion that there’s a “farmer in all of us.” RAM NATION Ram Nation is a grassroots volunteer corps of Ram owners and like-minded people willing and ready to lend a helping hand in their communities when an opportunity arises. Truck owners interested in answering future calls to help, whether its mobilizing volunteers to assist in disaster relief efforts or proactive community outreach initiatives, can sign up for Ram Nation at RamTrucks.com/RamNation. About Easton Corbin: Mercury Nashville recording artist Easton Corbin is lauded for his traditional country sound, authentic lyrics and mastery of understatement. American Songwriter says, “Easton Corbin has one of those rare, glorious voices that was made—just made—for singing country music.” His self-titled debut album released in 2010 and spawned back-to-back hits “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It;” making him the first country male artist in 17 years to have his first two consecutive singles reach No. 1. In 2012 the Gilchrist County Florida native released his sophomore album, All Over The Continue reading Easton Corbin Partners with Ram Trucks and its Ram Nation initiative to thank America’s Everyday Heroes in a New Ram Online Campaign

ERIC CHURCH, BLAKE SHELTON, THOMAS RHETT, ALABAMA & More Just Announced

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31st Annual Country Fest, Cadott, WI Lineup Just Revealed for June 22-25. Superstar Headliners Include Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, and Alabama plus Chris Young, Dan + Shay, Brothers Osbourne, Wynonna Judd, The Oakridge Boys, Cam, The Cadillac Three & more. CADOTT, Wis. (Tuesday, November 22) – Country Fest, Cadott, Wis. Has just revealed its 2017 festival lineup, and it’s a historic celebration of the hottest acts in country past & present. The 2017 festival marks more than three decades of one of the largest and longest-running country music and camping events in the US. The multiple award-winning headliners announced this morning are BLAKE SHELTON, ERIC CHURCH, THOMAS RHETT AND ALABAMA.  Country Music Association’s 2012 “Entertainer of the Year,” five-time Male Vocalist of the Year winner, just announced American Music Award winner and GRAMMY nominee Blake Shelton continues to add to his superstar status. With 17 consecutive #1 singles, Shelton owns the record of successive #1 singles in the modern era, and has a total of 22 #1 singles. His new album, If I’m Honest, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top Album Sales Chart and the Billboard Country Album Chart. If I’m Honest has already yielded the #1 smash single, “Came Here To Forget,” and his new single “She’s Got A Way With Words.” The album features three songs written by Shelton which include the gospel tinged “Savior’s Shadow,” “Friends,” which is also featured in the #1 film, The Angry Birds Movie, and “Go Ahead and Break My Heart,” a song he wrote and performs with Gwen Stefani. A member of the Grand Ole Opry, he has earned a host of awards throughout his career, including the recent People’s Choice Award for Favorite Male Country Artist. Shelton just celebrated his 10th season on NBC’s “The Voice” and recently hosted Nickelodeon’s slime-filled Kids’ Choice Awards.  Shelton is the subject of a career-spanning exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee. Blake Shelton: Based on a True Story.  The exhibit explores the life and work of one of country music’s most popular and multi-dimensional artists. With Eric Church’s fourth album, and a brand new CMA Award under his belt for Album of the Year, Eric has said “I really see this album as a game-changer for us,” Eric Church says of the follow-up to his platinum breakthrough Chief. “I want people to understand that we’re here and that we will be reckoned with.” He will be a force to be reckoned with in Cadott this June. Although Church has already built a reputation as a restless creative force while blazing an unconventional path to country superstardom, The Outsiders represents an audacious quantum leap. The aggressive set, which consists almost entirely of Church compositions or co-compositions, finds the iconoclastic singer-songwriter-guitarist covering a dizzying amount of musical and lyrical ground, taking advantage of a wide range of sonic options to construct an adventurous, consistently thrilling ride. The result is Church’s most revealing, personally-charged statement yet—and one that challenges many of the accepted rules of contemporary country music. Continue reading ERIC CHURCH, BLAKE SHELTON, THOMAS RHETT, ALABAMA & More Just Announced

Carrie Underwood Scores Two American Music Awards

Third Consecutive Win as “Favorite Female Artist- Country” and Fifth Win for “Favorite Country Album” Carrie Becomes Only Country Artist to Have All Studio Albums Honored as AMA “Favorite Country Album” Nashville – November 21, 2016 – Superstar Carrie Underwood won two American Music Awards last night as “Favorite Female Artist- Country” and “Favorite Country Album” for her Platinum-selling Storyteller album, bringing her career AMA tally to 11 wins. This is Carrie’s third consecutive win in the female-country category and she now becomes the only country artist to have all her studio albums honored as AMA “Favorite Country Album” – Some Hearts, Carnival Ride, Play On, Blown Away, and Storyteller. Carrie will wrap her highly successful “The Storyteller Tour- Stories in the Round” at the end of November with four additional concerts planned this month. She will then head to New Zealand and Australia to join Keith Urban on the ripCORD World Tour 2016. The Storyteller Tour fall dates: Nov-22 Wichita, KS INTRUST Bank Arena Nov-23 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena Nov-26 Las Vegas, NV T-Mobile Arena Nov-28 West Valley City, UT Maverik Center ripCORD World Tour 2016 New Zealand & Australia tour dates: Dec-3 Wellington Westpac Stadium Dec-6 Adelaide Entertainment Centre Dec-8 Melbourne Rod Laver Arena Dec-9 Melbourne Rod Laver Arena Dec-10 Canberra GIO Stadium Dec-12 Sydney Qudos Bank Arena Dec-14 Sydney ICC Sydney Theatre Dec-16 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Dec-17 Brisbane Entertainment Centre About Carrie Underwood: Carrie Underwood emerged from the promise of her 2005 American Idol win to become a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements in music, television, and film. A seven-time GRAMMY® Award winner, she has amassed over 100 major honors, sold 58 million records worldwide, and recorded 24 #1 singles, 13 of which she co-wrote, with a catalog of songs that have been streamed more than 1.9 billion times worldwide. The first female artist to be twice named the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year, Underwood was recognized as Pollstar’s top female country touring artist for her headlining tours in 2008, 2010, and 2012, and this year Billboard ranked her current “Storyteller Tour – Stories in the Round” as the #1 country tour for the first half of 2016. All five studio albums, Some Hearts, Carnival Ride, Play On, Blown Away and Storyteller – are certified Platinum or multi-Platinum, and each an American Music Awards winner as Favorite Country Album – tallied an incredible 40 weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. The RIAA’s highest certified country album artist to debut this century, Underwood also holds the distinction of the highest album certification of any country artist to emerge since 2000 with the 8x Multi-Platinum success of her 2005 debut, Some Hearts. She is the all-time Top Country Artist (male or female) on RIAA’s Digital Single Ranking, also placing her among the Top 5 females in the history of RIAA’s Digital Single Program across all genres. In December of 2014, she released her Platinum-certified Greatest Hits: Decade #1, which produced Continue reading Carrie Underwood Scores Two American Music Awards

Trace Adkins, Kim Coates and Judd Nelson Star in the Gritty Western, STAGECOACH: THE TEXAS JACK STORY, Riding Onto BD/DVD on 12/13

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Revenge and redemption make uneasy bedfellows in STAGECOACH: THE TEXAS JACK STORY, a hardscrabble period Western loosely based on the real-life exploits of 19th-century American outlaw Nathaniel Reed, starring country music superstar Trace Adkins, Judd Nelson and Kim Coates.  Following its limited theatrical release, the frontier thriller rides onto Blu-ray and DVD on December 13. After retiring from his life as an infamous outlaw, livery owner Nathaniel Reed (Adkins) quietly leads an honest existence on the Texas frontier with his devoted wife, Laura Lee.  But his gun-slinging past suddenly comes back to haunt him when he learns that Calhoun (Coates), the man he once maimed during a stagecoach robbery, is now an unhinged U.S. Marshal who’ll stop at nothing to exact vengeance.  After a violent shootout brings tragic consequences, Nathaniel partners with his original gang, returns to his lawless ways and becomes Texas Jack: the most wanted outlaw in the West. An action-packed quest for redemption, STAGECOACH: THE TEXAS JACK STORY is filled with gunplay a’plenty, galloping getaways, a beautiful bounty hunter — and the possibility of a second chance. CAST Trace Adkins (Traded, Deepwater Horizon, The Virginian, The Lincoln Lawyer)Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire, “Suddenly Susan”)Kim Coates (“Sons of Anarchy”)Claude Duhamel (Spaceman, Western Religion)Michelle Harrison (Fifty Shades Darker, “The Flash”) Garry Chalk (The Confirmation, Godzilla) Helena Marie (“Supernatural”)  PROGRAM INFORMATION Format:  BD/DVD Running Time:  90 mins. Genre:  Western Aspect Ratio:  16×9 (2.35:1) Audio:  BD (English 5.1 DTS MA)/DVD (5.1 Surround Sound)