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George Strait Continues to Sell Out 2013 Cowboy Rides Away Tour

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George Strait Sets Sell Out Records with 2013 Cowboy Rides Away Tour. When George Strait announced his 2013 Cowboy Rides Away Tour, we knew that it was going to be a huge success. So, it comes as no surprise that he is selling out his tour stops left and right! Most recently, King George sold 72,000 tickets in less than six minutes for his June 1st tour stop in San Antonio, TX! Strait’s tour sales success places him at #1 on Pollstar’s Concert Pulse with an average $1.4 million in gross per show which ranks him over popular concerts like Justin Bieber, Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Dave Matthews Band, and The Who (top 5 respectively). I know there are a whole lot of folks who really want to see George Strait live and in concert, but aren’t going to be able to. On the bright side of things for y’all, he is currently working on an upcoming album, which includes current single , “Give It All We’ve Got Tonight,” and is scheduled to release in late spring.

Petition To Remove Blake Shelton From Grand Ole Opry

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Organized Groups Planning A “March” On Music Row To Remove Blake Shelton From The Grand Ole Opry. Blake Shelton ruffled some feathers recently when he made comments like nobody wants to listen to their grandpas music. It was a big to-do with plenty of fans, musicians and industry folks for a good week, and then Shelton made a few apologies and legends like Merle Haggard accepted them. Well…we only thought the fuss was over. Several organized groups are still up-in-arms about the situation and have decided to take action. By action they mean having Shelton removed from the Grand Ole Opry. Bob Everhart, President of the National Traditional Country Music Association since 1976, had this to say, “We organized a large non-profit corporation 39 years ago to prevent the very thing Blake Shelton is espousing. Today we have joined forces with the Traditional Music Association of America; Classic Country; The Real Old Farts & Jackasses; American Music Group; and several other organizations who are very concerned about the insults Blake Shelton tosses around so nonchalantly.“ Maggie Penn, who heads up a country music association in Michigan, echoed Everhart’s concerns. “We are going to march on Nashville. We are demanding that Blake Shelton be removed from the Grand Ole Opry. We are also demanding that huge radio conglomerates respond to our requests to feature more traditional and classic country music on these so-called country music radio stations. Clear Channel is one of the worst offenders. Mr. May, CEO, of Clear Channel needs to remember that the frequencies they broadcast on do not belong to them, they belong to us.“ The “march” is set for April 17th down Music Row in Nashville. My question for you is, do you think all of this is necessary? We want to know what you think, so fire away in the comment section below!

Lady Antebellum Downtown-Music Video

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The Official Music Video For Lady Antebellum’s New Single, “Downtown.” Below is the official music video for Lady Antebellum’s new single, “Downtown.” The song is fun and can get stuck in your head in seconds! “Downtown” is the first single from Lady A’s upcoming album, Golden, out May 7. The video is kind of cheesy, but that’s alright. It also features Beth Behrs from CBS’ Two Broke Girls. Y’all check “Downtown” out and tell us what you think!

2013 ACM Awards Performers Announced

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George Strait and More In The First Round Of Performer Announcements. It was announced today that Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, George Strait and The Band Perry will perform at the 48th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards. The ceremony will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7 at 8 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. This is only the first round of performers to be announced so keep your eyes and ears open, because we will let you know as the rest of the artists set to perform are announced!

Scotty McCreery Announces Webisode Series

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Scotty McCreery Unveils New Webisode Series, “ScotTV.” Scotty McCreery has released the first two episodes of his brand-new webisode series, “ScotTV.” The series will give fans a behind-the-scenes experience with Scotty as he embarks on his first headline tour, sneak peeks of his forthcoming sophomore album, and much more. “We always have a lot of fun out on the road and these first episodes of ScotTV are just the beginning,” says McCreery. “2013 is going to be a new chapter in my career and I’m excited to share it with all my fans. I hope they’ll enjoy the ride as much as I do.” McCreery is also announcing more dates for his first headlining tour. The Weekend Roadtrip Tour kicked off on February 14 and will make stops through May. Scotty is also giving fans a first listen to new music from his next album, scheduled for release later this year on 19/Interscope/Mercury Records. Below is episode 1 of “ScotTV,” enjoy!

Kacey Musgraves Same Trailer Different Park Album Details

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Get All The Info On Kacey Musgraves Debut Album, Same Trailer Different Park. Kacey Musgraves has been setting not only the country music world, but music world in general, on fire with her debut single “Merry Go ‘Round” for months now. With all the excitement the song has generated, it is no wonder how excited everyone is to hear her full album. Fans don’t have to wait much longer. The release date for Same Trailer Different Park is set for Tuesday, March 19. Musgraves just wrapped a run with Little Big Town on their Tornado Tour and will soon be hitting the road with Kenny Chesney on his No Shoes Nation Tour. The track listing for Same Trailer Different Park is below, enjoy! Same Trailer Different Park Track Listing: 1. Silver Lining 2. My House 3. Merry Go ‘Round 4. Dandelion 5. Blowin’ Smoke 6. I Miss You 7. Step Off 8. Back On The Map 9. Keep It To Yourself 10. Stupid 11. Follow Your Arrow 12. It Is What It Is

Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Joe Diffie Tour

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Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Joe Diffie Hit The Road Together For The Roots & Boots Tour. Country music veterans Sammy Kershaw, Aaron Tippin and Joe Diffie have teamed up for a national tour they’re calling “Roots & Boots.” The guys will perform acoustic versions of their more than 40 Top 10 songs on stage together. They will also be sharing stories about the roots of their music. “The ‘Roots & Boots’ tour is three friends who love country music having a good time, telling jokes about each other and telling jokes on each other.” – Sammy Kershaw “Sam, Aaron and I have a great time doing these shows and the fans do too. It’s always an adventure.” – Joe Diffie “Being onstage with Sammy and Joe is a blast. I admire both of these guys so much. We have a great time together and the show is different every night and always a lot of fun.” -Aaron Tippin I am BEYOND excited for this collaboration! I grew up on all three of these artists and their music! Watch the video below to see what the guys have to say about the tour and see how excited they are.

Luke Bryan Video Buzzkill

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Luke Bryan Releases New Music Video for Buzzkill Featured on New Album Spring Break Here to Party. Right in time for the release of his brand new party themed Spring Break…Here to Party album, Luke Bryan has released a music video for the third track featured on the record, “Buzzkill.” The single is low key, somber track that looks into the flip side of the party…the, well, buzzkill. Bryan’s videos always seem to hit just the right note for the songs they showcase, and this one is no different. The video really brings the song to life, and certainly more than just a few country music fans will have a “been there, done that” feeling when they watch. Check it out below, and comment to let us know if you’ve had a similar experience. Luke Bryan is currently making stops all over the U.S. for his already successful Red Dirt Diaries 2013 Tour which has been selling out dates left and right. You can catch him on your TV Sunday, April 7th when he co-hosts the 2013 ACM Awards with Blake Shelton. Luke Bryan “Buzzkill” Official Music Video. Current Luke Bryan Tours and Tickets

Gary Allan Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain) Live Performance

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Gary Allan Performs Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain) Live at Yahoo Ram Country Studios. On the heels of his latest album release, Set You Free, and single success with “Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),” which sold over 100,000 copies in its first week and earned his first career #1, Gary Allan stopped by the Yahoo Ram Country studios to do a live performance of his current tracks. In addition to “Every Storm,” Allan also performed tracks like “It Ain’t the Whiskey,” and “Smoke Rings In The Dark.” Words can’t really do justice to how amazing an artist, Gary is. So, watch the live performance below, and enjoy! Allan is playing a few dates in the next couple months, find details below, including two sold-out performances at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. For more on Gary head over to his official site, and be sure to check back with us! Gary Allan Live Performance at Yahoo Ram Country.

Grand Ole Opry Patsy Cline Memorial Concert

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Grand Ole Opry Honors Opry Members Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins with Special Memorial Concert Tuesday March 5th. Tonight (Tuesday, March 5th) the Grand Ole Opry will be honoring the memory of three Grand Ole Opry Members, Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins on the 50th Anniversary of the plane crash that claimed their lives along with pilot and Cline’s manager, Randy Hughes. The plane crash occurred on March 5th 1963 en route from Kansas City to Nashville, TN outside Camden, TN. There were no survivors. Tonight’s concert marks the first Tuesday Night Opry of the season, and Cline, Hawkins and Copas will be honored with performances of their hit songs by Jean Shepard (spouse of Hawkins at the time of his death), Mandy Barnett, Terri Clark, John Conlee and Chuck Mead & His Grassy Knoll Boys. ACM Award nominees Florida Georgia Line will also perform along with Opry group, Riders In The Sky. Country music is country music because of artists like Cline, Hawkshaw and Copas, and we salute them today.