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Watch Now: Chase Rice – Three Chords and the Truth

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CHASE RICE PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “THREE CHORDS & THE TRUTH”  ON CMT Releases Sophomore Album LAMBS & LIONS on Friday, November 17, Instant Grat Track “Eyes On You” Available Now On a front porch bolstered by cinder blocks and hope, North Carolina native Chase Rice gingerly demonstrated what a D-chord looks like to 8-year-old Nicholas Thompson. With crimped, tiny fingers and intense concentration, Thompson stared up at his musical mentor and smiled. The interaction and the moment of discovery demonstrates the power of music to change lives; a theme which is woven throughout Rice’s latest music video for “Three Chords & The Truth.” “This is the greatest day of my life,” exclaimed Thompson. And you believe it. Rice’s own music journey started with a $150 guitar, a family gift. “That cheap $150 guitar changed my life,” he shares. “There are people who love music and can’t afford a guitar. Music is everything for me. I can’t think of a better gift to give to someone else.” The music video, which was directed by Brian Lazzaro, was shot around Rice’s current coast-to-coast Lambs and Lions Tour, with footage from the road, on the bus, and on stage. “Three Chords & The Truth” captures the power of following a dream to Nashville and name-checks legends including Johnny Cash, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. “I thought, we could do the same old crap that everybody’s doing, that I’ve done before, with this music video or we could do something bigger and more special and hopefully change a kid’s life and his family’s life, and that’s the route I wanted to go,” explains Rice of his decision to stray from the expected formula for the “Three Chords & The Truth” music video. The accompanying narrative explains how access to music can make a difference and follows Rice’s search for a fan to receive a prized guitar, a step up from the one that fueled his musical talent. Rice first met Thompson at a backstage photo op. The boy is struggling to fight hemophilia with injections and frequent trips to see doctors. He finds comfort in a pair of mint green headphones and a country music playlist that includes Rice. Rice has been one of country music’s most exciting figures since arriving in Nashville. He co-wrote Florida Georgia Line’s megahit Diamond certified “Cruise” and his 2014 major label debut album, Ignite the Night, opened at No. 1 and yielded two Top 5 hits with “Ready Set Roll” and “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” in addition to more than 900,000 in album sales. The 32-year-old singer/songwriter has had an eclectic life for inspiration, playing football at the University of North Carolina, serving as a NASCAR pit crew member, even a role on a season of “Survivor,” all before finding success as a singer/songwriter/entertainer. His unrivaled live show has led to numerous sold out tours, a slot performing on Kenny Chesney’s stadium tour stops in 2015, and to ESPN’s Marty Smith noting in that sense, “Rice is Continue reading Watch Now: Chase Rice – Three Chords and the Truth→

CMT To Honor Victims Of Hurricane, Vegas Tragedies At ‘Artist of The Year’ Special

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CMT will honor victims of the recent devastating hurricanes, and the SUNDAY,  OCTOBER 1st mass shooting in LAS VEGAS, by transforming its “CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR” special into a night of hope and healing. The eighth-annual special will air live from NASHVILLE’s SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th at p (ET). CHRIS STAPLETON, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, JASON ALDEAN, KEITH URBAN, and LUKE BRYAN will be honored during the show, and will be joined by ANDRA DAY, LEE ANN WOMACK and LITTLE BIG TOWN, who will open the show with a performance of “Rise Up.” Additionally, DAY, LITTLE BIG TOWN and COMMON will perform “Stand For Something.” “Given the devastation of Hurricanes HARVEY, IRMA, and MARIA, and the mass shootings in LAS VEGAS, we feel a commitment to our fans to address all of the tragedies not in one somber and solemn moment or segment, but rather devote the entire evening to uplifting the fans through high-spirited music,” said CMT/TV LAND GM FRANK TANKI. “Both ‘Rise Up’ and ‘Stand Up for Something’ are inspirational anthems that perfectly sum the message for the evening. The special has always been a place where artists from different genres can stand side-by-side, and now more than ever, we want to showcase the power of unity and resilience through music.” CMT says this year’s ceremony will forgo the formal presentations of awards and speeches in favor of heartfelt messages from the honorees directly to their fans. In addition, CMT has assembled the entertainment community to share messages of hope and healing. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.

CMT to Debut “Road Less Traveled” Featuring Lauren Alaina

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CMT TO DEBUT LAUREN ALAINA’S ROMANTIC COMEDY “ROAD LESS TRAVELED” ON NOVEMBER 10 CMT announced that singer/songwriter Lauren Alaina’s new romantic comedy “Road Less Traveled” – titled for Alaina’s hit single of the same name – will make its television debut Friday, November 10 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on CMT (encores Saturday, November 11 at Noon ET/PT).

New Album, Redemption, From Halfway to Hazard

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HALFWAY TO HAZARD RETURNS WITH FIRST NEW ALBUM IN NEARLY 10 YEARS, REDEMPTION New 10-track Compilation Available for Purchase Now at Amazon, iTunes and All Digital Retailers. For the first time in nearly a decade, country music duo Halfway to Hazard is back with new material. The album, appropriately titled, REDemptiOn, is available for purchase now. Upon their debut to the country music scene in 2007, Halfway to Hazard hit with a rapid cannon fire. Suddenly the duo was opening for superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill and were making major label records with big time producers and engineers in famous studios. David Tolliver and Chad Warrix struggled to find balance between artistry and life, and the rigors of breaking through as a new artist. Tolliver especially struggled with the newfound success and celebrity status. Eventually, Halfway to Hazard hit a breaking point. “We had to take a several year break from each other and the business to save our friendship,” says Warrix. “The stop in momentum definitely damaged our rise to the top. But we are repairing the broken pieces of the puzzle and finding new ways because of our experience and knowledge to find success.” Following the duo’s last album release in 2009, the two Kentuckians chose to take a break from their country music career. During that time, Tolliver focused on his career as a songwriter, while Warrix also kept writing songs and continued to perform on the road as a guitarist for various artists. When Tolliver and Warrix reunited and made the decision to record new music, they didn’t rush the process. Both are now in different places in their lives and wanted to draw from that. They wanted quality music that accurately reflected their current whereabouts in life. “This new project means a lot to me,” says Tolliver. “We took some time off, we had success before and we also had some heartache. Making this new album helped heal wounds and also brought back great memories of why we started doing this in the first place, to make music and play music.” Warrix adds, “The REDemptiOn album was a long time coming, I felt like we were just meant to make more music years ago but because of certain circumstances, we didn’t get that chance. So, for me, it’s been really important to get new music out that represents David and I not just as songwriters but also as artists.” The album’s first single, “Heaven on Down The Highway” is especially important to the duo because of its message of redemption. “It’s about looking forward to the future and not dwelling on a past that you can’t change. This life is short and we need to ‘rip off that rearview’ and enjoy what is in front of us,” Tolliver says. “I’m in love with the whole concept of this album, REDemptiOn, because to me each one of these songs represents our growth as writers and artists in a town of so many gifted people,” Warrix explains. The project contains 10 Continue reading New Album, Redemption, From Halfway to Hazard→

Kelsea Ballerini To Turn The Opry Pink

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Kelsea Ballerini to “Flip The Switch” On The Opry’s Signature Barn,  Trisha Yearwood to Introduce the Year’s Honorary Survivor  as Part of the Ninth Annual “Opry Goes Pink” in Support of the Fight Against Breast Cancer  The Grand Ole Opry® is joining Women Rock For The Cure™ in the fight against breast cancer on Tues., Oct. 24 with its ninth annual “Opry Goes Pink” show. Black River Entertainment’s Kelsea Ballerini will flip the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink for the night as the “Legends” singer takes the stage to perform to raise awareness and funds for Women Rock for the CureTM, a Nashville-based non-profit committed to connecting and supporting young women facing breast cancer. Opry member Trisha Yearwood will also take the stage to perform and introduce this year’s Women Rock for the Cure honorary survivor, symbolizing individual battles being won against the disease. Arista Nashville’s LANCO will make their Opry debut, Easton Corbin, Runaway June, and others will perform, and CMT’s Cody Alan will appear as a guest announcer for the night, joining the ranks of other personalities who have appeared in the role including Garrison Keillor, Dan Rather, and Robin Roberts, among many others. Beginning today, when fans order tickets, $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to Women Rock For The Cure™.  Tickets are available at (615) 871-OPRY and opry.com. The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®.  Opry performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday Night Opry shows through December 12. About the Grand Ole Opry The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®.  Opry performances are held every Friday and Saturday of the year, with Tuesday Night Opry shows through December 12 and Wednesday shows returning September 13.  To plan an Opry visit, call (800) SEE-OPRY or visit opry.com. The Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn.  Celebrating nine decades of entertainment, the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP).  For more information, visit opry.com. About Women Rock For The Cure Women Rock For The Cure™ is a Nashville-based 501(c)(3) organization committed to connecting and supporting young women facing breast cancer. Founded in 2007, the organization works to build awareness and provide outreach programs through the power of the entertainment industry. Fueled by the annual Opry Goes Pink concert, the signature event has featured performances by Jason Aldean, Martina McBride, Kacey Musgraves, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, LeAnn Rimes, The Judds, Carrie Underwood and more. All proceeds benefit the organization’s outreach efforts, including the impactful Young Survivors Retreat, which brings together young women diagnosed with breast cancer. For additional information on Women Rock For The Cure, upcoming events and how to get involved, please visit www.WomenRockForTheCure.org.

Tragedy At Route 91 Harvest Music Festival

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As reported on every major news network in the nation, a terrible shooting tragedy occurred last night in Las Vegas, Nevada during Jason Aldean‘s set at the Route 91 Harvest Music Festival. Our hearts are broken at the massive loss of life, the horrendous experience of those injured and impacted by this tragedy. One disturbed man’s act of violence has scarred us all. We are immensely proud of the bravery and skill with which everyday citizens, emergency first respondents, and law enforcement worked together to minimize casualties and ensure the health and safety of so many people. We at CountryMusicNewsBlog.com and CountryMusicOnTour.com will be closing our offices temporarily to spend time with our families and try to find some light in this terrible darkness. Love each other. Find ways to show it. ~ Shauna “WhiskeyChick” Castorena Save Save

Lady Antebellum Makes Big Donation for Puerto Rico Relief

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LADY ANTEBELLUM is using their newly-released music video to raise awareness and support for those affected after HURRICANE MARIA struck PUERTO RICO. The music video for LADY A’s single, “Heart Break,” was filmed in SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, and in honor of the filming location, LADY A is making a donation of $200,000 from their LADYAID charitable arm to hurricane relief efforts via MUSICARES and UNITED FOR PUERTO RICO. The trio is encouraging fans to contribute, as well, by donating via the LADYAID website. Check out the beautiful PUERTO RICAN landscapes featured in the “Heart Break” video here. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJ2Yd8OE9Xg[/embedyt] “We save a portion of every ticket on the road to go toward LADYAID,” explained the trio’s DAVE HAYWOOD. “After spending time in SAN JUAN, we fell in love with the area, the culture, the people, and that country — it was just a beautiful place. Our hearts have been completely broken watching the devastation from all of the hurricanes. We feel personally connected to helping support those affected.” Added LADY A’s HILLARY SCOTT, “We want to do everything we can to support this incredible place and these incredible people. We just hope and pray for their safety and that rebuilding happens quickly. We encourage everyone to give whatever they can to help.”