CRAIG CAMPBELL PERFORMS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE "SALUTE TO SURVIVORS" DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME IN DENVER, CO

CRAIG CAMPBELL PERFORMS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE “SALUTE TO SURVIVORS” DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME IN DENVER, CO (10/9) Photo Credit: Courtesy of RED BOW Records RED BOW Records’ artist Craig Campbell performed the national anthem at the “Salute to Survivors” game in Denver, CO (10/9). Although the Atlanta Falcons are Campbell’s home team he donned a Denver Broncos shirt with pink to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The singer-songwriter left the game happy as the Falcons defeated the Broncos, who were previously undefeated, with a score of 23-16. “It’s always an honor to sing our national anthem but it’s extra special to sing it on a day we celebrate and salute the survivors,” says Campbell. “Overcoming and winning against breast cancer is the greatest victory and I was glad to be a part of their day.” In addition to his current single, “Outskirts of Heaven,” ascending the country radio charts and a heavy tour schedule, Campbell is keeping busy with his husband/father duties. Sounds Like Nashville is uncovering how the country singer continues to prove he’s the dream husband and father in the weekly #HusbandGoals column. Whether it be a photograph of Campbell going with his girls to a father/daughter dance or making some of us blush with a picture of him and wife Mindy sharing a kiss, it’s easy to see how he keeps his family going strong. Campbell recently performed “Outskirts of Heaven” on NBC’s TODAY, which released to rave reviews across media and fans alike. After Rolling Stone Country featured an exclusive “First Listen” to the track that he wrote alongside Dave Turnbull, fans praised the ballad saying it “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 touring across the U.S. with more dates 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 aud ience 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 Continue reading CRAIG CAMPBELL PERFORMS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE "SALUTE TO SURVIVORS" DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME IN DENVER, CO

CMT Artist of the Year 2016 Details

Follow along on Twitter and Instagram as CountryMusicNewsBlog.com celebrates the 2016 CMT Artists of the Year under hashtag #CMTAOTY Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett have been selected by CMT as the premiere country artists of 2016 and will be celebrated at the seventh annual CMT Artists of the Year special, it was announced Tuesday (Sept. 13). Additionally, Kelsea Ballerini is set to receive the second-annual Breakout Artist of the Year honor. The 2016 CMT Artists of the Year special premieres from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center on Oct. 20 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Each artist will be honored with never-before-seen performances alongside lighthearted and emotional moments fueled by plenty of champagne during the 90-minute special on CMT. Following last year’s nod as breakthrough artist, Chris Stapleton joins first-time recipient Thomas Rhett and veteran CMT Artists of the Year Carrie Underwood (2010, 2012, 2016), Florida Georgia Line (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016) and Luke Bryan, who now ties with Jason Aldean as the artists with most wins with five consecutive years (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016). This year’s five honorees collectively dominated the last 12 months in country music, ruling CMT’s platforms and country radio, scoring chart-topping album and singles and selling out concerts across the nation. On the heels of her mega-hit debut album, The First Time, and before her first-ever headlining tour, CMT’s Next Women of Country member Kelsea Ballerini has taken the country world by storm. With her third No. 1 hit “Peter Pan,” she is the only female artist in country music history, including female duos and groups, to reach No. 1 with her first three consecutive singles from a debut album. Rick Diamond/Getty Images Additional awards, performers and special guests will be announced at a later date. Former CMT Artists of the Year honorees include Jason Aldean (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014), Kenny Chesney (2011, 2012), Eric Church (2012), Hunter Hayes (2013), Toby Keith (2012), Lady Antebellum (2010, 2011), Little Big Town (2015), Miranda Lambert (2012, 2014), Tim McGraw (2013), Brad Paisley (2011), Blake Shelton (2015), Taylor Swift (2010, 2011), Keith Urban (2014), Sam Hunt (2015) and the Zac Brown Band (2010). Previous CMT Artists of the Year performances have included Adele and Darius Rucker performing Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now,” Adam Lambert and Leona Lewis paying tribute to Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” and Maroon 5 covering Taylor Swift’s “Mine.” Tweet about it: [bctt tweet=”@carrieunderwood @ChrisStapleton @FLAGALine @LukeBryanOnline and @ThomasRhett are @CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR! Watch Oct. 20 at 9pm ET. #CMTAOTY”]

AARON TIPPIN WINS TELLY AWARD FOR 25TH ANNIVERSARY DOCUMENTARY

Country star Aaron Tippin is taking home the gold thanks to a recent video documentary about the singer’s career in music.  The film, Aaron Tippin – 25 Years, recently won a Telly Award at the 37th Annual Telly Awards.  With over 13,000 entries from all 50 states and numerous countries, the win is a big accolade for Tippin and the film’s director, Glenn Sweitzer of Nashville-based film company Fresh Films. “I have had the honor of working with Aaron for the past 10 years, and helping tell his story was a true honor,” says Sweitzer.  “There’s never a boring moment in the life of Aaron and Thea Tippin.” Tippin adds, “I was so honored to find out we’d won a Telly Award for our documentary. It’s always great to work with Glenn Sweitzer. He’s such a talent.” The documentary gives viewers an in-depth look at the country singer’s rise from humble beginnings to international stardom.  The documentary features interviews with Tippin as well as the music pros who helped make him a household name including recording industry icons Joe Galante and Randy Goodman, 650 AM WSM‘s Bill Cody, singer-songwriter Mark Collie, publisher and media personality Charlie Monk and more. The Telly Awards honors the very best film and video productions, groundbreaking online video content, and outstanding local, regional, and cable TV commercials and programs.  For more information, visit TellyAwards.com. Watch the full documentary HERE.

CRAIG CAMPBELL TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE "SALUTE TO SURVIVORS" DENVER BRONCOS VS. ATLANTA FALCONS GAME (10/9)

Current Single, “Outskirts of Heaven,” Climbing The Country Radio Charts [bctt tweet=”Campbell Continues To Prove Why He’s A Top Notch Husband In Weekly #HusbandGoals Feature On Sounds Like Nashville”]  NASHVILLE, TN (October 8, 2016) – RED BOW Records’ artist Craig Campbell is performing the national anthem at the undefeated Denver Broncos (4-0) vs. Atlanta Falcons (3-1) matchup at Sports Authority Field in Denver, CO, Sunday (10/9). The annual “Salute to Survivors” game also serves to raise awareness of breast cancer. Campbell, who lost his father to colorectal cancer, will proudly wear a pink shirt in support. The game kicks off at 2:05pm MDT and can be seen throughout the country on FOX. In addition to his current single, “Outskirts of Heaven,” ascending the country radio charts and a heavy tour schedule, Campbell is also keeping busy with his husband/father duties. Sounds Like Nashville continues to uncover how the country singer maintains his status as the ideal husband and father in the weekly #HusbandGoals column. Whether it be a photograph of Campbell going with his girls to a father/daughter dance or making some of us blush with a picture of him and wife Mindy sharing a kiss, it’s easy to see how he keeps his family going strong. Campbell recently performed “Outskirts of Heaven” on NBC’s TODAY, which released to rave reviews across media and fans alike. After Rolling Stone Country featured an exclusive “First Listen” to the track that he wrote alongside Dave Turnbull, fans praised the ballad saying it “brought me to tears,” “gave me chills,” and claim ed “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 touring across the U.S. with more dates 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.

The Cadillac Three reveal ‘Drunk Like You’ live video & make their national TV debut

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THE CADILLAC THREE  ‘DRUNK LIKE YOU‘ LIVE IN SESSION – PERFORMED ‘THE SOUTH’ ON LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS – THEIR US NATIONAL TELEVISION DEBUT ‘DON’T FORGET THE WHISKEY’ UK HEADLINE TOUR THIS NOVEMBER – Including London’s Shepherds Bush Empire Nashville trio The Cadillac Three have revealed a live video of them performing their latest single ‘Drunk Like You’, which appears on the critically acclaimed new album Bury Me In My Boots, out now. The session sees the band playing a stripped back version of the country rock anthem as well as featuring album tracks ‘Runnin’ Red Lights’ and ‘Ship Faced’. The beautiful acoustic performances showcase their musical and songwriting talents in these raw and unplugged performances with ‘Graffiti’ being released on October 21st and ‘White Lightning’ on November 4th. The videos follow their highly praised US National Television debut where The Cadillac Three performed fan-favourite ‘The South’ live on NBC’s Late Night With Seth Meyers last month. WATCH ‘THE SOUTH’ LIVE ON LATE NIGHT WITH SETH MEYERS HERE The Grammy-nominated, chart-topping frontman Jaren Johnston and his musical comrades, Neil Mason (percussion) and Kelby Ray (lap steel), have seen a wave of worldwide support since releasing Bury Me In My Boots on Big Machine Records last month. The album debuted at no.8 in the Official Album Charts on the first day of sales and dominated the Country Charts on both iTunes and Amazon. The Cadillac Three were named ‘Best New Band’ in the 2014 UK Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards and became the most played new band on Planet Rock in 2015. The band recently brought their Southern swagger to the London’s legendary Abbey Road studios were they filmed a number of exclusive live versions of their songs. Having established a loyal following in the UK with multiple sold-out headline dates and their recent electrifying performance at Ramblin’ Man Fair, The Cadillac Three will be returning to the UK for their Don’t Forget The Whiskey headline tour next month. Tickets are available now through Live Nation. DON’T FORGET THE WHISKEY TOUR – NOVEMBER 2016 5th – Manchester, O2 Ritz 6th – London, O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 7th – Cambridge, Junction 9th – Glasgow, O2 Abc 10th – Birmingham, O2 Academy 11th – Bristol, O2 Academy 13th – Belfast, Empire Music Hall 14th – Dublin, Whelans 15th – Berlin, Frannz Club 16th – Cologne, Mtc 17th – Hamburg, Nochtspeicher 18th – Munich, Backstage Hall 20th – Amsterdam, Melkweg Sugarfactory 22nd– Madrid, Chango Club   “Booze bolstered country rockers in the vein of early Kings Of Leon. Yee Haw!” – Daily Mirror “Bluesy guitars, tales of whisky and moonshine and [singer] Jaren Johnston’s tobacco-gargling growl makes the point: we’re from the South” – Mail On Sunday “’Bury Me In My Boots’ is a generous slice of southern class from a band worth sticking with” – Classic Rock “If you like Lynyrd Skynyrd but wish they weren’t so damn intellectual, The Cadillac Three might be for you…. ‘Bury Me In My Boots’ would probably sound great in a Texas honky-tonk on a starry night” Continue reading The Cadillac Three reveal ‘Drunk Like You’ live video & make their national TV debut

Miranda Lambert Doubles Down with “The Weight of These Wings” Double Album

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MIRANDA LAMBERT REVEALS THAT THE WEIGHT OF THESE WINGS IS A DOUBLE ALBUM DISC TITLES TO BE THE WEIGHT OF THESE WINGS: THE NERVE THE WEIGHT OF THESE WINGS: THE HEART  Nashville, TN – RCA Nashville GRAMMY Award-winner, Miranda Lambert, continues to share details pertaining to first studio album in two years, The Weight Of These Wings, which releases November 18. The Weight Of These Wings is set to be a double album, consisting of 24 songs. Lambert has given each “disc” its own specific title; Disc 1 will be titled THE NERVE and Disc 2 THE HEART. About Miranda Lambert: RCA Records Nashville singer/songwriter Miranda Lambert touts five studio albums to her repertoire; Kerosene (2005), Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (2007), Revolution (2009), Four The Record (2011) and Platinum (2014), the latter earning Lambert a GRAMMY Award for Best Country Album, in addition to her previous GRAMMY win for Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 2010 for “The House That Built Me.” The Texas native is set to release her sixth album, The Weight Of These Wings, on November 18, 2016. The first song released from The Weight Of These Wings, “Vice,” hit the Country Radio airwaves on July 18th touting a tally of 109 first week monitored reporting stations spinning the new song. Miranda Lambert’s The Weight Of These Wings album artwork Credit: Courtesy of Sony Music Nashville

“American Saturday Night: Live From The Grand Ole Opry” Available on DVD and BluRay TODAY

The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Humana® will release its first-ever concert film, American Saturday Night: Live From the Grand Ole Opry, on DVD and BluRay in Opry retail stores during this weekend’s Opry Birthday Bash. The film will be available via ecommerce beginning Tues., Nov. 1. American Saturday Night: Live From the Grand Ole Opry debuted late last year in 200+ cinemas across the U.S. The made-for-cinema feature film offers audiences a virtual front row seat and VIP all-access pass to country music’s most famous show, including live Opry performances and backstage conversations with Opry members Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Darius Rucker as well as The Band Perry and Brett Eldredge. Paisley is set to return live to the Opry stage this Sat., Oct. 8 as part of the show’s Birthday Bash. 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 running through December 13. 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.

GREAT COUNTRY MOMENTS” PRESENTED BY SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS® FEATURING COUNTRY LEGENDS IN OCTOBER

Country Music Roots Run Deep With Springer Mountain Farms® Chicken in October Featuring Charley Pride, Confederate Railroad, Johnny Lee, John Conlee, Bellamy Brothers, Collin Raye, Janie Fricke, Joey Canyon, Ronnie McDowell and Rex Allen Jr. The month of October brings new books2C childhood memories, and some great Springer Mountain Farms® chicken recipes from featured artists on Great Country Moments. September episodes will feature Charley Pride, Confederate Railroad, Johnny Lee, John Conlee, Bellamy Brothers, Collin Raye, Janie Fricke, Joey Canyon, Ronnie McDowell and Rex Allen Jr. Fans can access Great Country Moments content online at www.greatcountrymoments.com. [bctt tweet=”ICYMI: @smfchicken #GreatCountryMoments featuring country stars @joeycanyon @bellamybrothers and more gives away freezer full of chicken.”] Through the one-of-a-kind story segments, the featured country stars will take viewers through some of the best times of their career and reveal emotional, exciting, and memorable moments that fans have never heard first-hand. Along with the videos will be trivia questions t hat viewers can answer to enter a contest to win a variety of prizes. A grand prize of a free FREEZER FULL OF CHICKEN will be given away to one lucky winner who participates in the trivia contest. “Springer Mountain Farms® enjoys many wonderful partnerships with the country music community. Great Country Moments is another great outlet to feature some of country music’s finest with an added bonus, their favorite chicken recipe! We have created a living cookbook that fans and Springer Mountain Farms® chicken lovers can follow along with. I can’t wait to try the recipes out in my kitchen!” said Gus Arrendale, President of Springer Mountain Farms®. The “Great Country Moments” series features a new video being released each week. The recipe segments will reveal the artist’s favorite homemade recipes using Springer Mountain Farms® chicken, along with a written reci pe that will be available to viewers. Some of the stars featured in the series include Johnny Lee, The Oak Ridge Boys, Tanya Tucker, Ronnie McDowell, Jeannie Seely, Deborah Allen, Jimmy Fortune and many more. October Episodes of Great Country Moments Monday, October 3 – Charley Pride Southwest White Chicken Chili Recipe, Collin Raye 25 Years Moment Monday, October 10 – Danny Shirley Misty’s Chicken Recipe, Janie Fricke Working With Other Artists Moment Monday, October 17 – Johnny Lee Drunk Chicken Recipe, Joey Canyon Rhythm Of Living And The TV Show Moment Monday, October 24 – John Conlee Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe, Ronnie McDowell Writi ng The Book Moment Monday, October 31 – Bellamy Brothers Almost Hot Unfried Chicken Recipe, Rex Allen Jr. Growing Up In The Industry Moment About Springer Mountain Farms® Springer Mountain Farms® is a family owned business that has been raising chickens for over 40 years. Years ago in the hills of Northeast Georgia, our founders started selling chickens in the back room of their grocery store. They built the company on strong values and kindred relationships within the farming community, and all of the farmers, with up to forty years of experience and third generation families, take great Continue reading GREAT COUNTRY MOMENTS” PRESENTED BY SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS® FEATURING COUNTRY LEGENDS IN OCTOBER

GARTH BROOKS/YANKEE STADIUM/LIVE” Exclusive Concert on the World’s Largest Stage Airs Friday, November 10

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GARTH BROOKS/YANKEE STADIUM/LIVE” Exclusive Concert on the World’s Largest Stage Airs Friday, November 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on AT&T’s AUDIENCE Network via DIRECTV Ch 239 and U-verse Ch 1114 For the First Time AT&T and the Biggest-Selling Solo Artist in History Premiere Exclusive Concert on the World’s Largest Stage AT&T and Garth Brooks, the First Artist to Earn 7 RIAA Diamond Awards, Present “GARTH BROOKS/YANKEE STADIUM/LIVE” Across all AT&T Platforms on Nov. 10 AT&T’s AUDIENCE® Network will present the exclusive concert event “GARTH BROOKS/YANKEE STADIUM/LIVE.” Filmed in 4K this past summer, the spectacular concert event will broadcast nationwide on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT across all AT&T platforms. In addition, AT&T will launch a national marketing campaign, which includes extensive promotion across AT&T platforms, special Garth Brooks ticket giveaways for AT&T customers, behind-the-scenes coverage of Garth’s road to the 7th diamond and retail tie-ins for AT&T stores nationwide. Fans can witness a historical night in the making as Garth Brooks performs the first-ever country music concerts live at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The two- night, sold out arena shows mark Garth’s first return to New York City in 19 years after his 1997 Central Park concert, which remains the largest-ever held at the park.  Watch this legendary night for music,as Garth moves seamlessly through anthems and ballads such as “The Dance, “Friends In Low Places,” “The Thunder Rolls,” “The River,” “Ain’t Goin’ Down (‘Til the Sun Comes Up),” “People Lovin People” “Papa Loved Mama” and many more hits.In a specialconcert moment, Garth’s wife Trisha Yearwood joins the stage for a striking series of songs including “In Another’s Eyes,” “She’s in Love with the Boy” and others. The show will be simulcast on AT&T’s AUDIENCE Network—DIRECTV channel 239, U-verse channel 1114, DIRECTV 4K channel 106–and streaming on DIRECTV and U-verse apps or on directv.com. “I can’t thank AT&T enough for this opportunity,” said Garth Brooks. “I will say no matter what device you view the show on, none of them are going to be big enough!!  This show is H UGE!!! I got to see the show for the first time this week and I was blown away with how clear it looks, how real it feels…it is like you are right there when it is happening!” “We are honored that Garth Brooks chose AT&T to premiere his concert from Yankee Stadium,” said Chris Long, senior vice president, Original Content and Production, AT&T.  “This concert marks AUDIENCE Network’s first original concert premiere across all AT&T platforms and will deliver an incredible 4K viewing experience for his fans that they have never seen before.” 2016 marks even more legendary moments for the music pioneer as Garth Brooks is now certified by the RIAA as the #1-selling solo artist in U.S. history with over 138 million albums sold, and is the first artist in history to receive 7 RIAA Diamond awards for the now seven albums (No Fences, Garth Brooks, Double Live, Sevens, The Hits, Ropin’ the Wind, The Ultimate Hits) that have sold over Continue reading GARTH BROOKS/YANKEE STADIUM/LIVE” Exclusive Concert on the World’s Largest Stage Airs Friday, November 10

Brad Paisley’s New Single & Music Video “Today”!

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Impacting Country Radio Now, Paisley’s Latest Release From Forthcoming 11th Studio Album Is Available To Download and Stream Nashville, TN – Superstar Brad Paisley announces the release of his new single, “Today,” which is at country radio now! Currently featured as the iHeartCountry World Premiere track, fans can download “Today” HERE and stream it HERE. [bctt tweet=”ICYMI: @BradPaisley premiered his powerful new single “Today” on @iHeartRadio, & now it’s available everywhere! Get it now http://smarturl.it/bptoday”] View the emotional video for “Today” HERE. Within the first six hours the video was viewed over 1.8 million times and had 50,000+ Facebook shares. Co-produced by Paisley and Luke Wooten, this powerful love song was co-written by Brad Paisley, Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley. “Today” will be featured on the world-renowned entertainer’s forthcoming studio album, his 11th release on Arista Nashville. Look for Paisley, for his ninth consecutive year, to co-host of the “The 50th Annual CMA Awards” with Carrie Underwood, November 2, (8:00 – 11:00PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Brad Paisley is a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, guitarist and entertainer whose talents have earned him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), among many others. He has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001. Paisley has written 20 of his 23 #1 hits including “He Didn’t Have to Be,” “Mud on the Tires,” “She’s Everything,” “Water” and “Remind Me,” among others.  His highly successful Life Amplified World Tour 2016 traveled across the US and Canada this summer and early fall. Currently Paisley is taking his “Country Nation College Tour presented by Frontier Communications” to 9 IMG College partners this fall for free concerts on campus, a follow-up to his initial 2015 college tour. Paisley has partnered with Boot Barn® and developed an exclusive line of jeans, hats, T-shirts, jewelry, belts and woven shirts called Moonshine Spirit by Brad Paisley. Connect with Brad at www.BradPaisley.com, www.Facebook.com/BradPaisley, on Twitter @BradPaisley, on Instagram @Brad Paisley, and YouTube at YouTube.com/BradPaisley.