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KEITH URBAN, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS AND MORE JOIN NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

KEITH URBAN AND SPECIAL GUESTS BLINK-182, CAPITAL CITIES, GROUPLOVE, LEON BRIDGES, AND NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS ADDED TO THE 2017 NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP IN PHOENIX MARCH 31-APRIL 2 Artists Join Previously Announced Acts Aerosmith, The Chainsmokers, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Phoenix, AZ — March 23, 2017 — Today the NCAA and Turner Live Events, alongside official NCAA Corporate Champions AT&T, Coca-Cola, and Capital One have announced additional superstar artists for the 2017 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in conjunction with the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four. The free, three-day celebration taking place March 31-April 2 is open to the public at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix. On Friday, March 31 four time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will take the stage as the AT&T Block Party headliner. On Saturday, April 1 chart-topping, indie-pop band Grouplove, Grammy-nominated recording artist Leon Bridges, and Grammy-nominated pop duo Capital Cities will perform at Coca-Cola Music, joining previously announced Grammy Award-winning headliner, The Chainsmokers. On Sunday, April 2 soul rock outfit Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats will open the final day of the festival at the Capital One JamFest, later followed by iconic Grammy Award-winning alt rock band Blink-182. They join previously announced Grammy Award-winning hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and headlining rock legend Grammy Award winners Aerosmith at the Capital One JamFest. Fans can also watch a selection of the weekend’s concerts being live streamed on ncaa.com, bleacherreport.com, and the official NCAA YouTube channel. To stay up to date, fans can visit ncaa.com/finalfour, follow @FinalFour on Twitter, and download the Final Four app at ncaa.com/mffapp. This is a non-ticketed event open to the public on a first-come basis featuring the following events: Friday, March 31-AT&T Block Party Keith Urban Additional highlights to be announced Performances from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Saturday, April 1 – Coca-Cola Music Live broadcast of the first semifinal gameat Margaret T. Hance Park The Chainsmokers Grouplove Capital Cities Leon Bridges Performances from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Sunday, April 2 – Capital One JamFest® Aerosmith Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Blink-182 Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Performances from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Capital One cardholders can take advantage of a preferred entry lane The NCAA March Madness Music Festival has brought one-of-a-kind concert experiences to over 150,000 music fans each year. In 2016, Kendrick Lamar, Maroon 5, Fall Out Boy, Twenty One Pilots, Aloe Blacc, Lukas Graham, Flo Rida, Panic! At the Disco, Pitbull and Jason Derulo performed at the festival in Houston. Additional top-tier performers who have helped celebrate Final Four weekend throughout the years include Rihanna, Imagine Dragons, Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Weezer, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jason Aldean, fun., Tim McGraw, The Killers, LL Cool J, Sting, Dave Matthews Band, Muse, Kings of Leon, Jimmy Buffett, KISS, The Black Keys, Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift among many others. The NCAA March Madness Music Festival is an activation extension of the NCAA’s Corporate Champions and Partners marketing program, which Turner Sports and CBS Sports license and collaborate on as part of an agreement with the NCAA through Continue reading KEITH URBAN, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS AND MORE JOIN NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP→

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® TO CELEBRATE 11th ACM HONORS® ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 AT NASHVILLE’S HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Winners of the Industry Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Special Awards to be Celebrated at the Annual Event More Information at ACMcountry.com WHAT: The 11TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ is an evening of live music and tributes celebrating recipients of the Academy of Country Music’s Special Awards, Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards. The event will return to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the eighth consecutive year. Additional details including this year’s winners, host, performers and event details will be announced the coming weeks. For more information please visit www.acmcountry.com WHEN: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 WHERE: Ryman Auditorium – 116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 MORE: About the Academy of Country Music Founded in Southern California in 1964, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) is a fan-focused artist and industry-driven organization, providing the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of ACM LIFTING LIVES, the charitable arm of the Academy, which works to improve lives through the power of music. The Academy has a rich history in the entertainment industry, having been founded when Southern California was a hotbed of emerging country music and when Westerns were a staple of television programing and film production. Comprised of more than 4,900 professional members nationwide, the ACM is headquartered in Encino, Calif. For more information, log onto www.ACMcountry.com or www.ACMLiftingLives.org. ###

Collin Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” To Air On SiriusXM Prime Country This Weekend

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

2017 marks 25 years since multi-platinum selling country sensation Collin Raye emerged on the scene with his No. 1 smash “Love, Me.” In celebration of the milestone, SiriusXM’s Prime Country (ch. 58) will air Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” five times throughout the weekend beginning March 24. The special is also available on-demand with the SiriusXM Radio app. Collin Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” (SiriusXM Prime Country, Ch. 58): Friday, March 24 – 6 p.m. ET Friday, March 24 – 9 p.m. ET Saturday, March 25 – 4 p.m. ET Sunday, March 26 – 12 a.m. ET Sunday, March 26 – 12 p.m. ET Listeners will hear Raye perform his biggest hits such as “My Kind Of Girl,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “Little Rock,” recorded in front of a live studio audience in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to the tracks, Raye shares exclusive stories behind these songs, which have touched the lives of country music fans for the last three decades. [bctt tweet=”.@CollinRaye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” to air on @SXMPrimeCountry this weekend ” username=”CMNBlog”] With 2017 comes the long-anticipated release of Raye’s 25th anniversary album, due out in the coming months. Fans can expect new recordings of their favorite songs, as well as several bonus tracks. In celebration of his quarter-century in country music, Raye is currently entertaining fans on a year-long tour across North America. For more information on Collin Raye, please visit www.collinraye.com, and follow him on Facebook and Twitter. COLLIN RAYE’S THE BIG 25 TOUR: April 01 Alabama Chocolate Festival – Rainbow City, Ala. April 04 Bismarck Civic Center – Bismarck, N.D. April 05 Jamestown Civic Center – Jamestown N.D. April 07 Shrine Auditorium – Billings, Mont. April 09 University of Montana – Missoula, Mont. April 11 Montana State University – North Havre, Mont. May 05 The Ranch – Ft. Myers, Fla. May 06 Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park – Live Oak, Fla. May 20 Historic Everett Theatre – Everett, Wash. June 17 Boomtown Hotel and Casino – Verdi, Nev. June 23 Meramec Community Fair – Sullivan, Mo. July 01 DABA Fireworks Festival – Stanley, N.C. July 16 Hodag Country Festival – Rhinelander, Wis. July 21 Independence County Fair – Batesville, Ark. July 29 B’s on the River – Watertown, Minn. Aug. 02 Freeborn County Fair – Albert Lee, Minn. Aug. 10 San Juan County Fair – Monticello, Utah Aug. 11 Club Madrid at Sunset Station – Henderson, Nev. Aug. 12 Snow College – Richfield, Utah Aug. 15 Rockingham County Fair – Harrisonburg, Va. Aug. 26 Great Frederick Fairgrounds – Frederick, Md. Aug. 30 Central Wisconsin State Fair – Marshfield, Wis. Aug. 31 DuQuoin State Fair – DuQuoin, Ill. Sept. 2 Sweet Corn Festival – Millersport, Ohio Sept. 19 Ashland County Fair – Ashland, Ohio Sept. 21 Mill Town Music Hall – Bremen, Ga. Sept. 29 Peppermill Concert Hall –West Wendover, Nev. Oct. 13 Welk Resort Theatre – Branson, Mo. Oct. 21 Knowlton Auditorium – Austin, Minn. Oct. 22 Mayo Civic Center – Rochester, Minn. Oct. Continue reading Collin Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” To Air On SiriusXM Prime Country This Weekend→

Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top added to all-star Merle Haggard Tribute lineup

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD AN ALL-STAR CONCERT CELEBRATION TO BE HELD AT NASHVILLE’S BRIDGESTONE ARENA ON APRIL 6, 2017 LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT TICKETMASTER Music stars Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top have been added to the all-star lineup at Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard, previously reported by The Tennessean. The event is an all-star concert event taping at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. CT in honor of what would have been Merle’s 80th birthday and the one-year anniversary of his passing. This onenight-only concert event taping will bring together fans, friends and music icons to honor the life and songs of music legend Merle Haggard. The new additions to the lineup join previously announced performing artists Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Jr., The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Ronnie Dunn, Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lucinda Williams, Ben Haggard, John Anderson, Connie Smith and Bobby Bare. Additional performers to be announced in the coming weeks. In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Merle Haggard racked up an astounding 38 No. 1 country hits and every major award imaginable. Songs like “Mama Tried,” “Okie From Muskogee,” “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive” and “The Fightin’ Side Of Me” continue to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike, and as we approach what would have been a major milestone, the time has come to celebrate his truly remarkable career. He was an iconoclast who refused to bend to country music convention and helped create the indelible Bakersfield sound. He gave voice to outlaws and outsiders and in a way that few, if any, have ever equaled. A limited number of tickets for this all-star concert event are currently available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena box office. Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Theresa Haggard are the creators and executive producers of the show. Don Was, Ben Haggard and Buddy Cannon will serve as music directors and preside over a stellar house band backing the performers at this historic concert event taping. The event will be filmed and recorded for multi-platform distribution throughout traditional media (worldwide broadcast, music, and digital). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation. “I am so very thankful for this tribute to my husband, Merle Haggard. Please come join me and my family at this fantastic show that Merle would be so proud of,” said Theresa Haggard. “I am honored to produce a show that celebrates the life and music of Merle Haggard,” says Wortman. “His music and lyrics continue to shape the lives of musicians and millions of fans. I can’t think of any better way to celebrate his 80th birthday than to honor his legacy with this extraordinary event. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening.” FOR COMPLETE SHOW Continue reading Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top added to all-star Merle Haggard Tribute lineup →

Steve Moakler’s nostalgic music video “Wheels” premieres exclusively on CMT

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

On the heels of last Friday’s album release, Steel Town, nearly 10 years after moving to Nashville from ‘the steel city,’ singer/songwriter Steve Moakler is not only celebrating a new album but also a music video for his current single “Wheels” today, Monday, March 20, exclusively on all CMT platforms. The video, directed by Reid Long (ACM Video of the Year winner for Eric Church’s “Mr. Misunderstood”), follows the storyline of the single, inspired by the simplicities and complexities of the wheels that carry us through life. “Wheels,” written by Moakler, Gordie Sampson and Caitlyn Smith, is his third single at SiriusXM’s “The Highway.” Check out the video here. Get More: Filmed just miles from Music Row in East Nashville, the backdrop is an antique automobile repair shop Moakler passes night after night –whether coming home from a tour stop or a co-write. Moakler felt this location was a fitting setting for the song that he calls the “crux” of the album because it blends old with new, which Moakler believes is a central theme of Steel Town. “‘Wheels’ is a song about life, the passage of time, how it feels and hurts,” Moakler told Taste of Country. “It’s a dose of something new, and I’ve always wanted to write a song like that. My real heart is getting to tell a story lyrically that connects universally. That is tough to do….I feel like it’s a scenario everyone can put themselves in.” All Access has already placed Steel Town on its “The Year’s Best Albums (So Far)” list, calling the LP, “song-driven, but sonically flexible enough to appeal to transplanted rock fans, or thematically traditional fans, too.” On Monday, March 27, Moakler will make his national television debut, performing his SiriusXM “The Highway” hit, “Wheels” on the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show. The good-timing “breakthrough hit” (Taste of Country) from Steel Town was written by Cary Barlowe, Moakler and Gordie Sampson, and “could be – should be – a contender for song of the summer” (All Access). Last weekend, Moakler kicked off his headlining Highway Finds Tour with stops in Charlotte, North Carolina; Rome, Georgia and Bowling Green, Kentucky. The inaugural Highway Finds Tour is presented by SiriusXM and Live Nation, and will bring Moakler’s live show across the country with stops in Boston, Chicago, Nashville, New York and more. Moakler first established his foothold as a songwriter with cuts by Ashley Monroe, Jake Owen, Ben Rector and Dierks Bentley (“Riser” and “Mardi Gras” ) has been called an “in-demand artist” by Taste of Country, and has earned recognition by more than 20 outlets as an “artist to watch,” including CMT, Huffington Post, Nashville Lifestyles, Rolling Stone Country and more. For more information about his upcoming album and tour, visit stevemoakler.com.

Trace Adkins Celebrates Release of “Watered Down” on “Today”

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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ICONIC HITMAKER TRACE ADKINS CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF NEW MUSIC WITH A PERFORMANCE OF “WATERED DOWN” MARCH 31 ON “TODAY” Throughout his decades-long career, Trace Adkins has told his truth and lived with the consequences, so it comes as no surprise that he delivers one of the most raw and honest observations on life on the “other side of 40” in “Watered Down” the first single from his BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records LP, Something’s Going On March 31 on “Today.” Scroll Down For Trace Adkins Tour Dates! In the slow-burning rumination on achieving insight with age, Adkins is fully aware of the adjustments and boundaries, but still maintains his edge, grit and power as an artist. It is the cut Adkins points to as the truest reflection of his career and life to date. trace “That’s one of those songs where I smacked myself on the forehead and went, ‘Wow, I should’ve written that!’” Adkins says of hearing the song for the first time. “It is all autobiographical. It really is. I’ve never done a record and finished it and said, ‘OK, this is my favorite cut off this album.’ But this time, there’s no bones about it. This is my favorite cut. It just is. It speaks to my soul.” With lyrics as emotionally clutching as, “We still fly like gypsies/Just a little closer to the ground” fans will hear Adkins’ conviction for themselves on March 31when Adkins premieres “Watered Down” on “Today” (9:00 AM-hour). The new single “Watered Down” debuted immediately on the Billboard Country Single Chart this week and was the fourth most-added song on the Mediabase Country Airplay Chart. It is a milestone song and album worth celebrating. Adkins has sold more than 11 million albums, received three GRAMMY nominations and collected dozens of major motion pictures and television credits. His latest music, the much-anticipated Something’s Going On – his 12th studio album – marks Adkins’ first album release on his new label, BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records. Fans can view the lyric video HERE, featuring Adkins enjoying a simpler life and slower pace on his Nashville farm. It’s been four years since Adkins’ last studio album Love Will… released in 2013, which debuted in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, and fans have eagerly awaited this follow up ever since. Some of Nashville’s favorite and most respected songwriters contributed to the range and inspiration of Something’s Going On, boasting credits such as Tyler Farr, Craig Campbell and Shane McAnally to name a few. Something’s Going On was produced by Mickey Jack Cones. Adkins is in the midst of his 2017 tour where he is on track to play more than 75 dates this year. VIP packages are available for select tour dates. As a gift to his fans, Adkins is offering a physical copy of Something’s Going On with each ticket order. Visit www.traceadkins.com for full details. Trace Adkins 2017 Tour Dates: Event Venue Date/Time Grand Ole Opry: Trace Adkins, Chris Janson, Kristian Bush, Luke Combs & Ricky Skaggs Grand Ole Opry House Nashville, TN Tuesday 3/21/2017 7:00 PM Continue reading Trace Adkins Celebrates Release of “Watered Down” on “Today”→

Steve Moakler’s SiriusXM inaugural “Highway Finds Tour” launches Thursday, March 16

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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Breakout country artist who appeared on more than 20 Ones to Watch 2016 lists including CMT, Huffington Post, Nashville Lifestyles, Rolling Stone Country and more, Steve Moakler, will kick off his headlining SiriusXM-backed The Highway Finds Tour today, Thursday, March 16. Just four hours later the “in demand” (Taste of Country) singer/songwriter will release his fourth studio album, Steel Town, available at digital retail and streaming at midnight on Friday, March 17. The 11-track album, produced by GRAMMY Award winning songwriter/producer Luke Laird for CN Records (Creative Nation), is a compilation of songs that serve as reflections on his past, which is rooted in Pittsburgh. “Honestly, they don’t make a lot of steel in Pittsburgh anymore,” said Moakler. “They made so much at one time though, that I’m convinced that spirit and resilience is still left over in the people.” Moakler continues, “Whether it’s true or not, there are times in life when it’s helpful to believe that maybe you have some steel in you. That’s really the spirit that inspired this album and what drives me to keep pressing on, building my career and making music that I can share with fans. I’m so grateful to have grown up in a place with tenacity in its bones, and that’s why I named this album Steel Town.” Moakler co-wrote 10 of the 11 tracks along with the help of critically-acclaimed co-writers Andy Albert, Marshall Altman, Cary Barlowe, Casey Beathard, Dave Berg, Sarah Buxton, Chad Cates, Barry Dean, Luke Laird, Gordie Sampson, Caitlyn Smith and Daniel Tashian, and includes SiriusXM’s “The Highway” hit and Moakler’s first single, “Suitcase” written by Barry Dean, Luke Laird and Thomas Rhett. Moakler’s latest offering and third single “Wheels” is available at SiriusXM’s “The Highway” now and is the follow-up single to fan-favorite, “Love Drunk.” The Highway Finds Tour kicks off today, Thursday, March 16 in Charlotte, N.C. at The Underground and serves as the “perfect” way to celebrate the release of his new album, according to Moakler. “This is will be our fourth headline spring tour in a row and it’s been really gratifying to watch the crowds grow every year,” said Moakler. “Now, partnering with SiriusXM “The Highway,” Drew Baldridge and Smithfield, I anticipate this being our most exciting show yet.” Moakler first established his foothold as a songwriter with cuts by Ashley Monroe (“If Love Was Fair”), Jake Owen (“Surefire Feeling”), Ben Rector (“Without You”) and Dierks Bentley (“Riser”) and has earned recognition by more than 20 outlets as an “artist to watch,” including CMT, Huffington Post, Nashville Lifestyles, Rolling Stone Country and more. For more information about his upcoming album and tour, visit stevemoakler.com. Steel Town Track Listing: 1. “Steel Town” (Steve Moakler / Casey Beathard) 2. “Suitcase” (Barry Dean / Luke Laird / Thomas Rhett) 3. “Jealous Girl” (Steve Moakler / Daniel Tashian) 4. “Summer Without Her” (Steve Moakler / Sarah Buxton) 5. “Love Drunk” (Steve Moakler / Cary Barlowe / Gordie Sampson) 6. “Hearts Don’t Break That Way” (Steve Moakler / Marshall Altman Continue reading Steve Moakler’s SiriusXM inaugural “Highway Finds Tour” launches Thursday, March 16→

SWEET DREAMS COME TRUE FOR MUSIC CITY WITH THE OPENING OF THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Nashville, she’s got you; the Patsy Cline Museum opening on Friday, April 7 will add another attraction to the “must-see” list for the city’s tourists and locals paying homage to the personal and professional life of the icon. “In her short nine years as a recording artist from ‘55 to ‘63, she forever changed the voice of country music, the role of female artists and influenced performers across all genres,” says Founder Bill Miller. “To this very day, artists still cover her hits and you’ll hear her recordings used in motion pictures and TV series. She deserved her own museum as she continues to transcend generations of fans. We are honored to work with Patsy’s children to preserve her legacy.” Located at 119 Third Avenue South, the Patsy Cline Museum houses the largest collection of Patsy Cline artifacts in the world featuring personal letters, photographs, costumes, clothing and household furnishings from her Nashville dream house that have been locked away for more than fifty years. “I am very happy to speak on behalf of my brothers, Randy and Chip, and in honor of the legacy of my mother Patsy Cline,” says Julie Fudge. “Since the passing of our father, this is our first step together in continuing to share Mom’s music, life and story, as we feel Dad would have. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to partner with and experience what Bill will present to old and new fans alike.” Guests will travel back to her humble beginnings in Winchester, VA and see family photos, possessions and even the very booth she waitressed as a teenager at Gaunt’s Drugstore. Never-before-seen costumes that exhibit her transition from western cowgirl to torch singing headliner will also be on display. Many of the costumes exhibited are creations designed and sewn by her mother, Hilda. Guests will have the unique opportunity to step inside Patsy’s famed Rec Room, where many entertainers dropped in to jam and party in the dream home Patsy purchased on Nella Drive in Goodlettsville, Tenn. The room contains original furnishings owned and used by Cline and her husband Charlie Dick. A vintage jukebox broadcasts her mega-hit “Crazy,” highlighting its distinction as the most programmed jukebox song of all time. A bio film also documents Patsy’s career and is hosted by noted actress Beverly D’Angelo, who was nominated for a Golden Globe for her portrayal of Patsy Cline in the 1980 film “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” “Patsy Cline had the most profound impact on my life of anybody I never met,” says D’Angelo. The Patsy Cline Museum is located on the second level of the building which houses the world renowned Johnny Cash Museum. Guests are educated and entertained via cutting-edge audio and touch screen technology featuring Cline’s numerous audio and video performances. The museum is open daily from 9 AM – 7 PM CT. Details on the museum are below: Attraction: Patsy Cline Museum Address: 119 Third Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37202 Hours: Daily 9 AM Continue reading SWEET DREAMS COME TRUE FOR MUSIC CITY WITH THE OPENING OF THE PATSY CLINE MUSEUM→

Yonder Mountain String Band Announces Live Album: Mountain Tracks: Vol. 6

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

“Mountain Tracks 6 is a collection of live songs from the first half of our 2016 touring year. It’s been a long time since we’ve released a hard copy of a live show, but we’ve received a lot of requests over the past couple of years. We were happy to oblige. Hope you enjoy it!” – Adam Aijala Turn up the volume and move the coffee table out of the way. Yonder Mountain String Band is thrilled to announce the first Mountain Tracks release since 2008. Mountain Tracks: Vol. 6 features the best performances from recent shows and is full of some of the band’s favorite jams including Yonder originals, “Black Sheep” and “I’m Lost”, plus covers of “Sister Golden Hair” by America and Blind Melon’s “No Rain,” and more! Enjoy early release copies available in the Yonder online store NOW or stop by the band’s merch table to pick up your copy during Spring Tour. On iTunes and Spotify April 7th. Mountain Tracks: Vol. 6 Track Listing Around You 2. Black Sheep 3. Sister Golden Hair 4. I’m Lost 5. Pass This Way > E.M.D. > Pass This Way 6. No Rain 7. Drawing A Melody > Summer In The City > Drawing A Melody YMSB SPRING TOUR 3/15 @ The Depot | Salt Lake City, UT 3/16 @ Pink Garter Theatre | Jackson Hole, WY 3/17 @ The Pub Station | Billings, MT 3/18 @ The Wilma | Missoula, MT 3/19 @ Knitting Factory | Boise, ID 3/22 @ The Hive | Sandpoint, ID 3/23 @ The Showbox | Seattle, WA 3/24 @ Crystal Ballroom | Portland, OR 3/25 @ McDonald Theatre | Eugene, OR 3/26 @ Rogue Theatre | Grants Pass, OR 3/29 @ Miners Foundry Cultural Center | Nevada City, CA 3/30 @ Golden State Theatre | Monterey, CA 3/31-4/1 @ WinterWonderGrass | Squaw Valley, CA 4/1 & 4/2 @ The Independent | San Francisco, CA 4/5 @ Harlow’s | Sacramento, CA 4/6 @ Belly Up Tavern | Solana Beach, CA 4/7 @ Troubadour | West Hollywood, CA 4/8 @ Orpheum Theater | Flagstaff, AZ all dates and news at yondermountain.com

Charles Kelley to Host ACM Lifting Lives® Golf Classic / April 1 – Las Vegas

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

The Academy of Country Music® announced today that for the first time Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum will host the ACM Lifting Lives® Golf Classic at TPC Las Vegas on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund, which provides immediate relief to those in need within the music industry. The “scramble” style golf tournament, being held for the sixth consecutive year at TPC Las Vegas, was initially created to meet the need for a charitable event to connect fans, sponsors and donors with industry insiders and artists. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund, which provides immediate relief to those in need within the music industry. Established by former Academy of Country Music and ACM Lifting Lives Board Chair Gayle Holcomb, in honor of her mother, the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund responds quickly to unforeseen, immediate financial needs of music related organizations and individuals. Since its inception in 2007, the Fund has distributed more than $500,000. [bctt tweet=”TWEET: .@charleskelleyla announced as host of 2017 ACM Lifting Lives Golf Classic in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 1″ username=”CMNBlog”] “I’ve been able to participate in the ACM Lifting Lives Golf Classic tournament for the past couple of years, so I’m looking forward to stepping back up onto green again this year,” said Kelley. “Getting together with my buddies to play a round in Vegas is always the perfect way to head into the award show, especially when it’s also for a good cause.” The ACM Lifting Lives Golf Classic will take place during the highly-anticipated “The Week Vegas Goes Country®,” including the 5th Annual ACM Party for a Cause® taking place March 30 – April 2, 2017 surrounding the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®, which will broadcast LIVE for the first time ever from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at 8:00 PM ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. About Charles Kelley With more than 18 million units sold, Charles Kelley is one-third of seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning group Lady Antebellum. Having earned nine No. one hits at Country radio, the trio continues their success currently climbing the Country radio charts with their lead single “You Look Good” off their forthcoming sixth studio album HEART BREAK (Capitol Nashville), available June 9. After taking time to pursue solo projects that earned Kelley a GRAMMY nomination, he, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood simultaneously share plans to return to the road on May 26th with more than 65 shows planned in six countries on their YOU LOOK GOOD WORLD TOUR, presented by Nabisco. In addition to his success as party of Lady A, Kelley has also penned chart-topping hits recorded by Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker. For more information on new music, a full list of upcoming tour dates and more, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.