Hunter Hayes Stacks CMA Awards Week With Multiple Performances on National Television

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Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist tapped to perform the national anthem live on FOX during Game Six of the World Series on Tuesday, Nov. 1 prior to debuting his new single, “Yesterday’s Song,” on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Wednesday, Nov. 2 NASHVILLE, Tenn.  – CMA Award-winning artist and five-time GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes will be making several appearances on national television in the days leading up to the 50th Annual CMA Awards this week, kicking off last night with a lively duet with Jake Owen on ABC’s eighth annual pre-CMA Awards special All Access Nashville: Celebrating the CMA Awards with Robin Roberts and continuing tonight, Nov. 1 with a performance of the national anthem during Game Six of the 2016 World Series airing at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX. As previously announced, Hayes will also debut his new single, “Yesterday’s Song,” via a special hologram performance from the CMA Theater in Nashville on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live at 11:35 / 10:35 p.m. CT following the CMA Awards telecast on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Watch a clip of Hayes and Owen performing “Friends In Low Places” during last night’s television special here. Hayes is currently working on his third studio album for Atlantic / Warner Music Nashville and continues to perform select headlining dates across the country. For more information and the latest updates, visit www.hunterhayes.com or follow on Twitter/Instagram @HunterHayes and www.Facebook.com/HunterHayes. About Hunter Hayes Hailed as a “country-rock-blues guitar hero in the making” by the Los Angeles Times, five-time GRAMMY nominee Hunter Hayes is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who roared onto the music scene with his double-Platinum-selling, No. 1 self-titled debut album and chart-topping sophomore album, Storyline, on Atlantic / Warner Music Nashville. With three No. 1 singles already under his belt (including the multi-Platinum smash “Wanted,” double-Platinum “I Want Crazy” and “Somebody’s Heartbreak”), and Hayes delved into unprecedented territory with the innovative rollout of new music via streaming and digital platforms in 2015, culminating in the release of a special, three-disc collection dubbed The 21 Project. While recording for his forthcoming third full-length studio album, Hayes surprised fans by releasing three new songs via social media (“Yesterday’s Song,” “Amen” and “Young Blood”) and his new single, “Yesterday’s Song,” is currently available at digital retailers and Country radio.  

LITTLE BIG TOWN ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER RYMAN RESIDENCY: “LITTLE BIG TOWN AT THE MOTHER CHURCH”

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“LITTLE BIG TOWN AT THE MOTHER CHURCH” Iconic Venue Heading Into Quasquicentennial Celebrations NASHVILLE, TN (NOV. 1, 2016) –From the stage of Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium, Little Big Town, along with Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and Ryman Auditorium General Manager Sally Williams, announced this morning their upcoming “Little Big Town at the Mother Church” residency.  The first ever Ryman residency, slated for six nights in 2017, will kick-off on February 24 during Country Radio Seminar week.  The date will coincide with the release of the Grammy-winning band’s seventh studio album entitled, The Breaker.  Additional dates scheduled for the residency are February 25, May 19 & 20 and September 15 & 16. The opener for the February 24 show will be Brent Cobb and February 25 will be Ashley Monroe. Tickets and special two-day packages for all shows will go on sale Friday, November 4 at 10:00 a.m.via ticketmaster.com and ryman.com and will be available online only. Tickets for the concerts will be $90.50, $60.50 and $50.50. Each ticket purchased to see Little Big Town at the Ryman includes one (1) physical album of Little Big Town’s new album, The Breaker, scheduled to be released on February 24, 2017. Also on Friday, CID Entertainment will offer additional VIP experiences. For full details, visit bit.ly/2e5PIws. “Little Big Town at the Mother Church” will see the Grand Ole Opry members return to the historic Ryman, where they first graced the storied stage in 2005.  Each of the six shows will feature different support acts and surprise special guests.  Known for their progressive partnerships, expect the unexpected from these upcoming shows. With no other headlining tour currently scheduled, “Little Big Town at the Mother Church” will account for a large portion of the foursome’s touring plans in North America in 2017. These limited live dates are not to be missed.  “As musicians, there is no better feeling in the world than playing on the stage at the Ryman,” said Little Big Town’s Jimi Westbrook.  “To be given the opportunity to headline their first residency means so much to us as a band and we promise to make each night as memorable for the fans as possible.” “To launch our 125th-anniversary celebration we wanted to do something new – a Ryman residency,” said Williams. “Little Big Town consistently bring to the table fresh, exciting creations. ‘Little Big Town at the Mother Church’ will be no exception.  We’re honored to celebrate this major milestone with them and to cement their place in Ryman history moving forward.” In addition to the residency, Little Big Town announced the release of their seventh studio album, The Breaker (Capitol Records Nashville), available in stores February 24.  The album, produced by Jay Joyce, features lead single, “Better Man,” written by Taylor Swift, and is currently climbing the charts at radio. The video for “Better Man,” directed by Becky Fluke and Reid Long, premieres worldwide today.  To view the video click here: http://vevo.ly/2JlWhh. “The Breaker is about letting go of things that break you, it’s about the new Continue reading LITTLE BIG TOWN ANNOUNCE FIRST EVER RYMAN RESIDENCY: “LITTLE BIG TOWN AT THE MOTHER CHURCH”→

Shania Twain to Receive ‘Icon’ Award, Halsey Named ‘Rising Star’ at Billboard Women In Music 2016

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Billboard is excited to announce that Shania Twain and Halsey will be honored for their inimitable contributions to the music industry as part of Billboard’s 11th annual Women in Music event, held Dec. 9 in New York City and airing nationally on Lifetime on Dec. 12. Halsey is also scheduled to perform at the 2016 Women in Music event, which will honor Madonna as 2016’s Woman of the Year. To read more about it, click HERE  Music Superstars Join Madonna as Honorees at Billboard’s 11th Annual ‘Women in Music’ Event Airing Nationally December 12 on Lifetime NEW YORK—October 26, 2016—Billboard announced today country music superstar Shania Twain as the recipient of the 2016 Women in Music “Icon” award and chart-topping singer-songwriter Halsey as this year’s Women in Music “Rising Star” artist. The Icon award celebrates an artist whose historic contributions to the industry of American music establish them among the highest class of performers. The Rising Star award recognizes an artist whose chart dominance and exceptional talent demonstrates a clear path to success. Twain and Halsey will be honored at the 11th annual Women in Music event, taking place December 9 in New York City and airing nationally on Lifetime on December 12, alongside seven-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and actress Madonna, who has been named Billboard’s 2016 Woman of the Year. “Shania Twain is a groundbreaking artist whose successful country-pop crossover blazed the trail for a new generation of country stars like Taylor Swift, Billboard’s 2014 Woman of the Year, and Carrie Underwood,” said Janice Min, president and chief creative officer of The Hollywood Reporter-Billboard Media Group. “She’s fearless in her career, following her own path and pushing the boundaries of the country music genre as she creates music that has proven to be timeless. She is revered in the industry and we are honored to present the Icon award to her.” Twain is an international music icon with hits like “You’re Still the One,” “That Don’t Impress Me Much” and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!,” which demonstrate the depth and durability of her catalog. During her almost three-decade-long career, Twain has been honored with six Billboard Music Awards, five Grammy Awards, and five American Music Awards, among a long list of accolades. Her smash album Come On Over is the No. 1 country album of all time, and holds the record for the most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart at 50 weeks and, with 15.7 million copies sold in the U.S., it’s the best-selling album by a woman (or solo artist) since Nielsen Music began tracking sales in 1991. Twain has earned four No. 1s on Top Country Albums, with one of those leaders, 2002’s Up!, also topping the all-genre Billboard 200. From 2012-2014, she performed all her biggest hits in Shania: Still The One during her two-year residency at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Twain’s 2015 Rock This Country Tour, her first in 11 years, grossed more than $65 million and was second only to Kenny Chesney among 2015 country tours. Halsey, who will perform at the awards ceremony, broke onto the scene in 2015 with the success of her debut album BADLANDS (certified Platinum and peaking at No. 1 on Alternative Albums and No. 2 on the Continue reading Shania Twain to Receive ‘Icon’ Award, Halsey Named ‘Rising Star’ at Billboard Women In Music 2016→

Ricky Skaggs to Perform at "The 50th Annual CMA Awards" Airing Nov. 2 on ABC

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Fourteen-time GRAMMY® Award-winning music legend Ricky Skaggs will perform on “Country Music’s Biggest Night.”  Skaggs, a former CMA Entertainer of the Year, will be part of a star-studded lineup next week at “The 50th Annual CMA Awards.” “What a joy it is to be back at the CMA Awards,” says Skaggs.  “And to be included with so many of my heroes is very humbling.” Additional legendary performers include Alabama, Roy Clark, Charley Pride, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Clint Black, Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, George Strait, Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis, Garth Brooks and more. “The 50th Annual CMA Awards” will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. It’s been a busy fall for Skaggs.  He will be inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame tonight in Nashville and on Monday, October 31, he will be honored by ASCAP when he receives the organization’s prestigious Founders Award. About Ricky Skaggs Earning 12 #1 hit singles, 14 GRAMMY® Awards, 11 IBMA Awards, nine ACM Awards, eight CMA Awards (including Entertainer of the Year), two Dove Awards, three honorary Doctorate degrees, a GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame induction, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s 2013 Artist-In-Residence, an Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in the Instrumentalist category along with countless other awards, Ricky Skaggs is truly a pioneer of Bluegrass and Country music. Since he began playing music more than 50 years ago, Skaggs has released more than 30 albums and has performed thousands of live shows. He started his own record label, Skaggs Family Records, in 1997 and has since released 12 consecutive GRAMMY®-nominated albums. His newest release, Hearts Like Ours, with his wife, celebrated artist Sharon White of The Whites features the couple dueting on handpicked country love songs. And the Grand Ole Opry member has released his first-ever autobiography, “Kentucky Traveler.” The book details the life and times of Skaggs and provides a descriptive history of Country and Bluegrass music, as told by the master himself. In addition to his regular touring schedule with his band, Kentucky Thunder, he has recently performed a string of dates with his better half Sharon White along with guitar legend Ry Cooder on the critically-acclaimed “Cooder-White-Skaggs” tour and from time to time continues to hit the road with versatile singer/songwriter and pianist Bruce Hornsby on another critically-acclaimed tour, “Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder.” For more information on Ricky Skaggs, visit www.rickyskaggs.com.  

Announcing the 2017 She Rocks Awards Recipients

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2017 She Rocks Awards Honorees Announced Lita Ford, Esperanza Spalding, Shirley Manson and more are included in diverse array of recipients for the fifth annual awards event  ANAHIEM, Calif., Oct. 27, 2017 – The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), is thrilled to announce the 2017 She Rocks Awards honorees. Paying tribute to women in the music industry, the fifth annual She Rocks Awards at the NAMM show will take place on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. Tickets are available for purchase at sherocksawards.com. The 2017 She Rocks Awards recipients include: •    Monique Boyer, director, global artist relations/PRO membership at M.A.C. Cosmetics •    Rebecca Eaddy, marketing communications manager for Roland Corporation U.S. •    Lita Ford, legendary rock guitarist, vocalist and songwriter •    Beverly Fowler, director of artist relations and events at PRS Guitars •    Lisa Foxx, radio personality at MYfm on the iHeartRadio network •    Charyn Harris, conductor of music programs at A Place Called Home •    Karrie Keyes, founder of Soundgirls and sound engineer for Pearl Jam •    Tracy Leenman, owner of Musical Innovations music retailer •    Dani Markman, director, A&R, Disney Music Group •    Shirley Manson, lead singer from multi-award winning band, Garbage •    Esperanza Spalding, Grammy® Award-winning bass player, singer/songwriter •    Leanne Summers, president/CEO of LAWIM (Los Angeles Women in Music) “We are excited to recognize our 2017 honorees, who come from diverse areas of our industry. Each has made her contributions in her own, unique way, inspiring and energizing others. We look forward to honoring them all and sharing this celebration of women in music,” said the WiMN founder, Laura B. Whitmore. In addition, the She Rocks Awards will host the album release of She Rocks Vol 1, A Collection of Kick-Ass Guitar Goddesses, a compilation of eleven virtuoso female guitarists produced by Brad Tolinksi and released on Steve Vai’s Favored Nations label. Performances from the artists on the CD will be included in the program. The She Rocks Awards will open with a performance by Brandy Robinson, winner of the #SaveAGuitar opening act contest. The house band for the show, Rock Sugah, is led by bassist Divinity Roxx and features Kat Dyson on guitar, Benita Lewis on drums and Lynette Williams on keys. Gearing up for its fifth consecutive year, the She Rocks Awards pays tribute to women who display leadership and stand out within the music industry, and has become a standard at the NAMM Show. Previous award recipients include female industry leaders such as Chaka Khan, Jennifer Batten, Karmin, Colbie Caillat, Sheila E, The Bangles, Orianthi, Dinah Gretsch, Craigie Zildjian, Janie L. Hendrix, Amani Duncan, Mary Peavey, and more. With featured performances, food and beverages, giveaways, networking opportunities and more, the She Rocks Awards brings together industry professionals, music icons, artists, fans, and media to celebrate women in music. This event has sold out for the past four years and does not require a NAMM badge to attend. The She Rocks Awards will Continue reading Announcing the 2017 She Rocks Awards Recipients→

Sister Hazel’s 2nd Annual Camp Hazelnut A HUGE Success

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Camp Provides Uplifting Experience for Youth and Families Navigating the Overwhelming Challenges of Cancer Diagnosis Platinum-selling group,  Sister Hazel, hosted the 2nd Annual “Camp Hazelnut” at Camp Crystal Lake outside Gainesville, FL October 21 – 23, 2016. Camp Hazelnut began with a simple goal: for the band to create a playful, safe, uplifting event for children and families navigating the overwhelming challenges of a cancer diagnosis and to get together with their fans (the Hazelnuts) to share a unique summer camp experience. This year, with triple the available spots for youth and families, forever friendships were made. The band members and camp counselors led activities including archery, water sports, arts and crafts, alpine tower ropes course, songwriting sessions, singalongs, and s’mores at the campfire. Sister Hazel partnered with Wyc Grousbeck, co-owner of the Boston Celtics, to make the event even more special. Grousbeck will once again sponsor Camp Hazelnut in 2017. “Our 2nd Annual Camp Hazelnut was over the top this weekend!” said Ken Block, Sister Hazel’s lead singer.  “It’s hard to put into words what an amazing event this is. Hosting so many incredible kids and their families who are dealing with cancer is hugely inspirational. It was a great escape from the real world, and we all recharged and reconnected with extraordinary families, awesome Hazelnuts, incredible camp counselors, and unforgettable activities at Camp Crystal Lake in beautiful North Florida. This means an awful lot to me personally, having lost my own little brother to cancer when we were teenagers. We already can’t wait until next year!” “Camp Hazelnut” is part of Sister Hazel’s “Lyrics for Life Foundation” (www.lyricsforlife.org), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to make a difference in the fight against pediatric cancer. Sister Hazel frontman, Ken Block, and his band mates founded “Lyrics for Life” in memory of Ken’s younger brother, Jeffrey, who ultimately lost his four-year battle with cancer that started at age 14. For more information on Sister Hazel or for details about sponsorship opportunities visit http://www.sisterhazel.com and http://www.lyricsforlife.org/camp-hazelnut. Follow Sister Hazel @SisterHazelBand, Instagram, and Facebook. ABOUT SISTER HAZEL: Originating from Gainesville, FL, Sister Hazel is comprised of five gifted, seasoned musicians whose well-spring of natural talent has been called “one of the Top 100 Most Influential Independent Performers of the last 15 years” by Performing Songwriter Magazine. Song “All for You” topped the adult alternative charts during the summer of 1997 and the success propelled their album to platinum status. Sister Hazel has been equally attentive to connecting with their audience through social media. In their first showing on the country music charts they made a strong debut with “Lighter In The Dark” at #4 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart, #6 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart, #30 on Billboard’s Top Current Albums chart and #79 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Living up to their fan-centered reputation, the band hosts annual events like “Hazelnut Hang,” that focuses on fan involvement, and are co-founders of the “Rockboat,” a cruise featuring nonstop opportunities for fan/artist interaction. In addition to the events and touring, the band also gives back with Continue reading Sister Hazel’s 2nd Annual Camp Hazelnut A HUGE Success→

The Oak Ridge Boys Honor Johnny Cash at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 21st Annual Music Masters

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This past Friday, Country Music Hall of Fame members The Oak Ridge Boys paid tribute to their friend and collaborator, Johnny Cash, at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 21st Annual Music Masters at Playhouse Square’s State Theatre in Cleveland. The Johnny Cash tribute concert, the pinnacle of a week of events paying tribute to the Man in Black, featured one-of-a-kind performances from The Oak Ridge Boys, Sam Bush, Paul Cauthen, Ana Cristina, Ira Dean, Nikki Lane, Terry McBride, Bill Miller, Charlie Worsham, Cash’s longtime drummer WS Holland, Mike Ness of Social Distortion, Eilen Jewell and L.A. punk band X, while John Carter Cash served as executive bandleader and keyboardist Tony Harrell as band director. Each year, the Music Masters series explores the legacy of one of those pioneering figures through a range of events that includes Museum exhibits, lectures, films, a major conference and a tribute concert benefiting the Rock Hall’s education department. Drawing together music experts, artists, fans and friends, these events aim to provide new perspectives on some of the most beloved and influential musicians of the past century. The Music Masters series began in 1996 when the museum paid tribute to Woody Guthrie with a 10-day celebration of his life and legacy. Other honorees have included Aretha Franklin, Muddy Waters, Fats Domino and Dave Bartholomew, Janis Joplin, Jimmie Rodgers and more. Christmas Celebration Tour 2016 Dates: Nov 1, 2016 Branson, Mo. The Mansion Theatre Nov 3, 2016 Branson, Mo. The Mansion Theatre Nov 9, 2016 Branson, Mo. The Mansion Theatre Nov 10, 2016 Branson, Mo. The Mansion Theatre Nov 15, 2016 Branson, Mo. The Mansion Theatre Nov 16, 2016 Branson, Mo. The Mansion Theatre Nov 17, 2016 Branson, Mo. The Mansion Theatre Nov 18, 2016 Biloxi, Miss. Golden Nugget Nov 19, 2016 Lake Charles, La. Golden Nugget Nov 20, 2016 Paris, Texas Love Civic Center Nov 25, 2016 Joplin, Mo. Joplin Memorial Hall Nov 26, 2016 Sioux Falls, S.D. Washington Pavilion of Arts and Science Nov 27, 2016 Grand Forks, N.D. Chester Fritz Auditorium Nov 28, 2016 Minneapolis, Minn. State Theatre Nov. 29, 2016 Dubuque, Iowa Five Flags Center Nov 30, 2016 Milwaukee, Wisc. Milwaukee Theatre Dec 1, 2016 Portsmouth, Ohio. Vern Riffe Center For the Arts Dec 2, 2016 Renfro Valley, Ky. Dec 3, 2016 Wisconsin Dells, Wisc. Crystal Grand Music Theatre Dec 4, 2016 Mount Pleasant, Mich. Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Dec 6, 2016 Lima, Ohio Crouse Performance Hall Dec 8, 2016 Meridian, Miss Riley Center for the Performing Arts Dec 9, 2016 The Villages, Fla. Dec 10, 2016 Sarasota, Fla. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Dec 11, 2016 Ft. Pierce, Fla. Dec 12, 2016 Ft. Myers, Fla. Dec 13, 2016 Jacksonville, Fla. Florida Theatre Dec 14, 2016 Roanoke Rapids, N.C. The Roanoke Rapids Theater Dec 15, 2016 Hagerstown, MD Maryland Theater Dec 16, 2016 Wabash, Ind. Honeywell Center Dec 17, 2016 Akron, Ohio Akron Civic Center Dec 18, 2016 Merrillville, Ind. Star Plaza Theatre Dec 19, 2016 Green Bay, Wisc. Weidner Continue reading The Oak Ridge Boys Honor Johnny Cash at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 21st Annual Music Masters→

Kenny Chesney’s COSMIC HALLELUJAH on "Ellen," "Today," "EW" and "People"

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Kenny Chesney Launches Cosmic Hallelujah  with multiple TV and Radio  appearances.  “Ellen,” “Today Show,” NPR, People, Entertainment Weekly 10/28 LA Times on Oct. 31; “James Corden” and “The Talk” Nov. 1  NASHVILLE, Tenn. — With USA Today already weighing in with “Kenny Chesney goes ‘deeper’ on new album,” Cosmic Hallelujah is getting ready to bow Friday, Oct. 28 – after delays for creative expansion, a No. 1 this week, a duet with rock/pop superstar P!NK “Setting the World on Fire,” and a cadre of media appearances to draw the No Shoes Nation even further into the follow-up to his four straight No. 1-yielding The Big Revival. “This record is personal to me,” says the four-time Country Music Association and four consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year. “It was an unusual path, but I think it took the album as a whole to new places, something I always want to do with the No Shoes Nation. If The Big Revival was ‘wake up and get back to living,’ Cosmic Hallelujah balances being aware with embracing every thrill that comes with being alive – and knowing those thrills are right in front of you, if you just pay attention. And it’s funny: the questions asked for this have been the best in my entire career.” Kicking things off with appearances on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and a taped piece with Natalie Morales on the beach for “Today,” as well as People and Entertainment Weekly on Friday, Oct. 28, Chesney will be the subject of a major profile in Monday, Oct. 31’s Los Angeles Times, then appearances on “James Corden” and “The Talk” on Tuesday, Nov. 1. For the always reticent songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee, the opportunity to talk about the energy he rode into the studio while recording four additional songs for Cosmic Hallelujah has yielded some of his most insightful media yet. “Jesus And Elvis” bows on NPR’s prestigious “All Songs Considered” today. The Hayes Carll/Allison Moorer/Matraca Berg song celebrates LaLa’s Little Nugget in Austin, Texas, but it’s really about those places that are sanctuaries for real life in all our lives. Besides the front page-teased Life cover feature in USA Today, New York’s Newsday called it, “country perfection,”  The Boston Globe deemed it “a love song to another person and to the idea of getting away…working from a larger sonic palette, one that incorporates ideas from stadium-rockers with whom he shares dressing rooms and the rollicking Nashville bars that still loom large in country’s imagination.” “I made a really good record with Some Town, Somewhere,” marvels the man who’s headlined 135 major stadiums, “and it was a core sample of the No Shoes Nation. But between that being-in-the-moment charge of ‘Setting The World On Fire’ with P!NK – and she’s so electric and amazing – finally finding a place for ‘Coach,’ and a few new songs, Cosmic Hallelujah turned into this top-of-the-rollercoaster kind of throw-your-hands-up-and-embrace-every-awesome moment life hands you kind of song cycle.” With a lyric video for “Rich Continue reading Kenny Chesney’s COSMIC HALLELUJAH on "Ellen," "Today," "EW" and "People"→

"OPRY GOES PINK" As Jason Aldean’s "Concert for a Cure" Returns to Nashville in Support of the Fight Against Breast Cancer Benefiting Susan G. Komen and Women Rock For The Cure

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“Opry Goes Pink” as Multi-Platinum Entertainer Jason Aldean’s “Concert for the Cure” Returns To Nashville In Support of the Fight Against Breast Cancer Benefiting Susan G. Komen® and Women Rock For The Cure™  RIAA’s top digital country male artist of all time Jason Aldean partnered with the Grand Ole Opry this evening as part of “Opry Goes Pink”, incorporating his 11th annual “Concert for the Cure” in two special Opry performances staged to fight breast cancer. The superstar flipped the switch on the Opry’s signature barn backdrop, turning it pink as Aldean and others including Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Montgomery Gentry, Chris Young, surprise guest Cassadee Pope, Jeannie Seely, and Mickey Guyton performed in support of breast cancer awareness and raised funds for Women Rock for the CureTM, a Nashville-based non-profit committed to connecting and supporting young women facing breast cancer, and Susan G. Komen®’s Nashville chapter. Aldean presented a check to the Susan G. Komen® Foundation from monies raised on his 2016 SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR throughout the year, with this year’s contribution taking the grand total to over 3.3 million dollars for the fight against breast cancer. This year’s ACM Entertainer of the Year has been an avid supporter towards the fight against breast cancer since 2004 after losing a dear friend to the disease. The evening kicked off with Montgomery Gentry cutting a pink ribbon and leading a pink carpet walk into the Grand Ole Opry House for the show. Breast cancer survivors and members of their support networks were followed by fans on the carpet, all pledging to support the fight against the disease. The Opry is donating $5 from every ticket to the shows sold between the day the shows were announced and tonight to Women Rock For The Cure™. The Grand Ole Opry® is presented by Humana®. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year, and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 13. About Jason Aldean
 Jason Aldean has “earned his spot at the top of Country music over 11 years of hard touring and hard rocking” (Rolling Stone), as his new album THEY DON’T KNOW follows on the heels of each album release earning PLATINUM certification or better, tallying more than 14 million total album sales and 17 No. one hits. His “ever-rising stardom” (Billboard) reaches new heights as he debuted at the No. One position on Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 Album chart for the third consecutive time with his seventh studio album, which includes his latest single “A Little More Summertime.” Aldean recently wrapped his 2016 SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR hosting sold-out crowds throughout the country’s biggest venues. For more information on new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, www.jasonaldean.com. 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 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.  Marking more than  nine decades of entertainment, the Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM Continue reading "OPRY GOES PINK" As Jason Aldean’s "Concert for a Cure" Returns to Nashville in Support of the Fight Against Breast Cancer Benefiting Susan G. Komen and Women Rock For The Cure→

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE ANNOUNCE NEW ROUND OF DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR STOPS

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Superstar Duo Will Kick Off The Winter Leg Of Their Epic Tour In January With Special Guests Dustin Lynch And Chris Lane   Less than a week after wrapping the final 2016 date of their massive DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR in Atlanta, superstar duo FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE are already looking ahead, announcing a brand new round of 28 tour stops beginning in January 2017. Cruising through cities from Orlando, Florida, to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and everywhere in between, the hit making genre busters and reigning three-time CMA Vocal Duo of the Year will be joined by guests DUSTIN LYNCH and CHRIS LANE on the winter leg of their DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR. Entertainment Weekly broke the exciting news this morning, and according to Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley, they can’t wait to keep the party going. “We are so pumped to be bringing Dustin and Chris with us on the next leg of the DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR,” shares Kelley. “They are both electric, young performers and great friends of ours!” Hubbard adds, “They fit into our tour vibe perfectly and we know our fans are going to love this new experience. We can’t wait for 2017 and to see everyone out on the road!” So far the SOLD-OUT DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR has already broken attendance records, played to over one million fans, and featured headline-grabbing guest appearances, building on the 2X PLATINUM success of their DIG YOUR ROOTS album’s lead #1 single “H.O.L.Y.” (which topped the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for an astonishing 18 weeks) and the follow-up “May We All” featuring Tim McGraw. More cities for the next round of the DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR will be announced soon, along with official dates and ticketing information. Ticket sales begin in November and Live Nation is the national tour promoter. Citi® is the official credit card of the DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR. Citi cardmembers will have 3-day access to pre-sale tickets through Citi’s Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. AT&T is also sending customers to the front of the line with AT&T priority pre-sale ticket access for 1-day via the AT&T THANKS program. For complete pre-sale details visit att.com/frontoftheline. Complete list of cities confirmed for the 2017 winter leg of FGL’s DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR: Allentown, PA Atlantic City, NJ Biloxi, MS Bossier City, LA Cedar Falls, IA Champaign, IL Charleston, SC Charleston, WV Charlottesville, VA Columbia, MO Durant, OK* Greensboro, NC Knoxville, TN Lafayette, LA Moline, IL Newark, NJ Oklahoma City, OK Omaha, NE Orlando, FL Sioux Falls, SD Springfield, MO State College, PA Tallahassee, FL Uncasville, CT Hamilton, ON, Canada Ottawa, ON, Canada Montreal, QC, Canada Quebec City, QC, Canada *Denotes FGL only Since introducing their breakout vibes in 2012, FGL has earned prestigious honors from the AMA, ACM Awards, CMA Awards, Billboard Music Awards and CMT. Their previous BMLG Records’ releases – 2X PLATINUM debut HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES and PLATINUM ANYTHING GOES – have attributed to sales surpassing 26 million tracks and more than 3.5 million albums worldwide. With Continue reading FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE ANNOUNCE NEW ROUND OF DIG YOUR ROOTS TOUR STOPS→