Soul 2 Soul Tour is back! Tim McGraw and Faith Hill to Tour Together in 2017!

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In a surprise sold out concert at the Ryman Auditorium tonight Tim McGraw and Faith Hill made the announcement that they WILL be bringing back the Soul 2 Soul concert tour in 2017! One of the highest-selling, most emotional musical events of our lifetime and a hit among country music fans, this show will sell FAST! Following the announcement, they performed “It’s Your Love” captured on Facebook Live from the Ryman Auditorium.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER RAISE A GLASS TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON WITH "I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM"

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A CAPPELLA SENSATION UNWRAP THIRD FULL-LENGTH CHRISTMAS ALBUM  COLLECTION INCLUDES CLASSIC CAROLS AND NEW ORIGINALS INCLUDING  “FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS (FEAT. JANA KRAMER)”:   “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR” BEGINS OCTOBER 14TH IN RENO, NV ALBUM PRE-ORDERS AVAILABLE NOW: http://smarturl.it/SNCAnotherChristmas “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” ARRIVES ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH Atlantic Records recording group Straight No Chaser has announced details of a new holiday album. “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” – the world famous a cappella group’s sixth full-length release – arrives eve rywhere on Friday, October 28th. “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” is now available for pre-order at all DSPs as well as via the official Straight No Chaser store. All pre-orders will receive a download of “Feels Like Christmas (Feat. Jana Kramer),” an original duet that Kramer and Straight No Chaser unveiled yesterday: https://youtu.be/Cl4S1QtuJR4. Kramer, who won the 2012 Academy of Country Music (ACM) New Female Vocalist of the Year award, released her most recent album thirty one last year, which debuted at #3 on the Country Albums Chart and marked the fifth best-selling first week for a country solo female artist that year.  She is currently a contestant on ABC’s “Dancing With The Stars.” Over the last week, Straight No Chaser enlisted their fans (“Chasers”) to help unveil the tracklist of “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM.”  A few lucky fans received Christmas sweaters, each listing a song title. The fans were then asked to photograph themselves in the sweaters and to post the photos to unveil each song title.  The full gallery of photos is available here on the group’s website, http://www.sncmusic.com/.  A special edition of the album will be available at Target (both online and at retail locations) and features two additional songs, a reworking of the Stevie Wonder song “What Christmas Means T o Me,” and the classic “Go Tell It On The Mountain.”  That edition is available here: http://www.target.com/p/-/A-51672643. Straight No Chaser will celebrate “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” with the “I’ll Have Another…20th Anniversary World Tour.” The trek – which also commemorates the 20th anniversary of the group’s 1996 formation and first show at Indiana University – begins October 14th at Reno, NV’s Grand Theatre and continues through the holiday season, wrapping up in early 2017 with a series of January shows at Paris’ world renowned Salle Playel (see attached itinerary). For complete ticket information and other news, please see www.sncmusic.com/tour.     “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” marks Straight No Chaser’s first full-length holiday release since 2009’s RIAA gold certified “CHRISTMAS CHEERS.” “I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM” collects a cache of Christmas classics both old and new, including beloved carols, holiday favorites made famous by Coldplay, Mariah Carey, and Stevie Wonder, and newly penned original songs.  To record the album, the group returned to where their story began—Indiana University in Bloomington, IN.     Long beloved for their trademark takes on Yuletide favorites, Straight No Chaser made thei r now classic debut with 2008 RIAA gold certified debut album, “HOLIDAY SPIRITS.” The group celebrated Christmas 2014 with a revised version Continue reading STRAIGHT NO CHASER RAISE A GLASS TO THE UPCOMING HOLIDAY SEASON WITH "I’LL HAVE ANOTHER…CHRISTMAS ALBUM"→

BUDDY LEE ATTRACTIONS SIGNS CMA & ACM AWARD WINNING, PLATINUM SELLING ARTIST JO DEE MESSINA

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Buddy Lee Attractions (BLA) is proud to welcome to their roster the multi-platinum and nine-time #1 songstress Jo Dee Messina. Talent buyers will get to experience this ACM and CMA award winning artist during the IEBA Conference in Nashville, TN on Monday, October 10th at 11:30 AM CT. “Look no further than Jo Dee Messina if you want a fierce performer who has raised the bar in both her live show and on the charts, where she became the first female in the country genre to have three multi-week number ones,” says BLA CEO and Co-owner Donna Lee. “Her two-decade career of hits has built a passionate fan base across all demographics and her relentless, high-energy performance will leave fans electrified and begging for more from this red-hot, no holds barred artist.” Jo Dee most recently released her last full length project ME on her own label Dreambound Records after a highly successful Kickstarter campaign. To stay updated on Jo Dee Messina, visit the following: Website: www.jodeemessina.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/jodeemessina Twitter: @jodeemessina Instagram: @jodeemessina About Jo Dee Messina Jo Dee Messina firmly established herself on the country scene with her breakthrough debut in 1996 Heads Carolina, Tails California from her self-titled album.  She would go on to top the charts nine times and score sixteen Top 40 hits including s ignature tunes: Bye, Bye, I’m Alright, Stand Beside Me, Burn and the Tim McGraw duet Bring On the Rain.  After a successful run with her launching label, Jo Dee departed and would engage her fans with the release of the critically acclaimed, crowd sourced project Me.  Throughout her career, she has taken home ACM and CMA trophies and was honored to be nominated for two Grammys.  Albums sales are over five million and counting with two Platinum and three Gold RIAA certified projects.  Known for her high-energy performances and fit lifestyle, she most recently partnered with Beachbody™ and released the song Night Crawl from their Country Heat Workouts. About Buddy Lee Attractions Serving a variety of live entertainment sectors across the globe since 1964, BLA has represented some of the biggest nam es in country music including Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks, Ronnie Milsap, Lorrie Morgan, Willie Nelson, George Strait, and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Jason Aldean.  BLA’s integrity, collective knowledge base and solid work ethic has garnered the agency numerous industry awards, including three “Talent Agency Of The Year” awards from Country Music Association, two “Tour Of The Year” Pollstar awards, and the 2014 Pollstar Touring Industry Award as “Independent Agency Of The Year.”  In addition to their celebrated roster of performing artists, the BLA umbrella also extends to their 38 Music Artist Development, 38 Music Publishing, and a public speaker division.  To stay updated on Buddy Lee Attractions, visit the following:  

Children’s Book Inspired By Dolly Parton’s Classic Song Shares Importance Of Respect And Gratitude

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Country music legend Dolly Parton brings her beloved classic to life in Coat of Many Colors (Grosset & Dunlap; on sale October 18, 2016), a new picture book for young readers with all-new illustrations by Brooke Boynton Hughes and featuring a downloadable exclusive original song by Dolly Parton, “Making Fun Ain’t Funny.” [AMAZONPRODUCTS asin=”0451532376″] Using lyrics from her classic song “Coat of Many Colors,” and inspired by Parton’s rural upbringing in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, the picture book tells the story of a young girl in need of a warm winter coat. When her mother sews her a coat made of rags, the girl is mocked by classmates for being poor. But Parton’s trademark positivity carries through to the end as the girl realizes that her coat was made with love “in every stitch.” Francesco Sedita, President and Publisher, Grosset & Dunlap, said, “As someone who grew up listening to Dolly Parton with my family, having this very special opportunity to work on the Coat of Many Colors picture book has been a lifelong dream come true. The book& mdash;and the song, of course—really speaks to how important family and community is. And how vital it is to respect those around us and to be grateful for what we have. I believe this book is one that will be passed down for generations to come.” Coat of Many Colors is the latest project in Dolly Parton’s longtime mission to support childhood literacy. In 1988, she began the Dollywood Foundation to inspire children in her home community to dream more, learn more, care more, and be more. The Foundation’s signature program is the Dolly Parton Imagination Library which works with local sponsors to give every preschool child a book each month from the time he or she is born until the child reaches kindergarten. The Imagination Library has gifted over 80 million books in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia. Following the publication of Coat of Many Color s, NBC will air the sequel to last year’s TV movie “Coat of Many Colors.” In “Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love,” the Partons, a family of humble means living in the mountains of Tennessee, face a devastating event that challenges their will. But when they experience a bewildering Christmas miracle, the Partons are drawn closer together than ever—with deepened faith and love for one another. An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Dolly Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and her mega-hit “I Will Always Love You.” She has garnered 7 Grammy Awards, 10 Country Music Association Awards, 5 Academy of Country Music Awards, 3 American Music Awards, and is one of only five fema le artists to win the Country Music Association’s Entertainer of the Year Award. Dolly Parton is an instantly recognizable American icon. She is a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, a Kennedy Center Honors recipient, and Continue reading Children’s Book Inspired By Dolly Parton’s Classic Song Shares Importance Of Respect And Gratitude→

Nashville’s Lennon and Maisy Partners with Sesame Workshop for Love to Learn Segment

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YouTube musical sensations, Lennon & Maisy (also known for their roles on NASHVILLE airing on CMT Thursday, January 5th) have partnered with Sesame Workshop for their Love to Learn campaign. Lennon and Maisy covers a new arrangement of the classic song I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon with Ernie. The segment will air on Sesame Street’s YouTube Channel Wednesday, October 5th. Check it out: https://sesameworkshop.imeetcentral.com/p/eAAAAAAALK-IAAAAABMGqHw Sesame Workshop’s Love to Learn initiative is a six-month campaign where Elmo and his furry friends team up with a number of YouTube stars to explore new and exciting topics. This month’s #LovetoLearn topic is a Sesame Street favorite: Music and Dancing! Sesame Street Collaborates with YouTube Stars for Love to Learn Campaign It’s no secret that Elmo loves to learn.  Now kids everywhere can join him on a learning adventure with his furry pals and YouTube celebrity friends.  With the Love to Learn campaign, beginning in July, Elmo explores a new and exciting topic each month.  Viewers will be treated to six months of playlists, available on Sesame Street’s YouTube Channel, full of brand new videos and songs featuring these topics: July: Animals.  Elmo meets Simon’s Cat, star of one of the most popular animated channels on YouTube, and learns about funny cat behaviors like bath time and playtime!  He even learns that he and Simon’s Cat have a lot in common…they just do things a little differently! August: Games and Sports.  To celebrate the Olympics, Elmo and friends learn all about teamwork and sportsmanship with special guests. September: Ready for School.  In September, Elmo gets ready for school with the hilarious Eh Bee Family.  Elmo loves it all, from packing his backpack and having his picture taken, and gets some tips from the bigger kids who are already pros!  Captain America star Anthony Mackie also shares a fun tip to help get kids ready for school. October: Music and Dancing.   Superstar sisters Lennon & Maisy cover a new arrangement of the classic I Don’t Want to Live on the Moon with Ernie.  Plus, Jason Derulo and Tori Kelly teach Elmo new dance moves and how to play the guitar. November: Cooking.  Cookie Monster celebrates his birthday by guest starring on Rosanna Pansino’s Nerdy Nummies, one of the top three female-hosted channels on YouTube.  Cookie Monster learns how to make chocolate chip cookies, his favorite! December: Kindness.  The campaign comes to a close with a topic near and dear to Sesame Street’s heart, kindness.  Elmo and social media star Jérôme Jarre join forces on a mission to spread kindness throughout New York City!  Plus, Grammy-winning country musical group Little Big Town gives Elmo tips on how to get along with your friends. Sesame Street consistently ranks in the top 10 Education channels on YouTube, with 1 billion views in 2015.  Its social media presence continues to grow, with 17.5 million followers on Facebook, 1.5 million on Twitter, and nearly 100,000 on Instagram.  Combined with the Love to Learn YouTube celebrities’ following, the Continue reading Nashville’s Lennon and Maisy Partners with Sesame Workshop for Love to Learn Segment→

Collin Raye’s Big 25 Tour Update

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Raye Continues On ‘The Big 25 Tour’ Throughout The Remainder Of 2016 Country superstar Collin Raye performed his timeless No. 1 hits “My Kind Of Girl” and “Love, Me” on “Ray Stevens’ Nashville” Saturday night, October 1, at 8:30/7:30c on RFD-TV. Visit www.rfdtv.com to find RFD-TV in your area. With 16 No. 1 hits, 24 top tens and ten Male Vocalist Of The Year nominations, Raye emerged on the country music scene 25 years ago and has sustained as one of the most recognized voices of the genre. In celebration of his 25th anniversary, the energizing showman is currently entertaining fans on a nationwide tour, including an upcoming Mexican Riviera Cruise that sets sail in mid-October. Fans are anxiously awaiting Raye’s soon-to-be released “Silver Anniversary Album” to commemorate his quarter-century in country music, featuring new recordings of his greatest hits. Raye’s most recent projects include a tribute to Glenn Campbell, Still On The Line, an inspirational album, His Love Remains, and his first autobiography A Voice Undefeated. To purchase, please visit www.collinraye.com. COLLIN RAYE’S THE BIG 25 TOUR Sept. 30 Grand Ole Opry – Nashville, Tenn. Oct. 01 Dixie Carter Performing Arts Center – Huntingdon, Tenn. Oct. 09 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 10 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 11 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 12 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 13 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 14 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 15 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 16 Big 25 Tour Cruise – Los Angeles, Calif. Oct. 21 North Park Assembly Center –30 Denham Springs , La. Oct. 22 Arkansas State Fair – Little Rock, Ark. Nov. 06 Tribute to the Veterans, Foothills PAC – Oneonta, N.Y. Nov. 12 Plaza Theatre – Glasgow, Ky. Nov. 17 Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa – Tulsa, Okla. Nov. 18 Benton Civic Center – Benton, Ill. Dec. 09 California Center for the Arts – San Diego, Calif. Dec. 10 California Center for the Arts – San Diego, Calif. ABOUT COLLIN RAYE: Collin Raye’s searing ballads and electric performances have been captivating country audiences for more than 25 years. With 16 No. 1 hits, 24 top 10s and ten Male Vocalist Of The Year nominations, Raye has clearly emerged as one of the great voices of our time. The De Queen, Arkansas native rose to fame in 1991 with the timeless number one hit, “Love, Me.” In 1994, his music video for “Little Rock,” led to over 100,000 phone calls to Alcoholics Anonymous from addicts seeking help. “Not That Different,” was a song that pleaded for tolerance, and “I Think About You” (awarded as “Video Of The Year” by the Academy of Country Music in 1997) exposed exploitation of women and children. His latest album projects include His Love Remains, his first inspirational hymns album, as well as Still On The Line, a tribute Continue reading Collin Raye’s Big 25 Tour Update→

CRS Featured Speaker Revealed – Toby Keith: My Way at CRS 2017

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(Nashville, Tenn. – October 3, 2016) – Toby Keith will appear as a featured speaker at Country Radio Seminar 2017.  Sponsored by BMI, Toby Keith: My Way at CRS 2017 will take place Friday, Feb. 24 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. CT. The discussion will explore Keith’s career, what inspired him to take control of his recorded and live music, form his own label and build a business empire on his terms. Keith will also talk about his strong relationship with men and women of the military, and his dedication to charitable initiatives. Leading the discussion will be RJ Curtis and Beverlee Branigan. The appearance marks Keith’s return to the seminar since being recognized with CRB’s Artist Humanitarian Award in 2007; the same year he was the headline artist on Country Radio Seminar’s Music City Jam. The familiar maxim of the triple threat – singer, songwriter, musician – doesn’t begin to cover it for Toby Keith, one of the modern era’s most complete self-directed hit makers. And Keith’s most recent several months are a remarkably accurate representation of his entire career. He wrote, produced and released his latest single “A Few More Cowboys” to Billboard Hot Shot Debut status and the song is continuing to round up some amens and good-calls on its way up the charts. The release heralds new music following the successful and acclaimed 2015 album 35 mph Town. Toby continues to fill venues coast-to-coast on his current Interstates & Tailgates Tour presented by Ford F-Series. National television performances include kicking off the 2015 season of PBS’ Soundstage, and paying tribute to Merle Haggard on the April, 2016 FOX telecast of the American Count ry Countdown Awards as well as to Glen Campbell and songwriter Jimmy Webb on the September, 2016 CBS telecast of ACM Honors. Even closer to his heart was last year’s performance on TBS’ Neighborhood Sessions and being recognized with the Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Award for “remarkable musical contributions and support for US troops around the world.” Capping it all is this year’s Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic which raised another $1.175 million to aid sick children and their families in Oklahoma. From the moment Toby’s debut single “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” shot up the charts to become his first No. 1, the engine driving everything else has been the music. He writes it. He arranges and produces it. And he releases it on his own record label, Show Dog Nashville. At the core is his songwriting, as recognized in his 2015 induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in New York City. The Nashville Songwriters Association International named him Songwriter/Artist of the Decade and he is a three-time BMI Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year. His songs have received more than 87 million BMI performances on commercial radio stations worldwide. Keith’s albums have sold more than 40 million copies. His tours have drawn more than a million fans each year for more than a decade straight, with recent expansion into Europe and Australia. The awards are too numerous to count and include Artist of the Decade Continue reading CRS Featured Speaker Revealed – Toby Keith: My Way at CRS 2017→

SECRET TIM MCGRAW AND FAITH HILL SHOW SELLS OUT RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN MINUTES

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2016 (NASHVILLE, TN) ­– Tim McGraw and Faith Hill confirmed early this morning that they will be performing together at the historic Ryman Auditorium to morrow night (Tuesday, October 4) promptly at 7:30 pm.  There will be no opening act.  The show marks the couple’s first performance together at the venue. Tickets for the concert went on sale at 10:00 am CT Monday morning and officially sold-out in less than 12 minutes.  The Ryman’s website traffic was quadruple the normal rate during an on-sale.  In-person box office sales were also quadruple the normal on-sale rate with lines of people filling in the plaza. A show listing for “Sam and Audrey,” McGraw and Hill’s first names, appeared on the Ryman’s website this past Friday (Sept. 30) and immediately fans, along with media, began speculating as to who the duo could be.  

Del McCoury Band Re-releases Carlene Carter’s Classic "I Fell In Love"

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Del McCoury Band releases brand new interpretation of Carlene Carter’s Hit  “I Fell In Love” LISTEN HERE   ***** October 3, 2016 – New York, NY – Del McCoury Band digitally releases brand new track “I Fell In Love”. The Del McCoury Band’s version of “I Fell In Love” – originally co-written and recorded by Carlene Carter (daughter of June Carter Cash and Carl Smith) in 1990 – offers a more stripped down interpretation of the hit song, complete with ferocious banjo picking and Del’s classic belting vocals. The Del McCoury Band’s “I Fell In Love’ is true, authentic bluegrass. Listen to “I Fell In Love” on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2cGknRV At 77 years old, Del McCoury shows no signs of slowing down, remaining a dominating force in the bluegrass arena. In August, inspired by a spell of nostalgia, Del jumped at the chance to re-record the Carlene Carter hit as a treat for the fans. Almost immediately, he gathered the band at the famed Butcher Shoppe Recording Studio, in Nashville, to cut the tune. And, a treat it is. In fact, all five member’s voices can be heard on “I Fell In Love” – a rarity among the Del McCoury Band repertoire. This past weekend, Del held a special performance of Del & Woody at the Country Music Hall of Fame during AmericanaFest 2016. Additionally, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of their first show together, Del and Dawg (David Grisman) will perform a select run of dates through October and December of this year. Del has devoted his life to bluegrass music, constantly surprising fans by finding new ways of reinvigorating the bluegrass genre; whether its flying to New Orleans and playing with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, starting a music festival in his late ’60s, singing a U2 song with Dierks Bentley — Del genuine love for bluegrass resounds above all else. Del McCoury Band has shown unprecedented stability, with only one membership change in twenty years; nine IBMA ‘Entertainer of the Year’ awards, membership in the cast of the legendary Grand Ole Opry in 2003, and their first ‘Best Bluegrass Album’ Grammy Award in 2005 followed by their second Grammy win in 2014. Along with their many accolades, the Del McCoury Band has traveled with the groundbreaking post-O Brother “Down From The Mountain” tour, performed and recorded with Gill (on his Grammy-winning These Days) and with country star Dierks Bentley; they are a regular at Bonnaroo Music Festival, and Del’s namesake Festival, DelFest has quickly become one of the premier string band events in the country showcasing artists including bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne and Phish’s frontman < strong>Trey Anastasio. *** Upcoming Tour Dates: 1-Oct IBMA’s Wide Open Bluegrass Street Festival Raleigh, NC 4-Oct Grand Ole Opry House Nashville, TN 7-Oct Del & Dawg – Wisconsin Union Theater Madison, WI 8-Oct Del & Dawg – City Winery Chicago Chicago, IL 14-Oct Del & Dawg @ Germantown Performing Arts Center Germantown, TN 15-Oct Bloomin’ Bluegrass Festival Farmers Branch, TX 18-Oct Grand Ole Opry Continue reading Del McCoury Band Re-releases Carlene Carter’s Classic "I Fell In Love"→

Christmas 4 Kids Announces 2016 Ryman Concert Lineup

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2016 Lineup Features The Marshall Tucker Band, Ray Stevens, Aaron Tippin, Montgomery Gentry and More Benefit Concert Set for Monday, November 21; Tickets On-sale Now at Ryman.com Nashville, Tenn. (September 29, 2016) – The Christmas 4 Kids organization has announced the lineup for its 2016 Ryman Auditorium concert, set for Monday, November 21 at 7:00 PM in Nashville.  For the second year, legendary southern rock group The Marshall Tucker Band will headline the show with Ray Stevens, Aaron Tippin and Montgomery Gentry also scheduled to perform.  Singer/songwriter James Robert Webb will open the show.  Country singer Ty Bates is also scheduled to perform.   “This year’s show at the Ryman is shaping up to be huge,” says Christmas 4 Kids President, Linda O’Connell.  “Last year, we set a record for money raised for Christmas 4 Kids.  With this great lineup, I think we can do it again!” Doug Gray, lead singer of The Marshall Tucker Band adds, “We had so much fun at last year’s show at the Ryman.  We’re grateful that Christmas 4 Kids asked us to come back for a second year.  We love being able to help an amazing organization that does so much to bring a memorable Christmas to the children who need it most.  See you in November, Nashville!” “I’m so glad to be a part of this great show,” notes Stevens.  “I’ll be debuting a brand new Christmas song at the show and I’m sure it’s one the kids will love.” Tickets are $36.50 and $60.00 and are available for purchase now at Ryman.com.  All proceeds generated from the concert go to the Christmas 4 Kids organization.  About Christmas 4 Kids  Christmas 4 Kids is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence for over 25 years providing many children, each year, with their very own shopping spree.  The funds generated by the concert, and the Tour Bus Show/Artist Meet and Greet event, are used to give over 400 children from 29 different schools, a day-long shopping excursion.  The special day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard an entertainer’s luxury tour bus, dinner, and a party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus.  To wrap up the day, the tour buses journey to the Hendersonville, Tennessee, Walmart, where the kids receive a brand new winter coat, and $150.00 to spend however they choose. For more information on Christmas 4 Kids, visit www.christmas4kids.org.