Osage Creek Amphitheater Cancels Throwdown Tour

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Osage Creek Amphitheater Cancels Willie Nelson’s Country Throwdown Tour. It is a sad day as many people are hearing of the recent Osage Creek Amphitheater news. Unfortunately Willie Nelson‘s greatly anticipated Country Throwdown Tour has been cancelled for July 3 in Northwest Arkansas. The weather, not the hardworking men and women who are involved in this event, is to blame. Because of the vast amount of snow, rain, and flooding the sight was at a standstill on many occasions. “We had a barrier of space in there for weather to be a factor, however, the unprecedented rains that we had made it impossible to even get to the site at times.” -Greg Smith Greg Smith, owner of the amphitheater, is determined to have the venue finished before the summer is over and looking forward to the first note to be played on the now unfinished stage. Smith has a positive mindset and is looking to re-schedule Willie Nelson and his friends for a later date this summer (let’s keep our fingers crossed!). For those who want a full refund for their tickets you can call (479)-239-4041, other ticket holders can save their tickets to be used for the hopeful re-booking. For those still interested in seeing the Country Throwdown Tour that same weekend, you are in luck. Saturday, July 2 the boys will make a stop in Eufaula, Ok at the Eufaula Cove Amphitheater and Monday, July 4 they will be in Fort Worth, Tx at Billy Bob’s. Just go to countrythrowdown.com for more information.

Sugarland Performs Stand Up At CMT Music Awards

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Sugarland Set to Perform Popular “Stand Up” At the 2011 CMT Music Awards Tonight. Sugarland is among the long list of performances country fans have to look forward at this evening’s CMT Music Awards. They will be performing their popular song “Stand Up” which they recently transformed into “Stand Up for Tornado Relief” creating a special video in an effort to raise awareness and funds for victims suffering from the devastation of the damage created by this Spring’s rash of tornadoes. Every night of their current Incredible Machine tour, the duo creates and flies a “LOVE” flag at the beginning of the encore while playing the song. This was an integral symbol in their move to show their support for tornado relief efforts and in encouraging their fans to show their support as well. Sugarland will be including this important symbol in their CMT Music Awards performance this evening. In a special video clip, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush discuss the meaning behind the flag. You can check it out here. [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtdO0cl-fI4] Be sure to tune in tonight on CMT or cmt.com at 8pm CT/PT to check out Sugarland’s performance!

Lauren Alaina’s New Single

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Lauren Alaina’s New Single Like My Mother Does. American Idol Season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina has released her first single “Like My Mother Does“. The song was sent to radio after she performed it on the hit show on May 24, and debuted at No. 11 on the Digital Sound charts and No. 20 on the Hot 100 charts! The song is also doing very well on the Hot Country Songs chart, jumping to No. 43. “This is so awesome!” she says. “American Idol has changed my life, so I’m excited that the songs I performed on there are doing so well. I can’t believe I have a song out on country radio, much less that so many stations started playing it right away. I can’t wait to get out there and meet everybody and thank them personally for playing my song.” Lauren will begin recording her debut album this week in Nashville and will participate in the CMA Music Fest. She will present at the CMT Music Awards Wednesday, hit the Grand Ole Opry stage Friday, and play in the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game Saturday. She has a busy summer ahead of her with the American Idol Live tour that begins July 6 in Salt Lake City, but we know she is ready for this adventure!

Sheryl Crow Releases Miles From Memphis

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Sheryl Crow Release Miles From Memphis: Live At The Pantages Theatre. Sheryl Crow will release her Miles From Memphis: Live At The Pantages Theatre DVD/Blu-Ray today, June 7. It will feature 18 songs in hi definition and surround sound and is over 2 hours of the singer/songwriter giving us a spectacular performance. The show was filmed in the fall of 2010 and includes “All I Wanna Do“, “Strong Enough“, “My Favorite Mistake“, plus Marvin Gaye‘s “Got To Give It Up” and Jackson 5‘s “I Want You Back”. The DVD shows Crow touring in support of her album Miles From Memphis along with a 9 piece band that gives a powerful punch! Be sure to catch Crow tomorrow night on CMT or cmt.com for the CMT Awards, where she will be presenting, performing and is nominated! Here is a sneak peak of Miles From Memphis…

Show Me Music Festival Joins United Way

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Show Me Music Festival Joins United Way To Raise Funds For Joplin Tornado Relief! The Show Me Music Festival (SMMF) in Springfield, Missouri has teamed up with United Way in order to raise the big bucks for their sister city. May 22 left 134 people dead and a nation crying for the city of Joplin, Mo. Having the devastating event cause such problems, people all over the country have pulled together to do their part. The SMMF has decided they will have a silent auction, live auction, t-shirts and beach towels for sale, and volunteers at all entrances taking donations and encouraging everyone to “BUCK UP for Joplin”, all proceeds will be sent to United Way and St. John’s Mercy Hospital. The SMMF is set to take place June 17-19 and will include country stars Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols, Little Big Town, Kellie Pickler, David Nail, Gloriana, Sawyer Brown and more. The festival will also have other acts including One Republic and Train, along with celebrity chefs Robert Irvine, Ellie Krieger, Aaron McCargo Jr. and some national touring comedians. There will also be a Show-Me Saloon Stage, kid zone, arts and crafts area, and many food and drink vendors. If you want to spend the weekend in style then VIP tickets are the way to go! They include VIP parking, seating, bathrooms, private bar, food and games. Weekend passes are available for $139, or you can purchase separate tickets for each day. There are multiple camping options and they start out at $70. For more information on this event click here!

Laura Bell Bundy Hosts Fashion Show

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Laura Bell Bundy Hosts Celebrity Fashion Show Benefiting Musicians On Call! Laura Bell Bundy will be hosting “A Benefit for Musicians on Call” tonight (June 7) in Nashville. The event will take place at ROCKETOWN and will have special performances by Joe Nichols and Steel Magnolia, along with a fashion show. All proceeds will go to the nonprofit organization, Musicians on Call, that has a mission to bring live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities . Hitting the runway will be Joey + Rory, Danny Gokey, Bucky Covington, Tiffany, Sarah Darling, Katie Armiger, Carter’s Chord, Ty Herndon, Stealing Angels, Burns & Poe, Joanna Smith, LoCash Cowboys, Ashley Gearing, James Wesley, Danielle Peck, Margaret Durante, Blake Wise, Ash Bowers, and Brynn Marie. EMCEE for the night will be Suzanne Alexander and DJ Silver will be covering the turntables. The event is sponsored by Durango, Wrangler, Roper, Flavour, and U by Kotex, doors open at 8pm and the show begins at 9pm. There is a limited number of general admission tickets left starting $30, and premium tickets can be purchased at MusiciansOnCall.org.

CMT Music Awards Sneak Peak

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Check Out A Special Preview to the 2011 CMT Music Awards! Well, we know you’re all super excited about the 2011 CMT Music Awards which will air tomorrow night, Wednesday June 8th at 7pm CT!! The show will be airing out of Nashville, and will be available through CMT and cmt.com. The fan-voted awards show is being hosted by Kid Rock, and features a whole host of presenters and performers from country music and beyond. On the presenter front this includes both this year’s American Idol winner, Scotty McCreery, and runner-up Lauren Alaina as presenters. Other additional presenters include actress Melissa Peterman, CMT original movie “To The Mat” stars Laura Bell Bundy and Ricky Schroder, Shania Twain, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Sheryl Crow. The show is also jam packed with all-star performances from Jason Aldean, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Luke Bryan, Zac Brown Band, and others. All in all, this is shaping up to be one heck of a show! Below you will find the complete list of nominees as well as a special sneak peak to tomorrow night’s festivities! Video of the Year Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall” Lady Antebellum – “Hello World” Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me” Rascal Flatts – “Why Wait” Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue” Taylor Swift – “Mine” The Band Perry – “If I Die Young” Carrie Underwood – “Undo It” Zac Brown Band – “Colder Weather” Male Video of the Year Jason Aldean – “My Kinda Party” Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall” Tobey Keith – “Bullets in the Gun” Blake Shelton – “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking” Keith Urban – “Without You” Female Video of the Year Sara Evans – “A Little Bit Stronger” Miranda Lambert – “The House That Built Me” Reba McEntire – “Turn On the Radio” Taylor Swift – “Mine” Carrie Underwood – “Undo It” Group Video of the Year Lady Antebellum – “Hello World” Little Big Town – “Little White Church” Rascal Flatts – “Why Wait” The Band Perry – “If I Die Young” Zac Brown Band – “Colder Weather” Duo Video of the Year Steel Magnolia – “Last Night Again” Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue” The Civil Wars – “Barton Hollow” The JaneDear Girls – “Wildflower” Thompson Square – “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year Lee Brice – “Love Like Crazy” Aaron Lewis – “Country Boy” Jerrod Niemann – “Lover, Lover” The Band Perry – “If I Die Young” Thompson Square – “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not” Collaborative Video of the Year Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson – “Don’t You Wanna Stay” Justin Bieber featuring Rascal Flatts – “That Should Be Me” Kid Rock featuring Sheryl Crow – “Collide” Aaron Lewis featuring George Jones and Charlie Daniels – “Country Boy” Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow – “Coal Miner’s Daughter” CMT Performance of the Year (musical performance Continue reading CMT Music Awards Sneak Peak→

Toby Keith at CMT Music Awards

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Toby Keith World Premier Performance on 2011 CMT Music Awards. The 2011 CMT Music Awards are almost upon us, and Toby Keith has announced the award show will feature the world premier performance of his latest single “Made In America“. This song is the most recent music from Toby since his Bullets In the Gun album, and clearly showcases his patriotic pride! Keith is currently nominated in the Male Video of the Year category for the title single “Bullets In The Gun” off of the aforementioned album. The CMT Music Awards air live out of Nashville on Wednesday, June 8th (That’s tomorrow!) at 7pm CT. The show will be available on CMT and cmt.com. If you can’t catch it, have no fear! We will be sure to fill you in on all the shenanigans and excitement!

Tyrone Vaughan Releases Downtime

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Tyrone Vaughan Set to Release Downtime in September! Tyrone Vaughan’s album Downtime is set to be released in September. The son of blues guitarist Jimmie Vaughan and nephew of legend Stevie Ray Vaughan, has made this album true to his country roots, including his well-known family guitar capabilities. Along with “Downtime“, the record gives us “9 Times Out of 10“, “Buzz Kill“, “She Could Have Had Anything“, “The House Feels So Empty“, “Next Stop, Texas“, and “Wanna Hear You Sing“. Throughout the record we get a touch of rock, blues, and R&B. “It’s country all day long, but it also rocks, there’s blues – I can’t deny it. I keep the Vaughan guitar in there, but with fiddle, banjo, and steel guitar in there as well. So it’s this whole different vibe.” Vaughan is the latest artist with Kick It Up Music and Records and “Downtime” has been released as his first single!

Trace Adkins House Fire

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Trace Adkins’ Tragic House Fire Devours Home. On Saturday, tragedy struck Trace Adkins‘ family as a fire demolished the country star’s 5,000 square foot home in Brentwood, TN. Adkins was away from the house on a flight to Alaska, and he did not receive the news until the plane landed and security met him at the gate to relay the information. The family resided in the home for the past eleven years, and the fire damage is being called a total loss. However, it was the property which was damaged, but not anyone in the family. Two of the Adkins’ children were in the house along with the families nanny who helped get the children to safety. Also, the family’s dog was rescued from the fire. Despite the devastation of the events Adkins’ wife, Rhonda is maintaining a strong perspective. “You can replace things, not people. I’m just glad that my children are safe.” -Rhonda Adkins It is known so far that the fire began in the garage, but the exact cause has still not been determined. There are several possibilities including a dryer explosion, and a complication with electrical work being done in the garage. Regardless, this a painful experience, and our hearts go out to the Adkins family.