Alabama Announces Bama Rising Benefit Concert

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Alabama to Host Bama Rising Benefit Concert to Support Tornado Recovery. Alabama is spearheading efforts for the event “Bama Rising: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery” intended to aid victims of the tornadoes which raged through the area on April 27th. Sponsored by Verizon, the concert will take place June 14th at Birmingham’s BJCC Arena. This concert is set to be an all-star event with several of country’s brightest slated to perform including Brad Paisley and Martina McBride (a complete list of performers is included below). “My hope is that this will bring happiness and help to my fellow citizens in Alabama. I believe it’s extremely important that we do this benefit, and I want everyone in the state to feel like they are part of it. I hope we all can pull together to help get through the worst natural disaster I’ve ever seen in Alabama. I appreciate my friends in country music, everyone that’s been involved, and anyone that’s helped in any way.”- Randy Owens on behalf of Alabama A Bama Rising Fund has been established in conjunction with the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. All decision regarding the proceeds from the concert and any other contributions made to the Fund will be made by an advisory committee including representatives of the artists, promoters and the Community Foundation. Tickets will be available Friday, May 20th at 11:00am CST and range in price from $25- $150. The complete list of performers is as follows: Alabama Rodney Atkins Dierks Bentley Bo Bice Luke Bryan Sheryl Crow Sara Evans Taylor Hicks Little Big Town Martina McBride Montgomery Gentry David Nail Jake Owen Brad Paisley Kellie Pickler Darius Rucker Ashton Shepherd For more information and details click here.

Gary Allan at 2011 CMA Music Fest

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Gary Allan Kicks-Off 2011 CMA Music Festival. Gary Allan will be performing on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage in the first round of daily performances at the 2011 CMA Music Festival, Thursday June 9th at 10am. Interestingly, this will mark Allan’s first appearance at the Festival since 2006. The daily concerts on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage are intended to highlight country talent from the past, present and future (rising stars!). This year’s CMA Fest will be held from June 9th-12th in downtown Nashville, and tickets are still available! For more ticket info click here. Gary Allan will also be participating in the NASCAR Rev’d Up concert and festival sponsored by Sprint along with singer-song writer Josh Kelly. This is a free concert, and it will be held at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C. on May 18th at 7:30pm. You can find more details here.

Ronnie Dunn’s How Far to Waco Video

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Ronnie Dunn Releases Video for How Far to Waco from Upcoming Album. Ronnie Dunn is set to release his first ever solo album, Ronnie Dunn, on June 7th, and he is giving fans a little taste of what’s to come with recent single debuts and corresponding videos. The album includes twelve tracks, eight of which are either written or co-written by Ronnie, and it has given him the opportunity to really delve into subject matter that holds meaning for him and express himself as an individual. In January, he introduced his first single, “Bleed Red“, which so far has been a huge success, and he has subsequently released the video for this track in addition to a video for “I Can’t Help Myself“. While both of these songs are reflective and a little mournful, his latest video release “How Far to Waco“, out May 17th, is jam-packed with energy and fun. Of the three tracks released so far with it’s mariachi influences, fast beats and an out-on-the-road-with-the-wind-in-my-hair vibe “How Far to Waco” definitely has the feel of a summer hit. You can check out the video now and let us know what you think of Ronnie’s new music! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW3rOXiIVCY]

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Wedding Pictures!

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Can’t wait to see Miranda Lambert’s wedding dress, the cake, or the handsome groom in pictures? Neither can we! The pictures from Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton‘s Saturday night wedding are still trickling in, with this first shot coming out in this preview from Us Weekly. I absolutely LOVE Miranda’s dress and think she looks WONDERFUL! The photographer they hired had this to say on his blog: “Blake & Miranda’s wedding images will be published in Us Weekly magazine coming later this week. I have to say that Miranda & Blake’s wedding images are really beautiful. One big reason they have great wedding photographs besides their genuine down to earth personalities which made my time behind my camera easy, was the fact that they cared more about great wedding photography, then old traditions. They took my advice and saw each other before the wedding and took all their photos before their nuptials, so after they said “I DO” and walked down the aisle, they could go do whatever they wanted, instead of spending time taking photographs. Spending time alone or spending more time with your guests is a smarter choice, especially when your normal human reaction after you kiss and travel down the aisle is “Let’s go party and be with our friends and family” A wedding is a celebration and when the months of planning are over, It’s time to PLAY! “- Robert Evans, Photographer We promise as the pictures come out we’ll have em for you here… right here… right in this very spot! For now let’s enjoy some blurry paparazzi shots from the British Daily Mail. We just got the dish on the newlyweds bling. Both Blake and Miranda’s rings were custom made by Beverly Hills jeweler Johnathon Arndt who also handcrafted Carrie Underwoods’ engagement ring and wedding band. Miranda’s ring is a 5-carat white diamond eternity ring, and Blake’s ring features a black diamond mounted on the inside (a detail specifically requested by Miranda) and a hand engraving based on one of Shelton’s tattoos. For the reception, Miranda changed into a strapless silk dress from Priscilla of Boston… my guess is this design right here. Stay tuned for more details!

Craig Campbell New Single “Fish”

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Craig Campbell Releases New Single “Fish” . “Fish” is the second single off of Craig Campbell‘s self-titled debut album. After great success with “Family Man”, a close to home story for many Americans, “Fish” takes a more upbeat twist. The lyrics tell listeners about a boy and a girl going on a late night fishin’ trip and their enthusiasm for the sport. The song is most certainly not the same message as Trace Adkins‘ “Just Fishin“, a sweet tale of a father and daughter “drownin’ worms and killin’ time.” Campbell will be joining Willie Nelson and the boys on the Country Throwdown Tour that kicks off May 27 in Philadelphia and will be running throughout the summer. Keep your ears open for “Fish” on your local radio stations!

Bob Wayne – Driven By Demons – Video

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Take a drive on the wild side with Bob Wayne in his new video, Driven By Demons. I’ve been a fan of Bob Wayne‘s for quite a few years, watching him in small clubs in Phoenix, and now again in Fayetteville, and I think I’ve loved just about everything he’s put out so far. Now he’s got this new video for his song “Driven By Demons” and I have to say he’s completely outdone himself! Keep it comin Bob! [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tkx3FtNytc] Cheers! ~WC~

2011 CMT Music Awards Tickets On Sale Saturday

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2011 CMT Music Awards Tickets Available for Purchase on Saturday. Tickets for the fan voted 2011 CMT Music Awards will go on sale this Saturday, May 21st! So far, Jason Aldean, Sugarland, Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, and Rascal Flatts are scheduled to perform. The hosts for the show as well as additional performers will be announced soon, so stay tuned for more details. In 2008 CMT established the tradition of making donations in the winner’s name to a charity of their choice, and through CMT One Country has donated over $100,000! They will continue with this tradition for the 2011 Awards, and you can find out more info by clicking here. Voting is still open! So click here to vote for your favorites! The 2011 CMT Awards will air Wednesday, June 8th at 8pm ET/PT. You can catch the show on either CMT or cmt.com.

Garth Brooks’ New Concert Dates

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Garth Brooks Announces New Concert Dates. Garth Brooks has found a warm and welcoming crowd at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas having performed to sold-out crowds since December 2009, and clearly he plans on staying for at least a little while longer! He has just announced that he will be offering additional performances starting in the fall. So far the concert dates include: August 9th and 20th September 9th, 10th, 23rd, and 24th October 7th, 8th, 21st, and 22nd November 4th and 5th Concert times are set for 8pm and 10:30 pm PT, and tickets will be available Saturday, May 21st at 10am PT. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1 (877) 65-GARTH. A special premium package is also available which will include three nights in either a Wynn or Encore Tower Suite King, two premium Brooks tickets, Garth merchandise, dinner at Switch, and a choice between a spa treatment for two or Sunday Jazz Brunch at The Country Club. To purchase this package you can call (866) 770-7929 and make sure to have the package code UNFGB handy.

Rocklahoma Details Announced

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Memorial Day Weekend Rocklahoma Details Have Been Announced. Rocklahoma otherwise known as “America’s Biggest Memorial Day Weekend Party” has announced complete details! The weekend-long event has been a fixture on the festival scene since 2007, and this year is sponsored by Bud Light. It will kick off the summer right, May 27-29 at the “Catch the Fever” Festival Grounds in Pryor, OK which is roughly forty-five minutes Northeast of Tulsa. The festival grounds are fully equipped to provide attendees with all the amenities necessary to have a great weekend including onsite camping with access to restrooms and shower house, a general store for campers, VIP reserved seating, and hospitality areas. The performance and stage details are listed below. Thursday May 26th Axis Campground Stage 7:00 PM Stun 8:00 PM Blackwood 9:00 PM Two Fold 10:00 PM Floodlyne 11:00 PM Aformatic 12:00 AM Tyranio 1:00 AM Fist Of Rage Friday May 27th Monster Energy Mainstage 4:25 PM My Darkest Days 5:35 PM Sick Puppies 6:55 PM Skillet 8:20 PM Hinder 10:00 PM Whitesnake Hard Rock Second Stage 4:00 PM KMOD Battle Of The Bands 5:00 PM New Medicine 6:20 PM Texas Hippie Coalition 7:45 PM Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights 9:25 PM All That Remains Retrospect Records Stage 3:10 PM Pretty Little Suicide 3:50 PM Black Tora 5:00 PM Firstryke 6:20 PM Blue Tiger 7:45 PM Alias 9:25 PM D’Molls 11:35 PM Loveblast 12:30 AM Wildstreet 1:20 AM Bad Things Axis Campground Stage Noon Echo Vendetta 1:00 PM Return To Custody 2:00 PM Benjamin de Shreve 11:40 PM Chuk Cooley & the Demon Hammers Saturday May 28th Monster Main Stage 4:35 PM The Gracious Few 5:55 PM Rev Theory 7:15 PM Drowning Pool 8:40 PM Sebastian Bach 10:20 PM Staind Hard Rock Second Stage 4:00 PM Electric Touch 5:20 PM Taddy Porter 6:40 PM Adelitas Way 8:05 PM Pop Evil 9:45 PM Cavo 11:40 PM Gypsy Pistoleros Retrospect Records Stage 3:15 PM Bad Things 4:00 PM Love Blast 5:20 PM Strikeforce 6:40 PM Aska 8:05 PM Aura Surreal 9:45 PM Firstryke 11:40 PM Mock Star 12:15 AM The Fame 1:00 AM The Glitter Boys Axis Campground Stage Noon Sweatin Bullets 1:00 PM Bait 2:00 PM A Good Fight 11:45 PM Siva Addiction 12:45 AM Rocker Lips Sunday May 29th Monster Main Stage 4:20 PM Saving Abel 5:40 PM Seether 7:10 PM Papa Roach 8:40 PM Poison 10:45 PM Mötley Crüe Hard Rock Second Stage 3:45 PM One Less Reason 5:05 PM Art Of Dying 6:35 PM Crooked X 8:05 PM Escape The Fate 9:45 PM Black Label Society Retrospect Records Stage 3:15 PM Diemonds 4:00 PM Alias 5:05 PM Pretty Little Suicide 6:35 PM New Cool World 8:05 PM Black Tora 9:45 PM The Glitter Boys 12:10 AM Wildstreet 1:15 AM Bad Things Axis Campground Stage Noon Cody Clinton & the Bishops 1:00 PM David Castro Band 2:00 PM Brandon Clark Band 12:20 AM Chuk Cooley & the Demon Hammers Advanced ticket prices are now available through May 23rd at Continue reading Rocklahoma Details Announced→

Josh Turner Surprises Scotty McCreery

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Josh Turner Stops By For Duet with Scotty McCreery. Josh Turner paid a special visit to American Idol contestant Scotty McCreery during his finalist celebration. Taking place in McCreery’s hometown of Garner, N.C., this included a special concert in front of over 30,000 fans. McCreery’s “gold ticket” audition song which carried him through much of the American Idol competition was Josh Turner’s “Your Man“, and just as McCreery was beginning to perform the song for his fans, Josh Tuner appeared on stage very nearly giving McCreery a heart attack. Josh and Scotty then performed “Your Man” together on stage to the delight of all the fans present. McCreery has received much attention throughout the competition, and honestly, his performances, at least as far as his stage presence is concerned, have improved. However, it remains that Scotty simply is not an original talent. He is a copy, either intentionally or by accident, of Josh Turner. The surprise visit by Josh was incredibly generous, and it is nice to see a country star put his weight behind a newcomer. Yet, it is painfully obvious just how similar Scotty’s voice is to Josh’s when you hear them sing together. It is actually difficult to tell that their are two people, not one, singing. Originality is important, and Scotty, up to this point, just has not proved he has it in him. It seems America is a fan of Scotty McCreery, and that he will continue to have success on or off idol. I will probably just go straight to the source though, and stick with Josh Turner. The episode of American Idol featuring footage of the duet will air Thursday, May 19th, and you can see what I mean then.