Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows: The Performances

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Hot off the press! Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows: The Performances Image Entertainment is proud to present Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows: The Performances, available on DVD August 4th. The collection of Elvis’ three unforgettable appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show attracted a record-breaking audience when they first aired and are available on DVD for the first time ever. Share the excitement of Elvis Presley’s earth shattering introduction to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show, now on DVD for the first time ever, and experience for yourself why Elvis became the legendary King of Rock and Roll! Appearing on the show Sept. 9, 1956, Elvis sent shock waves through a repressed nation with his soulful singing, wild hip gyrations and raw energy, attracting a record-breaking TV audience of more than 60 million people. Presley returned on Oct. 28, 1956, continuing to provoke ecstatic screams with hits such as “Don’t Be Cruel,” “Love Me Tender” and “Hound Dog.” In fact, these exhilarating performances were so explosive that Elvis was filmed above the waist during his final Sullivan show appearance on January 6, 1957. Rockin’ Special Features: * A rare home movie capturing a very early Elvis performance, shot on August 7, 1955, at Magnolia Gardens near Houston, Texas * Elvis and Ed remembered * Elvis is on his way! Ed Sullivan Show clips * Special Elvis moments including an appearance by comedian John Byner * Home movies of Elvis and Priscilla, Elvis and his friends cutting up on a film set and some of the first shots of daughter Lisa Marie * New collectible booklet featuring liner notes by Griel MarcusCountry Music Photo Gallery

Billy Currington to appear on David Letterman

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Billy Currington has been scheduled to appear and perform on The Late Show with David Letterman August 19th Billy Currington is riding high on the success of his fourth #1 single “People Are Crazy” and will be celebrating with an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Currington is currently enjoying an opening gig on Sugarland’s summer tour, and will be stopping into a few more towns before the tour comes to a close. Look for Billy Currington’s scruffy and sexy face in: Cold Spring, MN – 7/25 Cambrose, AB – 8/1 Sikeston, MO – 8/6 West Allis, WI – 8/8 Augusta, ME – 8/13 Poughkeepsie, NY – 8/14 Watertown, NY – 8/15 Lima, OH – 8/22 Randolph, OH – 8/27 Princeton, IL – 8/28 Louisville, KY – 8/29 Tuskahoma, OK – 9/4 Hidalgo, TX – 9/9Country Music Photo Gallery

2009 CCMA Fans’ Choice Award Nominees Announced

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Voting opens Friday, July 24 at CMT.ca for the 2009 CCMA Fans’ Choice Award The Canadian Country Music Association announced today the nominees for the 2009 CCMA Fans’ Choice Award: George Canyon, Doc Walker, Jessie Farrell, Aaron Pritchett and Johnny Reid. Beginning Friday, July 24 until Sunday, September 6 at 11:59 p.m. EST, the public can vote online at www.CMT.ca for their favorite Canadian Country Star. The winner will be announced during the CCMA Awards at GM Place in Vancouver, British Columbia on Sunday, September 13, 2009. The show will broadcast nationally on CBC Television at 8 p.m. with encore broadcasts on CMT in Canada. Country neo-traditionalist, George Canyon, is a multiple CCMA Award winner, two-time JUNO Award winner (Country Recording of the Year), and an ECMA winner for four consecutive years (2005-2008) for Country Recording of the Year and Video of the Year. Voting opens Friday, July 24 at CMT.ca for the 2009 CCMA Fans’ Choice AwardWinner of three CCMAs in 2008 (Female Artist of the Year, Rising Star, and Top New Female Talent of the Year) and nominated for a 2009 JUNO Award (New Artist of the Year), Vancouver BC’s Jessie Farrell has definitely made an imprint on the Canadian country music scene. The growth of Aaron Pritchett’s career is the result of solid planning and arduous work. Having toured with the likes of Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson and Toby Keith, Pritchett has garnered many accolades and awards, including a CCMA for Independent Male Artist of the Year and the Songwriter of the Year Award in 2007 for the anthem, “Hold My Beer.” Canadian success story and 2008 Top Selling Canadian Album of the Year winner and 2008 Male Artist of the Year, Johnny Reid recently saw his album Dance With Me go gold in just over 48 hours and platinum in just two months. Described as Canada’s hardest working country band, Doc Walker took home six awards at last year’s CCMA Awards Broadcast and recently took home a JUNO for Country Recording of the Year. With good old-fashioned perseverance and passion for what they do, Doc Walker has fast become one of Canada’s premier country music acts. For more information regarding the 2009 CCMA Awards, please visit www.ccma.org or www.countrymusicvancouver.com. Nominees will be announced at a media conference in Toronto, ON Wednesday, July 29. Tickets for the CCMA Awards are available at all Ticketmaster locations. Ticket prices range from $20 to $125 (plus applicable taxes and service charges).

Noise!

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The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation’s prestigious one-of-a-kind music camp, NOISE! is happening right now in Music City. High school students from all across the United States were selected specifically based on merit and talent to attend NOISE! The students, ranging in age from 15-18, have high hopes of a career in the music industry and this camp is a wonderful opportunity for them to learn about the biz. At NOISE! students learn from a wide range of role models including artist managers, record label producers, music critics, audio architects and other industry insiders. They have the opportunity to create career plans, take field trips and show off their talent. Music industry professionals in Music City are volunteering their time this week to mentor the attendees and give presentations on their expertise in the industry. Professionals participating include: Rod Essig (Creative Artist Agency), Michael Knox (Producer/Jason Aldean, among others), Peter Zavadil (Award winning music video director), Mark Mason (Sr. Dir., Writer Publisher Relations, BMI), Jim Zumwalt (Entertainment Attorney), Alan Mayor (Celebrity/Music Industry Photographer), Hal Hassell (Digital Technology), Rob Blackledge (One Revolution Entertainment), Richard Orga (Black Ink Music Publishing), Chris Wallen(Multi – Hit Songwriter), Teena Camp (TSC Marketing) and Vanessa Parker-Davis (Splash! PR). “I had a blast visiting with the kids attending NOISE! Their excitement about the industry was very inspiring to me. I wish there had been an opportunity like this for me when I was their age,” said Michael Knox, Producer for country hit maker Jason Aldean and others. NOISE! student attendees are also visiting music industry businesses including; CMT, Capitol Records, Ocean Way Studios, BMI, Clear Channel Studios, Belmont University, Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business, The Wildhorse Saloon, among others. At the end of their experience with NOISE! student attendees will have an opportunity to show off what they’ve learned on the last day of the music camp where they will make presentations in their particular field of interest. There will also be a special VIP reception for attendees and industry volunteers for an opportunity for the students to further connect with their mentors. Sponsors for NOISE! 2009 in Music City USA include: Best Buy Musical Instruments Store, Matchless Transportation Services, South Central Sound, BB&T, © 2008 Taylor Guitars, The Loveless Café, Loews Vanderbilt Plaza and Sambuca restaurant in Nashville, TN. The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation was established as a 501(c )3 non-profit public charity organization in 1998 by Muzak LLC. The Foundation’s mission is to redefine and expand the scope of music education. The Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation helps students turn their passion for music into real world opportunities – by providing teens with new and exciting programs focused on all aspects of the music business. To learn more visit us online at www.Heart.Muzak.com or call us at 803.396.3512. Muzak Heart & Soul Foundation can be found on Facebook under the “causes” app. Facebook members can also request to join the Noise! 2009 group on the social networking site. Additionally, a MySpace Continue reading Noise!→

Townes Van Zandt Documentary – Be Here To Love Me

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Watch the stunning and award winning Townes Van Zandt documentary courtesy of Snagfilms.com “Be Here to Love Me,” chronicles the fascinating and often turbulent life of Townes Van Zandt with a simple unpredictability that mimics the way the artist lived his short life. The documentary features family and acquaintances such as Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle and Guy Clark with rare footage of Van Zandt at home and on the stage. SnagFilms is a different kind of movie website where you can watch full-length indie films and documentaries for free, and even embed the films into your own blogs and websites. Each film is paired with a non-profit charity, often of the directors choice, so every movie you share helps not only spread the documentary’s message, but also supports a relevant cause! Become a filmanthropist and visit SnagFilms today!Country Music Photo Gallery

Sugarland Live on the Inside on ABC and in Wal-Mart

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Sugarland is set to release an all-new live CD/DVD available exclusively at Wal-Mart! Sugarland’s charming and sensational chemistry only found live on stage will soon be found in your living room!  Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush’s live DVD/CD “Live on the inside” will be available exclusively at Wal-Mart beginning August 3rd, but you can get a sneak peek when they air the special on ABC the night before the release! The Sugarland DVD/CD will feature live footage from performances at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY and was directed by Shaun Silva. “SUGARLAND: LIVE ON THE INSIDE” Airs MONDAY, AUGUST 3 (8:00-9:00 p.m., ET) on ABC “LIVE ON THE INSIDE” CD/DVD Available August 4 (exclusively at Wal-Mart)Country Music Photo Gallery

Rascal Flatts Offers iTunes Pass

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Rascal Flatts is now the FIRST country music act to offer an all-access iTunes pass! Rascal Flatts is bringing their fans a summer of Flatt-out awesome music as the first country act to offer an iTunes Pass. With the purchase of a Rascal Flatts iTunes Pass fans will receive automatic weekly downloads of never before released music each week this summer, including live concert recordings, studio rehearsals and lost demos. The first wave of songs will be released July 21 with new content made available every Tuesday through September 1. Offerings include live concert recordings of “I’m Movin’ On,” “Mayberry” and “Bless The Broken Road,” live in-studio cuts of “What Hurts The Most,” “Take Me There” and “Here Comes Goodbye” along with unreleased demo recordings. A total of 28 Rascal Flatts recordings are scheduled to be released during this timeframe. Rascal Flatts recently placed their fourth consecutive studio album atop the Top 200 chart with the release of Unstoppable, with sales of 351,000 albums. It also became the biggest country release of 2009 and the best in country first week sales since November 2008. Since they launched their career in 2000, they have sold 20 million albums, scored 11 #1 singles and 18 top 10 hits and are the reigning AMA, CMT, PCA, ACM and CMA Vocal Group of The Year. The band has become well know for their touring savvy with energetic performances, high-tech production and in-concert interactive fan participation and recently launched “Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour,” which will hit 40 cities by the end of this year.Country Music Photo Gallery

Kelly Clarkson Announces Fall Tour

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Kelly Clarkson is gearing up for her All I Ever Wanted concert tour, which kicks off this October! To celebrate the release of her new album, “All I Ever Wanted”, Kelly Clarkson is giving fans alll THEY ever wanted! She’s going on a brand new tour beginning October 2nd in Uncasville, CT and ending December 13th in Hollywood, F. The tour will cover 32 stops across the US and Canada and will feature opening acts The Veronicas and Parachute. Kelly Clarkson 2009 Concert Tour Dates: October 2                    Uncasville, CT                        Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino October 4                    Portland, ME                          Cumberland County Civic Center October 6                    New York, NY                       Hammerstein Ballroom October 9                    Atlantic City, NJ                    Borgata Hotel & Casino October 10                  Fairfax, VA                             Patriot Center October 13                  Boston, MA                            Agganis Arena at Boston University October 15                  Orillia, ON                             Casino Rama Entertainment Centre October 17                  Youngstown, OH                    Covelli Centre October 19                  Pikeville, KY                          Eastern Kentucky Expo Center October 21                  Knoxville, TN                         Knoxville Civic Coliseum October 23                  Milwaukee, WI                       Milwaukee Theatre October 25                  Detroit, MI                              Fox Theatre October 27                  Chicago, IL                             Rosemont Theatre October 29                  Lincoln, NE                            Pershing Center October 31                  St. Charles, MO                      Family Arena November 2                Cedar Park, TX                       Cedar Park Center November 4                Lubbock, TX                           United Spirit Arena November 6                Las Vegas, NV                        The Joint November 7                Phoenix, AZ                            Arizona State Fair November 18              Victoria, BC                           Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre November 20              Calgary, AB                            Saddledome November 22              Kelowna, BC                          Prospera Place November 24              Seattle, WA                            WaMu Theater November 28              Reno, NV                                Reno Events Center November 29              San Jose, CA                           Event Center at San Jose University December 1                Fresno, CA                              Save Mart Center at Fresno State December 3                Las Cruces, NM                      Pan American Center December 5                Beaumont, TX                         Ford Park Arena December 7                Corpus Christi, TX                 American Bank Center December 10              Columbus, GA                        Columbus Civic Center December 11              Pensacola, FL                         Pensacola Civic Center December 13              Hollywood, FL                       Seminole Hard Rock Live ArenaCountry Music Photo Gallery

Calling Brad Paisley Fans!

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Brad Paisley fans wanted to share opinions on the new album, American Saturday Nights Brad Paisley’s new album “American Saturday Nights” has now been out for about 2 weeks, and had 2 singles hit the radio airwaves and wouldn’t you know it, I’ve just recently moved to the middle of the sticks and haven’t received my order of the album yet! I want to know, what do you like about it? What don’t you like? Any surprises? Does it have a rip-roarin’ guitar solo somewhere on there? Help a girl out!!! Wouldn’t you know all I’ve had to feed on so far is this awesome teaser? [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3uWeEyJCKo]Country Music Photo Gallery

Rascal Flatts Sell Out Wrigley Field!

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Rascal Flatts become the first country music act to perform at Wrigley Field, and they pack the house! Rascal Flatts is now the first country act to perform a concert in historic Wrigley Field in Chicago this past Saturday night. The boys met a sold-out crowd of 37,000 fans for one of only four concerts ever played in the Chicago Cubs home stadium. Opening acts included Vince Gill and Darius Rucker. The four-hour energy packed show was filled with Rascal Flatts biggest hits, among them “My Wish,” “What Hurts The Most,” “Here Comes Goodbye,” “Bob The Head” and new smash single “Summer Nights.” More great music was showcased when Gill was brought on stage mid-way through Flatts set to perform “Whenever You Come Around” with Gary, Jay and Joe Don. Rucker performed with Flatts during their two finale tunes, Hootie & the Blowfish’s “Hold My Hand” and “Life Is A Highway,” which became an award-winning remake hit for Flatts. The band will bring their “Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour” to its second stadium show planned this summer to Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on August 9. The tour continues this weekend with shows in Jacksonville, West Palm Beach and Tampa, Florida. “Rascal Flatts American Living Unstoppable Tour” First leg dates: 7-23 Jacksonville, FL Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 7-24 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheater 7-25 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheater 7-31 Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheater 8-1 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 8-2 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek 8-7 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center 8-8 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center 8-9 Columbus, OH Columbus Crew Stadium 8-28 Pittsburgh, PA Post-Gazette Pavilion 8-29 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium 9-10 Virginia Beach, VA Verizon Wireless Virginia Beach Amphitheater 9-11 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center 9-12 Boston, MA Comcast CenterCountry Music Photo Gallery