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BamaJam 2012 Supporting Our Military Heros

Posted by Country Girl on May 19th, 2012

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BamaJam 2012, to be held in Enterprise, Ala., June 14-16 featuring Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Kid Rock, Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow and more, is pleased to announce that it will offer a special rate for those serving in the military as a small token of thanks for their service to our country.

Discounted 3-day tickets are available for $99 for military personal only online and at several military bases. Additionally, festival organizers have named the official entry point to BamaJam 2012 as theAir Force Reserve Gateway. Military ticket holders must show their military identification for ticket verification at the gate. Please visit online at www.bamajam2012.com for more information on our specially-priced military tickets or for a full list of military bases where tickets can be purchased. Tickets may also be purchased through Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849).

BamaJam 2012’s all-star line-up is full of military supporters including Tim McGraw whose 2011 Tour for the Troops concert, courtesy of the Air Force Reserve, celebrated and honored our servicemen and women with a free concert for members of the military and their families.

“I am proud to perform for the troops and to celebrate our heroes, bringing attention to the need to improve quality of life among men and women who serve our country,” said Tim McGraw

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Posted in Country Music News, Tours & Concerts Tags: Alan Jackson, BamaJam 2012, Eric Church, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Zac Brown Band No Comments »

Rock’n & Reel’n Fishing Tournament for Kids in Nashville

Posted by Country Girl on May 19th, 2012

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Two Old Hippies, Bedell Guitars, National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) and Berkley are pleased to announce the first annual Rock’n & Reel’n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit Concert to be held July 9-10 in Nashville in conjunction with the Summer NAMM trade show (July 12-14).

The tournament and gala will pair up celebrities and music industry sponsors with some of the most well-known fishing pros in the bass fishing industry. Proceeds will help the Two Old Hippies Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee support Little Kids Rock, a national nonprofit that transforms children’s lives by restoring and revitalizing music in public schools with economically disadvantaged kids.

The event kicks off on the evening of Monday, July 9 with a special meet-and-greet reception at the Sambuca Restaurant in the Gulch. The following day (July 10), a bass fishing tournament will take place on Old Hickory Lake located on the Cumberland River, just northeast of Nashville. Fishing pros from the bass fishing industry will include legendary, two-time Bassmaster champion, Hank Parker, long-time, highly decorated veterans Larry Nixon, Paul Elias, Casey Ashley and other notable country artists, and NAMM attendees — all for the cause of keeping music in public schools.

A gala dinner and concert will follow the tournament at Nashville’s famed Wildhorse Saloon, featuring performances from John Oates, Gary Morris, emerging singer/songwriter Drake White, Professional Angler and country artist, Casey Ashley, along with more of Nashville’s finest talents to be announced soon.

To register to fish or to sponsor the 1st Annual Rock’n & Reel’n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit Concert, visit the official website at RocknandReeln.com.

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Posted in Country Music News Tags: Bedell Guitars, Berkley, Drake White, Gary Morris, John Oates, National Association of Music Merchants, Rock'n & Reel'n Celebrity Fishing Tournament and Benefit Concert, Two Old Hippies No Comments »

“Nashville” Coming to ABC This Fall!

Posted by TawnyTucker on May 17th, 2012

Nashville is not only the home of country music, but it’s also the title and subject of a new show coming to ABC this fall. Hayden Panettiere stars in the show that explores the concept of ‘out with the old and in with the new.’ “Nashville” will air Wednesdays this fall at 9pm central.

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Posted in Country Music News Tags: ABC, Hayden Panettiere, Nashville, Opry No Comments »

Lynyrd Skynyrd’s First Studio Album Since 2009 Due Out this Summer

Posted by Country Girl on May 12th, 2012

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Last Of A Dying Breed from Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band’s first studio album since the September 29, 2009 release of God & Guns is due in stores this summer (August 21).  Last Of A Dying Breed reunites the band with producer Bob Marlette who produced God & Guns.

“It was great to get back in the studio with Bob for this new album,” said Gary Rossington “we kind of went back old school this time. All of us playing together in the studio as a band, tracking songs and creating licks. We had a lot of fun and the music really flowed for us, so that’s when you know you are on to something good. We can’t wait to let the fans hear these songs and play ‘em live.”

Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlocke (guitar), along with longtime drummer Michael Cartellone, Lynyrd Skynyrd have recorded an album that continues the tremendous legacy that began over 35 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, a legacy that was halted for a decade after the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines. Since then, the band tragically lost Billy Powell, Ean Evans, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson and Huey Thomasson, yet they rock on.

Joining Lynyrd Skynyrd will be bass player Johnny Colt, an original member of the Black Crowes who has also played with Train and Rockstar Supernova. When asked about receiving a phone call from Rickey Medlocke on behalf of Lynyrd Skynyrd to join the band, Johnny said, “What else do you say to Medlocke, Rossington and Van Zant? We’re talking southern rock royalty. We’re talking Lynyrd Skynyrd. The only thing out of my mouth was when and where!”

With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having over two million downloaded ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations.

Lynyrd Skynyrd will be on tour throughout the summer in North America and Europe. Click Read more for a complete list of dates.

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Posted in Country Music News Tags: God & Guns, Last Of A Dying Breed, lynyrd skynyrd No Comments »

Lionel Richie’s “Tuskegee” Certified Platinum

Posted by Country Girl on May 9th, 2012

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Lionel Richie’s Tuskegee has been certified platinum for reaching sales of 1 million, a feat accomplished in an impressive five weeks.

“This album continues to amaze me and I am so grateful for all that it has accomplished,” Richie says. “Just when I think it couldn’t get any bigger, Tuskegee reaches a new level of success. When I came up with the idea for Tuskegee, I didn’t want to be confined by boundaries of age, genre or demographics. I am thrilled with how well this album has been received by people from all walks of life. It is truly living up to the vision we had when we created it.”

The country duets album, which held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Top 200 for two consecutive weeks, sits at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart for the fourth week since its March 26 release.

Tuskegee is the best-selling country album of 2012 and the first country album in more than a year to spend two consecutive weeks atop the Billboard 200. It is the exciting new chapter in a storied career that includes album sales of more than 100 million, 22 Top 10 hits, five Grammys, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a host of other awards.

While this is certainly not the first time Richie has topped the Billboard 200, this is his first No. 1 album on the country albums chart. He joins Ray Charles as the only artists in history to have No. 1 albums on both the Billboard Country Albums and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts.

This is the album’s fifth consecutive week in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top 200. The album was released on March 26 and debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the country albums chart. It was his best sales week since SoundScan began tracking sales in 1991.

The album features duets of 13 of his timeless hits with Jason Aldean, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Willie Nelson, Jennifer Nettles, Rascal Flatts, Kenny Rogers, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton and Shania Twain.

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Posted in Country Music News Tags: Billy Currington, Blake Shelton, Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Jennifer Nettles, Jimmy Buffett, Kenny Chesney, Kenny Rogers, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Tuskegee, Willie Nelson No Comments »
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