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Sweet Home Alabama and Southern Nights Join BamaJam 2012

Country Girl — Thu, 24 May 2012 18:15:11 +0000

BamaJam 2012 is pleased to welcome the stars of CMT’s hit reality shows “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Southern Nights,” Devin, Cody and Bubba. Stay tuned and make sure you like BamaJam 2012’s Facebook page and follow them on Twitter for more information on how to enter to win an opportunity to meet Devin, Cody and Bubba.

BamaJam 2012, slated for June 14-16 in Enterprise, Ala., performers include Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, NEEDTOBREATHE, Casey James, Gov’t Mule, Uncle Kracker, Yelawolf, Ronnie Milsap, Jamey Johnson, Third Day, Stryper and more.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bamajam2012.com or Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849).

BamaJam 2012 is pleased to offer the VIP Artist Area ticket for only $399. The VIP Artist Area ticket will grant you access to get up close and personal with the stars themselves while they are performing! There are a limited number of VIP Artist Area Tickets, so act fast. VIP Artist Area Tickets do not have to be purchased in addition to General Admission Tickets. Lawn chairs are permitted in the VIP Artist Area.

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2012 CMT Music Awards Just Got a Whole Lot Hotter!

Country Girl — Wed, 23 May 2012 15:18:49 +0000

The star power on the 2012 CMT Music Awards stage is getting hotter with the addition of Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry and Hank Williams, Jr. as performers on this year’s show. The 2012 CMT Music Awards will air live on Wednesday, June 6 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com.

Toby Keith, who was previously announced as host of this year’s show with actress Kristen Bell, will return to the stage as the only artist to have performed at every CMT Music Awards since its 2002 launch. Also added to the lineup this year are Eric Church and Pistol Annies, both first-time mainstage performers; Group Video of the Year nominees and fan favorites Rascal Flatts and The Band Perry; and country legends Willie Nelson and Hank Williams, Jr.

Additionally, Luke Bryan is slated to perform on this year’s show and will also host the 2012 CMT Music Awards Video of the Year Special premiering Saturday, June 2 at 2:00 p.m., ET/PT. Bryan will present the nominees for the coveted Video of the Year category in the one-hour special.

Previously announced performers include Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood and Zac Brown Band. Fans can vote online at CMT.com, and on their mobile device at CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android now through June 4 to determine the winners. The five finalists for Video of the Year will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can then vote at CMT.com, CMT mobile, on the CMT Insider app and via text message throughout the live telecast (ET/CT only) to determine the night’s big winner.

More Performances Added to CMA Fest Nightly Concerts

TawnyTucker — Mon, 21 May 2012 17:15:05 +0000

More artists have been added to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field during 2012 CMA Music Festival, featuring two acoustic performance sets each night.

During Opening Ceremonies on Thursday, June 7, David Nail will perform the title track of his album The Sound of a Million Dreams with the previously-announced Nashville School of the Arts Chamber Choir (under the direction of Walter Bitner). The Nashville School of the Arts has been a recipient of funds from CMA’s Keep the Music Playing program, which benefits music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Having a father who is a highly regarded high school band director, taught Nail to be a life-long supporter of music education.

The current lineups for the Nightly Concerts are as follows in alphabetical order:

Thursday, June 7:
Full band performances: Jason Aldean, Glen Campbell, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley,and Zac Brown Band
Acoustic performances :Lauren Alaina and Kellie Pickler
Special performance: David Nail with the Nashville School of the Arts Chamber Choir (under the direction of Walter Bitner)
National Anthem performer: Nashville School of the Arts Chamber Choir (under the direction of Walter Bitner)
Host: Storme Warren (GAC’s “Headline Country”)

Friday, June 8:
Full band performances: The Band Perry, Brantley Gilbert, Ronnie Milsap, Jake Owen, Blake Shelton, and Carrie Underwood
Acoustic performances: Randy Houser and Gwen Sebastian
National Anthem performer: Oak Ridge Boys
Host: To be announced soon

Saturday, June 9:
Full band performances: Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Hunter Hayes, Faith Hill, Little Big Town, and Kenny Rogers
Acoustic performances: Love and Theft and Kip Moore
National Anthem performer: Julie Roberts
Host: Melissa Peterman (CMT’s “The Singing Bee”)

Sunday, June 10:
Full band performances: Dierks Bentley, Alan Jackson, The Mavericks, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, and Rascal Flatts
Acoustic performances: Bill Anderson and Steel Magnolia
National Anthem performer: Sarah Darling
Host: Evan Farmer (CMT’s “Top 20 Countdown”)

Tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts are $40 (plus applicable handling fees) for general admission in the upper deck of LP Field. Fans can purchase their tickets through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1 (800) 745-3000. They can also purchase them through CMAfest.com or 1 (800) CMA-FEST (262-3378).

Four-day ticket packages are also available, from only $125 per person plus handling fees. Four-day ticket package categories correspond to varying levels of seating at LP Field and include admittance to all four Nightly Concerts as well as all daytime Festival activities, including the Fan Fair Fall where artist autograph signing sessions are held. Children 3 years and younger are admitted FREE. For information on ADA seating, please call 1-800-CMA-FEST.

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BamaJam 2012 Supporting Our Military Heros

Country Girl — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:00:29 +0000

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

Miranda Lambert Thinks Eric Church Should “Grovel”

TawnyTucker — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:15:47 +0000

Our buddy Broadway caught up with Miranda Lambert after she won big at the Kentucky Derby. They spoke about her lucky small fortune, duets with her hubby Blake and American Idol Skylar Laine, and of course, Eric Church. Just in case you’ve been under a rock somewhere, Eric opened his mouth and inserted his foot in a recent Rollingstone interview where he pretty much called out artists who use reality tv to make a name for themselves. Well, lets put it this way, Miranda may have made up with Ashton Kutcher, but it’s gonna take some time for her and Eric Church to mend fences.

“It’s sad that, you know, he probably got roped into a really bad interview. I think it’s sad that they portrayed him that way, and that he actually portrayed himself that way. You know, cut down his friends. He probably didn’t realize he was cutting down his friends when he did it. Either way, he just said something stupid, and it’s gonna take him a long time to make it up to people that he offended. “

But, Miranda isn’t planning on holding a grudge or giving Eric the cold shoulder the next time they find themselves together either.

“I’ll be fine, I’m sure that he would be groveling, cuz he should.”

You can listen to the entire interview here.

BamaJam Announces Full 2012 Line-Up!

TawnyTucker — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:45:18 +0000

BamaJam 2012 is excited to announce the addition of over 35 acts (listed below) to its superstar-packed line-up. The newly-added acts will join previously announced performers Kid Rock, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, NEEDTOBREATHE, Casey James, Gov’t Mule, Uncle Kracker, Yelawolf, Ronnie Milsap, Jamey Johnson, Third Day, Stryper and more. BamaJam 2012 is the premier festival of the South, slated for Thursday, June 14th through Saturday, June 16th in Enterprise, Alabama.

This is the last weekend to purchase 3-day BamaJam 2012 passes for the discounted price of $119, with the price set to increase to $135 Monday, May 14th. Buy now to ensure the lowest price! For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bamajam2012.com, or Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849).

See Daily Line-up After the Jump…

Thursday, June 14th
Tim McGraw
Eric Church
Willie Nelson
Darryl Worley
Third Day
Outlaws
Herrick
Dustin Lynch
Tyler Reeve
The FARM
David Kroll
The Lost Trailers
John Nemeth
Joanna Smith
ConnorChristian & SouthernGothic
Bill Gentry
Martin McDaniel
Buffalo Clover
Honey Island Swamp Band
Aerias

Friday, June 15th
Zac Brown Band
Alan Jackson
NEEDTOBREATHE
Ronnie Milsap
Stryper
Michael Sweet
John Elefante
Casey James
Wood Brothers
Badfinger
Sonia Leigh
Nic Cowan
Aaron Parker
Levi Lowrey
Dugas
Albert Castiglia
Wheeler Boys

Saturday, June 16th
Kid Rock
Sheryl Crow
Jamey Johnson
Gov’t Mule
Uncle Kracker
Yelawolf
Randy Montana
Breaking Laces
Drake White
Rosehill
Big Smo
Mockingbyrd
Tyler Farr
Moreland & Arbuckle
Jaida Dreyer
Bridge To Grace
Greg Bates
Downside Up

Fans of all music genres will experience non-stop entertainment by today’s most popular acts from dual headline stages set at the pristine 1600-acre BamaJam Farms, “Where God and Country Coincide.” Come for the music, cool down in the new water park (opening spring 2012), explore the ATV trails, tailgate at the camping sites, park the RV with full service amenities or swing a club or two at the par 3 executive golf course onsite. Country star and BamaJam Farms spokesman Darryl Worley will perform and host the opening night of what promises to be one of the grandest outdoor entertainment extravaganzas.

BamaJam 2012 is a production of BamaJam Productions, LLC. For more information about BamaJam 2012 artists, tickets, camping, directions, parking, sponsors, jobs and vendors, please visit www.bamajam2012.com

Miranda Lambert and Ashton Kutcher Play Nice at the Derby – Photo of the Day

Country Girl — Sat, 05 May 2012 16:00:13 +0000

Looks like the feud between Miranda Lambert and Ashton Kutcher has been squashed. Miranda tweeted this picture of her and Ashton hugging it out at the Derby’s Barnstable Brown party Friday evening.

via @Miranda_Lambert: @aplusk here it is y’all. He is sweet and lives country music! For real!:) and he likes randaritas!”

This was the first time the two have a chance to meet in person after Kutcher’s appearance at the ACM Awards where he was decked out in a cowboy hat and western wear. He presented Lambert with the top female vocalist award. Afterward Miranda tweeted, “Was Ashton Kutcher making fun of country or is it just me?” Kutcher replied that he’s “one of the biggest country music fans” and “wasn’t making fun at all.”

Now if we can just get Miranda and Eric Church to hug it out…..