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Country Music Stars Continue to Support the Boot Campaign

One-by-one country music stars are taking off their cowboy boots and replacing them with army boots! The Boot Campaign was inspired by retired US Navy SEAL and author of the book Lone Survivor, Marcus Luttrell. The campaign is a way for Americans to give back and say thank you to our armed forces.

Country music stars involved include: legends like George Jones, Oak Ridge Boys, Jan Howard, Mel Tillis, Lee Greenwood and Charlie Daniels, along with hit-makers Josh Turner, Phil Vassar, Joe Nichols, Randy Houser, Gretchen Wilson, Little Texas, Joe Diffie, Jamie O’Neal, Heidi Newfield, Justin Moore, Chuck Wicks, Colt Ford, Randy Rogers Band, Eli Young Band, Derek Sholl, Joey + Rory and Jack Ingram.

Charlie Daniels, who even chose the Boot Campaign to be a part of his annual charity event at the Nashville Palm said, “I’ve never seen anything quite as unique as the Boot Campaign, and I’ve seen a lot!”

Also on board are bluegrass artists The Grascals and The Roys, along with Texas sensations Cross Canadian Ragweed, Robert Earl Keen, Jason Boland, Aaron Watson, Mick and the Motorcars, Reckless Kelly, Wade Bowen, Kevin Fowler, Stoney LaRue, No Justice, Bleu Edmondson, and Granger Smith.

These celebrities along with the Boot Girls are helping to spread the organizations motto: “When They Come Back, We Give Back!” The campaign encourages Americans to purchase a pair of army combat boots to wear in support of our nation’s troops. Proceeds from the boot sales are donated to partner charities, including Luttrell’s Lone Survivor Foundation.

About The Boot Campaign
Known as “the Boot Girls,” Ginger, Leigh Ann, Sherri, Heather and Mariae banned together one fateful night in Tyler, Texas to launch The Boot Campaign giving gratitude and appreciation for the American military. The initiative is quickly gaining awareness with the repertoire of boot images expanding every day. The Boot Girls ask Americans to put their boots on during the routine of daily life to symbolically walk in the shoes of our military men and women, remembering their service and sacrifice. The Campaign’s signature boots are available for purchase online with proceeds benefiting organizations like The Lone Survivor Foundation.

For more information about The Boot Campaign, please visit: www.bootcampaign.com

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Chevy Hosts CMA Fest Block Party & Parade!!!

Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music, will kick-off the 2010 CMA Music Festival, on Wednesday, June 9th, with “The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade” at 11:30 AM/CT, followed by “The Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party” at 1:00 PM/CT.

With Brenda Lee as Grand Marshal, other artists participating include Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Rodney Atkins, The Band Perry, Bo Bice, Ash Bowers, Carter Twins, Jeff Cook, Diana DeGarmo, Fast Ryde, Colt Ford, Brantley Gilbert, Gloriana, Josh Gracin, The Grascals, The Harters, Buddy Jewell, KingBilly, Jesse Lee, LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, Jerrod Neimann, James Otto, Danielle Peck, Point of Grace, Marty Raybon, Pam Tillis, Trent Tomlinson, and Chuck Wicks.

Beginning at the corner of Church Street and Second Avenue, the procession will travel down Second Avenue to Broadway, turn right onto Broadway and end at Sixth Avenue. Following the parade, “The Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party” will take place on the Chevy Music Stage on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza (at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway). Free and open to the public, the lineup includes:
12:50 PM-12:55PM Bria Kelly (National Anthem)
1:00 PM-1:20 PM David Nail
1:35 PM-1:55 PM Chuck Wicks
2:10 PM-2:30 PM Jerrod Neimann
2:45 PM-3:15 PM Joe Nichols
3:30 PM-4:00 PM Randy Houser

The Block Party is just the beginning, with four more days of live entertainment on the Chevy Music Stage on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza. One of CMA Music Festival’s most popular spots, the Chevy Music Stage hosts some of Country Music’s most exciting acts, and all of the performances are free and open to the public.

Chevy Music Stage on the Bridgestone Arena Plaza
Hours: Thursday – Sunday, June 10-13 11:00 AM-6:00 PM
Artists performing


Thursday, June 10

11:00 AM-11:25 AM Bomshel
11:45 AM-12:10 PM Tyler Dickerson
12:30 PM-12:55 PM Jaron and the Long Road to Love
1:15 PM-1:40 PM Blaine Larsen
2:00 PM-2:25 PM Randy Montana
2:45 PM-3:10 PM Kentucky HeadHunters
3:30 PM-4:30 PM Classic Country Show featuring Lynn Anderson, Jim Ed Brown
with Helen Cornelius, Jeannie Seely, and Gene Watson
4:50 PM-5:15 PM Doug Stone

Friday, June 11
11:00 AM-11:25 AM James Wesley
11:45 AM-12:10 PM Katie Armiger
12:30 PM-12:55 PM Mark Wills
1:15 PM-1:40 PM Fast Ryde
2:00 PM-2:25 PM The Harters
2:45 PM-3:10 PM Steve Azar
3:30 PM-3:55 PM Chris Janson
4:15 PM-4:40 PM Brantley Gilbert
5:00 PM-5:25 PM Emily West

Saturday, June 12
11:00 AM-11:25 AM Trent Tomlinson
11:45 AM-12:10 PM Jesse Lee
12:30 PM-12:55 PM Brady Seals
1:15 PM-1:40 PM Mallary Hope
2:00 PM-2:25 PM Ash Bowers
2:45 PM-3:10 PM Julie Roberts
3:30 PM-3:55 PM Jason Boland
4:15 PM-4:40 PM Thompson Square
5:00 PM-5:25 PM Shel
5:45 PM-6:10 PM Bo Bice

Sunday, June 13
11:45 AM-12:10 PM Whitney Duncan
12:30 PM-12:55 PM KingBilly
1:15 PM-1:40 PM Carter’s Chord
2:00 PM-2:25 PM Confederate Railroad
2:45 PM-3:10 PM Jason Michael Carroll
3:30 PM-3:55 PM Trailer Choir
4:15 PM-4:40 PM LoCash Cowboys
5:00 PM-5:25 PM Stealing Angels

In addition to the musical entertainment, fans will have an opportunity to test drive a Chevy vehicle and support flood relief at the same time. Located on Fifth Avenue between Broadway and Demonbreun Street, the Chevy Ride and Drive will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM/CT. Attendees will be able to test drive a brand new Chevy vehicle of their choice including the all new Camaro, Silverado, Traverse, Equinox and Malibu. Chevy will donate $10 for every test drive to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help provide disaster relief for victims of the recent floods.

Music fans will have an opportunity to win a ticket upgrade to the Nightly Concerts at LP Field. Throughout the Festival, fans can text CHEVY to 66937 for a chance to win the best seats in the house at LP Field.  But the fun doesn’t stop there.  Chevy will also host activities, appearances and meet and greets on the Chevy Stage in the Sports Zone.

For more information, visit www.CMAfest.com

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New Music Weekend – Jackson Taylor & the Sinners

Jackson Taylor, born to parents of migrant workers, and was one of eleven siblings. His life began in Moody, Texas, which is a small town north of Austin. Combining his real life experiences with old school country elements, and throwing in the flavors of punk and southern rock to create a style all his own, Jackson Taylor continues to break the rules of traditional country music with his straightforward lyrics.

Jackson states in his song, “Cocaine” that he did what he thought any man should do. After being cheated on and lied to, he decides to get high off of cocaine, get drunk everyday, and get with dirty girls. Well, looks like you must have shown her! She probably regrets ever leaving you…yeah…?

Special guest performances on the new album “Aces N Eights” include Austin legend, Dale Watson, Red-Dirt pioneer, Jason Boland and legendary guitarist, Jonny 2 Bags from Social Distortion. “Aces N Eights” brings a new dimension to Taylor’s “un-apologetic” style and continues to delight… sometimes offend.

For example, his song “Country Song”. For someone that would want to sing country music, I would figure they would have a little respect for music city and some of it’s greater influences. Evidently not this guy! He goes on bashing the Nashville scene, Trace’s “Honky Tonk Badonkydonk”, Johnny Cash, and disrespecting the Grand Ole Opry. I wouldn’t bother trying to make it again in Nashville, Jackson Taylor, just stay where you are.

Jackson tried to make his mark in Nashville. He found work as a songwriter, but after a couple of tough and frustrating years, Jackson had to face the hard truth that Nashville was not the “home” for which he had spent his whole life searching. Hmm.. I wonder why?

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Jenna Tanner
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