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CMA Fest Riverfront Stage Line-Up Announced

Posted by TawnyTucker on April 12th, 2012

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Reflecting the wide range of artists who perform at CMA Music Festival, the lineup for the Chevrolet™ Riverfront Stage includes a collection of past, present, and future superstar artists. The 2012 CMA Music Festival will be held Thursday-Sunday, June 7-10, in downtown Nashville. The Chevrolet Riverfront Stage is free and open to the public.
The performances on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage will kick-off on Thursday, June 7th at 10:00 AM/CDT with a high energy show from the CMA Award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry. The duo last performed at CMA Music Festival in 2009.

“Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry are the perfect act to launch the 2012 CMA Music Festival on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage because of the excitement they generate with the fans while performing their great repertoire of hit music,” said Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “This stage is packed with great hit-makers for four days, and it’s free! We invite everyone to come and enjoy the great music on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage.”

Chevrolet, a valued partner of CMA Music Festival and the Official Ride of Country Music, will once again host a vehicle display at Riverfront throughout the four-day event.

Other artists performing on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage include Wade Bowen, Lee Brice, Laura Bell Bundy, Craig Campbell, Edens Edge, Brett Eldredge, THE FARM, Colt Ford, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Gloriana, JT Hodges, Steve Holy, Casey James, Jana Kramer, Tracy Lawrence, LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, Love and Theft, Dustin Lynch, Neal McCoy, Jo Dee Messina, Kip Moore, Craig Morgan, Lorrie Morgan, David Nail, Heidi Newfield, Jerrod Niemann, Oak Ridge Boys, James Otto, Randy Rogers Band, Thomas Rhett, Sawyer Brown, Corey Smith, Sunny Sweeney, Josh Thompson, Mel Tillis, Uncle Kracker, Phil Vassar, James Wesley, and Darryl Worley.
The current daily artist lineups are revealed below in alphabetical order:

  • Thursday, June 7: Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Tracy Lawrence, Dustin Lynch, Neal McCoy, Montgomery Gentry, Craig Morgan, Jerrod Niemann, Randy Rogers Band, Josh Thompson, and Uncle Kracker.
  • Friday, June 8: Craig Campbell, THE FARM, Gloriana, Jo Dee Messina, David Nail, Oak Ridge Boys, Thomas Rhett, Sawyer Brown, Phil Vassar, and James Wesley.
  • Saturday, June 9: Laura Bell Bundy, Edens Edge, Casey James, Lonestar, Love and Theft, Kip Moore, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Corey Smith, and Mel Tillis.
  • Sunday, June 10: Wade Bowen, Brett Eldredge, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, JT Hodges, Steve Holy, Jana Kramer, LoCash Cowboys, Lorrie Morgan, Sunny Sweeney, and Darryl Worley

Performance order will be listed on CMAfest.com, the official website of CMA Music Festival, closer to the event. Artists and dates subject to change.

Admittance to the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage is free, but four-day ticket holders have an exclusive 45-minute, early-entrance window before the gates open to the general public. The Riverfront concerts are a popular destination for families who want to enjoy great musical performances while relaxing on the sloping bank above the Cumberland River. The concerts are fun in the sun within easy walking distance of all the Festival event sites, with food vendors, activities, and more.

CMA Music Festival celebrates the unique relationship between Country Music artists and their fans in the heart of Music City USA. The artists participate for free, and on their behalf, CMA donates half the net proceeds of the Festival to support music education in Metro Nashville Public Schools through the Keep the Music Playing program. To date, more than $6.1 million has been donated to purchase musical instruments and supplies. The total also includes a $1 million endowment gift for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Words & Music program.

For up-to-the-minute information about tickets, travel information, schedules, artist appearances and more, visit CMAfest.com, the official Internet home of CMA Music Festival.

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Posted in Brett Eldredge, Casey James, CMA Fest, Colt Ford, Corey Smith, Craig Morgan, Darryl Worley, David Nail, Edens Edge, Gloriana, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, James Wesley, Jana Kramer, Jerrod Niemann, Jo Dee Messina, Josh Thompson, Laura Bell Bundy, Lee Brice, LoCash Cowboys, Lorrie Morgan, Love and Theft, Montgomery Gentry, Phil Vassar, Sawyer Brown, Sunny Sweeny, The Farm, Tracy Lawrence, Uncle Kracker, Will Hoge Tags: Casey James, CMA Fest, Colt Ford, Corey Smith, Craig Campbell, Craig Morgan, David Nail, Edens Edge, Gloriana, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, James wesley, Jerrod Neimann, Jerrod Niemann, Jo Dee Messina, Josh Thompson, kip more, Laura Bell Bundy, Lee Brice, Lonestar, Love and Theft, Montgomery Gentry, Neal McCoy, Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar, Randy Rogers Band, river front stages, Sawyer Brown, The Farm, Thomas Rhett, Tracy Lawrence No Comments »

Matthew West Takes Center Stage on Casting Crowns “Come to the Well” Tour

Posted by Country Girl on April 11th, 2012

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A lot of country music fans will not immediately recognize the name Matthew West.  It’s unfortunate because he has penned songs for some of our favorite country music artists;  Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Diamond Rio, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Jo Dee Messina, Steel Magnolia and a host of others.

As an artist Matthew’s success has grown mostly in the Christian music sector but this talented artist has had the pleasure of playing in front of great country music fans on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry.

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Good Friday was the perfect day to see Matthew at the Casting Crowns “Come to the Well” tour as it passed through Chattanooga, TN.    The charming  and witty songwriter took to the stage with a presence that told the audience he was there to share his story and the stories of his songs with a set that would speak to and warm coldest of hearts.  The songs carry stories of pain and suffering with an outcome that is bigger than any of us can explain.

I have had the opportunity to attend many concerts throughout the years.  I almost always come away with a greater appreciation of the artists’ music and a deeper understanding of their songs through the stories told.  I walked away from this show with a whole new level of understanding.  It was one of the most moving and engaging show I’ve seen to date.

If you have read anything about Matthew West’s, The Story Of Your Life, you know Matthew locked himself in a cabin for months, pouring over thousands of fan submitted stories about their lives and through that, found inspiration for the 10 songs on his album.   It is a special album with songs that I believe country music fans will be able to connect with.

Earlier this year Matthew once again opened an invite for people to submit their stores for his new album slated to debut in the fall of this year. After receiving over 10,000 personal stories from all over the globe for his The Story of Your Life, the acclaimed singer/songwriter who has been forever impacted by the outpouring of stories, felt as though there was even more for others to say during this season of his music.   He will begin recording the new album in the spring of this year with a plan to unveil the set of new songs in September.

“Even after [The Story of Your Life] was released and I was no longer officially collecting stories, the stories did not stop pouring in,” explains West. “On average, over a hundred stories have been sent to my website every week during these last two years. I could sense this season of telling the stories of peoples’ lives wasn’t quite finished yet. I’m beyond excited to take this journey with you with this new season of stories and songs.”

You can find out more about Matthew West and his music at:   www.matthewwest.com You can still catch him on the road with the Casting Crowns “Come to the Well” tour through May 2012.

You can see the rest of our pictures from the show on our Flickr page here.

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Posted in Concerts, Matthew West Tags: Amy Grant, Billy Ray Cyrus, Casting Crowns, Concert Review, Country Music, Diamond Rio, Jo Dee Messina, Matthew West, Michael W Smith, Rascal Flatts, Steel Magnolia No Comments »

Jo Dee Messina Returns to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta”

Posted by TawnyTucker on March 17th, 2012

Jo Dee Messina will return to Bravo TV’s wildly popular series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” this Sunday, March 18 (9/8c) where she’ll continue her collaboration with songwriter Kandi Burruss. Cameras previously captured the country songstress during a writing session with the Atlanta cast member and former member of the platinum-selling group Xscape, who won a Grammy for her work on the group TLC’s mega-hit “No Scrubs.”

In the new episode, Burruss travels to Nashville to record two songs Messina and Burruss wrote along with LIL’ RONNIE (R. Kelly, Britney Spears, Lupe Fiasco): “I Won’t Give Up On You” and “Money Don’t Grow On Trees.”

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Jo Dee Messina’s Unmistakably Clean Summer Concert Sweepstakes

Posted by TawnyTucker on March 13th, 2012

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WD-40 Company household brands, Spot Shot®, 2000 Flushes®, X-14® and Carpet Fresh® continue their partnership with country music star Jo Dee Messina for the Summer Concert Sweepstakes.

The Jo Dee Messina Summer Concert Sweepstakes grand prize winner will receive $5,000 and a 5-day, 4-night trip to one of the locations on Messina’s summer concert tour. The prize also includes a private meet-and-greet with Messina at the concert.

The sweepstakes runs until May 31st and an entry form can be found exclusively on the Unmistakably Clean website, where site visitors can also watch videos of Messina sharing product usage tips and behind-the-scenes photos of her home life in Nashville, Tenn.

“Having two kids keeps me on the run – a lot of cleaning and not a lot of time,” said Messina. “Spot Shot and Carpet Fresh have bailed me out plenty of times, and 2000 Flushes and X-14, simply make my life easier. It’s gratifying to represent a brand that appreciates my fans as much as I do with offering them access to sweepstakes and fun offers.”
“Jo Dee understands the challenges of being a working mother, especially with a new baby, and people can easily identify with her personal stories about balancing a busy home life and career,“ said Tim Lesmeister, vice president of marketing at WD-40 Company. “The Summer Concert Sweepstakes allows us to thank our loyal fans for spreading the word about the WD-40 Company household brands.”

Fans of the Stain Fighting Community Facebook page and visitors to the Unmistakably Clean website will find solutions to their cleaning needs and will get  access to interactive content featuring Messina, as well as an exclusive look inside the life of a country music performer.

Visit the website at www.UnmistakablyClean.com and become a fan of the Stain Fighting Community Facebook page at www.facebook.com/StainFightingCommunity.

For more information about Jo Dee Messina, visit www.JoDeeMessina.com.

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Jo Dee Messina to Host a “Night of Nostalgia”

Posted by TawnyTucker on January 31st, 2012

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Jo Dee Messina is hosting a “Night Of Nostalgia,” a big band swing and casino night, on Saturday, March 3 at 7pm in Nashville. The event–at the Maxwell House Hotel–will raise money for the non-profit Holy Trinity Montessori School. Tickets are $60 and include open bar, light fare and dancing. Patrons will also be treated to a performance from Cliff Notes and Messina herself. To reserve your tickets, visit: http://nostalgia2012.eventbrite.com.

Last year, Messina launched the “A Million Doors” campaign to help raise $2.3 million for the non-profit school in Nashville, with all funds going directly to the construction of a new schoolhouse. Check out www.amilliondoors.com.

The Nashville-based philanthropist is working closely with Holy Trinity Montessori school head Kate Riley to build the 6000 square foot school for students up through third grade, and possibly up to fifth, offering them an affordable, hands-on education. In the Montessori classroom, children are placed in a three-year multi-age grouping (0-3, 3-6, 6-9, etc.).

The school, founded in 2009, currently has 25 students enrolled, with another 45 on the waiting list. The new schoolhouse will accommodate up to–-but no more than–-125 children. At Holy Trinity Montessori, the children develop a secure sense of self, independence, deep concentration, pride in their environment and a unique connection to God. The Montessori curriculum offers a comprehensive, developmental early childhood environment with areas focusing on language, mathematics, sensorial, practical life, cultural and religion.

“This isn’t about just a cause I believe in or the latest celebrity charity,” says Messina. “I want this campaign to show that even in a time when people feel there is little hope, that there IS hope and dreams still DO come true. I chose it because we need people from all over to carry us with their support to make this dream come true.”

For more information on Jo Dee Messina visit www.JoDeeMessina.com.

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