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More Performances Added to CMA Fest Nightly Concerts

Posted by TawnyTucker on May 21st, 2012

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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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Posted in CMA Fest Tags: Alan Jackson, Bill Anderson, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Carrie Underwood, CMA Fest, CMT, David Nail, Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Evan Farmer, Faith Hill, Glen Campbell, Gwen Sebastian, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Jason Aldean, Julie Roberts, Kellie Pickler, Kenny Rogers, Kip Moore, Lady Antebellum, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Love and Theft, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Oak Ridge Boys, Randy Houser, Rascal Flatts, Ronnie Milsap, Sarah Darling, Scotty McCreery, Steel Magnolia, The Band Perry, The Mavericks, Zac Brown Band 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 »

“Let Us In” Nashville: Welcomed with Open Arms

Posted by Country Girl on March 24th, 2012

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Let Us In” Nashville: A Tribute to Linda McCartney recently debuted, presented by The Women and Cancer Fund, dedicated to Linda McCartney’s memory and appropriately including 16 of Sir Paul McCartney’s best known hits.  The CD is helping raise awareness, promote prevention, and advance research of cancer in the best way Nashville knows how:  through music.

The 16 tracks feature a mixture of well-known country artists, like Phil Vassar and Ricky Skaggs, as well as some up-and-comers, like Sarah Darling and Cheyenne Kimball.  The variation of artists matches the variation of styles that naturally come from mixing an older genre of ‘pop’ songs with modern country singers.  It would seem that each song was perfectly matched to an artist or group based on their style, so that one might think that song came from that artist’s modern album, like Steel Magnolia’s version of “Maybe I’m Amazed” or SHeDAISY’s take on “With a Little Luck”.

Not only do the artists’ styles vary, but the tempos and themes of the songs do as well.  Some of the tracks, like Timothy B. Schmit’s “Every Night” and Juliana Cole’s ‘Bluebird’, could be considered easy listening (of course, with a country twist), whereas Blue Sky Riders’ ‘Junk’ has a folky feel, and Vassar’s rendition of ‘Lady Madonna’ is jazzy.  However, the arrangement of the songs is excellent, saving some of the more well-known or up-tempo songs for the end, including ‘I Saw Her Standing There’ and Chuck Wicks’ rock-inspired version of ‘No More Lonely Nights’.

For older listeners, take a trip down memory lane while appreciating some of Nashville’s fresh faces; for younger listeners, take a second to reflect on the tunes of Paul McCartney, an inspiration for many modern artists.  Pick up your own copy and support the Women and Cancer Fund at amazon.com or on iTunes, or find out what else you can do at http://thewomenandcancerfund.org/.

Amanda Wile is originally from Pennsylvania, but moved to Nashville in 2005 to attend Vanderbilt and to follow her love for music.

Posted in Chuck Wicks, New Album Review, Phil Vassar, Ricky Skaggs, Sarah Darling, Steel Magnolia Tags: Blue Sky Riders, Cheyenne Kimball, Chuck Wicks, Let Us In” Nashville: A Tribute to Linda McCartney, Phil Vassar, Ricky Skaggs, Sarah Darling, SheDaisy, Steel Magnolia, The Women and Cancer Fund 1 Comment »

The ACM Experience Has Some HOT Performers

Posted by Country Girl on March 14th, 2012

The ACM Experience

The ACM Experience is the first-ever, free, 3-day open-to-the public country music lifestyle event for fans during The Week Vegas Goes Country®. Enthusiasts will “shop country, taste country, ride country, and hear country” throughout the weekend all leading up to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Talent appearances at The ACM Experience are just part of the fun, that includes ACM BBQ Throwdown, ACM EXPO, Ram Ride and Drive and more! Visit www.ACMcountry.com to learn more.

Friday, March 30, 2012 10am – 6pm
12:30pm Thomas Rhett Country Thunder Stage
1:00pm Greg Bates ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
1:30pm Dance Y’all Showcase Country Thunder Stage
2:00pm Edens Edge Country Thunder Stage
3:00pm Ira Dean ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
3:30pm Dance Y’all Showcase Country Thunder Stage
4:30 pm PBR & KWNR Battle of the Bands Finalist Country Thunder Stage
5:00pm Andy Gibson ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
5:30pm Kip Moore Country Thunder Stage

Saturday, March 31, 2012 10am – 9pm
11:00am Maggie Rose ACM Expo Acoustic Stage
11:30am Sonia Leigh Country Thunder Stage
12:00pm Darren Warren ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
12:30pm Dance Y’all Showcase Country Thunder Stage
1:00pm Mallary Hope ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
1:30pm Steel Magnolia Country Thunder Stage
2:30pm PBR & KWNR Battle of the Bands Finalist Country Thunder Stage
3:00pm Dance Y’all Showcase Country Thunder Stage
3:30pm The Dirt Drifters Country Thunder Stage
5:30pm Gloriana Country Thunder Stage

Sunday, April 1, 2012 10am – 4pm
11:00am Canaan Smith Country Thunder Stage
11:30am Morgan Frazier ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
12:00pm Blackberry Smoke Country Thunder Stage
12:30pm Dance Y’all Showcase Country Thunder Stage
1:00pm Chris Janson ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
1:30pm Levi Lowrey ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
1:30pm Dance Y’all Showcase Country Thunder Stage
2:00pm David St. Romain ACM EXPO Acoustic Stage
2:30pm LoCash Cowboys Country Thunder Stage
3:30 pm PBR & KWNR Battle of the Bands Finalist Country Thunder Stage

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Posted in ACM Awards Tags: Andy Gibson, Blackberry Smoke, Chris Janson, Darren Warren, David St. Romain, Edens Edge, Gloriana, Greg Bates, Ira Dean, Kip Moore, Levi Lowrey, LoCash Cowboys, Maggie Rose, Mallory Hope, Sonia Leigh, Steel Magnolia, The Dirt Drifters, Thomas Rhett No Comments »

The Nominees for the 47th ACM Awards Are….

Posted by Country Girl on January 26th, 2012

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Nominations were announced today for the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, a star-studded event produced for television by dick clark productions broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Chris Young

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Love and Theft
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
Thompson Square

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
The Band Perry
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
Chief – Eric Church (EMI-Nashville) – Produced by: Arturo Buenahora, Jr., Jay Joyce
Four The Record – Miranda Lambert (RCA) – Produced by: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Hemingway’s Whiskey – Kenny Chesney (BNA) – Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney
My Kinda Party – Jason Aldean (Broken Bow Records) – Produced by: Michael Knox
Own The Night – Lady Antebellum (Capitol Records Nashville) – Produced by: Lady Antebellum, Paul Worley

SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band (Republic Nashville)- Produced by: Mike Wrucke
Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) – Produced by: Michael Knox
Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith (Show Dog-Universal Music) – Produced by: Toby Keith
Tomorrow – Chris Young (RCA) – Produced by: James Stroud
You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) – Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

SONG OF THE YEAR [Award to Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]

Crazy Girl – Eli Young Band – Composers: Lee Brice, Liz Rose  Publishers: Cake Taker Music (BMI), Mike Curb Music (BMI), Sony/ATV Tree Publishing (BMI), Sweet Hysteria Music (BMI)

Home – Dierks Bentley – Composers: Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley, Dan Wilson – Publishers: Big White Tracks (ASCAP), Chestnut Barn Music (BMI), Chrysalis Music/BMG Rights (ASCAP), Chrysalis One Songs (BMI)

Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum – Composers: Dallas Davidson, Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott – Publishers: Dwhaywood Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), EMI Foray Music (SESAC), Hillary Dawn Songs (SESAC), Radiobulletspublishing (BMI), String Stretcher Music (BMI), Warner-Tamberlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

Threaten Me With Heaven – Vince Gill – Composers: Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Dillon O’Brian, Will Owsley – Publishers: Grant Girls Music (ASCAP), Vinny Mae Music (BMI), Willie-O Music (ASCAP)

You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter – Composers: Matraca Berg, Deana Carter – Publishers: Deanaling Music (ASCAP), Hannaberg Music (BMI), Songs of Universal Inc. (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Award to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
Homeboy – Eric Church – Producer: Brandon Arolfo – Director: Peter Zavadil
Just A Kiss – Lady Antebellum – Producer: Don Lepore – Director: Shawn Silva
Mean – Taylor Swift – Producer: Oualid Mouaness – Director: Declan Whitebloom
Red Solo Cup – Toby Keith – Producer: Mark Kalbfeld – Director: Michael Salomon
Tattoos On This Town – Jason Aldean – Producer: John Burke – Director: Wes Edwards

VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Award to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company] *(Off Camera Award)
Country Boy – Aaron Lewis Featuring George Jones & Charlie Daniels (R&J Records) – Produced by: Aaron Lewis, James Stroud
Don’t You Wanna Stay – Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson (Broken Bow Records) – Produced by: Michael Knox
Old Alabama – Brad Paisley Featuring Alabama (Arista Nashville) – Produced by: Frank Rogers
Remind Me – Brad Paisley Duet With Carrie Underwood (Arista Nashville) – Produced by: Frank Rogers
You And Tequila – Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter (BNA) – Produced by: Buddy Cannon, Kenny Chesney

Blake Shelton will join forces with country music star Reba to host the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards for the second consecutive year.

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Posted in ACM Awards Tags: Academy of Country Music Awards, ACM Awards, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Eli Young Band, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Love and Theft, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Sara Evans, Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, Thompson Square, Toby Keith, Zac Brown Band 6 Comments »
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