Archive for the ‘Country Music News’ Category

Dierks Bentley to Star in Bluegrass Ralph and Carter Stanley Tribute This October

Posted on: September 19th, 2018 by brent

Dierks Bentley is a complicated man, a performer who is steeped in country music with the love of Bluegrass. His 2010 LP ‘Up on the Ridge’ was a Bluegrass moment in his career, and we’re told he’s going to add to that part of his life by headlining in a concert that is designed to honor Ralph and Carter Stanley, considered by many to be Bluegrass royalty.

The special concert will take place on Wednesday, October 24th at the Country Music Hall of Fame’s ‘CMA Theater’ in Nashville, with special guests Sierra Hull with Justin Moses, the Gibson Brothers, and Dan Auerbach. Did you know that Ralph Stanley is the man who sang the original ‘Constant Sorrow’ tune, made famous in the George Clooney ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou’ movie? Ralph died in 2016 at the age of 89, while Carter died at the age of 41 in 1966. Carter was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor, while younger brother Ralph was inducted into both the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor and the Grand Ole Opry.

 

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Here Are Your Country 2018 American Music Awards Nominees

Posted on: September 13th, 2018 by brent

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The 2018 American Music Awards Nominees were announced, and evidently, it’s a YouTube world. Music stars Bebe Rexha, Kane Brown, Ella Mai, Normani and revealed the 2018 American Music Awards nominations Wednesday morning, live from YouTube Space L.A.

The nominations are now being evaluated by a litany of new criteria; radio airplay, streaming, social activity and touring, fan interactions, including album and digital song sales. This is the 1st time the YouTube Music platform will be a presenting partner for the American Music Awards, scheduled to be broadcasted live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, October 9th, at 8pm. Here are the relevant nominees…

Favorite Male Artist – Country 
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett
Kane Brown

Favorite Female Artist – Country 
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood
Kelsea Ballerini

Favorite Duo or Group – Country 
Lanco
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line

Favorite Album – Country 
Luke Combs, This One’s for You
Kane Brown, Kane Brown
Thomas Rhett, Life Changes

Favorite Song – Country 
Kane Brown, “Heaven”
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”
Dan + Shay, “Tequila”

(and just so you can be plugged in to what your kids are listening to)

Tour of the Year 
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift
U2
Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Bruno Mars

Favorite Soundtrack 
The Greatest Showman
Black Panther
The Fate of the Furious

Favorite Social Artist
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes
BTS
Cardi B
Ariana Grande

Hillary Scott welcomes twins

Posted on: January 30th, 2018 by brent

Our family is thankful and proud to announce the arrival of our precious baby girls. They were born in the early hours of January 29th, 2018 and we can’t wait to share more about them in the days to come. Thank you to everyone who prayed and prayed for these little ladies, and thank you Lord for healthy babies. #twins

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Chris Young is losing sleep to… a puppy!

Posted on: January 10th, 2018 by brent

Jason Aldean welcomes son, Memphis Aldean, in to the world!

Posted on: December 4th, 2017 by Candy

So blessed today to see my little man come into the world. In a year that has been a rollercoaster ride, this is what its all about. I cant wait to see what life has in store for this kid. Memphis Aldean… 9lb 5 oz. #mamawasarockstar

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Dierks Bentley Gives Back to First Responders

Posted on: October 11th, 2017 by brent

What happened October 1, 2017 at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas shook up a lot of country music stars, including Dierks Bentley. Bentley wanted to help the victims of the mass shooting. He donated blood at the Red Cross blood drive.

However, Dierks decided that wasn’t enough. He wanted to give something back to the first responders who were at the Festival. So, on Monday, October 9th, Dierks flew to Las Vegas to perform for those first responders.

Dierks went to instagram and posted pictures with this in the caption: “Thank you @UMCSN for letting me stop by and hang with y’all for a little bit”, and “Thank you for sharing your stories and your time. I needed that.”

Texas’ ACL Music Festival Offers Ticket Refunds

Posted on: October 5th, 2017 by brent

Image result for route 91 shootingollowing the deadliest mass shooting that took place at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas the Texas’ ACL Music Festival, held outdoors, decided to offer refunds to ticket holders for the upcoming ACL Music Festival scheduled for October 6-8th and the 13-15th.

Austin360 reports that organizers of the ACL Music Festival, which is to be held Austin’s Zilker Park, announced they would issue refunds for the festival. Despite the shooting and the offer of refunds there were only two requests for refunds as of October 3rd.

The city of Austin announced that safety of festival goers is a priority at the upcoming ACL Music Festival.

Prior to the events that unfolded at the Route 91 Harvest Festival, the Texas’  ACL festival announced that security measures would be stricter. These restrictions include the ban of e-cigarette use and only allowing certain sized bags be carried into the festival.

ACL Music Festival refunds are issued via Front Gate Tickets.

Little Big Town Picks Opening Acts for ‘The Breakers Tour’

Posted on: September 26th, 2017 by brent

Apparently if you want to go on tour with Little Big Town you just have to make music they enjoy.

Sounds too easy, but it’s really that simple. Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild told ET Online said that she “love(d) the first songs off (Midland’s) record, the traditional country sound” and thinks that Kacey (Musgraves) is a songwriter and entertainer that will “be around for a long, long, long time”.

Kacey Musgraves and Midland (Jess Carson, Cameron Duddy and Mark Wystrach), joined Little Big Town to appear on the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Sept. 20 in celebration the LBT’s tour announcement. All the artists took to the stage for a medley of Midland’s hit “Drinkin’ Problem,” Musgraves’ “Merry Go Round” and also performed the 1979 Electric Light Orchestra hit “Don’t Bring Me Down”.

The Breakers Tour begins February 8th in Oklahoma City and includes almost 30 cities.

He said “Yes!” to ‘American Idol’: Luke Bryan to be Second Judge

Posted on: September 26th, 2017 by brent

Country music star Keith Urban was a judge when the show went away… So obviously, it only makes sense that another country superstar would join Katy Perry on the panel, right?

With American Idol set to premiere March 2018 on ABC, the show needed to start locking in judges and picking air times. Sundays and Mondays are the days the revived show is said to be airing, and the search for judges is almost locked in too.

Luke Bryan is going to be the second judge on next year’s season of American Idol. Luke’s schedule is set to be open for American Idol auditions and hopefully this will take things to a new level in the upcoming auditions.

He will be joining Katy Perry and the returning show host Ryan Seacrest. The third and final spot has not been filled yet.

Jake Owen helps Floridians affected by Irma

Posted on: September 19th, 2017 by brent

Jake Owen partnered with Florida governor Rick Scott to raise and donate funds to help those affected by hurricane Irma.

According to a press release, “Jake reached out to the governor to find out the best way to help people in his home state who have been affected by Hurricane Irma.”

‘Bring Back the Sunshine’ is a campaign that donates all of the raised funds through the Florida Disaster Fund to help victims in Florida.

Governor Scott said that they are “thrilled” that Jake is “lending a helping hand to Floridians in need”.

The campaign on Jake’s Instagram through a video that told fans how and where they can help.

Jake said, “Florida thrives on tourism and people visiting our state” and that “We aren’t just rebuilding homes. Together we are rebuilding jobs, schools, infrastructure,… we are rebuilding LIVES.”