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CD Review: Brothers Osborne to release debut album “Pawn Shop”

Brothers Osborne will be releasing their long awaited debut album “Pawn Shop”, January 15, 2016 on EMI Records, Nashville. TJ Osborne fronts the duo while John Osborne lays down some amazing guitar licks. Brothers Osborne, having already released two hit singles from their album, has garnered attention for their work. Their first released single, titled “Rum”, entices the listener to take it easy and maybe … Continue reading CD Review: Brothers Osborne to release debut album “Pawn Shop”

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Country Night Lights announces expansion to 2 days in 2016 and Early Bird tickets are available NOW!!

Last years Country Night Lights Festival was such a big hit with fans that Prime Social Group has announced that the festival will expand to 2 huge days of country music, camping, friendships, and BEER!! The party will take place on September 23 &24th 2016 at the Venue of Athens, OH and is promised to be an even bigger party than last year!! Lineup announcements … Continue reading Country Night Lights announces expansion to 2 days in 2016 and Early Bird tickets are available NOW!!

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Article/Interview: Getting to know up and coming country singer, Corey Hager and his music

This world is full of talented musicians and singers that are working hard to get that first big break into the business and Corey Hager is one of those talents! I first heard Corey at this past years Country Night Lights Festival in Athens, OH as he caught my attention from the very first note when the entire front row of girls let out a … Continue reading Article/Interview: Getting to know up and coming country singer, Corey Hager and his music

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Indiana’s HANKfest is one week away!! Get all of your details about tickets, artists, and more!!

97.1 HankFM will be hosting a country music party next weekend. HANKfest will take place in Indianapolis, IN at Indiana Farmer’s Coliseum on Sunday November 1st. Doors are scheduled to open at Noon and music beginning at 1:00 PM. This years HANKfest will feature concerts from Clare Dunn, Dan and Shay, Cassadee Pop, David Nail, Kip Moore and headlining this day long extravaganza will be country … Continue reading Indiana’s HANKfest is one week away!! Get all of your details about tickets, artists, and more!!

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Concert Review/Photos: The “Wild Ones” Tour featuring Kip Moore, Michael Ray and Chris Cavanaugh stops in Columbus, OH at Promowest’s LC Pavilion

Country music star Kip Moore has recently set out on his headlining “Wild Ones” tour featuring Michael Ray and Chris Cavanaugh. This tour is in support of Moore’s most recent album release, “Wild Ones”. MusicMattersMagazine.com was lucky enough to get to witness this fantastic show in Columbus, OH at PromoWest’s LC Pavilion on 10/15/15. Chris Cavanaugh kicked off the night with a 20 minute solo-acoustic … Continue reading Concert Review/Photos: The “Wild Ones” Tour featuring Kip Moore, Michael Ray and Chris Cavanaugh stops in Columbus, OH at Promowest’s LC Pavilion

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Dayton, OH local residents! Did you know K99.1 FM hosts free concerts just about every month! Check out who is coming to the area soon!

Cox Media Group’s country music radio station K99.1 FM in Dayton, OH plays host to many concerts in our local area. K99.1 usually hosts one free concert per month that is held at either W.O. Wright’s Bar and Grill in Beavercreek, OH or at The Yellow Rose Night Club in the Miamisburg/Centerville area. Some of the biggest names in country music have played past shows … Continue reading Dayton, OH local residents! Did you know K99.1 FM hosts free concerts just about every month! Check out who is coming to the area soon!

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Q Fest to take place in Louisville, KY this weekend including a stellar country music lineup!

New Country 103.1‘s QFest will take place this Saturday night, 10/10/15 at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY. This years lineup includes an amazing lineup featuring headliner Gary Allan, along with two of the hottest rising stars in country music today, Lee Brice and Kip Moore. Canaan Smith and A Thousand Horses will also take the stage at QFest. Ticket Prices range from $37.00 to $119.00 … Continue reading Q Fest to take place in Louisville, KY this weekend including a stellar country music lineup!

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Exclusive Photo Gallery: The Kentucky Headhunters live from the Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY

The Kentucky Headhunters played the annual Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY last month and MusicMattersMagazine.com photographer Ryan Pike of Ryan Keith Photography was there to capture some exclusive photos. Just the name of this festival sounds like a great place to catch a Kentucky Headhunters performance. What could be any better than Evan Williams, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey or Kentucky’s own Maker’s Mark mixed with … Continue reading Exclusive Photo Gallery: The Kentucky Headhunters live from the Bourbon Festival in Bardstown, KY

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Festival Review/Photos: Was the first annual “Country Night Lights” Festival a Success?

Prime Social Group put together the first annual “Country Night Lights” festival that consisted of an amazing lineup of entertainment, a mechanical bull, a ferris wheel, and a nice selection of food, drink and merchandise vendors. This years inaugural lineup included Corey Hager, Christian Kaser Band, Carter Winter, Brooke Eden, Chase Bryant, Easton Corbin, and the headliner of the festival was none other than Sam … Continue reading Festival Review/Photos: Was the first annual “Country Night Lights” Festival a Success?

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Interview: Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters shares stories about his memories of the “Full Throttle Saloon” and provides some insight to the history of the Kentucky Headhunters as well as his son’s band Black Stone Cherry in a conversation with our very own Ryan Pike

A Conversation with Richard Young of the Ky Headhunters  Interviewer: Ryan Pike of MusicMattersMagazine.com Born in Edmonton, in southern Kentucky; The Kentucky Headhunters started out in 1968 driving around in an old bread truck. Now 47 years later the Kentucky Headhunters are still touring, releasing albums, selling out venues and rocking the stage where ever they go. Sturgis 2015 just took place this past and it has … Continue reading Interview: Richard Young of the Kentucky Headhunters shares stories about his memories of the “Full Throttle Saloon” and provides some insight to the history of the Kentucky Headhunters as well as his son’s band Black Stone Cherry in a conversation with our very own Ryan Pike

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