CARRIE UNDERWOOD PENS AND RECORDS ANTHEMIC “THE CHAMPION” FOR NBC’S SUPER BOWL LII SHOW OPEN

“When we were writing ‘The Champion,’ our main focus was to celebrate athletes at the top of their game, but we also wanted the song to resonate with people in their everyday lives,” explains Carrie Underwood. “We hope the lyrics will inspire people to push themselves beyond their limits to conquer anything they are trying to accomplish or overcome. There’s a champion in every single … Continue reading CARRIE UNDERWOOD PENS AND RECORDS ANTHEMIC “THE CHAMPION” FOR NBC’S SUPER BOWL LII SHOW OPEN

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Superstar Songwriters Pay Tribute To Hank Cochran & Red Lane At 3rd & Lindsley On Wednesday, January 17

Superstar songwriters Rafe Van Hoy, Marla Cannon-Goodman, Dale Dodson, Waylon Payne, Don Sampson and Ronnie Bowman will pay tribute to Hank Cochran and Red Lane at 3rd & Lindsley (816 3rd Ave. South) on Wednesday, January 17 to benefit The Hank Cochran Pen Fund. Tickets are $10; doors open at 6 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30. The 501(c)(3) charity focuses its efforts on financially assisting songwriters … Continue reading Superstar Songwriters Pay Tribute To Hank Cochran & Red Lane At 3rd & Lindsley On Wednesday, January 17

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COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ALAN JACKSON’S “HONKY TONK HIGHWAY TOUR” ADDS SPECIAL GUESTS!

Randy Houser, Lauren Alaina, Runaway June & Lee Ann Womack To Join Jackson Throughout 2018 Tour! ALAN JACKSON’S 2018 “HONKY TONK HIGHWAY TOUR” (Still more dates to be announced/added) All cities/shows listed are currently on sale! ^^ Friday, January 19 Lexington, KY (Rupp Arena) with Lauren Alaina Saturday, January 20 Little Rock, AR (Verizon Arena) with Lauren Alaina Thursday, February 8 Independence, MO … Continue reading COUNTRY SUPERSTAR ALAN JACKSON’S “HONKY TONK HIGHWAY TOUR” ADDS SPECIAL GUESTS!

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Artist of the Week: NF

Nate Feuerstein formerly known as NF is a Christian hip-hop artist from Michigan. Nate’s lyrics and his feelings are what his four albums are jam packed with. “I’ve never been a preacher type artist. I’ve always been like raw emotion. This is how I deal with things. This is a therapy session” Nate says. “I write to beats…the beat brings out the emotions that I’m … Continue reading Artist of the Week: NF

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David Allan Coe Plays To A Packed House At Slick Willy’s In Knoxville Tn.

The Legendary David Allan Coe and his band played on December 16th at a new club in Knoxville Tennessee called Slick Willy’s. Even though Slick Willy’s has not been open even a year they are The Hot Spot in North Knoxville. Owner Christiana Conley is not new to the bar scene and knows what brings in the crowds. Booking everything from Rocking Tribute bands to … Continue reading David Allan Coe Plays To A Packed House At Slick Willy’s In Knoxville Tn.

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Eli Young Band LIVE at the Mercury Ballroom

Saturday night the Eli Young Band light up 4th Street, in Louisville Kentucky at the Mercury Ballroom. Having sold out venues all across the world they had yet another packed house in the Ballroom with fans toughing out the cold to enjoy a night of great country music. Mike Eli founded the band in 2000 with guitarist James Young, bassist Jon Jones, and drummer Chris … Continue reading Eli Young Band LIVE at the Mercury Ballroom

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64 to Grayson set to release new album in January

On January 11th, 2018 at 7pm Zack Shelton and 64 To Grayson will be doing a live online album release show at facebook.com/64tograyson. During this show they will be playing a few songs from the album, doing crazy dares, and raffling off a handful of great prizes… including an Apple Watch! Each digital download pre-ordered is worth 5 raffle entries and each physical cd pre-ordered is worth 15! Pre-order NOW … Continue reading 64 to Grayson set to release new album in January

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Volunteer Jam 2018 lineup announced and presale tickets available now

Blackbird and Charlie Daniels are proud to announce “Volunteer Jam X: A Tribute To Charlie”. This star studded concert event is to take place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 at 8 PM. Since its first year in ’74 Charlie’s Volunteer Jam has brought together musical legends from rock, country, and bluegrass. 43 years later it is still going strong … Continue reading Volunteer Jam 2018 lineup announced and presale tickets available now

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The Judds to be featured in Country Music Hall Of Fame Museum exhibit

Today the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum announced The Judds will be featured in an exhibit opening Aug. 3, 2018. The exhibit will display the GRAMMY®-winning mother-daughter duo’s lives and careers. The Judds dominated the country charts during the 1980s and ’90s, and have sold more than 20 million albums and registered 20 Top 10 hits. “The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is sacred ground … Continue reading The Judds to be featured in Country Music Hall Of Fame Museum exhibit

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Dustin Lynch set to perform on CMA Country Christmas

Dustin Lynch will be coming to town Thursday (11/30) for the Dustin Lynch and Friends benefit concert in Tullahoma, his Tennessee hometown. The annual event, now in its fourth year, supports local children’s charities and a community toy drive to bring the joy of the season to area kids. Photo Credit: Donn Jones / CMA SHOW: CMA Country Christmas DATE: November 27 TIME: 8:00 p.m. … Continue reading Dustin Lynch set to perform on CMA Country Christmas

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