Stars and Strings – A Concert for Veterans Event Losing True Cause?

Let me tell you a story about how once upon a time a major country radio station in Chicago partnered with one of the largest cable networks to show their support for this nation’s military veterans. For the last four years, US99 – “Chicago’s Hottest Country Station” – has hosted it’s annual Stars and Strings – A Concert for Veterans event at the historic Chicago Theater in … Continue reading Stars and Strings – A Concert for Veterans Event Losing True Cause?

musicmattersmagazineOctober 2, 2019October 2, 2019Leave a comment

Hometown Rising LIVE COVERAGE

Hometown Rising kicked off it’s first ever annual event Saturday, September 14th. Gates opened at noon, with 70,000 fans flocking to the Louisville based festival over the span of two days. Two days packed with Kentucky bourbon and live music, what else does a person need? The experience of Hometown Rising is beyond any other experience you’ll encounter. Speaking of bourbon, tents of Boone County, … Continue reading Hometown Rising LIVE COVERAGE

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Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival Music Performance Times

Hometown Rising Country Music Festival is upon us and the weather here in Kentucky is just right for a weekend of country music and bourbon! The performance times are announced and now it’s time to plan where to be, and which artist to watch and where! Scroll on down for the full list of times and stage locations. A limited number of Hometown Rising exclusive … Continue reading Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival Music Performance Times

musicmattersmagazineSeptember 5, 2019September 5, 2019Leave a comment

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CHRIS YOUNG TAKES HIS HEADLINE TOUR TO THE UK IN 2019

British Country Music Awards’ International Act of the Year and multi-platinum entertainer Chris Young will return to the UK in 2019 for several limited engagement dates on his “Chris Young Losing Sleep World Tour.” Headlining stops are planned for Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London in May with tickets on sale Friday, November 23rd at ChrisYoungCountry.com. The RCA Records Nashville artist made his inaugural trip across … Continue reading CHRIS YOUNG TAKES HIS HEADLINE TOUR TO THE UK IN 2019

musicmattersmagazineDecember 16, 2018December 16, 2018Leave a comment

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Country Thunder Receives Academy Of Country Music ‘Festival Of The Year’ Industry Award

The Academy of Country Music® has named Country Thunder West ‘Festival of the Year’ for the 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards today. Industry Award, Studio Recording Award and the previously announced Special Award winners will be honored during the 12th ANNUAL ACM HONORS™, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 53rd ACM Awards. ACM Honors will take … Continue reading Country Thunder Receives Academy Of Country Music ‘Festival Of The Year’ Industry Award

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Sugarland has kicked off their “Still The Same 2018 Tour”

Returning from a hiatus that saw both Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush release critically-acclaimed solo albums, Sugarland will debut BIGGER, their first new album in eight years, via a joint venture with Big Machine Records and UMG Nashville. Bush and Nettles co-wrote nearly all of the songs on the album, with the notable exception being their new single, “Babe,” featuring and written by Taylor Swift. … Continue reading Sugarland has kicked off their “Still The Same 2018 Tour”

musicmattersmagazineMay 31, 2018May 29, 2018Leave a comment

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Full lineup for Craig Campbell’s Celebrity Cornhole Challenge announced

Taking place at Nashville’s City Winery on June 5, this year’s event will feature CAMPBELL and his wife MINDY, as well as RUSSELL DICKERSON, LINDSAY ELL, WALKER HAYES, BRETT KISSEL, NASCAR driver SCOTT LAGASSE, JR., LOCASH’s CHRIS LUCAS and PRESTON BRUST, JERROD NIEMANN, TAYLOR PHILLIPS, DEE JAY SILVER, TEGAN MARIE, THE CADILLAC THREE’s JAREN JOHNSTON and KELBY RAY, and BRETT YOUNG. The One Million Strong … Continue reading Full lineup for Craig Campbell’s Celebrity Cornhole Challenge announced

musicmattersmagazineMay 16, 2018May 15, 2018Leave a comment

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Lindsay Ell is on the move up the charts with new hit single “Criminal”

With her fantastic performance at AOL BUILD and other appearances in New York City last week Country music star Lindsay Ell premiered her music video for her single “Criminal” which is soring up the music charts. Currently took #1 on the Canadian Country Radio charts and in the top 20 for U.S. It is important to note that this is the first time a solo Canadian … Continue reading Lindsay Ell is on the move up the charts with new hit single “Criminal”

musicmattersmagazineApril 10, 2018April 9, 2018Leave a comment