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PAT TORPEY, FOUNDING MEMBER OF MR.BIG, DIES AT 64

Drummer and founding member of MR. BIG, Pat Torpey, passed away Wednesday, February 7 at the age of 58 from complications of Parkinson’s disease. Family, band and management request privacy at this very difficult time. Services are pending. MR. BIG (Torpey, Eric Martin, Billy Sheehan, and Paul Gilbert) released their ninth original studio album, DEFYING GRAVITY, July 21. MR. BIG, formed in 1988, produced numerous … Continue reading PAT TORPEY, FOUNDING MEMBER OF MR.BIG, DIES AT 64

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Roots & Boots Tour hits EKU with star studded lineup

The Roots & Boots Tour kicks off this year and will be running through EKU”s Center FOr The Arts April 21st. Kershaw’s “Queen Of My Double Wide Trailer,” “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” with  Tippin’s “You’ve Got To Stand For Something,”, “Kiss This,” and Raye’s “Love, Me,”, and “That’s My Story” is the makings for a night of greatest hits from the 1990’s and early 2000’s. … Continue reading Roots & Boots Tour hits EKU with star studded lineup

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Clint Black LIVE at EKU March 21st!

March 21, 2018 7:30 PM Tickets: $39 / $49 / $59 / $75 Country music legend Clint Black will grace EKU’s Center For The Arts stage for a night of classic hits and as well as new material. Clint puts on a boot tappin’ show where ever he performs and this night will be no different. Be sure to get your tickets while you can! … Continue reading Clint Black LIVE at EKU March 21st!

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Alan Jackson on Honky Tonk Highway Tour with Lauren Alaina Lexington, Ky review

Alan Jackson’s Honky Tonk Highways Tour kicked off it’s first night in Lexington, Kentucky at the famed Rupp Arena. Alan has toured the world over and for the last 26 years, has made regular stops in Kentucky which is the home of Bluegrass and the birthplace of many country music artists. Although it was a cold, frigid night, it couldn’t keep the 9,000 plus country fans … Continue reading Alan Jackson on Honky Tonk Highway Tour with Lauren Alaina Lexington, Ky review

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Artist of the Week: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, one of the most iconic voices of country music. Dating back to 1962, Dolly has worked her way up in the music business from nothing to world wide fame. As someone who grew up on country music and listening to the greats it is great to see her still producing the same fantastic quality of music only she can deliver. More than just an … Continue reading Artist of the Week: Dolly Parton

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Luke Bryan’s “What Makes You Country Tour” dates announced

Luke Bryan Announced his “What Makes You Country Tour” and tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster and box offices. First leg “WHAT MAKES YOU COUNTRY TOUR” Schedule DATE        CITY                          VENUE 2/16/2018 Springfield, MO           JQH Arena 2/17/2018 Evansville, IN              Ford Center 2/18/2018 Louisville, KY             KFC Yum! Center 2/22/2018 State College, PA        Bryce Jordan Center 2/23/2018 Atlantic City, NJ         Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall 2/24/2018 Charlottesville, VA     … Continue reading Luke Bryan’s “What Makes You Country Tour” dates announced

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JILLIAN JACQUELINE TO MAKE GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT FEBRUARY 13

Big Loud Records rising Country songstress JILLIAN JACQUELINE continues her high-profile performance streak with her Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday, February 13. This bucket-list moment comes on the heels of her vibrant Late Night with Seth Meyers television debut and intimate performance at the 2018 Sundance ASCAP Music Café as part of their CMA Songwriters Series. Praised as “one of the most versatile music … Continue reading JILLIAN JACQUELINE TO MAKE GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT FEBRUARY 13

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SOUTHERN HALO’S new single “Anything Is Possible” – Available Now

The highly anticipated single “Anything Is Possible” hit country radio this week and this song has potential to bring Southern Halo’s into the music spotlight. Written by hitmaker Catt Gravitt (Kelly Clarkson, Jake Owen, Kid Rock) and award-winning songwriter/producer Carl Falk (One Direction, Nicki Minaj, Demi Lovato). The trio of Natalia, Hannah, and Christina Morris; siblings from the Mississippi Delta mold Southern Halo. The song … Continue reading SOUTHERN HALO’S new single “Anything Is Possible” – Available Now

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rising country star Jimmy Allen announces debut single “Best Shot”

Stoney Creek Records announces Jimmie Allen’s eagerly anticipated debut single “Best Shot” which will hit Country radio airwaves on Tuesday, February 20. In addition to sharing his first single and an extensive nationwide radio tour, Allen is also telling his story to the world with a brand new docu-series “Jimmie Allen All In”. “I’m so excited to share my music with the world and let people … Continue reading rising country star Jimmy Allen announces debut single “Best Shot”

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