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Winners: Chicken Soup for the Soul book with 99 KZ Country

Posted on June 17, 2013September 16, 2014

Winners: Dick Breese, Mira Bell, Mary Jane Davidson, Pat Nichols and Joyce Sack!

101 Motivational Stories for Writers — Budding or Bestselling — from Books to Blogs

No matter the genre, no matter the medium, the writing process is hard! But you will find inspiration, encouragement, and advice in these 101 stories from others who have stuck with it, through the setbacks and struggles, and successfully went from dreaming about writing to being a writer. Whether you’re an aspiring author, a blogger, or a bestselling writer, this book will motivate and energize you.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Darius Rucker and Friends Raise $95,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Posted on June 14, 2013September 16, 2014

Darius Rucker‘s fourth annual Darius and Friends Benefit Concert and Golf Tournament raised more than $95,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, Randy Houser and newcomer Joel Crouse were on the bill for the June 3 concert. Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum‘s Charles Kelley and Rascal Flatts‘ Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney were among the stars hitting the links the next day.

“I look forward to this event all year long,” Darius says. “I get to share the stage with some of my favorite artists, friends and musical influences. As much fun as it is, it’s all in the spirit of raising support for St. Jude’s, an organization very dear to my heart.”

Darius is currently on the road with his True Believers tour. Rodney Atkins and Jana Kramer are in the opening slots. Go to DariusRucker.com for tour dates.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Kenny Chesney Hits Million Ticket Sales Mark Early on No Shoes Nation Tour

Posted on June 14, 2013September 16, 2014

Kenny Chesney has sold a million tickets on each of his last 10 tours, but he’s never hit that mark by the second week of June — until now. More than a million fans have snatched up tickets to see Kenny’s No Shoes Nation tour so far this year. While his accountants and managers are thrilled with those big numbers, Kenny remains focused on giving his fans the best show he possibly can every night.

Kenny says, “All I’m trying to do is make sure that for that one night when people come out to party with us, they forget what’s wrong, they have all the good time they can handle and they go home feeling like they had the best night of their summer.”

Kenny takes his No Shoes Nation tour to Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, MO Saturday.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Kip Moore Ready to Get Schooled by Toby Keith on the Road

Posted on June 14, 2013September 16, 2014

Kip Moore is like a sponge when it comes to studying the headliners he tours with, so you can bet he’s going to be watching Toby Keith‘s show like a hawk all summer long. Kip starts his opening gig with Toby’s Hammer Down tour Friday night in Cincinnati.

“The guy’s been at the top of his game for no telling how many years,” Kip says of Toby. “I mean, 10, 15, 20 years, so I definitely know it’s gonna be something that I can learn a lot from, and I think it’ll definitely better my career going out with him.”

Kip’s also excited to win over some of Toby’s fans along the way.

Kip explains, “I know that he has a big, a big rowdy crowd, and I know he has a different kind of fan base than I probably do, which is why it’s going to be so much fun for me to get in front of that fan base.”

Country newcomer Drake White is also on the Hammer Down tour with Kip and Toby this summer.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Location of 2013 Farm Aid Concert Announced

Posted on June 14, 2013September 16, 2014

Farm Aid is coming to upstate New York this year.

The organizationannounced late Thursday that the 2013 edition of the benefit concert will be held in Saratoga Springs on September 21. As usual, the charity’s co-founders — Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson — will perform, as will longtime board member Dave Matthews. Additional artists have not yet been announced.

A pre-sale for tickets will be held next Tuesday. Tickets will be made available to the public beginning June 28.

Check out FarmAid.org for more details.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Billy Ray Cyrus and His Wife Divorcing

Posted on June 14, 2013September 16, 2014

Miley Cyrus‘ parents are splitting up. Billy Ray Cyrus has filed for divorce from his wife, Tish Cyrus, after 19 years of marriage.

In a statement obtained by ABC News, Billy Ray says, “This is a personal matter and we are doing what is in the best interest of our family. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

People magazine reports Tish has filed her own divorce petition and is seeking spousal support, as well as primary physical and legal custody of the couple’s 13-year-old daughter, Noah. They have a total of five children, including 20-year-old Miley.

Speaking of Miley, she’s apparently got her own issues with dad. She tweeted Thursday, “@billyraycyrus since your text and email obviously aren’t working would you like to talk like this?”

Billy Ray, who’s 51, filed for divorce in 2010, but withdrew his petition several months later.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Dierks Bentley to Perform in New York City as Part of 50/50/1 Music Event

Posted on June 14, 2013September 16, 2014

Dierks Bentley will perform in New York City on August 1 as part of Bud Light’s 50/50/1 music event. Billed as the first truly national music event, 50/50/1 features artists performing in all 50 states on that day.

Certain shows will be livestreamed August 1 at MySpace.com/BudLightMusicFirst.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Blake Shelton and Darius Rucker Dominate “Billboard” Country Albums Chart

Posted on June 13, 2013September 16, 2014

Blake Shelton holds on to the #1 spot on Billboard‘s Country Albums chart again this week with Based on a True Story…. The set sold 36,000 copies according to Nielsen Soundscan for a #4 on the overall Billboard 200 chart. Darius Rucker is right behind Blake at #2 on the country chart and #5 overall with True Believers.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Darius Rucker Sets the Mood with Private Concert on “The Bachelorette” Monday Night

Posted on June 13, 2013September 16, 2014

Darius Rucker will help set a romantic mood with his performance on ABC’s The Bachelorette Monday, June 17. Look for Darius to sing two songs from his latest album, True Believers, including “Lost in You” and the title cut.

This season’s Bachelorette, Desiree Hartsock, and a few special guests will be in the audience for Darius’s private concert. The Bachelorette airs Monday night at 8 ET on ABC.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Justin Moore Announces Track Listing, Special Guests for “Off the Beaten Path”

Posted on June 13, 2013September 16, 2014

Justin Moore‘s third album, Off the Beaten Path, is due out September 17 featuring his fastest-rising single to date, “Point at You.” The album comes two years after Justin released his sophomore project, Outlaws Like Me.

“I’m beyond excited to get these 16 songs out to our fans,” Justin says. “I will always remain true to who I am but there are a few curve balls that show my sense of humor and take our fans ‘off the beaten path.’ We want to step it up every time and I really feel like this collection of songs allows us to reach out in ways we haven’t yet.”

Justin also welcomes a pair of special guests on the new album. Miranda Lambert joins him on the song, “Old Habits,” and Charlie Daniels makes an appearance on “For Some Ol Redneck Reason.” Off the Beaten Path will be available in both a standard edition with 11 songs, and a deluxe edition featuring five additional songs.

Here’s the Off the Beaten Path track listing:

“Old Back in the New School”
“Lettin’ the Night Roll”
“Old Habits” (featuring Miranda Lambert)
“Point at You”
“I’d Want to Be Yours”
“This Kind of Town”
“Country Radio”
“That’s How I Know You Love Me”
“Off the Beaten Path”
“One Dirt Road”
“For Some Ol Redneck Reason”

Deluxe Edition additional tracks:
“Beer”
“Big Ass Headache”
“Dirt Road Kid”
“Field Fulla Hillbillies”
“Wheels”

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KHAZ Country Music News: Zac Brown Reveals the Origins of His Custom-Made Human Catapult

Posted on June 13, 2013September 16, 2014

Zac Brown Band went back to the beach for their latest video, “Jump Right In,” and this time they came armed with a human catapult. You can see people being thrown into the water by the contraption, which was built by the guys in front man Zac Brown‘s personal machine shop.

“We make knives and other stuff like human catapults,” Zac says. “I called them and told ’em that I needed a human catapult, and two weeks later, there it was.”

The idea for the catapult was born a few years ago when a then-unknown Zac performed on the weekends at his restaurant back in Georgia. In order to entice customers to come back and see his set, Zac promised patrons they’d have a human catapult to launch people into the lake that weekend.

He says, “It was kind of a joke, and then it came true.”

Having the power to just order up a human catapult for the “Jump Right In” video is a big milestone for Zac.

“There was a moment when I was standing out there launching people into the water thinking, ‘I’ve made it,'” he says with a laugh.

“Jump Right In” is the latest single from Zac Brown Band’s album, Uncaged, now in stores.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Toby Keith Sets Twister Benefit

Posted on June 13, 2013September 16, 2014

Show Dog-Universal’s Toby Keith will lead theOklahoma Twister Relief Concert Saturday, July 6 at the University of Oklahoma’s Memorial Stadium in Norman. Garth Brooks, Willie Nelson, Trisha Yearwood andRonnie Dunn are among the performers. All seats are $25 and tickets go on sale Friday, June 21. Proceeds benefit the United Way Of Central Oklahoma‘s May Tornadoes Relief Fund.

“I grew up in Moore, I live in Norman and I’ve got lots of family and friends who were directly affected,” Keith says. “I know these folks and they’re resilient, but we’re going to keep helping them any way we can. I’m proud to get together with some others from around here who are just as committed as I am to supporting these communities.”

“Once we got the news that the tornado had hit Toby’s hometown, Miss Yearwood and I told Toby we were at his service for whatever he chose to do,” Brooks says. “I am amazed at the human spirit the tornado victims have shown. I am humbled by the giving of the volunteers. It is an honor to get to be a part of this healing process.”

Updates for the event and to the lineup will be posted at tobykeith.com.

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KHAZ Country Music News: Trace Adkins Teaming Up with Colbie Caillat for “Tonight Show” Performance Wednesday

Posted on June 12, 2013September 16, 2014

Trace Adkins‘ latest single, “Watch the World End with You,” features Grammy-winner Colbie Caillat on background vocals, but the two have never performed the song onstage together. That will change when Trace and Colbie team up on NBC’s Tonight Show with Jay Leno Wednesday for their first-ever televised performance of the song.

Trace chose Colbie to sing on the song because of her “feminine” yet “strong voice.” He says, “Colbie’s voice is pure, sultry and soulful all at the same time and I am honored that she could join me on this powerful song.”

While he’s at The Tonight Show, Trace will host a live chat at 3:00 p.m. ET Wednesday on CMT’s Facebook page. Fans can take part in the conversation using Facebook’s new Replies feature, which allows users to reply directly to comments and start a conversation thread on the Facebook page.

“Watch the World End with You” was written by country newcomer Brett Eldredge and appears on Trace’s album, Love Will…, now in stores.

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