NEW ORLEANS (AP) – Dierks Bentley will be right in the thick of things for Mardi Gras. The Krewe of Orpheus has chosen Bentley to preside over its parade February 16 in New Orleans. Casey James will also appear in the parade. Luke Bryan will preside over the Krewe of Endymion parade on February 14.
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Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney andMartina McBride have each donated packages toWhyHunger‘s Hungerthon. Aldean is offering an all-expenses-paid trip for two to one of his 2015 concerts and a signed Yahama acoustic guitar. Chesney offers two round trip tickets to meet him at a 2015 concert. McBride made a donation to the charity and is offering two meet and greet passes to her Dec. 5 sold-out show in Red Bank, NJ. Bid here for Aldean, here for Chesney and here (until Dec. 2) for McBride. Other artists involved include Willie Nelson, Luke Bryan,Eric Church and Big & Rich. See all the items up for bid here.
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Garth Brooks sent a message out to fans Tuesday explaining why he canceled some previously scheduled media appearances including NBC-TV’s The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon and syndicated show Live With Kelly & Michael. “We landed in NY last night to the news of the civil unrest that was going on in our nation,” said Brooks, presumably referencing reaction to the grand jury verdict not to indict Ferguson, MO police officer Darren Wilson in the fatal shooting of Michael Brown. “To spend the day promoting our stuff like nothing was wrong, seemed distasteful to me. I will gladly reschedule any or all appearances the networks will allow,” added Brooks, signing off with “Love one another…g”
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Country Music fans have a good reason to look forward to 2015. Longtime fan favorite Jim Ed Brown will be returning with his first solo recording in three decades with the January release of IN STYLE AGAIN, his debut project for Plowboy Records. “I love new music.” said Brown about his new disc. “I guess the whole world does. It’s always good to hear a new song. I love what I do. People have always been great to me. They have accepted me into their homes and lives. It’s unreal what radio and television has done for me. I am a very blessed man.”
One of the most timeless voices in Country history, Brown has the distinction of having hits on the chart as a member of a trio (His recording partnership with sisters Maxine and Bonnie as The Browns earned them hits with “I Heard The Bluebirds Sing,” “Scarlet Ribbons,” and the 1959 million-selling “The Three Bells”), a solo artist (with hits like the iconic “Pop A Top,” “Southern Loving,” and “Morning”), and as part of a CMA Award winning partnership with Helen Cornelius (The two recorded many classics from 1976-1981, including “I Don’t Want To Have To Marry You,” and “Lying In Love With You” – which was one of the first major hits penned by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Dean Dillon.)
IN STYLE AGAIN neatly brings together all phases of Brown’s historic career. “When The Sun Says Hello To The Mountain” features the distinctive harmonies of his sisters. Brown says reuniting with his sisters is a dream come true. “I’ve had a song in mind for all those years. In fact, I had a copy of it that I picked up when I was in Europe that I have kept for so many years. I thought ‘Why don’t I see if I can’t get them to record one more time with me?”
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NEW YORK (AP) – Wait until Adam Levine hears this: Blake Shelton has been named to the People magazine list of “Sexiest Men Alive.” Levine made the list last year and Shelton let him have it on “The Voice.” People notes that it seems fitting to put Shelton on the list this year so Levine can get back at him.
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Watch “CMA Country Christmas” hosted by Jennifer Nettles Monday, Dec. 1 at 8|7c on ABC! See some of your favorite stars perform classic Christmas songs and share treasured holiday memories. Performances by Alan Jackson, Brett Eldredge, Carrie Underwood, Clare Bowen, Dan + Shay, Hunter Hayes, Idina Menzel, LeAnn Rimes, Little Big Town, Lucy Hale, Michael W. Smith, Sara Evans, and Steven Tyler with Brad Paisley!
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Manhattan, Kansas (Nov. 17, 2014) – The Kicker Country Stampede 2015 line-up just got “A Little Bit Stronger” with the addition of Country superstar Sara Evans, chart-topper Jerrod Niemann, Country music’s fastest rising star Thomas Rhett, one of Rolling Stone’s ‘10 New Artists You Need to Know’ Old Dominion, Country rock band Blackjack Billy and British Country singer/songwriter Sasha McVeigh. They will join previously-announced performers Country megastar and judge on NBC’s The Voice Blake Shelton and award-winning, superstar duo Florida Georgia Line on the Kicker Country Stampede stage in Manhattan, Kansas, June 25-28, 2015. Fans can expect even more exciting artist announcements in the coming months!
VIP tickets are available for $510, four-day GA passes for $120, four-day, jump-the-line passes for $130, reserved seats for $250 until Nov. 30. Preferred and Premier Camping for 2015 is SOLD OUT! General and Family Primitive Camping is available for $135 and General Primitive Reserved Camping is available for $175 until Nov. 30. Want to take advantage of our current pricing but don’t have the cash? Choose the EZ-Pay Plan at check out to split your payment up over five months. Use it to purchase tickets, camping or add-on options! For more information on tickets or for any of your Kicker Country Stampede needs, visit www.countrystampede.com or call 800-795-8091.
Kicker Country Stampede offered a full-fan experience in 2014 with fun for attendees of any age. In addition to the main stage boasting the biggest names in country music, Steel Rodeo Tours provided non-stop, action packed freestyle motocross exhibitions. The Nashville Songwriters Association International Songwriters Tent featured established, as well as up-and-coming songwriters, including Lance Carpenter, Rob Northcutt Band, Tony Ramey and more. Kite’s Grille & Bar Tuttleville Stage once again showcased the best local talent the Midwest has to offer, including Tim Zach & The Whiskey Bent, County Road 5, Jared Daniels Band and more. Other activities included a carnival, mouth-watering vendor food, shopping, interactive exhibits and much, much more.
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NASHVILLE (AP) – Jason Aldean says he pulled his current album off Spotify because he wants everyone who is involved in making his music to be paid fairly. He says he’s an artist whose career is built on songwriters, publishers, producers and engineers. He says he pulled his “Old Boots, New Dirt” album from the music streaming service, in his words, “To do what is right for the people who have given me a great life.” Aldean only pulled his current album from Spotify. Taylor Swift pulled her entire catalog.
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NEW YORK (AP) – Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will team up again, this time to sing at the lighting of the Christmas tree in New York’s Rockefeller Center. Sara Bareilles will team up with Seth MacFarlane for a number as well. Cyndi Lauper, Idina Menzel, Pentatonix, LeAnn Rimes and Trisha Yearwood will also perform. “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” airs live December 3 on NBC.
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NASHVILLE (AP) – Jason Aldean has taken his latest album off the digital music streaming service Spotify. His “Old Boots, New Dirt” album had been available on Spotify since it came out October 7. A Spotify spokesman confirms it’s no longer available on the service. Aldean’s previous albums are still on Spotify. His label has no comment. “Old Boots, New Dirt” had the biggest first week for a country album on Spotify, with more than three million streams. Aldean had even recorded a track-by-track commentary for Spotify listeners. Many musicians have complained that music-streaming services do not pay them fairly for use of their music.
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TIOGA, Tex. (AP) – Randy Travis is making slow progress, according to his fiancee’. Mary Davis tells WFAA-TV Travis is starting to write and has signed guitars with his left hand. She notes, “Randy Travis has a new autograph!” Travis suffered congestive heart failure last year and then had a stroke. Davis says Travis walked 300 yards without a walking stick this week. She says Travis struggles with language but when it comes to music, he plays all the chords and knows all the words.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Garth Brooks brought some light into the life of a fan with breast cancer. KARE-TV reports Teresa Shaw and her daughter traveled from Iowa to see Brooks’ show in Minneapolis Friday. She held up a sign that said, “Chemo this morning. Garth tonight. Enjoy the dance.” Brooks spotted the sign while performing the song “The Dance.” He sang to her, handed her his guitar and kissed her forehead. He then held the sing up and said he and everyone in the audience were sending strength so she could beat cancer.
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UNDATED (AP) – Willie Nelson will be the host of a new TV show. He will host “Inside Arlyn Studios,” set in a recording studio in Austin, Texas. He will interview and sometimes sit in on performances by different musicians. Merle Haggard and Gary Clark Junior are the first guests. The show is filming pilot episodes but no network has picked up the series yet.
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