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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We are giving away the Chicken Soup for the Soul book Find Your Inner Strength.
We’re all stronger than we think, and we often discover our inner strength and resilience when a problem arises. The 101 empowering and uplifting stories in this collection by people who have overcome challenges, solved problems, or changed their lives will help you find your own inner strength, resilience, and remind you to think positive, count your blessings, and use the power that you have within you.
Listen to Theresa Trapp November 10 – 14, 2014 for chances to call 785-628-2995 to win. Random callers will win a copy of the book instantly. No age requirement to win.
Winners will need to pick up their book at the KZ Country Studio, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS within 30 days of winning.
Remember, one win per person per contest in 30 days.
Winner 11/10/14: Becky Anschutz!
Winner 11/11/14: Becky Kuhn!
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Winner 11/13/14: Linda Humphrey!
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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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RCA’s Miranda Lambert has partnered with Ram Trucks to auction a Ram Laramie Longhorn to benefit her Mutt Nation Foundation. The auction, which runs through Nov. 15, also includes signed Platinum CDs, autographed guitars and tickets and pre-show cocktails with Lambert at one of her 2015 concerts. More here.
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NASHVILLE (AP) – The Grammys snubbed Luke Bryan, but the Country Music Association sure didn’t. Bryan was named entertainer of the year at the CMA Awards last night in Nashville. He’s never won a CMA before. He thanked everyone he could think of before getting tongue-tied and blurted out, “We’re gonna have a good time tonight!” Miranda Lambert was the big winner of the night with four wins, including album of the year for “Platinum” and female vocalist of the year. Blake Shelton won male vocalist of the year, while Little Big Town won the vocal group award. Florida Georgia Line won for vocal duo, and Brett Eldredge won the new artist award.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Coldplay, Imagine Dragons, Maroon 5, One Direction and One Republic will compete for favorite group at the People’s Choice Awards. Beyoncé, Iggy Azalea, Katy Perry, Sia and Taylor Swift are nominated for favorite female artist. Blake Shelton, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Pharrell Williams and Sam Smith will face off for favorite male artist. Nominees in other music categories include Charli XCX, Hunter Hayes, 5 Seconds Of Summer, Florida Georgia Line, Jennifer Lopez and Jay Z. The People’s Choice Awards will be January 7 in Los Angeles and shown on CBS.
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