NASHVILLE (AP) – Chris Young had to drop out of the CMA Music Festival in Nashville last weekend because he cut the tendons in his left hand. His label says Young accidentally cut his hand with a kitchen knife while at home Thursday night. He had surgery in Nashville Friday. Young is expected to heal fully and he expects to be able to play guitar after rehabilitation.
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Members of Shenandoah are shaken but uninjured following an early morning tour bus accident Saturday (6/7). The bus was traveling along I-10 from Stafford, TX to Beaumont when a car in front of it struck the vehicle it was following. The struck vehicle was carrying a fuel tank, which immediately exploded. “There was a big bang then we were sideswiped and engulfed in a huge fireball as big as a house,” says drummer Mike McGuire. “Witnesses behind us told authorities that the flames totally engulfed our bus at one point and you could not see it. Our driver swerved to miss them as they were just in front of us and on fire. We almost rolled the bus over on its side in attempt to swerve to miss it. If we hadn’t done that, we would’ve likely rolled off the bridge.” No critical injuries were reported; DUI charges for the car driver are expected.
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 MANHATTAN, KS (June 10, 2014) – Kicker Country Stampede, to be held June 26-29 in Manhattan, Kansas, is delighted to announce that all camping & reserved seating is officially sold out for the first time in the 19-year history of the festival. Festival organizers recently surveyed the grounds and added an additional 200+ camping sites, which sold out immediately upon releasing them to the public.
“What a milestone! We want to thank the fans for their continued support throughout the years!” said Wayne Rouse, general manager of Kicker Country Stampede. “For the first time, the demand for camping has exceeded the supply! However, we want as many fans to have the opportunity to experience Stampede as possible, so we are looking into ways to accommodate even more folks in future years!” Country’s fastest rising female star Jana Kramer has been added to the star-studded line-up, which includes Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Chris Young, Easton Corbin, Lee Brice, Joe Nichols, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, Thomas Rhett, Charlie Worsham, Tyler Farr, Joe Diffie, Will Hoge, Jon Pardi, 6 Degrees West, The Railers and Logan Mize. The last day to purchase four-day tickets for $145 and VIP tickets for $565 is Wednesday, June 25. There are a very limited number of VIP tickets remaining, so get yours now before it’s too late! 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 is giving tickets holders the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see their favorite country stars, including Luke Bryan, Eric Church,Chris Young, Easton Corbin, Randy Houser and more, up close and personal with the newly-added Party Pit. The Party Pit is located directly in front of the main stage, putting fans steps away from their favorite artists during their performances! There are a very limited number of passes in this standing-room-only area. Fans who wish to have Pit access for more than one artist must purchase individual artist pit passes. Patrons must have a ticket to Kicker Country Stampede to purchase Party Pit passes. Buy your Party Pit passes here. Kicker Country Stampede offers a full-fan experience with fun for attendees of any age. In addition to the main stage boasting the biggest names in country music,Steel Rodeo Tours is back and will be providing non-stop, action packedfreestyle motocross exhibitions Friday, June 27 through Sunday, June 29. The Nashville Songwriters Association International Songwriters Tent will feature established, as well as up-and-coming songwriters, including Lance Carpenter, Rob Northcutt Band, Tony Ramey and more. Kite’s Grille & Bar Tuttleville Stagewill once again showcase the best local talent the Midwest has to offer, includingTim Zach & The Whiskey Bent, County Road 5, Jared Daniels Band and more. Other activities include a carnival, mouth-watering vendor food, shopping, interactive exhibits and much, much more. Country Stampede is an annual four-day country music and lifestyles festival held the last full weekend in June at Tuttle Creek State Park in Manhattan, Kansas, located less than an hour from Topeka and Salina and two hours from Wichita, Kansas City, Lincoln and Omaha. The event features multiple live stages with performances from today’s biggest stars, mouth-watering vendor food, shopping, interactive exhibits, an on-site saloon, camping and much, much, more! Follow Kicker Country Stampede on Twitter at: twitter.com/countrystampedeand like them on Facebook at: facebook.com/countrystampede.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) – It was one of Maya Angelou’s favorite songs. And Lee Ann Womack got to perform “I Hope You Dance” at the poet’s funeral over the weekend. Womack joined first lady Michelle Obama and former President Bill Clinton in the tribute to Angelou, who died May 28 at age 86. Angelou was said to have been inspired by Womack’s song, which urges people to take risks and live to the fullest – something many speakers Saturday said Angelou did during her life.
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – George Strait says the finale performance was “too much fun.” And the fans and fellow performers who shared the night with him would no doubt agree. The country music icon wrapped up the last tour of his career Saturday night at the stadium in Texas where the Dallas Cowboys play. Nearly 105,000 showed up to see him perform a series of duets with some of the biggest names in country music. And in keeping with his image as a patriarch of the genre, each of the performers who took the stage with him paid tribute to Strait – or got a hug from him. Jason Aldean described Strait as not only “a huge influence” for him, but for everyone else in country music.
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Congratulations Deetta Wilson and Grady Clapp!
Each winner receives five tickets to the Phillipsburg PBR event Saturday, June 7, 2014. Each ticket includes a meal catered by 3rd Street Bakery and Catering of Phillipsburg before the event.
Winners can pick up their tickets at the KZ Country Studio, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS.
PRO BULL RIDING
Saturday June 7th at 8pm.
At the rodeo grounds two miles north of Phillipsburg, KS on Hwy 183.
Tickets on sale at the Heritage Insurance office in Phillipsburg (785-543-2448).
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After taking time away from the stage for personal reasons, Trace Adkins will launch a summer tour June 5 in Sayreville, NJ. The 32-date run wraps in Rohner Park, CA in late September. “I’m excited, recharged and ready to get back on the road,” says Adkins. “I owe a debt of gratitude to everyone for the outpouring of encouragement and support over the past few months. It’s hard to put into words how much comfort you take from hearing, ‘We’ve got your back.’ So these shows are for you guys – thanks.” Full list of dates here.
PLAINVIEW, Texas (AP) – Before he became known as a sausage king, Jimmy Dean had a career in music. And next month, ground will be broken in Texas to honor that part of Dean’s legacy. Wayland Baptist University and the Museum of the Llano Estacado will start work on an addition of a museum dedicated to Dean’s career as a country star. The museum wing will be Plainview, Texas – Dean’s hometown. The museum will cost about $5 million to complete. It will house memorabilia from Dean’s personal collection – and feature a bronze statue of the performer.
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A memorial service for country artist Kevin Sharp, who passed away last month (CAT 4/21), has been set for 2pm May 31 at Woodmont Baptist Church, 2100 Woodmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37215. The public is welcome. More here.
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Country music and patriotism go hand in hand. Real Country, 99 KZ Country, will salute both Memorial Day Weekend. We’ll feature number one songs of the last 50 years and play patriotic songs every hour as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
This programming made possible by Hays Aquatic Park, G & H Worx, Home Steel Siding and Windows of Hays, Golden Plains Credit Union, Cathodic Systems Company, State Farm Agent Matt Lyon, Zinszer Oil Company, Walk In Chiropractic in Hays and Remax Pro of Hays.
Listen to 99 KZ Country for our salute to country music and patriotism.
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Win a Chicken Soup for the Soul Book with 99 KZ Country!
We are giving away the Chicken Soup for the Soul book: Living with Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias
101 Stories of Caregiving, Coping, and Compassion
Listen to Theresa Trapp May 19-23, 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.
Winner 5/19/14: Mary Jane Davidson!
Winner 5/20/14: Cory Russell!
Winner 5/21/14: Linda Windholz!
Winner 5/22/14: Gwen Klaus!
Winner 5/23/14: Mary Frances Flax!
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NEW YORK (AP) – Josh Turner’s wife is expecting their fourth son. Turner tells People magazine he expects their house will seem even smaller by September when the baby arrives. They also have seven-year-old Hampton, four-year-old Colby and three-year-old Marion. Turner says Colby has suggested naming the baby Backwoods Boy but Turner doesn’t think they’re going to go with that.
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Congratulations to Joe Nichols and wife Heather on the birth of daughter Georgia Blue this morning in Texas. She joins big sisters Dylan and Ashelyn.
