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John Rich, Wynonna Judd + More Team Up for St. Jude Benefit Show

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:05:23 +0000

John Rich, who won his season of 'Celebrity Apprentice' in 2011 while competing to benefit St. Jude, is a consummate and constant do-gooder. The country star will perform alongside Wynonna Judd and his Big & Rich band mate Big Kenny at an upcoming all-star event called St. Jude Presents John Rich & Friends.

Carrie Underwood Pranks Hunter Hayes at His Last Blown Away Tour Show

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:09:21 +0000

Hot young country newcomer Hunter Hayes got the opportunity of a lifetime when he opened up for superstar Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away Tour this year. He wrapped up his dates with Underwood at a performance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Saturday night (May 18) -- but she wasn't going to let him get away without a proper sendoff, pulling an onstage prank that really got his goat.

Trace Adkins Takes Over NYC's Hard Rock Cafe for Sounds of Summer Show – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:55 +0000

Trace Adkins was the king of the world -- or at least of NYC -- on Wednesday, May 15. The country superstar, last seen with a busted foot, performed at Manhattan's famed Hard Rock Cafe as part of a special engagement for SiriusXM listeners, members of the Red Cross and the USO. The performance was part of the Sounds of Summer programming.

Cuero Country Opry Thursday Night

Joe Bob — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:33:40 +0000

Come join us Thursday, May 16, 2013, for a live musical show featuring David Boyd and Nikki Vincent at the VFW Hall in Cuero, Texas. A dinner will be catered by Werner’s Restaurant of Shiner, Texas, so come out for some great food, relax and listen to some good music by the Chisholm Trail Swing Band, featuring Eddie [...]

Port Lavaca Country Opry Tomorrow Night

Joe Bob — Mon, 13 May 2013 23:09:31 +0000

The Port Lavaca Country Opry is tomorrow night at 7pm at the Heritage Center, 2104 W. Austin St. in Port Lavaca. Admission is only $5. Sterling Griffith presents the Port Lavaca Country Opry the second Tuesday of each month. This month features the Opry Band. Please come out and help support your senior citizens. Contact: Sterling [...]

Rascal Flatts and Journey Add Second Show in Atlantic City

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 12 May 2013 11:07:49 +0000

When the going's good, why not keep it going? Rascal Flatts and rock band Journey announced plans to perform a one-night-only show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pa. on Aug. 1. Due to the incredible fan response to that date, the bands have added a second show.

Governor Rick Perry Shows His Support for Texas Thunder Music Festival

Christina Vinson — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:39:03 +0000

Governor Rick Perry has announced he is in full support of the Texas Thunder Music Festival. The debut event will help raise funds for the schools, first responders and victims of the West, Texas tragedy, which changed the small town forever on April 17.

Taylor Swift Announces First Overseas Red Tour Dates

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:33:19 +0000

Taylor Swift is taking her hugely successful 2013 Red Tour to even further reaches across the globe. The superstar has been zigzagging all over North America since March, but the rest of the world will soon get its fill of Swift. She has announced the next leg of the tour via a short, but sweet [...]

George Jones' Final Concert Will Still Go On

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:35:09 +0000

In an unexpected twist on the old notion that the show must go on, country legend George Jones‘ star-studded farewell concert — which was scheduled for Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on November 22 — will still take place as planned. In Jones’ absence, the once-in-a-lifetime all-star roster that he had assembled will get together to celebrate [...]

Eric Church and Other Country Acts Make 2013 ACL Festival Lineup

Christina Vinson — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:33:01 +0000

Austin City Limits Music Festival has been a go-to music fest for 12 years, but for the first time ever, the festival will expand to two weekends this year, with more than 120 bands performing. 2013 ACM Album of the Year winner Eric Church will step up along with several other bands to represent country music on the 2013 ACL Festival lineup.

Taste of Country Music Festival Contest Winner Announced

Townsquare Media — Tue, 07 May 2013 21:35:36 +0000

Congratulations to Brian Baumgardner —he’s the winner of our Taste of Country Music Festival contest. Brian and a guest have won air fare for two to Albany, NY, three nights hotel stay and $500 in spending cash! Of course, the best part is that they’ll get to attend the hottest country music festival of 2013! Willie [...]

Tim McGraw Dishes on What to Expect on Two Lanes of Freedom Tour

Christina Vinson — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:07:23 +0000

Tim McGraw has been touring for so long throughout his illustrious country music career, it’s like second nature to him. However, like any artist, he wants to give his all on every single tour, and the ‘Highway Don’t Care’ hitmaker dishes on what to expect with this summer’s run. McGraw tells GAC that his Two Lanes of Freedom [...]

Alan Jackson Pays Tribute to George Jones at Tour Stop

Megan Pacella — Sun, 05 May 2013 21:35:47 +0000

Still reeling from the news that George Jones passed away on Friday, April 26, Alan Jackson took some time to pay tribute to The Possum last weekend. During a stop on his current tour, Jackson covered 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' for a mesmerized crowd in Birmingham, Ala.

Keith Urban Joins Rolling Stones Onstage in Los Angeles

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:07:59 +0000

Keith Urban had a real rock star moment at the Rolling Stones concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles last night (May 3). Urban joined the legendary rock band onstage to perform ‘Respectable’ from their 1978 album ‘Some Girls.’ So it was a tale of two Keiths – Urban and Richards, knuckling down on [...]

Kenny Chesney Takes Over NYC's Highline Ballroom for Rare Performance – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:39:51 +0000

Kenny Chesney is often celebrated as one of the most successful touring acts across all genres — he could easily sell out NYC’s Madison Square Garden, the World’s Most Famous Arena, with relative ease. However, the singer commandeered the tiny Highline Ballroom in midtown Manhattan for an exclusive, invite-only, intimate gig, the audience of which was [...]

Toby Keith Visits Troops in Philippines, Guam and Hawaii on USO Tour – Pictures

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 03 May 2013 15:35:41 +0000

Toby Keith is a proud American -- no one can dare argue that. His love for the country goes far, and takes care to visit the troops who are serving the nation as often as he can. The 'Red Solo Cup' singer recently visited servicemen and women and their families on his three-country, 10-day USO tour, which began April 28 and runs through May 7.

Refugio Country Opry Thursday

Joe Bob — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:03:00 +0000

The Refugio Country Opry presents the “Best of the Best” opry band and special guest : Ed Gary of Phoenix, Arizona, Stacey Stark of Portland and Al Hoelscher of Beeville at the refugio Expo Center Thursday night. The door opens at 5:30 pm. to a fabulous Food Court sponsored by the Fierova Family, with all [...]

Texas Thunder Festival to Raise Funds for Victims of West, Texas Explosion

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:31:03 +0000

The Texas Thunder Festival, featuring the Randy Rogers Band, Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew Band, Josh Abbott Band and Stoney LaRue, makes its debut in 2013. It is also part of an effort to raise funds to benefit the schools, first responders and victims of the explosion that took place at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas 10 days ago on April 17.

Chris Young to Perform National Anthem, Free Concert at Talladega Superspeedway

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:25:23 +0000

Chris Young will be performing the national anthem at the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama during Aaron’s Dream Weekend, which takes place May 3 through May 5. So that’s right around the corner. Young will offer up his version of ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ on Saturday, May 4, prior to Aaron’s 312 NASCAR Nationwide Series race, which [...]

Kacey Musgraves Added to Bonnaroo Lineup

Christina Vinson — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:15:47 +0000

Country newcomer Kacey Musgraves is new to the entertainment scene, but with her recent ACM nominations, gold certification on her first single, and opening slot for icon Kenny Chesney, she's certainly catching the eyes of many people within the industry. In fact, the 'Merry Go 'Round' singer has gained so much momentum, she'll grace the stage at Bonnaroo, the ultimate four-day music festival.