Events

Pickled Pete's hosts Colgate Country Showdown
[Jun. 17, 2008] LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO. -- Pickled Pete's Sports Bar & Grill is home to the largest and longest running search for talent in the country. The 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown begins locally at Pickled Pete's Sports Bar and Grill on June 11.

Pete's is also sponsoring the Missouri State Finals which will be held at the lake at Tan-Tar-A Resort on Labor Day Weekend.

Fuel Costs Put Strain On Country Music Fans
[Jun. 3, 2008] The week of the annual Country Music Association Festival has arrived, and thousands of visitors are pouring into Music City to see their favorite country stars. But gas prices are cutting into the arrival of caravans of recreational vehicles that normally book up campgrounds.

Herrick FUELs Fan Festiviities During CMA Music Fest
[Jun. 2, 2008] Country music fans will not want to miss Herrick, one of the hottest new acts appearing during the CMA Music Festival next week. Fans will have the opportunity to see this ground-breaking group in action when Herrick performs at FUEL in downtown Nashville on June 7 at 6 p.m. The event is sponsored by NixaCountry and Lucky Cowboy Productions and is a showcase for artists ready to break through to the next level in the business.

The Gringo Kings join festivities in Fort Smith, AR
[May 28, 2008] The Gringo Kings, one of the top new groups in country music, will be in concert at Rockabilly's, 917 N A Street, Fort Smith, Arkansas May 28 - 29 at 10:00 PM. The appearance will be a part of the festivities surrounding the 75th Annual Old Fort Days Rodeo May 26 through May 31. Special guest will be northwest Arkansas' own, James Phillips, aka "The World’s Greatest Rodeo Fan". By Cindy Meyers, Rodeo Attitude

COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL SCRAPPED
[May 26, 2008] Promoters insist the decision to cancel festival near Dallas, Texas will not affect the Country Thunder festival taking place in Wisconsin in July (08).

International Country Music Conference Celebrates 25th Anniversary
[May 24, 2008] The International Country Music Conference (ICMC) observes its silver anniversary this week with its annual meeting at Nashville's Belmont University. The annual gathering brings together country music scholars from around the world to present papers on many topics and to share opinions in forums and discussions.

GET AN ALL-ACCESS PASS TO SUMMER'S HOTTEST EVENT, "CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK" ON ABC
[May 20, 2008] Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Billy Ray Cyrus, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Kellie Pickler, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood and Dwight Yoakam Announced to Appear at the Festival By Courtesy ABC-TV

Academy of Country Music Awards follow a reliable formula
[May 20, 2008] EXCEPTIONS, IT'S said, prove the rule, and whatever rules govern country music these days, the exceptions proved the liveliest part of the 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony here on Sunday.

Julie Ingram stars at Bush Bash in Crawford
[Apr. 22, 2008] Dallas singer Julie Ingram was on stage to keep the First Family entertained at the Bush Family Bash in Crawford, Texas. By John Lewis

Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler Are Top Winners at CMT Music Awards
[Apr. 15, 2008] Taylor Swift passed the newcomer's torch to Kellie Pickler during the 2008 CMT Music Awards in Nashville. While doing so, the two became multiple winners Monday night (April 14) at the show hosted by Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus.

Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood to Perform at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music(R) Awards Country Music's Party of the Year(TM)
[Apr. 15, 2008] The Academy of Country Music
today announced that country music superstars Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton,
Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will perform as part of the
43rd ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS. The ceremony honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent will be
broadcast LIVE from MGM Grand in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 18th, 2008 at
8:00 PM LIVE ET/tape delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

2008 CMT Music Awards Live from Nashville, TODAY, 8/7c
[Apr. 14, 2008] All the info on show PLUS watch show LIVE on this link as well.

Bakersfield celebrates it's unique sound with (Homer) Joy!
[Mar. 26, 2008] Homer Joy is determined to prove that the Bakersfield sound is alive and well in 2008 and not some relic from the history of Country music. He's on stage in Bakersfield this weekend to prove his point. By John Lewis

Tetley Iced Tea sponsors CMA MusicFest
[Mar. 26, 2008] Tetley Iced Tea has announced that the long-time Georgia-based company is the new sponsor of the 2008 CMA Music Festival, the largest Country Music fan event held annually in downtown Nashville. This year's Country Music fan fair will take place June 5-8.