Events

DARIUS RUCKER, EASTON CORBIN, SAWYER BROWN AND NEAL McCOY JOIN THE LINE-UP FOR WISCONSIN COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVAL JULY 21-24, 2011
[Dec. 17, 2010] Twin Lakes, WI - Country Thunder - Once again, Country Thunder Festival does not disappoint, proving with the latest additions to the line-up that it is a festival you won't want to miss. Bringing the party right out of the gate, Sawyer Brown will be ready to entertain Thursday’s crowd with their infectious energy and will join Lady Antebellum to show the crowd that Country Thunder is back and better than ever, packed with an unrivaled line-up. On Saturday, 2009 CMA “New Artist of the Year” winner Darius Rucker and Country Thunder favorite Neal McCoy will both be joining powerhouse Martina McBride, a combination sure to keep the crowd on their feet. Sunday, Easton Corbin, who has taken country music by storm with his #1 hits “A Little More Country Than That” and “Roll With It” will take the stage alongside Rascal Flatts, helping bring the festival to a close. By Webster & Associates

CLAY WALKER, RODNEY ATKINS, ERIC CHURCH, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, AND NEAL McCOY JOIN THE LINE-UP FOR ARIZONA COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVAL APRIL
[Dec. 17, 2010] Florence, AZ – Country Thunder - Once again, Country Thunder Festival does not disappoint, proving with the latest additions to the line-up that it is a festival you won't want to miss. Joining Jason Aldean on Friday night is CMA and Grammy Award winning group the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and country rocker Eric Church, who's recent album "Carolina" garnered the top-ten hits “Love Your Love the Most” and “Hell on the Heart”. On Saturday, Martina McBride will be joined by ACM “Top New Male Vocalist” winner, Rodney Atkins, who’s current Top Ten single "Farmer's Daughter" has spent an astounding 36 weeks on the Billboard Charts. By Webster & Associates

Able Forces and The Country Network Form Partnership on Heroes For Hire Video Resume for Television
[Dec. 15, 2010] Nashville, TN --Able Forces is pleased to announce their partnership with The Country Network (www.tnccountry.com) Heroes For Hire program that will provide 2 to 3 minute video interviews running twice a day with Wounded Warriors seeking employment. Able Forces was selected to provide each of the Wounded Warriors that will be featured. “I believe the Heroes For Hire program is a first in Country television and maybe all of TV”, stated Skip Rogers, Executive Director of Able Forces. “Each of our veterans will be highlighted for 7 consecutive days. I’ve got a bunch of pumped up warriors very excited about this incredible opportunity” Rogers commented. By Webster & Associates

January Big Month for Billy Bob's Texas and February Brings Miranda!
[Dec. 15, 2010] A full line-up of concerts will start the new year at the famed Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth, Texas. February is not looking shabby either with Miranda Lambert giving two concerts on the 18th and 19th!

Miranda Lambert to Perform at Billy Bob’s Texas
[Dec. 14, 2010] Fort Worth Stockyards - Billy Bob's is proud to announce - MIRANDA LAMBERT - one of the most celebrated entertainers in Country Music this year - will be performing two shows at the world famous venue, February 18 & 19, 2011.

CMA Country Christmas Re-Airs on ABC Dec. 22
[Dec. 14, 2010] “CMA Country Christmas,” hosted by Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, airs for a second time Wednesday, Dec. 22 (9:30-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. By Wendy Pearl, CMA

Whitman Books VAULT Series Honors the CMA Awards
[Dec. 14, 2010] What does the CMA Awards have in common with President Barack Obama, Elvis, Michael Jackson, the Kentucky Derby, Christmas, NASA, vampires and some of America’s great college football and basketball teams? According to Chris Chapel, it comes down to one word: affinity. By Bob Doerschuk, CMA

Country Music Hall of Fame Welcomes "The CMA Awards Vault" Author Deborah Evans Price
[Dec. 14, 2010] The CMA Awards celebrated its 44th anniversary this year in a big way and with a very special keepsake: the organization broke open the “vault” and pored through thousands of archival photographs for a special book documenting the event’s four-plus decades. By Lorie Hollabaugh, CMA

GAC is coming to Comstock Country Fest
[Dec. 14, 2010] Comstock Country Fest welcomes Host of GAC’s “Headline Country” and Sirius XM’s “The Highway”……….STORME WARREN. Storme will be conducting artist interviews and emceeing the main stage along with Scottyo and Adam.

LADY ANTEBELLUM, ZAC BROWN BAND, MARTINA McBRIDE, RASCAL FLATTS TO HEADLINE WISCONSIN COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVAL JULY 21-24, 2011
[Dec. 13, 2010] Twin Lakes, WI – Country Thunder - one of country music’s premiere festival events is back with a bang, bringing some of today’s hottest artists out for the 2011 line-up! Kicking off the festival on Thursday, is 2010 CMA “Vocal Group of the Year” Lady Antebellum, who is sure to get the crowd going with their 2010 CMA Single of the Year, "Need You Now". Newly crowned CMA “New Artist of the Year” Zac Brown Band won’t want to be missed on Friday as they takes over the stage to perform their numerous #1 hits. Bringing her beauty and talented vocal skill, 4 time CMA "Female Vocalist of the Year" Martina McBride hits the stage on Saturday night. Last but absolutely not the least country music’s most awarded group of the decade, Rascal Flatts, By Webstr & Associates

JASON ALDEAN, TOBY KEITH, MARTINA McBRIDE TO HEADLINE ARIZONA COUNTRY THUNDER MUSIC FESTIVAL APRIL 7–10, 2011
[Dec. 13, 2010] Florence, AZ – Country Thunder - one of country music’s premiere festival events is back with a bang in 2011 with some of country music’s hottest acts. Don’t miss fearless performer, Sunday headliner, Toby Keith. With 15 studio albums and a string of number one hits, he’ll be sure to rock the Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence, Arizona. Joining him is the beautiful and talented 4 time CMA "Female Vocalist of the Year" Martina McBride. This established songstress has the hits and the presence to entertain the Saturday night crowd. But that’s not all... Let the party start with Jason Aldean, the scorching hot artist who’s spent more weeks at the number one spot on country music radio charts than any artist in the last 12 months. His performance on Friday will leave the fans wanting more! By Webster & Associates

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS TEAM UP WITH GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT FOR THIS YEAR’S HALL OF TREES
[Dec. 7, 2010] Nashville, TN (December 2010) – Gaylord Opryland Resort is kicking off the holiday season with their annual Hall of Trees exhibit and for the first time ever The Oak Ridge Boys are getting involved as a tree sponsor. Opryland’s Hall of Trees features an exciting display of decorated trees that raise money for charities in and around Middle Tennessee. Each tree is tied to a charity and includes major prizes which are donated by the tree sponsors. All of the trees, along with the prizes, will be auctioned off to benefit the respective charities. By Webster & Associates

PHIL VASSAR TO HEADLINE NASHVILLE’S BASH ON BROADWAY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
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JO DEE MESSINA’S SECOND ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT IN NASHVILLE TO BE STREAMED LIVE ON JODEEMESSINA.COM
[Dec. 2, 2010] Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter JO DEE MESSINA’s second annual Christmas concert benefiting Nashville’s Harvest Hands Community Development Corporation (CDC)--set for this Saturday, December 4--will be streamed live on www.jodeemessina.com (7:00 PM Central). The “Inspirational Evening of Words and Music with JO DEE MESSINA” takes place at Brentwood United Methodist Church and will benefit the non-profit, faith-based organization in South Nashville. Fans unable to attend the show--now expanded to two sets and including a youth choir--will now be able to watch live and make donations online. By MSO