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Thomas Rhett to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut May 19
So far, 2012 has held many firsts for country newcomer Thomas Rhett. Now, he can add one more to the list: playing the Grand Ole Opry! Rhett will take the famed stage on Saturday, May 19, alongside the rest of the star studded lineup for the night, which will include Billy Gilman and Charlie Nagatani.
Eli Young Band Excited to Tour (and Golf?) With Rascal Flatts on American Band Tour
This summer will be action-packed with all of the high-profile tours going on in country music. One of the most anticipated treks, however, is Rascal Flatts‘ American Band Tour, also featuring Eli Young Band, Little Big Town and Edens Edge.
Jake Owen Issues Apology Following Run-In With the Law
Following a long night out in his hometown of Vero Beach, Fla. on Cinco de Mayo — which ultimately ended with him being cuffed and detained by police — Jake Owen took to Twitter Sunday morning to apologize for the comments he made while he was worked up about the incident.
Brad Paisley Extends Virtual Reality Tour, Adds Easton Corbin to Bill
Brad Paisley has announced more dates for his current headlining trek, the Virtual Reality Tour. The additional dates begin on Friday, May 18 and will continue through October.
Zac Brown Band Set Date for Second Annual Southern Ground Music + Food Festival
After being voted Charleston’s Best Music Concert of 2011 for their Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, the members of the Zac Brown Band are gearing up to do it again! The band’s second festival will once again take place in Charleston, S.C. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21.
Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert + More Donate Goods for Auction Benefiting Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Over 50 musicians, sports figures and entertainment organizations have come together to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) through a special eBay auction that began this past weekend. Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Josh Thompson, Dierks Bentley, Chris Young, Darius Rucker, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Jason Aldean are among the country celebrities who have
Billy Dean Rescues Great Blue Heron While Vacationing on Gulf Coast
Singer, songwriter, actor and animal rescuer — that’s what you can refer to Billy Dean as after his life-saving attempts recently. While vacationing on the Gulf Coast with his family in April, Dean spotted a Great Blue Heron tangled in an abandoned fishing line, trapped.
Eli Young Band Start Thinking About Third Album
The Eli Young Band may only be two singles deep into their current album, August 2011′s ‘Life at Best,’ but the guys have already gotten the thinking wheels turning regarding their forthcoming third album.
Tyler Farr to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
Saturday (April 28) will surely be a day in Tyler Farr‘s career that he will always remember. That is the night that the newcomer will walk onto the prestigious stage at the Grand Ole Opry, where many of the biggest country music stars of all time have stepped foot throughout their careers, including Farr’s own biggest hero, George Jones.
Chris Young, ‘Neon’ – Lyrics Uncovered
The lyrics to Chris Young‘s new hit on the rise, ‘Neon,’ might appear to be tricky, as only so many words rhyme with “neon.” But the song’s three writers — Trevor Rosen, Josh Osborne and Shane McAnally — crafted it in such a way that it works. Young snagged the tune for his third studio album, which he named after the song.
Zac Brown Band Confirm New ‘Uncaged’ Album Release Date, Add New Member
As we reported earlier this week, new music is on the way for the Zac Brown Band! What was once an exciting rumor is now an official date on the calendar — on July 10, ZBB’s new album ‘Uncaged’ will hit stores nationwide. But that’s not all that the band revealed this week. In a recent interview with the Associated Press, Brown announced the addition of a percussionist, Daniel de los Reyes.
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Keith Urban Gets Inducted Into Grand Ole Opry Family
Keith Urban is officially the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry family. Urban’s induction happened over the weekend (Saturday, April 21) in an emotional ceremony that included special performances by Trace Adkins, Josh Turner, and a surprise video congrats from Brad Paisley, who was unable to make it (in person) to Urban’s special evening.