CMA Music Fest’s “Country’s Night To Rock” Hosts Announced.
May 23rd, 2013
When this year’s CMA Music Fest: Country’s Night to Rock, a CMA Music Fest-centric television special airs on Monday, Aug. 12 on ABC, it will be hosted by country’s hottest group Little Big Town.
“When we found out we were just thrilled,” says LBT’s Karen Fairchild.
The group’s first CMA Music Fest was in 1999. The group recalled that first two-song performance at CMA Music Fest, where they were backed only by an acoustic guitar. “We’ve been playing CMA Fest ever since that two-song debut, so the chance to host it is just incredible,” says Fairchild.
Source: http://www.musicrow.com/2013/05/hosts-announced-for-cma-music-fest-countrys-night-to-rock/
CMA Music Festival Announces Bud Light Stage Performers!
May 22nd, 2013
The CMA has announced more than 40 artists to play on The Bud Light Stage at The Bridgestone Arena Plaza during the 2013 CMA Music Festival June 6 – June 9.
Artists that will be performing include: Lauren Alaina, Bucky Covington, Sarah Darling, Emerson Drive, Chris Janson, Krystal Keith, Robin Meade, Chase Rice, Chuck Wicks, and more.
Free and open to the public, the Bud Light Stage launches on Thursday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. CT.
Source: http://www.musicrow.com/2013/05/artists-announced-for-cma-music-festivals-bud-light-stage/
Billboard Music Awards Belongs To Taylor!
May 21st, 2013
This past weekend singer-songwriter Taylor Swift proved to be a torrential force at the Billboard Music Awards.
Hot off the success of her multi-platinum fourth studio set, Red — which has spawned two No. 1 pop hits (“We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “I Knew You Were Trouble.”) and one Country No. 1 (“Begin Again”) — Swift swept early honors, including Top Country Artist, Country Album and Country Song.
Congratulations to Taylor on her continued success!
Source: http://www.examiner.com/article/taylor-swift-sweeps-the-billboard-music-awards-with-7-wins
Nashville Celebrates New Songwriter’s Hall of Fame
May 20th, 2013
The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame finally has a home. The gallery, which opened Sunday (May 19) at the Music City Center, is the first time the revered hall will have a physical location.
“It’s a big day for the Nashville songwriting community,” said Pat Alger, Hall of Fame member and chair of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation. “It took a lot of devoted volunteers a long time to get this done, but after seeing the Hall of Fame Gallery with people standing around it, appreciating the work and using the touch screen displays to learn about the writers behind the songs, I’d say it was well worth it.”
During the grand opening event, several Hall of Fame members were on hand to talk with the visitors, and perform a few of their biggest hits. The Hall of Famers participating included Alger (“Small Town Saturday Night,” “Unanswered Prayers”), Bill Anderson (“The Tips Of My Fingers,” “Whiskey Lullaby”), Rory Bourke (“I Know A Heartache When I See One,” “Shadows In The Moonlight”), Bobby Braddock (“He Stopped Loving Her Today,” “I Want To Talk About Me”),Sonny Curtis (“I’m No Stranger To The Rain,” “I Fought The Law (And The Law Won)”), Larry Henley (“Wind Beneath My Wings,” ‘Til I Get It Right”), Don Schlitz (“The Gambler,” “Forever And Ever Amen”) and Thom Schuyler (“16th Avenue,” “Love Will Turn You Around”).
Source: http://www.musicrow.com/2013/05/nashville-songwriters-hall-of-fame-celebrates-new-home/
Summer Means Festival Time!
May 17th, 2013
As the weather heats up here in Music City that can only mean one thing; SUMMER’S ON THE WAY!!!
With this wonderful time of year comes many music festivals around the country. In our own backyard we have CMA Fest and Bonnaroo, the Midwest has Lollapalooza and Milwaukee’s Summerfest, and so many more.
We always love this time of year and the many choices for great live music and would love to hear about your favorite festivals to attend?