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Thompson Square, Phil Vassar Sign on for Charlie Daniels’ Christmas 4 Kids Event
Thompson Square and Phil Vassar are two of the artists confirmed so far for Charlie Daniels’ 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert. The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids benefit will take place on Monday, Nov. 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Zac Brown Shares What Legacy He Wants to Leave His Kids
Zac Brown is creating quite the musical legacy these days. The Zac Brown Band dominates the country singles chart with every release, and each of their three studio albums are currently in the Top 20 country albums chart.
Lee Ann Womack Parts Ways With Universal Music Group
Lee Ann Womack is apparently looking for a new home after several years and several albums with long-time label Universal Music Group’s MCA Nashville division, according to Country Weekly.
Zac Brown Band Announce Lineup for 2012 Southern Ground Music and Food Festivals
When the members of the Zac Brown Band throw a party, they really throw a party. Mix some good music with a healthy dose of southern cooking, and what do you get? The 2012 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival — a full-blown traveling music event, which will hit both Nashville and Charleston this September. ZBB announced the lineup for both stops this week.
Kellie Pickler Makes Cameo in Bucky Covington, Shooter Jennings ‘Drinking Side of Country’ Video
The new music video for Bucky Covington and Shooter Jennings‘ duet, ‘Drinking Side of Country,’ gives plenty of barn party scenes, cop chases, beer, beautiful girls and cameo appearances from the likes of country’s Kellie Pickler, X Games medalist Kenny Bartram and TNA wrestler Mickie James.
Kenny Chesney Tops Country Singles Chart With ‘Come Over’
Kenny Chesney has topped the charts for the 24th time in his career with his latest single, ‘Come Over.’ The tune comes in at No. 1 this week on both the Billboard and Mediabase / Country Aircheck charts. ‘Come Over’ has quickly become one of the biggest hits of Chesney’s career, topping the charts after only 11 weeks.
Josh Turner Set to Release New Album ‘Live Across America’ on August 27
Josh Turner fans will soon be able to get their hands on a new full-length album from their favorite deep-voiced singer. But it’s not a typical studio album that Turner will be releasing exclusively through Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores across the country. The 12-track ‘Live Across America’ album, available on Aug. 27, will be all live songs.
Uncle Kracker Fired Up to Hit the Road With Brantley Gilbert This Fall
Uncle Kracker‘s year is about to take a very country turn. The pop crossover singer recently learned that he will be hitting the road this fall, opening shows for Brantley Gilbert on the ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do’ hitmaker’s first headlining tour. The Hell on Wheels Tour is set to kick off on September 27 in Lafayette, Indiana.
Dwight Yoakam’s New Studio Album ‘3 Pears’ to Hit Stores September 18
After seven long years, Dwight Yoakam is finally resurfacing with a new studio album titled ’3 Pears.’ The new collection of tunes is set to hit stores on Tuesday, Sept. 18 on Warner Bros. Records.
Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Brothers of the Sun Tour Is Highest-Grossing Trek of 2012
It’s no surprise that the Brothers of the Sun tour, featuring Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, is a smash. But now the official numbers are in and shows that the trek is much more than just a summer attraction.
Brantley Gilbert’s Onstage Presence Is an Alter Ego, Peach Pickers Dish
We all know what Brantley Gilbert is like onstage — what with his tattoos, piercings and rockin’ country tunes. But strip all that down, and what do you get? A soft-spoken, gentle mama’s boy who would do just about anything for the people he cares about.
Jason Aldean Talks About His ‘Cool’ ‘Opening Act’ Experience
Earlier this month, the E! television network premiered its latest reality program, ‘Opening Act,’ which scours the web for potential opening acts for huge artists. On Monday (July 23), Jason Aldean will be the featured entertainer.