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Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson + More to Join Zac Brown Band at the 2013 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival

Megan Pacella — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:49:54 +0000

After a great first run in Nashville last year, the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival will return to Music City September 27-28, 2013. Of course, Zac Brown Band will be back with a host of friends from country music and other genres to make this year's sensory experience even better.

Eli Young Band Making Big Plans for 2013

Megan Pacella — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Even though they haven't opened Christmas presents or celebrated New Year's yet, the Eli Young Band guys already have big plans for 2013. Not only will the band set out to tour with Kenny Chesney next year, they also plan to make time for the studio.

Eli Young Band Perform Classic 'I'll Be Home for Christmas' in Festive Video

Alanna Conaway — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 20:00:38 +0000

The four members of Eli Young Band are helping get everyone in the Christmas spirit with the release of a new video of them singing a soulful, acoustic version of the holiday staple ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas.’ The Christmas classic is a song that “resonates pretty deeply” with all of the guys in the [...]

Eli Young Band's Mike Eli Says New Baby Made His House a Home

Megan Pacella — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:30:52 +0000

Mike Eli of Eli Young Band finally feels at home. No, he's not kicking his feet up and putting an end to his country music career. He and his wife Kacey just brought their baby girl, Kline Olivia, home, and they finally feel their space is complete.

Robot in Eli Young Band's 'Say Goodnight' Video Also Stars in Hostage Flick 'Argo'

Billy Dukes — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 22:00:45 +0000

In Hollywood, you sometimes have to take any job you can get. That seems to be the case for the robot used in Eli Young Band's new 'Say Goodnight' video. His unmistakable silver smile can be found during a script reading scene in the new Ben Affleck-directed thriller, 'Argo.'

2012 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:40:42 +0000

While the power of the Vocal Duo of the Year category has waned in recent years, the Vocal Group of the Year pool at the 2012 CMA Awards is overflowing with talent. How tight is this category? Rascal Flatts weren't even nominated for what seems like the first time since mullets were en vogue. Who do you think will win the Vocal Group of the Year award at the CMAs?

2012 CMA Song of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:00:51 +0000

Nominees for Song of the Year at the 2012 CMA Awards are similar to those for Single of the Year -- with two exceptions. SOTY is given to the songwriters, which are the singers of the song plus one or two co-writers in three cases this year. Each day leading up to the Nov. 1 ABC broadcast, we're explaining how each nominee can win the CMA Award, offering our prediction and looking for yours. Who do you predict to win the Song of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Eli Young Band Dish That 'Say Goodnight' Video Will Be Country's First Sci-Fi Clip

Jeremy Robinson — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 14:52:36 +0000

Eli Young Band have officially begun shooting the music video for ‘Say Goodnight,’ the third single from the band’s ‘Life at Best’ album — and as drummer Chris Thompson reveals, the result will be unlike anything ever before seen on country music video channels. “It’s the very first ever sci-fi, country music video,” Thompson spills [...]

Eli Young Band's Jon Jones and Wife Expecting First Baby

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:42:02 +0000

Soon, the Eli Young Band's tour bus will need an extra bunk -- be it a tiny one. Bassist Jon Jones announced that his wife Sarah is expecting the couple's first child, a baby boy, due on Dec. 23. That makes two babies in 2012 for the ACM Award-winning group, as singer Mike Eli welcomed his first baby in July.

Eli Young Band's Mike Eli Talks About the 'New Dynamic' His Baby Brings to Band

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:01:36 +0000

It’s hardly been a month since Mike Eli — frontman of the Eli Young Band — became a dad, but his life has already changed drastically. The new addition to the family has also given Eli’s bandmates a taste of what life with a child is all about.

Eli Young Band Cross Fingers for Nominations at the 2012 CMA Awards

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 12:30:13 +0000

With the reveal of the 2012 CMA Awards nominees just days away, the Eli Young Band guys — like many country artists — are wondering if they will hear their name called in any categories. Having just celebrated their second chart-topping hit, ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart,’ the band members joke that they will any nominations that come their way.

Eli Young Band Celebrate 'Even if It Breaks Your Heart' With Friends in Nashville

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:30:39 +0000

Eli Young Band spent their Monday afternoon celebrating their latest chart-topping hit, ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart.’ The band, as well as the song’s two writers — Eric Paslay and Will Hoge — gathered at Nashville’s CMA headquarters to honor the song and all the key people who helped take it all the way to the top.

Eli Young Band, 'Say Goodnight' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 16:22:48 +0000

Eli Young Band have notched back-to-back No. 1 hits, although it’s not clear how they’re doing it. Nothing about the band is conventional country music. Their new single ‘Say Goodnight’ is similarly moody and understated — almost emo-country, if such a genre exists. That could be the secret to their magic.

Eli Young Band Score Again With 'Even If It Breaks Your Heart' [VIDEO]

David Drew — Sat, 12 May 2012 05:34:41 +0000

The Eli Young Band recently celebrated the biggest hit of their career with ‘Crazy Girl’. This talented group appears to be on a roll as their latest single is about to crack into the top 10 on the country music charts. This is on the way to becoming another #1 hit for them. Enjoy the [...]

Eli Young Band Offer Message of Hope With New Single 'Even if It Breaks Your Heart'

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:29:03 +0000

For some country music fans, Eli Young Band is a new group of guys on the rise. What they may not know is that the band has been hard at work building their career for well over a decade, even though they just celebrated their first No. 1 single with ‘Crazy Girl.’

The Eli Young Band Make Award Show Debut With 'Crazy Girl' on 2011 American Country Awards

Billy Dukes — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:23:23 +0000

While their performance of ‘Crazy Girl’ at the 2011 American Country Awards may have been the Eli Young Band‘s first at a major country music award show, it sure didn’t look like it. The Texas based quartet took the stage like old pros and the live audience ate it up.

Win Tickets With Ken And Cathy to Dierks Bentley's SOLD OUT Show

Cathy Kates — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:53:58 +0000

Dierks Bentley grew up in a non-musical family in Phoenix, AZ. Dierks educated himself in country music, listening to recordings. A love of the music inspired him to move to Nashville at the age of 19. Capitol Records heard the artist, signed him, and released his self-titled debut, Dierks Bentley, in 2003. This talented and HOT artist hasn't looked back and is forging forward with his Country and Cold Cans Tour at Grand Casino Hinckley on October 7. Win your tickets to this SOLD OUT show with the B105 Breakfast Club Morning Show.