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CDX Nashville Launches Positive Country Chart And Distribution
by Kaitlin Milligan - October 31, 2019 Music distribution service CDX Nashville has launched CDX TRACTION POSITIVE COUNTRY with Mark Piland serving as Chart Editor. This new format features positive message music with themes of faith, family and home. The new initiative includes music delivery to all radio stations who program this incre... 
Sideline to Headline Select Dates this Fall
by Abigail Charpentier - September 11, 2019 Trailblazing Bluegrassers, Sideline, are set to headline select dates at a variety of venues throughout the Fall. The group will wrap up a milestone year with a #1 single ('Crash Course In The Blues') and 125 shows (that included tours of Canada and Ireland) under their belts. Additionally, Sideline... 
Randy Travis to be Honored with ASCAP Founders Award
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 09, 2019 Amid a galaxy of country music stars gathered in downtown Nashville for its annual awards shows, industry VIPs will celebrate one of the brightest when Country Music Hall of Fame member Randy Travis receives the prestigious ASCAP Founders Award at the 57th annual American Society of Composers, Autho... 
T. Graham Brown to Guest Host LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM Prime Country Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - September 03, 2019 Country hitmaker T. Graham Brown is set to guest host SiriusXM's new show LIVE WIRE, premiering Wednesday, September 4th at 10/9con Prime Country, Channel 58. LIVE WIRE is a one hour show that will showcase live cuts & interviews with some of his closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories and c... 
Ricky Skaggs Celebrates 65th Birthday, 60 Years in Music
by Tori Hartshorn - July 25, 2019 Last Thursday, July 18, country and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs celebrated his 65th birthday, marking 60 years since he struck his first chords on the mandolin. At a concert stop in Stephenville, Texas, Skaggs' good friend and Texstar Ford Summer Concert Series sponsor Doug Montgomery made sure to... 
Sweetwater's GearFest 2019 Draws Record Crowds
by Tori Hartshorn - June 25, 2019 Sweetwater's GearFest 2019 was a record-breaking success that attracted the largest crowds ever in the event's 18 year history. GearFest is the nation's only music and pro audio festival and trade show open to the public, eliminating barriers between customers, vendors, and artists. ... 
Christian Davis Releases Single THE SIMPLE THINGS
by Tori Hartshorn - June 24, 2019 Grammy nominated artist, Christian Davis, announces the release of his second solo single 'The Simple Things,' to Bluegrass radio via CDX. ... 
Bruce Hornsby to Return to the U.K. to Perform at Shepherd's Bush Empire
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 24, 2019 Following the release of his incredible new album Absolute Zero, Grammy award winning pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby today announced he will return to the UK on November 3rd , 2019 at Shepherd's Bush Empire for a special intimate, solo-piano performance.... 
Bruce Hornsby's Summer Tour Kicks Off Tomorrow
by Tori Hartshorn - June 17, 2019 Pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby's summer tour kicks off tomorrow, June 18 inCharleston, SC. The run of dates includes additional stops in Denver, Charlotte,Asheville, Charlottesville and Atlanta that will feature a collaborative performance with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra conducted ... 
CMA Fest Reveals Xfinity Fan Fair X Stage Lineups
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 23, 2019 CMA Fest has announced additional performances and appearances at Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest's Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience, where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists. Xfinity Fan Fair X returns to Music City Center for action-packed entertainment daily from 9:30 AM... 
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE Confirms Guest Lineup For Performances in St. Louis, Vienna, Louisville and Lenox
by Tori Hartshorn - May 16, 2019 The guest lineups for the upcoming episodes of Live from Here with Chris Thile in St. Louis, MO on May 25, Vienna, VA on June 1, Louisville, KY on June 8 and Lenox, MAon June 15 are set, featuring Ben Folds, Bruce Hornsby, Guster, Anaïs Mitchell, Adia Victoria, Lucius, I'm With Her and Ian Edwards.... 
The Grand Ole Opry Returns to Bonnaroo
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 14, 2019 Superfly and A.C. Entertainment are proud to announce the return of the world renowned Grand Ole Opry to the 2019 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. An unqualified highlight of last year's event, the Grand Ole Opry will be back with another star-studded lineup, once again celebrating Bonnaroo's very ... 
Bruce Hornsby Performs On JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
by Tori Hartshorn - May 09, 2019 Last night, pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby performed his single 'Cast-Off' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'-watch/share the performance below. The song, which was co-written with Justin Vernon, appears on Hornsby's acclaimed new album Absolute Zero, which is out now to widespread critical prai... 
Over 50 Artists Join Forces To Honor Michael W. Smith
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 01, 2019 35 Years Of Friends: Celebrating The Music Of Michael W. Smith was packed with over 3 hours of performances from singers including: Amy Grant, Wynonna, Randy Travis with Steven Curtis Chapman, Jordin Sparks with Jordan Smith, Rascal Flatts, The Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell, Charlie Daniels, the G... 
Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels, Gavin DeGraw Join Michael W. Smith Tribute
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 17, 2019 Billy Ray Cyrus, Charlie Daniels, Gavin DeGraw, Home Free, The Katinas, Wes King, Nicole C. Mullins, Michael Tait, Matthew Ward and Zach Williams have been added to the star-studded lineup to celebrate Michael W. Smith during the once-in-a-lifetime tribute event taking place April 30th at Nashville'... 
Bruce Hornsby's ABSOLUTE ZERO Out Now To Widespread Critical Praise
by Tori Hartshorn - April 12, 2019 Pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby's highly anticipated new album, Absolute Zero, is out now. Fans can listen to the album here!... 
Bruce Hornsby's ABSOLUTE ZERO Premieres Via NPR Music's First Listen, Out 4/12
by Tori Hartshorn - April 08, 2019 Pianist, singer and songwriter Bruce Hornsby's highly anticipated new album Absolute Zero—out on April 12—premieres via NPR Music's First Listen, who proclaim, “Absolute Zero is the sound of an artist subverting expectations and pulling it off brilliantly. At this point in his career, Hornsby could ... 
Jeannie Seely Lends Talent to 'Country Music: Live at the Ryman – A Celebration of the Film by Ken Burns'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 04, 2019 Grammy winning Country music artist and renowned songwriter, Jeannie Seely, was on hand to introduce documentary segments and a performance honoring Loretta Lynn by Kathy Mattea at the “Country Music: Live at the Ryman, a Concert Celebrating the Film by Ken Burns.” on March 27.... 
Schimmel Center At Pace University Presents WE BANJO 3
by A.A. Cristi - March 14, 2019 Schimmel Center at Pace University continues its 2018-19 Folk Series with an evening of Irish 'Celtgrass' music featuring We Banjo 3 on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 7:30pm. Tickets start at $29 and can be purchased at SchimmelCenter.org, by phone at 212-346-1715, or by visiting the Schimmel Center Box ... 
Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban Among Performers for 2019 CMA Fest
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 05, 2019 The Country Music Association has revealed the initial artist lineup for this year's CMA Fest, which features hundreds of Country Music artists performing on multiple stages throughout downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 6-9. CMA Fest is a one-of-a-kind festival with artists donating th... 
Tommy Emmanuel Announces More U.S. Tour Dates Starting July 15
by Tori Hartshorn - February 27, 2019 TOMMMY EMMANUEL is a lot of things: an esteemed Grammy-nominated guitarist, composer and performer whose must-see shows combine virtuosity with his engaging storytelling wit. He's a prolific recording artist, has been twice voted Best Acoustic Guitarist by readers of Guitar Player magazine and honor... 
Michael W. Smith Releases AWAKEN: The Surrounded Experience Today From Rocketown Records, The Fuel Music
by Tori Hartshorn - February 22, 2019 Iconic, multi-Platinum-selling, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Michael W. Smithhosted an inclusive, multi-racial, multi-denominational and multi-generational gathering of 14,000 people at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN last August. The energy, passion and unity of the event was captured... 
The Travelin' McCourys Win GRAMMY for 'Best Bluegrass Album'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 11, 2019 Congratulations to The Travelin' McCourys on their GRAMMY win for “Best Bluegrass Album,” announced today in Los Angeles, CA. The band's eponymous debut album was released on May 25th of last year after decades of playing-- the GRAMMY award pointing to both the band's work ethic and their innovativ... 
Michael W. Smith Releases AWAKEN: The Surrounded Experience 2/22 From Rocketown Records, The Fuel Music
by Tori Hartshorn - February 01, 2019 Inspired by his Good Morning America-featured live worship album Surrounded, which is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album–his eleventh GRAMMY nomination,Michael W. Smith hosted “A Night to Pray, Worship and Be Awakened” at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN last August. The energy,... 
35 Years Of Friends: Celebrating The Music Of Michael W. Smith Tribute Concert Adds Rascal Flatts and More
by Tori Hartshorn - January 17, 2019 When the stars align, they surely align, and that is exactly what is happening as country music's chart-topping group Rascal Flatts, award-winning CCM icons Point of Grace and Phil Keaggy, and comedians Henry Cho, Nate Bargatze and John Crist have all signed on to perform and honor Michael W. Smith ... |
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