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Aldean, Swift & More Set for ACM's TIM MCGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT
by Claire Hannum - February 28, 2013

Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Ve...


NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC Plays Hanover Tavern, Now thru 8/26
by BWW News Desk - July 13, 2012

Virginia Rep announces the opening of NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC, at Hanover Tavern, tonight, July 13 and running through August 26. ...


Academy of Country Music Reveals Fan Events Leading Up to 48th Annual ACM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 29, 2013

The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions are revealing fan engagement initiatives for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards....


Official 2013 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS 'Zinepak Shatters Sales Records
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2013

The Academy of Country Music and 'ZinePak are thrilled to announce this year's edition is selling better than ever....


NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC Set to Play Hanover Tavern, 7/13
by Tyler Peterson - June 21, 2012

Virginia Rep announces the opening of NICE PEOPLE DANCING TO GOOD COUNTRY MUSIC, at Hanover Tavern, on July 13 and running through August 26. ...


Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare, Jack Clement Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame
by Caryn Robbins - April 10, 2013

The Country Music Association announced today that Bobby Bare ,'Cowboy' Jack Clement , and Kenny Rogers will become the newest members of the revered Country Music Hall of Fame....


STAGE TUBE: Blake Shelton, Reba McEntire Give Back Stage Tour of CMA Awards
by Caryn Robbins - March 30, 2012

Correspondent Ben Tracy interviewed Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton about co-hosting the '47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS' on this morning's CBS THIS MORNING on the CBS Television Network. Check out the interview below!...


Traditional Country Fans Respond to Blake Shelton's Insults with Benefit Concert Today
by BWW News Desk - February 23, 2013

The furor raised by Nashville country music superstar, Blake Shelton, when he complained that fans of older and more traditional sounding country music were not attending his concerts or buying his CD's, has a response. He publicly called them 'old farts and jackasses.' There has been a response all...


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Singer/Songwriter Kacey Musgraves Visits CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2013

Academy of Country Music Awards nominee Kacey Musgraves believes there's an ongoing shift to younger artists and more realistic song lyrics in country music, she tells Anthony Mason in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD. Get a sneak peek below!...


Academy of Country Music and CBS Announce ACM SESSIONS
by Caryn Robbins - April 02, 2013

Country music fans everywhere can now experience performances from their favorite artists with today's launch of “ACM Sessions,” a new online concert series from the Academy of Country Music and CBS Interactive....


Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan to Co-Host COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, 4/7
by Tyler Peterson - January 08, 2013

Country music superstars Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will co-host Country Music's Party of the Year, the 48TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's best and introducing the industry's hottest emerging talent. The special, produced by dick clark productions, will be broadc...


Blake Shelton & Luke Bryan to Co-Host CBS' THE TALK Next Week
by Tyler Peterson - March 28, 2013

THE TALK, network television's fastest-growing daytime talk show, will count down to the 48TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS with co-hosts Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan who will make appearances on Wednesday, April 3 and Thursday, April 4 (2:00-3:00 PM, ET; 1:00-2:00 PM, PT/CT) on the CBS Tel...


STRING CITY: NASHVILLE'S TRADITION OF MUSIC AND PUPPETRY Set for 6/20 at Country Music Hall of Fame
by BWW News Desk - May 04, 2013

Many of country music's most impactful artists, from early musical architects to contemporary superstars, will perform together on the Ford Theater stage this summer—in a manner of speaking: The world premiere of String City: Nashville's Tradition of Music and Puppetry, a colorful telling of the his...


Blake Shelton, Kelly Clarkson & More Among Performers for CBS's 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS Tonight
by TV News Desk - April 07, 2013

Luke Bryan, Kelly Clarkson, Hunter Hayes, Blake Shelton, George Strait, Carrie Underwood and The Band Perry are scheduled to perform on the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan....


Scotty McCreery Joins List of Performers at CMA Awards on CBS 4/1
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2012

Academy of Country Music Awards New Artist of the Year nominees Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery will perform at the 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam and Post-Award Concert, hosted by Zac Brown Band, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center....


Jason Aldean, Taylor Swift & More Set for ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT
by Kelsey Denette - February 28, 2013

Country music superstars Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Taylor Swift and chart-topping R&B artist Ne-Yo are the first performers to be added to the all-star lineup scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping Monday, April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Ve...


Rachel Potter to Perform at Hill Country BBQ Market, 8/26
by BWW News Desk - August 13, 2012

After years of preparation, recently releasing a stellar six-song EP, performing to two nearly sold-out crowds at Joe's Pub on the first leg of her first-ever mini country music tour, and receiving rave reviews from the likes of country music royalty, Reba McEntire, and countless NYC press heavyweig...


Loretta Lynn Set for Drury Lane Theatre Concerts June 22-24, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill
by James T Harding - June 15, 2012

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....


Loretta Lynn Performs at Drury Lane Theatre, 6/22-24
by Kelsey Denette - May 08, 2012

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from June 22 through 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in the world....


Official 2013 ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS 'Zinepak Shatters Sales Records
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2013

The Academy of Country Music and 'ZinePak are thrilled to announce this year's edition is selling better than ever....


VIDEO: Sneak Peek - Singer/Songwriter Kacey Musgraves Visits CBS SUNDAY MORNING
by Caryn Robbins - April 05, 2013

Academy of Country Music Awards nominee Kacey Musgraves believes there's an ongoing shift to younger artists and more realistic song lyrics in country music, she tells Anthony Mason in an interview for CBS SUNDAY MORNING WITH CHARLES OSGOOD. Get a sneak peek below!...


Academy of Country Music and CBS Announce ACM SESSIONS
by Caryn Robbins - April 02, 2013

Country music fans everywhere can now experience performances from their favorite artists with today's launch of “ACM Sessions,” a new online concert series from the Academy of Country Music and CBS Interactive....


Garth Brooks, George Strait to Perform Dick Clark Tribute at 48th ANNUAL ACM AWARDS
by Caryn Robbins - March 20, 2013

George Strait and Garth Brooks, the two most recent ACM Artist of the Decade Award recipients, will perform together for the first time in history to pay tribute to Dick Clark at the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS...


Radio Award Winners Announced for 48th ACM Awards
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2013

Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the full list of radio award winners that will not be televised due to time constraints during the live telecast of the 48th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....


Loretta Lynn Performs at Chicago's Drury Lane Theatre, Now thru 6/24
by BWW News Desk - June 22, 2012

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning country star Loretta Lynn will perform three concerts from tonight, June 22 through June 24 at Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane. For over 50 years, Lynn has remained one of the most artistically and commercially successful country singer-songwriters in th...






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