Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Offer Extended Hours and Brand New Breakfast during CMA Fest!

Posted on May 28, 2013 by

ImageTickets for CMA Fest this year sold out in record time! And as the first-ever AT&T U-verse Fan Fair X Experience moves to the brand new Music City Center, it will now be neighbor to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. With thousands of loyal country fans flocking to downtown Nashville during this time, and as the Museum opens its new Carrie Underwood: The Blown Away Tour Exhibition on June 5, the Museum has announced that it will extend its regular hours so fans can plan their day and not miss a beat! In addition to the extended hours, the Museum’s Two Twenty•Two Grill is offering a BRAND NEW breakfast June 6-9 from 8-10 a.m. Their chef will be serving up breakfast favorites including Cinnamon Nutmeg Waffles, a savory Breakfast Burrito, and a special recipe for Biscuits and Gravy. Is your mouth watering yet?

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5….4….3….2….1! Social Media Blitz for LP Field Concerts!

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Alright fans! We’re counting down the days to the 2013 CMA Music Festival by giving away a pair of  4-day tickets every day this week in rows 1-5 at LP Field!  Connect with us online for your chances to win Monday through Friday!

Here’s a cheesy rhyme to pass the time:

Five days of giveaways
comin’ your way!

Check out the clues
to know what to do.

Monday
Google PlusTo see the show in the 5th row,
Follow us, on Google+.

Tuesday
Inst-0.75inchTo get a 4th row view, and bring a friend too,
follow us STAT, ‘cause Instagram’s where it’s at.

Wednesday
Pin-0.75inch.vBWin seats to row three, they are free!
Pinterest is the way, to win these today!

Thursday
TW-0.75inchIt’s time for row two, I think you know what to do,
On Twitter with a retweet, you’re in for a treat.

Friday
FB-0.75inchTo enjoy front row for all four nights,
hit up Facebook, and give us a Like.
You may be sittin’ pretty, right in front of the stars
All your friends will want to be where you are.

I’m out of rhymes,
So just connect with us online.

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Marty Stuart Late Night Jam at the Ryman

Posted on May 23, 2013 by

Looking for a way to kick off 2013 CMA Music Festival? Join 650 WSM-AM and Marty Stuart & his Fabulous Superlatives for the annual Country Music throwdown, hillbilly homecoming rave-up, Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, June 5.

ImageThe show features Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives band, Country Music Hall of Famers Connie Smith with the Sundowners and Bobby Bare, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Mavericks, Eddie Stubbs and his flying fiddle, and Manuel. Also joining this great lineup are Don Maddox of the legendary West coast country pioneers Maddox Brothers and Rose, Charlie Worsham, Brandy Clark, and Sleep Man Banjo Boys.

For more information, visit Ryman.com. And to pick your seats for the the show, visit Ticketmaster.com. All proceeds benefit Musiccares and CMA’s Keep the Music Playing.

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AND THE GENRE OF THE YEAR AT THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS IS… COUNTRY MUSIC!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

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2013 has certainly been the year for Country Music. The Billboard Music Awards more than proved that during the high-energy, superstar-filled show Sunday, May 19.

Country Music artists who won the prestigious BBMA award included Taylor Swift, taking home 8 out of 11 awards for which she was nominated, including honors for Artist of the Year, Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top Country Artist. Also nominated in the Top Country Artist category were Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Hunter Hayes and Carrie Underwood. While Swift may have won the Top Country Song with “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” other Country Music hits of the year were well represented: Luke Bryan‘s “Drunk on You,” Eric Church‘s “Springsteen,” Florida Georgia Line‘s “Cruise” and Hunter Hayes‘ “Wanted.” Jason Aldean was also nominated for Top Male Artist alongside winner Justin Bieber, plus Drake, Flo Rida and Bruno Mars.

Country performances rocked the BBMAs, too, while several stars appeared as presenters. The night’s big winner Taylor Swift energized the audience with a colorful performance of “22,” originating backstage in the venue and making her way through the crowd to the stage during the song. Newcomer Kacey Musgraves gave a soulful performance of “Merry Go ‘Round” after being introduced by Top Country Song nominee Florida Georgia Line. Shania Twain presented Rap Artist of the Year, which went to Nicki Minaj. Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland introduced The Band Perry, who performed their brilliantly intense hit, “Better Dig Two.” The fiery star of ABC’s “Nashville,” Hayden Panettiere, introduced Macklemore and Ryan Lewis.

Congratulations to all of the 2013 BBMA winners, nominees, performers and presenters who represent the excellence in the genre of Country Music. Learn more at
http://www.billboard.com/bbma
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Remembering George Jones

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

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Thursday was a somber day for Country Music. The memorial service of the legendary George Jones was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It was open to the public and streamed online at Opry.com so that fans everywhere could participate in honoring the incomparable and iconic singer, who passed away April 26, at age 81.  Artists, family and friends of The Possum gathered to honor his life and musical legacy with moving tributes. Guest speakers included former First Lady Laura Bush, Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, Kenny Chesney, CBS News journalist Bob Schieffer, and Grand Ole Opry General Manager Pete Fisher. Country and rock legends were on hand to pay tribute to Jones. Among the performers were CMA Award winners Tanya Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis, the Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Brad Paisley, Vince Gill, Wynonna Judd, Patty Loveless, Alan Jackson, plus Kid Rock, a two-time CMA Award nominee and good friend of Jones. Celebrated with extensive media coverage, Jones’ memorial was a truly genuine affair honoring the man who defined Country Music over the past five decades. 

To read more about yesterday’s event click on the images below.

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 ”Fans, Friends and Family Say ‘Goodbye’ to The Possum” 

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 ”Eleven Things We Learned at George Jones’ Funeral” 

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“George Jones’ Funeral: Alan Jackson, Wynonna Judd, Kid Rock, Laura Bush and More Say Goodbye at Opry Memorial”

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“George Jones’ Friends Pay Tribute at Funeral”

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“Dierks Bentley Pens Emotional Piece for CNN in Memory of George Jones”

 

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‘Malibu Country’ Wraps Season 1 TONIGHT on ABC!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by

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Tonight marks the season finale of Reba’s “Malibu Country!” In the episode, Reba’s family secretly orchestrates an online date for her, but the encounter doesn’t go as planned. Through it all, Reba comes to a realization about herself. Catch the sneak peek below!

TUNE IN TONIGHT at 8:30|7:30c on ABC! And during the show, let’s all tweet our congrats and hopes for a ‘Malibu’ season 2 to @Reba, using hashtag #MalibuCountry!

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Who’s Kissing Reba on Tonight’s ‘Malibu Country’?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by

On tonight’s all-new episode of ABC’s “Malibu Country,” Reba is torn over whether or not she should tell Kim (Sara Rue) that her husband gave Reba an introductory kiss that was a bit too passionate. Meanwhile, Lillie Mae (Lily Tomlin) discovers the meaning of pain when she stumbles upon a nude beach and gets a full-body burn. Daughter June (Juliette Angelo) tests Reba’s boundaries by inviting neighbor Sage into her bedroom, while son Cash (Justin Prentice) gives away all his new clothes after his old Nashville clothing is rejected for not being up to Malibu clothing drive standards.

Only three episodes left in this first season of “Malibu Country,” so catch tonight’s edition at 8:30|7:30c on ABC! And catch up on past episodes, including last week’s featuring guest star Blake Shelton, at ABC.com.

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