Crystal Shawandawill perform during the Native Nations Inaugural Ball at The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian on the evening of the Presidential Inauguration, January 21. The event will celebrate not only the inauguration but also serve as a fundraiser for the museum’s effort to produce educational programs relevant to Tribal Nations issues. “To […] Continue Reading →
After scoring a breakout radio hit with his 2009 single, “Boots On,” it seemed as if big-voiced Mississippi native Randy Houser might fall victim to some ill-timed record label consolidation. Though immensely talented and critically acclaimed, Randy had trouble connecting with follow-up singles like the hard stomping, “Whistlin’ Dixie,” or the gentle ballad, “In God’s […] Continue Reading →
GAC extends condolences to Mindy McCready, whose partner, songwriter/producer David Wilson, 34, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, died in the early evening of January 13. Wilson was the father of Mindy’s 9-month-old son, Zayne (Mindy also has an older son, Zander, from a previous relationship). Mindy released this statement via her publicist: Today, we mourn the loss […] Continue Reading →
Alan Jackson will headline the 5th Annual “Stars Go Blue” benefit on Wednesday, March 20 at the Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville. Alan’s rare, intimate performance at this historic music venue will be hosted by the oldest and largest national colon cancer patient advocacy organization, the Colon Cancer Alliance (CCA). All proceeds from the concert […] Continue Reading →
Blake Shelton may have taken some time off to enjoy the holidays, but he’s back to work with a brand new single to kick off 2013. “Sure Be Cool If You Did” hit radio just after the New Year and though nothing is confirmed, it is widely believed to be the lead single from Blake’s […] Continue Reading →
ACM Lifting Lives has announced Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation as its January ‘My Cause’ web feature. The monthly series brings awareness to artist-supported charitable organizations. It also supports fundraising efforts for those organizations. To watch the web feature, visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org. This month’s My Cause: Muttnation Foundation focuses on Miranda’s organization, whose purpose is to build animal […] Continue Reading →
The Academy of Country Music and Great American Country (GAC) announced today that for the fifth consecutive year, the newcomer categories for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards — New Female Vocalist, New Male Vocalist and New Vocal Duo or Group —will be opened up to interactive fan voting through VoteACM.com and GACTV.com/ACM, […] Continue Reading →
Gary Allan‘s favorite color now is probably gold. His latest single, “Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain),” has been certified gold by the RIAA after selling more than 500,000 units. The hit single sold more than 112,000 copies in the first week alone and is the lead single from his Set You Free album, out […] Continue Reading →
Sarah Darling will release her new EP, Home To Me, on January 29. The EP, produced by Dan Huff, will include her current single, “Home To Me,” as well as music from her upcoming album. “Home To Me” has sold more than 46,000 digital single downloads since its release on August 21. Written by Caitlyn […] Continue Reading →
The Band Perry will release their highly-anticipated sophomore album on April 2. The project’s lead single, “Better Dig Two,” has climbed into the Top 10 and sold more than 650,000 downloads to date, making it the fastest-rising single of their career so far. The sibling trio will reveal the name of their new album at […] Continue Reading →
