NRA COUNTRY TAPS FRANKIE BALLARD AS FEATURED ARTIST FOR FEBRUARY

Exclusive Video Clip Available Now at NRACountry.com

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 5, 2015) – Rising country star and outdoor enthusiast Frankie Ballard has been chosen as NRA Country’s Featured Artist for February. The announcement comes during a busy time, as the gifted showman and road warrior has joined Florida Georgia Line's ANYTHING GOES TOUR 2015. The talented singer-guitarist just released his brand new single “Young And Crazy,” which is already Top 40-and-climbing at Country radio. The hit follows consecutive #1, GOLD-certified smashes “Helluva Life” and "Sunshine & Whiskey,” from his current album SUNSHINE & WHISKEY.

"I just love to get out into some fresh air and get my heart pumpin'! Ever since my cowboys and indians days, I've been itchin' to get outside! I am Frankie Ballard and I am NRA Country."

As part of the NRA Country promotion, fans can check out an exclusive video clip of Frankie talking about his favorite outdoor memory and register to win a Frankie Ballard prize pack including a t-shirt, hat and autographed SUNSHINE & WHISKEY cd. Visit www.nracountry.com to learn more!

As an NRA Country Featured Artist, Frankie Ballard joins some of country music’s biggest artists including Florida Georgia Line, Lee Brice, Love and Theft, Easton Corbin, Eric Paslay, Craig Morgan, Chase Rice, The Swon Brothers and many more, in teaming up to celebrate their support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

Learn more and get NRA Country Connected at www.NRACountry.com! Fans can keep up with Frankie Ballard by visiting his web site at frankieballard.com or by following him on Twitter @FrankieBallard.

NRA COUNTRY PRESENTS: TRACE ADKINS AT THE GREAT AMERICAN OUTDOOR SHOW

Tickets Available Now for February 8th Concert

Nashville, TN… (December 2, 2013)… Country Music superstar Trace Adkins has been invited to headline the Great American Outdoor Show presented by NRA Country. The concert will take place on Saturday, February 8th during the first Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg, PA at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex. The ticketed event will take place in the complex's Large Arena. Tickets are $30 for stadium seating/$35 for floor seating and can be purchased HERE beginning today.

Celebrating the outdoor traditions treasured by millions of Americans and their families, the Great American Outdoor Show debuts February 1-9, 2014. Hundreds of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy nine days and 650,000 square feet of shooting, hunting, fishing, camping and boating exhibits, plus, evening events and interactive displays at the country's largest sports and outdoor show. Visit Great American Outdoor Show for the latest news and information about the event.

Be sure to get NRA COUNTRY CONNECTED and JOIN the FREE Fan Club at NRACountry.com. Membership includes access to online concerts, fan club parties, contests, VIP meet & greets, exclusive content from your favorite country artists and other special offers and discounts on great outdoor gear and merchandise!

About NRA Country:

Respect. Honor. Freedom. It's a lifestyle and a bond between the best and brightest in country music and hard-working Americans. NRA Country is powered by pride, love of country, respect for the military, and our responsibility to protect our great American lifestyle. NRA Country celebrates these values with concerts and events benefiting military and veteran services organizations, first responders, conservation organizations, firearm safety programs, and local charities making a difference in their communities. Get NRA Country Connected at www.nracountry.com and get the latest artist info and exclusive events on Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT TRACE ADKINS:

Trace Adkins' trademark baritone has powered countless hits to the top of the charts and sold over 10 million albums, cumulatively. The Grammy-nominated member of the Grand Ole Opry is a TV personality, actor, author. He is a spokesman for the Wounded Warrior Program and the American Red Cross, for whom he raised over $1.5 million dollars as winner of NBC's All-Star Celebrity Apprentice. As a dedicated supporter of the troops, Adkins has performed seven USO Tours.

His autobiography, A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck, recounts the former oil-rigger's rise to fame, battles with personal demons and life as a father of five daughters. Trace played a tough as nails biker in The Lincoln Lawyer (starring Matthew McConaughey), he developed and hosted GAC's "Great American Heroes" and in December, he will host the American Country Awards on FOX for the fourth consecutive year.

Adkins first-ever Christmas album, The King's Gift, was released this holiday season and celebrated for its soul-stirring Celtic approach. USA Today wrote that "Great Christmas albums reveal new facets of the artists who make them while allowing them to stretch creatively. The Celebrity Apprentice winner indulges his passion for history on this Celtic-themed collection and gives fans a different context in which to hear one of country music's most distinctive voices."

The Associated Press also wrote "The renditions here of "Tannenbaum," ''Away in a Manger" and "O Holy Night" manage to sound fresh thanks to that oh-so-deep voice and new arrangements heavy on the soaring strings, flutes and mandolins."

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES COLT FORD AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

TWEET: @ColtFord is @NRACountry’s Artist Of The Month!  Register for prize & check out exclusive video at www.nracountry.com!!!

Nashville, TN… (December 3, 2012)… Country music star Colt Ford has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for December. Simultaneously, he is also celebrating his first nomination as “Breakthrough Artist of the Year” on the fan-voted Fox television broadcast of the American Country Awards live from Las Vegas on December 10, at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

His latest album, Declaration Of Independence, which debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Country Album chart, is one of the most noteworthy country releases of the year. He closes out the year, joining some of country music’s biggest artists in teaming up with NRA Country to celebrate his support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

"I have lived my life and built my career around core values my parents instilled in me: love of God, family, friends, America, and hard work.  I share those ideals with my NRA Country family. I embrace the chance to be a role model for my kids and all of the other young country kids who are the future of this great nation. God Bless America. My Name is Colt Ford and I am NRA Country."

As part of the December promotion, fans can register to win a Colt Ford prize pack including:  an autographed copy of the new album Declaration Of Independence, t-shirt, hat, and sticker.  Fans can also check out an exclusive behind the scenes video from Colt Ford’s recent visit to the NRA headquarters.

Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of December to check out the exclusive video and register to win.

Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Past featured artists include: Justin Moore, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan, Sunny Sweeney, Rodney Atkins, Gretchen Wilson, Josh Thompson, Love and Theft, Easton Corbin, Heidi Newfield, Aaron Lewis, and TV personality Storme Warren.  Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES AARON LEWIS AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

TWEET: @AaronLewisMusic is @NRACountry’s Artist Of The Month!  Register for prize & check out exclusive performance video at www.nracountry.com!!!

Nashville, TN… (November 5, 2012)… Music star Aaron Lewis has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for November. The frontman for multi-platinum selling rock band Staind, Aaron is heading back to his country roots with the release of his first full-length solo album, The Road, on November 13, 2012. He joins some of country music’s biggest artists in teaming up with NRA Country to celebrate his support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.  

"I love what NRA Country stands for,” says Lewis. “I love my family.  I love this country and the rights and freedoms that this great nation gives to each of us. I am Aaron Lewis and I am NRA Country."

As part of the November promotion, fans can register to win an Aaron Lewis prize pack including:  a signed copy of the new album The Road, t-shirt, camo hat and a limited edition lithographic.  Fans can also check out an exclusive behind the scenes video intimate performance of “Granddaddy’s Gun”!  

Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of November to check out the exclusive video and register to win.

Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Past featured artists include: Justin Moore, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan, Sunny Sweeney, Rodney Atkins, Gretchen Wilson, Josh Thompson, Love and Theft, Easton Corbin, Heidi Newfield, and TV personality Storme Warren.  Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES HEIDI NEWFIELD AS ARTIST OF THE THE MONTH

Nashville, Tenn. (October 2, 2012) - Country music star Heidi Newfield has been chosen as the NRA Country Artist Of The Month for October. Heidi’s voice and presence in country music first established her as the center stage star of Trick Pony’s emergence in 2001. She recently released the debut single “Why’d You Have To Be So Good” from her sophomore solo project expected to launch in 2013. She joins some of country music’s biggest artists in teaming up with NRA Country to celebrate her support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

“Country is much more than the place you were born and raised.  To me, it’s about having a love for our beautiful land and a respect for this great nation’s founding principles.  I’ve been lucky enough to travel across the U.S., and I think it’s the best place on earth.  I’m Heidi Newfield and I am NRA Country.”

As part of the October promotion, fans can register to win a Heidi Newfield prize pack including: autographed CD, picture, two Heidi ball caps, and a men's AND ladies Heidi T shirt. Fans can also check out an exclusive behind the scenes video!  You'll see Heidi at home, on horses, sitting around the campfire, on the bus, stage, and traveling around the country as well as getting a sneak peak at some brand new music!

Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of October to check out the exclusive video and register to win.

THIS IS NRA ANNOUNCES JOSH THOMPSON AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

This is NRA Announces JOSH THOMPSON as Artist of the Month

Nashville, TN… (July 2, 2012)…Critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and country star JOSH THOMPSON has been selected as the NRA Country Artist of the Month for July. He joins some of country music’s biggest artists including Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, Sunny Sweeney, Gretchen Wilson, and TV personality Storme Warren, who have teamed up with NRA Country to celebrate their support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. Thompson’s strong beliefs and love for the great outdoors make him a great fit for the NRA Country Artist of the Month promotion.
“Before I moved to Nashville, I took a wilderness course where I lived entirely off the land for 9 months. During that time I gained a deep appreciation for our beautiful land and freedom in this country. I'm eternally grateful to those who fight to protect that freedom every day. When I'm not making music, my favorite place to be is way out in the country surrounded by open fields, blue skies and fresh air. I am Josh Thompson and I am NRA Country.”

As part of the July promotion,fans can check out an exclusive video of never-before-seen footage of Josh at his NRA Country photo shoot, on his bus and as well as on the road. In addition to this great exclusive video, fans can register to win a Josh Thompson prize pack including: Two (2) tickets to the public concert of the winner’s choice, Two (2) meet & greet passes, a t-shirt, photo and a CD sampler of new music!

Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of July to check out the video and register to win.

Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

NRA COUNTRY “BUCKETS AND BOOTS” CONCERT RAISES MORE THAN $800,000 FOR COMMUNITY IN NEED

Nashville, TN… (June 28, 2012)…Some of country music’s finest talents came out to perform at the 2nd Annual “Buckets And Boots” concert, sponsored by NRA Country, benefiting the Palo Pinto Fire department. This year’s concert raised more than $350,000, bringing the two-year total benefit to more than $800,000.

“Coming together and helping to rebuild is simply us showing our appreciation for the true heroic daily dedication given by these men and women,” declared performer Stoney LaRue.

The star-studded show took place Saturday, June 16, 2012 at the beautiful Rocker B Ranch in Graford, Texas. This year's lineup included Robert Earl Keen, Charlie Robison, Cody Canada, Stoney LaRue, Mickey & the Motorcars, Hudson Moore, Ryan Turner, Bobby Duncan, The Rusty Brothers and the Manderly St. Band. The monies raised go to help the Palo Pinto community that was devastated by the 2011 wildfires in Texas which destroyed over one and half million acres of land in the area in addition to countless homes and other community buildings.

“This event allows Palo Pinto's fire departments to meet its goals. As a 100-percent volunteer organization, we rely solely on our community to function. We can't do what we do without the support from ‘Buckets and Boots’ and for that we are truly grateful,” stated Possom Kingdom Lake Fire Chief Ronnie Ranft.

Check out www.NRACountry.com for exclusive interviews and photos from the event in addition to the latest information.

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES RODNEY ATKINS AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Nashville, TN… (May 1, 2012)…Award-winning singer/songwriter Rodney Atkins has been selected as the NRA Country Artist of the Month for May. Atkins joins some of country music’s biggest stars including Craig Morgan, Justin Moore, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Sunny Sweeney, Trace Adkins and TV personality Storme Warren who have teamed up with NRA Country to celebrate their support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. Rodney’s values and beliefs make him a natural fit with the NRA Country Artist of the Month promotion.
"The NRA's mission statement is about respect and honor. It's about being proud of all the hardworking folks in our country and the men and women representing us, serving in the military.” Atkins continues, “The NRA reminds us all to be grateful and not take our freedoms for granted. It's an honor to say 'I am NRA Country.'"

As part of the May promotion, fans can register to win an autographed guitar. Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of May to register to win.

Atkins is a household name in country music having landed six No. 1 hits, including the most recent platinum-selling chart-topper, "Take A Back Road." He has celebrated over five million single sales in the past five years alone. His current album, TAKE A BACK ROAD, features the out-of-the-box smash title track and current hit single, "He's Mine."

Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

ABOUT RODNEY ATKINS:
Award-winning singer/songwriter Rodney Atkins has an impressive track record with hitting on sentiments that strike a chord with the country listener. Atkins has landed six No. 1 hits, including the most recent platinum-selling chart-topper, "Take A Back Road," and has over five million single sales in the past five years alone. The new album, TAKE A BACK ROAD(released Oct. 4, 2011), has helped propel Rodney to even bigger heights with the out-of-the-box smash, "Take A Back Road," and current single, "He's Mine," a clever tune focused on the unconditional love of a son and sense of pride when recognizing personal responsibility for the child’s mannerisms, no matter how questionable his actions may be.

In 2007, Rodney was named ACM's Top New Male Vocalist while also garnering back-to-back recognition with Billboard's Most Played Song of the Year Award for "If You're Going Through Hell" (2006) and "Watching You" (2007). Since the start of his success, Rodney has appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, The Early Show on CBS, Good Morning America, Fox & Friends,CNN Headline News and many more. He is also the national spokesperson the National Council for Adoption. For more information on Rodney Atkins, visit www.rodneyatkins.com.

ABOUT NRA COUNTRY:
NRA Country is a celebration of American values. Respect. Honor. Freedom. It's a lifestyle and a bond between the country music community and hard-working Americans everywhere. It's powered by pride, freedom, love of country, respect for the military, and the responsibilities of protecting the great American life. We celebrate these values with concerts and other events that benefit gun safety programs for kids, youth hunting and education programs, efforts to support our armed services, and other worthy causes. NRA Country will be involved in causes that defend our values and it will empower our artist friends who promote these values to encourage our next generation of leaders. For more information and latest events, visit www.nracountry.com and follow NRA Country on twitter @nracountry2010.

THIS IS NRA COUNTRY ANNOUNCES GAC'S STORME WARREN AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Nashville, TN… (April 3, 2012)…Nationally recognized TV and satellite radio personality Storme Warren has been selected as the NRA Country Artist of the Month for April. He started the month off by serving as emcee for the 2nd Annual NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot held last weekend in Las Vegas. Storme joins some of country music’s biggest stars including Craig Morgan, Justin Moore, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry, Sunny Sweeney and Trace Adkins who have teamed up with NRA Country to celebrate their support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. Storme’s love of the great outdoors makes him a natural fit with NRA Country Artist of the Month promotion.

"There is nothing better than soaking up the great outdoors. I spend most of my free time either by a river with my fly rod or hiking the trails with my kids and mutts,” says Warren.

As part of the April promotion,fans can register to win an autographed Headline Country shirt. Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of April to register to win.

Storme Warren is a co-executive producer and host of the television network Great American Country”s (GAC) entertainment news show “Headline Country”, host of “The Music Row Happy Hour” on Sirius XM’s “The Highway,” and a regular personality on GAC. During the summer months, Storme can be found emceeing music festivals from coast to coast and around the globe. In addition to his unremitting love of music, Warren is an avid outdoorsman and adventure-seeker. He is a certified scuba diver, an Eagle Scout, a habitual fly-fisherman and amateur meteorologist.

Catch Storme and country music’s biggest stars on Headline Country on GAC, with brand new episodes premiering each Thursday at 9PM EST.

Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

ACM "SALUTE TO THE MILITARY" PRESENTED BY NRA COUNTRY RAISES $50,000 TO SUPPORT MILITARY

Photo L to R:

Wayne LaPierre/NRA and Bob Romeo/ACM

Credit: Getty Images for ACM

NASHVILLE, TN (April 3, 2012) – The ACM Concert – Salute to the Military Presented by NRA Country was a resounding success, as some of country music’s hottest stars came out to perform for a great cause. The free, open-to-the-public celebration for military families and country music fans was part of THE ACM EXPERIENCE that took place on Saturday, March 31st at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Military ID holders were invited to a reserved section for the concert, which included a very special onstage moment as three worthy military-inspired charitable organizations received donations from NRA Country Caresand ACM Lifting Lives®. Folds of Honor Foundation accepted $20,000, Wounded Warrior Project received $20,000, and Nellis Air Force Base Youth Programs was presented with $10,000.

The memorable evening featured performances by ACM Song of the Year winner Lee Brice, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers, Bradley Gaskin, JT Hodges, Kip Moore, Craig Morgan, John Rich, ACM Vocal Duo of the Year winner Thompson Square. The show was hosted by Robin Meade, singer and anchor of HLN's "Morning Express with Robin Meade."

THE ACM EXPERIENCE was the first-ever, free, open-to-the public country music lifestyle event created for fans during The Week Vegas Goes Country®, the week prior to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The fan-focused three-day event included the ACM BBQ Throwdown, ACM EXPO, the Ram Ride and Drive and more, was held March 30-April 1, 2012 at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. The events culminated in the ACM Fan Jam, a ticketed event hosted by Zac Brown Band, on Sunday, April 1, 2012. The ACM Fan Jam was part of the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on the CBS Television Network.

SECOND ANNUAL NRA COUNTRY/ACM CELEBRITY SHOOT HOSTED BY BLAKE SHELTON

Aaron Lewis and Craig Morgan with Team Rivette Refuge Preserve - Top Team

Outdoor TV Star Lee Lakosky - Top Celebrity Shooter

CELEBRITY SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT EMCEED BY STORME WARREN AND PRESENTED BY SOUNDGEAR

HELD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 IN LAS VEGAS PART OF THE WEEK VEGAS GOES COUNTRY®

NASHVILLE, TN (March 31, 2012) – NRA Country and the Academy of Country Music partnered for the Second Annual NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot, hosted by ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Blake Shelton. The sporting clays competition, emceed by Headline Country’s Storme Warren, took place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 as part of The Week Vegas Goes Country® – the week leading up to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, a star-studded event produced for television by dick clark productions that will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. Shelton will also co-host the Awards alongside Reba for the second consecutive year.

Lee Lakosky of Outdoor Channel’s “The Crush with Tiffany and Lee” took home a Wayne LaPierre Signature Edition Shotgun as the top celebrity shooter. Craig Morgan came in as top scoring country artist for the day. Team Rivette Refuge Preserve, led by celebrity captains Craig Morgan and ACM nominee Aaron Lewis, took the top Team designation with each member being awarded a collector’s edition Remington 1911 pistol inscribed with a one-of-a-kind NRA serial number for their win. Additional celebrity participants included: Lee Brice, two-time Super Bowl winning legend Dave Butz, Craig Campbell, Easton Corbin, Ira Dean, Edens Edge, The Band Perry’s Neil and Reid Perry, Cowboy Troy,Outdoor Channel personalitiesMatt Duff, Tiffany Lakosky, Nick Mundt and Laura Schara,plus TNA Impact Wrestling stars Jeff Hardy andJames Storm.

The NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot, presented by SoundGear by LaPierre, was a two course, 10 station, 40 target sporting clays competition for 20 teams of five shooters – including a celebrity captain – with prizes going to the top team and top celebrity shooter. The event took place at Desert Hills Shooting Club in Las Vegas and benefits Wounded Warrior Project, The Folds of Honor Foundation and the Nellis Air Force Base Youth Programs.

NRA Country Offers Special Meet & Greet Charity Ticket Packages For Trace Adkins’ Songs & Stories Tour

All Ticket Packages Benefit Wounded Warrior Project and NRA Country Cares

 

Nashville, TN...(March 13, 2012)...NRA Country is offering fans the chance to see country superstar Trace Adkins perform his newly launched Songs & Stories Tour live from the first five rows, and meet him backstage—all to benefit Wounded Warrior Project and NRA Country Cares. This unique NRA Country meet-and-greet experience is available via Tickets-for-Charity.com, where every purchase creates a charitable donation to great causes, including those close to Trace’s heart.

“I feel humbled every time I’m in the presence of these amazing men and women,” Trace said. “I hope you will help me in supporting these Heroes.”

In addition to Wounded Warrior Project, Trace has selected NRA Country Cares as a beneficiary. The organization supports charities assisting our military, American farmers, youth leadership, firearms safety and other causes that improve the lives of hard-working Americans nationwide.

Trace Adkins’ NRA Country ticket and meet & greet packages are on sale now at Tickets-for-Charity.com for all of his Songs & Stories Tour dates including:

March 17 Grand Forks, ND
April 12 Ashland, KY
April 18 Louisville, KY
April 19 Spartanburg, SC
April 25 Denver, CO
April 27 Salina, KS
April 28 Tulsa, OK
May 3 North Charleston, SC
May 4 Savannah, GA
May 12 Memphis, TN
May 17 Atlanta, GA
May 18 Nashville, TN
June 15 Red Bank, NJ
June 16 Westbury, NY

BLAKE SHELTON PAIRS WITH NRA COUNTRY FOR NRA COUNTRY FOR SECOND ANNUAL NRA COUNTRY/ACM CELEBRITY SHOOT

CELEBRITY SPORTING CLAYS SHOOT PRESENTED BY SOUNDGEAR BY LAPIERRE

AND EMCEED BY STORME WARREN

TO BE HELD SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012 IN LAS VEGAS 

PART OF THE WEEK VEGAS GOES COUNTRY®

ENCINO, CA (March 9, 2012) – NRA Country and the Academy of Country Music announced today that the Second Annual NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot, hosted by ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Blake Shelton, will take place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 as part of The Week Vegas Goes Country® – the week leading up to the 47thAnnual Academy of Country Music Awards, a star-studded event produced for television by dick clark productions that will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. Shelton will also co-host the Awards alongside Reba for the second consecutive year.

The NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot, presented by SoundGear by LaPierre, is a two course, 10 station, 40 target sporting clays competition for 20 teams of five shooters – including a celebrity captain – with prizes going to the top team and top celebrity shooter. The event, emceed by Storme Warren, host of GAC’s Headline Country, will take place at the Desert Hills Shooting Club and will include celebrity participants including Lee Brice, Craig Campbell, Cowboy Troy, Ira Dean, Edens Edge, Craig Morgan, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, Outdoor Channel’s Lee& Tiffany Lakosky and Nick Mundt, TNA Impact Wrestling stars Jeff Hardy and James Storm, and more. The Second Annual NRA Country/ACM Celebrity Shoot will support Wounded Warrior Project, The Folds of Honor Foundation and the Nellis Air Force Base Youth Programs.

"It’s great for NRA Country to be back and to continue our partnerships with the ACM and Blake for these righteous causes," said Wayne LaPierre of NRA Country. "The fun and spirited competition out there on the range accentuates the many common bonds shared by the country music community and the NRA including love of outdoors, devotion to country and sincere gratitude for the sacrifices of our brave men and women in uniform."

“The Academy is thrilled to continue this partnership with Blake and NRA Country,” said Bob Romeo, Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Country Music. “Many traditions and values are shared among the country music and outdoor enthusiast communities – today we get to have a little fun together while paying our respects to the men and women of our armed forces at the same time.”

Visit www.nracountry.com and follow NRA Country on twitter @nracountry2010.  

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES SUNNY SWEENEY AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

Nashville, TN… (March 1, 2012)…Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney is the NRA Country Artist of the Month for March. Sunny joins some of country music’s biggest stars including Craig Morgan, Trace Adkins, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry and Justin Moore, who have teamed up with NRA Country to celebrate their support of our brave men and women in uniform, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. Sunny’s respect and admiration for those who serve this great country in every capacity make her a natural choice to be NRA Country Artist of the Month.

"Every day, brave men and women put their lives on the line for our safety and well-being of people of our great nation. From firefighters to law enforcement to our Armed Forces and more, I'm grateful to all for their diligence and dedication. I'm proud to be an American. I am Sunny Sweeney, and I am NRA Country."

Rounding out 2011, Billboard ranked Sunny as one of the Top 5 New Country Artists and included her record-breaking Top 10 smash, “From A Table Away” in the Top 100 Hot Country Songs. She penned 7 of the 10 tracks on her Republic Nashville album, CONCRETE, which has sold over 400,000 digital tracks to date. Sunny has performed in front of over one million fans after earning a coveted spot on Brad Paisley’s H2O II: Wetter & Wilder World Tourand this summer she will join the Country Throwdown Tour.

As part of the March promotion,fans can register to win an autographed photo and a copy of CONCRETE. Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of March to register to win.

COUNTRY’S BIGGEST NAMES BROUGHT TOGETHER FOR NEW ALBUM THIS IS NRA COUNTRY VOL. 1 - AVAILABLE NOW

Nashville, TN… (February 13, 2012)…Some of country music’s biggest stars have been brought together on the brand new album, THIS IS NRA COUNTRY VOL. 1. The compilation is available now exclusively through nracountry.com and can be purchased at this LINK. THIS IS NRA COUNTRY VOL. 1 is a unique project that features various artists including Charlie Daniels, Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, and many more, singing songs that speak to the heart of what NRA Country is all about, including support of our U.S. military, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

COMPLETE TRACK LISTING/SEQUENCE:

Justin Moore “This is NRA Country”
Hank Williams Jr. “A Country Boy Can Survive”
Montgomery Gentry “My Town”
Rodney Atkins “Cleaning This Gun”
Trace Adkins “More Of Us”
Craig Morgan “I’m Country”
Charlie Daniels “In America”
Josh Thompson “Way Out Here”
John Rich “Shutting Detroit Down”
Lee Brice “She Ain’t Right”
Rhett Akins & Dallas Davidson “Opening Day”

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES CRAIG MORGAN AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Nashville, TN… (February 1, 2012) ... Craig Morgan, who served 10 years in the U.S. Army before launching his career as a country music hitmaker, has been declared the NRA Country Artist of the Month for February. Many of country music’s biggest stars, including Trace Adkins, Lee Brice, Montgomery Gentry and Justin Moore, have joined the “This Is NRA Country” movement celebrating their support of our U.S. military, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family.

"As someone who has served alongside the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, I have a huge sense of pride in what this country stands for and what our freedom means,” shares Morgan. “As many service men and women make their way home and reunite with family, we are here to give them support and encouragement along with our gratitude. I am Craig Morgan and I am NRA Country."

Following Morgan’s ten years of service in the U.S. Army he completed another nine years in the Army Reserves. Morgan continues to support our troops through multiple overseas tours of military installations and back at home with more than fifteen Jack Daniel’s Toast To The Troops USO care package packing parties and free concerts for family members remaining stateside.

February’s NRA Country Artist of the Month promotion gives fans the opportunity to view a personal video message from Morgan along with clips from a recent Ranger Challenge competition from Ft. Benning, Georgia. The exclusive new video can be found only at www.NRACountry.com!

In addition to this exclusive video clip, fans can register to win an autographed acoustic guitar and a signed copy of Morgan’s soon to be released album This Ole Boy, out February 28. Visit HERE from now through the end of February to register to win.

Each month a new country music artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES TRACE ADKINS AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Exclusive Behind the Scenes of Photo Shoot and

Fan Prizes Available at NRACountry.com

Nashville, TN… (January 3, 2012) Many of country music’s biggest stars have joined “This Is NRA Country” celebrating their support of our U.S. military, appreciation for the great outdoors, and love of family. 

January’s NRA Country Artist Of The Month is country superstar Trace Adkins. The month-long promotion gives fans the opportunity to check out a never before seen, behind the scenes look at a recent photo shoot on his personal farm near Nashville, TN. The exclusive new video can be found only at www.NRACountry.com beginning today!

"I grew up in the Sportsman’s Paradise – Louisiana, so I guess it isn’t a surprise that the great outdoors has always been a big part of my life. All my favorite memories involve the outdoors - whether it was playing outside as a kid, playing football in college, goofing around with my kids, or going hunting.” Trace adds, “I support NRA Country because they share my love of the outdoors and my wish to safeguard America’s hunting heritage. I am Trace Adkins and I am NRA Country."

In addition to the video, fans can register to win an NRA Country prize pack including a hat and t-shirt of choice. Check http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of January to register to win.

Fans can also catch Trace Adkins at the 2nd Annual NRA Country Jam on April 13th during the NRA Annual Meeting in St. Louis. Tickets will be on sale soon. Check HERE for information. Want to see Trace Adkins in concert and help charity at the same time! Great tickets and VIP Charity Packages are available exclusively at NRACountry.com to benefit NRA Country Cares, working to help charities supporting our military, American farmers, firearms safety and other important causes. Click HERE for more info.

Each month a new artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES MONTGOMERY GENTRY AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Exclusive Behind the Scenes Video “Making Of New Album Rebels On The Run” and Fan Prizes Available at NRACountry.com

NRA Country celebrates country music’s love of family, support of our U.S. military and appreciation for the great outdoors. Many of the format’s biggest stars have joined the “This Is NRA Country” movement to share their perspective on what makes them NRA Country. 

November’s NRA Country Artist Of The Month is award winning duo Montgomery Gentry. The month long promotion gives fans the opportunity to check out a never before seen behind the scenes look at the making of and launch of their brand new album Rebels On The Run, featuring their latest hit single “Where I Come From”. The exclusive new video can be found only at www.NRACountry.com beginning today!

The duo is thrilled to join forces with NRA Country.

“Montgomery Gentry and NRA Country see eye-to-eye on many of the same issues, and we’re honored they chose us as their artist of the month.” – Eddie Montgomery & Troy Gentry

In addition to the video, fans can register to win a Montgomery Gentry prize pack including an autographed CD, photo, and a limited edition Hatch Show Print from their Grand Ole Opry induction. Check out this LINK from now through December 16th to register to win.

Fans can also catch Montgomery Gentry out on tour and help charity at the same time! Great tickets and VIP Charity Packages are available exclusively at http://www.ticketsforcharity.com/nracc/ to benefit NRA Country Cares, a program of the NRA Foundation that gives back to charities supporting the military and their families, the American farmer, and other worthy causes that further NRA Country’s mission of celebrating and protecting core American values.

Each month a new artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

ABOUT NRA COUNTRY: NRA Country is a celebration of American values. It's a lifestyle and a bond between the country music community and hard-working Americans everywhere. It's powered by pride, freedom, love of country, respect for the military, and the responsibilities of protecting the great American life. NRA Country will be involved in causes that defend our values and it will empower our artist friends who promote these values to encourage our next generation of leaders. For more information and latest events, visit www.nracountry.com and follow NRA Country on twitter @nracountry2010.

ABOUT MONTGOMERY GENTRY: Montgomery Gentry's journey into the front ranks of American music has been one of the most gratifying sagas of the past decade. Their road to gold and platinum albums, CMA and ACM awards, a Grammy nomination and highly successful tours has been paved both with musical integrity and with an abiding respect for the people and the genre they represent. Now in their 12th year on the national stage, Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry can look back on one of Country Music's most impressive legacies as duo, Montgomery Gentry. They have released more than 20 charted singles, with anthems like "My Town" and "Hell Yeah" becoming indelible parts of the honky-tonk landscape. They have hit the top of the singles charts five times, with "If You Ever Stop Loving Me," "Something To Be Proud Of", "Lucky Man", “Back When I Knew It All” and “Roll With Me”. Their Rebels on the Run cd on powerhouse indie label Average Joe’s Entertainment hit stores October 18, 2011.

“THIS IS NRA COUNTRY” ANNOUNCES LEE BRICE AS ARTIST OF THE MONTH

Exclusive performance of “A Woman Like You” available at NRACountry.com

Nashville, TN… (October 14, 2011)...NRA Country celebrates country music’s love of family, support of our U.S. military and appreciation for the great outdoors. Many of the format’s biggest stars have joined the “This Is NRA Country” movement to share their perspective on what makes them NRA Country.


October’s NRA Country Artist Of The Month is LEE BRICE. The critically acclaimed singer and songwriter has a brand new hit single out called “A Woman Like You”. Brice has recorded an exclusive behind the scenes, TOUR BUS VERSION of the song that can be found only at www.NRACountry.com beginning today!


"I am thrilled to be part of the NRA Country family”, says Brice. “NRA Country is about freedom. It is about the outdoor lifestyle and it's about building on the solid foundation that I was raised on. Nothing makes me feel better than going for a nice long drive down an old dirt road. I love America with all my heart and soul and I am NRA Country”.


In addition to the exclusive song and video, NRA Country will be hosting a contest for one lucky fan to attend a future Lee Brice concert, meet him backstage, and walk away with some great Lee Brice merchandise! Details about the contest can be found HERE. Fans can also catch Lee on CMT’s Taillights and Tanlines 2011 tour with Luke Bryan and Josh Thompson and help charity at the same time! Great tickets and VIP Charity Packages are available exclusively at NRACountry.com to benefit NRA Country Cares, working to help charities supporting our military, American farmers, firearms safety and other important causes.


Each month a new artist will be featured on NRACountry.com, highlighting what makes them ‘NRA Country.’ Celebrate our country and learn more at www.NRACountry.com!

Country Music’s Hottest Tours Join NRA Country Cares For Great Causes

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE





Nashville, TN…(August 18, 2011)…Some of country’s hottest touring artists, including Rascal Flatts, Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry, Luke Bryan, and more, are helping their favorite charities by teaming up with NRA Country Cares to offer fans exclusive access to some of the best seats in the house and VIP Charity Packages on tours nationwide!  Each purchase automatically generates a donation to NRA Country Cares, a new initiative from the NRA Foundation working to help charities supporting our military, American farmers, firearms safety and other important causes.

“We are happy to offer our fans a great show and a chance to give back through NRA Country Cares,” says Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts.

Fans will pay the same or better price for terrific seats often sold out at the box office – the difference is that every purchase helps great causes through NRA Country Cares.

Tickets and VIP Charity Packages now available exclusively at www.ticketsforcharity.com/nracc to benefit NRA Country Cares:

Rascal Flatts Tickets
Get great seats in sold-out sections to see what the amazing buzz about Flatts Fest is all about and see Rascal Flatts live.

Blake Shelton VIP Ticket PackagesGet terrific seats to see CMA’s reigning Male Vocalist of the Year on tour with Brad Paisley, plus a signed copy of Blake’s #1 album, Red River Blueand an instant download of his hit single, “Honey Bee”.

Montgomery Gentry VIP Meet & Greet Packages 
See Montgomery Gentry live in VIP style with a special opportunity to meet Troy and Eddie in person before the show.
 
Trace Adkins Tickets
Great seats now available to see Trace Akins on his Cowboy's Back In Town tour from coast to coast.

Luke Bryan VIP Meet & Greet Packages
Exclusive CMT on Tour VIP Meet & Greet Packages coming soon! See Luke Bryan on tour nationwide with Lee Brice and Josh Thompson.

Here is a great way for country music fans to see the artists they love and help the causes they care about. Visit www.ticketsforcharity.com/nracc to learn more.


ABOUT NRA COUNTRY:  NRA Country is a collaborative effort between the National Rifle Association and our friends in country music. This natural partnership celebrates shared values: patriotism, freedom, and pride in America. We celebrate these values with concerts and other events that benefit gun safety programs for kids, youth hunting and education programs, efforts to support our armed services, and other worthy causes. For more information and latest events, please visit: www.nracountry.com.