ACM CHAMPS JASON ALDEAN, THOMAS RHETT AND BROTHERS OSBORNE LEAD JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS LINEUP

Reigning Entertainer Of The Year, Male Vocalist Of The Year And Vocal Duo Of The Year Make 2017’s Must-See Roster 

41st Annual Festival Returns To Belmont County, Ohio, July 13 – 16

Three of the top winners from Sunday night’s (4/2) 52nd ACM Awards are headed to Belmont County, Ohio, as JASON ALDEAN, THOMAS RHETT and BROTHERS OSBORNE lead a stellar group of country stars to this year’s JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS July 13 - 16.

Aldean, who walked away with his second ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR trophy, will headline the long-running and much-loved event alongside Rhett, who won MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR and SONG OF THE YEAR for “Die a Happy Man” (which nabbed him two trophies as artist and songwriter and made him the night’s most decorated artist).

Double winners Brothers Osborne (NEW VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR and VOCAL DUO OR GROUP OF THE YEAR) will also deliver a spirited Jambo set, making the 41st annual festival one of this summer’s most anticipated country music parties.

Rhett will headline Jamboree In the Hills’ first full night on Thursday (7/13), followed by Aldean on Friday (7/14) and Lady Antebellum on Saturday (7/15). Other performers include Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Young, RaeLynn, The Cadillac Three, Kane Brown, Brett Young, High Valley, Waterloo Revival, Davisson Brothers Band, and DJ Silver, plus Shane Owens, Aaron Tippin, Sawyer Brown, Sammy Kershaw and Lee Greenwood.

The festival kicks off with a FREE show Wednesday night (7/12) by Neal McCoy and local favorites Township Road – courtesy of Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration.

Along with four days of incredible country music and camping, Jamboree In The Hills retains all of the traditions diehard fans have come to love, including the famed Redneck Run, festival-capping fireworks and up close and personal photo opportunities with artists on the main stage. Fans are once again welcome to bring in their own coolers and beverages, with the same rules of entry applying as in the past (no liquor or glass containers).

Ticket sales for Jamboree In The Hills – including four-day camping and upgraded “glamping” passes – are available now via www.jamboreeinthehills.com, onsite at the Belmont venue or charge by phone at 1-800-594-TIXX.

Jamboree In The Hills is co-presented by WTOV9, WOVK-Wheeling, WPGB-Pittsburgh, WCOL-Columbus and iHeart Country. To purchase tickets and find out more about the festival, please visit www.jamboreeinthehills.com and Facebook.

KENNY CHESNEY'S 'THE BIG REVIVAL 2015' HITS STADIUMS

Joins Jason Aldean’s BURN IT DOWN To Open San Francisco’s Levi’s Stadium May 2

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, April 27, 2015) – When Kenny Chesney kicked off his The Big Revival 2015 Tour with two sold-out nights at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, he knew it was just the tip of the iceberg. The man who’s the only country artist in Billboard’s Top 10 Touring Acts of the Last 25 Years – headlining for only 12 – is the most alive when he’s taking his always high-energy shows to the largest venues.

Saturday, May 2, Chesney merges THE BIG REVIVAL TOUR with Jason Aldean’s wildly successful BURN IT DOWN TOUR for the first of a dozen co-headlining shows. The pair will open San Francisco’s brand new Levi’s Stadium – bringing high impact country to the Bay area for one definitive night of music.

“There is nothing I love more than playing stadiums,” Chesney says. “The energy and the size of the stage lets me get close to so many more people – and that is a feeling unlike any other. To be able to join up with Jason for these shows this summer, I think it’s the kind of night people won’t forget.”

The man The Wall Street Journal deemed “The King of the Road” has a special place in his heart for the City By The Bay. As he says, “San Francisco has always been an amazing place for us. I’ve had Steve Miller and Sammy Hagar join me onstage there... The fans come early, they stay late – and they always send us into multiple encores. If this is how we’re kicking off the year in stadiums, this is going to be a pretty strong bar-setter.”

Chesney, a 4-time Country Music Association and 4-time consecutive Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year, has had 26 #1s, 13 #1 Albums and sold in excess of 30 albums. Heralded as “The People’s Superstar” by The Los Angeles Times, his summer concerts are legend:  indeed, many people plan their vacations around his tour schedule.

Jason Aldean, whose Old Boots, New Dirt became his second #1 Billboard Top 200 Album chart debut, is known for high intensity shows, his sense of true grit and songs that capture the way his fans genuinely live. Country's most downloaded male artist and three-time Academy of Country Music Male Vocalist of the Year has extended his wildly successful BURN IT DOWN TOUR into 2015, including the dozen stadium shows with Chesney.

This pairing extends beyond the two headliners. Joining them in San Francisco will be Jake Owen, known for his laid back, but invested take on country – including the #1 hits “Beachin’,” “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” and “What I Ain’t Got.” Also on the bill is Luke Bryan/Thomas Rhett/Florida Georgia Line hit songwriter/emerging artist Cole Swindell, whose hit #1 on his own “Chillin’ It” and “Hope You Get Lonely Tonight.”

Kenny Chesney’s THE BIG REVIVAL TOUR is presented by Corona Light & Blue Chair Bay Rum.

CMT ANNOUNCES PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS FOR ARTISTS OF THE YEAR SPECIAL

  

The first group of artists and presenters have been named for this year's CMT Artists of the Year special. The 90 min show, hosted by comedian Ron White, will be aired live on Dec 3 at 8pm EST.  The yearly event honors those artists who have made outstanding strides during the year and have proven themselves to be at the top of the class. This year's recipients are Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Tim McGraw and Hunter Hayes.

The list of participants in this year's event are Alabama, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Train’s Pat Monahan, Cassadee Pope, Lionel Richie, Travis Tritt and Dwight Yoakam.

JASON ALDEAN READY TO "RIDE THE NIGHT TRAIN TO GEORGIA" WITH FANS ON SOCIAL MEDIA, CMT AND PALLADIA

Jason Aldean will connect with his fans via Facebook, Instagram, CMT and Palladia during the premiere of his concert film "Night Train To Georgia" which hits stores on October 15. On Oct. 14 Aldean will stream a "special version" on his Facebook page, allowing comments to create a live chat. In advance of the stream, fans will be encouraged to use Instagram to post videos of themselves dancing marked with #JasonAldeanDVD.

 CMT will premiere the film Oct. 19 and Palladia will air it Oct. 20.

FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE SET TO PERFORM AT 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS

ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS LIGHT UP THE STAGE AT THE ‘2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS’ -CARRIE UNDERWOOD, DARIUS RUCKER, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, GEORGE STRAIT, JASON ALDEAN, KEITH URBAN AND LADY ANTEBELLUM TO PERFORM

 

 NASHVILLE – May 21, 2013 – The 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS is turning up the volume as Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum will perform during this year’s live show on Wednesday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. They will join country superstars Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Pistol Annies and Taylor Swift, who were announced as performers last week. Presenters will be announced soon.

 Fans can vote online now at CMT.com, and on their mobile device at CMT Mobile or the CMT Insider app available on iPhone, iPad and Android now through June 2 to determine the winners. The six finalists for VIDEO OF THE YEAR will be announced at the beginning of the live show and fans can then vote at CMT.com, CMT mobile, on the CMT Insider app and via text message throughout

the live telecast (ET/CT only) to determine the night’s big winner.

 Prior to the main event, the hottest stars in country, rock and pop culture entertainment will step out in their designer best at the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS RED CARPET, hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan, Katie Cook and Allison DeMarcus LIVE on Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 p.m., ET/PT on CMT and CMT.com. The CMT hosts will report live from the star-studded red carpet with exclusive interviews, candid moments and a first look at the fashion choices of the night’s biggest stars.

Veteran live event producer Michael Dempsey returns to executive produce the 2013 CMT MUSIC AWARDS alongside director Joe DeMaio. John Hamlin and Margaret Comeaux serve as executive producers for CMT.

JASON ALDEAN TO MAKE ACTING DEBUT AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

Source: www.musicrow.com

Jason Aldean will make his acting debut in a New Mexico-based Western titled Sweetwater, on Jan. 24 as part of the Sundance Film Festival.

Aldean performs alongside cast members Ed Harris, Jason Isaacs, Eduardo Noriega, Steven Root and Mad Men’s January Jones.

The film, directed by Logan Miller and Noah Miller, will be featured at various other times throughout the end of the festival after its premier.

Sundance is held in Park City, Utah from Jan 17-27.

JASON ALDEAN TO HEADLINE "LIVE ON LETTERMAN" WEBCAST ON SEP 5

Jason Aldean will headline the Live On Letterman webcast Sept. 5 at 9pm ET on CBS.com and Vevo. The show will stream from New York City's Ed Sullivan Theater and include songs from Aldean's forthcoming album. Time Square's JumboTron, Radio.com mobile applications and select CBS Radio stations will also carry the concert. The webcast immediately follows the taping of Aldean's Late Show With David Letterman appearance, which airs Sept. 6 on CBS-TV.

VIDEO PREMIERE: "TAKE A LITTLE RIDE" - JASON ALDEAN

The wait is over! Country superstar Jason Aldean premiered "Take A Little Ride," the first video off his upcoming album, yesterday on the CMT's Top 20 Countdown and now on CMT.com!

"Take A Little Ride," one of the most highly-anticipated videos of the summer, was directed by Shaun Silva and showcases Jason doing what he does he best - delivering hook-filled country music with an edge. The single is already flying up the charts at radio where it's reached #15 on Billboard Hot Country songs in just three weeks.

With more than six million records sold and nine No. one hits, three-time GRAMMY nominee Jason Aldean is set to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album this fall. The current CMA and Billboard Album of the Year, Aldean’s DOUBLE PLATINUM fourth record MY KINDA PARTY was the top-selling country album of 2011 and the No. five top-seller in all of music, spawning five consecutive No. one hits including the TRIPLE PLATINUM “Dirt Road Anthem” and the crossover smash “Don’t You Wanna Stay” feat. Kelly Clarkson.  The Georgia native’s 2012 MY KINDA PARTY TOUR has sold out every show so far this year, many in a matter of minutes, with his first stadium show in August selling out more than two months in advance.

SINGLE REVIEW: "TAKE A LITTLE RIDE" - JASON ALDEAN

Single: "Take a Little Ride"
Artist: Jason Aldean
Radio Add Date: 7/16/12
Label: Broken Bow Records

Well, it's here and well ... it's here. "Take a Little Ride", the upcoming single from everyone's kinda party boy, Jason Aldean, went out for radio adds today. We were expecting more to be honest, this song is a typical Aldean style song, same kind of beat, same kind of lyrics and actually a little boring. Granted, Jason's style is unique and scoring him top honors and that's great, but we want more from him and know he's got more than just the same sounding music to offer because that's what great artists do (and that's what Jason is), they change it up a little. He caught us off-guard with "Don't You Wanna Stay" and that one went through the roof because it was a non-typical Aldean sound. Sorry if this sounds harsh, it's meant to just give an honest opinion. Think of me as Randy Jackson, it's just "a'ight" for me, we think he played it safe with this one instead of stealing home.

Our opinion aside. the song's gonna take a little ride up the charts to the top because Aldean fans will see to it that it happens, they stand behind every song and every word of every song and don't stop until it hits that top spot. Is it a bad song? Not at all, it's actually a very good song but is it something special? Something "different" Something to make you think "Wow! Now THAT was worth the wait"? Not really, at least not in our opinion. It's also very lyrically reminiscent of Luke Bryan's "I Don't Want This Night To End". Both songs talk about sliding on the seat, looking hot (Luke)/ain't nothing looks better than that (Jason), don't know what road were on (Luke) / I wanna take a little ride with you (Jason). The concept of riding in a truck is just a bit overdone this year. Fans will love it, but as for us, we'll wait for "Black Tears", the song he cut for the cd that was written by Florida Georgia Line. It's something different, something you haven't heard in an Aldean song before, or any other song before for that matter.

START REQUESTING NOW! - "TAKE A LITTLE RIDE" - JASON ALDEAN'S UPCOMING SINGLE

 Heads up! Start requesting the new single, "Take a Little Ride" from Jason Aldean's upcoming cd on your local country stations now! The song is impacting country radio on July 16 which means it's going out for adds. Your help gets it added to the station's library and gets it air play.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ANDY GIBSON, JASON ALDEAN AND KELLY CLARKSON ON DOUBLE PLATINUM CERTIFICATION FOR "DON'T YOU WANNA STAY"

Congratulations to one of our favorite artists, Andy Gibson! His song, "Don't You Wanna Stay" which was a mega-hit recorded by Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson and is a track on Jason's "My Kinda Party" cd was certified DOUBLE PLATINUM by RIAA! Now that's good music, y'all! Here is Andy singing the song at the WDXB Bull Lounge this past January.

Speaking of Andy, be sure to pick up his own hit song, "I Wanna Make You Love Me" and his just released second single, "Summer Back" on iTunes and Amazon now!

JASON ALDEAN SELLS OUT FIRST STADIUM HEADLINING CONCERT

Hey country music, Jason Aldean has arrived! He's sold out his very first concert as a stadium headliner for his August 5 performance at Columbus' Crew Stadium, selling 27,000 tickets. This makes it the largest concert and first time a show has sold out more than 2 months in advance of the show date in Crew Stadium history, according to the guys in the know in Jason Aldean's circle. "We are just starting to test the waters with stadiums, and this soccer stadium in Columbus is our first run at it," Aldean says. "Columbus, OH – hope you're ready to throw down with us on Aug. 5!" 

Check out the whole list of dates for the My Kinda Party tour here.

TOUR DATES: JASON ALDEAN AND LUKE BRYAN SUMMER TOUR 2012

Featuring Luke Bryan

Peoria Civic Center - Arena
Peoria, IL
Thursday, 5/10/2012 7:30 PM 

Featuring Luke Bryan

I Wireless Center (formerly Mark Of The Quad Cities)
Moline, IL

Friday, 5/11/2012 7:30 PM 

Featuring Luke Bryan and Lauren Alaina

Allen County Memorial Coliseum
Fort Wayne, IN

Saturday, 5/12/2012 7:30 PM 

Featuring Luke Bryan

Oak Mountain Amphitheatre - AL

Birmingham, AL

Thursday 5/17/2012 7:30 PM 

Featuring Luke Bryan

Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood (formerly Lakewood Amphitheatre)
Atlanta, GA

Friday 5/18/2012 7:30 PM

Featuring Luke Bryan

Aarons Amphitheatre At Lakewood (formerly Lakewood Amphitheatre)
Atlanta, GA

Saturday 5/19/2012 7:30 PM

Bayou Country Superfest: 2 Day Pass

Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge

Baton Rouge, LA

Saturday 5/26/2012 TBD

Bayou Country Superfest: Rascal Flatts, Jason Aldean, & Dierks Bentley

Tiger Stadium - Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge, LA

Sunday 5/27/2012 5:00 PM

CMA Music Festival - 4 Day Pass

LP Field
Nashville, TN

Thursday 6/7/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Toronto, Canada

Thursday 7/12/2012 7:00 PM

Comcast Theatre (formerly Meadows Music Theater)

Hartford, CT

Friday 7/13/2012 TBD

Comcast Center - MA (formerly Tweeter Center)
Mansfield, MA

Saturday 7/14/2012 7:30 PM

Country Thunder - Twin Lakes: 4 Day Pass

Country Thunder USA - Wisconsin
Twin Lakes, WI

Thursday 7/19/2012 TBD

Country Jam - 3 Day Pass

Country Jam USA - WI
Eau Claire, WI

Thursday 7/19/2012 TBD

Country Thunder - Twin Lakes

Country Thunder USA - Wisconsin
Twin Lakes, WI

Friday 7/20/2012 1:00 PM

Country Jam USA - WI
Eau Claire, WI

Saturday 7/21/2012 TBD

Delaware State Fairgrounds
Harrington, DE

Wednesday 7/25/2012 7:30 PM

Featuring Luke Bryan

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte - NC
Charlotte, NC

Thursday 7/26/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek (formerly Walnut Creek Amphitheatre)
Raleigh, NC

Friday 7/27/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Susquehanna Bank Center (Formerly Tweeter Center)
Camden, NJ

Saturday 7/28/2012 7:00 PM

Featuring Luke Bryan

Columbus Crew Stadium
Columbus, OH

Sunday 8/5/2012 7:30 PM 

Featuring Luke Bryan

1-800-Ask-Gary Amphitheatre At The Florida State Fairgrounds (formerly the Ford Amphitheatre)
Tampa, FL

Friday 8/10/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Cruzan Amphitheatre (formerly Sound Advice Amphitheatre)

West Palm Beach, FL

Saturday 8/11/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Riverbend Music Center
Cincinnati, OH

Thursday 8/16/2012 TBD

First Niagara Pavilion (Formerly Post Gazette Pavilion At Star Lake)

Burgettstown, PA

Friday 8/17/2012 TBD

First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre (formerly Tweeter Center-il)
Tinley Park, IL

Saturday 8/18/2012 TBD 

Featuring Luke Bryan

Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach (Formerly Virginia Beach Amphitheatre)
Virginia Beach, VA

Friday 8/24/2012 TBD

Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Darien Center, NY

Saturday 8/25/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Bethel Woods Center For The Arts
Bethel, NY

Sunday  8/26/2012 7:30 PM

Featuring Luke Bryan

NY State Fair
Syracuse, NY

Friday 8/31/2012 7:30 PM

Featuring Luke Bryan

Champlain Valley Expo

Essex Junction, VT

Saturday 9/1/2012 7:00 PM

Featuring Luke Bryan

Bangor Waterfront Park
Bangor, ME

Sunday 9/2/2012 7:30 PM

Blossom Music Center
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Friday 9/7/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Jiffy Lube Live (Formerly Nissan Pavilion)
Bristow, VA

Saturday 9/8/2012 TBD

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - MO
Maryland Heights, MO

Friday 9/14/2012 TBD

Klipsch Music Center (Formerly Verizon Wireless Music Center - IN)
Noblesville, IN

Saturday 9/15/2012 TBD

Ashley Furniture Homestore Pavilion (formerly Cricket Pavilion)
Phoenix, AZ

Thursday 9/20/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre (formerly Coors Amphitheatre)
Chula Vista, CA

Saturday 9/22/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA

Friday 9/28/2012 TBD

Verizon Wireless Amphitheater - CA
Irvine, CA

Saturday 9/29/2012 TBD

Featuring Luke Bryan

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Spring, TX

Friday 10/26/2012 7:00 PM

Gexa Energy Pavilion (Formerly Superpages.com Center)
Dallas, TX

Saturday 10/27/2012 TBD

New Jason Aldean CD To Include "Black Tears" from Florida Georgia Line

Great article by Tris McCall at the Star Ledger/NJ.com.

 Notice in this article,  there is a song mentioned off Jason's upcoming cd called "Black Tears". You can thank Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard for this next hit because they wrote it and have been performing it for awhile as Florida Georgia Line. We knew this one was gonna be cut by someone big if not made a hit by Florida Georgia Line themselves. Fans love it, it's one of their most requested songs at their live shows and now Jason Aldean's gonna make sure millions more know it and love it too. Congratulations Brian and Tyler on kicking as much country ass as you have in the past year we've known you. You deserve it and this one's gonna be your breakout hit!

Jason Aldean: In 'Fly Over States,' country singer praises forgotten farmers

2007 Associated Press Photo

"People all over seem to forget that farmers are the backbone of the country," says Jason Aldean.

Jason Aldean is the sort of person who would rather throw a party than get on a soapbox. But a double-platinum album and a pair of country chart-topping singles entitle even a reticent man to speak his mind in public.

On “Fly Over States,” his latest hit, the Georgia-born country-rocker does just that, sticking up for blue-collar and agricultural America with the same sort of earnestness and authority that has made him, arguably, the biggest new star in Nashville.

“People all over seem to forget that farmers are the backbone of the country,” says Aldean, 35. “When you show up to the grocery store and grab some produce for dinner, it doesn’t magically appear there. There’s a guy out on a combine planting those crops.”

Aldean, who performs at the Meadowlands on Saturday, insists he’s not singling out any part of America by giving the lyrics — written by lesser known country artists Neil Thrasher and Michael Dulaney — wider exposure. The heavies in the song are first-class airplane travelers who deem the rural quarters of the nation unworthy of close engagement. They’re from coastal states. But they could come from anywhere.

“I guarantee you that there are plenty of people in Atlanta who think that way,” he says.

“My Kinda Party,” Aldean’s breakthrough set, took the Album of the Year trophy at the 2011 Country Music Awards. Superficially, there’s nothing provocative about the album — it’s state-of-the-art country-rock with memorable choruses and strong singing. But upon closer inspection, Aldean’s creative restlessness becomes evident. “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” a duet with Kelly Clarkson, is a reach for mainstream acceptance. “Tattoos on This Town” makes manifest the urgency with which Aldean wants to make his mark.

Then there’s “Dirt Road Anthem,” one of the most successful and seamless rap-country tracks in recent memory. It’s arranged like a country-rock song — all weeping guitars and big, arena-ready snare — but structured like a mainstream hip-hop track. Aldean sings the hook and raps the verse. While he doesn’t consider it a rap song, his flow betrays a deep familiarity with hip-hop.

“Certain rap songs I get,” says Aldean, “and there are others that I don’t get into. Country music is my first love, but when I was growing up, there wasn’t a definitive line between genres. Lately, I’ve been listening to ‘Good Feeling’ by Flo Rida. That’s been stuck in my head for about a week.”

Last summer, when “Dirt Road Anthem” was riding high on the charts, Aldean got a nod of approval from a fellow Georgian: rapper Ludacris. The two shut down the CMT Awards broadcast with a collaborative performance of “Dirt Road.” The version proved so popular that the song was remixed with Ludacris’ verse on it.

Aldean didn’t know Ludacris before performing with him on CMT, but respected his songwriting and Southern pride. Since then, the two have struck up a friendship.

“Ludacris did exactly what we wanted him to do,” says Aldean. “He wrote his own verse and put his stamp on the song.”

The follow-up to “My Kinda Party” has already been cut. Aldean isn’t sure when it will be released, but is confident that new material will see daylight later in 2012 — and that his fans will encounter more surprises when the album comes out.

“It’s a lot like ‘Party’ in that there are some things that are a little off the wall. There’s one called ‘Wheels Rollin’ ’ that’s almost like (Bon Jovi’s) ‘Wanted Dead or Alive.’ Another one, ‘Black Tears,’ talks about an exotic dancer. There are things that people in the country music world might shy away from because they’re racy. If a song is good, I’m not worried about if it’s too suggestive.”

Aldean is one of many major country stars to perform in the Garden State over the past few years. “If you go back and look at the history of country,” he says. “it’ll go through periods when it’s on fire. You sometimes have a wave of young artists who are doing really well, and when you do, it’s a shot in the arm for the whole industry. In the late ’80s and ’90s, Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson had all of those hits. All of a sudden you’re seeing it happen again with Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Blake (Shelton) and Miranda (Lambert). It gets everybody excited, and I’m glad to be a part of that.”
Tris McCall: tmccall@starledger.com

VIDEO REWIND: LIONEL RICHIE AND JASON ALDEAN PERFORM "SAY YOU, SAY ME" ON LETTERMAN

In case you missed it, Lionel Richie and Jason Aldean performed their new rendition of Lionel's hit song, "Say You, Say Me" from the brand new Lionel Richie cd, "Tuskegee" on Letterman. 

VIDEO PREMIERE: "FLY OVER STATES" - JASON ALDEAN

Looks like Broken Bow's Jason Aldean has another hit on his hands with "Fly Over States." The video premiered on CMT.com. Check it out, you're gonna love it!

Tomorrow is a Big Day for Country Music Appearances on the Telly

Tomorrow is a country music lover's potpourri of artist appearances on television. 

Check your local listings for times/channels in your area!  

Toby Keith will be appearing on Chelsea Lately on the E network (this ought to be interesting!)

 

Lionel Richie and Little Big Town are kicking off your morning on the Today Show on NBC

 

Jason Aldean is performing on the Late Show With David Letterman on CBS

 

Dancing with the Stars will feature a performance by Sugarland with Matt Nathanson on ABC

VIDEO PREMIERE: "FLY OVER STATES" - JASON ALDEAN

Have you seen the new video yet for Jason Aldean's new one, "Fly Over States"? Here ya go, another hit on the record books for Aldean!

Lionel Richie Adds More "Friends" to His Concert Lineup

 

LUKE BRYAN, SARA EVANS, TIM MCGRAW & JENNIFER NETTLES JOIN JASON ALDEAN, THE BAND PERRY, KENNY CHESNEY, LADY ANTEBELLUM, MARTINA McBRIDE, RASCAL FLATTS & KENNY ROGERS TO PERFORM

TELEVISION SPECIAL TO AIR FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012 ON CBS

Encino, CA (March 5, 2012) - The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that country music superstars Luke Bryan, Sara Evans, Tim McGraw and Jennifer Nettles have been added to the all-star lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the ACM PRESENTS: Lionel Richie and Friends - In Concert taping Monday, April 2, 2012 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The special will air Friday, April 13, 2012 on the CBS Television Network.

ACM Presents: Lionel Richie and Friends - In Concert is a special concert event of country music collaborations with the legendary Lionel Richie, featuring duets from his upcoming album Tuskegee, out March 26, 2012, along with solo performances. Some of Richie’s greatest hits will be performed by today’s hottest country artists including Jason Aldean (“Say You Say Me”), The Band Perry (“Penny Lover”), Luke Bryan (“Running with the Night”), Sara Evans, Lady Antebellum (“Truly”), Martina McBride (“Still”), Jennifer Nettles (“Hello”) and Rascal Flatts (“Dancing on the Ceiling”). Duets with Richie include: “My Love” with Kenny Chesney, “Sail On” with Tim McGraw, “Lady” with Kenny Rogers, and more surprises to be announced.

"It has been so rewarding to have my songs embraced by country music artists," said Lionel Richie. "Since Conway Twitty recorded 'Three Times a Lady' and Kenny Rogers sang 'Lady,' I have been welcomed into the country music family with open arms. It's the ultimate compliment to have country artists record and perform songs that I've written. I've always felt right at home in country because I was raised just down the road from Nashville in Tuskegee, Alabama, where I was immersed in country, R&B, gospel and classical music. This show will be a homecoming and family reunion combined, and I'm so glad that viewers will be able to share these special moments with us. It will be a night that I will remember for the rest of my life."

Orly Adelson, president of dick clark productions and executive producer of the special said, “We're honored to bring together the industry's greatest artists with Lionel’s legendary sound for what will be a once in a lifetime concert.”

Tickets on Sale NOW at Ticketmaster.com for Taping of CBS Television Network Special at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, April 2, 2012

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About ACM PRESENTS: Lionel Richie and Friends - In Concert

The ACM PRESENTS: Lionel Richie and Friends - In Concert special will feature country music collaborations with the legendary Lionel Richie featuring duets and solo performances with some of today’s most incredible country artists. The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be taped at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, April 2, 2012 at 7:30 PM PT, to air 9:00-11:00 PM ET/PT on Friday, April 13, 2012 on the CBS Television Network. Orly Adelson and R.A. Clark are executive producers. Barry Adelman is producer, and Bob Bardo is the executive in charge of production. Bob Romeo is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. Ticket sales from the special will benefit ACM Lifting Lives. For more information, log onto www.ACMLiftingLives.org or www.ACMcountry.com or follow us on Twitter at @ACMawards for more immediate updates.

CMA MUSIC FEST'S LP FIELD LINEUP IS HEATING UP!

Source: CMA Fest Newsletter

It's only January and June is already lookin' HOT! Joining previously announced LP Field performers Jason Aldean, The Band Perry and Carrie Underwood are Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Zac Brown Band. More stars will be announced soon. Tickets are going fast for the Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience, so get yours today!