CHARLIE DANIELS 80TH BIRTHDAY VOLUNTEER JAM IS THE HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN

ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TICKETS ON SALE BY POPULAR DEMAND

"Jam" Tradition to Celebrate Charlie Daniels' 80th Birthday With Guests 3 Doors Down, Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Larry the Cable Guy, Luke Bryan and Travis Tritt

Due to popular demand, with over 10,000 tickets sold to date, the producers of Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam have released additional seating at Bridgestone Arena on November 30 so that as many fans and friends as possible can experience this monumental occasion. The jam will feature guests 3 Doors Down, Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Larry The Cable Guy, Luke Bryan and Travis Tritt to celebrate with Charlie Daniels.

Tickets for the much anticipated event are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25.00.

After a star-studded 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam last year, this year’s celebration event will feature The Charlie Daniels Band and a select bunch of their favorite musicians and entertainers on stage for an exhilarating event for the ages. Since 1974, Daniels has commissioned his musical friends and peers to come together on a “volunteer” basis to hang out, “jam” together, and entertain crowds in an unconventional, laid-back fashion unknown to any other concert event -- all while dedicating concert proceeds to worthy causes. This year’s event will feature extra special “jam” sessions with some of Charlie’s most prolific friends who want to celebrate the soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Famer, his birthday, and his many accomplishments.

"I am extremely humbled and excited for this year's Volunteer Jam. I think the fans are going to get a great variety of music from rock to country to southern rock with this stellar lineup, which reminds me so much of some of the early 'Jams' that we held at Municipal Auditorium," says Charlie Daniels. "We are also going to be raising some well-needed money to continue our support of the Veterans through the Journey Home Project."

A portion of the proceeds from the night will go to the The Journey Home Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit co-founded by Daniels and manager, David Corlew, to help Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. For more info on The Journey Home Project, please visit: thejourneyhomeproject.org.

“The Volunteer Jam has been a staple of the Charlie Daniels Band’s career since 1974. We’re thrilled to be able to use the platform we’ve built through the years to give back to the men and women who give so much of themselves for us, our veterans. This is a culmination of wonderful friends, hard work and great music that is shaping up to be one of the best Volunteer Jam’s to date!” said David Corlew, Charlie Daniels’ manager and co-founder of The Journey Home Project.

Charlie Daniels’ 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam is produced by Mike Smardak of Outback Concerts in association with David Corlew & Associates and Webster & Associates.

LUKE BRYAN'S "CRASH MY PLAYA" DELIVERS A COUNTRY FAN'S ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE TO RIVIERA MAYA MEXICO

Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell and More Lit up the Beachfront Stage for

Four Exclusive Concerts  

PRESS RELEASE



NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 28, 2015) –– From Jan. 23-27, CID Presents, held its inaugural Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa in Riviera Maya, Mexico, with memorable performances by country superstars Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell, Dustin Lynch, Eric Paslay, Chris Stapleton, Kelleigh Bannen, and DJ Rock. The sold out, 4-night all-inclusive tropical getaway and concert experience was designed and produced by CID Presents as the ultimate fan experience for guests, swapping out the typical arena-sized performance for a more intimate, small-scale setting. Guests were treated to nightly beachfront concerts at The Barecló, accommodations at top resorts, airport transportation, 24-hour concierge, optional daily activities and off-site adventures and performances by local musicians, fire dancers and mariachi bands.

The Crash My Playa musical vacation delivered a special setting for an unforgettable experience, including unannounced pop-up artist performances, starting with Dustin Lynch’s surprise airport shuttle bus performance, various poolside sets and Eric Paslay’s drop-in on the Cabela’s Deep Sea Fishing Adventure. During the main stage beachfront performances, guests enjoyed unique collaborations when Cole Swindell joined Florida Georgia Line on Sunday night, and during Luke Bryan’s set when he was was joined by Florida Georgia Line, Cole Swindell and Chris Stapleton during the Crash My Playa finale on Monday night.

For some, the weekend was even more special – two proposals, four honeymoons, and numerous birthdays and anniversaries were celebrated with extra care from the CID Presents guest services team, including beachfront private dining, cakes, champagne and more.

The unprecedented event marked the first-ever original, self-produced festival for the production arm of CID Entertainment, the premier music travel and fan-focused experiential agency. Having developed and implemented VIP and travel packages for Luke Bryan’s tours for years CID was the perfect partner for Crash My Playa, designing a country music festival where fans could see their favorite artists on stage and enjoy the sun, beach, food and adventures with their friends.

“From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to all the fans and artists that believed in us to host the inaugural ‘Crash My Playa,’” remarked Dan Berkowitz, CID Entertainment founder and CEO. “We are so thrilled with how great of a time everyone had. We will always strive to show all our guests an amazing time because when you are at a CID Presents show, everyone is a VIP.”

CID Entertainment’s partners include the country’s biggest music festivals such as Coachella and Bonnaroo and some of its largest touring acts including George Strait, Phish, and The Avett Brothers. CID Presents is the latest evolution of the company and further cements its reputation as an industry leader in creating the most expansive, unique live entertainment experiences.

LUKE BRYAN’S CRASH MY PLAYA LINE-UP REVEALED FOR JANUARY 23-27, 2015

Four-day Musical Event Packages Available Today 

PRESS RELEASES

RIVIERA MAYA, Mexico (August 22, 2014) – Ticket packages for Luke Bryan’s highly anticipated Crash My Playa, presented by CID Presents, are now available. The exclusive four-day country concert event – including performances from Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line and Cole Swindell – will take place in Riviera Maya on January 23 – 27, 2015. This intimate country concert experience has limited availability, and full package details and reservations can be found at www.crashmyplaya.com.

All packages for Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa include four nights / five days all-inclusive accommodations at one of the unique participating resorts, airport transfer to and from the hotel, admission to each night’s exclusive beach performances, a limited edition Luke Bryan’s Crash My Playa event poster, beach bag, and beach towel. Food featuring local flavors, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available inside the venue and are included with all Crash My Playa packages. Optional themed adventures and activities that explore the riches of the Riviera Maya will also be offered – from ATV rides to zip lines through the jungle, snorkeling and SCUBA diving, tours through the ancient Mayan ruins and more!

Guests from each resort will receive complimentary ground transportation to and from the Crash My Playa performance area each evening, including two full Luke Bryan shows on January 24 & 26, Florida Georgia Line performing on January 25, and Cole Swindell’s concert on January 23. Other special guests, including Kelleigh Bannen, Dustin Lynch, Eric Paslay, DJ Rock and Chris Stapleton will also be in attendance for the musical destination event and all-inclusive Caribbean vacation experience.

LINE-UP BREAKDOWN:

January 23: Cole Swindell featuring Dustin Lynch

January 24: Luke Bryan featuring Kelleigh Bannen

January 25: Florida Georgia Line featuring Eric Paslay

January 26: Luke Bryan featuring Chris Stapleton

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.

VIDEO: CONGRATULATIONS LUKE BRYAN!

Well deserved win of Entertainer of the Year. His ticket sales and music sales are insane. Luke's speech was one of the best and most genuine I've ever seen. Job well done! Click the photo below for a special message from Luke.

Photo credit: Country Aircheck

VIDEO: LUKE BRYAN THROWS DOWN A "BUZZKILL" ON CONAN - 3/14/13

Just in case you forgot to watch, fell asleep, were out, didn't set your dvr or you just wanna see him again whenever you want ... Luke Bryan threw down a "Buzzkill" on Conan last night.

VIDEO: LUKE BRYAN SIGNS MULTI-YEAR DEAL WITH CABELA'S. CHECK OUT HIS COMMERCIAL!

Congratulations to Luke Bryan who just signed a multi-year deal with Cabela's! Check out his commercial below.

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? BLAKE AND LUKE ... NOW THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT

So it's been announced that Luke Bryan will be hosting the ACM awards with Blake Shelton this year on April 7, 2013 ... seriously! Now that's entertainment, y'all!

LUKE BRYAN ANNOUNCES FIRST HEADLINE TOUR

“Dirt Road Diaries Tour” Launches in January

Features Special Guests Florida Georgia Line 

Photo credit: US995

Nashville-(October 11, 2012) - Luke Bryan’s career has rocketed towards superstar status
in the past couple of years.  He has seen his recent album tailgates & tanlines sell over one million copies and remain a Top 5 album for all of 2012, co-hosted the “CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" special on ABC, taken home trophies at both the ACM Awards and CMT Music Awards and opened concert tours for artists such as Jason Aldean, Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw.  In 2013, Luke will take another giant step and headline his first major tour, the “Dirt Road Diaries Tour.”

The “Dirt Road Diaries Tour” will kick off in Evansville, Indiana on January 17 with tickets on sale beginning Friday, October 26. The 20-city first leg will go through March and features Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line as openers. Live Nation is the national tour promoter. Log on to www.lukebryan.com or www.livenation.com for tour dates and information.

“I have dreamed about this day for a very long time,” said Luke.  “We are having the best time putting together all the bells & whistles for the tour.  I have spent a lot of time out on tours with some really great artists and each night we have tried to learn from them.  I couldn’t be more excited about this!”

Citi is the official credit card of the “Dirt Road Diaries Tour.”  Citi card members will have access to presale tickets in select markets beginning Monday, October 22 at 10AM E.T. through Citi’s Private Pass Program.  For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com .

In the past year, Luke has celebrated three back-to-back Platinum singles "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)," "I Don't Want This Night To End" and "Drunk On You," all from his Platinum-certified album, tailgates & tanlines. The Leesburg, Georgia native has achieved five career #1 singles and is currently on his fourth annual “Farm Tour” with eight shows through several southern states, including five in Georgia, through the end of this week.  When the tour wraps on October 13 a portion of the proceeds from the concerts will have created 20 scholarships in its four-year run to students of farming families within the communities the tour has played.  Luke recently received two CMA Award and two American Music Award nominations in the Male Vocalist and Album of the Year categories as well as leading the nominations with seven at the upcoming American Country Awards.

Thompson Square, the reigning ACM “Vocal Duo of the Year” and Stoney Creek Records duo, ended 2011 as Billboard’s #1 New Country Artist and the #6 New Artist across all genres of music. The  husband/wife duo’s #1 smash, “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not,” earned them 2 GRAMMY nominations, American Music Award and Teen Choice Award nods, 4 CMA, and 5 CMT Music Award nominations.  “AYGKMON” has sold nearly 2 million singles and was iTunes 2011 Country Song of the Year. Follow-up hits include the award winning, “I Got You,” (#6) and the critically lauded power ballad, “Glass” (#15).  Thompson Square is a 3x American Country Award and a 2012 CMT Music Award winner.  The duo is currently nominated for “Vocal Duo of the Year” and “New Artist of the Year” at the 2012 CMA Awards.

Florida Georgia Line has been quickly garnering buzz among fans, media and superstars (Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles) since releasing their Top 20 single, “Cruise.” With infectious lyrics and a buoyant melody, the single has sold well over 500,000 copies and has been certified GOLD in Canada. The song is also listed in the Top 10 for sales in many major markets and sits – with the video – in the Top 5 nationally on iTunes Country Charts. The Republic Nashville duo - comprised of Tyler Hubbard from Monroe, Georgia and Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Florida - brings a fresh sound to the genre and beyond, combining electrifying, hard-driving rock with honest, expressive lyrics. “Cruise” is featured on their EP It’z Just What We Do produced by Joey Moi (Jake Owen, Nickelback).

“Dirt Road Diaries Tour”  
1-17        Evansville, IN                       Ford Center
1-18        Huntsville, AL                      Von Braun Center
1-19        Southaven, MS                     Landers Center
1-25        Estero, FL                             Germain Arena
1-26        Orlando, FL                          Amway Center
2-7          Uniondale, NY                     Nassau Coliseum
2-8          State College, PA                 Bryce Jordan Center
2-15        Toledo, OH                           Huntington Center
2-16        Grand Rapids, MI                 Van Andel Arena
2-17        Bloomington, IL                   US Cellular Center
2-21        Ft Wayne, IN                        Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
2-22        Louisville, KY                      KFC Yum! Center
2-23        Columbia, MO                     Mizzou Arena
2-28        Green Bay, WI                     Resch Center
3-1          Sioux City, IA                      Tyson Events Center
3-2          Moline, IL                             i wireless Center
3-14        Orange Beach, AL               Amphitheatre at the Wharf
3-21        Florence, SC                         Florence Civic Center
3-22        Fayetteville, NC                   Crown Center
3-23        Charlottesville, VA              John Paul Jones Arena

LUKE BRYAN KICKS OFF FOURTH ANNUAL FARM TOUR STARTING OCTOBER 3

Luke Bryan will kick off his fourth Farm Tour starting on October 3 in Claxton, GA. Proceeds will  go towards the funding of scholarships for local students who come from farming families. Cities on the tour this year include Clemson, SC, Valdosta, GA and Auburn, AL among others. Check the list below to see if Luke's headed your way! These are the only dates listed so far, not sure if others are coming or not but we'll let you know if more are added!

OCT 10 Farm Tour - Venue TBA -Villa Rica, GA

OCT 11 Farm Tour - Tucker Plantation - Athens, GA

OCT 12 Farm Tour - Venue TBA - Tallahassee, FL

OCT 13 - Farm Tour - Midway at Central City Park - Macon, GA

START REQUESTING NOW: "KISS TOMORROW GOODBYE" - LUKE BRYAN

Start requesting the upcoming single, "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye" from Luke Bryan today! This one hit country radio today.

VIDEO REWIND: LUKE BRYAN PERFORMS ON THE GOOD MORNING AMERICA CONCERT SERIES (7/13/12)

The heat wasn't the only thing making fans sweat in the Big Apple on Friday, Luke Bryan performed in Central Park as part of Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series. He performed his hits "Country Girl (Shake it for Me)", "Drunk on You" and "Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye". ABC doesn't allow embedding of these videos for some reason, so below are the links for each performance.

"Country Girl (Shake it for Me)"
"Drunk on You"
"Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye"

Television Alert! MLB goes Country All Star Tuesday, July 10

Photo credit: CMT.com

Luke Bryan will perform the national anthem and Kellie Pickler will belt out her rendition of "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch at Tuesday night's (7/10/12) MLB All-Star Game in Kansas City. Zac Brown Band will perform at Monday night's Home Run Derby and David Nail is performing at Sunday's All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game, which will be televised the following night (7/9) on ESPN-TV, right after the derby. The All-Star Game airs on FOX-TV. Check your local listings!

So to recap:

Monday 7/9 - David Nail's performance at the All Star Legends game is televised on ESPN

                       Zac Brown Band performs at Home Run Derby (unsure if event is televised)

Tuesday 7/10 - Luke Bryan and Kellie Pickler perform at the All Star Game, televised on FOX-TV.

Checkin' the Telly: Great Weekend for Country Music Appearances

Tonight: Friday, May 25

 Carrie Underwood

 Jimmy Kimmel Live

(ABC).

Saturday, May 26
 Reba McEntire

 Reba: All The Women I Am 

(GAC)

 

Sunday, May 27

 Trace Adkins

 National Memorial Day Concert

 (PBS)

Martina McBride

 Indy 500 (National Anthem)

(ABC)

 

Monday, May 28

 Luke Bryan and Dolly Parton

 The Bachelorette

(ABC).

The Tug McGraw Foundation to Hold First Celebrity Clay Shootout on June 5

The Tug McGraw Foundation will hold their first Celebrity Clay Shootout on June 5 at the Nashville Gun Club. The proceeds will benefit the organization and efforts to improve the lives of service members with brain injuries and post-traumatic stress. Participants include Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Craig Campbell, Troy Gentry, Josh Gracin, JT Hodges, Eddie Montgomery, Jon Pardi, Brad Warren,Brett Warren and 2011 National Sporting Clay Champion Bill McGuire. The event will include shooting, a barbecue lunch and a silent auction.

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE:

May 09, 2012, Yountville, CA – The Tug McGraw Foundation will hold its inaugural “Celebrity Sporting Clay Shootout”, presented by DeltaSports.TV, on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at the Nashville Gun Club in Nashville, Tennessee. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Tug McGraw Foundation and its efforts to improve the lives of military service members who have been affected by Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

The Tug McGraw Foundation Celebrity Sporting Clay Shootout will feature an exciting lineup of celebrities, all vying for a chance to be crowned Celebrity Sporting Clay Shootout champions. Joining the foundation at the event is GRAMMY® Award-winning musician Tim McGraw and an all-star lineup of country celebrities, including Luke Bryan, Craig Campbell, Troy Gentry, Josh Gracin, JT Hodges, Eddie Montgomery, Jon Pardi, Brad Warren, and Brett Warren, with others to be announced in the coming weeks. Heading up the professional contingent for the event is Bill McGuire, the 2011 National Sporting Clay Champion.

Often described as “golf with shotguns,” the event will be a sporting clay shooting competition between 15 teams consisting of four shooters, a pro, and a celebrity. Unlike trap and skeet, which are games of repeatable target presentations, sporting clays simulates the unpredictability of live-quarry shooting, offering a great variety of trajectories, angles, speeds, elevations, distances, and target sizes.

The teams will make their way through the award-winning 15-station sporting clay course at the Nashville Gun Club. In addition to the shooting competition, there will be a BBQ lunch and silent auction with items including wine, dining, travel and sports & music memorabilia.

To register an individual or team, or for more information about becoming a sponsor of the event, please visit http://www.tugmcgraw.org.

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

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

PURCHASE TICKETS NOW

Upper Level Reserved Seating

US $102.00 - US $202.00

US $102.00 Ticket + US $16.45 Fees = US $118.45 

US $202.00 Ticket +US $19.70 Fees = US $221.70

Lower Level Reserved Seating

US $152.00 - US $202.00

US $152.00 Ticket + US $19.70 Fees = US $171.70

US $202.00 Ticket +US $19.70 Fees = US $221.70

Reserved Floor Seating

US $152.00 - US $202.00

US $152.00 Ticket + US $19.70 Fees = US $171.70 

US $202.00 Ticket +US $19.70 Fees = US $221.70

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.

Video Premiere: "Suntan City" - Luke Bryan

Ok Luke Bryan fans (and even those who aren't yet), if you haven't seen it already, here it is ... "Suntan City" as premiered on CMT.com

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Luke Bryan and Eric Church To Headline the ACM Weekend on Fremont Street Experience

Encino, CA (January 20, 2012) – The Academy of Country Music and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced today that country music superstars Luke Bryan and Eric Church will be the headlining performers for ACM Weekend on Fremont Street Experience, to be held on consecutive nights, March 30-31, 2012 in Las Vegas. Bryan will headline on Friday night, March 30th and Church will headline on Saturday, March 31st.

These concerts take place in conjunction with The Week Vegas Goes Country®, the week of the 47th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, to be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1st, 2012 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

For the sixth year in a row, the Academy of Country Music presents free and open-to-the-public concerts starting at 6:30pm on two stages in downtown Las Vegas at Fremont Street Experience. The weekend-long party leading up to the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards is sponsored by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and features headlining performers and emerging artists. Specific show times, additional performers and stage locations are to be announced soon.

Coming off the most successful year of his career, Capitol Records Nashville's Luke Bryan shows no signs of slowing down. One of the fastest rising stars in country music, Bryan is celebrating airplay chart success with his current hit single, "I Don't Want This Night To End" off his Gold-certified third studio album, tailgates & tanlines. With his Platinum-selling smash hit, "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)," Bryan continues to prove why he's Nashville's artist to watch. You can catch Bryan on the road as he joins Jason Aldean on the 2012 leg of his My Kinda Party Tour. Check out Luke online at www.lukebryan.com.

EMI Records Nashville artist Eric Church is one of the brightest and boldest stars to emerge in country music in years. With his third album, CHIEF, topping both the Country and Top 200 Billboard charts in 2011, Church is anything but formulaic. He continues to make his mark out on the road with his raucous live shows played for sold out crowds across the country. Showcasing his hits like the No. 1 "Drink In My Hand" and Top 20's "Homeboy" and "Smoke A Little Smoke," fans can catch Church in 2012 on his arena headlining The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour. Keep up with Eric online at www.ericchurch.com.

Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience is a five-block entertainment zone in downtown Las Vegas that is one of the world's most-visited attractions. Fremont Street Experience features the world's largest video screen at 1,500 feet long 90 feet above the pedestrian mall. VivaVision, with 12.5 million digital lights and a 550,000-watt sound system, dazzles visitors nightly with light & sound shows. Encompassing 10 hotel-casinos, 60 restaurants and free entertainment, Fremont Street Experience attracts over 18 million annual visitors. Visit www.vegasexperience.com for more information.

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!