#COUNTRYGIVESBACK - CHUCK WICKS' "VOICES FOR VALOR" EVENT RAISES OVER $25,000 TO SUPPORT THE SPECIAL FORCES CHARITABLE TRUST'

Chuck Wicks' “Voices For Valor” event raised a record-breaking $25,000 for Special Forces Charitable Trust during the event held last night, Wednesday, June 7, 2022, at the historic Woolworth Theatre.

The event, hosted by Wicks, featured RaeLynn, Logan Crosby, Laura Osnes, Bethany Joy, and a surprise appearances from Red Marlow, a finalist on NBC's The Voice.

As a devoted advocate of the SFCT's cause, Chuck Wicks passionately shared, "I've seen first hand how Special Forces Charitable Trust can help our Green Berets and their families from the numerous programs they have put together that specifically target what these brave men/women may need help with after being at war or being apart from loved ones for so long. This evening was just one way we can fight for them and show them that we appreciate all they do and care for the sacrifices they make for all of us and this country."

The event served as a way to raise awareness and funds for the SFCT, a renowned 501(c)(3) charity that provides crucial support to the Green Berets and their families. This remarkable organization implements innovative and comprehensive programs designed to enhance the well-being and health of Special Forces Soldiers and their loved ones.

“Voices for Valor,” coinciding with CMA Fest, provides an exceptional opportunity for country music enthusiasts to come together and support the brave Green Berets and their families.

For more information on the Special Forces Charitable Trust, CLICK HERE.

ALL PHOTOS BY LUKE WILLIAMS / COMPASS FILM STUDIOS FOR WOOLWORTH THEATRE

PEOPLE.COM PREMIERES POWERFUL COVER OF “LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO” BY CMT NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY’S KALIE SHORR, KELLEIGH BANNEN AND LINDSAY ELL

On Heels of Recently Announced CMT Next Women of Country Presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour Featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr

CMT Next Women of Country members Kalie Shorr, Lindsay Ell and Kelleigh Bannen give new meaning to girl power with a compelling cover video of Taylor Swift’s pop hit “Look What You Made Me Do.” The live performance was filmed at this years CMT Next Women of Country event on November 7. The video was premiered exclusively on People.com and CMT.com yesterday.

“Lindsay Ell and Kelleigh Bannen are two of my favorite artists and they both bring something amazingly unique to the table,” Shorr explains. “Lindsay is one of the best guitarists in country music and Kelleigh’s lower range is so unmistakably her. I’ve always loved the music they put out and bonding over the arrangement and performance of this was so fun. It’s a great example of what the CMT Next Women of Country franchise is all about: bringing the talented women of Nashville together, because that’s where we are strongest.”

The trio kicked off this years CMT Women of Country event with an electric performance of Swift’s pop hit that brought audience members to their feet. The celebration announced 9 newcomers to CMT’s elite roster, including Kalie Shorr. Bannen and Ell are members of previous classes of the esteemed group.

Shorr, who is set to release her new EP in early 2018, has been an avid proponent for women throughout her career with empowering songs such as her breakout hit, “Fight Like a Girl.” Her most recent release, “Two Hands,” discusses the importance of finding a partner who accepts and loves your flaws.

CMT Next Women of Country: All The Love Tour Featuring Sara Evans, RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr

Feb. 12 - New York, N.Y. - B.B King’s Blues Club
Feb. 14 - Concord, N.H. - Capitol Center for the Arts- Chubb Theatre
Feb. 15 - Albany, N.Y. - The Palace Theatre
Feb. 16 - Verona N.Y - Turning Stone Resort Casino - The Showroom
Feb. 17 - Medford, Mass. - Chevalier Theatre
Feb. 23 - Athens, Ohio - Templeton- Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
Feb. 24 - Richmond, Ky. - EKU Center for the Arts
Feb. 25 - Joliet, Ill. - Rialto Square Theatre
March 9 - Salina, Kan. - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts
March 10 - Pocola, Okla. - Choctaw Casino Resort- Centerstage
March 15 - Kansas City, Mo. - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts - Muriel Kauffman Theatre
March 16 - Prior Lake, Minn. Mystic Lake Casino- Mystic Showroom
March 17 - Waukegan, Ill. - Venue TBA
April 6 - Lake Charles, La. - Golden Nugget
April 7 - Mobile, Ala. - Saenger Theatre

SARA EVANS PARTNERS WITH CMT FOR ITS 4th ANNUAL NEXT WOMEN OF COUNTRY TOUR

"CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr" launches February 12 in New York City

Tickets on-sale Friday, December 22

at SaraEvans.com and NextWomenTour.CMT.com

ACM and CMA Award winning country music star Sara Evans has partnered with CMT for its 4th annual Next Women of Country Tour in 2018. “CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr” launches February 12 in New York City with fifteen shows from coast to coast. Special guests RaeLynn (“Lonely Call,” “Love Triangle”) and Kalie Shorr (“Fight Like A Girl,” “Two Hands”) are among the impressive roster of CMT’s “Next Women of Country” artists.

“We are thrilled to announce our 4th Annual ‘Next Women of Country’ Tour and partner with the amazing Sara Evans,” said Leslie Fram, SVP of Music Strategy & Talent, CMT. “This tour was created to give emerging female artists a stage to play on and this year we are proud to welcome RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr.”

“I absolutely love that CMT champions female artists with the Next Women of Country Tour and am so honored to be headlining it in 2018,” said Sara.  “I can’t wait to hit the road with RaeLynn and Kalie. They are both incredible singers, songwriters, and overall artists and we’re going to have a blast!”

Tickets and VIP packages for the “CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr” go on sale beginning Friday, December 22 at 10am (local time). Tickets can be purchased at SaraEvans.com and NextWomenTour.CMT.com.

*"CMT Next Women of Country presents Sara Evans All The Love Tour featuring RaeLynn and Kalie Shorr"

February 12, 2018 New York, NY - B.B. King’s Blues Club
February 14, 2018 Concord, NH - Capitol Center for the Arts – Chubb Theatre
February 15, 2018 Albany, NY - The Palace Theatre
February 16, 2018 Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino – The Showroom
February 17, 2018 Medford, MA - Chevalier Theatre
February 23, 2018 Athens, OH - Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium +
February 24, 2018 Richmond, KY - EKU Center for the Arts
February 25, 2018 Joliet, IL - Rialto Square Theatre
March 9, 2018 - Salina, KS - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts ++
March 10, 2018 - Pocola, OK - Choctaw Casino Resort - Centerstage
March 15, 2018 - Kansas City, MO - Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts – Muriel Kauffman Theatre
March 16, 2018 - Prior Lake, MN - Mystic Lake Casino – Mystic Showroom
March 17, 2018 - + Waukegan, IL -Venue TBA +
April 6, 2018 - Lake Charles, LA - Golden Nugget
April 7, 2018 - Mobile, AL - Saenger Theatre

+Tickets on sale January 5
++ Tickets on sale December 21

* Dates subject to change, please check saraevans.com for the latest information

2017 was a landmark year for Sara Evans – the multi-platinum selling country music star launched Born To Fly Records where she released Words, her “impressive album….which captures an artist in full musical flight” (Associated Press).  The heartfelt album features fourteen separate female songwriters, including Evans, Ashley Monroe, Caitlyn Smith, Hillary Lindsey, Hillary Scott, Liz Henberger, and Sonya Isaacs.

First launched in 2013, CMT’s “Next Women of Country” continues to grow with confident, fun and talented female singer/songwriters who are taking the country music world by storm. The campaign emphasizes undiscovered female artists and several alumnae – Kacey Musgraves, Brandy Clark, Cassadee Pope and Ashley Monroe included – have achieved both commercial and critical acclaim. Since 2015, the franchise has promoted female-fueled tours at more than 40 dates with Kelsea Ballerini, Brandy Clark, Lindsay Ell, Jana Kramer, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles and Tara Thompson.

RADIO DISNEY / RADIO DISNEY COUNTRY TEAMS UP WITH SCOTTY MCCREERY, CARLY PEARCE AND MORE TO HELP ST. JUDES

Radio Disney and Radio Disney Country have partered with St. Jude and some of today's most popular artists including Scotty McCreery, Carly Pearce, Brennley Brown, CB30, Hunter Hayes, Jillian Jacqueline, Lucy Hale, Raelynn, Sara Evans, Tegan Marie and Temecula Road, to help the children. They will release a new version of the classic Alabama hit, "Angels Among Us" . To celebrate the release, Radio Disney will donate $25,000.00 to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital to aid in the fight against childhood cancer.

Keep an eye out here for the official release to purchase date.

LISTEN UP: RAELYNN’S DEBUT ALBUM WILDHORSE STREAMS EXCLUSIVELY ON NPR TODAY (3/16) FEATURING CHART-CLIMBING SINGLE “LOVE TRIANGLE”

Breakout Star Celebrates First Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Exhibit 

Wrapping Blake Shelton’s DOING IT TO COUNTRY SONGS TOUR This Weekend

 

Photo Credit: Joseph Llanes

One week before its official release, breakout country star RAELYNN’s debut album WILDHORSE is already running free, streaming exclusively and in its entirety as an NPR First Listen today (3/16).

Set for arrival on March 24, WILDHORSE (Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville) tells the story of the young artist’s life following her time on NBC’s The Voice, four years that have seen her move to Nashville, release hit songs like “God Made Girls,” and get married. Produced by Jimmy Robbins and Nicolle Galyon, RaeLynn co-wrote 11 of the album’s 12 tracks, including the powerful first single, “Love Triangle,” a divorce ballad told from the point of view of a little girl.

Showing a strong connection with young and old alike, “Love Triangle” is currently climbing the Country radio charts and gathering millions of online streams.

Meanwhile, the fun-loving singer-songwriter is also celebrating her inclusion in a new exhibit at the COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM. Opening Friday (3/17), AMERICAN CURRENTS (THE MUSIC OF 2016) is a collection of items from select artists who are making country music history every day.

Describing her inclusion as the highest of honors, the dress and accessories RaeLynn wore during her 2014 Grand Ole Opry debut are displayed alongside a stage outfit that belonged to the great Tammy Wynette. The American Currents exhibit runs through 2017.

On Saturday (3/18), RaeLynn and Blake Shelton will wrap the DOING IT TO COUNTRY SONGS TOUR in Omaha, Nebraska, and on April 20 she will begin her first-ever headlining tour. Kicking off in Columbus, Ohio, the RaVe TOUR will give country fans a concert experience like they’ve never had before, combining a Radio Disney curated pre-party, full performance from RaeLynn and a glitter-filled dance party with a live DJ after the show.

For more information on RaeLynn, visit www.raelynn.com 

WILDHORSE is now available for pre-order

BROTHERS OSBORNE, THE CADILLAC THREE, AND RAELYNN JOIN GIANT JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS LINEUP

Ten More World-Class Performers Announced

41st Jamboree In The Hills Runs July 13 - 16 In Belmont County, Ohio

Ten more artists have been added to the action-packed 2017 JAMBOREE IN THE HILLS festival lineup, bringing some of the biggest names in country music to Belmont County, Ohio, from July 13 – 16.

Representing a huge range of modern country styles, the new additions are led by rowdy hitmakers BROTHERS OSBORNE and THE CADILLAC THREE, plus rising star RAELYNN. Also included in the still-growing show bill are newcomers KANE BROWN, BRETT YOUNG and the duo HIGH VALLEY, plus ‘90s legend AARON TIPPIN, WATERLOO REVIVAL, DAVISSON BROTHERS BAND and DEE JAY SILVER.

They’ll join previously announced superstar headliners Thomas Rhett, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum, plus featured performers Kelsea Ballerini, Chris Young and more.

Back this summer for the 41st time, this year’s Jamboree In The Hills festival will kick off in welcoming style, with Jambo veteran Neal McCoy and local favorites Township Road performing a FREE Wednesday evening (July 12) concert, sponsored by Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration.

The rest of the 2017 lineup will be revealed soon.

One of the longest-running and best-loved country festivals in the world, more than 100,000 diehard fans are expected to soak in four days of incredible music at Jamboree In The Hills, along with all the camaraderie and traditions they have come to know and enjoy – the famed “Redneck Run” each morning, opportunities for up close and personal photos and weekend-capping fireworks included. As always, fans are 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).

Multi-day camping, VIP passes and single-day tickets are still available via www.jamboreeinthehills.com, onsite at the Belmont venue or 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 find out more, please visit www.jamboreeinthehills.com

RAELYNN STEPS UP TO BAT FOR CITY OF HOPE

Steve Scarsone- Nashville Sounds, Booster, RaeLynn, Eric Martins- Nashville Sounds

RaeLynn, joined the Nashville Sounds and beloved mascot Booster on the field for a “warm-up” and pro tips session yesterday in preparation for her playing in the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Game on Tuesday, June 7th at 3PM at First Tennessee Park. Tickets available via Ticketmaster.

Player Roster Announced for June 7 Game include: Lauren Alaina, Danielle Bradbery, The Bobby Bones Show, Jessie James Decker, Mickey Guyton, Jonathan Jackson, LOCASH, Tristan McIntosh, Jake Owen, and former Major League Baseball pitcher Barry Zito, Charles Esten, Vince Gill, Chris Lane, Scotty McCreery, Bret Michaels, David Nail, RaeLynn and Jamie Lynn Spears with more to come.

SINGLE REVIEW: "LIKE A BOY" - RAELYNN

SINGLE: "For A Boy"

ARTIST: Raelynn

REVIEWER: Maria Talamo

Follow Maria on Twitter at @Maria_Talamo

Click here to purchase "Like a Boy" on iTunes

Republic Nashville recording artist RaeLynn has come a long way after being eliminated in the quarterfinals of season two on The Voice. Her fist single "God Made Girls" was certified Gold by the RIAA and has sold over 472,000 copies. She has now released her follow-up single "For A Boy" which will be hitting the radio March 23. 

"For A Boy" is a powerful song about life and the love and some of the risks that are associated with letting your guard down and leaving yourself vulnerable when it comes to relationships. RaeLynn recently states that that the idea for the song came about after a dinner date with this guy that was super transparent and wore his heart on his sleeve rather than putting on the typical macho man act.
This song has the upbeat tempo that we have previously seen from her first single as well as her signature country sound. I'll be completely honest, the first time I ever heard RaeLynn I was not a fan at all, but the more I heard her songs the more she grew on me. She has definitely won me over. 

Although "For A Boy" was not released on her five song EP titled "Me" you will be able to find it on her full album which is expected to be released in the fall. For more information on RaeLynn you can visit her website at www.raelynnofficial.net and follow her on Twitter at @RaelynnOfficial

RAELYNN JOINS FORCES WITH NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION AND GIVE A NOTE FOUNDATION

RaeLynn has joined forces with the National Association for Music Education and the Give A Note Foundation. She'll perform an original song, "Always Sing," on the Music In Our Schools Tour which kicks off on March 1. Students are encouraged to submit videos of their school ensemble performing the song for a chance to be included on the tour and receive a $1,000 grant. Submit videos through Jan. 31 and get details at http://www.nafme.org/programs/miosm/the-concert-for-music-in-our-schools-month/

STEVE HOLY ADDED TO DAY ONE LINEUP OF 98.7 THE BULL COUNTRYFEST 2013

(Portland, OR) ...  The New 98.7 The Bull is teaming up with the Portland Rose Festival to celebrate CountryFest in the RoZone. The New 98.7 The Bull 2-Day CountryFest will take place on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2013 at 3:00pm in the RoZone, the Portland Rose Festival's premiere outdoor entertainment venue at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Tickets for June 1st are $12 in advance and $15 day of show and tickets for June 2nd are $30 in advance and $35 day of show. A 2- Day ticket is also available for $40. June 1st and 2- Day ticket will go on sale Saturday 10:00 am at all Ticketmaster locations, 987thebull.com and www.RoseFestival.org. The June 2nd show is on sale now! Ticket price also
includes admission into Rose Festival City Fair on the day of the concert.

This year June 1st CountryFest line up will feature:

 

Steve Holy

When Steve Holy’s breakout smash, “Good Morning Beautiful,” stood atop the country charts for five straight weeks in 2002, it sparked a fire that has continued to smolder throughout his decade-long career. Holy has shown unyielding tenacity and persistence since his first big break in 1993, when he beat out 500 hopefuls in the Dallas-Fort Worth area Johnnie High Country Review, the same contest that launched the career of LeAnn Rimes. After his break in Dallas, he signed with Curb Records. Three years later, in 2000, he released his debut album, Blue Moon. For the past two years, Steve has taken time off to return to his hometown of Dallas and spend time with his two young daughters. The time has come though, as Holy is once again touring relentlessly and climbing the charts with his top 20 single, “Love Don’t Run” and current hit “Hauled Off And Kissed Me.”

 

RaeLynn from The Voice

RaeLynn blew the judges away with her rendition of “Hell on Heels” by the Pistol Annies at the blind auditions for the Voice. RaeLynn chose Blake Shelton as her coach. She continued to gain national attention and support with her twangy voice, bad ass country – rock performances, great fashion sense, and adorable personality.

 

Dylan Scott

Dylan Scott started his career by winning two major music competitions--the final for the Colgate Country Music Showdown in his native Louisiana, and in 2009, the Neal McCoy East Texas Angel Network Talent contest. Now the multi-talented Sidewalk Records Artist is poised to become a major star with his new self-titled CD, Dylan Scott produced by Music City legend, Jim Ed Norman. Dylan’s signature style launches with the debut single, “Makin’ This Boy
Go Crazy,” arriving on the country music radio scene right now!

Additional Opening Acts include:

Morgan Frazier

 

 

Jared Ashley

 

 

Kurt Van Meter

 

VIDEO: Adley Stump Watching Her "The Voice" Blind Audition

Looks like "The Voice" has turned into "Team Nashville" this season with so many great artists representing country music - Karla Davis, Adley Stump, RaeLynn, The Line, Nicolle Galyon, and Gwen Sebastian.
 No matter which artist's team they're on, they're "Team Country" or "Team Nashville". Here's one of our favorites, Adley Stump, who became the last member to round out "Team Blake" on last night's episode, watching her blind audition for the first time with her friends and family. If you love any of these, regardless of whose team they're on, keep supporting because they're all representing the love of country music and they all represent the best of those who auditioned.