AXS TV CELEBRATES INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH A STAR-STUDDED “ALL AMERICAN COUNTRY MARATHON," AIRING THURSDAY, JULY 4 AT 8 A.M. ET

Highlights Include Powerhouse Profiles & Performances Featuring Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Toby Keith, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, & More

AXS TV puts the spotlight on the quintessential American soundtrack this 4TH of July, with a star-studded All American Country Marathon filled with in-depth artist profiles and classic concerts starting at 8 a.m. ET.

The fireworks begin with an intimate look at the incredible life and career of Country music mainstay Alan Jackson in the 2018 documentary Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man, featuring appearances by Jackson, Carrie Underwood, Lee Ann Womack, and Easton Corbin.

Other highlights include an insightful portrait of the “Queen Of Country Pop” told in her own words, in the acclaimed documentary Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl with Lionel Richie, Avril Lavigne, and Kelsea Ballerini; as well as an unforgettable evening with Country icon Willie Nelson, boasting appearances and performances by frequent collaborators and fellow legends such as Bob Dylan, Keith Richards, Merle Haggard, Al Green, Joe Walsh, and Jerry Lee Lewis in Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels; and Toby Keith takes over Soundstage to perform fan-favorites including “American Ride,” “Red Solo Cup,” “How Do You Like Me Now?!,” and “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” in Toby Keith: 35 MPH Town; and many more.

AXS TV’s Fourth Of July All American Country Marathon is as Follows (All Times are Eastern):

AXS TV’s Fourth Of July All American Country Marathon

Thursday, July 4 Starting at 8 a.m. ET

8:00 a.m. – Alan Jackson: Small Town Southern Man

10:00 a.m. – Shania Twain: Not Just A Girl

12:00 p.m. – Lady A: Live From The Artists Den

1:00 p.m. – Tim McGraw: Live From The Artists Den

2:00 p.m. – Blackberry Smoke Homecoming Live In Atlanta

3:30 p.m. – Zac Brown Band: Live From The Artists Den

4:30 p.m. – Willie Nelson & Friends: Outlaws & Angels

6:30 p.m. – Toby Keith: 35 MPH Town

HEARTWRECKERS JOIN TIM MCGRAW ON HIS "STANDING ROOM ONLY" SUMMER ARENA TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST CARLY PEARCE

New Duo To Hit Six Cities With Country Superstars Beginning May 30, Following May 24 Release Of Debut EP Shut Up And Drink, Produced by Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Pecos & The Rooftops, Austin Snell)

Heartwreckers, the new duo composed of singer-songwriters Brock Butler and Ryan Garrett, will join Tim McGraw’s “Standing Room Only” summer tour for six arena shows beginning May 30 in Toledo, OH, with dates in Chicago, Kansas City and more.

The duo released its debut single “Shut Up," written by Butler and Garrett, and produced by Andrew Baylis (Jelly Roll, Pecos & The Rooftops), on Friday, Jan. 19.

Download/stream/purchase “Shut Up” HERE.

“Tim McGraw was a mainstay on our radio growing up — I still say "Everywhere" is one of my favorite albums of all time," says Butler. "Having the opportunity to share a stage with him at this point in my life is surreal, and I couldn’t be more grateful or excited about it.”

Garrett adds, "I grew up listening to Tim McGraw driving down backroads in my dad’s Dodge. 'Shotgun Rider' is one of my favorite country songs of all time. Being able to hear that song on the road every night and being able to open for such a staple in country music is a dream I never thought would become reality until now."

Heartwreckers’ upcoming EP, "Shut Up And Drink", a collection of five envelope-pushing country songs all written by Butler and Garrett, reflects the unblinking lyrical and sonic approach the duo applies to country music, described by Garrett as “Country. Ass. Rock. With the periods!”

"Shut Up And Drink" is set for release on May 24, supported by a run of live show dates beginning Feb. 9, including May 1 performances at the 28th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival, Presented by BMI. For tickets and tour information, visit realheartwreckers.com.

Heartwreckers Tour Dates:

(Tim McGraw & Carly Pearce dates in boldface, Creed Fisher dates in italics)

Feb 9 - Cedar Park, TX - The Haute Spot
Feb 10 - Baton Rouge, LA - The Texas Club
Feb 15 - Stuart, FL - Terra Fermata
Feb 17 - Brooksville, FL - The Whitehead Farm
Feb 22 - Leesburg, VA - Tally Ho Theatre
Feb 24 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819
Feb 25 - Jacksonville, NC - Hooligan’s
May 30 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center
May 31 - Chicago, IL - United Center
June 1 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena
June 6 - Sioux Falls, SD - Denny Sanford PREMIER Center
June 7 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Omaha
June 8 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center

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#FESTIVALNEWS - TIM MCGRAW, SAM HUNT, CARLY PEARCE, BROTHERS OSBORNE, MIDLAND, MICHAEL RAY, PARMALEE AND MORE ANNOUNCED AS GOLDENSKY COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP

Passes On Sale Friday, April 29 At www.GoldenSkyFestival.com

A spectacular lineup of top country music artists has been announced for GoldenSky Country Music Festival on Saturday, October 15 and Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA. Headliners Tim McGraw (Saturday) and Sam Hunt (Sunday) lead the all-star lineup which will also feature Brothers Osborne, Midland, Carly Pearce, Parmalee, Michael Ray, Diamond Rio, Brian Kelley, Lindsay Ell and many more.

Passes for GoldenSky Festival go on sale at 10:00 AM PT on Friday, April 29 at www.GoldenSkyFestival.com. Fans can sign up for the newsletter or opt-in to receive SMS messages to gain exclusive access to the festival pre-sale, which starts on Wednesday, April 27 at 10:00 AM PT.

GoldenSky Country Music Festival is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents in partnership with Visit Sacramento, and will feature top-tier country music artists across two days and three stages, along with unique experiences including a craft beer festival featuring tastings from local and national breweries, “farm-to-fork” dining opportunities from some of Sacramento’s best restaurants, a dance hall saloon, a mechanical bull and much more.

“Besides the amazing lineup, GoldenSky has been curated to create a one-of-a-kind country music festival experience rooted in the capital city,” says Chamie McCurry, Chief Marketing Officer at Danny Wimmer Presents. “Our GoldenSky Beer Festival allows fans to tailgate INSIDE the festival with unlimited sampling over 100 craft beers, The Farmhouse will showcase some of the best farm-to-fork offerings in Sacramento, the El Dorado Market will be THE place to shop for souvenirs, and we can’t wait to see everyone line dancing in the River City Saloon & Dance Hall. It’s been three years in the making and we couldn’t be more excited to finally be here today, announcing it to the world.”

Watch the GoldenSky announcement video here: https://youtu.be/LRPcQEKCKUU

The current music lineup for GoldenSky Country Music Festival is as follows:

Saturday, October 15

Tim McGraw

Brothers Osborne

Carly Pearce

Diamond Rio

Brian Kelley (of Florida Georgia Line)

Lindsay Ell

Matt Stell

Chase Matthew

Madeline Edwards

Bailey Zimmerman

Willie D McClung (Local Artist)

Mabilene (Local Artist)

Sunday, October 16

Sam Hunt

Midland

Michael Ray

Parmalee

Breland

Elvie Shane

Ernest

Brittney Spencer

Lily Rose

Alexandra Kay

In addition to two full days of incredible music performances, GoldenSky will also feature an array of onsite experiences, including:

The GoldenSky Beer Festival

Kick off your day at the GoldenSky Beer Festival. Open daily from 11:45 AM - 2:45 PM to patrons 21+, the festival within the festival showcases the best of local, regional and national craft beers. All beer fest attendees will get unlimited complimentary tastings with more than 100 different selections of beer, hard seltzer and ciders, and a commemorative festival cup to boot! The GoldenSky Beer Festival is free with your festival admission IF you purchase your passes before May 6. After that, you can add it on to your festival purchase for only $10 per person, per day or $15 for the weekend, at time of purchase. Arrive early and pre-party at The GoldenSky Beer Festival!

River City Saloon & Dance Hall

Boot-scoot into the River City Saloon & Dance Hall for a little dancin’, a little drinkin’ and a whole lotta fun! Daily activities include line dancing, partner two-stepping and lessons. Coordination not your thing? We’ve still got you covered with a house DJ to freestyle your heart out with when the sun goes down. And don’t miss Billy, our house bull that’s sure to be a buckin’ and broncin’ all weekend long!

El Dorado Market

Visit the El Dorado Market to shop the best of the Central Valley. Need a new cowboy hat? Look no further! Want a one-of-a-kind bandana? Coming right up! Shop small and support local at the El Dorado Market.

The Farmhouse (presented by the California Farm Bureau)

The Farmhouse promises to deliver a food experience that will leave your taste buds craving more! We invite you to take a load off and pick your pleasure amongst the various locally curated food booths to taste for yourself what makes Sacramento the Farm-To-Fork Capital of America.

Fieldhouse Sports Bar

Watch your favorite NCAA and NFL games at the Fieldhouse, featuring the top college games on Saturday and NFL on Sunday. Grab a drink and pony up to the bar to stay up-to-date on all the pigskin action.

Loud Lounge

Go beyond the music and experience the cannabis community in our very own Loud Lounge! We believe in the power of cannabis to enhance the communal and artistic experience, so let's have a gathering place for our friends to network and celebrate. We are excited to offer everything from live music to live art and live performers all weekend long while you get educated on cannabis culture. Must be 21+ to enter the Loud Lounge.

The following GoldenSky pass options are available:

● Single Day General Admission starting at $59.99 plus fees

● Weekend General Admission starting at $89.99 plus fees

● Single Day VIP starting at $129.99 plus fees

● Weekend VIP starting at $199.99 plus fees

Four Pack Weekend General Admission packages are also available. Layaway options are available for only $25.00 down through May 15, with payments equally amortized in June, July and August. Festival goers are encouraged to buy early and save as prices will increase throughout the campaign.

GoldenSky VIP passes offer access to all General Admission areas, an exclusive viewing area in front of the main stage, dedicated festival entry lanes, a commemorative laminate and access to the dedicated VIP area, which includes:

● VIP-only front of Main Stage viewing area

● A shaded lounge with comfortable seating and live audio and video streams of the Main Stage, as well as dedicated bars with full beverage options (for additional purchase)

● Tree-shaded outdoor lounge area with all performances broadcast on a big screen, premium food offerings (for additional purchase), a dedicated free water filling station, air-conditioned flushable restrooms, festival merch stand, and dedicated locker rentals with charging capabilities

For more information on GoldenSky, including pass details and exclusive presale access, sign up for the festival newsletter at www.goldenskyfestival.com and follow GoldenSky on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

In its inaugural year, GoldenSky is proud to welcome Coors Light, Jack Daniel’s, KOLAS, TickPick, California Bountiful, Living the Dream and the US Army as festival partners. More partners and experiences will be announced soon.

GoldenSky will be held at the same location and just a week after DWP’s hugely successful event Aftershock--the highest grossing rock festival in the United States.

GoldenSky marks DWP’s second country festival, following the success of Hometown Rising Country Music & Bourbon Festival in Louisville, KY which debuted in 2019 with a sold-out crowd of 70,000 and performances from over 30 top artists, including Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Dwight Yoakam, Trace Adkins and many more.

Danny Wimmer Presents is one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America. DWP events include Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, Epicenter, GoldenSky Country Music Festival, Hometown Rising, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville.

Discovery Park is conveniently located near downtown Sacramento at 1600 Garden Highway, where the American and Sacramento Rivers meet.

For more information on GoldenSky please visit:

Website: www.GoldenSkyFestival.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/goldenskyfest/

Twitter: www.twitter.com/goldenskyfest

Instagram: www.instagram.com/goldenskyfest/

Hashtag: #GoldenSkyFest

BELLAMY BROTHERS APPLAUD TIM MCGRAW'S "REDNECK GIRL" FEATURING MIDLAND

Revered international music icons, the Bellamy Brothers, are often celebrated for their trailblazing career as a pop, rock and country crossover duo. Today, global superstars and Big Machine Records recording artists, Tim McGraw and Midland, are tipping their hats to the Bellamys with a re-recording of the Bellamys' No. 1 smash, "Redneck Girl,"

"I was drinking my coffee this morning when I stumbled across this new track by Tim and Midland. It sounded familiar! We've known Tim for years and we're big fans of him and Midland. Tim and those guys are real stylists and they infused the song with a shot of energy and refreshing production. Great job guys," David Bellamy shared.

"Redneck Girl," written by David Bellamy, and recorded by David and Howard Bellamy, was released in September 1982 as the first single from the album “Strong Weakness”. The song was their sixth No. 1 hit and is available on their “40 Years: The Album”, available now to stream and purchase..        

Currently, Circle is airing season two of the Bellamy Brothers' hit reality series "Honky Tonk Ranch," which chronicles their “unusual lives, blending music stardom, vigorous road tours and cattle ranching (Tampa Bay Times)." For local listings and streaming information, click HERE.

When the stay at home orders took effect in March, the Bellamy Brothers were on the road with Blake Shelton, John Anderson, Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina for the Friends and Heroes Tour. The duo returned home to Florida where "Honky Tonk Ranch" is filmed. During this time, the Bellamys stayed busy through their partnership with the Florida-based medical marijuana company, Trulieve, on their flower product line Old Hippie Stash and the release of their new Bucket List EP. 

Bucket List, released July 10, includes "No Country Music for Old Men," a collaboration with longtime friend John Anderson, inspired by the loss of Kenny Rogers earlier this year. The lead single "Rednecks (Lookin' for Paychecks)" and additional four songs like "Sunshine State of Mind," which features a kid's choir, and "Law Low, Stay High" have a more light-hearted feel. Bucket List was recorded and co-produced by the Bellamy Brothers and Randy Hiebert at the studio on their Florida homestead. 

www.bellamybrothers.com

BIG & RICH RISE INTO TOP 10 ON COUNTRY RADIO WITH "LOVIN' LATELY" FEATURING TIM MCGRAW

The duo Big & Rich have always marched to the beat of their own drum, but now it seems that Big Kenny and John Rich are bucking the musical trends more than ever. With the entry of their latest single, “Lovin’ Lately,” into the Top 10 this week, the award-winning duo can claim a “hat trick” of three straight singles in that portion of the chart in their decade-plus history. But, the story doesn’t end there.

The singles – all from their Gravity album – were released on the group’s own Big & Rich Records label and promoted by their own independent promotion team at New Revolution – a rarity in today’s scene, controlled mainly by the majors. The duo had been part of the Warner Brothers roster for well over a decade when they decided to tackle a new way of doing things business-wise. Rich admits it was a little scary, but it’s paying off quite well.

"It's terrifying and exciting all at the same time. You take on all the business and marketing side yourself, but there's a big team of people that we have assembled that are helping us do this. But at the end of the day, our board meeting consists of two guys. If we agree, it will happen, and if we don't, it doesn't."

The single features a vocal cameo from fellow hit maker Tim McGraw, who actually gave them the idea for the song. “He told it to us in a parking lot in Canada, where we were doing a show with him. He said he had a song title -- 'Who You Been Loving Lately?' We thought it was brilliant. We wrote it, recorded it, and emailed it to him. His response was a video treatment -- he wrote an entire video script for the song. I looked at Kenny and said, 'I guess he likes it.' Kenny said, 'Apparently so, we should ask him if he wants to sing on it.' He said, 'Sure! What are you doing next Thursday at 3pm?' We said, 'Recording you, Brother Tim.”

And, the rest, as they say…..is another part of the Big & Rich story! For more information about the duo, visit www.BigandRich.com

TEASER: NEW YEAR, NEW MCGRAW

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 REWIND: TIM MCGRAW PERFORMS ON GOOD MORNING AMERICA - FEB 1, 2013

Just in case you missed it or just wanna see it again, Tim McGraw performed on "Good Morning America" this morning. Here ya go, watch all ya want :-)

CLICK HERE TO WATCH PERFORMANCE

EVENT (ONLINE LIVESTREAM): FEB 5 AT 10:30PM ET - TIM MCGRAW PERFORMS ON THE USS MIDWAY

As his new album hits shelves, Tim McGraw will take the stage aboard the USS Midway in San Diego on Feb 5 for an exclusive Ram Country Live! performance. You can watch the performance LIVE that day at 10:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm PT.

The performance concludes a two-day launch that also includes a VIP radio reception and a radio remote on Monday and Tuesday (Feb. 4-5).

EVENT (SIRIUS XM'S THE HIGHWAY): FEB 4 - TIM MCGRAW GOES ONE ON ONE WITH SIRIUS XM RADIO LISTENERS

Airs Monday, February 4 at 4 pm ET.

Moderated by The Highway’s Storme Warren, “SiriusXM’s Town Hall with Tim McGraw” will feature the Grammy-Award winning artist answering questions from fans about his life and career, including his new album, Two Lanes of Freedom. SiriusXM listeners are invited to submit a question for Tim McGraw on Twitter by 5 pm ET on Sunday, January 27 by Tweeting @SiriusXM and using the hashtag #SXMTownHall, or posting a question on SiriusXM’s The Highway Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/onthehighway.

TIM MCGRAW ACCELERATES INTO 2013 WITH THE 30 CITY "TWO LANES OF FREEDOM" TOUR

McGraw Launches First-Ever "Fanticipation" Program With Tumblr In Each Market 

 Debut Big Machine Records Album "Two Lanes Of Freedom" Set For Release On Feb 5 

Country Music icon Tim McGraw announced today that his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, will crank up this summer in Birmingham, AL on May 2 and continue on to 30 cities through July.   The U.S. trek, will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.

McGraw has partnered with Tumblr to create the "Fanticipation" program which will allow fans, for the first time ever, to announce through Tumblr when tickets will be available in their own hometown.   Beginning in early February, McGraw will call a fan in each market who is selected to participate in "Fanticipation" and personally tip them off, so they can share the information with their friends and other McGraw fans first.   For more information on "Fanticipation," click here: http://timmcgraw.tumblr.com/.

After more than two decades on the road, McGraw's ability to entertain and command a crowd continues to be a defining characteristic of both his artistry and superstar status.   Earlier this year the Tampa Tribune described McGraw's live show as "effortless" while the Atlanta Journal Constitution remarked "he's so casually cool onstage" and OC Weekly said "It's a bold claim, but McGraw could and should be poised to reign as king of country music..."

"This album marks a new sense of excitement and artistic freedom for me, and I really wanted to extend that same feeling to the tour and create a cool vibe for the fans," explains McGraw.  "Let's leave anything that might be weighing us down out in the parking lot and spend a few hours together feeling alive and free.  We've started working up new songs from the album, and there's some really cool stuff we'll be able to pull out this summer. My band is just kick-ass...there's nothing these guys can't play!  We'll be counting the days til Birmingham!"

TWO LANES OF FREEDOM Tour Dates: 

5/2 Birmingham, AL    Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
5/3 Charlotte, NC    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
5/4 Raleigh, NC     Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion
5/10 West Palm Beach, FL    Cruzan Amphitheatre
5/11 Tampa, FL    1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
5/12 Atlanta, GA    Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood
5/17 Philadelphia, PA    Susquehanna Bank Center
5/18 Pittsburgh, PA    First Niagara Pavilion
5/19 Detroit, MI    DTE Energy Music Theatre
5/23 St. Louis, MO    Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
5/24 Chicago, IL    First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
5/25 Cincinnati, OH    Riverbend Music Center
5/26 Darien Lakes, NY    Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
5/30 Indianapolis, IN    Klipsch Music Center
5/31 Cleveland, OH    Blossom Music Center
6/1 Washington, D.C.    Jiffy LubeLive
6/7 San Diego, CA    Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
6/8 San Bernardino, CA    San Manuel Amphitheatre
6/9 Mountain View, CA    Shoreline Amphitheatre
6/13 Albuquerque, NM    Hard Rock Casino Albuquerque Presents the Pavilion
6/14 Salt Lake City, UT    USANA Amphitheatre
6/15 Denver, CO    Fiddler's Green
6/20 Beaumont, TX    Ford Park Pavilion
6/22 Dallas, TX    Gexa Energy Pavilion
6/28 Hartford, CT    Comcast Theatre
6/29 Boston, MA    Comcast Center
6/30 Holmdel, NJ    PNC Bank Arts Center
7/25 Toronto, ONT    Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
7/26 Bethel, NY    Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/27 Virginia Beach, VA    Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach

On Feb. 5, McGraw will release his first album on Big Machine Records, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.  The album follows his record-shattering career, selling over 40 million albums and dominating the charts with 32 No. one singles.  Since the release of his debut album in 1993, he has won three GRAMMY's, 14 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards, and 10 AMA's, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated The Blind Side, Country Strong and Friday Night Lights-as well as hosting Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre.  Nielsen-BDS recently certified McGraw as the most-played Country artist of the past 20 years (1992-2012) with more than 10 million spins detected and Mediabase recognized him as the most-played Country artist in the history of their tracking service.

Brantley Gilbert has already earned a striking set of "notches" on his industry belt, including four No. one singles and impressive album sales of over 1 million.  Rising duo Love and Theft celebrated their first No. one song "Angel Eyes" last year from their self-titled album.

For Tim McGraw and Pennzoil, cars represent freedom, which is why both have teamed up for the second year to celebrate the love of music and cars.

For more updates and the latest information, visit  www.timmcgraw.com or follow @thetimmcgraw on twitter

PERFORMERS FOR THE MUSICARES PERSON OF THE YEAR TRIBUTE ANNOUNCED

Source: www.musicrow.com

Performers have been announced for the 2013 MusiCares Person of the Year tribute, honoring Bruce Springsteen. Performers will include Kenny Chesney, Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Natalie Maines.

Jon Stewart will host the sold-out event on Feb. 8. in Los Angeles. Additional performances during the evening include Alabama Shakes, Ben Harper, Jim James, Juanes, John Legend, Tom Morello, Mumford & Sons, Patti Smith, Mavis Staples, Eddie Vedder and past honorees Jackson Browne, Neil Young, Elton John and Sting. Rob Mathes will be the evening’s musical director.

Now in its 23rd year, the annual gala begins at 5:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception and auction, followed by a gala dinner and concert to support the year-round efforts of MusiCares, which ensures members of the music community have a place to turn in times of financial, medical and personal need.

Grammy Week culminates with the 55th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 10, which will broadcast live on CBS at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

VIDEO PREMIERE: "ONE OF THOSE NIGHTS" - TIM MCGRAW

Great to see Tim McGraw back to what he does best ... just singing from his heart.

BILLY’S BEAR JOINS FORCES WITH COUNTRY STARS TO BRING A LITTLE MAGIC TO THE MILITARY AND THEIR FAMIILIES

Artists Step-In To Lend Voices In Messages Dedicated To Military Children

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 9, 2012)—American country singer/songwriter, national recording artist Billy Reasons participated in the 2012 CMA Awards Week activities for the very first time, not as a hopeful nominee, presenter or performer, but as the founder and spearhead of the charity organization Billy’s Bear, Inc.

A former Air Force veteran, Billy Reasons launched Billy’s Bear as an endeavor to bring the voices of loved ones home from the fields of battle afar to family and children here in the states via “the heart” of a cuddly, furry, teddy bear. To date, the organization has delivered more than 6,000 bears to the children of our nation’s deployed parents and aims to distribute 10,000 Billy’s Bears in 2013.

Traditionally, Reasons travels abroad to perform for our service men and women, bringing the bears to our sisters and brothers of service who record on-site a personal message, loving greeting, or prayer from behind the walls of war. Upon return to the USA, Reasons delivers the personalized bears to the corresponding military children and families. The bears made their first appearance at the “Music Row Live” radio remotes with a bit of a different intention from their usual purpose.

Each year, Sharla McCoy of McCoy & Associates selects a charity to be recognized as part of the annual three-day “Music Row Live” radio remotes held at the Tracking Room in Nashville, Tenn. This year, McCoy embraced the vision of Billy’s Bear [a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit corporation] and its mission to reach out to children of military families whose parents will sadly not return home from duty.

McCoy delivered a moving presentation to introduce Billy's Bear to the major market radio stations and key industry representatives in attendance during her annual radio reception and "Picking Party." McCoy gave a heartfelt testimony surrounding the bears meaningful purpose: "These bears make lifetime impressions on not only the deserving children, but tug at the heart strings of those parents serving overseas who are unable to be at home with their little blessings to tuck them into bed each night."  Following McCoy, Army Staff Sgt. Dustin Buzze, who served three tours of duty and is currently stationed at 101st Airborne/Fort Campbell, shared his personal experience of the role Billy's Bear played in connecting him with his young children while deployed—moved the audience to tears.

Reasons’ story and the cuddly bears’ messages captivated the enthusiasm and compassion of all who attended. Each artist participant (including Rodney Adkins, Miranda Lambert, Jake Owen, Chris Young and Teddy Gentry of Alabama) recorded a special message intended for a child who has lost a mother or father in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars. Many superstars (such as Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw and Kelly Clarkson) also signed the bears’ t-shirts dedicated as auction items to support the charity’s funding efforts.

All of the represented radio stations attending the 2012 “Music Row Live” remotes will return to their respective cities and distribute the recorded Billy’s Bear to a deserving child in their own community.

“Nothing can take the place of a lost parent, but with the help of our friends in country music, we are hoping this bear will bring comfort to as many children as possible with the warmth of a bear hug and a heartfelt message from a favorite country music artist,” Reasons introduced.

“The outpour of support and eagerness from all of our artists has been overwhelming and above and beyond what we ever imagined,” raved the director of “Music Row Live” Sharla McCoy. “Billy’s Bear is an organization very dear to my heart; we are blessed to work so closely with the good people serving our country and proud to have introduced such a worthy cause to our friends in radio and to the artists here in Music City.”

“I am truly privileged and honored to champion such an important foundation,” Reasons added. “I have seen tears of gratitude stream down the faces of the toughest service men and women because this small fur-wrapped gift is the sole reason their child recognizes the sound of their voice. And if we can bring just a little bit of comfort and happiness to those children who have lost a mom or dad overseas through this week’s efforts then we can all sleep a little better at night.”

For more details about Billy’s Bear, Inc., please visit www.billysbear.com. 

*EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS* - KENNY CHESNEY/TIM MCGRAW/JAKE OWEN - "BROTHERS OF THE SUN" TOUR - OAKLAND, CA (7/15/12)

Huge thanks to our west coast contributor and good friend, Tiffany Benton, for allowing us to share her exclusive personal photos of the Kenny Chesney/Tim McGraw "Brothers of the Sun" Tour stop in Oakland, CA last week. The tour featured Jake Owen as it's opener. Looks like this was a hot show and we ain't talkin' about the weather!

Hmmmm ... We're Confused Too! LOL

Soooo ... hmmm ... did Kenny and Tim get married? Is Joe Nichols their miracle baby? I'm confused ... Thanks to Jared Blake of NBC's "The Voice" for the laugh.

Coming Soon! The New Big Machine Records Debut from Tim McGraw - "Truck Yeah" - Start Requesting NOW!

TIM McGRAW SERVES UP “BILLIONS”

Sound Impressions Top 97 Billion Mark In Amazing Career Track With Radio & Retail

New Single “Right Back Atcha Babe” Continues Blockbuster 2012

(Nashville, Tennessee) –June 19, 2012 –Tim McGraw’s strong career history of connectivity with country radio continues on an amazing course of record breaking stats with the announcement today from Curb Records that his debut single Better Than I Used To Be from McGraw’s latest studio album Emotional Traffic has just been certified gold by RIAA.

Gold certification of the latest single follows McGraw’s most recent previous gold tracking earlier this year with Felt Good On My Lips, which topped Billboard’s Hot Country Songs charts for three weeks and set a new industry record. With a cumulative of 69 weeks at #1 over the course of 32 chart topping single releases, Felt Good On My Lips found McGraw garnering the record as the artist with the most weeks at #1 on the Hot Country Songs chart since the chart was established on the Nielsen BDS system in January of 1990.

Latest numbers reflecting spins of Better Than I Used to Be elevate McGraw’s cumulative industry stats to yet another new milestone of eye popping dimensions.

Billboard: 13.8 million spins reaching an audience of 97.8 billion
MediaBase: 10.2 million spins

The January 2012 release of Emotional Traffic served as a fresh reminder of the undiminished strength of McGraw’s brand with an ever increasing fan base—a fact reflected from tracking on his 1994 breakout with initial #1 single Don’t Take The Girl—to Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems 2010 proclamation of Tim McGraw as “Artist of the Decade” (2000-2010).

On the heels of RIAA certification of the latest McGraw single, Curb is releasing a follow-up single offering from Emotional Traffic. The new release, Right Back Atcha Babe will be the focus of a major promotional campaign by the label targeted to keep McGraw’s radio presence red hot on summertime programming lists.

With a remarkable career dynasty approaching three dozen #1 singles and 45 million units of music sold, 2012 is proving to be a blockbuster year for McGraw. Emotional Traffic became McGraw’s 13th consecutive album package to be elevated to the top of the charts in its first week of release. Better Than I Used To Be continues the now three decade long history of #1 singles on Billboard charts—34 and counting.

McGraw has to date won multiple Grammy® Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 CMA Awards, 10 American Music Awards, a trio of People’s Choice Awards and numerous other industry awards and accolades to varied to mention.

Destined to be one of biggest concert tour events of 2012, fans across the nation are aggressively snapping up tickets for the Brothers Of The Sun Tour that headlines McGraw and fellow superstar Kenny Chesney over 19 major market venues. Still ahead on the road, concerts in Nashville (6/23), Charlotte (6/24), Pittsburgh (6/30), Cincinnati (7/01), Chicago (7/07), Minneapolis (7/08), Anaheim (7/14), Oakland (7/15), Denver (7/21); Indianapolis, (7/28), Cleveland (7/29), New Orleans (8/03), Houston (8/04), East Rutherford, NJ (8/11), Landover, MD (8/12), Detroit (8/18), Foxborough, MA (8/24 & 25).

TIM MCGRAW TO AWARD 25 HOMES TO VETERANS DURING SUMMER TOUR

Country music superstar Tim McGraw is launching a nationwide program called HomeFront in partnership with Chase and Operation Homefront to award mortgage-free homes to wounded warriors and service members in need at each concert of his summer tour.

Additionally, both ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy of Country Music, and The Premier Group on behalf of the North Carolina Furniture Manufacturers, have made substantial contributions to support the program throughout the summer.

McGraw has a long history and deep interest in supporting veterans and military families and wanted to find another way to honor our vets and give back to them for their commitment and service to our country. To kick-start the HomeFront program, McGraw will perform a special Memorial Day concert of remembrance and gratitude for servicemembers at New York City's Beacon Theatre during Fleet Week in partnership with Chase and the United Service Organizations (USO). The show will be streamed live via YouTube and to military bases around the world on The Pentagon Channel.

“My sister’s a veteran of the first Gulf War. My uncle was a Vietnam veteran and my grandfather was a World War II veteran. I've always felt a deep sense of respect and obligation to our troops,” says McGraw. "Being able to reward them for their dedicated work with a new home will be even more rewarding for us. It feels so good to give back to them, and to have the opportunity to entertain them on Memorial Day is something I'm honored to do."

"We are grateful to our servicemembers, veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices,” said Frank Bisignano, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Mortgage Banking at JPMorgan Chase & Co. “We are honored to partner with Tim McGraw and Operation Homefront to award mortgage-free homes. It’s a small way to say thank you to people who have done so much to protect our nation and our freedom.”

On June 2 in Tampa, McGraw will begin what is anticipated to be the biggest stadium tour in country music history. The Brothers of the Sun Tour with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will hit the nation's biggest stadiums through August.

TIM MCGRAW MAKES A BIG MACHINE EVEN BIGGER

Big Machine Records announced today the signing of country music superstar Tim McGraw to a worldwide recording deal. The powerhouse label and McGraw will release new music which will be distributed globally by Universal Music Group. With over 40 million albums sold and 32 No. 1 singles over the course of his remarkable career, this new era of McGraw's career will be driven by a dream team of the most successful and dynamic thinkers in the music industry ... READ ENTIRE STORY