MUSICALLY DIVERSE HIT SHOW "THE SONG TV" SEASON 3 TO PREMIERE JANUARY 8, 2022

Rob Thomas, Collective Soul, Melissa Etheridge, Amy Grant, Kenny Loggins, Sarah McLachlan, Brian McKnight, Styx, Gary Allan and More Featured in National TV Show

THE SONG – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms nationally syndicated television show launched in January 2020, and the star power, production and unique programming of the first two seasons made it must-see tv for music fans coast to coast. Production on Season III is complete, and the fast-paced show featuring intimate performances from some of music’s greatest stars and the iconic songs that launched and propelled their careers will premiere nationwide on January 8, 2022.

THE SONG’s new season features Rockers Collective Soul, Melissa Etheridge, Styx, and Rob Thomas, Pop songstresses Amy Grant and Sarah McLachlan, Soul singer Brian McKnight, Pop singer songwriter icon Kenny Loggins and Country star Gary Allan - all performing the songs that made them famous in this exciting weekly show reaching over 80 million households on 150 stations.

“We’ve been amazed week after week how viewers are connecting with these artists and their songs in this unique presentation,” said the show’s creator and Executive Producer Marc Oswald. “This new season is incredibly diverse and we can’t wait to kick off the new year with these legendary artists performing truly remarkable songs.”

The show is produced by Tupelo Honey and Oswald Entertainment Group, directed by renowned film and still photographer David “Doc” Abbott, written, edited and produced by Stephen Wallen and Scott Kono and booked by legendary talent producer Tisha Fein and talent coordinator Clay Myers. Gray Television is managing the syndication, led by Greg Conklin and George Johnson, predominantly on CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC affiliates including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis, Dallas, San Francisco, Washington DC, and Seattle.

Season III is hosted by Krista Marie and includes a combination of episodes produced at various locations in Music City and on the road. THE SONG crew traveled to a private estate in Sherman, CT to film two episodes with Rob Thomas. Kenny Loggins and Sarah McLachlan were both lensed in California, Loggins at The Alcazar Theatre in Carpinteria and McLachlan at Hotel del Coronado. Collective Soul’s episode was shot at Atlanta’s Buckhead Theatre, and Brian McKnight’s episode was captured across town at Terminal West. Gary Allan and Amy Grant’s episodes were shot at Nashville’s Analog at Hutton Hotel and Blackbird Studio, respectively, and Melissa Etheridge performed at the show’s home base, TGL Farms near Nashville Tennessee. To top it all off, the Styx episode was shot following the band’s performance at the beautiful new Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati, Ohio.

“This is a massive undertaking, but we’re excited to continue to grow and develop this show,” said the show’s Executive Producer Cary Glotzer, CEO and Chief Content Officer of Tupelo Honey, a Gray Television Company.

Season I was filmed exclusively at TGL Farms and kicked off with such iconic stars as All-4-One, Big & Rich, CeeLo Green, Don McLean, Rick Springfield, Rome Ramirez featuring Dirty Heads, Travis Tritt, and Gretchen Wilson. Season II of THE SONG traveled coast to coast to visit Jason Mraz at the Mraz Family Farm, Pat Monahan and Train at Concannon Vineyard in Northern California, Jewel in the Colorado Rockies high above Telluride, Richard Marx on the beautiful cliffs of Malibu, Clint Black at Analog at Hutton Hotel Nashville and the Marleys at the world famous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Shooting wrapped where it all began, with Gavin DeGraw at TGL Farms outside Nashville, Tennessee.

The show is presented by Ally and brought to you by partnerships with Harley-Davidson, Hard Rock Hotels and Casinos, and powered by KICKER Performance Audio.

Earlier this year, THE SONG announced an exclusive partnership with Time Life to release live performances recorded exclusively for the show. Many of the songs recorded for Season I of the show are currently available via Time Life on all major streaming platforms. The two companies are also working closely to develop enhanced content for THE SONG’s YouTube channel, including previously unreleased footage.

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THE SONG TV Season III Schedule:

EP. 1 – ROB THOMAS – Part 1 - January 8-9, 2022

Location: A private estate in Sherman, CT

· “3AM”

· “Sunday Morning New York Blue”

· “Smooth”

EP. 2 – ROB THOMAS – Part 2 - January 15-16, 2022

Location: A private estate in Sherman, CT

· “Unwell”

· “Ever The Same”

· “Lonely No More”

EP. 3 – MELISSA ETHERIDGE - January 22-23, 2022

Location: TGL Farms / Nashville, TN

· “I Want To Come Over”

· “As Cool As You Try”

· “Come To My Window”

EP. 4 – KENNY LOGGINS - January 29-30, 2022

Location: The Alcazar Theatre / Carpinteria, CA

· “Return To Pooh Corner”

· “Danny’s Song”

· “Footloose”

EP. 5 – SARAH McLACHLAN - February 5-6, 2022

Location: Hotel del Coronado / Coronado, CA

· “I Will Remember You”

· “Adia”

· “Angel”

EP. 6 – GARY ALLAN - February 12-13, 2022

Location: Analog at Hutton Hotel / Nashville, TN

· “Right Where I Need To Be”

· “Best I Ever Had”

· “Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)”

EP. 7 – BRIAN McKNIGHT - February 19-20, 2022

Location: Terminal West / Atlanta, GA

· “One Last Cry”

· “Anytime”

· “Back At One”

EP. 8 – STYX - February 26-27, 2022

Location: Hard Rock Casino – Cincinnati / Cincinnati, OH

· “Renegade”

· “Too Much Time On My Hands”

· “Rockin’ The Paradise”

EP. 9 – AMY GRANT - March 5-6, 2022

Location: Blackbird Studio / Nashville, TN

· “Every Heartbeat”

· “That’s What Love Is For”

· “Baby Baby”

EP. 10 – COLLECTIVE SOUL - March 12-13, 2022

Location: Buckhead Theatre / Atlanta, GA

· “December”

· “The World I Know”

· “Shine”

More episodes to be announced.

For great moments from both seasons of THE SONG, fans can log on to THESONG.TV to check out full performances and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The site includes details for tuning into the show in specific markets.

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AXS TV PRESENTS THE EXCLUSIVE TV BROADCAST OF THE 35TH ANNUAL FARM AID 2020 ON THE ROAD VIRTUAL FESTIVAL, AIRING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 AT 8 P.M. ET

The Three-Hour-Plus Virtual At-Home Experience Features Appearances & Performances by Founder Willie Nelson and Board Members Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews; Other Artists Include Brandi Carlile, Nathaniel Rateliff, Bonnie Raitt, Black Pumas & More

AXS TV continues its long-standing support of Farm Aid, serving as the exclusive television broadcast partner of the landmark benefit music festival for the seventh consecutive year. The Network is proud to present a star-studded virtual at-home three-hour-plus broadcast of Farm Aid 2020 On the Road, airing Saturday, September 26 starting at 8:00 pm ET.

The 35th Annual Farm Aid 2020 On the Road virtual festival puts the spotlight on some of the biggest names in music, as they come together to raise funds and awareness for America’s hardworking farmers. Though the evening will look a bit different this year as a virtual at-home experience, Farm Aid 2020 On the Road continues the festival’s legacy of iconic artists and unforgettable performances featuring an all-star roster of over 20 artists including Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson and The Boys, John Mellencamp, Neil Young and Dave Matthews, as well as Black Pumas, Bonnie Raitt and Boz Scaggs. Other 

featured performers are Brandi Carlile, Chris Stapleton, Jack Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Jon Batiste, Kelsey Waldon, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Particle Kid, Edie Brickell with Charlie Sexton, The Record Company, Valerie June and The War And Treaty, and many more.

Farm Aid 2020 On the Road marks the second collaboration between AXS TV and Farm Aid this year, following in the footsteps of the highly successful benefit simulcast At Home With Farm Aid. Joining forces with Verizon, AXS TV and Farm Aid presented the exclusive set on April 11, 2020, as part of the Network’s At Home And Social initiative. Powered by intimate performances from Nelson, Young, Matthews, and Mellencamp, the evening raised over $500,000 for family farmers impacted by the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

“AXS TV is proud to continue our strong partnership with Farm Aid, in support of their invaluable efforts to benefit and uplift America’s vital farming community,” said Lucia McCalmont, Vice President of Programming and Scheduling, AXS TV. “Our viewers look forward to these exclusive Farm Aid broadcasts each year, and we are excited to have the opportunity to share the 2020 virtual at-home event with our audience, bringing them more of the up-close coverage, iconic artists, and unforgettable performances that only Farm Aid and AXS TV can provide.” 

The goal of the virtual festival is to raise critical funds for and awareness of the organization and its mission, which it typically does through ticket sales to the annual in-person music and food festival. Farm Aid accepts donations year-round at www.farmaid.org/donate.

For event updates, follow Farm Aid on Twitter (@FarmAid), Facebook (facebook.com/farmaid) and Instagram (instagram.com/farmaid), and visit farmaid.org/festival 

Viewers are encouraged to use the hashtags #FarmAid2020, #AXSTV and #OnTheRoad to join the conversation on social media around this year’s virtual festival.

“THE SONG - RECORDED LIVE @ TGL FARMS” TV SERIES FEATURING BIG AND RICH, COWBOY TROY, TRAVIS TRITT, GRETCHEN WILSON, LONESTAR AND OTHERS TO LAUNCH JANUARY 4 IN OVER 130 MARKETS

"The Song - Recorded Live @ TGL Farms" co-hosts Krista Marie and Damien Horne

The inaugural season of “The Song - Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” is set to premiere in national syndication on predominantly CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC affiliates January 4, 2020 in 131 markets across the country including New York, Boston, Atlanta, Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami and Seattle. The wildly entertaining show includes intimate performances by some of the biggest acts in a variety of genres singing their most iconic songs. In-depth interviews with the artists and songwriters will reveal never-before-heard details behind those songs, the inspiration and how they became woven into the fabric of popular culture.

Season one will include 10 fast-paced episodes, including nine hosted by Krista Marie and Damien Horne and a one-hour “Best of The Song” finale co-hosted by CeeLo Green. Gray Television will distribute the series, which is presented by Ally and powered by Nashville Music City.

Executive produced by Marc Oswald, Cary Glotzer and award-winning director Trey Fanjoy, the series was filmed at picturesque TGL Farms in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The setting provided a relaxed atmosphere for hosts Krista and Damien to dig deep into the lives and careers of the artists and songwriters. The TGL Farms stable was transformed into a studio soundstage, where the artists performed intimate versions of their hit songs and often introduced new music.

“We assembled an elite team of music and television professionals with the singular goal of showcasing some of the most iconic songs in American contemporary music,” said Oswald. “We are honored and humbled that this diverse group of artists and songwriters trusted us with their most important works.”

CeeLo Green, award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, actor and “Best of The Song” finale co-host said of the show: “There is something about the spirit and musical atmosphere of Nashville, Tennessee that motivates magic. You get there, it gets in you, and great things happen. This show 'The Song' has captured it for all the world to see. Enjoy!”

“The Song - Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” Season One Lineup by Episode:

Jan. 04 - CeeLo Green
Jan. 11 - Big & Rich featuring Cowboy Troy
Jan. 18 - Rick Springfield with special guests The Sisterhood Band
Jan. 25 - All-4-One
Feb. 01 - Lonestar featuring Jim Messina
Feb. 08 - Dirty Heads featuring Rome Ramirez
Feb. 15 - Travis Tritt
Feb. 22 - Don McLean
Feb. 29 - Gretchen Wilson
Mar. 07 - Best of Season One

“The Song - Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” pays it forward through cause-related partnerships with The Songwriters Hall of Fame and Belmont University’s Mike Curb College of Entertainment & Music Business to provide both scholarship and internship opportunities for their outstanding programs and to help develop new talent in the music, media and television arts disciplines. These partnerships will be supported by a $25,000 donation from Ally.

A complete list of stations airing “The Song - Recorded Live @ TGL Farms” will be published soon.

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MARTINA MCBRIDE TO PREMIERE "MARTINA'S TABLE" THIS SUNDAY ON FOOD NETWORK

On Sunday, November 18th, country music legend, Martina McBride, will premiere her new Food Network series, Martina’s Table, where she will give viewers a glimpse of how she entertains at home for family and friends, sharing recipes and cooking tips.

Over the course of the season, Martina puts her Midwestern twist on classic recipes as she cooks up delicious dish after dish including a full Thanksgiving menu at home, a Mexican-themed spread for a special birthday gathering, a casual holiday brunch with a few famous friends, and much more.

In the premiere episode, just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, with her entire family home for Thanksgiving, Martina shares some of her favorite recipes inspired by her Kansas roots. Her holiday menu includes Sausage, Cherry and Cornbread Stuffing, Roasted Cinnamon "Harrisburgs," Romaine Salad accented with Pear, Smoked Blue Cheese and Candied Pecans. The main event of this memorable meal is her unforgettable Roast Turkey with Gravy and the McBride family favorite Fluff Salad.

Martina’s Table premieres Sunday, November 18th at 12pm ET/PT on Food Network.

TG SHEPPARD AND KELLY LANG ANNOUNCE NEW NATIONAL TELEVISION SERIES, LOOK WHO'S COMING TO DINNER

Debut Episode Features Special Guests Paul Shaffer, John Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Moe Bandy, Charlene Tilton and Springer Mountain Farms' Gus Arrendale

Catch the Star-Studded Premiere this November, Airing Nationally on Heartland,

The Family Channel, The Country Network, AMG-TV and More

Photo ID left to right:

Gus Arrendale, Gretchen Wilson, John Rich, Kelly Lang, Charlene Tilton, Moe Bandy, 

TG Sheppard, Paul Shaffer

Ever wanted to know what goes down when celebrities gather for dinner? Well, now you can. Later this month, country legend TG Sheppard and his better half, singer-songwriter Kelly Lang, are inviting everyone to dine at their table, giving fans the chance to see what happens, first-hand.

Today, Sheppard and Lang announced their new television program, Look Who's Coming to Dinner, a series of one-hour specials, airing later this month on Heartland, The Family Channel, The Country Network, AMG-TV, Ride TV, Country TV, and Cayman 27.

"We've invited some of our good friends to join us for these TV specials," explains Sheppard. "We wanted to give people a chance to be a 'fly on the wall,' so to speak, and to experience what goes on when we invite our celebrity friends to dinner."

The hour-long premiere episode will feature celebrity dinner guests such as country music stars Gretchen Wilson, Moe Bandy and Big & Rich's John Rich, along with Charlene Tilton of Dallas fame, Paul Shaffer, Music Director of Late Night with David Letterman, and Gus Arrendale, President of Springer Mountain Farms.

"Throughout our marriage, TG and I have hosted many parties that our celebrity friends have attended," says Lang. "Inevitably, someone breaks out in song and/or tells an incredible story that a fan would love to have heard. These specials allow someone to take a behind-the-scene peek at what these dinners are like and how celebrities interact."

The star-studded cast will speak candidly about their private lives, advice they've received from respected mentors, living in the public eye, as well as upcoming new projects.

Filming throughout the country, each special will be taped at a different location, at a famous landmark that people will recognize. The premiere episode, produced by Jeff Moseley/CJM Productions, was filmed at Nashville's Fontanel Mansion — the former home of international superstar, Barbara Mandrell.

The series is sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms. The upcoming premiere is a prelude to an ongoing series with additional episodes to be filmed in the coming months. Sheppard and Lang have signed-on to host multiple episodes.

Look Who's Coming to Dinner will air nationally and internationally beginning November 21.

Heartland Premiere & Encore Air Dates:

Wednesday, November 21 at 4:00 pm/ET
Sunday, December 30 at 4:00 pm/ET
Wednesday, January 23 at 4:00 pm/ET

The Family Channel Premiere & Encore Air Dates:
Wednesday, November 21 at 7:00 pm/ET
Saturday, December 29 at 5:00 pm/ET
Saturday, January 19 at 6:00 pm/ET

(Additional network airings to be announced)

SCOTTY MCCREERY AND SNL'S CHRIS KATTAN FACE OFF ON "CELEBRITY FAMILY FEUD" AUGUST 5 ON ABC

Photo credit: ABC/Byron Cohen

American Idol winner Scotty McCreery and Saturday Night Live's Chris Kattan will be competing to win cash for their charities on an all-new episode of "Celebrity Family Feud" hosted by Steve Harvey on Sunday, August 5 at 8pm ET on ABC.

TEAM MCCREERY

Scotty McCreery – country music artist; playing for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

o Gabi Dugal McCreery – wife

o Merrick (Tre) Dugal III –father-in-law

o Michael McCreery – father

o Paquita McCreery – grandmother

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TEAM KATTAN

Chris Kattan – “Saturday Night Live”; playing for Partners In Health

o Hajnalka Joslyn – mother

o Andrew Joslyn – half-brother

o Madison Joslyn – sister-in-law

o Jennifer Schultz – family friend

AXS TV PAYS TRIBUTE TO MERLE HAGGARD FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

NETWORK AIRS DAN RATHER’S ‘THE BIG INTERVIEW’ WITH HAGGARD

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 AT 11:30 AM ET/8:30 AM PT AND BROADCASTS ‘MERLE HAGGARD-LIVE AT BILLY BOB’S TEXAS’ CONCERT AT 12:30 PM ET/9:30 AM PT

AXS TV is paying tribute Friday to one of country music’s most beloved artists, Merle Haggard, with a special airing of Dan Rather’s “The Big Interview” with Merle Haggard on April 8 at 11:30 a.m. ET/8:30 a.m. PT. There are few music artists who are genuinely considered legends. With nearly 40 No.1 hits, Haggard is certainly one of them. Haggard passed away today, on his birthday, at the age of 79.

For more than 50 years Haggard has been singing a style of country western music that he helped pioneer. Haggard rarely grants interviews but before a performance at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in North Carolina, Haggard sat down for an extended conversation with Dan Rather, speaking candidly about everything from his time in prison to his politics, touring with Bob Dylan, and his biggest fear in life. The episode originally aired on September 30, 2013. (“The Big Interview” episode will have additional airings on Sat., April 9 at 9 a.m. ET and Sunday, April 10 at 8 a.m. ET.)

In this clip from the show, Haggard talks about aging, death, loneliness and what kept him alive. http://bit.ly/MerleHaggardInterview

Also, AXS TV will be airing the 2004 concert “Merle Haggard-Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” as part of the Network’s tribute to the Country Music Hall of Famer on Friday, April 8 at 12:30 p.m./9:30 a.m. PT. Heralded as one of his best concerts, “Merle Haggard-Live at Billy Bob’s Texas” features such songs as “Ol’ Country Singer,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” and “Natural High,” among others. The concert airs again on Sat., April 9 at 10 a.m. ET.

CHRIS CARMACK WEATHERS WINTER STORM TO MAKE DEBUT ON TODAY PERFORMING "PIECES OF YOU" MONDAY

Pictured: TODAY’s Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager snap a selfie with Chris Carmack

Photo credit: Courtesy of Chris Carmack

Triple-threat singer, songwriter and guitar player Chris Carmack (currently portraying “Will Lexington” on ABC’s hit TV series Nashville) weathered winter storm Jonas to make his debut appearance on NBC’s TODAY (1/25). After chatting with co-host Hoda Kotb and correspondent Jenna Bush Hager about his burgeoning music career and ABC’s Nashville, he performed his debut EP’s title track “Pieces of You” accompanied by NBC’s renowned Saturday Night Live drummer Shawn Pelton and producer/musician Phoenix Mendoza. The day continued with a flurry of stops, including performances at Paste Studios and FOX 411. Later that night, Carmack sat down with Andy Cohen on BRAVO’s Watch What Happens Live. Following the media blitz, his EP PIECES OF YOU returned to the #1 spot on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top Albums chart (1/25).

Pictured (L-R): Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen, Vanderpump Rules' Stassi Schroeder and Chris Carmack  

Photo credit: Courtesy of BRAVO

 PIECES OF YOU rocketed to #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter Top Albums chart and released to critical acclaim with Entertainment Weekly pronouncing the project as “stunning,” Renowned for Sound claiming “one to add to the ‘awesome’ pile” and Rolling Stone Country recognizing the guitar efforts as “shot through with bursts of fiery fretwork.” Sounds Like Nashville, a division of SpinMedia, went on to characterize Carmack as “pure talent – one who isn’t afraid to paint outside the lines, and sound just as pure and as authentic in any one style as the other.”

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CLICK HERE TO WATCH "WATCH WHAT HAPPENS LIVE" APPEARANCE

LEGENDARY HIT MAKERS AND HONKY-TONKERS GENE WATSON AND MOE BANDY MAKE IT TO PRIMETIME

THE GENE & MOE SHOW? OR IS IT THE MOE & GENE SHOW? EITHER WAY THEY BOTH ARE SET TO APPEAR SEPTEMBER 18 ON RFD-TV

Moe Bandy & Gene Watson

Photo by: David Bailey

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 19, 2015) – It's traditional country music at its finest paired with family-friendly comedy from two of the genre’s most dynamic personalities. Country music legends Gene Watson and Moe Bandy are set to perform hit after hit and teach one another a thing or two, in a one-hour primetime TV special on RFD-TV September 18.

The Gene & Moe Show, in which Watson and Bandy battle it out for the show’s naming rights prior to each episode, periodically switches its name to The Moe & Gene Show illustrating an ‘all-in-good-fun’ facetious on-screen competition between the two long-time friends, Produced by Gabriel Communications (known for top-rated variety shows Larry’s Country Diner, and Country’s Family Reunion) the new series was previously recorded at Joey+Rory's Farmhouse Concert Hall in Columbia, Tennessee.

Featuring performances of their fan-favorite classic country songs in front of a live studio audience, Watson and Bandy also interview various celebrities like drag racing driver “Big Daddy” Don Garlits and rodeo champion Larry Mayhan. Along the way, they humorously teach one another tricks of the trade when it comes to their non-musical hobbies; for Watson, that’s cars and trucks, and for Bandy -- cows and bulls. Viewers will get a kick out of watching Bandy pick on Watson as he learns how to feed a calf, and vice versa, as Bandy tries to do some maintenance work on one of Watson’s prized classic cars.

Watson and Bandy have been friends since back in the 70’s. Bandy was coming onto the scene with “I Just Started Hatin’ Cheatin’ Songs” and Watson was singing about “Love in the Hot Afternoon.” These two classics marked the beginning of more than two decades of chart topping country radio hits respectively. Tune in for additional airings of The Gene & Moe Show on RFD-TV, listed here: http://www.rfdtv.com/category/267411/schedule.

COUNTRY MUSIC COUPLES CELEBRATE BEING IN LOVE WITH PREMIERE OF "SWEETHEARTS" ON COUNTRY'S FAMILY REUNION

Tune in to RFD-TV in February for Performances and Love Advice From Some of Country Music's Most Admired Couples

Joey and Rory / Photo credit: Phil Johnson

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 3, 2015) – Whether he or she is your "darling," "sweetheart," "honey," or "angel," it's time for a romantic night in with that special someone, as Country's Family Reunion celebrates love, and love in music, with the premiere of "Sweethearts." A two-part special featuring some of country music's most admired couples performing together and sharing the depths of their romance as it relates to everyday couples across America, "Sweethearts" will air on February 6 and February 13 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT on RFD-TV.

The show’s line-up includes real-life couples and country music greats T. Graham and Sheila Brown, TG Sheppard and Kelly Lang, Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White, Linda Davis and Lang Scott, Jimmy and Nina Fortune, David and Jo Frizzell, Sonya Isaacs and Jimmy Yeary, Duane and Norah Lee Allen, Joey + Rory and Larry and Janis Gatlin. The couples will come together on stage for the one-of-a-kind event featuring duet performances of some of the genre's most iconic love songs.

Duane and Nora Lee Allen / Photo Credit: Phil Johnson

“Watching ‘Sweethearts’ is like sitting with these performers in their living room and overhearing their love stories. I don’t think a musical event like this has ever been done before,” said Country’s Family Reunion producer Larry Black.

Tune in to Country's Family Reunion "Sweethearts":

February 6 – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT

February 13 – 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT

Fans can also purchase both volumes of Country's Family Reunion "Sweethearts" on DVD and audio CD, including exclusive behind-the-scenes footage captured backstage on the set of the taping, by visiting cfrvideos.com or calling 800-820-5405.

Hosted by Hall of Fame Inductee "Whispering" Bill Anderson, Country's Family Reunion brings America's most treasured artists in traditional Country, Gospel and Bluegrass music together in one room to reunite and reminisce about their careers, perform signature songs and share stories, testimonies and songs while the cameras roll.

LARRY'S COUNTRY DINER SERVES UP SOME HEAT THIS JANUARY WITH PERFORMANCES BY DEANA CARTER, CHARLIE MCCOY AND MOUNTAIN FAITH

PRESS RELEASE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 15, 2015) – Few things soothe the soul in the bitter cold of winter quite like a warm home-cooked meal, a comfy chair in front of the tube, and a great line-up of music and comedy from some of country and bluegrass's most acclaimed performers. Join Larry Black, Keith Bilbrey and all the gang on "Larry's Country Diner," on RFD-TV network as they heat up January with a giant helping of great food, music, and laughter from from of Nashville's biggest stars. This month, the star-studded list of guest performers includes "Strawberry Wine" hit-maker and accomplished singer/songwriter Deana Carter, long-standing Nashville musician Charlie McCoy and up-and-coming North Carolinian bluegrass band, Mountain Faith.

"Larry's Country Diner" airs on Saturday nights at 11 p.m. ET/10 p.m. CT and Sunday evenings at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT on RFD-TV. To view your local RFD-TV channel listings, click here.

REVIEW: "DISCOVERING LUCY ANGEL" - PREMIERING ON AXS TV JANUARY 13

If you've never heard of the all female trio, Lucy Angel, you're gonna want to tune in to "Discovering Lucy Angel", a new docu-series beginning on AXS TV Tuesday, January 13, 2015 and see what all the Nashville buzz is about. If you have heard of them, congratulations, you're ahead of the game and know good music.  Lucy Angel isn't a new group by a long shot, quite the contrary actually. We first heard about the group a couple of years back from mega hit songwriter, Anthony Smith, who, as fate would have it, is in a relationship with Lindsay Anderton and father to their child, McCartney. With recommendation coming from someone like Anthony, you don't question, you pay attention.

The group is made up of sisters Lindsay, Emily and their mother, Kate Anderton. They've been pounding the streets of Nashville since 2003, playing every venue they could possibly get in to just to get their music heard. Lucy Angel hasn't limited their exposure to Music City, they've also toured internationally to country music fans in Japan, Switzerland, and China and they are honored to be the very first Western Hemisphere act to perform at the Great Hall of the People in Tiananmen Square, Beijing in front of many Chinese government officials and more than 280 international dignitaries and ambassadors. Lucy Angel released 2 singles, "Only Woman Left" and "Serious" in 2011 in addition to an EP with "Serious" reaching #31 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout chart and #42 on the Billboard Indicator chart.

These girls are out to make a name for themselves and an audience for their music and it's paying off. Now you can tune in and see what it takes to make it in the industry, the high's, the low's, the happiness and disappointment, the patience and the "not so patient" times. This show takes you inside the daily lives of the Anderton family at home, including Lucy Angel, father and band manager G-Man, brother Fletch, the dogs and you'll get to meet Anthony Smith and McCartney as well.

We had the pleasure of being asked to review the premiere episode before it airs next week and we LOVED it. Having been a longtime fan of Lucy Angel as well as Anthony Smith, this is a great way to see, as a family, what makes them tick, what holds them together and the struggles they go through to follow their dream and eventually land among the stars of country music. This isn't just another reality show, this is their reality and the reality of trying to make it in the business. We think you're gonna like it.

"Discovering Lucy Angel" premieres on AXS TV on Tuesday, January 13 at 9pm ET. The show will continue to have a regular time slot of 9pm ET on Tuesday nights.

Follow Lucy Angel online -

Website - www.lucyangel.com

Twitter - @LucyAngelBand

Facebook - LucyAngelMusic

Instagram - Lucy_Angel

Youtube - LucyAngelMusic

You can purchase music from Lucy Angel on Spotify and iTunes.

Click here to find out if AXS TV is offered in your area

- Jennifer Smith

AWARD-WINNING TV SHOW “CRAIG MORGAN: ALL ACCESS OUTDOORS” RETURNS FOR FIFTH SEASON ON OUTDOOR CHANNEL

13 New Episodes Set to Premiere Starting Sunday, July 6th

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Nashville, Tenn. – June 30, 2014 – Country music entertainer and award-winning TV host Craig Morgan is excited to announce the return of his hit television show, “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors,” to Outdoor Channel. The fifth season will premiere on Sunday, July 6th at 11 pm EST/8 pm PST.

True to the show’s name, Morgan throws open the doors on his life – both on stage and in the field. Whether he’s entertaining screaming fans at sold-out shows, motocross racing or bowhunting big game, his life is high-octane and his schedule is unrelenting. The hit reality show gives viewers an all access, backstage pass to Morgan’s travels as he and his crew pursue big thrills and big laughs across the globe in a quest for the ultimate adventure. Each week, he is joined by fellow country music artists, as well as some of his warrior buddies, and motocross celebrity friends.

Morgan’s engaging personality, lifelong love of hunting and considerable television experience make “Craig Morgan: All Access Outdoors” a must-see for hunters and country music fans alike. Highlights from the upcoming fifth season include an action packed trip way down south to Argentina, an adventurous elk hunt in Colorado, tracking hogs in Florida, and memorable moments with fellow warriors and some of his friends from the Grand Ole Opry.

Starting July 6th, 2014, viewers can catch Morgan every Sunday night on Outdoor Channel. Check local listings or log on to www.OutdoorChannel.com to find out how to get the network in your area.

The Black River Entertainment recording artist's brand new single, “We’ll Come Back Around,” written by Brandy Clark, Jessie Dillon, and Trevor Rosen, impacts country radio today, June 30th. The emotional and captivating new track can be found on his latest album, The Journey: Livin’ Hits, available now wherever music is sold.

CRAIG MORGAN GUEST STARS IN THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF A&E'S NEW ORIGINAL SERIES "CRAZY HEARTS: NASHVILLE"

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Monday, Jan. 13, 2014) – Country music super star Craig Morgan returns to television with a performance during the premiere of A&E's new original series "Crazy Hearts: Nashville" on Wednesday, January 15th at 10PM CT.

Filmed at the legendary Bluebird Café, Black River Entertainment recording artist Craig Morgan’s performance of his hit single, “Wake Up Lovin’ You,” is featured as the audience is introduced to aspiring singer/songwriter Jimmy Stanley and his girlfriend/manager April Nemeth.

Written by Josh Osborne, Matt Ramsey, and Trevor Rosen, “Wake Up Lovin’ You” was co-produced by Craig and his longtime creative partner Phil O’Donnell and is found on his recent release The Journey (Livin’ Hits).

“Crazy Hearts: Nashville” follows some of the most talented up-and-coming country musicians as they balance life, love and their pursuit of stardom, one gig at a time. This series highlights the struggle, the romance and the music that fuels this iconic city. "Crazy Hearts: Nashville" premieres Wednesday, January 15th at 11PM ET/PT and Thursday, January 16th at 10PM ET/PT and continues every Thursday at 10PM ET/PT on A&E. For more information on the series, visit http://www.aetv.com/crazy-hearts-nashville or engage with the cast on facebook, twitter or instagram.  

VIDEO: MARK WILLS GIVES THE GIFT OF A SMILE TO A FAN ON 'THE DOCTORS'

Today, Mark Wills showed viewers another reason that country is such an amazing genre of music - compassion and caring.

Country artists are always the first to do what they can to help someone that needs it and his appearance on "The Doctors" is a first rate example of what makes Mark stand out. His music has always been a big hit but his heart is so much bigger than any hit he could ever release. Thank you Mark for giving us yet another reason to continue to believe in country music and those who create it.

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.

TUNE IN ALERT: SUNDAY, NOV 3 at 2PM CST - 'FOR THE LOVE OF MUSIC: THE STORY OF NASHVILLE" ON ABC

SAMMY SADLER AND "MURDER ON MUSIC ROW" FEATURED ON INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY CHANNEL TOMORROW, AUGUST 29

The Investigation Discovery Channel has announced the airing of a new season of the series "Fatal Encounters" with the premiere episode focusing on the "Murder On Music Row," the March 1989 incident surrounding the high-profile shootings of then Cashbox Magazine chart editor Kevin Hughes and Country entertainer Sammy Sadler. What appeared to be a random shooting left Hughes dead, Sadler bleeding in his car and the residents and businesses on Music Row in shock.

FATAL ENCOUNTERS recounts the ill-fated business relationship between killer and victim as their paths intertwined. Chance meetings, everyday decisions, and random acts of violence send ordinary people down a deadly collision course toward their own mortality. The show features actors dramatizing real events.

Each episode begins with the introduction of the victim and the killer as they go about their normal business, unaware of what's about to transpire. While an on-screen clock counts down the victim's final hours, days, or even years, viewers track the decisions and actions that bring the victim closer to their killer's fatal trap, not knowing until the last moment which person will fall prey and who will have blood on their hands.

Sadler will appear in the "Murder On Music Row" episode along with Metro Nashville police officials who worked on the original case. The shooting was re-enacted for the show during filming this past summer on Music Row in Nashville.

The "Murder On Music Row" episode airs this Thursday August 29, 2013 at 9:00pm eastern on the Discovery Channel.

For more information go to: http://investigation.discovery.com/tv-shows/fatal-encounters.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON JOINS TELEVISION SERIES, "TROUBADOUR, TX"

Kristofferson To Also Star In One-Hour Music Special, Presented by TTX

Photo Credit: Ash Newell

(Nashville, Tenn. – July 24, 2013) Legendary singer, songwriter and actor Kris Kristofferson will join television series, Troubadour, TX for its third season, which begins airing in late September.

Kristofferson will appear weekly as a segment host for the award-winning, 22 episode series. He will share personal stories of his life as a singer/songwriter, the influence of Texas music and artists and offer his unique perspective into the challenging journey of artists. He will also star in a one-hour music special, presented by Troubadour, TX.

Troubadour, TX is a weekly television series that documents the lives of singers and songwriters, which is something Kristofferson knows a lot about. Kristofferson, who is currently touring after releasing his latest album Feeling Mortal, is considered by many as one of the most iconic Troubadour's of all time.

Kristofferson, originally from Brownsville, Texas, has had an extraordinary music career, having been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and winning a Grammy award early in his career. He's perhaps best known for such hits as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “For the Good Times,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Why Me Lord” and “Help Me Make it Through the Night.” He is the sole writer for most of his songs but has collaborated throughout the years with various Nashville music greats, including best friends Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Janis Joplin and many others.

Kristofferson has also had a distinguished acting career, starring in nearly a hundred films, including “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid,” “A Star is Born,” “Planet of the Apes,” “Blade” and “Joyful Noise.”

The one-hour music special, “Troubadour, TX presents an evening with Kris Kristofferson,” will air this fall nationwide on networks carrying the Troubadour, TX series.

"Having Kris Kristofferson as a part of the series and featured in a one-hour music special is an incredible honor,” said Carl Kornmeyer, COO of LBK Entertainment and executive producer of the show. “He is a musical poet, a legend and a true Troubadour."

About Troubadour, TX: Troubadour, TX is a 17-time Telly award winning docu-reality series that features numerous Country music Artists as they chase their dream and others who Live the dream of a career in music. The series shoots on location primarily in Texas and follows artists on stage and into their lives documenting the music, the passion and the journey of being a singer songwriter. For more information about the series, broadcast times and stations, visit www.TroubadourTX.com and Facebook and Twitter.

TVGN REVEALS NEW FALL LINEUP FEATURING REALITY SERIES WITH JOHN RICH

 
Looks like other networks are seeing the plus side of adding country music programming to their lineups after the success of ABC's hit series, "Nashville".

John Rich will star in a new reality series this fall on the TV Guide Network (TVGN). The as yet untitled John Rich Project will film at Rich's Nashville home and feature live performances, celebrity interviews, surprise guests and lots of audience interaction in a loose party atmosphere. The series is produced by 25/7 Productions with David Broome (The Biggest Loser), Yong Yam and Marc Oswald as executive producers. Stay tuned in to Lovin' Lyrics for more info on the show as it becomes available.