Big & Rich will never use Auto-Tune
Mostly because it's doesn't work on more than one voice at a time. I asked this question because of recent songs by Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Colt Ford with Jason…
Mostly because it's doesn't work on more than one voice at a time. I asked this question because of recent songs by Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Colt Ford with Jason…
Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year and “King of Country” George Strait will play his final concert June 7, 2014 at the 100,000-seat capacity AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The…
“I am so excited how this show has evolved and I
will be forever grateful to the artists that are coming to honor George,” says
Nancy Jones. “The evening might be long, but I don’t think people will be upset
as they will witness the best musical tribute Nashville has ever seen with so
many artists performing George Jones songs.”
The 19th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards were held tonight at
The Fellowship at Two Rivers to honor artists, songwriters, radio personalities
and others in the genres of Christian and Inspirational Country Music. Winners
included Rascal Flatts for “Mainstream Inspirational Country Song” and “Video,”
Martina McBride for “Mainstream Country Female Artist” and Scotty McCreery for
“Mainstream Country Male Artist,” along with the top Inspirational Country Music
artists: Kali Rose, Tommy Brandt, Mary James, The Roys and many more. For a
complete list of winners, please see below or visit www.FaithFamilyCountry.com.
Remember back a few weeks ago when I said that Martina McBride was skipping a Christmas tour and just doing one show in Nashville this holiday season?
Yeah, turns out that was wrong.
Meh, it happens.
From a press release:
Superstar singer/songwriter Martina McBride will share her
favorite time of the year with music lovers across the country once again, as
she announces the 2013 Pandora Jewelry Presents Martina McBride: "The
Joy of Christmas" Tour. The 12-city tour will kick off in Huntington,
WV on Friday, November 29 and wrap up in Chicago on Saturday, December 21.
"This
is such a fun and special tour to do," said Martina. "I love bringing Christmas
to life on stage and putting everyone in the Christmas spirit. My favorite part
of the show is the Q&A where I go into the audience. You never know what is
going to happen, and the spontaneity is something I really enjoy."
George Strait may seem like he has it all, but he admits that even he has a few regrets in his career. George says, according to The Country Vibe, that…
So did you catch the news conference this morning that announced the final leg of George Strait's Cowboy Rides Away Tour?
If you did then here's the press release that came shortly after the conference. Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, and Chris Young were all announced as Special Guests on 2014 Tour Dates.
Full press release:
ARLINGTON, Texas – Musical icon George Strait has announced the dates for the second leg of his final two-year tour – The Cowboy Rides Away Tour. In a press conference streamed live on georgestrait.com from AT&T Stadium, home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys, earlier today, Strait revealed the final 26 markets he will visit during the winter and spring legs of his 2014 tour. Additionally, Strait revealed he will have special guests on each tour weekend that will be matched with the corresponding tour date and market via a "tweet to unlock" campaign. Special guests will include Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie Dunn, Vince Gill, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack, Chris Young, and more.
"The first leg of the tour earlier this year was very fun, but also very emotional," said Strait. "Every city and venue holds such great memories. I'm really looking forward to seeing our fans out on the road in 2014."
Now here's a great way to ring in the holiday season this year. Legacy Recordings is releasing a new festive album from George Jones & Tammy Wynette. The George Jones &…