May
31
GAC host Nan Kelley with Trace Adkins on the set of Top 20 Country Countdown. Photo by GAC Staff.
GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown welcomes Trace Adkins to the studio this week! Trace and host Nan Kelley chat about Trace’s new album, Love Will…, and his appearance on NBC’s All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.
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On the countdown, will Blake Shelton make it two weeks in a row at No. 1 with “Boys ‘Round Here” or will someone new find themselves in the top spot? Tune in tonight at 8/7c for Trace and this week’s Top 20 videos, chosen by you!
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May
28
Kenny Chesney photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
Regardless of your plans this summer, GAC has a show for you! We’re unveiling new series, documentaries and concert specials — plus, you’ll meet an amazing family with 12 children living out the American dream. There will also be music specials from Kenny Chesney and Brad Paisley and a biodoc on Gary Allan!
The Willis Clan is our new series about a hard-working, tight-knit American family, their struggles and their victories. Premiering June 27 at 8/7c, the series follows Toby and Brenda Willis, who are raising 12 children to be successful – and in some cases award-winning – singers, songwriters, dancers and athletes. While some may find their ways unconventional, the family is balanced with equal parts love and discipline.
GAC has teamed with Dollywood in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park this summer to present The Great American Country Show featuring a special appearance by a legendary country music performer, a cast of six singers backed by a six-piece band and video appearances by our hosts Storme Warren, Suzanne Alexander and Nan Kelley. Continue Reading
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May
15
Tim McGraw photo courtesy of The Green Room.
Fans can catch Tim McGraw along with some of his superstar friends this Sunday, May 19, when he helps kick off the 2013 touring season in ACM PRESENTS: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer. The special airs on CBS at 9/8C.
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The two-hour concert event features Tim performing songs from his latest album, Two Lanes of Freedom. Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Brantley Gilbert, Faith Hill, Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line with Nelly, Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry also perform. The special will also feature duets and collaborations with John Fogerty, Taylor Swift, Ne-Yo and Pitbull.
Watch Tim’s interview about ACM Lifting Lives and what you can expect to see in the show:
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May
15
Tim McGraw photo courtesy of the ACM.
ACM Lifting Lives has announced their May “My Cause” web feature will spotlight charities chosen by the artists performing on ACM PRESENTS: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night, which airs Sunday, May 19 on CBS at 8/7C. Each artist was given the opportunity to select a charity of their choice to receive a $10,000 donation from ACM Lifting Lives.
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Artists participating include Tim McGraw, Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Faith Hill and more. See a full list of artists and their charities below with links to watch the ‘My Cause’ videos from each artist, sharing more about their charities as well as information on how to donate. Continue Reading
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Apr
12
Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, country stars head to Las Vegas for the ACM Awards! Plus, Blake Shelton voices his opinion on Brad Paisley’s new album, Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott posts a hilarious video of her dog Hobbs and Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban talk American Idol! Here are our picks for this week’s Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week:
Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/DierksBentley.
Dierks Bentley – DierksBentley: i am a FAN of country music 1st, artist 2nd. and there is no feeling in the world like meeting a hero. #garth #acms
Brad Paisley – BradPaisley: Had the strangest dream last night..was playing w/ Hunter but my guitar was muted..& then Dierks sang, & Roger Miller was there, but silent.. .& John Mayer was there, but you could barely hear me sing..or him play..& then they played wrap up music over our solos..weird.
Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum – HillaryScottLA: We have a special performance for you from Hobbs. #hiphophobbs #boredathome http://yfrog.us/65cdozgyfihwrkrzpipgmblvz … [Click to watch the video!]
Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/reba.
Reba – Reba: And @blakesheltonthought this was his dressing room. Ha!!
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Apr
12
Luke Bryan chats with GAC host Nan Kelley backstage at the ACM Awards. Photo by GAC Staff.
GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown is coming to you from Las Vegas at the ACM Awards this week. Host Nan Kelley will catch up with Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town and a whole lot more backstage and dish on all things ACM Awards!
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On the countdown, will Dustin Lynch make it two weeks at No. 1? Or will Lee Brice or Carrie Underwood return to the top? Your votes decide! Tune in tonight at 8/7C for all the action from Las Vegas and this week’s Top 20 videos! Full schedule » Continue Reading
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Apr
11
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 07: Luke Bryan attends the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
The artists who performed on Sunday night’s ACM Awards have seen a significant impact on digital downloads, reports Billboard. The program was the No. 1 most-watched show of the night, directly leading several artists to see jumps on the Billboard charts even though the show took place in the final hours of the most recent Nielsen SoundScan sales tracking week (Monday through Sunday).
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Artists seeing a positive impact included The Band Perry, whose new Pioneer album jumped to No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Country Albums chart after the group performed its current single, “Done.” Other artists who saw positive sales increases were Florida Georgia Line, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Eric Church, Carrie Underwood and Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift. Continue Reading
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Apr
9
Lee Brice photo courtesy of Curb Records.
ACM Lifting Lives has announced that the April ‘My Cause’ web feature will spotlight performers and beneficiaries that participated in ACM Party for a Cause Festival during the Week Vegas Goes Country leading up to the ACM Awards, including Lee Brice and his cause, Folds of Honor, and The Band Perry and their cause, Outnumber Hunger. The monthly series brings awareness to artist-supported charitable organizations. It also supports fundraising efforts for those organizations. To watch the web feature, visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.
Outnumber Hunger helps fight hunger in local communities by helping Feeding America secure meals for its network of local food banks. Approximately one in six Americans struggles with hunger, often having to choose between buying food or paying bills. The Band Perry, General Mills and Feeding America have teamed up to Outnumber Hunger. Continue Reading
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Apr
8
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 07: Musician Miranda Lambert, winner of Song of the Year and Single Record of the Year for ‘Over You’ and Female Vocalist of the Year, poses in the press room during the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/WireImage)
The ACM Awards winners have been announced and the recipients are reacting to hearing their names called! Luke Bryan picked up the night’s big trophy, Entertainer of the Year. The ACM Awards co-host had a busy night, but once he had a chance, he took to Twitter to express his gratitude.
“Dear everyone. Just got back to my phone. What happened tonight was truly incredible. I have no words to describe my feelings,” Luke wrote. He later returned to Twitter to write ‘Still smiling y’all. Whew what a night.” Continue Reading
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Apr
8
LAS VEGAS, NV – APRIL 07: Luke Bryan attends the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards held at MGM Grand Garden Arena on April 7, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Michael Tran/FilmMagic)
Miss the 48th Annual ACM Awards? Great American Country will be the only place to relive all the performances, excitement and emotional moments when GAC re-airs last Sunday night’s telecast on Monday, June 3 at 9/8c.
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Broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena, the show was co-hosted by Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan and featured performances by Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Jewel, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Hunter Hayes, Brad Paisley, Pistol Annies, George Strait, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum,Little Big Town, The Band Perry and Stevie Wonder. Continue Reading
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