Jun
7
Blake Shelton photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Nashville.
Blake Shelton tops GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown for the third week in a row with “Boys ‘Round Here.” Tim McGraw‘s “Highway Don’t Care” (with Taylor Swift and featuring Keith Urban) and Thompson Square’s “If I Didn’t Have You” round out the Top 3 while Kip Moore’s “Hey Pretty Girl” creeps up to No. 11 and Hunter Hayes returns to the countdown with “I Want Crazy” at No. 17.
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GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown is hanging out with a few friends this week! Host Nan Kelley heads to the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville for Darius Rucker’s annual Darius and Friends fundraiser benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Nan chats with Darius about his annual event and his new album, True Believers. Check times for re-airs »
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This Week’s Chart:
- Blake Shelton – “Boys ‘Round Here”
- Tim McGraw w/Taylor Swift ft. Keith Urban – “Highway Don’t Care”
- Thompson Square – “If I Didn’t Have You”
- Blake Shelton – “Sure Be Cool If You Did”
- Tate Stevens – “Power Of A Love Song”
- The Band Perry – “DONE”
- Katie Armiger – “Playing With Fire”
- Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”
- Pistol Annies – “Hush Hush”
- Darius Rucker – “Wagon Wheel” Continue Reading
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Jun
5
Rascal Flatts photo by Todd Kaplan, courtesy of Schmidt Relations.
Rascal Flatts kicked off their Live & Loud Tour in Jones Beach, New York this past weekend, performing for 32,000 fans in total. Their Friday night show at the Nikon at Jones Beach was the venue’s grand opening after Hurricane Sandy hit the area last year.
Over the last 10 years, Rascal Flatts has sold over seven million concert tickets, making them one of the top selling touring acts in country music. The Band Perry and Cassadee Pope are along on the tour as special guests. Continue Reading
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Jun
2
Alan Jackson photo courtesy of Schmidt Relations.
The Grand Ole Opry will head to the middle of the action during CMA Music Festival June 6-9 with a benefit auction, artist signings, an Opry performance and more, all in the heart of downtown Nashville.
The Fifth Annual Guitars of the Stars Benefit Auction will take place June 6 at 5:00 p.m. at the CMA Music Fest Buckle Stage at 4th Ave. and Broadway downtown. Nashville visual artists have contributed one-of-a-kind guitars both inspired and autographed by country favorites including Alabama, Alan Jackson, Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, as well as the cast of Nashville. Continue Reading
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May
24
Blake Shelton’s 2013 album, Based On A True Story. Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Records.
Blake Shelton tops GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week with his latest video, “Boys ‘Round Here.” Tim McGraw‘s “Highway Don’t Care” (with Taylor Swift and featuring Keith Urban) and Thompson Square’s “If I Didn’t Have You” round out the Top 3 while new videos from Lady Antebellum and Pistol Annies make their countdown debuts at No. 16 and No. 17.
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In honor of Memorial Day, GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown went to Fort Campbell army base in Clarksville, Tennessee. Craig Morgan, a proud Army Veteran, joined host Nan Kelley for the visit where she chatted with recent Silver Star recipient SFC Matthew Loheide and S.O.A.R. program founder MSG Michael Byers. Nan and Craig also visited the Don F. Pratt Museum, which chronicles the history of the 101st Airborne Division. Check times for re-airs »
Want to re-watch some of your favorite interviews? Head over to our Top 20 section for videos, photos and more! You can also catch Top 20 Extras, cast your votes and take a look at the current chart to see where your favorite videos land. Visit our Top 20 section »
This Week’s Chart:
- Blake Shelton – “Boys ‘Round Here”
- Tim McGraw w/Taylor Swift ft. Keith Urban – “Highway Don’t Care”
- Thompson Square – “If I Didn’t Have You”
- Katie Armiger – “Playing With Fire”
- Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”
- Taylor Swift – “22”
- Blake Shelton – “Sure Be Cool If You Did”
- The Band Perry – “DONE”
- Lady Antebellum – “Downtown”
- Darius Rucker – “Wagon Wheel” Continue Reading
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May
23
Rascal Flatts photo courtesy of Schmidt Relations.
Rascal Flatts kick off their Live & Loud Tour on Friday, May 31 in Jones Beach, New York with The Band Perry and Cassadee Pope along as special guests. The band has added new tailgating events for their fans prior to the start of each show.
Fans can begin their concert experience by tailgating before the show doors open in the @FarmersFans Zone, which is free. They can see a fully-customized Rascal Flatts off-road vehicle, complete with games that include some of the band’s favorite hobbies like archery and golf.
Dance Y’all will also participate in the tailgate experience by teaching fans dance moves and offering them the opportunity to enter a “dance off” for a chance to dance onstage with the Farmers Insurance Dance Y’all Experience Featuring Laura Bell Bundy. Traditional tailgate games like a basketball shootout, ladder golf or a bean bag battle can be found as well. Fans can even test their Rascal Flatts knowledge with LIVE & LOUD tour trivia and sign up to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2013 CMA Awards in Nashville.
Once the gates open, fans can visit the Farmers Insurance tents on the concourse for more fun by taking a spin on the Farmers We Plan, You Jam prize wheel, snap a photo at the Farmers Insurance photo booth or Tweet or Instagram a picture using #WeAreFlatts to get a free commemorative printout.
The Live & Loud Tour runs through October.
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May
17
Thompson Square photo by Joseph Anthony Baker, courtesy of Dashboard Media.
There’s a new No. 1 on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week! Thompson Square takes the top spot with their latest video, “If I Didn’t Have You.” Katie Armiger, Miranda Lambert and two Blake Shelton videos round out the Top 5 while Tim McGraw‘s “Highway Don’t Care” (with Taylor Swift and featuring Keith Urban) debuts at No. 6 on the chart.
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Plus, host Nan Kelley hit the road this week to hang out with the one and only Dolly Parton at her celebrated theme park for a day full of fun! It’s always unpredictable when Dolly is around! Check times for re-airs »
And don’t forget, it’s your last chance to enter to win $20,000 in our Top 20 for $20,000 Sweepstakes! Enter daily and watch Top 20 for the answer to this week’s trivia question to be entered to win our weekly $5,000 drawing!
Want to re-watch some of your favorite interviews? Head over to our Top 20 section for videos, photos and more! You can also catch Top 20 Extras, cast your votes and take a look at the current chart to see where your favorite videos land. Visit our Top 20 section »
This Week’s Chart:
- Thompson Square – “If I Didn’t Have You”
- Katie Armiger – “Playing With Fire”
- Blake Shelton – “Boys ‘Round Here”
- Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”
- Blake Shelton – “Sure Be Cool If You Did”
- Tim McGraw w/Taylor Swift ft. Keith Urban – “Highway Don’t Care”
- Tate Stevens – “Power Of A Love Song”
- Lady Antebellum – “Downtown”
- The Band Perry – “DONE”
- Taylor Swift – “22” Continue Reading
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May
17
Country music stars sure love Twitter! This week, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert and Martina McBride celebrate anniversaries, Reba reveals the fate of Malibu Country, Thompson Square struggles with down time and Brett Eldredge reveals his weakness. Here are our picks for this week’s Top 10 Country Tweets Of The Week:
Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/martinamcbride.
Martina McBride – MartinaMcBride: 25 years ago today I married my best friend. And he still is. I couldn’t ask for a better partner. I love you John McBride!
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Photo courtesy of Twitter.com/kennychesney.
Kenny Chesney – KennyChesney: The #NoShoesNation tour at @cowboysstadium tonight.
Miranda Lambert – MirandaLambert: And…. 3 years ago today @blakeshelton asked me to marry him. Pretty great moment in my life. I really like him!
Blake Shelton – BlakeShelton: Hey @mirandalambert…. Happy Anniversary pretty baby.
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May
13
Kellie Pickler photo by Kristin Barlowe, courtesy of Essential Broadcast Media.
Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban, as well as Lennon and Maisy Stella from ABC’s Nashville are all set to perform as the Grand Ole Opry kicks off its CMA Music Festival Week with two star-studded shows on June 4. Lee Brice and Tyler Farr will perform earlier in the afternoon during an Opry Plaza Party.
Other Opry performances during CMA Music Festival include the celebration of Carrie Underwood’s 5th anniversary as an Opry member on June 7. Mel Tillis and Charley Pride plus many more are also set for the June lineup. Continue Reading
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May
10
Carrie Underwood on the set of her video for “Two Black Cadillacs.” Photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
Carrie Underwood remains at No. 1 with “Two Black Cadillacs” on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week with Thompson Square and Miranda Lambert rounding out the Top 3. New videos from Hunter Hayes, Brett Eldredge and Tate Stevens make their Top 20 debut!
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Plus, Brett Eldredge and his mom Robin joined host Nan Kelley at Arrington Vineyards just outside of Nashvillle in honor of Mother’s Day. They chatted about Brett’s upcoming debut album, his latest single “Don’t Ya,” and helped out with the wine making process. Check times for re-airs »
And don’t forget, you could win $20,000 in our Top 20 for $20,000 Sweepstakes! Enter daily and watch Top 20 for the answer to this week’s trivia question to be entered to win our weekly $5,000 drawing!
Want to re-watch some of your favorite interviews? Head over to our Top 20 section for videos, photos and more! You can also catch Top 20 Extras, cast your votes and take a look at the current chart to see where your favorite videos land. Visit our Top 20 section »
This Week’s Chart:
- Carrie Underwood – “Two Black Cadillacs”
- Thompson Square – “If I Didn’t Have You”
- Miranda Lambert – “Mama’s Broken Heart”
- Blake Shelton – “Sure Be Cool If You Did”
- Katie Armiger – “Playing With Fire”
- Lady Antebellum – “Downtown”
- Taylor Swift – “22”
- Darius Rucker – “Wagon Wheel”
- Jason Aldean – “1994”
- The Band Perry – “DONE” Continue Reading
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May
3
Rascal Flatts photo courtesy of Schmidt Relations.
Rascal Flatts will kick off their Live and Loud 2013 Tour at the end of May. The trio has been hard at work planning the show in recent weeks. Previously, they’ve built their own shows and set lists, but according to Jay DeMarcus, this time they’ve done something new in order to take their show to the next level.
“We’re working with a show producer this time, which is pretty fun and pretty exciting to have somebody come in and put a different set of eyes and ears on what we’re doing,” he revealed. Continue Reading
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