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 »
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”
- 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
3
Dee Jay Silver photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.
DJ/remixer/producer Dee Jay Silver will release Country Club, a four song EP featuring country mash-ups of some of the genre’s biggest stars, on June 4. The EP will feature Dee Jay Silver-created blends of songs by Alabama, Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Jake Owen and Love and Theft. He will make several appearances during CMA Music Festival, including a visit to the GAC Lodge, to celebrate the EP’s release.
“I love giving fans new ways to experience their favorite songs–from Alabama to Carrie Underwood,” he said. “With the official release of Country Club on June 4th, I’m able to share new mixes of country favorites during CMA Fest, the ultimate celebration of country music and its fans, which is even better!” Continue Reading
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Jun
1
Thomas Rhett photo by Justin Nolan Key, courtesy of The Valory Music Co.
Thomas Rhett is a great songwriter himself but he didn’t pen his new single, “It Goes Like This.” His dad, Rhett Akins, co-wrote the song with Jimmy Robbins and Ben Hayslip. After just one listen, he knew he had to record it.
“The first time I heard it I fell in love with it,” he said. “It’s just got a really cool groove and it’s got big drum sounds. It’s kind of a very moody, sexy song.” Continue Reading
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May
26
Frankie Ballard photo courtesy of Warner Music Nashville.
The first Faster Horse Festival has added Frankie Ballard, Kelleigh Bannen, The Cadillac Three, Gunnar & The Grizzly Boys, Will Hoge, Chris Stapleton and many more to a second stage. The artists join previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan along with Kix Brooks, Florida Georgia Line, Colt Ford, David Nail, Jerrod Niemann, Thomas Rhett, Thompson Square, Chris Young, and Brett Eldredge among others.
The Faster Horses Festival will feature 2 stages, 9 campgrounds, late night jam sessions, food trucks, bonfires and more to highlight the unique summer lifestyle experience in the area.For the full line-up, ticket info and set times, visit www.fasterhorsesfestival.com. 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
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
Tim McGraw photo courtesy of the ACM.
Fans can catch Tim McGraw and some of his superstar friends this Sunday, May 19, when he hosts and performs 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.
Ticket proceeds from the live event went to ACM Lifting Lives, which works to improve lives through the power of music. For more information about ACM Lifting Lives, visit http://www.acmliftinglives.org.
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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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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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