Sep
12
Hank Williams, Jr. photo courtesy of Curb Records.
Football, cooking and benefits are on the agenda for the month of September at the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum.
On September 9, the new Hank Williams Jr. Monday Night Football Spotlight Exhibit opened. Each year, Hank Jr. records a new version of his Monday Night Football theme song and stars in the accompanying video shown on ESPN at the start of each weekly broadcast. The shirt and vest he wore in this year’s video, designed by Nashville-based designer Manuel, will both be on display in the Museum’s second floor gallery.
The Museum’s All for the Hall fundraiser returns to Los Angeles for a third year on September 13 with performances by Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Zac Brown and more. You can visit http://countrymusichalloffame.org/afthla/ for more information and to purchase tickets. There is also an online auction of country music memorabilia and experiences to benefit All for the Hall. To view items up for auction and place your bids, visit www.biddingforgood.com/allforthehall. Continue Reading
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May
13
Sarah Darling photo courtesy of Black River Entertainment.
Sarah Darling is the special guest on this week’s Top 20 Country Countdown. Sarah dropped by to chat with host Nan Kelley about her latest travels and her current single, “Something To Do With Your Hands.” If you missed Friday’s premiere, check the schedule to see re-air times throughout the weekend!
On the charts, Keith Urban’s “Without You” remains at No. 1, but Chris Young’s sultry new video, “Tomorrow,” makes a huge debut, entering the chart at No. 3. Alison Krauss & Union Station’s “Paper Airplane” also makes its countdown debut. After many, many weeks, we say goodbye to Carrie Underwood’s “Mama’s Song.”
This Week’s Chart:
1. Keith Urban – “Without You”
2. Sara Evans – “A Little Bit Stronger”
3. Chris Young – “Tomorrow”
4. Blake Shelton — “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”
5. Billy Currington — “Let Me Down Easy
6. Josh Turner — “I Wouldn’t Be A Man”
7. Mark Wills – “Looking For America”
8. Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson – “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
9. Brett Eldredge — “Raymond”
10. Rascal Flatts – “I Won’t Let Go”
11. Reba McEntire – “If I Were A Boy”
12. Due West – “When The Smoke Clears”
13. Justin Moore – “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away”
14. The Band Perry – “You Lie”
15. Zac Brown Band – “Colder Weather””
16. Sugarland – “Tonight”
17. Ashton Shepherd – “Look It Up
18. Easton Corbin – “I Can’t Love You Back”
19. Darius Rucker – “This”
20. Alison Krauss & Union Station – “Paper Airplane”
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May
6
Keith Urban photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville.
Martina McBride and her daughters, Delaney, Emma, and Ava are the special guests on this Mother’s Day edition of GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown. The girls dish to Nan Kelley about their mom’s cooking, her driving, whether or not she sings around the house and of course, how they feel about Martina’s new single, “Teenage Daughters.” We’ve also got a look behind the scenes of Martina’s new video for “Teenage Daughters.” If you missed Friday’s premiere, check the schedule to see re-air times throughout the weekend!
On the chart, Keith Urban’s “Without You” remains No. 1. Brett Eldredge makes the week’s biggest jump with his video “Raymond” moving from No. 8 to No. 2. Thompson Square’s “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” exited the countdown after a long run.
This Week’s Chart:
1. Keith Urban – “Without You”
2. Brett Eldredge — “Raymond”
3. Sara Evans – “A Little Bit Stronger”
4. Josh Turner — “I Wouldn’t Be A Man”
5. Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson – “Don’t You Wanna Stay” Continue Reading
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Apr
29
Mark Wills and Nan Kelley on the set of Top 20. Photo credit: GAC staff.
Mark Wills joins Nan Kelley on GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown this week and they had a lot to talk about! Mark’s latest video, “Looking For America,” is a countdown favorite and he gives Nan some insight into what his fans can expect from his new album, Looking For America, due out in June. Plus, he’s sharing stories about his work with the military and USA Cares. Tune in tonight at 8/7 CT!
GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown is chosen by you, the viewers, so head over to our voting page and cast your votes daily for your favorite videos! Continue Reading
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Apr
28
Mark Wills photo by Glenn Sweitzer, courtesy of Tenacity Records.
Mark Wills has partnered with USA Cares (a non-profit military assistance charity that supports post 9/11 military families in emotional health and recovery) to launch the Warrior Treatment Today ‘Crazy Being Home’ awareness campaign. The campaign will bring awareness and support to the severity of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Mark will serve as spokesman and his song “Crazy Being Home” will serve as its anthem. He has worked with USA Cares since partnering with them in 2009 for the Warrior Treatment Today program.
To kick off the campaign, Mark will perform at the 6th Annual MiBlog Conference, presented by Military.com. “We’re honored that Mark would take time out of his busy schedule to perform,” said Andi Hurley, founder of The Annual MilBlog Conference. “Mark’s tireless support of the military community makes him a perfect fit for the MilBlog Conference.” Former Secretary of Defense, Donald Rumsfeld will also appear at the conference as a special guest. Continue Reading
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Apr
15
Top 20 Country Countdown host Nan Kelley chats with Martina McBride at the 2011 Country Thunder Festival in Florence, Arizona. Photo courtesy of GAC staff.
Nan Kelley takes you to the Country Thunder Festival in Florence, Ariz. on this week’s Top 20 Country Countdown. See interviews with Martina McBride, Little Big Town, Rodney Atkins, Neal McCoy and The Bellamy Brothers! If you missed Friday night’s premiere, check out the schedule for re-air times.
This Week’s Chart:
1. Jason Aldean feat. Kelly Clarkson – “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
2. Josh Turner — “I Wouldn’t Be A Man”
3. Mark Wills – “Looking For America”
4. Keith Urban – “Without You”
5. Brett Eldredge — “Raymond”
6. Carrie Underwood — “Mama’s Song”
7. Blake Shelton — “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”
8. Thompson Square – “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not”
9. Sara Evans – “A Little Bit Stronger”
10. Reba McEntire – “If I Were A Boy” Continue Reading
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Apr
2
Nan and Reba on the set of Top 20. Photo courtesy of GAC staff.
Nan Kelley is talking ACMs on this week’s Top 20 Country Countdown. As Las Vegas goes country, Nan has all the details – who’s performing, who’s nominated and everything in between. If you missed Friday night’s premiere, check out the schedule for re-air times and be sure to tune in to either GAC or GACTV.com on Sunday at 7/6 CT as Nan and Suzanne Alexander host the ACM Red Carpet Live with interviews from the red carpet of some of your favorite country stars!
In between all the awards show talk, Nan is also counting down this week’s Top 20 videos. Jason Aldean’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay” featuring Kelly Clarkson remains on top for the second week in a row while Carrie Underwood’s “Mama’s Song” climbs back up to the No. 2 position. Josh Turner’s “I Wouldn’t Be A Man” rounds out the top three spots. Rascal Flatts debuts on our countdown with “I Won’t Let Go” while Mark Wills‘ “Looking For America” surges back onto the charts in the No. 4 spot. Continue Reading
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Mar
21
Sugarland with Suzanne Alexander on Top 20. Photo courtesy of GAC staff.
GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown traveled down to Charleston to join Sugarland on their Incredible Machine Tour and got an exclusive look both backstage and at the steampunk-inspired set! Little Big Town also sat down to chat with host Suzanne Alexander about their experiences on the tour. If you missed last night’s premiere, check our schedule to catch a re-air!
Last week, Katie Armiger regained the top spot, but she couldn’t make it last. Josh Turner is back on top, leapfrogging Carrie Underwood’s “Mama’s Song” which remains in the No. 2 position while Katie’s “Best Song Ever” slides down to third. Reba’s “If I Were A Boy” debuted on the countdown at No. 13 last week and jumped seven spots to land at No 6 this week. The Band Perry’s “You Lie” makes its first appearance on our countdown this week, while we say goodbye to Chris Young’s “Voices” after it spent months in our Top 20. Continue Reading
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Mar
4
Sara Evans on the Top 20 set with host Nan Kelley. Photo courtesy of GAC staff.
Sara Evans took some time off the music scene to get married and spend time with her newly blended family, but she’s back with a new album and single. Tonight, she’s stopping by our Top 20 Country Countdown to chat with Nan Kelley about the CD Stronger, hitting stores on Tuesday, and her second novel, Softly & Tenderly. The new single, “A Little Bit Stronger,” is sitting at No. 10 on the countdown!
Carrie Underwood reclaimed the top spot last week, but it looks like we’ve got a new No. 1 this week and a debut on the countdown from Mark Wills. Tune in tonight at 8/7 CT to catch Nan and Sara as Nan counts down the videos you chose from 20 all the way to No. 1! Continue Reading
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