Joey + Rory during their 2011 European tour. "Here we are doing our best Forrest Gump, at the tower in Pisa," says Rory. Photo courtesy of Joey + Rory.

Yes, we know summer is over — but one look at Joey + Rory‘s photo album from their 2011 European summer tour makes us long for an exotic vacation! The married duo spent their summer playing for crowds all across Europe. They even opened for Alan Jackson in Norway! Check out their photo gallery for a peek inside the trip. Maybe next time we can stow away in their luggage…

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Bellamy Brothers photo by Mark Mosrie.

On Saturday, the Bellamy Brothers will perform in Lyngdal, Norway in memoriam of the victims who died in the country’s recent massacre. Howard and David Bellamy are traveling to the country this week and were asked to dedicate their performance at the Rosfjord Strand Hotel to the more than 70 people who lost their lives.

“We’ve been playing concerts in Norway since 1976 and have cultivated many friendships and have fond memories from touring there over the years,” David said. “The nightmare they encountered this past week is almost unimaginable.  I think the closest think we can relate it to is September 11.” Continue Reading

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Alan Jackson photo courtesy of SonyBMG Nashville.

It’s no surprise when we see Alan Jackson at the top of the charts right here in America. What might surprise you is Jackson’s most recent International chart topper in, of all places, Norway. His NORWEGIAN FAVORITES album hit the #1 spot on the charts in that country this past week, his first ever there.

I guess now we know why 20,000 fans clogged roadways and braved 9 hours in the rain to see Alan perform a concert in Bergen, Norway this past week. Continue Reading

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