Jun
14
Luke Bryan, Dustin Lynch and Darius Rucker pose backstage during the 4th annual Darius and Friends concert at Wildhorse Saloon on June 3, 2013 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
Darius Rucker’s fourth annual “Darius And Friends” concert and golf tournament raised $95,260 June 4 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. Proceeds from the event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Luke Bryan, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, Sam Bush, John Cowan, Radney Foster, Mallary Hope and Joel Crouse all took the stage during the concert.
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“I look forward to this event all year long,” Darius said. “I get to share the stage with some of my favorite artists, friends and musical influences. As much fun as it is, it’s all in the spirit of raising support for St. Jude’s, an organization very dear to my heart. Getting to sing with Sam Bush and John Cowan from New Grass Revival, one of the bands that made me want to be a country singer, made the night even more amazing for me.” Continue Reading
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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
3
Darius Rucker photo by Jim Wright courtesy of Essential Broadcast Media.
Darius Rucker will be joined by Luke Bryan, Randy Houser, Dustin Lynch, Justin Moore, Sam Bush, John Cowan and Radney Foster for his sold-out, fourth annual Darius And Friends benefit concert on Monday, June 3 at the Wildhorse Saloon in Nashville. Proceeds from the event go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
“I always look forward to this event each year, and I’m so happy to have Luke, Sam, John, Randy, Dustin, Justin, and of course my hero, Radney, join me to help raise funds for St. Jude,” Darius said. “A few years ago I visited the St. Jude campus in Memphis and instantly became a ‘true believer’ in everyone there and the work they do to help treat kids and cure disease. I am happy to help raise funds for such a worthwhile cause and thrilled that some of my friends can join me.”
If you go to the concert, you may see another familiar face. GAC host Nan Kelley will be on site at the concert to tape an episode of Top 20 Country Countdown, which will premiere this Friday, June 7 at 8/7c.
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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
30
The Band Perry’s 2013 album, Pioneer. Photo courtesy of BMLG.
The Band Perry will re-join Rascal Flatts on the road at the end of the month for the band’s Live and Loud Tour. The trio was a part of Rascal Flatts’ Changed Tour earlier this year and are looking forward to hitting the road with them once more.
“I’m just so excited for Reid, Neil, and I to hit the reset button,” Kimberly Perry said. “We’ve toured so hard for the last couple of years but it’s an all new show. We spent about three weeks over the holidays really coming up with the right set list. We’ve got brand-new production, brand new songs to the new album. I would say it’s The Band Perry with a major makeover.” 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
20
LOS ANGELES, CA- MAY 16: ‘American Idol’ finalist Kree Harrison arrives at FOX’s ‘American Idol’ Grand Finale at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on May 16, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.(Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
American Idol runner-up Kree Harrison has been added to the lineup for the Grand Ole Opry’s two shows kicking off CMA Music Festival Week in June 4. “I’m speechless,” Kree said. “It has been my lifelong dream to perform at the Grand Ole Opry. I am so honored to be invited!” Kree’s debut single “All Cried Out,” is available now at iTunes.
Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban, as well as Lennon and Maisy Stella from ABC’s Nashville are also set to perform on June 4. Lee Brice and Tyler Farr will kick things off earlier in the afternoon during an Opry Plaza Party. 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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