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 5^th 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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Sara Evans photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Nearly 50 artists have been confirmed for the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage during CMA Music Festival June 6-9 in downtown Nashville. Sara Evans will kick off the performances on June 6 at 10 a.m. This marks the first time she has opened the festival.

“Sara is the perfect choice to launch the daily concerts on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage because of her great repertoire of hit music and undeniable connection to our fans,” Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer said. Continue Reading

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Tyler Farr photo courtesy of Sony Music Nashville.

Tyler Farr has released the video for his single “Hello Goodbye,” which is currently climbing the charts. You can unlock the video on his website and also receive a download of the track. When you pre-order Tyler’s upcoming album, you’ll receive still more music with an instant download of the unreleased song “Makes Me Wanna Drink.”

The “Hello Goodbye” video tells the story of an emotional breakup as Tyler’s character realizes things are truly over. Set in an old home full of memories, Tyler greets goodbye by gathering up all of his ex-lover’s things and striking a match to them. Continue Reading

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Tim McGraw, Kid Rock & Zac Brown Band will headline BamaJam 2012.

BamaJam 2012 has announced the addition of more than 35 acts to this year’s multi-genre lineup. Among the artists joining the festival are Dustin Lynch, The Farm, The Lost Trailers, Randy Montana, Tyler Farr and Greg Bates. Previously announced country artists include Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Eric Church, Willie Nelson, Sheryl Crow, Casey James, Uncle Kracker, Ronnie Milsap, Jamey Johnson and more. BamaJam will take place June 14-16 in Enterprise, Alabama.

“With these last acts announced, fans know exactly what they’re getting when they purchase tickets,” Rendy Lovelady, executive producer of the festival, said. “With non-stop entertainment from our four stages, BamaJam 2012 is going to be like nothing you’ve ever experienced.”

Fans will experience non-stop music from dual headline stages at BamaJam Farms. The festival site also includes a new waterpark, ATV trails, camping sites, and a golf course. This year, BamaJam will offer the VIP Artist Area ticket, giving fans access to get up close and personal to stars while they’re performing.

This is the last week to purchase 3-day BamaJam passes for the discounted price of $119. The price will increase to $135 on Monday, May 14. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.bamajam2012.com, or Ticketfly.com, or charge by phone at (877) 4FLYTIX or (877-435-9849). Continue Reading

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Frankie Ballard photo courtesy of Warner Music Nashville.

The lineup for the 2012 CMA Music Festival’s Bud Light Stage at the Bridgestone Plaza and the new BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage have been announced. The two concerts will provide fans with over 40 hours of concerts for free. The CMA Music Festival takes place June 7-10. “Live music is a hallmark of CMA Music Festival and we are excited to be able to add a new stage and even more performances this year,” Steve Moore, CMA Chief Executive Officer, said.

The BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage is a new addition to this year’s CMA Music Festival with concerts and activities starting at 11:00 AM/CT each day during the Festival. The Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza, at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, is a fan favorite and a great place to catch up and coming country artists.

Artists currently scheduled to perform at the Bud Light Stage at Bridgestone Arena Plaza include:

Thursday, June 7
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM            Jeff Bates
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM             Greg Bates
12:30 PM – 12:55 PM             Julie Roberts
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM                  Tyler Farr
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM                “Classic Country Show” featuring Moe Bandy, T. Graham Brown, Jane Fricke and Gene Watson, hosted by Moore  & Moore
3:20 PM – 3:45 PM                  Trent Tomlinson
4:05 PM – 4:30 PM                  Miss Willie Brown
4:50 PM – 5:15 PM                  Cledus T. Judd

Friday, June 8
11:00 AM – 11:25 AM             Eric Paslay
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM              Rose Falcon
12:30 PM – 12:55 PM              Katie Armiger
1:15 PM – 1:40 PM                   Exile
2:00 PM – 2:25 PM                  The McClymonts
2:45 PM – 3:10 PM                  Frankie Ballard
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM                  Big Smo
4:15 PM – 4:40 PM                  Drake White
5:00 PM – 5:25 PM                  Blackberry Smoke Continue Reading

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Colt Ford photo courtesy of Essential Broadcast Media.

Colt Ford is gearing up to release his third studio album, Every Chance I Get, on May 3. The first single from the album, “Country Thang,” is at radio now and features co-writer and Billboard No. 1 Songwriter of 2010, Dallas Davidson on vocals. A special album-only version of the track features Eric Church. Other guest vocalists making appearances on the album are Tim McGraw, Luke Bryan, Josh Thompson, Craig Morgan, Frankie Ballard and more. Colt is most proud of the track “She Likes To Ride In Trucks.”

“I wrote this song for my daughter [Annesly],” Colt said. “She’s 16, coming of age, and I’m not the man in her life anymore, her boyfriend is. She wants to do her own thing, chase her own dreams, and she doesn’t need me as much as she used to. Whenever I do this song live, it’ll choke me up. It’s about real life, and real life is hard sometimes.” Continue Reading

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