COUNTRY MUSIC COVERAGE

Michael Feinstein's Great American Songbook Vocal Competition Set for 6/1 in Chicago

High school vocalists from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois and Missouri will compete on Saturday, June 1 at a regional for the Great American Songbook Vocal Academy & Competition. Sponsored by th... (more...)

Little Big Town to Host CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL: COUNTRY'S NIGHT TO ROCK on ABC, 8/12

Reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town will host the summer's hottest television music event when the ABC Television Network airs "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" on MONDAY,... (more...)

Pop Artist Rebecca Moreland Releases New Single 'Breaking Free'

Up and coming pop artist Rebecca Moreland released her new single, 'Breaking Free,' to Top 40/AC radio April 29. 'Breaking Free' is the second independent release from Rebecca and is now available for... (more...)

The President Remarks on Presenting Carole King the Gershwin Prize

Thank you. I have to say that as the podium came out, which meant that was my cue, my mother-in-law said, 'Oh, shoot.' (Laughter.) True story -- she was getting into the music. (Laughter.) Welcom... (more...)

John Fogerty's New Album Scores Coveted 5-Star Review from Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone magazine has awarded JOHN FOGERTY's much-anticipated new album WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE its very highest rating—a rare 5 stars—and tags the lead review on the cover, “John Fogerty's A... (more...)

John Forte Tapped to Compose Theme for CBS' BROOKLYN DA

Composer, writer and documentarian John Forté has crafted the original theme song and music for the CBS News documentary series BROOKLYN DA, which will premiere May 28, 2013 (10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the C... (more...)

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals Announce Grand Point North Music Festival

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals along with Higher Ground Presents have announced the 3rd annual Grand Point North Music Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14 and Sunday, September 15, 2013.... (more...)

Arkansas Band Downday Lands Recording Contract with Render Records

Render Records is proud to announce the addition of DOWNDAY as the newest members of the labels artist roster. (more...)

TPAC to Feature Artists-in-Residence in 2013 Work & Show Festival, Beg. 6/6

In its 17th (and final) season, the BMCC Tribeca PAC's Artists-in-Residence (AIR) hallmark program enables four to eight emerging and established artists-writers, dancers, and composers-to create and ... (more...)

Photo Flash: Raiding the Rock Vault Unveils Signature Drink at Minus5 Ice Bar

On Tuesday evening, Minus5 Ice Bar, the coolest bar in Las Vegas, continued its celebrity cocktail program by honoring the rock legends of RAIDING THE ROCK VAULT with the launch of their signature dri... (more...)

Ohio's Rock on the Range 2013 Sells Out

In just seven years, ROCK ON THE RANGE--America's premier destination rock festival--has grown to a sold-out, three night music celebration with more than 50 bands performing this past weekend (Frid... (more...)

Darling Parade Lands Nomination in 'Make a Band Famous' Category at O Music Awards

Darling Parade marches onto a nomination at this year's O Music Awards in the “Make a Band Famous” category. The winner of the inaugural award will be named one of MTV's covetedArtists to Watch and ha... (more...)

Blake Shelton Organizing Benefit Concert for Tornado Victims

Blake Shelton, country music superstar and judge of NBC's 'The Voice', is organizing a benefit concert that recently devastated the state of Oklahoma, Billboard reports. (more...)

Mazarin to Celebrate Release of LIVE FOREVER at The Cutting Room, 6/1

The one and only Mazarin returns to The Cutting Room Saturday, June 1, at 8 p.m. to celebrate the release of its new CD of all original music, 'Live Forever.' (more...)

THE PURGE Motion Picture Soundtrack Set for 6/4 Release

Back Lot Music will release the soundtrack for The Purge, Universal Pictures' upcoming speculative thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Lena Headey, on June 4, 2013, it was announced today. The Purge Ori... (more...)

bergenPAC to Welcome The Zombies, 6/13

Bergen Performance Arts Center in Englewood, New Jersey presents The Zombies, featuring Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent with special guests Et Tu Bruce, on Thursday June 13, 2013 at 8pm. (more...)

Blake Shelton & Sheryl Crow to Perform on THE VOICE Next Week

The Voice” coach Blake Shelton, as well as advisor Sheryl Crow, are set to perform on the hit NBC musical competition series next week. (more...)

Ed Sheeran's Performance at Delta T4X to Air on Fuse, 5/23

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, announced that it will air a 30-minute performance from Ed Sheeran, taking place live and commercial-free on Thursday... (more...)

Pivot Multi-Arts Festival is Presented, 6/6 - 6/22

Pivot Arts launches a new celebration of innovative theater, music and dance in unique and often historic spaces from June 6 – 22, 2013 throughout Chicago's Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods. The ina... (more...)

Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban & More to Perform at CMT MUSIC AWARDS

The 2013 CMT Music Awards is turning up the volume as Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Florida Georgia Line, George Strait, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum will perform during this year'... (more...)

Insomniac Electric Daisy Carnival and More Highlight Las Vegas' Summer 2013 Festival Scene

Summer is quickly approaching, and Las Vegas, the world's top destination for entertainment, offers nothing short of the best concerts and shows. With performances from country superstar Brad Paisley ... (more...)

Wynonna Judd Set for DANCING WITH THE STARS Finale

WYNONNA JUDD will once again take a turn around the ballroom when she returns to ABC's “Dancing With The Stars” for the Tuesday, May 21 two-hour season finale, airing live 9-11pm ET. The five-time G... (more...)

Alan Jackson to Tour Australia in September and October

Billboard is reporting that Alan Jackson is returning to the land down under for another tour. His last tour there was a surprise hit so Jackson has decided to make another go of it. (more...)

George Strait hits Number 1 with 'Give It All We Got Tonight'

George Strait continues his ride into country music legend with his 60th number 1 hit, USA Today reports. His latest single, 'Give It All We Got Tonight' rose to number 1 on USA Today's country music ... (more...)

March of Dimes to Benefit from Summer Concert Series featuring Tim McGraw

The March of Dimes Illinois Chapter has been selected as the proud beneficiary of 'Concerts for A Cause' featuring country music icon Tim McGraw July 6 at Illinois Valley Airport, 90 minutes from Chic... (more...)