The 2013 Taste of Country Music Festival began at 6:30PM on June 13 and wrapped at 11:15PM on June 15. In that time, thousands of fans camped out to wait for their favorite singers, duos and trios, or drove hundreds of miles to stay for just one day. No matter how you add it up, the first-ever festival was a success.
Newcomer Weston Burt's debut single 'Lucky Sometimes' has cracked country radio in a big way, especially on Sirius XM's the Highway channel. The uptempo cut finds a new way to say "I love you," and fans enjoy singing it back to him during live shows. They'll get another chance after Willie Nelson performs on opening night of the Taste of Country Music Festival.
It looks like Zac Brown Band are really onto something with the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival. This year, the festival, which is a sensory experience that combines great music with tasty food, is returning to Charleston, S.C., for the third time.
4 weeks ago Oklahoma native Blake Shelton is rushing to the aid of the people of his home state by putting together the Healing in the Heartland benefit concert. The show, which is set to air live on NBC on Wednesday night (May 29), has added more stars to an already star-studded lineup.
4 weeks ago Oklahoma native Blake Shelton has begun organizing a benefit fundraiser concert to help his fellow Oklahoma residents that were devastated by the tornado last Monday. The Voice coach and Male Vocalist of the Year promised he would call in favors from fellow country artists and friends in the business to make this happen. Blake is not alone either, he will be assisted by the network that hosts The Voice, NBC promises to televise the event nationally.
May 9, 2013 Brandy Reed the organizer for the Texas Thunder Music Festival says "all of the Texas music artists coming to perform have agreed to donate 100% of the proceeds to the people of West, Texas." Who are these generous Texas musicians that are performing during the three day event? They are The Randy Rogers Band, Josh Abbott, Charlie Robison, Aaron Watson, Mickey and the Motorcars, Wade Bowen. Stoney LaRue and about 20 more Texas music artists.
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill over the holiday weekend.
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April 29, 2013 Willie Nelson is not only celebrating his 80th birthday this year but also the 40th anniversary of playing the Fort Worth Stockyards. This July 4th will be the 40th Willie Nelson Picnic show. It's a fun filled day of music that you won't want to miss.
April 23, 2013 He's played NFL football stadiums by the dozen, received four Country Music Association as well as four Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year Awards. Kenny has had nineteen #1 singles and now Kenny Chesney is bringing his 'No Shoes Nation Tour' to the Lone Star State. Appearing live with Kenny are the Eli Young Band, Kacey Musgraves and Eric Church. Tickets are $27.00 up to $252.00 depending on where you want to sit. The show is scheduled for May 11th at the new Dallas Cowboy Stadium. The concert comes on the heels of his new album "Life On A Rock."
April 22, 2013 Updated: Monday April 22nd
All aboard the Jason Aldean 2013 Night Train Tour. Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean is continuing to make gold of everything he touches. Aldean's been on a some what destructive tour, breaking and/or destroying sales and touring records iall over the U.S. Recently Jason announced that his 2013 Night Train Tour will make a stop in west Texas. On Saturday, May 4th the record breaking, award winning Jason Aldean Night Train will make a whistle stop at the United Spirit Arena in Lubbock. Jason is not coming alone either, special guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett will open the show.
April 22, 2013 For the 25th year, the Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival returns to Stephenville, Texas. Melody Mountain Ranch will play host to great live music from some of Texas' best singers, songwriters and musicians is what the LJT Festival prides itself on year in and year out, but there's much more to the event. Camping, a barbecue cook-off, and this year, there will be a silent auction to benefit the victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.
April 15, 2013 Up and coming singer/songwriter Greg Bates has already banked a hit song with 'Did it For the Girl', and shows no signs of slowing down with his second single, 'Fill in the Blank'. As Bates lays the foundation for long-term success, there's a good chance that years from now, you'll be talking with your friends, saying "remember that time Greg Bates played in Abilene?". Along with special guests Mat Slovacek and Kayla Conn, Greg will indeed be making his way to the Lucky Mule Saloon on Friday night, May 10th.
