Friday, June 3
7:15 AM – Bill Cody Show – WSM 650 AM debut new CD and talk up events. Listen online at www.wsmonline.com
Saturday, June 4
7:00 PM – Grand Ole Opry – w/Rascal Flatts, Jimmy Wayne, Riders In The Sky, Jimmy C. Newman, & more www.opry.com or listen online at www.wsmonline.com
Monday, June 6
7:30 PM – Dan McGuinness writers night w/host Terri Jo Box (featured writer)
Tuesday, June 7
10:30 AM – Joe Fish Tours – Private event.
Wednesday, June 8
6:00 PM – Countriest of the Country show (this is my fan club party... I'll have several special guests appearing, including: Darryl Worley, Jeff Bates, Jeannie Seely, The Whites, Jimmy Fortune, Julie Roberts, Tammy Cochran, Buddy Jewell, Trent Tomlinson, Adam Gregory, Deborah Allen, and more!)
Tickets at: www.countriestofthecountry.ticketleap.com
Thursday, June 9
2:00 PM – Roughstock booth (autograph signing) at Fan Fair Hall (Convention Center)
3:30 PM – Durango Acoustic Corner at Fan Fair Hall (w/the Grand Ole Opry Band) This show will also air live on WSM AM 650 (www.wsmonline.com)
4:00 PM – WSM Booth (autograph signing) at Fan Fair Hall Friday, June 10
Friday, June 10
8:30 AM – Maya Travel – Private event.
Kamis, 02 Juni 2011
Album Review: Joe Ely, Satisfied at Last
Album Review: Joe Ely, Satisfied at Last
By: j. poet
published on May 31, 2011
Joe Ely
Satisfied at Last
(Rack’Em Records, 2011)
Satisfied at Last
(Rack’Em Records, 2011)
When Joe Ely stepped onto the national stage with his first self-titled MCA album in 1977, he was already a legend in his native Texas for his work with the Flatlanders, a band that also included Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock, two other singer-songwriters who had a hard time fitting into the rigid categories of the music business. In a perfect world, Ely should have been a star, but as has often been written, he was too country for most rockers and too rock ‘n’ roll for most country fans. With 20/20 hindsight, one can see that Ely’s music and songwriting is as much folk as it is country and rock. In his songs, he tends to grapple with the cosmic issues of identity and the meaning of life. Even his straight-up honky tonk tunes have a hint of fatality that sets them apart from the sentiments of mainstream country hits.
Ely just turned 64, but on Satisfied at Last, he doesn’t sound much older than he did when he cut his aforementioned debut. The voice may be a bit rougher, but he can still hit those keening high notes, and his band still rocks out like a gang of hungry teenagers. The tunes here all deal with mortality, and Ely faces the subject head-on, sprinkling his tales with sharp observations on life’s pleasures and limitations with his usual touches of ironic humor. The opener, “The Highway is My Home”, rides a subtle beat that has hints of funk and reggae, suggested by Ely’s offbeat electric guitar accents.
Loss and limitation inform tunes like “Not That Much Has Changed”, the tale of a soldier returning form a war. Ely’s take on a subject that could have incited a series of clichés is written in a timeless style that invokes Iraq, Vietnam, or any war. Mexican flavored acoustic guitar and crying pedal steel intensify the lyric’s emotional content. The title track sums up a man’s life and concludes that true love is the only thing worth living and dying for. Ely sings it with all the passion that makes his music so compelling.
The album ends with three powerful tracks. The Texas reggae of “Roll Again”
uses gambling as a metaphor for life’s uncertainties as Ely sings “Nobody’s
satisfied, with the road that they chose to ride / Oh, let it go, roll again.” The
laidback shuffle “I’m a Man Now” tips its hat to the Bo Diddley classic “I’m a
Man”, but Diddley’s confidence is replaced by Ely’s self-reflective investigation of
what it means to be male. “I’m not a kid,” he sings. “I done some things I never
should have did.” David Holt complements Ely’s confessions with some icy
Chicago style electric guitar fills.
“Circumstance”, written by Butch Hancock, is one of the best tunes Ely’s ever cut, a mystical cowboy song with a Zen-like lyric that celebrates mortality and the confusing chaos of life with a wink and a smile. Ely delivers a reverent vocal against fat, twangy guitar notes that reverberate like stars going supernova in an endless summer sky. It’s a stunning tune that brings the set on Satisfied at Last to a satisfying conclusion.
Fiery Blue Releases New Our Secret
Fiery Blue Releases New Our Secret
Mix a talented New York City singer with an Austin music producer and a San Diego songwriter and you get a spine-tingling sound that blurs the edges of rock, folk and alt-country. Their new album, Our Secret, (Release date: July 12) is a revelation of musical restraint and carefully harnessed talent, to say nothing of their mastery of modern communication.
The members of Fiery Blue - lead singer Simone Stevens (who lives in NYC), producer / musician Gabe Rhodes (who lives in Austin), and songwriter Paul Marsteller (who lives in San Diego) - have clearly defined their roles for their new recording, and they’ve put it together with remarkable cohesion despite the differences in their individual locations.
Stevens’ distinctive and emotional vocals against Rhodes’ elegantly crisp and spare production kicks off the disc with “Crystal Ball,” and continues to the final notes of “While The Music Plays.” In between is the wondrously intimate “Eventide,” the irresistibly catchy country-rocker “Slow Down,” and the blend of country and pop on “Wheels Up.” Right in the middle is the playful version (with guest vocals from Kimmie Rhodes) of The Beatles’ “I’ve Just Seen A Face.”
“Irresistibly catchy in a left field way, this is music of the highest quality. It’s probably best to just sit back, listen and let this gorgeous sound wash over you and ignore genres.”
— Alan Cackett / Maverick Magazine
The members of Fiery Blue - lead singer Simone Stevens (who lives in NYC), producer / musician Gabe Rhodes (who lives in Austin), and songwriter Paul Marsteller (who lives in San Diego) - have clearly defined their roles for their new recording, and they’ve put it together with remarkable cohesion despite the differences in their individual locations.
Stevens’ distinctive and emotional vocals against Rhodes’ elegantly crisp and spare production kicks off the disc with “Crystal Ball,” and continues to the final notes of “While The Music Plays.” In between is the wondrously intimate “Eventide,” the irresistibly catchy country-rocker “Slow Down,” and the blend of country and pop on “Wheels Up.” Right in the middle is the playful version (with guest vocals from Kimmie Rhodes) of The Beatles’ “I’ve Just Seen A Face.”
“Irresistibly catchy in a left field way, this is music of the highest quality. It’s probably best to just sit back, listen and let this gorgeous sound wash over you and ignore genres.”
— Alan Cackett / Maverick Magazine
HAUDEGEN notieren mit ihrem Debüt-Doppelalbum „Schlicht & Ergreifend“ auf Platz #6
„Schlicht & Ergreifend“ auf Platz #6 der Trendcharts
HAUDEGEN notieren mit ihrem Debüt-Doppelalbum „Schlicht & Ergreifend“ auf Platz #6 der Trendcharts – Top 15-Chart Entry mehr als wahrscheinlich!
Wahrhaftigkeit, Glaubwürdigkeit, Ehrlichkeit: Die Ostberliner Gossenpoeten von HAUDEGEN demonstrieren eindrucksvoll, wohin unerschütterliche Willenskraft, ein großes Herz und noch mehr Talent führen können, wenn man nur an sich glaubt - so haben Hagen Stoll und Sven Gillert mit ihrem letzten Freitag erschienenen Debüt-Doppelalbum „Schlicht & Ergreifend“ pressfrisch auf Platz #6 der Trendcharts notiert und haben somit beste Aussichten, die Top 15 der Verkaufscharts zu stürmen!
Ein beispielloser Erfolg für eine deutsche Newcomerband, per Doppelalbum auf Anhieb die Hitparaden zu knacken! Und auch die kommende Single „Zu Hause“ (ab heute am Radio!) verspricht, der Tendenz steil nach oben zu folgen!
Ein beispielloser Erfolg für eine deutsche Newcomerband, per Doppelalbum auf Anhieb die Hitparaden zu knacken! Und auch die kommende Single „Zu Hause“ (ab heute am Radio!) verspricht, der Tendenz steil nach oben zu folgen!
Harter Rock, weicher Kern: Eine deutsche Vorzeigekarriere. Längst sind HAUDEGEN kein Insidergeheimtipp mehr, sondern haben sich zu einem deutschsprachigen Musikphänomen entwickelt, an dem niemand mehr vorbei kommt! Von ersten Auftritten in winzigen Jugendclubs nach ganz oben. HAUDEGEN polarisieren und faszinieren - angefangen bei Rockfans bis weit ins Feuilleton hinein!
Nach den Vorabsingles „Großvater sagt“, „Flügel & Schwert“ und „Ein Mann ein Wort“ beweisen HAUDEGEN mit „Schlicht & Ergreifend“, dass man seinen anfänglichen Outsiderstatus überwunden hat und mittlerweile zu den absoluten Hoffnungsträgern zählt! HAUDEGEN sind das derzeit größte und interessanteste Kuriosum der deutschsprachigen Musiklandschaft. Zwei erdige Pfundskerle vermischen Liedermacher-Traditionen mit breitwandiger Pop-Attitüde und massenkompatibler Rock-Musik. Mit ihren Pop-Melodien, lyrischen Streicheleinheiten und jeder Menge großfüßigem Pomp sind sie zur richtigen Zeit am richtigen Ort, denn nie war deutschsprachige Musik so populär und erfolgreich wie in den letzten Jahren. Ein Erfolg, den sich Hagen und Sven hart erarbeitet haben. So befinden sich die beiden HAUDEGEN samt Band nach ihren euphorisch aufgenommenen Kurztouren ab Ende des Monats auf ausgedehnter Deutschlandtournee - vorher allerdings sind HAUDEGEN am 06.06. in Berlin als musikalische Special Guests im Rahmen der Telekom Electronic Words-Autorenlesung zu erleben, bei der TV-Moderator Markus Kavka und Schauspieler Oliver Korittke ausgewählte Kriminalfälle des Kult-Romanhelden Jerry Cotton vortragen.
Warner Music und Neuland Concerts präsentieren: HAUDEGEN live!
21.06.11 Lübeck / Riders
22.06.11 Hannover / Bei Chez Heinz
24.06.11 Magdeburg / Feuerwache
25.06.11 Dresden / Strasse E
26.06.11 Köln / Underground
27.06.11 Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
28.06.11 Bochum / Matrix
30.06.11 Hamburg / Logo
01.07.11 Berlin / Lido
21.06.11 Lübeck / Riders
22.06.11 Hannover / Bei Chez Heinz
24.06.11 Magdeburg / Feuerwache
25.06.11 Dresden / Strasse E
26.06.11 Köln / Underground
27.06.11 Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
28.06.11 Bochum / Matrix
30.06.11 Hamburg / Logo
01.07.11 Berlin / Lido
Jennifer Lopez erhält Platin-Auszeichnung für "On The Floor" + zu Gast bei "Wetten, dass..?" am 18.06.
Selasa, 31 Mei 2011
Country Music News of the Day / Country Musik News des Tages
Here is your Country Music News of the day. Your Country Music News is supported by Lucy Angel, http://www.LucyAngel.com , Steel Guitar Nashville, http://www.SteelGuitar.net , HelpCharity, http://www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , Bobbe Seymour, http://www.MySpace.com/BobbeSeymour , Radio4Humans, http://www.Radio4Humans.de , Katsy Redstar http://www.myspace.com/KatsyRedstar , FAMWH, www.famwh.com
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THE OFFICIAL RIDE OF COUNTRY MUSIC http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/official-ride-of-country-music.html
Video Interview with The Roys http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/video-interview-with-roys.html
Steve Holy and Mark Cooke to host a Double Fan Club Party At this year’s CMA Music Festival http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/steve-holy-and-mark-cooke-to-host.html
COUNTRY CUTS JUNE 2011 http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/country-cuts-june-2011.html
New album by Audie Blaylock & Redline http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-album-by-audie-blaylock-redline.html
Sugarland Stands Up for Tornado Relief: Our benefit single is available on iTunes today! http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/sugarland-stands-up-for-tornado-relief.html
COLLEEN TAYLOR JOINS THE BIG MACHINE LABEL GROUP AS ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/colleen-taylor-joins-big-machine-label.html
New Album ALISSA “I AM – THAT GIRL” released June 6th! http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/new-album-alissa-i-am-that-girl.html
KC JOHNS TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LETTING GO” IN JUNE http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/kc-johns-to-release-new-single-letting.html
17 MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT’S MATT GARY TAPPED TO PERFORM ANTHEM AT NASCAR’S STP 400 IN JUNE http://countrymusicnewsinternational.blogspot.com/2011/06/17-music-entertainments-matt-gary.html
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THE OFFICIAL RIDE OF COUNTRY MUSIC
CMA AND CHEVROLET – THE OFFICIAL RIDE OF COUNTRY MUSIC - EXPAND RELATIONSHIP TO PROVIDE THE ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE DURING THE 2011 CMA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Chevrolet Revs Up Riverfront Stage with Free Entertainment Featuring Many of Country Music’s Hottest Acts
NASHVILLE – CMA and Chevrolet – the Official Ride of Country Music – continue their six year relationship to provide the ultimate fan experience during the 2011 CMA Music Festival, building on an existing platform that combines the power of the automotive brand with the reach and popularity of Country Music with increased activation during 2011 CMA Music Festival, June 9-12.
“Chevy has always been a valued partner with CMA and we are thrilled that they are increasing their participation in this year’s Festival,” said Sheri Warnke, CMA Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. “When we can bring together partner resources to create added value for our events, we are enhancing the experience for all of our stakeholders.”
The Chevrolet Riverfront Stage, a music lover’s dream, will feature free daily concerts with many of Country Music’s hottest acts on the banks of the Cumberland River. Chevrolet is also a sponsor of the Global Artist Showcase, which features aspiring and established Country artists from around the world; The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade, with an expanded route through the city; and The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party, which jump starts all the Festival events and activities in downtown Nashville.
“Chevrolet will be a significant part of the 2011 CMA Music Festival,” Warnke said. “One of the great aspects of this partnership is the evolutionary nature of our relationship. We have a very open line of communication with Chevy so that we can take full advantage of new opportunities as they arise, while we are supportive of each other’s goals and objectives.”
“Chevrolet has long been associated with music. In fact, Chevrolet has been mentioned in over 1,000 songs,” said Phil Caruso, manager of national promotions for Chevrolet. “Partnering with CMA provides us with the unique opportunity to bring country music enthusiasts a fan experience like never before.”
As part of the continuous relationship between CMA and Chevrolet, a private Industry Test Drive will occur a week prior to the festival with proceeds benefitting the CMA Foundation. For each test drive taken, Chevrolet will donate $25 to the CMA Foundation, which benefits music education through CMA’s Keep the Music Playing campaign.
On Monday, June 6, beginning at 6:30 PM/CT at The Stage on Broadway, Chevrolet will present the CMA Global Artist Party. Featuring the hottest Country artists from outside of the U.S., the CMA Global Artist Party will include Kaylee Bell (New Zealand), Dean Brody (Canada), Chad Brownlee (Canada), Diana Corcoran (Australia), Luke Dickens (Australia), Tommy Emmanuel (Australia), McAlister Kemp (Australia), O’Shea (Australia), Raintown (United Kingdom), and Marlee Scott (Canada). Attendees of the CMA Global Artist Party will be able to check out the all new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, which will be parked outside of the club.
“The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade” will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 8, and will feature artists and celebrities riding down Broadway in a variety of Chevrolet vehicles including Corvettes and Silverados. The parade will start at 10th Avenue and end up at Chevrolet Riverfront Park.
With Bill Anderson and The Oak Ridge Boys as the Grand Marshals, other artists participating include Deborah Allen, Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Sherrie Austin, Bo Bice, Bomshel, Ash Bowers, Crystal Bowersox, Lee Brice, Carter’s Chord, Dailey & Vincent, Sarah Darling, Billy Dean, Dirt Drifters, Eli Young Band, Tyler Farr, Ashley Gearing, Andy Griggs, The Harters, Walker Hayes, Her & Kings County, Ty Herndon, JT Hodges, Steve Holy, Buddy Jewell, Jason Jones, LoCash Cowboys, Lunabelles, Miss Willie Brown, The Roys, Daryle Singletary, Stealing Angels, Josh Thompson, Tiffany, Rhonda Vincent, and Mark Wills.
Other participants include the America’s Pride Camaro; world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales; Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee; the new 2012 Camaro convertible; the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge vehicle; the CMT Marching Band and their mobile mascot; the GAC tour bus; the Geico Gecko; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; over 200 Harley Davidson motorcycles from the Harley Davidson HOG Rock, Rhythm and Blues Tour; the debut of the Keep the Music Playing All Stars Marching Band; Music City Drum & Bugle Corps; the Nashville Fire Department; the Nashville Predators Dancers and mascot, Gnash; Nashville Sounds mascot Ozzie; Operation Troop Aid; the Big Machine Rascal Flatts Camaro built by West Coast Customs; Tennessee Titans mascot, T-RAC; and the United States Coast Guard.
Following the parade, The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Chevrolet Block Party will take place at its new location this year, the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage, with performers that can only be seen at the Block Party. Free and open to the public, the concert begins at 1:00 PM the lineup includes: Eli Young Band, Randy Houser, Josh Thompson, Uncle Kracker, and more.
The party begins in earnest on Thursday, June 9, when Gary Allan kicks off the Festival at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage at 10:00 AM. The Chevrolet Riverfront Stage will feature great performances by some of Country Music’s hottest acts. And the shows are free!
Fans in attendance will have an opportunity to tweet and win meet-and-greets with some of the artists performing on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage as well as VIP seating. Be sure to follow @Chevrolet on Twitter for the latest updates from the festival.
Acts that are slated to perform at this perennial hotspot include Bill Anderson, Frankie Ballard, The Bellamy Brothers, Crystal Bowersox, Jason Michael Carroll, Roy Clark, Terri Clark, Bucky Covington, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brett Eldredge, Emerson Drive, Colt Ford, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brother, Steve Holy, Jack Ingram, Josh Kelley, Sammy Kershaw, LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, Jo Dee Messina, Randy Montana, Craig Morgan, David Lee Murphy, David Nail, Troy Olsen, James Otto, Jake Owen, Randy Rogers Band, Sawyer Brown, Corey Smith, Steel Magnolia, Sunny Sweeney, Mel Tillis, Phil Vassar, James Wesley, Chuck Wicks, and Darryl Worley.
In addition to the hot acts performing on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage, fans will get an opportunity to check out some of Chevrolet’s most popular vehicles on display at Riverfront Park including the Camaro convertible, the Cruze and Cruze Eco, Equinox, Silverado 2500 HD, and Traverse.
The Chevrolet Booth, located in the Fan Fair Exhibit Hall, will give fans an opportunity to use a state-of-the-art, 360 degree camera to record a time-splice video of themselves and post it to their social networking sites. In addition, you can check out the prototype of the all new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Artists meeting fans in the Chevrolet Booth include Katie Armiger, Steve Azar, Crystal Bowersox, Jason Michael Carroll, Brett Eldredge, Colt Ford, Walker Hayes, Ty Herndon, Steve Holy, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, LoCash Cowboys, Randy Montana, David Nail, Troy Olsen, Julie Roberts, Ashton Shepherd, Corey Smith, Steel Magnolia, James Wesley, Mark Wills, and Darryl Worley.
The Chevrolet Stage in the Sports Zone is the place to be to catch intimate performances from up-and-coming artists as well as cooking and hunting demonstrations. The Celebrity Outdoor Challenge will give the audience members a chance to show their skills in casting and archery contests. Scheduled to appear are Paul Bogart, the Bone Collectors, Cracker Boy, Russell Dickerson, Austin Dillon, FLW stars Jimmy Houston and Larry Nixon, Sonia Leigh, Daniel Lee Martin, Payton Rae, a hunting and fishing clinic with Bob Redfern, Julie Roberts, and Skyler.
Fans will also have an opportunity to test drive a Chevrolet vehicle. Located on Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Demonbreun Street, the Ride and Drive will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM/CT). Attendees will be able to test drive a brand new Chevrolet vehicle of their choice including the Volt electric vehicle with extended range, Camaro and Camaro convertible, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500 and HD, Tahoe, and Traverse.
Need a lift? Chevy will provide a free ride with the “Catch A Chevy” program. Ten Cruzes will be available every day during the Festival between 9:00 AM/CT and 7:00 PM/CT to make sure that fans get from venue to venue in style and comfort. Attendees can “Catch A Chevy” by simply flagging down one of these specially wrapped vehicles.
In addition to all of the excitement on the Riverfront and downtown, Chevrolet plans to make some lucky fans’ LP Field experience even better with an opportunity to win a ticket upgrade to the Nightly Concerts with the “Best Seats in the House” promotion. Throughout the Festival, fans can text CHEVY to 66937 for a chance to win.
CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled celebration of America’s music. In 2010, the event drew a record-setting 65,000 fans from all 50 states and 26 nations. CMA Music Festival is a four-time winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010).
Four day tickets, which include all of the Nightly Concerts and the Fan Fair® Exhibit Hall, are still available as well, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1-(800)-745-3000. They can also purchase them through CMAfest.com or 1-(800)-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Ticket prices are based on the level of seating at LP Field for the Nightly Concerts, and range from $115 to $325 plus handling fees.
Chevrolet Revs Up Riverfront Stage with Free Entertainment Featuring Many of Country Music’s Hottest Acts
NASHVILLE – CMA and Chevrolet – the Official Ride of Country Music – continue their six year relationship to provide the ultimate fan experience during the 2011 CMA Music Festival, building on an existing platform that combines the power of the automotive brand with the reach and popularity of Country Music with increased activation during 2011 CMA Music Festival, June 9-12.
“Chevy has always been a valued partner with CMA and we are thrilled that they are increasing their participation in this year’s Festival,” said Sheri Warnke, CMA Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. “When we can bring together partner resources to create added value for our events, we are enhancing the experience for all of our stakeholders.”
The Chevrolet Riverfront Stage, a music lover’s dream, will feature free daily concerts with many of Country Music’s hottest acts on the banks of the Cumberland River. Chevrolet is also a sponsor of the Global Artist Showcase, which features aspiring and established Country artists from around the world; The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade, with an expanded route through the city; and The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Block Party, which jump starts all the Festival events and activities in downtown Nashville.
“Chevrolet will be a significant part of the 2011 CMA Music Festival,” Warnke said. “One of the great aspects of this partnership is the evolutionary nature of our relationship. We have a very open line of communication with Chevy so that we can take full advantage of new opportunities as they arise, while we are supportive of each other’s goals and objectives.”
“Chevrolet has long been associated with music. In fact, Chevrolet has been mentioned in over 1,000 songs,” said Phil Caruso, manager of national promotions for Chevrolet. “Partnering with CMA provides us with the unique opportunity to bring country music enthusiasts a fan experience like never before.”
As part of the continuous relationship between CMA and Chevrolet, a private Industry Test Drive will occur a week prior to the festival with proceeds benefitting the CMA Foundation. For each test drive taken, Chevrolet will donate $25 to the CMA Foundation, which benefits music education through CMA’s Keep the Music Playing campaign.
On Monday, June 6, beginning at 6:30 PM/CT at The Stage on Broadway, Chevrolet will present the CMA Global Artist Party. Featuring the hottest Country artists from outside of the U.S., the CMA Global Artist Party will include Kaylee Bell (New Zealand), Dean Brody (Canada), Chad Brownlee (Canada), Diana Corcoran (Australia), Luke Dickens (Australia), Tommy Emmanuel (Australia), McAlister Kemp (Australia), O’Shea (Australia), Raintown (United Kingdom), and Marlee Scott (Canada). Attendees of the CMA Global Artist Party will be able to check out the all new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, which will be parked outside of the club.
“The Seventh Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade” will begin at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 8, and will feature artists and celebrities riding down Broadway in a variety of Chevrolet vehicles including Corvettes and Silverados. The parade will start at 10th Avenue and end up at Chevrolet Riverfront Park.
With Bill Anderson and The Oak Ridge Boys as the Grand Marshals, other artists participating include Deborah Allen, Lynn Anderson, Katie Armiger, Sherrie Austin, Bo Bice, Bomshel, Ash Bowers, Crystal Bowersox, Lee Brice, Carter’s Chord, Dailey & Vincent, Sarah Darling, Billy Dean, Dirt Drifters, Eli Young Band, Tyler Farr, Ashley Gearing, Andy Griggs, The Harters, Walker Hayes, Her & Kings County, Ty Herndon, JT Hodges, Steve Holy, Buddy Jewell, Jason Jones, LoCash Cowboys, Lunabelles, Miss Willie Brown, The Roys, Daryle Singletary, Stealing Angels, Josh Thompson, Tiffany, Rhonda Vincent, and Mark Wills.
Other participants include the America’s Pride Camaro; world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales; Boy Scouts of Middle Tennessee; the new 2012 Camaro convertible; the City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge vehicle; the CMT Marching Band and their mobile mascot; the GAC tour bus; the Geico Gecko; Girl Scouts of Middle Tennessee; over 200 Harley Davidson motorcycles from the Harley Davidson HOG Rock, Rhythm and Blues Tour; the debut of the Keep the Music Playing All Stars Marching Band; Music City Drum & Bugle Corps; the Nashville Fire Department; the Nashville Predators Dancers and mascot, Gnash; Nashville Sounds mascot Ozzie; Operation Troop Aid; the Big Machine Rascal Flatts Camaro built by West Coast Customs; Tennessee Titans mascot, T-RAC; and the United States Coast Guard.
Following the parade, The Sixth Annual CMA Music Festival Chevrolet Block Party will take place at its new location this year, the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage, with performers that can only be seen at the Block Party. Free and open to the public, the concert begins at 1:00 PM the lineup includes: Eli Young Band, Randy Houser, Josh Thompson, Uncle Kracker, and more.
The party begins in earnest on Thursday, June 9, when Gary Allan kicks off the Festival at the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage at 10:00 AM. The Chevrolet Riverfront Stage will feature great performances by some of Country Music’s hottest acts. And the shows are free!
Fans in attendance will have an opportunity to tweet and win meet-and-greets with some of the artists performing on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage as well as VIP seating. Be sure to follow @Chevrolet on Twitter for the latest updates from the festival.
Acts that are slated to perform at this perennial hotspot include Bill Anderson, Frankie Ballard, The Bellamy Brothers, Crystal Bowersox, Jason Michael Carroll, Roy Clark, Terri Clark, Bucky Covington, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brett Eldredge, Emerson Drive, Colt Ford, Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brother, Steve Holy, Jack Ingram, Josh Kelley, Sammy Kershaw, LoCash Cowboys, Lonestar, Jo Dee Messina, Randy Montana, Craig Morgan, David Lee Murphy, David Nail, Troy Olsen, James Otto, Jake Owen, Randy Rogers Band, Sawyer Brown, Corey Smith, Steel Magnolia, Sunny Sweeney, Mel Tillis, Phil Vassar, James Wesley, Chuck Wicks, and Darryl Worley.
In addition to the hot acts performing on the Chevrolet Riverfront Stage, fans will get an opportunity to check out some of Chevrolet’s most popular vehicles on display at Riverfront Park including the Camaro convertible, the Cruze and Cruze Eco, Equinox, Silverado 2500 HD, and Traverse.
The Chevrolet Booth, located in the Fan Fair Exhibit Hall, will give fans an opportunity to use a state-of-the-art, 360 degree camera to record a time-splice video of themselves and post it to their social networking sites. In addition, you can check out the prototype of the all new 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. Artists meeting fans in the Chevrolet Booth include Katie Armiger, Steve Azar, Crystal Bowersox, Jason Michael Carroll, Brett Eldredge, Colt Ford, Walker Hayes, Ty Herndon, Steve Holy, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, LoCash Cowboys, Randy Montana, David Nail, Troy Olsen, Julie Roberts, Ashton Shepherd, Corey Smith, Steel Magnolia, James Wesley, Mark Wills, and Darryl Worley.
The Chevrolet Stage in the Sports Zone is the place to be to catch intimate performances from up-and-coming artists as well as cooking and hunting demonstrations. The Celebrity Outdoor Challenge will give the audience members a chance to show their skills in casting and archery contests. Scheduled to appear are Paul Bogart, the Bone Collectors, Cracker Boy, Russell Dickerson, Austin Dillon, FLW stars Jimmy Houston and Larry Nixon, Sonia Leigh, Daniel Lee Martin, Payton Rae, a hunting and fishing clinic with Bob Redfern, Julie Roberts, and Skyler.
Fans will also have an opportunity to test drive a Chevrolet vehicle. Located on Fourth Avenue between Broadway and Demonbreun Street, the Ride and Drive will take place Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12, (10:00 AM to 6:00 PM/CT). Attendees will be able to test drive a brand new Chevrolet vehicle of their choice including the Volt electric vehicle with extended range, Camaro and Camaro convertible, Cruze, Equinox, Malibu, Silverado 1500 and HD, Tahoe, and Traverse.
Need a lift? Chevy will provide a free ride with the “Catch A Chevy” program. Ten Cruzes will be available every day during the Festival between 9:00 AM/CT and 7:00 PM/CT to make sure that fans get from venue to venue in style and comfort. Attendees can “Catch A Chevy” by simply flagging down one of these specially wrapped vehicles.
In addition to all of the excitement on the Riverfront and downtown, Chevrolet plans to make some lucky fans’ LP Field experience even better with an opportunity to win a ticket upgrade to the Nightly Concerts with the “Best Seats in the House” promotion. Throughout the Festival, fans can text CHEVY to 66937 for a chance to win.
CMA Music Festival is an unparalleled celebration of America’s music. In 2010, the event drew a record-setting 65,000 fans from all 50 states and 26 nations. CMA Music Festival is a four-time winner of the International Entertainment Buyers Association’s LIVE! Award for Festival of the Year (2004, 2006, 2008, 2010).
Four day tickets, which include all of the Nightly Concerts and the Fan Fair® Exhibit Hall, are still available as well, and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at Ticketmaster.com or 1-(800)-745-3000. They can also purchase them through CMAfest.com or 1-(800)-CMA-FEST (262-3378). Ticket prices are based on the level of seating at LP Field for the Nightly Concerts, and range from $115 to $325 plus handling fees.
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