Photos: Country Artists Make The Rounds

Grascals On the Gridiron
Two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year The Grascals sang the National Anthem during the Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers pre-game ceremonies last Sunday (9/19). “It was a huge honor to sing the National Anthem for our favorite NFL team,” said Grascal Jamie Johnson.

(l-r): Terry Eldredge, Jamie Johnson, Jeremy Abshire, Kristin Scott Benson, Danny Roberts and Terry Smith (Photo Courtesy of So Much Moore Media)

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Eldredge & Lee at CRB
Warner Music Nashville/Atlantic Records artists Brett Eldredge and Jesse Lee performed for the Country Radio Broadcasters’ Board of Directors as part of the CRB’s recent board meetings in Nashville.

(l-r): CRB and Warner executives pose with WMN/Atlantic artists Eldredge and Lee at the Nashville Warner offices. L to R, top row: CRB board member Keith Kaufman, Warner Music Nashville President/CEO John Esposito, CRB Executive Director Bill Mayne, board member Becky Brenner, Eldredge, Warner VP/Promotion Chris Palmer, CRB President Mike Culotta. Bottom row, L ro R: Warner SVP/Promotion Chris Stacey, Lee. Photo: Kristen England

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Craig Campbell Does Seattle
Bigger Picture Group artist Craig Campbell has been on a radio tour supporting his current single, “Family Man.” The singer/songwriter was recently in Seattle and paid a visit to KKWF/Seattle.

(l-r): Mike Preston (PD, KKWF/Seattle), Craig Campbell Wingnut (MD, KKWF/Seattle)

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Bellamy Brothers

The latest single from legendary duo the Bellamy Brothers is “Back In The Day,” a rocking little slice of nostalgia that yearns for the simplicity of younger days. This single is the followup to the Howard and David Bellamy’s controversial “Jalapenos,” which proved a little too topically hot for U.S. radio stations but its video has amassed over a million views to date on YouTube. See the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4j_9IQ6wzk.

The intrepid brothers recently took off for Europe and recorded new music with Swiss singing sensation Göla, releasing a new single and album (Bellamy Brothers and Göla) that debuted at No. 1 on the Swiss charts. The two artists will join Gola for a European tour in December 2010, that will also include appearances on European radio and television.

With a career that spans over 30 years, the Bellamy Brothers have enjoyed success in the pop and country genres with smash hits like “Let Your Love Flow” and “If I Said You Had A Beautiful Body (Would You Hold It Against Me).” They continue to tour regularly, logging over 200 dates per year in the U.S. and overseas.

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Grand Ole Opry Comes Home on GAC

The Grand Ole Opry returns to its historic home – the Grand Ole Opry House – for the first time since being displaced as a result of May’s historic Nashville flood and Great American Country (GAC) will present it live in Country Comes Home: An Opry Celebration on Tuesday, September 28 at 8:00 PM/CT.

Among the stars scheduled to appear are Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jimmy Dickens, Martina McBride, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Josh Turner and Keith Urban. Viewers will also get an exclusive look at the fully refurbished Opry House and beloved Opry stage where 46 inches of water stood following the May flood. No doubt plenty of attention will be focused on the Opry House’s signature element, a six foot circle of oak taken from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium, the Opry’s former home. The circle was removed from the Opry House stage, painstakingly refurbished and returned to its rightful spot center stage.

“For the past several years, GAC has been proud to be the television home of the Grand Ole Opry,” says GAC President Ed Hardy. “Touring the Opry House two days after the devastating floods was a very emotional experience for me. GAC partnered with the Opry and the Nashville Convention and Visitor’s Bureau to host the Music City Keep On Playin’ telethon which raised over $1.8 million for Nashville flood victims. Now, it is with great pride that GAC once again brings America the excitement and emotion of the Opry’s return to its beautifully restored home.”

The Opry has not missed a single show since the flood, broadcasting from several Nashville venues including former Opry homes the Ryman Auditorium and the War Memorial Auditorium. GAC remains the only place on television where fans can enjoy Grand Ole Opry performances.

Seattle Success For Bentley’s “Miles & Music”

Capitol Records artist Dierks Bentley’s Miles & Music For Kids event in Seattle on Saturday, Sept. 18, continued despite heavy rains, bringing in $50,000 for Seattle Children’s Hospital.

“Rainy days aren’t typically when most people are itching to get out the motorcycle for a leisurely afternoon ride,” laughed Bentley. “But…we’ve come to learn over the last few years of putting these rides on that motorcycle riders may look big and bad, but they have a heart of gold, and it would take a lot more than a little rain to deter them. I want to thank all the riders and fans that came out and got soaked with us. We had a blast!”

Last year, Bentley joined forces with Nationwide Insurance, CMT One Country and the Children’s Miracle Network to expand the successful Miles & Music for Kids event to six cities across the country in 2009 and 2010, with all proceeds benefiting Children’s Miracle Network hospitals in those areas. Since it began in 2006, Miles & Music for Kids has raised over $1.3 million. The 5th Anniversary event will take place in Nashville, on October 17.

Shelton to Headline CRS Music City Jam

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® and the Academy of Country Music ® have announced Reprise Records artist Blake Shelton as headliner of the 2011 CRS Music City Jam, to be held Wednesday, March 2, 2011.
The annual Music City Jam is one of Country Radio Seminar’s premier events and has showcased some of the biggest stars in country music, including performances by Taylor Swift at CRS 2010, Tim McGraw (2009), Brad Paisley (2008), Toby Keith (2007) and Keith Urban (2006).

“Blake Shelton is unquestionably one of the hottest artists in country music today,” says CRB President Mike Culotta. “His trademark sense of humor and string of No. 1 hits have endeared him not only to his fans, but country radio as well. I can’t think of a better fit for this year’s Jam, and I know he will put on a memorable performance for those attending one of Country Radio Seminar’s most anticipated events.”

The Academy of Country Music will once again sponsor the Music City Jam, now in its sixth year at CRS.

“The Academy is thrilled to continue our long-standing partnership with CRB, to host the Jam and bring talented artists directly to country radio,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “With Blake there is never a dull moment, and I can’t wait to see him entertain the crowd.”

Shelton is having one of the best years of his career in 2010, releasing two SIX PAK albums, Hillbilly Bone and All About Tonight, as well as receiving a flood of honors and awards. Both SIX PAK title-track singles, “Hillbilly Bone” (recorded with Trace Adkins) and “All About Tonight,” went to No. 1.  All About Tonight debuted at No. 1 on the SoundScan Top Country Albums chart and No. 6 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, making it his highest charting record to date. Shelton is the only solo male Country artist to earn more than one chart-topper so far this year on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

Shelton’s career thus far has seen him hit No. 1 seven times, including “All About Tonight,” “Hillbilly Bone,” his back-to-back multi-week No. 1 singles “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” and “Home,” his five-week No. 1 debut single, “Austin” and two additional multi-week No. 1 singles with “The Baby” and “Some Beach.”

So far in 2010, Shelton has won both an ACM and CMT Award and earned four CMA Award nominations, including one for Male Vocalist of the Year.

Country Radio Seminar 2011 is held March 2–4, 2011, at the Nashville Convention Center. For more information about Country Radio Broadcasters or Country Radio Seminar 2011, visit the official CRB website at www.CRB.org.

Bobby Karl Works The ACM Honors

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Jim Reeves International Award winner Keith Urban (center) is pictured with ACM’s Bob Romeo (left) and Kix Brooks.

Inviting fans to the ACM Honors turned out to be an excellent idea – the event was punctuated by star-struck cheers of delight and spontaneous standing ovations.

There was a whole new level of energy at this fourth annual gig. The appearances of Randy Travis, Kenny Rogers, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Martina McBride and Keith Urban were greeted with fans’ shouts. Kenny’s performance of “The Gambler” drew a standing ovation, as did Randy’s medley of “On the Other Hand” and “Forever and Ever Amen.” Event host Lee Ann Womack got an s.o. for “You Don’t Know Me.” So did Marty Stuart with “Big Iron” and Ronny Robbins with Larry & Steve Gatlin for “El Paso.”

Staged at the Ryman Auditorium on Monday (9/20), the eve’s most important function was bestowing Pioneer Awards to Mel Tillis and the late Marty Robbins. “Daddy would be so proud of this,” said Marty’s son Ronny.

Lee Ann described singer-songwriter Mel as somebody “who can make you laugh as easily as he can make you cry.” John Rich did “Coca Cola Cowboy” for the honoree. “God bless Mel Tillis,” he said. After singing his career-launching, Mel-penned “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town,” Kenny added, “I will be forever indebted to Mel Tillis. There are people who can write, and there are people who are songwriters.”

“I didn’t know they gave awards to dinosaurs,” responded Mel. He recalled coming to Nashville in 1956 and being told by Wesley Rose, “You wanna sing? Hell, you can’t even talk!” Also, “Webb Pierce would write ‘em, and he’d give me half of ‘em,” a reference to his famously split copyrights. Mel introduced four of his five kids in the audience (Pam was on the road), his two sisters, his girlfriend and his Statesiders band members. “I’d like to thank all of you folks,” he said to the cheering throng. “God bless all of you.” Mel drew yet another standing ovation.

The Poet Awards went to Don Schlitz and the late Cindy Walker. Lee Ann pointed out that Cindy had hits across five decades. Making their industry debut were The Secret Sisters performing a very spiffy version of Cindy’s “Dream Baby.” Cindy’s nieces Molly Dusenberry and Jerry Lawrence accepted.

After Randy and Kenny did his tunes, Don took the stage to a standing ovation. “Thank you, thank you, thank you,” he began. “I’m just a lucky guy who got to hear some pretty good songs first….And I find this all to be very encouraging.” He strapped on a guitar to do a snippet from “When You Say Nothing at All,” then brought out Chapin to sing their co-penned “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her.”

The Jim Reeves International Award went to Keith, in light of his multi-nation touring during the past year. Presenter Kix Brooks recalled seeing a then-unknown Keith at the Guitar Bar on Nolensville Pike at the insistence of Scott Hendricks. “He was already a superstar – the rest of the world just didn’t know it,” said Kix. “He is our Wonder from Down Under.”

Keith got an s.o. before he ever spoke a word. “Country has a long, rich history touring internationally,” he said. “It’s been great recently to see a resurgence of that. This music is global. It crosses all language barriers because we speak and sing about the human condition. I feel incredibly honored. I’ll keep carrying the message everywhere I go.”

The Tex Ritter Award was given to the double Oscar winning film Crazy Heart. CMT’s Brian Phillips accepted, pointing out that Robert Duvall got the movie made, that it was Scott Cooper’s first film-directing job and that the feature was shot in just 28 days in the heat of New Mexico. He dedicated the award to the late Stephen Bruton.

The Musician of the Year winners were all repeat honorees. Presenter Frank Liddell noted that this was the 11th award for Brent Mason, the 9th award for Paul Franklin, the 8th award for Stuart Duncan, the 7th award for Michael Rhodes, the 3rd award for Randy Scruggs, the 3rd award for Shannon Forrest and the 2nd award for Michael Rojas.

“This is a very humbling position to be in,” said Scruggs. “There are so many incredible musicians in this town.”

“I’d like to thank the Academy for bringing us out of the engine room and up onto the deck to get a little sunshine,” added Rhodes. Franklin pointed out that he’d served four-and-a-half years as a Statesider, and Duncan noted that his first recording session was for Randy Travis.

The winning musicians gathered to perform “Passing Through,” which drew a standing ovation. Scruggs sang lead, and each winner got an instrumental solo.

Justin Niebank won his 3rd Academy of Country Music honor as an engineer. Dann Huff was also repeating, with his 2nd producer honor and 7th ACM trophy overall.

“Thanks Frank,” quipped wife Lee Ann after Liddell finished presenting. “What are you doing later?”

Presented by Bob Romeo, The Mae Boren Axton Award for service to the Academy of Country Music was given to lovable Rod Essig. Making their industry debut to sing “Big Blue Sky” for him was the new team of Sarah Buxton and Jedd Hughes. As Buxton Hughes, they sounded and looked adorable. At Rod’s request, Martina did “In My Daughter’s Eyes.”

Duo Buxton Hughes are pictured with Rod Essig, who received the ACM’s Mae Boren Axton Award. Pictured left to right are Jed Hughes, Rod Essig and Sarah Buxton.

Reigning ACM Top New Artist winner Luke Bryan presented five ACM industry accolades. Winning its 8th Nightclub of the Year trophy was Billy Bob’s Texas. Winning his 4th Promoter of the Year was Brian O’Connell. The Talent Buyer honor went to an ill and absent Todd Boltin. Casino of the Year was The Green Valley Ranch, Resort Spa & Casino in Las Vegas. Earning its first award as Venue of the Year was Music City’s own Bridgestone Arena. Brock Jones accepted.

Fabulons attending included Shawn Camp, Josh Thompson, Thom Schuyler, Jim Owens & Lorianne Crook, Dave Pomeroy, John Grady, John Dorris, Mike Dungan, Michael Gray, Mary Ann McCready, Steve Dahl, Bill Mayne, Ansel Davis, Lib Hatcher Travis, Charlie Monk, Neil Portnow, Susan Stewart, Alanna Grace, Greg Essig, Chuck Flood and Jay Orr.

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ACM Official Release Info [edited]
The Academy of Country Music Special Awards are voted on by the ACM Board of Directors and are awarded during years where the Board of Directors feels there are clear and deserving candidates. The evening’s honorees included:

Jim Reeves International Award: Keith Urban received the Jim Reeves International Award, presented to an individual for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world.  Urban, who was born in New Zealand and raised in Australia, has achieved international superstar status since he moved to Nashville in 1992. A six-time ACM Award winner, Urban is known for his many hits including several chart-toppers such as “Somebody Like You,” “You’ll Think of Me,” “Making Memories Of Us” and “Sweet Thing.” Past recipients of the Jim Reeves International Award include Garth Brooks, Dick Clark, Roy Clark, Merv Griffin, Charlie Nagatani, Buck Owens and Dolly Parton, among others.

Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award: Marty Robbins and Mel Tillis received the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award honoring individuals who are pioneers in the country music genre. Robbins charted his first No. 1 single, “I’ll Go On Alone,” in 1953 and began an illustrious career that lasted four decades. Robbins was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1982 and passed away two months later. Tillis earned his first writing deal after country star Webb Pierce took the Tillis-penned tune “I’m Tired” to No. 3. The songwriter charted his own first Top 40 hit with “The Violet and a Rose” and continued to perform his own songs, charting the hits “Wine,” “Stateside,” “Life Turned Her That Way,” “Good Woman Blues,” “Coca Cola Cowboy” and “I Ain’t Never,” which gave him his first No. 1 hit in 1972. Tillis continues to perform today and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry cast in 2007.

Poet’s Award: Don Schlitz and Cindy Walker received the Poet’s Award, which honors songwriters for outstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their careers in the field of country music. One of Schlitz’s first cuts as a songwriter, a story song he titled “The Gambler,” was recorded by Kenny Rogers and became a massive crossover hit. From there Schlitz went on to find great success co-writing with Paul Overstreet for a new artist named Randy Travis. Schlitz also crafted Keith Whitley’s signature hit, “When You Say Nothing at All.” Walker’s career launched when the legendary Bing Crosby recorded her song “Lone Star Trail,” which became a Top 10 hit.  That break began a 13-year stint in Hollywood, where Walker appeared in and wrote songs for Western films. Western Swing legend Bob Wills recorded more than 50 of Walker’s songs, including “Cherokee Maiden,”  “Bubbles in My Beer” and “You’re From Texas.” After Walker’s death in 2006 she willed the rights to her body of work to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Previous recipients of the Poet’s Award include Bill Anderson, Merle Haggard, Harlan Howard and Fred Rose.

Tex Ritter Award: Crazy Heart recieved the Tex Ritter Award, given to a movie released and/or receiving major exposure during the preceding calendar year, featuring or utilizing country music. The romantic drama stars Academy Award-winner Jeff Bridges as “Bad Blake,” a broken down country singer/songwriter who wants to turn his life around after establishing a relationship with a young journalist named Jean, played by Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal. The movie soundtrack, produced by T Bone Burnett, featured work by late guitarist Stephen Bruton. The original song “The Weary Kind,” performed and written by country singer/songwriter Ryan Bingham, won both the Golden Globe and the Oscar in 2010. Crazy Heart is produced by Scott Cooper, Robert Duvall, Rob Carliner, Judy Cairo and T Bone Burnett and is executive produced by Jeff Bridges, Michael A. Simpson, Eric Brenner and Leslie Belzberg.  The film is directed by Scott Cooper.  The studio production companies for Crazy Heart are Informant Media and Butcher’s Run Films. Past recipients of the Tex Ritter Award include Beer For My Horses, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, O’Brother, Where Art Thou, Sweet Dreams and Walk the Line, among others.

Mae Boren Axton Award: Rod Essig received the Mae Boren Axton Award, which is given in recognition of years of dedication and service by an outstanding individual to the Academy of Country Music. Former ACM Chairman Essig started his expansive career in the music industry as vice president and co-owner of Variety Artists International, a booking agency based in Minneapolis. In 1992, Essig joined Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles before moving to Nashville, where he was instrumental in opening the agency’s Music City operation. Essig currently steers the careers of some of country’s biggest acts, including Tim McGraw, Reba McEntire, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes. He has served on the Academy’s board of directors in various capacities for 14 years. During his tenure as chairman, the Academy rebranded and re-launched its charitable arm, ACM Lifting Lives™, as well as expanded its reach in the digital realm with fan voting for the Entertainer of the Year and Top New Artist categories and increased its presence on television. Past recipients of the Mae Boren Axton Award include Jack Lameier, Marge Meoli, Ray Pilzak, Gaynelle Pitts, Gene Weed and David Young.

MBI & INDUSTRY AWARD

Winners of the MBI (Musician/Bandleader/Instrumentalist) categories:
Stuart Duncan – Top Fiddle Player of the Year
Shannon Forrest – Top Percussionist/Drummer of the Year
Paul Franklin – Top Steel Guitar Player of the Year
Dann Huff – Producer of the Year
Brent Mason – Top Guitarist of the Year
Justin Niebank – Audio Engineer of the Year
Michael Rhodes – Top Bass Player of the Year
Michael Rojas – Top Piano/Keyboard Player of the Year
Randy Scruggs – Top Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year
Winners of the Industry Awards categories:
Todd Boltin, Variety Attractions, Inc. – Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year
Brian O’Connell, Live Nation – Promoter of the Year
Billy Bob’s Texas (Ft. Worth, TX) – Nightclub of the Year
Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino (Las Vegas, NV) – Casino of the Year
Sommet Center – renamed Bridgestone Arena (Nashville, TN) – Venue of the Year

Monroe Re-Signs; Bice Opines

Wrensong/Reynsong reports it has re-signed Ashley Monroe to a new publishing deal.

(L-R) Ashley Monroe and Wrensong President Ree Guyer Buchanan

Bo Bice stopped into the WKLB Boston Country 102.5 studio for a live webcast last week, where he played songs from his latest album ‘3’, including the current country single “You Take Yourself With You” and answered some questions with morning show host Lori Grande.

(L-R) New School Entertainment's Chris Borchetta, WKLB Intern Ashley Cook, morning show host Lori Grande, Bice, WKLB MD Ginny Rogers and WKLB Promotion Director Dawn Santolucito.

MTV And Swift Offer “Speak Now” Promotion

CMT and MTV Networks will host an international streaming event and online contest to celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album Speak Now at the United Nations in New York on the album’s release date, Monday, October 25.

The online contest, Speak Now With Taylor Swift In New York City, is live now at www.WinWithTaylor.com, offering fans the opportunity to see Swift perform live in New York and join her on a cross-country flight to Los Angeles, where they will have the chance to ‘speak now’ with the superstar mid-air.

CMT and many MTV Networks web properties worldwide, including CMT.com, MTV.com, VH1.com and websites across Europe, Asia, Australia and Latin America, will stream the event from New York at approximately 5:00 PM ET, which is set to include an intimate performance from Swift. 

CMT and MTV Networks recently hosted the global video premiere of “Mine,” which reached more than 160 countries. MTV Music Group ranks as the most visited online music destination according to the newly released U.S. comScore MediaMetrix numbers for August 2010.

In addition to their international reach, Big Machine Records will offer select radio partners from across the United States the opportunity to qualify winners for their own Speak Now With Taylor Swift In New York City similar contest.

Following the New York City event, a select number of Grand Prize winners from both radio and international entries will also fly across the United States with Swift from New York City to Los Angeles. While mid-flight, the winners will ‘speak now’ with Swift at more than 30,000 feet above America, conducting live radio interviews with the superstar. Winners will experience first-hand the whirlwind surrounding a major album release.

To enter to win or for more information, visit www.WinWithTaylor.com.

Next Big Nashville/Digital Summit Announce Lineup

Next BIG Nashville (NBN) and Leadership Music DIGITAL SUMMIT (LMDS) have announced the final schedules for their upcoming September 29- October 2 festival and conference in Nashville. Events include; 150+ bands performing during the four-day, multi-genre music festival in Nashville’s coolest venues, the digital summit, featuring guest speakers and panelists from every corner of digital music technology, VIP events, parties and so much more. All events and registration information can be found at NBNsummit.com.

NBN’s line-up of artists includes Yeasayer, RJD2, WAVVES, David Bazan, Tennis, Washed OutDylan LeBlancThe Ponys, Moon Duo, The KnocksChief, Jonathan Tyler & The Northern LightsVonneguttFree SolA Place To Bury Strangers, The Hood Internet, The Infamous Stringdusters and more. NBN maintains a strong focus on the best local and regional artists from across all genres including Jeff The Brotherhood, The ProtomenKeegan DeWitt, The Ettes, Madi Diaz, TristenTallest Trees, The Apache Relay, Turbo Fruits and more than 100 others. Click here to view entire lineup

The LMDS will present a compelling two-day exploration of the new music business featuring panel topics such as, The Evolution of the 360 Deal, Discovery and Development In the Digital Age: Art or Science, New Challenges and Opportunities for Songwriters and Music Publishers, Working Around Legal Barriers To Achieve Innovation, The Art & Science of Measuring Your Audience, Developing Artists The Old Way In The New World and The Current State Of The Touring Industry.

These special events will feature some of the brightest minds, risk takers, and innovators from the digital music world, including, Tim Westergren (CEO, Pandora), Ian C. Rogers (CEO, TopSpin), Troy Carter (Atom Factory Management, Lady Gaga), David Israelite (CEO, NMPA), Eric Garland (Big Champagne), Jeff Price (CEO, TuneCore), Dorrian Porter (CEO, Mozes), Mitch Bainwol (President, RIAA), Alex White (CEO, Next Big Sound), J Sider (CEO, RootMusic), Scott Borchetta (Pres., CEO, Big Machine), Jim Lucchese (CEO, The EchoNest), and Jon Cohen (Co-Founder, Cornerstone) among many others.

Click here to see all topics, panels and speakers.

For ticket sales information details about artists, speakers and schedules, please visit www.nbnsummit.com

For press information about Next BIG Nashville & Leadership Music Digital Summit, please contact Jim Flammia at All Eyes Media (615) 227-2770 or jim@alleyesmedia.com or Brent Bowers at contact@alleyesmedia.com.

Lady A Plays For Musicians On Call

Musicians On Call (MOC), a nonprofit organization that brings live music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, announced a special performance by renowned trio Lady Antebellum at City Winery in New York on October 13, 2010. The show, which will benefit MOC, is part of the organization’s Month of Music initiative, a series of fundraising events in New York and Nashville during the month of October. An exclusive V.I.P event with red carpet appearances by artists and celebrities who support MOC, the show promises to be a very special evening for Lady Antebellum fans. Individual tickets start at $150 and go up to $1000 which includes front row seats and a meet and greet with the artists. Tickets can be purchased at www.musiciansoncall.org.

MOC has partnered with many renowned artists for its annual fundraising events—James Taylor, Seal, and John Mayer have all been featured acts in the past. This year, as the organization launches its Month of Music initiative for the first time, MOC is particularly excited to be working with such a critically-acclaimed group as Lady Antebellum.

“MOC prides itself on working with the most talented and relevant artists in the music industry and Lady Antebellum certainly fits the bill,” said MOC’s Executive Director, Dr. Leslie Faerstein. “We’re also extremely impressed by their thoughtfulness and generosity.  They are really going above and beyond to make the evening unforgettable for their fans.”