Artist Updates (5/23/12)

Last night (5/22) on the eve of the group’s 200th Webisode Wednesday, Lady Antebellum played the first of two hometown shows in Augusta, GA. Mid-set the group was surprised when Dave and Charles’ former high school marching band appeared behind them to play “We Owned The Night.” Watch the surprise here.

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Rascal Flatts is offering fans a chance to be a “Star For A Day” during the group’s Changed Tour presented by Farmers Insurance. For each participating tour stop, five winners and guests will get concert tickets, a private meet & greet with the band, dinner backstage, a private dressing room, and a merchandise gift pack. The national grand prize will award two fans a trip to the CMA Awards in November including airfare, lodging, tickets, and more. Learn more here.

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Lee Brice recently visited the Fox News Channel’s Huckabee to perform his smash single “A Woman Like You.” Governor Huckabee, an avid bass player, backed Brice on the song. See the video here.

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On the latest episode of GAC’s Day Jobs, RCA singer/songwriter Josh Thompson will revisit his former trade of pouring concrete by helping refinish a patio and basement at a veteran’s home. The episode airs tonight (5/23) at 9 pm/CT. For a preview, check here.

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Justin Moore is set to headline the Coca-Cola Stage during the 18th annual Food Lion Speed Street Festival, which surrounds the NASCAR Coca-Cola 600. Moore is an avid fan of the sport, and driver Carl Edwards recently appeared in Moore’s video for “Bait a Hook.”

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Elektra Nashville’s Jana Kramer has released her new song “Good Time Comin’ On” exclusively to iTunes. The song will appear on the singer’s forthcoming self-titled debut album, due in stores June 5.

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Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden’s unmistakable visage will appear on all cans of Southgate Brand’s Blackeyed Peas and Rice, distributed by Vietti Foods Company. Vietti and Southgate have launched “The Discovery of Art” promotion, and over 30 items in the product lineup will feature uniquely talented artists from around the country.

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Country artist Amber Hayes will make her big screen acting debut in the upcoming film Cowgirls N’ Angels, which opens in theaters May 25. The film features three of Hayes’ songs, including “C’Mon” which reached the top 40 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart. Check out the trailer here.

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Ray Stevens will join former Governor Mike Huckabee on his newly launched radio program The Mike Huckabee Show, syndicated by Cumulus Media. Stevens will join Huckabee at 1:30 pm/CT on Friday, May 25 to discuss his career in music and his new release Encyclopedia of Recorded Comedy Music.