Artist Action (11/12/13)

• Sara Evans has launched a new lifestyle blog, “A Real Fine Place,” (arealfineplace.com) with longtime co-worker/sister-in-law Kaelin Evans (“KK”). The blog focuses on the duo’s passion for beauty, fashion, travel, and food. “We are traveling all over the world, all the while trying to balance being wives, mothers, friends and Fashionistas! KK is my right hand (wo)man, glam squad, sister-in-law, and friend and we always say we should be recording our adventures so here we are,” said Evans. Evans also appeared today on HGTV’s Celebrities at Home, where show host Nancy O’Dell got a tour of the Birmingham home Sara shares with husband Jay Barker and their seven kids.

• Kix Brooks has added actor to his lengthy resume, and he’ll star in his first leading role in the Western Ambush At Dark Canyon, which also features Randy Houser. The movie is available now on demand, will be at Walmart and Sam’s Club  on Jan. 14, and at all retailers March 11. The Walmart release will also exclusively include a soundtrack produced by Brooks that features a collaboration with Houser.
He also serves as Executive Producer of the new film A Country Christmas, available at Walmart now and at all retails outlets starting today. The film is the first of his new family-friendly entertainment brand and also features special appearances by Jay DeMarcus and Trace Adkins. Both Brooks and DeMarcus produced the holiday movie’s soundtrack.
• Bill Anderson‘s new CD Life has just been released to iTunes, Amazon, and all other digital outlets.
The new project features guests like Willie Nelson, John Anderson, Vince Gill, Joey+Rory, and Dailey & Vincent, along with the All American Choir.

• The Oak Ridge Boys will be joined by Compassion International as official sponsor of their “Christmas Time’s a Comin’” Tour  this year.  Now in its 24th year, the tour will hit 26 cities through November and December, and the band is thrilled to have Compassion on board for this year’s tour. “Over the course of our career we have worked with many children’s relief organizations, but never have we seen a more positive response from our fans than we are seeing with Compassion International,” says Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall.  “I believe that folks are moved by Compassion International’s Christ-centered approach to feeding and educating needy kids around the world – and their amazing success rate, which is impressive! This is why we are excited and blessed to be working with this stellar organization.”