Artist Updates: Bobby Bones, Kane Brown, Sara Evans, Jimmy Wayne

To celebrate the release of her upcoming album Words, Sara Evans is hosting an album preview party on Wednesday, June 7 from Nashville’s City Winery to give fans a sneak peek at the songs from her upcoming album. The midday show, which takes place at the start of CMA Music Festival, will feature a live performance from the CMA Award-winning singer — including No. 1 hits “No Place That Far,” “Suds In The Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place To Start, “Born To Fly” and “A Little Bit Stronger” — as well as never-before heard songs from her upcoming album, Words, set to release on July 21. Attendees will also get a meet & greet and photo with Sara following the show as well as pre-order signed copies of Words at the party. Tickets start at $30 — visit http://smarturl.it/SECWreserve for reserved seating and  http://smarturl.it/SECWstanding for standing room tickets.

Jimmy Wayne helps bring awareness to the plight of foster children in the upcoming children’s book, Ruby The Foster Dog, which will release Nov. 1 via BroadStreet Publishing Group.

In the story, Ruby, a mixed-breed puppy with an underbite, was abandoned at a shelter as a puppy. Ruby wonders if she will ever be adopted by a family. After Ruby encounters Mr. James, a hiker who stops by the shelter, she joins him on his journey. Mr. James is walking halfway across America to raise awareness for thousands of foster children in need.

On their adventure, Mr. James teaches Ruby about integrity, honesty, loyalty, faith, forgiveness, and trust,  but mostly she learns how love can rescue someone and forever change lives. As they walk along historic routes and locations throughout the United States, Ruby quietly helps Mr. James overcome the issues he’s been struggling with too. By the time they get to Phoenix (from Nashville) both of their lives are changed for the better.