Industry Ink: Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, J.E. Moss Elementary, CMT

Luke Bryan Debuts Vegas Residency, Adds New Dates

Luke Bryan debuted his Las Vegas headlining engagement, “Luke Bryan: Vegas,” on Saturday (Feb. 11) at the new Resorts World Theatre. The five-time entertainer of the year kicked off with a sold-out performance featuring top hits such as “That’s My Kind of Night,” “One Margarita” and “Country Girl (Shake It for Me).”

“What an amazing night and start to our run of headlining shows at Resorts World Las Vegas,” Bryan shared. “We’ve worked long and hard to put together an incredible, high-energy show for the fans. I am so proud of how it turned out and I hope everyone who comes leaves there having as much fun as me.”

The set featured a shifting stage that lifted Bryan and his band to the rhythms of his hit songs. The country music star took to the piano to sing “Strip it Down” and “Do I” against a backdrop of lights. During his encore, Bryan walked an elevated 45-foot high catwalk.

Due to ticket demand, Bryan is adding nine new show dates which will go on sale to the public Feb. 21, at 12 p.m. CT. The new dates are June 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, and 25; Aug. 31; and Sept. 3 and 4.

 

Miranda Lambert Donates $20,000 To Animal Shelters For Valentine’s Day

For Valentine’s Day, Miranda Lambert donated $20,000 to twenty shelters, each receiving $1,000 on behalf of the people who gave their time and hearts to shelter animals over the past year.

Lambert, who began volunteering at animal shelters as a teenager says: “Shelter pets-especially the ones that are hardest to get adopted-and the people who care for them, have always had my heart. Valentine’s Day gives me one more chance to show just how special they all are to me.”

 

Leadership Music, City National Bank, Bluebird Cafe Donate To J.E. Moss Elementary

As part of their Gift of Service Committee’s Adopt-a-School initiative, Leadership Music partnered with City National Bank and the Bluebird Cafe to present a $5,000 check to J.E. Moss Elementary School in Antioch, Tennessee.

Leadership Music, a premier education, networking and leadership program for leaders in the music industry, began working with J.E. Moss through The Tennessean’s Adopt-a-Teacher program in 2019.

This most recent donation will go to Reading Is the Way Up to ensure students and teachers have the resources they need.

CMT Adds Tiffany Goldstein To Editorial Team

Journalist Tiffany Goldstein has joined the CMT.com editorial team as a writer, effective immediately. She can be reached at Tiffany.Goldstein@cmt.com.

Goldstein has previous stops with Country Now and multiple entertainment outlets spanning country music and pop culture. She currently resides in Chicago.

CMT recently brought on Cindy Watts to the editorial staff in October 2021. Both report to Melissa Goldberg, CMT’s Senior Director of Digital & Social.