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[Updated]: 2014 CMT Awards Scores Big Ratings

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The 2014 CMT Awards experienced a +10 percent from last year with 3.0 million total viewers., becoming the second most-watched telecast in franchise history.  Last night’s CMT Music Awards scored a 1.39 among P18-49 L+SD, up +7 percent from last year, and ranked as the No. 1 original cable telecast for the day. Across Prime, CMT was the #1 cable network among P18-49, F18-49 and Total Viewer L+SD impressions.
The telecast also performed well among younger viewers and women, delivering an all-time high for W18-34 with an impressive 1.77 rating (up +19% over last year), while P18-34 earned a 1.39 rating (+14% over last year).
 

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The CMT Music Awards aired live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tonight (Wed., June 4).

Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan picked up two trophies each at the fan-voted show.

Miranda Lambert was the leading artist going into the evening with a total of six nominations.

FGL and Bryan had five nominations each.

Winners in bold.

Video of the Year
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies and Friends – “Boys ‘Round Here”
Carrie Underwood – “See You Again”
Eric Church – “Give Me Back My Hometown”
Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan – “This Is How We Roll”
Hunter Hayes – “I Want Crazy”
Kacey Musgraves – “Follow Your Arrow”
Keith Urban with Miranda Lambert – “We Were Us”
Luke Bryan – “That’s My Kind of Night”
Miranda Lambert – “Automatic”
Taylor Swift – “Red”
Thomas Rhett – “It Goes Like This”
Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban – “Highway Don’t Care”
Male Video of the Year
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Blake Shelton – “Doin’ What She Likes”
Eric Church – “Give Me Back My Hometown”
Hunter Hayes – “I Want Crazy”
Jason Aldean – “Night Train”
Luke Bryan – “Crash My Party”
Randy Houser – “Runnin’ Outta Moonlight”
Female Video of the Year
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Carrie Underwood – “See You Again”
Cassadee Pope – “Wasting All These Tears”
Kacey Musgraves – “Follow Your Arrow”
Miranda Lambert – “Automatic”
Sheryl Crow – “Easy”
Taylor Swift – “Red”
Group Video of the Year
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
Eli Young Band – “Drunk Last Night”
Lady Antebellum – “Compass”
Little Big Town – “Your Side Of The Bed”
Rascal Flatts – “Rewind”
The Band Perry – “Done”
Zac Brown Band – “Sweet Annie”
Duo Video of the Year
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
Dan + Shay – “19 You + Me”
Florida Georgia Line – “Round Here”
Florida Georgia Line – “Stay”
Thompson Square – “Everything I Shouldn’t Be Thinking About”
Breakthrough Video of the Year
Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female or group/duo)
Brett Eldredge – “Beat Of The Music”
Cassadee Pope – “Wasting All These Tears”
Cole Swindell – “Chillin’ It”
David Nail – “Whatever She’s Got”
Thomas Rhett – “It Goes Like This”
Tyler Farr – “Redneck Crazy”
Collaborative Video of the Year
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies and Friends – “Boys ‘Round Here”
Florida Georgia Line featuring Luke Bryan – “This Is How We Roll”
Florida Georgia Line featuring Nelly – “Cruise (Remix)”
Hunter Hayes featuring Jason Mraz – “Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me”
Keith Urban with Miranda Lambert – “We Were Us”
Tim McGraw with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban – “Highway Don’t Care”
CMT Performance of the Year
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
Dierks Bentley and OneRepublic – “Counting Stars” from CMT Crossroads: OneRepublic and Dierks Bentley
Jake Owen – “Days Of Gold” from CMT Hot 20 Countdown
Lady Antebellum and Stevie Nicks – “Rhiannon” from CMT Crossroads: Stevie Nicks and Lady Antebellum
Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie – “Oh No/All Night Long” from 2013 CMT Artists of the Year
The Band Perry and Fall Out Boy – “My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark” from CMT Crossroads: Fall Out Boy and The Band Perry
Willie Nelson and Neil Young – “Long May You Run” from CMT Crossroads: Willie Nelson & Friends from Third Man Records Three major labels are purchasing small stakes in Shazam as it prepares for an IPO,

Marty Stuart Brings Eclectic Lineup To Late Night Fan Jam

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Marty Stuart and Travis Tritt


Marty Stuart welcomed a well-caffeinated crowd of fans for his 13th annual Late Night Fan Jam, which stretched into the wee hours of the morning. In the midst of the CMT Music Awards and CMA Music Festival, the Late Night Fan Jam offered a musical oasis for fans who prefer their music pure and unprocessed.
The evening, which served as fundraiser for MusiCares, was held Wednesday, June 4 at the Ryman Auditorium, and featured an eclectic lineup including Travis Tritt, The Chuck Wagon Gang, Connie Smith, LeAnn Rimes and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sam Moore (of duo Sam & Dave).
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Emi Sunshine


Stuart held court throughout the evening, revving up the crowd with his own ‘90s favorites including “Hillbilly Rock.” “Country music sounds better here than anywhere in the world,” said Stuart before performing the traditional folk song “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” (also known as “In The Pines”).
The evening further proved that age does nothing to diminish talent. The evening featured artists from age 9 to 76, all immensely talented. Nine-year-old Emi Sunshine, was previously featured on The Today Show. During her Ryman performance, she offered a cover of “Blue Yodel Number 6” and the original tune “Johnny, June and Jesus.” The talented tyke’s strong voice and effervescent stage presence should continue garnering her fans for years to come.
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Jim Glaser


At 76, Jim Glaser still possesses a voice as smooth and supple as tenors half his age. He performed several gems, including “Lights of Albuquerque.”
Rimes offered a medley of “I Need You,” and a cover of Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me.” Backed by guitarists and Stuart on mandolin, Rimes’ voice is as soulful as ever.
Granting the wish of a fan in the front row, Stuart performed with wife Connie Smith as she launched into “Cry, Cry, Cry” and her 1967 song “Cincinnati, Ohio.”
Pictured (L-R): Sam Moore and Marty Stuart

Pictured (L-R): Sam Moore and Marty Stuart


Once Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member Moore took to the stage, the evening quickly became the “Sam Jam,” as the audience rose to its feet to sing along with his renditions of “Soul Man,” “Rainy Night in Georgia,” and “Let The Good Times Roll.”
The evening ended with a performance from Tritt, who welcomed his daughter Tyler Reese Tritt for a duet of “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough.” Tritt then offered his favored ‘90s hits including “Great Day To Be Alive” and “Somebody,” before Stuart joined him onstage for their signature duet, “The Whiskey Ain’t Workin.’”
“He sent the idea of a duet to Hank Williams, Jr., first and he didn’t record it,” Tritt revealed. “Then they sent it to me. I said yes, but I wasn’t in Nashville when [Marty recorded] his part. Marty and I first met at the video shoot for the song. We came together and between takes we would sit on his bus and talk about our history and backgrounds. We’ve referred to ourselves as brothers from different mothers. We made a pact that no matter what happens through the years, we will always be brothers because we are joined in music and honor of each other.”
The evening’s musical lovefest surely proved a highlight of attendees’ 2014 CMA Music Fest.

Sheryl Crow Enlists Friends For Nashville-Area Academy Benefit

sheryl crow 2013 featured photoSheryl Crow has enlisted Darius Rucker, Brad Paisley, Charlie Worsham, Amy Grant and Eric Paslay to aid in a series of concerts at the Franklin Theatre to benefit New Hope Academy. Rucker will join Crow on June 9, followed by Paisley and Worsham on June 10, and Paslay and Grant on June 11.
“It’s amazing to live in a community with so many creative people that support one another. We’re blessed to have an institution like New Hope Academy dedicated to providing extraordinary educational opportunities while including a diverse student base, including the underprivileged,” says Crow. “These shows are one way I contribute personally and also invite my fans to help foster their success.”
New Hope is a non-profit school in Franklin promising an excellent, classical education with a special mission for the underprivileged. This is Crow’s third series of benefit concerts to help raise resources and awareness for the school.

Industry Ink (6/5/14)

Pictured (L-R): ACM's Jenny Driessen, PR News' Steve Goldstein, and ACM's Jenelle Scott.

Pictured (L-R): ACM’s Jenny Driessen, PR News’ Steve Goldstein, and ACM’s Jenelle Scott.


The Academy of Country Music won top honors at the Social Media Icon Awards presented by PR News at a luncheon recently in New York, winning the “GOOGLE+ Circle Growth” category in recognition of the Academy’s 2013 marketing campaign. The ACM won top honors at last year’s awards for its Twitter campaign.
The Social Media Icon Awards honor the most outstanding social media campaigns in the communications and public relations arena. The Academy ranked 316 out of 24,829,631 of all Google+ pages for businesses, according to circlecount.com. Fans/Users who added the Academy’s Google+ page to their circles increased by 89,950 percent from Jan. 1 through Dec. 6, 2013.
“Our dedicated social media team virtually never rests, and I think our devotion to music fans is something they recognize,” said Brooke Primero, SVP, Publicity & Marketing for the Academy of Country Music. “Fans know we’re there for them as much on a Sunday morning as we are on a Tuesday afternoon, and they respond to that consistency with a loyalty we’re proud of. Country music is nothing without the fans.”
The Academy faced off with other finalists including Guthy-Renker and Voto Latino.

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Singer-songwriter Lacy Green has entered into an exclusive songwriter agreement with Dan Hodges Music, LLC.

Pictured (L-R): Susan Hodges, Michael Johnson of Loeb & Loeb, Lacy Green, Dan Hodges. Photo: Robbie Quinn

Pictured (L-R): Susan Hodges, Loeb & Loeb’s Michael Johnson, Lacy Green, Dan Hodges. Photo: Robbie Quinn

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Pictured (L-R): The KP Agency’s Mandy KenKnight, Trinity Productions’ Brad Hall, The KP Agency’s Lisa Corbitt Powers


Nashville-based entertainment companies The KP Agency and Trinity Productions have joined to bring various aspects of event management under one roof. The KP Agency partners Mandy KenKnight and Lisa Corbitt Powers specialize in corporate meetings, trade shows, commercials, music videos, models, talent and events. Meanwhile, Brad Hall of Trinity Productions will offer audio-visual services including sound, lighting effects, and more.
The KP Agency and Trinity Productions share more than 50 years combined experience, with a client list that has included Budweiser, Toby Keith, New Balance, Gaylord Opryland, BMI and the ACM.

MusicRowPics: The Band Perry Receives Challenge Coins for 'Chainsaw'

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Pictured (L-R): Neil Perry, MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson, Kimberly Perry, MusicRow Chart Director Troy Stephenson, and Reid Perry.


The Band Perry‘s Neil, Reid and Kimberly Perry were honored with MusicRow No. 1 Challenge Coins during their CMA Fest press conference this morning (June 5).
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Neil Perry and Kimberly Perry


“Chainsaw,” the fourth single from the trio’s sophomore album Pioneer, was released March 3, 2014 and climbed to No. 1 on MusicRow’s CountryBreakout Chart on May 22, 2014.
Writers Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, and Matt Ramsey were also recently feted for the chart-topping hit, when they received their own MusicRow Challenge Coins.
“Chainsaw,” produced by Dann Huff, was published by Universal Music Corporation, Smack Ink, Smack Songs, LLC, Want a Fresh One Music, Black River Entertainment LLC, Music of RPM, and Sonic Geo Music.
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Pictured (L-R): MusicRow chart director Troy Stephenson, Matt Ramsey, Josh Osborne, Shane McAnally and MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson.

Top 10 Highlights From the CMT Music Awards

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Florida Georgia Line opened the show with Luke Bryan, Jason Derulo and members of ZZ Top.

Photos: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images/CMT.com

Florida Georgia Line and Luke Bryan won two belt buckles each at last night’s (June 4) fan-voted CMT Music Awards, held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The entertaining show was packed with performances, thrilling fans on stages inside the arena and outside on Broadway. Carrie Underwood received the top prize, Video of the Year.

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Nothin’ bad from these two.


Kristen Bell was an engaging host, pulling off stunts including dressing up like Alan Jackson, and starring in funny pre-taped videos. (Forget Tinder, in one video she used the fictitious app Hollr to search for a co-host.) Having Bell return as host is a big win for CMT; she is one of the hottest entertainers right now, thanks to her work on blockbuster Frozen.
Lee Ann Womack and Kacey Musgraves honored Jackson for his 25 years of making music videos with a performance of his classic “Livin’ on Love.” Underwood presented the icon with the first-ever CMT Impact Award.
John Legend and Jason Derulo glided in from the pop/R&B world and fit in nicely. Legend performed “All of Me” with Jennifer Nettles and Hunter Hayes.
Inside, the Nationwide stage gave up-and-comers a chance to play a verse/chorus, with highlights including Dan + Shay and Brett Eldredge. (Some of the rising males seem to be mimicking Luke Bryan’s dance moves.) See a complete winners list.
Top 10 highlights:
10. Dierks Bentley appeared in character on the red carpet, showing up as Riser Air’s Captain Johnson. Later onstage, he brought out dancing stewardesses to help with “Drunk On A Plane,” but a more elaborate set would have pushed the performance to the next level.
9. Brantley Gilbert’s too-cool swagger during “Bottom’s Up” made his backflip off the riser even more unexpected.
8. Outside the arena, Jake Owen sent warm, happy vibes to the crowd with his sunset performance of “Beachin.’”
7. Eric Church and Lzzy Hale scorched the stage with a guitar-heavy take on “That’s Damn Rock and Roll.”
6. Keith Urban played inside the “Bluebird Cafe.” Accompanied only by his electric guitar, Urban was on a set made to look like Nashville’s famed venue, but was actually inside the arena.
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Brantley Gilbert’s other skill: acrobatics.


5. The Real Big Pepsi Block Party shut down Broadway, where Blake Shelton thrilled a mass of fans with “Boys ‘Round Here.”
4. Lady Antebellum’s “Bartender” offered a fresh groovy sound from one of Country’s favorite bands. The female-driven song is a perfect showcase for Hillary Scott, who looked gorgeous during the outdoor set.
3. The show opened with a rowdy rendition of “This Is How We Roll/Talk Dirty” with the quadruple star power of Florida Georgia Line, Luke Bryan, Jason Derulo and ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons and Dusty Hill. FGL, Bryan and Derulo blasted up on to the stage seemingly out of nowhere and the bros even had a (loosely coordinated) dance routine. It was the energetic start the show needed to capture fans’ attention from the get-go.
2. Carrie Underwood and Miranda Lambert gave a damn good take on “Somethin’ Bad.” The Platinum-haired divas brought loads of personality and avoided the performance pitfall of trying to out-do one another. Adding to the effect was Lambert’s new look, Underwood’s big hair and powerful wind machines. (Wonder what happened after they got to New Orleans?)
1. Little Big Town played new single “Day Drinking,” starting off with an all-white set and wardrobe and ending in a splatter paint bonanza of color.
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Little Big Town’s paint party.


Church brought a Halestorm.

Eric Church brought a Halestorm.

Artist Photos (6/5/14)

Craig Morgan was presented with a plaque by F3 Entertainment recently, commemorating his milestone reach of 1 million Facebook likes. More than 700,000 fans were added in less than a year, with the success of his latest hit “Wake Up Loving You” contributing to the recent growth. Morgan was honored as he hosted his annual Fan Club Party from Music City Indoor Karting & Entertainment.

Pictured (Front row, L-R): Sarah Johnson FBMM, Mollie Cochrane F3 Entertainment, Craig Morgan, Gordon Kerr Black River Entertainment, Dawn Delvo Black River Entertainment, Doug Johnson Black River Entertainment. (Back row): Jake Kennedy CAA, Jeff Hill CAA, Ken Madson F3 Entertainment, Chris Hughes F3 Entertainment, Jordan Sloat Black River Entertainment. Photo courtesy F3 Entertainment

Pictured (Front row, L-R): Sarah Johnson, FBMM; Mollie Cochrane, F3 Entertainment; Craig Morgan; Gordon Kerr, Black River Entertainment; Dawn Delvo, Black River Entertainment; Doug Johnson, Black River Entertainment. (Back row): Jake Kennedy, CAA; Jeff Hill, CAA; Ken Madson, F3 Entertainment; Chris Hughes, F3 Entertainment; Jordan Sloat, Black River Entertainment. Photo: F3 Entertainment

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Rodney Atkins, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice and Tyler Farr close out the fourth annual “Music City Gives Back” concert in downtown Nashville. The shindig benefits Nashville’s W.O. Smith Music School.

Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice and Rodney Atkins close out the fourth annual "Music City Gives Back" concert in downtown Nashville

Pictured (L-R): Tyler Farr, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice and Rodney Atkins

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The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum launched 2014’s Hot Nights at the Hall with performances from Striking Matches, Michael Ray and Cam. The series, free to museum members, will continue on July 10 with Josh Thompson and on Aug. 1 with Holly Thompson.

Pictured (L-R): Michael Ray, Cam, CAA’s Rod Essig, Striking Matches’ Justin Davis and Sarah Zimmerman, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Jenny Alexander.Photo by Randi Radcliff

Pictured (L-R): Michael Ray, Cam, CAA’s Rod Essig, Striking Matches’ Justin Davis and Sarah Zimmermann, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Jenny Alexander. Photo: Randi Radcliff.

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Columbia Nashville’s Tyler Farr kicked off his CMA Music Festival week on Tuesday morning with Cumulus’ America’s Morning Show.

Pictured (L-R): Chuck Wicks, Terri Clark, Farr and Blair Garner.

Pictured (L-R): Chuck Wicks, Terri Clark, Farr and Blair Garner.

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Average Joes and Marco Club Connection celebrated CMA Music Fest with the Mud Digger 5 release party at Second Fiddle on Lower Broadway on June 3.

Pictured (L-R): Tony Morreale, VP/Marketing & Promotions, Average Joes Entertainment; Shannon Houchins, CEO/President, Average Joes Entertainment; AJE Artists Twang and Round, Sarah Ross, Lenny Cooper; Marco Club Connection's Brooke Swenson, Jeff Walker, President/AristoMedia Group President; Matt Watkins, AristoMedia’s Vice President of Marketing and Company Operations

Pictured (L-R): Tony Morreale, VP/Marketing & Promotions, Average Joes Entertainment; Shannon Houchins, CEO/President, Average Joes Entertainment; AJE Artists Twang and Round, Sarah Ross, Lenny Cooper; Marco Club Connection’s Brooke Swenson, Jeff Walker, President, AristoMedia Group; Matt Watkins, VP of Marketing and Operations, AristoMedia Group


 
 

Alan Jackson, CMHoF To Celebrate 25 Years of Hits

Alan Jackson performs during a secret show at Nashville's The Stage on June 4. Photo: Chris Hollo.

Alan Jackson performs during a secret show at Nashville’s The Stage on June 4. Photo: Chris Hollo.


More than 60 charted singles, 35 No. 1 hits, 55 music videos, 16 CMA Awards, 18 ACM awards, three CMA Entertainer of the Year awards.
These are just a sampling of the accolades Alan Jackson has amassed during his 25 years in the spotlight since the release of his first single, “Blue Blooded Woman,” in 1989, and his first No. 1 song, “Here In The Real World,” in 1990.
On Thursday, June 5, radio personality Gerry House hosted Jackson’s performance, along with Universal Music Nashville CEO Mike Dungan, CAA booking agent John Huie, and Country Music Hall of Fame’s Kyle Young at the CMHoF’s Ford Theater to announce a string of events commemorating Jackson’s 25-year career. Dungan credited “Here In The Real World” with bringing him into the world of Country music. “I could not stop playing this song. I was working around these pop music people, and I’m playing ‘Here In The Real World’ over and over. It was that song that made me feel like I want a career in Country music and in Nashville. I attribute that song to the reason I came here.”
In 2015, Jackson will launch a 25-year anniversary tour, with dates to be announced soon. On Aug. 29, 2014, the Country Music Hall of Fame will open an exhibit dedicated to Jackson’s illustrious career as a singer, songwriter and entertainer. Among the memorabilia will be the Harley Davidson bike featured on the cover of his 1992 album, A Lot About Livin’ (And A Little ‘Bout Love), as well as the red leather jacket featured in his “Mercury Blues” video.
Jackson has made his 1955 Thunderbird available for display during the exhibition’s opening weekend.
In addition, Jackson will become the Country Music Hall of Fame’s 12th Artist-in-Residence for two concerts on Oct. 8, 2014 and Oct. 22, 2014. The artist-in-residence program will take place in the 800-seat CMA Theater.
“To have all this happen and get to where I am today, it’s the American dream,” Jackson said. “People don’t realize that we had nothing and I didn’t know anything about music when I started. Some guy said, ‘You sound as good as those people on the radio, you should move to Nashville.’ So I did. So much has happened.
Jackson said, of opening his collection of memorabilia to the museum, “It’s so many awards from so many places—radio stations give me things, mayors give me keys to the city, it’s crazy. I can’t believe it when we walk through our house, it makes my head spin. I always try to take it back to the music. I came here to sing Country music, and if you keep having a song every now and then that means something, it will keep your career going for a while. I’m still a fan. I hope it all goes back to the music, ‘cause all the other stuff in the spotlight doesn’t mean anything without the music. Thanks Country Music Hall of Fame for all of this attention.”
He was quick to confirm that he doesn’t plan on retiring anytime soon. “A lot of people were asking if this was a retirement announcement. I tell people, ‘I don’t know what I will retire from, I don’t work that much now,” he quipped. “A lot of my heroes just kept working. I’ll probably do the same thing as long as I’m enjoying it and the fans enjoy it.”
 
 

Dunn Signs With William Morris Endeavor

Clare Dunn recently signed with William Morris Endeavor for exclusive booking representation. The Colorado native has been touring in support of her self-released single “Get Out,” which is top 25 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout chart. Dunn has recently opened dates for Keith Urban, Florida Georgia Line, Hank Williams, Jr., Jamey Johnson, Parmalee, Colt Ford, and others.
She will be performing on the Bud Light Bridgestone Stage during CMA Fest on Saturday, June 7 at 4:30 p.m.

Pictured (L to R): WME’s Jay Williams, Clare Dunn, WME’s Kevin Neal

Pictured (L to R): WME’s Jay Williams, Clare Dunn, WME’s Kevin Neal