Dixie Chicks
,
Martie Maguire and
Natalie Maines have announced the
Long Time Gone Tour, a 2013
Dixie Chicks reunion tour slated to travel through select markets in Canada.
Set to begin in Vancouver, BC on Oct. 26, the appearances (listed below) follow the trio’s headlining summer shows at the Craven Country Jamboree, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest. This is first full tour for the Dixie Chicks through Canada in seven years.
Pre-sale announcements are expected in the coming days at the Dixie Chicks social media pages. General ticketing will go on sale Aug. 26 at
LiveNation.com.
This summer, Maines
released her solo project,
Mother, while siblings Maguire and Robison
released their
Court Yard Hounds project
Amelita.
Long Time Gone Tour Dates:
Oct. 26 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Oct. 29 – Dawson Creek, BC – EnCana Events Centre
Oct. 31 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Nov. 1 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place
Nov. 3 – Saskatoon, SK – Credit Union Centre
Nov. 5 – Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre
Nov. 8 – Oshawa, ON – General Motors Centre
Nov. 9 – Hamilton, ON – Copps Coliseum
Nov. 10 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
Chris Young Released from Hospital
/by Caitlin RantalaThe singer is slated to return for a headlining Aug. 21 concert in Redding Calif., followed by opening dates on Brad Paisley‘s Beat This Summer Tour. Young let his fans know via Twitter that he hopes to return to touring soon.
Paisley tweeted get well wishes to Young, along with a dose of his signature humor:
@BradPaisley: Hoping @ChrisYoungMusi
2013 ICM Nominees Announced
/by Lorie HollabaughThe 19th annual Inspirational Country Music Awards will take place Oct. 24 at Two Rivers. A full list of nominees is below:
ENTERTAINER:
Chuck Day
Dennis Agajanian
Guy Penrod
Jeff Bates
Kali Rose
Steve Richard
MALE VOCALIST:
Chuck Day
Chuck Hancock
Daniel Alan
Lucas Hoge
Tommy Brandt
FEMALE VOCALIST:
Aubree Bullock
Kali Rose
Larissa
Laura Dodd
Mary James
VOCAL DUO:
Aaron & Amanda Crabb
Branded
Randy-Paul
Steve Richard & Laura Dodd
The Roys
VOCAL GROUP OR BAND:
CrossCountry the Band
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Jayc Harold Band
Kristina Craig Band
Sunday Drive
MAINSTREAM INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY SONG:
“Changed” – Rascal Flatts
“I Drive Your Truck”- Lee Brice
“Old King James” – Scotty McCreery
“See You Again” – Carrie Underwood
“Touchdown Jesus”- Tim McGraw
MAINSTREAM COUNTRY MALE ARTIST:
Alan Jackson
Andy Griggs
John Berry
Scotty McCreery
Vince Gill
MAINSTREAM COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST:
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Lauren Alaina
Martina McBride
Reba McEntire
MAINSTREAM COUNTRY DUO or GROUP:
Diamond Rio
Joey + Rory
Oak Ridge Boys
Rascal Flatts
Thompson Square
INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY SONG:
“Hey Do You Know Me” – Kali Rose
“Meanwhile Back At the Cross” – Tommy Brandt
“They Don’t Stay Little Long Enough” – Chuck Hancock
“Unknown Soldiers” – Russ Murphy
“You Can Always Come Back Home” – Chuck Day
SONGWRITER:
Chuck Hancock
Greg McDougal
Paul Staggs of Branded
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt
LIVING LEGEND / PIONEER AWARD:
This award has already been determined.
VIDEO:
Changed – Rascal Flatts; Directed by Carl Diebold
See You Again – Carrie Underwood; Directed by Eric Welch
Time is Love – Josh Turner; Directed by Peter Zavadil
Toothbrush – Steve Richard; Directed by Shawn Foster
True Believers – Darius Rucker; Directed by Jim Wright
MUSICIAN:
Dennis Agajanian
Greg McDougal
Jayc Harold
Ricky Skaggs
Vince Gill
COMEDIAN:
Aaron Wilburn
Bruce Mullen
Chonda Pierce
Johnny Lee Cook
Tim Hawkins
RADIO STATION of the YEAR:
HLE Radio
Inspirational Country Radio Network
WEKC AM 710 – Corbin, KY
WSM AM 650
WTYS 94.1 FM
NEW ARTIST:
Adrienne Haupt
Charee White
Hunter Cook
Jennifer Nickerson
Rachel Dampier
YOUTH IN MUSIC AWARD:
Emily Faith
Hunter Cook
Isaac Cole
McDougal Kids
Tommy Brandt Jr.
FAITH, FAMILY, & COUNTRY MOVIE:
42 – Warner Bros. Pictures
Home Run – Hero Productions
Last Ounce of Courage – Veritas Entertainment
Spirit of Love, the Mike Glenn Story – Film It Productions
Unconditional – Harbinger Media Partners
RADIO PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
Hunter Logan
JR Pitsenbarger
Marty Smith
Mona Faith
Rich Miller
INSPIRATIONAL BLUEGRASS ARTIST:
Bruce & Betsy Mullen
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Rhonda Vincent
Ricky Skaggs
The Roys
MUSIC EVANGELIST OF THE YEAR:
Chuck Day
Greg McDougal
Mary James
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt
TELEVISION NETWORK:
Gospel Music Channel (Now UP TV)
Great American Country
Hallmark Channel
RFD TV
TCT Networks
Kip Moore Treats Kentucky Fans To Hits On Toby Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughNashville Industry members with Kip Moore on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Kip Moore is living up to his status as one of Country’s hottest new hitmakers, if his show as part of Toby Keith‘s Hammer Down Tour last Saturday night (Aug. 17) in Louisville, Ky. is any indication. For the weekend show, Universal Music Group invited industry tastemakers to the Kentucky State Fair show to experience Kip’s high-octane set firsthand, and the “Hey Pretty Girl” singer appeared amped to be bringing his music to Toby fans.
Moore took Louisville’s Freedom Hall stage during his 45-minute set, which included plenty of tunes from his debut CD, Up All Night, which was the first Country album released since 2008 to spawn three back-to back No. 1’s including “Something Bout A Truck,” and “Hey Pretty Girl.”
Working the crowd like a veteran, Moore wandered into the stands during his set to sing with fans, singled out young ladies in the audience and even offered up a few unexpected surprises including a cover of the Kings of Leon‘s “Back Down South.”
By the time his laid-back party anthem “Beer Money,” rolled around, fans were hoisting cups and singing along at full tilt. Additionally, Moore gave fans a taste of his brand new music, debuting tunes from a forthcoming CD.
Moore will continue to hammer down with Toby through September, then join Lady Antebellum’s fall tour with Kacey Musgraves through December. For more concert dates, click here.
Dixie Chicks Announce 2013 Reunion Tour
/by Eric T. ParkerDixie Chicks
Emily Robison, Martie Maguire and Natalie Maines have announced the Long Time Gone Tour, a 2013 Dixie Chicks reunion tour slated to travel through select markets in Canada.
Set to begin in Vancouver, BC on Oct. 26, the appearances (listed below) follow the trio’s headlining summer shows at the Craven Country Jamboree, Cavendish Beach Music Festival, and RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest. This is first full tour for the Dixie Chicks through Canada in seven years.
Pre-sale announcements are expected in the coming days at the Dixie Chicks social media pages. General ticketing will go on sale Aug. 26 at LiveNation.com.
This summer, Maines released her solo project, Mother, while siblings Maguire and Robison released their Court Yard Hounds project Amelita.
Long Time Gone Tour Dates:
Oct. 26 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena
Oct. 29 – Dawson Creek, BC – EnCana Events Centre
Oct. 31 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome
Nov. 1 – Edmonton, AB – Rexall Place
Nov. 3 – Saskatoon, SK – Credit Union Centre
Nov. 5 – Winnipeg, MB – MTS Centre
Nov. 8 – Oshawa, ON – General Motors Centre
Nov. 9 – Hamilton, ON – Copps Coliseum
Nov. 10 – London, ON – Budweiser Gardens
Erv Woolsey Company Adds Artist To Roster
/by Jessica NicholsonBranch & Dean sign with Erv Woolsey Company
Erv Woolsey, long-time manager of George Strait, has signed a management agreement with new country act Branch & Dean. The duo is comprised of Florida natives Steve Branch and Dean Scallan, who are promoting their current single “The Dash,” which sits in the Top 25 on the MusicRow radio chart.
“Having seen many artists perform, I was blown away by their live show. I am excited to be working with Branch & Dean,” says Woolsey.
“It is exciting for us to be with such a well-respected and knowledgeable manager,” says Dean Scallan. “We can’t wait to see what happens next. We are getting great response from radio with our new single and we are playing shows. What more can we ask for?,” adds Steve Branch.
“The Dash” released widely in June 2013; the song is a tribute to Steve Branch’s only son Theron Steven William Branch, who passed away on March 15, 2013, following a long struggle with Cystic Fibrosis.
Country Radio Broadcasters/CRS Get New Office Location
/by Jessica NicholsonPictured (L-R): Bill Mayne (Executive Director), Chasity Crouch (Business Manager), Charlie Morgan (CRS President), Michelle Tigard Kammerer (Director of Brand Marketing and Strategic Sponsorships), Kristen McRary (Event Support Director and Executive Assistant), Bradford Hollingsworth (Director of Brand Marketing and Strategic Sponsorships), Sheree Latham (Agenda Coordinator) and Kristen England (Creative Director).
Country Radio Seminar officials have relocated to a new address on Music Row. The move was due to the sale of their previous building, which was located on 18th Ave S., which has since been demolished to make way for a new apartment development project. The office is now located at 1009 16th Ave South, Nashville, TN 37212. All email addresses stay the same, as does their main phone number, which is (615) 327-4487.
To view the final hours of the old CRS office building, watch the time-lapse video clip (shot by Hi-Fi Fusion’s Todd Cassetty) below.
Symphony Musicians Served Tentative Contract
/by Eric T. ParkerThe agreement remains pending by ratification from the members of the orchestra. The tentative arrangement comes after the Schermerhorn’s summer of financial unrest.
Luke Bryan Sells Out Nashville Tour Dates
/by Michael_SmithLuke Bryan has sold out both of his Dirt Road Diary tour dates at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 18 and 19. Both dates sold out in less than five minutes. Bryan’s Oct. 18 show will feature tour mates Florida Georgia Line and Thompson Square, while his Oct. 19 show will feature special guests Dierks Bentley and Cole Swindell.
“I have had the most amazing week launching the new album,” said Bryan. “The overwhelming response of my fans to this new music and to the ‘Dirt Road Diaries Tour’ has blown me away. We are definitely going to have a party in Nashville in October!”
When the singer learned that his diehard fans were camping out around the arena’s box office, he thanked them for their support by sending them coffee and donuts. Bryan’s latest album Crash My Party is on shelves now. For more information on the singer’s album and tour, visit lukebryan.com.
Nathan Hubbard Exits Ticketmaster
/by Jessica NicholsonHubbard was named CEO of Ticketmaster after it merged with Live Nation in 2010. He had previously been Chief Executive Officer of Ticketing Unit at Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. He joined Live Nation through the acquisition of Music Today’s direct-to-fan platform in 2006, where Hubbard served as CEO. Hubbard is a graduate of Princeton University and the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
In early 2009, Live Nation Ticketing was launched as a direct competitor to Ticketmaster, but LNT was done away with after Ticketmaster’s merger with Live Nation.
T.J. Martell Foundation Announces 38th Annual Gala Honorees
/by Caitlin RantalaOther honorees during the evening include Jennifer Breithaupt, SVP of Marketing CITI (Spirit of Music Award), Brandon Steiner, CEO of Steiner Sports (Humanitarian of the Year Award), John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises (Lifetime Music Industry Achievement Award) and Target Corporation (Spirit of Excellence Award). Celebrity performers and presenters will be announced throughout the summer.
“When I started this Foundation with several of my peers in the music and entertainment business in honor of my son T.J., I wanted to do all that I could to make sure other families would not have to suffer the way my family did,” said Tony Martell, Founder & Chairman of the T.J. Martell Foundation. “We are thrilled to honor Carrie Underwood with this year’s Artist Achievement Award.”
Past honorees have included former President George W. Bush and former President William J. Clinton, the late Frances Williams Preston, Katie Couric, Matt Lauer, Anne Curry, Al Roker, Clive Davis, Arnold Palmer, Del Bryant, Scott Borchetta, Clarence Avant, Berry Gordy, Quincy Jones, the late Gil Freisen, Irving Azoff, Russell Simmons, Monte & Avery Lipman, Bruce Lundvall, John Esposito, Joel Katz and the late Ahmet Ertegun. The T.J. Martell New York Honors Gala is sponsored by American Airlines.