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Rascal Flatts Honored With CRS 2012 Artist Humanitarian Award

Feb 222012

The members of Rascal Flatts- Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus & Joe Don Rooney- were honored this morning as they were awarded with the CRS 2012 Artist Humanitarian Award at the opening session of Country Radio Seminar being held in Nashville this week.

“It’s a little uncomfortable to be recognized for something we feel we should be doing,” remarked Jay DeMarcus after the band received their award on stage. “We have been so blessed with an amazing career, to pay the blessings forward seemed the most natural thing to do.”

The honor was bestowed on behalf of their charitable endeavors with the American Red Cross, The Jason Foundation and Make-A-Wish as well as their continued contributions to the Monroe Carell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, Tenn.

Introduction To Nicolle Galyon – Nashville’s Newest Contender On NBC’s ‘The Voice’

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Feb 222012

Monday night, Nashville-based, singer-songwriter Nicolle Galyon debuted on NBC’s The Voice, singing her rendition of Kenny Chesney‘s “You Save Me.” Within seconds, judge Adam Levine of Maroon 5 turned his chair around, selecting Nicolle for Team Adam. His excitement over her performance even prompted him to proclaim that “when you weren’t nervous, you were so special” and that his fellow judges “were sleeping at the wheel.”

Nicolle is a Belmont University graduate and Warner Nashville songwriter who, ironically, has penned songs for American Idol’s Lauren Alaina as well as Josh Kelley and Brent Anderson.

Nicolle is putting a new spin on Country music by pairing her Country vocal chops with her classical piano skills.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT NICOLLE GALYON

Jake Owen’s Performances On Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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Feb 222012

Jake Owen was the special musical guest last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Check out his performance of new single “Alone With You” and “Barefoot Blue Jean Night”. Both singles can be found on his third studio album Barefoot Blue Jean Night available in stores as well as iTunes by clicking HERE.

Wade Bowen’s New Single “Saturday Night” (Acoustic)

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Feb 222012

Wade Bowen’s new single “Saturday Night” is quickly becoming a fan favorite. Check out the acoustic video of Bowen performing his new song. “Saturday Night” is available on iTunes now by clicking HERE. Keep up with Wade by visiting his official website WadeBowen.com, Like him on Facebook.com/TheWadeBowen, and Follow him on Twitter @WadeBowen.

Carrie Underwood Gives Fans A Sneak Peek Of Her New Single “Good Girl”

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Feb 212012

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Carrie Underwood gives fans a little sneak peek of her new single “Good Girl” which will be on her forthcoming album set for release on May 1st. Of her fourth studio album, Underwood says “I am so excited to finally have new music. I was lucky enough to have an amazing tour from my last album, and it feels like it’s been forever, but I really had a blast writing the songs, making the music, takin’ my time, ’cause I wanted it to be perfect, and I feel like we’re there. So, it’s very exciting for me to just have new stuff to sing.” “Good Girl” is anticipated to rock country radio soon!!!

Craig Morgan Makes Instrument Donation To A Tennessee Middle School

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Feb 212012

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Country music entertainer and award-winning TV host Craig Morgan took a break from his busy schedule readying for the launch of his new album to visit a local school today. While at Dickson Middle School, an hour west of Nashville, Morgan donated 15 Dean acoustic guitars to the music program and talked with Mr. Elston’s 8^th grade class about the importance of music. While there, the class got a brief guitar lesson from Morgan and even wrote a quick song together.

“Music has always been such an important part of my life,” says Morgan. “I’m happy to give back so that others can share in that experience.”

Craig Morgan is gearing up to launch a brand new album, THIS OLE BOY, in stores next Tuesday, February 28^th. The lead single is currently in the 20s on the country charts.

Joe Nichols & Wife Expecting Their First Child

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Feb 212012

Congratulations go out to Joe Nichols and his wife as they just announced to People.com that they are expecting their first child together. The happy couple tells People exclusively, “After trying to have a baby for so long, we are thrilled to announce that I am pregnant,” Heather says. Adds Joe, “I have to give all the credit to my wife — she has been a trooper through all of this, and I am so happy.”

Joe & Heather were married in September of 2007. To read the full article, please click HERE.

The Band Perry Celebrates A String Of Sold-Out Shows & More

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Feb 212012

Pictured (L-R): Front Row – The Band Perry’s Reid, Kimberly and Neil Perry; Back Row – Republic Nashville President Jimmy Harnen, TBP's Managers Erik Peterson, Bob Doyle, WME’s Rob Beckham, Ryman Auditorium GM Sally Williams, WME’s Dana Burwell, Gaylord Entertainment Senior Vice President, Media and Entertainment Steve Buchanan and Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta. Photo Credit: Rick Diamond

The Band Perry played to a full house last night at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, TN. When tickets went on sale last fall, the show sold out in a staggering twenty minutes, a first for the Republic Nashville breakout trio! Kimberly, Reid and Neil Perry were also the first artists to perform on the recently renovated stage at the legendary venue.

“We are so excited to have performed our first headlining show in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium! Country music’s ‘mother church’ was in need of some loving attention, so a brand new stage has just been added,” says Kimberly Perry. “We had the honor of being the very first act to perform on it. The evening was even better than we imagined.”

The 2012 ACM Vocal Group of the Year contenders shared a few new songs as well as their Gold-certified #1 single, “All Your Life;” their Triple-Platinum, #1 smash, “If I Die Young” and the Gold-certified “You Lie” from their Platinum Republic Nashville debut album.

Not only did last night’s show in Music City sell out in a matter of minutes, their show last Saturday night (2/18), at Billy Bob’s Texas in Ft. Worth, also sold out in advance – quite an accomplishment for a new act. With more than sixteen thousand in attendance, the sibling trio also performed to a packed venue at the San Antonio Stock Show last Wednesday (2/15).

“It’s so amazing that our fans appreciate what we do live and support us by coming to hear us play,” says Reid Perry.

“We have been so blessed in our career since we began and to know our fans continue to support our music is so gratifying,” says Neil Perry.

The Band Perry heads back out on the road this week on Brad Paisley’s VIRTUAL REALITY WORLD TOUR 2012 with upcoming stops, including:

2/23 Madison, WI – Alliant Energy Center

2/24 Moline, IL – iWireless Center

2/25 Springfield, MO – JQH Arena

And more…

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New Album Releases – 2012

January 17, 2012 - Martina McBride: Hits And More
January 24, 2012 - Kellie PIckler: 100 Proof
January 24, 2012 - Tim McGraw: Emotional Traffic
February 7, 2012 - Dierks Bentley: Home
February 7, 2012 - Various Artists: The Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated To Waylon Jennings, Volume II
February 28, 2012 - Craig Morgan: This Ole Boy
March 6, 2012 - Neal McCoy: XII
March 20, 2012 - Casey James: Casey James
April 3, 2012 - Rascal Flatts: Changed
May 8, 2012 - Pat Green: Songs We Wish We'd Written