Reba Inducted Into The Prestigious Country Music Hall Of Fame

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May 252011
Reba and Dolly Parton

(Photo Credit: Donn Jones, Courtesy of Country Music Hall of Fame)
Last night, in the company of family and industry friends, Reba fulfilled a childhood dream – induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. During the private Medallion Ceremony fellow legendary artists honored her, along with Bobby Braddock and Jean Shepard. Dolly Parton inducted Reba into “Modern Era Artist” category for her contributions to the genre while Bill Anderson acknowledged Braddock and George Jones recognized Shepard.
The Country Music Hall of Fame’s most important annual event included musical salutes to the inductees. Paying tribute to Reba, Garth Brooks performed “Whoever’s In New England” and Vince Gill sang “Somebody Should Leave” while the powerhouse pairing of Kelly Clarkson and Martina McBride knocked out “Does He Love You” and Trisha Yearwood and Reba’s sister, Susie, took the stage for “How Blue.”
“Being inducted into the Hall of Fame has been a lifelong dream. I am thrilled with this honor,” said Reba.

Later this week Reba will have the opportunity to turn the spotlight. She and Blake Shelton will co-host the “Tornado Relief Concert” in Durant, OK to raise support for their hometown friends who were devastated by recent tornadoes. After the initial May 26 date sold out in less than two hours, they announced a second, set for May 25. Tickets for the second show are one sale now and may be purchased by phone at 1-800-585-3737 or online at choctawcasinos.com.

Posted by countrymusicrocks at 1:09 am

Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Reba & Carrie Underwood To Be Honored At “Girls Night Out: Superstar Women Of Country”

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Jan 262011
The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions announced today that country superstars Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Jennifer Nettles, Reba and Carrie Underwood are the first artists scheduled to appear and be honored at GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT: SUPERSTAR WOMEN OF COUNTRY taping on Monday, April 4, 2011 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  The special will air at a later date on the CBS Television Network.
Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country is a special tribute concert featuring an A-list lineup of performers paying respect to today’s most incredible country music female artists, all of whom will be honored with unique accolades from the Academy for special achievements in their careers. Additional honorees and participating talent announcements are forthcoming and ticket sales from the special will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy.
  • Miranda Lambert – Will be recognized for being the only female artist in the Academy’s history to ever win Album of the Year, twice, first for “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” in 2007 and again for “Revolution” in 2009
  • Martina McBride – Will be recognized by ACM Lifting Lives for her dedication to raising social consciousness through songs such as “Independence Day” and “Concrete Angel,” which raise awareness of domestic violence and encourage female empowerment; McBride has won Top Female Vocalist three times, in 2001, 2002 and 2003
  • Jennifer Nettles – Will be recognized for being only one of two female artists in the Academy’s history to ever solo write and perform Song of the Year, in 2007, with “Stay”
  • Reba – Will be recognized for winning Top Female Vocalist more times than any other artist in the Academy’s history – a whopping seven times
  • Carrie Underwood – Will be recognized for being the only female artist in the Academy’s history to ever win Entertainer of the Year, twice, first in 2008 and again in 2009 (she is the reigning Entertainer of the Year, since Awards recognize the previous calendar year’s work)
Tickets for Girls’ Night Out: Superstar Women of Country are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster, priced at $200, $150, $100.  Ticket proceeds will go to ACM Lifting Lives.
For more information on Girls’ Night Out or the ACM Awards, visit ACMcountry.com or follow on Twitter at @ACMawards for more immediate updates!

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Blake Shelton Extends Headlining Tour Into 2011

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Jan 252011

Male Vocalist of the Year and GRAMMY nominated country star Blake Shelton is ready to kick-off 2011 with a bang and what better way than to party all night with his fans. Shelton began his first ever headlining tour last October and because of the success and demand, continues the tour up to the ACM Awards on April 3 where he will be co-hosting his first award show with Country music superstar Reba. 

The “2011 All About Tonight Tour” will pick back up on Friday, Jan. 28 in LaCrosse, WI and along the way will include opening acts such as Easton Corbin, Steel Magnolia, The Band Perry and Chris Young.
 

“I’m excited to get back out there and perform for my fans. They made last year the best year of my life and I hope to make each night of this tour one of the most memorable nights of their lives,” said Shelton. “I’m hoping this tour will prepare me for co-hosting the ACM awards with the queen of country music, Reba. There’s no better practice as my fans are always great at keeping me on my toes.”
The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards which will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 3rd, 2011 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.
“2011 All About Tonight Tour” Tour Dates: 
Date                City, State                 
1/28/11            LaCrosse, WI                         
1/29/11            Bemidji, MN                           
2/3/11              Jonesboro, AR                       
2/5/11              Cape Girardeau, MO
2/8/11              Tulare, CA
2/17/11            San Antonio, TX                     
2/18/11            Winnie, TX                             
2/19/11            Waco, TX                               
2/25/11            Brookings, SD                        
2/26/11            Duluth, MN                             
3/11/11            Fayetteville, NC                     
3/12/11            Augusta, GA  
3/16/11            Austin, TX                  
3/17/11            Highland Heights, KY             
3/18/11            Corbin, KY                             
3/19/11            Huntington, WV          
3/26/11            Orlando FL
4/9/11              Auburn, AL
4/16/11            Valdosta, GA
5/7/11              Catoosa, OK   
For more information on Blake Shelton and specific information on his “2011 All About Tonight Tour”, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com.

Posted by countrymusicrocks at 4:36 pm

If Reba Were A Boy…. See What She Would Do Differently

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Jan 242011

Reba’s new single “If I Were A Boy” impacts Country Radio tomorrow, January 24th.  Reba was asked what she would do differently if she was a boy!!! Watch & find out….



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Reba’s New Single “If I Were A Boy” Impacts Country Radio Monday, January 24th

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Jan 192011

 
After climbing to the top of the country charts with “Turn on the Radio,” Reba is now hitting the airwaves with her latest single, “If I Were A Boy.” The song, which was originally recorded by Beyoncé, was one of the songs she performed for CMT‟s music series Unplugged. 

The tune, which was suggested by her manager-husband Narvel Blackstock and record label president Scott Borchetta, fit her so perfectly, she decided to record it for her new album, All The Women I Am.  

“The concept of that show was you do five songs of yours, and then do a song, a cover, out of a different format. And so I was thinking, What? A Lady Gaga song or something? And Narvel and Scott both said, Noooo. If I Were A Boy.  So, I recorded it and we taped it, and then as soon as it was finished, everybody was like, Omigosh! You’ve got to record that song.‟  

Reba’s “If I Were A Boy” impacts Country Radio on January 24th.  

Posted by countrymusicrocks at 10:35 pm

Reba Invites Blake Shelton To Co-Host 46th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards

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Jan 122011

The Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark productions announced today that one of the “most versatile of contemporary country singers” (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman Blake Shelton will join forces with country music superstar Reba to host the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network.

“This is an incredibly special moment for me,” said Shelton. “I am humbled that Reba invited me to co-host the ACM Awards with her. She is not only a mentor to me but a true friend. She continually supports other artists, which is a testament really to her beauty and talent” Shelton adds with a laugh. “You will definitely have to tune-in and check it out. With the two of us together on live TV, you never know what we might say!”

Reba has won 12 Academy of Country Music Awards including winning Top Female Vocalist seven times and being awarded the first-ever annual Academy of Country Music/The Home Depot Humanitarian Award for her outstanding philanthropic work. This marks Blake Shelton’s debut as an award show host as he becomes the 50th host since the inception of the ACM Awards. Shelton has been nominated for three ACM Awards and won his first ACM award last year for Vocal Event of the Year for his No. 1 hit single “Hillbilly Bone” which features longtime friend Trace Adkins.

“Last year Reba and Blake read our nominations and they were just magic together, incredibly funny,” said Bob Romeo, CEO of the Academy. “When Reba suggested inviting Blake to join her, the Academy could not have been more pleased – we know the viewers will be blown away by their comic chemistry.”
“Blake has an outstanding stage presence and is a great fit with Reba. They did a terrific job last year during our nominations and it’s a natural progression for them to host the upcoming 46th annual ACM Awards,” said Orly Adelson, President of dick clark productions and Executive Producer of the Awards.
Be sure to tune in on April 3rd at 8:00PM EST on CBS and see how the evening unfolds.

Posted by countrymusicrocks at 6:49 pm

CMT Debuts Sitcom Series “WORKING CLASS” Friday, January 28th

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Jan 052011

 
CMT’s first scripted sitcom, WORKING CLASS, starring TV veteran Melissa Peterman and Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Ed Asner, makes its network debut Friday, January 28 at 8:00 p.m., ET/PT, followed by a second, all-new episode at 8:30 p.m., ET/PT. 

The new 12 episode, multi-camera series follows Carli Mitchell (Melissa Peterman), a single mom from a rough and tumble background, trying to give her three kids a better life by moving them to an upscale suburb.  She quickly finds that making the transition to “the good life” is harder than she thought. She’s unwittingly befriended by her cranky neighbor, Hank (Ed Asner), her only “career” prospect is a glorified deli job at the local grocery store, and the man she falls for not only already has a girlfriend – but he’s also her boss, Rob (Patrick Fabian).  With her ladies-man brother, Nick (Steve Kazee), to help her out (when he’s not acting like one of the kids himself), Carli faces the challenges of parenting, dating, and making friends in her new community by doing more with less, staying true to herself and approaching each day with a touch of working class.

 
The complete cast includes:

  • Melissa Peterman– “Carli Mitchell”
     
  • Ed Asner– “Hank Greziak,” Carli’s neighbor.
     
  • Steve Kazee– “Nick Garrett,” Carli’s brother.
     
  • Patrick Fabian– “Rob Parker,” Carli’s boss and love interest.
     
  • LachlanBuchahan– “Scott Mitchell,” Carli’s eldest son.
     
  • Courtney Merritt– “Pam Mitchell,” Carli’s daughter.
     
  • Cameron Castaneda – “Will Mitchell,” Carli’s youngest son. 

The show will also feature multiple guest stars throughout the season, including recently- announced Reba, whose on-screen reunion with Melissa Peterman will air in February.  Additional guest stars include David Faustino (“Married with Children” and Not Another B Movie); Kathy Kinney (“The Drew Carey Show” and “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”); Martin Mull (“Roseanne” and “’Til Death”);John Schneider (“The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Smallville”); Ryan Stiles (“Whose Line Is It Anyway” and “The Drew Carey Show”); and Lesley Ann Warren (“In Plain Sight” and “Desperate Housewives”), as well as CMT’s own Evan Farmer from CMT TOP 20 COUNTDOWN.


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Top Country Concert Tours In 2010

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Dec 302010
As we all know Country Music Rocks, especially in concert!!  Pollstar has tallied up the top grossing tours in North America for 2010 and ranked the Top 50 Tours.
The top Country Tour came in at #14 and was George Strait/Reba/Lee Ann Womack grossing an average $41.6 million.
#15 Brad Paisley ($40.7 Million)
#16 Tim McGraw ($39.1 Million)
#18 Carrie Underwood (#38.3 Million)
#19 Taylor Swift ($34.2 Million)
#22 Rascal Flatts ($28.4 Million)
#27 Brooks & Dunn ($25.7 Million)
#28 Toby Keith – $25.5 Million 
#38 Sugarland – $19 Million
To see the full list from Pollstar click HERE and HERE.


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