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Clint Black Is ‘Recovering Well’ Following Surgery for Sports Injury
Clint Black is apparently at home resting after having a last-minute surgery, which forced him to cancel a show last weekend. A spokesperson for the singer took to his official Facebook page on Wednesday afternoon (August 15) to inform his fans of the cancellation of the concert — originally scheduled for Saturday night — at the IP Casino Resort in Biloxi, Miss.
Craig Morgan Raises Over $70K for Children Through Annual Charity Event
Last weekend, Craig Morgan hosted his 6th annual Charity Motocross Ride, Concert and Sporting Clay Shoot just outside of Nashville, and the event was once again a huge success. Over $70,000 was raised for the Craig Morgan Charity Fund, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.
Ricky Skaggs to Release New Bluegrass Album ‘Music to My Ears’ in September
Ricky Skaggs is readying the release of his latest bluegrass project, ‘Music to My Ears,’ which is scheduled to hit stores on Tuesday, September 25. The album will contain 11 all-new tracks that will not only please his loyal bluegrass fans, but his more country followers, as well.
Martina McBride to Headline Annual Hymns, Hams and Jams Concert
Martina McBride will be sharing her time and talents for a special charity event in Nashville next week which will benefit the Shalom Foundation. The third-annual Hymns, Hams and Jams concert event will take place Aug. 21 at Nashville’s famous Loveless Barn, meant as a fundraiser to help the organization and its medical program in Guatemala.
Colt Ford’s ‘Declaration of Independence’ Album Debuts at Top of Charts
Chances are Colt Ford is walking around with a big ol’ smile spread across his face today. The country rapper’s fourth studio album, ‘Declaration of Independence,’ hit stores last week, and the numbers are in. Fans proved once again that they love them some Colt Ford — the album debuted at No. 1 on the country album’s chart.
Love and Theft Score First No. 1 Hit With ‘Angel Eyes’
After dancing around the No. 1 position on the country singles chart over the past few weeks, Love and Theft finally have locked in the top slot with their hit song, ‘Angel Eyes.’
The JaneDear Girls Break Up, Pursue Solo Ventures
Looks like another country act has gone by the wayside. Susie Brown and Danelle Leverett of the JaneDear Girls have reportedly broken up and are no longer making music together.
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw’s Brothers of the Sun Tour Sets Record at MetLife Stadium
Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw‘s Brothers of the Sun Tour has continued to reach new heights almost nightly, most recently with their performance at MetLife Stadium over the weekend (Saturday, Aug. 11), where they set a local record.
The Cadillac Black to Join Dierks Bentley on End of Summer College Tour
Summer will round out nicely for the Cadillac Black, who have just signed on to open some shows for Dierks Bentley. Bentley’s Back to College Tour will have him — and TCB — hitting SEC campuses at the end of August.
Jason Aldean Says Stadium Tour Is ‘Next Logical Step’
Jason Aldean is at the top of his game right now, the proof being in his recently sold-out stadium show at Crew Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. While the remainder of 2012 consists of arena shows on his My Kinda Party Tour, Aldean says to expect bigger and better soon — maybe as soon as next year.
The Mavericks’ ‘In Time’ Album Set to Hit Stores September 25
After years away from the spotlight, the Mavericks are back with a new studio album, titled ‘In Time.’ The 10-track release on the Valory Music Co. record label will hit stores on Tuesday, Sept. 25, and will feature all new tunes from the timeless sound of Raul Malo and his bandmates.
Thompson Square, Phil Vassar Sign on for Charlie Daniels’ Christmas 4 Kids Event
Thompson Square and Phil Vassar are two of the artists confirmed so far for Charlie Daniels’ 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert. The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids benefit will take place on Monday, Nov. 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.