Clare Dunn has hit the airwaves with her single, “Move On,” but it’s not the first time she’s been on the radio. She sang background vocals on a certain superstar’s hit song a few years ago while she was still in college.

“I was writing a lot at the time with Jeff Stephens, who is Luke [Bryan’s] producer,” Clare recalls. “Jeff and I had been working together and then one day he just said, ‘Hey, I’ve got this song that I’m working on with Luke, and maybe you want to sing a part? You want to sing backup?’ And I said, ‘Sure! Tell me where to be and what time to be there.’ I showed up to the studio a couple of days later and sang the song.”

The Colorado native wasn’t sure if her vocals made Luke’s smash “Country Girl [Shake It For Me],” until she heard it on the radio.

“Me and my sister were in her pickup cruising down the road. She’d picked me up from the airport and we were in the Oklahoma Panhandle somewhere, and she was flipping through the radio stations. And I heard about two seconds of it, and I was like, ‘Wait a minute. I know that song.’ I said, ‘Tayla, go back.’ So, she put it back on the station, and right then, the chorus kicked in and I heard myself,” she says. “I was like, ‘WWHaat?!’ And so that was the first time I heard myself on the radio, and I was like, ‘I know that voice! Wait a minute! That’s me! They kept my part! Ahhhh!’ So, I knew then that they kept it.” [laughs]

Clare is set to tour with Miranda Lambert on her Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars Tour this fall.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (July 21, 2015) – Three-time GRAMMY Award winner and the man the Star Tribune dubbed “the best male singer in country music,” Darius Rucker, recently announced the fall leg of his Southern Style Tour. Tickets to the first date in Chicago, Ill. on October 8 will go on sale this Friday, July 24. Over 15 more stops planned for the fall of 2015 will go on sale in the coming weeks.

The second leg of the Southern Style Tour begins October 8 and will run through Thanksgiving. Rucker will bring David Nail and A Thousand Horses out on the road with him. Critics have said “the chillest dude in Nashville” (Rolling Stone) has had the ability to “defy expectations” (Asbury Park Press) on the tour.

More than 400,000 fans have turned out to catch the rocking, raucous show, which has featured rising stars Brett Eldredge and A Thousand Horses. The summer run is on track to reach 700,000 tickets sold by summer’s end.

Rolling Stone recently debuted Rucker’s video for new single “Southern Style” last week. The video, directed by Peter Zavadil and produced by Jennifer Rothlein, features Rucker performing around his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina. “Southern Style” is the second single from his Capitol Records Nashville album of the same name, which was Rucker’s fourth No. 1 country LP. Lead single “Homegrown Honey” recently reached No. 1 as well, giving him seven chart-topping songs.

For more information about Rucker and to buy tickets, visitwww.DariusRucker.com and follow @DariusRucker on Twitter.

Fall show dates:
October 8 | Chicago, Ill.
October 9 | Dayton, Ohio
October 10 | Youngstown, Ohio*
October 15 | Topeka, Kan.
October 16 | Lincoln, Neb.
October 17 | Sioux City, Iowa
October 22 | Syracuse, N.Y.*
October 23 | Albany, N.Y.*
October 24 | Uncasville, Conn.*
November 1 | Indianapolis, Ind.
November 10 | Greensboro, N.C.
November 12 | Bemidji, Minn.
November 13 | Green Bay, Wis.
November 14 | Moline, Ill.
November 19 | Grand Rapids, Mich.
November 20 | Toledo, Ohio
*A Thousand Hoses will not be appearing on these dates

About Darius Rucker
Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Darius Rucker released his fourth No. 1 country album Southern Style on March 31, 2015, the same week lead single “Homegrown Honey” became his seventh No. 1 hit. Rucker’s first three albums – Learn To Live, Charleston, SC 1966 and True Believers – produced six No. 1 singles, including “Come Back Song,” “This,” “Alright,” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” His 2013 No. 1 “Wagon Wheel” won a GRAMMY Award, stayed atop the charts for two weeks and was nominated for Song of the Year at the Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards. In 2009, Rucker was named New Artist of the Year at the CMA Awards. He achieved a personal goal and childhood dream when he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on October 16, 2012.

Easton Corbin has released his new single, “Yup,” from his latest album About to Get Real. The song is the follow-up to his hit, “Baby Be My Love Song.”

“Yup” was one of three songs that Easton went back into the studio to record for the album, nearly a year after he thought he was finished.

“I’ve known about that song for about two years. It’s one of those songs that had to grow on me. When I heard it, and I was like, ‘Eh, I ain’t so sure about that.’ And the more and more I listened to it, I found myself thinking, looking back and saying, ‘Man, I remember that song ‘Yup.’ I want to hear that again.’ I’d go back through my emails and find it, and I’d have my manager send it to me a couple of times. I just kept listening to it, and it started growing on me,” says Easton. “I was like, ‘You know? Come to think of it, everybody, everybody goes through this, especially guys, or girls.’ It’s like, ‘Hey, I’ve got to work in the morning,’ but a pretty girl catches your eye, and it’s like, ‘Maybe I’ll stay here for a little longer.’”

Look for Easton to perform “Yup,” when he performs in Park City, Utah on Thursday.

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Sam Hunt surprised the crowd at Soldier Field during Taylor Swift’s show on Sunday (July 19th) to perform his No. 1 hit, “Take Your Time.” The international superstar invited Sam to join her during her 1989 World Tour.

Nashville – (July 20, 2015) – Reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan marked his eighth consecutive stadium concert sell-out with the “Kick The Dust Up Tour” stop at Cincinnati’s Paul Brown Stadium.

Fans and critics alike have proclaimed Luke’s performances have “earned both [entertainer] titles all over again.”  Luke, who “works hard for his money and fans” and makes it “clear that Luke takes his headliner status seriously,” will roll into a three-night stop at the Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook in Gilford, New Hampshire tonight through Wednesday and then onto Indianapolis for a double play at the Klipsch Music Center.

Luke’s “Kick The Dust Up Tour” rolls into a three-night stop at the Bank of Pavilion at Meadowbrook in Gilford, New Hampshire tonight through Wednesday and then onto Indianapolis for a double play at the Klipsch Music Center.

This Friday, Luke will launch his first ever fan app through mobile technology company Disciple Media. The app will be available to download from the iTunes App Store and Google Play Store at $1.99 per month, or for $22.99 per year. The first month is a free trial.

Luke will release his fifth studio album, KILL THE LIGHTS, on August 7. Pre-order now: http://umgn.us/lbktl .

The Georgia native is sitting in the Top 10 on the country charts with his latest single, “Kick the Dust Up.”

2015 “Kick The Dust Up Tour”:

7-20        Gilford, NH                           Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook

7-21        Gilford, NH                           Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook

7-22        Gilford, NH                           Bank of NH Pavilion at Meadowbrook

7-24        Indianapolis, IN                   Klipsch Music Center

7-25        Indianapolis, IN                   Klipsch Music Center

7-26        *Twin Lakes, WI                  Country Thunder Festival

7-30        Scranton, PA                        The Pavilion at Montage Mountain

7-31        Pittsburgh, PA                       First Niagara Pavilion

8-1          Pittsburgh, PA                       First Niagara Pavilion

8-15        *Brownsville, OR                 Bi-Mart Willamette Country Music Festival

8-21        Atlanta, GA                          Philips Arena

8-22        Atlanta, GA                          Philips Arena

8-26        Salt Lake City, UT              USANA Amphitheatre

8-27        Salt Lake City, UT              USANA Amphitheatre

8-29        San Francisco, CA             Levi’s Stadium

9-3          Darien Center, NY               Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

9-4          Darien Center, NY               Darien Lake Performing Arts Center

9-5          Cleveland, OH                    FirstEnergy Stadium

9-11        Philadelphia, PA                  Susquehanna Bank Center

9-12        Philadelphia, PA                  Susquehanna Bank Center

9-17        Jacksonville, FL                   Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena

9-18        Tampa, FL                            MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

9-19        West Palm Beach, FL         Coral Sky Amphitheatre

9-20        West Palm Beach, FL         Coral Sky Amphitheatre

9-24        Charlotte, NC                       PNC Music Pavilion

9-25        Raleigh, NC                          Walnut Creek Amphitheatre

9-26        Raleigh, NC                          Walnut Creek Amphitheatre

9-30        Fort Wayne, IN                   M& J Farms                                        Farm Tour

10-1        Lexington, KY                    Talon Farm & Winery                     Farm Tour

10-2        Knoxville, TN                     Maple Lane Farms                            Farm Tour

10-3        Columbia, MO                    Culler Farms                                       Farm Tour

10-7        Starkville, MS                     Holtcamp Farms                                Farm Tour

10-8        Tuscaloosa, AL                   Twin Creeks Farms                           Farm Tour

10-9        Macon, GA                           Midway at Central City Park         Farm Tour

10-10     Valdosta, GA                       MJ Taylor Farms                              Farm Tour

10-15     Sacramento, CA                  Toyota Amphitheatre

10-16     San Diego, CA                      Sleep Train Amphitheatre

10-17     Irvine, CA                             Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre

10-18     Irvine, CA                             Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre

10-22     San Antonio, TX                  Alamodome

10-23     Dallas, TX                             Gexa Energy Pavilion

10-24     Dallas, TX                             Gexa Energy Pavilion

10-28     Chicago, IL                           United Center

10-29     Chicago, IL                           United Center

10-30     Detroit, MI                           Ford Field

*Festival / event dates (not “Kick The Dust Up Tour” date / line up)

For up to date information on Luke, the tour and tickets go to www.lukebryan.com or www.livenation.com.

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NEW YORK, Ny. (July 20, 2015)—On August 28, 2015, Eagle Rock Entertainment will release the phenomenal concert film George Strait –The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium on DVD and Digital Formats [MSRP $14.98].

In 2014, the man known who has earned the moniker “The King Of Country” embarked on the second leg of his record-breaking two-year North American concert tour. The aptly titled 2014 The Cowboy Rides Away Tour was unique in that the tour featured a special guest on each weekend, so when it culminated in the year’s grand finale, filmed on June 7, 2014 at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in front of a North American indoor concert record-breaking 104,793 in attendance, it was only fitting that several of George’s friends joined for the celebration.

The Cowboy Rides Away is an all-star musical production, featuring appearances by Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, and introducing George “Bubba” Strait, Jr. Strait who join Strait to deliver a 40-song set rich with hits from across his career including the following: “Unwound,” “The Chair,” “Amarillo By Morning,” “Check Yes Or No,” “Give It Away,” “Troubadour,” “All My Ex’s Live In Texas” (featuring all of the guest stars), and many more.

In addition to the full concert, The Cowboy Rides Away features bonus commentary from Strait on his show and interviews with his guest stars.

A Country Music Hall Of Fame inductee with 60 Number 1 singles and over 68.5 million records sold, George Strait is a musical icon with a career spanning over three decades. He was the first country music artist honored with Billboard’s “Legend Of Live” Award, and he earned 2013’s Entertainer of the Year from the Country Music Association as well as 2014’s Entertainer Of The Year by the Academy of Country Music Awards.

 The Cowboy Rides Home: Live From AT&T Stadium previously aired on CMT to rave reviews.

Track List:

1.  Check Yes Or No
2.  A Fire I Can’t Put Out
3.  Love Bug (with Vince Gill)
4.  Does Fort Worth Ever Cross Your Mind (with Vince Gill)
5.  River Of Love
6.  Lead On
7.  Fool Hearted Memory (with Jason Aldean)
8.  Nobody In His Right Mind Would’ve Left Her (with Jason Aldean)
9.  Arkansas Dave (with Bubba Strait)
10. I Saw God Today
11. Cowboys Like Us (with Eric Church)
12. Easy Come, Easy Go (with Eric Church)
13. That’s What Breaking Hearts Do
14. Marina Del Rey
15. Here For A Good Time (with Sheryl Crow)
16. When Did You Stop Loving Me (with Sheryl Crow)
17. I Can Still Make Cheyenne
18. Drinkin’ Man
19. Jackson (with Martina McBride)
20. Golden Ring (with Martina McBride)
21. Give It Away
22. I Got A Car
23. A Showman’s Life (with Faith Hill)
24. Let’s Fall To Pieces Together (with Faith Hill)
25. I Believe
26. Blame It On Mexico
27. Amarillo By Morning (with Alan Jackson)
28. Murder On Music Row (with Alan Jackson)
29. The Chair
30. Give It All We Got Tonight
31. How ‘Bout Them Cowgirls (with Miranda Lambert)
32. Run (with Miranda Lambert)
33. You Look So Good In Love
34. I’ll Always Remember You
35. Ocean Front Property (with Kenny Chesney)
36. The Fireman (with Kenny Chesney)
37. Troubadour
38. Unwound
39. All My Ex’s Live In Texas (with Jason Aldean, Ray Benson, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride)
40. The Cowboy Rides Away

Gary Allan didn’t have to give up surfing when he moved to Nashville from his native California. He can do it right in Middle Tennessee at one of the area lakes. Check out his cool moves below:

Country music stations and fans alike are ‘buzzin” about Alan Jackson’s new single, “Jim and Jack and Hank,” which is a fun, uptempo tune about three of Alan’s “friends.”

“It’s just a fun little uptempo tune about same ole story. Girl leaves him, and this time he’s not gonna be heartbroken,” says Alan. “He says, ‘Yeah? Well, just go on out the door and take all your junk and everything. I don’t need anything. I got all I need. I got my friends, Jim, Jack, Hank – Jim Beam, Jack Daniels  and Hank Williams, Sr. or Jr. or both. I like ‘em both.”

So, out of Jim or Jack, which one does he like best. “Well, I’ve had ‘em all, but I’ve always kind of stood by Jack Daniels, you know. He’s helped me through a lot of good and bad times,” he chuckles. “He’s helped me write songs. He’s a good friend.”

“Jim and Jack and Hank” is the first single from his new album, Angels and Alcohol.

Little Big Town’s Kimberly Schlapman is taking her cooking show to a brand new network. Kimberly’s Simply Southern will debut on The Cooking Channel on Saturday (July 18^th) at 3:30pm ET with special guest Kix Brooks. Future episodes include appearances by Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott, Billy Currington, Brett Eldredge, Jewel and Kimberly’s band mates Jimi Westbrook, Karen Fairchild and Phillip Sweet.

Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for more than one-million sold.

Dierks Bentley’s “Say You Do” and Billy Currington’s “We Are Tonight” were certified gold for selling more than 500,000 digital downloads.

Scotty McCreery will be interviewed on HLN’s Weekend Express with Lynn Smith Saturday (July 18th), in the 7:00 AM / Eastern segment. Scotty stopped by the HLN studios on Friday en route to his concert tonight in Gainesville, Georgia.

Luke Bryan’s “Kick the Dust Up” and Sam Hunt’s “Take Your Time” are nominated in the country song category at this year’s Teen Choice Awards, alongside Carrie Underwood, Hunter Hayes, Florida Georgia Line and Megan & Liz. The show airs August 16th at 8pm ET on FOX.

Toby Keith has announced he’ll release his new album, 35 mph Town, October 9^th. He co-produced the album with songwriter/producer Bobby Pinson.

Nashville, TN – July 17, 2015 – MCA Nashville and GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist David Nail has been in the studio working on new music for his upcoming fourth album. The first single, “Night’s On Fire,” goes for radio adds on Monday, July 20th The song, penned by Jonathan Singleton and Deric Ruttan, is available today at all digital retailers. Go to DavidNail.com for more information and to listen to “Night’s On Fire.”

“It’s going to be good,” Nail tells Rolling Stone Country of the upcoming new album. “But I feel weird saying that because every artist says, ‘This is the best album [I’ve] ever made.’ But since we were able to do it mostly all in one sitting, the theme of the record fits more front-to-back than any other record I’d made in the past.”

Click HERE to read more of his interview with Rolling Stone Country about the upcoming new music.

MCA Nashville recording artist David Nail, considered to have one of the most distinct and powerful voices in country music today, released his third album, I’m A Fire, to massive acclaim. I’m A Fire landed on many 2014 BEST OF lists including Rolling Stone Country, NPR, iTunes and Billboard. And the album’s first single, “Whatever She’s Got,” was a No. 1 certified PLATINUM hit and was named one of the Top 3 country songs of 2014 by Billboard.

The Missouri native’ first No. 1 hit, “Let It Rain” (featuring Sarah Buxton), from his second album The Sound of a Million Dreams, was nominated for ACM Vocal Event of the Year in 2013 and for Breakthrough Video of the Year at the 2014 CMT Video Music Awards. One of Nail’s biggest signature hits and fan favorites is the Top 10 hit “Red Light” from his debut album I’m About To Come Alive.

No stranger to the road, Nail’s own headlining tour I’M A FIRE TOUR was named one of the Fall 2014’s Must See Concert Tours by Rolling Stone Country. He has toured with Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Gavin DeGraw and Kenny Chesney. In June, he joins GRAMMY®-winning group Little Big Town’s Pain Killer Tour. For all tour dates go to http://www.davidnail.com.

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