• DIERKS BENTLEY ENJOYS HIS OWN FAN MOMENTS BACKSTAGE AT THE ACM AWARDS. (VIDEO)

    Dierks Bentley performed “I Hold On” with Sheryl Crow on this year’s ACM Awards, and his cameras captured some moments backstage, including getting signatures from Garth Brooks and Merle Haggard on his acoustic guitar. Check out the action in the latest episode of DBTV.

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  • KACEY MUSGRAVES IS A ‘MAJOR’ FAN OF KATY PERRY. (AUDIO)

    Kacey Musgraves has developed an incredible friendship and working relationship with pop superstar Katy Perry (“Firework,” “Roar”). The pair have written a few songs together, they’ll be on tour together later this year, and more recently, it was announced they will be starring in a new installment of the CMT Crossroads series. Kacey couldn’t be “more excited” to collaborate with Katy.

    “Since I heard Katy’s music, I have been a major, major fan. I mean, she’s one of my favorite artists, probably of all time,” says Kacey. “I just love all of the whimsical qualities that she has, but at the core, I feel like she’s just truly a songwriter. I think that’s cool, ‘cause I think the songwriting is the most important thing, and also I do love some fireworks myself, a la light-up boots, light-up suits, neon cactus. But Katy heard my music, and she has given it so much light and so much support. It started with ‘Merry Go ‘Round,’ and she brought a lot of people my way, and I was just so thankful for that. She kind of maintained a relationship with me and brought me out to write with her a little bit, and it’s just been a really fun, cool relationship.”

    The episode of CMT Crossroads, taping this month in Los Angeles, will air June 13th at 10pm ET on CMT.

    Kacey, who picked up the ACM Award for Album of the Year (Same Trailer Different Park) last week, has hit the airwaves with her latest single, “Keep It To Yourself.”

    Audio / Kacey Musgraves (Katy Perry relationship)

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    AUDIO: Kacey Musgraves talks about how she and pop superstar Katy Perry became friends and colleagues.

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    “Since I heard Katy’s music, I have been a major, major fan. I mean, she’s one of my favorite artists, probably of all time. I just, I really respect her. I mean, I just love all of the whimsical qualities that she has, but at the core, I feel like she’s just truly a songwriter. I think that’s cool, ‘cause I think the songwriting is the most important thing, and also I do love some fireworks myself, a la light-up boots, light-up suits, neon cactus. But Katy heard my music, and she has given it so much light and so much support. It started with ‘Merry Go ‘Round,’ and she brought a lot of people my way, and I was just so thankful for that. She kind of maintained a relationship with me and brought me out to write with her a little bit, and it’s just been a really fun, cool relationship. And then the opportunity to, not only go on tour with her on her Prismatic World Tour came along, but the amazing Crossroads opportunity, and I could not be more excited.”

  • KIP MOORE RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ‘DIRT ROAD.’ (PRESS RELEASE AND VIDEO)

    Nashville, TN- April 15, 2014- MCA Nashville singer/songwriter Kip Moore is releasing “Dirt Road,” from his upcoming sophomore album.  The track is available at all digital retailers today and was written by Moore along with close friends Westin Davis and Dan Couch (Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck” and “Hey Pretty Girl”). Highlighted by Moore’s smoky voice, the song features a surging tempo and vibrating guitars encompassing of the road warrior’s signature rock vibe.  

    “The groove of this song is something that really grabbed me,”  said Moore.  “I actually worked it up with the band on the road and we played it live that same night.  We did that with a lot of the new songs and in a way the live crowds helped shape this album because of that.”

    To preview the track, click here: http://www.thegreenroompr.com/kipmoore.html

    Moore, “one of Nashville’s breakout stars…” (Washington Post), will continue to treat fans to previews of what is to come with the new album on the road this summer as he picks up with Tim McGraw on his SUNDOWN HEAVEN TOWN Tour on May 8.   Moore’s debut album UP ALL NIGHT became the best selling debut album from any solo male country artist released in 2012 and 2013, and produced three back-to-back No. one singles with the PLATINUM-selling “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Truck,” “Beer Money” and “Hey Pretty Girl.” 

     

  • KEITH URBAN IDOL CHATTER, EP. 1 (VIDEO)

    Keith Urban is taking fans behind-the-scenes of the popular FOX-TV show, American Idol. He’s started a new video series showing what’s not on the show. Check out Episode One below. 

  • ERIC CHURCH ‘AIN’T WASTING TIME NO MORE.’ (VIDEO)

    Watch Eric Church perform The Allman Brothers‘ “Ain’t Wastin’ Time No More” from the forthcoming All My Friends – Celebrating The Songs And Voice of Gregg Allman Blu-Ray/DVD/CD, available May 6th.

    Eric is currently closing in on the top of the country charts with his latest single, “Give Me Back My Hometown.”

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  • KEITH URBAN BRINGS AUSTRALIA UP-TO-DATE ON ALL OF HIS HAPPENINGS. (VIDEO)

    Bringing his tour to Australia in a couple of months, Keith Urban joins the Australian morning show, Today, to discuss what’s been happening in his life since he last toured Down Under. Check it out here.

  • LUKE BRYAN TAKES FANS BACKSTAGE AT THIS YEAR’S ACM AWARDS. (VIDEO)

    Luke Bryan takes fans backstage at the 2014 ACM Awards in the latest installment of LBTV.

    “Play It Again” Remix by @DJSkillzMusic 

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  • THE STORY BEHIND GEORGE STRAIT’S ‘I GOT A CAR.’ (VIDEO)

    Check out the story behind George Strait‘s ‘I Got a Car.’

  • LUKE BRYAN WILL PERFORM ON THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS NEXT MONTH. (PRESS RELEASE)

    SANTA MONICA, CA (April 10, 2014) – dick clark productions and Billboard, the ultimate authority in music and home of the iconic Billboard charts defining success in music, announced today the first group of musical performers at this year’s Billboard Music Awards. Billboard Chart toppers Luke Bryan, Imagine Dragons, John Legend and OneRepublic will all join previously announced Jason Derulo, as performers in the live awards show, airing on Sunday, May 18th, on ABC from 8:00 PM–11:00 PM ET, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

    *Luke Bryan is a finalist in 6 categories this year, including Top Male Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top Country Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album, Top Country Album and Top Country Song twice. Once for his hit “Crash My Party,” and again for “That’s My Kind Of Night.”

    The full list of finalists can be found at http://www.billboard.com/bbma.

    As part of Citi’s sponsorship of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, Citi® ThankYou® cardmembers will have access to a ticket presale to the 2014 Billboard Music Awards Saturday, April 12 at 10 AM PST through Wednesday, April 16 at 10 PM PST at www.citi.com/thankyouevents. Citi cardmembers will be able to exclusively purchase tickets prior to the general public onsale, which begins April 17 at 9 AM local time on ticketmaster.com. The Citi ThankYou card rewards cardmembers for doing the things they love.  In addition to offering cardmembers more points for dining and entertainment purchases, Citi also offers cardmembers exclusive access to events across music, sports, comedy, dining and family entertainment.

    Billboard Music Awards finalists are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital singles sales, radio airplay, touring, streaming and social interactions on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, VEVO, Spotify and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Entertainment and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of March 11, 2013 through March 9, 2014.  Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of a musician’s success. The “2014 Billboard Music Awards” is produced by dick clark productions.  Allen Shapiro and Mike Mahan are Executive Producers.  Larry Klein and Barry Adelman are Producers.

    2014 Billboard Music Awards sponsors and partners include Chevrolet and CITI.

    For additional information on the “2014 Billboard Music Awards” visit us at www.billboardmusicawards.com or the Billboard hub at www.billboard.com/bbma.

     

  • JOSH TURNER WILL SIGN COPIES OF HIS FIRST BOOK. (PRESS RELEASE)

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 10, 2014) – Country music superstar Josh Turner will be at Lifeway Christian Store, located at 1725 Galleria Blvd. in Franklin, Tenn. (just outside Nashville), on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 6:15 pm – 7:15 pm to sign copies of his first book, Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family and Fatherhood.

    Releasing nationwide April 29 with Thomas Nelson, an imprint of Harper Collins Christian Publishing, Man Stuff shares stories Turner has learned over the years as a son, brother, friend, husband and father.

    “I was raised in a strong Christian family in a tight-knit community in rural South Carolina,” said Turner in the book’s introduction. “I was taught why being thoughtful, respectful, and considerate of others makes life more fulfilling, and why trusting God with your life’s decisions is wise. If all that sounds a little old-fashioned, well, that’s because it is. And I’m okay with that.”

    Jase Robertson, star of A&E’s hit television series “Duck Dynasty,” provides the foreword for Man Stuff.  Last year, Turner sang a duet with Robertson’s wife Missy on the song “Why I Love Christmas” from the Platinum-certified holiday album, Duck the Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas.

    The book signing begins at 6:15 pm and ends at 7:15 pm and is free and open to the public. 

    About Josh Turner:
    One of country music’s most recognizable hit-makers earning numerous CMA, ACM and GRAMMY nominations since the release of his debut album, Long Black Train, Josh Turner has sold more than five million albums (including the double-platinum certified Your Man), and garnered four No. 1 hits (including three multi-week chart-toppers): “Your Man,” “Would You Go With Me,” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance” (a four-week No. 1 that was named the most-played song of the year in 2010 by MediaBase). His song, “All Over Me,” from Haywire also reached the top spot on the charts, making him one of only seven country artists to have two No. 1 hits in 2010 and received BMI’s Song of the Year and ASCAP’s Top 5 Most played songs of 2011.

    Celebrating one of his fastest-rising singles and Billboard’s year-end top country song, “Time Is Love,” Turner released his fifth studio album, Punching Bag (6/12) which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart. The Associated Press says, “With Punching Bag, Turner once again proves he ranks among the most effective — and most hard-core country — performers of his generation.” In August of that same year, he released his second live album exclusively with Cracker Barrel Old Country Store®, Live Across America. This year Turner added author to his list of accomplishments.  His first book, Man Stuff: Thoughts on Faith, Family and Fatherhood comes out April 29, 2014 and his sixth studio album is expected to follow later this year.

    A Hannah, S.C. native, and one of the youngest members to be inducted into the distinguished Grand Ole Opry, Turner has been songwriting and performing since he was a young child, and in support of music education, created The Josh Turner Scholarship Fund to assist students interested in pursuing a future in arts and music. As a high school student, he had very little access to music education, therefore realizes first-hand the importance of arts education in schools. For more information on Josh Turner including a list of his upcoming tour dates, visit www.JoshTurner.com.

    Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.