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Little Big Town joins an all-star cast for the 10th Anniversary of Stand Up to Cancer, a telethon first airing in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders to help raise money and awareness for cancer research and assist in funding innovative treatments. The organization has already raised more than $480 million.

We are so honored to join @SU2C for their live fundraising telecast. This year marks SU2C’s 10 years of impact in cancer research! Tune in on Sept. 7. https://t.co/dLaOT3PD8Y. pic.twitter.com/vJgSm8nBRo

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) September 5, 2018

Academy Award-nominated actor Bradley Cooper will serve as executive producer for the special, while others participating in the telecast include Keith Urban, Reese Witherspoon, Kathy Bates, co-founder Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Matthew McConaughey, Mahershala Ali, David Spade, Tony Hale, Marlee Matlin, Ken Jeong, Jillian Michaels and many others.

.@SU2C Rehearsal for tomorrow nights Stand Up To Cancer event. It’s #Up2us to #StandUpToCancer Tag someone you know who needs encouragement and strength and let’s put an end to this horrible disease. #cancerresearch pic.twitter.com/nDhD2RrM2P

— Little Big Town (@littlebigtown) September 7, 2018

Stand Up to Cancer will air commercial-free Friday (September 7th) at 8pm ET/PT on numerous networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, Bravo, Freeform, FXM, HBO, ION, REELZ, Showtime, STARZ, Encore, TNT and WGN America, among others.

The members of Little Big Town are up for two People’s Choice Awards, including The Country Artist of 2018 and The Group of 2018. Watch E!’s People’s Choice Awards Sunday, November 11th at 9pm ET on E!

Luke Bryan is poised to enter the top of the country charts with his latest smash, “Sunrise, Sunburn, Sunset,” the follow-up to his multi-week No. 1 “Most People Are Good.”

The song, written by Ryan Hurd, Zach Crowell and Chase McGill, is a song just about everyone can relate to in their life.

“It tells like a love story that so many of us have been in that summer love story,” says Luke. “Who hasn’t had all those emotions where they fall in love in the summer? They just wake up, you soak up the sun all day, you go to the lake and then you watch the sun go down and then you party into the wee hours of the night. This song captures that moment of youth and young love.”

The Georgia native has enjoyed watching fans react to the song as it moves up the country charts. “It was a really special song from the first time I heard it to me to be able to record it and then now, for it to be a really, really big song for me and going up the charts and watching the fans sing, ‘Sunrise, Sunburn…’ I mean, it’s so much fun watching the fans react as it becomes a bigger hit.”

Luke is planning a huge street party outside his new downtown Nashville bar, 32 Bridge Food + Drink, on Monday (September 10th). The bar is located at 301 Broadway, on the corner of Third Avenue South and Broadway. The party starts around 6:30p CT with performances by newcomer Jon Langston, Chelsea Field and DJ Rock.

If you can’t be in Nashville to catch a free show from Luke, he will be taking his What Makes You Country Tour to San Antonio tonight (September 6th), followed by shows on Friday (September 7th) in Houston and Saturday (September 8th) in Dallas.

Dierks Bentley and the world’s leading live entertainment company Live Nation ascended 8,000 feet for a seminal experience this weekend, launching the inaugural Seven Peaks Music Festival. Set against the heart-stopping mountain view of Buena Vista, CO, fans traveled from 49 states and as far as Australia, coming together for three days of one of the most-uniquely curated festival lineups this year.

“It’s going to take a few days, maybe weeks, for me to process that Seven Peaks actually happened, and happened at the highest possible level,” said Bentley. “Everything about this journey was so special, from the initial seed of an idea, to the last song sung on Sunday night. I couldn’t be more proud of the team that came together to create this, and the fans that adopted the festival so quickly and easily, and have made it their own. Without a doubt I can say this festival is at the very top of any career achievements I’ve had.”

Fans and artists arrived Friday, getting the first look at their jaw-dropping home for the next three days, with Forbes noting “what sets the festival apart is its location.” Bentley greeted campers as they arrived to the site, and as the first day of music began he spent the day hopping up on stage, joining Sawyer Brown for a crowd-raising rendition of “Some Girls Do,” as well as a special version of “Killing Time” with Clint Black.  With the vibe already set of a “community-first, play-every-set take on a country festival” (Rolling Stone) the festivities continued into the night with a special appearance by Bentley’s own Hot Country Knights and a late night DJ set by AYDAMN at the festival’s Whiskey Row Stage.

As the weekend continued, Seven Peaks Music Festival exemplified “authenticity in every component” (PEOPLE), with fans embracing all the additional adventures on offer, including white water rafting, zip lining and more, as well as Bentley joining fans for Saturday’s “Somewhere On A Beach Party,” a daytime gathering set within the campgrounds where fans could enjoy the “picturesque Rocky Mountain backdrop” (Billboard) while relaxing in the water. As a second day of music got underway, there was no shortage of memorable moments with Bentley taking the stage with Whiskey Row Stage artist Rapidgrass, and main stage artists Kiefer Sutherland, Sam Bush and Brothers Osborne. Headliner Miranda Lambert brought the night to a close with a hit-filled set, sparking hair-raising sing-a-longs as the community momentum of the festival hit its stride.

On Sunday, fans settled in for the much-anticipated finale of the weekend, starting the day in their campsites and enjoying the friendships made with their fellow campers. With standout performances across the day on both stages, Bentley took the stage for his headlining set to a staggering reaction. Bentley invited many friends to join him for his full-throttle set including LANCO’s Brandon Lancaster who hopped up on stage for John Michael Montgomery’s “Sold,” while Trombone Shorty accompanied Bentley on “Mardi Gras.” Elle King returned to the stage for “Different For Girls,” who also joined Bentley, The Travelin’ McCourys and Trombone Shorty for a special spin on Johnny Cash’s “Jackson” and Avicii’s “Wake Me Up,” closing out a memory-filled Labor Day weekend.

Day 3 @SevenPeaksFest pic.twitter.com/mgWeYhxj7J

— Dierks Bentley (@DierksBentley) September 2, 2018

Eric Church exclusively previewed the song, “Solid,” from his upcoming album, Desperate Man, to his Church Choir on Thursday (August 30th). Check it out below.

“Solid,” the 9th track from the upcoming album Desperate Man previewed exclusively to The Church Choir yesterday. The full album will be available everywhere on October 5. pic.twitter.com/xRzyX24MJN

— Eric Church (@ericchurch) August 31, 2018

Desperate Man will be available October 5th.

Four-time Entertainer of the Year and Superstar Luke Bryan is planning a FREE Nashville concert in the heart of downtown on Monday, September 10th as the grand opening celebration of his new multi-level venue, LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK.  Luke’s performance will take place just outside the bar at 301 Broadway. Party begins at 6:30pm. Secial guests include Jon Langston, Chelsea Field and DJ Rock.

“I’ve been looking forward to this for some time,” shared Luke.  “Couldn’t think of a better way to kick this place off than to have a big party right on the streets of Broadway!”

Last summer, Luke performed in downtown Nashville as part of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final Game 6 drawing 60,000 fans.

LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK name was inspired by Luke’s childhood home near Route 32 Bridge in Lee County, Georgia and is housed in Nashville’s iconic American National Bank Building.

“The reason why we named it 32 Bridge is that 32 Bridge is the bridge that goes over the Flint River, and that’s just a special place for me and it tells my story,” explains Luke. “So, we wanted to do pictures, we wanted to do outdoor type scenes and we wanted to have the food and the drinks.

The facility, in partnership with TC Restaurant Group, opened last month. LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK is a 30,000 square foot venue featuring six levels of entertainment space with eight bars, four stages of live music and two restaurants. It includes Nashville’s only rooftop Sushi Bar as well as a menu inspired by some of Luke’s favorite dishes and one-of-a-kind drinks.

It’s not just the Georgia native’s name on the bar. He definitely wants everything to be just right for the patrons of 32 Bridge Food + Drink. “I tell all my family and all my friends and now my fans, if something isn’t right, if you’ve got a complaint, hit me up, let me know, and I’ll get it fixed,” he says. “I want it to be an amazing experience for everybody that walks in the door.”

Go to www.lukes32bridge.com to learn more about LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK.

Dedicated parking for the event will be at Nissan Stadium.

Couldn’t think of a better way to kick this place off than to have a big party right on the streets of Broadway! Join me, @JonTLangston, @DJRockd11, and @ChelseaField09 on Sept 10. pic.twitter.com/PXsRcngGNd

— Luke Bryan (@lukebryan) August 31, 2018

Stadium headliner Luke Bryan will take his “What Makes You Country Tour XL Stadium Sized” to Chicago’s Wrigley Field this Saturday but before hitting the concert stage Luke will make a stop in South Bend, Indiana to serve a celebrity guest game picker on ESPN’s College GameDay Built by The Home Depot. As the Fighting Irish and the Wolverines are set to play at Notre Dame Stadium to launch their season opener, Luke will visit the iconic set, located in the Library Quad, with host Rece Davis and analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit and Desmond Howard.

“I love the excitement as college football season begins,” shared Luke. “Even on tour, we make plans to watch the games every Saturday by setting up our own tailgate area outside our buses.”

College GameDay Built by The Home Depot is kicking off its 2018 season campaign by paying homage to where it all began: The University of Notre Dame. The 10-time Emmy award-winning pregame show begins at 9 a.m. on ESPN, with Luke expected to appear around 11:30 a.m. He, along with the other analysts, will make his picks for college football’s opening weekend.

About Luke Bryan
Luke is a two-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, a five-time host of the ACM Awards, a NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year and he was named a CMT Artist of the Year six consecutive years. Luke has more certified digital singles than any other country artist with 40 million tracks and 12 million albums with three Billion music streams and he was the most-streamed country artist from 2012 to 2016. Luke has placed 20 singles at #1, 11 of which he co-wrote, and has headlined arena tours and sold-out stadiums across the U.S. performing for 1.5 Million fans in 2017 alone. This year, Luke’s “What Makes You Country Tour,” named Billboard Music Awards Top Country Tour, will run through the end of October with 40+ concerts and boasting 13 stadiums shows. In 2019, Luke, along with Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, will return to the judges table for a second season on ABC’s American Idol.

Visit www.LukeBryan.com or follow Luke on Twitter @LukeBryanOnline, Instagram and Facebook

One of Travis Denning’s favorite restaurants is Waffle House, especially late at night (or early morning, if you want to get technical). The Georgia native could actually be a model spokesperson for the chain, since he knows all the good eats…and the best times to eat there.

“I’ve been ordering the same thing at Waffle House for the past 25 years pretty much, since I’ve been born. I get cheese and eggs, hash browns – scattered and smothered – raisin toast, bacon crispy, and a coffee and water. So, pull 1, bacon well-done, scrambled cheese plate, scattered smothered, raisin toast, boom. I could call the order if I had to,” says Travis. “Waffle House is my favorite restaurant in the whole world, because you can eat it Christmas morning. It’s fantastic. You can eat it on a late-night road trip, and you can eat it when maybe you’re not in the most sober mind of thoughts, and it’s always delicious and it’s always good.”

Travis, who is making his way up the country charts with “David Ashley Parker From Powder Springs,” has a full weekend of shows ahead including Point Pleasant, New Jersey on Friday (August 31st), followed by shows in Thornville, Ohio on Saturday (September 1st) and Buena Vista, Colorado as part of Dierks Bentley‘s Seven Peaks Festival on Sunday.

Brandon Lay, who is making his way up the country charts with “Yada Yada Yada,” will make his Grand Ole Opry debut on September 29th!

Can’t wait to make my Opry debut! #nashville pic.twitter.com/HcmprJ0IvN

— Brandon Lay (@brandonlay) August 29, 2018

Kip Moore, Darius Rucker and Jewel have been added to the list of performers at the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) annual Nashville Songwriter Awards. The event, which will also feature previously announced performers Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Brantley Gilbert, Blake Shelton, Scott McCreery and others, will take place September 19th at the Ryman Auditorium.

Luke Bryan appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America for the second time this week. On Tuesday, he helped announce the CMA nominees from his bar, Luke’s 32 Bridge Food + Drink, along with Dan + Shay and Sugarland. On Wednesday (August 29th), he took GMA anchor Paula Faris for a tour around the bar, where they talked about his upbringing, peanuts, family and his multi-week No. 1 smash “Most People Are Good.” Check out the interview here.

Country music superstar and CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Luke Bryan is celebrating a decade of saluting the American farmer as he takes his tenth annual Farm Tour 2018 to six cities this fall setting up stages in the fields of local farms from Ohio to Florida. Joining Luke as guests this year are Chase Rice, Jon Langston, the Peach Pickers and DJ Rock. 

Over 100,000 fans have attended the tour each year since its inception in 2009. Luke will continue giving back to the farmers by awarding college scholarships to students from farming families who are attending the local college or university near the tour stops. To date, more than 50 scholarships have been granted.

Tickets for the “Bayer Presents Luke Bryan Farm Tour 2018” are on sale now at www.lukebryan.com/FarmTour, through Luke’s official App and for Citi® cardmembers at www.CitiPrivatePass.com.

Sept 27            Irwin, OH                    Ayars Family Farm

Sept. 28           Pesotum, IL                 Atkins Farm

Sept. 29           Boone, IA                    Ziel Farm

Oct. 4               Archer, FL                   Whitehurst Cattle Company

Oct. 5               North Augusta, SC       Misty Morning Farms

Oct. 6               Ringgold, GA               Doug Yates Farms

Listen to Luke’s Farm Tour playlist HERE

Bayer continues their #HeresToTheFarmer campaign. For every share, Bayer will donate a meal to someone in need through Feeding America®.  In years past nearly 2 million meals have been donated and $140,000 went to area food banks and local farmers in each of the tour cities. Visit HeresToTheFarmer.com to learn more.

The tour is sponsored by Bayer, Chevrolet, Cabela’s, Can-Am®, Citi®, CID, Monster Energy and Verizon.

Luke Bryan has once again partnered with CID Entertainment to offer Harvest Time VIP Experiences throughout the 2018 Farm Tour. VIP Experiences include a Farm Tour ticket, VIP viewing area access, private restrooms, and merchandise gifts. To view Luke Bryan Farm Tour VIP Experience details, please visit https://www.cidentertainment.com/events/luke-bryan-farm-tour.

About Luke Bryan
Luke is a two-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year, a five-time host of the ACM Awards, a NSAI Artist/Songwriter of the Year and was named a CMT Artist of the Year six consecutive years. Luke has more certified digital singles than any other country artist with 40 million tracks and 12 million albums with three Billion music streams and he was the most-streamed country artist from 2012 to 2016. Luke has placed 20 singles at #1, 11 of which he co-wrote, and has headlined arena tours and sold-out stadiums across the U.S. performing for 1.5 Million fans in 2017 alone.  Luke’s “What Makes You Country Tour,” named the 2018 Billboard Music Awards Top Country Tour, will run through the end of October with 40+ concerts and boasting 13 stadiums shows. Luke recently opened Nashville’s only six-floor entertainment facility in the heart of Music City, LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK. In 2019 Luke, along with Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, will return to the judges table for a second season on ABC’s American Idol.

Visit www.LukeBryan.com or follow Luke on Twitter @LukeBryanOnline, Instagram and Facebook

CB30 made a guest appearance opening for Luke Bryan on his What Makes You Country Tour – XL Stadium Sized this past Saturday at St. Louis’ Busch Stadium. Performing two original songs after Jon Pardi’s opening set, the real-life brothers were received with resounding applause and admiration from the crowd. This performance marks the second time the boys joined Luke on his current stadium tour, as they also played at Mile High Stadium in Denver earlier this month. A special highlight video of the St. Louis show can be found HERE.

Additionally, CB30 is also set to release their new lyric video for “Like It’s A Bad Thing” in the coming weeks. However, fans can hear the lighthearted song now on the boys’ “Like It’s A Lake Day” playlist. They are currently in the studio writing and recording for their debut album.

About CB30:
CB30, comprised of real-life brothers Christian and Brody Clementi, grew up in Nashville surrounded by music from a young age. After playing some local charity events with their father Jay Clementi, a successful songwriter, they caught the attention of country superstar Luke Bryan who introduced them to various industry contacts leading to a record deal with Buena Vista Records, a partnership between Disney Music Group and Universal Music Group Nashville. The name CB30 comes from Christian and Brody’s first initials as well as the fact they were both born on the 30^th of the month, Christian’s birthday is May 30^th while Brody’s is March 30^th. Their young, fresh sound is built on harmony-driven country melodies with influences ranging from The Everly Brothers to Ed Sheeran. In between football and baseball games, you can often find Christian and Brody on the lake fishing and wakeboarding. CB30’s current single “Like It’s A Bad Thing,” co-written by Christian, Jay Clementi and Kevin Bard, was announced on Radio Disney Country this past April and is out now. The boys marked the occasion with their debut Stagecoach performance in Indio, Calif.

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