Tim McGraw To Re-Launch Operation Homefront
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Last year during the Brothers of the Sun Tour, Tim McGraw teamed up with Chase and Operation Homefront for his HomeFront program, through which he awards a new, mortgage-free home to a military veteran and his or her family at each tour stop. The program was so well received and so successful that Tim will Read more…

Carols' Choice for live music 5/6/13-5/12/13

Here are my choices for live music this week,  May 6, 2013.  Enjoy yourself! 

5/6/13     Striking Matches     3rd and Lindsley
5/7/13     Courtney Jaye     Grimey’s
5/8/13     Mercy Bell     The High Watt
5/9/13     Mike Ferris and The Long Players  3rd and Lindsley
5/10/13     Gabe Dixon     3rd and Lindsley
5/11/13     East Side Hootenanny     Read more…

The Band Perry Hits The Top Of The Renegade Radio/Nashville.com Chart
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You can take The Band Perry out of the oven because they are number one with “Done” (Republic Nashville). Good to see Phil Vassar in the number two position with “Love is Alive” (Rodeowave Entertainment) and can we get an Amen for Josh Pruno who makes his first appearance in the top three with “23rd Read more…

Little Big Town Nominated For Emmy
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Little Big Town was recently announced as a nominee for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Original Song –“Good Afternoon” for Good Afternoon America on ABC.

“Good Afternoon” was co-written by Little Big Town, Brett Warren and Brad Warren and was produced by Jay Joyce and recorded in Nashville, TN this past summer.

“What an unexpected honor Read more…

Toby Keith Takes Care Of Our Troops
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The troops applaud Keith and Scotty Emerick as they entertain on April 28. Last year, Keith celebrated a decade of touring the globe with the USO and capped off the year with a return USO visit to the Middle East.

With over a decade of touring the globe with the USO under his belt, you’d Read more…

WIN! “History Of The Eagles” DVD And Signed Poster
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History Of The Eagles – The Story Of An American Band | Now on DVD from Eagles on Vimeo.

History of the Eagles made its television broadcast debut on Showtime last month, earning the network its highest ratings for a music documentary in eight years. Part One premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January to Read more…

George Jones’ Funeral Open To The Public.
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George Jones’ funeral will take place on Thursday, May 2nd at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, starting at 10 am and will be open to the public.

“George would have wanted his fans and friends everywhere to be able to come and pay their respects along with his family,” said publicist Kirt Webster.

“Thanks Read more…

Carol's Choice week of April 29 to May 5, 2013

4/29/13
Mike Henderson Band with Michael Rhodes & Kevin McKendree  Bluebird Cafe

4/30/13
Pizza Perfect 30th Anniversary (Live Music 6-9pm)

5/1/13
Music City Roots with Annie Sellick and The Hot Club of Nashville Loveless Cafe

5/2/13
Pam Belford, Lisa Aschmann, Maarten Muller, Sam Lewis, Bluebird Cafe

5/3/13
12 Against Nature, 3rd and Lindsley

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Country Music Legend, George Jones Dead At 81
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Country Music Hall of Famer George Glenn Jones died today, April 26, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was hospitalized April 18 with fever and irregular blood pressure.

Born September 12, 1931, Jones is regarded among the most important and influential singers in American popular music history. He was the singer of Read more…

Craig Morgan Reveals A Secret
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Grand Ole Opry member Craig Morgan divulges his top spot in Nashville as HLN accompanies him for “My City, My Secret,” scheduled to air tomorrow (April 25 at 6:00 A.M. ET) during HLN’s Morning Express with Robin Meade.

One of the newest “IT cities,” Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry is a must-see for country music fans and Read more…