Today the Academy of Country Music announced it will be hosting its 1st Annual Academy of Country Music Celebrity Motorcycle Ride, a star-studded daylong trek through the Nevada desert that will benefit the newly established Academy of Country Music Charitable Foundation, an in-house organization designed to raise and distribute money to worthy philanthropies nationwide.
As part of the festivities surrounding the 39th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, the Academy will host this scenic, day-long 150-mile trek during which riders will see Lake Mead, Valley of Fire state park, and, of course, Las Vegas itself. The 1st Annual Academy of Country Music Celebrity Motorcycle Ride will take place on Monday, May 24th, 2004. [Anyone interested in signing up for the ride should contact Brandi Brammer at (818) 842-8400 x.214.] More...
Chesney Featured on Uncle Kracker Track
Kenny Chesney reunite for a duet featured on Uncle Kracker's upcoming album, 72 and Sunny, set for June 29 release. The track, "Last Night Again," features background vocals by Phil Vassar and Poison's Bret Michaels. More...
Acclaimed Songstress Carolyn Dawn Johnson Sets the Stage for Dress Rehearsal
Engaging vocals and compelling songcraft take center stage on May 4 as AMA and ACM award-winning recording artist Carolyn Dawn Johnson unveils Dress Rehearsal, her sophomore release for Arista Nashville. CDJ and noted producer Dann Huff teamed to co-produce the 12-track collection, the follow-up to Room with a View, Johnson's acclaimed debut that launched such hits as "Complicated" and "I Don't Want You to Go." Named Favorite New Artist - Country at last year's American Music Awards, CDJ once again showcases her winning style with "Simple Life," the first single and current Top 15 favorite from Dress Rehearsal. More...
Jeff Bates And Tracy Byrd Give Ft. Hood Soldiers A Special Welcome Home
RCA Records' Jeff Bates and Tracy Byrd gave the U.S. troops from the 4th Infantry Division, who were responsible for the capture of Saddam Hussein, a very special thank you late last week during a huge, two-day Welcome Home Celebration at Ft. Hood, Texas. During the heralded homecoming event, the two performed concerts, signed autographs for thousands of servicemen and their families, met the New England Patriots cheerleaders, visited wounded soldiers at the base hospital, and presented a plaque to the Division thanking them for their service. More...
Tony Stewart Foundation Announces Benefit Concert Featuring Diamond Rio and Trace Adkins
NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series driver Tony Stewart announced today that his charitable foundation - known simply as the Tony Stewart Foundation - will hold a benefit concert Oct. 6 at the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center in downtown Paducah. The Tony Stewart Foundation Benefit Concert presented by Bass Pro Shops and Hultman Inc., will feature Arista Recording artist Diamond Rio and Capitol Recording artist Trace Adkins, along with guest appearances by NASCAR stars Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Kyle Petty. [link url]http://forums.about.com/ab-countrymusic/messages?msg=11973.1]More...[/link]
CMA Celebrity Close Up, Plus CMA Festival Updates
CMA Celebrity Close Up, formerly the Celebrity Lecture Series, was created to provide another avenue for artist/fan interaction - a signature element of the event. Celebrities answer fan questions in a forum moderated by television personality Lorianne Crook, discussing their lives, careers and a sneak peak at the future. Held at the historic Ryman Auditorium, two sessions are scheduled for Friday, June 11:
*Session One: Mark Wills and Darryl Worley will launch the series from 8:00-9:00 AM.
*Session Two: LeAnn Rimes will answer questions from 4:30-5:00 PM; Kix Brooks and Trace Adkins will be the guest panelists from 5:00-6:00 PM.
CMA Celebrity Close Up is a separately ticketed event for each session. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. More...
The Numbers Don't Lie - Sammy Sadler's "Hard On A Heart" Moving Up On Five Charts
The numbers don't lie, and Sammy Sadler is counting his blessings as his current single, "Hard On A Heart," maintains momentum - and moves up on five charts simultaneously. More...
