Cash Memorabilia Headed To Auction
One piece at a time, Johnny Cash's guitars, banjos, handwritten lyrics, photographs, vintage black leather clothing, Grammy awards and other belongings will be auctioned this fall by New York auction house Sotheby's. More than 650 pieces from the estate of the country music icon and his wife, June Carter Cash, will be offered Sept. 14-15. More...
Kristofferson Gets Busy With New Music
On the heels of a 2003 concert set and two recent reissues, Kris Kristofferson is at work on a host of new material. The artist tells Billboard he has a couple albums' worth of material concerning "just whatever I'm feeling at this point in my life." Kristofferson is working again with Don Was, producer of his 1995 album "A Moment of Forever." More...
Lila McCann to Perform at CMA Music Fest
Platinum-selling artist Lila McCann is set to perform 4 acoustic songs at the second annual Country Board Festival to be held on June 13, 2004 in Nashville, TN for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The fun kicks off at 2:00 PM at Rocket Town, located on 401 Sixth Avenue South where you can see Lila perform along with a silent auction of Lila memorabilia.
All proceeds collected from the door will be donated to the Nashville chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.
Lila is currently recording her new album for Broken Bow Records. The first single is set for August with her highly anticipated album slated for October.
Texas Son Charlie Robison Signs To Dualtone Music Group
Dualtone Music Group proudly announces the recent signing of Texas' resident badass Charlie Robison. After recording three stellar records for Sony/Co "I have a wonderful relationship with all the folks at Sony/Columbia and they have once again shown their true dedication, by allowing me to move on at a crucial point in my caree Dualtone Music Group, distributed by Sony's RED, furthers strengthens their roster with the addition of Charlie. "Charlie represents true country with an edge. We're extremely ex "I look forward to working with everyone at Dualtone as they continue to show their good taste in the music they choose to release."
Uncle Kracker Added To Performers At CMA Music Festival
Multi-Platinum recording artist Uncle Kracker has been added to the star-packed, opening night lineup Thursday, June 10, at The Coliseum for CMA Music Festival/Fan Fair® -- solidifying it’s growing reputation as “Country Music’s Biggest Party™.”
“One of our goals since moving the event to Downtown Nashville has been to add new programming elements and performances that have a tangible connection to Country Music and the lifestyle and interests of our attendees,” said CMA Executive Director Ed Benson. “Having Uncle Kracker perform during the event is another step in that direction. He has an appreciation for our fans, our music and our artists. This was a very easy and natural choice and we are delighted he agreed to participate.” More...
New Race Going On At The Kentucky Speedway
The 2nd Annual Meijer Country Stampede has caused a new phenomenon in ticket sales with the sales of both online ticket outlets and Meijer store ticket outlets running neck-to-neck. The festival, held at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Kentucky, is now only two weeks away, and in order to get advance ticket prices for the only festival in Kentucky offering 20 headlining acts and over 30 hours of music in a four day period, country music enthusiasts must join the race to purchase their passes in advance. As many fans are learning, there are only a few places where you can hear Grammy Award winning and multi-platinum recording artist Reba McEntire and three-time Country Music Association (CMA) Female Vocalist of the Year Martina McBride onstage in one location for one heck of a festival! The festival, held June 3rd-6th, is expected to attract nearly 140,000 music fans to the venue. More...
IFCO Show: A Galaxy Of Music And Star Studded Auction Stages June 8th In Nashville!
The International Fan Club Organization (IFCO) today released its’ ‘crowning touch’ details of what promises to be the biggest music event yet in the organization’s 37 year history, to stage June 8th at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The star studded evening of music will feature an array of both the biggest and newest faces in country music, special guests, a tribute to America’s Armed Forces, and an exciting opportunity to bid on IFCO’s 2004 ‘Silent Auction’ tables, all rolling out to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
Latest addition to the performance roster is Brad Cotter, 2004 ‘Nashville Star’ winner in the nationally televised finals. He joins a performance line-up headlined by Tracy Byrd and Mark Wills. Other artists set to perform include Andy Griggs, Cowboy Crush, Deborah Allen, Brian McComas, Craig Morgan, Michelle Poe, Rushlow, and Josh Turner. More...