Jeff Bates' Appearances and Video
RCA Nashville's Jeff Bates is currently bringing his distinctly compelling voice to the airwaves with "I Wanna Make You Cry," the latest single from his debut album, Rainbow Man. In addition to appearances slated for the upcoming CMA Music Festival, fans can now catch Bates in his very first music video (for "I Wanna Make You Cry"), which world premiered this Wednesday, June 2, on CMT - Country Music Television.
Rachel Proctor Looks Forward to CMA Music Festival
With wide-eyed anticipation, BNA newcomer Rachel Proctor looks forward to her inaugural CMA Music Festival. To accompany her on part of that journey is Tennessean music critic Peter Cooper, who will report on her activities in a Tennessean feature on Saturday, June 12. Her sun-up to sun-down romp through Music Fest includes interviews with visiting radio from across the country, signing autographs in the Country Weekly booth, an appearance on Nashville's CBS-TV daytime entertainment show, Talk of the Town, and a performance at the Greased Lightning Riverfront Park Stages show at 3:00 PM Thursday featuring her current hit song, "Me and Emily."
Joe Nichols Launches Second CD With National Media Appearances
Joe Nichols, country music's most-awarded new artist this decade, will release his second Universal South album, entitled Revelation, on June 29th. Nichols will kick off the release with a fast-paced schedule of media appearances.
On release date (June 29) Nichols will be in New York City for a live in-studio performance on Good Morning America, later that day he will be in CNN's New York studios for live interviews, and that afternoon he will tape a performance for AOL Sessions. The following day (June 30), he will appear live on The View, and he has appearances scheduled for Jimmy Kimmel Live and ESPN's Cold Pizza for later in the summer. More...
Mark Chesnutt, Chely Wright, Blake Shelton, Huey Lewis, Holly Williams, Jett Williams, Gloria Gaynor Set To Perform On Hank Williams Tribute TV Special
The legend of Hank Williams shall live on! Country on the Gulf, a new country music television series based in Biloxi, Mississippi, will launch on July 9th with a Tribute to Hank Williams. The debut show for Great American Country (GAC) will tape in Biloxi, MS, at the Grand Casino Theater.
The July 9th Tribute will feature country music entertainers Mark Chesnutt, Chely Wright, Blake Shelton, pop icon Huey Lewis, disco queen Gloria Gaynor, daughter Jett Williams, grand-daughter Holly Williams, among other artists to be announced in the next few days. More...
CMA Music Festival Kicks off in 3 Days
Only 3 more days until the first official day of CMA Music Festival!
* Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum events
* Exhibit Hall Tips
"Join us at the Country Music Hall of Fame(R) and Museum, June 8-13, as Nashville hosts the 2004 CMA Music Festival /Fan Fair(R). On Tuesday, June 8th, don't miss the first-ever public appearance of the American Chopper "Spirit of Liberty Bike!" Plan to stop by the museum, as the "Spirit of Liberty" will be on exhibit through Thursday, June 10th and is free to the public. More...
Lila Mccann Platinum-Selling Country Artist Joins Forces With Daisy Rock Guitars
LILA TO AUCTION OFF AN AUTOGRAPHED DAISY ROCK BUTTERFLY GUITAR AT HER FAN CLUB'S FAN FAIR BOOTH IN NASHVILLE AND WILL ANNOUNCE WINNER ON SUNDAY JUNE 13TH
Platinum-selling country artist Lila McCann has become officially endorsed by Daisy Rock Girl Guitars the company that produces guitars specifically for girls. Lila will be joining Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart, Deana Carter, Hilary Duff and artists as diverse as Share Ross (Bubble), Nina Hagen, Annie Minogue, Lisa Loeb, Wanda Jackson, etc. Lila's choice from many was the tongue twister Dasiy Rock's Plum Purple Burst Pixie Acoustic Electric Guitar. On Sunday June 13th in Nashville Lila will draw the winning raffle ticket for an autographed Daisy Rock butterfly shaped guitar at her fan club's Fan Fair booth. The winner does not need to be present to win. Lila fans have been given the opportunity to win the multi-colored butterfly shaped guitar by supporting her at different events through out Fan Fair such as attending her performance at the Riverfront Stages in Nashville on Saturday June 12th at 1:30PM. For other ways to win Lila's guitar go to www.lilamccann.com.