Trace Adkins Kicks Off 2005 With a Bang
Following on the heels of a highly successful 2004, Trace Adkins starts off 2005 with a bang. Adkins sold over two million units, performed at major NFL and NASCAR events, made national television appearances and welcomed a new baby girl. This week Adkins goes straight from his Orange Bowl performance to the cover of Country Weekly. The magazine is on newsstands now.
Koch Records Signs Two New Artists
Koch Records Nashville has signed two new artists that will release their debut projects for the label February 22, 2005. The highly anticipated Americana duo, Hacienda Brothers, and Texas' favorite Country cowboy, Dallas Wayne will release their CDs on the same day and heralds the new alternative country direction the label is taking.
The Hacienda Brothers self-titled CD is a joint venture between Chris Gaffney (Cold Hard Facts and one of Dave Alvin's Guilty Men) and Dave Gonzalez (guitarist/founder of The Paladins). The project was produced by the soul legend, Dan Penn, who wrote such classics as "Dark End Of The Street," "Do Right Man," and "I'm Your Puppet." Highlights of the CD include a wonderful new soul tune written by Gonzalez and Penn, "Looking For Loneliness," seven band originals, a Fred Neil composition, an obscure Dallas Frazier gem, and a truck drivin' tune by the great Carl Montgomery. More...
Ray Price Added To Line-Up For Texas Tsunami Benefit Concert
Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy Winner Ray Price has been added to the star-studded line-up for Sunday’s Texas Tsunami Benefit Concert at the Austin Music Hall in Austin, TX. Willie Nelson will headline the January 9th event, with performances from Patty Griffin, Spoon, Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo, Bruce Robison, Kelly Willis and the Geezinslaws also scheduled.
All performers are donating their time. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Red Cross, UNICEF and Doctors Without Borders. More...
Julie Roberts Joins Other Notable Names In Entertainment To Come "To The Rescue" For Homeless Animals At Arf Gala Jan. 8
Breakout country star Julie Roberts will be among the big names in entertainment to perform at the "Stars to the Rescue XIV" gala, hosted by Tony La Russa' s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF). The sold-out event will be held at the Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California on Saturday, Jan. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Roberts will be performing music from her critically acclaimed debut CD, including her smash hit "Break Down Here."
Roberts will join the likes of Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Kevin Cronin & Dave Amato from REO Speedwagon, Jonathan Cain from Journey and Broadway singing sensation Anastasia Barzee to generate awareness and funding for ARF. The humanitarian organization's People Connect programs strengthen the human animal bond for the elderly, residents of assisted living centers, teens at juvenile hall, high school students, grade school students and young children through programs that are national models of excellence. More...
Kenny Chesney Heads Somewhere In The Sun 1st Leg of His 2005 Tour Features Gretchen Wilson & Uncle Kracker Kicks Off With Full Production March 11 in Green Bay, Wisconsin
After being the 2nd most attended tour in any genre -- right behind Prince's incredible multiple night in many cities Musicology Tour.
Kenny Chesney is getting ready to do it again! With Guitars, Tiki Bars & A Whole Lot of Love second leg vet Uncle Kracker and CMA Horizon winner Gretchen Wilson, the reigning Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year is all set to go Somewhere In The Sun debuting his full production March 11 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. More...
The Grascals To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut February 4-5 Rounder Records Bluegrass Group To Be Introduced By Legendary Dolly Parton
Rounder Records bluegrass group The Grascals will make their Grand Ole Opry debut on February 4 and 5, performing on all three Opry shows that weekend during the Opry's two-month return to the hallowed stage of the Ryman Auditorium. Superstar Dolly Parton will introduce and perform with the band during Grand Ole Opry Live, airing on Great American Country on Saturday, February 5, at 8:00 PM ET/PT. "This is literally a dream come true for all of us," said singer/guitarist Jamie Johnson. "We couldn't ask for more than to make our Opry debut, with Dolly Parton, at the Ryman." More...
Keith Urban & John Fogerty on CMT Crossroads
Keith Urban will join John Fogerty for an upcoming CMT Crossroads. The show will debut on February 19th.