Tim McGraw Raises Over One Million For Florida State University
Tim McGraw performed a show to benefit Florida State University on November 18, raising well over one million dollars for the college. Funds will go to the FSU Career Center building, which helps students entering the job market, and a newly formed scholarship in Tim’s father’s name, Tug McGraw, who died in January of brain cancer. The concert was sponsored by Bud Light, McGraw’s tour sponsor of the last several years, and was spearheaded by Susie Busch Transou and her husband Tripp Transou.
The Tug McGraw Baseball Scholarship, a fully endowed scholarship, will be distributed annually to members of the FSU baseball program.
“I can’t express enough to the fans that attended the concert how much it means to me and my family that a person will have the chance to go to college because of the Tug Scholarship,” said McGraw. “He would get a real kick out of that.”
The concert’s gross, while another career-best in McGraw’s career breaking year, topped the previous Tallahassee record set by the Eagles in June 2003 with $925,000.
Jimmy Wayne Meets Music Heroes
At a recent show in Huntsville, Alabama, Jimmy Wayne was introduced to Hall & Oates and Michael McDonald.
"The show was absolutely awesome and I got to meet some of my musical heroes. I got my record deal playing Hall & Oates 'Sara Smile' for the DreamWorks executives so it was really cool to meet Daryl and John. They couldn't have been more gracious and the same goes for Michael McDonald."
George Canyon Wins Two Mians Awards
The Music & Industry Association of Nova Scotia awarded Pictou County's George Canyon two trophies at their awards ceremony on Sunday. In the packed Baronet Room at the Delta Halifax hotel, George won New Artist/Group Recording of the Year and Country/Bluegrass Recording of the Year. The MIANS Awards were part of the Nova Scotia Music Week/RendezVous Folk! 2004, which took place this past weekend to honour musicians from Nova Scotia. Canyon accepted these awards just a few short months after winning The Chevy Trucks Rising Star Award at this year's Canadian Country Music Association Awards.
Canyon thanked "God for the gift of music and for giving me such wonderful fans amongst the people of Pictou Country and Nova Scotia." He also thanked his wife Jennifer, "without her I'd be six feet under." More...
Brad Cotter Continues Momentum Returning From Thanksgiving Uso Tour—to Jump On Stage With Label Mates
Nashville Star Winner and Epic recording artist Brad Cotter will return from his Thanksgiving Holiday USO Tour with a full schedule; to perform dates with Gretchen Wilson, Travis Tritt, Buddy Jewell, and Josh Gracin.
Not missing a beat, Cotter will continue the momentum of his nine-day USO tour. Departing the plane, returning from the Middle East, he’ll immediately board the bus to perform in Jonesboro, Arkansas on Thursday, December 2nd at the Convocation Center with Jewell and Gracin. On December 4, Cotter will join the Redneck Woman Gretchen Wilson and Travis Tritt in Jacksonville, Florida at the WQIK Winter Wonder Jam 2.
In addition to touring throughout the holiday season, Cotter hopes to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones. “This time of year allows me to reflect on all the blessings He’s given me. I’ve had such an amazing year, and visiting with the troops has reminded me of the gifts I taken for granted.” Cotter’s message to fans throughout this busy time: “I want to remind everyone to take time to enjoy what you’ve been given, because we truly are fortunate.”
Forty5 South Hitting The Road For The Kids This Holiday Season
Jackson, TN natives Forty5 South are giving back to the kids this Holiday Season, playing two upcoming “Toys For Tots” events. Forty5 South will provide entertainment at KSSN-FM and Bob Robbins’ annual “Toy Hill” event (in conjunction with “Toys For Tots”) on Thursday, December 2 at Electric Cowboy in Little Rock, AR. Showtime is set for 9:00 PM CST.
The following night, December 3, Forty5 South will share the bill at KYON’s “Toys For Tots” event in Paris, TX with Allie Danielle and Sammy Sadler, among others. The KYON event is set to take place at the Love Civic Center in Paris, TX.
