94.9FM WQMX 13th Annual Tree of Lights Charity Event

Akron's 94.9FM WQMX holds 13th annual Tree of Lights to benefit Haven of Rest Ministries, a non-profit Stark County organization, Haven of Rest provides food, clothing, physical,emotional and spiritual needs to the homeless in the greater areas of Akron and Canton, Ohio. WQMX have benefit Haven of Rest for more than a decade and it's my honor to bring awareness to the country music community of this special cause. Your donation to Haven of Rest will help light the giant Christmas tree at the WQMX studios in Akron Thursday December 6th through  Saturday December 8th all donations are excepted.
Visit the Haven of Rest website here to make your donation
Haven of Rest Donation  
For every $5.00 donation will light a bulb on the Christmas Tree, and together we can make this year's tree shine so bright.

There are three ways you can donate, in person, online or by phone

Call statewide toll free @ 1-855-254-2819

Visit The Akron Radio Center at 1795 West Market St. Akron,Ohio 44313
during the following business hours of 10am - 7pm December 6th, 7th, and 8th.   

What a better way to kick off the 13th Annual Tree of Lights charity event other than with these country artists  Kristy Lee Cook, The Lost Trailers, Aaron Lewis and Tyler Farr with Drake White and D. Vincent Williams.

At the WQMX Concert Showroom Entertainment Line-up

Thursday 12-6-12

5-6pm Drake White

6-7pm Kristy Lee Cook 

Friday 12-7-12

5-6pm D. Vincent Williams

6-7pm The Lost Trailers

Saturday 12-8-12

Noon - 1:30pm Santa and Mrs. Claus

3-4pm Aaron Lewis

5-6pm Tyler Farr

Note!!! 

Aaron Lewis will play an acoustic set at the WQMX studios along with a meet and greet Saturday afternoon December 8th.

The acoustic performance is scheduled for a 30 minute set with meet and greet to follow. Tickets are on sale NOW!

Price is $20.00, all proceeds will benefit Tree of Lights Haven of Rest. 

Order your tickets at the WQMX studios at 1795 West Market St. Akron, Ohio 44312
or by phone at 330-869-9800

  

  

2013 CMA Music Festival

The biggest event to come out of Nashville, Tennessee is the annual CMA Music Festival held in downtown, Nashville. Country music is heard through the rafters from the stages to The Ryman Auditorium to the bars and clubs, Tootsies, The Bluebird Cafe, Whiskey Bent Saloon to the +Grand Ole Opry . Country music fans take themselves to a whole other place when they visit CMA Music Festival each year. What a better way to start your travel plans now for the 2013 CMA Music Festival .
What to expect at the 2013 CMA Music Festival, a whole lot of country music, autograph and meet and greet sessions with your favorite country artist,songwriter sessions and so much more. Attend a show each day at one of many stage locations from LP Field, Riverfront Park, Bridgestone Arena, The Buckle Stage and other locations.
Country music fans can also tour many locations including the Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman Auditorium  to many other locations around Nashville. So don't miss out on the biggest event of 2013, order your tickets today for the 2013 CMA Music Festival 42nd Fan Fair held from June 6th - June 9th, 2013.


Prices
Gold Circle $350 SOLD OUT
Floor (Field) $250
Lower Level Premium $250 SOLD OUT
Lower Level $200
Club Level Premium $200
Club Level $160
Upper Level: Reserved $135
Upper Level: East $125
Upper Level: West $125

Order your 4 day ticket passes today right here! 
Stay tune to CMA World  for the latest updates in entertainment line up, and stay tune to Country Music City Promotions in 2013 on new content,additions and much more in country music from your favorite artists and independent artists.

    
2013 CMA Music Festival 42nd Fan Fair Ticket Page

Country Music News Events Industry Updates from the Country Music Association in Nashville 

Country Music Lights Up With Christmas Specials This Holiday Season

 Life is so good these days for Blake Shelton, CMA's Male Vocalist and Entertainer of The Year who released his first Christmas album in October, Cheer's It's Christmas is coming to TV this holiday season with his first Christmas Special, Blake Shelton's  Not-So-Family Christmas airing on NBC  Monday December 3,2012 at 10pm EST/9pm Central with an Encore presentation on Friday December 7,2012 at 8pm EST/7pm Central. Blake will be joined by his lovely wife, singer songwriter and artist Miranda Lambert among Reba, Kelly Clarkson and Christina Aguilera. Blake Shelton fans will receive a double dose of Shelton this Christmas season with Blake on Michael Buble`s Christmas special airing  Monday December 10,2012 on NBC at 10pm EST/9pm Central. Blake and Michael will collaborate on the single "Home" that broke chart records for Buble` and Shelton. Other guests to appear on the Michael Buble` Special , Carly Rae Jepsen and Rod Stewart. An Encore presentation will air on Friday December 21,2012 on NBC at 8pm EST/7pm Central.
NBC- Blake Shelton's Not -So- Family Christmas  
Michael Buble1 Home For The Holidays 



CBS has announced the 14th Annual Home For The Holidays. A Home For The Holidays benefits adoption and foster care in part of The Dave Thomas Foundation.
Hosting the televised event Rascal Flatts with performances from  Rachel Crow, Melissa Etheridge, Matchbox Twenty, and Phillip Phillips. Wayne Brady, Kevin Frazier and Jillian Michaels will present inspiring emotional stories of family adoption. Tune in Wednesday December 19,2012 at 8pm EST/ 7 Central on CBS.
For more information on the Dave Thomas Foundation, visit the site here
The Dave Thomas Foundation: Home For The Holidays 



Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without the stars of country music, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles returns to ABC for the 3rd Annual CMA Country Christmas to air on Thursday December 20,2012 at 9pm EST/8pm Central. Joining Jennifer are  The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town,Scotty McCreery, Keith Urban, John Legend, Katherine Jenkins and Colbie Caillat with an Encore presentation Saturday 
December 22,2012 at 9pm EST/8pm Central.
ABC - CMA Country Christmas 


Christmas In Washington is celebrating it's 14th year on TNT and coming to help celebrate is country teen heartthrob Scotty McCreery with  Demi Lovato, Diana Ross, The Voice fan favorite Chris Mann and Smash star Megan Hilty with a special performance from PSY who brought us the hit sensation Gangnam Style. Hosted by Conan O'Brien Christmas In Washington will air on TNT Friday December  21,2012 at 8pm EST/ 7pm Central. 
Christmas in Washington benefits the Children's Nation Medical Center.
TNT - Christmas In Washington 


Wake up with Lady Antebellum Christmas day for the Disney Christmas Day Parade on ABC December 25,2012 at 10am EST/9am Central hosted by Mario Lopez, Nick Cannon and Maria Menounos. Stay tune for the latest updates and entertainment line-up.
Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade 
Additional performances from Brad Paisley, Backstreet Boys, Phillip Phillips, Colbie Caillat, TobyMac, Yolanda Adams, Ross Lynch and the U.S Marine Corps Band


 
 

Taria Wants Everyone To Have A Merry Little Christmas And To Help Feed The Children

created by: Shellie @ Country Music City Promotions

Rising Nashville star Taria who's most known for her soulful country pipes and single "Same Dog" from her debut album Everybody Wants Some is giving back in a big way this Christmas season, for every i-Tunes download purchase of Taria's "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas will benefit Feed The Children. You can make a difference in a child's life with your simple act of kindness. No child should be left hungry.

Download "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas today!
Taria "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" i-Tunes 

Kristy Lee Cook Returns To Grand Ole Opry Friday October 30,2012

Photo Courtesy of Kristy Lee Cook official website

Kristy Lee Cook who has recently released her new single and video "Airborne Ranger Infantry" to country radio and all country music outlets has recently been on a whirl wind of new opportunities these days, her star is shining bright; is making her return to the Grand Ole Opry stage at the Ryman Friday October 30,2012. Kristy will be joined by Little Jimmy Dickens, Bill Anderson, Canaan Smith, Connie Smith, Darryl Worley, John Conlee and Jesse McReynolds. Join Kristy in support of her new song and continuing career in country music.

For tickets to the show visit the page here

Grand Ole Opry at The Ryman ticket page 

Dolly Parton Celebrates With New Book Dream More Celebrate The Dreamer In You with Media Appearances

Photo Credit to Dolly Parton Official Website

Prolific singer songwriter Dolly Parton has released her new book  Dream More Celebrate The Dreamer In You released today Tuesday November 27,2012. With the book release Dolly is making a round of media appearances this week. Dream More Celebrate The Dreamer In You is a reflective piece to remind people to dream big, to celebrate what they do dream. Every dream is worth chasing as I always remind others. Dreams reflect the people we are and what we achieve to do in our lives. Dolly remains mentally active in her career and personal life and that we can all look to as a positive influence.
The more we read the more we achieve, it opens our minds to many possibilities.
Visit Dolly Parton's Imagination Libary web site here to learn more what you can do to bring books into a child's life and those who love to read although don't have the basic essentials.
Imagination Libary 

Tune in to the following appearances

Tuesday November 27,2012 Good Morning America on ABC 7am - 9am EST

RECAP VIDEO Performance

"Celebrate The Dreamer (In You)

  Dolly Parton "Celebrate The Dreamer In You" Performance

  

ABC - Dolly Parton Shares Life Lessons With New Book Dream More Celebrate The Dreamer In You

Wednesday November 28,2012 Live! with Kelly and Michael on ABC 9am EST
Live! with Kelly and Michael Episode Guide 

He Is Doug Briney The Man With A Voice

 Photo Courtesy of BDSongs Facebook

What people take away from country music is the story, the connection of the artist singing the song. The positive effect is bringing people together. One's voice does get heard even in the snowy hillsides of Alaska. Anchorage, Alaska artist Doug Briney known for his singles "More Than Just A Farm" and "It's All Country" recently took time out of his schedule to sit down with me in our first interview, I must say Doug's speaking voice is just as soothing and  comforting as his singing voice who continues to work towards his goals of making it to the big city of Nashville one day, it's not a far stretch, after all if your into the likes of positive country such as Josh Turner and Chris Young then your in for a real treat. Doug brings us some great positive country influences who covers Young's "The Man I Want To Be" and Turner's "Would You Go With Me" from his live stage shows across Anchorage among Ronnie Dunn's "Bleed Red". Briney is a true gift as it does clearly show, Doug,do you believe this was the chosen path to lead?  Right now, yes! if you would have asked me six or seven years ago my answer would have been the complete opposite. Timing has been everything these days, there has been considerable growth through the years. "I do believe timing is everything Doug, there is a reason behind every purpose"; "Absolutely Shellie!" Doug responds. What have you learned  through out your career at this point? "I've walked away with a revelation being true to myself, others see it because truly people are people, you identify with one another as we all want the same things in life, they just happen at different times". Oh, most definitely Doug, sometimes showing your real self can open you to a ton of criticism, for the most part it's just dealing with it.How supportive has the community been towards your career in music? For the most part they have been supportive, believe it or not Anchorage has a huge country music following, although the downside is the lack of the larger venues, we have the clubs and bars where most fans go, it's however the limited space and venues that seem to be the toughest. The fans here are really excited and keep asking me when I'm going to make the move to Nashville. Have you experienced any memorable moments from your live shows?  I did a show in Homer, Alaska and there was this lady who wanted to hear a particular Toby Keith song, I really didn't know all the lyrics to it and only knew the first couple of lines, she was really aminent on hearing it, so I brought her up on stage, she was excited I gave her that much, but she kept going on and on. I went on to explain to her the next time I'm there I'll know the entire song, she just wasn't satisfied. I then told her if she sits down I'll perform some other songs and promise her she'd have a good time, I made her happy after all. Later, the bartender that evening said to me how well I handled the situation. That was a moment I'll never forget. You perform many cover songs from other artists such as Ronnie Dunn, Chris Young, Josh Turner and Toby Keith, what drives you to perform such meaningful songs?  Every single song I sing I can personally identify with. When I heard Chris Young's "Voices" the first time I felt personally connected to, the days my dad would tell me "don't cross that line" jumped out from the song especially. Those kind of lyrics from a song people really connect to. It comes down to picking the right songs, like "Voices" and  Bleed Red by Ronnie Dunn. Blake Shelton took "Ole Red" and made it a hit. I want to showcase what fits to me but to also have that longevity as well.
Oh most definitely Doug, it comes down to a song someone will connect with on a personal level, it is all in the approach and delivery to a song. "Yes, Shellie it is", Doug replied. You have a strong sense of faith in God, do you think that is what draws you to the music you perform? Absolutely, my faith and the music is intertwined, it works. There are spiritual aspects to the music where as it isn't religious or to what you practice is what you preach, there is a separation of the two, I like to call it positive country, it really is just positive country.
It really is positively reflective,quite reminds me of what Vince Gill has done throughout his career. "You've got that right Shellie, Vince is an influential singer songwriter, take his song "Threaten Me With Heaven" the message stands alone by itself, as so it is with Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, from the song  "Baby Girl" in the line where she sings "dear mom and dad please send money, I'm so broke it isn't funny, love your baby girl". Words like that people relate to, and reminds me of a time when my daughter was learning the ropes of following her dreams and made the move to Los Angeles, California.
Speaking of Jennifer Nettles and Vince Gill if you could collaborate with any country artist who would it be? Jennifer Nettles hands down, she takes a song to a different place, she stretches a performance throughout a live show, the first time I saw a live performance on TV sealed the deal for me, this was someone who I was in complete awe of musically. If there was ever a way I could collaborate with her would be well worth the time. Vince Gill on the business side of things, he's very business minded, to show me the ropes of what I can do to improve.
Of course every artist wants to succeed in this business, what separates you from the rest? I like to say that is my faith, that is number one to me, and the real desire to do more with my music, I'm just not satisfied yet, I won't be until I get to a place I can better myself. It is the work ethic in me.
When it all comes down to this Doug, at the end of the day who inspires you?
I wouldn't be the man I am without my wife, my family and faith. Honestly I have a tremendous self drive to keep myself going, not only for my family but for myself as well.

Honestly Doug without family and faith none of us would be where we are today, your a good man who's going far in this business, I only wish you the best and I'll be there along the way to support and promote you all that I can. People have been placed in my life for a reason not just for a job, it is truly connecting with others and to help make a difference in the world. Thank you so much for talking with me today, "Thank you Shellie", Doug replies.


For more on Doug Briney and his music visit Doug online on Facebook and Twitter here
Doug Briney Community Facebook Page

@DougBriney 

The official Doug Briney website
Doug Briney - Alaskan Country Music Artist