The 49th Annual ACM Awards Nominees and More

The 49th annual Academy of Country Music Awards are merely weeks away airing live at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada and as they say "what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas". This years event will be a star studded event with the ACM Party For A Cause with Rascal Flatts and Keith Urban as well as concerts and performances all over the Vegas strip. Will you be there with the hottest stars of country music? Grab your tickets and make the trip! Go to ACM here ACM Country - Tickets

Performances from Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, The Band Perry, Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Eric Church and more to be announced.
 
The following nominees are!

Entertainer of The Year Presented by Ram

Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Taylor Swift


Male Vocalist of The Year

Jason Aldean
Lee Brice
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of The Year

Sheryl Crow
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Vocal Group of The Year

Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town


For the entire list of nominees in radio, venues, casinos and nightclubs, go to the official ACM website page.
Academy of Country Music ACM Awards Nominees

Country Artists Win At 2012 American Music Awards

On Sunday evening in Los Angeles, CA country went rock with the 40th Annual American Music Awards where Taylor Swift fans voted Taylor Country's Female Artist, Luke Bryan took home the trophy for Country Male Artist, Lady Antebellum for Favorite Band Duo or Group and Carrie Underwood for favorite Country Album.The fan voted awards show gave us many highlights, including performances from Swift and Underwood.
Relive the moments again!

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Taylor Swift "I Knew You Were Trouble"

Carrie Underwood "Two Black Cadillacs"

  

The 2012 Academy of Country Music Honors

On Monday September 24,2012 Dierks Bentley will host the 6th annual ACM Honors at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee at 7:00pm. Scheduled to perform include Luke Bryan, Kellie Pickler and Ashley Monroe, additional artists to perform will be announced.  Traditional bluegrass country artist Vince Gill who's hits have included Threaten Me With Heaven, Don't Go Rest High On That Mountain, I Still Believe In You,When I Call Your Name, If You Ever Have Forever In Mind, Don't Let Our Love Start Slippin' Away, Next Big Thing and more will be inducted into the Academy of Country Music Honors. The accomplishments Vince Gill has achieved in his career continue to inspire me in my own writing. Congratulations Vince for the Career Achievement Award, you have my heart. Among the list of honorees include artists, songwriters, musicians, and entertainers.
Bobby Braddock - Poets Award
Kenny Chesney - Crystal Milestone Award
Emmylou Harris - Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award
Gayle Holcomb - Mae Boren Axton Award
Alan Jackson - Jim Reeves International Award
Roger Miller (posthumously) - Poets Award
Billy Sherrill - Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award
Ricky Skaggs - Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award
Dwight Yoakam - Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award

Starting Friday August 17th at 8am PST tickets will go on sale to the public, ticket prices are
$37.00 , tickets can be purchased at The Ryman Box office, Ryman.com,  all Ticketmaster outlets and Ticketmaster.
Come together for the 6th Annual ACM Honors and walk away with memories you'll never forget.
For more information visit the sites listed here

Academy of Country Music ACM Honors 
      
The Ryman ACM Honors 

The Ryman Box Office 

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Jason Aldean Live with Luke Bryan Tour Dates

Georgia natives Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan are hitting the road this year,and Country Music City Promotions has the dates right here, find out where Jason and Luke will be, purchase your tickets
 through Jason's official web site, Luke's official web site or through ticketmaster.
Home: Jason Aldean - Official web site
Luke Bryan:: Homepage - official website
Don't miss a show cause from what I hear these two will give you a show you'll never forget.

Tour Dates

July 12, 2012  Molson Caadian Amphitheatre  Toronto, ON

July 13, 2012  Comcast Theatre Hartford, CT

July  14,2012  Comcast Center Mansfield, MA

July 26, 2012  Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte  Charlotte, NC

July 27,2012  Time Warner Cable Music Pavillion at Walnut Creek  Raleigh, NC

July 28,2012   Susquehanna Bank Center  Camden, NJ

August 9,2012 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena  Jacksonville, FL

August 10,2012  1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre at the Florida State
                           Fairgrounds  Tampa, FL

August 11,2012 Cruzan Amphitheatre  West Palm Beach, FL

August 16,2012 Riverbend Music Center  Cincinnati, OH

August 17,2012 First Niagara Pavilion  Burgettstown, PA

August 18,2012  First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre  Tinley Park  Chicago, IL

August 26,2012  Bethel Woods Center For The Arts  Bethel, NY

September 1,2012 The 2012 Champlain Valley Fair  Essex Junction, VT

September 6,2012 PNC Bank Arts Center  Holmdel, NJ

September 8,2012 Jiffy Lube Live Bristow, VA

September 7,2012  Blossom Music Center  Cuyahoga Falls, OH

September 13,2012  DTE  Energy Music Theatre  Clarkston, MI

September 27,2012  Sleep Train Amphitheatre In Wheatland  Wheatland, CA

October 25,2012 AT&T Center  San Antonio, TX

October 27,2012  Gexa Energy Pavilion  Dallas, TX

Stay tune for the latest updates on Jason and Luke here at Country Music City Promotions.

The Songwriters

"It's all in a song, that one single note, the notes that touch our souls". - Shellie Palmer


Paper is our canvas to where the pen is our instrument, each and every one of us connect through a song, there are many songs, some are released as singles, those singles become hits, what you should know is how powerful lyrics are to a song. Behind the scene's music is happening, being created and crafted into a masterpiece, I call it pure magic. Feeling connected to an artist and their music is just a small fragment in the music world. It's the writers who bring authenticity and reality together, what they live through, what inspires them or simply having that feel good emotion. Those writers work hands on with an artist or artists, collaborations are born. I always look to what the story is behind a song,it's that one feature I get super excited about reading in Country Weekly Magazine.
Some of our most prolific songs are the most inspirational and relatable to us.
Rascal Flatts "I'm Moving On", "God Bless The Broken Road", "These Days", "What Hurts The Most", "I Won't Let Go" have been the most meaningful songs the Flatts and their
co-writers have created together. We truly connect on these songs,writer  Jason Sellers of "I Won't Let Go" was in the moment writing the song. I remember Jason telling readers in an issue of Country Weekly, the song is about being there for someone who's going through tough times, having that friend,spouse,parent, sibling, anyone who you will stand beside not letting go of them in their darkest time. I connected to the song emotionally having a friend who needed me during some tough times and him for me, It was that relateable. Songs make such an impact on a person's life,it's quite theraputic, emotionally and physcially freeing.  I always tell someone if you can't find the words right then and there and weighing on your heart write it out,it really is the best therapy and it's free of charge.  Leslie Satcher had Kellie Pickler right at mind when "Tough" came about.
"I ain't never been nothing but tough/All my edges have always been rough/ But Jesus loves me anyway". Yes, Kellie Pickler had a rough upbringing,matter of fact she love's Jesus and is rough around the edges,sometimes we have to be.
Recognizing the writers in the music industry have left me open minded and completely open hearted to continue the path in writing after all,writing is real art. It's a blessing to able to connect with you, country fans. Your all so incredible!

I like to take this time to recongize Dallas Davidson, Dean Dillion, Luke Laird, Colt Ford, Leslie Satcher, Jason Sellers, Brad and Brett Warren, Natalie Hemby, Brett James, Rhett Akins, Jeffrey Steele, Ben Hayslip, Jim Beavers, Brett Beavers,Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Issacs, Liz Rose, Aimee Mayo,Lee Brice, Kyle Jacobs,Kelley Lovelace, Chris DuBois, Wyatt Durrette, Holly Williams, and so many more who continue to bring music to life.

Luke Bryan Feels Like Spring Break

These days Luke Bryan is soaking up what has been like biscuits on gravy,smooth sailing along while on touring duties with fellow friend Georgia native Jason Aldean and the newest country act to come off from last year's Idol roster Lauren Alania on the My Kinda Party tour. Bryan's latest single release "Suntan City" comes from the newest spring break EP which is the fourth of spring break EP's released. This small town farm boy knows how to party like a college kid. Word is out Luke's next single to come from the Tailgates & Tanlines album will be "Drunk On You". Bryan's career at this point continues to shine and I plan to be there a long the way. Stay tunned here at Country Music City Promotions for the latest updates on Luke.

Get Your Country On!!

New albums in country music this year are at a record high, Kellie Pickler released her 3rd studio album 100 Proof, Tim McGraw released Emotional Traffic, Dierks Bentley released Home and with that said,more are on the way. Expect to see new releases from Craig Morgan, Neal McCoy, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood this year. Carrie Underwood has recently given fans a sneak peek on her up and coming single "Good Girl" it's radio release date, Thursday February 23rd. Rascal Flatts newly released single "BANJO" has sent smoke signals across the airwaves, while Craig Morgan's "This Ole Boy"is full steam ahead in country radio. Kellie Pickler's "100 Proof" has not only climbed the charts and into fans hearts, it's the highest showing since "Tough", you only get better with age, Pickler is better than ever. Neal McCoy is doing "A-OK" and smiling too. Luke Bryan is going on spring break yet again with another spring break EP. There's nothing short of fantastic country music out there. With that said folks, get your country on cause it's coming full throttle!!!
Request your favorites at  Nixa Country, CMT Radio Live with Cody Alan, and all major music outlets.

Country Music City Promotions Albums of 2011

 

Dolly Parton "Better Day"

Infused of traditional country music through and through from the prolific singer/songwriter. All 12 tracks were written by Parton,each song leaps off by bounds of joy,happiness and positivity. The album truly shows us Dolly Parton's true self. Each track specifically will have you listening wide open. The first track "In The Mean Time" makes the album what it is to it's powerful track and single "Together You & I". The iconic Parton is really all that and more on the track that best describes her best "Country Is As Country Does". There's a whole lot of country going on! Enjoy the ride!

 

Luke Bryan "Tailgates & Tanlines"
 From the big hit "Country Girl (Shake It For Me)" to "I Don't Want This Night To End" , Tailgates & Tanlines" hits all the right notes giving this album real country flare and appeal. Luke Bryan's southern twang will have you're heart melting on tracks such as "I Knew You That Way" and "I Know You're Gonna Be There" giving you the tender,compassionate side of Luke Bryan. Other tracks on the album include "You Don't Know Jack" and "Harvest Time" that which describe Bryan as the most genuine down to earth guy who grew up in rurual Georgia.  Luke Bryan is no flash in the pan, he gives his fans his heart and it shows on "Taligates & Tanlines".

Sunny Sweeney "Concrete"    

 A force to be reckoned with, Sunny Sweeney, the raw and true gritty voice sums up this album. A new comer to the Nashville scene in 2011 came from Longview, Texas. The play hard work hard kind of gal has it going for herself and this album shows it from the first hit single "From A Table Away" to the latest single "Drink Myself Single". Sunny may be all sunshine and smiles,but don't let that fool you, this new country goddess is good as golden and is proven to stick around in country music.

Vince Gill "Guitar Slinger"  

 It's not country music without Vince Gill, the blues, country christian roots make the man, a true humanitarian. "Threaten Me With Heaven" will have you singing praises to the darkened trouble of "Billy Paul" in which Vince's youngest daughter joins in, in chorus. "The Lady Sings The Blues" is without a doubt contagious,infectous and just might have you singing the blues. The lead off track Guitar Slinger sets the album as Gill's biggest album to date. Vince Gill fans will fall in love all over again on this album. Music hasn't died and Vince Gill is still on the journey in over more than a decade in country music.

On her 11th studio album Martina McBride truly soars on "One Night" which opens the album beautifully,taking you on a romantic joyful ride to the most stiring life lessons which McBride is no stranger to. The hit single "I'm Gonna Love You Through It" is just that in which navigates those who deal and live with cancer. I'm a strong believer anyone can over achieve and survive the obstacles. In "Teenage Daughters" McBride describes best teenagers will be just teenagers in any scenario. The album doesn't stop there,on the track "Marry Me" featuring Train's Pat Monahan, man meets woman, it's that feeling of falling in love at first sight making you feel absolutely beautiful inside and out. Martina McBride isn't slowing down,and eleven proves to be her best album to date. The album will simply have you singing along without skipping a single track,it's that well produced musically,visually and artistically.

My Kinda Party Tour Dates

My Kinda Party Tour Dates

January 20,2012   BI-LO Center Greenville, SC

January 21,2012  Crown Center Fayetteville, NC

January 22,2012  Amway Center Orlando, FL

January 22,2012  Amway Center Orlando, FL

February 2,2012 Chesapeake Energy Arena Oklahoma City, OK

February 3,2012  ASU Convocation Center Jonesboro, AR

February 4,2012 Assembly Hall Champaign, IL

February 16,2012  Resch Center Green Bay, WI

February 17,2012 Xcel Energy Center Saint Paul, MN

February 18,2012 UNI-Dome Cedar Falls, IA

February 23,2012 Von Braun Center Arena Huntsville, AL

February 24,2012 Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN

February 25,2012 BancorpSouth Arena Tupelo, MS

March 22,2012  Wright State University Nutter Center Dayton,OH

March 23,2012 John Paul Jones Arena Charlottesville, VA

March 24,2012 IZOD Center East Rutherford, NJ



For more tour dates visist Jason Aldean's official web site and ticketmaster.

Music Rolls On In 2012

Many artists are gearing up for the 2012 touring season, it's looking good fans, you'll be happy to hear Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw are teaming up together for their "Brothers Of The Sun" tour,dates are yet to be announced,for the latest updates on Kenny and Tim you can visit their official web sites right here;
Kenny Chesney Tim McGraw Special Guests on The Brothers Of The Sun" tour Jake Owen and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals.

Billy Currington is super excited to be a headliner in 2012, this is a first for Currington, so excited infact he's taking his fellow label mates on tour with him, David Nail and Kip Moore. No love done gone for these men. It's gonna be a hot one!! Dates are yet to be announced/confrimed at this time, be sure to visit Billy's official web site for further updates.
Billy Currington


As Dierks Bentley wrap's up his "Country & Cold Cans" tour, he tosses in an added bonus touring Canada and Austraila in 2012 extending his recent wrap up of Country & Cold Cans which will begin
February 15,2012 in Vancouver, BC. Dates to are yet to come, visist Dierks official web site for the lates info.
Dierks Bentely

Jason Aldean has had a phenominal year in music and in touring, the "My Kinda Party" tour begins January 20,2012 in Greenville, South Carolina at the Bi Lo Center, Aldean was quick to announce his special surprise invitation, to have American Idol runner-up Lauren Alania to join him on tour in 2012, Alania accepted. Also on touring duties with Aldean is Aldean's buddy Luke Bryan. It's gonna be a real party on this tour.
Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Lauren Alania


The latest updates will come available in weeks to come,check back for the latest!!