Country superstar Darius Rucker is starting the new year off right, earning a GRAMMY nod for Best Country Solo Performance on his number one hit Wagon Wheel and selling out stops in Enid, Okla. and Verona, New York for his 2014 True Believers Tour. “The greater Enid community has shown a lot of excitement surrounding …
Since 1995, the annual Kicker Country Stampede has been offering the best of country music’s live acts to fans in Kansas. Held on the last full weekend in June, the four day festival offers mulitple stages, interactive exhibits, a saloon for the adults, camping at Tuttle Creek State Park and great food and drink. This …
Three months ago, American icon Kenny Rogers was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. And now he has picked up another career achievement, but this time it’s in recognition of his other talent and passion—photography. Rogers received an honorary master of photography degree from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) at its annual conference, …
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Billboard.com released its highly sought after list of “Top 10 Country Artists to Watch in 2014†and selected Minneapolis rising talent GB Leighton among its honorees. Leighton, managed by Average Joe’s Rusty Harmon (Hootie & the Blowfish, the LACS and Jason Michael Carroll), is praised for his originality by journalist Chuck Dauphin who describes his …
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In its 58th week on sale, Florida Georgia Line’s, HERE’S TO THE GOOD TIMES stands at number one on Billboard’s Country Album chart. Florida Georgia Line is an American country pop duo composed of Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard who have already broken records with their 2013 single Cruise, which spent 24 weeks at number …
The Americana Music Association will be holding a Pre Grammy Salute and Tribute to The Everly Brothers, remembering Phil Everly who recently passed away. The AMA has invited friends of the community to come together to perform Everly Brothers songs and to play a few of their own in West Hollywood, California, January 25. Attendees …
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Americana is an increasingly influential style of music that encompasses many key elements of American roots music; folk, blues, country, bluegrass and rock, for starters – but it lives in a world apart from the pure forms of these genres. Over three evenings the recently formed Americana Music Association UK (AMA-UK) will present some of …
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APA Nashville has signed singer/songwriter Maggie Rose, it was announced today by Steve Hauser, SVP of APA Nashville. Rose, whose new CUT TO IMPRESS CD from iconic producers James Stroud and Blake Chancey includes the two Top 30 Mediabase singles I Ain’t Your Mama and Better, was named one of the four best Country albums …
The latest performers for the 56th Annual Grammy Awards have been announced. Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves with join an all-star lineup, including John Legend, Paul McCartney and Ringo Star. Other special performances include nominee Sara Bareilles together with four-time Grammy winner and 2014 MusiCares Person of the Year, Carole King. Two-time Grammy …
The 30A Songwriters Festival, held in South Walton, Florida, is a three-day music festival beginning January 17, 2014. It will feature 150 artists and over 200 performances at 25 different venues. Proceeds from the Festival benefit the Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County. The Americana Music Association is proud to announce a sponsored showcase at …
