Mar 222011
We’re going to try a new feature here where most nights, we will do our best to post a quick summary of the day’s Country Music News. They won’t always be this late, sorry 🙂
- 99.9 WKIS (Miami) Giving Away Luxury Vacation – Kiss Country has sent the Walker and Walker morning show down to Ocho Rios to broadcast live each morning this week, as they give away a trip each morning at 7:15. If you have the right birthday, you can even win $50,000!
- 107.9 WIRK (West Palm Beach) Needs Volunteers – This Thursday and Friday, WIRK will be looking for volunteers to help man the phone lines from 6am-9am for the Country Cares for St. Jude Kids. To volunteer, call 1-800-278-3383. Free breakfast will be provided!
- ACM Awards Announces More Performers – To date, the following artists have been slated to perform: Alabama, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, James Taylor, Jason Aldean, Keith Urban, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Ronnie Dunn, Sara Evans, Taylor Swift, Toby Keith, and the Zac Brown Band. The show airs April 3rd and is hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.
- Brad Paisley Has Most Added Song to Radio This Past Week – Brad Paisley‘s new single, “Old Alabama” was the most added song to Country Radio this past week. The rest of the Top 5 Most Added Songs is rounded out by Martina McBride‘s “Teenage Daughters,” “Mean” by Taylor Swift, “Five More Minutes” by Ashley Gearing, and Shotgun Girl” by the JaneDear Girls.
- Chely Wright to Release Dance Remix of Damn Liar – The release date to buy this digital copy is April 4th, and it will be available on iTunes and Amazon. You can hear a preview of this song on her MySpace page.
- Country Stars Honor Former President George H.W. Bush – Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Darius Rucker, Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Reba McEntire, and Sheryl Crow were among those on hand to honor President George H.W. Bush for his work in promoting volunteerism in America. The event was called, “All Together Now – A Celebration of Service” put on by the Points of Light Institute.
- Craig Morgan Honored for Heroics – This past Saturday backstage at the Grand Ole Opry, Craig Morgan was honored by the Tennessee City Volunteer Fire Department for his efforts to rescue two children from a house fire last month. Craig is now a lifetime honorary member of the TCVFD.
- Dierks Bentley to Perform New Single on Leno – Dierks Bentley will sing his new single, “Am I the Only One” on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Tuesday, March 29th.
- Jimmy Wayne has been named a National Spokesman for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate Association) – Jimmy, a product of the Social Services system himself, completed his Meet Me Halfway walk across the United States last year to raise awareness for foster kids.
- Miranda Lambert to Perform in Tampa – The Tampa Bay Rays host a Summer Concert Series during the baseball season, and have announced that Miranda Lambert will perform after the game on Saturday, September 24th.
- Rascal Flatts to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award – Rascal Flatts will be honored by the TJ Martell Foundation at their 2011 Honors Gala with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The event will take place on Monday, March 28th.
- Ronnie Dunn Sets Album Release Date – It has been announced that Ronnie Dunn‘s first ever solo album will be released on June 7th. The former Brooks & Dunn star is currently watching his debut single, “Bleed Red” shoot up the charts.
- Thompson Square to Perform on Conan – It has been announced that Thompson Square, whose single “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not” is threatening to be a Debut #1 single for them, will perform on the Conan O’Brien Show on Thursday, March 31st on TBS.