Check out this amazing lineup! Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Colt Ford, Big & Rich, Joe Nichols, and Easton Corbin will all be playing at the 2-day Florida Country Superfest in Jacksonville, FL at Everbank Field the weekend of June 14-15th!
Check out this video of Ashley Briggs in the recording studio singing her version of Laura Bell Bundy’s “Two Step” and tell us what you think! She even rapped Colt Ford’s verse!
99.9 Kiss Country (WKIS) will be announcing the 2014 Chili Cookoff lineup at 7am on November 25th! One of the biggest single-day country music festivals in the nation, the Chili Cookoff draws fans from all around the country for this all-day event that over the years has featured some of the biggest names of the past, present, and future.
Last year’s lineup featured Luke Bryan, Ronnie Dunn, Thompson Square, Florida Georgia Line, and Kacey Musgraves. The show sold out well in advance, as did the year before with a lineup that featured the Zac Brown Band, Luke Bryan, Clay Walker, Chris Cagle, and Sonia Leigh.
While we have no idea who will be on the lineup for 2014, (nor would we announce it until after our friends at the radio station make the big unveiling on-air), it’s always fun to try to guess who will be on the lineup, and this year offers up some exciting possibilities!
Several factors go into booking a show such as this, and sometimes there are clues as to who it can be, and sometimes someone comes out of left field. Earlier this year, Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, and Florida Georgia Line were featured on a tour together, and as 3 of the hottest names in country music right now, it made sense that they brought them in as a package deal.
The year before, Luke Bryan played a couple hours up the road the night before, so from an artist routing perspective, it made perfect sense to have him make the short trip. On the other hand, Ronnie Dunn and Kacey Musgraves were brought in for the show without being on a major tour or being routed in the region before or after. It is this trick-up-the-sleeve that Kiss Country uses to fool everyone when they do their Undercover Concerts and it helps keep things interesting!
The final factor is an item often placed in contracts called a radius clause. It prevents an artist from performing within a certain distance and/or time-frame of another previously booked performance, so if someone played in South Florida in the last 3-6 months, you can likely cross them off the list.
So lets look at it from a routing perspective and see if we can identify some possibilities.
It was announced yesterday that Alan Jackson will be playing a show a couple hours west out in the Everglades the night before. He is a Chili Cookoff veteran and would be a fan-favorite to anchor a lineup once again.
Brad Paisley has a show in Orlando the night before, and would also make a great headliner. I doubt they’d be able to get both Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley on the same lineup, so my guess is that one of these two could be the headliner.
An intriguing list of names comes into play from Port Everglades, where the Country Music Cruise comes back to shore the morning of the Chili Cookoff, offering up a nice list of names to choose from that will already be in town. Some of the possibilities on this list include Vince Gill, Kenny Rogers, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Patty Loveless, Jo Dee Messina, Ronnie Milsap, Restless Heart, Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, Ty Herndon, Andy Griggs, Wade Hayes, Jamie O’Neal, The Warren Brothers and Bryan White.
Another possibility is bringing the Roots and Boots acoustic tour down to be in the middle of the lineup. This tour features Joe Diffie, Aaron Tippin, and Sammy Kershaw and will be stopping the night before a few hours up the road in Lake City. If they did bring them in, it’s uncertain whether they would play a full band show and take up 3 of the 5 slots, or if they’d do what they did with Sawyer Brown several years ago (they backed several artists in one set including Carolyn Dawn Johnson) and have the trio serve as one of the five slots.
Merle Haggard has some shows in Florida during the week after and would be an interesting addition if they wanted to go with a “legends” themed show this year. Marty Stuart will also be performing in Florida the night before, but I don’t think he has enough commercial appeal for an event this big.
Some other possibilities that will be on tour at the time, but not necessarily in the region include The Band Perry w/ Easton Corbin, Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum w/ Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves, etc.
While I would absolutely LOVE to see it be a “Throwback” lineup of Alan Jackson, Kenny Rogers, a trio of Joe Diffie, Aaron Tippin, and Sammy Kershaw together in an acoustic jam session, and two other 90’s stars from the cruise ship, it’s more likely that some “current” hot stars will be brought in instead.
While we can make some educated guesses, there’s no way of knowing until the official announcement is made. So who do you think will be on the lineup this year? Who would you like to see?
“GRIDIRON GRILL-OFF” APP AND SPONSOR PROMOTIONS LEAD THE WAY FOR “JOHN OFFERDAHL’S BROWARD HEALTH® GRIDIRON GRILL-OFF FOOD, WINE & TAILGATE FESTIVAL” ON NOVEMBER 9th
The countdown is on for “John Offerdahl’s Broward Health® Gridiron Grill-Off Food, Wine & Tailgate Festival” with a new “Gridiron Grill-Off” smart phone app and sponsor promotions offering discounted and free event tickets. This highly anticipated charity event, which pairs Miami Dolphins legends with top South Florida chefs in the ultimate culinary competition, also features a live concert, tailgate zone and more on Saturday, Nov. 9 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1806 N.E. 6th Street, Pompano Beach.
“As we come into the final stretch, we are excited about the new opportunities for people to get involved with the event this year,” said John Offerdahl, event founder and former Miami Dolphins All-Pro Linebacker. “The smart phone app and sponsor promotions help build momentum for this one-of-a-kind event sure to offer a great time, while supporting local charitable causes.”
Food and football fans alike can download the “Gridiron Grill-Off” app to their smart phones for a sneak peek of the fine-dining, grilled signature dishes to be prepared by the Miami Dolphins and top chefs teams as part of the Grand Grill-Off. The app also offers the opportunity to check out the complete event schedule, enter for the chance to win weekly prizes (including event tickets) and learn about the “Gridiron Grill-Out,” a restaurant preview program going on now which features a sampling of the great menu items to be offered during the main event.
Event sponsors are also sweetening the deal with various promotions, including $10 off tickets to the Grand Grill-Off at participating Walgreens locations throughout Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. Walgreens shoppers can also redeem their Coca-Cola MyCokeRewards points in-store for event tickets.
Bud Light and the Miami Herald are offering free tickets to see four-time Academy of Country Music Nominee Lee Brice and American Young during a concert sponsored by your local Toyota and Scion dealers. Consumers can visit the Bud Light displays in participating Walgreens and Publix locations or scan a QR code in the Miami Herald event ads for the chance to win tickets. The winner will also enjoy a VIP meet and greet with Brice, who will take center stage beginning at 7 p.m.
The Grand Grill-Off will allow attendees aged 21 and older to watch as the celebrity teams create winning signature dishes. It will be a food lover’s event with past menu items such as #69 Sims’ BBQ Swordfish, #25 Oliver’s Sea scallops wrapped with Prosciutto and New York Strip steak, #85 “Super Duper’s” Skirt Steak, #23 Stradford’s Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps, #40 Anderson’s Grilled Lobster Roll and #91 Cross’s Mahi Mahi Tacos to be paired with a selection of Kendall-Jackson wines.
Guests will sample similar dishes, plus look on as former Miami Dolphin Troy Stradford teams up with Chef Greg McGowan of Pelican Landing at Hyatt Regency Pier 66 to defend their title as winners of last year’s competition. Other favorite Dolphins legends include Zach Thomas and Joe Rose, and popular restaurants include Council Oak Steaks & Seafood at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Palme d’Or / Fontana / Cascades at The Biltmore. Guests will also look on as Guy Harvey, world-renowned marine artist, environmentalist and creator of the official event T-shirt design, joins S3 Restaurant to create a healthy and tasty Lionfish Moqueca dish.
Adding to the excitement, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Tailgate Zone will engage football fans with a spirited cornhole and bean bag competition. Guests of this free admission part of the event can view current University of Florida, Florida State University and University of Miami football games at the Budweiser Build-a-Bar. Others will enjoy South Florida’s first-ever EGGfest presented by Smithfield Foodservice will feature Big Green Egg enthusiasts from across the country, looking to show off their skills on the iconic outdoor grill.
Tickets for the Grand Grill-Off are $75 each (age 21+), EGGfest tickets cost $15 each, concert tickets start at $20 each and the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Tailgate Zone is free and open to the public. Guests can also purchase a combination ticket for $89, which includes access to the Grand Grill-Off, Lee Brice concert and tailgate zone. 100% of event net proceeds will benefit Offerdahl’s Hand-Off Foundation, which directs funds to agencies that “feed the needs of kids in crisis” including 4KIDS of South Florida, HOPE South Florida, Here’s Help, Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and the Miami Dolphins Foundation. For tickets and information, visit www.gridirongrilloff.com.
This tribute to football, food and charity is sponsored by Broward Health and in part by Walgreens. Other great sponsors contributing to the success of this event include Allegiance Crane & Equipment, Advanced Roofing, Allied Kitchen & Bath, American Striper, Auto Nation Foundation, Beasley Broadcast Stations, Blue Rhino, Batts, Morrison, Wales & Lee, P.A.,, CBS Outdoor, Cheney Brother’s, City of Pompano, Clear Channel, Coca-Cola, Comcast Spotlight, Culinary Concepts, DSK Group, Inc.,Eyes on News (South Florida Edition), Fine Design Awards, Gold Coast Magazine, Guy Harvey, Impact Imagery Group, Kendall-Jackson, Ken’s Salad Dressing, Lifestyle Magazine, Marriott Pompano Beach, The Miami Dolphins Foundation, Miami Herald, National Christian Foundation of South Florida, Northwestern Mutual, Ocean Spray, The Orange Bowl, PNC Bank, Premier Beverage Co., Publix, ReachFM, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, Smithfield Food Service, Snyder-Lance, SocialBuzzTV.com , Southeast Toyota Dealers, Sunshine Cleaning, Sweet Street Desserts, Tag Heuer, Templeton & Company, Three Olives Vodka, Two B Printing, Unique Rabbit Studios, USA Parking System, The Wasie Foundation, Zion Lutheran Church and School and Zmotion.
photo by Leslie Paczosa
Kellie Pickler will be performing in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday, November 16th for the St. John’s Town Center Holiday Spectacular! The event starts at 2pm, and she takes the stage at 7pm.
Her new album hits stores on Monday, November 11th, so in support of the new release, she will be having an album signing after her show! For more information, visit the mall’s website here.