Nashville Music News Roundup
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Hope Nation Radio brings joy to children fighting cancer. Celebrates 500th show 4:00 pm CT, March 17
Jason Aldean announces tour schedule. Hootie & Blowfish to join Aldean in Atlanta
Larry’s Country Diner set to tour live venues. TV show to book 20 – 25 ‘live’ stage shows per year
Shenandoah album release party March 20. Tickets on sale now for Nashville Winery show
Songwriters, artists celebrate chart-topping singles. March a big month for Number One parties
Volunteer Jam XX brings the stars to Bridgestone Arena. 4+ hour show to air on AXS TV
2018 ACM Award nominations announced. Chris Stapleton leads with eight nominations
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Hope Nation Radio sets 500th show, March 17
Hope Nation Radio, the online radio station devoted to bringing joy and hope through music to the lives of children fighting cancer, will present their 500th show on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 4:00 pm CT. They will celebrate this milestone achievement LIVE on their show ‘Big Daddy LIVE (From the Man Cave)’ on St. Patrick’s Day. Nile Peaytt, better known as “Big Daddy,” created this station with the goal of bringing hope into the lives of children (or as he calls them, “kiddos!”) fighting cancer.
Aldean’s High Noon Neon tour starts May 10
Jason Aldean has revealed the one-night-only lineup from SunTrust Park for his HIGH NOON NEON TOUR stop at the new Atlanta Braves stadium, on July 21. Tickets will be available beginning 10:00 am ET, Friday March 23 at JasonAldean.com and LiveNation.com. Aldean will be joined on the tour by Luke Combs and Lauren Alaina. For the July 21 Atlanta date only, Aldean will also be joined by Darius Rucker reuniting with former bandmates as Hootie & the Blowfish. The High Noon Neon Tour will launch on May 10 in Kansas City, MO, following the April 13 release of his latest album REARVIEW TOWN. The new music follows Aldean’s last three albums that each bowed at No. One on the all-genre Billboard 200 albums chart.
‘Larry’s Country Diner” goes from TV to stage
“Larry’s Country Diner,” the down-home TV variety show that serves millions of fans with an appetite for wholesome, family-friendly programming and a palette for traditional country music, is packing its kitchen and will soon be coming to a city near you. The cast of five, including host Larry Black, Renae The Waitress, church lady Nadine, announcer Keith Bilbrey, Sheriff Jimmy Capps and a special guest music performer, will be bringing their humor and good times to live audiences at venues across the United States and Canada on its first-ever tour.
“Larry’s Country Diner” Road Show plans to book around 20-25 shows per year. The “Larry’s Country Diner” Road Show recently concluded two six-night runs at the Starlite Theater in Branson, Missouri, and a Caribbean cruise, all of which sold out. Currently, the show has also started taping its upcoming season at Ray Stevens CabaRay Showroom in Nashville. Details at larryscountrydiner.com.
Shenandoah album release party, March 20
Shenandoah celebrates their first country album in 20 years with a party at City Winery Tuesday, March 20 that will include performances from several surprise guests. Click HERE to purchase tickets. RELOADED includes ‘live’ versions of many of their smash hits, recorded at venues during their 2017 tour. The album also includes three new songs.
Charlie Daniels hosts Volunteer Jam XX
The stars came out (and played) for Charlie Daniels’ Volunteer Jam XX. With a killer ensemble and set list of over 30 songs – from Jamey Johnson’s take on Daniels’ “Long Haired Country Boy” to Skynryd’s performance of “Sweet Home Alabama” to Devon Allman, Duane Betts and Chuck Leavell’s once-in-a-lifetime collaboration on “Midnight Rider” to, of course, “The Devil Went Down to Georgia,” a packed Bridgestone Arena witnessed over four hours of incredible music continuing the Jam’s legacy. AXS TV filmed the concert event for a primetime broadcast special this summer; information on air date and time to be announced at a later date. Charlie has parlayed his passion for music into a multi-platinum career and a platform to support the military, underprivileged children and others in need. More at charliedaniels.com
No. 1 parties for Janson, Young, Lynch
‘Fix A Drink’ fixed Chris Janson another Number One and he celebrated with co-writers Chris DuBois and Ashley Gorley at a Number One party on the afternoon of March 6th. The party, co-hosted by ASCAP and BMI, was held at BMI’s Nashville location. More at chrisjanson.com …
Later that day, it was time for Chris Young to celebrate the success of ‘Losing Sleep.’ That Number One party took place at Nashville’s Tin Roof – renamed TEN Roof for the evening in honor of Young’s tenth Number One hit. Young was joined by co-writers Chris DeStefano and Josh Hoge, co-hosted by ASCAP, BMI and SESAC. See chrisyoungcountry.com …
Dustin Lynch took time out of his busy schedule for a Number One party, marking his four-week No. 1 single, ‘Small Town Boy.’ The song, written by Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip and Kyle Fishman, was also hailed as the ‘largest audience song of the year’ during the party. Tour and ‘meet & greet’ updates at dustinlynchmusic.com…
Next week, it will be Carly Pearce‘s turn to celebrate her No. 1, ‘Every Little Thing,’ with co-writers Emily Shackelton and busbee (who also produced the song).
2018 ACM Award nominees announced
The Academy of Country Music Awards will include performances by Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, GFL, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and more. Chris Stapleton is up for eight awards, Thomas Rhett has six nominations, including Male Vocalist of the Year. Reba McEntire hosts the show, airing live from the MGM Garden Arena, Sunday April 15, 8:00 pm ET/PT on CBS.
See the full list of nomineess at Billboard’s website here.
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