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George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:43 +0000

George Strait is getting set to wrap up the 2013 leg of his two-year farewell tour in his home town of San Antonio, but he’ll be back next year — and ‘warns’ fans to expect the unexpected. In fact, fellow superstar Kenny Chesney might be involved. “We’ve got some surprises up our sleeve, so next [...]

Rascal Flatts and Journey Add Second Show in Atlantic City

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:49 +0000

When the going's good, why not keep it going? Rascal Flatts and rock band Journey announced plans to perform a one-night-only show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, Pa. on Aug. 1. Due to the incredible fan response to that date, the bands have added a second show.

Dierks Sings With a Mainer (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:38:55 +0000

As we gear up for this summer's Waterfront Concert Series, I keep going to You Tube, looking for cool videos of some of the artists we'll see in Bangor this summer. I've always loved the Dierks Bentley song "Beautiful World" and especially the fact that he sings it with Maine native Patty Griffin!

You've Probably Heard The Lumineers 'Ho Hey', Let Us Introduce You To a New, Easier to Listen To Version Done By Lennon + Maisy on ABC's 'Nashville'

JR Mitchell — Tue, 07 May 2013 11:43:09 +0000

ABC's series 'Nashville' is responsible for making some actors show they are more than just pretty faces, it's showing that they can sing! Look at Hayden Panettiere, she's already had two songs released to country radio. Well, the sister duo of Lennon & Maisy Stella, known as the 'Stella Sisters' may be the group to really watch on 'Nashville'

Kacey Musgraves Added to Bonnaroo Lineup

Christina Vinson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:39:47 +0000

Country newcomer Kacey Musgraves is new to the entertainment scene, but with her recent ACM nominations, gold certification on her first single, and opening slot for icon Kenny Chesney, she's certainly catching the eyes of many people within the industry. In fact, the 'Merry Go 'Round' singer has gained so much momentum, she'll grace the stage at Bonnaroo, the ultimate four-day music festival.

Tate Stevens Calls the Q-106.5 Morning Show

JR Mitchell — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:44:52 +0000

One of the very first stars I had the opportunity to get to talk to when I was at CRS in Nashville was Tate Stevens. As this was my first time at CRS, I was like a kid in a candy store, but for Tate Stevens, his first CRS after winning Season 2 of The X Factor and preparing to release his first album just months after winning, the candy store must have seemed a whole lot bigger!

The Eli Young Band Joins in to "Outnumber Hunger' and They Talk About it Today with JR Mitchell

JR Mitchell — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:52:54 +0000

The Big Machine Label Group, General Mills, Feeding America & Maine's Country Station, Q-106.5 have joined forces to help feed the hungry in our community through the 'Outnumber Hunger' campaign!

Hunter Hayes on Playing Shows Near West, Texas Tragedy: 'Your Heart Is So Heavy'

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:45:26 +0000

Last week's fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas was part of a very difficult news week, but country stars like Hunter Hayes are sensitive to the challenges of playing shows in the affected areas immediately afterward. Hayes is opening the Blown Away Tour with Carrie Underw ood, which has three stops scheduled this week and last within three hours of the small town.

Dierks Bentley and his Daughter Evie Sing Together! (Video)

Cindy Campbell — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:23:01 +0000

We need some sunshine on such a rainy day. So I started thinking about summer concerts, and my mind turned to Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert. A quick stop on YouTube and I located this amazing video of Dierks and his daughter Evie singing together at the Ryman. I'm not sure which one of them is more adorable!

Keith Urban + Vince Gill's We're All For the Hall Concert Nets Nearly $650,000

Megan Pacella — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:49:27 +0000

Thanks to the handiwork of Keith Urban, Vince Gill and a group of country music stars, the Country Music Hall of Fame has a nice-sized donation check coming its way. This year's All For the Hall benefit concert raised close to $650,000 for the museum of country music memories.