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Chuck Wicks’ New EP “Rough” Available April 9th
It’s been a long wait, but on April 9, Chuck Wicks fans across the map can let out a giant collective squeal of excitement as their ears delight in his music. His new EP, Rough, will be released on both iTunes and ChuckWicks.com, and pre-order is available now. It’s the first release of new music since his 2008 debut Starting Now, which spawned the hit “Stealing Cinderella.”
“This music has been a long time coming,” shares Wicks. “I believe this EP reflects the steps I’ve taken to grow not only as an artist but as a writer as well. And now I couldn’t be more excited about the release of this new music, and I hope people enjoy it as much as I do.”
The 5-song EP will feature tracks all co-written by Wicks, including the summer single “Salt Life,” which was penned with Mike Mobley and Vicky McGehee.
Rough Track Listing:
1. “Fix Me”
2. “Whole Damn Thing”
3. “Saturday Afternoon”
4. “Always”
5. “Salt Life”
2. “Whole Damn Thing”
3. “Saturday Afternoon”
4. “Always”
5. “Salt Life”
Pre-order Rough NOW on iTunes or from ChuckWicks.com…We sure did!
Justin Moore No Longer Aboard Blake Shelton Cruise
Due to an unfortunate scheduling conflict, Justin Moore will no longer be climbing aboard the Blake Shelton Cruise. We realize some of you may be quite disappointed about this but there are still 24 AMAZING acts scheduled to perform on-board the cruise and we assure you that you will have a fantastic time!
The Blake Shelton Cruise will set sail from Miami, FL on October 14th and return on October 21st. The 7 night cruise will visit San Juan, Nassau, Tortola, and St. Thomas. This is the biggest country music event to set sail and we’ll be on board! Want to come party with us? Simply mention Keepin’ it Country when you book your new reservation at blakesheltoncruise.com and you qualify for a free gift from us on-board! Don’t forget to stay tuned to Keepin’ it Country as we keep you up-to-date with all future additions, and great cruising ideas, from our team.
So far the scheduled acts to perform on the cruise are: Mr. Blake Shelton himself, Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Easton Corbin, Lee Brice, Neal McCoy, Randy Houser, Frankie Ballard, Brett Eldredge,Jana Kramer, Tyler Farr, Chuck Wicks, Logan Mize, Brinley Addington, Chris Cavanaugh, JJ Lawhorn, McKenna Faith, Maggie Rose, sisters Nik and Sam, and Clayton Anderson.
What are you waiting for? Go book your stay on this fabulous cruise…it will be the best week of your life!
Darius & Friends Raise Big Money for St. Jude’s
Darius Rucker returned to the Wildhorse Saloon in downtown Nashville earlier this week for the third installment of his Darius & Friends concert and auction for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. With the golf tournament added to the event, Darius keeps the bar, and the donation total. This year, the donations for the charity topped $121,000
Friends participating in the events included Rodney Atkins, Clint Black, Susie Brown (The JaneDear Girls), Clay Cook (Zac Brown Band), Dallas Davidson, Charles Kelley (Lady Antebellum), Sunny Sweeney, Chuck Wicks, and many more.
Rucker is currently on tour and working on his third album, due out this fall. For more information, visit www.DariusRucker.com.
L to R: Sunny Sweeney, Chuck Wicks, Rodney Atkins, Darius Rucker, and Clint Black.
Photo Credit: Randi Radcliff
Darius Rucker & Friends Line-Up Announced
The third annual Darius Rucker and Friends line-up has been announced, and Monday should be a great time! The event, which raises money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Nashville, includes a celebrity golf tournament and concert at the Wildhorse Saloon. Special guests expected to appear include Sunny Sweeney, Clint Black, Rodney Atkins, Chuck Wicks and a few more surprises. Doors open at 6 pm and the concert kicks off at 7:30 pm in downtown Nashville. Event posters and t-shirt sales from the night will directly benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital
“We’ve had so much fun the last two years with friends jamming on stage for a great cause,” says Rucker. “I’m excited to continue that tradition with this year’s event.”
The Hootie & The Blowfish frontman is working on his third solo country album with producer Frank Rogers. The record will serve as the follow-up to 2010′s “Charleston, SC 1966″ and his now-platinum “Learn To Live” from 2008.
A limited number of tickets still remain for Monday night’s concert, and fans can purchase tickets at the Wildhorse Saloon or by calling them directly at 615-902-8200.
The Blake Shelton Cruise Just Got Even Bigger!
Just when you thought the line-up for the Blake Shelton Cruise was perfect as is and you couldn’t be happier…then it gets even bigger! The newest additions to the line-up are Joanna Smith, Brandon & Leah, Clayton Anderson, HER & Kings Country and hot off the NBC hit series The Voice, RaeLynn. The total lineup now is up to 14 artists, wow!
Previously announced performers are Mr. Blake Shelton himself, Trace Adkins, Jerrod Niemann, Justin Moore, Easton Corbin, Lee Brice, Neal McCoy, Randy Houser, Frankie Ballard, Brett Eldredge, Jana Kramer, Tyler Farr, Chuck Wicks, Logan Mize, Brinley Addington, Chris Cavanaugh, JJ Lawhorn, and McKenna Faith.
We want you to come join us on the Blake Shelton Cruise! Head on over to blakesheltoncruise.com and book now before it’s sold out! Don’t forget to mention us, Keepin’ It Country, when you book (new bookings only) and you’ll get a FREE gift! Everyone loves free gifts, right?!
The cruise sets sail from Miami, FL on October 14th and returns on October 21st after hitting up San Juan, St. Thomas, Tortola and Nassau. You won’t want to miss this cruise!
2012 City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge Roster
The 22nd Annual City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge is scheduled to take place on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee, and the first several players on the roster have been announced! Suiting up for the cause are: Carrie Underwood, Scotty McCreery, Brantley Gilbert, Lauren Alaina, David Nail, James Otto, Robin Meade, Scott Hamilton, Chuck Wicks, Whitney Duncan, Bucky Covington, Sarah Darling, Billy Gilman, Kristen Kelly and Two Foot Fred. The AfterMidnite and Grand Ole Opry players rosters will be updated as more players commit to the event.
The City of Hope Celebrity Softball Challenge has raised almost $2 million dollars since its inception. The cause benefits City of Hope as it strives to find cures and more effective treatment for cancer and other diseases. Tickets to the game are on sale now at Ticketmaster. Come out and watch some of your favorite artists battle it out on the field in support of those battling for their lives!
Blake Shelton Cruise Adds 5 More Performers
Wow! The list of performers for the Blake Shelton Cruise just keeps growing by the minute! They’ve announced the addition of five more performers to the already amazing line-up for the largest live country music event at sea today. Now joining the biggest country music party at sea will be Brinley Addington, Chris Cavanaugh, Chuck Wicks, JJ Lawhorn, and Logan Mise. They join previously announced performers Trace Adkins, Justin Moore, Neal McCoy, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Randy Houser, Jana Kramer, Tyler Farr, Brett Eldredge, Frankie Ballard, McKenna Faith, Easton Corbin, and of course, the man himself, Blake Shelton, who will perform two shows on his cruise.
The Blake Shelton Cruise leaves Miami on October 14th, and returns on October 21st. Fans will visit Nassau, Tortola, San Juan and St. Thomas during the 7-night cruise. If you mention Keepin’ it Country when you book your new reservation, we’ll send you a gift on-board! For more information on this fantastic cruise, or to book your cabin before its too late, visit blakesheltoncruise.com. Remember to mention Keepin’ it Country to qualify for the free gift from us and we’ll see you on-board!
Rumor has it that a The Voice contestant will be announced shortly. Who do you hope gets added to the cruise next?
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Tom McMillan From Tom’s Wild Life
I was told to be prepared for all kinds of crazy in my phone interview with Tom McMillan this afternoon. The star of Tom’s Wild Life has no regrets for the funny things he says, but he’s also one of the nicest guys I’ve spoken to. Tom’s Wild Life’s second season debuts tomorrow night on GAC, a six pack of a season – only six episodes. We find out who will be joining Tom, what’s the stupidest thing Blake Shelton has ever said to him, if Miranda Lambert is a better hunter, and how old he was when he broke state law to first go hunting. Find out all that and more in our exclusive interview below.
Tom’s Wild Life follows the crazy life of Tom McMillan and his family as they hang out with some celebrity friends, not only hunting, but traveling around the United States as well. He’s an All-American guy who loves his guns, his hunting, and his country music – so get ready to know the man behind the laughs.
Watch the preview of the new season before you read our interview and tune in tomorrow night at 9:30 pm EST. Tomorrow’s episode features Easton Corbin, Kevin Canady and Chris Tate – who look to get even with Tom on the green after he makes things difficult for them.
Tom’s Wild Life is Back on March 8th!!! – Open Season! from TrueSight on Vimeo.
CountryMusicIsLove to Host 3rd Annual City of Hope Benefit Concert
If you find yourself in the Nashville area at the end of this month, you won’t want to miss this great opportunity to support our fellow country music bloggers CountryMusicIsLove and the City of Hope!
CountryMusicIsLove is proud to announce the 3rd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert benefiting City of Hope, one of the nation’s leading research, treatment and education centers for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. This year’s concert will feature acoustic performances by Micheal Ray, Chris Cavanaugh, Kristen Kelly, THE FARM, JT Hodges, Chuck Wicks, Love and Theft, Casey James, and Craig Campbell. Whitney Duncan will do double duty as host and performer for the second year in a row.
The cause hits close to home for many of the artists, including Casey James. “My family has been massively affected by cancer,” James shares. “My Paw-Paw passed away last year from cancer. My Nana passed away from cancer and my mother is a two-time cancer survivor, thyroid and breast. I can go on and on. There’s a large history of that in my family. Anything I can do to help and to do my part to make things better, I’ve always been into doing that, so it was an honor to be asked to come out and play. I’m excited to play the music and come see the fans, but most excited just to be a part of the whole thing.”
The 3nd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert benefiting City of Hope will be held February 21, 2012 at 7:30pm at Exit/In in Nashville, Tenn. Tickets are $15 and 100% of tickets sales will be donated to City of Hope. Tickets are available here: http://bit.ly/cmiltickets.
Please visit http://www.countrymusicislove.com/2012-benefit-concert for additional information.
Video Picks Of The Week: February 5, 2012
Hello friends…
We give you our latest “Video Picks of the Week!”
Music Video
This week’s music video is The Wreckers‘ number one hit single, “Leave The Pieces.” I have always been a big Michelle Branch fan so when she formed The Wreckers with Jessica Harp back in 2005, I was excited to check out their music. Their album Stand Still, Look Pretty is still one of my favorite country albums, and is comprised of some really great music. The girls returned to their solo careers after just one record, but the duo is still one of my favorite country groups and I hope to hear more country music from Branch and Harp in the future. Meanwhile, keep an eye out for Branch’s new mainstream album that is slated to drop this year.
Continue reading to check out our live performance and cover song video picks…
