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The Bobby Bones Show is now in Nashville!

February 25, 2013 Jessica Crans

Last Tuesday, February 19th, we here at Keepin’ It Country had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Bobby Bones to Nashville! The press conference took place at the Ford Theater in the Country Music Hall of Fame, where Bobby and his radio crew answered questions and took photos with some of Bobby’s favorite country stars, who were invited to help welcome him to his new city.

To start off the conference, Brad Paisley (although he couldn’t be there in attendance) shared a special video message announcing that he would be Bobby’s first guest on Monday, February 25th. The Big 98′s AntMan and Amy Paige then hosted a question & answer session with Bobby, opening up questions to anyone in attendance. Some of the country stars in attendance at the conference were Brett Eldridge, Charlie Worsham, Chris Janson, Craig Campbell, Dustin Lynch, Eric Paslay, The Farm, Gloriana, Greg Bates, Jake Owen, Jana Kramer, Joe Nichols, Joel Crouse, Josh Thompson, Jon Pardi, Kristin Kelly, and Parmalee.

“Thank you guys all for coming, it really means a lot to me and I’m gonna play your records a whole lot more since you’re here” Bobby joked, to all the artists who took their time to attend.

Bobby informed us that he grew up on country and he already feels at home in the transition from hosting on Top 40 radio to Country. ”To entertain and be with country music, it just feels so natural, and I feel like there is a big wide open avenue for a show like ours that makes people laugh, that relates and identifies with the new generation of country. I think that’s our goal and that’s what we’re set here to do.”

The Bobby Bones Show first started in Austin, TX in 2003. It debuted in Nashville on February 18th, 2013 and is now syndicated on Country radio stations nationwide. You can tune in Monday through Friday from 5 to 10am central time.

We’re glad to have you here in Nashville, Bobby! You can check out our photos from the event below!

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Academy of Country Music Awards Nominees

February 13, 2013 Tia

Nominees were announced earlier today for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. The show will broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 7th at 8PM EST on CBS. Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan are set to co-host the ceremony.

Let us know what you think of the list!

Keepin it Country Announces First Round of Performers

January 24, 2013 Lydia Picknell

Keepin’ it Country announces first round of performers for KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY PRESENTS
Online concert series presented by Stageit to bring country music to a personal level

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 24, 2013 – Keepin’ it Country is aiming to bring country music back to its roots by holding online, intimate concert sessions with some of today’s brightest up-and-coming acts and hit songwriters. The one-of-a-kind online series, KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY PRESENTS, will showcase what country music is known for – its stories in its songs – through performances with the artists live from their homes and tour buses. The concerts are presented by STAGEIT.COM. Each concert will be streamed live via webcam and give fans the chance to get to know their favorite new artists through a live chat and private pay-per-view events. Each event will be at a low cost and with limited tickets available.

KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY has become one of the leading and innovative country music blogs today. Already the most-read in Canada, KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY has focused on introducing country music fans to new acts they should get to know. KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY PRESENTS is another avenue the blog has created to bring country music blogging into the social media driven world today.

KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY PRESENTS will be open worldwide to fans and each concert will only be $5 per ticket. Each event is streamed live on location, and is only available to those with tickets. They will be one-time events and will not be recorded for later, giving fans private concert experiences right from their computers. Fans are able to request songs from the artist and have real time conversations via the chat box during the 30-minute performance.

KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY is proud to announce the first two artists of its brand new online showcase. KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY PRESENTS will kick off on January 31st, 2013 at 9 pm EST/ 8 pm CST with independent singer-songwriter CHRIS CAVANAUGH. Chris has opened for artists like Kix Brooks, Jake Owen, Luke Bryan, Chris Young, Lee Brice, Jerrod Niemann, Thompson Square, Justin Moore, Josh Thompson, Joe Nichols, The Randy Rogers Band, and is a co-writer on Steve Holy’s “Like I’m Famous.” He gained attention of country music fans during his performances on the BLAKE SHELTON CRUISE in October 2012. Tickets are on-sale now for Chris Cavanaugh’s performance.

Additionally, KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY is announcing the addition of THE VOICE’s ADLEY STUMP as its second headliner. Adley rose to fame as a member of TEAM BLAKE SHELTON on the second season of THE VOICE, competing against RAELYNN in the Battle Rounds and earning the praise of Christina Aguilera and Blake Shelton. The powerful country vocalist has been busy touring and promoting her debut independent EP “LIKE A LADY,” and as part of her headlining performance with KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY PRESENTS on Feburary 5th, 2013, she will engage country fans with a live twitter chat with KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY at @keepinitblog on February 4th, 2013.

Tickets are available right now via stageit.com/keepin_it_country_presents/chris_cavanaugh/18774 for the first performance, featuring Chris Cavanaugh, on January 31st at 9 pm EST/ 8 pm CST. Additional performers, including number one hit songwriters, signed artists, and rising independent stars, will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Lydia Picknell
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KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY is an independent country music blog with writers from across North America, delivering the latest news from Nashville on today’s hottest stars and highlighting new talent. Excerpts from KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY’s interviews have appeared in various major news media outlets, including a national chain of radio stations, PEOPLE magazine, Country Weekly, US Weekly, The Tennessean, and have gone viral. KEEPIN’ IT COUNTRY focuses on introducing country music fans to new, hot talent they may not have heard about yet and that deserves to be heard. It is the leading country music blog in Canada, and one of the top ten in the United States.

KEEPIN’ it Country was founded by two owners, Jessica Crans and Lydia Picknell, for a love of country music and as a way to share that love. The entertainment brand has amassed a loyal social media following in under two years, including over 20,000 Twitter followers and a social media reach of 2.9 million in one night during the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast.

Miranda Lambert fills in for Lady Antebellum at Country Fest

December 19, 2012 Lydia Picknell

Miranda Lambert is helping out some friends in need next year, replacing Lady Antebellum‘s headlining date at Country Fest in Wisconsin. The superstar trio were forced to cancel dates next year because member Hillary Scott is expecting her first baby. Miranda will headline the festival alongside Toby Keith and Jason Aldean.

Miranda is the first headliner for the four-day festival on Thursday, June 27th. It’s the only solo tour stop in June 2013 for Miranda.. She’l be hitting the road with the Pistol Annies for most of the Summer.

“We could not be more excited to announce Miranda Lambert as a Headliner for Country Fest ‘13!” says Country Fest. “She not only puts on the most entertaining and high energy show for her fans, she is adding this solo date to her previously scheduled tour dates with Pistol Annies to join the Country Fest Family here in Cadott. We cannot thank Miranda enough & look forward to her return this year!”

Country Fest Main Stage June 27-30, 2013: Jason Aldean, Toby, Keith, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Brantley Gilbert, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Hunter Hayes, Thompson Square, Gloriana, Colt Ford, Neal McCoy, Dustin Lynch, Josh Thompson, Love And Theft, Thomas Rhett, Parmalee, Edens Edge and JT Hodges.

Tickets & Camping for the 27^th Annual Country Fest are currently available at Early Bird Pricing at countryfest.com . Prices increase January 23, 2013. Nearby hotels are available with continuous daily shuttle service for non-campers. Free mobile phone app also available now in app stores for Country Fest.

Country Stars Ask Fans to Vote

November 06, 2012 Lydia Picknell

Country stars from all over the political spectrum today are uniting for one message: to ask fans in the United States to get their voice heard and vote today. Today is the presidential election in the United States, with either Mitt Romney taking over or Barack Obama returning for his second term. No matter which way you might be leaning, make sure to get your vote in before its too late – just like some of country’s biggest names already have.

See what country artists had to say about voting day and make sure you get out to the polls before its too late!

Ronnie Dunn: Well, here we go ! Time to see who’s gonna manage the next four years. ….gonna be a “ROUGH GO” no matter who wins. RD

Josh Thompson: We’re lucky to have the right to vote in our country. Hope you take the time to do it today

Thompson Square: IT SURE FEELS GOOD TO VOTE!!!

@reba: Vote vote vote!!!!! I did!!!!

Kelly Clarkson: hey everybody please go and vote today!

Jason Charles Miller: Everytime I vote, it’s a look into the future. Mainly because my polling place is at a senior living facility!

Lee Brice : Our country give us the opportunity to have a voice! Our troops defend that freedom day in and day out. Exercise that opportunity and get out to vote!

Josh Thompson Signs With Show Dog-Universal

September 21, 2012 Lydia Picknell

Josh Thompson. photo credit: Greenroom PR / Christian Lantry

Congratulations to Josh Thompson and the team at Show Dog-Universal! They announced earlier this week that Josh has been signed to Toby Keith‘s label. The country music singer split ways with his home of three years at Sony Music Nashville earlier this year. While there’s no news yet on a new single or album with his new label, we’re sure he’ll be hard at work soon! It’s an exclusive recording contract with the label, who currently has a roster of Toby, Jessie James, Trace Adkins, J.T. Hodges, and Rose Falcon.

Josh’s new website is currently under construction. His last single released with Sony was “Comin’ Around.”

Josh Turner Goes Double Platinum!

September 11, 2012 Lydia Picknell

Congratulations to MCA Nashville artist Josh Thompson! Two of his singles have been certified platinum this week by the RIAA for selling more than one million copies digitally each since their release. The two lucky tunes are none other than “Your Man” and “Would You Go With Me,” and both appear on his 2006 album “Your Man.”

Josh feels pretty honored by his new achievement. He shares:

“’Your Man’ and ‘Would You Go With Me’ are both incredibly special songs to me. These songs gave me my first two #1 singles and I have great memories of the times surrounding both.”’

Josh also recently was awarded a gold certification from the RIAA for his number two Mediabase single “Time is Love.” He was given the certification for selling more than 500,000 copies digitally.

Josh Thompson’s Bus Involved in Accident

September 11, 2012 Lydia Picknell

Country artist Josh Thompson‘s tour bus was involved in an accident before his show Sunday night. His bus hit the guardrail on an Arkansas highway on his way to the show. No one was injured in the accident, and he still managed to make it on time to his show.

Josh shared the news on Twitter, saying:

“Was involved in a small bus accident this morning, everyone’s ok and we’re on a new not so broken bus headed to Little Rock.”

Josh’s bus is the latest of multiple bus incidents in 2012 with country artists. Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Joe Diffie, and Chris Young‘s buses have all caught on fire; while Bucky Covington and Justin Moore‘s buses have been involved in accidents.

Easton Corbin Named NRA Artist of the Month

September 04, 2012 Lydia Picknell

Country music star Easton Corbin is the latest artist named as NRA Country’s Artist of the Month. He’ll serve as Artist of the Month for September, just two weeks away from his highly anticipated album “Lovin’ You Is Fun.” He joins some of the biggest names in country music today with his new title; previous artists participating include Justin Moore, Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan, Montgomery Gentry, Sunny Sweeney, Gretchen Wilson, Rodney Atkins, Josh Thompson, Love and Theft, Lee Brice and more!

Easton is helping to celebrate NRA Country’s love of the outdoors, the brave men and women in uniform, and love for family. He shares:

“Growing up in a small Florida  town, I have such a love for the outdoors and beauty of our  land. I appreciate all the freedoms we enjoy everyday including my  love of making music and sharing it with the fans. When traveling  throughout the United States,  I ride my Harley and am spoiled by taking in the different landscapes, fresh  air and wildlife. My name is Easton Corbin and I am NRA Country.”

As part of the September promotion, fans can register to win an Easton Corbin prize pack including: an autographed copy of his brand new CD, 8×10, t-shirt, hat, “Lovin’ You is Fun” vinyl single, and a limited edition hatch show print poster. Fans can also check out a behind the scenes video to get a rare glimpse of Easton in the studio making his new album.

Visit http://nracountry.com/this-is from now through the end of September to check out the video and register to win. Good luck!

Ashton Shepherd Dropped From MCA Nashville

August 16, 2012 Lydia Picknell

Talented singer-songwriter Ashton Shepherd has been quietly dropped from her label MCA Nashville and Universal Music Group. She’s released two albums on MCA Nashville – her 2008 record “Sounds So Good,” and 2011′s “Where Country Grows.” She’s the second artist this month to part ways with the label, who also called it quits with LeAnn Womack.

Ashton is reportedly looking for songs for a brand new album, but has not yet announced a new label home. We here at Keepin’ it Country wish her luck and can’t wait to hear what she has next in store!

2012 has seen quite a bit of change in country music – Ronnie Dunn, Kellie Pickler, LeAnn Womack, and Josh Thompson are just some of country music’s stars who have left their label homes.

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