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Keepin it Country Announces First Round of Performers
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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FOR PRESS, BOOKING OR SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES CONTACT:
Lydia Picknell
Co-Owner
Keepin’ it Country Media & Radio
lydia@keepinitcountryblog.com
(613) 302-9457
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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.
Team Blake wins second straight season of The Voice
Congratulations to Blake Shelton and his finalist, Cassadee Pope! Team Blake has once again, for the second straight season, and second time in 2012, won NBC’s The Voice. Team Blake actually had 2/3 chances to take the title after two of his contestants made the final. Team Blake was both the champion and the runner-up, dominating this season. All three finalists received a brand new KIA from Cee-lo Green, however, as an early Christmas gift!
Blake had it in the bag after it was announced team Cee-lo came in third place. Cassadee, who started off on the show as a pop-rocker, has turned closer to pop/rock-country under guidance from her coach. It isn’t a stretch t o see her coach continue to be a part of her career, if his past involvement in his acts like Dia Frampton, Gwen Sebastian, and Raelynn are anything to go by.
Do you think Team Blake can do it again next season? Season 4 of The Voice kicks off in March, 2013 (and the blind auditions were already filmed before this season ended!). What was your favorite moment from this season?
Raelynn debuts Boyfriend on The Voice
After debuting her first single “Boyfriend” on The Voice this week, Raelynn has made a major leap on the iTunes charts. The singer, who was a member of Team Blake Shelton on the second season of the hit reality show, signed a deal with Republic Nashville earlier this year. Her album, which is reportedly being co-produced by Dan Huff, will be released sometime in 2013. Her first-ever major label single is currently sitting pretty at number 23 on the iTunes country charts after her performance.
In other Raelynn news, she launched her official fanclub this week – with Miranda Lambert becoming one of the first fans to join. Check out Rae’s Revival on her official website here. Although it doesn’t launch until January 2013, you can sign up now and get a limited edition autographed picture from the singer.
The twangy singer-songwriter has been praised by both Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert for her country personality and vocals, but what do you think about her single? Do you think it could be a hit, or is the success already because of her return to The Voice? Check out her performance below and let us know what you think:
Raelynn to Premiere New Single on The Voice
Former Team Blake contestant Raelynn will be premiering her debut single on The Voice next week! The young singer, who signed a recording contract with Big Machine Records earlier this year, has been hard at work on her first album – even writing with Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton! Catch her singing “Boyfriend” on December 11th on NBC. It’s been a big year for the Texan songwriter, who appeared on dates as a surprise guest on Miranda’s “ON FIRE” tour, and even performing her own sets on-board the Blake Shelton Cruise in October!
Are you excited about hearing her single? Who do you hope gets a record contract from this season of The Voice?
Blake Shelton Goes Number One
Blake Shelton had been teasing fans all weekend over some pretty exciting news he had just received. While fans were guessing everything under the moon, he finally clarified with a Tweet – his new single “Over” is now a number one country single!
The coach from NBC’s super popular The Voice has now had every single from his record “Red River Blue” go number one on the charts. Other number one singles from the record include “Honey Bee,” “God Gave Me You,” and “Drink On It.” His album,”Red River Blue,” was recently certified gold by the RIAA for selling more than 500, 000 copies digitally since its release.
Blake recorded two more albums – one Christmas album and a brand new studio album due out 2013. His first-ever Christmas album will come out just in time for Halloween in October, and includes a duet with his third season Team Blake adviser, and Canadian, Michael Buble.
We’ll be joining Blake on the Blake Shelton Cruise this October and we want you to join us too! The Cruise embarks on a 7-night country music party from Miami, Florida with the biggest fans in country music. It’s the largest country music event to ever set sail, and will feature performances by Trace Adkins, Raelynn, Jerrod Niemann, Lee Brice, Neal McCoy, Easton Corbin and many, many more talented acts! Blake himself will perform on two nights during the Cruise.
If you mention Keepin’ it Country with your new reservation you’ll qualify for a free gift from us on-board! For more information, or to book your cabin now, visit blakesheltoncruise.com.
Congratulations Blake! What’s your favorite Blake Shelton single of all time?
AUDIO: Miranda Lambert Backstage At CMA Fest
Country music’s firecracker Miranda Lambert made a quick stop backstage at the 2012 CMA Music Festival to answer a few questions before hitting the stage later that night. Miranda, who was feeling pretty sick all day, still found time to meet with the press backstage. Listen to the clips of her interview below:
Miranda, as you might notice from her voice in our clips, was forced to have the Pistol Annies and Raelynn fill in last minute for her at her fanclub party during CMA Fest, apologizes to the media and her fans for being sick. She has a pretty good idea why she was feeling under the weather, and where she got it from:
Check out more of the Miranda interview below:
RaeLynn Signs With Republic Nashville
NBC The Voice star RaeLynn is officially off the record deal market! She signed a deal today with Republic Nashville, the sister label to Big Machine Records, and although today is Friday the 13th, it seems to be a very lucky day for her!
She took to twitter with the news today, saying:
@RaeLynnOffical: It’s Official America. I’m a Republic Nashville recording Artist!!! Thanks to
@NBCTheVoice,@blakeshelton,@Miranda_Lambert and my FANS!!!@RaeLynnOffical: Thank y’all for making my dream come true!! I’m so happy and excited and so pumped!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Blake Shelton even tweeted her a congratulations after, calling her his “little sis.” According to her twitter, it looks like she’s been rehearsing to hit the road for some upcoming shows with her idol, Miranda Lambert. Congratulations, RaeLynn! We don’t have any news yet on when RaeLynn will be releasing some new music, but we’ll keep you updated as soon as we find out!
VIDEO: Miranda Lambert & Raelynn – Lie
RaeLynn might not have been crowned the winner of The Voice’s second season, but it looks like she didn’t exactly need to. The young singer debuted a brand new original song with Miranda Lambert called “Lie.” The twangy singer was recently nicknamed “Baby Annie” by Miranda’s Pistol Annies, and performed for Miranda’s fans at her fanclub party last week. RaeLynn has been working on her debut country album with Miranda, and RaeLynn’s coach, Blake Shelton. While there’s no date announced for the album there’s no doubt that it will be great with the husband-and-wife duo backing her.
Check out the performance of “Lie” below and let us know what you think about RaeLynn working with the Sheltons.
RaeLynn will be joining us on the Blake Shelton Cruise! It’s the largest country music live event to ever set sail, and we’d love to have you join us, too! If you mention Keepin’ it Country with your new reservation, you’ll qualify for a free gift from us on-board! Who doesn’t like free? For more information, and to see the amazing line-up already announced, visit blakesheltoncruise.com.
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!
VIDEO: Blake Shelton – Stagecoach Interview
In a backstage interview at the Stagecoach Music Festival last weekend, Blake Shelton explains how he gets dizzy when he has both Miranda Lambert and Raelynn out on the road with him. Blake also gets asked about what his plans are for his upcoming first wedding anniversary with Miranda, and see how he almost gets in trouble with what Miranda has planned for him. Check out the video of his interview with radio station KSON below:
Did you miss Blake at Stagecoach this year? Don’t make the same mistake twice. Make sure you join us on the Blake Shelton Cruise this year. We promise that you WON’T miss the additional 55,000 people, bad traffic, and expensive food. If you mention Keepin’ it Country when you book your new reservation, you’ll receive a special gift from us! Don’t miss Blake twice in the same year and come to the biggest live country music event ever to set sail. For more information, visit blakesheltoncruise.com.
