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Hunter Hayes Hits Nashville
Hunter Hayes will hit Nashville next week during CMA Music Festival for several appearances and live performances. Hunter will kick off the week on Wednesday, June 6th at the 2012 CMT Music Awards. On Thursday, June 7th at 11 am, Hunter will sign for fans at The Warner Sound booth inside the Nashville Convention Center. Following the signing, Hunter and his band will perform at 6PM at Downtown Nashville’s aVenue. Hunter has billed his nearly two-hour set list “Music City’s Most Wanted.”
On Saturday June 9th, Hunter will share the stage with country music stars Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and Faith Hill. To wrap up his week in Nashville, Sunday, June 10, Hunter will make a stop at the Martin Guitar tent on Broadway at 1:30PM. He will then head to a sold out “Coffee Break Experience” with fans later that afternoon.
If you are unable to make it to CMA Fest, have no fear. You, too, can get your fill of Hunter soon. Hunter will be featured in the upcoming new episode of CMT Crossroads: Joe Walsh and Friends, starring Joe Walsh from The Eagles, accompanied by Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Luke Bryan and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. The artists will perform Walsh’s hits and Eagle’s classics. The show premieres on Saturday, June 23rd at 11 PM ET.
For more information and a complete rundown of Hunter Hayes’ CMA Festival activities, please visit www.HunterHayes.com. Let us know if you are heading to CMA Fest and what Hunter events you plan to attend!
CMT Announces Additional Performers
CMT have announced additional performers for their June 6th award show, and it’s sure to stand out from other line-ups this year. Performing on the telecast will be The Band Perry, Pistol Annies, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Willie Nelson, and Hank Williams Jr.
This year’s award show will air live on CMT and CMT.com on June 6th live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, hosted by Toby Keith and Kristen Bell. We’ll be there so stay tuned to Keepin’ it Country.
Cruisin’ With Blake Shelton Playlist
With the days getting warmer and the date getting closer, us here at Keepin’ it Country got together to put together a list of our favorite beach-flavored tunes for the Blake Shelton Cruise. We’ll be aboard the biggest live country music event ever to set sail, and we want to help our fellow country music fans get ready for the party of the year!
The 7-night cruise leaves Miami on October 14th, then returns on October 21st after 7-nights at sea. You’ll visit San Juan, Tortola, Nassau, and St. Thomas over those fantastic seven nights. Not only will we be on-board, but so will some of the biggest stars in country music… Blake Shelton will perform twice during the cruise, and he’s bringing along some friends to perform and party with too. There’s so many great performers announced so far that it would take all day to list them here, so visit blakesheltoncruise.com to book your cabin or for more information on the country music party of the year. If you mention Keepin’ it Country when you book your cabin you’ll receive a free gift from us on-board!
Take a look at our ultimate Blake Shelton Cruise playlist below, which we’ll be playing on our iPods as we board the beautiful Norwegian Pearl in October. Leave us your suggestions and maybe your favorites might make our Cruise playlist part 2 at a later date.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Jason Charles Miller
Jason Charles Miller is definitely not your ordinary urban cowboy. Rather, he represents the dark, gritty side of country music – the type of country music that should receive more acknowledgement than it does.
Regardless, this Virginia native knows his way around the entertainment industry. Although he might be most known for heading the rock band Godhead, Jason has travelled many paths throughout his life. His impressive resume includes writing, producing, voiceover recording and acting. If that wasn’t enough, Jason is busy overseeing his own recording studio, Central Command Studios.
We caught up with Jason today to talk about the release of his new single “Up To Me,” his recent signing with Render Records, how he feels about the music industry and what he has to offer.
We can promise you that this man has a mind and heart evident in both his thoughts and music that any country music fan could appreciate and love. Take a look for yourself:
Eric Church Keeps Number One
As much outrage in the country music world as Eric Church has caused, it looks like there might be a silver lining for him. Less than 24 hours after we here at Keepin’ it Country found his statements in Rolling Stone magazine and reported them, Eric’s single “Springsteen” from his album “CHIEF” is number one on the iTunes country singles chart – both in the United States and in Canada.
Eric’s album “CHIEF” is currently in the top 10 country albums chart in both Canada and the United States. Blake Shelton‘s “Red River Blue” is currently number nine on the American iTunes country charts. Miranda Lambert‘s single “Over You,” which is a co-write with her husband, is number six on the US iTunes Country Singles Charts, and number nine on the Canadian iTunes Country Singles Charts.
Is Eric a marketing genius? Or is it just a temporary case of curious fans? What do you think?
Eric Church Releases Statement On Blake, The Voice, Miranda
Six hours after the original report here on Keepin’ it Country, Eric Church has finally responded to his fiery comments in his Rolling Stone interview.
In a statement to ABC News, Eric doesn’t exactly apologize for what he said about reality tv as a whole as he was trying to fight the machine that is reality television:
“…part of a larger commentary on these types of reality shows and the perception they create, not the artists involved with the shows themselves. Every artist has to follow up television appearances with dedication towards their craft, but these shows tend to gloss over that part and make it seem like you can be ordained into stardom. I have a problem with those perceived shortcuts, not just in the music industry.”
In response to the angry Miranda Lambert Tweet about what he said, Eric clarifies that he wasn’t upset with her, Kelly Clarkson, or Carrie Underwood. He responded directly to the Tweet in his statement:
“I have a lot of respect for what artists like Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, and my friend Miranda Lambert have gone on to accomplish. This piece was never intended to tear down any individual and I apologize to anybody I offended in trying to shed light on this issue. “
Take a look at Eric’s comments for yourself in his interview in Rolling Stone magazine. The issue is out on news stands now.
Country Stars React to Eric Church’s Statements
It’s been a big five hours for us here at Keepin’ it Country, and for the country music world. Only a few minutes after posting a few quotes from Eric Church‘s interview in the current issue of Rolling Stone, did country stars start reacting. First to find out was the usually funny Blake Shelton, who was pretty serious over what Eric said about Blake and The Voice:
@blakeshelton: “
@keepinitblog: Eric Church slams Blake Shelton,@NBCTheVoice, in his interview: http://fb.me/1IjOR0jgE” I wish I misunderstood this…
Miranda Lambert also took to Twitter to defend her husband. She re-tweeted our article then added her own input:
@miranda_lambert: Thanks Eric Church for saying I’m not a real artist. Or
@kelly_clarkson,@carrieunderwood &@KeithUrban. Your welcome for the tour in 2010.
American Idol contestant Skylar Laine, one of the few country artists on this season, took offense to Eric saying that there are no real artists on her reality show.
@SLaineAI11: Eric why would you say that??? Readin that crap just broke my heart.
The Voice’s young country contestant, Raelynn, also had a little bit to say on Eric’s statements. Raelynn had just joined Miranda Lambert on-stage at Stagecoach Festival this past weekend.
@RaelynnOfficial: Well I was a fan of@ericchurch till now.
Eric Church has yet to respond to the comments. Read his comments for yourself here on Keepin’ it Country, or in the new issue of Rolling Stone. Eric has a show in Nashville this Saturday at the Bridgestone Arena. How do you think Music City is going to welcome him back?
Eric Church Slams Blake Shelton, Idol, The Voice
In an interview with Rolling Stone (see this picture), country music rocker Eric Church seems to get just a little carried away. Eric, who supported Miranda Lambert on her 2010 “CMT On Tour: Revolution” headlining tour, slams Blake Shelton, American Idol, and The Voice. Eric takes a hit against American Idol and reality show television, saying that the country music industry is filled with talent from reality competitions – saying that trying out for a show like The Voice means you aren’t a true artist. In the interview, Eric says:
“It’s become American Idol gone mad. Honestly, if Blake Shelton and Cee Lo Green f—ing turn around in a red chair, you get a deal? That’s crazy. I don’t know what would make an artist do that. You’re not an artist.”
Eric wasn’t done just yet. He takes a little dig at Blake, who is a coach on the highly successful The Voice, and says that anyone who’s career depends on something outside their music then they also aren’t a real artist.
“If I was concerned about my legacy, there’s no f—ing way I would ever sit there [and be a reality-show judge]. Once your career becomes something other than the music, then that’s what it is. I’ll never make that mistake. I don’t care if I f—ing starve.”
In case that wasn’t enough, the “Country Music Jesus” singer also had a few things to say about rock fans and Lollapalooza:
“Rock & Roll has been very emo or whatever the f—. It’s very hipster. We played Lollapalooza and I was stunned at how pussy 90 percent of those bands were. Nobody’s loud. It’s all very f—-n’ Peter, Paul and Mary sh–.”
What do you think about Eric’s interview in Rolling Stone? Do you agree with him, or do you think he needs a bit of a reality check? Sound off below and get your voice heard. Read Eric’s interview for yourself in the current issue of Rolling Stone with President Obama on the cover.
Eric Church Cancels Show Due To Illness
Illness has forced Eric Church to cancel his scheduled show for tonight (4/29) in Bloomington, Illinois.
Church was set to play at US Cellular Coliseum, but canceled the show late in the day after deciding his voice wasn’t strong enough to sing.
The “Springsteen” singer released the following statement on his website:
“I’m so disappointed. I apologize to everybody for having to cancel tonight’s show. I’ve played shows with injuries before but unfortunately cannot overcome having no voice. I hate that this came so late in the day but I’ve tried everything I know of to get it back and wanted to give it as much time as I could to try and make the show happen. To the fans that were planning on attending, I owe you one.”
Fans with tickets to the canceled show are encouraged to visit Eric’s official site (www.ericchurch.com) for information on how to get a refund.
Church’s next scheduled show is this coming Thursday, May 3 in Springfield, MO. Here’s hoping “The Chief” is back up to full strength by then!
(Note: The canceled show is in Bloomington, Illinois and not Bloomington, Indiana as originally posted here. Wrong Bloomington!)
Win Eric Church Tickets From NRA Country!
Want to win your way to see Eric Church live in concert? NRA Country is giving country music fans the chance to see one of country music’s hottest tours this year in Nashville on May 5th, 2012. To enter, all you need to do is visit the official NRA Country contest page and fill in your information and you’re in to win! Eric is bringing his “Blood, Sweat & Beers” tour to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and one lucky fan will win their way to see him and special guests Brantley Gilbert and Blackberry Smoke.
You can get an extra entry every time someone you refer someone to the contest and they use your name! Good luck!
