Artist Updates: Tim McGraw, Dierks Bentley, Eric Paslay, Charles Kelley, Lee Greenwood, Macy Martin

Tim McGraw Performs Album Release Party

Tim McGraw. Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for PANDORA Media

Pandora hosted a Tim McGraw’ album release party on Wednesday (Nov. 11) in New York City. His 14th studio album, Damn Country Music, was released on November 6 by Big Machine Records.

Dierks Bentley Surprised at Veterans Day Concert

Pictured (L-R): Eric Paslay, Dierks Bentley, Charles Kelley. Photo: Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for CBS RADIO

Eric Paslay and Charles Kelley surprised Dierks Bentley during his set at CBS Radio’s Stars and Strings to perform “The Driver,” a song the three recorded for the Lady Antebellum breakout’s forthcoming solo album. The sold-out Veteran’s Day concert was held at the Chicago Theatre benefitting foldsofhonor.org, which provides educational support to spouses and children of America’s fallen and wounded soldiers. Paslay flew into Chicago just in time to make the show after spending five days in Mexico performing as part of Florida Georgia Line’s “This Is How We Cruise.” Additional performers at the benefit event included Gary Allan, Hunter Hayes, Jake Owen, Justin Moore, Kip Moore, Lee Brice, Little Big Town and The Band Perry.

Lee Greenwood To Perform Prior to Sunday Kick Off

Lee Greenwood

Lee Greenwood will perform his iconic, patriotic song “God Bless the USA” prior to kick off Sunday (Nov. 15) at FedExField, presented by ACM Lifting Lives. The Washington Redskins Charitable Foundations (WRCF) and Redskins Salute will host 200 military surviving family members from TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) at the Washington Redskins versus New Orleans Saints game. During an on-field presentation where they will receive a star (red, white or blue) to represent their fallen hero, Greenwood will sing live.

 Macy Martin Delivers 100 Macy’s Toy Box Mascots

Pictured (L-R): band members Brent Layman, Matt Koerner, Phil Ortiz; Dee Dee Martin, Give Kids The World Village; Macy Martin; and volunteers.

Country newcomer and philanthropist Macy Martin recently performed for children and families at the Give Kids The World Village in Kissimmee, Fla., which provides families of children with life threatening illness weeklong, cost free vacations.

Martin additionally met with children at the village and handed out over 100 stuffed “Tumbles” bears. The animals are the mascot of Macy’s Toy Box, a non-profit the singer established to collect new and gently used to toys for those less fortunate year-round.