(L-R): Reid, Kimberly and Neil Perry. Photo: Adam Taylor
The Band Perry Accepts Their First ACM Award
The Band Perry accepted their first-ever, fan-voted ACM award for Top New Vocal Duo or Group Wednesday (3/2) at the ACM 2011 Music City Jam. Luke Bryan presented the award, which puts The Band Perry in the running for Top New Artist at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 on CBS.
BMI Showcases Up-and-Comers
BMI showcased the promising Russell Dickerson, songstress Rose Falcon, and the high-energy Eric Lee Beddingfield at the March 2 installment of BMI Presents at 12th & Porter, staged during CRS Week in Nashville.
(L-R): Cal IV Ent.’s Daniel Hill; BMI’s Mark Mason; Rose Falcon; Russell Dickerson; and BMI’s David Preston, Bradley Collins, and Jody Williams. Photo: Drew Maynard
2nd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert
Katie Armiger and Josh Thompson backstage at The 2nd Annual CountryMusicIsLove Concert benefiting City of Hope! at Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown Nashville.
(L-R): Katie Armiger and Josh Thompson
Pickin and Poker with Griggs and Sturgeon
Andy Griggs and Toolpusher Records’ Jason Sturgeon treated radio friends to some pickin ‘n’ poker on Thursday night (3/3) after hours during CRS. Griggs performed his current single, “Can I Get An Amen,” as well as his version of Hank Sr.’s “Ramblin’ Man,” both of which can be found on his upcoming EP. Sturgeon performed songs from his debut album That’s Me, including his first single, “Simple Life.”
(L-R): Jason Sturgeon, Christopher James, Al Brock (Spin Doctor Promotion), Andy Griggs, Skip Clark (The Wolf/Syracuse) and Deb Lamphear.
