Artist Updates (5/19/14)

LeAnn Rimes

LeAnn Rimes will sing the national anthem during pre-race ceremonies at the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“To sing the national anthem at one of the most prestigious racing events is truly an honor,” Rimes said. “The adrenaline at the Speedway is felt around the world and I know I am one of millions who is so excited to hear those six legendary words ‘ladies and gentlemen, start your engines…’

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Lori McKenna

Universal Music Group Publishing singer-songwriter Lori McKenna will perform Tuesday, May 20 at the Music City Tippler at 6 p.m. Members of the music industry are invited.

In 2013, McKenna released the acclaimed project Massachusetts. She recently co-wrote three songs that appeared on the Country radio charts, including Little Big Town‘s “Sober” and “Your Side of the Bed,” and Hunter Hayes‘ “I Want Crazy.”

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Jason Aldean

 Jason Aldean and Firestone have teamed for a brand partnership that will launch Saturday, May 24 for Firestone Presents: Jason Aldean at the Indianapolis 500. Aldean will headline the inaugural performance at the new Turn 4 infield stage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

“Firestone is a natural fit for me,” said Aldean. “I’m a truck guy, and I can tell you truck guys care a lot about their tires. For me, the bigger, the better! Looking forward to having them as a partner in kicking off the relationship at the Indy 500.”

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Photo: Joel Crouse via Twitter.

Joel Crouse was in a serious automobile accident on Friday night (May 16), when he lost control of the car he was driving. The car flipped, landing on its roof. The 21-year-old singer-songwriter posted to social media, “Last night a miracle happened. I walked away from the car without a scratch on me.”

Crouse was alone in the car when the accident occurred.