Category: Touring
Worley To Perform Free Concerts on Army Garrisons
Darryl Worley kicks off his 2010 God & Country Tour Oct. 15 as a tribute to military families on various Army garrisons located across the U.S. The seven tour dates are free and open to the general public. Worley will be on hand prior to the nightly concerts to sign autographs and visit with servicemen […]
IEBA Wraps 40th Annual Conference
The International Entertainment Buyers Association concluded its annual conference with loads of showcases and star power. Dolly Parton presented her former manager and IEBA keynote speaker Jim Morey with the Industry Achievement Award to kick off Monday’s (10/4) activities, following a stand up performance by Gloria Gaynor. Kevin Costner and Modern West put on a […]
Category: Artist, Featured, Organizations, Touring
Tour News From Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood
Luke Bryan wrapped a four-city concert tour in his home state of Georgia this past Friday (10/1). His “Farm Tour” performed for nearly 16,000 fans in Valdosta, Claxton, Carrollton and Macon, Georgia. Local colleges in all four towns will receive a “Luke Bryan Farm Tour Scholarship,” which will be given to a student from a […]
IEBA Hall of Fame Inducts Inaugural Class
The International Entertainment Buyers Association inducted the inaugural class of the IEBA Hall of Fame last night (10/3) at Nashville’s downtown Hilton. Among the new inductees are Ron Baird, Dick Clark, Charlie Daniels, Barbara Hubbard, George Moffett, Dale Morris, Joan Saltel, Erv Woolsey and the Grand Ole Opry. Country stars Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride […]
Category: Artist, Awards, Featured, Organizations, Touring
IEBA Announces Inaugural Hall of Fame
IEBA’s 40th Anniversary Conference rolls into Nashville on Sunday, October 3 at the Hilton Downtown Nashville and the festivities officially begin with the inaugural IEBA Hall of Fame induction at 5 pm. Trumpeter Joey Pero will open the ceremony and surprise guests will be on hand to present honors. IEBA attendee badges will grant access […]
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Farm Aid Concert To Be Broadcast On Sirius XM
The 25th Annual Farm Aid concert Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope For America, will take place Saturday, October 2 at Milwaukee’s Miller Park. Scheduled performers include Farm Aid President Willie Nelson, board members Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), as well as Norah Jones, Jamey Johnson, Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco), Jason […]
The Stage On Broadway Expands To Austin
Ruble and Brenda Sanderson, and Brad Sanderson, owners of Nashville’s live music venue, The Stage on Broadway, have announced plans for an Austin, Texas location called The Stage on Sixth. The new location will be in the historic East 6th Street entertainment district and should be open in time for a big New Years Eve […]
Underwood Kicks Off Fall Leg Of “Play On Tour”
19/Arista Records artist Carrie Underwood will kick off the fall leg of her Play On Tour this Saturday (9/25) in Portland, Oregon at the Rose Garden Arena. The tour will play 47 cities before wrapping December 19 in Calgary, Alberta. By the close of this leg, Underwood will have performed over 100 shows throughout the […]
Farm Aid One–25 Years Ago
Tony Conway (L) and Buddy Lee (R) at the University of Illinois stadium at 2 a.m. just after Bob Dylan and Tom Petty finished sound check. The event was Farm Aid One. It attracted a sold out crowd of 80,000 fans, featured over 60 artists and was broadcast live on TNN. Note the TV interview […]
Photos: Country Artists Make The Rounds
Grascals On the Gridiron Two-time IBMA Entertainers of the Year The Grascals sang the National Anthem during the Tennessee Titans vs. Pittsburgh Steelers pre-game ceremonies last Sunday (9/19). “It was a huge honor to sing the National Anthem for our favorite NFL team,” said Grascal Jamie Johnson. • • • Eldredge & Lee at CRB […]
IEBA Adds Conference Performers
IEBA (International Entertainment Buyers Association) has announced additional performances at this year’s 40th Anniversary conference. On Monday, October 4, the legendary “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor will follow this year’s keynote speaker, Jim Morey, with a performance in the main ballroom at the Hilton Suites in downtown Nashville. CAA will provide a host of stars […]
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