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*Note: All artists, times, and locations subject to change

Big SMO
Friday, June 8th - 3:30pm - Performing at the Bud Light Stage (Outside of Bridgestone Arena)

Blake Shelton
Friday, June 8 - Performing at LP Field (tickets)

Brett Eldredge
Sunday, June 10 - Performing at Chevrolet Riverfront Stage (info)

CharlieWorsham
Wednesday, June 6th - 9:30pm - Performing at The Warner Sound (tickets)

Cledus T. Judd
Thursday, June 7th - 4:50pm - Performing at the Bud Light Stage (Outside of Bridgestone Arena)
Friday, June 8th - 5:30pm - Performing at The Warner Sound (tickets)

Dean Alexander
Saturday, June 9th - 3:40pm - Performing at BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage (Walk of Fame Park)

Faith Hill
Saturday, June 9 - Performing at LP Field (tickets)

Frankie Ballard
Friday, June 8th - 2:45pm - Performing at the Bud Light Stage (Outside of Bridgestone Arena)
Friday, June 8th - 5:30pm - Performing at The Warner Sound (tickets)

Gloriana
Wednesday, June 6th - 9:30pm - Performing at The Warner Sound (tickets)
Friday, June 8 - Performing at Chevrolet Riverfront Stage (info)

HER & Kings County
Thursday, June 7th - 11:35am - Performing at BIC Soleil Bella Beach Stage (Walk of Fame Park)

Hunter Hayes
Thursday, June 7th - 5:30pm - Music City's Most Wanted Tour - Performing at The Warner Sound (tickets)
Saturday, June 9 - Performing at LP Field (tickets)
Sunday, June 10 - Hunter Hayes Coffee Break (tickets)

Jana Kramer
Thursday, June 7 - Album Release Party (info & VIP packages)
Sunday, June 10 - Performing at Chevrolet Riverfront Stage (info)

Neal McCoy
Thursday, June 7 - Performing at Chevrolet Riverfront Stage (info)

THE FARM
Friday, June 8 - Performing at Chevrolet Riverfront Stage (info)

Uncle Kracker
Thursday, June 7 - Performing at Chevrolet Riverfront Stage (info)

Zac Brown Band
Thursday June 7 - Performing at LP Field (tickets)

May 15, 2012 – Country music trio Gloriana will be featured on the May 21st episode of the hit reality romance series The Bachelorette on ABC. In the second episode of the popular series Gloriana will perform a surprise concert in Charlotte, NC during a unique 1-on-1 date with the newest Bachelorette, Emily Maynard, the first single mom to ever star on the series, who first captured America’s heart on the 15th season of “The Bachelor.” Fans can tune in to watch Gloriana’s performance on The Bachelorette Monday, May 21st at 8pm EST (check local listings), on ABC. Gloriana’s latest single “(Kissed You) Good Night,” from their forthcoming second studio album A Thousand Miles Left Behind, is currently #17 on the Billboard Country Singles chart and has become the fastest rising single of the trio’s career.

“I'm a huge fan of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette,” said Gloriana band member Rachel Reinert. “I watched Emily when she was a contestant on The Bachelor and I was an instant fan of hers, so hearing that she is a fan of our band was a wonderful surprise! I'm excited to watch the new season, and I'm even more excited that we got to be a part of it.”

“(Kissed You) Good Night,” written by band member Tom Gossin and Nashville songwriter Josh Kear, has quickly become a fan favorite out on the road and the accompanying video has been voted by fans onto the GAC Top 20 Countdown for six weeks straight and can also be seen on CMT. Gloriana recently put the finishing touches on their much anticipated second studio album on Emblem Music Group/Warner Bros. Records, A Thousand Miles Left Behind, with Grammy Award winning producer and Emblem Music Group label owner Matt Serletic (Willie Nelson, Rob Thomas, and Aerosmith). Gloriana released their debut self-titled album in 2009 and quickly became the best-selling debut country act, winning the 2009 fan-voted American Music Award for Breakthrough Artist and the 2010 Academy of Country Music Award for Top New Vocal Group.

ABOUT THE BACHELORETTE: The new season of The Bachelorette airs Mondays at 8/7 Central on ABC. For more information on The Bachelorette, visit http://abc.go.com/shows/the-bachelorette. On ABC’s hit primetime romance reality series The Bachelorette, one lucky woman gets the opportunity to find the man of her dreams — and hopefully her groom-to-be — in this reality series. This single, very eligible bachelorette — a confident, successful and sensitive woman who is ready to find love — will embark on a romantic journey as she meets 25 handsome and intelligent men. As the Bachelorette gets to know each one, she'll continue to narrow the field. They will travel to exotic locations and spend time getting to know each other; she will introduce them to her family and friends and meet some of theirs. At the end of her romantic voyage, if she has found Mr. Right, will there be a proposal, from whom – and will she say yes? Hosted by Chris Harrison, The Bachelorette is produced by Next Entertainment in association with Warner Horizon Television.

For more information on Gloriana please visit: www.gloriana.com.

(Photo: Espo, President & CEO, Kenny Rogers, Cris, VP of A&R. Credit: Donn Jones)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 10, 2012) – Warner Bros. Records and Iconic Entertainer, Kenny Rogers, have announced they will join forces once again to create sweet music together. Rogers made the revelation Wednesday night during his first of two sold-out performances at the Ford Theater in Nashville as the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s 2012 Artist-in-Residence.

Rogers, whose catalog on Warner Bros./Reprise Records includes a string of multi-platinum albums and career hits recorded over the span of several decades, returns to where it all began in 1967 when his career was ignited with his mega-hit with the First Edition, “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In).” Rogers’ new album is being produced by award-winning producer, Dann Huff, and is scheduled for release later this year.

“I’m looking forward to returning home to Warner Bros. Records after all these years,” commented Rogers on his new deal. “Our history together, combined with the incredible team that’s in place now, provides the catalyst for a great new relationship going forward.”

“With his unique storytelling ability and soulful voice, Kenny Rogers’ music has touched generations across all musical formats. He has not only had a remarkable career but is truly an American icon,” said John Esposito, President & CEO of Warner Music Nashville. “Warner Music Nashville looks forward to continuing his musical legacy but more importantly, having him back home at Warner Bros. Records.”

Recognized as one of the greatest entertainers and storytellers of all time, Rogers celebrated his 50th year in show business in 2008. In the incomparable span of his career, Rogers has sold more than 120 million records worldwide and recorded more than 65 albums. His long list of timeless classics includes an impressive 24 #1 hits – "The Gambler," "Lady," "Lucille," "She Believes in Me," "Islands in the Stream," and "We've Got Tonight" among them. Two of Rogers' albums, The Gambler and Kenny, are featured in the About.com poll of "The 200 Most Influential Country Albums Ever", and his Greatest Hits album has sold over 24 million copies worldwide to date. He is the RIAA's 8th best-selling male artist of all time with 1 Diamond album, 19 Platinum albums and 31 Gold albums.

“The Gambler,” one of the biggest hits of Rogers’ career, spawned five movies and became the longest running mini-series in the history of U.S. television seen by 100 million people. Rogers starred as Brady Hawkes.In addition, Rogers is an accomplished photographer, having studied under the assistant of photography great, Ansel Adams. He has published three photography books and authored four books, including one based on his hit tour and musical, “The Toy Shoppe.”
A selfless humanitarian, Rogers assumed his position at the forefront of the movement to aid the hungry after the death of his friend Harry Chapin – leading to the World Hunger Media Awards. He was also a participant in the “We Are the World” performance which raised millions for famine relief in Africa. Born in Houston, and raised in a housing project, Rogers was awarded the Horatio Alger Award in 1990, given to those who have distinguished themselves despite humble beginnings.

HUNTER HAYES PERFORMED WITH STUDENTS AT CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL, BENEFITING LABELS FOR EDUCATION, SAFEWAY AND THE GRAMMY FOUNDATION®

Hunter Will Open for Carrie Underwood’s North American “Blown Away Tour”
NASHVILLE, TN- (May 9, 2012) – Monday, in honor of Labels for Education, Safeway and the GRAMMY Foundation®, Hunter Hayes made a special guest appearance to perform with seventh and eighth grade students at Corpus Christi School in Piedmont, CA. Labels for Education has developed a unique partnership with The GRAMMY Foundation® to help nourish the potential of children and support the social value of music education in schools and communities across the country. To show their support, Labels for Education and Safeway, a supporting Labels for Education retailer, awarded Corpus Christi School a special presentation and performance event with Hunter Hayes. Hayes performed a special set for students, and shared his experiences in the music industry, in hopes to teach students the importance of music in their lives.

Last week, superstar Carrie Underwood, announced on Good Morning America that she will be kicking off her North American “Blown Away Tour” starting in September and will be accompanied by special guest opening act, Hunter Hayes. As Carrie’s special guest, Hunter will be opening for all her North American dates; tickets go on sale May 11th. For more information, please visit www.HunterHayes.com.

Hunter Hayes, the multi-talented writer, musician, producer, and performer, is the only country artist to play every instrument, write/co-write every song, and co-produce his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. As the 2012 ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, Hunter has been touring and performing live for decades, currently selling out venues across the US and Canada on his MOST WANTED headline tour. The Louisiana native has also shared the stage with Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, and Hank Williams, Jr. He recently announced plans to tour with Carrie Underwood this fall on her 2012 "Blown Away" tour. This multi-instrumentalist continues to garner praise from fans and critics alike as he made his world-premiere national television debut on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman and also performed with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and on Good Morning America. His current hit "Wanted" is quickly climbing the radio charts and holds the unprecedented #1 slot for three weeks in a row on GAC's Top 20 Countdown. For more information on Hunter Hayes, please visit www.HunterHayes.com.

The GRAMMY Foundation® was established in 1989 to cultivate the understanding, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music to American culture — from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals. The Foundation accomplishes this mission through programs and activities that engage the music industry and cultural community as well as the general public. The Foundation works in partnership year-round with its founder, The Recording Academy®, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving our rich cultural heritage. Campbell's Labels For Education program is proud to be the official education partner of the GRAMMY in the Schools® programs. For more information, please visit www.grammyintheschools.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, please like "GRAMMY in the Schools" on Facebook at www.facebook.com/grammyintheschools.

PHOTO (L to R): Scott Goldman (VP GRAMMY Foundation), Justin DeBenning (Customer Business Analyst, Campbell Soup Company), Whitney Yentsch (Customer Business Analyst, Campbell Soup Company), Jake Ellerbrock (Customer Business Manager- Food & Beverage, Campbell Soup Company), Hunter Hayes, Kris Brouhard (Category Director, Safeway), Tobby Gavino (Sr. Customer Business Manager- Soup, Campbell Soup Company), Diane Dobson (Director of Shopper Marketing, MARS Advertising), Daniel Wise (Tour Manager), Betsy McHugh (Manager, Martingale Ent.)

VIA ALL-IN RECORDS / ELEKTRA NASHVILLE

DEBUT SINGLE “HOME SWEET HOME” CURRENTLY NO. 23 AT RADIO;
BAND ON 2012 TOUR THROUGH SUMMER

NASHVILLE, TN – May 7, 2012 – Nashville trio THE FARM have announced that their self-titled album will be released on July 17, 2012 via All-In Records / Elektra Nashville. The 11-song debut, co-produced by Farmer Nick Hoffman and hit songwriter Danny Myrick, features the band’s first single “Home Sweet Home,” which is currently No. 23 on the Mediabase chart. The track was also recently named the theme song for CMT’s new series Jennie Garth: A Little Bit Country. Full album track listing below.

Already getting noticed for their dynamic live shows--which features all three members as lead vocalists--THE FARM recently performed Stagecoach Festival 2012 (opening the Mane Stage) and twice at the famous Grand Ole Opry. Following their acoustic Opry debut earlier this year, they were immediately invited back to perform with a full band April 6th 2012, exactly two years to the day after they met and wrote their first song and single during an impromptu songwriting session.

THE FARM is Nick Hoffman (vocals, fiddle), Damien Horne (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Krista Marie (vocals, guitar). The deeply country rooted trio is set to perform a series of dates through the summer, including stops at CMA Music festival, Country Stampede, Country Thunder, Sturgis Rally, and more. Full dates can be seen at THE FARM MUSIC.COM.

THE FARM – self-titled debut album track listing:
1. Farm Party
2. Home Sweet Home
3. Sweet Sweet Sunshine
4. Be Grateful
5. Nowhere Road
6. Fresh Off The Farm
7. Little Boat
8. That 100 Miles
9. Every Time I Fall
10. Train I'm On
11. Walkin'

Last night’s season finale of “GCB” featured Damien Horne’s “Cumbia Libre.” Horne is one of three vocalists in the deeply rooted Country Music trio, THE FARM, whose debut album will be released this summer. “Cumbia Libre” is available now to download on iTunes. For more information on Damien Horne and THE FARM, please visit: www.thefarmmusic.com.
Previously featured tracks:

Dean Alexander’s “Dangerous”
Kristin Chenoweth & Miriam Shor’s “This Little Light of Mine”
Kristin Chenoweth’s “Prayer of St. Francis
Joanna Cotten’s “Tell Me That I Got To”
Bum Steers’ “Stick Pony”
Jaime Hanna’s “Between Church & Elvis”
John Rich’s “Mack Truck”
Joanna Cotten’s “If I'm Gonna Be Bad"
Kristin Chenoweth’s version of “Jesus Take The Wheel”
the JaneDear girls’ “Good Girls Gone Bad”
Kristin Chenoweth’s “Blessed Be the Ties That Bind”
Emily West’s “Cross My Heart”
Don Derby’s “Roll In The Hay”

“GCB” airs SUNDAYS (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET/PT) on the ABC Television Network. Each Sunday, the ABC Music Lounge, http://abc.go.com/music-lounge/, will feature songs from that week’s “GCB” episode and video clips from the show. Fans can click on www.abcmusiclounge.com or visit iTunes each week to purchase the featured song.
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The CMT Music Awards were announced this morning! Congratulations to Blake Shelton, Hunter Hayes, and Zac Brown Band on all of their nominations. Vote here.

Video of the Year
Blake Shelton — “God Gave Me You”

Male Video of the Year
Blake Shelton — “God Gave Me You”

Group Video of the Year
Zac Brown Band — “Keep Me in Mind”

USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year
Hunter Hayes — “Storm Warning”

Collaborative Video of the Year
Zac Brown Band Featuring Jimmy Buffett — “Knee Deep”

CMT Performance of the Year
Blake Shelton — “Footloose” from Invitation Only: Blake Shelton

Single Marks Shelton’s Sixth Consecutive Chart-Topper

NASHVILLE, TN – April 16, 2012 - Three-time GRAMMY® nominated artist and reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Blake Shelton is celebrating his sixth consecutive No. 1 hit this week with “Drink On It.” The song marks Shelton’s 11th No. 1 single overall, and caps an incredibly successful spring for the man Rolling Stone calls “one of country music’s biggest stars over the last decade.”

Shelton recently wrapped his sold-out headlining arena tour, “Well Lit & Amplified,” which earned raves in all markets; with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch saying “Shelton wrapped the crowd around his finger with a fan-friendly mix of songs and storytelling.” The past four months have also seen Shelton complete his second stint as co-host of the ACMs, and perform “America the Beautiful” at the Super Bowl with wife Miranda Lambert. He can currently be seen every week as one of the coaches on NBC’s hit singing competition The Voice, alongside fellow superstars Adam Levine, Christina Aguilera, and CeeLo Green.

"I really couldn't be happier about this one y'all," said Blake. "Bob Reeves and the WMN team, you beat the odds and won the game, and country radio, you are my brothers and sisters...I love you. Thanks so much for always supporting my country a*s. Now, let's Drink On It!"

Blake Shelton is one of the "most versatile of contemporary country singers" (The New York Times). The reigning ACM and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year was nominated for three GRAMMY® Awards in 2012. “Drink On It” is the follow-up from his three-week No. 1 song, “God Gave Me You,” off his current release, Red River Blue, and marks Shelton’s sixth consecutive No. 1. Red River Blue debuted at No. 1 on the Soundscan Top Current Albums chart and Soundscan Top Country Albums chart with the Associated Press calling the album “the best album of his career.” Shelton’s infectious multi-week No.1 hit, “Honey Bee" is also off Red River Blue and is his first ever digital Platinum single. He holds the record for the fastest-selling digital Platinum single for a male country solo artist. The single held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Country chart for four weeks in a row with over 40 million in audience. No country artist has held this record in almost six years. Shelton now has eleven No. 1 hits and has not had a single peak outside the Top Ten since 2007.

For more information on Blake Shelton, please visit www.BlakeShelton.com.
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“Wanted” Breaks Top 40 And Voted #1 Video on GAC

Little Jimmy Dickens Invites Him For An Encore At The Grand Ole Opry

NASHVILLE, TN – (April 15, 2012) – In less than two weeks since Hunter’s video for “Wanted” made it’s GAC debut, it has taken the #1 position on GAC’s Top 20 Countdown. This marks Hunter’s first #1 video on GAC. The same week, “Wanted,” which was released just weeks ago, broke Billboard’s Top 40 chart. Making this an even more magical week for Hunter, while at the Grand Ole Opry on Friday night, legendary Opry member, Little Jimmy Dickens, invited Hunter back onstage for an encore. As he took the world-famous stage, throngs of screaming fans came running down to the front of the stage to cheer and sing along to every word.

“I don’t know what else to say but THANK YOU, to my fans, for voting me into GAC’s Top 20 Countdown, and to be #1, I am so excited,” said Hunter. “To top off the night I got to see you all in person, screaming and singing along to every single word at the OPRY! You guys are absolutely the best!”

Hayes continues his “Most Wanted 2012” tour this week in the following cities:
4/19 The Brick Minneapolis, MN
4/20 The Rave Milwaukee, WI
4/21 Iowa State University Aimes, IA

Hunter Hayes, ACM New Artist of the Year nominee, is the only 2011 debut artist to play every instrument, write/co-write every song and co-produce his critically acclaimed self-titled debut album. He is the only country artist in history to have accomplished such a feat. This multi-instrumentalist continues to garner praise from fans and critics alike as he made his world-premiere national television debut on CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman and also performed with The Roots on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and on Good Morning America. The Breaux Bridge, Louisiana native has shared the stage with Trace Adkins, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and Hank Williams, Jr. to name a few.

For more information on Hunter Hayes, please visit www.HunterHayes.com.

PHOTO: Krista Marie (THE FARM vocals, guitar); Danny Myrick (Co-producer; Co-writer “Home Sweet Home”) Nick Hoffman (THE FARM vocals, fiddle), Damien Horne (THE FARM vocals, keyboard, guitar)

NEW SINGLE “HOME SWEET HOME” REACHED TOP 25 AT COUNTRY RADIO

NASHVILLE, TN – April 11, 2012 – Elektra Records Nashville trio THE FARM returned to the Grand Ole Opry on April 6th 2012, exactly two years to the day after the band met and wrote their first song together with Danny Myrick during an impromptu songwriting session. The song was “Home Sweet Home,” THE FARM’s debut single that recently reached the Top 25 at country radio.

Originally debuting on the famous stage as an acoustic trio this past February, Farmers Nick Hoffman (vocals, fiddle), Damien Horne (vocals, keyboard, guitar) and Krista Marie (vocals, guitar) performed on the famous stage, this time, with a full band; again singing their debut single “Home Sweet Home,” along with “Be Grateful,” another track on their upcoming album.

THE FARM’s debut album (title TBD) is being released later this year via All-In Records/Elektra Nashville, co-produced by Farmer Nick Hoffman and hit songwriter Danny Myrick (pictured above). The band also recently released their debut video for the single, “Home Sweet Home,” which was filmed in Nashville and released earlier this year.

THE FARM is a trio deeply rooted in Country Music with their core built around a solid, identifiable vocal harmony. One unique feature of THE FARM, setting the band apart from others in the genre, is the fact that all three members are lead singers, interchanging lead vocal parts with harmonies during each song.

For more info please visit: www.thefarmmusic.com / facebook.com/farmmusic / Follow @thefarmmusic