For anyone who hasn’t made the trip to Nashville for the CMA Music Festival, it truly is a one-of-a-kind event, unmatched by any other fair or festival in music. CMA Fest is a four-day extravaganza that gives fans the opportunity to get up close and personal with the biggest and best artists in country music through autograph signings, meet’n’greets, intimate ... Read More »
Darius Rucker announces a brand new tour, CMA Music Festival adds more performers to their impressive lineup, and the ACM Awards announce their first round of performers. Today is Wednesday, March 6, and these are some of the biggest country music headlines in the news today. This is MCE Weekly. Darius Rucker Announces New Tour Good news ... Read More »
Even though her U.S. tour doesn’t kick off until September, Carrie Underwood has been making headlines ever since the release of her fourth album, ‘Blown Away,’ back in May. And last week alone, she topped headlines online and in the magazines for a little getaway she took with Mike Fisher to Canada, as well as confirmations of a few appearances ... Read More »
When appearing on American Idol doesn’t headline someone’s list of musical endeavors and accomplishments, that artist is well on his/her way to the top. That just might be the case for singer/songwriter Corey Wagar, who is creating a buzz in Nashville and beyond with her creative songwriting, aggressively powerful vocals, and outgoing personality. Having just released her latest single, “Take ... Read More »
When one thinks of “outlaw country,” names like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, and David Allan Coe typically come to mind. But what also comes to the forefront is the notion that, in large part, this brand of country music is a part of the past, of the history, of the genre. After all, with the stark influences of ... Read More »
Jake Owen is having one of the best years of any country artist on the circuit right now…and it looks as though it will keep getting better in the months to come…for him and for his fans. At his fan club party during the CMA Music Festival earlier this month, Owen announced that he will be releasing an EP of ... Read More »
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