Last Thursday, country hitmaker Clay Walker and The Clay Walker Foundation held their annual Band Against MS Gala at the Ballroom at Bayou Place in Houston where they raised an incredible $220,000 for Multiple Sclerosis research.
Clay Walker And The Clay Walker Foundation Raise $2.6m For Multiple Sclerosis Research
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Colt Ford Suffers Heart Attack
April 5, 2024 by
On Thursday, April 4th, country music icon Colt Ford suffered a heart attack after a show in Gilbert, Arizona at Dierks Bently’s Whiskey Row. He is currently under care in the Intensive Care Unit at the Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.
Ford is a multi-platinum singer-songwriter hailing from Athens, Georgia. Along with several #1 hits, he originally recorded Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem,” which has garnered over 927 million worldwide streams.
Source: Country Music News BlogMac McAnally Honors Jimmy Buffett At The Tennessee State Capitol
April 4, 2024 by
Earlier this week, acclaimed singer/songwriter, musician and producer Mac McAnally and fellow members of The Coral Reefer Band were joined by State Representatives at the Tennessee State Capitol to honor the life and legacy of Jimmy Buffett.
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Blake Shelton raises nearly $800K at Country Music Hall of Fame benefit in Oklahoma
April 3, 2024 by
Oklahoma-native country superstar and former “The Voice” co-host Blake Shelton took his passionate support for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum with him back to his Red Dirt roots.
The result?
Source: Country Music News BlogNominees Announced for Country Music Association of Ontario Awards
March 27, 2024 by
The Country Music Association of Ontario (CMAOntario) is excited to announce the nominees for the 12th Annual CMAOntario Awards,presented by Slaight Music, taking place on Sunday, June 2 at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga.
For the first time ever, the CMAOntario Awards will include six nominees in each category (except Fans’ Choice) instead of five to celebrate more country music talent from Canada’s second largest province.
Source: Country Music News BlogErv Woolsey, legendary country music executive and manager, dead at 80
March 21, 2024 by
Erv Woolsey, a country music executive, talent manager, and Nashville entertainment entrepreneur, has died at the age of 80.
Among many acts he worked with and notable successes attributed to his name, the four-plus decades of friendship and guidance he offered to Country Music Hall of Famer George Strait are most prominent.
Source: Country Music News BlogElle King Embarrasses the Opry
January 23, 2024 by
Singer Elle King took the stage at the Grand Ole Opry for a Dolly Parton tribute on Friday, admitting to the crowd she was hammered before botching the words to a Parton song. The expletive-laden performance, which occurred on Parton’s birthday, was criticized by audience members and prompted an apology from the venue.
Shania Twain and Ryan Aviation Group Join Forces To Illuminate Change In Children’s Lives
December 5, 2023 by
This holiday season, Ryan Aviation Group is proud to announce a collaborative partnership with the Shania Kids Can Foundation, embarking on a Match Dollar Campaign aimed at making a meaningful impact on the lives of children facing crises and financial difficulties.
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Source: Country Music News BlogTracy Lawrence Donates Over $250k At 18th Annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry And Benefit Concert With Lee Brice, Priscilla Block and Halfway To Hazard
November 22, 2023 by
Country music icon and philanthropist, Tracy Lawrence, hosted his 18th annual Mission:Possible Turkey Fry and Benefit Concert in Nashville, Tenn. yesterday, Nov. 21.
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The day kicked off at the Nashville Fairgrounds with over 250 volunteers who helped fry over 1,200 turkeys that will be distributed throughout Middle Tennessee, providing over 10k meals to those in need during the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Source: Country Music News BlogLuke Bryan Raises 300k for Schools
November 22, 2023 by
Five-time Entertainer of The Year, Luke Bryan is set to headline an exclusive and intimate dinner concert hosted by Save Our Musicians Foundation to benefit Palm Beach School District’s Bak Middle School of the Arts and Dreyfoos School of the Arts.
This private event will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, starting at 6PM in the open-air performance venue located between Tiki 52 and Blue Pointe in Jupiter.
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