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Zac Brown Band Bring 'Keep Me in Mind,' 'The Wind' + More to 'TODAY' Show

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:30:42 +0000

Zac Brown Band woke New York City up with a whole mess of country music this morning (July 13). The band performed on breakfast TV program ‘TODAY,’ kicking off their three-song set at Rockefeller Center with ‘Keep Me in Mind.’ Every time the camera cut to the crowd — which was full of ladies and [...]

Kenny Chesney Steams Up 'The Tonight Show' With Performance of 'Come Over'

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:30:46 +0000

Kenny Chesney took a brief break from his Brothers of the Sun Tour to stop by ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ on Thursday (July 12), where he performed his latest hit single, ‘Come Over.’ The powerful performance made country music proud to call Chesney our own, as his voice was flawless and his band [...]

Luke Bryan Admits to Writing National Anthem 'Key Words' on His Hand, Apologizes to Those Offended

Billy Dukes — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:59:30 +0000

Viewers were quick to call out Luke Bryan for appearing to check his left hand at moments during his performance of the National Anthem at the MLB All-Star Game in Kansas City, Mo. on Tuesday night. Now, the singer has come clean, admitting to have written “key words” down to ensure he did his best.

Carrie Underwood Survives Wind Tunnel in Performing 'Blown Away' at the Billboard Music Awards

Billy Dukes — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:57:20 +0000

With a wall of mechanical fans blowing hair all across her face, Carrie Underwood performed the title track from her new ‘Blown Away’ album at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday night. The country singer’s performance lacked the luminaries, exotic dancers and costumes many of the previous artists employed, but it lacked nothing in talent. She was as vocally strong as she’s ever been during a televised performance.

Craig Campbell to Headline Daytona 500 Pre-Show

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 14:26:39 +0000

Craig Campbell is revving his engines. The ‘Family Man’ singer will make his way down to the Daytona International Speedway this coming weekend, where he will headline the Coca-Cola stage in the Midway Fan Zone prior to the start of the Daytona 500. Campbell will hit the stage at 10:45 AM ET on Sunday, Feb. 26. He is slated to play a free, 90-minute set. Yes, you read right. The show is free.

Sugarland and Sara Bareilles Perform Classic '80s Song 'Come on Eileen' [VIDEO]

Allyson Koerner — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:46:47 +0000

Who doesn’t love when their favorite singers cover a popular ’80s song? Last week, country duo Sugarland and singer/songwriter Sara Bareilles performed ‘Come On Eileen,’ as part of their show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles.

Bareilles is currently touring with Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush, who make up the bubbly country duo.

Taylor Swift Performs on Cruise Ship [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:54:05 +0000

Country superstar Taylor Swift performed for fans on the new Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas ship over the weekend at the outdoor AquaTheater. She told Entertainment Tonight, “The crowd is in front of you, but they’re also all on their balconies. They’re everywhere. It’s very exciting.” Taylor’s fans on the ship decorated their balconies [...]

Zac Brown Wants To "Nourish" Fans With More Than Music

Sean Ericson — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:01:48 +0000

If you’re a fan of good food and the Zac Brown Band- you’re in luck! Brown, the lead singer of the band, has plans to make the concert experience last even longer for his fans. “We eventually want to roll in and feed everybody,” says the onetime restaurateur. The band travels with a customized 53-foot cooking [...]