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Craig Morgan to Take Part in Annual Toast to the Troops Event on August 28
One time active military member and hit singer Craig Morgan is putting his kind heart to use once again for the troops, as he has signed on to be part of the Jack Daniel’s/USO Care Package Stuffing Party set for Aug. 28 in Fort Hood, Texas.
Frankie Ballard’s Stage Catches Fire in South Dakota
Nevermind bus fires. Friday night (Aug. 24), while on stage in Mitchell, S.D. at the Corn Palace Festival opening for Thompson Square, Frankie Ballard had a stage fire when his drummer’s monitor burst into flames.
Loretta Lynn Meets New Great-Grandbaby
Cute alert! Earlier this week, Tayla Lynn — of country trio Stealing Angels and granddaughter to the legendary Loretta Lynn — had her loving “Memaw” over to meet her 3-week-old son, Tru, for the very first time.
Brantley Gilbert Throws Rooftop Party to Honor ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do’
One of the great things about having a summertime No. 1 on country radio is the rooftop parties to celebrate. That’s exactly the kind of party Brantley Gilbert decided to throw for his latest chart-topper, ‘You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,’ on Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 22) in Nashville.
Thomas Rhett Diagnosed With Tonsillitis and Mononucleosis, Cancels Shows
Unfortunately, Thomas Rhett will be spending the weekend in bed rather than onstage. Doctors ordered the ‘Beer With Jesus’ singer to cancel his weekend performances after diagnosing him with Tonsillitis and Mononucleosis, according to a post on his official Facebook page.
Josh Thompson Is Not Above ‘Screaming Like a Woman’ if Ever Attacked by a Bear
Josh Thompson is no stranger to the outdoor lifestyle. The singer spent much time in the woods while growing up in Wisconsin, especially when he spent months involved in a wilderness guide course, where he lived with a small group of students deep in the woods, using what little resources they had around them to survive.
Colt Ford to Host First-Annual Celebrity Golf Classic September 24
Colt Ford is putting his big heart to good use next month when he hosts the first-annual Colt Ford and Friends Celebrity Golf Classic in Georgia. The fundraising event is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 24 at Chateau Elan, just outside of Atlanta. Proceeds raised from the event will go directly to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to help continue its mission of helping kids who are battlin
Eli Young Band Celebrate ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart’ With Friends in Nashville
Eli Young Band spent their Monday afternoon celebrating their latest chart-topping hit, ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart.’ The band, as well as the song’s two writers — Eric Paslay and Will Hoge — gathered at Nashville’s CMA headquarters to honor the song and all the key people who helped take it all the way to the top.
Blake Shelton Takes ‘Over’ the No. 1 Slot on Country Singles Chart Again
This week, Blake Shelton returns to the top of the country singles chart with his seventh-consecutive No. 1 hit, ‘Over.’ The tune is the fourth release from his current album, ‘Red River Blue,’ which has also spawned the chart-topping ‘Honey Bee,’ ‘God Gave Me You’ and ‘Drink on It.’
Jake Owen to Headline 2012 CMT Tour With Love and Theft, Florida Georgia Line
Jake Owen has been named the headliner of the this year’s CMT on Tour package, which will also feature rising stars Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line as supporting acts. The 2012 CMT on Tour: The Summer Never Ends trek is set to kick off on Oct. 10 in New York City and wrap on Dec. 15 in Owen’s hometown of Vero Beach, Fla.