SUPERSTAR CLINT BLACK ADDS THIRD NIGHT AT NASHVILLE’S RYMAN AUDITORIUM AND ANNOUNCES 2024 WORLD TOUR CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF KILLIN’ TIME
Black To Play His Groundbreaking Debut Album LIVE From Start To Finish, Plus More Classic
Clint Black announces the first part of his 2024 Killin’ Time – The 35th Anniversary World Tour where he will be performing his triple-platinum debut album—a collection Rolling Stone named one of the most important albums in Country music history—live from start to finish for the first time ever in concert. The set will also include many more of his classic hits. The tour, originally set to kick off February 16 & 17 at the Ryman Auditorium, has now added a third and final night (February 18) due to overwhelming demand.
In tandem with the tour, a special vinyl reissue of Killin’ Time will be issued in partnership with Sony Music and Vinyl Me Please The 35th-anniversary edition record comes on 180g Brown Galaxy vinyl with new lacquers cut by Barry Grint at AIR Mastering and will ship in May 2024. Fans can sign up to be notified when pre-order go live at www.clintblack.com
In one of the most storied careers in modern music, Clint Black surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of '89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin' Time. The superstar logged the #1 Billboard Country song of both 1989 and 1990 for “A Better Man,” and “Nobody’s Home” respectively, both from Killin’ Time. The last time that happened was 35 years prior, with Hank Williams Senior’s “Kaw-Liga” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart.”
“Time flies when you’re…Killin’ Time!” commented Black. “My band and I are very excited to play the album top to bottom. Revisiting these songs has been inspiring and we can’t wait to hit the road and play it for the fans! Starting at the Ryman will make for a very special send off to all-points North America!”
The initial set of tour dates include:
February 16, 2024 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
February 17, 2024 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
February 18, 2024 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
February 23, 2024 - Durant, OK - Choctaw Casino
February 24, 2024 - San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
February 29, 2024 - Roanoke, VA - Berglund Performing Arts Center
March 1, 2024 - Roanoke Rapids, NC - Weldon Mills Theater
March 2, 2024 - Cherokee, NC - Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center
March 23, 2024 - Lancaster, PA - American Music Theatre
March 24, 2024 - Nashville, IN - Brown County Performing Arts Center
April 6, 2024 - Carlton, MN - Black Bear Casino Resort
April 21, 2024 - Georgetown, TX - Two Step Inn Fest
April 26, 2024 - Chandler, AZ - Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino
April 28, 2024 - Indio, CA - Stagecoach
June 13, 2024 - Abbotsford, BC - Abbotsford Arena
June 14, 2024 - Penticton, BC - South Okanagan Arena
June 15, 2024 - Prince George, BC - CN Arena
June 16, 2024 - Dawson Creek, BC - Ovintiv Arena
June 19, 2024 - Lethbridge, AB - ENMAX Arena
June 21, 2024 - Edmonton, AB - Winspear Centre
June 22, 2024 - Strathmore, AB - Strathmore Stampede
June 25, 2024 - Saskatoon, SK - SaskTel Arena
June 27, 2024 - Moose Jaw, SK - Moose Jaw Arena
July 11, 2024 - New Salem, ND - ND Country Fest
Tickets and on-sale information will be available at clintblack.com
Clint followed Killin’ Time with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in My Shoes, and then a string of platinum and gold albums throughout the 1990s. Perhaps most impressively, Clint wrote or co-wrote every one of his more than three dozen chart hits, including "A Better Man," "Where Are You Now," "When My Ship Comes In," "A Good Run of Bad Luck," "Summer's Comin'," "Like the Rain" and "Nothin' But the Taillights," part of a catalog that produced 22 #1 singles and made him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era.
Along the way, Clint has sold over 20 million records, earned more than a dozen gold and platinum awards in the U.S. and Canada including a GRAMMY, landed nearly two dozen major awards and nominations, and earned a star on the Hollywood and Nashville Walks of Fame. This year Clint received the Poet’s Award at the ACM Honors, an award given to the most remarkable and enduring talents in country music songwriting.
Clint’s TV talk show, Talking in Circles with Clint Black, has returned for a fifth season and features a diverse roster of guests including legendary singers/songwriters, TV personalities and athletes. The show has become Circle Network’s most-watched program, and most recently earned “Best Talk Show” in Cynopsis Media’s Best of the Best and Rising Star Awards.
CIRCLE NETWORK TO PREMIERE SEASON FOUR OF HIT NETWORK SERIES “TALKING IN CIRCLES WITH CLINT BLACK” THIS MAY
New Season of “Talking in Circles With Clint Black” Premieres Sat., May 13 at 10/9c Featuring a Sit-Down Conversation Between Black and Terry Bradshaw; New Episodes Air Weekly Featuring Charles Esten, Kathie Lee Gifford, Kevin Nealon, Patricia Heaton, Tanya Tucker, and more
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (May 3, 2023) – Award-winning Circle Network, the official TV and media home of the Grand Ole Opry, announced today the return of “Talking in Circles with Clint Black” for a highly-anticipated fourth season, premiering on Saturday, May 13th at 10/9 PM CT. Clint Black’s conversational series embodies the spirit of Circle Network to give fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at their favorite entertainers, across country music and lifestyle, sports and more. This season’s iconic guests include Terry Bradshaw, Charles Esten, Cody Jinks, Kathie Lee Gifford, Lee Brice, Tanya Tucker, and more.
“I’m so happy to continue the great partnership with Circle Network as we launch season four! This is the greatest TV experience I’ve had in my many years in this business. I’ve enjoyed my time sitting down with so many interesting people to hear their stories,” said host Clint Black. “This season, I’m thrilled to bring the audience hilarious and memorable conversations with Terry Bradshaw, Patricia Heaton, Kevin Nealon and Kathie Lee Gifford, plus fellow musicians and friends Tanya Tucker, Big Kenny, Lee Brice, and more.”
Season four of “Talking in Circles” will kick off with NFL Hall-of-Famer and TV personality Terry Bradshaw, who will speak to his post-retirement endeavors, from becoming a prominent sports personality and actor to a budding author and musician. Bradshaw’s comedic personality promises to bring laughter and exciting storytelling to his conversation with Black.
Throughout the remainder of the season, Clint will continue to give viewers a seat at the table as he sits down with fellow entertainers including Kathie Lee Gifford, Lee Brice, Charles Esten, Patricia Heaton, Tanya Tucker, Big Kenny, and more to chat about their lives and careers in an in-depth interview style signature to Clint. Tune in to hear one-of-a-kind stories from your favorite entertainers - including Kathie Lee Gifford’s story of reminiscing on a letter she wrote to Walt Disney at just eight years old and Lee Brice’s story of his first visit to Nashville (and how he ended up tasing fellow artist Tyler Farr while on tour).
"We're thrilled to unveil the incredible lineup for Talking in Circles season four," said Drew Reifenberger, Circle Network’s General Manager. "Here at Circle, we're passionate about bringing our viewers closer to their favorite artists, and this season promises to do just that. We’re also thrilled to work with Clint again, he’s an incredibly gifted interviewer and amazing partner to the network. He certainly has a gift for encouraging your favorite entertainers to tell stories like never before!"
New episodes air weekly on Saturdays at 10/9 PM CT.
All season four programming of “Talking in Circles with Clint Black” includes:
5/13/23, Terry Bradshaw Part 1
Clint is back Talking in Circles with NFL Hall-of-Famer, Terry Bradshaw. They discuss his years on the gridiron and his career path since retirement, which includes becoming a prominent sports personality, actor, author and musician.
5/20/23, Terry Bradshaw Part 2
The laughs continue with Terry Bradshaw, back for a second week of Talking in Circles with Clint
5/27/23, Charles “Chip” Esten
Actor, musician and comedian Charles "Chip" Esten sits down with Clint to talk about their mutual love of both music and acting. The pair discusses the life lessons they've learned throughout their careers.
6/03/23 Kathie Lee Gifford
Clint sits down with celebrated television personality Kathie Lee Gifford for a conversation about family, faith and a full circle moment in her career that started at eight years old writing a letter to Walt Disney.
6/10/23, Lee Brice
Award-winning country music singer/songwriter Lee Brice talks with Clint about playing the Ryman on his very first trip to Nashville. He tells the story of what led him to tase fellow country artist Tyler Farr one night while on tour together.
Remaining programming will include Ricky Skaggs (6/17), Tanya Tucker (6/24), Cody Jinks (7/01), Big Kenny (7/08), Patricia Heaton (7/15), Kevin Nealon (7/22), Kenny Wayne Shepherd (7/29) and a finale featuring the best moments from each episode, airing 8/05.
Circle is a joint venture between Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, and Gray Television. For more schedule and program details, visit https://www.circleallaccess.com.
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CLINT BLACK ANNOUNCES 2022-23 DATES FOR YEAR TWO OF THE “MOSTLY HITS & THE MRS.” TOUR STARTING ON NOVEMBER 17TH IN BURNSVILLE, MN
LISA HARTMAN BLACK AND LILY PEARL BLACK WILL ONCE AGAIN JOIN BLACK FOLLOWING THE SUCCESS OF THEIR 2021-22 “MOSTLY HITS & THE MRS.” TOUR THAT RESULTED IN A WIDELY-VIEWED PBS SPECIAL
Country music legend Clint Black delighted his fans with the “Mostly Hits & The Mrs.” tour in 2021-22 that resulted in a widely-watched PBS Special, which began airing in June. His wife actress/entertainer Lisa Hartman Black and his talented 21-year-old daughter, singer/pianist Lily Pearl Black will again join him for year two of the "Mostly Hits & The Mrs.” tour starting November 17, 2022. The tour will have an extended run until February 5, 2023 in Pensacola, FL. “Having my family on the road is the best and the reactions have been everything we hoped they would be!” commented Black.
On July 29, tickets for the forthcoming “Mostly Hits & The Mrs.” tour will go on sale to the public. There will be an artist pre-sale starting on July 27 and the concert venues will have a pre-sale on July 28. The dates listed below can be purchased at www.clintblack.com, Ticketmaster and at venue websites. Special VIP packages will be available at all shows. Black is currently touring with his band; tickets are on sale for those dates with details available on his website as well. Pepper Entertainment is the national tour promoter. Additional tour dates will be announced shortly.
Nov 17 – Burnsville, MN AMES CENTER
Nov 18 – Appleton WI FOX CITIES PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Nov 19 – Rochester MN MAYO CIVIC CENTER
Nov 20 – Dubuque IA FIVE FLAGS CENTER
Dec 1 – Fort Smith AR ARCBEST PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dec 2 – Tulsa, OK TULSA THEATRE
Dec 3 – Wichita, KS ORPHEUM THEATRE
Dec 4 – Ottumwa, IA BRIDGE VIEW CENTER
Dec 8 - Kalispell, MT WACHHOLZ COLLEGE CENTER
Dec 9 – Helena, MT HELENA CIVIC CENTER
Dec 10 – Billings, MT ALBERTA BAIR THEATER
Dec 15 – Toledo, OH STRANAHAN THEATRE
Dec 16 – Kalamazoo, MI KALAMAZOO STATE THEATRE
Dec 17 – Evansville, IN VICTORY THEATRE
Dec 18 – Rockford, IL CORONADO PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Jan 27 – San Antonio, TX TOBIN CENTER
Jan 28 – Amarillo, TX CIVIC CENTER AUDITORIUM
Jan 29 – Albuquerque, NM KIVA AUDITORIUM
Feb 2 – Melbourne, FL KING CENTER
Feb 3 – Key West, FL – KEY WESTERN FESTIVAL
Feb 5 – Pensacola, FL SAENGER THEATRE
Legendary Guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Releases "Bad Move" featuring Clint Black
Legendary Guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter Releases "Bad Move" featuring Clint Black
"Bad Move" is the Second Single off Speed of Heat,
His Debut Solo Album Due Out June 17, 2022
on BMG/Renew Records
LOS ANGELES, CA (April 28, 2022) – Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter, known to millions from his groundbreaking work with Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers, and from countless smash hit recordings he’s performed on as an in-demand, first-call studio musician, has released his new single "Bad Move" featuring country music superstar Clint Black on vocals.
"Bad Move" was co-written by Baxter, Black, and CJ Vanston, and is the second single off his recently announced debut solo album, Speed of Heat, which will be released worldwide via BMG/Renew Records on June 17, 2022. Speed of Heat will be available digitally, as well as on CD and vinyl.
Listen to “Bad Move” HERE.
Pre-order in Speed of Heat HERE.
Clint Black reveals his mastery of musical eclecticism with his powerful and compelling vocal performance on “Bad Move,” which also includes an incendiary lead guitar and organ duke-out between Baxter and his music partner and Speed of Heat producer CJ Vanston.
“Clint really outdid himself on this song,” says Baxter. “I played it for his wife [singer-actress Lisa Hartman Black], and when she heard it, she jokingly asked me, ‘Who is that?’ I said, ‘That’s your husband. He is a really amazing and multi-faceted musician.’”
"Skunk and I have been friends for a long time and I’m a fan, so I didn’t hesitate when he invited me to do something for the album,” added Black. “Writing with him and C.J. was as good as it gets; sitting two feet from Skunk while he cut those amazing guitar parts, him coaching me through my parts...that was a singular experience. I was hoping to step out of my genre with ‘Bad Move’ and we definitely did that. Definitely a ‘good move!’"
For music fans of all stripes, and particularly those who have followed Baxter’s remarkable career through the years and have long hoped for the guitarist to record a solo project, Speed of Heat will prove well worth the wait. The 12-song disc is a riveting and rewarding musical experience that features a host of brilliantly crafted originals co-written by the guitarist and his producing /music partner, CJ Vanston, as well as inspired versions of some of the great classics. Along the way, Baxter is joined by guest vocalists and songwriters such as Michael McDonald, Clint Black, Jonny Lang and Rick Livingstone, each of whom adds their own unique and remarkable musical talents to the project’s brilliant sonic mosaic.
As one of the most recorded guitarists of his generation, Baxter’s creative and versatile playing has been heard on some of the most iconic songs in music history, including “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton and “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer. The stunningly diverse collection of material on Speed of Heat presents a 360-degree view of the uniquely gifted musician.
“You go into making a record with so many expectations, but I can honestly say that the finished album met and exceeded all of them,” Baxter says. “It was immensely gratifying when my musical peers would come up to me and said, ‘Hey, I heard you’re making a solo album. Can I sing or play on it?’ That’s a wonderful feeling. Throughout the entire process, and with CJ Vanston’s extraordinary talent and support, I strove to achieve something new, compelling, singular and exciting with each track. I believe this collection of songs and performances realizes that goal and trust that those who listen will come away with the same sentiment.”
In conclusion, Baxter says, “There were so many incredible moments that went into the creation of this record. For me, making this album was much akin to why I play the guitar – exploring and traveling the path to furthering and expanding my musical horizons and, ultimately, bettering myself as a musician and guitarist. I’m proud of everything I’ve accomplished so far, but I also learned years ago from my father that you cannot and should not dwell on your successes, and that an individual should move forward and strive for self-improvement and knowledge. For me, this project is a major step in that direction.”
For a list of tour dates and more information, please visit www.jeffskunkbaxter.com.
Tim McGraw on Circle Network’s Season 2 Premiere of “Talking in Circles with Clint Black
Clint Black is back! Award-winning Circle Network has renewed “Talking in Circles with Clint Black” for a season two, and has set the premiere for Saturday, March 12th at 10:00 pm ET! That’s not all, if you’re a fan of 1883 and looking for more Tim McGraw following this weekend's finale, Circle and Clint have you covered. The multi-award winner and star of the hit series will kick off the season as Clint’s first guest and chat about Tim’s early days in Nashville, and the evolution of his music.
Clint Black Announced From The Ryman Stage Last Night That Lily Pearl Is Joining Her Parents On The Mostly Hits & The Mrs. Tour
Opry member and Grammy-winner Clint Black delighted his fans last night at the Ryman with the announcement that his talented singer/songwriter daughter Lily will be joining her parents on the “Mostly Hits & The Mrs.Tour.” Twenty-year old Lily Pearl is joining the family business.
“I’m excited to announce that my daughter, @LilyPearlBlack will be joining my wife and me on our “Mostly Hits & The Mrs. Tour” kicking off in November. It’s a family affair!”
Clint is currently touring with his band. Tickets for the current tour and the forthcoming “Mostly Hits & The Mrs.” tour which begins on November 18th in Wichita Falls, Texas (dates below) are on sale at www.clintblack.com, Ticketmaster and at venue websites.
Clint Black Announces "Mostly Hits & The Mrs." Tour On Sale Today; Marking The First Time Clint And His Wife Lisa Hartman Black Will Perform On A Full Tour Together
Clint Black Announces "Mostly Hits & The Mrs." Tour On Sale Today; Marking The First Time Clint And His Wife Lisa Hartman Black Will Perform On A Full Tour Together
Clint Performs on “Huckabee” on TBN Networks Airing on June 12th and 13th
Clint Hosts & Co-Produces “Talking In Circles” on Circle Network; This week’s June 12th Guest Is Brad Paisley
Opry member and Grammy Award-winning country icon Clint Black announces his “Mostly Hits & The Mrs.” tour featuring his singer/actress wife Lisa Hartman Black. This marks the first time Clint and Lisa will perform a full tour together. Tickets for the tour, which begins on November 18th, go on sale today at www.clintblack.com/tour, through TicketMaster and at each venue’s website.
“I’m so happy to be doing live concerts again,” commented Black. “I’m even more excited to get to November, when Lisa and I will tour together. We have a very special show planned and can’t wait to take it on the road!”
Clint performed and chatted with Mike Huckabee for his “Huckabee” show on TBN Networks. It will air on Saturday, June 12th at 8 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CT and Sunday, June 13th at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
Clint’s own TV show “Talking In Circles” airs Saturday nights at 10 p.m. following Opry Live on Circle Network. This week’s Saturday, June 12th guest is Brad Paisley and Saturday, June 19th guest is Trace Adkins. “Talking In Circles with Clint Black” is a behind-the-scenes conversation with two entertainers talking “shop.” Clint hosts and co-produces the show.
Clint also launched a line of coffee: Clint Black Cowboy Coffee which is brewed in Texas and available on https://www.clintblackcoffee.com
T. Graham Brown Welcomes Clint Black As His Guest On May’s Live Wire On SiriusXM's Prime Country Channel 58 Starting Wednesday, May 5 at 10/9c
With continued airings throughout May, T. Graham Brown's Live Wire will feature live cuts from artists including T.G. Sheppard, Dale Watson, Joe Diffie, Dan Tyminski, The Atlanta Rhythm Section, and Alison Krauss, plus an exclusive interview and live cuts from Clint Black
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown's LIVE WIRE on SiriusXM's Prime Country Channel 58 will debut new episodes for May, starting Wednesday, May 5 at 10/9c PM, featuring an interview with Clint Black. LIVE WIRE is a one-hour show that showcases live cuts & interviews with some of T. Graham Brown's closest friends and heroes, sharing fun stories about life on the road.
“This episode of “Live Wire” promises to be great. I’ll be talking to the one and only Clint Black on a variety of topics,” shares Brown. “He is a very cool cat. In addition to cuts of his live performances, there is music by Alison Krauss, Dale Watson, Joe Diffie, T.G. Sheppard, and more. Come on down to “Live Wire” on SiriusXM PRIME COUNTRY! Tune in!! You’ll be glad you did.”
With continued airings throughout May, the show will feature live cuts from artists including T.G. Sheppard, Dale Watson, Alison Krauss, Joe Diffie, Dan Tyminski, and The Atlanta Rhythm Section, along with an interview and live cuts from country legend, Clint Black. Listen closely to hear never-before-told stories and rare live performances from your favorite Prime Country superstars! LIVE WIRE is also available on-demand worldwide with the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW with a standard SiriusXM subscription.
How subscribers can listen:
SiriusXM subscribers are able to listen on SiriusXM radios, and those with streaming access can listen online, on-the-go with the SiriusXM mobile app, and at home on a wide variety of connected devices including smart TVs, devices with Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant, Apple TV, PlayStation, Roku, Sonos speakers and more. Go to siriusxm.com/streaming to learn more.
Additional airings in May include:
Thursday, May 6 @ 1 am and 3 pm ET
Sunday, May 9 @ 11 am ET
Tuesday, May 11 @ 12 am and 11 pm ET
Thursday, May 13 @ 3 am ET
Monday, May 24 @ 12 pm ET
CLINT BLACK TO HOST AND CO-PRODUCE “TALKING IN CIRCLES,” A NEW TV SERIES COMING TO CIRCLE NETWORK ON MAY 22
CLINT BLACK TO HOST AND CO-PRODUCE “TALKING IN CIRCLES,” A NEW TV SERIES COMING TO CIRCLE NETWORK ON MAY 22
DARIUS RUCKER, KEB’ MO’, JOHN RICH, TRAVIS TRITT, SARA EVANS, STEVE WARINER AND TRACE ADKINS CONFIRMED AS FEATURED GUESTS.
NASHVILLE, TN — April 9, 2021— Opry member and Grammy winning country superstar Clint Black announced on The Kelly Clarkson Show yesterday that he is set to host and co-produce a new series, Talking in Circles with Clint Black, which will premiere on Circle Network on Saturday, May 22 at 10 p.m. ET following Opry Live. The weekly series will feature a variety of musicians, songwriters and artists including Darius Rucker, Keb’ Mo, John Rich, Sara Evans, Travis Tritt, Steve Wariner and Trace Adkins. Additional guests to be announced shortly. The following story on Taste of Country also ran this morning:
Taste of Country - https://tasteofcountry.com/clint-black-talking-in-circles-circle-network/
“Talking in Circles will be a candid artist-to-artist conversation with some of the top entertainers in the business about songwriting, recording, and performing on the road.” commented Black. “I’m excited to let people ‘overhear’ some of the things we artists have to say when we talk shop.”
"The Circle Network is honored to partner with legendary country artist Clint Black for the upcoming Talking in Circles series. Clint will take us inside the minds of musicians and songwriters who make country music what it is today and give fans an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at conversations between artists," said Evan Haiman, Circle Network’s SVP of Content
Clint Black To Perform at We're Texas Virtual Benefit Concert
MATTHEW & CAMILA MCCONAUGHEY’S
WE’RE TEXAS EVENT
Presented by Dell Technologies, Reliant and Salesforce
(Austin, TX) March 12, 2021- Academy Award-winning actor and Texas native Matthew McConaughey and his wife, Camila Alves McConaughey, have organized a virtual benefit concert titled We’re Texas, to benefit those affected by Winter Storm Uri through the just keep livin Foundation Texas Relief Fund. The virtual event, to be streamed on his YouTube Channel [youtube.com/MatthewMcConaughey] and exclusively broadcast in Texas on Spectrum News 1 on Sunday, March 21st at 7pm CT will include musical performances by Texas natives, residents and supporters including: Clint Black, Don Henley, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Kacey Musgraves, Kelly Clarkson, Khalid, Kirk Franklin, Leon Bridges, Los Lonely Boys, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, Post Malone, Randy Rogers, Willie Nelson; and special appearances from Angie Harmon, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Ciara, Clayton Kershaw, Colt McCoy, Dak Prescott, Dr. Phil McGraw, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Joe Rogan, Jonas Brothers, Jordan Spieth, Kevin Durant, Liza Koshy, Marcus Lemonis, Megan Thee Stallion, Michael Strahan, Renée Zellweger, Selena Gomez, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Troy Aikman and Woody Harrelson.
“A lot of Texans are hurting right now,” said McConaughey. “After the disaster of the worst freeze here in over 70 years, so many are still without clean water, and unable to repair water damage that has made their homes unlivable. One of my favorite things about Texans is that we like to help ourselves, and while that spirit is still alive and well, a lot of Texans can’t help themselves right now unless we help them. The We’re Texas Virtual Event features an all-star lineup of Texas talent for a night to restore Texas. It’s time.”
In response to unprecedented Winter Storm Uri that devastated the state of Texas in late February, the McConaughey’s have organized relief efforts and raised funds through the j.k.livin Foundation Texas Relief Fund. Their efforts have been providing support for those lacking basic necessities, trying to recover and rebuild in the Lone Star state. While power has been restored for most, broken water lines and other damage have left many Texans without access to food, clean water and other critical resources. The proceeds from the We’re Texas Benefit concert will be distributed by the j.k.livin Foundation Texas Relief Fund to a variety of non-profit organizations including:
Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) seeks to glorify Christ by equipping, empowering, and mobilizing a network of churches to respond to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those impacted by disaster. In response to the devastation caused by Winter Storm Uri in the Greater Austin area, ADRN is raising funds to cover costs associated with response efforts. During the storm, ADRN deployed hundreds of volunteers to warming centers and shelters; mobilized and dispatched hundreds of 4×4 drivers to transport people, food, water, and supplies; equipped shelters with generators, food, water, and baby supplies; helped multiple churches launch shelters in their own communities; and responded to thousands of calls to ADRN's survivor hotline from people in desperate need of assistance. Additional funds are needed to enable ADRN to continue responding to the immediate and long-term needs of survivors as they mobilized skilled volunteer laborers to repair homes; distribute supplies to those in need; continue managing a massive clean-up and debris removal initiative; and provide survivors with ongoing physical, financial, emotional and spiritual support.
Meals on Wheels Central Texas (MOWCTX) seeks to nourish and enrich the lives of the homebound and other people in need through programs that promote dignity and independent living. Anchored by its signature home-delivered meal program, MOWCTX team members and volunteers provide nutritious meals, safety checks and friendly visits to hungry and isolated seniors in Central Texas. As part of their “More Than a Meal” mission, they also offer other services to enable homebound older adults to age in place with dignity. Their holistic platform includes major home repairs to keep the homes of elders safe and accessible (including repairs after Winter Storm Uri), in-home care assistance for seniors and adults with disabilities, “care calls” to stay connected with lonely seniors by phone and a special program to care for the beloved pets of older adults.
Salvation Army of Texas has a presence in every zip code and is uniquely positioned to respond with specialized services based on the needs of each community. Throughout Texas, warming stations and emergency shelters have been open offering a safe and warm environment, providing food and shelter for those in need during the historically low temperatures and statewide power outages. They continue their extraordinary efforts throughout Texas are ready to intake as much need as possible.
Save the Children is a global humanitarian organization working in the United States and around the world to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. As the national leader for protecting children in emergencies, Save the Children is committed to helping meet the most urgent and long-term recovery needs of families and children devastated by the historic winter storm in Texas. The organization is collaborating with local education partners to help storm-damaged child care and early learning centers recover across Texas, working to provide them with funding and support to reopen quickly to make sure kids and families have access to safe, quality early education. Save the Children is also working with local staff and partners to deliver critical emergency supplies to newly-arrived children and families seeking refuge in shelters across the southern Texas border. This includes hygiene kits, bottled water and warm clothing, as well as face masks and hand sanitizer to help prevent the spread of COVID in shelters. Funds raised for Save the Children’s Texas Winter Crisis Fund will provide desperately needed relief to children and families impacted by the storm. To learn more and to donate, go to savethechildren.org/texas-donate.
St. Bernard Project (SBP), a national social impact organization focused on disaster resilience and recovery, was founded in 2006 in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. SBP prepares individuals and organizations before disaster, creates resilient communities and streamlines recovery. SBP has rebuilt more than 2,800 homes for disaster-impacted families across the country, helped 337,950 individuals understand and mitigate disaster risk, and trained 209 government leaders to spend federal recovery dollars quickly and efficiently. SBP has been helping Texas families recover from disaster since 2015 and is responding and committed to long-term recovery in Winter Storm Uri impacted communities. SBP is repairing homes (200 in Houston by June 30th) and granting funds to nonprofit organizations providing rapid plumbing repair services through our Winter Storm Uri Fund (100 homes across Texas will have water restored and/or be mucked and gutted by June 30). With more funding, SBP can serve more families. In addition, SBP is conducting webinars and widely sharing our recovery guides to help people access FEMA and insurance resources and avoid common recovery pitfalls. SBP is also responding to impacted communities in Oklahoma and Louisiana.
Team Rubicon is an international disaster response nonprofit that unites the skills and experience of military veterans with first responders to rapidly provide relief to communities in need. Founded in 2010 with the expressed goal of quickly responding to disasters and humanitarian crises. Team Rubicon maintains a roster of 140,000+ volunteers able to deploy throughout the United States and world, and are focusing their efforts on those affected by the storms. In response to Winter Storm Uri, Team Rubicon supported the Midland Horseshoe Arena during the freeze by setting up and staffing a warming shelter. The organization deployed to Williamson and Hays counties with debris removal, damage assessments, and home muckouts. Over this past week, Team Rubicon has provided muckout services in Waco and launched additional operations in Refugio and Houston to help get Texans back into their homes. Storm response efforts have expanded to also Tennessee and Kentucky. To learn more please visit teamrubiconusa.org.
The virtual event is brought to you by generous contributions from founding sponsors Dell Technologies, Reliant, an NRG company, and Salesforce, as well as support from ACL Live at The Moody Theater, American Airlines, AT&T, Austin FC, Bumble, Camping World, Chris Parvin & White Rhino Coffee, Dallas Cowboys/Gene and Jerry Jones Family/NFL Foundation, Gallery Furniture, Dallas Stars, Google.org, H-E-B, Lincoln Dealerships of Texas, Mark Cuban, The Moody Foundation, Q2, San Antonio Spurs, Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation, Troy Aikman, Waste Management, Whole Foods and Wood Foundation.
To view the benefit concert and donate, log in to YouTube.com/MatthewMcConaughey on March 21st at 7pm CT or visit jklivinFoundation.org to donate or learn other ways to help prior.
For Texas residents, Spectrum News 1 is available exclusively to Spectrum video customers on channel 1 and on the Spectrum News App, available to all Spectrum residential customers, including internet-only.
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CLINT BLACK LAUNCHES ‘CLINT BLACK COWBOY COFFEE’ WITH NEW WEBSITE AND INSTAGRAM LIVE ON MARCH 16TH
CLINT BLACK LAUNCHES ‘CLINT BLACK COWBOY COFFEE’ WITH NEW WEBSITE AND INSTAGRAM LIVE ON MARCH 16TH
NASHVILLE, TN—March 16, 2021—Opry member and Grammy winning country superstar Clint Black is launching his new endeavor Clint Black Cowboy Coffee with a discussion on Instagram Live at 1pm Central Time. His coffee is available at ClintBlackCoffee.com.
“It all started as a great gift idea for friends and family at Christmas time,” commented Black. “As the reaction turned from ‘thanks!’ to ‘where can I get more?’, Clint decided it was time to share it with the world."
Many a cattle drive and recording session have fueled by coffee! This is the inspiration behind Clint Black Cowboy Coffee. Most know Clint for his songwriting; 31 top #10 singles, tens of millions of records sold and a myriad of movie and TV show appearances. Clint’s Cowboy Coffee brand is literally a taste of one of his other passions. It is a dark roast ground, roasted in Texas.
The Song Hitting the Road for Season 2
New Series Kicks off January 2, 2021 with Train, Jason Mraz, Jewel, Richard Marx, Clint Black, Gavin DeGraw & A Marley Family Celebration Of “One Love” Featuring Stephen Marley.
THE SONG – Recorded Live @ TGL Farms nationally syndicated hit TV series is back for another exciting season with music’s most iconic artists performing legendary songs in some of the most scenic locations of America. Founding partner Ally returns to present Season II, as THE SONG welcomes new partners America’s legendary motorcycle brand Harley-Davidson and KICKER Performance Audio to the team. The 15-episode series launches January 2, 2021 in over 140 markets reaching 77.7% of US households. The one-hour season opener highlights featured acts including Train, Jason Mraz, Jewel, Richard Marx, Clint Black, Gavin DeGraw and a very special Marley Family Celebration Of “One Love” Featuring Stephen Marley.
“Although challenging, this season’s filming actually presented us with a unique opportunity to take the show to the artists and record them where they were most comfortable – in or near their own homes,” said the show’s creator and Executive Producer Marc Oswald. “We can’t thank them enough for taking the time to hang with us and share their stories and incredible performances of these massive hit songs.”
Returning hosts Krista Marie and Damien Horne traveled coast to coast to visit legendary artists at truly spectacular and unique locations. Coffee with Jason Mraz at the Mraz Family Farm, sipping wine with Pat Monahan of Train at Concannon Vineyard in Northern California, riding horses with Jewel in the Colorado Rockies, filming Richard Marx as he performed at sunset on the beautiful cliffs of Malibu, an intimate evening with Clint Black at Analog at Hutton Hotel Nashville and jamming with the Marleys at the world famous Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Shooting wrapped where it all began, with Gavin DeGraw at TGL Farms located near “Music City” Nashville, Tennessee. In-depth interviews with the artists revealed never-before-heard details behind their hit songs, the inspiration and how they became woven into the fabric of popular culture.
Another exciting addition to Season II are multi-artist themed episodes such as “Grammy Winners,” “Party Anthems,” “Love Songs,” “The Songwriters,” “Acoustic Sessions” and “Rockin’ Country.” These special shows incorporate performances from artists from Season II along with CeeLo Green, Don McLean, All-4-One, Big & Rich, Rome Ramirez, Dirty Heads, Rick Springfield, Lonestar, Travis Tritt and Gretchen Wilson from Season I.
“To have the kind of national syndication clearance on a new show in only its second season is a testament to the unique content provided by the artists involved and the dedication this amazing team has put into THE SONG,” said Executive Producer Cary Glotzer. “We had wonderful feedback on the debut season, and we’re anxious for the viewers to see this new season.”
The show is produced by Oswald Entertainment Group and Tupelo Honey and directed by renowned film and still photographer David “Doc” Abbott. Gray Television is managing the syndication, led by Greg Conklin and George Johnson, in over 140 markets predominantly on CBS, ABC, FOX and NBC affiliates including New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, Miami and Seattle. AXS TV acquired all 10 episodes from Season I, which will continue airing through 2022.
“Season II of THE SONG presented by Ally highlights the diversity of American music and some of the most beautiful parts of this country,” said Andrea Brimmer, chief marketing and public relations officer, Ally. “This second season really showcases how various cultures shape the stories artists tell through their songs.”
“KICKER Performance Audio is honored to be a part of Season II of THE SONG,” said Kevin Campbell, KICKER Performance Audio Director of Global Marketing. “Our founder and CEO, Steve Irby, is a musician and many of our employees are as well, so being involved with a show that honors iconic songs is a perfect partnership for us."
THE SONG pays it forward through a cause-related partnership with The Songwriters Hall of Fame to provide both scholarship and internship opportunities for their outstanding programs and to help develop new talent in the music, media and television arts disciplines. This work will be supported by a $25,000 grant from Ally. 2
The Songwriters Hall of Fame’s president & CEO, Linda Moran, said, “THE SONG is not only celebrating songwriters and their songs, but as recipients of their paying it forward policy, our partnership is affording us the opportunity to expand our scholarship program which enables us to develop and nurture the next generation of songwriters. We are grateful to THE SONG’s team and to Ally for their generosity and most especially their appreciation of songwriters and their craft."
For more great moments from both seasons, fans can log on to THESONG.TV to check out full performances as well as exclusive behind-the-scenes content. The site includes details for tuning into the show in specific markets. Music from the show can also be streamed on Spotify, Amazon, Apple Music, Pandora or wherever great music is heard.
A complete episodic breakdown will also be available at THESONG.TV.
OPRY MEMBER CLINT BLACK RETURNS TO RYMAN AUDITORIUM DECEMBER 2
First Appearance at the Historic Venue in 20 Years
Featuring Lisa Hartman Black
Tickets on Sale Now
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 2, 2020) – Country music icon Clint Black will return to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on December 2. Black’s last appearance at the legendary venue was in 1999. Tickets are on sale to the public now at ryman.com.
The Grand Ole Opry Member Black announced the upcoming Ryman show on the same day as his performance on the Opry stage on Saturday, Oct. 31. The December 2 show will feature a special guest, Black’s wife, Lisa Hartman Black.
In-venue tickets start at $79, and livestream tickets are $9.99. Ryman Auditorium strictly complies with safety regulations that include socially distanced seating, mandatory masks for all guests and staff, and enhanced cleaning practices.
Black recently celebrated the release of his 12th studio album, Out of Sane, which marked his first studio project release in five years and has been met with excitement from fans.
For complete details, seating chart and more information about the safety precautions, please visit ryman.com.
About Clint Black
Clint surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of ’89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple platinum debut, “Killin’ Time.” He followed that up with his second album, the certified triple platinum “Put Yourself In My Shoes,” followed by a string of certified gold and multi-platinum albums throughout the 90s. Black has earned 22 #1 singles and 31 Top 10’s, making him one of the most successful singer/songwriters of the modern era. He has sold more than 20 million records and has received dozens of major awards and nominations including a GRAMMY and a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. For more information, visit www.clintblack.com.
About Ryman Auditorium
A National Historic Landmark, Ryman Auditorium was built by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892. Ryman Auditorium is a 12-time winner of the prestigious Pollstar Theatre of the Year award. The historic venue is well-known as the Mother Church of Country Music and is the most famous former home of Grand Ole Opry (1943-1974). The Ryman has been featured in numerous film and television projects including Coal Miner’s Daughter, The Johnny Cash Show, American Idol, Nashville, and more. While offering a diverse lineup and thriving concert schedule (with over 200 shows per year), the venue is also open for daytime tours year-round. A coveted under-play for many, her iconic stage has seen the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Mumford and Sons, and Tom Petty in recent years. Ryman Auditorium is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP), a Nashville-based REIT that also owns and operates the Grand Ole Opry, 650 AM WSM and Ole Red. For more information, visit ryman.com.
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Grand Ole Opry® Announces Artist Lineups and Events For the 95th Anniversary Celebration Throughout October
Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan Kick Off
the 95th Anniversary Celebration Saturday, October 3
Limited In-Venue Audiences Return Beginning October 3
Lauren Alaina, Bill Anderson, Clint Black, Little Big Town, Chris Janson, Carly Pearce, Jeannie Seely, Josh Turner, Steve Wariner, Among Those Scheduled To Perform During October In Celebration of the Opry’s 95 Years
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (September 30, 2020) In celebration of the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th anniversary celebration, the Opry announces a month-long series of events, livestreams, sweepstakes, special retail packages and the artists scheduled to perform each week throughout the month of October. The Grand Ole Opry has survived and kept the music playing for 95 years even through world wars, the Great Depression, two once-in-a-lifetime floods, presidential assassinations and now a pandemic. This Saturday the Opry will not only be kicking off the 95th anniversary celebration, but will welcome back a limited in-venue audience for the first time in 29 weeks since shows were paused in March amidst the COVID pandemic.
Opry members Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill and Lorrie Morgan are scheduled to step in the circle for the 4,944th consecutive Saturday night broadcast this Saturday night. Bentley, also celebrating his 15th Opry anniversary, was inducted into the Opry family on October 1, 2005. The in-venue audience will be capped at 500 guests for the October 3rd 95th anniversary celebration, and tickets are sold out. HOPEFULLY.
Tickets for additional October shows will go on sale Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. Highlights of October shows include:
October 3: Dierks Bentley, Terri Clark, Vince Gill, Lorrie Morgan
October 10: “Opry Firsts”: Celebrating Opry debuts and other firsts on the Opry stage. Carly Pearce, Jeannie Seely, Josh Turner
October 17: “95 Years of Great Opry Songs”: Celebrating top songs and those who wrote them. Bill Anderson, Chris Janson
October 24: “Opry Goes Pink”: The Opry’s 12th Annual Show Marking the Fight Against Breast Cancer | Lauren Alaina, Little Big Town
October 31: Clint Black, Steve Wariner
October Opry shows will be one-hour shows broadcast live on Circle and Gray TV stations, DISH Studio Channel 102, Sling TV, and other TV affiliates in addition to a companion live stream on Circle All Access Facebook, YouTube and Twitter. The Opry can also be heard on 650 WSM-AM, wsmonline.com, and SiriusXM. Tickets for October 10 - 31 shows will first be made available to those who had previously held tickets for October shows. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the public on Monday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m.
Inside the Circle | Opry Facebook Live Series | Launches Wednesday, Oct 7
Click HERE to go to the Opry’s Facebook page (@grandoleopry)
Inside the Circle will celebrate key tenants of the Opry’s 95 years with series themes including Women of the Opry, 50-Year Club, Ryman Memories, and Opry Debuts
Airs each Wednesday in October (10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28) at 6:30 PM|CT
Guests include: Craig Morgan, Jeannie Seely, Lorrie Morgan, Steve Wariner, Bill Anderson, Mark Wills
Celebrating 95 Years of Opry Sweepstakes
Throughout the entire month of October, fans will be given the opportunity to register for a chance to win a Celebrating 95 Years of Opry retail merchandise bundle (containing a commemorative 95th t-shirt, mug, and poster), a $500 Visa gift card shopping spree, and a trip to the Grand Ole Opry in 2021.
For more information on the sweepstakes and other 95th activations, click HERE.
Click HERE to register to win.
Daily Opry Moments
Visit the Grand Ole Opry social channels throughout the month of October for Daily Opry Moments which will include archived material, recorded Opry milestone performances, special Opry artifacts, keepsake Opry retail pieces, and more.
FACEBOOK (@grandoleopry)| INSTAGRAM (@opry) | TWITTER (@opry) | YOUTUBE (@oprylive)
Circle Television – Celebrating 95 Years of Opry
Airing Oct 31/Nov 1 on Circle TV and will include past Opry anniversary specials, Opry docs, Circle Sessions: Opry 95th, and past Grand Ole Opry shows.
Commemorative RETAIL: 95th Birthday Bundle
In honor of the Grand Ole Opry’s 95th birthday, the Opry has released a commemorative retail Birthday Bundle containing a 95th t-shirt, mug, and poster that will be available while supplies last. Buy all three items in the birthday bundle and receive a $10 discount on your purchase. Click HERE to purchase.
WSM at 95 on 650 AM WSM
Join WSM each week for WSM at 95, a series of hour-long guest DJ shows where artists take over the airwaves, pick the music, and share stories and memories about the impact WSM and the Grand Ole Opry have had on their musical careers. Fans will hear from some long-time friends of the station, and some new ones made along the way. Guest hosts include Sara Evans, Margo Price, Michael Ray, Sarah Jarosz, Lee Brice and many more! WSM at 95 airs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5pm/c on 650 AM and WSMonline.com.
95 Years of Opry on 650 AM WSM – Beginning October 12
WSM celebrates 95 years of the show that made country music famous! Grand Ole Opry VP & Executive Producer Dan Rogers will share songs that have made up the Opry’s 95-year catalog and will share stories from backstage. Beginning on October 12th, tune in to 650 AM and WSMonline.com every Monday at 6pm/c to listen live!
Click HERE for a sizzle reel of highlights of just some of the Opry members and special guests who have stepped in to the circle to help the keep the music playing at the Grand Ole Opry since the in-house audience shows were paused on March 14.
As the Opry continues its month-long 95th anniversary celebration with a maximum of 500 fans allowed to be live in the Opry House, the show will continue its one-hour livestream on Circle All Access YouTube, Twitter and Facebook channels as well as Circle TV , SiriusXM, and the Opry’s flagship home 650 WSM AM and wsmonline.com, allowing fans from around the world to enjoy the high-quality performances from home.
Information regarding ticket availability for October shows will be updated at opry.com. For additional details on other Opry 95th Anniversary Celebration shows and digital events happening throughout the month of October, please click HERE.
Those tuning into the Livestream on Circle All Access YouTube, Twitter and Facebook channels this Saturday, October 3 can watch a Circle Sessions: Lauren Alaina at 7:30 PM ET/ 6:30 PM CT immediately prior to the Opry. Alaina talks to host Nan Kelley about her new EP, Getting Over Him, her love of the Grand Ole Opry and the connection she has with her Dad and the Opry. The No. 1 Platinum-selling star also talks about her role as host of the upcoming Circle TV series Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith, launching October 6.
As the Grand Ole Opry approaches its 95th anniversary in the midst of a global pandemic, Opry members and special guest artists kept the music playing from the unbroken circle, and the Opry began reaching some of its largest audiences to date. The Opry has logged viewers from over 100 countries worldwide since shows with a live Opry House audience were paused in mid-March. The Opry livestream has consistently been in the top of the Pollstar Livestream Chart with an average of over 1 million+ viewers each week, and Circle TV’s distribution has grown steadily over the course of the past 29 weeks as well.
In an effort to maintain health and safety amid current COVID-19 concerns, the Opry, the world’s longest-running radio show, was forced to pause performances that included a live audience beginning on March 14. The show will have played on without a live ticketed audience for 29 consecutive Saturday night broadcasts before finally welcoming them back. The Opry’s paused shows without an audience have included Opry members Trace Adkins, Bill Anderson, Kelsea Ballerini, Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Terri Clark, Luke Combs, Dailey & Vincent, the Gatlin Brothers, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Dustin Lynch, Chris Janson, Reba McEntire, Craig Morgan, the Oak Ridge Boys, Old Crow Medicine Show, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Jeannie Seely, Blake Shelton, Ricky Skaggs, Connie Smith, Marty Stuart, Pam Tillis, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Steve Wariner, Mark Wills, Trisha Yearwood and Chris Young along with special guests Lady A, Lauren Alaina, Jimmie Allen, Mandy Barnett, Lee Brice, T. Graham Brown, Luke Bryan, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper, Jason Crabb, Rodney Crowell, Sara Evans, Amy Grant and daughters Jenny Gill and Corrina Grant Gill, Riley Green, Sierra Hull, Tracy Lawrence, Ashley McBryde, Chrissy Metz, Keb’ Mo’, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Margo Price, Kellie Pickler, Michael Ray, Runaway June, Billy Strings, The Scott Family, Gwen Stefani, Tenille Townes, Molly Tuttle, Sam Williams, CeCe Winans, Charlie Worsham, and Brett Young.
About the Grand Ole Opry:
Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. The Opry can be heard at opry.com and wsmonline.com, Opry and WSM mobile apps, SiriusXM, and its flagship home, 650 AM-WSM. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP). For more information, visit opry.com.
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MUST-SEE PERFORMANCES ANNOUNCED FOR THE “55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™ PRESENTERS INCLUDE LAUREN ALAINA, LILY ALDRIDGE, CLINT BLACK & LISA HARTMAN BLACK
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 9, 2020) – Academy of Country Music®, dick clark productions and CBS today revealed more must-see performances by Blake Shelton featuring Gwen Stefani, Carrie Underwood, and Trisha Yearwood for the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, a Night of Heart and Hits Live from Nashville. Also joining the telecast’s all-star lineup are presenters Lauren Alaina, Lily Aldridge, Clint Black & Lisa Hartman Black, Bobby Bones, Cam, Darius Rucker and Runaway June. Hosted by reigning ACM® Entertainer of the Year and 15-time ACM Award winner Keith Urban, the 55TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™ will be broadcast on Wednesday, September 16 (live 8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network, and will be available to stream live and on demand on CBS All Access.
Shelton, a multi-ACM Award winner and current nominee, and Stefani will perform their latest single “Happy Anywhere.” In celebration of the 95th anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry, two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year winner, nominated again this year, Underwood will honor trailblazing female Opry members by performing a medley of songs by Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Barbara Mandrell, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton. Multi-ACM Award winner Yearwood will deliver a special performance of “I’ll Carry You Home” from her critically acclaimed album Every Girl for the In Memoriam, paying tribute to those we have lost in the Country Music industry.
For the first time in the show’s history, the awards will take place in Nashville, broadcasting from three iconic Country Music venues: Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and The Bluebird Cafe. As previously announced, the 55th ACM Awards® will also feature performances by Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Riley Green, Mickey Guyton, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Thomas Rhett featuring Jon Pardi, Tenille Townes, and Morgan Wallen.
11th Annual Darius & Friends Successfully Raises $255,000 For St. Jude
Darius continues to give back to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, with the Thursday, July 30 live-streamed edition of his annual “Darius & Friends” benefit concert raising over $255,000 and adding to the event’s overall total of more than $2 million.
“When we first started talking about this year’s concert, which usually takes place during the week of CMA Fest, I had the idea to make it a really fun night of ’90s Country,” shares Rucker. “Even though gathering in person for our normal show wasn’t possible this year, we still wanted to do as much as we could to support the great work happening at St. Jude. I’m so thankful to my friends Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence for helping that ’90s Country vision still come to life, and to the folks at LiveXLive for bringing this concert to everyone’s screens at home.”
Broadcasting from the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage and hosted by WSM’s own Bill Cody, the event began with a moving video package from the hospital known around the globe for treating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases before Rucker kicked off the evening’s festivities with his chart-topper “Alright” and his most recent No. 1 hit “For The First Time.”
Pausing to reflect on the impact of how St. Jude cares for families who face the heartbreaking reality of having a child diagnosed with cancer, Rucker then introduced his first guest of the evening, noting “it’s always special when you meet your heroes and they’re everything you imagined they’d be.”
Strolling on stage to a smattering of applause from Rucker’s band, The Carolina Grey Boys, Black shared his trademark sense of humor as he remarked on the missing Opry House audience before treating fans watching at home to his new single “America (Still In Love With You)” and his chart-topping hit “A Good Run of Bad Luck.”
Rucker then returned to the microphone to share the story of earning his first No. 1 at Country radio with “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It” and followed that with yet another chart-topper in “If I Told You.” He then entertained fans with the debut performance of his forthcoming single, “Beers And Sunshine,” and “a pretty good song to be playing with everything going on right now,” his Hootie & the Blowfish smash hit “Hold My Hand.”
Next on stage was multi-Platinum artist Lawrence, who performed his No. 1 hit “Find Out Who Your Friends Are” before inviting Rucker back to center stage. “I’ve played this song in my set for probably 14 years, so this is really special,” noted Rucker as the two joined forces on three-week No. 1 “Time Marches On.”
Rucker then treated fans to a final solo performance with “Come Back Song” before the evening ended according to tradition, as the three artists came together for a high-energy “Wagon Wheel” singalong to close out the show.
Throughout the successful history of “Darius & Friends,” prior guests have included Lauren Alaina, Brooks & Dunn, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Sheryl Crow, Ashley McBryde, A.J. McLean of the Backstreet Boys, Brad Paisley, Kenny Rogers and Paul Stanley of KISS, among many others.
The annual fundraising event, made possible with support from generous sponsors CDW, Intel, PNC Bank, Cigna, Hendrix Enterprises and Delta Dental of Tennessee, helps ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
Rucker, who will again perform live from the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, August 15 for the 4,937th consecutive Saturday night broadcast of the show, is also set to release new music with feel-good summer single “Beers And Sunshine” making a world premiere at Country radio this Thursday, August 6 and available everywhere on Friday, August 7.
For more information, visit www.DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker. Fans can also continue to donate to St. Jude in honor of “Darius & Friends” HERE and photos from the live stream powered by LiveXLive are available HERE.
DARIUS RUCKER ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL EDITION OF ANNUAL “DARIUS & FRIENDS” CONCERT PRESENTED BY CDW AND INTEL TO BENEFIT ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL
Clint Black & Tracy Lawrence to Join Rucker for Live Stream Concert Powered by LiveXLive on Thursday, July 30; Pay-Per-View Tickets on Sale Tomorrow, July 10
Rucker Also Set to Join NBC’s “TODAY” Tomorrow, July 10
Three-time Grammy Award winner Darius Rucker will be joined by Clint Black and Tracy Lawrence on the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage for a virtual edition of his “Darius & Friends” concert powered by LiveXLive on Thursday, July 30 at 7 p.m. CT, benefiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.
Together with LiveXLive, a global platform for live stream and on-demand audio, video and podcast content in music, comedy and pop culture, Rucker will bring this year’s show to fans as a pay-per-view live stream event available on LiveXLive.com/Darius and on LiveXLive’s app.
Now in its 11th year, the annual event has raised over $2 million to date. Rucker made a commitment to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in 2008, after touring the hospital known around the globe for treating childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Events like this help ensure families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
“Even though we can’t all get together for a normal concert right now, it’s important that we continue to support St. Jude and the amazing work that they do,” shares Rucker. “I hope we can bring a fun night of music to everyone watching from home while also raising money for this important cause.”
Tickets to the pay-per-view event start at $15 with VIP options offering limited-edition and signed posters priced at $50 and $100 respectively. All tiers go on sale tomorrow, July 10, at 10 a.m. CT via LiveXLive.com/Darius. The event is made possible with support from generous sponsors CDW, Intel, PNC Bank, Cigna, Hendrix Enterprises and Delta Dental of Tennessee.
Rucker will also appear on NBC’s “TODAY” tomorrow, July 10, to discuss his upcoming “Live from the Drive-In” concert at Nissan Stadium as well as forthcoming new music.
For more information, visit www.DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.
CLINT BLACK CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW ALBUM OUT OF SANE WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY.
CLINT BLACK CELEBRATES THE RELEASE OF HIS NEW ALBUM OUT OF SANE WITH A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY.
CLINT BLACK AND DARIUS RUCKER SHARED THE OPRY STAGE FOR A SPECIAL FATHER’S DAY EVENT.
Country music icon, Clint Black celebrated the release of his 12th studio album, Out of Sane, on Saturday with a special performance on the Grand Ole Opry. Out of Sane, marks his first studio project release in five years and has been met with excitement from fans.
“I’m so happy to have this new music out, after five years since my last album,” commented Clint Black. ”I would rank this CD right up there with my best work. The feedback from my fans has echoed that appraisal and it’s exciting to hear which are their favorites.”
Clint shared the Opry stage on Saturday with Country music star, Darius Rucker. Viewers were treated to a mix of each of their hits as well as a joint rendition of Merle Haggard’s “Mama Tried.” Watch the full show HERE or jump to the Clint songs HERE.
Included in his Opry performance set list was the lead single from his new album, “America (Still in Love With You).” The song serves as Clint’s love letter to our great nation. Clint, refusing to let the confines of quarantine affect his creativity, self-produced the official music video for the song.
Watch the music video for “America (Still in Love With You)” HERE.
“Steve Wariner and I wrote ‘America’ right before the shutdown and had intended the lyrics to be a song about unity for our country during a heated election season,” says Black. “In light of the pandemic and social protests, it has taken on a new meaning reflective of these difficult times for our nation.”
Out of Sane is available for download and streaming everywhere that music is consumed. Autographed copied of the album and special Out of Sane merchandise is also available through the official Clint Black webstore at www.clintblack.com/store.
CLINT BLACK ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM OUT OF SANE AND RELEASES LEAD SINGLE, "AMERICA (STILL IN LOVE WITH YOU)"
Clint Black Announces New Album Out Of Sane and Releases Lead Single, "America (Still in Love With You)"
Music Video for "America (Still In Love With You)" Premiering Exclusively on PEOPLE.com
Country music icon, Clint Black, has announced his 23rd album, Out of Sane, set for release on June 19th. Ahead of the album's full release this summer, the Country legend has released the first single from Out of Sane, "America (Still in Love With You)" which is now available on all digital streaming platforms. Today, fans can also catch the track's music video which premiered exclusively with PEOPLE.com.
LISTEN: "America (Still In Love With You)"
"Out of Sane is made up of all original songs, except for one cover. I recorded it with a varied collection of musicians; some from my band and some with session players. I believe it's one of my best albums ever and I think my fans will love it. They've been asking for new music for a while and I'm thrilled to finally be able to deliver after five years since the last studio album," says Black of his latest album.
Out of Sane, self-produced by Black, features his signature lead guitar and slide guitar work that has kept him one of Country music's truest traditionalists. The new album follows his 2019 album, Still Killin' Time, that celebrated his 30th career anniversary and featured eight live recordings of his hits and two studio recordings, "This Old House" which honored the famed Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, and "No One Here For Me." Both studio tracks were originally written for his 1989 debut album, Killin' Time.
Out of Sane Album Pre-Order/Pre-Save
Track Listing:
Hell Bent (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
My Best Thinkin' (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
America (Still In Love With You) (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
With Love (Clint Black, Rivers Rutherford)
Everybody's Talkin' (Harry Nilson)
Found It Anyway (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
A Beautiful Day (Clint Black, Steve Wariner)
Down To It (Clint Black, Marty Stuart, Hayden Nicholas)
The Only One (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
Can't Quit Thinkin' (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
Find Myself (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
What I Knew Then (Clint Black, Hayden Nicholas)
The first track released from Out of Sane, "America (Still In Love With You) is Clint's love letter to our great nation. With heartwarming lines like “when it comes to friends, you're the best one that I've got," the song highlights the love that a person has for their country "in spite of all [the] ups and downs."
"I wrote 'America' with my buddy, Steve Wariner, right before the shutdown and had intended it to be a song about unity for our country during a heated election season," says Black. "It has taken on new meaning in light of the pandemic."
The music video for "America (Still In Love With You)" premiered exclusively on PEOPLE.com the morning of Friday, April 24th and is currently available on video streaming platforms including YouTube.
WATCH: "America (Still In Love With You)"
In tandem with the single release, Clint’s webstore will launch brand new, album-focused
merchandise that will be available for pre-sale along with autographed copies of the album. Pre-sale
CDs, Vinyl, and other Out of Sane items are available at clintblack.com/store.
COUNTRY MUSIC ICON CLINT BLACK SELLS OUT UPCOMING PERFORMANCE AT THE FAMED RYMAN AUDITORIUM IN NASHVILLE
NOTE: This show has been rescheduled for September 13th, 2020
One of Country music’s most celebrated artists, Clint Black, has sold out his upcoming show at Nashville’s “Mother Church of Country Music,” the Ryman Auditorium, on Sunday, May 17th. Black’s last appearance at the famed venue was back in 1999.
“Thanks to everyone who is filling up the Ryman for me on May 17th! I can’t wait to see you there!” says Black.
Black rounded out 2019 with the release of his impressive 22nd album, Still Killin’ Time, which features eight live recordings of his hits and two studio recordings, “This Old House” and “No One Here For me” – songs that were originally written for his 1989 debut album, Killin’ Time.
“This Old House” is particularly special to Black and honors country music’s home, the Grand Ole Opry. The song features a team of powerhouse performers who are no strangers to the Opry stage including; Trace Adkins, Dierks Bentley, Cody Jinks, Sara Evans, Michael Ray, Darius Rucker, Travis Tritt, and Steve Wariner.
Stay tuned for new music from Black in 2020 as he continues to celebrate and spotlight the sounds of classic Country music for generations to come.