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Gregg Allman died today at his home in Savannah Georgia,....He cancelled his show year a few months back when his medical condition made touring impossible.  He was 69

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  Eric Church  fans have come to expect a transcendent experience when they attend one of his concerts. Friday night at Bridgestone Arena – the first of a two-night, sold-out hometown stand that wraps the  Holdin’ My Own Tour  – Church built a record crowd into a frenzy with the help of the East Nashville Magnet High School Choir as he closed show opener “Mistress Named Music.”   “Yeah, I’m married to a dream with a mistress named music,” the gathered throng sang in unison, nearly 19,000-strong record-breaking rocking Bridgestone Arena like the hometown Nashville Predators did just a few days ago in the same venue as they clinched a spot in the Stanley Cup. Church told fans he promises attendees at every show the band will give everything they have. On Friday night, the visibly pumped singer-songwriter promised to take it further and made a simple request. “I think it’s safe to say we’re going to give you more than we have over these two nights...

  Nashville, TN – This past weekend Brad Paisley’s  2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour  kicked off by playing to over 40,000 fans in Saratoga Springs, NY, Camden, NJ and Raleigh, NC. Armed Forces Day was on Saturday and one of Brad’s favorite portions of the show was when he invited local military onstage with him while he performed “Love and War,” the title track from his new album.  “Thankful for the ones who have served and continue to serve our country” – Paisley posted to his socials after the show. Paisley is providing an opportunity for fans to join him in showing appreciation and love for our military. Now through Memorial Day, anyone who orders his new album, LOVE AND WAR,   (HERE ) an additional copy will be sent to an active member or veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. The  2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour  will continue on June 16 – all dates can be viewed at  bradpaisley.com . Special guests on the tour include char...

Superstar Brad Paisley Hosts Local High School Seniors At Tour Rehearsals Before His  2017 Weekend Warrior World Tour  Kicks off in Saratoga Springs, NY                                                                        Nashville, TN – Tonight country superstar Brad Paisley hosted local high school seniors at his tour rehearsals at Saratoga Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, NY.  As a special end of the school year surprise, seniors from Saratoga Springs High School and Averill Park High School were invited to come out for the final rehearsal run through as guests of Paisley.  The tour officiall...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –  In a ceremony held earlier today on stage at Ryman Auditorium, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry issued a proclamation celebrating May 10, 2017 as Ryman Auditorium Day in honor of the iconic venue’s 125th anniversary.   “From its beginnings as a church to its years as the home of the Grand Ole Opry to its revival as the coolest concert venue in the world, the Ryman has a story like no other building – anywhere,” Mayor Barry said. “I’m grateful for everything the Ryman means to Nashville, and I’m excited to celebrate its first 125 years while looking forward to many more.”   Colin Reed, chairman and chief executive officer of Ryman Auditorium’s parent company, Ryman Hospitality Properties and Opry Member Vince Gill joined Mayor Barry onstage to celebrate Ryman Auditorium Day, which is also the 132nd anniversary of the meeting between Captain Thomas Ryman and Reverend Sam Jones that inspired Ryman to construct a grand tabe...

Launches May 18 Special Guests include Dustin Lynch, Chase Bryant and Lindsay Ell NASHVILLE, Tenn.  Country music superstar Brad Paisley has announced his 2017 tour,  Weekend Warrior World Tour , which kicks off May 18 in Saratoga Springs, NY.  The tour will travel across the country and across the ocean this summer with tour stops in Norway and Sweden. Special guests on the U.S. leg of the tour will be chart-topping county star Dustin Lynch, hit maker Chase Bryant and rising star Lindsay Ell. Bryant will also be on the Canadian, Norway and Sweden dates and Ell will also be on the Canadian dates. Paisley has partnered with Sarah Cannon, the Cancer Institute of HCA   Healthcare, for   Band Against Cancer  to help spread the word of community-based treatment, options and support. As a tour sponsor, Sarah Cannon will provide on-site resources at each tour stop that are powered by askSARAH, Sarah Cannon’s cancer helpline. Sarah Cannon has ado...

Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan,  who is a master at reading fans from the stage and delivering exactly what they want (Tennessean) , did just that as he kept his fans on their feet during a two-night run at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this weekend. Luke debuted his new tour,  “Huntin’, Fishin’ And Lovin’ Every Day Tour,”  with TWO sold-out shows.   Luke’s weekend performances included many of his 18 No. 1 hits, superstar guests and a score check on Friday night as the Nashville Predators played simultaneously in St. Louis in second round playoffs away from Bridgestone’s home turf.      Karen Fairchild of CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town performed with Luke on Friday night singing their No. 1 duet “Home Alone Tonight” and “Girl Crush.” On Saturday’s show, 2016 NSAI Songwriter of the Year and six-time No. 1 platinum-selling artist Cole Swindell joined Luke on “Roller Coaster” and “This Is How We Roll.” ...