ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE – 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF BEATLES ARRIVAL IN AMERICA AT THE CELEBRITY THEATRE IN PHOENIX

PHOTOS BY GLENDA S. PARADEE

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All You Need Is Love : All-Star Celebration of The Beatle’s Arrival in America

Celebrity Theatre March 23, 2024 8:00 PM

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Michelle Wright Will Be Performing At The Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza Celebration In Mesa, Arizona

FEBRUARY 5, 2024 - MESA CONVENTION CENTER - MESA, ARIZONA

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MUSICALLY FED JOINS FORCES FOR 4TH YEAR WITH RECORDING ACADEMY®, GRAMMY AWARDS®, LEVY RESTAURANTS & CRYPTO.COM ARENA TO COMBAT HUNGER

Musically Fed today announced they are collaborating for the fourth consecutive year with the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Awards® in their ongoing mission to combat food insecurity and hunger. Throughout the weekend of Music’s Biggest Night®, Musically Fed and their team of volunteers will work with caterer Levy Restaurants to repurpose surplus artist/staff/crew catering from The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, as well as concessions, luxury suites, and the GRAMMY Celebration® after-party. Excess food from the February 2nd MusiCares® Person of the Year gala honoring Jon Bon Jovi will also contribute to this initiative.



“We are so pleased to be partnering again with Musically Fed to repurpose food and beverage from our events,” says Casey Immoor, Director, Production & Event Operations at the Recording Academy. “Their efforts help eliminate waste, drive awareness of food insecurity in our industry, and most importantly, aid people in need. We are so grateful for all the wonderful work they do!”



Musically Fed will then distribute these meals to individuals in need across the Los Angeles area by partnering with local organizations that include The Midnight Mission, the Los Angeles Mission, Good Shepherd Cetner for Homeless Women (Hawkes Residence), ROC ERA, and others.



“Our goal is to restore people to self-sufficiency and combat the issues surrounding homelessness,” says David Prentice, President & CEO of The Midnight Mission. “Musically Fed’s food donations during GRAMMY Week further enable our extensive range of essential services designed to get people off the streets and into productive lives. We are proud to once again partner with Musically Fed and the Recording Academy to feed those who are hungry and without a home."



Musically Fed is celebrated for mobilizing the music industry in the fight against hunger by working with artists, promoters, management, and venues to donate unused event catering to community organizations that feed veterans and people facing homelessness and food insecurity nationwide. Founded in 2016, the Phoenix-based non-profit identifies the opportunities, procures the resources, and coordinates all aspects of food handling, transport, and distribution, making it easy for promoters and performers to leave each city they visit with a lasting positive impact.



The 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards will return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, and will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8-11:30 p.m. ET / 5-8:30 p.m. PT.

KANE BROWN ANNOUNCED AS CRS 2024 ARTIST HUMANITARIAN

The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRS) proudly announces that Sony Music Nashville artist Kane Brown is the recipient of the 2024 CRS Artist Humanitarian Award. This accolade is in recognition of Kane's unwavering commitment to humanitarian efforts, particularly in his dedication to serving underprivileged youth.

Kane Brown's philanthropic endeavors have consistently centered on improving the lives of underprivileged youth. His impactful contributions include supporting the Boys & Girls Club National Organization (BGCA). He personally funded opportunities for 16 youth and 4 adults from the local BGCA chapter, providing backstage access, sharing his inspiring story, arranging dinner, and gifting tickets to his shows. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, he continued these efforts by offering a safe suite experience for the children and their chaperones.

Additionally, Kane contributed a portion of his concert earnings — a dollar from each ticket sold on his NBA arena tour — towards the renovation of a BGCA gym in Cleveland, Ohio. He also collaborated with Lowe's for the rebuilding of a BGCA in Chattanooga, Tennessee, his hometown. The proceeds from his single "Worldwide Beautiful" and his "Kane Krunch" cereal were also generously donated to the BGCA.

In recognition of his significant philanthropic contributions, Kane Brown was awarded the "Champion of Youth" accolade by the BGCA in October 2022, an honor shared with past recipients such as LeBron James, Denzel Washington, and Jennifer Lopez.

Beverlee Brannigan, CRS/CRB Board member and Chairwoman of the CRS Awards Committee spoke about this year’s honoree, saying, “CRS is proud to recognize Kane Brown with our highest Artist Humanitarian honor. Kane ‘walks the walk’ in supporting underprivileged youth in the U.S. through a deep commitment to the Boys & Girls Club National organization. We are inspired by his year-round generosity of time, effort, and resources. Kane continues to be a daily difference-maker in the lives of youths.”

Kane will be honored during CRS Honors, scheduled for Thursday, February 29th, at 3 p.m.

The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was created in 1990 by the organization’s board, and honors a Country Artist whose philanthropic efforts have significantly improved the effectiveness and impact of the causes they support. This individual not only lends their name and influence but also dedicates their time, talent, and resources.

Past recipients of the Artist Humanitarian Award have included Tracy Lawrence, Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Zac Brown, Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Trace Adkins, Randy Owen, Toby Keith, and Brad Paisley, among others. Online registration for CRS 2024 is now closed. On-site registration will be available at the Omni Hotel Nashville starting on February 27 at a rate of $749. For more information, please visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com.

About Kane Brown:

Named “the future of country music” (Billboard) and as one of the Time 100 Most Influential People in the World, Kane Brown released “the biggest pure country single of the year” (Variety) “Heaven” on his record-breaking self-titled debut deluxe album in 2017, which upon its release made Brown the first artist in Billboard history to top all 5 Billboard Country charts simultaneously. With his recent milestone Diamond certification, Brown joins a select group of Country musicians whose careers boast the rare fete, including Chris Stapleton (“Tennessee Whiskey”), Sam Hunt (“Body Like A Back Road”), Luke Combs (“Beautiful Crazy”), Darius Rucker (“Wagon Wheel”), Lady A (“Need You Now”) and Florida Georgia Line (“Cruise”). In addition to his now Diamond single, “Heaven,” and 3X Platinum debut album, Brown to date has earned 23 RIAA certifications, including recently earned 8X Platinum “What If’s,” 4x Platinum “Be Like That” and “One Thing Right; “ 3x Platinum “Good As You,” “Homesick” and “Lose It;” 2x Platinum “Thank God” and Platinum “Like I Love Country Music.”

As one of country music’s most accomplished mainstays and global entertainers, Brown released his current hit single “I Can Feel It” on the heels of his first ACM Entertainer of the Year nomination. Co-written by Brown and featuring a nod to Phil Collins’ legendary drum solo on the song, “I Can Feel It” is the follow up to the Georgia native’s 10th #1 at Country radio, “Bury Me In Georgia,” and his ACM, People’s Choice and CMA-nominated, 2X platinum #1 hit, “Thank God” with Katelyn Brown. Since launching his debut album in 2016, Brown has earned ten chart-topping No. 1 singles at Country radio, headlined internationally sold out tours and stadium dates, and has garnered a series of milestones that continue to break musical boundaries– from being named to the Time100 list (2021) to becoming the first black artist in history to headline and sell out Boston’s historic Fenway Park to his win ACM Video of the Year (2021) and multiple CMA, ACM, Billboard, AMA, CMT and People’s Choice Award nominations. Brown will kick off 2024 headlining international festival C2C as well as the IN THE AIR Tour, which will kick off in March 2024 and hit 29 cities along the way, including Newark, Toronto, Las Vegas, and Atlanta, before wrapping in Arlington, TX at Globe Life Field on September 14. The tour includes 6 major stadium shows including returning to the iconic Fenway Park in Boston, where earlier this year he made history as the first black artist to sell-out a headlining show there in the venue’s over 100 year history. Tickets for the In The Air Tour are on sale now. Please visit kanebrownmusic.com for a full list of tour dates, and additional on-sale information.

About Country Radio Seminar (CRS): Country Radio Seminar is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2024 is set for February 28-March 1, 2024, at the Omni Nashville Hotel. For more information, visit www.CountryRadioSeminar.com, and follow CRS on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Additional information can be obtained by calling 615-327-4487.

About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.®: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters from around the world together with the Country Music Industry to ensure the vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.

William Florian Live At The Higley Center For The Performing Arts

Former member of the famous 60's band The New Christy Minstrels

Photos by Glenda S. Paradee

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Great Performances Honors Country Music Legend George Jones with All-Star Tribute Concert Featuring Brad Paisley, Wynonna, Jelly Roll, and More February 23 on PBS

Honoring one of the most influential, storied, and beloved country music icons in history, Great Performances – George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum is an all-star celebration. Jones’ hits including “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair,” “The Race Is On,” “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” and many more are performed by Travis Tritt, Tanya Tucker, Brad Paisley, Jelly Roll, Dierks Bentley, Sam Moore, Wynonna, Jamey Johnson, Uncle Kracker, Trace Adkins, Lorrie Morgan, Joe Nichols and other country stars accompanied by a band of Nashville’s top players. Recorded April 25, 2023, at the Von Braun Center in Huntsville, Alabama, the tribute marked the 10th anniversary of Jones’ passing. Great Performances – George Jones: Still Playin’ Possum premieres Friday, February 23 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS (check local listings), pbs.org, and the PBS App.



Songs Performed: “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes” – performed by Jamey Johnson “The Race Is On” – performed by Travis Tritt “Why Baby Why” – performed by Dierks Bentley “A Picture of Me Without You” – performed by Lorrie Morgan “She Still Thinks I Care” – performed by Sara Evans “Golden Ring” – performed by Wynonna and Jamey Johnson “I Always Get Lucky With You” – performed by Gretchen Wilson “Same Ole Me” – performed by Trace Adkins and The Issacs “One Woman Man” – performed by Tim Watson “The One I Loved Back Then” – performed by Tracy Lawrence and Tim Watson “The Blues Man” – performed by Sam Moore “Choices” – performed by Aaron Lewis “White Lightning” – performed by Justin Moore “The Grand Tour” – performed by Tanya Tucker “Window Up Above” – performed by Uncle Kracker “The Door” – performed by Travis Tritt “A Few Ole Country Boys” – performed by Joe Nichols, Justin Moore, and Randy Travis “Yesterday’s Wine” – performed by Charlie Starr and Jamey Jonson “If Drinkin’ Don’t Kill Me” – performed by Joe Nichols “Bartender’s Blues” – performed by Jelly Roll “He Stopped Loving Her Today” – performed by Brad Paisley “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” – performed by Michael Ray with Tracy Byrd, Janie Fricke and Dillon Carmichael



Noteworthy Facts: George Jones achieved 79 top 10 hits and 10 no. 1 hits including “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” which is widely recognized as the greatest country song of all time. In his lifetime, George Jones sold over 20 million albums, was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, a member of the Grand Ole Opry, a Kennedy Center Honoree, a National Medal of the Arts recipient, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement award recipient.



Series Overview: For more than 50 years on PBS, Great Performances has provided an unparalleled showcase of the best in all genres of the performing arts, serving as America’s most prestigious and enduring broadcaster of cultural programming. Showcasing a diverse range of artists from around the world, the series has earned 67 Emmy Awards and six Peabody Awards. The Great Performances website hosts exclusive videos, interviews, photos, full episodes, and more. The series is produced by The WNET Group. Great Performances is available for streaming concurrent with broadcast on PBS.org and the PBS App, available on iOS, Android, Roku streaming devices, Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung Smart TV, Chromecast, and VIZIO.



Websites: pbs.org/gperf, facebook.com/GreatPerformances, @GPerfPBS, youtube.com/greatperformancespbs, giphy.com/great-performances #GreatPerformancesPBS



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DIERKS BENTLEY TAKES CENTER STAGE "ON THE BUS AT COUNTRY THUNDER"

"On The Bus At Country Thunder" Podcast Drops New Episode with Country Sensation Dierks Bentley

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LACY J. DALTON RELEASES INSPIRATIONAL SONG, "SUMMERLAND"

Featuring Heartfelt Lyrics Written For Her Mother During Her Final Days, Dalton Performed The Song For 17 Years Before Recording It

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AMERICA SALUTES YOU PRESENTS A CONCERT FOR GRATITUDE MOBILIZING SUPPORT THROUGH MUSIC

THE BROADCAST SPECIAL WILL AIR ON FIVE DISTRIBUTION PLATFORMS FROM JANUARY 20 - FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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Moe Bandy Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of Hit Single "It's A Cheating Situation" With Janie Fricke

Bandy Recently Honored at Texas Country Music Awards With First Ever Moe Bandy Icon Award

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MEGAN MORONEY SHARES BRAND-NEW SONG “NO CALLER ID”

SOUL-BARING BALLAD MARKS COUNTRY SUPERSTAR’S FIRST NEW MUSIC SINCE BLOCKBLUSTER DEBUT ALBUM LUCKY

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REBA TO PERFORM NATIONAL ANTHEM AT SUPER BOWL LVIII

2024 Marks 50 Years Since Reba Was Discovered Singing National Anthem

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WATERSHED'S 2024 LINEUP – LUKE BRYAN, HARDY, OLD DOMINION & MORE

WATERSHED MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE SCENIC GORGE WITH HEADLINERS LUKE BRYAN, HARDY AND OLD DOMINION

Main Stage Includes Maddie & Tae, The Cadillac Three, Terri Clark, Ashland Craft, Riley Green, Brian Kelley, Pecos & The Rooftops, Dee Jay Silver, Josh Ross, Dylan Scott, Cole Swindell, Zach Top and Koe Wetzel

The Biggest 3-Day Country Music & Camping Festival in the Northwest Will Take Place on Aug. 2-4, 2024 - Passes On Sale Next Friday, Jan 26 at 10am PT

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Vision Films Sets Theatrical and VOD Release for Country Musical 'A Nashville Wish'

With Country Favorites Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown and Waylon Payne

Based on the Award-winning Stage Musical 'Ticket To Nashville'

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TOMMY EMMANUEL LIGHTS UP 2024 WITH TOUR DATES LAUNCHING JANUARY 10 IN THE UK AND HITTING THE US FEBRUARY 20

NOMINATED FOR A GRAMMY FOR “FOLSOM PRISON BLUES” BY THE STRING REVOLUTION FEATURING TOMMY EMMANUEL




AWARDED WITH “LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT” AWARD BY THE NATIONAL GUITAR MUSEUM

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GEORGE STRAIT, MIRANDA LAMBERT, REBA McENTIRE, KID ROCK, TOBY KEITH, BLAKE SHELTON, DIERKS BENTLEY, CHRIS YOUNG, JAMEY JOHNSON, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS, AARON LEWIS, GABBY BARRETT, AND MORE AUTOGRAPH GUITARS TO SUPPORT THE WOUNDED BLUE

Guitars4Cops.com Launched To Raise Money For Wounded Officers

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STONED COLD COUNTRY DOCUMENTARY ON CREATION OF A 60TH ANNIVERSARY TRIBUTE ALBUM TO THE ROLLING STONES AVAILABLE NOW

DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATING THE ALBUM PRODUCED BY ROBERT DEATON FEATURES BROOKS & DUNN, BROTHERS OSBORNE, ERIC CHURCH, STEVE EARLE, ELLE KING, MARCUS KING, LITTLE BIG TOWN, ASHLEY MCBRYDE, MAREN MORRIS, ELVIE SHANE, KOE WETZEL, THE WAR AND TREATY, LAINEY WILSON & ZAC BROWN BAND

WATCH TRAILER HERE

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DUSTIN LYNCH TOPS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS REACHING $40K DURING SOLD-OUT EIGHTH ANNUAL HOMETOWN BENEFIT SHOW

NEW SINGLE “CHEVROLET (FEAT. JELLY ROLL)” DRIVES COUNTRY RADIO AS TOP 2 MOST-ADDED SINGLE THIS WEEK

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GoldenSky Country Music Festival

Keith Urban (Fri), Thomas Rhett (Sat), Luke Bryan (Sun), Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Turnpike Troubadours, Ashley McBryde, Elle King & Gabby Barrett

Festival Expands To Three Days To Celebrate Three Years Of GoldenSky

October 18-20, 2024 At Discovery Park In Sacramento, California

Destination Event Also Features Craft Beer Festival, Dance Hall Saloon,

Sacramento Farm-To-Fork Food Offerings, Local Artisans & More

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