Congratulations to Lady Antebellum for their 6 Grammy Nominations!

Here are the categories in which they received a nomination:
Record of the Year "Need You Now"
Album of the Year "Need You Now"
Song of the Year "Need You Now"
Country Song of the Year "Need You Now"
Country Album of the Year "Need You Now"
Country Performance by a Duo or Group for "Need You Now"

Multiple CMA Award Winners Set to Perform at 2011 Country Stampede

For the first time in the sixteen year history of Country Stampede, the event will feature the CMA Entertainer of the Year, the CMA Vocal Group of the Year, the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year and we still have more artists to announce at a later date. 

Country Stampede President and General Manager Wayne Rouse said it is very rare that a festival lineup has such depth.  "We always work hard to bring our fans a first class lineup however this year it will be exceptional" Rouse said.

In keeping with its reputation of presenting to fans the biggest and best that country music has to offer, Country Stampede has announced that in addition to the CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley, and the CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, CMA Male Vocalist of the Year winner Blake Shelton, Grammy nominated platinum recording artist Joe Nichols, and CMA New Artist of the Year nominee Jerrod Niemann will be bringing their spectacular performances to the Country Stampede main stage this coming June.  

Also performing on the 2011 lineup is singer-songwriter and hot new artist Eric Church, country music superstars and crowd favorites Sawyer Brown, multi-platinum recording artist and chart topper Collin Raye, country music legends Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and traditionalist new comer Troy Olsen.  More artist announcements will be made as acts are confirmed.

Of course there's more to Country Stampede than first class country music entertainment.  Country Stampede is the biggest party in the Mid-west featuring hundreds of vendors, interactive exhibitors, and exciting activities.  One of the most popular aspects of the event is the campground, which with its thousands of campsites, scenic beauty, and modern amenities makes a great home for the duration of the four day event. 

Tickets and general campsites are on sale now.  Special Pre-sale pricing, which ends November 30th, includes 4-day tickets at $85; Single day admission tickets for Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday are priced at $50.  You can get complete ticket and camping package information by calling 800-795-8091 or on the web at www.countrystampede.com.  Preferred camping with electrical hookups will go on sale Saturday, December 4th at 9:00am by telephone only at 800-795-8091. 

A new addition to buying your tickets and camping that takes it easy on your budget is Country Stampede's new EZ-Pay Plan. When placing your order just use the EZ-Pay Plan to split up your total order over five monthly payments.  Summer vacation has never been so affordable.

44th Annual CMA Awards. Country’s Biggest Night. Wed Nov 10

Be sure to tune in to the 44th Annual CMA Awards to watch Brad Paisley co-host this year's ceremony, and to cheer on Country Stampede headliners Brad Paisley and Lady Antebellum.  Both Paisley and Lady A are nominated for "Entertainer of the Year."  Paisley is also nominated for "Male Vocalist of the Year" and "Music Video of the Year."  Lady A are up for "Vocal Group of the Year", "Single of the Year", Album of the Year", and "Music Video of the Year."

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Brad Paisley Takes a Fresh Approach on 'Hits Alive'

Brad Paisley has long been known for giving fans more than they expect, so when it came time to release a greatest hits package, it should be no surprise that the man who has won the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year trophy for the past three years took a different approach. On 'Hits Alive,' which releases today (November 2), Brad gives fans two CDs for the price of one. The first disc features 13 studio hits, including a new version of 'Online' that blends studio and live recordings. Disc two features live renditions of such hits as 'I'm Gonna Miss Her,' 'Waitin' on a Woman,' 'Alcohol' and 'American Saturday Night,' all of which were recorded this year on his H20 World Tour.

With 17 No. 1 songs already to his credit, a greatest hits package from Brad has long been overdue, but he admits he's always been a little reluctant. "I never creatively could get behind that," he tells The Boot of releasing a hits collection. "About the time I was due for a greatest hits record, it started to become so readily available to find songs on the internet. You could easily get any one of your favorite songs for 99 cents, so what was the point?"

Brad has always preferred releasing new songs, and each time executives at Sony Music Nashville would suggest a greatest hits, he'd deliver new music. "I'd say, 'Well, I've got a couple of songs that I'm excited about, a really good start to an album, let me play them for you,'" Brad says. "[With] 'Ticks,' 'Online' and 'Letter to Me,' I was on my way to completing 'Fifth Gear.' [Next time they said], 'We really want a greatest hits record now,' and I'm like, 'Here's a couple I've cut.' And it was 'American Saturday Night' and 'Then,' and I said, 'I've got this album title 'American Saturday Night' and I really feel like it's going to be very current.'"

So in 2009, the label released Brad's 'American Saturday Night' album. But the third ask was a charm. When the record company asked Brad one more time about releasing a greatest hits package, he suggested a live album. "And they said, 'How about two discs for the price of one? You can do your live disc, and then on the other one just let us cram it full of hits, and you can pick the songs.' I said, 'Deal!'" Brad recalls. "That's what I'm all about. That's different."

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Tim McGraw adds more star power to this year's CMA Awards, as the initial list of presenters is announced for next month's show.

Tim will be joined by Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, The Band Perry,Little Big Town, Jerrod Niemann, LeAnn Rimes, Chris Young and NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon in handing out trophies on the November 10 telecast.

During his career, Tim has picked up a total of 11 CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2001. Along with his new 'Number One Hits' album hitting stores November 30, Tim also stars in the new feature film, 'Country Strong,' which opens in Nashville and Los Angeles theaters December 22 and nationwide January 7.

Little Big Town, who recently released their new album 'The Reason Why,' are nominated for Vocal Group of the Year.

Receiving their first CMA nominations this year are New Artist of the Year nominees Luke, Jerrod, Chris, Easton (who is also up for Single of the Year for 'A Little More Country Than That') and The Band Perry, who are also nominated for Vocal Group of the Year.

The '44th Annual CMA Awards,' hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will also feature performances by Brad, Carrie, Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney,Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton,George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban. Special performances will feature Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow with Vince Gill, Miranda with Sheryl Crow in a tribute to Loretta Lynn's 50th Anniversary as a recording artist, and the Zac Brown Band with Alan Jackson.

The '44th Annual CMA Awards' will be broadcast live on ABC, November 10 from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.

http://www.theboot.com/2010/10/26/2010-cma-awards-presenters/

Lady Antebellum Set to Headline 2011 Affiliated Foods Midwest Country Stampede

Meteoric Super-Group Lady Antebellum Set to Headline 2011 Affiliated Foods Midwest Country Stampede

(Manhattan, KS) – October 20, 2010 – In keeping with its tradition of providing festival fans with the biggest and best in country music, Affiliated Foods Midwest Country Stampede has announced that crossover mega-group Lady Antebellum (Need You Now) will be headlining the event on Friday, June 24^th, 2011.  “We are beyond excited to announce the addition of Lady Antebellum to the lineup,” said President/General Manager Wayne Rouse, “In a short time they have developed a huge and diverse fan base in both the country and pop music markets. We are thrilled to bring an act of this caliber to our patrons, and hope to bring in fans of other music genres who have never experience Country Stampede before.’    

In a few short years, Lady Antebellum’s rich textured harmonies and tight instrumental performances have catapulted the trio to the top of the music industry; their single releases and albums tearing up both the pop and country charts.  Both of their albums, Lady Antebellum and Need You Now, have gone multi-platinum shortly after their release, with their first album debuting at No. 1 on the country albums chart.  Their new release, Need You Now, is certified triple platinum and has reached No. 1 on the country charts, as well as The Billboard 200, Hot Adult Contemporary, and international charts.  “With a group with this wide of a fan base on the roster,” said Rouse, “we are expecting record breaking attendance in 2011.”         

Lady Antebellum has also scooped up several important awards along the way.  They won CMA Awards’ Single of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year.  Soon after, they picked up a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance By a Duo or Group.  More recently they have taken home five ACM awards, a CMT Award, and two Teen Choice Award Nominations, and it has just been announced that they have been nominated for five American Music Awards, which will take place November 12^th. 

Already announced in June, three time Grammy winner and multi-platinum recording artist Brad Paisley will be headlining the Saturday night of the event.  Many more artists are to be announced over the coming months.  Updates and ticket information can be found at www.countrystampede.com or by calling 800-795-8091.  A four-day general admission ticket can be purchased for only $85.  Prices go up soon.  Use Country Stampede’s new EZ-Pay option to split up the cost of your tickets and camping over five months. 

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Summer is Over

Well, summer is over...sigh. The good news is the 2011 Country Stampede is only 272 days away! You can buy your tickets now at: www.countrystampede.com. 

Affiliated Foods Midwest Country Stampede 2011 June 23-26th

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A four day event featuring some of the hottest stars in country music. Held in Manhattan, Kansas.

So, what do you think? Should she record his song? http://www.theboot.com/2010/09/07/kanye-west-taylor-swift-song/

Kanye West Writes a Song for Taylor Swift

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Jason DeCrow, AP Of all people in the music industry, could you imagine seeing Kanye West's name on the inside cover of a Taylor Swift album?

CMT.com : CMT Premieres: Taylor Swift "Mine" : Special Main

Be sure and catch Taylor Swift's new video tonight on CMT! http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn/cmt_premieres_taylor_swift_mine/series.jhtml

CMT.com : CMT Premieres: Taylor Swift "Mine" : Special Main

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CMT.com presents complete CMT Premieres: Taylor Swift "Mine" information including Show Description, Videos, Show Times and more.

Hottest Bachelors in Country Music - The Boot

Hey ladies, who are the hottest bachelors in country music? http://www.theboot.com/2010/08/23/hottes

t-bachelors/

Hottest Bachelors in Country Music - The Boot

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Who is country music's hottest bachelor? The Boot polled our Twitter and Facebook followers to find out your top ten picks for the sexiest, most

Keith Urban and Family Perfect Their Balancing Act - The Boot

Great Keith Urban article. He was awesome this year at the Stampede:http://www.theboot.com/2010/08/19/keith-urban-parade-interview/

Keith Urban and Family Perfect Their Balancing Act - The Boot

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Kevin Mazur/WireImage.com Keith Urban and his wife, Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman have created quite a balance when it comes to career and fam

Congratulations to a Kansas friend of the Stampede, Jerrod Niemann, on hitting the #1 spot on Billboard's Top Country Songs! http://www.billboard.com/#/charts/countr

y-songs?partner=aolmusic

Music News, Reviews, Articles, Information, News Online & Free Music | Billboard.com

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From the latest music news and music reviews, to Billboard music charts, music articles, videos and more, you'll find the music information you want at Billboard.com.

Brad Paisley to Release His First Greatest Hits CD!

Brad Paisley to release his first greatest hits CD! http://www.theboot.com/2010/08/03/brad-paisley-hits-alive-greatest-hits/

Brad Paisley Comes 'Alive' With Greatest Hits Package - The Boot

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C. Brandon, Redferns This has certainly been a long time coming! After 17 No. 1 singles, 11 million albums sold and about a dozen years in

New Country Stampede Payment Plan

New! You can now buy your tickets on a payment plan spread out over five months. Right now you can buy a 4-day all event pass for only $85. That figures out to approximately $3.00 per concert! Visit: http://www.countrystampede.com/Tickets/PayimentPlan2.shtml

Eddie Montgomery Steakhouse

Eddie Montgomery (Montgomery Gentry) has opened his Steakhouse. If you are ever in Harrodsburg, KY, check it out and tell him his friends at the Stampede say howdy. http://eddiemontgomerysteakhouse.com/dev/

2010 Photo Gallery Now Online!

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Keith Urban Encourages Kids to Be Real Guitar Heroes

Keith Urban Encourages Kids to Be Real Guitar Heroes

Keith Urban was in Los Angeles on Friday (July 23) to headline the Grammy Foundation's Starry Nightshow, which benefits the Grammy in the Schools music education programs for high school students. Keith says it's very important to have music programs in schools, and notes that one of the reasons he wanted to lend his time and talents to the program was because of his life-changing relationship with music.

Gwyneth Paltrow Hits Radio Airwaves With 'Country Strong'

Gwyneth Paltrow Hits Radio Airwaves With 'Country Strong'

Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is making her foray into country music with the title track of her upcoming film, 'Country Strong,' which also stars Tim McGraw.