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Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and More Kick Off CMA Fest’s Concert Stage

CMA Fest Night 1

(source: Nash Country Daily)

by  |  June 10, 2016

It was a beautiful night for the first CMA Fest Nissan Stadium concert of 2016. As the sun went down on downtown Nashville, the country music got turned up. Continue reading Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley and More Kick Off CMA Fest’s Concert Stage

Luke Bryan, Keith Urban & More Light Up Day 4 of CMA Music Fest

L to R: Luke Bryan & Keith Urban

(source: Nash Country Daily)

Only the closing night fireworks display could match Day 4 of the CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium on Sunday, June 12. The explosive lineup kicked off with legendary band Exile, continued through Little Big Town, Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge and wrapped with blistering sets from Keith Urban and Luke Bryan.

Blake Shelton, Chris Young Bring Out the Special Guests for Day 3 of CMA Music Festival

Blake Shelton Main photo by John Shearer/Getty Images

(Source: New Country Daily)

by  |  June 12, 2016

There was plenty of solo firepower for the third day of CMA Music Festival’s Nightly Shows at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Saturday night (June 11). Current standard bearers Blake Shelton, Chris Young, Florida Georgia Line and Cole Swindell led a balanced lineup that also featured Aerosmith front man Steven Tyler and classic country/rock pioneers Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Continue reading Blake Shelton, Chris Young Bring Out the Special Guests for Day 3 of CMA Music Festival

Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Sam Hunt and More Rock Concert Stage For a Second Night

Carrie Underwood by Rick Diamond/Getty Images

(Source: Nash Country Daily)

by Lisa Konicki  |  June 11, 2016

It was night two of the CMA Music Festival Concerts at Nissan Stadium, on Friday, June 10, that showcased a stellar lineup of talent. The night was warm with a light breeze that swept through the stadium to keep the heat at bay. But it wasn’t enough to keep the heat from coming off of the stage as the country music acts— Clint Black, Chris Stapleton, Sam Hunt, Eric Church, Chris Janson, Justin Moore, Hank Williams Jr. and Carrie Underwood—kept getting hotter. Continue reading Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Sam Hunt and More Rock Concert Stage For a Second Night

TV Show “Nashville” Back For Another Season on CMT

(Source: Nash Country Daily)

by  |  June 10, 2016

The rumors were true and the fans have spoken. Former ABC television show,Nashville, has found new life. The 60-minute drama was cancelled recently by ABC, but according to The Tennessean, the CMT network and Hulu streaming service will be airing the show for a fifth season. Continue reading TV Show “Nashville” Back For Another Season on CMT

Episode 2 is coming soon!

Work on episode 2 of the podcast is continuing at a good pace and should hopefully be ready to go into the world on June 1st.

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Also head over to Other Side Podcast Network and check out the shows from my friends and colleagues, there is something for everyone over there!

So until next time….

Enjoy the Open Country!!

Almost There….

May 1st is just 3 days away… and that means only 3 days until the release of the very first episode of my new project ‘Open Country’. This is something that I’ve been thinking about doing for a while but with the support of some good friends and A LOT of technical help, I was able to create something I am extremely proud of. It may not be perfect but it is my very first go at podcasting and I am willing to learn and hoping to get some creative feedback from you my wonderful listeners.

Check out The Bugcast on Friday (April 29th) at 9:30pm (ish) UK time to hear me talking about the new podcast and also my ‘LIVE’ debut co-hosting The Bugcast last Friday as part of a ‘Hostile Takeover’ when usual host, Dave found something more important to do. You can check out this show HERE!!

Right so come back here on Sunday to listen to the first episode of ‘Open Country’… I hope you enjoy it as much I did making it!