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TOBY KEITH DECLARES NATIONAL MEZCAL DAY OCT. 21
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So, it's no coincidence that Wild Shot is leading the charge for National Mezcal Day, planned for Oct. 21, which just happens to be the Friday prior to his upcoming album release.
The campaign includes a countdown clock posted at www.wildshot.com, and it's all leading up to a big Friday of special drinks, promotions and fun. For those fans who really get into the spirit (pun intended), a contest is offering autographed copies of the new disc, Clancy's Tavern, to the most active Wild Shot Facebook and Twitter contributors. The effort is underway now through Oct. 22.
As for the big day itself, Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill restaurants will offer Wild Shot drink specials (Boston excluded because of local ordinance). Many of those beverages are likely to be the Blue Mezcalita, which is the most popular Wild Shot drink offered at Keith's establishments.
Question is, how does Toby like his mezcal served? The answer: Straight from the freezer as Wild Shot takes on a syrupy texture that makes it great for sipping. And, Toby poings out that , as you'd expect from drinks distilled in different ways from the agave plant, Wild Shot is an excellent substitute in any cocktail that calls for tequila.
MEANWHILE...the following Monday, after National Mezcal Day, Toby’s Clancy's Tavern hits stores around the world Oct. 24. The collection's first single, "Made In America," recently hit No. 1 on all the major charts and has become one of the fastest rising releases of his career. Keith's international tour in support of the album release kicks off in late October.
BRAD AND CARRIE PLATINUM AND HOSTS OF CMA AWARDS
Brad Paisley’s duet, “Remind Me,” with Carrie Underwood has been certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales exceeding 1,000,000 downloads.
Written by Paisley, Chris DuBois and Kelley Lovelace, “Remind Me” topped the country airplay charts earlier this summer as the third single from Paisley’s Gold certified album, This Is Country Music. The video for “Remind Me” is currently in its’ 4th week as the No. 1 video on CMT.
Wonder what they’ll sing when Paisley and Underwood will team up on November 9 when they co-host and perform together on “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8:00-11:00 PM/ET on ABC? This year’s show marks the fourth year that the duo has co-hosted the show together.
ERIC CHURCH AND WIFE KATHERINE WELCOME NEW BABY BOY, BOONE McCOY CHURCH
One of country music’s most dynamic entertainers is now working on pleasing an entirely new audience. Eric Church and wife Katherine are proud to welcome their first child—Boone McCoy Church.
Boone was born on Monday, October 3 at Centennial Women's Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee at 8:35 a.m. CT and weighed 7 lbs. and 11 oz.
“Everybody always tells you what an awesome and unique experience being a parent is. Words can never do the feeling justice. I am very thankful and blessed to have a healthy and happy baby boy and baby mama,” shares Eric.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF COUNTRY MUSIC RETURNS TO LONDON AFTER OVER 20 YEARS! FEATURES HEADLINER, REBA McENTIRE, PLUS RICKY SKAGGS, LONESTAR, LITTLE BIG TOWN & MANY MORE...
WEMBLEY ARENA, SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26TH 2012
Tickets on sale October 10th
After a 20-year break, the pioneering and much loved International Festival of Country Music returns to Wembley Arena on Sunday, February 26th, 2012. The stellar line-up features the very best in country, roots and bluegrass music.
In a rare UK appearance, international country superstar Reba McEntire will headline the all day festival. With a career that spans over five decades and includes two Grammy Awards, 55 million worldwide album sales and 63 U.S. top ten hits, Reba is one of the biggest selling female artists of all time. Having last performed in the UK 12 years ago, the Wembley appearance will give British fans a rare opportunity to enjoy a true legend, live on the London stage.
LEE BRICE ON CMT’s TOP 20 COUNTDOWN
Lee Brice is to be Featured on CMT’s Top 20 Countdown tonight at 11am / 10am CT with encores Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1am / 10am CT and Sunday, Oct. 9 at 11:30am / 10:30am CMT’s Top 20 Countdown will feature an interview with Lee Brice recorded at New York’s Terminal 5 September 16th CMT On Tour with Luke Bryan and Josh Thompson concert.
CHARLIE DANIELS TO CELEBRATE 75TH BIRTHDAY AT GRAND OLE OPRY
The Grand Ole Opry® presented by Humana® will throw a 75th birthday party for Opry member and country music/Southern rock stalwart Charlie Daniels during its two shows Sat., Oct. 29. Among those scheduled to participate in the birthday shows in addition to the guest of honor are Opry member Clint Black plus special guests The Grascals, Lee Greenwood, Tanya Tucker, and more.
NEW MUSIC
TRENT TOMLINSON’s back with excellent tune, “A MAN WITHOUT A WOMAN” - Skyville Records
Already airing on more than 40 stations.
This is a realistic, heart-grabbing portrait of how important a good woman is to a man’s life.
MUSIC LEGEND RONNIE MILSAP TAKING TO AIRWAVES
SHOWING THAT “COUNTRY AGAIN” HAS ALL THE RIGHT MOVES
GRAMMY-WINNING SINGER’S NEW CD SPARKS RHYTHMIC DANCE CRAZE
Country singer Ronnie Milsap is capturing the airwaves this week in celebration of his new CD, Country Again. He’ll be featured on the legendary WSM-650 AM today at 2:00 p.m. (Central). Tune-in by radio or online at: www.wsm650online.com/Radio-Player/. Also, be sure to catch the award-winning singer when he stops by for a visit on Crook & Chase this weekend. The show will air on Saturday, October 8th on WNAB-TV (CW 58) at 7:00 p.m. (Central), and again on Sunday, October 9th on RFD-TV at 6:00 p.m. (Central). For more information, visit: www.crookandchase.com.
Country Again is Milsap’s first release in five years. This 12-track release features the single, “If You Don’t Want Me To.” The music video for the song showcases the dance craze, The Freeze, inspired by the song. Country Again is a joint venture between Milsap Music Group and Bigger Picture Group. Broadcast giant and musician Eddie Stubbs served as executive producer.
Tracks on Country Again:
1. A Better Word For Love
2. Country Again
3. Cry Cry Darling
4. You’re The Reason I’m Living
5. Almost Mine
6. Oh Linda
7. Even Fools Get Lucky
8. For A Minute There
9. Fireworks
10. On My Own
11. Trapped In An Old Country Song
12. If You Don’t Want Me To (The Freeze
CREE INDIAN CROONER RELEASES FIRST U.S. SINGLE
Canadian singer, Shane Yellowbird has released “Bare Feet on the Blacktop,” his first single south of the border for Onramp Records. The high-energy, boot scootin’, single was hit in summertime Canada... a good calling card for him here as the weather changes.
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