The Scoop
Leesa Mitchell scoops out the nuggets on Big Cat 105.5 for February 20--25, 2012...
Alan Jackson’s New Single
Alan Jackson is set to perform his new single on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” on March 30th. “So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore” is the lead single from his upcoming album, due later this year. Jackson shot the video for the song at Coney Island in New York. The new album is the first from the joint venture between ACR, Alan’s Country Records, and EMI Records Nashville.
Jake Owen Up Late
Jake Owen will perform his current Top 10 single, “Alone With You” and his multi-week No. 1 platinum single “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on February 21st. Both songs are from Owen’s album “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” On March 1st, Owen will be a guest on “Chelsea Lately.”
Kix Brooks Readies Debut Single
Kix Brooks will release his first Arista Nashville solo single, “New To This Town” on March 19th. The single features Joe Walsh. After spending 20 years as one half of Brooks & Dunn, the most successful duo in country music history, Brooks is heading in his own direction. “It’s a freedom of sorts,” said Brooks. “It’s not a bitter freedom by any means, just sort of a ‘well that was fun, now what?’ Sort of like being at a theme park and looking around after riding the same roller coaster you finally say, ‘Ok I think I’ll try that one over there.’”
BamaJam Is Back
BamaJam is back. After taking off last year due to the legal problems of BamaJam’s founder, the festival is back in June with Tim McGraw, Zac Brown Band and Kid Rock. The three-day entertainment music festival will be in Enterprise, Alabama, June 14-16. BamaJam 2012 spokesman Darryl Worley will perform and host the opening night. McGraw will close out the first day on June 14th. Zac Brown Band will take the stage to headline Friday’s performances, and Kid Rock closes out the festival on Sunday. Tickets will go on sale March 2nd with 3-day $99 tickets available for a limited time only. Find out more at www.bamajam2012.com. Last year’s festival was canceled because of the legal hassles of promoter Ronnie Gilley, who pleaded guilty to bribery charges involving state officials last year.
Kenny Chesney Fan Arrested For Trespassing
A Kenny Chesney fan has been arrested for trespassing on the singer’s property on Wednesday morning. Melissa Mansfield of Murrieta, California, was arrested around 2 a.m. and charged with trespassing and public intoxication. She was discovered in a bathroom near a swimming pool at his Nashville-area home after apparently sneaking around a fence, deputies said. She had reportedly been drinking wine. Chesney was not home at the time and has no connection with the woman, according to his publicist.
Aldean Sells Out Atlanta In Four Minutes, Adds Second Show
It took just four minutes for ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean to sell out his May 19th “My Kinda Party Tour” show at Atlanta’s Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood. A second show has been announced for May 18th that will go on sale Friday. Aldean is nominated for six ACM Awards, including his second consecutive nods for Entertainer of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year, as well as Album of the Year for “My Kinda Party,” Single Record of the Year and Vocal Event of the Year for “Don’t You Wanna Stay” featuring Kelly Clarkson and Video of the Year for “Tattoos on this Town.” The April 1st show will air live from Las Vegas on CBS.
Rascal Flatts Changes It Up For New CD
Rascal Flatts has revealed the track list for their upcoming album, “Changed.” The songs include the title track and the album’s leadoff single, “Banjo,” as well as tracks like “Hot In Here,” “Come Wake Me Up,” “Lovin’ Me,” “Hurry Baby” and “Great Big Love.” There are some titles that sound like break up songs, such as “She’s Leaving” and “Let It Hurt.” The last couple of songs are called “Sunrise” and “A Little Home.” The album comes out April 3rd. The band will also be releasing a deluxe version of the album that features four bonus tracks. Rascal Flatts is up for the Academy of Country Music’s vocal group of the year. They find out if the win on April 1st.
Keith Urban Joins Pinterest
Keith Urban has joined Pinterest and, in just a short time as a member of the site, amassed almost 2,000 followers. On Urban’s page, you’ll find photos of him, official videos, song lyrics, pins from friends, events, albums, merchandise and the like. His board, titled “It’s a Love Thing,” boasts the subtitle “Just a few things Keith’s loving at the moment!” On this board, you’ll find Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling,” the Civil Wars, Nicole Kidman, the book “The Night Circus” and Old Booth App, featuring a photo where Urban Old Boothed himself. Fans and followers of Urban’s Pinterest page can find also pins about his new “For You” song from the Act of Valor soundtrack. Urban even re-pins things like an Instagram picture of “Why country music is the real deal.”
Nashville Trades Guitar For Music Note
Guitars are out and Music notes are in as the symbol of Nashville’s music scene. City promoters have changed up the logo to show the variety of sounds coming out of Music City. The Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Grand Ole Opry and the local musicians union are on board. They’re all using music notes on their websites and signage. Pop stars like Ke$ha and Hot Chelle Rae, rockers like Paramore, Kings of Leon, Jack White and the Black Keys all call Nashville home. But Gaylord Entertainment VP Steve Buchanan who oversees the Opry says country music’s role in transforming Nashville into an all-genre music hub should not be underestimated. He says “country music is what Nashville is known for around the world.”
‘Voice’ Judges Re-Up
With Season 2 of “The Voice” already doing well in the ratings, all four judges have agreed to come back for Season 3. Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton all have re-signed with the show and will receive substantial salary increases for doing so. Aguilera will reportedly bank around $10 million, while Green, Levine and Shelton are expected to bring in $6 million. The show is likely to return in the fall to compete directly with “The X Factor.”
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