Keith Urban Live - Las Vegas Returns To The Colosseum At Caesars Palace Sept. 17 - 25

 Keith Urban astounds audiences with a show designed for The Colosseum, packed with hit songs, explosive showmanship and signature unpredictability. The shows are a once-in-a-lifetime concert event – an arena-sized production in a theater setting, up close and personal. Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas utilizes The Colosseum's new general admission capability on the main floor, creating a dynamic and reimagined fan experience for the landmark venue.

Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas Sept. performances going on sale are:

September 2021: Sept. 17, 18, 22, 24 and 25

Tickets go on sale to the public starting Monday, June 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Members of The 'Ville, Keith Urban's official fan club will have access to a presale beginning Wednesday, June 2 at 10 a.m. PT. Citi is the official presale credit card for Urban's performances at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. PT through Citi Entertainment®. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. 

In addition, Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment's loyalty program, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will have access to a presale beginning Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. All presales end Sunday, June 6 at 10 p.m. PT.

General ticket prices begin at $69, plus applicable tax and fees, and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/keithurbanvegas. Shows begin at 8 p.m.

Urban is one of the world's most electrifying live performers in music today. His concerts have become legendary - as unpredictable as they are explosive - and his authenticity, talent and drive are why he is one of the most successful and well-respected artists in the world. Never knowing what will happen next, crowds have seen Urban performing with fans, with special guests, giving away used show guitars and performing solos perched atop audience seating. An explosive experience of emotion, musical texture, energy and showmanship, Urban's concerts connect to and touch every soul regardless of the venue or its size.

This year will bring new music from Urban's latest studio release, The Speed of Now Part 1, an album which marks his fourth in an historic streak of simultaneous No. 1 album debuts in the U.S., Canada and Australia.  Not only will his shows feature debut performances of songs from the album, including his current single "One Too Many" with P!nk, they'll be highlighted by many of his 24 chart-topping hits including Graffiti U's "Coming Home," Ripcord's "Wasted Time" and "The Fighter," his mega hits "Blue Ain't Your Color," and seminal No. 1's including "Somebody Like You," "Days Go By" and "Long Hot Summer." 

A four-time GRAMMY© Award winner, Urban has also won 13 CMAs, 15 ACMs, three AMAs, two People's Choice Awards and celebrated nine consecutive gold, platinum or multi-platinum albums.

ABOUT CAESARS PALACE
World-renowned Las Vegas resort and a Top 10 "Best U.S. Casino" by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice, Caesars Palace features 3,980 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the all-new Palace Tower featuring 10 new luxury villas, the 182-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace and Forbes Star Award-winning The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace. The 85-acre resort offers diverse dining options from the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet, to celebrity chef-branded restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN, Pronto by Giada, as well as Bobby Flay's new Italian restaurant concept, Amalfi, opening spring 2021, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden by restauranteur and television star Lisa Vanderpump, one of Nobu Matsuhisa's largest Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy, Old Homestead Steakhouse, Rao's, MR CHOW and more. For the best in cocktails, destination lounges include Montecristo Cigar Bar, Alto Bar, VISTA Cocktail Lounge, and Stadia Bar, also opening spring 2021.The resort also features nearly 130,000 square feet of casino space, including a recently renovated race and sports book boasting the largest screen on the Strip at 138 ft., a five-acre Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa, COLOR Salon, five wedding chapels and gardens, and the 75,000-square-foot OMNIA Nightclub with the top DJs such as Calvin Harris and Martin Garrix. The 4,300-seat Colosseum, Billboard Magazine's "Venue of the Decade: 2000 – 2009," spotlights world-class entertainers including Usher, Sting, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart, Reba, Brooks & Dunn and Jerry Seinfeld. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants. Caesars Palace is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit caesarspalace.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram.

Keith Urban

 Graffiti U World Tour 2018

with special guest Kelsea Ballerini

 

Friday, June 15 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 2 at 10am

www.LiveNation.com 

Club Fitness Box Office at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 800-745-3000 

KEITH URBAN BRINGS “GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 2018” TO ST. LOUIS ON JUNE 15

 

(Friday, February 23, 2018) - Four-time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will bring his “GRAFFITI U WORLD TOUR 2018” to St. Louis on Friday, June 15 at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 2 at 10am at Ticketmaster.com.  The tour will feature special guest Kelsea Ballerini as Urban’s supporting act.
 
The 58-city tour will kick off in June and run through November. Urban’s shows have become concert events that electrify. They’re unexpected, if not unpredictable, and have been hailed by media around the world as a “concert experience not to be missed.” The tour will feature many of Urban’s 23 #1 songs, as well as brand new songs that have never been performed live and an all-new concert production that promises to be as spectacular as never before. 
 
“I’ve been full-on writing, recording, collaborating and creating with some incredibly talented people for GRAFFITI U, a lot of whom I’ve never worked with before,” said Urban.  “I can hear how some of the songs will translate live already, which really makes putting on a new show so exhilarating and I loved having our fans included in the announcement of the tour because it’s their tour too.” 
 
“I remember hearing Keith Urban songs that stopped me in my tracks and made me want to drop everything and chase that kind of lyric and heart-filled artistry,” says Ballerini. “He’s the best in the business and I can’t wait to fangirl and learn from him this year. Truly an honor to tour with him.” 
 
For all official Keith Urban tour news including show dates and where to purchase tickets, go to www.keithurban.net.

 

10TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ TO MAKE ITS TELEVISION DEBUT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 9PM ET/PT ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

TUNE-IN REMINDER

10^TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ TO MAKE ITS TELEVISION DEBUT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 AT 9PM ET/PT ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK

(Photo Credit: Getty Images/John Shearer/Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music)
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Tweet: Tune-in for #ACMHonors television debut on Friday, September 9 at 9pm ET/PT on @CBS!

ENCINO, ) – Tune-in Friday, September 9, 2016 at 9:00pm ET/PT on CBS for the television debut of the 10^th Annual ACM Honors™. Hosted by multi-ACM Award-winning group Lady Antebellum, the two-hour special is dedicated to celebrating honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51^st Academy of Country Music Awards.
The television special features an all-star lineup of live performances as well as award presentations celebrating honorees including Special Awards recipients Glen Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Eddie Rabbitt (awarded posthumously), Tanya Tucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Jeff Walker (awarded posthumously), Jimmy Webb, Little Big Town and The Statler Brothers. Additionally, Jason Aldean was honored with the ACM Triple Crown Award and Miranda Lambert was presented with the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award. Ross Copperman was also honored as Songwriter of the Year.
Artists who performed in tribute to the honorees include:

• Kelsea Ballerini performed “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” in tribute to Crystal Gayle.
• Dierks Bentley performed “Freedom” in tribute to Ross Copperman, joined onstage by participants of the ACM Lifting Lives Music Camp.
• Luke Bryan and Cole Swindell performed “I Love A Rainy Night” in tribute to Eddie Rabbitt.
• Alicia Keys and Cam performed a special duet of “Girl Crush” in tribute to Little Big Town.
• Maren Morris performed “Delta Dawn” in tribute to Tanya Tucker.
• Chris Young and Dan + Shay performed “Flowers on the Wall” in tribute to The Statler Brothers.
• The Band Perry performed “MacArthur Park” in tribute to Jimmy Webb.
• Blake Shelton, Toby Keith, Keith Urban and Dierks Bentley performed an all-star medley in a special tribute to Glen Campbell. The medley consisted of Campbell’s hits “Southern Nights,” “Gentle On My Mind,” “Wichita Linemen,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” and the iconic “Rhinestone Cowboy.”

The Academy’s Studio Recording Award winners were celebrated in a pre-televised ceremony, and many served as the house band for the night under the direction of music director Frank Liddell. Backing up artists during performances on the telecast were ACM Guitarist of the Year Derek Wells, ACM Bass Player of the Year Michael Rhodes, ACM Specialty Instruments Player of the Year Danny Rader and ACM Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year Jim “Moose” Brown, who also served as bandleader. Other Studio Recording Award honorees included Producer of the Year Dave Cobb, Audio Engineer of the Year Justin Niebank, Drummer of the Year Shannon Forrest and Steel Guitar Player of the Year Paul Franklin.
The ceremony presenters included Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Dierks Bentley, Emmylou Harris, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Maren Morris, Martina McBride, Mike Fisher, Thomas Rhett, and Toby Keith. The event was taped at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN, and sponsored by City National Bank and Kendra Scott.
About ACM Honors™
ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Special Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Songwriter of the Year Award winners. The 10th Annual ACM Honors was taped on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and – for the first time ever – was produced for television by dick clark productions to be broadcast on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Tiffany Moon is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music. For more information, visit www.ACMcountry.com.
Photo L-R: Shannon Campbell, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley and Toby Keith performing at the 10th Annual ACM Honors in tribute to Glen Campbell. Photo Credit: John Shearer/Getty Images for ACM/ Courtesy of the Academy of Country Music)

“Raise ‘Em Up” by Keith Urban Featuring Eric Church Wins Musical Event of the Year; Maddie & Tae and Director TK McKamy Win Music Video of the Year for “Girl In A Country Song”

"Raise 'Em Up" by Keith Urban featuring Eric Church was named CMA Musical Event of the Year live on "Good Morning America" Wednesday from the Bridgestone Arena Plaza in Nashville.

Photo Credit: Courtesy PFA

NASHVILLE – Winners in two of the 12 CMA Awards categories were announced live on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” this morning from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, which is the site of “The 49^th Annual CMA Awards.”

The news was delivered by GMA anchor Lara Spencer and welcomed by cheers from the thousands of fans gathered on the plaza at the Bridgestone Arena waiting to see three-time CMA Awards nominee Chris Stapleton, and a performance by Country superstar Tim McGraw.  

“For a decade, ‘Good Morning America’ has set the tone for Country Music’s Biggest Night by jump starting the day with superstar performances from Nashville,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “Announcing the winners in two of our categories is a great way to generate excitement and celebrate our artists and their music with fans across the country.”
Hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, “The 49^th Annual CMA Awards” airs tonight (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Winning CMA Musical Event of the Year was Keith Urban and Eric Church for “Raise ‘Em Up.” This is Urban’s fourth win in the category. Previous wins include “Start A Band” with Paisley (2009); “Highway Don’t Care” with McGraw and Taylor Swift (2013); and We Were Us” with Miranda Lambert (2014). This win ties him with Vince Gill, McGraw, and Paisley for the most wins in the category. Urban is the only artist to win three years in a row.

"I've been real fortunate to get to collaborate with some great artists, but doing this song with Eric was truly magical," said Urban. "It's an incredible piece of songwriting, and we're both so grateful it's resonated the way it has! Big shout out to our fans and to Country radio and TV for all the support we've had along the way!"

One of the top nominees in 2015, this is Church’s second CMA Award – his first was for Album of the Year for Chief in 2012. His nominations include Entertainer, Male Vocalist, Single of the Year for “Talladega,” and Song of the Year for “Like A Wrecking Ball,” which he co-wrote with Casey Beathard. 

Winning CMA Music Video of the Year was Maddie & Tae and director TK McKamy for “Girl In A Country Song,” which generated widespread talk about gender role reversals, turning the tables on male/female lyrical stereotypes. Maddie Marlow and Taylor Dye, who recently turned 20, were just 17 when they penned the song. The pair received two additional nominations in 2015 including Vocal Duo and New Artist of the Year.

“I can’t even believe this!” said Marlow. “Last year, we were just excited to be going and being on the red carpet – and now we’ve got our first CMA Award?! That’s crazy, and awesome, and wow!”

Dye added, “This video was so much fun, but it also go a lot of people talking – and it says some stuff about what makes girls matter. I’m honored people saw it as we meant it: more than a joke, but proof you can speak your mind and not be mean.” 

This marked the fourth year the categories were announced on “Good Morning America.” In previous years, the winners were announced in pre-televised activities and acknowledged during the CMA Awards broadcast. Frankie Ballard will host pre-tel ceremonies tonight and will present the trophies to the winners as well as Musician of the Year. In addition, Ballard will present two special industry honors and the CMA Broadcast Awards for Personality and Radio Station of the Year. The recipients will be acknowledged during the broadcast and participate in backstage media interviews.

Winners Announced For The 49th Annual Academy Of Country Music® Awards  

 

GEORGE STRAIT NAMED ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, MIRANDA LAMBERT & KEITH URBAN TIED WITH 3 WINS

JERRY JONES & GEORGE STRAIT ANNOUNCED 50TH ACM AWARDS TO BE BROADCAST FROM AT&T STADIUM IN ARLINGTON, TX SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2015 ON CBS

Winners have been announced for the 49^th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, a star-studded ceremony broadcast LIVE tonight on the CBS Television Network from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.  Fans named George Strait the Entertainer of the Year, the evening's biggest honor and the second win of his career in that category. This year marked another record-breaking year with 1.5 million fan votes cast for Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year categories combined, and also marked the first time online fan voting for these categories were open to fans in Australia and Canada.
The king of country music and newly crowned Entertainer of the Year, George Strait, also participated in a special moment with Owner, President and General Manager of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones during the telecast announcing the 50^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS to be broadcast LIVE from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. It was also announced that Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan will return to co-host the show. 
Merle Haggard was honored with the Crystal Milestone Award, which was presented by Garth Brooks and celebrated with a tribute performance featuring Miranda Lambert and George Strait.
Jason Aldean won Male Vocalist of the Year, his second consecutive win in this category. He has won an overall total of 7 ACM Awards.
Miranda Lambert won for the fifth consecutive year as Female Vocalist of the Year, and is now the record holder for the most consecutive wins in that category. She is the leading female winner of the night, with a total of three trophies. Lambert also took the prize for Single Record of the Year for "Mama's Broken Heart," and Vocal Event of the Year for "We Were Us" with Keith Urban.
The Band Perry won their first Vocal Group of the Year award. This marks their third overall ACM win; they won the New Vocal Duo or Group of the Year award and New Artist of the Year in 2010.
Artists Florida Georgia Line won Vocal Duo of the Year. This is their first win in this category, and third overall ACM Award win.
Justin Moore received his first-ever Academy of Country Music Award tonight for New Artist of the Year Presented by Kohl's Department Stores, a fan-voted category.
Kacey Musgraves won Album of the Year as the artist and producer for Same Trailer Different Park. This award marks her first-ever ACM Award win.
Keith Urban is the leading male winner of the night with a total of three trophies in two categories.  Prior to the telecast, Urban took the prize for Video of the Year as artist for "Highway Don't Care" with Tim McGraw and Taylor Swift. He also won Vocal Event of the Year as artist and producer for "We Were Us" with Miranda Lambert. Both awards were presented off-camera.
Following is the list of winners in the 11 categories voted on by the membership (excluding the Entertainer of the Year and New Artist categories, which were voted on by a combination of professional ACM members and fans):
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEARGeorge Strait
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEARJason Aldean
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEARMiranda Lambert
VOCAL DUO OF THE YEARFlorida Georgia Line
Vocal Group OF THE YEARThe Band Perry
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY KOHL'SJustin Moore
ALBUM OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]Same Trailer Different Park – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
Record Label: Mercury Records
SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]Mama's Broken Heart – Miranda Lambert
Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf
Record Label: RCA Nashville
SONG OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Songwriter(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]I Drive Your Truck – Lee Brice
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Jimmy Yeary
Publishers: Beattyville Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Great Day At This Music (BMI), Happy Tears Music (ASCAP), Vistaville Music (ASCAP), Watch This Girl Publishing (BMI)
VIDEO OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award) Highway Don't Care – Tim McGraw Featuring Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Producers: Tameron Hedge, Chandra LaPlume
Director: Shane Drake
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR [Awarded to Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company–Label(s)]*(Off Camera Award)We Were Us – Keith Urban And Miranda Lambert
Producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban
Record Labels: Capitol Records Nashville, Hit Red Records, RCA Nashville
For a complete list of past and present wins and nominations, please visit www.acmcountry.com and search the ACM Awards Database located on the Homepage.

SOURCE Academy of Country Music

Keith Urban
Raise ‘Em Up Tour

with Jarrod Niemann
and special guest Brett Eldredge

Friday, August 1^st at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis

 

KEITH URBAN’S “RAISE ‘EM UP” TOUR WITH  JERROD NIEMANN AND SPECIAL GUEST BRETT ELDREDGE  TO INCLUDE STOP IN SAINT LOUIS ON 

FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST   

One of the industry’s most electrifying live performers, four-time Grammy Award winner and American Idol judge Keith Urban, will bring his “Raise ‘Em Up” Tour  with Jerrod Niemann and special guest Brett Eldredge to Saint Louis at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on Friday, August 1st.  Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Friday, April 11th at LiveNation.com, the venue box office, all Ticketmaster Retail Outlets, or charge by phone at 1-800-745-3000.   

 The six-time 2014 Academy of Country Music nominee, who will perform on the awards show on April 6, has been in Los Angeles filming the 13th season of American Idol.    Urban’s 2013 release FUSE, debuted at #1 on the all-genre Album Charts in three countries (The United States, Canada and Australia) and has already produced two #1 songs, “Little Bit of Everything” and “We Were Us,” a duet with Country superstar Miranda Lambert.  His third and current single from FUSE “Cop Car” is fast climbing the charts.    For all official Keith Urban tour news including show dates and where to purchase tickets, go to www.keithurban.net.  

 The six-time 2014 Academy of Country Music nominee, who will perform on the awards show on April 6, has been in Los Angeles filming the 13th season of American Idol.    Urban’s 2013 release FUSE, debuted at #1 on the all-genre Album Charts in three countries (The United States, Canada and Australia) and has already produced two #1 songs, “Little Bit of Everything” and “We Were Us,” a duet with Country superstar Miranda Lambert.  His third and current single from FUSE “Cop Car” is fast climbing the charts.    For all official Keith Urban tour news including show dates and where to purchase tickets, go to www.keithurban.net.  

JERROD NIEMANN: Jerrod Niemann will celebrate the release of High Noon on March 25--the follow-up to Niemann’s acclaimed, musically adventurous 2012 release, Free the Music--that features his current smash single, "Drink To That All Night." His chart-topping major-label debut, 2010’s Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury, produced the #1 smash and RIAA-certified Platinum digital single, “Lover, Lover,” and the Top 5 and RIAA-certified Gold digital single, “What Do You Want.” For more information visit www.JerrodNiemannOfficial.com or follow Niemann online on Twitter at @jrodfromoz and on Facebook @jerrodniemann.   

BRETT ELDREDGE: CMA and ACM “New Artist of the Year” nominee Brett Eldredge released his debut CD, Bring You Back, in August 2013 and marked the occasion with performances on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” “Today” and “Live with Kelly & Michael.” The album features his No. 1 hit single “Don’t Ya” and his current Top 20 single “Beat of the Music.” Whether opening for superstars like Taylor Swift, writing hits for fellow artists like Trace Adkins, or displaying his unique sense of humor on Twitter, Eldredge continues to impress fans with his prolific talent, contagious energy and unmistakable voice. 

Friday, August 1^st at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis

Tickets on sale next Friday, April 11^th at 10am.

 

Eurythmics' Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart to Reunite for One Night Only on "The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY® Salute To The Beatles"

ALICIA KEYS AND JOHN LEGEND TOGETHER IN A SPECIAL PERFORMANCE

JOHN MAYER AND KEITH URBAN TO PERFORM TOGETHER

AND MAROON 5 SET TO PERFORM ON THE HISTORIC EVENT TO BE BROADCAST SUNDAY, FEB. 9, ON CBS

Entertainment Special Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Beatles' Legendary U.S. Debut Performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show," and Will Air Exactly 50 Years to the Day, Date and Time of the Original Event

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The first performances for "The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY ^® Salute To The Beatles" were announced today and they include: four-time GRAMMY winner Annie Lennox and GRAMMY winner Dave Stewart reuniting as Eurythmicsfor one night only; 14-time GRAMMY winner Alicia Keys and nine-time GRAMMY winner John Legendtogether in a special performance; three-time GRAMMY-winning group Maroon 5; and seven-time GRAMMY winner John Mayer with four-time GRAMMY winner Keith Urban . The primetime entertainment special — presented by The Recording Academy^®, AEG Ehrlich Ventures and CBS — will celebrate the remarkable legacy of the seven-time GRAMMY-winning group the Beatles and their groundbreaking first appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." The show will tape on Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, the day after the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards ^® , and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network Sunday, Feb. 9, at   8 p.m. ET/PT — exactly 50 years to the day, date, and time of the original event. For updates and breaking news, please visitGRAMMY.com, and The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Additional performers and presenters will be announced shortly.

"The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles" will commemorate the 50th anniversary of one of the most historic moments in music and television. Featuring today's top artists covering songs performed by the Fab Four that momentous evening in 1964 and other Beatles classics through the years, the show also will include footage from that landmark Sunday night, as well as other archival material. In addition, various presenters will help highlight and contextualize the musical, cultural and historical impact of the group and this legendary performance.

Tickets to the taping of this very special evening — which will take place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, West Hall — are on sale now and available at www.axs.com or AXS charge-by-phone lines at 1.877.234.8425.

"The Night That Changed America: A GRAMMY Salute To The Beatles" is produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC. Ken Ehrlich is the executive producer, Rac Clark is co-executive producer, Gregg Gelfand is director, and David Wild and Ken Ehrlich are the writers.

Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visitwww.grammy.com . For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like "The GRAMMYs" on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs' social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue,Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.

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Four-time GRAMMY Award® Winner Keith Urban To Debut Exclusive "URBAN™ Guitar Collection" On HSN November 3rd, 2013

 

Keith Urban and HSN Cares to Donate a Portion of the Proceeds and Guitars to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation® and The GRAMMY Foundation®

HSN Appearance Set to Coincide with World Premiere of URBAN Guitar Collection "Phoenix Edition"

"I developed a passion for the guitar when I was six and over the years it's only grown stronger. I feel so blessed that in this life, I get to be a guitar player." Keith Urban

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.,-- Four-time GRAMMY Award winner and American Idol® judge Keith Urban, long committed to numerous music education programs, today announced that he has teamed with leading interactive lifestyle retailer HSN to offer an affordable line of guitars to as many aspiring musicians as possible, as well as to those seeking to learn how to play. The URBAN™ Guitar Collection, which includes two one-hour instructional DVDs and his first custom created, limited-edition acoustic and electric guitar line, will become available for sale exclusively on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN Mobile on Sunday, November 3 ^rd, 2013 at 12:01 A.M. (ET).  A portion of the proceeds from the URBAN™ Guitar Collection, as well as guitar packages, will go to Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (www.mhopus.org) and The GRAMMY Foundation (http://www.grammyfoundation.org/).

"I've watched some of the greatest guitarists in the world perform and I've seen people just learning how to play," said Urban.  "The looks on their faces are almost always the same and the connection with the instrument is genuine."
The URBAN Guitar Collection features two versions of the "Phoenix Edition" guitar - electric and acoustic/electric – and will be available in Brazilian Burst, Emerald Brazilian Burst, Rich Black and Vintage Natural Ivory.  It is part of a 21-piece set that includes a custom amplifier, coated guitar strings, embroidered guitar strap, guitar picks and more.
"We are thrilled to welcome Keith Urban to HSN," said Joy Mangano, President of Ingenious Designs, an affiliate of HSN.  "Great stories and great storytelling are at the heart of everything we do, and I can't think of a better guitarist and storyteller than Keith.  His guitar-playing skills are legendary, and the passion he has for music will surely inspire our viewers to pick up a guitar and play when Keith makes his debut in November." 
Urban recently released his seventh studio album FUSE, which marked the first time that ANY country artist has simultaneously debuted at #1 on the all-genre charts in the United States, Canada and Australia.   He is currently on the road for his "Light The Fuse Tour".  At each show, Keith uses the standard Phoenix guitar – the same guitar that will be available at HSN – and then signs it and gives it away to one lucky fan in the audience.
Urban has sold more than 15 million albums.  He's won four GRAMMY Awards and was the first artist to win the Country Music Association's Horizon Award®, for best new artist, and go on to win Best Male Vocalist, a title he's captured three times, as well as the coveted Entertainer of the Year Award. He's won five Academy of Country Music® Awards, an American Music Award® and People's Choice Award®.  He's had 15 No. 1 singles and five consecutive platinum or multi-platinum albums.
About Ingenious Designs, LLC:
IDL is a subsidiary of HSN, Inc. and was founded in 1991 by its president, Joy Mangano. Ms. Mangano is one of the most recognized and successful electronic retailing personalities in the industry today. With nearly 400 million sold, her famous Huggable Hangers® are in homes across the country! The company is a leader in designing, inventing, and marketing innovative and unique products including the original Miracle Mop®, My Little Steamer®, and the Clothes It All® Luggage System. In addition, IDL has broadened its scope by developing and managing product lines for icon and celebrated supermodel IMAN, celebrity chefs Todd English and Ming Tsai, and GRAMMY Award®-winning producer and American Idol judge Randy Jackson.
About HSN
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KEITH URBAN “LIGHT THE FUSE TOUR 2013” WITH
LITTLE BIG TOWN AND SPECIAL GUEST DUSTIN LYNCH
TO INCLUDE STOP IN SAINT LOUIS ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 23rd

One of the industry’s most electrifying live performers, four-time Grammy Award
winner and American Idol judge Keith Urban will launch his “Light The Fuse
Tour 2013” with Little Big Town and special guest Dustin Lynch. The tour will
include a show in Saint Louis at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis on
Friday, August 23rd. Tickets go on sale at 10:00am on Friday, April 5th at
Ticketmaster.com, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater St. Louis Box Office, all
Ticketmaster Locations or at 1-800-745-3000.
The “Light The Fuse Tour 2013” first leg kicks off on July 18th in Cincinnati and
concludes on October 5th, after twenty-eight outdoor shows. The second leg
begins on October 18th in Omaha before seventeen arena shows conclude on
December 8th.
The concerts will feature new music from Urban, expected out this spring, as well
as an all-new production, the size and scope of which have become synonymous
with Urban’s electrifying concert experiences.
For all official Keith Urban tour news including show dates and where to
purchase tickets, go to www.keithurban.net.
LITTLE BIG TOWN: Grammy-winning country group, Little Big Town-consisting of
members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman and Jimi Westbrookentered
the music scene over 13 years ago with hits such as “Boondocks,” “Bring It On
Home” and “Little White Church.” The group’s fifth studio album Tornado was released
in the fall of 2012 and includes 2x platinum-selling #1 hit “Pontoon” and album titletrack
“Tornado” which also peaked in the #1 spot. Collectively, the group has earned
over 25 award show nominations and has taken home the award for ACM Top New
Vocal Group, CMA Single of the Year (“Pontoon”), CMA Vocal Group of the Year and a
Grammy Award for Best Country Group/Duo Performance (“Pontoon”).
DUSTIN LYNCH: Since the release of his debut single, “Cowboys and Angels,” Broken
Bow Records’ Dustin Lynch has earned a #1 album, over a million single sales and has
surpassed 7 million views on YouTube/ VEVO. He’s soared to #1 on the MTV Music
Meter, earned a #1 ringtone on CMT, a Top 5 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs
Chart, a Top 3 Country radio single and was lauded by People magazine as “one of the
best debuts of 2012.” Dustin’s follow-up, the Top 20 double-entendre head turner, “She
Cranks My Tractor,” continues to catapult up the Country Radio charts.
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with

LITTLE BIG TOWN and DUSTIN LYNCH

FRIDAY, AUGUST 23^rd

 

 

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VINCE GILL, BRAD PAISLEY, AND KEITH URBAN PAY TRIBUTE TO GLEN CAMPBELL ON "THE 45TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS"

NASHVILLE - Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Brad Paisley and former CMA Entertainers of the Year Vince Gill and Keith Urban will pay tribute to Country Music Hall of Fame member and former CMA Entertainer of the Year Glen Campbell during "The 45^th Annual CMA Awards." The three guitar virtuosos' performance saluting the legendary singer/musician will be a highlight of "Country Music's Biggest Night(tm)." 

"The 45^th Annual CMA Awards," hosted by Paisley and Carrie Underwood, airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, The Band Perry, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Sara Evans, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Scotty McCreery, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Thompson Square, Keith Urban, Chris Young, and Zac Brown Band, plus Kenny Chesney and Grace Potter singing their hit collaboration "You and Tequila;" Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield singing their current hit duet "Easy;" Lionel Richie performing a medley of hits with Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, and Darius Rucker; and co-hosts Paisley and Underwood in their first live televised-performance of their No. 1 song "Remind Me."    

Campbell was named both CMA Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year in 1968, and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. The legendary performer has sold more than 45 million albums and recorded such classic hits as "Wichita Lineman," "Gentle On My Mind," "Galveston," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," "Southern Nights," and "Rhinestone Cowboy." As a musician, Campbell was part of the much-heralded Wrecking Crew that performed on a variety of artists' albums. His guitar prowess is featured on the Beach Boys' seminal album Pet Sounds and on Frank Sinatra's megahit "Strangers in the Night," among others. He acted alongside John Wayne in the movie "True Grit," and hosted "The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour" on television from 1968-1972. Earlier this year, Campbell announced he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He is in the midst of his successful Goodbye Tour after releasing his final album, the critically-acclaimed Ghost on the Canvas.  

Gill is No. 3 on the list for the most career wins in CMA Award history, having won 18 CMA Awards thus far, including two Entertainer Awards (1993, 1994), five consecutive Male Vocalist Awards (1991-1995, tying him with George Strait for the most wins in that category), two Album Awards (1993 for I Still Believe in You and 1994 for Common Thread: The Songs of the Eagles), and a record-holding four Song of the Year Awards (1991 for "When I Call Your Name," 1992 for "Look at Us," 1993 for "I Still Believe In You," and 1996 for "Go Rest High On That Mountain"). Gill served as host of the CMA Awards for 12 consecutive years (1992-2003), a record for hosts of any nationally televised Awards show. He released his new album, Guitar Slinger, last week.

 The reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year, Paisley received five nominations in 2011 for Entertainer; Male Vocalist; Album for This is Country Music; and Musical Event and Music Video of the Year for "Old Alabama," featuring Alabama. Paisley has won 14 CMA Awards to date, including three consecutive Male Vocalist Awards (2007-2009) and Album of the Year (in 2006 for Time Well Wasted). This is his fourth consecutive year to co-host the CMA Awards with Underwood.  

Urban received two nominations this year: Entertainer and Male Vocalist of the Year. He has won four CMA Awards to date: Entertainer in 2005 and three consecutive Male Vocalist of the Year Awards (2004-2006). Urban's current album is Get Closer.

 

"The 45^th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director, and David Wild is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.

Superstar Keith Urban Announces Worldwide Launch of New Men's Cologne: PHOENIX by Keith Urban

NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Four-time Grammy Award Winning artist Keith Urban is set to release his first fragrance for men, PHOENIX by Keith Urban, in partnership with Boom LLC.  The fragrance, which launches worldwide in the fall, is not only reflective of his personal triumphs, but is also an expression of his spirit. The phoenix symbol resonates with Urban for its immortality and ability to renew and be reborn.
Urban says, "I grew up with a father that had great taste in music, cars and colognes.  So the idea to eventually create my own fragrance seemed natural.  I've always loved the feeling that comes from finding the right scent and the way it can say so much about a person.  We created Phoenix to express just the right blend of masculinity, mystery and sensuality."
Urban worked closely with Boom on the creative package design and fragrance development. "Keith was very hands-on with this process and we are confident that it will be well received by his fans and that his international appeal will translate into commercial success for PHOENIX," says Art DeGaetano, President & CEO at Boom LLC.
Urban envisioned PHOENIX as a modern twist on a classic, creating a leathery gourmand scent described as sexy, rich and masculine.  The fragrance is introduced with top notes of blackberries, cognac and plum; segues into the aromas of dark chocolate and crisp fir balsam with a finish of warm cashmere wood in the background.
Fans will get a sneak peek of PHOENIX during Urban's 50+ city Get Closer 2011 world tour. The promotional campaign, which features giveaways and sampling opportunities – including the distribution of scented PHOENIX tattoos at all future concert venue stops in the USA – marks the first time a cologne will be marketed in conjunction with a country music concert tour.  Fans will also have access to an exclusive online pre-sale at www.KeithUrban.net/PHOENIX.
PHOENIX will launch internationally to mass-market retailers, including CVS, Rite-Aid and Sears in the U.S., Shopper's Drug Mart in Canada and Target and David Jones in Australia, beginning in October.  The price point ranges from $24-$48.
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JAKE OWEN WILL RELEASE HIS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM

BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT ON AUGUST 30

JAKE HITS THE ROAD WITH KEITH URBAN THIS WEEKEND ON THE

GET CLOSER 2011 WORLD TOUR

Nashville, TN – RCA recording artist Jake Owen announced today that his third studio album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, will be released on August 30.

“It is kind of ironic that my new album is being released on August 30, two days after I turn 30 and this is my third record,” says Jake. “This album is a big step for me and my career and I can’t wait for people to hear it.”

The forthcoming album includes 11 tracks, six produced by Joey Moi and Rodney Clawson and five tracks produced by Tony Brown.

The debut single, “Barefoot Blue Jean Night,” is the fastest rising single of Jake’s career. It has been racing up the charts since it was released and currently holds the No. 17 position on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart and is No. 16 on Country Aircheck.

“Barefoot Blue Jean Night” is currently No. 8 on the Digital Country Songs chart, selling over 44K which is up 41% from last week. To purchase the digital single, click here: http://bit.ly/dIbNWx

Jake hits the road with Keith Urban this weekend for the kick-off dates of the Get Closer 2011 World Tour, which begins on Thursday, June 16 in Biloxi, MS.

“I have always wanted to go out on the road with Keith,” says Jake. “He really inspires me as a songwriter, musician and entertainer. Keith is the real deal and one of the most amazing talents our genre has ever seen.”

“It meant the world to me that Keith called me up last week and invited me to join him on stage for a song during his set at LP Field,” reflects Jake. “Performing ‘Don’t Think I Can’t Love You’ with him was definitely a career highlight. To have Keith playing electric guitar and singing harmony with me on a song that I wrote was so awesome. Then, when the audience sang the words back to us at the top of their lungs, it was the coolest moment I have experienced in my career so far. It was surreal.”