MIranda Lambert Has a New Man In Her Life

Miranda Lambert has a new man in her life. She's been dating blue-eyed soul singer Anderson East for about a month.

A source close to Miranda tells Us Weekly, “They are really enjoying each other’s company and are spending New Year’s together.” A friend of his says, “She couldn’t have picked a better dude to have fun with.”

 Before Thanksgiving, Miranda was on hand to watch Anderson open for Jason Isbell in Charleston, South Carolina and Instagrammed a picture of him onstage. Anderson released his debut album, Delilah, on July 10th.

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Charles Kelley Took to Instagram to Tease Upcoming Miranda Collaboration

An Instagram photo from Charles Kelley hints that a collaboration with Miranda Lambert might make his new album. The picture is a shot of a mixing board with one of the channels labeled “Miranda.”  There are several collaborations on the new Charles album already. “The Driver” features Dierks Bentley and Eric Paslay, and a cover of Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents” features Stevie Nicks.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/charles-kelley-teases-new-miranda-lambert-14217680/#ixzz3vNjJzE76

Chris Stapleton Opens Up About Next Album

Chris Stapleton is opening up about the follow-up to his Grammy-nominated album, Traveller.  He recently told Rolling Stone that he feels responsible to keep the authenticity of his debut country album.

“I really wanted to get back to when I moved to town I played music and I wrote music out the pure just love of doing that and I wanted to do things I thought were good and worth hearing and things I would want to by personally.”

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Congrats to Cam for her First #1 Single with 'Burning House'

Cam’s "Burning House" closes out the year on top of the charts. Cam says the song was inspired by a dream she had after a bad breakup.  Her full-length debut album, Untamed, enters the country album chart at number-two.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/cams-burning-house-hits-1-14220931/#ixzz3vNigd3OM

Brantley Gilbert Donates $10.5 Million to Toys For Tots

Brantley Gilbert going above and beyond for the Holidays!
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Brantley Gilbert reschedules European shows

Brantley Gilbert has rescheduled four European shows, starting May 5th.  The Blackout Tour kicked off in November with concerts in Amsterdam, Hamburg and Munich. But Brantley canceled the remaining 2015 European dates following the terrorist attacks in Paris.

The Raging Idiots and Country Superstars Take Over the Ryman to Benefit St. Jude - Hear it Tomorrow at 9 on 94.9 The Bull

Tomorrow night at 9pm,  hear the two-hour Million Dollar Show at the Ryman to benefit St. Jude. Your host Bobby Bones and the Raging Idiots will be performing along with several of your favorite country superstars, including Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, Chris Janson, Eric Paslay, and more. Listen to it on 94.9 the Bull in Atlanta or online at 949thebull.com/listen.

David Nail and his wife welcome TWINS!

Congratulations to new parents David and Catherine Nail, who welcomed twins over the weekend.  Baby boy Lawson Brent and girl Lillian Catherine made their world debut on Saturday morning. Both mom and the babies are happy and healthy.  Lawson and Lillian are little Christmas miracles for the couple, who have struggled with infertility for years.

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Chris Stapleton Is the Country Frontrunner at the Grammy Awards

After his impressive sweep at last month's CMA Awards, Chris Stapleton is the country frontrunner for the 2016 Grammy Awards.

Chris leads the country Grammy nominees with four nods. He grabbed nominations in the prestigious all-genre Album of the Year, Best Country Album and Best Solo Country Performance.   He's also nominated as a songwriter for Best Country Song for "Traveller."

Lindsay Ell Releases Video for 'By The Way'

Lindsay Ell's new video for her new single 'By The Way' is now out. Don't forget you can see her perform at the Bull's Georgia Country Christmas this Saturday (Dec 12th) at Will Bill's. Get tickets here.

Georgia Country Christmas Just A Week Away

This Saturday (Dec 12th), 94.9 the Bull presents the 3rd annual Georgia Country Christmas. This year's show features Granger Smith, Earl Dibbles Jr., A Thousand Horses, and Lindsay Ell!

Where to get tickets:

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Or,

Win one of 20 pairs of tickets just for giving your opinion on the music we play.

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Little Big Town Mourning Family Loss

The Little Big Town family is in mourning.  Jimi Westbrook lost his sister, Joyce to cancer this past Sunday.  As a result, he and wife Karen Fairchild did not attend last night’s CMT Artists of the Year ceremony where their band was being honored.   Karen said that the group's hiatus earlier this year -- for Jimi's vocal surgery -- allowed them to spend time in Alabama with Joyce while she underwent treatment. Funeral services were held yesterday.

CMA Country Christmas Airs Tonight

Jennifer Nettles has several reasons you won’t want to miss tonight’s CMA Country Christmas. There are at least three all-star collaborations, new twists on holiday classics and a few originals.

“Obviously the opener is a big show number and this year it will be a medley of ‘The Man with the Bag’ and ‘Jingle Bell Rock.’ I get to do that with Pentatonix. They are a fantastic vocal group and are having such a super successful year. And the talent on the show ranges everywhere from LeAnn Rimes, to Martina McBride, to Darius Rucker, Michael W. Smith, to David Nail … So, a star-studded event!”

This will be the sixth time hosting for Jennifer.

"It has become a tradition for me, What I think for me, what is my favorite part is when I hear from fans that it has become a tradition for them and it is one of the ways they ring in and start the holiday season."

The show starts at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

See video from last year's show:

International Impact Award to go to TV Show Nashville

The cast of the TV show Nashville will be given the first-ever International Impact Award during the 2015 CMT Artists of the Year ceremony.  The stars of the show are credited with being ambassadors of country music, as well as the city itself. Since the show began airing, Music City has become even more of a tourist mecca than it had been in the past.  The 2015 Artists of the Year special airs tomorrow night at 8 PM EST.

Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles Jr. return to Atlanta

You don't want to miss out the Bull's Georgia Country Christmas this year as it features Texas spitfire Granger Smith and his alter-ego Earl Dibbles Jr.

The Black Friday sale is going on now, too, where you can get 4 tickets for the price of 3 > http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E004F5711C1E457

Kelsea Ballerini making a new album for 2016

Kelsea Ballerini will make an album the second time in the New Year.

The “Dibs” singer revealed backstage at the recent American Music Awards she’s gearing up to put pen to paper for her sophomore album.

“More music. More touring—just getting back out there—and starting to write a new record,” Kels revealed of her plans for 2016.

The rising country star has several fairs and festivals dates on her touring schedule so far.

No official word when fans can expect new music from Kelsea.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/cmt-cody-alan-54719/kelsea-ballerini-is-making-new-music-14156255/#ixzz3su1CHDAG

Black Friday To Cyber Monday Weekend Sale on GEORGIA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Tickets to see GRANGER SMITH, A THOUSAND HORSES, and LINDSAY ELL

Don't miss out the Black Friday weekend sale to get 4 tickets for the price of 3 to see the Bull's Georgia Country Christmas, featuring Granger Smith, Earl Dibbles Jr, A Thousand Horses, and Lindsay Ell! Get your tickets here.

Jennifer Nettles Spreads Some 'Sugar' On Thanksgiving

Jennifer Nettles premiered her new song “Sugar” this morning (11/26) on the Domino Sugar Float at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York.

Jennifer’s son Magnus is also in the Big Apple with Mom, but he wasn’t tagging along on the Domino Sugar Float.

“He won’t be on the float,” the former Sugarland singer said before the parade. “I’m sure he’ll be snuggled up and warm and cozy at home watching all the balloons go by.”

Jake Owen was also a performer at the event at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a TV event which usually garners 50 million viewers.

“Sugar” is from Jennifer’s upcoming sophomore solo album.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/cmt-cody-alan-54719/jennifer-nettles-spreads-some-sugar-this-14156214#ixzz3shdtM5jf

Brantley Gilbert Used to Die in Civil War Reenactments

Well, here’s a little something about Brantley Gilbert that may surprise fans. The singer has revealed he used to take part in Civil War reenactments.  And Brantley says he took his role in the reenactments very seriously, calling himself a “dramatic dier.” Brantley says he lived every Saturday like a champ and then turned around and died every Sunday.”

Thomas Rhett Teams Up With Snap Fitness

Thomas Rhett has teamed up with SNAP Fitness to help fans stick to their New Year’s resolutions, and it seems he knows a thing or two about giving up on just that.  Thomas made a  New Year’s resolution this year to get in shape, and he had already quit by January 31st. It wasn’t until he teamed up with his tour mates Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line that they all got a trainer, and he got back on track.

Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett Team Up To Do Good Too!

Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett gave a 14-year-old Tennessee girl who battled cancer a special early Christmas gift. The pair stopped by St. Jude’s Children’s hospital to treat a brave girl named Kinsee to a private performance of “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” which was taped for the upcoming “CMA Country Christmas” special which will air December 3rd on ABC.

Country Presenters at the American Music Awards

Kelsea Ballerini, Florida Georgia Line and Little Big Town will be among the presenters at the 2015 American Music Awards.  Carrie Underwood is scheduled to perform.  So is Luke Bryan with Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild.  The American Music Awards air Sunday night on ABC.

Lee Brice's Milestone

Lee Brice recently played a concert at the Brewhouse Music & Grill in Rome, Georgia, making him the only country artist to perform in all 50 states in 2015. Lee decided to hit every state a few months ago after a bandmate noticed he was already close to doing it, so Lee called his agent and made it happen.

Chris Stapleton - Breakout Artist of the Year

Chris Stapleton will be recognized as the Breakout Aritst of the Year at the CMT Artists of the Year celebration in Nashville next month.  Previously announced honorees are Blake Shelton, Florida Georgia Line, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan and Sam Hunt.  During the ceremony, stars from music, television and movies will pay tribute to the honorees. The show airs live on December 2nd on CMT.  Kenny Rogers will receive the Artist of a Lifetime Award.

Dixie Chicks Are Back

They announced their North American tour this week. Some people are excited but as you can guess, there are many that want nothing to do with the trio.

Get all the details here.

Kacey Musgraves will continue her European Tour

Kacey Musgraves will continue her European tour following Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris. Tonight’s show in Manchester, England is sold out. The trek wraps this week with shows in London, Munich and Amsterdam.

She tweeted that it’s a scary time to be abroad. And that she’s thinking good thoughts about the rest of her European tour.  She added “Life is precious.  The shows must go on.”

Many Stores are making it clear that they will be CLOSED on Thanksgiving!

There's been a growing trend over the last few years of retail stores opening their doors on Thanksgiving Day. Lots of people may love the deals, but many more people think that Thanksgiving should be a day spent with friends and family – not spending money in stores. They also think its unfair of these stores to ask employees to work on Thanksgiving Day.
Well, there's been a public backlash to the trend. More than two-dozen stores are saying no to opening on Thanksgiving Day, and they deserve recognition.


Get the full list of stores that will be closed here: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/caffeinated-radio-30022/these-stores-will-be-closed-on-14119068/#ixzz3rbh2wg3o

Country Has Top Three Spots On Album Sales Chart After CMA Awards

Thanks to the CMA Awards, country music has taken over this week’s Album chart. As expected, Wednesday’s big winner Chris Stapleton nabbed the number one spot with his CMA Album of the Year winner Traveller, his first-ever number one.  Meanwhile, Eric Church’s surprise album Mr. Misunderstood, which was released to the public early Thursday morning, is at number two, while Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller is in third. Also making the top ten this week is Chris Janson’s debut, Buy Me A Boat,  which landed at ten.



Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/country-nabs-top-three-albums-after-14105244/#ixzz3r1isToUg

Miranda Lambert: Pink Hair Don't Care

Miranda Lambert's pink hair at the CMA Awards caused almost as much press as the announcement that Blake Shelton was dating Gwen Stefani.  The internet was buzzing that the pink streaks were a slam against Gwen, who has worn them in the past. But Miranda’s hairstylist insists that it’s no secret that Miranda’s favorite color is pink. She owns a store named the Pink Pistol and just came off her all-women tour, called Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/miranda-lambert-pink-hair-dont-care-14105262/#ixzz3r1iPaVXv

Sam Hunt Makes Return Appearance on After Midnite This Week

Sam Hunt and host of other superstars will join the Bull on After Midnite this week. Get the whole lineup and listen online, anytime, at 949thebull.com/lisetn or iheartradio.com.

Granger Smith / Earl Dibbles Jr, A Thousand Horses, Lindsay Ell all perform in Atlanta on 12/12

Red Carpet Pics From the CMA Awards

We have ALL the pics from red carpet at the CMA Awards on Wednesday night.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM ALL

Brett Eldredge Presents New Artist Award Tonight at the CMA Awards

Last year's CMA New Artist of the Year winner, Brett Eldredge, has the honor of handing out the award to this year's winner. Though he's friends with most of the nominees, he hopes he can hand the trophy over to one special bud.

And Thomas Rhett definitely wants Brett to hand it to him tonight too…not just for him…mostly for his fans.

Also up for the award are Kelsea Ballerini, Sam Hunt, Maddie and Tae and Chris Stapleton.

Who Will Win Entertainer of the Year

Luke Bryan would love to hold onto his CMA Entertainer of the Year title. But he knows that the field is full of artists who work as hard as he does to put on a great show.

Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks and Eric Church are also in the running for this year's Entertainer of the Year. Watch Country Music’s Biggest Night!  The 49th Annual CMA Awards will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tonight at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.  Listen to the show right here on The Bull.

Chris Stapleton and Justin Timberlake to perform together at the CMA Awards

So, that Justin Timberlake performance on the CMAs -- thank Chris Stapleton for that. The surprise collaboration was all his idea!

Chris says it will be a mashup between “Tennessee Whiskey” and one of JT’s hits. The CMAs air live from Nashville on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

Don’t Miss Country Music’s Biggest Night – The 49th Annual CMA Awards – Live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tomorrow night at 8 PM on ABC.  You can listen to it right here on 94.9 The Bull.

Jason Aldean up for CMA Awards Album of the Year

Jason Aldean is up for the CMA's Album of the Year Award for Old Boots, New Dirt. 

He says if he gets the award, it will be a win not only for him, but for his producer, his band and the writers.

Back in 2013, Jason won Album of the Year for My Kinda Party.  Don’t Miss Country Music’s Biggest Night – The 49th Annual CMA Awards – Live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tomorrow night at 8 PM on ABC.  You can listen to it right here on 94.9 The Bull.

Tim McGraw's First Pitch Not Enough for Mets

In case you missed it, Tim McGraw threw the first pitch at Game Four of the World Series on Saturday night. He wore Mets jersey number-45 in honor of his late father Tug McGraw, who was a relief pitcher for the club in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Unfortunately for the Mets, they lost the World Series last night after a 9th inning comeback from the Kansas City Royals resulted in an 11th inning loss.

Tim McGraw to appear on Good Morning America ahead of CMA Awards

ABC’s Good Morning America will broadcast a Tim McGraw performance live from Nashville next Wednesday ahead of the 49th annual CMA Awards. The segment will include an appearance by three-time CMA nominee Chris Stapleton. Later that night, watch Country Music’s Biggest Night when the CMA Awards air Live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena at 8PM Eastern on ABC.  And hear it live here on 94.9 The Bull.

Pre Sale has begun for Bull's Georgia Country Christmas with Granger Smith, A Thousand Horses, and Lindsay Ell

Carrie Underwood Announces Tour

Carrie Underwood has announced The Storyteller Tour - Stories in the Round.

The staging puts her in the middle of the arena, where she can be closer to the fans. She'll start the trek in Jacksonville, Florida on January 30th and hit 40 cities before wrapping things up on May 30th.

Carrie will donate $1 from every ticket sold to her C.A.T.S. Foundation, which helps causes around her hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma.

She plays Atlanta on February 1st.

Easton Corbin and The Swon Brothers will be her special guests on the tour.

ZAC BROWN BAND AND ERIC CHURCH TAKE PART IN SHINING A LIGHT

Eric Church and Zac Brown Band will be among the artists taking part in Shining a Light:  A Concert for Progress on Race in America, which will be taped next month at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.

The two-hour show will air on all A&E Network channels on November 20th and will kick-off a campaign to confront issues of race, and promote unity and progress on racial equity.

Tickets to the November 18th concert go on sale on October 28th, and proceeds will go to the Fund for Progress on Race in America.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/zac-brown-band-and-eric-church-14060811/#ixzz3pcMgrxYQ

JOSH TURNER LEADS NO-SHAVE NOVEMBER EFFORTS FOR ST. JUDE

Josh Turner will lead the fifth annual No Shave November fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which kicks off November 2nd. Josh has been given the title Chairman of the Beard for this year’s event, which will culminate with the Beard Bash awards in Nashville on December 1st.   No Shave November has raised $540,000 for St. Jude over the last four years.

KELLY CLARKSON MAKES ANNOUNCEMENT ABOUT HER 2ND CHILD

Did you see Kelly Clarkson's announcement?

In other news, River's gonna have a little baby brother :) #itsaboy We're so excited!

A photo posted by Kelly Clarkson (@kellyclarkson) on Oct 23, 2015 at 8:59am PDT

CMA Awards in Full Force on ABC

The CMA Awards will air on ABC November 4th and to get fans excited, the network will devote quite a lot of air time to the lead-up to the show.  On Monday, November 2nd, ABC will air Countdown to the CMA Awards: Country’s Greatest Crossover Hits With Robin Roberts.  And if that wasn’t enough, Jimmy Kimmel Live will also be taken over by country music stars as a build-up to the award show. Artists scheduled to perform include Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Eldredge,  Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood, and more.  Watch Country Music’s Biggest Night.  The 49th Annual CMA Awards LIVE from the Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, November 4th at 8 PM Eastern on ABC and hear it live right here on 94.9 the Bull!

Luke Bryan Back on Tour to Start 2016

Luke Bryan is hitting the road in early 2016. The singer just announced dates for his Kill the Lights Tour, with the first leg kicking off February 16th in Evansville, Indiana. Guests on the trek will include Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch for most dates. Tickets for shows will go on sale early next month.

Jason Aldean Kicking Off New Year with New Tour

Jason Aldean is kicking off his new year with a new tour. The singer announced Friday that his “We Were Here 2016 Tour” will kick off January 15th in Moline, Illinois. The 24-city tour will also feature Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses.

Zac Brown Band to Perform at Southern Ground Amphitheatre Oct 29 to Benefit Camp Southern Ground

Only 1500 fans will get to see this very special, intimate performance from the Zac Brown Band to benefit Zac's passion project - Camp Southern Ground - which will provide unforgettable experiences for children of all ages! Get tickets and make donations now. Just click below.

Luke Bryan On Top Again - for the 14th time!

Luke Bryan scores his 14th number-one this week on the Mediabase chart with “Strip It Down.” Luke co-wrote the track.  It’s the second number-one from Kill the Lights, following “Kick the Dust Up.” Chase Rice follows at number-two with “Gonna Wanna Tonight,” while Old Dominion jumps to number-three with “Break Up With Him.” Brett Eldredge’s “Lose My Mind” and Cole Swindell’s “Let Me See Ya Girl” round out the top five.

How Did Carrie Underwood Drop 30 Pounds Since Pregnancy?

Carrie Underwood’s secret to dropping the 30 pounds she gained over her pregnancy takes just 30 minutes. It’s her favorite workout at the moment – it’s called Tabata.   She chooses seven different exercises, like squats, lunges, or push-ups, and does eight rounds of each -- 20 seconds on, 20 seconds off for eight rounds.   Carrie says it really revs up her metabolism.  We say…obviously!

Carrie is on the new cover of Shape’s November issue, which hits newsstands on Tuesday.

Luke Bryan's Farm Tour Hits A Few Snags

Luke Bryan's Farm Tour has hit a few snags lately.  Some shows had to be rescheduled because of weather, and the rescheduled show in Lexington, Kentucky last week had some traffic issues causing fans to be late for the show or missing it altogether.   Luke delayed his portion of the show for an hour, but traffic was still jammed on the roadway. Those who held tickets for the show and got there after 9:30 p.m. -- or not at all -- are being offered refunds.  Refund requests are being accepted until 7 p.m. ET on Friday.

CHRIS YOUNG Tickets EVERY HOUR on the 5's this Friday

94.9 The Bull has the most free tickets to see Chris Young on October 23rd at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre and all you have to do is listen to win! This Friday from 6 to 6, listen every hour on the 5's for your chance to win! Click here to listen online.

Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild to Introduce New Clothing Line

Little Big Town's Karen Fairchild will introduce her own line of clothing later this month.  Fair Child by Karen Fairchild, designed by Karen herself, features a unique fusion of sexy, bold pieces that are Nashville-inspired with a rock-and-roll sensibility. The pieces are made to be worn together through mixing, matching and layering.  Karen’s collection will debut live on EVINE, a digital marketplace, on October 27th.

Carrie Underwood to Appear on Today Show

Carrie Underwood will celebrate the release of her Storyteller album with an outdoor concert performance on the Today show on October 23rd.  Carrie’s show will be one of the installments of Today’s Citi Concert Series.

Brantley Gilbert Celebrated his 4th #1 This Week

Brantley Gilbert celebrated his "One Hell of an Amen" -- his fourth number-one as a performer – this week with a party at Nashville hot spot South.  Brantley says he's thrilled when any of his songs reach the top of the charts, but this one has special significance to him. The song took on even more meaning for him when his grandfather died while Brantley and his wife were on their honeymoon.  Next month, Brantley heads overseas to tour the Netherlands, Germany and the United Kingdom.

Stage Surprises at Taylor Swift's 1989 Tour

Click the photo below to see ALL of the stage surprises at Taylor Swift's 1989 Tour. Definitely a star-studded affair.

CMA Country Christmas Back Again This Year

The annual CMA Country Christmas is set to tape Saturday, November 7th at the Grande Ole Opry House in Nashville, with a two-hour special to air on ABC over the holiday season. So far no artists have been confirmed for the event, which will also feature a toy drive that will provide more than 5,000 unwrapped gifts for deserving children in the region.

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Brantley Gilbert's Connections to his Music

Brantley Gilbert has had a lot of hits, but don’t ask him to choose which song is his favorite. The singer, whose latest single is “Stone Cold Sober,” says all his songs have some sort of “connection to him” and they are all chapters in his life that "tell a story.”  That connection makes it too hard to pick just one favorite. Brantley says he doesn’t know if he can take a chapter out of that book and say it’s better than the next one.

Luke Bryan Forced to Cancel Farm Tour Dates

Luke Bryan has been forced to postpone two dates this week on his Farm Tour.  One in Kentucky…and one in South Carolina.  Both have been pushed back due to bad weather.  Luke tweeted that rain is NOT a good thing when farmers are trying to harvest crops and he’s trying to do Farm Tour shows.  Both shows have been rescheduled.

Lady A's Charles Kelly Brings Out a Solo Project

Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley announced his first solo album at a private Nashville showcase last night. Charles previewed seven songs, including one called “The Driver” with surprise guests Dierks Bentley and Eric Paslay.  Charles says he would never have done this project if it wasn’t for Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood giving him their blessing - adding that Lady Antebellum will always be his main focus.  You can grab that new song “The Driver” on Spotify and Apple Music.

Georgia's Zac Brown Band teams up with JJ Watt for Bose commercial

Watch Zac Brown Band team up with JJ Watt to promote one of Bose's speaker offerings.

Old Dominion talks about upcoming album release

Beer cans, truck beds, dashboard lights, kudzu … they’re all mentioned on Old Dominion’s upcoming album Meat and Candy. The band says writing about everyday things is what inspires them most.

Matt: “Everyday life is inspiring. So, you just have to find a new way to put a twist on it to make people take a step back and go, ‘Oh yeah, I never saw it that way.’”

Trevor: “And put it over a catchy melody.”

Carrie Underwood talks about song writing, new album.

Carrie Underwood co-wrote six out of the 13 songs on her upcoming album Storyteller. But that doesn’t mean the songs are all about her life.  She actually prefers writing other people’s stories to music instead of her memoir.

“It’s hard to put yourself out there. I feel like I do it in spurts or in … there’s glimpses … but I know I’m pretty hard to get to know. That’s just part of my personality. I have more fun telling other people’s stories.”

Keith Urban Back On Top

Keith Urban is number-one this week with “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16.” It’s the first number-one from his forthcoming album.  Kenny Chesney is number-two with “Save it For a Rainy Day,” while Brett Eldredge jumps to number-three with “Lose My Mind.” Luke Bryan’s “Strip It Down” and Chris Janson’s “Buy Me a Boat” round out the top five.

Thomas Rhett Talks About His New Album

Thomas Rhett says that his new album is a good representation of the music he listened to growing up.

"It's kind of like the mixture of kind of like, James Brown, The Stones and Zeppelin meet Third Eye Blind and Will Smith and random things that were huge in the '90s. I think it's all over the spectrum."

Last week, Thomas and his fans tried to break a world record by holding the world's largest Twister game to promote the album. Though thousands of fans showed up to participate, they didn't reach the 4,160 players they needed to break the current record.

The King drops a new song. Album on the way.

This calls for a cold one.

George Strait has officially dropped his brand-new single “Cold Beer Conversation,” and fans everywhere are getting the iHeartRadio World Premiere direct to their radios!

The song is the title track from a surprise new album from the King of Country.

HEAR THE SONG AND READ MORE: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/cmt-cody-alan-54719/first-listen-george-strait-drops-cold-13971521#ixzz3mfAkNrUZ

Blake Shelton Talks About Divorce and What He's Doing Now

Blake Shelton says his and Miranda Lambert’s divorce was quick because that's the way it's done in Oklahoma.

“Miranda and I didn't have any kids and we had a prenuptial agreement, whatever. It was like, once we filed for divorce it was over in like a ten day...nine or ten day waiting period until it's over"

He and Miranda were glad it happened fast so they could beat the rumor mill.

“We knew if there was rumblings and rumors started coming out, they would just be that. because by the time anybody knew anything, it was over. It was done."

Blake may be single, but he’s not quite ready to mingle yet.  His friends say he’s taking some time to focus on The Voice, his music and himself.  A noticeably slimmer Blake has also been spending time on his ranch when he can.

Luke Bryan Loves When Fans Come To See Him... But NOT This Time

Luke Bryan is always happy when fans come out to see him in concert, but maybe not this time. In case you missed it, a couple in Florida were arrested over the weekend after they left their two children, ages nine and 11, in their running car as they were inside enjoying Luke’s “Kick the Dust Up” concert.  Fans walking into the venue alerted police.  The parents were eventually reached and returned to the car, admitting they left the kids there so they could go to the show. They had reportedly driven 100 miles to the concert, and hadn’t made arrangements for a babysitter. The pair is now facing charges of child neglect.

George Strait flattered by moniker "The King"

George Strait has 60 number-ones hits, countless awards and the kind of longevity most stars long for. So it's no surprise that he's earned the nickname The King. He's flattered by the moniker, but isn't quite sure how the fuss all started.

“It's not something that I ever encouraged. At all, but it's nice to hear somebody say that because they mean well by it. But I don't know how or where or who started all of that."

Taylor Swift's Gold Record Included in Eric Church's Hall of Fame Exhibit

Eric Church's Inside the Outsider exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame is now open.  Among the artifacts in the display is Taylor Swift's first gold record. Taylor took Eric's spot opening for Rascal Flatts when he was booted off the tour for playing too long, and at the time, he told T that she owed him her first gold record. She made good on the promise. The framed record with the inscription, "Eric, Thanks for playing too long on the Flatts tour. I SINCERELY appreciate it. Hahaha. Love you! Taylor."

The exhibit runs through February 21st.

Lady Antebellum Tops Dance Club Charts??

Lady Antebellum’s collaboration with DJ Audien is a hit.  The tune called “Something Better,” has just landed at number one on Billboard’s Dance Club Songs chart. This isn’t the first time Lady A has been on this chart though. A remix of their hit “Need You Now” got as high as number 15 back in 2010.

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Luke Bryan STILL on top!

Luke Bryan isn't going anywhere. Kill the Lights remains the top-selling country album in America for a fifth straight week, according to the latest SoundScan figures.  Sam Hunt's Montevallo rebounds a spot to number-two, followed by Maddie and Tae's Start Here, which drops a spot to number-three.  Rounding out the Top 5 are Zac Brown Band's Jekyll and Hyde and Eric Church's The Outsiders.

Big Week for Luke Bryan and Maddie & Tae

Luke Bryan’s “Kill the Lights” is at number one on the “Billboard” Top Country Album chart for a fourth week, but it’s Maddie & Tae that are certain to be smiling. The duo’s debut album, “Start Here,” landed at number two in its debut week. The album is actually the strongest Top Country Album debut by a female duo since The Wreckers’.

Experience the Grand Ole Opry on the Big Screen

Music fans who’ve never made it to Nashville will soon get a chance to experience the Grand Ole Opry on the big screen. Stars like Brett Eldredge, Brad Paisley, The Band Perry, Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton were in Nashville Monday to perform for what will become “American Saturday Night: Live From the Grand Ole Opry," a concert movie set to hit theaters in early December.

Scotty McCreery Gets Behind St. Jude Run/Walk

Scotty McCreery and his fan club have created The Southern Belles, a team named after his current single that will compete in Nashville's St. Jude Walk/Run to End Childhood Cancer Sept. 26. The event happens at Edwin Warner Park at 8am and fans can sign up or donate money here. Those who do so will be entered to win a Scotty McCreery prize pack. (scottyfans.com)

Lauren Alaina to be part of college football this season

Lauren Alaina will be a part of the soundtrack to this year’s college football season. The singer is partnering with ESPN to create a track that will play exclusively during this year’s college football coverage.  The track, “History,” was penned by Lauren and a couple of co-writers specifically for ESPN. It will be featured in its promotions across all platforms for the top college football matchups each week. The song will also be a key component of ESPN’s campaign building toward the College Football Playoff semifinals, as well as the National Championship.

Steven Tyler to appear on 'Nashville'

Steven Tyler's cameo on the ABC drama Nashville, which he filmed earlier this month, will be part of the season premiere on September 23rd. Not only will you see him singing with the show's star, Hayden Panettiere, he also has a few lines.

CMT Tour announces dates for Thomas Rhett and Brett Eldredge

The dates have been announced for the CMT on Tour: Brett Eldredge and Thomas Rhett - Suits and Boots.  The guys will get things going in New York City on October 29th and wrap in Chicago on December 12th. Brett Eldredge is excited that he gets to co-headline with one of his close friends.

Kenny Chesney Break Records... Kip Moore Opens Skatepark

Kenny Chesney’s Big Revival tour closed with a record-breaking 120,206 fans over two sold-out nights at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Kip Moore opened a new skatepark at Veterans Park in San Marcos, Texas on Friday as part of the Comeback Kid Skatepark Project and Kip was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Luke Bryan Did More Than Play Concerts Over The Weekend

Luke Bryan did some good in his home state of Georgia over the weekend.  Before his two-night stand in Atlanta, he visited patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for an afternoon of music, autograph signings, meet-and-greets and fan questions.  Just in case you were wondering his favorite foods are pizza and cheeseburgers.  And his favorite song to perform during his concerts…”Country Girl (Shake It For Me)”.

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Frankie Ballard Goes Three For Three

Frankie Ballard scores his third number-one song on the Mediabase chart this week with “Young and Crazy”.  It’s his third number-one hit from his album Sunshine and Whiskey following “Helluva Life” and the title track.  Sam Hunt’s “House Party” follows at number-two, while Dustin Lynch’s “Hell of a Night” jumps to number-three.  Thomas Rhett’s “Crash and Burn” and Chris Janson’s “Buy Me a Boat” round out the top five.

Carrie Underwood Drop New Song 'Smoke Break'

Produced by Jay Joyce (Little Big Town, Eric Church), "Smoke Break" was co-written by Carrie and the writing team behind her smash "Little Toy Guns." Even though many might take the song's title literal, the "American Idol" alum said that the tune, which is currently for purchase, is simply "an anthem for every hard-working person."

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/articles/entertainment-news-104651/listen-to-carrie-underwoods-new-song-13870698#ixzz3jSPAfUeY

Another ONE for Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan has another number one to be proud of this week. He has landed on top of the Billboard Artist 100, which measures artist activity across Billboard’s most influential charts.  Luke jumped to the top spot from number 13, thanks to his new album Kill the Lights debuting at number on both the Billboard 200 and the Country Albums charts.  He is only the fifth country act to ever top the Artist 100, following Blake Shelton, Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line and Zac Brown Band.

Carrie Underwood to Make Big Announcement on Thursday

Let the speculation begin. Carrie Underwood has some big news and she’ll be sharing it on Facebook at 5 P.M. ET on Thursday.  During her special announcement, she’ll answer questions from her fans.  Later that evening, she’ll be featured on Entertainment Tonight.

Luke Bryan is #1

Luke Bryan’s fifth studio album, Kill the Lights, debuted at number-one on Billboard’s all-genre album chart this week.  According to the magazine, the 13-track collection sold 345,000 units.  It’s the largest sales week for a country album in three years – since Luke’s last album, Crash My Party.

Sara Evans and REO Speedwagon Tapped for Next CMT Crossroads

Sara Evans will team up with 80’s rockers REO Speedwagon for the next episode of CMT Crossroads, which is set to premiere Saturday, September 19th.  This will be Sara’s third time on Crossroads.  She’s already done the show with Maroon 5 in 2008 and Joe Walsh in 2012 (and both were amazing).  The Sara Evans/REO Speedwagon CMT Crossroads will tape Tuesday in Nashville.

World Premiere of the Band Perry's 'Live Forever'

Tomorrow, you can hear the brand new song from the Band Perry, titled 'Live Forever'. The Bull will play it at 9:30 AM and then various hours throughout the day.

REMEMBERING ROBIN WILLIAMS

It's hard to believe that Robin Williams' passing was one year ago today, already. Check out the gallery remembering Robin's life and work here.

Zac Brown Band Plays to Over 100K

Zac Brown Band had a huge weekend in Boston with a three-night stand at Fenway Park.  More than 100,000 tickets were sold for the event.  They played just over three hours on opening night…with a completely different track list than other shows on the tour.

Tim McGraw Shares New Release With Astronauts

Tim McGraw debuted his new single “Top of the World” on Twitter this past week and he dedicated it to the astronauts on the International Space Station.  The astronauts tweeted back “You’re on Top of the World”…we orbit around it.  Tim then asked the astronauts if they could fly the space Station over his next concert.  Astronaut Scott Kelly replied “Maybe.  Let me know where”.  The song is the first single from Tim’s upcoming new album, due out later this year.

Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles Leaves Label Group

Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles has left her label.  She announced this week that she has parted ways with Universal Music Group after 11 years.  In a statement, Jennifer said this is the first step on a path she’s been wanting to take and that she’s excited about the next part of her journey.  She also invited fans to stay tuned.

SEE THE PICS: LUKE BRYAN ALBUM RELEASE PARTY

CLICK HERE to see all the pics from our album release party with Luke Bryan.

Luke Bryan iHeartCountry Album Release Party Tomorrow Night!

Luke Bryan is releasing his new album, Kill The Lights, on August 7th. But the country star is celebrating with an iHeartRadio Album Release Party the day before, on August 6th!

The best part is that ALL Luke Bryan fans will be able to watch Luke ~kick the dust up~ at the exclusive and intimate show. They can tune in to a live video stream of the concert on Thursday, August 6th, at 8 p.m. ET, right HERE.

We're SO excited, we can barely contain ourselves. In fact, we're counting down the hours, minutes, and seconds (even nano seconds!) until Luke's iHeartRadio Album Release Party. So we put together five reasons (out of possible thousands) why we are pumped for the concert. Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/articles/entertainment-news-104651/five-reasons-were-excited-for-luke-13828075#ixzz3hzq3hgsr

Zac Brown will take over the beach in Mexico

Zac Brown Band will take over the beach at Riviera Maya, Mexico for a four-night concert vacation at the Hard Rock Hotel next year.  Castaway With Southern Ground takes place January 27th through 31st  and will be limited to just 2500 fans.  Zac and crew get to Riviera Maya just as Luke Bryan and his Crash My Playa concert vacation wraps up.  General On Sale begins a week from tomorrow.  For more details, head to zbbcastaway.com.

Luke Bryan Album Release Party!

Ready to kick the dust up with Luke Bryan? The country star is coming to New York City to celebrate his new record Kill the Lights with his iHeartRadio Album Release Party! Luke will perform new songs from his new album, which will be released on August 7th, along with a few Luke Bryan fan favorites.

But... you can tune in this Thursday at 8 to get the first glimpse of it!

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/features/iheartradio-live-9/articles/15/489531/iheartradio-album-release-party-with-luke-13823169/#ixzz3hrpkGbrc

Win a Big Country Fan Jam VIP Experience

94.9 The Bull's Big Country Fan Jam with Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, Canaan Smith, and Maddie & Tae is Saturday, September 19 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.

Enter here for a chance to win a VIP Experience at the show including upgraded seats, Meet & Greets, Carl Black VIP Club Passes, and more!


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Luke Bryan Balances Career and Family

Luke Bryan has a full house these days.  He and his wife Caroline are raising their two sons, Bo and Tate, along with his nephew and two nieces who lost both parents.  Even though he has an extremely busy tour schedule, Luke tries his best to get home often so he doesn’t miss out on family time.

"There's even been a couple of times when I've flown home through the night to be home for one of Bo's baseball games early that morning. You just manage it."

Luke’s sister died suddenly in 2007 and her husband died of an apparent heart attack last year, leaving behind the three children to be cared for by Luke and Caroline.



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A question for the ladies...

Blake Shelton and Kenny Chesney represent country at the iHeartRadio Music Festival

Blake Shelton and Kenny Chesney will represent country music at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival.  The fifth annual event will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas September 18th and 19th.  Highlights will air as a two-night special on The CW Network on September 29th and 30th.

Garth Brooks tops Forbes list, Thomas Rhett's new release coming

Garth Brooks tops the Forbes list of country’s top earners for the past year.  Garth’s take was $90 million, making it the richest single year Forbes has ever calculated for a country act.  Following in a distant second is Toby Keith, who made $53 million.  Jason Aldean comes in at third with a $43.5 million haul.  In fourth place, it’s Luke Bryan with $42.5 million banked, followed by Kenny Chesney’s not too shabby $42 million paycheck.

Thomas Rhett says his upcoming album “Tangled Up” was influenced by all the music he’s been into over the past couple of years including soul, R&B, old school country and rock.  He actually wrote eight of the songs on the album.  Tangled Up is set to drop on September 25th.

Little Big Town off the road a little while longer

Little Big Town is being forced to cancel more dates to allow Jimi Westbrook to fully heal after surgery on his vocal cords.  After announcing the cancellation and postponement of some dates over the weekend, they cancelled more yesterday.  With that, it appears the tour will resume August 22nd in Canada.

Were the records for Blake and Miranda's divorce illegally sealed?

A former state rep in Oklahoma is complaining that the judge who granted Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert’s divorce acted illegally when he sealed the records.  According to state law, court records can be sealed only if there is a compelling reason to do so, and the judge must make public any such decision.  The judge in their case has been accused of ignoring both elements of that law.  The average citizen doesn’t get their case sealed.  Their records are made public.  So the argument is that this judge was doing a favor for celebrities.

Brantley Gilbert Scores Number One, Little Big Town on the Heal - MUSIC CITY MINUTE

Brantley Gilbert scores his fourth number-one with “One Hell of an Amen”.  Brantley just wrapped the first country concert ever at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena as part of Kenny Chesney’s Big Revival tour.  He’s still excited about the opportunity to open for one of the biggest artists in the world.

Little Big Town will be taking a little more time off from the road to give Jimi Westbrook’s voice enough time to heal from vocal surgery.  The band made the announcement in a video message on Facebook yesterday.  They said Jimi still isn’t talking and needs a little bit more time to heal so he’ll be 100%.

2015 Celebrity Breakups

Hard to believe about some of these, especially Blake and Miranda! Check out all of them here: http://www.949thebull.com/photos/pop-pics/2015-celebrity-breakups-425587/#/0/24226339

Luke Bryan Announces Lineup for 'Crash My Playa'

Luke Bryan will heat the beach again early next year for the second Crash My Playa – his very successful four-day, all-inclusive concert vacation in Riviera Maya, Mexico.  Next year’s lineup includes Dierks Bentley, Cole Swindell, Sam Hunt, Dustin Lynch, Brett Eldredge and Chris Stapleton.  The dates for Crash My Playa are January 22nd through the 26th.

Luke says his first Crash My Playa was a blast.

"That experience was amazing. For me as an artist and for the artists that were involved had a blast. And the fans truly had a great time. Odds are that will be something you can count on us planning and doing every year."



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Kenny Chesney Reveals Secret to Being Successful: Make a List

Kenny Chesney went one-on-one with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts before his sold-out shows in Philadelphia last weekend.  Among the things they discussed were his year off to recharge his batteries, performing at stadiums and an epiphany he had one night.  He told Robin he wrote down about 35 things he wanted to do to make his career take off.

"Just trying to be a better creator, trying to be a better musician. It was about being better. It was about getting up every day and being better. That was when I became so pinpoint focused."



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Keith Urban Sued for a Million Dollars

Last month, Keith Urban was slapped with a lawsuit from Peter Beckett, a member of the 70’s rock band Player who accused Keith of stealing the band’s name to use on his Keith Urban Player line of guitars and guitar-playing aids that he regularly sells on The Home Shopping Network.  The lawsuit was dismissed and Keith didn’t have to pay a dime.  Beckett had been asking for a million dollars, so this was definitely a good outcome for Keith.



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Zac Brown Band Honors the Beatles with 'Let It Be' Cover

While the 10-piece band have dished out their share of covers of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" throughout the trek, their tribute to The Beatles is a show highlight that happens on nearly every stop of the tour, which is scheduled to hit Boston's Fenway Park for three nights in early August.

As heard in the video, the performance is crowd pleaser that prompts a ton of cheering and even some sing-a-long chanting from the crowd.



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Blake Shelton a Movie Star?

Blake Shelton’s movie debut has a release date. The singer stars alongside Adam Sandler in “The Ridiculous Six” which will be released on Netflix December 11th. Blake plays gambler/lawman Wyatt Earp in the flick, which also includes appearances by Taylor Lautner, Nick Nolte, Dan Akroyd, Steve Buscemi and Vanilla Ice.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/blake-shelton-the-movie-star-13750825/#ixzz3fgYpBaaY

Why does Thomas Rhett Love Country Music So Much?

Thomas Rhett just loves the fact that country music is just one big community. He says being able to play shows with artists like Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch is “so fun,” since they are all “so tight with each other.”

Thomas thinks it’s great that that even though the artists are competing when it comes to album sales, touring dollars and chart placement, they are “all still friends and kind of like a family.”

“I think that’s one of the coolest things about bein’ in the genre’,” he says. “Everybody kinda is rootin’ for the other, whether it’s a friendly competition or whatever it is.”



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Blake Shelton #1 Again

Blake Shelton is number-one on the Mediabase chart this week with “Sangria.” Jason Aldean’s “Tonight Looks Good on You” follows at number-two, while Easton Corbin’s “Baby Be My Love Song” jumps to number-three. Canaan Smith’s “Love You Like That” and Little Big Town’s “Girl Crush” round out the Top 5.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/blake-shelton-is-1-again-13743069/#ixzz3fJ5b6LKW

FGL's Brian Kelley launches clothing line.

Brian Kelley’s men’s collection for the Tribe Kelley clothing line is available now. T-shirts start at $55 and Tribe Kelley ballcaps are available for $35. Bell bottoms and tops for women are also online at TribeKelley.com.  Brian says this is a great way to be able to work with his wife Brittney.

 “She was running Etsy shops and selling and making custom jewelry and shirts all through college. I figured, ‘Hey, let’s just make a couple different things and see what people think and just get creative with it and have fun. We’ve been inspired by so many places we’ve been on the road and this life that we live. A little different creative outlet for us. Yeah.”



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Luke Bryan Adds To His Bucket List

Luke Bryan is adding something huge to his bucket list!  In a new Rolling Stone article, Luke says he’d love the opportunity to headline halftime at the Super Bowl.  Luke will headline Nashville’s Vanderbilt Stadium this Saturday with Florida Georgia Line, Randy Houser, Thomas Rhett and Dustin Lynch.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/luke-bryan-adds-to-his-bucket-13735349/#ixzz3f7V4ghlZ

Jennifer Nettles Introduces New Jewelry Line

Jennifer Nettles will be featured on QVC this Sunday hawking her new jewelry line.  She teamed up with American West Jewelry for a line that includes sterling silver, brass, leather and suede pieces with vibrant gemstones.  The line, described as bohemian-chic, includes necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings – and range in price from $50 to $349.  You can check her out at 6 PM EST.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/jennifer-nettles-introduces-new-jewelry-line-13729707/#ixzz3eynL7rOZ

Sugarland Fans Will Have to Wait

Looks like Sugarland fans are going to be waiting a little longer for a new record.  Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush are both too busy with solo careers to think about a new Sugarland album.  In fact, Jennifer Nettles is in the studio now working on another solo record.



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Kenny Chesney Visits the Reefs He Help Build

Kenny Chesney got to see the first of two reefs built through his partnership with Costa Del Mar Sunglasses and The Coastal Conservation Association.  The artificial reefs, which were built in the waters of the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Florida, provide a habitat for fish and other undersea wildlife.  Kenny says it’s amazing that in only 18 months, these reefs aren’t just alive, they’re thriving with life.  Funding to build the concrete reefs came from the sales of Kenny’s signature sunglasses line.

Read more: http://www.949thebull.com/onair/music-city-minute-32468/kenny-chesney-visits-reefs-he-helped-13721977/#ixzz3epxNgEQo