New Live Nation-Operated Venue In Nashville To Be Named Ascend Amphitheater In Multi-Year Partnership

New Live Nation-Operated Venue In Nashville To Be Named Ascend Amphitheater In Multi-Year Partnership

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — Live Nation Entertainment and the City of Nashville today announced details behind the opening of Ascend Amphitheater – the city’s new Live Nation-operated amphitheater. The state of the art venue will feature its first concert with GRAMMY Award®-winner Eric Church on July 30, 2015. The venue also revealed […]

Country Thunder Receives Academy of Country Music Awards ‘Festival of the Year’ Nomination

Country Thunder Receives Academy of Country Music Awards ‘Festival of the Year’ Nomination

Twin Lakes, WI (April 19, 2015) – The Academy of Country Music has named Country Thunder USA: East ‘Festival of the Year’ for the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards. The ACM Industry Awards, voted on by the Academy’s professional members, honor the behind-the-scenes industry professionals and venues who contribute so much to the artistry, success […]

George Jones Museum Opens!

George Jones Museum Opens!

Nashville, Tenn. (April 24, 2015) – Some of the biggest stars in country music turned out for a red carpet event Thursday, April 23, to commemorate the grand opening of the George Jones Museum, celebrating the life and work of one of the icons of country music. More than 800 people turned out for the […]

1963 – Paul Revere And The Raiders

May 23rd, 1963 Paul Revere and the Raiders sign their first major label contract with Columbia. Releases 1964: The Beach Boys, “I Get Around” 1966: The Beatles, “Paperback Writer” b/w “Rain” 1969: The Who, Tommy Recording 1940: Frank Sinatra, “I’ll Never Smile Again” 1967: Pink Floyd, “See Emily Play” 1976: Bob Dylan, Hard Rain Charts […]

1967 – Jimi Hendrix

May 20th, 1967 Jimi Hendrix signs with the Reprise label. Releases 1954: Bill Haley and His Comets, “Rock Around The Clock” Recording 1941: Harry James, “You Made Me Love You” 1957: Frank Sinatra, “Witchcraft” Charts 1967: The Young Rascals’ “Groovin’” hits #1 1978: Wings’ “With A Little Luck” hits #1 h3]Certifications none Source: about entertainment