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The Band Perry will perform at the T.J. Martell Foundation 39th New York Honors Gala Oct. 21 in support of The T.J. Martell Foundation for Leukemia, Cancer and AIDS Research. -
Tootsie's Orchid Lounge will celebrate its 54th birthday in downtown Nashville Nov. 12. Artists scheduled to perform include Terri Clark, Chuck Wicks, Trick Pony and Darryl Worley. More info here. -
Justin Moore will launch the second leg of his Off The Beaten Path Tour Oct. 23 in Columbia, MO. Opening for Moore on the 11-city tour are Thomas Rhett, Colt Ford and Jordan Rager (from Season 2 of The Voice). Birthdays Tuesday (9/30): Marty Stuart, Eddie Montgomery, Deborah Allen, Richard Bowden (Pinkard & Bowden), Daron Norwood. Wednesday (10/1): Kelly Willis, Sonny Burgess, Dave Gibson, the late Bonnie Owens. Thursday (10/2): Greg Jennings (Restless Heart), Jo-El Sonnier, Joy Lynn White, Lisa Matassa, the late Chris LeDoux. On TV Tuesday (9/30): Lady Antebellum, Today (NBC); Kenny Chesney, The Meredith Vieira Show (syndicated). Wednesday (10/1): The Band Perry, The Talk (CBS); Jason Aldean, The Ellen DeGeneres Show (syndicated); Big & Rich, E! News Live, (E!); Lady Antebellum, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (NBC). Thursday (10/2): Blake Shelton, Live With Kelly & Michael (syndicated); Kenny Chesney, The Talk (CBS); Big & Rich, The Queen Latifah Show (syndicated), Better TV (syndicated) and Larry King Now (RT America). This Week's Album Releases Sept. 30 Lady Antebellum 747
Teaming with producer Nathan Chapman this time around, the trio finds new inspiration and hits including the platinum-selling first single "Bartender." Blake Shelton Bringing Back The Sunshine
Shelton shines a "Neon Light" on his 11th studio album and welcomes guests Ashley Monroe ("Lonely Tonight") and RaeLynn ("Buzzin'"). Marty Stuart Saturday Night & Sunday Morning
Stuart's double album features traditional country on disc 1 (Saturday Night) and gospel on disc 2 (Sunday Morning). Ricky Skaggs and Sharon White Hearts Like Ours
After 33 years of marriage and two successful parallel careers, Skaggs and White are finally getting around to releasing their first album together. Moonshine Bandits Rebels On The Run
The EP features "Arrest Me" and a new remix of Demun Jones' "Country Fried." Guy Penrod Christmas
Penrod's album of holiday classics includes "Tennessee Christmas" featuring Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Upcoming Album Releases Oct. 7 Jason Aldean Old Boots, New Dirt Old Dominion Self-Titled Various Artists The Best Of Me Soundtrack Ray Scott Self-Titled
Oct. 14 Florida Georgia Line Anything Goes The Swon Brothers Self-Titled
Oct. 21 Little Big Town Pain Killer Twang and Round Pour Another Round
Oct. 27 Sam Hunt Montevallo Alan Jackson Let It Be Christmas Gretchen Wilson STILL Here For The Party
Oct. 28 Darius Rucker Home For The Holidays Stoney Larue Aviator The LACS Nothing In Particular | 
Which '80s sitcom star was a writer for the ACM Awards? Which national tragedy timed with the awards show changed the biggest career in country music? Which country icon received an award before recording his debut album? (Hint: see below.) Those are just some of the stories brought to light in This Is Country: A Backstage Pass To The Academy Of Country Music Awards, which was recently released as the ACM prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year. The book is packed with personal stories from country's biggest stars and historical photographs [order it 
When Eric Church revealed he and wife Katherine were expecting their second child, he did it subtly – so under the radar, in fact, that not many people noticed. CMT's Samantha Stephens did, though. At Church's Louisville, KY concert last weekend (9/25) Stephens heard him change the lyrics of "Sinners Like Me" from "give my dad a grandson" to "give my dad another grandson." Church's publicist confirms the singer's wife is pregnant again and expecting another boy. Congrats to Eric, Katherine and big brother Boone, who turns three Oct. 3!
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Nashville was decked out in leather on Sunday as Dierks Bentley held his ninth annual Miles and Music for Kids motorcycle ride and concert to benefit the Monroe Carell, Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. To kick off the afternoon, Bentley and riders traveled from Harley Davidson of Columbia, TN to Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. There, he joined friends Chris Young, Kip Moore, Randy Houser and Jon Pardi for a show which was emceed by GAC's Storme Warren. Charles Esten from TV show Nashville also stopped by to give his support. 
Lady Antebellum are ready for their new album 747 to take flight Sept. 30 – this time with a new pilot, producer Nathan Chapman. "We took a breath last year, had a chance to reset, came back, and said, 'Let's try a new producer and let's try coming at this from a different angle and see where it leads,' said Lady A's Dave Haywood. The group and Chapman really clicked and kept recording together after a writing spree that went through the spring of this year, recalled Haywood. "It's just a year and a half after the deluxe release of Golden," he added. "For us, I don't think any kind of timing matters. I think fans are always ready for new stuff."
Seven-time hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be busy bees the night of the The 48th Annual CMA Awards, airing Nov. 5 on ABC-TV. Not only will they display their comedic chops via topical skits and a song parody or two, they'll also perform. Additional artists who've been added to the performance lineup are bands Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town and The Band Perry. They join previously-revealed performers Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Keith Urban. Keep up with the ever-expanding lineup .jpg)
We're not sure how much of a poker player Hunter Hayes is, but he's just added two "Wild Card" dates to his Tattoo (Your Name) Tour – Oct. 28 in NYC and Nov. 29 in Dallas, TX. Those dates are named after a song on his album Storyline. The NYC tour kickoff will also be the unveiling of customized LED wristbands by Glow Motion Technologies. Every ticket holder will get one and it allows fans to be an integral part of the live show. According to Hayes' reps, the wristbands feature technology that has never been taken on a full tour before. We don't know exactly what that means but it sounds pretty cool. More info on the tour .jpg)
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