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The Band Perry and Kacey Musgraves to Perform on Billboard Music Awards

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:02:01 +0000

The Billboard Music Awards just got a little more country. Superstar sibling trio the Band Perry and fast-rising star Kacey Musgraves have been added to the roster of performers for the show, which airs on May 19.

Kacey Musgraves Added to Bonnaroo Lineup

Christina Vinson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:39:47 +0000

Country newcomer Kacey Musgraves is new to the entertainment scene, but with her recent ACM nominations, gold certification on her first single, and opening slot for icon Kenny Chesney, she's certainly catching the eyes of many people within the industry. In fact, the 'Merry Go 'Round' singer has gained so much momentum, she'll grace the stage at Bonnaroo, the ultimate four-day music festival.

Kacey Musgraves Admits It's a 'Really Cool' and 'Surreal' Time for Her

Sterling Whitaker — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:45:10 +0000

In the space of just a few months, singer-songwriter Kacey Musgraves has gone from being virtually unknown to being the Next Big Thing in country music. The 24-year-old performer released her debut single 'Merry Go Round' last year, and her first album 'Same Trailer, Different Park' recently debuted at No. 1 in the Billboard country charts in its first week of release.

Kacey Musgraves Says ACMs Nominations Are 'Ultimate Compliment'

Christina Vinson — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:00:39 +0000

Kacey Musgraves is gaining a lot of attention with the recent release of her Mercury Records debut album, 'Merry Go Round.' In fact, she seems to be taking the country music world by storm, as she's garnered two 2013 ACM Nominations, including Female Vocalist of the Year and Video of the Year.

Kacey Musgraves, 'Blowin' Smoke' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:00:19 +0000

The magic of many of the songs on Kacey Musgraves‘ debut album — including her new single ‘Blowin’ Smoke’ — is in the little details. ‘Merry Go ‘Round’ thrived in efficient specificity. The follow-up is equally effective in its portrayal of a life waiting tables. Of course, the waitress Musgraves plays on this song is [...]

Kacey Musgraves, 'Same Trailer Different Park' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:55:03 +0000

Kacey Musgraves' Mercury Records debut album is everything a new artist dreams her first record will be. 'Same Trailer Different Park' is well-written, edgy (yet familiar) and coated in "cool." Musgraves is an original who at age 24 is surprisingly wise and adept at using her voice to share her experiences.

Kenny Chensey Coming To Bangor!

Andy Capwell — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:44:49 +0000

Country superstar Kenny Chesney is coming in concert on August 7th to the Darling's Waterfront Pavilion in Bangor. The venue in Bangor has been bringing big shows to Bangor for four years and Waterfront Concerts chief promoter, Alex Gray, tells the Bangor Daily News that 'it's the biggest show in our four-year history.'

Kacey Musgraves' Debut Album Coming in March

Michael Gallucci — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:06:07 +0000

Kacey Musgraves‘ much-anticipated debut album finally has a release date. ’Same Trailer Different Park’ will hit shelves on March 19. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter has released three albums on her own over the past decade, but this marks her first on a major label. The album’s title comes from its hit single, the terrific ‘Merry Go ‘Round,’ [...]

Congrats to our Stinger's Scoop Winner of Tix to Kenny Chesney + 'The New England Country Music Festival'

B98.5 — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 14:39:34 +0000

Congratulations to Tim Stiman of Augusta. Tim's our Winner of tickets to the 'New England Country Music Festival,' Saturday August 24 'Stinger's Scoop!' It's Kenny Chesney and special guest Eric Church, whose critically acclaimed album 'Chief,' was named 'Album of the Year' at the 2012 CMA Awards - as well as the Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves.

Win 'Em Before You Can Buy 'Em – Kenny Chesney + 'The New England Country Music Festival'

B98.5 — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:22:51 +0000

It's Kenny Chesney with the annual 'New England Country Music Festival' at Gillette Stadium, the largest concert series in New England, Saturday August 24. This years show features special guest Eric Church, whose critically acclaimed album 'Chief,' was named 'Album of the Year' at the 2012 CMA Awards - as well as the Eli Young Band and Kacey Musgraves.

Tickets go on sale Saturday December 8 at 10:00 am, but you can 'Win Them Before You Can Buy Them' all this week on 'The M