Drew Baldridge Voted Into Top Five for Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star Competition

After many weeks of fan voting, Cold River Records’ Drew Baldridge has made it into the Top Five for the Macy’s iHeartRadio Rising Star Competition. Final round of voting has begun and the winner will be announced on July 3, 2017.

The Patoka, Illinois native was told of the exciting news after a busy week of CMA Music Festival activities that included the CMT Music Awards, a sold-out fan appreciation “Drew Crew” breakfast, a packed performance on the CMA Music Festival’s Chevrolet Park stage, countless interviews and daily booth signings, plus headlining the Carlyle Lake 50th Anniversary Celebration in Carlyle, IL this past Saturday (6/10) to a crowd of over 5,000.

“What an exciting time it has been in my career lately,” says Baldridge. “This week was a whirlwind and I had so much fun meeting and spending time with all of my fans that have supported my music and celebrated my dream with me along the way.  I appreciate all the votes and hope to get the change to perform with so many artists I respect at the iHeartRadio Music Festival this September.”

To vote for Baldridge, fans can visit macysrisingstar.iheartradio.com by logging in with an email address or social media account. When voting use #RisingStar and #DrewBaldridge. Voters can do so up to 50 times per day. The winner will open the 2017 iHeartRadio Music Festival on September 22, 2017.

Baldridge is performing throughout the summer at major festivals and fairs including Country Lake Shake, Faster Horses Festival and 2017 Route 91 Harvest.  Fans can catch him Tuesday, June 13, performing in Nashville, TN at The Grand Ole Opry.  To purchase tickets visit Opry.com. 

For more information on Drew Baldridge, visit DrewBaldridgeMusic.com.

Justin Moore and Wife Kate Welcome A Baby Boy

It’s A Boy! Justin Moore is a proud father of his first son, Thomas South Moore, born Sunday, June 11 in Little Rock, Arkansas People announced today.

South said hello to his family at 3:33pm yesterday and weighed in at a healthy 7lb. 14oz., measuring 20 inches long.

Justin shared, “Kate and I already felt like the most blessed people in the world, with our three beautiful daughters. But, we feel even more blessed to have a healthy baby BOY now to add to our family. God has given us another wonderful gift, in him, June 11th. His name is Thomas South Moore, named after my late grandfather. We will call him South. His sisters are already obsessed with him, as we are all of them. Thanks for all the well wishes and congratulations. Very much appreciated.”

For additional information, visit JustinMooreMusic.com.

CONTEST: Enter To Win an Oregon Jamboree | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Prize Pack

***CONTEST CLOSED***

Congratulations to Grand Prize Winner Gail M. and Runner Up Winners Steven F. and Kelly C.
The 25th Annual Oregon Jamboree Country Music Festival is set to rock Sweet Home, OR August 4 – August 6, 2017. The 3-day festival is one of the largest country music festivals in the Pacific Northwest, and has become an annual tradition for many country music fans on the west coast. The headliners for this momentous year features Little Big Town, Jason Aldean and country icon Kenny Rogers, along with an impeccable lineup of performers scheduled throughout the weekend including Lauren Alaina, Chase Rice, Chris Janson and many more.

It’s a great time to be in Oregon this year. Not only is the Oregon Jamboree celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary, but also Cracker Barrel Old Country Store just opened up its very first location in the Northwest! Located in Tualatin, OR, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store offers delicious southern comfort food and a unique shopping experience all in one stop. To help open the new store, rising country star Lauren Alaina came to visit the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in Tualatin, OR and delivered a memorable day to Portland’s Youth Music Project. Not only is Lauren Alaina set to return to Oregon for the Oregon Jamboree, but she will also be teaming up with Portland’s Youth Music Project once again!

To celebrate the excitement of the Oregon Jamboree’s 25th Anniversary, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s first location in the Pacific Northwest, and Lauren Alaina’s return to Oregon, we have your chance to win an EPIC Oregon Jamboree | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Prize Pack!

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In addition to the amazing prize pack, two runner up winners will each receive One Pair of 3-day passes to the 25th Anniversary of the Oregon Jamboree and One Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Dinner Gold Card (value up to $50)!

To enter to win, simply “Like” Country Music Rocks, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Oregon Jamboree on Facebook, and fill out the entry form below. Winners will be randomly selected after contest closes on June 29, 2017. NO Travel and/or Accommodations will be provided. Contest giveaway items provided by Cracker Barrel Old Country Store and Oregon Jamboree, and distributed by Country Music Rocks. By entering this contest you agree to the following terms: Country Music Rocks will directly provide contesting items as indicated above to randomly selected winners. No additional obligation and/or responsibility will be held. One Entry Per Person. Good Luck!!


Tickets are available now for the 25th Annual Oregon Jamboree Country Music Festival featuring Little Big Town, Jason Aldean, Kenny Rogers, and many more!!! For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit OregonJamboree.com.

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Set To Return For Their 10th Time As Hosts For The 51st Annual CMA Awards

Country superstars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood announced alongside CMA Awards Executive Producer Robert Deaton that they will be returning for the 10th time to host Country Music’s Biggest Night™ in 2017. “The 51st Annual CMA Awards” airs live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The return of the beloved CMA Awards hosts was announced Saturday morning, June 10, at the Artist of the Day panel hosted by CMA board member Lon Helton of Country Aircheck at XFINITY Fan Fair X, part of the CMA Music Festival.

Brad and Carrie’s 10-year run as hosts is second only to Vince Gill’s 12-year run. To view Brad and Carrie’s greatest hosting moments, click here.

Ticket information for the CMA Awards will be announced later with information available at CMAawards.com. Follow the conversation on Twitter at #CMAawards.

“The 51st Annual CMA Awards” is a production of the Country Music Association.

Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles and Wife Jenna Welcome Baby Girl

Stephen Barker Liles, one-half of Curb Records duo LOVE AND THEFT, is living proof that “Love Wins” as he and his wife Jenna welcome the latest addition to their family. Baby girl Rayni Bell Liles arrived June 8, joining big brother Jett (3) as revealed earlier today via People.

“Everything went smoothly and our doctor was amazing,” Stephen Barker Liles shares with PEOPLE. “We feel so blessed and excited to start this next chapter. I admire my wife so much. She is such an amazing mom! I’m a lucky man.”

Congratulations and Best Wishes go out to the Liles Family.