Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® and the Academy of Country Music announced today “The Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Country Checkers Challenge” leading up to the 50th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards LIVE on CBS on Sunday, April 19, from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Kip Moore Heats Up 2015 By Rocking A Sold-Out Show

Click photo to view larger image
Kip Moore ended 2014 on a high note. After a hugely successful touring year, Moore rounded out the year by taking home the American Country Countdown Award for Breakthrough Artist. The momentum continues into 2015 as Kip is currently out on a winter tour headlining several shows. After that, the country star will then hit the road with Dierks Bentley this summer for the Sounds of Summer Tour. Also, Moore is releasing a brand new single from his forthcoming sophomore album!! “I’m To Blame” officially impacts country radio today, February 2. In addition, Kip Moore is a semi-finalist for the ACM New Artist of the Year Award. This is a fan-voted award and voting is open now! Cast your vote at VoteACM.com.
Lady Antebellum Announces 1st Bridgestone Arena Show
ACM “Vocal Group of the Year” nominee Lady Antebellum announced this morning their first-ever Bridgestone Arena show in Nashville on Sept. 11. The stop has recently been added to their 65-city WHEELS UP 2015 TOUR presented by Quicken Loans, which takes flight in Europe on Feb. 28 and descends on North America in May.
Eric Church Gives Fans in Salt Lake a Special Saturday Night

Eric Church knows what a bummer it is to have your Saturday night plans ruined by a concert cancellation. So rather than pull the plug last minute on his show in Salt Lake City Saturday night after a stomach bug knocked out most of his band and crew, Church gave the crowd something special and promised them more to come.
Kristian Bush To Release Debut Album “Southern Gravity” April 7
Platinum-selling country star Kristian Bush brings his voice to the forefront with his highly anticipated debut solo album, SOUTHERN GRAVITY, to be released April 7 on Streamsound Records. Drawing on his proven skills as a hit-making performer, writer and producer, the record builds on the catchy, radio-friendly vibe of lead single “Trailer Hitch” and showcases Bush as a recording artist at the top of his craft.