Whisky Row heads to Nashville for televised showdown Oct 20, 2009
Acts such as Martina McBride, Sara Evans, LeAnn Rimes, Neal McCoy and John Michael Montgomery have all been in the finals of the Colgate competition. SPECIAL TO THE BEE. (Fresno Bee)
Fall brings fairs, festivals Oct 4, 2009
entertainment includes Crystal Gayle on Friday, Aaron Tippin on Saturday, The Isaacs, Chuckwagon Gang and Diplomats on Oct. 11, Neal McCoy and Sessions Band on Oct. 12, Marty Stuart and Gold Wing Express on Oct. 13, Patty Loveless and Tree Leaves on Oct. 14, Earl Thomas Conley and Steven Philips ght Express on Oct. 15, and Georgia's Official State Fiddler's Convention on Oct. 16-17; $9, includes fair admission, parking $2. SOUTH CAROLINA SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, downtown... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Broom Corn Festival returns this weekend in Arcola Sep 11, 2009
Previous festival acts later went on to make it big, including Garth Brooks, Neal McCoy, Brad Paisley and Tracy Lawrence. The self-proclaimed biggest party in Central Illinois also happens during these three days in the beer tent. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Festival draws sellout crowd Aug 30, 2009
The festival continues today with local singer Amy Clawson and recording artists Lonestar and Neal McCoy. Gates open at noon. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Neal McCoy brings country music to Siouxland Aug 28, 2009
Neal McCoy will perform at 8 p.m., Sept. 4 at WinnaVegas, Sloan, Iowa. Tickets are 20 in advance and 30 day of show. (Sioux City Journal)
Community calendar Aug 27, 2009
Performers include Lonestar, Neal McCoy, Keith Anderson, Jason Michael Carroll, Rockie Lynne, Emerson Drive, and more. Ticket information and more can be found at. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Emerson Drive keeps on truckin’ Aug 21, 2009
Other groups performing at this second annual festival include Chris Young, Concrete Cowboys and Coyote Creek on Friday; Keith Anderson, Jason Michael Carroll, Rockie Lynne, Derek Sholl and Taryn Cross on Saturday; and Neal McCoy, Lonestar, Amy Clawson and Alexis Ebert on Sunday ... WHO: Emerson Drive, Keith Anderson, Neal McCoy and more. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
South Dakota State Fair is ‘Still the One' (3) Aug 16, 2009
On Sept. 1, Neal McCoy and Clay Walker will team up to provide an evening of entertainment. Two-time Entertainer of the Year, McCoy will sing his hits illy's Got His Beer Goggles On, hey're Playing Our Song, he Shake, and he City Put The Country Back in Me. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)
Video game road show to visit music fest Aug 7, 2009
The second annual Willamette Country Music Festival will feature performances from Keith Anderson, Neal McCoy, Lonestar, Emerson Drive, Jason Michael Carroll, Chris Young, Rockie Lynne, Amy Clawson and more. The festival venue includes RV and tent camping and a food and craft vendor area. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Neshoba county fair Jul 23, 2009
Music follows with Gold City Sunday, Bucky Covington Tuesday, Atlanta Rhythm Section Wednesday, Neal McCoy July 30 and Little Big Town July 31. This isn't a heavy political year, but with an eye toward the next state elections, listen up for folks putting feelers out. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 26-Aug. 1 Jul 23, 2009
Country singer Neal McCoy is 51. Actor Laurence Fishburne is 48. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
120th edition of Neshoba Fair begins Friday Jul 23, 2009
The annual Hometown Proud Program is also set for Thursday morning of the Fair while the Red Hills Blue Grass Band concert is at 1 p.m. at the grandstand followed by the Neal McCoy Show at 8 p.m. Dance music by Coop D'Belle begins at 8 p.m. at the pavilion and by U. S. at the grandstand starting at 11 p.m.. Final night. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Heading to the county fair? Jul 7, 2009
3 nights of Rodeo, Miranda Lambert, Neal McCoy. Sunday BBQ and Charlie Daniels Band all for $30. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Military family to receive pass to music festival Jun 6, 2009
This year s festival features Neal McCoy, Lonestar, Chris Young, Keith Anderson, Jason Michael Carroll, Cloverdayle, Rockie Lynne and Emerson Drive. Ticket and camping information is available at the festival s website, , or through the box office at (541) 497-7588. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Gretchen Wilson To Kick Off 2009 CMA Music Festival With Performance on the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park Jun 2, 2009
Thursday, June 11 Hosted by CMT Radio Live's Cody Alan (morning) and Cledus T. Judd (afternoon) National Anthem performed by One Flew South 10:00 - 10:45 AM Gretchen Wilson 11:00 - 11:45 AM Phil Vassar 12:00 - 12:30 PM Chuck Wicks 12:45 - 1:15 PM Randy Rogers Band 1:30 - 2:00 PM Ashton Shepherd 2:15 - 2:45 PM James Otto 3:00 - 3:30 PM Bellamy Brothers 3:45 - 4:15 PM Heidi Newfield 4:30 - 5:00 PM Diamond Rio 5:15 - 5:45 PM Neal McCoy Friday, June 12 Hosted by TBD (morning) and WSIX/Nashville's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Julianne Hough, Montgomery Gentry, LeAnn Rimes, and Wynonna Among Celebrities Meeting Fans in Greased Lightning Fan Fair Hall at 2009 CMA Music Festival May 19, 2009
Other artists scheduled to be in booths include: Keith Anderson, Frankie Ballard, Luke Bryan, Sarah Buxton, Caitlin & Will, Jason Michael Carroll, Eric Church, Brad Cotter, Bucky Covington, Whitney Duncan, Gloriana, Jessica Harp, Randy Houser, Jack Ingram, Joey + Rory, Jason Jones, Jypsi, Kate and Kacey, Little Big Town, The Lost Trailers, Charlie Louvin, Love & Theft, Neal McCoy, Richie McDonald, Justin Moore, Craig Morgan, Lorrie Morgan, David Nail, Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Jake Owen,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rangers to celebrate Ryan's no-hitter May 1, 2009
The show will be set to the music of some of Ryan's favorite artists, including Johnny Gimble, Neal McCoy and George Strait. On Saturday, the first 20,000 fans will receive a Nolan Ryan Replica Statue courtesy of Southwest Airlines. (MLB.com -- Texas Rangers)
5 big music fests this week Apr 1, 2009
April 4: Neal McCoy, Blake Shelton Alan Jackson. Plus other acts each day. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Big Bass Splash to celebrate 25 years Mar 14, 2009
Along with three days of fishing where anglers can win a chunk of $1 million in cash and prizes, there will be a boat, tackle and outdoor Expo, a Miss Big Bass Splash pageant, a Kidz Zone, sponsor displays, concessions, seminars and autograph sessions by BASS pros and a music festival featuring free concerts by Nashville recording artists Neal McCoy and Blake Shelton. All activities are free. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Tractor pullers at show Mar 2, 2009
Entertainment will include a PRCA rodeo, and performances by country singer Neal McCoy and the group 32 Below. The truck used in the tractor pull has a flat skid attached to the bottom, which presses on the track harder and harder as the truck moves down the track. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Academy of Country Music and The Home Depot(R) Select Country Music Artist Leann Rimes to Receive Humanitarian Award Feb 12, 2009
Past recipients of the Humanitarian Award include Brooks & Dunn, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Neal McCoy, Reba McEntire, Lonestar and Rascal Flatts. "Philanthropy and giving back are core values at The Home Depot and something we share with the country music community," said Frank Bifulco, senior vice president and chief marketing officer at The Home Depot. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Brooks & Dunn, Paisley top American country awards Feb 8, 2009
Previous winners include McEntire, McBride, Lonestar and Neal McCoy. There also was a medley of songs honoring the late Buck Owens. (Xinhuanet, China -- Entertainment)
Apollo Group CEO has taken many education firms public Feb 8, 2009
Favorite musical group: The Neal McCoy Band. A group of us friends went to surprise him at his concert in Milwaukee, where there were about 1,000 people. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
