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The website is still under construction but will be up and running soon. Again I'm so sorry for the delay in posts. Thanks for all of your support!

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Dierks announces Country & Cold Cans Fall Tour

Jerrod Nieman

Eli Young Band

Starting October 6th in Lacrosse WI, Dierks Bentley will kick off his fall tour Country & Cold Cans. Joining him for the 22 city tour will be Jerrod Nieman and the Eli Young Band. Denver, Colorado will be the last stop on November 19th.

Tickets for the general public go on sale this Friday August 19th, but those who are members of the fan club can start purchasing August 16th.

To keep up to date visit www.dierks.com
To follow @DierksBentley on twitter

Stage Collapse in Indiana: One of three stages collapsed within a month

**This video is not owned by Country Muse. This video was uploaded by JSilas7 on youtube.com

As most of the world has heard by now, one of the most terrifying turn of events happened Saturday night (August 13th) at the Indiana State Fair. Winds began to blow in from storms in the area and caused the stage to collapse just minutes before country music's hot duo Sugarland took the stage. At 8:39pm a severe thunderstorm was issued by the National Weather Service, with the crowd announcement at 8:45pm. Just a few short minutes later a gust of wind took the stage, tumbling upon the first few rows, leaving many injured, trapped and five dead.

This is has been the third stage to collapse within a month due to strong winds. On July 17th, in Canada at the Ottawa Blues Festival, Cheap Trick's concert took a turn when wind gusts brought the stage crashing down towards the backstage area. Eight people were injured including the driver for the band.

Then in Oklahoma August 7th, at the Brady Block Party, high winds hit the area and caused the roof to peel off, a small tent to fly into the equipment tent, and the video screen that was 15 foot tall to fall with the lighting off the back of the stage. Thankfully no one was hurt, but witnesses say that the bass guitarist jumped to get out of the path of the falling screen.

Withing each of these events it happened so quickly, there was nothing that could have prevented the stages from collapsing. However, the communication between the National Weather Service and Fair Staff for the Indiana State Fair, was high.

After the nightmarish event, Sugarland tweeted: @SugarlandMusic
     "We are all right. We are praying for our fans, and the people of Indianapolis. We hope you join us. They need your strength."

Bassist for Sugarland Annie Clements posted on Facebook today a picture with the caption  "My thoughts and prayers go out to Indy this morning and the memorial service being held at the fair."
Investigations are underway to see how well the stage was put together.

Dolly Parton Adds Dates to Tour

Dolly is going strong, adding tour dates for the fall. The legendary singer, performer, comedian, songwriter, actress, writer, philanthropist, you name it she's done it will wrap up the first part of this tour on August 3rd and then travel overseas for 18 shows. Those shows will take place in England, Ireland, Denmark, and Sweeden starting August 20th.

Of course that's not the only place you'll be able to catch Dolly. She'll also have TV appearances throughout the course of July beginning with July 14th on GAC's "The Collection" at 7pm (central time), then July 19th GAC's "On the Streets" at 9am with replays at 1pm, 6:30pm, 9:30pm (central time).

July 22nd you can catch Dolly on "The Tonight Show" when she performs her latest single "Together You and I" off her new album Better Day.

So when is Dolly adding the new dates? After her September 7th show at the O2 Arena, where DOLLY: Recorded live from London (Dolly Records) was filmed, she will do a few more dates overseas and then head back to the states for shows beginning October 7th in Cedar Park, Texas. Those shows will continue throughout mid October. Then, she will travel to Australia for shows beginning in November. 

Keeping busy, I'd say so, but the world sure can't get enough of Dolly Parton and you can't definitely tell she loves performing and entertaining.

For more information about tickets, shows, to purchase albums, and more visit dollypartonmusic.net

Win a Date with Sugarland

Sugarland wants to send you and a guest/date round trip to Atlanta for their show October 22, but that's not all. The package includes hotel accommodations, tickets to the show, a pre-show candlelit dinner in the parking lot for you and your date, courtesy of Dega, and a meet and greet with the amazing Jennifer and Kristian!

What do you have to do to enter?

Via Sugarlandmusic.com
"Make a 2 minute video that answers the question, "What are you waiting for 'Tonight'?"
Is it a dream date with your partner? A night in with your children? An evening out with friends? Some quiet time alone? We want to know what YOUR idea of a perfect "Tonight" looks like. "

For all rules and entry regulations visit sugarlandmusic.com


Country Muse is not in any part affiliated with the contest. 

Rascal Flatts Goes Heavy Metal?

That's right! Their single, "I won't Let Go" off the Nothing Like This album has been certified gold. After half a million (500,000) digital downloads, this brings the group up to three gold singles and four platinum singles. However this is the first gold single after signing with Big Machine Records. Congrats to Rascal Flatts!

Follow the link to download the single or album on iTunes

Dates For Your Datebook

When are your favorite artists coming to Nashville, TN or Louisville,KY? Check no further. Here's a list of concerts coming your way! This one will continuously be updated as I find out of shows and release dates, so keep checking back. 

Aug 6th - Keith Urban - Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Aug 18th - Lady Antebellum and Lee Brice - Kentucky State Fair - Mainstage Concert
Aug 20th - Jason Aldean, Chris Young, Thompson Square - KY State Fair - Mainstage Concert
Aug 21st - The Oak Ridge Boys and The Grascals - Free concert @ Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, KY
Aug 23rd - Joe Nichols w/ Phil Vassar - Free Concert @ Cardinal Stadium, Lousiville, KY
Aug 25th - John Michael Montgomery w/ Lorrie Morgan - Free concert @ Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, KY
Aug 26th - Allison Krauss and Union Station @ The Ryman Auditorium
Aug 27th - Allison Krauss and Union Station @ The ryman Auditorium
Aug 27th - Luke Bryan w/ Candy Coburn - Free Concert @ Cardinal Stadium, Louisville, KY
Sept 16th - Taylor Swift - Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Sept 17th - Taylor Swift -Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
Oct 11th - Taylor Swift - KFC Yum! Center, Louisville, KY- *This is the rescheduled concert date


Updated Upcoming Album Release Dates:

July 12th

• Ashton Shepherd - Where Country Grows
• Blake Shelton - Red River Blue

July 15th - Randy Travis - Around the Bend
July 19th - Ricky Skaggs - Country Hits, Bluegrass Style
July 25th - Jason Michael Carroll - Numbers
July 26th -

• Randy Montana - Randy Montana
• Terri Clark - Roots and Wings          

August 9th  - Luke Bryan - Tailgates and Tanlines
August 23rd

• Connie Smith - Long List of Heartaches
• Pistol Annies - Hell on Heels

September 13th - Lady Antebellum - Own the Night
November 1st - Miranda Lambert - Four the Record

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