Copyright (c) 2005 mcgrawfan.com All rights reserved. http://www.mcgrawfan.com/ en-us http://www.mcgrawfan.com/ http://www.mcgrawfan.com/images/rss_channel_image.gif http://www.mcgrawfan.com/news/news.php?uid=294 /news/news.php?uid=294 Tue, 21 May 2013 17:37:51 -0400 downloads.timmcgraw.com with four other live songs to be released on June 7, June 21, July 12 and July 26. Fans will be able to purchase tracks individually or all five together. All of the songs featured will be from McGraw's Big Machine Records debut, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.

"The sound and energy from a live show gives an entirely new perspective to any song," said McGraw. "I'm always looking for ways to give the fans something extra. If you're at the show, it's a cool memory to add to your playlist. And if you couldn't get a ticket to the show that night, you can still hear some of what happened and maybe feel like you were there. It's a first for me to release live tracks this way, and that's exciting."

"McGraw Overdrive Series Live" is powered by nugs.net, the premier platform for live music distribution and webcasts for artists ranging from Metallica to Pearl Jam to Phish. Founder and CEO Brad Serling adds, "No major country artist has ever released live tracks direct to fans during a tour like this, and we're thrilled to help McGraw break new ground."

Coming off sold-out shows in Pittsburgh and Detroit this weekend, McGraw's TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 Tour continues to heat up the summer with Tampa Tribune commenting that, "While some artists tend to appeal to a particular fan base, McGraw continues to grow new audiences, who enjoy his shows for the same reasons fans launched him on the path to megastardom 20 years ago." The tour continues this weekend with stops in St. Louis, MO (5/23); Chicago, IL (5/24); Cincinnati, OH (5/25) and Darien Lakes, NY (5/26).


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The event will be streamed live to timmcgraw.com, YouTube and to Google+ Hangout all over the world, while you will be up close with Tim and director Shane Drake in Nashville, seeing behind the scenes footage, asking questions and being among the first to see the new video. Join us Monday, May 6th at 4pm CDT. Doors will open at 2:30pm CDT.

You will be emailed instructions for entry once you rsvp. Please email us your name, phone number and address with the subject line, FAN CLUB - GOOGLE+ HANGOUT to timmcgrawcontest@gmail.com. We must receive your entry by 5pm CDT on Friday May 3rd, 2013- no exceptions.� All who enter must be able to attend!!


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For more details, visit TimMcGraw.com or Google.com/+TimMcGraw. "This video is really more of a short film, and I think it will surprise everyone and hopefully leave a strong impression," said McGraw. "Shane brought a lot of passion to the concept we worked on together, and it's cool that we'll be able to get an immediate live response from the fans when we introduce it."

Tonight, McGraw will launch his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, in Birmingham, AL and continue on to 30 cities through July. The U.S. trek will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft. On Sunday, May 19 the two-hour special ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT is set to air on CBS Television Network. The star studded event is set to feature high-octane performances and musical collaborations including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, John Fogerty, Faith Hill, Florida Georgia Line with Nelly, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry.


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You and one guest will have a chance to see Tim perform before he goes on the big stage in a special party atmosphere (as only few will be able to do).� Enter in your information and the show(s) you are attending at mcgrawfan.com/contests/preShowParty for a chance to win big! Only McGrawFAN fan club members can enter the contests, and you should only enter the contest one time for each show you are attending.

If you are not a fan club member, SIGN UP NOW for a chance to win. Once you have entered, watch your email to see if you are a lucky winner! Winners will be notified via the email they used to enter the contest a week or two before each show date. NOTE: if you are notified as a winner, you will only have 24 HOURS to respond and confirm you are able to attend. The winner notification email states this and has other important info in it, so read it carefully. Good luck everyone, and see you on the tour!!]]> http://www.mcgrawfan.com/news/news.php?uid=287 /news/news.php?uid=287 Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:13:40 -0400
Titled "Superstar Summer Night," the show featured McGraw front and center. The singer performed several of his biggest hits for the packed house, including his recent chart-topper "One Of Those Nights," as well as "Mexicoma," an energetic album cut from his Big Machine debut "Two Lanes Of Freedom." Read more about the special at billboard.com!


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Fifteen-time ACM Award winner Tim McGraw is spotlighting the hottest music of the summer and calling on his friends to help kick off the 2013 touring season. ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT will feature high-octane performances and musical collaborations in a two-hour, star-studded concert event to benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music.

Performers:

For more than four decades, John Fogerty has been an American treasure. As one of the most revered and influential artists to emerge in the 1960s, he continues to be a vital part of the musical landscape. As lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival and as a Grammy-winning, chart-topping solo artist, Fogerty's sound has encompassed everything from blues to country to southern swamp rock and roll. He has sold over 100 million records, earning 18 Gold Albums and 10 Platinum Albums. Known as one of the greatest songwriters, singers and guitarists of all time, Fogerty was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1993, won the Grammy Award for his album BLUE MOON SWAMP in 1997 and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2005. Fogerty will release his ninth solo album WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE - a celebration of his iconic songbook recorded in collaboration with some of today's biggest superstars from the country, pop and rock worlds plus two new songs - on May 28, 2013.

Faith Hill has established herself as one of the music industry's top vocalists, with a voice that is as powerful as it is recognizable. Her career has been highlighted by the sale of over 30 million records worldwide, during which time she has celebrated thirteen #1 singles and twenty #1 videos. Faith has won fifteen Academy Of Country Music awards, including Female Vocalist of the Year in 1998, 1999 and 2000, Single Record of the Year for "This Kiss" in 1998, and the ACM Career Achievement Award in 2006, among many others.

Since releasing their multi-week #1, DOUBLE PLATINUM debut single, "Cruise," breakout duo Florida Georgia Line (Tyler Hubbard from Monroe, Georgia and Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Florida) has been quickly garnering buzz among fans, media and several Superstars across genres, including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, and GRAMMY-winning Hip Hop artist Nelly, with who they have teamed up on a "Cruise" remix. FGL's GOLD-certified "Get Your Shine On" is Top 10-and-rising at Country radio. Their energetic live show and compelling tunes landed them coveted opening slots on Taylor Swift's "THE RED TOUR" and Luke Bryan's "DIRT ROAD DIARIES TOUR" this year. The Republic Nashville duo brings a fresh combination of eclectic beats and expressive lyrics to the genre. Producer Joey Moi showcases their unique sound throughout their GOLD-certified debut album, HERE'S TO THE GOOD TIMES, which earned the highest debut album sales of 2012 for a new Country artist. They have appeared on LIVE with Kelly & Michael, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, FOX & Friends and secured a presenter spot during the 2012 American Music Awards.

Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum superstar, entrepreneur, actor, and philanthropist NELLY is on top of the world once more. He's gearing up to release his long-awaited seventh full-length studio album, M.O., later this year. Already, the hit single "Hey Porsche" has laid the groundwork for another smash from the artist. Upon the song's debut, it moved over 100,000 digital singles in less than week. "Hey Porsche" also marks NELLY's 22nd charted Top 40 song, which makes him the 11th most-charted Top 40 hits artist of all-time. Internationally, the song has reached gold status in the UK already, hitting #4 on iTunes and entering heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1. Meanwhile, down under in Australia, it's been certified platinum. Other chart positions include #8 on iTunes in Ireland, and it's climbing in Belgium, Germany, and beyond. However, "Hey Porsche" isn't the only anthem on M.O. Nelly also teamed up with production powerhouses such as Pharrell (Jay Z, Snoop, Justin Timberlake), Rico Love (Beyonce, Usher), DJ Frank E (Kanye West, Enrique Iglesias, FloRida), Detail (Lil Wayne, T-Pain), Da Internz (Rihanna, Nas), and Bei-Major. Nelly also invited some of his closest friends and today's hottest artists to collaborate including Trey Songz, T.I., Akon, Pitbull, and Florida Georgia Line. M.O. is shaping up to be one of the hottest hip-hop events of 2013.

The Band Perry returns to the ACM Awards this year with their third Vocal Group of the Year nomination, just two short years after they were honored with the New Artist of the Year award in 2011. The sibling trio's sophomore album Pioneer will be released on April 2, 2013 and has already spawned the smash, RIAA Certified Platinum single, "Better Dig Two," which quickly became the # 1 Billboard Hot Country Song, making it the fastest-rising song of the band's career. It is their third chart-topping single landing at #1 on the Country Radio Charts for two consecutive weeks. The Band Perry is currently on Rascal Flatts' "Changed Tour."

Tickets for ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT are on sale NOW at Ticketmaster, priced at 5, 5 and 5. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, the charitable arm of the Academy, and an organization that McGraw was closely affiliated with during his last tour.

For more information, log onto www.ACMLiftingLives.org or www.ACMcountry.com or follow on Twitter at @ACMawards for more immediate updates.

About Tim McGraw

For 20 years, McGraw has been providing that kind of powerful connection with his audience. With Two Lanes of Freedom, his new album--and first release for Big Machine Records--the singer is covering his broadest emotional range yet, with a set of songs that looks forward and back, gets deep and gets loose, and reveals that even the biggest stars can continue to grow with consistency and maturity. In his record-shattering career, McGraw has sold more than 40 million albums, and dominated the charts with 33 No. 1 singles. Since the release of his debut album in 1993, he has won three GRAMMYs, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, 12 Country Music Association Awards, and 10 American Music Awards, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as "The Blind Side," "Country Strong," and "Friday Night Lights"--as well as hosting Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre. McGraw has never been afraid of breaking new ground; over the years, he has collaborated with musicians from Nelly to Tony Bennett to Def Leppard and Ne-Yo.

About ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW's SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT

ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW's SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT will feature high-octane performances and musical collaborations in a two hour star-studded concert event to benefit ACM Lifting Lives. The special will be produced for television by dick clark productions and will be taped at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, April 8, 2013 at 7:30 PM PT, and will air Sunday, May 19 at 9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Orly Adelson and R.A. Clark are executive producers. Barry Adelman is producer, and Bob Bardo is the executive in charge of production. Bob Romeo is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.

About ACM Lifting Lives

ACM Lifting Lives� is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Each year, ACM Lifting Lives provides grants to music therapy and music education programs. Other giving includes serving members of the country music community who face unexpected medical or financial hardship through the Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund and partnering with artists to improve lives through music. For more information, please visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.



]]> http://www.mcgrawfan.com/news/news.php?uid=285 /news/news.php?uid=285 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:28:13 -0400 Tim sits down and answers a few questions in advance of his CBS special, ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night!� Tickets still available here!� Taping is April 8th in Las Vegas.

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