Country Thunder Dec 3, 2008
Joining Jackson and McGraw, who routinely sell out arenas in Arizona, are Little Big Town, Montgomery Gentry, Blake Shelton, Rodney Atkins, Neal McCoy, Keith Anderson, the Zac Brown Band and the comic act Williams More acts will be announced. The biggest acts will play April 2-4, with a "beer garden kick-off party" launching the festival April 1, Webster said. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Tonic Sol-fa Holiday Tour 2008: The Popular Emmy-Nominated Minnesota-Based Vocal Group Hits the Road for a Midwest Tour from November 21st Through New Years Eve Oct 17, 2008
Tonic Sol-fa, who has shared stages over the years with Garrison Keillor, Jay Leno, Jeff Foxworthy, Lonestar, Montgomery Gentry, Shawn Colvin, Weird Al Yankovic, Bryan White, Neal McCoy and Bobcat Goldthwait, is quickly becoming a holiday institution all across America thanks to their annual Emmy-nominated PBS Christmas Special. The show they taped at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis in December 2005 debuted on PBS in 2006 and has aired over 1,800 times in 47 states and in Canada; it will run... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Opry singer Lorrie Morgan will headline fair in Aiken Oct 16, 2008
NEAL MCCOY IS BACK IN TOWN: He's at the Country Club, 2834 Washington Road, on Saturday. Tickets cost $20 in advance or $25 at the door. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Brooks & Dunn, Paisley top American country awards Oct 3, 2008
Previous winners include McEntire, McBride, Lonestar and Neal McCoy. There also was a medley of songs honoring the late Buck Owens. (Xinhuanet, China -- Entertainment)
BikeFest crowds down Sep 24, 2008
The Post-Searchlight - Your local news source for Bainbridge, Georgia. Do you think the 13-foot, 4 1/2-inch alligator that was almost a state record is just one of many alligators in Lake Seminole that size. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Local musicians gather to celebrate one of their own Sep 21, 2008
Despite losing his eyesight to the debilitating effects of diabetes in 1979, Jarrard wrote a host of hit songs for country music's royalty, including Reba McEntire, Alabama, Don Williams, John Anderson, Neal McCoy and George Strait. Upon his untimely death in 2001, the Georgia General Assembly adopted a resolution honoring him, and he left a living legacy of song that continues to this day. (Athens Banner-Herald)
BikeFest rolls on Sep 20, 2008
Friday morning, volunteer Robert Tate had the opportunity to play golf at The Pines Golf Course with Friday's headliner and country music singer Neal McCoy and some of his crew. When McCoy signed up for the event, he requested he would be able to play some golf. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Hit country singer to anchor entertainment Sep 17, 2008
ALL HES GOTTA DO is just give them that wink, and country music star Neal McCoy will have his fans feelin all right just like in his 1993 No. 1 single, Wink ... The annual music and motorcycling festival, which draws thousands of people to Bainbridge each fall, will feature several popular returning acts, as well as a bona fide country music star, Texas' Neal McCoy ... Neal McCoy, who will headline the entertainment at BikeFest on Friday night, has claimed three platinum albums and one... (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Spotlight on Coni Le Sep 12, 2008
She also has met Tim McGraw, Billy Ray Cyrus, Diamond Rio, and Neal McCoy. She was part of an annual Lefty Frizzell Day in Nashville, playing with David Frizzell, Gene Watson, and Johnny Rodriguez. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
BikeFest 11 coming mid-September Aug 20, 2008
Friday opens with Heavy Cowboy followed by Adam Grant and Robert E. before headliner Neal McCoy takes the stage. Saturday night's opener is One of Many, followed by The Southern Outlaw Band featuring Bubba and Lanny Strickland. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Choctaw Nation Labor Day to be filled with music Aug 17, 2008
Saturdays headliners include the pure harmony of the Gatlin Brothers at 6 p.m., concert favorite Neal McCoy at 8 p.m., and the legendary Kenny Rogers at 10 p.m.. Sunday Gospel Singing begins at 2 p.m. with a different group every 15 to 20 minutes until 7 p.m. when the Crabb Family takes the stage. (Durant Daily Democrat, OK)
COLUMN: Big festival can bring thousands to small communities Aug 11, 2008
n Sunday Phil Stacey, Glen Campbell and Debby Campbell, Neal McCoy, Trace Adkins. Yes, some years the stars are bigger than other years but year-in, year-out little Sweet Home offers three days of country music with 13 to 15 performers. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Security guard a fixture at Jamboree Aug 3, 2008
Last year, I went walking over there, and Neal McCoy said, Well, hey there, Officer Ray. One of his favorite shows: Martina McBride s in 2002. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Owen powers up Jamboree Aug 1, 2008
Neal McCoy is back for his fourth performance at the Jamboree ... 4:15 p.m. Neal McCoy. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Lucas County Fair marks its 150th year Jul 20, 2008
Saturday: Lawn mower races at 2 p.m. Rough Truck Challenge at 5 p.m. Neal McCoy at 8 p.m. (Concert tickets are $25 and includs fair admission. Sunday: Cheerleading competition at 2 p.m. Demolition derby at 4 p.m.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Summer Music Festivals in the North... Jul 13, 2008
Summer Music Festivals in the Northwest U.S. Enjoy Country, Jazz, Rock, Classical and Bluegrass Celebrations. Summer Music Festivals in the Northwest U.S.. (Suite101.com)
McCoy back at Jamboree Apr 23, 2008
Mark Ylen/Democrat-HeraldNeal McCoy has signed on to perform at this year s Oregon Jamboree, his fourth appearance at the Sweet Home music festival ... SWEET HOME Jamboree favorite Neal McCoy will return to the Oregon Jamboree in Sweet Home this year, his fourth performance at the three-day Sweet Home music festival. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Police crack down on underage drinking Apr 23, 2008
With headliners such as Sugarland, Dierks Bentley, Billy Ray Cyrus and Neal McCoy, the four-day concert drew about 100,000 people, from families and teenagers to retirees, to camp and party on the 50-acre Canyon Moon Ranch. Four law-enforcement agencies targeted the concert, including officers from the Phoenix Youth Alcohol Aggressive Driving Squad, the Department of Public Safety, the Pinal County Sheriff's Department and special investigators from the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and... (AZCentral -- News)
You can almost hear the thunderCountry & western music festival near Florence continues tonight Apr 19, 2008
A favorite with the crowd is always Neal McCoy, who performed at 10 p.m. Thursday. Due to the lack of motel and hotel rooms in the area, many of those attending Country Thunder stay in the on-site campgrounds. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Phil Stacey finds country is a nice fit Apr 7, 2008
" At the fair tonight, he and his band will play for 75 to 90 minutes, he said. He'll sing a few of the songs he did on Idol (Blaze of Glory would be a good guess) along with some songs off the new album. A few of those, he said, haven't been heard by the public yet. The family - wife Kendra, daughters McKayla and Chloe - have settled down in Nashville. Stacey has spent much of the time on the road. He's making promotional visits to the radio stations around the country, talking and playing a... (Florida Times-Union)
Bentley to play Country Thunder Jan 10, 2008
Also on the bill for this year's Country Thunder are Sugarland, Kellie Pickler, Joe Nichols, Phil Vassar, Neal McCoy, Pat Green and Heartland. The festival, in its 15th year, is offering a two-for-one deal on four-day general admission tickets, which cost $119. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Brushes with the rich and famous Jan 7, 2008
I am patiently persistent, Housel said of her willingness to wait untold hours for a signature, from the 2 hours spent waiting for race car driver Richard Petty to the hours spent waiting for country singer Neal McCoy. He was so nice, Housel recalled. (Montana Standard, MT)
Nash Street wins Colgate Country Showdown Nov 28, 2007
Past local, state and regional winners include Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert, Neal McCoy, Sara Evans Brad Paisley, Erika Jo, Billy Ray Cyrus, Garth Brooks and Billy Dean. The Colgate Country Showdown has become the largest country music talent search and a tradition in country music. (Choctaw Plaindealer, MS)
Five Acts Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame Oct 16, 2007
Fellow songwriters Craig Wiseman, Tony Mullins and Jeffrey Steele performed a medley of hits DiPiero has co-written, including the Oak Ridge Boys' "American Made," Faith Hill's "Take Me As I Am" and George Strait "Blue Clear Sky." Neal McCoy performed his No. 1 hit, "Wink," BMI's 1995 country song of the year, written by DiPiero and Tom Shapiro. Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs were inducted by Marty Stuart, who was just 13 when he became a member of Flatt's band, the Nashville Grass. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
How To Make Your Own Hit Record Oct 11, 2007
As a result of such challenges, some artist-owned labels don't make it, the most recent example being that of country music singer Neal McCoy, a former Atlantic and Warner Bros. artist whose 903 Music label closed its doors last month. (Forbes)
HOT DISH: Kenny and Garth Are Racing Up the Chart Sep 5, 2007
Others participating in the promotion are Clay Walker, Darryl Worley, Craig Morgan, Neal McCoy, Eddie Montgomery, Trace Adkins, Aaron Tippin, Trent Willmon, Tracy Byrd, Hank Williams Jr. and Jason Aldean. See the new Hot Dish recipe of the week. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
South Dakota State Fair is ‘Still the One' Aug 18, 2007
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)
Westgate kicks off concert series Aug 18, 2007
com lists unconfirmed shows from country singer Neal McCoy and classic rockers Kansas at the venue. According to Jeff Hecht, Director of Public Affairs for Westgate, plans include 10 concerts between now and January. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Linton's legacy: Country singer being inducted into South Dakota Hall of Fame Aug 17, 2007
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County Fair offers end of summer fun Aug 13, 2007
Saturday's headliner, country star Neal McCoy, hits the grandstand stage at 8 p.m.. Sunday may be the last day of the fair, but there's still plenty of fun on the schedule. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Organizer says this year's Central States Fair should be 'huge' Aug 13, 2007
Main stage entertainment this year includes the likes of Collin Raye and Joe Diffie, Neal McCoy, Taylor Swift and Trent Tomlinson, as well as Craig Morgan, Bomshel and Joe Nichols. But the free stage entertainment is no slouch, either. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Blood, sweat and rodeo Aug 8, 2007
"Basically we (the rodeo and fair board members) all got together and played a game of double-dare after the (Neal McCoy) concert (to place bids for donations)," Hartwick said. When the money and bids are set, Hartwick himself goes out on a horse to rope a calf. (Daily Triplicate)
Fond fair memories Aug 7, 2007
"We have a really great show planned with the Neal McCoy concert tonight," Hatfield said Friday. He anticipated concert ticket sales would also be more than last year's. (Daily Triplicate)
Jamboree: Safety in a big crowd Aug 5, 2007
Festivities continue today with performances by musicians including Neal McCoy, The Grascals and Jo Dee Messina. . (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
'Provo Presents' Series Opens this Week at Provo Arts Center Aug 4, 2007
This week, the arts center, 425 W. Center St., Provo, introduces its "Provo Presents" series with the Hunt Family Fiddlers at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and country star Neal McCoy at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday ... Neal McCoy, the twice-named Entertainer of the Year by the TNN/Music City News, also provides an electrifying performance, according to a news release ... Come out and see the Hunt Family Fiddlers and Neal McCoy at the Provo Center for the Arts. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Heartland band comes out rockin’ at the fair Aug 2, 2007
Heartland has opened for country stars like Kenny Chesney, Gretchen Wilson, Neal McCoy and Diamond Rio. We just love music, Albert said. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)
Celebrate Bandera features Poet Laureate of Texas - Red Steagall Aug 1, 2007
This latest album features duets with Reba McEntire, Toby Keith, Larry Gatlin, Charlie Daniels, Neal McCoy, Charley Pride, and Ray Benson, of Asleep at the Wheel. In April l994, Red launched his one-hour syndicated radio show, Cowboy Corner, which is currently broadcast on more than 170 stations in 43 states. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
HOT DISH: Alan Jackson, Gene Watson and Real Country Music Jul 24, 2007
Red Stegall has released Here We Go Again, a CD featuring duets with Toby Keith, Reba McEntire, Charley Pride, Neal McCoy, Charlie Daniels and others. Vince Gill and Fruit of the Loom have partnered for the music video for "Daddy Was the Apple of My Eye." Vince in boxers or briefs. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Weekend Hotlist Jul 19, 2007
It wraps up on Sunday with Steve Azar (11 a.m.); David Lee Murphy (12:20 p.m.); Bucky Covington (1:50 p.m.); Sawyer Brown (3:10 p.m.); Neal McCoy (4:55 p.m.). Tickets are $200 for all four days; $190 for three days; $180 for two days; $95 for Thursday and Friday; $130 for Saturday; $120 for Sunday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
FreedomFest to be rocking Jul 4, 2007
Mustang Sally has played high-profile dates with George Jones, LeAnn Rimes, Mark Chestnut, Dierks Bentley, Neal McCoy and. 38 Special among others. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Fair celebrates 60 years on the hill Jun 22, 2007
Some big names in the country music industry have played the Pratt County Fair, including George Strait, Neal McCoy, Riders in the Sky and Martina McBride. The 2007 fair is slated for July 25-28, with 4-H events actually beginning the Saturday before. (Pratt Tribune, KS)
Jackson, McCoy return to Fest Jun 20, 2007
Fans who carve out their summer schedules to include Country Fest and there are many also have a better than even chance of seeing Neal McCoy every year. McCoy, who anchors Thursday s lineup, is making his fifth showing in Cadott in the past nine years. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
From New York to Nashville May 21, 2007
That label was founded by country artist Neal McCoy in 2005. Pages: 1. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Chesney wins entertainer of the year May 20, 2007
Brooks & Dunn earlier were named recipients of the Home Depot Humanitarian Award, joining past honorees McEntire, Vince Gill, Lonestar, McBride and Neal McCoy. The group will be honored with two playgrounds to be built in cities of their choice. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Strait, Underwood win country music awards May 16, 2007
We did it before," Ronnie Dunn said. The Dixie Chicks won in 1998 and 1999 when the category was briefly expanded to duo or group. Rascal Flatts was up for best vocal group, best album and best single, as well as entertainer of the year. Underwood, whose dark hit "Before He Cheats" dominated the video awards at last month's fan-voted Country Music Television Music Awards, was also up for best female vocalist, single of the year, song of the year and video of the year at the ACMs, where winners... (SunSpot.net)
Terri Clark Kicks Off 2007 CMA Music Festival on the Greased Lightning Daytime Stages May 5, 2007
John Anderson, Catherine Britt, Sarah Buxton, Eric Church, Terri Clark, Bucky Covington, Ty Herndon, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Blaine Larsen, Little Texas, Neal McCoy, Craig Morgan, Jamie O'Neal, Jake Owen, Danielle Peck, PovertyNeck Hillbillies, Julie Roberts, Kevin Sharp, Trent Tomlinson, Gene Watson, Whiskey Falls, Darryl Worley, and Chris Young. Friday, June 8. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Blake Shelton to Hold Charitable Concert Apr 20, 2007
Craig Morgan, Neal McCoy and Steve Holy will join Shelton for a concert in his hometown of Ada, Okla ... -- Craig Morgan, Neal McCoy and Steve Holy will join Blake Shelton for a concert in his hometown as part of a festival this weekend to raise money for charity. (Herald-Tribune)
Thunder acts Apr 14, 2007
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Community Raises Money For Colonie Family Mar 29, 2007
Country musicians Clay Walker and Neal Mccoy put on the show, at Northern Lights in Clifton Park. The family that's being helped was actually not at the concert. (FOX23 News, NY)
Concert Benefits Home Makeover Family Mar 28, 2007
While the Oatman family is out of town, country musicians Clay Walker and Neal McCoy made special trips to the Capital Region for Tuesday night's unique concert. "This is not our usual gig," said McCoy who is flying back to Nashville just hours after his performance. (FOX23 News, NY)
Music Festival Season Nears Mar 28, 2007
Trace Adkins, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan, Chris Young, Cowboy Crush, Reba McEntire, Randy Owen, Blake Shelton, Tanya Tucker, Heartland, PovertyNeck Hillbillies, Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Steve Holy, Sarah Buxton, Montgomery Gentry, Phil Vassar, Neal McCoy, Trick Pony ... Country Thunder, May 24-27, Ennis, Texas Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson, Phil Vassar, Reckless Kelly, Pat Green, the Randy Rogers Band, Neal McCoy, Trick Pony, Chris Young, Corb Lund, Lantana, Bomshel,... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
Newcomers, veterans part of Viejas Mar 20, 2007
Montgomery Gentry, Neal McCoy: 8 p.m. April 14, $70. Chicago: 7:30 p.m. April 15, $75. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
2007 CMA Music Festival Is 'Time Well Wasted' as Brad Paisley, Miranda Lambert and Billy Currington Join Performance Lineup Mar 17, 2007
Performers already announced include Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, John Anderson, Rodney Atkins, Jeff Bates, Dierks Bentley, John Berry, Big & Rich, Blue County, Bomshel, Catherine Britt, Lane Brody, Luke Bryan, Sonny Burgess, Sarah Buxton, Laura Bryna, Carolina Rain, Donovan Chapman, Eric Church, Earl Thomas Conley, Bucky Covington, Cowboy Crush, Amy Dalley, Cole Deggs & the Lonesome, Dusty Drake, Katrina Elam, Emerson Drive, Jace Everett, Flynnville Train, Todd Fritsch, Vince Gill, Josh Gracin,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Editor says new policy hinders coverage Mar 8, 2007
White country act Neal McCoy played the Quad, black rappers the Ying-Yang Twins a mile and an hour away on a stage on the Rec Center fields administrators tasked students to organize in about a week. The concern was security. (The Crimson White, AL)
Fair selects 'children' for theme Mar 3, 2007
For the Country-Western fans, Neal McCoy is this year's featured headliner. Two-time Entertainer of the Year and proud owner of three platinum and one gold albums on his wall, McCoy is also head of 903 Music, whose first release, "That's Life," is due out this summer. (Daily Triplicate)
Music acts scheduled for Pufferbilly Days Mar 3, 2007
His talent has been recognized by many and has led him to open for country artists such as Neal McCoy, Chris Kagel, Andy Griggs, Sugarland and Rascal Flatts. The 31st anniversary of Pufferbilly Days will be celebrated from Thursday, Sept. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 9. (Boone Today, IA)
2007 CMA Music Festival Artist Lineup Grows Feb 28, 2007
Performers already announced include Jason Aldean, Bomshel, Catherine Britt, Luke Bryan, Sonny Burgess, Carolina Rain, Eric Church, Cole Deggs & the Lonesome, 2007 CMA Global Country Artist Award winner Adam Harvey, Heartland, Jypsi, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Blaine Larsen, Little Big Town, The Lost Trailers, Martina McBride, Neal McCoy, Reba McEntire, The Oak Ridge Boys, Jamie O'Neal, Jake Owen, Danielle Peck, Pirates of the Mississippi, Sugarland, Pam Tillis, Carrie Underwood, The Wreckers and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Reba returns to CMA festival; McBride, Underwood also scheduled Feb 6, 2007
Other acts announced today are The Oak Ridge Boys, Pam Tillis, Neal McCoy, Jamie O'Neal, Bombshel, Catherine Britt, Luke Bryan, Sonny Burgess, Carolina Rain, Eric Church, Cole Deggs onesome, Heartland, Jypsi, Carolyn Dawn Johnson, Blaine Lawson, The Lost Trailers, Jake Owen, Danielle Peck, Pirates of the Mississippi and Chris Young. Additional artists are expected to be added in the coming months. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Jamboree announces top acts for festival Jan 19, 2007
The names include stars such as Jeff Foxworthy, Dierks Bentley, Neal McCoy, Jo Dee Messina, Lorrie Morgan and Aaron Tippin, among others. This year s Jamboree will take place Aug. 3-5 and include 14 concerts. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
McGraw Teams With Hill Again On New Album... Jan 7, 2007
Other performers include Chris Cagle, Jamie O'Neal, Neal McCoy, Heartland and comedian Bill Engvall. Here is the track list for "Let It Go". (Billboard.com)
