Category Archives: Shows
Jana Kramer talks engagement, “Whiskey” and Darius
I caught up with rising star Jana Kramer at CRS 2013 to talk about her appearance on the annual ‘New Faces’ showcase. Jana talks about how much it means to have been selected to perform at the career-making event. Jana also discusses her high-profile engagement to Brantley Gilbert, her new single “Whiskey,” and her upcoming tour with Darius Rucker.
Elvis Costello, Jeff Bridges, Charles Esten, T Bone Burnett & Vince Gill on the red carpet for T.J. Martell Foundation Benefit
It was an “only in Nashville” type of night as some of the biggest names in music came out for the the fifth annual T.J. Martell Foundation Honors Gala. Attendees were treated to an entertaining and emotional event benefiting the foundation and honorees T Bone Burnett, Vince Gill, Butch Spyridon and Peggy Joyce. Burnett was honored with performances from legendary rockers John Mellencamp, Elvis Costello and nearly the entire cast of ABC’s Nashville showed up. Clare Bowen (Scarlett O’Connor) joined Elvis Costello on stage, ending the night with a duet. I take you on the red carpet to chat with the stars about the affair that has raised more than $2,225,000 since it began. The T.J. Martell Foundation is the music industry’s largest foundation that funds innovative medical research focused on finding cures for leukemia, cancer, and AIDS.
Darius Rucker & Dustin Lynch backstage at the CRS Grand Ole Opry show
Yallwire takes you to the first CRS Opry show! I caught country music star Darius Rucker backstage about how special the Opry is no matter where they set up the stage. Newcomer Dustin Lynch also weighs in on the importance of the Opry and the radio industry that supports country music artists such as himself.
Scotty McCreery Host Keep the Music Playing All Stars Concert
CMA Award nominee Scotty McCreery hosted the Fourth Annual CMA Keep the Music Playing All Stars Concert at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. On behalf of the CMA Foundation, Scotty helped present a $1.2 million check to benefit music education programs for Nashville’s public schools. In addition to hosting the concert, Scotty performed Garth Brooks’ “The River” with students from Sylvan Park Elementary School. I caught up with Scotty for Yallwire about his hosting duties, how his ‘Weekend Road Trip’ tour is going, and the progress he is making on a new album.
Catching up with The Mavericks
Grammy-winning vocal group The Mavericks announce the release of ‘In Time,’ their first album in seven years and their first for The Valory Music Co. I caught up with the guys for Yallwire as they played a special show at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville. The band talks about the project that coincides with the 20th anniversary of their debut album, “Come Unto Me” being featured on the television show Nashville, and their upcoming travels.
Catching up with Scotty McCreery backstage at the Opry
Season 10 American Idol winner Scotty McCreery is gearing up to launch his first headline tour. I caught up with the platinum-selling recording artist backstage at the Opry to chat about what fans can expect of the “Weekend Roadtrip Tour.” McCreery also talks about touring with Brad Paisley, his new music and how he plans to continue his education in school. The “Weekend Roadtrip Tour” 2013 kicks off on VDAY at the Sands Event Center in Bethlehem, PA, with Sarah Darling opening. Since becoming American Idol’s youngest male winner in 2011, as well as the show’s first country male winner, Garner, NC native Scotty McCreery has quickly emerged as country music’s most successful new artist.
Video event wrap: Nashville Lifestyles Music in the City
Casey James, Edens Edge, Clay Cook of the Zac Brown Band, High Valley, and Kelleigh Bannen all came out to perform at Nashville Lifestyles magazine’s “Music in the City.” The annual concert featuring Nashville’s top up-and-coming artists benefits the W.O. Smith Music School. I caught up with the artists involved to talk about the cause and how music has influenced their lives.
Child Superstar Billy Gilman is Back
Child superstar Billy Gilman is back on the music scene and all grown up. The “One Voice” singer has been working on a new project, which he shared with music insiders at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, and Yallwire was there. I caught up with the singer to talk about how he is ready to perform as the adult Billy Gilman, his upcoming Christmas plans, and the recent recording of “The Choice.” The single features a who’s-who list of country artists including Keith Urban, Alan Jackson, and Reba McEntire. Proceeds from the sale of the song benefit the nonprofit organization Soles4Souls.
King & Country wrap up first headline tour
Australian duo King and Country wrapped up their first headlining tour with a show in Franklin, TN and Yallwire was there to catch all of the action. I caught up with the brothers to talk about why it is the most intense show of the tour, how their shows are a family affair, shooting a music video for “The Proof Of Your Love,” and how you can see them on the road now for their Christmas tour.
