Vero Beach, Fla., native Jake Owen made his hometown very happy last week by donating $15,000 to the Education Foundation of Indian River County. The funds from the Jake Owen Foundation will be used to send students to the INTEL International Science & Engineering Fair, expand the STEP Into Kindergarten Program and implement the new…… MORE
One year after Merle Haggard’s death, more than 30 stars gathered at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last night (April 6) to pay tribute to the Hag on what would have been his 80th birthday. Dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, the concert featured performances from Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Kenny Chesney, Miranda…… MORE
More than 25 stars—including newly announced Rodney Crowell, Buddy Miller, Jake Owen, Aaron Lewis, Tanya Tucker and Chris Janson—will come together at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on April 6 for a Merle Haggard tribute concert. Dubbed Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard, the concert will also feature performances from Willie Nelson, Keith Richards, Kenny…… MORE
Check out some great photos from the ACM Awards red carpet, featuring Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Jason Aldean, Joe Walsh, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Scotty McCreery, Kip Moore, Lauren Alaina, Chris Young, Dierks Bentley, Frankie Ballard and many more. photos by Jason Simanek… MORE
Jake Owen issued a public service announcement to his 2 million Twitter followers today (March 16). Speaking from his Twitter pulpit (what looks to be his walk-in closet), Jake spoke for two-plus minutes about Twitter “dumbasses” who try to scam folks out of their money and time. Check out his soliloquy below, as well as…… MORE
The bidding is underway on Charitybuzz’s first-ever curated music auction, which includes the chance to spend time with country music stars such as Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Florida Georgia Line, Zac Brown Band and more. Carrie’s VIP experience, which is valued at $10,000 and currently has a bid of $3,000, will…… MORE
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In a feat of Garthonian proportions, a German shepherd named Rumor won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last week (Feb. 15). Rumor came out of retirement to win the coveted title, much like Garth Brooks coming out of retirement to win country music’s most sought after trophy: Entertainer of the…… MORE
The Academy of Country Music revealed today (Feb. 9) the musical lineup and additional fan events for the 5th annual Party for a Cause in Las Vegas, March 30–April 2. The four-day country music smorgasbord culminates with the 52nd annual ACM Awards on April 2 in Las Vegas. The Week Vegas Goes Country will feature…… MORE
Nashville’s country music industry will be descending on Sin City the weekend of March 31–April 2 to celebrate country’s finest at the 52nd annual ACM Awards. While the award show will be held on April 2 at T-Mobile Arena, the days prior are filled with performances, parties and fun, including the 5th annual ACM Party…… MORE
Jake Owen hosted a Facebook Live chat yesterday (Jan. 25) in Orlando, Fla., with his 4-year-old daughter, Pearl, who was busy decorating the sidewalk with colored chalk. After answering a few questions from fans—including when he’s going on tour again (“working on middle-summer headlining tour”)—Jake turned his attention to Pearl for a game of 10…… MORE
