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Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson + More to Join Zac Brown Band at the 2013 Southern Ground Music and Food Festival

Megan Pacella — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 21:49:54 +0000

After a great first run in Nashville last year, the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival will return to Music City September 27-28, 2013. Of course, Zac Brown Band will be back with a host of friends from country music and other genres to make this year's sensory experience even better.

Eli Young Band Making Big Plans for 2013

Megan Pacella — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 16:45:00 +0000

Even though they haven't opened Christmas presents or celebrated New Year's yet, the Eli Young Band guys already have big plans for 2013. Not only will the band set out to tour with Kenny Chesney next year, they also plan to make time for the studio.

Eli Young Band's Mike Eli Says New Baby Made His House a Home

Megan Pacella — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 11:00:52 +0000

Mike Eli of Eli Young Band finally feels at home. No, he’s not kicking his feet up and putting an end to his country music career. He and his wife Kacey just brought their baby girl, Kline Olivia, home, and they finally feel their space is complete. â€œItâ€™s been me, my wife and our dogs [...]

Eli Young Band Have a Laugh in Robotic 'Say Goodnight' Music Video

Megan Pacella — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:00:57 +0000

Eli Young Band's latest single, 'Say Goodnight,' is a pretty serious love ballad. The twangy tune is all about wanting to ignore your daily to-do list, draw the shades and spend some time with that special someone in your life. But EYB's 'Say Goodnight' video isn't quite as somber as the song suggests.

2012 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:45:42 +0000

While the power of the Vocal Duo of the Year category has waned in recent years, the Vocal Group of the Year pool at the 2012 CMA Awards is overflowing with talent. How tight is this category? Rascal Flatts weren't even nominated for what seems like the first time since mullets were en vogue. Who do you think will win the Vocal Group of the Year award at the CMAs?

2012 CMA Song of the Year Award Prediction? – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:00:51 +0000

Nominees for Song of the Year at the 2012 CMA Awards are similar to those for Single of the Year -- with two exceptions. SOTY is given to the songwriters, which are the singers of the song plus one or two co-writers in three cases this year. Each day leading up to the Nov. 1 ABC broadcast, we're explaining how each nominee can win the CMA Award, offering our prediction and looking for yours. Who do you predict to win the Song of the Year award at the 2012 CMAs?

Eli Young Band's Jon Jones and Wife Expecting First Baby

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 21:42:57 +0000

Soon, the Eli Young Band's tour bus will need an extra bunk -- be it a tiny one. Bassist Jon Jones announced that his wife Sarah is expecting the couple's first child, a baby boy, due on Dec. 23. That makes two babies in 2012 for the ACM Award-winning group, as singer Mike Eli welcomed his first baby in July.

Eli Young Band Cross Fingers for Nominations at the 2012 CMA Awards

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 16:30:13 +0000

With the reveal of the 2012 CMA Awards nominees just days away, the Eli Young Band guys — like many country artists — are wondering if they will hear their name called in any categories. Having just celebrated their second chart-topping hit, ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart,’ the band members joke that they will any nominations that come their way.

Eli Young Band Celebrate 'Even if It Breaks Your Heart' With Friends in Nashville

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 23:00:39 +0000

Eli Young Band spent their Monday afternoon celebrating their latest chart-topping hit, ‘Even if It Breaks Your Heart.’ The band, as well as the song’s two writers — Eric Paslay and Will Hoge — gathered at Nashville’s CMA headquarters to honor the song and all the key people who helped take it all the way to the top.

Eli Young Band's Mike Eli and Wife Welcome Baby Girl

Amanda Hensel — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 15:00:14 +0000

A baby girl has officially joined Eli Young Band‘s brood. Frontman Mike Eli and his wife, Kacey, welcomed Kline Olivia Diaz on Monday (July 30) in Dallas. The little girl, who is the first child for the couple, weighed in at 6 lbs. and 15 oz. She was expected to arrive in August.