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#DownToGetUp DEBUTS at #42 on iTunes Country Album Charts

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Chance McKinney’s NEW CD #DownToGetUp hit iTunes and Amazon last night at midnight… and WOW, what a response it got.

The independent singer/songwriter who won CMT’s Music City Madness and has been on tour with Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Lynyrd Skynyrd and many more had a fan base that launched #DownToGetUp into the Top 50 on iTunes Country Album Chart almost immediately. “I’m flattered, shocked and determined all at once” says McKinney. “I knew we’d be flirting with some pretty high numbers after sitting for 3 weeks on the PRE-ORDER chart somewhere between #12 and #36, but to debut in the Top 50 on the world-wide country charts… that was a little unexpected.”

Get #DownToGetUp now and watch the kid from Montana keep climbing!

iTunes.com/ChanceMcKinney/DownToGetUp

September 5, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

#DownToGetUp Now available for PRE-ORDER… and it’s rolling!

Chance McKinney’s DOWN TO GET UP hit iTunes yesterday (8/8/16) in a PRE-SALE set for release on Sept 5th, 2016. On day one, we managed to hit #15 on the PRE-ORDERS chart right behind the likes of Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Justin Moore, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson. Today (8/9/16), as of right now, we’ve surpassed Willie Nelson and now sit at #12 on the PRE-ORDERS chart for iTunes country music!

Grab your’s now at http://www.iTunes.com/ChanceMcKinney/DownToGetUp and help push CMT’s Music City Madness Winner into the Top 10 on iTunes! “It’s the greatest (work) achievement I’ve ever attempted” says Chance and “I hope it shows those who have supported me how much I appreciate all their help. #DownToGetUp is the CD I’ve always wanted to make. It’s just been a process to get to this level.”

Grab your copy of Chance McKinney’s DOWN TO GET UP now and watch us climb the charts! Are you #D2GU? http://www.iTunes.com/ChanceMcKinney/DownToGetUp

August 12, 2016 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

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Oso Landslide Victims Benefit – Chance McKinney

$10,000 Donation to Oso in just one set "selfie"

Chance McKinney Oso Landslide Victims Benefit @ Tulalip Resort Casino

On April 4th, something “magical” happened. The tragedy that occurred on March 22nd in Oso, WA (Arlington/Darrington/Oso Area) has led to an unprecedented outpouring of support from the surrounding areas of WA, not to mention other parts of the United States. In less than 2 weeks time, over 100 benefits/fundraisers/donations have taken place. We’d like to focus on one in particular.

The Oso Landslide Victims Benefit featuring Chance McKinney (& Ron Stubbs) was held on Friday, April 4th at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville, WA (a neighboring city to Oso in WA). The concert was “Chance McKinney idea with a whole lotta Tulalip Resort Casino elbow grease” says McKinney. In an interview with KOMO News – ABC 4 (Seattle, WA), McKinney spoke about the speed with which it went from “idea” to “reality.”

Chance McKinney “stage dives” with the crowd at Tulalip Resort Casino

“I literally brought it up over a conference call with the planners/directors of the casino and the Tulalip Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series as we were discussing options for the upcoming season. Of the folks around the table, I was directed to Shane Warbus (Operations Manager for Food & Beverage Services). He picked up the phone as our meeting came to a close and we chatted about the possibility of hosting a Oso Benefit at the casino with less than one week’s time to plan it. I figured I’d get the idea (albeit a good one), shoved back in my face considering the amount of work it was going to take to pull it off successfully. That, however, was NOT the response I got.”

Within the hour, Warbus and McKinney were on the phone again for the 2nd time after running the idea up the flagpole (or totem, if you’d prefer) on both ends. There was nothing but positive response from both camps. “As we began, I apologized to Shane. Man, I’m sooooo sorry for all the additional work I’ve created. How are you gonna fit this in on top of your normal, overflowing responsibilities in operations? He responded with a ‘doesn’t matter Chance. It’s the cause that matters.'”

Two days later, the event artwork was complete, social networking posts were lined up, extra staffing for the concert was secured, all the paperwork had been filled out, special guests had been contacted and it was ready to “go public.” Chance made the announcement first on http://www.facebook.com/ChanceMcKinneyMusic which soon followed on Twitter (@ChanceMcKinney), Instagram and more. Within 3 hours, over 20,000 people online had seen the event. “After 3 hours of the #Oso #Landslide #Victims #Benefit being posted, I received an email from the GM of Seattle Wolf asking if we’d like help promoting it. I bet it took less than an hour after I responded before the Wolf had PSA’s runnin’ to help us push” gushed McKinney.

By the time the Tulalip sent out the press release and they started promoting it through social networking, the concert was pushing 40,000 views on Facebook alone. They even started receiving donations days before the event started. Warbus said “we put out a flier, nothing official, just a computer copied paper to some of our patrons at the casino to let them know we’d be doing a $20 Admission on a normally ‘free Friday’ night and what the benefit was for. Little did we know we’d be collecting funds on the spot.”

Friday the 4th came… Social networks were abuzz… KOMO – ABC 4 was there to cover the event “live.” McKinney told us later that “I remember passing by the front entrance on the way backstage when one of the gals handed me a slip of paper saying we’d already reached $6500 in donations” before the concert even began. “I took the slip with me and showed the guys before we even took the stage. Our goal of $10,000 was within reach. We were buzzing with excitement by that time.”

As Ron Stubbs (Grammy nominated hypnotist) finished up his act and brought Chance on, the Tulalip Canoes Cabaret was no less packed than a normal Friday night only this time… it wasn’t free to get in ($20 Admission/Donation required) and people were on fire. Literally, “when Chance hit the stage at 9:30 there was a palpable buzz in the crowd.” Stubbs continued with “you’d have thought I was bringing on Elvis, or Garth with the response he got.”

By the end of the first set, Chance, his band, Stubbs and the Tulalip we’re all smiles with an accumulated donation surpassing $10,000. So much so, there’s a $10,000 “selfie” they took backstage floating around online somewhere that’s the talk of the town. (Photo courtesy of @ChanceMcKinney Instagram Feed)

$10,000 Donation to Oso in just one set “selfie”

“Folks were literally throwing money up on stage” says McKinney. “I spent 4 hours on stage that night and only managed to sing 22 songs. Normally, we’d do anywhere from 45-50 songs in a night, but with folks handing me twenties, hundreds and whatever change they had on ’em I spent more time collecting dollars than performing.”

“I’ve never been a part of anything like that. Never. Just off the top of my head I remember money coming in from all the surrounding Washington communities (Arlington, Darrington, Mukilteo, Marysville, Everett, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, Seattle, etc.) and some unexpected out of state donations. There was a guy there from my hometown of Missoula, MT that must’ve thrown at least 6 or 7 hundred dollar bills on stage. I remember a gal from Washington, Georgia… a guy from Arlington, Texas and others from Alabama, Michigan, Oregon, Idaho, British Columbia and so many other states I think I’ve forgotten.”

In all, McKinney and the Tulalip collected $16,007.48 by night’s end. 100% of that went straight to Oso Victims. “We actually searched around for an organization that had no overhead. We wanted every single penny to make it to the folks who needed it.” (Photo courtesy of http://www.facebook.com/ChanceMcKinneyMusic)

Shane Warbus (Tulalip Resort Casino) & Chance McKinney congratulate each other after April 4th Oso Landslide Victims Benefit concert on a $16,000 donation.

“I’ve tried to explain to people what happened that night, but it always comes out shy of the truth. How often can you really say that? I mean, most of us spend our whole lives over exaggerating, but that night can’t be explained without under exaggerating. The outpouring of human generosity. The looks in people’s eyes when they handed over money or told their story. The willingness to take care of those in genuine need. Those are the things I’ll take away and remember for the rest of my life.”

Chance McKinney and Tulalip Resort Casino Donate $16,000 to Oso Victims

April 10, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: "when Chance hit the stage at 9:30 there was a palpable buzz in the crowd." Stubbs continued with "you'd have thought I was bringing on Elvis, 000 "selfie" they took backstage floating around online somewhere that's the talk of the town. "Folks were literally throwing money up on stage" says McKinney. "I spent 4 hours on stage that night and, 000 people online had seen the event. "After 3 hours of the #Oso #Landslide #Victims #Benefit being posted, 000 views on Facebook alone. They even started receiving donations days before the event started. Warbus said "we put out a flier, 000 was within reach. We were buzzing with excitement by that time." As Ron Stubbs (Grammy nominated hypnotist) finished up his act and brought Chance on, 000. So much so, 007.48 by night's end. 100% of that went straight to Oso Victims. "We actually searched around for an organization that had no overhead. 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Oso Landslide Victims Benefit – April 4th, 2014

CMT Award Winner, Chance McKinney, will perform at the Oso Landslide Victims Benefit on April 4th, 2014 at the Tulalip Resort Casino

It’s not often we’re called upon to help neighbors in such dire need, but when the opportunity arises, nobody can say the Pacific Northwest isn’t up for the challenge!

Chance McKinney & Tulalip Resort Casino are proud to announce the OSO LANDSLIDE VICTIMS BENEFIT this Friday Night, April 4th at 9pm!

Goal: Donate $10,000 to the victims by night’s end.

Formula: Get 500+ people through the door. (Please don’t come if you can’t part with $20 to help our Oso/Arlington/Darrington neighbors)

Process: Entertainment, Prizes, Special Appearances

Result: A great night… With great people… for a great cause.

Please visit the following websites for further details:

http://www.FaceBook.com/ChanceMcKinneyMusic or http://www.FaceBook.com/TulalipResortCasino

April 2, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Oso Mudslide Victims Benefit Chance McKinney Tulalip Resort Casino | 1 Comment

NEW 2014 Chance McKinney Tour Dates Announced…

Chance McKinney w/ Dierks Bentley at Les Schwab Amphitheatre in Bend, OR

We would like to get the EARLY 2014 dates out to those of you who are Type A Planning freaks! We’ll get more information to you as more dates come in for 2014. Thank you again for all your support! Chance McKinney Music

If you want more constant contact, please join Chance on Facebook at (http://www.facebook.com/ChanceMcKinneyMusic) or Twitter at (http://www.twitter.com/ChanceMcKinney) and don’t forget to grab Chance’s latest CD “Think About That” on iTunes at (https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/think-about-that/id641836235). We’re proud to say that “Math Teacher who won the CMT contest” debuted at #62 on the iTunes Country ALBUM Charts with this latest release.

01.03.14	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:30 pm
01.04.14	Portland, OR	The Ponderosa – Jubitz	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
01.18.14	Salt Lake City, UT	Huntsman Center (UCLA v. UofU)	Chance McKinney	2:00 pm
02.07.14	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:30 pm
02.21.14	Corvallis, OR	Oregon State University	Chance McKinney	8:00 pm
02.22.14	Bend, OR	Mavericks Bar n’ Grill	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
02.27.14	Salt Lake City, UT	Good Things Utah – ABC 4	Chance McKinney	9:00 am
03.01.14	Alta, UT	Forever Young Foundation	Chance McKinney	7:00 pm
03.11.14	Salt Lake City, UT	CBS This Morning – CBS 2	Chance McKinney	10:00 am
03.14.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.15.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.16.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.17.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.18.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.19.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.20.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.21.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.22.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
04.04.14	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:30 pm
04.05.14	Roslyn, WA	The Brick Saloon	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
04.25.14	Las Vegas, NV	Private	Chance McKinney	7:00 pm
04.26.14	Las Vegas, NV	Private	Chance McKinney	7:00 pm
05.03.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
05.04.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
05.05.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
06.06.14	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:30 pm
06.07.14	Astoria, OR	Private	Chance McKinney	8:00 pm
06.12.14	Beaverton, OR	Private	Chance McKinney	8:00 pm
06.20.14	Shelton, WA	Little Creek Casino Resort	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
06.21.14	Shelton, WA	Little Creek Casino Resort	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.01.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.02.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.03.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.04.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.05.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.06.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.07.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.08.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.09.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.10.14	Nashville, TN	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.16.14	Anderson, CA	Mosquito Summer Serende	Chance McKinney	5:30 pm
07.26.14	Eagle, CO	Eagle County Fair	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
08.14.14	Port Angeles, WA	Calallum County Fair	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
08.15.14	Independence, OR	River’s Edge Summer Series	Chance McKinney	7:30 pm
08.16.14	Longview, WA	Squirrel Fest Longview	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
08.30.14	Ellensburg, WA	Ellensburg Rodeo	Chance McKinney	10:00 pm
08.31.14	Ellensburg, WA	Ellensburg Rodeo – Private	Chance McKinney	6:00 pm
09.05.14	Marysville, OR	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:30 pm
10.03.14	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:30 pm
12.05.14	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:30 pm
12.13.14	Kirkland, WA	Private	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
12.21.14	Alta, UT	Highly Decorated – Snowbird Ski Resort	Chance McKinney	2:00 pm

February 28, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Chance McKinney Dierks Bentley Tulalip Resort Casino Highly Decorated Squirrel Fest Ellensburg Rodeo River's Edge Summer Series Calallum County Fair Eagle County Fair Mosquito Summer Series Longview P | Leave a comment

Academy of Country Music Award Nominees Announced

Chance McKinney at Watershed Festival in August of 2013

I just thought I’d throw out my PREDICTIONS (in BOLD) for the winners… Feel free to post your GUESSES as well. We’ll agree to disagree on some of ’em… okay?

Entertainer of the Year

Luke Bryan
Miranda Lambert
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Taylor Swift

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Lee Brice
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sheryl Crow
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Vocal Duo of the Year
Big & Rich
Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Love and Theft
Thompson Square

Vocal Group of the Year
Eli Young Band
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

New Artist of the Year (previously announced semi-finalists)
Lee Brice
Brett Eldredge
Tyler Farr
Justin Moore
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves
Thomas Rhett
Parmalee
First round fan voting for New Artist of the Year is going on at http://www.VoteACM.com and http://www.GACTV.com/ACM through Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 3 pm ET. Final round fan voting begins on Monday, March 24 and will close on April 6, with the winner being announced live during the ACM Awards.

Album of the Year [Award To Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
Based On A True Story… – Blake Shelton
Producer: Scott Hendricks; Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

Crash My Party – Luke Bryan
Producer: Jeff Stevens; Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Here’s To The Good Times – Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi; Record Label: Republic Nashville

Same Trailer Different Park – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves; Record Label: Mercury Records

Two Lanes Of Freedom – Tim McGraw
Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw; Record Label: Big Machine Records

Single Record of the Year [Award To Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company]
“Cruise” – Florida Georgia Line
Producer: Joey Moi; Record Label: Republic Nashville

“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw Featuring Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw; Record Label: Big Machine Records

“I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
Producers: Lee Brice, Kyle Jacobs, Matt McClure; Record Label: Curb Records

“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
Producers: Chuck Ainlay, Frank Liddell, Glenn Worf; Record Label: RCA Nashville

“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker Featuring Lady Antebellum
Producer: Frank Rogers; Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

Song of the Year [Award To Composer(s)/Publisher(s)/Artist(s)]
“Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)” – Gary Allan
Songwriters: Gary Allan, Hillary Lindsey, Matthew Warren
Publishers: Always Alone Songs (ASCAP), Crystal Beach Music (BMI), Raylene Music (ASCAP)

“I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Jimmy Yeary
Publishers: Beattyville Music (BMI), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Great Day At This Music (BMI), Happy Tears Music (ASCAP), Vistaville Music (ASCAP), Watch This Girl Publishing (BMI)

“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
Songwriters: Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves
Publishers: 351 Music (BMI), Crazy Water Music (ASCAP), Little Blue Egg (ASCAP), Songs of Parallel (ASCAP), Vista Loma Music (ASCAP), Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (BMI)

“Mine Would Be You” – Blake Shelton
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington, Deric Ruttan
Publishers: Doc and Maggie Music (ASCAP), EMI Blackwood Music, Inc. (BMI), Get A Load Of This Music (ASCAP), Great Day At This Music (BMI), Hopeless Rose Music (ASCAP), Vistaville Music (ASCAP), Watch This Girl Publishing (BMI), WB Music Corp. (ASCAP)

“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker Featuring Lady Antebellum
Songwriters: Bob Dylan, Ketch Secor
Publishers: Blood Donor Music (BMI), Special Rider Music (SESAC)

Video of the Year [Award To Producer(s)/Director(s)/Artist(s)] *(Off Camera Award)
“Better Dig Two” – The Band Perry
Producer: Eric Williams
Director: Declan Whitebloom

“Blowin’ Smoke” – Kacey Musgraves
Producer: Josh Goldstein
Director: Honey

“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw Featuring Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Producers: Tameron Hedge, Chandra LaPlume
Director: Shane Drake

“I Drive Your Truck” – Lee Brice
Producer: Karen Martin
Director: Eric Welch

“Mama’s Broken Heart” – Miranda Lambert
Producer: Reagan Rosson
Director: Trey Fanjoy

“Two Black Cadillacs” – Carrie Underwood
Producer: Steve Lamar
Director: P.R. Brown

Vocal Event of the Year [Award To Artist(s)/Producer(s)/Record Company] *(Off Camera Award)
“Boys ‘Round Here” – Blake Shelton Featuring Pistol Annies & Friends
Producer: Scott Hendricks; Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

“Cruise (Remix)” – Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly
Producers: Joey Moi, Jason Nevins; Record Label: Republic Nashville

“Highway Don’t Care” – Tim McGraw Featuring Taylor Swift & Keith Urban
Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw; Record Label: Big Machine Records

“Wagon Wheel” – Darius Rucker Featuring Lady Antebellum
Producer: Frank Rogers; Record Label: Capitol Records Nashville

“We Were Us” – Keith Urban And Miranda Lambert
Producers: Nathan Chapman, Keith Urban; Record Labels: Capitol Records Nashville, Hit Red Records, RCA Nashville

Off Camera Awards (to be presented during the 8th Annual ACM Honors Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 in Nashville)

Songwriter of the Year
Rhett Akins
Rodney Clawson
Ashley Gorley
Luke Laird
Shane McAnally

Industry Awards:
Nightclub of the Year
Billy Bob’s Texas—Fort Worth, TX
Bub City—Chicago, IL
Floore’s Country Store—Helotes, TX
The Dusty Armadillo—Rootstown, OH
Wild Bills—Duluth, GA

Casino of the Year – Small Capacity (maximum capacity 4,000 seats)
Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa—Rancho Mirage, CA
Deadwood Mountain Grand—Deadwood, SD
Mohegan Sun Wolf Den—Uncasville, CT
Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort—Mount Pleasant, MI
The Joint at Hard Rock Casino—Catoosa, OK

Casino of the Year – Medium Capacity (capacity 4,001 seats to 11,000 seats)
Caesars Windsor Hotel & Casino—Windsor, ON‎, Canada
Casino Rama—Rama, ON, Canada
Mohegan Sun Arena—Uncasville, CT
Star of the Desert Arena—Primm, NV
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace—Las Vegas, NV

Venue of the Year – Small Capacity (maximum capacity of 4,000 seats)
American Music Theatre—Lancaster, PA
Cape Cod Melody Tent—Hyannis, MA
Georgia Theatre—Athens, GA
House of Blues—Boston, MA
The Moody Theater—Austin, TX

Venue of the Year – Medium Capacity (capacity 4,001 seats to 11,000 seats)
Amphitheater at The Wharf—Orange Beach, AL
Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook—Gilford, NH
Big Sandy Superstore Arena—Huntington, WV
Grand Ole Opry House—Nashville, TN
Red Rocks Amphitheatre—Golden, CO

Venue of the Year – Large Capacity (venues of any type, including casinos, with a minimum of 11,001 seats)
BOK Center—Tulsa, OK
Bridgestone Arena—Nashville, TN
Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion—Bangor, ME
Gorge Amphitheatre—George, WA
Hollywood Bowl—Hollywood, CA

Don Romeo Talent Buyer of the Year
Billy Brill—Billy Alan Productions
Brock Jones—Global Spectrum
Nicole More—Neste Event Marketing
Fran Romeo—Romeo Entertainment Group
R.J. Romeo—Romeo Entertainment Group

Promoter of the Year
Brent Fedrizzi—AEG Live
Brad Garrett—Police Productions
Billy Minick—Billy Bob’s Texas
Brian O’Connell—Live Nation
Ron Sakamoto—Gold & Gold Productions

The Studio Recording Awards: (formerly the The Musician-Bandleader-Instrumentalist MBI Awards)
Bass Player of the Year
Mike Brignardello
Kevin “Swine” Grantt
Mark Hill
Michael Rhodes
Glenn Worf

Drummer of the Year
Chad Cromwell
Fred Eltringham
Shannon Forrest
Greg Morrow
Lonnie Wilson

Guitar Player of the Year
Jeff King
Troy Lancaster
Brent Mason
Rob McNelley
Jerry McPherson

Piano/Keyboards Player of the Year
Tony Harrell
John Jarvis
Charlie Judge
Tim Lauer
Gordon Mote

Specialty Instrument(s) Player of the Year
Glen Duncan
Larry Franklin
Jim Hoke
Danny Rader
Bryan Sutton

Steel Guitar Player of the Year
Dan Dugmore
Paul Franklin
Steve Hinson
Russ Pahl
Scotty Sanders

Audio Engineer of the Year
Derek Bason
Ben Fowler
Mills Logan
Steve Marcantonio
Justin Niebank

Producer of the Year
Mark Bright
Dann Huff
Michael Knox
Frank Liddell
Paul Worley

Radio Awards: (To be presented during the annual Radio Winners Reception held the day prior to the ACM Awards telecast, on Saturday, April 5 in Las Vegas.)
On-Air Personality of the Year – National
Bobby Bones, Amy, Lunchbox —The Bobby Bones Show
Crook & Chase—Crook & Chase Countdown
Kix Brooks—American Country Countdown with Kix Brooks
Lia—The Lia Show
Lon Helton—Country Countdown USA

On-Air Personality of the Year – Major Market
Dave and Veronica; WQYK-FM—St. Petersburg, FL
Donna & “Muss”; KEEY-FM—Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Don Carpenter, Rachael Hunter, Grunwald, Jason the 300lb. Cowboy; WYCD-FM—Detroit, MI
Edwards & Lee – Chuck Edwards & Linda Lee; WYCD-FM—Detroit, MI
Paul Schadt and Meg Geof; WKKT-FM—Charlotte, NC

On-Air Personality of the Year – Large Market
Big Dave & Chelsie; WUBE-FM—Cincinnati, OH
Dave O’Brien; WLHK-FM—Indianapolis, IN
Jim Denny, Deborah Honeycutt & Kevin Freeman; WFMS-FM—Indianapolis, IN
Lisa McKay; WQDR-FM—Raleigh, NC
Randy Carroll and Jamie Martin; KAJA-FM—San Antonio, TX

On-Air Personality of the Year – Medium Market
Andy Ritchie, Alison West, Jimmy Holt; WIVK-FM—Knoxville, TN
Dan Brennan & Shelby Mitchell; WKSJ-FM—Mobile, AL
Kevin Richards; WGNA-FM—Schenectady, NY
Scott Wynn & Sue Wilson; WQMX-FM—Akron, OH
Steve Lundy and Gina Melton; KXKT-FM—Omaha, NE

On-Air Personality of the Year – Small Market
Bill Barrett, Tim Fox and Tracy Berry; KKNU-FM—Eugene, OR
Brian Gary, Todd Harding, and Susan Moore; KUAD-FM—Windsor, CO
Dex and Mo; WUSY- FM—Chattanooga, TN
Mark Ericson, Karen Kiley; WOKQ-FM/WPKQ-FM—Portsmouth, NH
Scotty Cox, Cara Denis; KCLR-FM—Columbia, MO

Radio Station of the Year – Major Market
KUPL-FM—Portland, OR
WIL-FM—St. Louis, MO
WKLB-FM—Boston, MA
WSOC-FM—Charlotte, NC
WXTU FM—Philadelphia, PA

Radio Station of the Year – Large Market
WCTK-FM—Providence, RI
WFMS-FM—Indianapolis, IN
WLHK-FM—Indianapolis, IN
WMIL-FM—Greenfield, WI
WQDR-FM—Raleigh, NC

Radio Station of the Year – Medium Market
KXKT-FM—Omaha, NE
WBBS-FM—Syracuse, NY
WCYQ FM—Knoxville, TN
WDXB-FM—Birmingham, AL
WKMK FM—Neptune, NJ

Radio Station of the Year – Small Market
KSJJ-FM—Bend, OR
WGSQ-FM—Cookeville, TN
WUSY-FM—Chattanooga, TN
WXFL-FM—Florence, AL
WYCT-FM—Pensacola, FL

January 30, 2014 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan Miranda Lambert Blake Shelton George Strait Taylor Swift Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean Lee Brice Luke Bryan Blake Shelton Keith Urban Female Vocalist of the | Leave a comment

American Country Awards Announced

Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Florida Georgia Line
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

Artist of the Year: Male
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Eric Church
Blake Shelton

Artist of the Year: Female
Kelly Clarkson
Sheryl Crow
Miranda Lambert
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Artist of the Year: Duo or Group
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band

Artist of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
Lee Brice
Hunter Hayes
Randy Houser
Scotty McCreery
Justin Moore

Artist of the Year: New Artist
Florida Georgia Line
Kip Moore
Kacey Musgraves
Cassadee Pope
Thomas Rhett

Album of the Year
Night Train, Jason Aldean
Here’s To The Good Times, Florida Georgia Line
Two Lanes of Freedom, Tim McGraw
Based On A True Story…, Blake Shelton
Pioneer, The Band Perry

Single of the Year
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line
“How Country Feels,” Randy Houser
“Beer Money,” Kip Moore
“Better Dig Two,” The Band Perry
“One of Those Nights,” Tim McGraw

Single of the Year: Male
“Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),” Gary Allan
“One of Those Nights,” Tim McGraw
“The One That Got Away,” Jake Owen
“Wagon Wheel,” Darius Rucker
“Sure Be Cool If You Did,” Blake Shelton

Single of the Year: Female
“Easy,” Sheryl Crow
“American Heart,” Faith Hill
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Miranda Lambert
“Begin Again,” Taylor Swift
“Two Black Cadillacs,” Carrie Underwood

Single of the Year: Duo/Group
“Downtown,” Lady Antebellum
“Tornado,” Little Big Town
“Better Dig Two,” The Band Perry
“If I Didn’t Have You,” Thompson Square
“Goodbye in Her Eyes,” Zac Brown Band

Single of the Year: Breakthrough Artist
“I Drive Your Truck,” Lee Brice
“All Over The Road,” Easton Corbin
“Somebody’s Heartbreak,” Hunter Hayes
“How Country Feels,” Randy Houser
“Til My Last Day,” Justin Moore

Single of the Year: New Artist
“Did It for the Girl,” Greg Bates
“Don’t Ya,” Brett Eldredge
“Redneck Crazy,” Tyler Farr
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line
“Beer Money,” Kip Moore

Single of the Year: Vocal Collaboration
“The Only Way I Know,” Jason Aldean with Luke Bryan and Eric Church
“Don’t Rush,” Kelly Clarkson and Vince Gill
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“Boys ‘Round Here,” Blake Shelton with Pistol Annies

Touring Artist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Miranda Lambert
Brad Paisley
Rascal Flatts
George Strait
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Zac Brown Band

GREAT AMERICAN COUNTRY – Music Video of the Year
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line
“Tornado,” Little Big Town
“Sure Be Cool If You Did,” Blake Shelton
“Begin Again,” Taylor Swift
“Better Dig Two,” The Band Perry

Music Video of the Year: Male
“Take A Little Ride,” Jason Aldean
“Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),” Gary Allan
“One of Those Nights,” Tim McGraw
“Wagon Wheel,” Darius Rucker
“Sure Be Cool If You Did,” Blake Shelton

Music Video of the Year: Female
“American Heart,” Faith Hill
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Miranda Lambert
“Someone Somewhere Tonight,” Kellie Pickler
“Begin Again,” Taylor Swift
“Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood

Music Video of the Year: New Artist
“Don’t Ya,” Brett Eldredge
“Cruise,” Florida Georgia Line
“Crying On A Suitcase,” Casey James
“Beer Money,” Kip Moore
“Merry Go ‘Round,” Kacey Musgraves

Music Video of the Year: Group or Collaboration
“Tornado,” Little Big Town
“Highway Don’t Care,” Tim McGraw featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“Come Wake Me Up,” Rascal Flatts
“Better Dig Two,” The Band Perry
“If I Didn’t Have You,” Thompson Square

Song of the Year (award goes to the songwriter(s)):
“Better Dig Two,” Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen, Recorded by The Band Perry
“Cruise,” Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Joey Moi, Chase Rice and Jesse Rice, Recorded by Florida Georgia Line
“Hard To Love,” Ben Glover, Billy Montana and John Ozier, Recorded by Lee Brice
“Highway Don’t Care,” Mark Irwin, Josh Kear, Brad Warren and Brett Warren, Recorded by Tim McGraw featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban
“I Drive Your Truck,” Jessi Alexander, Connie Harrington and Jimmy Yeary, Recorded by Lee Brice
“Like Jesus Does,” Casey Beathard and Monty Criswell, Recorded by Eric Church
“Mama’s Broken Heart,” Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally and Kacey Musgraves, Recorded by Miranda Lambert
“Merry Go’ Round,” Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves and Josh Osborne, Recorded by Kacey Musgraves
“Pontoon,” Barry Dean, Natalie Hemby and Luke Laird, Recorded by Little Big Town
“Wagon Wheel,” Bob Dylan and Ketch Secor, Recorded by Darius Rucker

October 29, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Jason Aldean Luke Bryan Florida Georgia Line Blake Shelton Taylor Swift Kenny Chesney Eric Church Kelly Clarkson Sheryl Crow Miranda Lambert Carrie Underwood Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal Fla | Leave a comment

Chance McKinney on ABC 4 – Salt Lake City, UT

Catch the latest video and write-up from “Good Things Utah” by clicking the link here>>> Chance McKinney.

May 29, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Top 25 on iTunes? Think About That… literally.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/think-about-that/id641836235

Join the movement! We’re makin’ a run at the Top 25 Country Charts on iTunes for INDEPENDENT artist Chance McKinney. Be part of it. Get your copy of THINK ABOUT THAT for $5 off the June 1st price by Pre-Ordering on iTunes today!

He’s CMT’s Music City Madness Winner…

He’s had tour dates with Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Darius Rucker, Kenny Rogers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Alan Jackson, Dwight Yoakam, .38 Special and many more…

Now, find out WHY when you purchase your copy of Chance McKinney’s new CD “Think About That” on iTunes for $5 off the retail price.

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Do it now… be part of history! A former high school teacher at the top of iTunes Country Charts? It could happen with your help.

Join us on http://www.Facebook.com/ChanceMcKinneyMusic or http://www.Twitter.com/ChanceMcKinney for further info and giveaways!

May 19, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: .38 Special, Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Chance, CMT, cmt award, country, Darius Rucker, Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, FaceBook, high school teacher, iTunes, Kenny Rogers, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, McKinney, Music City Madness, Think About That, Twitter | Leave a comment

iTunes PRE-SALE on “Think About That” is on!

Chance McKinney releases “Think About That” on iTunes
$5 off Pre-Sale until June 1st, 2013
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/think-about-that/id641836235

$5 Off on iTunes Pre-Sale link to Chance McKinney’s Think About That: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/think-about-that/id641836235

We, here at Chance McKinney Music, are excited to announce the long-awaited release of “Think About That”. Chance’s sophomore effort (the follow-up album to CMT Award Winning, “Be Real”) has already received thousands of positive reviews from fans who have picked up a physical copy at “live” shows which came out May 2nd during the CD Release Series throughout Washington State.

Of the 11 tracks on the CD, 3 were written by Chance McKinney (and co-write, Kevin Ray Lawson). The other 8 were submitted by multi-platinum writers Frank Myers (12 #1’s on Chris Young, Lonestar, John Michael Montgomery), Craig Wiseman (17 #1’s on Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Faith Hill, Brooks and Dunn), Brett James (11 #1’s on Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, Tim McGraw, Gary Allan, Jason Aldean), David Lee, David Frasier, James LeBlanc, Craig Boyd, Bobby Pinson, Brad Crisler and more.

“It was 11 of the top 500 songs pitched for this project, including the songs I written or co-written on” says McKinney. “See, I wasn’t bull-headed enough to think all my stuff was going to be better than everything out there so I put a majority of the decision-making process in Kevin Ray Lawson’s (Producer) hands. When he came back to me with his Top 20 and we compared it to my Top 20… There were 13 songs in common. And in those 13, I was nothin’ short of amazed to find 3 of mine! From that point on, it was a 2-man brawl to narrow it down to 11 and get the album cut. But, after we both got out of the hospital with my severe hangnail and a bruise to Kevin’s shin, we got it done.”

McKinney goes on to say “I realistically never thought it’d get finished. There’s so much to the process, especially when done right. And all the while, we’re testing songs at ‘live’ shows to get audience reaction to make sure we were on the right track. I guess it all came to a head (emotionally) for me when I finished a show in Wenatchee, WA and I sat down to sign some stuff for the first little girl in line. When I held the CD, and told her, it was the first time I’d held (or signed it, for that matter) the Think About That CD… we both began to cry.”

“I’ve gone through things nobody should have to go through or know about in the music industry to make sure I honor those (my fans, former students and family) who put me in this position just 3 years ago with the CMT Win. I truly hope Think About That is a step in the direction they want to see me go.”

It’s now a matter of setting the Music Industry on its ear with a strong showing at iTunes. How many of you are still with us here at Chance McKinney Music?

iTunes Pre-Sale link to Chance McKinney’s Think About That: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/think-about-that/id641836235

Track Listing & Writer Credits Below:

Chance McKinney's THINK ABOUT THAT Back Cover

Track Listings and Writer Credits

May 7, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Be Real, Bobby Pinson, Brad Crisler, Brett James, Brooks and Dunn, Brooks n' Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Chance McKinney, Chris Young, CMT, Country Music Television, Craig Boyd, Craig Wiseman, David Frasier, David Lee, Faith Hill, Frank Myers, Gary Allan, iTunes, James LeBlanc, Jason Aldean, John Michael Montgomery, Kenny Chesney, Kevin Ray Lawson, Lonestar, Pre-Sale, Producer, Rascal Flatts, release, Think About That, Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Top 20, Washington | Leave a comment

ACM Honors Announced

My congratulations go out to ALL the award winners, but please notice “GUITARIST OF THE YEAR – J.T. Corenflos” in the list of musicians. J.T. does all the recording work for me in Nashville. He’s a great guy to work with and easily, one of the most talented and creative musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

Congratulations JT! CM

The Academy of Country Music’s ACM Honors winners will be feted at an event held on Sept. 10 in Nashville. This year’s honorees are:

Keith Whitley and The Judds, recipients of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award. This award honors individuals who are pioneers in the country music genre. Past recipients of the Cliffie Stone Pioneer Award include Alabama, Garth Brooks, Johnny Cash, Charlie Daniels, Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Merle Haggard, Emmylou Harris, George Jones, Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride, Jerry Reed, Tex Ritter, Marty Robbins, Kenny Rogers, Billy Sherrill, Ricky Skaggs, Mel Tillis, Randy Travis, Conway Twitty, Porter Wagoner, Hank Williams, Hank Williams Jr., Bob Wills and Dwight Yoakam, among others.

Jason Aldean, recipient of the Crystal Milestone Award. This award is given to an artist or industry leader to commemorate a specific, remarkable achievement.Past recipients of the Crystal Milestone Award include Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Gayle Holcomb, Jennifer Nettles and Taylor Swift.

Blake Shelton has been chosen to receive the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award, which acknowledges unprecedented, unique and outstanding individual achievement in country music. Past recipients of the Gene Weed Special Achievement Award include Garth Brooks, George Burns, Jeff Foxworthy, Willie Nelson and George Strait.

Lady Antebellum has been chosen to receive the Jim Reeves International Award, which is presented to an artist for outstanding contributions to the acceptance of country music throughout the world. Past recipients of the Jim Reeves International Award include Garth Brooks, Dick Clark, Roy Clark, Merv Griffin, Alan Jackson, Charlie Nagatani, Buck Owens, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, among others.

Tommy Wiggins has been chosen as the recipient of the Mae Boren Axton Award, which is given in recognition of years of dedication and service by an outstanding individual to the Academy of Country Music. Past recipients of the Mae Boren Axton Award include John Dorris, Rod Essig, Gayle Holcomb, Jack Lameier, Marge Meoli, Ray Pilzak, Gaynelle Pitts, Gene Weed and David Young.

Guy Clark and Hank Williams have been selected to receive the Poet’s Award, which honors songwriters for outstanding musical and/or lyrical contributions throughout their careers in the field of country music. Previous recipients of the Poet’s Award include Bill Anderson, Bobby Braddock, Hank Cochran, Merle Haggard, Tom T. Hall, Harlan Howard, Roger Miller, Fred Rose, Don Schlitz and Cindy Walker.

Additional ACM Honors awards include:

INDUSTRY AWARDS:

CASINO OF THE YEAR – Red Rock Casino & Resort – Las Vegas
NIGHTCLUB OF THE YEAR – Joe’s Bar – Chicago
VENUE OF THE YEAR – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, Tenn.
DON ROMEO TALENT BUYER OF THE YEAR – Jerry Hufford – Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace
PROMOTER OF THE YEAR – Ed Warm – Joe’s Bar

MBI (MUSICIAN, BANDLEADER, INSTRUMENTALIST) AWARDS:

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – Jay Joyce
AUDIO ENGINEER OF THE YEAR – Chuck Ainlay
BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Jimmie Lee Sloas
PERCUSSIONIST/DRUMMER OF THE YEAR – Matt Chamberlain
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Aubrey Haynie
GUITARIST OF THE YEAR – J.T. Corenflos
PIANO/KEYBOARDS PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Michael Rojas
SPECIALTY INSTRUMENT(S) PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Ilya Toshinsky
STEEL GUITAR PLAYER OF THE YEAR – Mike Johnson

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD:

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR – Dallas Davidson

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Announcing NEW 2013 TOUR DATES…

Chance McKinney Music is happy to announce some early dates for the 2013 Tour. Many surprises are on the horizon, but let’s start fillin’ in the blanks for now so people can plan a few road trips throughout the West (and possibly a little further East than ever before). So let’s get to it:

01.04.13	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
01.09.12	Nashville, TN	Nashville, TN	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
01.10.12	Nashville, TN	Nashville, TN	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
01.11.12	Nashville, TN	Nashville, TN	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.01.13	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.02.13	SnoBird Ski Resort, UT	Steve Young Ski Classic	Chance McKinney	7:00 pm
03.22.13	Shelton, WA	Little Creek Casino Resort	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
03.23.13	Shelton, WA	Little Creek Casino Resort	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
05.03.13	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
07.20.13	Shelby, MT	Marias Fair	Chance McKinney	8:00 pm
07.26.13	Bothell, WA	Bothell Landing	Chance McKinney	6:00 pm
08.02.13	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
10.04.13	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm
12.06.13	Marysville, WA	Tulalip Resort Casino	Chance McKinney	9:00 pm

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February 6, 2013 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Chance McKinney Trace Adkins Jason Aldean Tour Dates Shelby Montana Idaho Washington Utah Oregon Nashville Montgomery Gentry Brantley Gilbert Chris Young Reba McEntire CMT Studio 330 Session Music Cit | 1 Comment

Aside

A little time to reflect…

I’d like to take this opportunity to share a little background on my musical journey today. Yesterday, a very talented, passionate and influential figure passed away after a two year battle with colon/liver cancer. I would be remiss if I didn’t take a little time to tell you how Tim played a significant roll in my life over the past 7 years.

In 2006, I went to an NSAI Song Camp trying to improve my songwriting ability and further my music career inch by inch. As I sat in a class doing a writing exercise, Tim (the instructor) and James Dean Hicks (co-instructor) threw out the phrase “Give Up The Ghost” and had each person outline their approach as to what would guide their direction in writing that song.

After several replies from others of religion, death, rhymes of coast and most, I raised my hand. Being the twisted individual I am, I had a completely different take and wanted to see how far off-base I was. Tim calls on me after a series of eye-rolling suggestions. I launch in on how “funny” it would be to encourage those on the verge of kickin’ the bucket to actually do so! Give up the ghost… get a move on… get out of the way… I threw out a couple examples of old jv football players still talkin’ glory days in bar, old crotchety folks who were bitter and angry, etc.

Most of the class was taken aback, but Tim just kept eggin’ me on. “So you think we should just write a “get it over with” song and send it to radio eh?” I said “sure, why not?!” He was just about to answer when James Dean Hicks jumps in and says… “I can write that song.” Tim just smiled and said “so can I.”

After class, Tim made his way over and struck up a little conversation. He found out I was in a group up in Seattle at the time and working with Becky Brenner (at CBS). He invited me over to his publishing house (Giantslayer) and introduced me to Rory Lee Feek (his partner). They ended up connecting me with Adam Olsen (Creative Director) who pitched me song after song of amazing work. That lead to a whole different dimension of my career and a good, solid, 1/2 hour tangent if I let it go further on this topic. Let’s get back to Tim.

The next couple days I’d see him various places on the Row and each time, he’d make a point to come over and say “hi” or try and run me off the road in his big, white truck. He invited me out to the Bluebird Cafe for his show one of those nights with JDH, Anthony Smith and Frank Myers. There, he introduced me to 2 more people who would influence my career. Anthony, and especially Frank, have been great resources and confidants with whom I still stay in contact this day.

Anyway, I just wanted to take a minute to pay respect to a #1 songwriter who had no business in pulling me under his wing, but did. Tim Johnson may not be a household name, but his songs are and I intend to not forget his part in the line of dominos I call my career.

Please include me as part of your continued “legacy” of music left behind. I will forever be indebted to you TJ.

Sincerely,

Chance McKinney

Songwriter Tim Johnson passed away yesterday, Oct. 21, following a battle with cancer. He was 52 and died at home. The established member of Nashville’s music community had more than 100 major label cuts to his credit, with some of his biggest hits including Diamond Rio’s “God Only Cries” and Jimmy Wayne’s “Do You Believe Me Now.” His talent extended to the studio, where he produced artists including Blaine Larsen. Among Johnson’s more recent cuts is “I Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” written with Jon Wolfe and James Dean Hicks, and recorded by Joe Nichols for his 2011 album release.

The respected songwriter was active with NSAI, where he served on its Song Camp faculty and was a longtime board member. He also assisted the organization with its legislative work in Washington, D.C. Friends say he was a champion of songs and songwriters, and always encouraged aspiring writers.

In 2007 Johnson teamed with Rory Feek and Jeff Skillen to establish the Song Trust, which had success with “Bring Him Home Santa,” a song about fathers who serve in the military.

Friends and supporters rallied around Johnson following his diagnosis with colon and liver cancer about two years ago. In February 2011 Phil Vassar, Joey+Rory, Chuck Cannon, Chuck Jones, Joe West, and Wynn Varble performed at a fundraiser for Johnson at the Bluebird Café.

Growing up in Noti, Oregon, one of Johnson’s early songwriting influences was Mickey Newbury.

Johnson is survived by his wife and two children. We here at CHANCE MCKINNEY MUSIC extend sincere condolences to his loved ones.

October 22, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: #1 songs, Anthony Smith, Bluebird Cafe, cancer, Chance McKinney, Frank Myers, Giantslayer, hit songwriter, James Dean Hicks, Music Row, Nashville, NSAI, Rory Lee Feek, Tim Johnson | 2 Comments

CMT AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Fans can vote now through June 4 to determine the winners online at CMT.com.

The 2012 CMT Music Awards marks the 11th anniversary of the show and will air live from Nashville on June 6 on CMT and CMT.com.

Video of the Year
Jason Aldean — “Dirt Road Anthem”
Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter — “You and Tequila”
Toby Keith — “Red Solo Cup”
Lady Antebellum — “We Owned the Night”
Miranda Lambert — “Over You”
Brad Paisley With Carrie Underwood — “Remind Me”
Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield — “Easy”
Blake Shelton — “God Gave Me You”
Taylor Swift Featuring the Civil Wars — “Safe & Sound”
Carrie Underwood — “Good Girl”

Male Video of the Year
Jason Aldean — “Dirt Road Anthem”
Luke Bryan — “I Don’t Want This Night to End”
Eric Church — “Drink in My Hand”
Toby Keith — “Red Solo Cup”
Blake Shelton — “God Gave Me You”
Keith Urban — “Long Hot Summer”

Female Video of the Year
Sara Evans — “My Heart Can’t Tell You No”
Miranda Lambert — “Over You”
Martina McBride — “I’m Gonna Love You Through It”
Kellie Pickler — “Tough”
Taylor Swift — “Ours”
Carrie Underwood — “Good Girl”

Group Video of the Year
Eli Young Band — “Crazy Girl”
Lady Antebellum — “We Owned the Night”
Pistol Annies — “Hell on Heels”
Rascal Flatts — “Banjo”
The Band Perry — “All Your Life”
Zac Brown Band — “Keep Me in Mind”

Duo Video of the Year
Love and Theft — “Angel Eyes”
Montgomery Gentry — “Where I Come From”
Sugarland — “Tonight”
The Civil Wars — “Poison and Wine”
Thompson Square — “Glass”
Thompson Square — “I Got You”

USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year
Lauren Alaina — “Georgia Peaches”
Brantley Gilbert — “Country Must Be Country Wide”
Hunter Hayes — “Storm Warning”
Scotty McCreery — “The Trouble With Girls”
Pistol Annies — “Hell on Heels”
Thompson Square — “I Got You”

Collaborative Video of the Year
Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)
Kenny Chesney Featuring Grace Potter — “You and Tequila”
Brad Paisley With Carrie Underwood — “Remind Me”
Rascal Flatts Featuring Natasha Bedingfield — “Easy”
Lionel Richie With Shania Twain — “Endless Love”
Taylor Swift Featuring the Civil Wars — “Safe & Sound”
Zac Brown Band Featuring Jimmy Buffett — “Knee Deep”

CMT Performance of the Year
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT
Jason Aldean — “Tattoos on This Town” from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Lady Antebellum — “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” from 2011 CMT Artists of the Year
Little Big Town — “Fix You” from Music Builds: The CMT Disaster Relief Concert
Blake Shelton — “Footloose” from Invitation Only: Blake Shelton
Sting and Vince Gill — “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” from CMT Crossroads: Sting and Vince Gill
Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood — “Just a Dream/Dream On” from CMT Crossroads: Steven Tyler and Carrie Underwood From the Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam

April 23, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: 2012, All Your Life, Angel Eyes, Awards, Band Perry, Banjo, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Carrie Underwood, Chance, Civil Wars, CMT, CMT.com, Country Must Be Country Wide, Crazy Girl, Dirt Road Anthem, Drink In My Hand, Easy, Eli Young Band, Eric Church, Footloose, God Gave Me You, Good Girl, Grace Potter, Hunter Hayes, I Don't Want This Night To End, I'm Gonna Love You Through It, Jason Aldean, Jimmy Buffett, June 6, Keep Me In Mind, Keith Urban, Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Lauren Alaina, Lionel Richie, Little Big Town, Long Hot Summer, Love and Theft, Luke Bryan, Martina McBride, McKinney, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Music, My Heart Can't Tell You No, Nashville, Natasha Bedingfield, Ours, Over You, Pepsi Super Bowl Fan Jam, Pistol Annies, Rascal Flatts, Red Solo Cup, Remind Me, Safe and Sound, Sara Evans, Scotty McCreery, Shania Twain, Steven Tyler, Sting, Storm Warning, Sugarland, Tattos On This Town, Taylor Swift, Thompson Square, Toby Keith, Tonight, Tough, Video of the Year, Vince Gill, We Owned The Night, Where I Come From, You and Tequila, Zac Brown Band | Leave a comment

ACM Award Results

We here at Chance McKinney Music would like to be the first to congratulate this year’s Academy of Country Music Award Winners

Entertainer of the Year
Taylor Swift

Female Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert

Male Vocalist of the Year
Blake Shelton

Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum

Vocal Duo of the Year
Thompson Square

New Artist of the Year
Scotty McCreery

Album of the Year
Four the Record — Miranda Lambert (RCA)

Song of the Year
“Crazy Girl” — Eli Young Band

Single Record of the Year
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” — Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson

Vocal Event of the Year
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” — Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson

Video of the Year
“Red Solo Cup” — Toby Keith

April 2, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Academy of Country Music Awards, ACM, Album of the Year, Blake Shelton, Chance McKinney, CMT, Crazy Girl, Don't You Wanna Stay, Eli Young Band, Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Four the Record, Jason Aldean, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Antebellum, Male Vocalist of the Year, Miranda Lambert, New Artist of the Year, RCA, Red Solo Cup, Scotty McCreery, Single of the year, Song of the year, Taylor Swift, Thompson Square, Toby Keith, Video of the Year, Vocal Duo of the Year, Vocal Event of the Year, Vocal Group of the Year | Leave a comment

2012 Concert Announcements

Chance McKinney at The Willamette Country Music Festival

Those of you who follow Chance on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/ChanceMcKinneyMusic) and Twitter (@ChanceMcKinney) got a quick glance at some of the shows on tap for the Summer of 2012. Here at www.ChanceMcKinney.com we’d like to confirm those shows and throw out a couple teasers of more on the way. For now, we’re happy to announce Chance will be performing all over the West with Darius Rucker, Ronnie Dunn, Mark Chestnutt and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Stay tuned for details on Pre-Sale tickets and potential giveaways as the concerts draw near.

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March 27, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: .38 Special, 2012, Anaconda, announcements, Blake Shelton, California, CCR, Chance, Chance McKinney, City, CMT, Concert, Darius, Darius Rucker, Deep Water Amphitheatre, Dierks Bentley, Dunn, FaceBook, Gary Allan, Grand Funk Railroad, Hollister, Jamie O'Neal, Jason Aldean, Legion Park, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Madness, Manson, Mark Chestnutt, Marysville, McKinney, Mill Bay, Montana, Music, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Oregon, Ronnie, Roseburg, Rucker, The Zoo, Tulalip, Tulalip Amphitheatre, Twitter, Washington | Leave a comment

It’s like Colt Ford knew… “Every CHANCE I Get”

Chance McKinney joins Colt Ford's Tour through the West

In a year of touring throughout the West with the likes of Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, Mark Chesnutt, Alan Jackson, David Nail, Gloriana, Sunny Sweeney, Phil Vassar, Steve Azar, John Rich, Sebastian Bach, Eden’s Edge and Kenny Rogers… what better way to finish off 2011 than a December run with Hick-Hop artist COLT FORD.

It’s as if Colt Ford knew we’d be hangin’ together. His latest CD release “Every CHANCE I Get” hit shelves this past May and has been on an iTunes tear ever since! The CD itself has featured artists on it including Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Nappy Roots, Nic Cowan, Josh Thompson, Trent Tomlinson, Craig Morgan and Charlie Daniels. It’s an All-Star event… not just a CD.

About two weeks ago I got a call from my agent at William Morris Endeavors who said the Country Rapper Colt Ford was comin’ through the Pacific Northwest in mid-December. Now, Colt and I aren’t on the same roster (he’s on Buddy Lee Attractions), but sometimes when acts fit together (or they think it’d be mutually beneficial) they put together deals on the fly like this. Needless to say, when Barrett asked if I’d be interested in doin’ shows with Colt Ford, I was grinnin’ ear to ear.

Chance McKinney joins Colt Ford's Tour through the Western U.S.

As of right now, the “dates and states” stand at:

Thursday – 12.08.11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Rail Event Center

Friday – 12.16.11 – Springfield, OR – Whiskey River Ranch

Saturday – 12.17.11 – Portland, OR – The Ponderosa

Sunday – 12.18.11 – Spokane, WA – The Knitting Factory

Ticket links are available at http://www.ChanceMcKinney.com/tour.html for those who want to catch Colt n’ Chance out on the road… in the middle of December… workin’ hard through the holiday season… tryin’ to bring quality entertainment… weathering the Pacific Northwest storms, poor road conditions, cold nights… (yeah, I’m milkin’ it at this point.)

A quick “thank you” to all of those who’ve made this dream a reality since the CMT win almost 2 years ago… I really appreciate all you’ve done (and continue to do) for me!

P.S. There will be more details on:

http://www.twitter.com/ChanceMcKinney

and

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chance-McKinney/160688966444

November 11, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: @ChanceMcKinney, Alan Jackson, Buddy Lee Attractions, Chance McKinney, Charlie Daniels, CMT, Colt Ford, Country Rapper, Craig Morgan, David Nail, December, Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, Eden's Edge, Eric Church, Every Chance I Get, FaceBook, Gloriana, Hick-Hop, John Mayer, Josh Thompson, Kenny Rogers, Knitting Factory, Luke Bryan, Mark Chestnutt, Nappy Roots, Nic Cowan, OR, Pacific Northwest, Phil Vassar, Ponderosa, Portland, Rail Event Center, Sebastian Bach, SLC, Spokane, Springfield, Steve Azar, Sunny Sweeney, Trent Tomlinson, Twitter, UT, WA, Whiskey River Ranch, William Morris, WME | Leave a comment

45th Annual CMA Award Winners

Chance McKinney and CMA Male Vocalist of the Year, Blake Shelton

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Carrie Underwood
Taylor Swift

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

Chance McKinney and CMA "New Artist of the Year" Nominee, Luke Bryan

New Artist of the Year
The Band Perry
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Thompson Square
Chris Young

Music Video of the Year
“Honey Bee” Blake Shelton, Directed by Trey Fanjoy
“If I Die Young” The Band Perry, Directed by David McClister
“Mean” Taylor Swift, Directed by Declan Whitebloom
“Old Alabama” Brad Paisley featuring Alabama, Directed by Jim Shea
“You and Tequila” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter, Directed by Shaun Silva

Musical Event of the Year
“As She’s Walking Away” Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson, Southern Ground Artists/Atlantic Records
“Coal Miner’s Daughter” Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow, and Miranda Lambert, Columbia Records Nashville
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, Broken Bow Records
“Old Alabama” Brad Paisley featuring Alabama, Arista Nashville
“You and Tequila” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter, BNA Records

Chance McKinney with a backstage look at Darius Rucker

Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

Album of the Year (Award to Artist and Producer(s))
All About Tonight, Blake Shelton, Produced by Scott Hendricks, Warner Bros. Nashville
My Kinda Party, Jason Aldean, Produced by Michael Knox, Broken Bow Records
Speak Now, Taylor Swift, Produced by Nathan Chapman and Taylor Swift, Big Machine Records
This Is Country Music, Brad Paisley, Produced by Frank Rogers, Arista Nashville
You Get What You Give, Zac Brown Band, Produced by Keith Stegall and Zac Brown, Southern Ground Artists/Atlantic Records

Vocal Duo of the Year
Civil Wars
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
Thompson Square

Chance McKinney with a backstage look at CMA Award Host, Brad Paisley

Song of the Year
“Colder Weather,” Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey, and Coy Bowles
“Dirt Road Anthem,” Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford
“If I Die Young,” Kimberly Perry
“Mean,” Taylor Swift
“You and Tequila,” Matraca Berg and Deana Carter

Single of the Year (Award goes to Artist and Producer(s))
“A Little Bit Stronger” Sara Evans, Produced by Tony Brown, RCA Nashville
“Colder Weather” Zac Brown Band, Produced by Keith Stegall and Zac Brown,
Southern Ground Artists/Atlantic Records
“Don’t You Wanna Stay” Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson, Produced by Michael Knox, Broken Bow Records
“Honey Bee” Blake Shelton, Produced by Scott Hendricks, Warner Bros. Nashville
“If I Die Young” The Band Perry, Produced by Paul Worley, Republic Nashville

Musician of the Year
Sam Bush – Mandolin
Jerry Douglas – Dobro
Paul Franklin – Steel Guitar
Dann Huff – Guitar
Mac McAnally – Guitar

November 11, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: A Little Bit Stronger, Alan Jackson, All About Tonight, Arista, Atlantic Records, Blake Shelton, BNA, Brad Paisley, Brantley Gilbert, Broken Bow Records, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Civil Wars, Colder Weather, Colt Ford, Columbia Records Nashville, Dan Huff, Deana Carter, Dirt Road Anthem, Don't You Wanna Stay, Eric Church, Frank Rogers, Grace Potter, Honey Bee, If I Die Young, Jason Aldean, Jerry Douglas, Keith Stegall, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Chesney, Kimberly Perry, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Loretta Lynn, Luke Bryan, Mac McAnally, Martina McBride, Matraca Berg, Mean, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, My Kinda Party, Nathan Chapman, Old Alabama, Paul Franklin, Rascal Flatts, RCA, Sam Bush, sara, sara e, Scott Hendricks, Sheryl Crow, Speak Now, Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, This Is Country Music, Thompson Square, Tony Brown, Warner Bros., You and Tequila, Zac Brown Band | Leave a comment

Q13 Fox… Lily Jang’s NEW Bio

Chance McKinney and Paul Schille will be special guests on Q13 Fox News in The Morning Friday, October 21st with Lily Jang in the 9am hour. We, here at Chance McKinney Music, would like to take this opportunity to re-write Lily’s Bio. We’re pretty sure it’s the way it was “supposed” to be written until the Q13 higher-ups got a hold of it and edited it down to what it is now.

Old Bio:

Lily Jang of Q13 News in the Morning

MorningLily joined Q13 FOX News as co-anchor for Q13 FOX News This Morning in May of 2004. Lily brings to her position significant television experience in reporting and anchoring, providing continuing coverage of the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake, 9/11, the War in Iraq and was live on the air during the capture of Saddam Husssein.

Prior to joining Q13 FOX News, Lily was an anchor/reporter for Northwest Cable News. Before moving to Seattle, she was an anchor/reporter for WIAT TV in Birmingham, Alabama and prior to that she was an anchor/reporter for KFDA TV in Amarillo, Texas. Her most memorable assignment was the Oprah Winfrey vs. Cattlemen trial where she got to meet her icon.

Growing up in Houston, Texas, Lily managed to spend 23 years of her life in the Southwest without ever attending a rodeo, owning a cowboy hat or riding a horse. She enjoys the gorgeous Seattle summers, trying out new sushi restaurants, mountain biking, belting out karaoke tunes, and travel and exploring new places around the Northwest.

Lily graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Texas, Austin and is long-time member of the Asian American Journalists Association. She’s also fluent in Cantonese and Vietnamese. If you’d like to send Lily an email, feel free to do so at ljang@tribune.com.

NEW “improved” Bio:

Lily Jang, of Chance McKinney Music

Lily joined Q13 FOX News This Morning in May of 2004 and became part of the Chance McKinney “movement” in Spring 2009. Lily brings to her position significant television experience in reporting and anchoring, providing continuing coverage of the 2001 Nisqually Earthquake, 9/11, the War in Iraq and McKinney’s meteoric rise in the country music industry.

Prior to joining Q13 FOX News and Chance McKinney Music (her true passion), Lily was a lost soul searching for meaning. Upon moving to Seattle, dear friend Heather R. (no last names, must protect the innocent) informed Lily of Chance’s CMT win and how his music spoke to the “real” American. Lily, being the news-hound of a reporter she is, smelled a story (or something very close to being a story… or just a big pile of steaming $#@%, It was hard to tell the difference, especially where Chance was involved) and became a leader in the “Industrialized Country” underground.

Growing up in Houston, Texas, Lily managed to spend 23 years of her life in the Southwest without ever attending a Chance McKinney concert, a rodeo, owning a cowboy hat or riding a horse… which she regrets very much.

She enjoys the gorgeous Seattle summers (as does CM), trying out new sushi restaurants (as does CM), mountain biking (as doesn’t CM), belting out karaoke tunes (as did CM), and travel and exploring new places around the Northwest (ever been to Enumclaw? Hermiston? Tremonton?).

Lily graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Texas, Austin. She has “hkemhrns” on her license plate and drives a burn orange BMW. She is a long-time member of the Asian American Journalists Association and an honorary member in the Bremerton FFA. She’s fluent in Cantonese, Vietnamese and Pacific Northwest Redneck. If you’d like to send Lily an email, feel free to do so at ljang@tribune.com. Or just spit on the back of an envelope with an “I love Lily” note on the inside and snail mail it to Fox Studios, Seattle, WA.

October 21, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Austin, Bio, broadcast journalism, Chance McKinney, CMT, FFA, Fox, Hook 'em Horns, houston, karaoke, Lily Jang, News in the Morning, Q13, Seattle, texas, University of Texas | 4 Comments

And that’s another, Cougar, First “Chance”

McKinney heads back for Homecoming 2011 WSU v. Stanford

Sometime early in the Summer of 2011, Chance received two calls in the same day from an old fling. Nahhh, it wasn’t one of those un-welcomed kinda awkward, silent calls you’d expect. It was good news… no, make that great news! See, Chance moved from Missoula, MT to Pullman, WA straight out of high school to attend the closest Pac-10 (now Pac-12) school and compete for Washington State University’s perennial powerhouse of a track team. She beckoned him, lured him in and has held a place in his heart since graduating 10 years ago. Well, “she” called. And when your first love calls, you can’t help but pick up the phone and see what she wants and how she’s doin’… right?!

But before we get to that, we need a little context to the story…

Summer 2010. Chance is on a Southwest Airlines flight makin’ a stop in Boise before heading onto Seattle to meet up with Blake Shelton for a week’s worth of shows up n’ down the coast of Washington State and Oregon. He’s still tryin’ to comprehend the CMT win, the CMT Studio 330 session (recorded with Reba McEntire and Steel Magnolia), tour dates with Dwight Yoakam, Jamie O’Neal, Grand Funk Railroad and all the dates (including Blake, Luke Bryan, CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special) yet to come. On that flight sat a girl who struck up a conversation with him talkin’ of her internship at the capital in Boise for the summer, until she returned back to WSU in the Fall (see where this is heading?).

Anyway, that girl… let’s call her DB (to protect her identity) happen to also be finishing her Masters and working for the WSU Athletic Department after completing her scholarship in swimming the year prior. She asked what “what do you do?” Chance, still not accustomed to sayin’… “well, I sing for a livin'” told her he was a former high school math teacher who just happened to be in the right place at the right time recently and ended up out on tour with some of her favorite acts (luck of the draw, she was a country fan). They made introductions, realized they were both Cougar Alumni and chatted about Pullman and athletic careers for a bit. DB got off the plane, Chance went onto Seattle, tour schedule got busy… add another new friend on the new career path.

Chance McKinney heads back to Homecoming 2011 WSU v. Stanford

Skip ahead to Fall of 2010. Chance gets an email from DB… actually DB’s boss (then Director of Marketing) in the WSU Athletic Dept inquiring about shows and what it would take (logistics-wise) to get him back to his stomping grounds. Emails bounce back n’ forth, ground work is laid, and the picture starts to take shape.

Now, back to Summer of 2011 and the “tw0-call” day. The editor of WSU’s Alumni Magazine calls asking if he can do a review and write an article on former All-American Javelin Thrower, now country singer, Chance McKinney. On the same day, WSU Director of Marketing calls asking if Chance would be interested in performing at some point during the upcoming football season. Not bad, the ol’ fling still has a little interest… umm how ’bout yes, and yes.

So, here’s the result of a 45-minute SWA flight sittin’ next to a former WSU Alum…

October 15th, 2011. Homecoming Weekend. WSU v. Stanford. Chance McKinney and the CrossWire boys will be performing at the Pre-Game Rally as the Cougs try to knock of the #4 nationally ranked Cardinal of Stanford. CMCW will do a pre-game show in Hollingbery Fieldhouse from 2:30 – 4:00pm and then Chance has a little surprise at halftime for the 35,000+ fans there ready to support the Cougars of Washington State!

Think Pullman is ready for a little “Industrialized Country?” Think WSU and Chance have a nice little recipe for success in the future? Yeah, that’s what we think too!

October 13, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: .38 Special, 2010, 2011, 2012, all-american, Alum, Alumni, Alumni Magazine, Blake Shelton, Boise, cardinal, CCR, Chance, CMT, Cougar, Country Music Television, CrossWire, Dwight, fall, Fieldhouse, flight, fling, football, good, graduating, Grand Funk Railroad, great, halftime, Hollingberry, hollingbery, ID, Idaho, Industrialized Country, Jamie O'Neal, javelin, Kamiak, Kamiak High School, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Magnolia, math, mathematics, McEntire, McKinney, Missoula, Montana, MT, news, OR, Pac-10, Pac-12, pre-game, pullman, rally, Reba, Seattle, Southwest Airlines, spring, Stanford, Steel, stomping grounds, Studio 330, Summer, swimming, Tour Dates, track and field, WA, Washington, Washington State University, WSU, WSU Athletic Department, Yoakam | Leave a comment

CMA First Round Nominations Announced

Chance McKinney at the Festival of the River, Arlington, WA

Congratulations to those nominated! I see a lot of folks on there that I’ve had the opportunity to perform with or meet over the past couple years. Hopefully… well, “hopefully.” We’ll just leave it at that for now. Here they are:

Topping the list of final nominees with five nominations each for “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” including Jason Aldean, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and Taylor Swift. Right on their heels are The Band Perry and Zac Brown Band, who each received four nominations as a group while individual members Kimberly Perry (of The Band Perry), Coy Bowles and Zac Brown (of Zac Brown Band) each earned a solo nod as a songwriter.

Aldean received first-time nominations in five categories in 2011 including Entertainer; Male Vocalist; Album for My Kinda Party, produced by Michael Knox; and Single and Musical Event of the Year for “Don’t You Wanna Stay” with Kelly Clarkson, also produced by Knox. Aldean has two prior nominations including the Horizon Award in 2007 and in 2008 when the category changed names to CMA New Artist of the Year.

The 45th Annual CMA Awards Live on ABC November 9, 2011 8|7c

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
Keith Urban

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Carrie Underwood
Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year
The Band Perry
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Thompson Square
Chris Young

Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

Album of the Year
Blake Shelton, All About Tonight
Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party
Taylor Swift, Speak Now
Brad Paisley, This is Country Music
Zac Brown Band, You Get What You Give

Single of the Year
Sara Evans, “A Little Bit Stronger”
Zac Brown Band, “Colder Weather”
Jason Aldean ft. Kelly Clarkson, “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
Blake Shelton, “Honey Bee”
The Band Perry, “If I Die Young”

Song of the Year
“Colder Weather,” Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey, and Coy Bowles
“Dirt Road Anthem,” Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford
“If I Die Young,” Kimberly Perry
“Mean,” Taylor Swift
“You and Tequila,” Matraca Berg and Deana Carter

Musical Event of the Year
“As She’s Walking Away” Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson
Southern Ground Artists/Atlantic Records

“Coal Miner’s Daughter” Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow, and Miranda Lambert
Columbia Records Nashville

“Don’t You Wanna Stay” Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
Broken Bow Records

“Old Alabama” Brad Paisley featuring Alabama
Arista Nashville

“You and Tequila” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter
BNA Records

Vocal Duo of the Year
Civil Wars
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
Thompson Square

Music Video of the Year
“Honey Bee” Blake Shelton
Directed by Trey Fanjoy

“If I Die Young” The Band Perry
Directed by David McClister

“Mean” Taylor Swift
Directed by Declan Whitebloom

“Old Alabama” Brad Paisley featuring Alabama
Directed by Jim Shea

“You and Tequila” Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter
Directed by Shaun Silva

Musician of the Year
Sam Bush
Jerry Douglas
Paul Franklin
Dann Huff
Mac McAnally

September 6, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: 2011, A Little Bit Stronger, ABC, Alabama, Alan Jackson, All About Tonight, Arista Nashville, As She's Walking Away, Atlantic Records, Blake Shelton, BNA Records, Brad Paisley, Broken Bow Records, Carrie Underwood, Chance McKinney, Chris Young, Civil Wars, CMA Awards, CMT, Colder Weather, Columbia Records Nashville, Dan Huff, Dirt Road Anthem, Don't You Wanna Stay, Entertainer of the Year, Eric Church, Female Vocalist, Grace Potter, Honey Bee, Horizon Award, If I Die Young, Jason Aldean, Jerry Douglas, Keith Urban, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny Chesney, Kimberly Perry, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Mac McAnally, Male Vocalist, Martina McBride, Mean, Michael Knox, Miranda Lambert, Montgomery Gentry, Music City Madness, My Kinda Party, nominations, November 9th, Old Alabama, Paul Franklin, Rascal Flatts, Sam Bush, Sara Evans, Speak Now, Steel Magnolia, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, The Band Perry, This Is Country Music, Thompson Square, Video, You and Tequila, You Get What You Give, Zac Brown Band | 1 Comment

Kenny Rogers… no way! Yes way!!

: Kenny Rogers along with Chance McKinney n’ CrossWire on August 26th

I’d be remiss if I didn’t take the opportunity to say how thankful I am for opportunities like this that come up in this journey. I stepped off the plane last week in Portland, OR preparing for the Willamette Country Music Festival with artists like Diamond Rio, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Blake Shelton only to find a text message from one of the biggest promoters in the Pacific Northwest on my phone. It read… “You’re IN for Kenny Rogers.” Period. That’s it. No, not quite eloquent, but damn fine in spirit and “cut to the point”-ness.

I literally was Tweeting (as in Twittering) and Facebooking in the car rental line “just got asked to open for Kenny Rogers. Is hellfrickinyeah one word or three?” Over 50 comments and 120 likes later I realized the magnitude of what was just presented to me on a platter. Dude, you and your band are going to open for one of the greatest ALL-TIME country artists. I mean, a guy you grew up listening to on the portable AM radio that ran on batteries out in the fishin’ boat with Mom, Dad and your brother.

Do you think I knew, (at age 5-ish) while I was casting away tryin’ to keep up with the rest of ’em at a game of “whose stringer of bass was fullest”, that I’d be sharing the stage one day with THAT GUY?! No way… the gravity still escapes me. It usually hits right about showtime when we (the boys from CrossWire and I) are about to step on stage. The headliner bus, limo, van, whatever pulls up and I catch a glimpse of Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton, Alan Jackson or that guy (Kenny Rogers) on their way to their hospitality trailer. That’s when it hits me. I have 30-45 minutes to engage an audience and prepare them for a legitimate star. No, not someone who just dresses the part or got to where they are because “daddy had some money” but literal “stars.” I mean, people who ooze talent. And here I am, former high school teacher, CMT winner with a band full of talented musicians but still a kid from rural Montana responsible for flipping the switch. That, is the moment. That’s the high. That’s the challenge. And that, is why I love what I do.

Tonight, I’ll be on stage with Paul, Ray and Brian “flippin’ the switch.” Wanna know how the story ends? It doesn’t… but I’ll try to keep you updated along the way through Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/chancemckinney), Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chance-McKinney/160688966444) and Website (http://www.chancemckinney.com) if you’re interested in taggin’ along.

August 26, 2011 | Categories: Uncategorized | Tags: Alan Jackson, Be Real, Blake Shelton, Brownsville, Chance McKinney, Chance McKinney and CrossWire, Chance McKinney n' CrossWire, CMT, Country Music Television, CrossWire, Diamond Rio, Dierks Bentley, Dwight Yoakam, FaceBook, Kenny Rogers, Little Big Town, OR, Oregon, Tulalip, Tulalip Amphitheater, WA, Washington | 3 Comments

Taking the stage with ALAN JACKSON…

Chance McKinney at Festival of the River 2011

Can you say JaneDear Girls, David Nail, Diamond Rio, Chance McKinney
n’ CrossWire, Sunny Sweeney, Steve Azar, Phil Vassar, Alan Jackson,
The Harters, Amy Clawson, Little Big Town and Blake Shelton all in the
same sentence? Of course you can, if you can “read” it you can
probably “say” it… stupid question on my part.

Welcome to the Willamette Country Music Festival in Brownsville, OR on
August 19th – 21st. Thirteen of Country Music’s hottest acts take the
stage for the Premier Country Music Festival in the Pacific
Northwest. VIP tickets sold out over two months ago. General
Admission has exceded the original capacity. Hotel rooms are gone.
Parking is spoken for. Campgrounds are max’d out. And now, it’s game
time!

If you think touring with Mark Chestnutt through Montana… and Dierks
Bentley through Oregon and Washington was fun… wait until you get a
load of this! (Although, I will say that the DB shows we’re
particularly off-the-hook… but I digress.)

I would just like to thank all of you who’ve made this possible.
Since the CMT Award in December of 2009, I’ve had the opportunity to
share the stage with…

Dwight Yoakam
Jamie O’Neal
Grand Funk RailRoad
Blake Shelton
Pat Green
Luke Bryan
Creedence Clearwater
.38 Special
Lynyrd Skynyrd
John Rich
Sebastian Bach
Mark Chestnutt
Dierks Bentley
Edens Edge
Sunny Sweeney
David Nail
Gloriana
Jane Dear Girls
Diamond Rio
Steve Azar
Phil Vassar
and Mr. Alan Jackson.

It’s been a special treat for me and the boys in the band. Thank you
for your continued support and stay tuned for some additional news
coming down the pipe after we complete the shows this month!

Sincerely,

Chance McKinney

http://www.ChanceMcKinney.com

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HUGE weeks in August for Chance and the boys!

Chance McKinney (gold), Paul Schille (black) and Ray Neyens (grey) at the Tulalip Resort

Let’s just start with the schedule over the next couple weeks and who
we’re playin’ with… then we’ll get those ticket links out for those
of you who feel the need to come catch us if we’re close enough.

Saturday, August 6th – Opening for Mark Chestnutt in Anaconda, MT
Tuesday, August 9th – Benefit Concert for Montana Education in
Missoula, MT
Wednesday, August 10th – Opening for Dierks Bentley in Bend, OR
Friday, August 12th – Opening for Dierks Bentley in Manson, WA
Saturday, August 13th – Headlining at the Mt. Si Festival in North
Bend, WA
Sunday, August 14th – Chance McKinney n’ CrossWire, Eden’s Edge, Sunny
Sweeney, David Nail and Gloriana at The Festival of the River in
Arlington, WA
Saturday, August 20th – Chance McKinney n’ CrossWire, Sunny Sweeney,
Steve Azar, Phil Vassar and Alan Jackson at The Willamette Country
Music Festival in Brownsville, OR

That’s a whole lotta muscle for CMT Music City Madness Winner Chance
McKinney n’ CrossWire to be tourin’ around the Pacific Northwest
with. Good luck fellas and do us proud!

For event details and ticketing information go to:

www.ChanceMcKinney.com

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Chance-McKinney/160688966444

www.Twitter.com/ChanceMcKinney

P.S. We’re givin’ away FREE tickets to the Dierks Bentley show on
August 12th in Chelan, WA as well as the August 19-21 Willamette
Country Music Festival (Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Little Big Town,
etc) on our Facebook Fan Page… get over there quick!

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