Tim McGraw is no stranger to crossing the lines of music genres.  The country star made waves in 2004 when he appear on hip-hop artist Nelly's album, Suit.  Over and Over became a big hit.  On McGraw's Emotional Traffic album, R&B artist Ne-Yo was featured on Tim's Only Human song.

McGraw and Ne-Yo are back at it.  Ne-Yo releases a new album in November.  R.E.D. (not to be confused with Taylor Swift's Red album which releases later in October) will feature a duet with Ne-Yo and McGraw.  The song is Realizing Every Dream.

Hunter Hayes is on tour with Carrie Underwood and the 21-year-old up-and-comer is thrilled with the opportunity.  Hunter tells The Boot:

"It's a blast. The coolest thing about it is we don't have to stop any time soon. We have another couple months of this, and I'm really stoked."

Hunter will join Carrie in Charlotte on Saturday, November 3. Hunter is joining Carrie on Leave Love Alone, a song from Carrie's Blown Away album.

Kix Brooks released his first solo album after the break-up of Brooks & Dunn in September.  New to This Town is actually his second solo album (he released a self-titled album in 1989 prior to forming a legendary partnership with Ronnie Dunn).

The second single from the album is Bring it On Home.  The video features Kix texting his wife after a show.  It's pretty sweet.  Watch it, below.

We are proud to announce this Fall's Kat Country Jam featuring Martina McBride, Gary Allan, Brantley Gilbert and Jana Kramer at The Fillmore on November 19th with proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This event is proudly sponsored by Scott Clark's Toyota City, Bud Light, and Music & Arts.

November 19 at The Fillmore

Ticket Stops
Stop by for your chance to win tickets on-site.
10/20 - Forest Park Crossing Apartments (Kannapolis) 2:30p-4:30p
10/30 - PET Dairy (Mooresville) 12p-1p
11/15 - American Roadside (South Park) 6p-7p
11/16 - Steele Creek Physical Therapy and Balance Center 12p-2p
11/17 - Badcock Furniture (Monroe) 4p-5p
11/17 - Music & Arts (Concord Mills) 1p-2p
LAST CHANCE TICKET STOP:
11/19 - Scott Clark Toyota City 11a-12p  (Independence Blvd, Stallings, NC)

The footprint for the Kat Country Jam is below.  In an effort to help out the children at St. Jude, we are maximizing the experience by selling several different ticket options.

General Admission = $9.69 SOLD OUT

Music & Arts Pit Ticket = SOLD OUT - $40 This ticket gets you into the area in front of the stage but behind the VIP tables and early admission to the venue

Kat Country VIP = SOLD OUT (Limited to 20 Tables/Two seats per table) = $500 Package includes:
• 2 tickets to the show
• 1 reserved front-row table that includes two chairs
• Early admission
• Artist Meet & Greet before the show
• Drink Service (cash bar)
• Valet Service in front of The Fillmore
• 1 autographed Kat Country Jam Poster
• 2 Kat Country Jam T-shirts
• 1 Kat Country Jam Music Package (current albums from all the performing artists)


PURCHASE TICKETS HERE. 

As the smoke clears from the bombshell in his personal life, Jason Aldean is finally back to talking about music.  His new album is Night Train and it releases on October 16.  Aldean's last record, My Kinda Party, was a massive success.  But, Jason says we should not expect a repeat:

"I feel like this album is a completely different record, and I hope when people listen to it, they realize we didn't go into the studio to record My Kinda Party II."

Aldean does believe that he has a good record that can emulate the success of My Kinda Party, even if it sounds a little different.  One particular way this album is different is noticed with guest singers.  Aldean scored a massive hit on Don't You Want to Stay, a duet with Kelly Clarkson.  One song on Night Train features two special guests.  But, they aren't American Idols.  Eric Church and Luke Bryan guest on The Only Way I Know.

The perrsonal cloud hanging over Jason Aldean could grow, however.  The woman surrounding that controversy, Brittany Kerr, has been approached to star in a reality show.  TMZ is reporting that the former American Idol constestant and Charlotte Bobcats cheerleader will likely turn down the offer.