The latest news from Jake Owenhttp://www.jakeowen.net/news<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/15/medium.hlc47873ntw1.png" /><br /><p>s funny how many people consider me a bad boy, says Jake Owen by phone from Nashville. And if you judge him by his current single, Eight Second Ride, its easy to think that.</p> <p>But Owen is much closer in temperament to the sweet, playful title cut off his sophomore album, <em>Easy Does It.</em></p> <p>If you hear him play those songs at WIRKs First Annual Rib Round-Up Saturday at Cruzan Amphitheatre, you can make up your own mind.</p> <p>Owen has been on a steady path to stardom since he released his first album in 2006. <em>Starting with Me</em> charted three Top 20 songs, and everyone wanted to know how to get Owens mega-white smile.</p> <p>m very fortunate that everything happened the way it did. Im proud I won the (Academy of Country Music) Top New Male Vocalist, and I was nominated for a Grammy. A big year for me, and one I will always look back on and remember and be thankful for, he says.</p> <p>And 2010 is shaping up to be another banner year for the 28-year-old singer-songwriter from Vero Beach.</p> <p>m in a good spot. My shows are going well, attendance is great. Now were thinking about what song to put out as the next single. We want it to take my career to another level, and we want to make sure whatever that song is, its a song that can do that.</p> <p>Hes got a good track record. The first two songs off his sophomore album have done well, peaking at No. 2 and No. 10, on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart.</p> <p>The first single, t Think I Cant Love You, which was inspired by his parents relationship, was his highest chart single to date and won Owen a Broadcast Music Inc. songwriters award. At the gala, he was surrounded by his heroes and peers, including Kris Kristofferson, who was named a BMI Icon.</p> <p>I had my dad there, and when I walked up to get my award, there was my dad, proud and smiling, and right over to the left of him was Kris Kristofferson, smiling and clapping, and I thought if I havent made it now, I dont know what that feeling would be like, he says. Here I am standing in front of people that I really look up to and admire and theyre applauding for me.</p> <p><strong>Hard work as a value</strong></p> <p>But despite this applause, Owen says hes still working to make it.</p> <p>A lot of people, when they see your face on TV, they think youve made it, but I am so far from having made it! he laughs. Every single day Im working so hard to keep this ball rolling in the right direction. Its hard work, but I love what I do, so that makes it easy.</p> <p>Hard work is a value introduced by his parents, and tempered by the years he spent playing competitive golf.</p> <p>One of the reasons Ive been able to do the things Ive done, and have become the person I am, is because of the things that they instilled in me as a child. I think golfing helped, because its a solitary sport and you keep your own score. You can cheat if you want. My dad always used to say that to me: Son, you can cheat if you want to but youre cheating yourself. You have to face that.</p> <p>In music, its also a solitary activity. You can sit down and write your own songs, but in a round-about way you can cheat yourself about how hard youre working. More than anything, you cant become great at golf without working really hard at it. It doesnt just come easy and neither does music.</p> <p><strong>Lessons from golf</strong></p> <p>Sports also helped Owen develop another important quality: confidence.</p> <p>s a great book called <em>Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect</em> by (sports psychologist) Bob Rotella, and actually it carries over into life in general. Its based upon being very confident and thats true in music, too.</p> <p>But I dont think golf is about being perfect, because you dont hit every shot perfectly. You might hit one perfect and the next in the bunker and youve got to figure out how to get out of there and hit the next shot great. The same thing with music. Every day is going to be different: different circumstances, different venues, different crowds. You have learn to deal with that and keep your confidence. Some days Im not going to be feeling well but Ive got to get out there and pretend like I am. I learned that from golf.</p> <p>But some lessons were harder than others, and they werent all good.</p> <p>The final cut, Nothing Grows in Shadows, deals with two sensitive, lesson-laden topics: school bullies and sideline coaches. The song has an incredible twist at the end: The kid who was bullied grows up to save the life of the bullys mom when she gets cancer.</p> <p>The song was pitched to me by a friend and I remember hearing the part about all you fathers sitting in the bleachers yelling at your kid. My dad did that. He never meant any harm by it. He wanted my brother and me to do well. Hes a great father, but I remember being up to bat and hearing my dad over my shoulder, Keep your head down! Its very hard for a kid to blossom into who they truly should become when theyre always in the shadow of their fathers or mothers.</p> <p>I sing a lot of songs that are fun, and some that are kind of philosophical, but that song really hit home for me, especially because my mom had a heart attack a couple years ago.</p> <p>The song ends with bagpipes playing the melody. Bagpipes, he says, have always represented timelessness to him.</p> <p><strong>Living in the moment</strong></p> <p>Among the best songs on the album is a cautionary tale about living in the moment.</p> <p>Green Bananas is about a buddy of mine, an older guy I grew up fishing with when I was about 13, and he was probably 50. He had a friend that passed away when they were younger and he always said that, t buy green bananas, and the guy named his boat after it, he says. s a great message. I think it hits home for a lot of people.</p> <p>As much as he may try to live in the moment, Owen says theres a lot in the future .</p> <p>Now Im looking for songs for a third record, and Im excited about that. And Im looking forward to getting back down to Florida for some of that nice weather, he says. ve had snow on the ground in Nashville forever.</p> <p></p> <p>Article written by Janis Fontaine of The Palm Beach Post</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:30:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/7791<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/01/medium.fd6gp5wup94l.jpg" /><br /><p>We are pleased to announce the first in a series of private performances <br />brought to you by Longhorn Steakhouse. The first show will take place at <br />a local Longhorn in Orlando, FL on March 5, 2010. Head over to <br /><a href="http://liveatlonghorn.com/jake_in_orlando.php?cmpid=llh_20100222_jio" title="Live At Longhorn Entry Form" target="_blank">http://liveatlonghorn.com/jake_in_orlando.php?cmpid=llh_20100222_jio</a> for details on how you can win tickets to this exclusive event. Contest forms will be available by 1 pm est. at the latest<br /><br />We will be giving away a select number of tickets through the fan club. <br />You must be a fan club member to enter. Head over to the contest page <br />for further instructions. <br /><br /><em><br />All contestants must be 21 and older. No exceptions. You must have a ticket to attend the show. Winning entries will be notified the location of the Longhorn the event will take place approximately 48 hours prior to the show.</em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:50:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/7391<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/14/medium.x63k0s16786k.png" /><br /><p>Nashville, TN (January 26, 2010) RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen hit the road last weekend in his home state of Florida and played to unprecedented crowds in sold-out venues.<br /><br />Owen kicked-off the weekend in Tampa, FL at the Dallas Bull where his hotly anticipated show sold-out before the doors opened a first for the venue. He then made the jaunt to the Manatee Co. Fair in Palmetto, FL where fair sources say he played to a record crowd. Owen finished the weekend at the famous Floyds Music Store in Tallahassee, FL. He rocked the crowd at his old college stomping grounds with a rousing set, including his current hit Eight Second Ride.<br /><br />The country rocker also continues his partnership with Championship Bull Riding (CBR). He will perform after the latest CBR event in Chicago, IL on February 5th.<br /><br />In March Owen heads to Washington, DC, where he has been invited to perform at the National Association of Broadcasters leadership dinner, courtesy of BMI. The dinner also plays host to keynote speaker David Gregory of NBC News Meet The Press.<br /><br />Earlier this month, Owen also earned his second-consecutive top-10 single from his current album Easy Does It, as Eight Second Ride blasted up the country singles charts.<br /><br />Since releasing his debut album, Startin' With Me, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive hit singles including Top 15 debut single, Yee Haw, the Top 10 With Me, the Top 15 Something About A Woman, and his Top 5 t Think I Cant Love You. In the last two years, Owen made his national TV debut on ABCs Good Morning America and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in Country Music including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards this past April. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, hit stores on February 24, 2009.</p> <p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:50:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6691<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/03/medium.45c9u5q2l1b7.png" /><br /><p>WASHINGTON -- Jake Owen, a Grammy Award-nominated country music artist, will perform during the NAB State Leadership Conference Dinner, held Tuesday, March 2 in Washington, DC, courtesy of BMI. The NAB State Leadership Conference brings hundreds of radio and television broadcasters to Capitol Hill to meet with legislators and regulators on issues impacting free, local broadcasters.<br /><br /><br />Owen has enjoyed five consecutive hit singles since releasing his debut album, "Startin' With Me" in 2006. His second studio album, "Easy Does It," was also a success, with "Don't Think I Can't Love You" peaking at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2009. Owen made his national TV debut on ABC's "Good Morning America" and has spent the past three years touring with some of the biggest names in Country Music. He has received several nominations for Country Music Association (CMA) Awards and was named "Top New Male Vocalist" at the Academy of Country Music Awards in 2009.<br /><br />As previously announced <http://www.nab.org/documents/newsroom/pressRelease.asp?id=2107> , David Gregory, moderator of NBC News' "Meet the Press," will keynote the 2010 NAB State Leadership Conference held March 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. Select events during the 2010 NAB State Leadership Conference <http://www.nab.org/events/slc/2010/> will be open to members of the press. <br /><br />About NAB<br />The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory and public affairs. Through advocacy, education and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at www.nab.org <http://www.nab.org> .</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6692<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/15/medium.1z8fm5zrm5g0.png" /><br /><p>We are excited to announce fan club presales for the following shows with Jason Aldean.</p> <ul> <li>St. Charles, MO - Presale is January 28th from 10 AM 10 PM CST</li> <li>Lincoln, NE Presale is February 4th from 10 AM 10 PM CST</li> <li>Sioux City, IA Presale is Friday, February 26th from 10 AM 10 PM CST</li> </ul> <p>Not a member of the fan club? <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/users">Click here</a> to join today!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:30:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6644<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/02/medium.7id8y53510c7.jpg" /><br /><p></p> <p></p> <p>We are happy to announce the first ever Jake Owen Fan Club pre sale for Lima Ohio. The presale starts today at 4pm Eastern / 1pm Pacific. To take part in the presale all you need to is log in to the fan club then<a href="http://jakeowen.net/events/2726">click here</a>to go to the event page at 4pm EST /1pm PST. Here you will be able to add the tickets to your cart and check out.</p> <p></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6597<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/15/medium.x913fz3w6q4o.png" /><br /><p>Nashville, TN (January 7, 2010) RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen races back to work in the New Year by teaming up with CMT to host an episode of Top 20 Countdown The latest episode will air tomorrow, Friday, January 8th at 11AM EST with encore presentations on Saturday, January 9th at 11AM EST and Sunday, January 10th at 11:30AM EST. His own steamy video for his self-penned current single Eight Second Ride also appears in the countdown.<br /><br />"Eight Second Ride" continues to climb the Country radio charts and sits at #12 this week.<br /><br />Later this month, Owen will hit the road for his first shows of the New Year, with dates in his home state of Florida, including a highly anticipated show in his college stomping grounds of Tallahassee. He will also take Eight Second Ride on the road with performances in Corbin, KY and Cincinnati, OH for Championship Bull Riding (CBR) events.<br /><br />Since releasing his debut album, Startin' With Me, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive hit singles including Top 15 debut single, Yee Haw, the Top 10 With Me, the Top 15 Something About A Woman, and his Top 5 t Think I Cant Love You. His current single Eight Second Ride is inside the top15 on the Country radio charts. In the last two years, Owen made his national TV debut on ABCs Good Morning America and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in Country Music including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards this past April. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, hit stores on February 24, 2009.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 09:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6529<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/07/07/medium.4jzq8k7i6fzr.png" /><br /><p>A special episode of Opry Live featuring Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Jake Owen, and Rodney Atkins is set to air on GAC: Great American Country this Sat., Dec. 19 at 9:00 p.m. Eastern. The special was taped last month at the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville.<br /><br />Some of the performances fans can look forward to seeing on the show are Underwoods Cowboy Casanova, her most recent #1 hit from the just-released CD Play On; McBrides current single I Just Call You Mine from her 2009 release Shine; Owens lead single from his current release Easy Does It, t Think I Cant Love You; and Atkins About the South from his earlier release If Youre Going Through Hell.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the Opry is set to round out 2009 at the Ryman with performances by a bevy of new stars and all-time favorites. Among those scheduled to appear: Jamey Johnson, Jimmy Wayne, Darryl Worley, Chris Young, Terri Clark (Dec. 15); Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Ralph Stanley (Dec. 18 & 19); Ronnie Milsap (December 19); Blaine Larsen, Dailey & Vincent (Christmas Day); and Restless Heart, Dailey & Vincent (Dec. 26).</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:30:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6422<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/14/medium.k1yuh6xi5ch1.jpg" /><br /><p>3 Jake Owen: "Easy Does It" (RCA Nashville): Sometimes,country music is just inevitable, and the slightest southern drawl gives way to a full-on traditional sound no matter how modern the backing may be. Add the storytelling style of Owen's songwriting, as on the small town "Every Reason I Go Back" or the subtly philosophical "Green Bananas," and listeners will find solace in the way solid country feels when it comes so naturally.</p> <p>Check out the full list <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/chi-1213-arts-best-countrydec13,0,261337.story">here</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6373<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/01/medium.9k79cy0k0401.png" /><br /><p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/grandoleopry">MyspaceMusic</a> > at the Opry will only be streaming until 12/18, watch it below before its to late.</p> <p> <object width="569" height="346"> <param name="allowScriptAccess" value="never" /> <param name="allowNetworking" value="internal" /> <param name="movie" value="http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/1/1897229" /> <param name="wmode" value="transparent" /> <param name="flashvars" value="customslide" /> <embed width="525" height="346" src="http://www.ustream.tv/flash/live/1/1897229" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="never"></embed> </object> </p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6366<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/05/medium.ca3777gn52m6.jpg" /><br /><p>JAKE OWEN WRAPS-UP SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH RISING SINGLE, SOLD OUT SHOWS AND CHARITABLE EFFORT!<br /><br />Owen To Host His Annual Charity Event This Week<br /><br /><br />Nashville, TN (December 8, 2009) RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen finishes out his most successful year with sold-out shows, a fast-rising single, and an opportunity to give back. This weekend Owen played to capacity crowds in Chicago, Grand Rapids, and Columbia, MO, selling out the popular Joes Bar in Chicago, where he surprised fans with an intimate acoustic moment showcasing one of his songs with only his vocal and a cello. <br /><br />The Chicago Tribune noted, s shows have spontaneity and swaggerwhat you will hear is one of the most underappreciated voices in country music. A husky, rich baritone that seems to suit the lyrics he writes. If he's singing his current hit, Eight Second Ride, you'll hear confidence. If he's breaking out the rural celebration of Yee Haw, you'll hear his wild side. On With Me, you'll hear introspection.<br /><br />These exciting shows are just another part of Owen's success. His self-penned new single "Eight Second Ride" continues to climb the Country radio charts and sits at #13 this week.<br /><br />Also this week, Owen will head to his hometown of Vero Beach, FL, Friday for his 4th annual Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation. He hosts the charity event with his best friend, tennis ace Mardy Fish and it includes a tennis showcase, golf pro-am, and concert. It is sold out for the fourth consecutive year.<br /><br />Since releasing his debut album, Startin' With Me, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive hit singles including Top 15 debut single, Yee Haw, the Top 10 With Me, the Top 15 Something About A Woman, and his Top 5 t Think I Cant Love You. His current single Eight Second Ride just entered the top 15 on the Country radio charts. In the last two years, Owen made his national TV debut on ABCs Good Morning America and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in Country Music including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Sugarland. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards this past April. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, hit stores on February 24, 2009. <br /><br />For more information and tour dates please visit www.jakeowen.net or www.myspace.com/jakeowen</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6311<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/08/medium.z1eb7w28m09u.jpg" /><br /><p>Jake Owen just bought a record player, so he's been listening to a lot of vinyl lately. Willie Nelson, Vern Gosdin, Waylon Jennings. And that's how you know that his kind of country is going to have deeper roots than most.<br /><br />Sure, he's relevant enough to Twitter about "moving his hips like yeah" because he has a Miley Cyrus song stuck in his head. And he looks the part of just another pretty boy who is much too young to know anything about life's ups and downs. But the reality of Jake Owen is that the guy can write, play and sing songs as if he were the last genuine country man on Earth.<br /><br />Fresh off his latest BMI Songwriter Award for "Don't Think I Can't Love You," his 2009 Academy of Country Music award for new male artist and a recent gig at the Grand Ole Opry, Owen knows just what he's going to do when he gets to Joe's Bar on Friday.<br /><br />"I go to shows all the time. Especially at places like Joe's Bar. I like watching how other people can really entertain a small club crowd like that, so I have learned a lot from them" Owen said. "Sometimes, you know, it's just cool to be a spectator and take it in."<br /><br />So expect the unexpected. Don't expect a show where the band's just going through the motions, or one where a rookie is just getting his sea legs. And don't expect the full-on lunacy of a Kenny Chesney or Rascal Flatts arena show, either. Owen's shows have more spontaneity and swagger, and less drama and polish.<br /><br />What you will hear is one of the most underappreciated voices in country music. A husky, rich baritone that seems to suit the lyrics he writes. If he's singing his current hit, "Eight Second Ride," you'll hear confidence. If he's breaking out the rural celebration of "Yee Haw," you'll hear his wild side. On "Startin' With Me," you'll hear introspection.<br /><br />While Owen does his share of early-evening opening slots, headlining gives him room to explore more music, such as the hits the crowd expects, a few unreleased songs off his first two albums and even a few new ones he's still putting the finishing touches on. But this won't be a quiet-listening theater show. It will be an elbow-to-elbow, standing-room-only, late-night crowd.<br /><br />And with his recent string of awards, Owen could be on the verge of putting little honky tonks behind him. (Not that he wants to, but sometimes country music has an "up or out" attitude about rising stars.) After last month's BMI Songwriter's Award Gala in Nashville, Owen said, "It was pretty neat to have my song be honored as one of most performed songs of year. You walk up to get the award, and you look around and see Kris Kristofferson and Keith Urban clapping for you, and it finally feels like you're included in their world."<br /><br />Owen describes his music as "not overdone or overthought." "Whether it's perfect or not, it's who I am," he says.<br /><br />And who he is is a singer with a soulful voice that Nelson, Jennings and the late Gosdin would be proud to have inspired.<br /><br />onthetown@tribune.com</p> <p>Jake Owen<br />When: 10 p.m. Friday<br /><br />Where: Joe's Bar, 940 W. Weed St.<br /><br />Tickets: $22; 800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com or Joe's Bar box office (cash only)</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 04 Dec 2009 16:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6259<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/08/medium.21x37p1870g5.jpg" /><br /><p>Head over to <a href="http://twitter.com/LiveAtLongHorn" title="LiveatLonghorn" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/LiveAtLongHorn</a> for exciting chances to win Jake Owen memorabilia. New contest to be announced this Friday, December 4, 2009. You must be following them on twitter to enter. Good Luck</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 10:40:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6242<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/12/medium.ev7dn0s70o55.jpg" /><br /><p>Vero Beach, Fla. The fourth annual Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation is excited to announce that Casey Beathard, Kevin Denny, Kendall Marvel, Jimmy Ritchy, and Philip White will open for Jake Owen on December 11, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. <br /><br />Casey Beathard is known for his up-tempo party anthems and was named Songwriter of the Year by Broadcast Music Incorporated in 2004. Beathard has written Top 10 songs for some of Countrys most successful artists including Kenny Chesney, Trace Atkins, Gary Allen, Tracy Byrd, and Billy Currington.<br /><br />Kevin Denney released his self-titled album in 2001 which produced the Top 20 hit s Just Jessie. Denney is also known for his songwriting talent which was displayed on Tracy Byrds A Cowboy and a Dancer in 2006 and on Craig Morgans in 2009.<br /><br />Kendall Marvel has joined the ranks of Nashville top writers, producers and performers. Marvel penned Right Where I Need to Be," the hit recorded by Gary Allen, along with With Me, Yee Haw, Hard Not To Love You, Places to Run and You Can Thank Dixie from Jake Owens debut album and Owens Top 5 hit t Think I Cant Love You off of Easy Does It.<br /><br />Jimmy Ritchey is a writer and producer that has worked with some of Countrys biggest stars. Ritchey wrote George Straits five song off of Mark Chesnutts the Honky Tonk and by Tracy Lawrence. He has also worked with Jake Owen since the beginning of his career, co-writing over 15 songs with Owen. <br /><br />Phillip White is one of Nashvilles most sought after songwriters with an Academy of Country Music Award for best song to his credit. Some of Whites Top 10 songs include Rascall Flats hit m Moving On which won the best song award, Reba McEntires m a Survivor and He Gets That From Me, and Neal McCoys s Got His Beer Goggles On.<br /><br />Having Casey, Kevin, Kendall, Jimmy and Phillip join us at the Concert will be a special experience for me and the fans said Jake Owen These guys have great stories and great songs to share.<br /><br />Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest kicks off on December 11, 2009 with a Kids Tennis Clinic, 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club and a Concert by Jake Owen at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center beginning at 8:00 p.m. The following day, December 12th, will feature the Barbeque Luncheon from 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. and Tennis Exhibition at 2:30 p.m. featuring Mardy Fish vs. James Blake with a doubles match featuring David Martin and Jesse Levine to follow.<br /><br />Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest benefits the Mardy Fish Foundation, which Fish created in 2006 to support youth organizations in Indian River County, including the Pelican Island Elementary School/Mardy Fish Music Club and Health & Fitness Club, the Youth Guidance Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of Vero Beach. The Foundation has started three additional after school programs and clubs at Glendale Elementary School, Sebastian Elementary School and JA Thompson Magnet Elementary School. The Youth Guidance Foundation will use the funds raised by the Mardy Fish Foundation to provide children the opportunity to attend summer camp and participate in sports and music programs. Working with the Boys & Girls Club of Vero Beach, the Foundation supports programs that provide a fun and safe after school environment and camps.<br /><br />The Event Host Sponsor, Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, with over 2,000 acres along the Indian River, reflects the rare beauty of its setting and the casual elegance of Vero Beach while providing the ultimate country club lifestyle. Offering golf on two championship 18-hole courses, tennis on 10 Har-tru courts, swimming in the ocean-front pool or dining at our exclusive Country or Beach Clubs, Grand Harbor is Veros premier country club community. An extraordinary collection of new homes includes gracious luxurious villas and estate properties designed with classic Mediterranean style. Grand Harbor. . .Simply Grand.<br /><br />The Harrington McLaughlin Family Foundation is a Platinum Sponsor of Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest. Official Sponsors include Clear Channel WAVE 92.7 and 103.7 FM WQOL, Comcast, George E. Warren Corporation, Johns Island Real Estate Company, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Audi of Melbourne, Proctor Construction Co., Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Tennis Life Magazine, TennisWeek.com, and Vero Insurance.<br /><br />Tickets for the Tennis Exhibition are $75 for Box Seats and $35 for General Admission tickets. Tickets for the Jake Owen Concert are $100 for VIP Seats, $75 for Premier Seats and $35 for Reserved Seats. The Barbeque Luncheon is $150 per invitation. Kids Tennis Clinic entries are $30 per child. For tickets to the Tennis Exhibition and Concert, call 866.333.7623. Tickets are on sale now. For further information about the Kids Tennis Clinic, Barbeque Luncheon and Sponsorship opportunities call C & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190 or visit www.chevents.com <http://www.chevents.com/> .<br /><br />C & H Events, Inc. is a full-service event management and marketing company based in Boca Raton, Fla. For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation visit www.mardytennis.com <http://www.mardytennis.com/> .</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 10:50:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6217<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/01/medium.mi18q5q6n017.jpg" /><br /><p>Be sure to go pick up a copy of People magazine's 2009 "Sexiest Man Alive" issue for a great picture of Jake during the CMA festivities.</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6161<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/08/medium.025s87l45j40.jpg" /><br /><p>On Nov. 14, 9 - 10 p.m. ET fans can view the live show featuring Opry member and country superstar Carrie Underwood, CMA new artist nominee Jake Owen, and more. The show will be hosted on MySpace Music in cooperation with Ustream. For more information, go to myspace.com/grandoleopry <<a title="myspace.com/grandoleopry" href="http://opryupdate.com/Portal/view.aspx?uh=0l=163" target="_blank">http://opryupdate.com/Portal/view.aspx?uh=0</p><p>Underwood will perform music from her just-released CD Play On, including the fastest-rising single of her career to date, Cowboy Casanova. Opry performances are held every weekend of the year and the Tuesday Night Opry continues through Dec. 15. To plan an Opry visit, or to purchase packages, call (800) SEE-OPRY or log on to opry.com <<a title="opry.com" href="http://opryupdate.com/Portal/view.aspx?uh=0l=163" target="_blank">http://opryupdate.com/Portal/view.aspx?uh=0l=163</a>> .</p><p>The Opry is being staged at the historic Ryman Auditorium through Jan. 30, 2010. Fans can stay connected to the Opry via MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.</p><p>About the Grand Ole Opry<br />The Grand Ole Opry presents the best in country music live every week from Nashville, Tenn. A uniquely American experience for more than 80 years, the Opry can be heard on 650 WSM-AM, SIRIUS XM Satellite Radio, and opry.com. The syndicated weekly program, Americas Opry Weekend, airs on country radio stations across America and on the Armed Forces Radio Network. The Grand Ole Opry is owned by Gaylord Entertainment (NYSE: GET), a Nashville-based hospitality and entertainment company that also owns and operates Gaylord Hotels. For more information, visit opry.com or www.gaylordentertainment.com</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:30:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6021<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/05/medium.n30mo2e81cw2.png" /><br /><p>Owen, whose rocking brand of country already has landed a handful of singles in the top 20, was named top new malevocalist in April at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and he's vying this week to be named best new act by the Country Music Association.<br /><br />Although the CMAs are considered more prestigious, the ACMs have grown in stature in the past decade, making both new-artist nominations significant for Owen, who launched his career in 2005.<br /><br />"If I could pull off both of these, it would be an amazing feat. But just to be nominated at all is an awesome thing," says Owen, who's competing with Hootie & the Blowfish alum Darius Rucker, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson and the Zac Brown Band.<br /><br />Owen, who released his second album, "Easy Does It," this year, credits hard work and a busy touring schedule for much of his early progress, but he also values the exposure that comes with winning awards.<br /><br />"I definitely think the notoriety of that (ACM) award, which is something to hang my hat on, has helped out," says Owen, whose recent single, "Don't Think I Can't Love You," hit No. 2 on the country charts.<br /><br />The singer also is looking forward to his second chance this year to hang out backstage with such superstars as George Strait, Kenny Chesney, Reba McEntire, KeithUrban, Brooks & Dunn and Taylor Swift, all of whom are scheduled to perform on Wednesday's CMA broadcast.<br /><br />Co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, as well as Martina McBride, Sugarland, Kid Rock and Rucker, also will perform.<br /><br />"It's very humbling to walk backstage," Owen says. "I'm 28, so seven years ago I was still in college, sitting on a barstool and playing for my friends.<br /><br />"Now, it feels so good to have that mutual respect from artists I have always respected, and to feel that people are pulling for me and enjoying the kind of music that I'm putting out."<br /><br />Florida-born Owen, who grew up in Vero Beach and dreamed of being a professional golfer before an injury intervened, is thankful for the support he has received as an opening act for Chesney, Paisley and Sugarland, all multiple CMA winners.<br /><br />"The one person who has always been very helpful to me and given me a lot of advice is Kenny Chesney," Owen says. "I can't speak highly enough of him."<br /><br />Owen is expecting a bittersweet experience as he shares the stage with Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn, who have announced that they will end their 20-year partnership next year.<br /><br />"I'm a huge Brooks & Dunn fan. I just love Ronnie's voice," Owen says.<br /><br />"But that's the way of the world, not just music. They're stepping back and allowing a spot for someone else to step up, whether it's me or anyone else."</p><p><a title="Jake aims for CMA Awards" href="http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2009/11/08/20091108CMAawards1108.html" target="_blank">http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/music/articles/2009/11/08/20091108CMAawards1108.html</a><br /><br /></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6012<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/12/medium.l5awv1mtqn17.png" /><br /><p>Tune in to E! News Entertainment tonight as Jake is featured in a segment that includes an interview and follows him as he gears up for this years CMA awards!</p><p>Check him out at 11:30/10:30PM EST/CST and again at 3:30/2:30 AM EST/CST</p><p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/6004<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/00/medium.im62q4v2749w.png" /><br /><p>Vero Beach, Fla. The fourth annual Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation has added a Barbeque Luncheon to its schedule for this years Event taking place the weekend of December 11-12, 2009. Fish is teaming with childhood friend and Country music star Jake Owen, plus fellow tennis pro James Blake to provide a unique combination of tennis and music.<br /><br />The Event kicks off on December 11, 2009 with a Kids Tennis Clinic at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club and a Concert by Jake Owen at the Vero Beach High School Performing Arts Center. The following day, December 12th, will feature the Barbeque Luncheon and a Tennis Exhibition featuring Mardy Fish vs. James Blake with a doubles match to follow. <br /><br />The country-western themed Barbeque Luncheon will allow guests to mingle and dine with Mardy Fish immediately preceding the Tennis Exhibition from 12:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. Guests will enjoy an authentic gourmet barbeque featuring Barbeque Chicken Breast, Grilled Mahi Mahi and Barbeque Pulled Pork along with assorted salads, sides and desserts. <br /><br />During the Barbeque Luncheon, a Live and Silent Auction will be held. Once again, fifteen-time Emmy award winning Sportscaster Brett Haber will act as Master of Ceremony and Auctioneer. Silent Auction items include gift certificates from area restaurants, gift baskets, scuba and snorkeling trips, spa packages, fishing charter, autographed memorabilia from Fishs friends on the professional tennis tours, and weekend getaways including a two-night stay at the Costa dEste Beach Resort with dinner for two at Oriente and spa services. <br /><br />The Live Auction will offer various experiences such as a Big Apple trip for the 2010 U.S. Open to include hotel, airfare from JetBlue Airways and tickets to the mens or womens quarterfinals and the opportunity to enjoy a Dave Matthews Band performance from VIP seats and the chance to meet violinist and mandolinist Boyd Tinsley.<br /><br />Each year our auctions offer a mix of great local items and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, said Fish. Plus we mix in memorabilia for the serious tennis and sports fans.<br /><br />Mardys Tennis and Jakes Music Fest benefits the Mardy Fish Foundation, which Fish created in 2006 to support youth organizations in Indian River County, including the Pelican Island Elementary School/Mardy Fish Music Club and Health & Fitness Club, the Youth Guidance Foundation and Boys & Girls Club of Vero Beach. The Foundation has recently announced the addition of three additional after school programs and clubs at Glendale Elementary School, Sebastian Elementary School and JA Thompson Magnet Elementary School. The Youth Guidance Foundation will use the funds raised by the Mardy Fish Foundation to provide children the opportunity to attend summer camp and participate in sports and music programs. <br /><br />The Event Host Sponsor, Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, with over 2,000 acres along the Indian River, reflects the rare beauty of its setting and the casual elegance of Vero Beach while providing the ultimate country club lifestyle. Offering golf on two championship 18-hole courses, tennis on 10 Har-tru courts, swimming in the ocean-front pool or dining at our exclusive Country or Beach Clubs, Grand Harbor is Veros premier country club community. An extraordinary collection of new homes includes gracious luxurious villas and estate properties designed with classic Mediterranean style. Grand Harbor. . .Simply Grand.<br /><br />The Harrington McLaughlin Family Foundation is a Platinum Sponsor of Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest. Official Sponsors include Clear Channel WAVE 92.7 and 103.7 FM WQOL, Comcast, George E. Warren Corporation, Johns Island Real Estate Company, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Audi of Melbourne, Proctor Construction Co., Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Tennis Life Magazine, TennisWeek.com, and Vero Insurance.<br /><br />The Barbeque Luncheon is $150 per invitation. Tickets for the Tennis Exhibition are $75 for Box Seats and $35 for General Admission tickets. Tickets for the Jake Owen Concert are $100 for VIP Seats, $75 for Premier Seats and $35 for Reserved Seats. For tickets to the Tennis Exhibition and Concert, call 866.333.7623. Tickets are on sale now. For further information about the Kids Tennis Clinic, Barbeque Luncheon and Sponsorship opportunities call<br />C & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190 or visit www.chevents.com.<br /><br />C & H Events, Inc. is a full-service event management and marketing company based in Boca Raton, Fla. For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation visit www.mardytennis.com.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/5990<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/01/medium.q927lvjhpb76.jpg" /><br /><p>Fan Club Members that dress up for tomorrow's show are eligible to participate in a fun activity.. click on the link below to see what it's all about..</p><p><a title="Fun Times at Billy Bob's 10/31/09" href="../../../forum/jakes_shows/51070" target="_blank">http://jakeowen.net/forum/jakes_shows/51070</a></p><p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/5920<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/06/medium.9stq1a439r41.png" /><br /><p><span id="pressReleaseMessageView_Copy"><p>NASHVILLE The excitement is building as the first group of presenters are announced for The 43rd Annual CMA Awards, hosted by <strong>Brad Paisley</strong> and <strong>Carrie Underwood</strong>, and airing live from the Sommet Center in Nashville, <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, Nov. 11</span> (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.</p> <p>The first celebrities announced as Awards presenters during Country Musics Biggest Night(tm) are NASCAR superstar driver <strong>Dale Earnhardt Jr.</strong>;<strong> </strong>stars of ABCs The Middle<strong>Neil Flynn</strong> and <strong>Patricia Heaton</strong>; <strong>Julianne Hough</strong>; nominee <strong>Randy Houser </strong>(for both New Artist and Music Video of the Year for Boots On nominee <strong>Jake Owen</strong> (New Artist of the Year); <strong>Kellie Pickler</strong>; CMA Award winner <strong>LeAnn Rimes</strong>; and ABC Newss <strong>Robin Roberts</strong>, co-anchor of Good Morning America and host of the upcoming Robin Roberts: Bright Lights. Big Stars. All Access Nashville ABC television special (airing Nov. 10).</p> <p>In addition, hot emerging trio <strong>Love And Theft</strong> will host the Pre-Telecast Awards, which are given out during the half-hour before the televised event begins. Among the Awards presented during this time are the CMA Broadcast Awards, which recognize the Broadcast Personality and Station of the Year in four categories (small, medium, large, and major market) as well as the National Broadcast Personality of the Year.</p> <p>Performers already announced include <strong>Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney</strong> and <strong>Dave Mathews, Billy Currington, Vince Gill</strong> and <strong>Daughtry, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban</strong>, and <strong>Zac Brown Band</strong>, with more to be named soon.</p> <p>Tickets for the 2009 CMA Awards can be purchased by logging on to <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/">www.ticketmaster.com</a>; calling (800) 745-3000; or in person at the Sommet Center box office, located 501 Broadway (corner of Fifth Avenue and Broadway, in Nashville). Ticket prices begin at $110 for Upper Level. Great Lower Level seats are also available. All ticket prices include sales tax, but exclude applicable service/handling fees.</p> <p>"The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. <strong>Robert Deaton</strong> is the Executive Producer, <strong>Paul Miller</strong> is the Director, and <strong>David Wild</strong> is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.</p> <p>Premiere Radio Networks is the official radio packager of the CMA Awards. American Airlines is the official airline of the 2009 CMA Awards. Chevy: The Official Ride of Country Music.</p> </span></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/5888<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/07/00/medium.pow5vf079k13.png" /><br /><p>Nashville, TN - (October 23, 2009) RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen is slated to host ABC.com's "The Countdown To Country Music's Biggest Night," a daily webisode special, leading up to "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," which airs live on November 11th (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. This exciting opportunity comes as Owen's self-penned new single "Eight Second Ride" continues to climb the Country radio charts and enters the Top 25. <br /><br />Owen, who hosted ABC.com's "Nashville Nights" special for the CMA Music Festival, will take on the hosting gig again this November for ABC.com's "The Countdown to Country Music's Biggest Night" The daily five-minute show will be available at www.ABC.com <http://e2ma.net/go/2508878833/2287430/86262429/20936/goto:http://www.abc.com/> beginning on November 4 through November 12. Owen will take fans behind the scenes of the events leading up to the CMA Awards, showcasing many of Country Music's biggest stars<br /><br />In addition to hosting the daily webisodes, Owen will also attend the CMA Awards, where he is nominated for the coveted "New Artist of the Year" award. <br /><br />Since releasing his debut album, Startin' With Me, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive hit singles including Top 15 debut single, "Yee Haw," the Top 10 "Startin' With Me," the Top 15 "Something About A Woman," and his recent Top 5 "Don't Think I Can't Love You." His current single "Eight Second Ride" just entered the top 25 on the Country radio charts. In the last two years, Owen made his national TV debut on ABC's "Good Morning America" and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in Country Music including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks Dunn and Sugarland. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named "Top New Male Vocalist" at the Academy of Country Music Awards this past April. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, hit stores on February 24, 2009.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:50:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/5846<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/05/medium.c17c224ri8j2.jpeg" /><br /><p>The Nest is giving away tickets see Jake live in concert. <a href="http://ideas.thenest.com/so-random/fall-concert-series.aspx">Click here</a> to enter.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/5763<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/00/medium.11b3b9na9o1o.png" /><br /><p>Peoples latest country issue hits stands today October 9th and features an article on Jake and Jarrod Owen. Pick up your copy today! <br /><br />Also make sure you tune into CMT insider this weekend as there will be a segment featuring both Owen boys. CMT insider airs at 1:30 PM EST on Saturday and 11AM EST on Sunday. <br /><br />Remember to call your local radio station and request Jakes current single 8 second ride!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:40:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/5708<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/02/11/medium.1uf3m4co7390.png" /><br /><p>In his hometown of Vero Beach, Florida, Owen enjoys an airboat ride on Blue Cypress Lake with twin brother, Jarrod and reminisces about the first time he told him that hed been hired for his first gig. I remember him coming to tell me that he got a gig playing on a barstool at a happy hour, Jarrod said. I didnt know that he knew five songs!<br /><br />Owen also heads to Melody Music, the store where he bought his first guitar and seems genuinely surprised to find they now sell sheet music of his hits. That is weird, man, to think that I got my first guitar in here and now theyre selling sheet music to my music.<br /><br />Its clear that the Grammy-nominated artist comes from a loving, tight-knit family. Parents Mitzi and Steve joke about one of his early performances at Florida State but are far more serious when recalling the phone call from their son, asking for their permission to leave20college, move to Nashville and pursue his dreams. He was absolutely right, dad Steve remembers. He met the right group of people (in Nashville) and the timing was right.<br /><br />Origins: Jake Owen also features an acoustic performance at a waterfront club he played regularly before moving to Nashville.<br /><br />##<br /><br />CONTACTS:<br />Ronna Rubin/Rubin Media<br />(615) 298-4400/ronna@rubinmedia.biz<br /><br />Lee Hall/Scripps Networks<br />(865) 560-3853/lhall@scrippsnetworks.com <mailto:%20560-3853/lhall@scrippsnetworks.com> <br /><br /><br />About Great American Country (GAC)<br />Great American Country is the leader in country music entertainment. GAC delivers to viewers the widest variety of country music, its artists and the lifestyles they influence. GAC broadcasts original country music programming, country music performance specials, live concerts and music videos. GAC is available in more than 58 million households and online at http://www.GACTV.com. <br /><br />GAC is owned by Scripps Networks, the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, including HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network and Fine Living Network. Scripps Networks is based in Knoxville, Tenn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, Atlanta and Nashville, and is a unit of Scripps Networks Interactive (NYSE:SNI).</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/5428<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/15/medium.vpr8ek4s7d60.jpeg" /><br /><p>Head over and tune in as People Magazine interviews Jake during the CMA Music Festival minutes before he takes the stage in front of 80,000 people.</p><p>Click on the link below and enjoy</p><p><a title="Jake on People.com" href="http://www.people.com/people/videos/0,,20299305,00.html" target="_blank">Jake on People.com</a></p><p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1382<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/01/medium.q162xv69b2sg.jpeg" /><br /><p>The time is upon us fan club members! Join us tonight as Jake hosts his first live web chat since the new website was launched.</p><p>Tune in tonight at 9PM EST.. 8PM CST.. 7PM MST.. 6PM PST in the "Fanclub" section</p><p></p><p>Click on "Fanclub" then "Chat" to be apart of the fun.</p><p></p><p>Come one, Come All and don't forget to login</p><p></p><p>We'll see ya soon!</p><p></p><p><strong><a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/media/videos/392/636">UPDATE: Those of you that missed the live chat can watch it here!</a></strong></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:03:17 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1312<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/04/medium.n0nsp3ulr11f.jpeg" /><br /><p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <o:DocumentProperties> <o:Template>Normal</o:Template> <o:Revision>0</o:Revision> <o:TotalTime>0</o:TotalTime> <o:Pages>1</o:Pages> <o:Words>274</o:Words> <o:Characters>1566</o:Characters> <o:Lines>13</o:Lines> <o:Paragraphs>3</o:Paragraphs> <o:CharactersWithSpaces>1923</o:CharactersWithSpaces> <o:Version>11.773</o:Version> </o:DocumentProperties> <o:OfficeDocumentSettings> <o:AllowPNG /> </o:OfficeDocumentSettings> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:DoNotShowRevisions /> <w:DoNotPrintRevisions /> <w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayHorizontalDrawingGridEvery> <w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery>0</w:DisplayVerticalDrawingGridEvery> <w:UseMarginsForDrawingGridOrigin /> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--> <!--StartFragment--></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Country Star Jake Owen Hosts New Online Series Premiering Today </strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal">Nashville, TN As the premiere of CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night To Rock on ABC quickly approaches, Jake Owen takes country fans on a fun journey in his new web series Nashville Nights on ABC.com. The webisodes, which premiere today, capture all of the escapades, goofs, and exciting memories that Owen experiences during CMA Fest 2009.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Viewers will see his reaction immediately following his first performance at the stadium during CMA Fest, an exclusive tour of his favorite hotspots in Downtown Nashville, and even catch a glimpse of some high-flying acrobatics on his wakeboard.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Tune in for the first webisode of the five-part series today at ABC.com. You can watch the series as a weekly countdown to CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night To Rock, airing August 31^st on ABC. Jake will also perform his hit single Eight Second Ride from his recently released album <em>Easy Does It</em><span style="font-style: normal;"> for the first time on national television on the special.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">ABOUT JAKE OWEN:</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Jake first hit the national scene with the release of his debut album, <em>Startin with Me</em><span style="font-style: normal;">, which launched a trio of hit singles, including the title track, Yee Haw, and Something about a Woman. Since then, hes toured with some of country musics biggest names, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and Sugarland. He has also received GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA nominations in the past year. He was also named Top New Male Vocalist at the 2009 ACM Awards. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--><!--[endif]--></span></p><p><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><!--[endif]--></strong></span></p> <!--EndFragment--><p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 12:20:45 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1285<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/05/medium.uj4r7w6xai24.jpeg" /><br /><p>Stay tuned for more details..</p><p>http://www.cmt.com/videos/jake-owen/424800/eight-second-ride.jhtml?id=1617702</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:05:15 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1280<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/11/medium.vk54bud08mbw.jpeg" /><br /><p>Owen Surprises Fans With Launch Of Redesigned Website, Fan Club <br /><br /><br /><br />Nashville, TN RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen continues to ignite the country scene this summer as his hot new single Eight Second Ride climbs up the charts. The single is the second release from his sophomore album Easy Does It, which hit stores in February. Owen also recently filmed the video for Eight Second Ride, which is slated to debut later this summer. In the meantime, fans can look forward to the launch of Jakes new website, <a title="Jake Owen" href="http://www.jakeowen.net" target="_blank">Jake Owen</a>, www.jakeowen.net, this week as well as the launch of his first ever fan club!<br /><br /><br /><br />The new fan club will include a FREE three-month membership for every user who is currently a community member on the original website. Those who are not currently members can join the fan club for $9.99 per year, beginning immediately. They will have access to video updates from Jake on the road, tour photos, Jakes personal photos from his days off on the road, access to meet n greet passes, and tons of other cool features.<br /><br /><br /><br />I am so excited about the launch of the new fan club. So many of my fans have forged great friendships with each other and have a bond with my music that makes me so proud. I hope the fan club can make it even more fun for the fans to connect with each other and my music. My fans and I are all in this together, and I want this to be a community where we can all be a part of this crazy ride and meet one another, Owen said.<br /><br /><br /><br />Fans can also catch Jake alongside a star-studded lineup on CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night To Rock on August 31st on ABC. He will perform Eight Second Ride for the first time on national television during the show.<br /><br /><br /><br />Jake first hit the national scene with the release of his debut album, Startin with Me, which launched a trio of hit singles, including the title track, Yee Haw, and Something about a Woman. Since then, hes toured with some of country musics biggest names, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and Sugarland. He has also received GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA nominations in the past year. He was also named Top New Male Vocalist at the 2009 ACM Awards. <br /><br /><br /># # #<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: <br /><br /><br /><br />Independent Publicist: Cassie McConnell Kelley, Prima PR, clmcconnell225@gmail.com<br /><br />Label Contact - Print and TV: Allen Brown or Chris Melancon, Sony Music Nashville, allen.brown@sonymusic.com, chris.melancon@sonymusic.com<br /><br />Label Contact - Country radio syndicates: Maurice Miner, Sony Music Nashville, maurice.miner@sonymusic.com</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:03:28 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1207<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/02/medium.47753mum4910.jpeg" /><br /><p>Hello Everyone and welcome to the new jakeowen.net. We've introduced some new features including a full-on interactive fan community. If you were a member of the old jakeowen.net we've already moved you over and granted each of you a free 3 month membership to the new fan club. You should be able to log in with your email address and password.</p><p>Forgot password? <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/recover_password/" target="_self">Click here</a> to have it resent.</p><p>Having issuses logging in? Contact <a href="mailto:support@groundctrl.com">support</a>,</p><p>New to JakeOwen.net? <a href="http://jakeowen.net/register/" target="_self">Click here</a> to join today.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:26:12 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1197<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/09/medium.3240ra40pjxp.jpeg" /><br /><p>Congrats to Wanda T. from North Carolina and Tracy M. from Georgia on winning the <a title="Live @ Longhorn" href="http://www.liveatlonghorn.com">www.liveatlonghorn.com</a> contest to be Jake's Manager for a Day.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:25:48 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1179<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/08/medium.slp6n51bt8lh.jpeg" /><br /><p></p><div><span><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eight Second Ride Adds Punch to the Summer Radio Airwaves </span></span></strong></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Nashville, TN RCA Nashville hitmaker Jake Owen has been added to the all-star line-up for ABCs August 31 airing of</span><em><span style="font-size: small;">CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock</span></em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">. Filmed live at the 2009 CMA Music Festival in Nashville, the program will include Owens performance of his energy-packed current single, Eight Second Ride.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />The song has been a longtime concert favorite among Owens fans, and the fun factor in Eight Second Ride is what initially inspired him to write what</span><em><span style="font-size: small;">The New York Times</span></em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">calls a bruiser of a seduction featuring plaintive, muscular, layered guitars. Owen says, That song is a song for me that I can turn up loud in my truck with my buddies and go rolling down the road and just feel the air coming through the windows.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Clearly, Owen hit the mark on how Eight Second Ride would sound on the airwaves, with KYGO Denver PD Joel Burke exclaiming, WOW! </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Thats straight-up country rock, which we need more right now!<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Owen is also the lead artist garnering attention from MarieClaire.com in a recently posted feature recapping the best young talent from the CMA Music Festival. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Titled CMA 2009: Six Artists to Watch, and with accompanying online interview footage, the feature praises Owen, saying, Whether its his heartwarming ballads or edgier, rowdy tracks like Eight Second Ride, Owen brings his diversity to the table, always leaving room for the unexpected.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />In addition to seeing Jake on the upcoming ABC special, fans can also watch for him on tour now, where his knockout live performances continue to wow fans and industry alike, with KWJJ Portland Program Director/Entercom Director of Country Programming Mike Moore declaring, Jake Owen is a living, breathing party on stage. </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Without a doubt one of the best live performers in our business.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />For complete tour dates, visit</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #800080;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a title="Jake Owen" href="http://www.jakeowen.net" target="_blank">Jake Owen</a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;">or</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #800080;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a title="Jake Owen on Myspace" href="http://www.myspace.com/jakeowen" target="_blank">Jake Owen on Myspace</a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;">, and tune-in for</span><em><span style="font-size: small;">CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock</span></em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">, as it airs from 8 to 11 PM, ET, August 31, on ABC Television.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Eight Second Ride is the second single from Owens recently released sophomore album,</span><em><span style="font-size: small;">Easy Does It</span></em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">, which also includes the Top 5 smash, t Think I Cant Love You. Already a huge hit with fans, Eight Second Ride has tallied more than three million streams on Owens MySpace page.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />Jake first hit the national scene with the release of his debut album,</span><em><span style="font-size: small;">Startin with Me</span></em></span></span><span style="font-size: small;">, which launched a trio of hit singles, including the title track, Yee Haw, and Something about a Woman. Since then, hes toured with some of country musics biggest names, including Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Alan Jackson, Brooks & Dunn, and Sugarland. s earned GRAMMY, CMT, and CMA award nominations in addition to his win earlier this year as the ACM Top New Male Vocalist.<br /></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;"># </span></strong></span></span><strong><span style="font-size: small;"># #<br /></span></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em><span style="font-size: small;">(A high-resolution JPEG of the accompanying photo is available on request. </span></em></span></span><em><span style="font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Photograph provided by Country Music Association. Photographer: John Russell/CMA.) </span><br /></span></em><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><br /></strong></span><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;"><br /></span></strong></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: <br /></span></span></strong></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><br />Label Contact - Print and TV:</strong>Allen Brown or Chris Melancon, Sony Music Nashville, allen.brown@sonymusic.com, chris.melancon@sonymusic.com<br /><strong>Label Contact - Country radio syndicates:</strong>Maurice Miner, Sony Music Nashville, maurice.miner@sonymusic.com<strong><br />Independent Publicist: </strong>Cassie McConnell Kelley, Prima PR, clmcconnell225@gmail.com</span></span></span></div><p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:30:39 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1143<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/06/medium.c5ugr60v7k9p.jpeg" /><br /><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 17px;">One of the most comical musicians I've interviewed, Jake Owensure knows how to make those around him laugh. When asked about his dog touring with him, Jake informed the press room that his dog was just neutered, adding, "I realize I need to get neutered. I would probably chill out a lot if that happened." Coincidently, the room erupted in laughter.<br /><br />While his debut album,<em style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; border: 0px initial initial;">Startin' With Me</em>has garnered much success, recent release<em style="outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; border: 0px initial initial;">Easy Does It</em>isn't too far behind. With first single, "Don't Think I Can't Love You," winning praises from critics and fans alike, Owen is sure to be following in the footsteps of country's great legends. Whether it's his heartwarming ballads or edgier, rowdy tracks like "Eight Second Ride," Owen brings his diversity to the table, always leaving room for the unexpected. Watch below as Owen talks about the stories behind some of his songs, what he thinks about while onstage performing and the Nashville music scene.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17px;">Video in the link below.</span></span></p><p><a title="Marie " href="http://www.marieclaire.com/world-reports/opinion/cma-bands">http://www.marieclaire.com/world-reports/opinion/cma-bands</a></p><p>*Courtesy of Marie Claire</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:58:55 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1095<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/02/medium.vmjg19c66an1.jpeg" /><br /><p>Jake to Perform in Fort Campbell, KY for our Troops August 14th.</p> <p>Carrie Underwood, Rodney Atkins, Darius Rucker and John Rich are among those performing at Fort Campbell, Ky., for two Salute to the Troops concerts for soldiers and families of the 101st Airborne Division. The performances are part of an event billed as Week of the Eagles to celebrate the return of the 101st Airborne's Screaming Eagles from service in the Middle East. Underwood, Rich and Jake Owen will perform on Aug. 14. The Aug. 15 show features Atkins, Rucker and Jypsi. Underwood's performance at Fort Campbell is one of only a few concerts she has scheduled this summer. Her new album will be released later this year. The Salute to the Troops activities are free and open to the public, but all visitors to the military installation will be required to present a valid photo ID and show current registration and proof of insurance for any vehicle admitted.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:16:53 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/968People.com Video<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 11:45:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/10862009 CMT Awards<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 19 May 2009 10:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1085CMA Music Fest - LP Field<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:25:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1083http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_328993270bc70bf4db59cf721d240efc.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:25:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1082GAC Air Times<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 18 Mar 2009 10:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1081Jake To Play Freemont Street In Vegas<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 23:35:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1080http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_c2f42367cee8a6ecf4ba453785201a6a.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1079http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_2006c98d008836bf30f3b6d246ba63a2.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:45:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1078Check Out The Live Performance on ABC.com<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:40:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1077http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_1ea4a57bb1717d6d6ec7b6eb7b7498a3.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1076http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_5b87bbd6f4d1cbde93c4a2c481cb0533.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1075http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_1ed71a13667011add60d81ff5aeef6af.gif<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 10:15:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1074http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_a5f0b65078b59999460a06cfeea72e91.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1073http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_4690a6a1ec6f502babd3dd572a9e1e5e.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 23:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1072http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_0e12b5a5d37e51e7bdad3998c246b66f.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1071Click the NEWS Section for Air Dates & Times.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 14:15:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1070Check out the latest Blog on Jake's MySpace Page to see the details.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1069http://www.jakeowen.net/client_images/jakeowen/1469_9859fb0fe090467e1b0f8ecd9275c32a.jpg<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:35:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1068If you've ever wanted to interview Jake Owen or the Zac Brown Band — now's your chance! Send us your most thought-provoking, unique and even off the wall questions! But hurry — we're only accepting questions for a limited time. Go To: www.GACtv.com<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1067Check It Out: http://www.cmt.com/videos/misc/337532/unplugged-at-studio-330-sneak-peek.jhtml<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1066Jake is on Yahoo.com...<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sat, 07 Feb 2009 11:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1065Jake is on the cover of Nashville Lifestyle's "Single In The City" Edition<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:45:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1064Check out Jake's Myspace page for more details.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 21:15:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1063http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Does-Jake-Owen/dp/B001OB9L7W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1231957265&sr=8-3<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1062Check It Out... www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzUnHZkKnC4<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1061A last minute show has been added for this Saturday January 10, 2009 in Dothan, AL @ the Rip Hewes Stadium. The Country Crossing Rally<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:25:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1060Owen's New Dog Will Enliven The Bus<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:05:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1059Jake has been nominated for 2, 2008 CMT Online Awards. Tune in Dec 26th to CMT to see the winners announced. http://www.cmt.com/cmt-online-awards/nominees.jhtml<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 19 Dec 2008 23:45:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1058Check out Jake's Wooden Paperdoll Auction for Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260327177663<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 10 Dec 2008 23:05:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1057Jake finished up a successful 2008 with his first grammy nomination and looks toward 2009 release of his sophomore album "Easy Does It" on February 24.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1056Jake has been nominated for a Grammy for his part in the collaboration with Sugarland and Little Big Town with the 80's hit "Life In A Northern Town".<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:25:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1055Jake is scheduled to play Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, WY in July.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1054Jake will play the National Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas, NV on December 5th.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:55:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1053Jake will be a presenter at this years CMA Awards.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1052Jake's Video for "DTICLY" is up on CMT.com.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1051Jake Owen Putting Final Touches on Next Album...<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1050Jake To Co-Host ABC.com's "The Countdown To Country Music's Biggest Night" After Success Of His "Nashville Nights" Special At This Year's CMA Music Festival. "Don't Think I Can't Love You" Continues To Climb The Country Radio Charts As The Fastest Rising Song Of Jake's Career.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1049Jake Owen Rolls Into The Fall With New Video, CMA Nomination, and Radio Success!<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1048Jake hosts ABC.com's exclusive "Nashville Nights" webisode series and "Don't Think I Cant Love You" enters the Country Radio Charts in the Top 50 with 60 first week chart reporting stations.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1047Go to Countryweekly.com and Vote for Jake as "Sexiest Man in Country".<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1046Nashville, TN – RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen was named “up-and-coming artist” on Nashville Lifestyles’ Hot List, featured in the August issue.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1045Check out Jake on GAC's CMA Celebrity Closeup later this month. Click the NEWS Section for Air Times.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:20:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1044Jake's been putting his Flip Camera and Macbook to work lately with some new Video Footage from the road. Click the NEWS Section to check it out.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:45:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1043Jake will perform acoustically on Friday, June 6th at LP Field during the 2008 CMA Fan Fest.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:25:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1042Fan Party Information Inside...<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 23 May 2008 16:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1041Jake Owen takes along his family for the ACM Awards.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 13 May 2008 13:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1040Great American Country is kicking off CMA Music Festival week with the return of it's "Music Fest Kickoff Breakfast" at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Wednesday June 4th from 7:00AM-9:30AM.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 09 May 2008 16:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1039Jake will join Charlie Daniels, Bill Anderson, Jimmy Dickens, James Otto, Chuck Wicks and others on stage at the Grand Ole Opry this Tuesday, April 29th @ 7:00PM CST.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1038Nashville, TN – RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen earned his third consecutive Top 15 single this week with the still climbing “Something About A Woman." Nominated for Top New Male Vocalist at this year’s Academy of Country Music Awards, Owen will be featured this Monday, April 28th as GAC presents ACM Showcase: Top New Male Nominees premiering at 8pm ET.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1037Check out Jake's MySpace.com and YouTube.com websites for the NEW Video.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1036Jake will be performing at this years ACM New Artists' Party for a Cause in Las Vegas on May 17th.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1035I'm back!<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:55:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1034Jake Owen won the best-dressed award in his trim black jacket. The handsome youngster also scored big points for the lyric of his “Startin’ With Me” and the melody of his power ballad “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You.” After the Saturday-night-rocker “Yee Haw,” he left the stage and the band vamped tightly to an instrumental finale. If he lands a few more top-drawer songs, the kid is a star.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1033“This is incredible,” shared Jake Owen. “A few years ago I was playing in college bars and now to be nominated for an ACM – I’m truly humbled and speechless.”<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 04 Mar 2008 10:35:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1032The NEW Sugarland Video is a LIVE Performance from the 2007 CMT Tour and features tourmates Little Big Town and Jake Owen. Check Out "Life In A Northern Town". http://www.cmt.com/videos/sugarland/209852/life-in-a-northern-town.jhtml<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:25:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1031Jake's "Startin' With Me" Video has been nominated for the 2008 CMT Awards, Country Music's ONLY Fan Voted Award Show. Jake is up for the USA Weekend Breakthrough Video of the Year. Voting Ends February 25. Vote @ http://www.cmt.com/cmt-music-awards/nominees.jhtml<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1030Jake will join Joe Diffie, Mark Chestnutt, Jeannie Seely and others on stage at the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, February 9th @ 6:30PM & 9:30PM.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1029ALL of the money from this auction goes to the Ronald McDonald Houses of Orlando. http://k92fm.com/2008acousticjam/guitar_auction.html<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1028Jake is playing a few dates at the World's Toughest Cowboy and the World's Toughest Bulls and Broncs competitions in 2008. Click the NEWS Section for more details.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1027Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. is pleased to announce the performers for the 2008 Country Radio Seminar ® (CRS-39) New Faces of Country Music Show ™ on March 7th, 2008. The participating artists are Luke Bryan, Jason Michael Carroll, Bucky Covington, Jake Owen, and Taylor Swift.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1026Great American Country wants YOU, the fans, to decide the outcome of our Top 50 Videos of 2007. There are well over 100 videos to pick from, but only 50 will make it into our year end countdown. Vote for up to 10 of your favorites each day, it's all up to you. Remember, you can only vote once per day through December 7, 2007!<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:05:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1025NASHVILLE (Billboard) - Have you heard the one about the guy who wanted to be a professional golfer but scored a top 10 country song instead?<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1024I want to thank everyone for their overwhelming..<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:15:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1023Blake Shelton hosts this 13-part series, featuring the hottest performances from the Nashville Riverfront Park stage at the 2007 CMA Music Festival.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 18 Oct 2007 10:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1022Join host Lance Smith in Charleston, S. C. when he catches up with Sugarland, Jake Owen and Little Big Town, on the road with CMT on Tour 2007. Spend time with some of country's top acts in a city rich in history and Southern culture for the kickoff of the tour.<p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/1021