The latest news from Jake Owenhttp://www.jakeowen.net/news<p><strong>RCA NASHVILLE RECORDING ARTIST JAKE OWEN ANNOUNCES RESCHEDULED DATE OF MARDYS TENNIS & JAKES MUSIC FEST CONCERT</strong></p> <p>Hometown Benefit Concert to be Held Saturday, April 7, 2012<br /> at the Citrus Bowl/Billy Livings Field at Vero Beach High School<br /> Proceeds to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation</p> <p>Vero Beach, Fla. The Jake Owen Concert, a highlight of Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation, has been rescheduled and will be held Saturday, April 7, 2012, at 8:00 p.m. at the Citrus Bowl/Billy Livings Field at Vero Beach High School in Vero Beach, Florida.</p> <p>RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen will take a break from a busy tour schedule to return to his hometown once again to delight the local fans and raise funds for charity. 2011 was a banner year for Owen. His third studio album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Albums chart, and he achieved the first Platinum certified single of his career with Barefoot Blue Jean Night and the first Gold certified single of his career with Eight Second Ride. Owen is climbing the charts again in 2012, with his new single Alone With You currently No. 21 on Billboards Country charts.</p> <p>Since the cancellation of the original Concert date, the Jake Owen Foundation has worked to secure a date as quickly as possible that is compatible with Owens schedule and that of the production team, while ensuring that the Concert is kept in Vero Beach, at a venue that can comfortably accommodate all attendees. All tickets issued for the original date of the Concert will be valid for the rescheduled date. All tickets that were held at Will Call for the original date will be available at Will Call on the rescheduled date. To arrange for Will Call tickets to be mailed, or for questions regarding ticketing, please phone Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fests ticketing service at 866.333.7623.</p> <p>The sixth annual Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest began in Vero Beach, Florida on December 9-10, 2011. Official Host Sponsor Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club hosted the Kids Tennis Clinic, Reception and Tennis Exhibition featuring Event Host Mardy Fish, ATP Professional Sam Querrey, Tennis Legend Serena Williams, World No. 1 Doubles Team Bob and Mike Bryan, the Bryan Brothers, and WTA rising star Melanie Oudin. The Jake Owen Concert was scheduled to be held at the Historic Holman Stadium at Vero Beach Sports Village, but was canceled due to public safety concerns caused by inclement weather. The Concert will increase awareness and raise revenues for the Foundations mission to assist youth in Indian River County.<br />To date, more than 2,000 students at 13 elementary schools participate in the Mardy Fish Foundation Achievable Dreams After School and Club Programs, and more than 1,000 children participate in Mardy's Kids on Court. The Jake Owen Foundation also continues to assist youth who are battling childhood diseases through St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.<br /><br />The Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation are pleased to announce that despite weather challenges, with the support of the sponsors and the Indian River County community, each activity of the event was sold out and Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest raised more than $145,000 through sponsorships and revenue from the Tennis Exhibition and Reception held on December 9. Despite the rescheduling of the Concert, the 2011 Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest is the most successful event in the history of the annual fundraiser for the Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation.<br /><br />I am so excited to announce the new Concert date, said Owen. I apologize to everyone that was inconvenienced by the rescheduling of the Concert. I want to thank you all for your patience during this process. We have worked as quickly as we could to make this announcement, but we needed to make sure that we kept the Concert in Vero Beach, at a venue that was available and would accommodate the sold out crowd.</p> <p>Information regarding parking, concessions and other event details will be announced in the coming weeks. For ticket information, please phone 866.333.7623. For more event information, please contact C & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190.</p> <p><strong>About Mardy Fish</strong><br />Vero Beach native Mardy Fish is currently ranked No. 8 on the ATP World Tour and recently competed in the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals for the first time in his career. Fish had a career-best season in 2011, winning the US Open Series in August and reaching the highest ranking of his career at No. 7 in the world. Fish won the Atlanta Tennis Championships for the second consecutive year, and reached the finals in Los Angeles and Montreal. He also reached the semifinals in Key Biscayne, third round at the French Open, quarterfinals at Wimbledon, and fourth round at the US Open. Over the course of his career he has won six singles titles and eight doubles titles while defeating players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Andy Murray and in doubles Novak Djokovic. Fish was a Silver Medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. In addition to representing his country at the Olympics, Fish has been an important member of the U.S. Davis Cup team during the past decade. For more information on Mardy Fish, visit www.mardytennis.com and follow him on Twitter @MardyFish.<br /><br /><strong>About Jake Owen</strong><br />Jake Owen, also a Vero Beach native, is a Grammy, CMA, ACM and CMT award-nominated artist who was named the 2009 Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. Following the success of his debut album, Startin with Me, Owens 2009 release Easy Does It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboards Top Country Albums chart. Barefoot Blue Jean Nightis the next chapter in Owens successful recording career. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, and the first single Barefoot Blue Jean Night, became the first RIAA Platinum-certified hit of Owens career, with over 1M copies sold. In addition to headlining his own shows, Owen has toured with some of the biggest names in country music, including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. For information and tour dates, see www.jakeowen.net and follow him on Twitter @JakeOwen.<br /><strong><br />About the Mardy Fish Foundation</strong><br />The Mardy Fish Foundation mission is to provide children access to after school exercise, nutritional and enrichment programs in a safe environment to prepare them for healthy, productive and successful lives so they can achieve their dreams. Since its establishment in 2006, the Mardy Fish Foundation has opened after school programs in 13 elementary schools benefiting more than 2,000 students in Indian River County. The programs provide a place for children to go and partake in various activities that will help them better themselves using sports, music, art, and dance. In 2009, the Foundation initiated another city-wide program, Mardys Kids on Courts, that allows local youth to improve their tennis skills through instruction and competition while instilling the many life lessons tennis has to offer. For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation, visitwww.mardyfishfoundation.org.<br /><br /><strong>About the Jake Owen Foundation</strong><br />Founded in 2010, the Jake Owen Foundation was created to offer its support on a national level to children battling cancer and other childhood diseases while also lending its support to the Mardy Fish Foundation and St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, who are benefiting from the extensive research and patient-care the hospital provides. Once a patient is accepted, St. Jude covers all the medical costs beyond those its mission to assist youth in Owens hometown area of Indian River County, FL. Through Jakes association within the country music community, he has had the opportunity to visit children and families at St. Jude covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude also provides transportation, lodging, and meals for one parent and child. For more information, visit www.jakeowen.net/charity.<br /><br /><strong>About the Event Sponsors</strong><br />Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest continues to gain the support of many companies and individuals, including The McLaughlin Family as the Reception Sponsor. The Event Host Sponsor is Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, and the Concert Venue Sponsor is Vero Beach Sports Village. Official Sponsors are Clear Channel - WAVE 92.7 and OLDIES 103.7, K-Swiss, Pelican Outdoor, Proctor Construction, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, and Vero Beach Magazine. <br /><br /><strong>About C & H Events, Inc.</strong><br />C & H Events, Inc. is a full-service event management and marketing company based in Boca Raton, Fla., offering more than 50 years combined experience in event management and marketing, meeting planning, corporate promotions, sports marketing, public relations and corporate hospitality. Among the tennis events C & H Events manages in addition to Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, is Swingtime -- A Pro-Celebrity Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament. Please visit www.chevents.com for further details about C & H Events. <br /><strong><br />Event Information</strong><br />For further information about Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, call C & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190 or visit www.chevents.com.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/58081<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/08/medium.w13o7oxod0l3.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>JAKE OWEN TO UNDERGO SURGERY TODAY FOR BROKEN COLLARBONE<br /><br />JANUARY CONCERT DATES RESCHEDULED</strong><br /><br />Nashville, TN - RCA recording artist Jake Owen definitely experienced some bad luck on Friday, January 13. Jake was snowboarding in Crested Butte, CO during the BMI Songwriter's Festival when he hit a 17 inch ice block, took a spill and broke his collarbone.<br /><br />After being rushed to the ER in Crested Butte, Jake tweeted, "Just broke my collarbone. Guess I charged this mountain a little too hard." In addition, Jake told Storme Warren, host of GACs <em>Headline Country</em> who was covering the event, "Man, it wasn't like I was doing anything crazy. That's why this is such a freak accident but the reality is if youre not falling, youre not learning."<br /><br />Jake flew back to Nashville as soon as possible. On Monday, January 16, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Thomas Dovan confirmed that Jake's collarbone suffered multiple fractures and he recommended scheduling surgery immediately. So today, January 17, Jake will undergo surgery to repair his collarbone.<br /><br />Unfortunately, that means recovery time and weeks of rehabilitation so Jake was forced to postpone his January shows. According to doctor's orders from the Elite Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Jake is expected to make a full recovery. His progress during rehab will determine when he will be able to start performing again. Jake says it will be sooner than later. m so bummed that I have to postpone some shows but I promise you this, Ill be back out on the road as soon as possible. I probably wont be able to hold a guitar for a while but I can still perform.<br /><br />Jake's sold-out shows originally scheduled for January 18 and 19 at Joe's Bar in Chicago, IL have already been rescheduled for April 18 and 19. The shows originally scheduled for January 20 and 21 at Island Resort & Casino in Harris, MI have been rescheduled for April 20 and 21.<br /><br />The last time Jake's shoulder was in a sling was life changing. When he was in college, he had a wake boarding accident which required reconstructive shoulder surgery. During rehabilitation, his left shoulder was in a sling and that is actually the time when he started playing guitar and writing songs. "If it weren't for that wake boarding accident," reflects Jake, "I might not even be a singer/songwriter today." Jake is optimistic that something good will definitely come from this injury as well.<br /><br />To see an interview with Jake in Crested Butte, CO prior to his accident, tune in to GACs <em>Headline Country</em> on Thursday, January 19 at 9 p.m. ET.<br /><br />To learn more about Jake, click on this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/r9lkJq " target="_blank">http://bit.ly/r9lkJq</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:55:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/57471<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/11/medium.9ndegwg23q77.jpg" /><br /><p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">JAKE OWEN FORCED TO CANCEL CHARITY CONCERT <o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER IN <st1:city><st1:place>VERO BEACH</st1:place></st1:city><o:p></o:p></span></span></strong></p> <p style="background: white;"><st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Nashville</span></st1:city><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">, <st1:state>TN</st1:state> - Due to heavy rains on Saturday, Jake Owen was forced to cancel his charity concert at Holman Stadium in his hometown of <st1:place><st1:city>Vero Beach</st1:city>, <st1:state>FL.</st1:state></st1:place> The concert would have been the final event in a weekend full of fundraising activities for Jake and his high school friend and tennis star Mardy Fish.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">The pair hosts the Mardy's Tennis and Jake's Music Fest annually to raise money for St. Jude Childrens <st1:place><st1:placename>Research</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>Hospital</st1:placetype></st1:place> as well as children's athletic and music programs in their hometown. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Around 3:00 p.m. Saturday, Jake tweeted to his fans that "my charity show will have to be rescheduled due to the weather. Such a bummer. I'm sad thinking about it. Thanks again." <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">In addition, Jake says, Everyone always works so hard putting this event together. The situation was out of our control and it was so disappointing when we couldnt perform at the stadium, but the concert is just one part of the weekends events. We still raised money for a really great cause and the show will definitely be rescheduled.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">The official cancellation statement says, Due to inclement weather and public safety concerns, the Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest Concert scheduled for this evening, Saturday, December 10, 2011, has been canceled.The concert will be rescheduled for a date soon to be announced. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. The Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation are grateful for the support of all sponsors and attendees.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">C & H Events coordinator Jon Keeney said the outdoor venue at Holman Stadium at the <st1:place><st1:placename>Vero Beach</st1:placename> <st1:placename>Sports</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>Village</st1:placetype></st1:place> made the concert a public safety issue.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">"Logistically, it was just out of the question," said Keeney. He said it was Jake who was the most resistant to canceling the show because he didn't want to disappoint the five thousand fans who had purchased tickets.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p style="background: white;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">Since Jake couldnt perform at Holman Stadium on Saturday night, he decided to do an impromptu concert at the Riverside </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Caf </span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">in <st1:city>Vero Beach</st1:city>, which is where he c</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">ould often be found singing his original songs on Sunday afternoons during his college days</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">. Jake and his friend and label mate Chris Young came to <st1:city><st1:place>Vero Beach</st1:place></st1:city> to perform and they didnt want to leave town without doing so. Jake and his band and Chris sang until the wee hours of the night for a standing-room-only crowd<span class="473025119-12122011">.</span></span></p> </span></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:25:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/54601<p>TONIGHTS JAKE OWEN CONCERT CANCELLED</p> <p>Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest Concert Cancelled Due to Inclement Weather and Public Safety Concerns; Rescheduled for Date to be Announced</p> <p>Vero Beach, Fla. Due to inclement weather and public safety concerns, the Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest Concert scheduled for thisevening, Saturday, December 10, 2011, has been canceled. The Concert will be rescheduled for a date to be announced. All tickets will be honored for the rescheduled date. The Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation are grateful for the support of all sponsors and attendees.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sat, 10 Dec 2011 13:15:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/54391<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/01/medium.38i53mipb277.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>Jake Raises Money For St. Jude Through StageIt.com and Mardy's Tennis & Jake's Music Fest </strong><br />AOL Premieres Exclusive Behind-The-Scenes Footage From Jake's "Alone With You" Music Video</p> <p>Nashville, TN - "If I cant be on the road playing songs for people, says RCA Nashvilles Jake Owen, ll do it from my kitchen through a live concert on Stageit.com. Jake recently played his second Stageit show to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. "The concerts are very spur of the moment, he says. There arent any mics or cords, just a few guitars and my MAC that has an eyesight camera on it. I Tweet about it ahead of time to let everyone know were doing it. The other night we raised 3K for St. Jude in just 35 minutes. I would have been playing music with my friends in my kitchen anyway, so its a pretty cool way to give back."</p> <p>Jakes philanthropy continues on December 10 at the benefit he and his childhood friend and the top ranked American in professional tennis, Mardy Fish, are hosting for the sixth consecutive year in their hometown of Vero Beach, FL. The concert will include performances by Eric Paslay, Chris Young and Jake. The official name of the event is Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest. Jakes portion of the proceeds are donated to St. Jude and The Mardy Fish Foundation, whose mission is to provide children access to after school exercise, nutritional and enrichment programs in a safe environment to prepare them healthy, productive and successful lives so they can achieve their dreams. To purchase tickets, <a href="http://www.chevents.com/mardy-and-jake.html" target="_blank">go here</a>.</p> <p>In addition, this week AOL<em>The Boot</em>is hosting exclusive Behind the Scenes footage from Jakes steamy music video for Alone with You. <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2011/12/06/jake-owen-alone-with-you-video-behind-the-scenes" target="_blank">Click here to view</a>.</p> <p>AOL is also featuring Jake in their series, which includes all genres of music. <a href="http://music.aol.com/sessions/jake-owen-alone-with-you-sessions" target="_blank">Click on this link</a> to view four performances from his<em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night</em>album.</p> <p>Jake premiered the music video for Alone with You on his Facebook page last Thursday and within 24 hours had 30,000 views. This week, the song had a 40% increase in digital downloads.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/53901<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/07/medium.81b4nhr31dc3.png" /><br /><p><strong>EMI Nashville Recording Artist Eric Paslay Joins Star-Studded Lineup for Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest Concert</strong></p> <p><strong>Jake Owen and Mardy Fish Welcome Acclaimed Songwriter and Performerto Vero Beach for Annual Hometown Benefit Concert</strong></p> <p>Vero Beach, Fla. Eric Paslay, one of country musics rising stars, will perform in Vero Beach on Saturday, December 10th at the sixth annual Concert, one of the highlights of Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation. Paslay will join Vero Beach native and RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen and Grammy-nominated RCA Nashville recording artist Chris Young at Holman Stadium at Vero Beach Sports Village. The Concert will wrap up an exciting weekend of festivities that also includes the Tennis Exhibition featuring Event Host Mardy Fish, American tennis professional Sam Querrey and top-ranked doubles tandem Bob and Mike Bryan, as well as the Country Western-themed Reception and Kids Tennis Clinic.</p> <p>Paslay has established himself as one of Nashvilles most sought after young songwriters, contributing tracks for Lady Antebellum, the Eli Young Band, and Donny and Marie Osmond. Paslay also co-wrote Jake Owens 2011 smash hit Barefoot Blue Jean Night. In February 2011, Paslay signed with EMI Records Nashville to record his debut album, giving him the opportunity to focus on his career as an artist. His debut single, Never Really Wanted reached No. 48 on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart. Paslay has toured with many country music greats, including Dierks Bentley, Clint Black, Eric Church, Blake Shelton and Little Big Town, and is currently on tour with Vero Beachs own Jake Owen.</p> <p>We are very excited to announce the addition of my good friend Eric Paslay to the Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest lineup, said Owen. Eric is one of Nashvilles best songwriters but hes also a great performer. I think folks are really going to be blown away by his set.</p> <p>Proceeds from Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation. The Mardy Fish Foundation mission is to provide children access to after school exercise, nutritional and enrichment programs in a safe environment to prepare them for healthy, productive and successful lives so they can achieve their dreams. Since its establishment in 2006, the Mardy Fish Foundation has opened after school programs in 13 elementary schools benefiting more than 2,000 students in Indian River County. Founded in 2010, the Jake Owen Foundation was created to offer its support on a national level to children battling cancer and other childhood diseases through St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital while lending its support to the Mardy Fish Foundation and its mission to assist youth. St. Jude patients are benefiting from the extensive research and patient-care the hospital provides.</p> <p>2011 has been an exciting year for Jake Owen and Chris Young as well. Owen released his third studio album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, in August, and the title track became the first Platinum-certified hit of his career. Young released his third album, Neon, received a CMA nomination for New Artist of the Year andhad the fourth No. 1 single of his career with Owens current single Alone with You and Youngs both rank among the Hot Country Songs Top 40.</p> <p>Tickets are on sale now. Tennis Exhibition featuring Event Host Mardy Fish, Sam Querrey and the Bryan Brothers tickets are $75 for Box Seats (reserved chair-back seat) and $35 for General Admission tickets (unreserved bleacher seat). Tickets for the Jake Owen Concert with Special Guests Chris Young and Eric Paslay are $100 for VIP Premier Seats (infield - first 15 rows), $75 for Premier (infield - starting at row 16), $65 for Pit Area (standing room only), $35 for Reserved Seats (stadium seating) and $25 for General Admission (unreserved stadium seating). To purchase tickets, call 866.333.7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a>. Additionally, Fish and Owen are pleased to announce that local business Melody Music will have event tickets available for those who wish to purchase in person. Registration for the Kids Tennis Clinic is $30 and invitations to the Reception are $150. Both are available for purchase by visiting <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a> or phoning C & H Events at 561.394.9190.</p> <p><strong>About Mardy Fish</strong><br />Vero Beach native Mardy Fish is currently ranked No. 8 on the ATP World Tour and recently qualified forthe Barclays ATP World Tour Finals for the first time in his career. Fish had a career-best season in2011, winning the US Open Series in August and reaching the highest ranking of his career at No. 7 in the world. Fish won the Atlanta Tennis Championships for the second consecutive year, and reached the finals in Los Angeles and Montreal. He also reached the semifinals in Key Biscayne, third round at the French Open, quarterfinals at Wimbledon, and fourth round at the US Open. Over the course of his career he has won six singles titles and eight doubles titles while defeating players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Andy Murray and in doubles Novak Djokovic. Fish was a Silver Medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. In addition to representing his country at the Olympics, Fish has been an important member of the U.S. Davis Cup team during the past decade. For more information on Mardy Fish, visit <a href="http://www.mardytennis.com" target="_blank">www.mardytennis.com</a> and follow him on Twitter @MardyFish.</p> <p><strong>About Jake Owen</strong><br />Jake Owen, also a Vero Beach native, is a Grammy, CMA, ACM and CMT award-nominated artist who was named the 2009 Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. Following the success of his debut album, Startin with Me, Owens 2009 release Easy Does It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboards Top Country Albums chart. Barefoot Blue Jean Night is the next chapter in Owens successful recording career. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart, and the first single Barefoot Blue Jean Night, became the first RIAA Platinum-certified hit of Owens career, with over 1M copies sold. In addition to headlining his own shows, Owen has toured with some of the biggest names in country music, including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. For information and tour dates, see www.jakeowen.net and follow him on Twitter @JakeOwen.</p> <p><strong>About Chris Young</strong><br />Recently nominated for his first Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance with his hit, You Home, Young is currently out on the road with Jason Aldean on his sold out My Kinda Party Tour. With his rich, warm baritone and penchant for writing relatable, slice-of-life songs, Young has emerged as both a critic and fan favorite with four consecutive No. 1s at radio including the GOLD selling single "Tomorrow" from the brand new album Neon. For tour dates and all the latest information on Chris Young, visit <a href="http://www.chrisyoungcountry.com" target="_blank">www.chrisyoungcountry.com</a> and follow him on Twitter @ChrisYoungMusic.</p> <p><strong>About Sam Querrey</strong><br />Sam Querrey began playing tennis at the age of four when he was introduced to the game by his parents Mike and Chris Querrey. After his breakout year in 2008, Sam followed up in 2009 by advancing to the final in Auckland before the Australian Open in January. Later in the season, he reached the final of three consecutive tournaments. He improved to being ranked #26 on the ATP World Singles Rankings, which made him the youngest ranked player in the top 50. After an accident cut his season short in 2009, Sam bounced back in 2010, winning his third career title in Memphis. He defeated John Isner in the finals, and the two then proceeded to win the doubles title. Sam was also selected to represent the US in Davis Cup action for the second time in his young career. Currently, Sam resides in Santa Monica, near where he grew up in Thousand Oaks with many of his friends who are now a part of his widely known Samurai Club. For more information on Sam Querrey, visit <a href="http://www.samquerrey.com" target="_blank">www.samquerrey.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Bryan Brothers</strong><br />Bob and Mike Bryan are the most successful doubles team in tennis history with 73 ATP World Tour titles, including victories in 11 Grand Slam events. The Bryan Brothers captured six of those titles in 2011, including victories at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, and have just wrapped up the 2011 season with the top ranking on the ATP World Tour for the fifth time in the last six years. The Bryan Brothers also qualified for the 2011 ATP World Tour Finals. The twin brothers from Camarillo, California, have a record of 18-2 in Davis Cup Play, and were part of the 2007 winning Davis Cup squad. The Bryan Brothers also captured the bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games. Additionally, Bob Bryan has won seven Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles, and Mike has won two. The Bryans have also established a successful career in music with the Bryan Bros Band, and are dedicated to helping children in need through their foundation, the Bryan Bros. Foundation. For more information on the Bryan Brothers, visit <a href="http://www.bryanbros.com/" target="_blank">www.bryanbros.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Mardy Fish Foundation</strong><br />The Mardy Fish Foundation mission is to provide children access to after school exercise, nutritional and enrichment programs in a safe environment to prepare them for healthy, productive and successful lives so they can achieve their dreams. Since its establishment in 2006, the Mardy Fish Foundation has opened after school programs in 13 elementary schools benefiting more than 2,000 students in Indian River County. The programs provide a place for children to go and partake in various activities that will help them better<br />themselves using sports, music, art, and dance. In 2009, the Foundation initiated another city-wide program, Mardys Kids on Courts, that allows local youth to improve their tennis skills through instruction and competition while instilling the many life lessons tennis has to offer. For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation, visit <a href="http://www.mardyfishfoundation.org" target="_blank">www.mardyfishfoundation.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Jake Owen Foundation</strong><br />Founded in 2010, the Jake Owen Foundation was created to offer its support on a national level to children battling cancer and other childhood diseases while also lending its support to the Mardy Fish Foundation and<br />Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, who are benefiting from the extensive research and patient-care the hospital provides. Once a patient is accepted, St. Jude covers all the medical costs beyond those its mission to assist youth in Owens hometown area of Indian River County, FL. Through Jakes association within the country music community, he has had the opportunity to visit children and families at St. Jude covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude also provides transportation, lodging, and meals for one parent and child. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/charity" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net/charity</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Event Host</strong><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 their 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. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.grandharbor.com/" target="_blank">www.grandharbor.com</a>.</p> <p><strong>About the Concert Venue</strong><br />Vero Beach Sports Village, from its inception, was designed to give teams the opportunity to train, live and play together in a unique environment where athletes could develop their skills to the highest level. Formerly known as Dodgertown, the spring training home of the Los Angeles Dodgers for over 60 years,<br />it is now operated by Minor League Baseball and is the ideal sports training and meeting facility. Our highly dedicated staff has over one hundred years of combined experience attending to the needs of professional teams. International Baseball teams have held over 20 training camps at the facility. In addition to baseball, the complex has hosted training sessions by numerous NFL and Division I College Football teams. Two new additions to the facility, a youth girls softball cloverleaf and a multi-purpose sports field, will accommodate soccer, lacrosse and football. Holman Stadium, within the grounds of Vero Beach Sports Village, was built in 1953 to accommodate the Dodgers. The official seating capacity is 6,500. Vero Beach Sports Village is proud to be Concert Venue Sponsor for the Jake Owen Concert, part of Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, for the second year. For more information please visit <a href="http://www.vbsportsvillage.com." target="_blank">www.vbsportsvillage.com.</a></p> <p><strong>About the Event Sponsors</strong><br />Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest continues to gain the support of many companies and individuals, including The McLaughlin Family as the Reception Sponsor. Official Sponsors are Clear Channel - WAVE 92.7 and OLDIES 103.7, K-Swiss, Pelican Outdoor, Proctor Construction, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, and Vero Beach Magazine.</p> <p><strong>About C & H Events, Inc.</strong><br />C & H Events, Inc. is a full-service event management and marketing company based in Boca Raton, Fla., offering more than 50 years combined experience in event management and marketing, meeting planning, corporate promotions, sports marketing, public relations and corporate hospitality. Among the tennis events C & H Events manages in addition to Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, is Swingtime --</p> <p>A Pro-Celebrity Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament -- Benefiting the Be A Star Foundation. Please visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a> for further details about C & H Events.</p> <p><strong>Information and Tickets</strong><br />For further information about the Kids Tennis Clinic, Reception and Sponsorships, call<br />C & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a>. To purchase tickets to the Tennis Exhibition and Jake Owen Concert phone 866.333.7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com/mardy-and-jake.html" target="_blank">www.chevents.com/mardy-and-jake.html</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/52941<p>The Fan Club presale for Ft. Loramie, Ohio begins this Monday, November 21st at 1pm CT. <a href="http://www.countryconcertonline.com/jo1118.htm" target="_blank">Click here to purchase tickets.</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:45:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/52521<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/02/medium.f3fg452u335u.jpg" /><br /><p><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: normal;"> </span></p> <h1 class="newsHead" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #454545; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 3px; margin-left: 0px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0px;">NOVEMBER 14, 2011KENNY CHESNEY AND TIM MCGRAW REUNITE FOR 2012 'BROTHERS OF THE SUN' TOUR</h1> <div class="newsBody" style="padding-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;">Superstars to Perform 19 Stadium Dates For Musical Event of 2012</div> <div class="newsBody" style="padding-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><br />Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw will reunite for the musical event of 2012, the 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour. The 19-date stadium tour finds Chesney, who consistently has crowds "eating up his every word and move," joined by "master showman" (Huffington Post) McGraw for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.<br /><br />"Tim and I have been great friends since we first toured together, and I can't wait to get back on the road with him," Chesney said. "He's one of my closest friends in music and in life, and I know this tour is going to be something special."<br /><br />"Our friendship was forged on the road, so it's going to be a blast heading out with Kenny again," said McGraw. "We'll be having as much fun on stage as the fans will be having in the audience."<br /><br />'Brothers of the Sun' will be the first time in 10 years that Chesney and McGraw have hit the road together. The reunion will kick off June 2 in Tampa, FL and will feature stadium shows on weekend dates at venues across the country, including Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, Dallas' Cowboys Stadium, Detroit's Ford Field, and New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. 'Brothers of the Sun' will also feature special guests Grace Potter & The Nocturnals and Jake Owen.<br /><br />The announcement comes on the heels of Chesney's massively successful 'Goin' Coastal' Tour, which blew away more than 1.3 million fans, making it the year's biggest country tour. A four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year winner, Chesney will be honored at CMT's Artists of the Year event on December 13. "Reality," Chesney's fifth single from 2010's 'Hemingway's Whiskey,' was shipped to radio in October.<br /><br />McGraw is a three-time GRAMMY winner who has had #1 singles in each of the last three decades - 32 in total - including the title track of his most recent album, 'Southern Voice.' His 2010 tour in support of that album was the year's biggest country tour. "Felt Good On My Lips," from his double-CD 'Number One Hits,' spent three weeks at #1 earlier this year. McGraw is also an accomplished actor, having starred in films such as the Oscar-nominated blockbuster 'The Blind Side' and the critically acclaimed 'Friday Night Lights.'<br /><br />Tickets for the Dallas, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, East Rutherford, Detroit, and Foxboro shows will go on sale Saturday, December 3 through Ticketmaster. On-sale info for the remaining dates will be announced in the coming weeks.<br /><br />'Brothers of the Sun' Tour 2012:<br /><br />Sat. June 2 - Tampa, FL - Raymond James Stadium<br />Sun. June 3 - Atlanta, GA - Georgia Dome<br />Sat. June 9 - Dallas, TX - Cowboys Stadium<br />Sun. June 10 - Kansas City, MO - Arrowhead Stadium<br />Sat. June 16 - Philadelphia, PA - Lincoln Financial Field<br />Sat. June 23 - Nashville, TN - LP Field<br />Sun. June 24 - Charlotte, NC - Bank of America Stadium<br />Sat. June 30 - Pittsburgh, PA - Heinz Field<br />Sun. July 1 - Cincinnati, OH - Paul Brown Stadium<br />Sat. July 7 - Chicago, IL - Soldier Field<br />Sun. July 8 - Minneapolis, MN - Target Field<br />Sat. July 14 - Anaheim, CA - Angels Stadium<br />Sat. July 21 - Denver, CO - Sports Authority Field at Mile High<br />TBA - Indianapolis, IN - Lucas Oil Stadium 
<br />TBA - Cleveland, OH - Cleveland Browns Stadium<br />Sat. August 11 - East Rutherford, NJ - MetLife Stadium<br />Sun. August 12 - Washington, DC - FedExField<br />Sat. August 18 - Detroit, MI - Ford Field<br />Sat. August 25 - Foxboro, MA - Gillette Stadium</div> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:45:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/51751<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/06/medium.ja6o088o68f4.jpg" /><br /><p>Our very own Jake made it into <em>People's</em> Sexiest Man Alive issue! Pick up your copy out Nov 18th.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:40:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/51481<p>The Fan Club presale for San Antonio, TX begins this Saturday, October 29th at 10am CT. <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0C0046D7D507AC90?artistid=804262&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=28" target="_blank">Go here</a> and enter password JOFANS to purchase tickets.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:25:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/50661<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/03/medium.o7g90q5n6k20.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>JAKE OWENS MULTI-WEEK NO. 1 SINGLE BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT IS CERTIFIED PLATINUM</strong></p> <p>Nashville, TN - RCA recording artist Jake Owen has multiple achievements to celebrate. His hit single, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, has been certified platinum by the RIAA, based on sales in excess of one million digital downloads to date. The song also recently held the No. 1 spot for two consecutive weeks on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and Country Aircheck. In addition, Jakes new album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, debuted at No. 1 on Billboards Top Country Albums chart.<br /> <br /> Last night, Sony Music Nashvilles Chairman and CEO, Gary Overton, presented plaques to Jake commemorating these three accomplishments.<br /> <br /> I had never received a plaque until was certified gold and that was maybe two months ago, says Jake. Then, I couldnt believe it when I got one for Eight Second Ride going gold, which was a song I wrote when I was in college at Florida State. And now, to be standing here with three plaques is just wild. Im actually speechless. Im just so grateful to so many people. Im going to take a photo of these right now and send it to my mom and dad. They arent going to believe it.</p> <p>Jake is the special guest on the U.S. leg of Keith Urbans Get Closer 2011 World Tour, with upcoming stops in Seattle, WA (Sept. 29), San Jose, CA (Oct. 1), Sacramento, CA (Oct. 2), Fresno, CA (Oct. 4) and Los Angeles, CA (Oct. 8).<br /><br />To learn more about Jake, click on this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/r9lkJq" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/r9lkJq</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/47031<p>The Fan Club presale for the Wildhorse Saloon show in Nashville, TN will begin Wednesday, 9/21 from 11AM until Friday, 9/23 at 12AM CT. In order to purchase your presale tickets, visit <a href="http://wildhorsesaloon.com/calendar/view/11861/2?utm_source=fc" target="_blank">http://wildhorsesaloon.com/calendar/view/11861/2?utm_source=fc</a> and use password: rockin</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/46561<p><strong>Jake Owens Annual Benefit Concert Welcomes Special Guest Chris Young</strong></p> <p><em>Owen and Professional Tennis Player Mardy Fish Team for a Sixth Year for Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest</em></p> <p><em>Proceeds to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation and Jake Owen Foundation</em><br /><br />Vero Beach, Fla. Vero Beach native and RCA Nashville recording artist <strong>Jake Owen</strong> has headlined five consecutive years of sell-outs at his hometown Concert, one of the highlights of the annual benefit <strong>Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest</strong>. The Concert continues to grow this year as Owen welcomes Grammy-nominated RCA Nashville recording artist <strong>Chris Young</strong> to take the stage on <strong>December 10, 2011</strong> as his Special Guest at 6500-seat Holman Stadium.<br /><br />Young has emerged as one of country musics rising stars, with his last four singles reaching No. 1 on the charts. These include which was recently certified Digital Gold, and You Home, which earned Young his first Grammy nomination for Best Male Country Vocal Performance. Young is eager to team up with Owen to support the <strong>Mardy Fish Foundation</strong> and <strong>Jake Owen Foundation</strong>.<br /><br />The Mardy Fish Foundation, established in 2006, mission is to provide children access to after school exercise, nutritional and enrichment programs in a safe environment to prepare them for healthy, productive and successful lives so they can achieve their dreams. Founded in 2010, the Jake Owen Foundation was created to offer its support on a national level to children battling cancer and other childhood diseases while also lending its support to the Mardy Fish Foundation and its mission to assist youth in Fish and Owens hometown area of Indian River County, FL. <br /><br />Jake Owen has had a wildly successful year with the release his third studio album, <em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night</em>, on August 30. Both the album and the first single, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, currently rank No. 1 on <em>Billboards</em> Country charts. In July, both Barefoot Blue Jean Night and Eight Second Ride were certified Gold Singles by the RIAA, and with over 900,000 copies sold Barefoot Blue Jean Night is rapidly approaching Platinum certification. <em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night</em> also continues to climb the charts for all genres, reaching No. 6 on the <em>Billboard Hot 200</em>. Owen is currently on tour with Keith Urban in addition to headlining his own shows.<br /><br />Chris Young is a close friend and an incredible musician, says Owen, Mardy and I are so excited to have him lend his support to the foundations and showcase his talent for the Vero Beach community.<br /><br />Mardy Fish, the top ranked American tennis player, is having a career-best season in 2011. In August, Fish won the US Open Series by defeating Richard Gasquet in the fourth round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. Fish had a truly outstanding summer on the Series, winning the Atlanta Tennis Championships for the second consecutive year, reaching the finals at the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles and Rogers Cup in Montreal, and defeating world No. 2 Rafael Nadal for the first time in his career to reach the semifinals in Cincinnati. Fish also reached the semifinals in Key Biscayne, third round at the French Open, quarterfinals at Wimbledon, and fourth round at the US Open.<br /><br />In June, Fish and Owen announced that <strong>Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest</strong> will return to <strong>Vero Beach</strong> at <strong>Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club</strong>, Official Host Sponsor of event, and <strong>Holman Stadium formerly at Vero Beach Sports Village</strong> on <strong>December 9-10, 2011</strong>. <br /><br />Supporters of Fish, Owen and Young will have the opportunity to see these stars firsthand as they team up to raise funds for the <strong>Mardy Fish Foundation</strong> and the <strong>Jake Owen Foundation</strong> at the sixth annual Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest. Fish and Owen are proud to present an exciting two-day event featuring a<br />Kids Tennis Clinic, Reception with live and silent auction and Tennis Exhibition featuring Mardy Fish and other tennis professionals on Friday, December 9th. A Concert with Jake Owen and Chris Young will be held on Saturday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m.<br /><br />Tickets are on sale now. <strong>Tennis Exhibition featuring Event Host Mardy Fish</strong> tickets are $75 for Box Seats (reserved chair-back seat) and $35 for General Admission tickets (bleacher seat). Tickets for the <strong>Jake Owen Concert with Special Guest Chris Young</strong> are $100 for VIP Premier Seats (on field - first 15 rows), $75 for Premier (on field - starting at row 16), $65 for Pit Area (standing room only), $35 for Reserved Seats (stadium seating) and $25 for General Admission (stadium seating). To purchase tickets, call 866.333.7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a>. Additionally, Fish and Owen are pleased to announce that local business M<strong>elody Music</strong> will have event tickets available for those who wish to purchase in person.<br /><br /><em><strong>About Mardy Fish</strong></em><br />Vero Beach native Mardy Fish is currently ranked No. 8 on the ATP World Tour and has been ranked as high as No. 7 in the world. Over the course of his career he has won six singles titles and eight doubles titles while defeating players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick, Andy Murray and in doubles Novak Djokovic. Fish was a Silver Medalist at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. In addition to representing his country at the Olympics, Fish has been an important member of the U.S. Davis Cup team during the past decade. For more information on Mardy Fish, visit <a href="http://www.mardytennis.com" target="_blank">www.mardytennis.com</a> and follow him on Twitter @MardyFish.<br /><br /><em><strong>About Jake Owen</strong></em><br />Jake Owen, also a Vero Beach native, is a Grammy, CMA, ACM and CMT award-nominated artist who was named the 2009 Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. Following the success of his debut album, <em>Startin with Me</em>, Owens 2009 release <em>Easy Does It</em> debuted at No. 2 on the <em>Billboards</em> Top Country Albums chart. <em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night</em> is the next chapter in Owens successful recording career. In addition to headlining his own shows, Owen has toured with some of the biggest names in country music, including Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. For information and tour dates, see <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a> and follow him on Twitter @JakeOwen.<br /><br /><em><strong>About Chris Young</strong></em><br />Recently nominated for his first Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance with his hit, You Home, Young is currently out on the road with Jason Aldean on his sold out My Kinda Party Tour. With his rich, warm baritone and penchant for writing relatable, slice-of-life songs, Young has emerged as both a critic and fan favorite with four consecutive No. 1s at radio including the GOLD selling single "Tomorrow" from the brand new album Neon. For tour dates and all the latest information on Chris Young, visit <a href="http://www.chrisyoungcountry.com" target="_blank">www.chrisyoungcountry.com</a> and follow him on Twitter @ChrisYoungMusic.<br /><br /><em><strong>About the Mardy Fish Foundation</strong></em><br />The Mardy Fish Foundation mission is to provide children access to after school exercise, nutritional and enrichment programs in a safe environment to prepare them for healthy, productive and successful lives so they can achieve their dreams. Since its establishment in 2006, the Mardy Fish Foundation has opened after school programs in 13 elementary schools benefiting more than 2,000 students in Indian River County. The programs provide a place for children to go and partake in various activities that will help them better themselves using sports, music, art, and dance. In 2009, the Foundation initiated another city-wide program, Mardys Kids on Courts, that allows local youth to improve their tennis skills through instruction and competition while instilling the many life lessons tennis has to offer. For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation, visit <a href="http://www.mardyfishfoundation.org" target="_blank">www.mardyfishfoundation.org</a>.<br /><br /><em><strong>About the Jake Owen Foundation</strong></em><br />Founded in 2010, the Jake Owen Foundation was created to offer its support on a national level to children battling cancer and other childhood diseases while also lending its support to the Mardy Fish Foundation and its mission to assist youth in Owens hometown area of Indian River County, FL. Through Jakes association within the country music community, he has had the opportunity to visit children and families at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, who are benefiting from the extensive research and patient-care the hospital provides. Once a patient is accepted, St. Jude covers all the medical costs beyond those covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude also provides transportation, lodging, and meals for one parent and child. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/charity" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net/charity</a>.<br /><br /><em><strong>About the Event Host</strong></em><br />The Event <strong>Host Sponsor, Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club</strong>, 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 their exclusive Country or Beach Clubs, GrandHarbor 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 /><em><strong>About C & H Events, Inc.</strong></em><br /><strong>C & H Events, Inc.</strong> is a full-service event management and marketing company based in Boca Raton, Fla., offering more than 50 years combined experience in event management and marketing, meeting planning, corporate promotions, sports marketing, public relations and corporate hospitality. Among the tennis events <strong>C & H Events</strong> manages in addition to Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, is Swingtime -- A Pro-Celebrity Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament -- Benefiting the Be A Star Foundation. Please visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a> for further details about <strong>C & H Events</strong>. <br /><br /><em><strong>Information and Tickets</strong></em><br />For further information about the <strong>Kids Tennis Clinic, Reception</strong> and <strong>Sponsorships</strong>, call <strong>C & H Events, Inc. </strong>at 561.394.9190 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a>. To purchase tickets to the Tennis Exhibition and Jake Owen Concert with Special Guests phone 866.333.7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com/mardy-and-jake.html" target="_blank">http://www.chevents.com/mardy-and-jake.html</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:15:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/46491<p><strong> & RAISING THE GREEN ON NOV. 1, 2011 WITH COUNTRYS JAKE OWEN</strong><br /><br /> & RAISING THE GREEN BENEFITING EVERGREEN with countrys Jake Owen will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the Wildhorse Saloon. The event is hosted by HGTVs Shane Tallant, along with funny man Gary Jenkins & DJ Mindub.<br /><br />Evergreen (<a href="http://www.epmi.org" target="_blank">www.epmi.org</a>) is a national leader across seven states serving people with developmental disabilities. This fundraiser will be Evergreens debut in Nashville to showcase their services of advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves. The services provided by Evergreen are invaluable.<br /><br />ROCKIN & RAISING THE GREEN will be an evening of high energy & lots of laughs. Doors open at 6pm. Tickets go on sale September 24, 2011 at 11 am at <a href="http://www.wildhorsesaloon.com" target="_blank">www.wildhorsesaloon.com</a>.<br /><br />Jake Owen just celebrated the No. 1 debut of his third album Barefoot Blue Jean Night. The title track and first single off the album also reached the No. 1 spot on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and Country Aircheck. Fans can catch Jake live out on the road on Keith Urbans Get Closer 2011 World Tour.<br /><br />Shane Tallant is a two-time EMMY winning host and journalist, most well known for his role on HGTVs 'Designed to Sell'. Shane has recently been tapped as special correspondent for EXTRA at the 2011 CMT Awards. With over 12 years of hosting and reporting experience, Shane is known for his quick wit and engaging personality.<br /><br />The mission of Evergreen is to help individuals with disabilities, build better lives. Evergreen serves people in the following six states: Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky and Tennessee. Evergreens operating budget is $58M and they serve approximately 1,060 individuals and have approximately 1,800 employees. To learn more about Evergreen, visit their web site at: <a href="http://www.epmi.org" target="_blank">www.epmi.org</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 12:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/46481<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/15/medium.6mkb77doreb7.jpg" /><br /><p></p> <div style="color: #000000; font: normal normal normal 12px/1.5em 'Lucida Grande', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: #ffffff; font-family: Times; line-height: normal; font-size: medium; margin: 8px;"> <p></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;">JAKE OWEN CELEBRATES MULTIPLE NO. 1S THIS WEEK</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT HITS NO. 1 ON</span>COUNTRY AIRPLAY CHARTS</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Jakes New Album<em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night</em>Debuts At No. 1 OnTop Country Albums Chart</span></span></strong></p> <p style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="text-decoration: none;"></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Nashville</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">,TN</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"> RCA recording artist Jake Owen holds the No. 1 position on three charts this week Hot Country Songs,<em>Country Aircheck</em>Top Country Albums chart.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: black; font-size: 10pt;">This years</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: blue; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">summer anthem, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, hits the No. 1 spot onHot Country Songs chart and<em>Country Aircheck</em><span style="color: black;">, with digital track sales over 900K units to date and rapidly approaching Platinum status.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Today, Jakes third studio album,<em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night,</em>debuted at No. 1 onTop Country Albums Chart with more than<span style="color: black;">55,000</span>copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">ve never had a No. 1 anything before, says Jake. This is an amazing feeling that is hard to describe. Im just so grateful that I was able to record a song like Barefoot Blue Jean Night that truly represents who I am and Im even more grateful that people liked it. I cant wait for everyone to hear the rest of the record.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">This week was perfect timing for Jake to be inNew York Cityto celebrate his first No. 1 single and first No. 1 album. Yesterday, Jake performed Barefoot Blue Jean Night live on ABCs<em>Good Morning</strong></em>Prior to his performance, Jake and The Band Perry announced the final nominees in five CMA Awards categories right outside the<em>Good Morning America</em>studios in the heart ofNew York CityTimes Square.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">In addition, Jakes Twitter followers have been able to make a personal connection with him over the last week. Sitting in his dressing room at<em>Good Morning America</em>yesterday, he made multiple early morning calls. Jake says, ve had so much fun calling my Twitter followers since<span class="216531818-07092011">the</span>record came out. I started out thinking that I would call 10 people to thank them for buying my record and ask them which songs were their favorites. After I started the calls, I enjoyed talking to people so much that I decided to keep doing it. Ive called almost 500 people. Any spare time I have, I send a Tweet and ask people to send me their number. It has been awesome. Im going to keep doing it for as long as I can.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify; margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">To view Jakes performances from yesterday<em>Good Morning America</em>appearance, click on the links below:</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Barefoot Blue Jean Night</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/barefoot-blue-jean-night-14456058" title="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/barefoot-blue-jean-night-14456058"><span style="color: #800080;">http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/barefoot-blue-jean-night-14456058</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">Alone with You</span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"><a href="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/jake-owen-sings-gma-set-14456191?tab=9482930&section=1206852&playlist=14455276" title="http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/jake-owen-sings-gma-set-14456191?tab=9482930&section=1206852&playlist=14455276"><span style="color: #800080;">http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/jake-owen-sings-gma-set-14456191?tab=9482930&section=1206852&playlist=14455276</span></a></span></p> <p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0in;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 10pt;">###</span></p> <p></p> </div> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/45881<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/14/medium.ty7jmnfv0y80.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>JAKE OWENS NEW ALBUM BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT CURRENTLY IS NO. 1 ON iTUNES COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART<br /><br />JAKE CALLS TWITTER FOLLOWERS TO PERSONALLY THANK THEM FOR BUYING HIS NEW ALBUM <br /><br />GAC WORLD PREMIERES JAKE ON THE LAKE TONIGHT AT 9PM ET</strong><br /><br />Nashville, TN RCA recording artist Jake Owen released his third studio album, <em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night</em>, on Monday and currently it holds the No. 1 position on iTunes Country Albums chart. The digital single has received over 850,000 downloads to date.<br /><br />The title track is the lead single from the album and this week, it jumps to No. 2 on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and Country Aircheck.<br /><br />Jake is very anxious to hear what his fans think about the new music. <a href="http://twitter.com/#!/jakeowen" target="_blank">Yesterday he sent this Tweet</a>: First 10 peeps to respond that bought my record, I'll follow you. You can send me your phone #. I wanna call you and see what songs u dig.<br /><br />Every spare minute Jake has, he is calling his Twitter followers to personally thank them for buying Barefoot Blue Jean Night and to get their feedback on which songs they like.</p> <p>Last night, Jake celebrated his album release by performing for a sold-out crowd at The Headliner club in Neptune, NJ and today, he is in New York City promoting the new album.</p> <p>Tonight, GAC world premieres a 30-minute special entitled Jake on the Lake. The show captures the true essence of who Jake Owen is and takes an in-depth look at his new album. Included in the special are intimate acoustic performances of five songs from the album, tour highlights with Keith Urban, plus some amazing wake-boarding and wake-surfing tips & tricks from Jake.</p> <p>Tomorrow night, Jake will be part of Access Hollywoods Country Hunks feature, check your local listings.<br /><br />On September 6, Jake and The Band Perry and will announce the final nominees in five CMA Awards categories live from the "Good Morning America" studios in the heart of New York City's Times Square on the ABC Television Network. The announcement will air in the 8:30 AM/ET half-hour segment of the morning news program. During the broadcast, Jake will perform his summertime anthem "Barefoot Blue Jean Night." <br /><br />To purchase Jakes album on iTunes, click on this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/BBJNiTunes" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/BBJNiTunes</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/45471<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/07/medium.8n21n692rtet.jpg" /><br /><p>Hey guys! Unless you've been living under a rock, you know that Jake's new album <em>Barefoot Blue Jean Night</em> came out yesterday 8/29, and is available in stores and on <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/barefoot-blue-jean-night/id457563539" target="_blank">iTunes</a> now!</p> <p>In honor of this release, we've set up a BUNCH of new campaigns in the <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/campaigns" target="_blank">Campaigns</a> section of the site for you to participate in. Help spread the word about BBJN, and earn points while you're doing it! There are several to choose from, and you can complete 'em all if you want to!</p> <p>Points will be able to be redeemed in the Jake Owen Points store for merch items and other cool stuff.</p> <p>So, what are you waiting for? Check out the new album and the campaigns today!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 30 Aug 2011 12:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/45331<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/02/11/medium.gtz6p1ts13b7.jpeg" /><br /><p>Check out GACTV.com's new contest <a href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/pac_ctnt/text/0,,GAC_26058_96728,00.html" target="_blank">"GAC'S 'Take Jake Home' Sweepstakes"</a> and enter for a chance to win an Autographed Jake Owen Standup, signed guitar, and other cool prizes!<br /> <br /> Jake will also be on tonight's episode of <a href="http://blog.gactv.com/blog/2011/08/26/top-20-goes-barefoot-with-jake-owen/" target="_blank">GAC's Top 20 Countdown</a>, airing 8/7c.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:50:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/45011<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/06/medium.9cg31f2p94ko.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>JAKE OWENS NEW ALBUM BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT HITS STORES ON AUGUST 29<br /><br />Barefoot Blue Jean Night is Top Five and Rapidly Approaching Platinum with over 800K downloads<br /><br />Jake will Perform Barefoot Blue Jean Night and Announce the Finalists in Five Categories Live on ABC's "Good Morning America" September 6</strong></p> <p>Nashville, TN RCA recording artist Jake Owen is very excited about the next few weeks. For starters, he turns 30 on Sunday, August 28. Jake will celebrate his birthday in Dallas, TX at the American Airlines Arena while he is in town performing on Keith Urbans Get Closer World Tour, which continues through mid-October.</p> <p>Jake'shit single "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" entered the Top Five this week on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and Country Aircheck. The song has been touted 2011's summer anthem. It is also the fastest rising single of Jake's career and the first single from his forthcoming album being released on August 29. <br />In addition, "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" was recently certified a Digital Gold Single by the RIAA and is rapidly approaching Platinum with over 800,000 downloads to date.</p> <p>Just announced this morning, Jake and The Band Perry and will announce the final nominees in five CMA Awards categories live from the "Good Morning America" studios in the heart of New York City's Times Square on the ABC Television Network. The announcement will air in the 8:30 AM/ET half-hour segment of the morning news program. During the broadcast, Jake will also perform "Barefoot Blue Jean Night." <br /><br />Jake is most excited about his new album being released on Monday. I finally got to make the record Ive always wanted to make, says Jake. I think it really represents who I am more than anything I've ever recorded. If nothing else happens after this, I can honestly say that I did the absolute best that I can do. Ive never felt this good about music, or anything in my career, as I do right now. I cant wait for people to hear it.<br /><br />His buoyant optimism is justified. Barefoot Blue Jean Night brims with vocal self-confidence and a superbly chosen stack of songs. The pumping energy in such country rockers as Anywhere with You, Apple Pie Moonshine, The One That Got Away and Nobody Feelin No Pain contrasts dramatically with the feverish thumper Wide Awake or the crunchy, edgy and atmospheric Alone with You.<br /><br /> it Country is a Jake Owen statement of purpose. is a smiling, seductive come-on. On the other hand, theres the touching, lovely and philosophical acoustic ballad The Journey of Your Life. The frothing power, cascading rhythm and head-to-the-sky vocal shout of the World on Fire mark it as a blue-chip, blue-collar rocker. And what more can be said of Barefoot Blue Jean Night, surely the most joyous summer celebration on disc today.<br /><br />To learn more about Jake, click on this link: <a href="http://bit.ly/r9lkJq" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/r9lkJq</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 10:40:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/44561<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/08/medium.337s33r3zo2r.jpg" /><br /><p>Don't miss Jake On The Lake on GAC!</p> <p>Jake On The Lake <br /><strong>Premiere:</strong> Wednesday, 8/31 @ 9pm ET</p> <p>Re-Air:<br />Thursday, 9/1 @ 1am ET<br />Saturday, 9/3 @ 4pm ET<br />Sunday, 9/4 @ 10:30pm ET<br />Monday, 9/5 @ 2:30am & 5pm ET</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/43691<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/01/medium.ax22365lcu22.jpg" /><br /><p>In anticipation of Jake's new release, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, three package bundles have been made available today to Jake's biggest fans - you guys! Choose your exclusive bundle - available only at <a href="http://jakeowen.net/preorder/" title="here" target="_blank">here</a> - today to ensure delivery by street date, August 29.</p> <p><a href="http://jakeowen.net/preorder/" title="Order your now" target="_blank">Order yours now</a></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Sat, 13 Aug 2011 14:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/43581<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/02/medium.a4sl2ms31776.png" /><br /><p>Jake is featured in the "HOT LIST" section of the current Nashville Lifestyles magazine. Pick up your copy on stands now!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:50:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/42771<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/08/11/medium.cr855qsbc7x8.jpeg" /><br /><p><strong>JAKE OWENS SUMMER ANTHEM BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT IS DIGITALLY CERTIFIED GOLD</strong></p> <p>Nashville, TN Jake Owens hit single, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, has been digitally certified gold by the RIAA with over 550K downloads (photo attached.) The summer anthem is also currently No. 4 on iTunes digital country songs chart.</p> <p>Barefoot Blue Jean Night is the fastest rising single of Jakes career. The song is Top 10 this week, holding the No. 9 position on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and Country Aircheck.</p> <p>m from Florida and I ran around barefoot my whole life, reflects Jake. I think when people hear me sing Barefoot Blue Jean Night, they believe me. This song pinpoints my life right now. I think all music fans crave authenticity and this song is as realistic as it gets.</p> <p>In addition, the music video for Barefoot Blue Jean Night debuted on VEVO just four weeks ago and it is rapidly approaching 2 million views.</p> <p>Barefoot Blue Jean Night is the title track and first single from Jakes forthcoming third studio album, produced by Joey Moi (Nickelback) and Rodney Clawson (co-writer of such hits as I Saw God Today, Lost in This Moment), as well as GRAMMY award-winning producer Tony Brown.<br /><br />Jake is the special guest on the U.S. leg of Keith Urbans Get Closer 2011 World Tour, with stops this weekend in Washington, DC (July 28), Toledo, OH (July, 29) and Ft. Wayne, IN (July, 31).<br /><br />Complete tour dates and much more are online at www.jakeowen.net.<br /><br />Pictured L to R: Gary Overton (Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville), Jake Owen, Alaina Vehec (Associate Director, Digital Sales, SMN)</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 10:50:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/41291<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/09/medium.y6snu3d4o975.png" /><br /><p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;">We at ground(ctrl) are proud to announce the release of our first app for the iPhone! The new app allows you to access all of yourfavorite ground(ctrl) sites - including jakeowen.net - all from the palm of your hand!</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px;"></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;">Plus:</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;"> Access latest news, media, and tour schedules</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;"> View order history and tracking information</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;"> Purchase tickets for upcoming events</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;"> Manage messages and friend requests</p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica; min-height: 14.0px;"></p> <p style="margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Helvetica;">Download the free app now!<span style="color: #125415;"><a href="http://bit.ly/lQg6UM"><span style="color: #1636ee;">http://bit.ly/lQg6UM</span></a></span></p> </p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/40031<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/03/medium.62kz87tkclar.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>TODAY CMT WORLD PREMIERES THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR JAKE OWENS SUMMER ANTHEM BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT</strong><br /> <br /> Nashville, TN CMT hosts the world premiere of the music video for Jake Owens hit single Barefoot Blue Jean Night today. The video was added into heavy rotation on CMT and the clip will be featured during CMTs Top 20 Countdown on Friday, July 1 at 11 a.m. ET. The video can also be viewed at <a href="http://www.cmt.com/videos/jake-owen/667708/barefoot-blue-jean-night.jhtml" target="_blank">www.cmt.com</a>.<br /><br />Barefoot Blue Jean Night is quickly becoming the summer anthem of 2011 and the music video certainly matches the feel of the song. The video features Jake wake boarding and hanging out on his boat with friends on Center Hill Lake, just outside of Nashville.<br /><br />This video shows what I do when Im not on stage, says Jake. I grew up in Florida so wake boarding and hanging out with my friends on the water is something Ive done my entire life. There definitely wasnt any acting going on at the shoot. Those are really my friends you see in the video and we shot everything in one day. The scenes are as realistic as it gets and that is the way I wanted it. I feel like this song and this video truly represent who I am.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:20:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/38171<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/12/medium.24a627o842fo.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>JAKE OWEN WILL RELEASE HIS THIRD STUDIO ALBUM BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT ON AUGUST 30<br /><br />JAKE HITS THE ROAD WITH KEITH URBAN THIS WEEKEND ON THE GET CLOSER 2011 WORLD TOUR</strong><br /><br />Nashville, TN RCA recording artist Jake Owen announced today that his third studio album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, will be released on August 30. <br /><br />It is kind of ironic that my new album is being released on August 30, two days after I turn 30 and this is my third record, says Jake. This album is a big step for me and my career and I cant wait for people to hear it.<br /><br />The forthcoming album includes 11 tracks, six produced by Joey Moi and Rodney Clawson and five tracks produced by Tony Brown.<br /><br />The debut single, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, is the fastest rising single of Jakes career. It has been racing up the charts since it was released and currently holds the No. 17 position on Billboards Hot Country Songs chart and is No. 16 on Country Aircheck.<br /><br />Barefoot Blue Jean Night is currently No. 8 on the Digital Country Songs chart, selling over 44K which is up 41% from last week. To purchase the digital single, click here: <a href="http://bit.ly/dIbNWx" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/dIbNWx</a><br /><br />Jake hits the road with Keith Urban this weekend for the kick-off dates of the Get Closer 2011 World Tour, which begins on Thursday, June 16 in Biloxi, MS.<br /><br />I have always wanted to go out on the road with Keith, says Jake. He really inspires me as a songwriter, musician and entertainer. Keith is the real deal and one of the most amazing talents our genre has ever seen.<br /><br />It meant the world to me that Keith called me up last week and invited me to join him on stage for a song during his set at LP Field, reflects Jake. Performing t Think I Cant Love You with him was definitely a career highlight. To have Keith playing electric guitar and singing harmony with me on a song that I wrote was so awesome. Then, when the audience sang the words back to us at the top of their lungs, it was the coolest moment I have experienced in my career so far. It was surreal.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/36781<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/10/medium.0z07k137s769.png" /><br /><p>COUNTRY MUSICS TOP-SELLING SUPERGROUP ALABAMA ANNOUNCES BAMA RISING: A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR ALABAMA TORNADO RECOVERY AT BIRMINGHAMS BJCC ARENA ON JUNE 14TH</p> <p>Tickets Go On Sale To General Public This Friday, May 20th at 11:00am CST</p> <p>BIRMINGHAM, AL (May 17, 2011) -- On Tuesday, June 14th, the country music community will unite to assist victims of the tornados that ravaged Alabama on April 27th. BAMA RISING: A Benefit Concert for Alabama Tornado Recovery, presented by Verizon, will take place at Birminghams BJCC Arena. It will feature performances by ALABAMA, who is spearheading the event, Brad Paisley, Sara Evans, Sheryl Crow and numerous other artists. See below for a list of performers and special guests who have been confirmed to date.</p> <p>ALABAMAs Randy Owen, speaking on behalf of the group, states, My hope is that this will bring happiness and help to my fellow citizens in Alabama. I believe it's extremely important that we do this benefit, and I want everyone in the state to feel like they are part of it. I hope we all can pull together to help get through the worst natural disaster I've ever seen in Alabama. I appreciate my friends in country music, everyone that's been involved, and anyone that's helped in any way.</p> <p>The Bama Rising Fund has been established at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham to support long-term recovery statewide in the wake of the April 2011 tornadoes that devastated Alabama. Decisions about how to deploy Bama Rising concert proceeds and gifts to the Bama Rising Fund will be made by an advisory committee including representatives of the artists, promoters and the Community Foundation.</p> <p>Kate Nielsen, president of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham : We are pleased to serve as the philanthropic partner for the talented artists who are committed to our states recovery through the Bama Rising concert. A sell-out crowd will help the Bama Rising team raise significant dollars for long-term recovery efforts across Alabama and show our citizens that we are committed to their future.</p> <p>Jeff Mango, president Georgia/Alabama Region, Verizon Wireless : The communitys response to the devastating tornadoes in Alabama has been truly inspiring, and we know that a natural disaster of this magnitude requires that response be sustainedso that the people in the community can thrive and in some cases, rebuild. That is why we are so proud to be involved in Bama Rising. Thanks to the generosity of so many who want to help, this unforgettable event will bring together people from across the great state of Alabama and beyond to support their friends, business associates and neighbors as they work for a common cause to rebuild.</p> <p>In addition to ticket sales, funds will be raised through corporate sponsorships of the event. For information on becoming a corporate sponsor, please contact Jay Wilson at Red Mountain Entertainment 205.585.2531 or jay@redmountainentertainment.com.</p> <p><strong>Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday, May 20th, at 11:00AM CST at <a href="http://www.ticketmaster.com" target="_blank">www.ticketmaster.com</a>. </strong>Ticket prices will range from $25 to $150. VIP packages will also be available. Visit <a href="http://www.bamarising.org" target="_blank"><strong>www.bamarising.org</strong></a> for more details. Bama Rising is presented by Red Mountain Entertainment and AEG Live/The Messina Group. Corporate sponsors include Verizon, Bravado, Zeekee Interactive, Bill Young Productions, Tour Design and Ticketmaster.<br /> <br /><strong>BAMA RISING</strong></p> <p>Confirmed performers (in alphabetical order):</p> <p>Alabama<br />Rodney Atkins<br />Dierks Bentley<br />Bo Bice<br />Luke Bryan<br />Sheryl Crow<br />Sara Evans<br />Taylor Hicks<br />Little Big Town<br />Martina McBride<br />Montgomery Gentry <br />David Nail<br />Jake Owen<br />Brad Paisley<br />Kellie Pickler<br />Darius Rucker<br />Ashton Shepherd</p> <p><br />Confirmed special guests:</p> <p>Jay Barker University of Alabama (former football player and current radio personality)</p> <p>###</p> <p>About The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham:<br />The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is the oldest and largest community foundation in Alabama, dedicated to driving positive change through grants, leveraging donor giving to meet community needs, and works with other organizations to collaborate and bring resources together. The Community Foundation has experience in distributing donations in previous disasters, including tornadoes in 1998 and 2002 and following the evacuation of survivors of Hurricane Katrina survivors to the Birmingham area in 2005. For more information, go to <a href="http://www.foundationbirmingham.org" target="_blank">www.foundationbirmingham.org</a>.</p> <p>About Alabama (the group):<br />With a career to date that has resulted in 21 gold, platinum and multi-platinum albums, 42 number one singles and over 73 million records sold, Alabama has received over 150 industry awards including 8 country music "Entertainer of the Year" honors, 2 Grammys, 2 People's Choice Awards and their very own star on the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The band most recently received the Academy of Country Music's Pioneer Award in 2003 and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2005. Members Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry, and Jeff Cook all hail from Ft. Payne, Alabama and have enjoyed more than 30 years of unprecedented success.</p> <p>About Verizon Wireless:<br />Verizon Wireless operates the nations fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, serving more than 104 million total connections, including 88.4 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 85,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com" target="_blank">www.verizonwireless.com</a>. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high- resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia" target="_blank">www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 17 May 2011 12:40:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/34391<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/08/medium.q987g32666o8.jpeg" /><br /><p>Nashville, TN RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen is excited to celebrate with his fans this years annual Fan Club Party in June. The event will take place on June 10th at Mercy Lounge / Cannery Ballroom in Nashville, TN from 11:00AM-1:00PM and is open to active fan club members. Tickets are limited, however, and will be awarded to the first 425 fan club members who purchase a ticket.</p> <p></p><p><strong>TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT! <br /> </strong></p> <p><strong>MUST BE 18 or OLDER TO ATTEND.</strong></p> <p>For a complete list of upcoming concerts and more, visit Jake online at <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a> or <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jakeowen">www.twitter.com/jakeowen</a></p> <p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 02 May 2011 10:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/33161<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/05/medium.bu37pv6ec46m.jpg" /><br /><p>NASHVILLE, TN RCA Nashville hit maker Jake Owen captures his way of life as a Florida native and the spirit of summer with his new single, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, and the immediate reaction to the song suggests hes right on track. As of its official airplay impact date on Monday, Barefoot Blue Jean Night was grooving the playlists of 65 chart-reporting country stations, breaking into Billboard Hot Country Songs Top 40 this week at #36. Released as a digital single on April 12, fan excitement has propelled Barefoot Blue Jean Night onto Billboards Country Digital Songs chart with first-week sales of over 20,000 downloads according to Nielsen SoundScan.<br /><br />When we recorded Barefoot Blue Jean Night, I was really looking forward to summertime, says Jake. This song has that nostalgic feeling of growing up, running around barefoot and feeling free. It doesnt matter whether you grew up along the coast, on the lake or in the country, most everyone remembers that feeling. Hopefully, Barefoot Blue Jean Night will bring a little bit of summer into peoples lives.<br />Critics are already praising Jake and Barefoot Blue Jean Night:<br /><br />Music Row Magazines Robert K. Oermann proclaims, I have always liked this guy. This time out, he deploys a male cheering section, finger snaps, crashing percussion, rippling banjo and a restlessly jangling guitar to shout out a summer party anthem. Irresistible.<br /><br />Jim Asker with All Access says: Barefoot Blue Jean Night is this talented artist's best song so far. In fact, it will be one of the best songs this yeara big up-tempo sing-along anthem from Jake that we're no doubt going to hear blasting from backyard BBQ's all summer long.<br /><br />Jake will also be bringing a big blast of new music into peoples lives all summer long, as he joins superstar Keith Urban as a special guest on the U.S. leg of Urbans Get Closer 2011 World Tour, beginning June 16.<br />We are so lucky to be going out on the Keith Urban tour, says Jake. I am excited for the fans to hear some new songs from the new record. And while we are out on tour, I really want to celebrate summertime so Im going to try to pull my boat behind my bus. I have a Malibu, which is a great wakeboarding boat, and I really want to spend my days out in the sun, meeting people and hanging out.<br /><br />Barefoot Blue Jean Night is the first single from Jakes forthcoming third album, due in stores late summer, with tracks produced by Joey Moi (Nickelback) and Rodney Clawson (co-writer of such hits as I Saw God Today, Lost in This Moment), as well as GRAMMY award-winning producer Tony Brown.<br /><br />Complete tour dates and much more are online at <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:50:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/31671<p>There WILL be a M&G held for both Tallahassee tomorrow 4/15 and Melbourne 4/16, so sign up in the <a href="http://jakeowen.net/contests/690" target="_blank">Contests</a> section if you haven't done so already! M&G winners for Tallahassee will be chosen and informed early tomorrow morning. Good luck everybody!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/30821<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/08/medium.84cb3g73456v.jpeg" /><br /><p>Hey guys,<br /><br />Just wanted to let you know that my new single, "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" was just released on iTunes. It's only $1.29 (less than a beer and almost as tasty) so <a href="http://bit.ly/gd3wSK">download it</a>!<br /><br />If you get it now, <a href="http://bit.ly/gd3wSK">iTunes</a> will let you "complete my album" when the album comes out, so you'll only pay for it once. I'm stoked for you to hear all the new tunes, but I hope you'll blow the speakers out of your truck with "<a href="http://bit.ly/gd3wSK">Barefoot Blue Jean Nigh</a>t<a href="http://bit.ly/g6Uppp">"</a> until then. If you love it, please tell your country radio station.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the Keith Urban tour this summer!<br /><br />Music up, windows down. <br /><br />-jo</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 11 Apr 2011 20:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/30451<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/08/medium.2f63ouydwvih.png" /><br /><p><a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/media">Click here</a> to check out a short clip Jake shot tonight for y'all, enjoy.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/29071<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/02/medium.4a11k5c618rj.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE DONATES $10,000 TO BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA</strong><br />LongHorns Atlanta-Area Restaurants Join Together to Benefit BGCMA & <br />Host Charity Performance by Country Star Jake Owen <br /><br /><strong>ORLANDO, Fla.</strong> (March 25, 2011) In celebration of National Boys & Girls Club Week, LongHorn Steakhouse is partnering with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta to continue their mission of helping area children learn, grow and prepare for a bright and productive future. From now until April 2, employees from 26 Atlanta-area LongHorn restaurants are volunteering their time to benefit local Boys & Girls Clubs.<br /><br />To mark the beginning of this new partnership, this week LongHorn made a $10,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta and hosted a special concert by award-winning country music artist Jake Owen for more than 150 children at the Douglas County Boys & Girls Club. <br /><br />LongHorn Steakhouse has been committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others since opening our first restaurant here more than 29 years ago, and were excited to announce a new partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, said John Alexander, senior vice president of operations for LongHorn Steakhouse. ve been proud to see our employees join together and devote their time to help the children of Boys & Girls Clubs, and its a rewarding experience for our restaurant teams as well. We look forward to building on this relationship in the future and continuing our support of the Atlanta community. <br /><br />In addition, LongHorn Steakhouse President Dave George was named to the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta this month. <br /><br />We are so grateful for Longhorns support and service this week, said Missy Dugan, Interim President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. They took the opportunity to give back during National Boys & Girls Clubs Week and did it in a big way. Not only did they financially provide for children in their communities who need them most, they volunteered their time and energy with our kids and created awareness for youth in our communities.<br /><br /><strong>ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA</strong><br />Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlantas mission is to provide a quality developmental program that empowers metro Atlanta youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to become productive adults. Through 26 Clubs in 11 metro counties, trained and professional staff serve more than 3,000 disadvantaged youth (ages 6-18) daily through programs that foster academic success, healthy lifestyles and character and leadership development. BGCMA also has Camp Kiwanis, a 160-acre outdoor residence camp, and the Youth Art Connection (YAC), a gallery and workspace for young artists. In order to effectively serve those who need us most, BGCMA asks families to pay annual membership dues of only $35 per child and no child is turned away due to inability to pay. For more information, please visit www.bgcma.org.<br /><br /><strong>ABOUT JAKE OWEN</strong><br />RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen emerged as one of countrys hottest young talents with the 2006 release of his debut album, Startin with Me, and hes built on that excitement with his latest album, Easy Does It, and a growing list of hits that includes five consecutive Top 15 singles with such songs as the self penned t Think I Cant Love You and Eight Second Ride. A past ACM winner as Top New Male Vocalist, Owen has earned CMA, CMT, and GRAMMY award nominations while becoming a fan-favorite, appearing on such programs as Good Morning America and CMT Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock, and touring with superstars like Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, and Carrie Underwood. Owen will join Keith Urban on the U.S. leg of his Get Closer 2011 World Tour.Jake is currently in the studio recording his third album, due for release later this year.Keep up with all the latest news on Jake at<a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jakeowen" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jakeowen</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/jakeofficial" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/jakeofficial</a>.<br /><br /><strong>ABOUT LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE </strong><br />LongHorn Steakhouse opened its first restaurant in Atlanta in 1981 and today operates more than 340 restaurants in 33 states. LongHorn is a division of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), the worlds largest full-service restaurant operating company. For more information about LongHorn, please visit <a href="http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com" target="_blank">www.longhornsteakhouse.com</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/28841<p>The Jake Owen Fan Club presale will start 3/23/11 at 10:00 AM CT.</p> <p>Fan Club members can <a href="http://protected.tickets.com/buy/TicketOnsale?orgid=27607&poid=25684&agency=BOKC_B2B_6" target="_blank">CLICK HERE</a> to purchase tickets. The password is Jofc2011tix</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:20:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/28241<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/13/medium.87zwv97v26ho.png" /><br /><p>Check out <a href="http://bid.mclemoreauction.com/cgi-bin/mndetails.cgi?mclemore83" target="_blank">this</a> great cause! Get concert tickets and backstage experiences with Nashville's biggest stars to benefit the W.O. Smith Music School.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:40:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/26691<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/15/medium.w6tfji4d4v45.jpg" /><br /><p><em>Hits in Progress:</em> RCA Nashville hitmaker Jake Owen is hard at work on his third album, and hes currently in the studio cutting tracks with producers Joey Moi (Nickelback) and Rodney Clawson (writer of such hits as I Saw God Today and Lost in This Moment Its set to be another exciting year for Jake, with new music on the way and a summer playing Keith Urbans Get Closer 2011 World Tour beginning in June.<br /> <br /> Pictured (l-r): Sony Music Nashville A&R VP Jim Catino, Promotion Senior VP Skip Bishop, and Chairman & CEO Gary Overton; Owen; Moi; Clawson; RCA Nashville Promotion VP Keith Gale and RCA Nashville National Director of Promotion Norbert Nix.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/25371<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/15/medium.dysf1f14qeo8.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>KEITH URBAN WELCOMES JAKE OWEN TO THE GET CLOSER 2011 WORLD TOUR U.S. LEG<br /><br />SUMMER TOUR DEBUTS IN MISSISSIPPI ON JUNE 16</strong><br /><br /><br />Grammy Award winner Keith Urban welcomes ACM Award-winning RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen as the first of the special guests announced to join Urban as he launches his Get Closer 2011 World Tour, beginning June 16th. Owen, who will perform on the U.S. leg of the tour, is a perfect fit, with his charismatic stage show and a string of top hits to his credit, including such favorites as t Think I Cant Love You and Eight Second Ride. Owen will appear throughout the U.S. run of the tour, concluding October 15th.<br /><br />With the news, Owen said, m honored to join Keith on his tour. Keith and his band are some of the greatest entertainers in the world, and Im looking forward to getting out there and watching him play every night. This is going to be truly an amazing summer!!<br /><br />The Get Closer 2011 World Tour will debut in Biloxi, Mississippi with an all-new stage production featuring Urbans uniquely hard-charging, captivating live performances. For ticket information, go to <a href="http://www.keithurban.net" target="_blank">www.keithurban.net</a>. <br /><br />The tour comes in support of Urbans sixth studio CD Get Closer, released in November. Get Closer follows two previous consecutive Billboard country and pop #1 albums, as well as five previous CDs, all of which have been certified platinum or multi-platinum.<br /><br />Owen emerged as one of countrys hottest young talents with the release of his debut album, Startin with Me, and hes built on that excitement with his latest album, Easy Does It, and a growing list of hits that includes five consecutive Top 15 singles. A past ACM winner as Top New Male Vocalist, Owen has earned CMA, CMT, and GRAMMY award nominations while becoming a fan-favorite, touring with superstar artists and appearing on such programs as Good Morning America and CMT Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock. He is currently in the studio recording his third album, due for release later this year. Keep up with all the latest news on Jake at <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a>. <br /><br />For more official Keith Urban touring news and ticket information go to <a href="http://www.keithurban.net" target="_blank">www.keithurban.net</a> and listen to your local country radio stations.<br /><br /><br /><strong>KEITH URBAN: GET CLOSER 2011 WORLD TOUR</strong><br /><br />DATE CITY VENUE ON SALE<br />June 16 Biloxi, MS Mississippi Coast Col. Feb 18<br />June 17 Jacksonville, FL Veterans Memorial Arena Feb 12<br />June 18 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum Feb 19<br />June 23 Columbia, SC Colonial Life Arena March 4 <br />June 24 Charlotte, NC Time Warner Cable Arena Feb 11<br />June 25 Raleigh, NC RBC Center Feb 11<br />June 29 St. Louis, MO Scottrade Center Feb 18<br />June 30 Moline, IL i Wireless Center Feb 12<br />July 7 Hershey, PA Giant Center March 5 <br />July 8 Boston, MA TD Garden Feb 12<br />July 9 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena Feb 12<br />July 14 Newark, NJ Prudential Center Feb 18<br />July 15 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center Feb 12<br />July 16 Albany, NY Times Union Arena Feb 18<br />July 19 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena Feb 11<br />July 21 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena Feb 12<br />July 22 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena Feb 25<br />July 23 Detroit, MI The Palace of Auburn Hills Feb 25<br />July 26 Hampton, VA Hampton Coliseum Feb 11<br />July 28 Washington, DC Verizon Center Feb 18<br />July 29 Toledo, OH Huntington Center Feb 12<br />July 31 Ft. Wayne, IN Memorial Coliseum Feb 18<br />August 4 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Center Feb 25<br />August 6 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena March 4<br />August 11 Cincinnati, OH US Bank Arena March 11<br />August 12 Knoxville, TN Thompson Boling Arena March 4<br />August 13 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena Feb 11<br />August 16 Wichita, KS Intrust Bank Arena March 4<br />August 18 Tulsa, OK BOK Center March 25<br />August 19 Kansas City, MO Sprint Center Feb 18<br />August 20 Omaha, NE Qwest Center April 8<br />August 25 Jonesboro, AR ASU Convocation Center Feb 18<br />August 26 Tupelo, MS Bancorpsouth Arena Feb 18<br />August 27 Lafayette, LA Cajundome March 12<br />August 28 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Feb 12<br />September 8 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena Feb 11<br />September 9 Ottawa, ONT Scotiabank Place March 4<br />September 10 Toronto, ONT Air Canada Centre March 4<br />September 12 London, ONT John Labatt Centre March 4<br />September 15 Winnipeg, MAN MTS Centre March 4<br />September 16 Regina, SAS Brandt Centre March 4<br />September 17 Saskatoon, SAS Credit Union Centre March 4<br />September 21 Edmonton, ALB Rexall Place March 4<br />September 23 Calgary, ALB Scotiabank Saddledome March 4<br />September 26 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena March 4<br />September 29 Seattle, WA KeyArena March 4<br />October 1 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion Feb 12<br />October 2 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena Feb 12<br />October 4 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center Feb 25<br />October 7 Glendale, AZ Jobing.com Arena May 13<br />October 8 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center March 4<br />October 11 Denver, CO Pepsi Center Feb 18<br />October 13 Milwaukee, WI Bradley Center March 12<br />October 14 Chicago, IL Allstate Arena Feb 11<br />October 15 Minneapolis, MN Target Center April 8</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:40:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/21881<p>We regret to inform you that the Duluth, MN show tomorrow 1/22 has been cancelled. The entire rodeo was cancelled and will not be rescheduled. If you have ticket refund questions, please speak to the outlet that you purchased your tickets from.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/21861<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/04/medium.gff96oro6f89.png" /><br /><p>Check it out on Jake's Facebook page at http://facebook.com/jakeowen</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 04 Jan 2011 16:20:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/20191<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/00/14/medium.t545524i80df.jpg" /><br /><p>Jake Owen's Annual Hometown Benefit Concert Welcomes Little Big Town as Special Guest; <br />Jake Owen Foundation Presents $30,000 To St. Jude And $33,000 To Mardy Fish Foundation<br /><br />Owen and Professional Tennis Player Mardy Fish Team for a Fifth Year for the Mardy's Tennis & Jake's Music Fest<br /><br />Nashville, TN - This weekend, for the fifth consecutive year, RCA<br />Nashville recording artist and Vero Beach, FL, native Jake Owen<br />headlined his annual hometown Jake Owen concert called "Mardy's Tennis &<br />Jake's Music Fest." This year's event moved to Holman Stadium, where<br />Owen and special guests Platinum-selling Capitol Records Nashville group<br />Little Big Town entertained a crowd of over 4,500. <br /><br />Owen presented checks to St. Jude for $30,000 and a check to the Mardy<br />Fish Foundation for $33,000, on behalf of the Jake Owen Foundation -<br />which was recently created and added a new dimension to this year's<br />event. The Jake Owen Foundation joined longtime event beneficiary the<br />Mardy Fish Foundation to enhance this vehicle for charitable support<br />geared toward children. The Mardy Fish Foundation, established by<br />tennis pro Mardy Fish as a way to support youth organizations and<br />programs in the Vero Beach area, is a key beneficiary of the Jake Owen<br />Foundation, together with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.<br /><br />"Every year I'm reminded how privileged I am to have been raised in this<br />wonderful and charitable community," remarked the singer/songwriter. "It<br />is such an honor to be a part of giving back to the children of Vero<br />Beach." He continued, "And a special thanks goes out to everyone who<br />helped make this year's event so incredible - including my friends<br />Little Big Town and Mardy! We're already looking forward to next year<br />and making plans to grow this event!"<br /><br />One of the highlights of the Friday concert was a Jake and Little Big<br />Town acoustic performance of their Grammy nominated "Life In A Northern<br />Town."<br /><br />Prior to the evening concert on Friday, December 10, the event weekend<br />kicked-off earlier that day with a Kids' Tennis Clinic at Grand Harbor<br />Golf & Beach Club, the Official Host Sponsor of the Event. The event<br />continued through Saturday, December 11, with a luncheon that included a<br />live and silent auction and a Tennis Exhibition featuring Event Host<br />Mardy Fish, who was joined by tennis legend Ivan Lendl and the No.1<br />doubles team in the world, brothers Bob and Mike Bryan.<br /><br />Fish, currently ranked No. 16 in the world and the No. 2 U.S. player,<br />won back-to-back titles for the first time in his career at Newport and<br />Atlanta this summer. <br /><br />The entire weekend event is expected to raise thousands of additional<br />dollars for youth programs in the Indian River County of Florida.<br /><br />About Jake Owen<br />RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen emerged as one of country's<br />hottest young talents with the 2006 release of his debut album, Startin'<br />with Me, and he's built on that excitement with his latest album, Easy<br />Does It, and a growing list of hits that includes five consecutive Top<br />15 singles with such songs as "Don't Think I Can't Love You" and "Eight<br />Second Ride." A past ACM winner as Top New Male Vocalist, Owen has<br />earned CMA, CMT, and GRAMMY award nominations while becoming a<br />fan-favorite, appearing on such programs as Good Morning America and CMT<br />Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock, and touring with superstars<br />like Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley,<br />Sugarland, and Carrie Underwood. Keep up with all the latest news on<br />Jake at www.jakeowen.net. <br /><br />About Little Big Town<br />Critically-acclaimed platinum-selling group Little Big Town-consisting<br />of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi<br />Westbrook-first entered the music scene over 12 years ago with hits such<br />as "Boondocks," "Bring It On Home," and "Good As Gone," but it is their<br />fourth studio album and recent chart-topping release on Capitol Records<br />Nashville, The Reason Why, that really has people talking. The Dallas<br />Morning News' Mario Tarradell writes, "There's so much vibrant<br />authenticity and heart in Little Big Town's sound." Collectively, the<br />group has earned four GRAMMY nominations, seven ACM nominations, and as<br />of late, their eighth CMA Awards nomination. Currently on tour with<br />Sugarland, fans can hear their top Billboard hit "Little White Church"<br />as well as new single, "Kiss Goodbye," by visiting<br />www.littlebigtown.com.<br /><br />Jake Owen Foundation Mission Statement<br />The Jake Owen Foundation, established in 2010, was created to offer its<br />support on a national level to children battling cancer and other<br />childhood diseases while also lending its support to the Mardy Fish<br />Foundation and its mission to assist youth in Owen's hometown area of<br />Indian River County, FL. Through Jake's association with the country<br />music community, he has had the opportunity to visit children and<br />families at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, who<br />are benefiting from the extensive research and patient care the hospital<br />provides. Once a patient is accepted, St. Jude covers all medical costs<br />beyond those covered by insurance, and families without insurance are<br />never asked to pay. St. Jude also provides transportation, lodging, and<br />meals for one parent and child. Nicholas Weis was one of the many<br />special children Jake met a few years ago, who was battling a<br />devastating childhood disease. Nicholas became an inspiration to Jake<br />and fueled his passion to support St. Jude and related charities. In<br />June of 2010, young Nicholas lost his battle shortly before his 10th<br />birthday, but as a result of their special friendship, Jake has<br />dedicated himself to raise awareness for children like Nicholas and<br />their families who face these difficult struggles. The Jake Owen<br />Foundation will direct money raised through Mardy's Tennis & Jake's<br />Music Fest to the Mardy Fish Foundation and to St. Jude Children's<br />Research Hospital, which is the single largest center in the U.S. for<br />the treatment and research of pediatric cancer and other childhood<br />catastrophic diseases. Jake has reached out to the country music<br />community to assist him with his Foundation and its cause by asking<br />artists to join him for the Jake Owen Concert, which is part of the<br />annual fundraiser, Mardy's Tennis & Jake's Music Fest.<br /><br />Mardy Fish Foundation<br />For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation visit<br />www.mardytennis.com.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:40:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/19121<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/11/medium.5dc6b585688h.jpg" /><br /><p>Live from Joes Bar in Chicago, Concert Will Stream on <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/live" target="_blank">jakeowen.net/live</a> at 10 PM CT on December 3rd.</p> <p>About the event, Owen remarked, I am so excited to do this show and to be able to give something like this to the fans who cant be there in person.<br /><br />The 90-minute streaming concert is free to watch and will include a special web mix for premium online sound quality. Viewers will also be able to participate in an interactive Facebook chat throughout the show. <br /><br />In addition to the performance, Owens fan club members will enjoy exclusive access to Jake via a behind-the-scenes chat beginning at approximately 9:45 PM.<br /><br />The event marks just one of the highlights on Owens upcoming schedule, which on December 10 will find him in his hometown of Vero Beach, FL, headlining the Jake Owen Concert, a highlight of the annual benefit, Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest. Platinum-selling Capitol Records Nashville group Little Big Town will join Owen as his special guest.<br /><br />This year, the newly created Jake Owen Foundation joins longtime event beneficiary, the Mardy Fish Foundation, as a new vehicle for charitable support geared toward children.<br /><br />The Mardy Fish Foundation, established by tennis pro Mardy Fish as a way to support youth organizations and programs in the Vero Beach area, will be a key beneficiary of the Jake Owen Foundation, together with St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.<br /><br />To purchase tickets to the Florida show, call 866.333.7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com">www.chevents.com</a>.<br /><br />Amid tour dates, Owen is currently in the studio working on his next album.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 10:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/18101<p>We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, tomorrow's show in Royal Oak, MI has been canceled. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase. As of now there are no plans to reschedule. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you or your family!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/16871<p>We have decided to open up the M&G contests for Knoxville TOMORROW 11/18 and Milwaukee on 11/20! If you are attending one of these shows and would like a chance to meet Jake, head to the <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/contests/690" target="_blank">CONTESTS</a> section of the site, select your show from the dropdown, and click "Signup For This"! It's that simple! Please keep in mind that Knoxville is a 21+ show, so do not sign up for the M&G contest if you are unable to attend the concert. Thanks and best of luck to all!!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:50:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/16681<p><strong>TY BATES OF HAMPTON, GA., CHOSEN AS GRAND-PRIZE WINNER IN LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE SING IT LIKE JAKE CONTEST </strong><br /><br />Bates to Perform Live On-Stage with the Country Music Star at Vero Beach, Fla., Concert<br /><br />ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2010) Ty Bates of Hampton, Ga., has won a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform live on-stage with country music star Jake Owen in front of Jakes hometown crowd in Vero Beach, Fla., on Friday, Dec. 10. Out of the more than 70 video performances submitted in the 
LongHorn Steakhouse Sing It Like Jake online talent contest, Bates rendition of With Me was voted by Jake and a panel of judges as the top, grand-prize winning video, in addition to receiving the most votes from visitors to LongHorns Facebook page. <br /><br />As part of the grand prize, Bates will receive a trip to Nashville, the opportunity to ride with Jake on his tour bus from Nashville to Vero Beach, and the ultimate prize of performing live on stage with Jake at his Vero Beach concert. <br /><br />m so excited to be the grand-prize winner, and I'm really looking forward to being on stage with Jake and his band, Ty said. This is an amazing opportunity and I couldn't be here without the support from my friends and family.<br /><br />From Oct. 11 through Oct. 31, contestants submitted video-taped performances of their favorite Jake Owen songs on LongHorns Facebook page (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/longhornsteakhouse" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/longhornsteakhouse</a>). Visitors to LongHorns Facebook page voted for the performances they liked most, and the top 10 videos receiving the most votes were named Sing It Like Jake contest semi-finalists, eligible for the grand prize.<br /><br />m looking forward to taking Ty on the road with me and my crew and giving him the opportunity to sing his heart out on stage at my charity concert in Vero Beach, Jake said. Choosing a winner was a tough decision, and Id like to thank everyone who entered and voted in the Sing It Like Jake contest.<br /><br />s performance of With Me captured the true spirit of the Sing It Like Jake contest, showing originality, individual spirit and genuine talent, said Shelly Welch, senior vice president of brand marketing for LongHorn Steakhouse. re honored to fulfill Tys dreams of experiencing life as a country music star, including an exclusive on-stage performance with the talented Jake Owen. <br /><br />Jakes Vero Beach concert is part of the annual s Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, an event Jake founded with ATP tennis pro Mardy Fish four years ago. The event benefits the Mardy Fish Foundation, which supports local youth organizations and offers sports, music, dance and art programs for young people in the Vero Beach area. For ticket information, call (866) 333-7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a>. <br /><br /><strong>ABOUT LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE</strong><br /><br />More than 25 years after opening its first restaurant in Atlanta, LongHorn Steakhouse now operates 340 restaurants in 33 states. In 2007, LongHorn created the "Live at LongHorn" music program to provide a venue for connecting American country music artists to country music fans through in-restaurant meet-and-greets, live performances in intimate venues, special events, and sweepstakes accessible via www.liveatlonghorn.com. LongHorn is a division of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), the worlds largest full-service restaurant company. For more information about LongHorn, please visit www.longhornsteakhouse.com.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 12:10:00 -0800http://www.jakeowen.net/news/16471<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/13/05/medium.f744mgdkaa9s.png" /><br /><p><a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/media/videos/334/3781" target="_blank">Watch</a> this new video of Jake checkin in from the road on some of the videos you have all been submitting!</p> <p>You can view the "Sing It Like Jake" videos and vote for your favorites daily through November 7th <a href="http://www.facebook.com/longhornsteakhouse?v=app_338469831143" target="_blank">here</a>. The "Sing It Like Jake" winner will fly to Nashville, ride on Jake's tour bus to Vero Beach, FL and sing with him LIVE on stage at his hometown concert!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/13861<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/01/medium.0z1f5v903416.jpg" /><br /><p>LIVE AT LONGHORN CHALLENGES ASPIRING ARTISTS TO SING IT LIKE JAKE FOR THE <br />CHANCE TO PERFORM ON-STAGE WITH COUNTRY MUSIC STAR JAKE OWEN<br /><br />Upload Video Performances & Vote for Favorites on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/longhornsteakhouse?v=app_338469831143" target="_blank">LongHorn Steakhouses Facebook Page</a><br /><br />ORLANDO, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2010) LongHorn Steakhouse and its Live at LongHorn music program are giving one talented artist the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform live on-stage with country music star Jake Owen. The Sing It Like Jake contest kicks off Oct. 11, and the grand-prize winner will receive a trip to Nashville, a behind-the-scenes opportunity to travel with Jake on his tour bus from Nashville to Vero Beach, Fla., and the ultimate prize of performing live on-stage with Jake at his hometown concert at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach on Friday, Dec. 10. <br /><br />To enter, contestants must upload a video of themselves singing one of Jakes songs on LongHorns Facebook page (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/longhornsteakhouse" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/longhornsteakhouse</a>) between Oct. 11 and Oct. 31. From Oct. 11 through Nov. 7, visitors to LongHorns Facebook page can vote for their favorite video performances. On Nov. 9, the top 10 videos receiving the most votes will be named as Sing It Like Jake contest 
semi-finalists, receiving dinner for two at their local LongHorn Steakhouse and eligible for the grand prize. The grand-prize winner will be chosen by Jake Owen and a panel of judges and announced on LongHorns Facebook page on Nov. 15.<br /><br />I remember what it was like dreaming of the opportunity to sing my heart out on stage, and Im excited to partner with my friends at LongHorn Steakhouse to give one lucky fan that chance, Owen said. Performing live on-stage with my band in front of thousands of fans is an amazing experience for me, and I can only imagine how amazing it will be for someone who doesnt get to do that on a nightly basis. Ill be proud to share that moment with our grand-prize winner.<br /><br />Sing It Like Jake continues Live at LongHorns commitment to giving our guests meaningful, personal experiences with American country music artists who are authentic and genuine values that are important to the LongHorn brand, said Shelly Welch, senior vice president of brand marketing for LongHorn Steakhouse. This contest gives country music fans and aspiring artists the opportunity to showcase their talents for a once-in-a-lifetime chance to perform live on-stage with Jake Owen. <br /><br /><br />- more -<br /><br />Contestants must be 21 years of age, a U.S. resident and have a registered Facebook account. Video submissions must be no longer than 30 seconds in length and a file smaller than 100 megabytes. For complete rules and video specifications, visit LongHorns Facebook page. <br />Jakes Vero Beach concert is part of the annual s Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, an event founded by ATP tennis pro Mardy Fish four years ago. The event benefits the Mardy Fish Foundation, which provides support for local youth organizations in the Vero Beach area, and the newly created 
Jake Owen Foundation, which benefits St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. For ticket information, call (866) 333-7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a>. <br /><br />ABOUT LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE<br /><br />More than 29 years after opening its first restaurant in Atlanta, LongHorn Steakhouse now operates more than 330 restaurants in 32 states. In 2007, LongHorn created the "Live at LongHorn" music program to provide a venue for connecting American country music artists to country music fans through in-restaurant meet-and-greets, live performances in intimate venues, special events, and sweepstakes accessible via www.liveatlonghorn.com. LongHorn is a division of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), the worlds largest full-service restaurant company. For more information about LongHorn, please visit <a href="http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com" target="_blank">www.longhornsteakhouse.com</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12753<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/07/medium.438muq7580a8.jpeg" /><br /><p>Jake Owens Annual Hometown Benefit Concert Welcomes Little Big Town as Special Guest</p> <p>Owen and Professional Tennis Player Mardy Fish Team for a Fifth Year for the Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest<br /><br />Proceeds to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation and the Newly Created Jake Owen Foundation<br /><br />Nashville, TN RCA Nashville recording artist and Vero Beach, FL, native Jake Owen has headlined four years of consecutive sell-outs for his hometown Jake Owen Concert, always a highlight of the annual benefit, Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest. This years concert, slated for December 10, is set to be bigger than ever as it moves to the 6500-seat Holman Stadium, and Owen welcomes Platinum-selling Capitol Records Nashville group Little Big Town as his special guest.<br /><br />The Event also takes on a new dimension with the creation of the Jake Owen Foundation, which joins longtime Event beneficiary the Mardy Fish Foundation as a new vehicle for charitable support geared toward children.<br /><br />The Mardy Fish Foundation, established by tennis pro Mardy Fish as a way to support youth organizations and programs in the Vero Beach area, will be a key beneficiary of the Jake Owen Foundation, together with St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.<br /><br />s all about the children, Owen says of his foundation, and doing our part to help them be all they can be, from education and development to simply being able to be healthy and have access to the best medical care. I couldnt be happier to launch my foundation this year and have amazing friends like Little Big Town on board to make this an incredible show.<br /><br />Seeing as were all parents, nothing is more important to us as than our childrens health and happiness, says Little Big Towns Karen Fairchild. Jake is a longtime friend, and were really happy to be a part of his charity event, adds the bands Phillip Sweet, and its great to be involved in any effort helping children and their fight to be well.<br /><br />Prior to the evening concert, the Event weekend kicks-off on Friday, December 10, with a Kids Tennis Clinic at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, the Official Host Sponsor of the Event. The Event continues on Saturday, December 11, with a Luncheon that includes a live and silent auction and a Tennis Exhibition featuring Event Host Mardy Fish, who will be joined by current and/or former touring tennis professionals in a singles and doubles match.<br /><br />Fish, currently ranked No. 19, won back-to-back titles for the first time in his career at Newport and Atlanta this summer. The winner of five singles and eight doubles titles on the ATP tour, Fish also reached the Cincinnati final this summer, losing to Roger Federer in three sets. Hes also played on the U.S. Davis Cup Team during his career, won the 2004 Olympic Silver Medal at the Athens Games and ranked among the top 20 in the world. In doubles, Fish is also enjoying a successful 2010 season, winning his seventh ATP doubles title in San Jose, CA, with Sam Querrey, and his eighth doubles title in Washington, DC, with Mark Knowles.<br /><br />Tennis Exhibition tickets are $75 for Box Seats and $35 for General Admission tickets. Tickets for the Jake Owen Concert with Special Guests are $75 for Premier Seats (on field) and $15 for General Admission (stadium bleacher seating). There will be limited VIP Pit Seats available; price and availability to be announced soon. To purchase tickets, call 866.333.7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com</a>.<br /><br />For further information about the Kids Tennis Clinic, Luncheon, and Sponsorships, call C & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com" target="_blank">www.chevents.com.</a> For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation visit <a href="http://www.mardytennis.com" target="_blank">www.mardytennis.com</a>.<br /><br />About Jake Owen<br />RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen emerged as one of countrys hottest young talents with the 2006 release of his debut album, Startin with Me, and hes built on that excitement with his latest album, Easy Does It, and a growing list of hits that includes five consecutive Top 15 singles with such songs as t Think I Cant Love You and Eight Second Ride. A past ACM winner as Top New Male Vocalist, Owen has earned CMA, CMT, and GRAMMY award nominations while becoming a fan-favorite, appearing on such programs as Good Morning America and CMT Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock, and touring with superstars like Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, and Carrie Underwood. Keep up with all the latest news on Jake at <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a>. <br /><br />About Little Big Town<br />Critically-acclaimed platinum-selling group Little Big Townconsisting of members Karen Fairchild, Phillip Sweet, Kimberly Schlapman, and Jimi Westbrookfirst entered the music scene over 12 years ago with hits such as Bring It On Home, and Good As Gone, but it is their fourth studio album and recent chart-topping release on Capitol Records Nashville, The Reason Why, that really has people talking. The Dallas Morning News Mario Tarradell writes, s so much vibrant authenticity and heart in Little Big Towns sound, and Associated Press Michael McCall adds, Little Big Town should regain their swagger as one of country musics most distinctive acts. Collectively, the group has earned three GRAMMY nominations, seven ACM nominations, and as of late, their eighth CMA Awards nomination. Currently on tour with Sugarland, fans can hear their top Billboard hit Little White Church as well as forthcoming single, Kiss Goodbye, by visiting <a href="http://www.littlebigtown.com" target="_blank">www.littlebigtown.com</a>.<br /><br />Jake Owen Foundation Mission Statement<br />The Jake Owen Foundation, established in 2010, was created to offer its support on a national level to children battling cancer and other childhood diseases while also lending its support to the Mardy Fish Foundation and its mission to assist youth in Owens hometown area of Indian River County, FL. Through Jakes association with the country music community, he has had the opportunity to visit children and families at St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital in Memphis, TN, who are benefiting from the extensive research and patient care the hospital provides. Once a patient is accepted, St. Jude covers all medical costs beyond those covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. St. Jude also provides transportation, lodging, and meals for one parent and child. Nicholas Weiss was one of the many special children Jake met a few years ago, who was battling a devastating childhood disease. Nicholas became an inspiration to Jake and fueled his passion to support St. Jude and related charities. In June of 2010, young Nicholas lost his battle shortly before his 10th birthday, but as a result of their special friendship, Jake has dedicated himself to raise awareness for children like Nicholas and their families who face these difficult struggles. The Jake Owen Foundation will direct money raised through Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to the Mardy Fish Foundation and to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, which is the single largest center in the U.S. for the treatment and research of pediatric cancer and other childhood catastrophic diseases. Jake has reached out to the country music community to assist him with his Foundation and its cause by asking artists to join him for the Jake Owen Concert, which is part of the annual fundraiser, Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12644<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/05/medium.824zf8w6cds1.jpg" /><br /><p>Jake Owen reveals star quality during exciting concert at the fair</p> <p>Theres nothing more fun than being knocked off your feet, musically speaking, when checking out a recording artist for the first time. Monday night marked Jake Owens debut on a Lubbock stage, and he owned it.</p> <p>Owen is one of eight artists headlining over nine nights at the Fair Park Coliseum at the Panhandle-South Plains Fair.</p> <p>Vocally, he was strong throughout, but that sort of information could be ascertained simply by listening to his two recordings. Watching a live performance by Owen, however, allows one to see not only how he interacts with an audience, but also how much effort is put into making his show something memorable.<br /><br />Owen clicked on all cylinders, aided in no small way by drummer Myron Howell and lead guitarist David Wallace.<br /><br />There is a healthy sampling of rock in his country rock tunes, and just enough blues in Owens bloodstream to allow a few detours. Whats more, he surprised fans more than once with a tip of the hat although this young vocalist does not wear one to country legends who served as inspiration.<br /><br />How many members of Mondays predominantly female audience walked in expecting to hear music made famous by Conway Twitty, one wonders?<br /><br />Suffice it to say that Owen was no clock-watcher Monday, taking detours and letting band members know when he was changing his set list, eventually playing well past the 90-minute mark.<br /><br />That allowed more extended versions of his songs, more opportunities to share the spotlight with band members Wallace; Howell; Robbie Emerson, bass guitar; Joe Arick, keyboards; and Kyle Everson, steel guitar.<br /><br />Wasting no time introducing hits, Owen opened with a sly rendition of Yee Haw, and quickly had the not-quite-capacity crowd in his pocket.<br /><br />Owen records a lot of his own material and manages to come across as an original voice, even in an industry where heartbreak and tears are songwriting staples.<br /><br />Consider his borderline opening to one song: I had a one night stand with my best friends baby sister. And to this day he still wont speak to me.<br /><br />It turns out to be a song more about regrets, and Owen sells it by letting listeners know that hed like to change a lot of things. with Me, he sings.<br /><br />He made Slow Hand sound positively contemporary, even after saluting Conway Twitty, whose version of the song (originally recorded by the Pointer Sisters) became his last chart-topping hit.<br /><br />And kudos to Owen for knowing how to juggle tempos, never letting listeners get too down even after capturing all of the rejection and sadness in a Mark Chesnutt hit, Too Cold at Home.<br /><br />Mind you, the introduction was strange. Owen said he had just played in Beaumont, then applauded Beaumont for being the home of George Jones (he moved there at age 11) before singing a tune by Chessnutt, who is from Beaumont. There is a symmetry there somewhere.<br /><br />Highlights were numerous; indeed, ask any person present to name his favorite moment, and the answers probably vary. That said, its not that often that percussion stands out to the extent it did Monday. Howell, who also has played drums for the BarKays and Patti LaBelle, told reporters that he views Owen as the football game and the band as cheerleaders. This band, however, offers more than support, with Wallace stepping forward for guitar solos several times and Howells beautifully choreographed pounding of his kit rarely more impressive than when Owen was singing The Bad in Me.<br /><br />Mondays audience enjoyed an unexpected treat when Owen gave his band a break and invited Nashville songwriter Phillip White to join him at center stage.<br /><br />White has written hits for artists ranging from Reba McEntire to Rascal Flatts, and his decision to sing If It Wasnt for Texas and m Movin On earned huge cheers from Owens fans.<br /><br />Im not sure why White was present. Obviously, he and Owen are co-writing, and White evidently is traveling for a while with the band. Regardless, his appearance was a treat, and Owen appeared to be having just as much fun with their cleverly titled Help Me Help You Get Him Off Your Mind. Now, thats country.<br /><br />Several parts of the show easily could have segued into a farewell, but Owen appeared to be having way too much fun. In fact, he also delivered a medley that included, but was not limited to, Hank Williams Jr.s Country Boy Can Survive and Alabamas Mountain Music and Feels So Right, leading right into Owens own Eight Second Ride.<br /><br />Owen is used to fans rushing the stage at times. He even tried to open a conversation with a security person standing in front of the stage, asking facetiously, You know youre scaring the women away?<br /><br />No matter. Owen jumped off the stage to greet as many fans as possible and, after the show, ran from the bus to yet another group of fans to give autographs and pose for pictures.<br /><br />I havent witnessed his level of enthusiasm since meeting Garth Brooks, back when he was playing clubs. Owen has star quality.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:50:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12592<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/09/06/medium.689959a8g746.png" /><br /><p>Tickets for the Jake Owen and Special Guests Concert, part of Jake's annual Fundraiser, Mardy's Tennis & Jake's Music Fest, are now available online for purchase starting today. This special event will be taking place on Friday December 10th at Holman Stadium in Vero Beach, FL. <a href="https://tickets.completeticketsolutions.com/Online/default.asp?brand=CHEMJ" target="_blank">Buy tickets now!</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12528<p>VERO BEACH, Fla.,-- This years annualJake Owen Concert, always an exciting feature of the annuals Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation,making a move to historicHolman Stadium (formerlyDodgertown Stadium)Friday, December 10, 2010.a RCA Nashville recording artist, sold-out the previous four years ofconcerts durings Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, which has prompted a move to the larger, outdoor Holman Stadium to better accommodate the growing support from Vero Beachcommunity and neighboring areas. Holman Stadium is a historic venue that was the past home of the Brooklyn/LA Dodgers and has hosted top entertainers such as Vince Gill and Kenny Rogers.<br /><br />Owen,a hometown favorite in Vero Beach,is a Grammy, CMA, ACM and CMT award-nominated artist who was named the 2009 Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music.Following the success of his debut album, with Me, OwenEasy Does Itreleased in 2009 and debuted at No. 2 on theTop Country Albums chart. In addition to headlining hisown shows, Owen has toured with such stars as Brad Paisely, Carrie Underwood, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, Sugarland and Kenny Chesney. Known for a growing list of hits, including Second Ride, t Think I Cant Love You, and others, Owen will be joined at this years concert by additional country artists to be announced soon.<br /><br />The Kids Tennis Clinic, LuncheonTennis Exhibitionwill be held atGrand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, the Official Host Sponsor of the Event. The Event weekend kicks-off onFriday, December 10, 2010 with a Tennis Clinicfollowed by theJake Owen Concert. The Event continues on Saturday, December 11, 2010 with athat includes a live andsilent auction and aTennis Exhibitionfeaturing Event HostMardy Fish,who will be joined by current and/or former touring tennis professionals in a singles and doubles match.<br /><br />Fishcreated theMardy Fish Foundationto support youth organizations in Indian River County. The Foundation opened thePelican Island Elementary School/Mardy Fish Music Cluband Health & Fitness Clubin September 2007. The program provides a place for children to take part in various activities that builds the self-esteem of participants via sports, music, dance, andart. <br /><br />Thehas also funded after-school programs that opened for the 2009-2010 school year atJ.A. Thompson Elementary,Glendale Elementary,Citrus Elementary, SebastianVero Beach Elementary.Similar after-school programs will be launched for the 2010-2011 school year atTreasure Coast Elementary, Liberty Magnet Elementary,Fellsmere ElementaryDodgertown Elementary.<br /><br />Thealso initiated the news Kids on Courts, a five-week tennis program for children ages 7-12 that focuses on match play and instruction. will continueto support other youth organizations, including theBoys & Girls Club of Vero Beach, andThe Youth Guidance Foundation,which uses funds raised by theMardy Fish Foundationprovide children the opportunity to attend summer camp and participate in sports and music programs.<br /><br />Fish,currently ranked No. 21, won back-to-back titles for the first time in his career at Newport and Atlanta this summer. The winner of five singles and eight doubles titles on the ATP tour, Fishalso reached the Cincinnati final this summer, losing to Roger Federer in three sets. s also played on the U.S. Davis Cup Team during his career, won the 2004 Olympic Silver Medal at theAthens Games and ranked among the top 20 in the world. In doubles, Fish is also enjoying a successful 2010 season, winning his seventh ATP doubles title in San Jose, CA with Sam Querrey, andhis eighth doubles title in Washington, DC with Mark Knowles.</p> <p>The EventHost 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 whileproviding 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 exclusiveCountry or Beach Clubs, Grand Harbor is Veros premier country club community. An extraordinary collection of new homes includes gracious luxurious villas and estate properties designedwith classic Mediterranean style. Grand Harbor. . .Simply Grand.</p> <p>The Harrington McLaughlin Family Foundationis aPlatinum Sponsor. Official SponsorsThe SpringHill Suites by Marriott. Vero Beach MagazineVero Insurance.<br />Reserve your tickets:Tennis Exhibitionare $75 for Box Seats and $35 for General Admission tickets. Tickets for theJake Owen Concert with Special Guestsare $75 for PremierSeats (on field) and $15 for General Admission (stadium bleacher seating). There will be limited VIP Pit Seats available; price and availability to be announced soon.To purchase tickets, call866.333.7623 or visit<a href="http://www.chevents.com">www.chevents.com</a>.<br /><br />C & H Events, Inc.is a full-service event management and marketing company based in Boca Raton, Fla. Among the tennis eventsC & H Eventsmanages in addition to Mardys Tennis s Music Fest, is Swingtime -- A Pro-Celebrity Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament -- Benefiting the Be A Star Foundation. Please visitfor further details aboutC & HEvents.<br /><br />For further information about the Tennis Clinic,Sponsorships, callC & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190 or visitwww.chevents.com. To purchase tickets to thephone 866.333.7623. For more information on theMardy Fish Foundationwww.mardytennis.com.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12368<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/04/medium.29if2e0cf57t.jpg" /><br /><p>THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS CONCERT ANNOUNCES LINE-UP & TICKET INFORMATION - <a href="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/features/newspic-08-22-10.jpg">CLICK HERE</a> FOR ALL OF THE DETAILS.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12363<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/10/medium.5870n56kx2dj.png" /><br /><p>Check out <a href="http://abc.go.com/watch/clip/cma-music-festival/SH7841430000/PL5579279/VD5579544/cma-music-festival-jake-luke-and-darius/behind-the-scenes">this</a> clip of Jake and Luke on <a href="http://abc.go.com/watch/clip/cma-music-festival/SH7841430000/PL5579279/VD5579544/cma-music-festival-jake-luke-and-darius/behind-the-scenes">abc.com</a></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12298<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/04/medium.yksd4o67swk1.jpg" /><br /><p>American tennis star and Vero Beach native Mardy Fish and ACM Award-winning country artist Jake Owen will once again return home to Vero Beach to host the fifth annualMardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation, December 10 - 11, 2010. The Mardy Fish Foundation benefits youth in Indian River County.<br /><br />Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest will be held at Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club, Official Host Sponsor of the Event. The Event weekend will kick-off with a Friday afternoon Kids Tennis Clinic followed by a Jake Owen Concert. Saturday will feature a Luncheon with live and silent auction and Tennis Exhibition featuring Event Host Mardy Fish and current and former touring tennis professionals in a singles and doubles match.<br /><br />Reserve your tickets. Tennis Exhibition tickets are $75 for Box Seats and $35 for General Admission tickets. Jake Owen Concert seating and ticket price levels to be announced upon venue selection. To purchase tickets, call 866.333.7623 or visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com">www.chevents.com</a>. <br /><br />Fish and Owen both grew up in Vero Beach and have incredible memories of their childhood home. The two have enjoyed hosting the Event the last four years and are excited for the fifth annual Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest to Benefit the Mardy Fish Foundation. The outpouring of community support for the Event in years past has been overwhelming said Fish, this support allows the Foundation to continue to help children in the Vero Beach community. Were hoping that everyone will mark the December dates in their calendar and come out for what we believe will be our best Event yet.<br /><br />Fish created the Foundation to support youth organizations in Indian River County. The Foundation opened the Pelican Island Elementary School/Mardy Fish Music Club and Health & Fitness Clubon September 11, 2007. The program provides a place for children to partake in various activities that will help them better themselves using sports, music, dance, and art. <br /><br />The last two years have been a productive time for The Mardy Fish Foundation which has been made possible by the proceeds from Mardy's Tennis & Jake's Music Fest. Additional after school programs were opened for the 2009-2010 school year at J.A. Thompson Elementary, Glendale Elementary, and Sebastian Elementary. In April 2010, a program was added at Vero Beach Elementary. Programs will be launched at Treasure Coast Elementary, Liberty Magnet Elementary and Dodgertown Elementary in August 2010. The Foundation also began Mardys Kids on Courts, a five-week tennis program for children ages 7-12 that focuses on match play and instruction. The Foundation will continue to support other youth organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club of Vero Beach, and The Youth Guidance Foundation which uses 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 talented Fish kicked off the 2010 season with his seventh career doubles title on the ATP World Tour, partnering with Sam Querrey to win the SAP Open in San Jose. Fish also stormed out of the gate at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, defeating World No. 4 player Andy Murray on March 27th and again defeated Murray en route to the finals at Queens Club in London. He has won singles titles inStockholm, Houston and Delray Beach. Fish, the 2004 Olympic silver medalist, has been ranked among the top 20, and has represented the United States in Davis Cup. <br /><br />Owen, who originally hoped for a career as a professional golfer before an injury helped him view music as his road to success, has been Grammy, CMA, ACM, and CMT nominated and received theAcademy of Country Music's Top New Male Artist Award in 2009. Owen's debut album Startin With Me, released in July 2007, was a big hit and soared to No. 8 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Owens second album, Easy Does It debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums. t Think I Cant Love You, the first single off of Easy Does It, climbed to No. 2 on Billboards Hot 100 Country Songs. Another single, "Eight Second Ride," reached No. 11, and Owen's newest single, "Tell Me," is currently climbing the charts. Owen has toured with fellow country stars Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, Alan Jackson, and Sugarland.<br /><br />C & H Events, Inc. is a full-service event management and marketing company based in Boca Raton, Fla. Among the tennis events C & H Events manages in addition to Mardys Tennis & Jakes Music Fest, is Swingtime -- A Pro-Celebrity Pro-Am Tennis & Golf Tournament -- Benefiting the Be A Star Foundation. Please visit <a href="http://www.chevents.com">www.chevents.com</a> for further details about C & H Events.<br /><br />For further information about the Kids Tennis Clinic, Luncheon, and Sponsorships, call C & H Events, Inc. at 561.394.9190 or visit www.chevents.com. To purchase tickets to the Tennis Exhibitionand Concert phone 866.333.7623. For more information on the Mardy Fish Foundation visit <a href="http://www.mardytennis.com">www.mardytennis.com</a>.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12158<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/00/medium.944u4y86wpt0.jpg" /><br /><p><a href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/pac_ctnt/text/0,,GAC_26058_47219,0.html">Click here</a> to vote (you can vote once a day)</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:40:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/12009<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/10/04/medium.0cnc290n8q4r.jpg" /><br /><p><strong>Update: </strong>Due to the overwhelming amount of contestants we'll need a few days to process all of the entries. Please check back next week. Good luck!</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/11991<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/01/07/medium.b3j55e0omp35.jpg" /><br /><p>GAC TV will air Jakes new video Tell Me all of this week according to the times listed below</p> <p>Tune in and make sure to go vote for Jakes video on <a href="http://www.gactv.com/gac/pac_ctnt/text/0,,GAC_26058_47218,00.html">GACTV.com</a></p> <p>All times are EST..</p> <p>Monday 2:42 pm, 10:42 pm</p> <p>Tuesday 2:42 am, 12:36 pm</p> <p>Wednesday 8:42 am, 5:36 pm</p> <p>Thursday 6:36 am, 4:36 pm</p> <p>Friday 10:42 am</p> <p>Saturday 2:42 pm</p> <p>Sunday 6:24 pm</p> <p>CMT - The video will air tomorrow in the 11am hour, Thursday in the 9am hour and Friday, Sat and Sun on Top 20 Countdown - <a href="http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn/top_twenty_countdown/series_wildcard.jhtml?wildcard=/dynamic_templates/shows/center_templates/wildcard/top_twenty_countdown/2010/top20_viewers_poll_main.jhtml">Click here</a> to request it now!</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 25 May 2010 14:50:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/11863<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/11/00/medium.q9wyij66h8s4.png" /><br /><p><a href="http://www.dariusrucker.com/" title="Darius Rucker" target="_blank">Darius Rucker</a> has invited <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" title="Jake Owen" target="_blank">Jake Owen</a>, <a href="http://www.jameyjohnson.com/" title="Jamey Johnson" target="_blank"> Jamey Johnson</a>, <a href="http://www.radneyfoster.com/" title="Radney Foster" target="_blank">Radney Foster</a> and <a href="http://www.randyhouser.com" title="Randy Houser" target="_blank">Randy Houser</a> to join him at the Wildhorse Saloon on June 7th Darius & Friends concert. Proceeds from the event will be donated to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital.</p> <p>The friends joining me for this benefit concert all share the same dream I do for a cancer-free world, but until that can happen, we need to raise awareness and funds for this incredible organization, Rucker said. s going to be a great night of music and stories.</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 19 May 2010 07:20:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/11835<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/03/07/medium.u7j14885y449.jpg" /><br /><p>Jake Owen and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Store want to make this trip as easy on you as possible. You could travel to Nashville, meet Jake Owen, attend the 2010 CMT Music Awards and much more. <a href="http://www.cmt.com/community/sweepstakes/jake-owen/">Click here</a> to enter now!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 14 May 2010 14:40:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/11815<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/05/medium.9epaf0ayr01l.jpg" /><br /><p>Live at LongHorn will host an All Star Concert on June 8, 2010 in Brentwood, TN. The private event will feature Luke Bryan & Jake Owen with special guest Ashley Ray and a performance by some of Nashvilles top songwriters including Jim Collins, Rodney Clawson, and Chris Cavanaugh. <br /><br />Beginning today, fans can enter for a chance to win tickets to the private Live at LongHorn All Star Concert at <a href="http://www.liveatlonghorn.com" title="Live at Longhorn" target="_blank">www.liveatlonghorn.com</a>. Tickets will also be available to win at <a href="http://www.lukebryan.com" title="Luke Bryan" target="_blank">www.lukebryan.com</a> and <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" title="Jake Owen" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a>.</p> <p>As part of the event, LongHorn will be making a donation to the support the flood relief efforts in Middle Tennessee.<br /><br />Tickets are not being sold for this event. <br /><br />About LongHorn Steakhouse: ?More than 25 years after opening its first restaurant in Atlanta, LongHorn Steakhouse now operates more than 320 restaurants in 30 states. In 2007, LongHorn created the "Live at LongHorn" music program to provide a venue for connecting American country music artists to country music fans through in-restaurant meet-and-greets, live performances in intimate venues, and videos and songs on their unique website at <a href="http://www.liveatlonghorn.com" title="Live at Longhorn" target="_blank">www.liveatlonghorn.com</a>. LongHorn is a division of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI), the worlds largest full-service restaurant company. For more information about LongHorn, please visit <a href="http://www.longhornsteakhouse.com" title="Longhorn Steakhouse" target="_blank">www.longhornsteakhouse.com</a></p> <p>About Jake Owen: <br />Since releasing his debut album, with Me, in 2006, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive Top 15 singles.Owen has appeared on such national programs as ABCGood Morning Americaand the primetimeCMA Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock, and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in country music. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April of last year.His sophomore album,Easy Does It, released on February 24, 2009.</p> <p>About Luke Bryan: <br />Luke Bryan is currently enjoying the tremendous success of his Capitol Records Nashville album, My Thing.album landed at #2 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and #6 on the all-genre Billboard Top 200 album chart selling over 57,000 albums in its first week of release, more than doubling the first week sales of his debut albumll Stay Mein 2007. Bryan is a Georgia native and recently celebrated two wins at the 2010of Country Music Awardsas Top New Solo Vocalist and Top New Artist. His latest single, Rain Is A Good Thing, is his fastest rising release to date and follows the #1 hit Do I, co-written with Lady Antebellums Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood.In addition to headlining shows, Bryan also has toured with country superstars Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley and Trace Adkins. Bryan honed his traditional country sound while playing on the college circuit. A popular spring break concert at Daytona Beach, Fla., sparked the idea for Bryan to record a special EP to students on spring break. Bryan has since cut two Spring Break EPs, with the latest one, Spring Break 2 Hangover Edition, released March 2 exclusively at iTunes. He recently completed his Spring Break 2010 tour in Florida</p> <p>..</p> <p>JOFC members,</p> <p>Live at Longhorn has been great and provided us with tickets to giveaway to this event. We will be giving away tickets in pairs for you and a guest. Stay tuned for details in the contest area.</p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 10 May 2010 06:40:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/11795<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/10/medium.3b9cvsuhbum0.png" /><br /><p>Nashville, TN RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen is excited to celebrate with his fans during his first-ever OFFICIAL fan club party this June! The event will take place on June 11th at 12th and Porter in Nashville, TN and is FREE to active fan club members. Tickets are limited, however, and will be awarded to the first 300 fan club members who sign up! Sign up begins on Owens website (<a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" title="Jake Owen" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a>) on April 28th. Winners will be announced in the weeks prior to the fan club event.<br /><br />Currently Jakes brand new single Tell Me from his sophomore effort Easy Does It is impacting radio now, and recently entered the billboard country singles chart where it sits at number 45 and is rapidly climbing. <br /><br />Later this month, Jake hits the road with newly-minted winner of the ACMs Top Female Vocalist Miranda Lambert on her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars tour with a stop in Bossier City, LA on April 30th.<br /><br />In May, Owen will open Sugarlands The Incredible Machine tour, with dates in the Northeast. This is not the first time Owen joins the award-winning duo on tour a previous tour together produced a collaboration on the recording of Life In A Northern Town which earned him a GRAMMY nod.<br /><br />For a complete list of upcoming concerts and more, visit Jake online at <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net" title="Jake Owen" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net</a> or <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jakeowen" title="Jake's Myspace Page" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jakeowen</a>.<br /><br />Since releasing his debut album, Startin with Me, in 2006, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive Top 15 singles. Owen has appeared on such national programs as ABCs Good Morning America and the primetime CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock, and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in country music. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April of last year. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, released on February 24, 2009.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 09:10:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/11741<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/06/10/medium.c5r42xvs7jr3.png" /><br /><p>Welcome to the Jake Owen Fitness Challenge. The Contest begins at 12:01 AM CDT on March 31, 2010 and ends at 5:00 PM CDT on June 14, 2010. To enter the Contest simply log into jakeowen.net, click on on contests and select "sign up to this" then submit your name, phone number and email address, along with a First-Day Picture, Mid-Challenge Picture and Final Day Picture, as follows, to <a href="mailto:jakeowen@groundctrl.com" title="blocked::mailto:jakeowen@groundctrl.com">jakeowen@groundctrl.com</a>:<strong></strong></p> <p><strong><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> ? First Day Picture: Submit by 5 pm CDT on April 1, 2010</strong></p> <p><strong><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> ? Mid-Challenge Picture: Submit by 5 pm CDT on May 8, 2010</strong></p> <p><strong><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> ? Final Picture: Submit by 5 pm CDT on June 14, 2010</strong></p> <p><strong><!--[if !supportEmptyParas]--> </strong>Include a brief description with the Final Picture that briefly describes your diet and exercise plan over the course of the Contest. Entry photographs must be original, unaltered, truthful representations. Altered photographs as determined by Sponsor and duplicate entries will be disqualified.</p> <p>The Jake Owen fan club will be free to everyone who joins within the next 3 months. Current members don't worry, we are going to extend all of you by 3 months.</p> <p><a href="http://jakeowen.net/contests/931">Click here </a>to get started!</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/10371<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/04/05/medium.h3f1d5m43so5.png" /><br /><p>Hey Guys,<br /> As you know we are getting ready to gear up for this fitness challenge starting NEXT THURSDAY APRIL 1st.... You DO NOT have to do P90X... I only recommended it because of the amazing results it will produce for you. If you want an example, go to <a href="http://youtube.com">youtube.com</a> and search p90x. This is just a challenge to make yourself the best you can be and get yourself in the best shape you can by summer. All the details will be posted first part of next week before thursday. We are working out legal issues that I was unaware of when I made the spontaneous decision to do this contest...thanks to lawyers we all have to wait on them!!! We just want to make sure you all are well informed on what this contest consists of and that you all are ready to go!! I cant wait to get myself in the best shape possible and I'm so proud to do it with all of y'all!! July 1st will be here before you know it and I've already got the houseboats rented on Center Hill Lake. We will fly 2 winners plus a guest (4 people) to Nashville, have you picked up and brought to the lake Friday July 2-4th. What a great way to spend July 4th weekend!! partying in the sunshine on the water!! Gotta run.. show tonight in Lincoln, Nebraska with my buddy Jason Aldean. Look for details on fitness challenge first part of next week!!!<br /> <br /> Jake</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/10221<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/10/medium.3ayd2726k6d0.png" /><br /><p>Maybe one of the finest baritones working in country today, Owen acted like he was playing a 60,000-seat arena with every perk in the business. Instead, he was just jumping around a barebones set, scaling speakers, working the front row and giving the audience the kind of show a higher ticket price would merit.<br /><br />While his set was heavy on new stuff (he has a couple of bona fide radio hits in the hopper), it was t Think I Cant Love You that sent chills and proved his worth.<br /><br />While Eight Second Ride is a bigger hit, its his novelty song. Now that fans know who he is, they can enjoy the riffs and emotion he invests in his music.<br /><br />A new song about the one who got away has potential to be the big hit of summer 2010.<br /><br />Owen is a keeper -- one wholl have longevity in the business because he knows how to entertain and isnt afraid to do it.</p> <p><em>excerpt from Sioux City Journal written by Bruce R. Miller</em></p> <p><em>for the full article click the link below<br /></em></p> <p><em><a href="http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/article_992c8055-1cb7-5b4d-a2b9-736a11e9e21c.html" title="Sioux City Journal" target="_blank">http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/news/local/article_992c8055-1cb7-5b4d-a2b9-736a11e9e21c.html</a><br /></em></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:40:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/10191<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/15/12/medium.1qe26mrh060p.jpg" /><br /><p>Head to your newstands and pick up a copy of the newest issue of Country Weekly. Inside you'll find a great article on Jake. On newstands now!</p> <p></p> <p></p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 13:20:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/10041<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/14/07/medium.8mxc08nbig94.png" /><br /><p>Nashville, TN RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen continues to crisscross the nation with tour dates this spring. After beginning the year with plenty of sold-out, headlining shows, Owen heads into spring opening for three major country hitmakers. Owen is slated to join Sugarland, Jason Aldean, and newly minted headliner Miranda Lambert for the next several months as an opening act.<br /><br />This weekend Owen will join forces with country rocker Jason Aldean, opening his Wide Open tour with dates in Sioux City, IA (March 25), Lincoln, NE (March 26), and St. Charles, MO (March 27).<br /><br />Next up, Miranda Lambert invites last year's ACM Top New Male Vocalist as a special guest on her Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars tour with a stop in Bossier City, LA on April 30th.<br /><br />In May, Owen will open Sugarlands The Incredible Machine tour, with dates in the Northeast. This is not the first time Owen joins the award-winning duo on tour a previous tour together produced a collaboration on the recording of Life In A Northern Town which earned him a GRAMMY nod.<br /><br />Owen also recently announced the release of his latest single, Tell Me, off his sophomore effort Easy Does It. The single is at radio now. <br /><br />For a complete list of upcoming concerts and more, visit Jake online at <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net " title="Jake Owen" target="_blank">www.jakeowen.net </a>or <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jakeowen" title="Jake's Myspace Page" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jakeowen</a>.<br /><br />Since releasing his debut album, Startin with Me, in 2006, RCA Nashville recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive Top 15 singles. Owen has appeared on such national programs as ABCs Good Morning America and the primetime CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock, and has toured non-stop with the biggest names in country music. Jake has received nominations for Country Music Association Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was named Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April of last year. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, released on February 24, 2009.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:20:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/10001<br /><img src="http://jakeowen.s3.amazonaws.com/media/12/09/medium.djp8sg2ks4di.png" /><br /><p>Nashville, TN RCA Nashville hitmaker Jake Owen thunders into country radio<br />this week with his new single, Tell Me, one of the most distinctive tracks<br />from his Easy Does It collection and the one he playfully calls his Bonanza<br />song.<br /><br />Written by Owen, Don Poythress, and album producer Jimmy Ritchey, Tell Me<br />is one of eight tracks that Jake co-wrote for, Easy Does It, and its one of<br />his favorites. <br /><br />Lyrically, its about wishing hed been warned about the hurt of a good love<br />gone wrong, but sonically, he says, The intro to it really sets the mood.<br />Theres got to be a feel for me. I have to feel something when I listen to<br />a song, and Tell Me is a lot like that. Its got this dark, mysterious<br />kind of sound to it. It starts out with kind of the John Wayne riding in on<br />the open range, then youve got like the Bonanza thing in there.<br /><br />Jake Owen kicks off his sophomore effort in rakish lonely-rambler style<br />with the dark, driving Tell Me was Entertainment Weeklys description of<br />the album-opener and new single, which follows the #2 smash, t Think I<br />Cant Love You and Owens recent Top 10, Eight Second Ride, as the third<br />single from Easy Does It.<br /><br />Be watching for Jake on the road all spring and summer, with upcoming dates<br />in Hampton, VA (3/21), Sioux City, IA (3/25), Lincoln, NE (3/26), and St.<br />Charles, MO (3/27). For a complete list of upcoming concerts and more,<br />visit Jake online at<a href="http://jakeowen.net/" title="Jake Owen " target="_blank"> www.jakeowen.net</a> or <a href="http://www.myspace.com/jakeowen" title="Jake's Myspace Page" target="_blank">www.myspace.com/jakeowen</a>.<br /><br />Since releasing his debut album, Startin with Me, in 2006, RCA Nashville<br />recording artist Jake Owen has celebrated five consecutive Top 15 singles.<br />Owen has appeared on such national programs as ABCs Good Morning America<br />and the primetime CMA Music Festival: Countrys Night to Rock, and has<br />toured non-stop with the biggest names in country music. Jake has received<br />nominations for Country Music Association Awards, a GRAMMY Award, and was<br />named Top New Male Vocalist at the Academy of Country Music Awards in April<br />of last year. His sophomore album, Easy Does It, was released on February 24,<br />2009.</p><p>From <a href="http://www.jakeowen.net/">www.jakeowen.net</a></p>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:30:00 -0700http://www.jakeowen.net/news/9781<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