SCOTCOUNTRY MUSIC NEWS

Garth Brooks is to release a 3-CD set, "Triple Live"  with 26 songs recorded during his World Tour in 2014. From the 3-CD set a limited edition is available where you can listen to songs in different ways such as the stage mix as heard by the band or how it sounds when you are in the audience during the show and thousands of people around you every word hears sing along.
An official release date has not yet been announced.

This year's Irish Post Country Awards were be held in Derry on September 11th. The main awards are voted on by the public, and broadcast worldwide online by TG4 & Irish TV's Facebook page.
The winners (in red) and nominees were:

Lifetime Achievement Award    Susan McCann

Best Country Newcomer
Jordan Mogey
Aiden Clerkin
The Ward Sisters
Ciaran Rosney

Best Country Video
Olivia Douglas - Leaving Tipperary - watch it here 
Lisa McHugh - Who I Am
Derek Ryan - Homeland
Nathan Carter - This Song Is For You

Best Country Female
Olivia Douglas
Lisa McHugh
Philomena Begley
Cliona Hagan

Best Country Male
Patrick Feeney
Nathan Carter
Derek Ryan
Johnny Brady

Best Country Single
Derek Ryan - Hayley Jo
Cliona Hagan - Born To Run
Stuart Moyles - Westport Town
Lisa McHugh - Who I Am

Best Country Album 
Dominic Kirwan - Country Favourites
Philomena Begley - My Life, My Music, My Memories
Derek Ryan - The Fire
Cliona Hagan - Secret Love

Best Country Songwriter
Shunie Crampsey
Derek Ryan
Johnny Brady
Don Mescall

The nominees for the 52nd annual CMA Awards were announced Tuesday morning on Good Morning America.
Chris Stapleton tops the list of finalists with five nominations. Producer and musician Dann Huff receives four nominations, the second most nominations this year, while nine artists garner three each—Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line, Chris Janson, Miranda Lambert, Midland, Thomas Rhett and Keith Urban.  The full list is below.
The 52nd Annual CMA Awards, will be broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 14

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Kenny Chesney
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

Male Vocalist of the Year
Dierks Bentley
Luke Combs
Thomas Rhett
Chris Stapleton
Keith Urban

New Artist of the Year
Lauren Alaina
Luke Combs
Chris Janson
Midland
Brett Young

Single of the Year
“Broken Halos” – Chris Stapleton
“Drinkin’ Problem” – Midland
“Drowns the Whiskey” – Jason Aldean (Feat. Miranda Lambert)
“Meant to Be” – Bebe Rexha & Florida Georgia Line
“Tequila” – Dan + Shay

Vocal Duo of the Year
Brothers Osborne
Dan+Shay
Florida Georgia Line
Maddie & Tae
Sugarland

Female Vocalist of the Year
Kelsea Ballerini
Miranda Lambert
Maren Morris
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

Album of the Year
From A Room: Volume 2 – Chris Stapleton
Golden Hour – Kacey Musgraves
Graffiti U – Keith Urban
Life Changes – Thomas Rhett
The Mountain – Dierks Bentley

Song of the Year
“Body Like A Back Road”
“Broken Halos”
“Drowns the Whiskey”
“Drunk Girl”
“Tequila”

Vocal Group of the Year
Lady Antebellum
LANCO
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion

Musical Event of the Year
“Burning Man,” Dierks Bentley ft. Brothers Osborne
“Dear Hate,” Maren Morris ft. Vince Gill
“Drowns The Whiskey,” Jason Aldean ft. Miranda Lambert
“Everything’s Gonna Be Alright,” David Lee Murphy and Kenny Chesney
“Meant To Be,” Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line

The Ayr International Country Music Festival, which will feature Will Banister, Joni Harms and John Permenter, at the Adampton House Hotel in Monkton, Sept 28th-Oct 1st, has some late availability. Due to cancellations, 6 rooma have becomeavailable. Contact Greg Cooper 07761 848741 if interested. A number of UK and Irish artists are also on the bill.

Irish singer, Dominic Kirwan has cancelled a number of dates down south, as he awaits an operation on his hip, but his Scottish dates, in Inverness, Aberdeen, Ayr, Dundee & Mussleburgh in October are still "on" at this time.
On his Facebook page, Dominic clarified the situation with the following message:
Following a recent appointment with my consultant and the deterioration of my condition I was strongly advised to reduce my schedule whilst preparing for a planned operation on my hip. After having discussions with the promoters of the Celtic country tour we decided to remove those dates as this tour was intense, yet some other dates have remained so far. I am grateful for this decision as it has significantly reduced my work load and travelling which in turn means my pain relief is easier and more healthily managed. I’m disappointed to have cancelled shows but again appreciate your understanding. I am still awaiting a confirmed date for my operation and therefore cannot be definite about forthcoming shows though I hope not to need to cancel anymore. Naturally if my pain or medication increases further this may be beyond my control. Hopefully 2019 will see me fully back ‘in action!’

Longtime Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Ed King, who helped pen one of Southern rock's quintessential anthems, died Wednesday at his Nashville home.
Ed King played guitar for Lynyrd Skynyrd from 1972 to 1975 and 1987 to 1996. He co-wrote the band's 1974 classic "Sweet Home Alabama," and it's his voice counting off the "One, two, three" before going into the instantly recognizable guitar riff that starts the song.
"Ronnie (Van Zant) wrote the lyrics, whilst Gary Rossington and Ed wrote the music.

Ontario based Tia McGraff and her American husband Tommy Parham are back on tour across the UK next month, in support of Tia's new album, "Stubborn In My Blood".
Tia plays Kirkcaldy Folk Club on September 6th, Nairn Arts Festival on the 12th.
The Nairn date also includes an afternoon talk about her children's book, Jake The Road Dawg. Tia's mother came from the Nairn area.

Eamon Jackson has cancelled his dance scheduled for 7th September.at The Monikie Hall near Dundee. This is the second time he has cancelled the venue, which is a regular stop on the Irish artists tour circuit.
The next event at Monikie Hall is Paula MacAskill on Saturday 13th October. Paula always puts on a great night of music and dancing and Margo and the regulars look forward to seeing her again.
The next event after that is the Christmas Dance with Shawn Cuddy on Friday 21st December  Shawn and the band  always put on a great show over the festive season.

Country singer Gretchen Wilson was arrested in Connecticut on Tuesday night for allegedly causing a “minor disturbance” mid-flight.
The Redneck Woman was  taken into custody for breach of peace and bond was set at $1000. She is currently on a summer tour which ends on September 8th in Martin, TN.
Wilson burst onto the Country scene in 2004 with her hit "Redneck Woman", followed by another 4 top 10 singles.
Her most recent album, "Ready To Get Rowdy" was released last summer.