Osama Bin Laden... dead.

The guys of Chance McKinney n' CrossWire would like to step aside and recognize a major accomplishment in life "outside" of music.  Since 09-11-01, life has continued in an altered state.  Our lives', customs, traditions, airport security procedures, economy, etc. have ALL been modified due to the events set in action by the destruction of the two towers (and the almost 3000 lives lost) in New York City 9 years, 7 months and 21 days ago. On May 1st, 2011 a major step in the reconciliation process was achieved.  U.S. Troops moved into Pakistan on a covert mission and attacked a compound with 18 foot walls.  Inside, 5 people were killed.  Osama Bin Laden, leader of the terrorist organization known as Al Qaeda, was one of those individuals killed.  NO U.S. Troops were killed in the operation.

Congratulations to the U.S. and it's continued efforts to bring to justice those responsible for the horrfic attacks of September 11th, 2001.  As everyday, but especially today, we are proud to be Americans!  Thanks to all those involved.

Sincerely,

Chance McKinney n' CrossWire

Congratulations to the 2011 CMT Award Nominees

The final nominees in each of the 2011 CMT MUSIC AWARDS categories include: VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.

• Jason Aldean– “My Kinda Party”
• Kenny Chesney– “The Boys Of Fall”
• Lady Antebellum– “Hello World”
• Miranda Lambert– “The House That Built Me”
• Rascal Flatts– “Why Wait”
• Sugarland– “Stuck Like Glue”
• Taylor Swift– “Mine”
• The Band Perry– “If I Die Young”
• Carrie Underwood– “Undo It”
• Zac Brown Band– “Colder Weather”

MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist

• Jason Aldean– “My Kinda Party”
• Kenny Chesney– “The Boys Of Fall”
• Toby Keith– “Bullets In The Gun”
• Blake Shelton– “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”
• Keith Urban– “Without You”

FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist

• Sara Evans– “A Little Bit Stronger”
• Miranda Lambert– “The House That Built Me”
• Reba – “Turn On The Radio”
• Taylor Swift– “Mine”
• Carrie Underwood– “Undo It”

GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a group; awarded to the artists

• Lady Antebellum– “Hello World”
• Little Big Town– “Little White Church”
• Rascal Flatts– “Why Wait”
• The Band Perry– “If I Die Young”
• Zac Brown Band– “Colder Weather”

DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists

• Steel Magnolia– “Last Night Again”
• Sugarland– “Stuck Like Glue”
• The Civil Wars– “Barton Hollow”
• The JaneDear Girls– “Wildflower”
• Thompson Square– “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not”

USAWEEKEND BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female, or group/duo)

• Lee Brice– “Love Like Crazy”
• Aaron Lewis – “Country Boy”
• Jerrod Niemann– “Lover, Lover”
• The Band Perry– “If I Die Young”
• Thompson Square– “Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not”

COLLABORATIVE VIDEO OF THE YEAR Best video that featured a special collaborative appearance by artists; awarded to the artists (individual, group or duo)

• Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson– “Don’t You Wanna Stay”
• Justin Bieberfeat. Rascal Flatts – “That Should Be Me”
• Kid Rock feat. Sheryl Crow– “Collide”
• Aaron Lewis feat. George Jones and Charlie Daniels– “Country Boy”
• Loretta Lynn, Miranda Lambert and Sheryl Crow– “Coal Miner’s Daughter”

CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)

• Martina McBride and Train– “A Broken Wing” from CMT CROSSROADS: TRAIN AND MARTINA MCBRIDE
• Reba– “If I Were A Boy” from UNPLUGGED: REBA
• Darius Rucker and Adele– “Need You Now” from 2010 CMT ARTISTS OF THE YEAR
• Keith Urban and John Mayer– “Sweet Thing” from CMT CROSSROADS: JOHN MAYER AND KEITH URBAN
• Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett– “Margaritaville” from CMT CROSSROADS: JIMMY BUFFETT AND ZAC BROWN BAND

BEST WEB VIDEO OF THE YEAR (New for 2011) Best video created primarily for internet streaming; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)

• Jason Aldean–“My Kinda Party” (Live From The CMT Webcast)
• Luke Bryan–“It’s A Shore Thing”
• Lady Antebellum–“Stars Tonight”
• Blake Shelton–“Kiss My Country Ass”
• Taylor Swift–“Mine” (Live from the Speak Now Album Release Party)

VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR Best video director of the year; awarded to the director for his or her body of work from the past year

• Deaton Flanigen (award eligible videos include: Kid Rock and Sheryl Crow’s “Collide” and the JaneDear Girl’s “Wildflower”)
• Trey Fanjoy (award eligible videos include: Miranda Lambert’s “The House That Built Me” and Blake Shelton’s “Who Are You When I’m Not Looking”)
• Chris Hicky (award eligible videos include: Carrie Underwood’s “Undo It” and Keith Urban’s “Without You”)
• David McClister (award eligible videos include: The Band Perry’s “If I Die Young” and LeAnn Rimes’ “Swingin’”)
• Roman White (award eligible videos include: Lady Antebellum’s “Hello World” and Kellie Pickler’s “Makin’ Me Fall In Love Again”)

SUMMER 2011 CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

Well looks who's back at it! Chance McKinney (CMT's #1 "unsigned" Country Artist in the Nation and winner of Music City Madness) and the boys of CrossWire are piling up concerts for the Summer of 2011. We are proud to announce that 2010's momentum continues to roll for the CMCW fellas. After a successful campaign last year touring and racking up dates with Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Dwight Yoakam, Jamie O'Neal, Lynyrd Skynyrd, .38 Special, Grand Funk Railroad, Pat Green and Creedence Clearwater the boys are proud to announce the start of 2011's Summer Tour.

Chance McKinney n' CrossWire will join Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, Sunny Sweeney, Steve Azar, Phil Vassar and Alan Jackson out on the road this summer. Three major links are listed below where you can find tickets. The first of the three is actually an exclusive offer for Pre-Sale tickets to the CMCW / Dierks Bentley concerts coming in August! As always, we're thankful for all you do for us and can't wait to see you out on the West Coast in the near future.

DIERKS BENTLEY / CHANCE MCKINNEY n' CROSSWIRE - MILL BAY CASINO (Chelan, WA) *These are PRE-SALE tickets with password "chance" for verification.*

http://www.showclix.com/event/33282/

DWIGHT YAOKAM / CHANCE MCKINNEY n' CROSSWIRE - MILL BAY CASINO (Chelan, WA)

http://www.showclix.com/event/33268/

BI-MART WILLAMETTE COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL - AMPHITHEATRE (Brownsville, OR)

http://www.willamettecountrymusicfestival.com/tickets.php

As more Summer 2011 Concerts roll in, we'll keep you in the loop. Look for us from WA to OR to ID to MT to UT and beyond as 2011 really starts gearing up! Also, feel free to join us at:

http://www.ChanceMcKinney.com

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

http://www.twitter.com/ChanceMcKinney

http://www.myspace.com/ChanceMcKinney

CMCW to Headline at The Auburn Avenue Theater

CMT Award Winner, Chance McKinney was recently dubbed CMT's #1 "Unsigned" Country Artist in the Nation. A native Montanan who migrated to the West Coast has been wowing audiences in the Pacific Northwest for the past 5 years. Having opened for acts such as Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts, George Strait, Taylor Swift, Martina McBride and many more. He's been hard at work making "Industrialized Country" a household phrase. Teamed up with longtime drummer Brian Bujacich and newly partnered with guitar "super duo", Paul Schille and Rey Neyens, they form Chance McKinney n' CrossWire.

2010 marked a new era for Chance and the boys. They've recently recorded a World Famous CMT Studio 330 Session and signed on for tour dates with Dwight Yoakam, Joe Nichols, Blake Shelton, Creedence Clearwater, .38 Special, Lynyrd Skynyrd and most recently... Jamie O'Neal and Grand Funk Railroad. Chance McKinney n' CrossWire are riding the wave of momentum and bringing their special blend of country/rock/metal/soul to your neck of the woods. Welcome to Chance McKinney n' CrossWire's Industrialized Country.

2011 already promises to be a great year for CMCW.  Early shows in January with John Rich (Big n' Rich) and Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), along with Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, Sunny Sweeney, Phil Vassar, Steve Azar and country music legend Alan Jackson throughout the summer makes this another exciting year for the guys.  Let's do our best to welcome them to the southern tip of Seattle in the city of Auburn on May 14th!

TICKETS: $17 or $15 student/senior. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM, or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/158270

Pendleton BOUND N DOWN

In preparation for the Summer of 2011, the boys of Chance McKinney n' CrossWire head for Pendleton, OR (home of the Pendleton Roundup) to play the WildHorse.  They'll be there for a two night stint (April 15th and 16th) touchin' base with South Eastern WA and the North Eastern corner of OR.  For more details, check out http://www.wildhorseresort.com/entertainment/entertainment.html 

Stay tuned for a wild n' crazy summer...  The boys continue booking shows up and down the west coast.  With names like John Rich, Sebastian Bach, Dwight Yoakam, Dierks Bentley, Sunny Sweeney, Phil Vassar, Steve Azar and Alan Jackson.  Get signed up on the email list at http://www.ChanceMcKinneyandCrossWire.com or join us on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chance-McKinney/160688966444 to keep up on the boys' latest happenings.