Nashville Notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockFlorida Georgia Line is set to perform live on NBC's Today Monday morning as part of the show's Toyota Summer Concert Series.

Brett Eldredge went on a successful skydiving trip in Tullahoma, TN Tuesday in celebration of his debut #1 hit, "Don't Ya."

The Band Perry Keeps Things Family-Friendly on Stage

Republic NashvilleIt seems everyone is talking about Miley Cyrus' envelope-pushing performance at the MTV Video Music Awards, and most parents would agree Miley's hyper-sexual antics aren't something they'd want their kids seeing. Though The Band Perry has had success in the pop realm with "If I Die Young," parents don't have to worry about what they'll see at one of the group's concerts. The Perry siblings take pride in providing edgy, fun entertainment suitable for the entire family.

"Our favorite thing is when we're in a meet-and-greet and we see a kid and her mother and the grandmother. Like, three generations," says lead singer Kimberly Perry. "I think country music is more about sharing it with each other as friends and family. It is about real life. It feels very, like, blue collar and normal."

That's not to say The Band Perry's concerts aren't on par with pop shows in the production department. There will be plenty of bells and whistles on the family group's upcoming Pioneer World Tour, launching November 8 in Sweden.

Speaking of that big concert production, Kimberly says, "There's certainly a place for that, and pop music does that the best of the best if that's what you're in the market for. But for country, it's true blue and we're just really proud to be a part of it."

The Band Perry takes their show to Sevierville, TN Thursday night.

Carrie Underwood Had Stiff Competition for Sunday Night Football Gig

Arista NashvilleCarrie Underwood is taking over as the voice of NBC's Sunday Night Football theme, "Waiting All Day for Sunday Night," starting September 8, but it seems she wasn't the only celebrity considered for the gig. NBC has released a new clip featuring stars such as Howie Mandel, Joan Rivers, Ken Jeong and the Today show anchor team all "trying out" to sing the theme song. In the end, producers made the wise choice to go with Carrie.

Carrie won't be alone when she makes her Sunday Night Football debut next month. NFL superstars Peyton Manning, Eli Manning, Andrew Luck and Aaron Rodgers are among the 13 football players appearing with Carrie in the opening segment this season.

Sunday Night Football kicks off September 8 at 7 p.m. ET as the Dallas Cowboys host the New York Giants.

Celebrity Performers and Presenters Announced for 7th Annual ACM Honors

Academy of Country MusicChris Young, Thompson Square, Darius Rucker, David Nail and American Idol finalist Kree Harrison are among the stars either performing or presenting at the 7th Annual ACM Honors. The show takes place Tuesday, September 10 at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are now on sale to the public through Ticketmaster.

Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, The Judds and the late Keith Whitley are among this year's honorees. Dierks Bentley returns for another stint as host.

Frankie Ballard Performing Live Online for Fans Tonight

Warner Music NashvilleFrankie Ballard is going online Tuesday night at 8:00 ET as the featured guest for Warner Music Nashville's Live from Music Square live concert stream. The StageIt event will stream live online from Studio B on Music Row in Music City. In addition to taking fan questions, Frankie will perform his new single, "Helluva Life."

Frankie says, "Hitting the road as much as I do, there are some cities that it has been awhile since we visited or haven’t had the chance to yet. This gives me a chance to play for fans from all over and bring the party straight to their own living room!”

You can watch the live event at WarnerMusicNashville.com/Live-from-Music-Square.

Lady Antebellum Announces 2014 Dates for Take Me Downtown Tour

Capitol NashvilleLady Antebellum has added a second leg to their Take Me Downtown tour, starting January 9 in Charleston, WV. The new dates take them to New York City, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Las Vegas on top of a Canadian run in February and March.

Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves will be along for all dates on the tour, kicking off November 8 in Southaven, MS. Ticket information can be found at LadyAntebellum.com.

Lady A's Charles Kelley has also enlisted a few "celebrity" pals, including Luke Bryan and Lady Gaga, to help him announce the new dates in a hilarious YouTube clip.

Here are the Take Me Downtown 2014 tour dates:

1/9 -- Charleston, WV, Charleston Civic Center
1/10 -- Raleigh, NC, PNC Arena
1/11 -- Greenville, SC, Bi-Lo Center
1/14 -- Cincinnati, OH, US Bank Arena
1/18 -- Wichita, KS, Intrust Bank Arena
1/19 -- Lubbock, TX, United Spirit Arena
1/30 -- Philadelphia, PA, Wells Fargo Center
2/7 -- Tampa, FL, Tampa Bay Times Forum
2/8 -- Jacksonville, FL, Veterans Memorial Arena
2/14 -- Bossier City, LA, CenturyLink Center
2/15 -- Birmingham, AL, BJCC Arena
2/16 -- Lafayette, LA, Cajundome
2/20 -- Washington, D.C., Verizon Center
2/21 -- New York, NY, Madison Square Garden
2/22 -- Uncasville, CT, Mohegan Sun Arena
2/28 -- Toronto, ON (CAN), AirCanada Centre
3/1 -- London, ON (CAN), Budweiser Gardens
3/6 -- Saskatoon, SK (CAN) Credit Union Centre
3/7 -- Edmonton, AB (CAN), Rexall Place
3/8 -- Calgary, AB (CAN), Scotiabank Saddledome
3/10 -- Vancover, BC (CAN), Pacific National Exhibition
3/12 -- Boise, ID, Taco Bell Arena
3/14 -- Reno, NV, Lawler Events Center
3/15 -- Ontario, CA, CBBankArena
3/16 -- Fresno, CA, Save Mart Arena
3/18 -- Los Angeles, CA, Staples Center
3/21 -- Las Vegas, NV, Mandalay Bay Events Center
3/22 -- San Diego, CA, Valley View Casino Center
3/24 -- Phoenix, AZ, US Airways Center
3/25 -- Las Cruces, NM, Pan American Center
3/27 -- Oklahoma City, OK, Chesapeake Energy Arena
3/28 -- Tulsa, OK, BOK Center
4/11 -- Atlanta, GA, Philips Arena
4/12 -- New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Arena
4/26 -- Charlotte, NC, Time Warner Cable Arena
4/27 -- Knoxville, TN, Thompson-Boling Arena

Scotty McCreery to Release New Album, “See You Tonight,” on October 15

Mercury NashvilleScotty McCreery will release his sophomore album, See You Tonight, on October 15. This project marks the first time Scotty has co-written songs he's recorded, including the lead single, "See You Tonight."

Scotty says, "I am excited about letting folks hear it. We have been working on this for the better part of a year now, so it's a long time coming.”

Fans can expect to hear some contemporary sounds on See You Tonight, but Scotty continues to include elements of classic country in his music. "You will always hear the steel guitar and fiddle and those little nuances that make the older country what it was," Scotty says. "I definitely am trying to stay true to my tastes as an artist on this album."

Scotty will continue on his The Weekend Roadtrip headlining tour all year all year long.

Here's the See You Tonight track listing:

"Now"
"See You Tonight"
"Get Gone with You"
"Feelin' It"
"Feel Good Summer Song"
"Buzzin'"
"Can You Feel It"
"The Dash"
"Blue Jean Baby"
"Forget to Forget You"
"I Don't Wanna Be Your Friend"
"Carolina Moon"
"Something More"

Country Star Trivia

Comstock/ThinkstockThe Band Perry claims which Tennessee town as their home? ANSWER: Greeneville.

John Mayer? Harry Styles? Taylor Swift Wants You to Make the Call

Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTVWhen Taylor Swift accepted her MTV VMA trophy Sunday night for her video for "I Knew You Were Trouble," she said pointedly, "I also want to thank the person who inspired this song, who knows exactly who he is, because now I got one of these!" While there has been plenty of speculation as to who, exactly, inspired the song, don't ever look to Taylor to clear up the mystery.

"For me, yeah, there’s a lot of curiosity about who each song is about and that’s kind of something that I love keeping to myself, never really revealing who exactly these songs are about," she explains. But why not just end the speculation and say, "Yeah, that one 's about John Mayer" or "That one's about Harry Styles?" Because, Taylor says, that would take away all the fun.

"I like for people to be able to paint their own picture," she explains. "Of whether they want to think about their ex-boyfriend, or someone they know, or make up their own mind about who they think I wrote it about."

She adds, "It’s all up to them, because I’m never telling!"

It's not clear who "I Knew You Were Trouble" is about. The song seems to pre-date Taylor's relationship with Harry Styles, since it was released in October of 2012 and they broke up in January of 2013. However, there are rumors that the two actually first dated very early in 2012, but then he dumped her for someone else. Either way, there's no hard feelings since Taylor actually posed for a photo with Harry after the VMAs Sunday night.

In other Taylor news, she's trying to show she's a good neighbor to her new community in Rhode Island, where she recently purchased a mansion. The Providence Journal reports that the singer has donated a signed signature guitar for a charity auction that will take place during the centennial ball for the town of West Warwick, Rhode Island.

The proceeds from the auction will go to a scholarship at the local high school, and to The Station Fire Memorial Fund. In 2003, during a rock show, The Station nightclub burned down, killing 100 fans and injuring more than 200 others.

Nashville Notes

Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockBlake Shelton appears on CBS's The Talk Tuesday.

Trace Adkins celebrated his 10th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member Friday night at the Opry House in Nashville. He closed the show with a special 30-minute set.

Joe Nichols' new video, "Sunny and 75," is now live on VEVO. It's the lead single from Joe's new album, Crickets, due out October 8.