Image Courtesy CMAEric Church loves the anthemic quality of his collaboration with Keith Urban on "Raise 'Em Up," but he also points out there's a deeper meaning to the song than just having a good time.

"There’s also a line in there about kids and about life," Eric explains. "Yeah, it’s about lighters. It’s about drinks. One verse is about, you know, black umbrellas, about a funeral. It’s a very serious song. And plain and simple, it’s just a hit."

Eric goes so far as to say "Raise 'Em Up" could even be a hit in Portuguese.

He adds, "It’s gonna be a big hit for Keith, and I’m glad. I’m glad to be a part of it, and I’m glad he asked me."

"Raise 'Em Up' is included on Eric's latest album, Fuse. Check out the song's video now on Vevo.

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Image Courtesy Blackbird Production PartnersTrace Adkins, Alabama and Jamey Johnson are featured on a new CD/DVD set documenting the all-star Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute concert held this past November in Atlanta. Lynyrd Skynyrd -- One More for the Fans! features the famed Southern rockers and an impressive cast of other music stars performing some of the band's best-loved songs.

Among the many other artists who participated in the show were Gregg Allman, Peter Frampton, Cheap Trick, Charlie Daniels and Donnie Van Zant.

The concert was held at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, the same venue where Lynyrd Skynyrd recorded its 1976 live album One More from the Road, which has sold more than 3 million copies in the U.S. alone.  The release date and track list for the One More for the Fans! CD/DVD will be announced soon.

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Image Courtesy Warner Music NashvilleBrett Eldredge had some April Fool's Day fun with his fans Wednesday morning. He tweeted, "It breaks my heart to say I'm retiring and will be joining the US Olympic water polo ping pong team...it's been a great ride! Thanks."

Of course, Brett has some obligations to fulfill before he starts his water polo ping pong training. He's set to perform at the ACM Party for a Cause April 17 and 18 in Arlington, TX before joining Darius Rucker's Southern Style Tour May 14.

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Image Courtesy ACMKeith Urban, Eric Church, Lady Antebellum, Alan Jackson, and Brooks & Dunn have been added to the lineup for this year's ACM Party for a Cause Festival in Arlington, TX. The event runs April 17 and 18, just before the 50th Annual ACM Awards on April 19.  The festival will be filmed for a two-hour CBS special, ACM Presents: Superstar Duets, airing May 15.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, The Band Perry, Brett Eldredge, Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes, Kip Moore, Joe Nichols, Jake Owen, Reba, Cole Swindell and Brandy Clark also join the bill, along with John Anderson, Deana Carter, Ashley Monroe, David Lee Murphy and Marty Stuart. Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Florida Georgia Line, Sam Hunt, Kenny Chesney, Darius Rucker and Dierks Bentley are among the previously-announced performers.

The ACM Party for a Cause benefits the ACM's Lifting Lives charitable organization.

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Image Courtesy Sony Music NashvilleChris Young's latest hit, "Lonely Eyes," contains one of the best pickup lines on country radio these days -- "Those lonely eyes don't have to be alone tonight." It got us wondering if Chris has ever used his own song lyrics out in the wild to try to meet a girl.

"I honestly have never tried that," Chris says with a laugh. "I don’t even know if that would work. I mean, most girls are gonna be able to figure out that’s from a song, aren’t they?"

Thinking again, Chris admits using song lyrics might make him sound "cooler" and "smarter" with the ladies.

He adds, "I’ll just go find songs that I’ve written already that haven’t come out and just have that shelved for when I need to say somethin’ that doesn’t sound moronic to a woman."

"Lonely Eyes" is the latest single from Chris's album, A.M.

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Comstock/ThinkstockChris Young will celebrate a milestone birthday on June 12. How old will he be? ANSWER: 30.

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Burke/Triolo Productions/ThinkstockThe cast of ABC's Nashville will play a second show at New York City's Beacon Theatre on April 30. Tickets for the first show on April 29 are sold out.

Craig Campbell's 3rd Annual Celebrity Cornhole Challenge raised more than $100,000 for colorectal cancer education, research and prevention last Sunday in Nashville. Jerrod Niemann and Charlie Worsham were among the stars taking part in the concert following the Cornhole Challenge.

Country newcomer Cam has released her debut EP, Welcome to Cam Country. The project features her debut single "My Mistake." Look for her to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on May 29.

Randy Houser and Dustin Lynch are taking over the Mandalay Bay Beach in Las Vegas for a concert on Friday, August 28.

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Image Courtesy Warner Music NashvilleCole Swindell's latest #1 hit, "Ain't Worth the Whiskey," has become such a favorite with the fans that Cole is now closing his shows with the song.

While his first two chart-toppers, "Chillin' It" and "Hope You Get Lonely Tonight," get a great reaction in concert, he says, "There's just something about 'Ain't Worth the Whiskey,'  man that everybody, whether they're going through it or they've been through it, you can tell [by] the way they sing it, the way they mean it."

Cole personally understands what those fans are going through when they identify with "Ain't Worth the Whiskey."

"I fell in love with country music because it can make you feel something or help you through something," says Cole, "There's been so many people that have had songs that have gotten me through stuff. If I can have one that'll get somebody through it, then that's crazy."

Cole takes his live show to Council Bluffs, Iowa Thursday night.

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Image Courtesy Chris Tuite/BBRChase Bryant wants to help you spread some good news and encouragement with his new Give a Little Bit of You campaign. The effort ties in with Chase's new single, "Little Bit of You." Nominate someone in your community who deserves recognition for their volunteer work or someone who is going through a rough spot and could use some good news. Two grand prize winners will be chosen at random and each receive a $500 gift card.

The first 500 people to nominate someone else will get two copies of Chase's debut EP -- one for themselves and one for a friend.  Go to ChaseBryant.com for more details.

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Image Courtesy SKH MusicKenny Rogers will make his final concert appearances in South Africa this June. The farewell shows kick off with a two-night stand in Johannesburg June 15 and 16. He'll perform a final show in Cape Town on June 18.

Tickets for these concerts are now on sale through Computicket. Kenny performed his farewell tour of Australia earlier this year.

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