Casey James at Bell County Expo Center, Belton, TX

Casey James opened for country music legend Alan Jackson at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas last night.  Before the show, the Sony/BNA website shared this press release about Casey’s three-day stint as opener for the legendary Jackson:

With his debut single, “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night” approaching top 20, Casey James is set to take the stage with country music icon Alan Jackson for shows this weekend. On Friday, the Texas native will open for Alan in Benton, TX and Saturday, the show moves to Las Cruces, NM. Casey will play the Country Thunder Festival in Florence, AZ on Sunday.
On his upcoming shows with Alan Jackson, Casey said, “It’s Alan Freakin’ Jackson! He is a poetic storyteller, and one of the best artist/writers there is. And as a performer, he has been entertaining and selling out shows year after year. It’s a huge honor to open for him.”

Casey, and his all-Texas band, played a seven-song set in front of an enthusiastic and huge crowd of fellow Texans and music fans.

Thanks to our good friend Donna McKool, we have audio of Casey’s set: During his last song of the night, Casey introduced a new member to the Casey’s guitars’ family — a new dobro .

Photo courtesy of Carman (@CoolCJFan)

At the show, Casey had some merchandise on sale for fans, some t-shirts and a Koozie, which apparently is used to keep your canned beverage of choice cold:

Casey James merchandise for sale

Set List
Workin’ On It
The Good Life
Love The Way You Miss Me
Let’s Don’t Call It A Night
Why I’m Feeling Blue
Crying on a Suitcase
Drive

Photos

Photo by @mikahyoung

Carman (@CoolCJFan) spotted Casey in the audience during Alan Jackson’s set: 

Chuck Clark Photography has posted photos and a brief video snippet from last night here.  

Interviews with CMT

Casey James was interviewed by CMT for its Listen Up series earlier this month. As you might recall, Casey taped a concert which CMT will be airing on their website at the beginning of May. In the interim, they shared this biographical interview:

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Interview with CMT, posted with vodpod

They also posted this interview about the album:

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cmt video, posted with vodpod

Casey James in Scranton, PA on 4/10/12

Casey James, accompanied by drummer Blaine Crews, played on the sidestage before Pittsburgh country radio station Froggy 101‘s 4th annual Guitars and Stars concert on April 10th, 2012.  Casey played a seven-song set, with five songs off his new album and two covers.

Set List
The Good Life
She’s Money
The Apartment Song
Love The Way You Miss Me
Let’s Don’t Call It A Night
Polk Salad Annie
Drive

Thanks to @AintitBeautiful we have video of Casey’s entire set:

The Good Life 

She’s Money 

The Apartment Song

Love the Way You Miss Me

Let’s Don’t Call it a Night

Polk Salad Annie

Drive

You can also see a small snippet that Froggy posted on its website here.

New Casey James Concert – 4/29 in Southington, CT

Today, Connecticut country radio station WWYZ-FM, Country 92.5, announced that Casey James will be playing a the Cadillac Ranch Restaurant for their 20th Anniversary celebration in Southington, Connecticut on April 29, 2012. ‘

Tickets are just $5 and doors open at 3:00 PM.

For more information and to purchase tickets, go to the Cadillac Ranch website here.

 

Casey James Featured in Parker County Today

This month, Casey James is featured in a six-page spread in his hometown monthly magazine Parker County Today.   The article, written by Gail Bennison, and featuring photos by Jake Felts, includes interviews with Casey, his mom Debra, his brother BC and others, touches on everything from Casey’s childhood in Cool to his CD release concert at Billy Bob’s last month.

The magazine graciously provided us with this link to the entire article so we could share it with you.  Enjoy:

CASEYJAMESPARKERCOUNTRYTODAYAPRIL2012

Casey James Playing at Six Flags Over Georgia

Casey James played at Six Flags Over Georgia this afternoon at a concert sponsored by radio station WKHX Kicks 101.5 Atlanta.

Accompanied by Blaine Crews on drums, Casey entertained with five songs off his eponymous debut CD: The Good Life, She’s Money, Love the Way You Miss Me, Let’s Don’t Call it a Night and Drive.

Videos:  Courtesy of @tademo

The Good Life

She’s Money

Let’s Don’t Call It A Night

Drive

Photos:

Photo courtesy Taylor Moore

Photo by @pjwood67

Photo by @PJWood67: "@CaseyEJames in the rain!! :-)"

@savsoutherland: @CaseyEJames wish you could've taken better pictures. Thanks for trying 🙂

Photo by @CarolineBuckel

Photo by @TugCowart: "Thanks to Casey James 4 a great show @SixFlagsOverGA @Kicks1015 - Great guy with a big future. Follow him @CaseyEJames"

Photo by @SandraDanielle6

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Casey James performs “Drive” for Tennessean Music

Casey James “In His Own Words” for CMA New Artist Spotlight

Casey James was asked recently to answer some questions posed by the Country Music Association as part of their New Artist Spotlight.  Here is Casey In His Own Words:

BOOK ON YOUR NIGHTSTAND
“Republic Commando: True Colors. Yes, I still read Star Wars books.”

PET PEEVE
“Someone squeezing the toothpaste tube from the top. Rage. Haha.”

LUCKY CHARM
“I’m not really a believer in lucky charms, but I pretty much always wear three rings on my right hand. I actually feel naked without them on.”

FAVORITE FOOD ON THE ROAD
“Oranges.”

PHRASE YOU SAY OVER AND OVER
“‘It is what it is.’ It says so much in a great way.”

Casey James Tapes Upcoming CMT Special

Casey James taped a performance for CMT’s Listen Up today, April 3rd, at 5:00 PM at 12th and Porter in Nashville, TN. The audience was filled with enthusiastic fans who were treated to six songs off of Casey’s new self-titled CD.

Casey sang The Good Life, Let’s Don’t Call it a Night, Drive, She’s Money, Love the Way You Miss Me and Crying on a Suitcase.

CMT videotaped the performance and will be airing it as a special and also sharing the videos on their website. According to Kathy Rainwater, a fan who was at the taping,

CMT was filming Casey James for a show to be aired May 1. We who attended were told we would be on TV. Casey approached it a bit differently due to being taped. He started by telling us “I’m nervous” Casey played 6 songs, then started over and played the 6 songs again. We were asked not to post videos until the show airs. He played great and the crowd was enthusiastic. It was a small place. I was glad to experience the full band but especially Casey. He played & sang real good.

Check CMT on May 1st to see Casey’s performance! In the meantime, enjoy these photos from the show:

@caseyejames is about ready for y'all! Get to @12th_and_porter now! Doors open at 5.

@FollowCMT: The crowd is LOVIN' @caseyejames!

Photo by @RW_Nash

Photo by @cappermusic:"12th & Porter: CMT filming of Casey James"

Photo by @jenmorrison83

Photo by @payncry

Photo by renee bartlett loyd

Photo by Christy Williams Blaylock

Photo by Christy Williams Blaylock

Photo by Christy Williams Blaylock

Photo by Christy Williams Blaylock

Photo by Christy Williams Blaylock

Photo by Christy Williams Blaylock

Photo by @lis380

The photos below are from Jen Lloyd:

Casey and Jen

Casey and Regina

New Casey James Concert – 8/17 in Richmond, RI

Casey James will be playing the Washington County Fair on August 17th, 2012 in Richmond, Rhode Island.  Casey will be playing on the Main Stage starting at 8:30 PM. The fair is Rhode Island’s largest agricultural event and it is know for bringing Country Music’s biggest stars to the Northeast.

The Washington County Fair has taken place every year since 1967 and is situated on Route 112.  Click here for directions.

For tickets and more information, please click here.  You can also follow the fair on Facebook here.