The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular

The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular is coming to Philips Arena on December 8 and we want to know YOUR story! If you were to tell your holiday “story” – what would you say? In 140 characters or less, tell us your holiday “story.”

Does your story include waking up early and spending the day with your kids? Or, is your story all about cooking a big dinner for friends? Are Christmas cookies in your story – do you always make the same ones, or do you eat way too many to count?

We’re asking Atlantans to share their story – in 140 characters or less! Use the hashtag #StoryTour and spread the word.

Example Tweets:
@Katie_Root: Baking Zucchini Bread. Driving to look at holiday lights. Family Time! #StoryTour
@PhilipsArena: Our holiday story always includes a NYE concert! #StoryTour

Create a new story this holiday with The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular on December 8 at 7pm. Pick up a Family 4 Pack of tickets that includes: 4 lower-level seats, 4 hot dogs, and 4 Coca-Cola products for $100 (a $34 savings!)

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The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular

In just a few short days you will surround yourself with family, friends, and delicious food to celebrate and give thanks. The Thanksgiving holiday marks the beginning of a fun, crazy, festive holiday season! And in the midst of meeting friends for a cookie exchange, going to the company holiday party, shopping for family, or decorating the tree - this time of year is busy! Before this season gets out of control, why don’t you gather the family together and celebrate the reason for all of this celebration at one of the biggest events in Christian Music. The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular at Philips Arena on December 8 at 7PM. 

Make the most of this season and create a holiday memory with your family! We’re offering a special family savings opportunity – The Family 4 Pack, which includes 4 lower-level tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 Coca-Cola products for only $100 (a savings of $34!)

 Click here to purchase your Family 4 Pack! 

It's Tuesday, so here's your Tuesday Tunes - Natalie Grant talks about her song “Alive,” one of the songs you can see at The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular.

Globetrotter Nation H.O.R.S.E Game Continues

World's Largest Game of H.O.R.S.E Continues - Have You Submitted Your Video?

Last week Scooter from The Harlem Globetrotters made the rebuttal shot from Jace Modrell's "Off the Wall" video. Now entering Week #5 of the World's Largest Game of H.O.R.S.E., The Harlem Globetrotter's vs. The Globetrotter Nation is tied H-O to H-O. Check out this week's winning shot and vote for your favorite trick shot on Facebook!

Each Friday, starting at 5PM and ending at 11:59PM on Sunday, you can click on your favorite video, and  'vote' to enter their weekly drawing for a chance to win 4 tickets to see the Globetrotters at any Arena on their 2012 North American Tour plus passes to a meet & greet with the team!
 
Think you have some fancy footwork and a crazy trick shot? You still have time to upload your video for a chance to win some awesome prizes and be part of the world's largest game of H.O.R.S.E.
 
Watch The Original Harlem Globetrotters showcase their talents Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 7:00 PM at Philips Arena. Click to purchase tickets.

The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular Sweepstakes

Every holiday season we celebrate traditions, eat way more than we should and create unforgettable memories with our loved ones. This season, create new memories and light up your Christmas spirits with The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular, taking place at Philips Arena December 8, at 7PM. The Story Tour is a musical journey from Genesis to Revelation and includes many of your favorite Christmas tunes performed by the top names in Christian music, including Steven Curtis Chapman, Newsboys, Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant, Selah, Anthem Lights and features Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.Celebrate the season and the true meaning of Christmas through God's story of love, hope and rescue.

Our gift to you this holiday is a chance to win tickets to The Story Tour: A Christmas Spectacular! Plus, two passes to the pre-show meet and greet with the performers, free parking, and a $50 gift card to Family Christian Bookstore (10 Atlanta locations.) 

Click the link below and enter to win! One lucky winner will be chosen at random on November 29th.

                                                        Click here to enter to win!

2011 CMA Award Winners

Congratulations to:

Taylor Swift - Entertainer of the Year

Sugarland -  Vocal Duo of the Year

Blake Shelton - Male Vocalist of the Year
Miranda Lambert - Female Vocalist of the Year
The Band Perry - New Artist of the Year
Lady Antebellum - Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry - "If I Die Young" - Single AND Song of the Year
Jason Aldean - "My Kinda Party" - Album of the Year
Jason Aldean & Kelly Clarkson - "Don't You Wanna Stay" - Musical Event of the Year
Kenny Chesney - "You and Tequila" - Music Video of the Year
Mac McAnally - Musician of the Year

2011 CMA Awards

Tonight is the 45th Country Music Association Awards. Tonight, the best of the best will take home the CMA Award trophy, which is designed to resemble a chart bullet. There are twelve categories and all are stacked with top contenders - many who have graced the stage here at Philips Arena.

Who do you think will take home the famous CMA Bullet? Leave your comments below!

Entertainer of the Year
Jason Aldean
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift
Keith Urban 

Female Vocalist of the Year
Sara Evans
Miranda Lambert
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Male Vocalist of the Year
Jason Aldean
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
Keith Urban

New Artist of the Year
The Band Perry
Luke Bryan
Eric Church
Thompson Square
Chris Young

Vocal Group of the Year
The Band Perry
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Zac Brown Band

Vocal Duo of the Year
The Civil Wars
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
Thompson Square

Single of the Year
"A Little Bit Stronger" by Sara Evans
"Colder Weather" by Zac Brown Band
"Don't You Wanna Stay" by Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
"Honey Bee" by Blake Shelton
"If I Die Young" by The Band Perry

Song of the Year
"Colder Weather" by Zac Brown Band, Wyatt Durrette, Levi Lowrey, and Coy Bowles
"Dirt Road Anthem" by Brantley Gilbert and Colt Ford
"If I Die Young" by Kimberly Perry
"Mean" by Taylor Swift
"You and Tequila" by Matraca Berg and Deana Carter

Album of the Year
"All About Tonight," Blake Shelton
"My Kinda Party," Jason Aldean
"Speak Now," Taylor Swift
"This is Country Music," Brad Paisley
"You Get What You Give," Zac Brown Band

Musical Event of the Year
"As She's Walking Away," Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson
"Coal Miner's Daughter," Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert
"Don't You Wann Stay," Jason Aldean with Kelly Clarkson
"Old Alabama," Brad Paisley featuring Alabama
"You and Tequila," Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter

Music Video of the Year
"Honey Bee," Blake Shelton
"If I Die Young," The Band Perry
"Mean," Taylor Swift
"Old Alabama," Brad Paisley featuring Alabama
"You and Tequila," Kenny Chesney featuring Grace Potter

Musician of the Year
Sam Bush, mandolin
Jerry Douglas, dobro
Paul Franklin, steel guitar
Dann Huff, guitar
Mac McAnally, guitar