• DIERKS BENTLEY LIVE AT RED ROCKS WILL STREAM GLOBALLY SEPTEMBER 5TH ON VEEPS.

    Dierks Bentley is gearing up for a two-night play at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater September 5th and 6th.  On September 5th, Bentley’s headlining set will be available to stream live to fans across the world on Veeps.com and the Veeps app on Roku, Apple TV, iOS, and Android starting at 10 pm CT.  Across the two nights, Bentley will welcome opening acts Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays, Harper O’Neill, The Infamous Stringdusters, Tanner Usrey and Kaitlin Butts.

    Over the past three months, the “country music staple” (Esquire) and his “Gravel & Gold” tour have welcomed a multitude of special guests, including Jordan Davis, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Kameron Marlowe, Caitlyn Smith, Hailey Whitters, The Cadillac Three, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The Red Clay Strays, Shane Smith & The Saints.  As Rolling Stone notes, “Bentley excels at bringing people together and right when the genre needs it most.”

    Dierks Bentley recently released his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently crisscrossing North America on his GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR through the summer. He has also created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information and for a full list of tour dates, visit Dierks.com.

  • NEWS AND NOTES: Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan

    Darius Rucker will sing the national anthem as his beloved South Carolina Gamecocks host the University of North Carolina’s Tar Heels this Saturday (September 2nd).

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    Carrie Underwood will perform live on NBC’s TODAY Show on Thursday, September 14th.

     

    CBS Mornings went behind-the-scenes of Little Big Town‘s appearance on the network’s new unscripted musical series, Superfan. The LBT episode aired Wednesday evening (August 30th)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKiGWQAFTvM

    During the one-hour episode of the show, five contestants try to prove they are their favorite artist’s biggest fan. Shania Twain, Kelsea Ballerini, Pitbull, Gloria Estefan and LL Cool J are also spotlighted.

     

    Luke Bryan‘s Boldly Grown Peanuts are officially on sale. In conjunction with Fendt, Luke handpicked three flavors — Homegrown Honey Roasted, Down Home Dill and Sizzlin’ Sriracha Ranch. You can pick up your favorite flavor or flavors at boldlygrowngoods.com. When supplies sell out, Fendt will donate $50,000 to National Future Farmers of America.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • JORDAN DAVIS READY TO HAVE A “DAMN GOOD TIME” ON TOUR.

    Jordan Davis is set to kick off his DAMN GOOD TIME TOUR on Thursday (August 31st) in Atlanta. He then heads to Nashville on Friday (September 1st) and follows with stops in such cities as Columbus, Green Bay, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and Boston before wrapping in Las Vegas on October 21st.

    The Louisiana native and father of three says it’s pretty surreal having his own headline tour with most of the dates already sold-out.

    ”This fall [headlining] tour is something that we’ve been, I mean, we’ve been planning it for a long time. It truly feels like two years ago we were in a van, pulling into 500-person bars and crossing our fingers that it was gonna look full enough to post a photo on social media. Like, I still remember those days, to where now, we’re sold out in the majority of the venues and starting to kind of make the jump into arenas. It’s something I just didn’t really, I don’t know. As a guy who moved to town to write songs, I never really saw that in my future.”

    Tour openers include Avery Anna, Gabby Barrett, Danielle Bradberry, Flatland Calvary, Greylan James, Dylan Marlowe, Kameron Marlowe, Mike Ryan, Connor Smith and Georgia Webster.

    Jordan recently wrapped his time with Dierks Bentley on the Gravel & Gold Tour and after his fall headlining tour, he’ll hit the road again with Luke Combs.

    DAMN GOOD TIME Tour Dates:

    Thu Aug 31, 2023 Atlanta Roxy
    Fri Sep 1, 2023 Nashville Ascend
    Thu Sep 7, 2023 Columbus Kemba Live! Outdoor
    Fri Sep 8, 2023 Sandwich Sandwich Fair
    Sat Sep 9, 2023 Green Bay Resch Center
    Fri Sep 15, 2023 Des Moines Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
    Sat Sep 16, 2023 Kansas City The Midland Theatre
    Thu Sep 21, 2023 Columbia Township Auditorium
    Fri Sep 22, 2023 Baltimore Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
    Sat Sep 23, 2023 Mashantucket The Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
    Thu Sep 28, 2023 Omaha Liberty First Credit Union Arena
    Fri Sep 29, 2023 OKC The Criterion
    Sat Sep 30, 2023 St. Louis The Factory
    Thu Oct 5, 2023 Philadelphia The Met
    Fri Oct 6, 2023 NYC Terminal 5
    Sat Oct 7, 2023 Boston Roadrunner
    Thu Oct 19, 2023 Mesa Mesa Ampitheatre
    Fri Oct 20, 2023 Bakersfield Mechanics Bank Arena
    Sat Oct 21, 2023 Las Vegas The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas

    Jordan just released his brand new single, “Tucson Too Late,” the follow-up to his recent multi-week No. 1, “Next Thing You Know.”

     

    Audio / Jordan Davis says he can't believe he's at the point of selling out venues on his own headlining tour.

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    ”This fall [headlining] tour is something that we’ve been, I mean, we’ve been planning it for a long time. It truly feels like two years ago we were in a van, pulling into 500-person bars and crossing our fingers that it was gonna look full enough to post a photo on social media. Like, I still remember those days, to where now, we’re sold out in the majority of the venues and starting to kind of make the jump into arenas. It’s something I just didn’t really, I don’t know. As a guy who moved to town to write songs, I never really saw that in my future.”

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  • CARRIE UNDERWOOD SLAYS NASHVILLE’S GEODIS PARK; ROCKS OUT WITH GUNS N’ ROSES ON THEIR 2023 WORLD TOUR.

    Three-time ACM Entertainer of the Year and vocal powerhouse Carrie Underwood wrapped her third of three stadium dates as a special guest on Guns N’ Roses World Tour 2023 at Nashville’s GEODIS Park on Saturday night.  Underwood also joined the legendary rock band earlier this summer at Croix-Bleue Medavie Stadium in Moncton, NB and at Montreal’s Parc Jean-Drapeau.

    The night was filled with anticipation for Underwood’s hometown performance, which included a variety of hits spanning her 15+ year career, songs from her current album, Denim & Rhinestones, including her current single “Out Of That Truck,” as well as rock classics such as Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll,” Heart’s “Alone,” and crowd favorite “Ace Of Spades” by Motörhead, to name a few.   Underwood once again performed alongside rock legends Guns N’ Roses during their rain-filled set, joining them for their smash hits “Sweet Child O’ Mine” and “Paradise City.”

    Next up, Underwood continues her ongoing REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency at Resorts World Las Vegas in September and stars in her 11th consecutive show open for NBC’s Sunday Night Football.  She recently launched her exclusive year-round channel, CARRIE’S COUNTRY, on SiriusXM and her Denim & Rhinestones (Deluxe Edition), featuring six new tracks, will be out September 22nd.

  • REBA McENTIRE TAKES HER THRONE ON NBC’S THE VOICE.

    Reba McEntire posted a video on her socials as her reign begins at NBC’s The Voice. She takes over from long-running coach Blake Shelton, who retired from the show earlier this year, and she joins fellow coaches Gwen Stefani, John Legend and Niall Horan.

    Season 24 of The Voice will premiere September 25th and 26th on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

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    After serving as the Mega Mentor for Season 23, Reba will be sitting in the red chair for Season 24 and 25.

    Reba is set to release her upcoming lifestyle book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. Set to go on sale Tuesday, October 10th, the book is an enchanting collection of funny, poignant, and deeply personal stories, photos, lifestyle tips, and recipes.

    In conjunction with the book, Reba will release an accompanying album also titled NOT THAT FANCY. Reba teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb to record stripped-down versions of some of Reba’s most iconic songs. The 14-track collection will also feature a brand new single “Seven Minutes In Heaven.” The album is set to release Friday, October 6th and is available to pre-order now: https://strm.to/NotThatFancy.

  • NEWS AND NOTES: Little Big Town, Darius Rucker, Sam Hunt

    Little Big Town will help find their biggest fan on Wednesday night’s (August 30th) episode of the TV show, Superfan. Each contestant, or fan, will share their story of why they’re LBT’s biggest fan. The band will also perform their songs, “Boondocks” and “Hell Yeah,” on the show. Superfan will air Wednesday (August 30th) at 9pm ET/8pm CT on CBS.

     

    Darius Rucker will live on the plaza in New York City as part of the Citi Concert Series on NBC’s TODAY Show. Catch all the action on your television beginning at 8am (local time).

    In other Darius Rucker news, he will be one of the new voices for ESPN’s College GameDay anthem, “Comin’ To Your City,” along with The Cadillac Three and Lainey Wilson. Check it out beginning Saturday (September 2nd) at 9am.

     

    Sam Hunt will perform during ABC’s Good Morning America’s Summer Concert Series from Central Park on Friday (September 1st).

  • JON PARDI LEAPS INTO THE TOP SPOT ON THE COUNTRY AIRCHECK/MEDIABASE CHART WITH “YOUR HEART OR MINE.”

    Jon Pardi has hit the top of the country chart with his latest smash, “Your Heart Or Mine.” The song, written by his co-producer Bart Butler, Justin Ebach and John Pierce, is Jon’s sixth No. 1 song.

    “It’s always fun to have a number-one song, and it’s a fun song,” says the California native. “‘Your Heart Or Mine’ was one song that when I heard it, I was like, ‘I have to record this.’”

    “Your Heart Or Mine” is the follow-up to his No. 1 hit “Last Night Lonely” off Pardi’s critically acclaimed project Mr. Saturday Night. Earlier this year, Mr. Saturday Night earned an ACM Album of the Year nod, Pardi’s third consecutive nomination in category as both artist and producer.

    Jon, who will be officially inducted into the Grand Ole Opry on October 24th, will kick off his Mr. Saturday Night World Tour on September 28th in Knoxville, Tennessee.

     

    Audio / Jon Pardi says he just had to record "Your Heart Or Mine" after the first time he heard it.

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    “It’s always fun to have a number-one song, and it’s a fun song. And to have six number-one songs, I’ll never be upset about that. ‘Your Heart Or Mine’ was one song that when I heard it, I was like, ‘I have to record this.’”

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  • JOSH TURNER’S UPCOMING GREATEST HITS COLLECTION IS A MILESTONE FOR HIM.

    Josh Turner is getting ready to release a collection of his top tracks and fan favorites, Greatest Hitson September 8th. The album features 11 of Turner’s biggest songs from seven of his studio albums. The project includes his five No. 1 hits – “Your Man,” certified 4x Platinum by the RIAA; “Would You Go With Me,” certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA; “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” certified double-Platinum by the RIAA; “All Over Me,” certified Gold by the RIAA; and “Hometown Girl,” certified double-Platinum by the RIAA. No Greatest Hits album would be complete without Turner’s self-penned signature song, “Long Black Train,” which has over 315 million streams and is certified Platinum by the RIAA. 

    Josh feels a Greatest Hits collection is a significant achievement in the career of any artist. “Having a Greatest Hits record, period, is a milestone for any artist. It’s an accomplishment for any artist,” says Josh. “It shows, especially in this day and time, you don’t see a lot of Greatest Hits packages anymore, just because of the nature of the business. For me, it’s kind of a testament to my hard work that I’ve had to fight tooth and nail for every single thing that I’ve gotten, and I’ve had to fight for these hits too. And so, to be able to announce to my fans every night that, ‘Hey, I’ve got a Greatest Hits album coming out,’ is pretty cool.”

    JOSH TURNER GREATEST HITS Track List:

    1. “Would You Go With Me” (From the album Your Man)
      Written by Shawn Camp and John Scott Sherrill
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    2. “Firecracker” (From the album Everything Is Fine)
      Written by Josh Turner, Pat McLaughlin and Shawn Camp
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    3. “Hometown Girl” (From the album Deep South)
      Written by Marc Beeson and Daniel Tashian
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    4. “Long Black Train” (From the album Long Black Train)
      Written by Josh Turner
      Produced by Mark Wright and Frank Rogers
    5. Why Don’t We Just Dance (From the album Haywire)
      Written by Jim Beavers, Jonathan Singleton and Darrell Brown
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    6. All Over Me (From the album Haywire)
      Written by Ben Hayslip, Dallas Davidson and Rhett Akins
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    7. “Your Man” (From the album Your Man)
      Written by Chris Stapleton, Chris DuBois and Jace Everett
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    8. “Time Is Love” (From the album Punching Bag)
      Written by Tony Martin, Mark Nesler and Tom Shapiro
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    9. “I Wouldn’t Be A Man” (From the album Haywire)
      Written by Rory Bourke and Mike Reid
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    10. “Me And God” (featuring Dr. Ralph Stanley and Marty Roe, Gene Johnson and Dana Williams of Diamond Rio) (From the album Your Man)
      Written by Josh Turner
      Produced by Frank Rogers
    11. “I Serve A Savior” (From the album I Serve A Savior)
      Written by Josh Turner and Mark Narmore
      Produced by Kenny Greenberg

    The South Carolina native is currently on the “Long Black Train 20th Anniversary Tour,” in celebration of the 20th anniversary of Josh’s hit album, Long Black Train and the album’s second single of the same name. Click here for more information on his tour dates.

    Audio / Josh Turner talks about having a Greatest Hits collection.

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    “Having a Greatest Hits record, period, is a milestone for any artist. It’s an accomplishment for any artist. It shows, especially in this day and time, you don’t see a lot of Greatest Hits packages anymore, just because of the nature of the business. For me, it’s kind of a testament to my hard work that I’ve had to fight tooth and nail for every single thing that I’ve gotten, and I’ve had to fight for these hits too. And so, to be able to announce to my fans every night that, ‘Hey, I’ve got a Greatest Hits album coming out,’ is pretty cool.”

  • REBA MCENTIRE’S NOT THAT FANCY ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR DIGITAL PRE-ORDER NOW.

    Reba McEntire’s forthcoming album NOT THAT FANCY is available for digital pre-order today HERE. Reba also unveiled a new track from the album, the acoustic version of her hit “Till You Love Me.”

    For NOT THAT FANCY, Reba teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb to record stripped-down versions of some of her most iconic songs. The 14-track collection will also feature a brand new single “Seven Minutes In Heaven.” The album is set to release Friday, October 6th.

    The album is releasing in conjunction with Reba’s upcoming book Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots. Set to go on sale Tuesday, October 10th, the book is an enchanting collection of funny, poignant, and deeply personal stories, photos, lifestyle tips, and recipes from Reba.

    Not that Fancy includes over 50 recipes from Reba’s family traditions and her restaurant Reba’s Place; never-before-seen photographs and never-before-told stories from Reba’s personal and professional life and simple, not-that-fancy lifestyle tips.

    Fans can order a limited-edition Not That Fancy box set that includes a copy of the new book and album, along with a Reba-branded apron and Reba-branded stationary in a custom-made album themed box.

    Fans can also purchase limited edition vinyl via Barnes & Noble.

    NOT THAT FANCY track list:
    1.    The Fear of Being Alone (Acoustic Version)
    2.    Consider Me Gone (Acoustic Version)
    3.    Somebody Should Leave (Acoustic Version)
    4.    How Blue (Acoustic Version)
    5.    If You See Him, If You See Her with Brooks & Dunn (Acoustic Version)
    6.    Till You Love Me (Acoustic Version)
    7.    Seven Minutes In Heaven
    8.    The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia (Acoustic Version)
    9.    Does He Love You with Dolly Parton (Acoustic Version)
    10.    One Promise Too Late (Acoustic Version)
    11.    The Last One To Know (Acoustic Version)
    12.    New Fool At An Old Game (Acoustic Version)
    13.    I’m A Survivor (Acoustic Version)
    14.    Fancy (Acoustic Version)

    About Reba McEntire
    Multi-media entertainment mogul Reba McEntire has become a household name through a successful career that includes music, television, film, theater, retail and hospitality. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Bowl member has more than 50 award wins under her belt, earning honors from the ACM Awards, American Music Awards, People’s Choice Awards, CMA Awards, GRAMMY® Awards and GMA Dove Awards. Reba was also a 2018 Kennedy Center Honors recipient, in addition to multiple philanthropic and leadership honors. Reba has celebrated unprecedented success including 35 career No.1 singles and more than 58 million albums sold worldwide. Reba earned her 60th Top 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, extending her record for the most Top 10 hits among female artists. Reba’s Top 10 success spans five straight decades, landing her in the singular group with only George Jones, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton who have the same achievement. The Oklahoma native and Golden Globe® nominated actress has multiple movie credits to her name, a critically acclaimed lead role on Broadway in Irving Berlin’s Annie Get Your Gun, and starred in the 6-season television sitcom Reba. Reba has also proven to be a savvy entrepreneur, with longstanding brand partnerships including her Dillard’s clothing line and western footwear collection REBA by Justin™. She has even added restauranteur to the list with Reba’s Place, a restaurant, bar, retail and entertainment venue in Atoka, Oklahoma. Reba will serve as a coach on Seasons 24 and 25 of NBC’s The Voice. For more information, visit www.Reba.com.

  • BROTHERS OSBORNE WILL BE PRESENTED WITH THE 2023 ANGELS AMONG US AWARD.

    Brothers Osborne will be honored with the 2023 Angels Among Us Award for outstanding commitment to the children and families of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital this October.

    “What an amazing honor to receive the Angels Among Us Award from St. Jude,” says John Osborne. “We constantly find inspiration when spending time with the patients and families of St. Jude. Together with other artists and country radio listeners, we can make a difference in helping ensure no family receives a bill from St Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food, allowing the focus to be on helping their child live. It’s an incredible mission, and we are grateful to be in a place to support such an amazing cause.

    John and TJ join past winners including Randy Owen, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Scotty McCreery, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Lady A, veteran broadcaster Lon Helton and Bill Mayne.

    The guys will receive the award at Country Cares for St. Jude Kids®, an annual gathering of music artists and industry professionals who lend their voice and platform to raise funds and awareness for St. Jude. This year’s seminar takes place October 12th to October 14th in Memphis.

    The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year, who are climbing the country charts with their latest single “Nobody’s Nobody,” and are set to release their upcoming self-titled album on September 15th.