• NEWS AND NOTES: Easton, Church, Lady A, Jon, David, Canaan

    Don’t forget to tune in to see Easton Corbin as he appears in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as it makes its way down the streets of New York City on Thanksgiving Day (November 24th). He’ll be on the Colonel’s Roadtrip to NYC by Kentucky Fried Chicken float and will perform. He’ll then return to Carrie Underwood’s Storyteller Tour on Saturday (November 26th) in Las Vegas. Other country singers featured during the Macy’s parade include Brett Eldredge, Kelsea Ballerini and Maddie & Tae.

    Eric Church will play the half-time show as the Dallas Cowboys play host to the Washington Redskins game Thanksgiving Day on Fox, kicking off the Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign.

    The members of Lady Antebellum have been working hard in the studio getting ready for their next album.

    Jon Pardi and Chase Rice have kicked off their Thanksgiving week by hunting together in Montana.

    David Nail is back home in Missouri for the Thanksgiving holidays. When we say home, we really mean home. He and his wife are sleeping in his childhood room at his parents’ house.


    Canaan Smith has been touring with The Shires overseas for over a week, and he’s still at it. The trek has 14 more dates and is set to stop in Cardiff, Cambridge, Manchester, Glasgow, York and Liverpool before wrapping on December 11th in London.

  • GEORGE STRAIT INCLUDES A PAIR OF NEW SONGS ON HIS NEW BOX SET.

    George Strait just released his newbox set, Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 on Friday (November 18th), and it features a couple of new songs, including “Gotta Go Through Hell,” which he co-wrote with his son, Bubba, and celebrated tunesmith Dean Dillon. After listening to the song on which the legendary session guitarist Brent Mason played on, George said it kind of reminded him of the theme song from the HBO show, True Blood.

    “I haven’t watched it in a long time, but when it was new I watched it a lot. So I heard that, I’m like hmmm, that sounds like something I remember,” says George. “And then I mentioned it. I don’t know if Brent played that on. He could have. It could be Brent. But he’s an amazing guitar player and the guitar part – well, all of his guitar parts are amazing. He plays on a lot of my sessions and most everything that I do.”

    Strait  Out of the Box Part Two is a three-disc, 56-track collection, featuring 36 hit singles including 26 No. 1s, plus two brand new songs, his latest radio single “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” and 18 choice album cuts.

    NOTE: “Bad Things” was written and recorded by Jace Everett, who was signed to Epic Records in Nashville in 2005.

    Audio / George Strait says the song “Gotta Go Through Hell” from his new box set reminds him of “Bad Things,” the theme song from the TV show, True Blood, which is now on Netflix.

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    George Strait (Gotta Go Through Hell) OC: …that I do. :35
    “Well, I told Brent Mason that it reminded me of the song that it’s the start of True Blood that I think it’s a Netflix show or something that I got into watching. I haven’t watched it in a long time, but when it was new I watched it a lot. So I heard that, I’m like hmmm, that sounds like something I remember. And then I mentioned it. I don’t know if Brent played that on. He could have. It could be Brent. But he’s an amazing guitar player and the guitar part – well, all of his guitar parts are amazing. He plays on a lot of my sessions and most everything that I do.”

  • LAUREN ALAINA RELEASES CHRISTMAS SONG ‘O HOLY NIGHT.

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    Lauren Alaina’s voice shines bright on her rousing rendition of the holiday classic, “O Holy Night,” available today, Friday, Nov. 18. The celebratory Christmas anthem receives Lauren’s stunning vocal stamp and perfectly embodies the spirit of the season. Fans can preview and purchase the track HERE.

    In addition to the timeless carol, Lauren’s latest single, “Road Less Traveled,” is currently climbing country radio’s Top 20. Written by Lauren with Meghan Trainor and Jesse Frasure, “Road Less Traveled” delivers an empowering message of self-acceptance and embracing your individuality.

    Recognized by Rolling Stone as a “Must-See Act,” Lauren is currently touring with country icon Alan Jackson for his 25th anniversary Still Keepin’ It Country Tour. The young star is one of CMT’s “Next Women of Country” and a Spotify “Spotlight on Country” featured artist. Lauren also joins Martina McBride in the new year for CMT’s annual Next Women of Country Tour.

    For more information on Lauren, her music and touring news, please visit www.LaurenAlainaOfficial.com.

    Audio / Lauren Alaina (O Holy Night)

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    Lauren Alaina (O Holy Night) OC: …loves it. :35
    “I really think ‘O Holy Night’ is one of the most  beautifully written songs I’ve ever heard, Christmas or not Christmas. The melodies and the lyrics and everything the song represents, it’s gorgeous, and I’m so thankful that  I was able to do a version of this song. I’ve always wanted to record it and to do kind of my own spin on it, and to sing a song that really represents what Christmas is all about and that’s Jesus and love and happiness, and I hope everyone loves it.”

    Audio / LINER Lauren Alaina (O Holy Night)

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  • GEORGE STRAIT RELEASES HIS NEW STRAIT OUT OF THE BOX PART TWO COLLECTION.

    George Strait is releasing his new box set, Strait Out of the Box: Part 2, exclusively with Walmart on Friday (November 18th). This impressive three-disc, 56-track collection features 36 hit singles including 26 No. 1s, plus two brand new songs, his latest radio single “Goin’ Goin’ Gone” and 18 choice album cuts, all personally selected by the King of Country Music.

    “So, I’ve got this new project coming out, Strait Out of the Box Part 2, and there’s 56 songs on it. Twenty-six of them are number-one records, and the rest are songs that I picked that might have got passed over but that I felt like were strong enough to probably be released if we would have done it,” says George. “So, hopefully, if somebody buys this Strait Out of the Box Part 2, they’ll hear some of those songs that maybe they’ve never heard before.”

    Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 spans 20 years of Strait’s career from 1996 to 2016, following the highly successful, 8x Platinum-selling 1995 release, Strait Out of the Box. Strait is one of the most celebrated country music stars in history and Billboard recently named him No. 1 on the Greatest of All Time: Country Artists list. With 60 No. 1 singles and more than 70 million records sold, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist and is third only to Elvis Presley and The Beatles with the most Gold and Platinum albums in history.

    George says he’s looking forward to releasing a third box set at some point because he still has something to say.

    “I do feel like I still have something to say. I feel like I have a lot of songs in me to write. I have a lot of ideas that I want to get out there for people to hear. I still feel relevant in this business. I feel like I can still sing as good as I ever could,” says Strait. “And my band is great. I love playing with them. Every night we’re out there. And so I don’t see – I can’t just see me not being a part of this. I want to get my records out there.”

    Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 is available for only at Walmart.com.

    Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 Track List:

     

    Disc 1 (1996-2000)

    1. Blue Clear Sky
    2. Carried Away
    3. Rockin’ In The Arms Of Your Memory
    4. I Can Still Make Cheyenne
    5. Round About Way
    6. Carrying Your Love With Me
    7. One Night At A Time
    8. Today My World Slipped Away
    9. The Nerve
    10. I Just Want To Dance With You
    11. True
    12. Maria
    13. We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This
    14. Meanwhile
    15. Write This Down
    16. The Best Day
    17. Looking Out My Window Through The Pain
    18. Go On

     

    Disc 2 (2001-2008)

    1. She’ll Leave You With A Smile
    2. Run
    3. Living and Living Well
    4. My Life’s Been Grand
    5. Cowboys Like Us
    6. Desperately
    7. Four Down and Twelve Across
    8. I Hate Everything
    9. Seashores of Old Mexico
    10. She Let Herself Go
    11. Give It Away
    12. Wrapped
    13. It Just Comes Natural
    14. Texas Cookin’
    15. How ’Bout Them Cowgirls
    16. Come On Joe
    17. Troubadour
    18. River Of Love
    19. I Saw God Today

     

    Disc 3 (2009-2016)

    1. Living For The Night
    2. Out Of Sight Out Of Mind
    3. Arkansas Dave
    4. Love’s Gonna Make It Alright
    5. Drinkin’ Man
    6. Shame On Me
    7. Here For A Good Time
    8. House Across The Bay
    9. Blue Marlin Blues
    10. I’ll Always Remember You
    11. Give It All We Got Tonight
    12. I Just Can’t Go On Dying Like This
    13. That’s What Breaking Hearts Do
    14. The Night Is Young
    15. I Believe
    16. Goin’ Goin’ Gone
    17. Everything I See
    18. Kicked Outta Country*
    19. You Gotta Go Through Hell*

    Audio / George Strait talks about his new box set, Strait Out of the Box Part 2.

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    George Strait (Strait Out of the Box Part 2) OC: …Heaven. :49
    “So, I’ve got this new project coming out, Strait Out of the Box Part 2, and there’s 56 songs on it. Twenty-six of them are number-one records, and the rest are songs that I picked that might have got passed over but that I felt like were strong enough to probably be released if we would have done it. So, hopefully, if somebody buys this Strait Out of the Box Part 2, they’ll hear some of those songs that maybe they’ve never heard before. When we were putting this together, I went in the studio and I cut a couple of new songs for it, so they’ll be on it as well. I wrote one with Jamey Johnson called ‘Kicked Outta Country,’ and then I wrote another one with my son and Dean Dillon called ‘Gotta Go Through Hell to Get To Heaven.’”

    Audio / George Strait says it’s unbelievable that he’s releasing a second box set.

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    George Strait (Strait Out of the Box Part 2) 2 OC: …be good. [laughs] :22
    “It’s hard for me to believe that I’m releasing another box set. This is Strait Out of the Box Part 2 and it’s been 20 years. And so now I’m looking forward to Strait Out of the Box Part 3, which I’ll be talking like this but it should be good.” [laughs]

    Audio / George Strait says he will continue making records because he still has something to say and lots of songs in him to write.

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    George Strait (still has something to say) OC: …make them. [laughs] :44
    “Well, I do feel like I still have something to say. I feel like I have a lot of songs in me to write. I have a lot of ideas that I want to get out there for people to hear. I still feel relevant in this business. I feel like I can still sing as good as I ever could. And my band is great. I love playing with them. Every night we’re out there. And so I don’t see – I can’t just see me not being a part of this. I want to get my records out there. If they play them that’s great. I’d love for them to play them. I know my fans would like to hear them. But if not that’s just it is what it is, but I’m still going to play them and I’m still going to make them.”

  • JON PARDI TO RAISE MONEY FOR ACM LIFTING LIVES WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE SHOW.

     ACM Lifting Lives® announced today that Jon Pardi has been added to the string of nationwide ACM Lifting Lives Club Shows. Participating clubs have agreed to donate a portion of each ticket sold to ACM Lifting Lives, and the money raised will go to help fund organizations that are improving lives through the power of music. Cowboys Dancehall in San Antonio will host Pardi for this club benefit show on December 31st, with guests Midland opening the show. Tickets are available at http://bit.ly/2eGSVor.

    Jon Pardi is one of country music’s fastest-rising newcomers. Pardi’s latest album, California Sunrise, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and has already landed on multiple “Best of the Year” lists including those from Rolling StoneMusic Aficionado, The Tennessean and NASH Country Daily. The album features Pardi’s Platinum-selling No. 1 hit “Head Over Boots” along with his current radio single, “Dirt On My Boots.” Pardi’s sound is undeniably country, and his laid back, fun-loving approach towards life comes through in his music and his raucous live show.

    Sold-out ACM Lifting Lives Club shows have already taken place this year at Bluebird in Bloomington, IN; Boondocks in Springfield, IL; CMAC Events in Canandaigua, NY; Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte, NC; Dusty Armadillo in Rootstown, OH; Joe’s Bar in Chicago, IL; Joe’s Live in Rosemont, IL; Midnight Rodeo in Springfield, MO and Stoney’s Rockin’ Country in Las Vegas, NV featuring, Frankie Ballard, The Cadillac Three, Russell Dickerson, Chris Young & Cassadee Pope, Eli Young Band, LOCASH, Montgomery Gentry, Old Dominion, Parmalee, The Swon Brothers and A Thousand Horses.

    About ACM Lifting Lives®
    ACM Lifting Lives® is the philanthropic arm of the Academy of Country Music dedicated to improving lives through the power of music. Through partnerships with artists and strong ties in the music industry, ACM Lifting Lives develops and funds music-related therapy and education programs, and serves members of the community who face unexpected hardships through its Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund. Through generous donations and the support of artists and fans, ACM Lifting Lives is able to fund everything from disaster relief and helping communities in need, to music education in schools and music camps for those with disabilities, to supporting programs that use music therapy as a means to help our veterans and wounded warriors, while providing grants to help them ease back into life. For more information, please visit www.ACMLiftingLives.org.

  • ERIC CHURCH WILL KICKOFF THE SALVATION ARMY’S RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN.

    In a video on his socials, Eric Church revealed that he’ll play this year’s halftime show as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Washington Redskins on Thanksgiving Day. This will also serve as the kickoff for The Salvation Army’s annual holiday Red Kettle Campaign. You can catch the game live from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas beginning at 4:30pm ET on Fox.

     

     

  • GEORGE STRAIT SET TO RETURN TO LAS VEGAS IN 2017 FOR 2 NIGHTS OF NUMBER 1’S, A LIMITED ENGAGEMENT CONCERT SERIES AT T-MOBILE ARENA.

    Just hours prior to a rare album release show live-streamed from his home state of Texas in support of his forthcoming Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 three-disc collection today, “King of Country Music” George Strait announced that he will be returning to Las Vegas for four additional weekends at T-Mobile Arena in 2017. Billed as 2 Nights of Number 1’s, the limited engagement with back-to-back nights of straight No. 1’s will showcase live performances of Strait’s unparalleled 60 No. 1 hits plus fan favorites over each weekend, with GRAMMY-nominated country singer / songwriter Cam joining as support. Tickets for all dates will go on sale Friday, Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. PT via www.StraitToVegas.com.

    The all-new 2017 shows follow Strait’s wildly popular, sold-out Strait to Vegas exclusive concert series at T-Mobile Arena, which is nearing the wrap of its first year of worldwide exclusive engagements with a pair of shows on Friday, Dec. 2 through Saturday, Dec. 3 and previously announced and sold-out 2017 shows Friday, Feb. 17 through Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

    Upcoming dates for 2 Nights of Number 1’s are as follows:

    Friday, April 7, 2017
    Saturday, April 8, 2017
    Friday, July 28, 2017
    Saturday, July 29, 2017
    Friday, Sept. 1, 2017
    Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017
    Friday, Dec. 8, 2017
    Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017

    Strait has once again teamed up with CID Entertainment to offer VIP Experiences and travel packages for his 2017 shows. VIP package amenities range from a professional photograph in front of Strait’s iconic stage to admission to a private exhibit showcasing the life and career of George Strait. Travel packages bundle show admission with hotel accommodations and more. Additional details are available at http://www.cidentertainment.com/events/strait-to-vegas-2017/.

    Many of the songs that Strait will be performing during 2 Nights of Number 1’s are also featured on Strait Out of the Box: Part 2, available this Friday, Nov. 18 exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com. The three-disc, 56-track collection spans 20 years of Strait’s remarkable career from 1996 to 2016 and offers fans two new songs with “Kicked Outta Country” and “You Gotta Go Through Hell,” both of which Strait co-wrote. For more information, visit www.georgestrait.com or www.straittovegas.com

    Audio / George Strait talks about a pair of his future shows in Las Vegas.

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    George Strait (Vegas #1 shows) OC: …each night. :38
    “What my plans are is to do two nights of number one songs. Since I’ve got 60, obviously I can’t do 60 in one night or I may never sing again. [laughs] But I’ll try to do 30. I’ll do 30 one night and I’ll do 30 the next night.  So…and as I’m thinking about the 60 songs and the 30 songs that I’m going to do, I’m thinking, well, I’ve got a lot of songs that I have to do on each show that maybe weren’t number ones, like ‘Amarillo By Morning’ wasn’t a number one song. I can’t not do ‘Amarillo’ and there’s songs like that that I will still have to do.  So, it’s probably going to be a pretty long show each night.”

  • DARIUS RUCKER PARTNERS WITH PLY-GEM TO BUILD HOMES FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY.

    Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker is partnering with Ply Gem® (NYSE: PGEM), a North American manufacturer of building products, as the 2017 ambassador for its Home for Good project to help hundreds of families build homes across the United States with Habitat for Humanity. Ply Gem’s commitment to the belief that everyone deserves a place to call home aligns with Darius’ core values as well as themes across his music.

    The Ply Gem Home for Good project is a multi-year initiative that includes a donation of over $1 million of exterior building products and funds for Habitat for Humanity to help families build strength and stability through housing. The company will support the project with advertising and social media initiatives to encourage its associates, the building industry—including distributors, builders and remodelers—as well as consumers to support its effort to bring awareness of the need for affordable housing in communities across the country. Last year, Ply Gem featured country music icon Alan Jackson as the ambassador for the project.

    “From an early age, my mother always encouraged us to give back,” shares Rucker. “Whether it was mowing a neighbor’s yard or supporting a friend, I think it’s important to give back any time and chance you can. For me, the opportunity to partner with Ply Gem and its Home for Good Project to help so many people at a national level–is incredible. I am really looking forward to what we can do together.”

    “We are proud to have Darius Rucker join us as the 2017 Ply Gem Home for Good project ambassador. He shares our passion for giving back to the community and conviction that every American deserves a safe and decent place they can be proud to call home,” said Gary E. Robinette, chairman and CEO, Ply Gem. “We are committed to the Home for Good project and look forward to partnering with Darius, Habitat for Humanity and families across the US in 2017.”

    Through its first year of the Home for Good project, Ply Gem has already donated enough building materials –including windows and siding – to help 300 Habitat homeowner families build their homes.

    As a way to kick off the Home for Good project, the Ply Gem Deck the Halls with Darius Rucker Sweepstakes opens today. Contestants can learn more about how to enter by visiting www.dariusrucker.com/plygem . There will be five lucky winners – one each week – who will win a $250 Visa gift card. More information and rules can be found online.

    About Ply Gem Industries:
    Ply Gem (NYSE: PGEM), headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of windows and patio doors, vinyl and aluminum siding and accessories, designer accents, cellular PVC trim and mouldings, vinyl fencing and railing, stone veneer and gutterware, used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling in the United States and Canada. Visit www.plygem.com for more information.

    About Habitat for Humanity
    Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in nearly 1,400 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

    About Darius Rucker:
    Rucker first attained multi-platinum status in the music industry as former lead singer and rhythm guitarist of GRAMMY award-winning Hootie & the Blowfish. Since re-introducing himself to the world as a country artist, he has released four consecutive albums to top the Billboard Country albums chart and earned a whole new legion of fans. In 2014, Rucker won his third career GRAMMY award for Best Solo Country Performance for his triple platinum selling cover of Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Wagon Wheel,” off his album, True Believers. Rucker’s first two country albums, Learn To Live and Charleston, SC 1966 produced five No. 1 singles including “Come Back Song,” “This,” “Alright,” “It Won’t Be Like This For Long” and “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It.” Southern Style, his fourth studio country album, features his latest No. 1 single “Homegrown Honey,” co-written by Rucker, label mate Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum and Nathan Chapman. After wrapping his 2016 Good for a Good Time Tour, Rucker recently released his heartfelt new single, “If I Told You” to country radio. For more information and tour dates visit www.dariusrucker.com.

     

  • GEORGE STRAIT RETURNS TO THE STAGE TO PERFORM A STRAIT OUT OF THE BOX ALBUM RELEASE SHOW ON WEDNESDAY.

    The King of Country Music returns to Texas for an exclusive Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 album release show this Wednesday, Nov. 16. The impressive three-disc, 56-track collection is available this Friday, Nov. 18 exclusively at Walmart and Walmart.com. Featuring 36 of Strait’s hit singles including 26 No. 1s, Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 also offers fans two new songs with “Kicked Outta Country” and “You Gotta Go Through Hell.” Strait is a co-writer on both tracks.

    In celebration of the box set, Strait and his Ace in the Hole Band will take it back to the dusty floors and intimate setting of a historic Texas dancehall for a memorable night of music. While tickets are not available for purchase, fans can live-stream the event Wednesday at 7 p.m. CT on Strait.WranglerNetwork.com.

    Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 spans 20 years of Strait’s career from 1996 to 2016 and follows the highly successful, 8x Platinum-selling 1995 release, Strait Out of the Box. The two new songs offered in the set, “Kicked Outta Country” (George Strait/Jamey Johnson) and “You Gotta Go Through Hell” (George Strait/Bubba Strait/Dean Dillon) are the first new recordings released from Strait since last year’s surprise Cold Beer Conversation album.

    Strait fans have the opportunity to pre-order Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 along with select merchandise, including a silver-plated belt buckle identical to the one featured on the collection’s cover. The limited-edition buckle arrives in an autographed craft wooden box suitable for display. All fan packages and pre-order information available HERE.

    Strait is one of the most celebrated country music stars in history and Billboard recently named him No. 1 on the Greatest of All Time: Country Artists list. With 60 No. 1 singles and more than 70 million records sold, Strait has more No. 1 songs than any other artist, and is third only to Elvis Presley and The Beatles with the most Gold and Platinum albums in history. He is the most nominated artist in CMA Awards history and was the first country music artist honored with Billboard’s Legend of Live Award.

    Strait Out of the Box: Part 2 is now available for pre-order HERE

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    About the Wrangler Network
    Since its creation in 2013, the Wrangler Network has become a touchstone for a global community of western lifestyle enthusiasts and the preeminent online streaming platform for the sport of ProRodeo. From live rodeo action and concerts, to exclusive coverage of the legends we all look up to, the multi-media platform is the leading digital source for all things western. Wrangler Network is the online and mobile destination for fans of the western lifestyle to access exclusive live video of country music, rodeo, and equestrian performances and events. Millions of people access WranglerNetwork.com or the Wrangler Network via its free mobile app to get the latest clips, news, photos and more. For more, visit the Wrangler Network at WranglerNetwork.com and download the mobile app, free of charge, for iPhone or Android. You can also find Wrangler Network content on FacebookTwitterInstagram and now Snapchat.

  • DIERKS BENTLEY THROWS BACK WITH SURPRISE POP UP SHOW AT NASHVILLE HONKY TONK, LEGENDS.

    Before his first-ever headlining show at Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 21, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley paid homage to Nashville’s music history by crashing Legends Corner tonight (11/14) for an impromptu set. After Bentley shared his plans on social media, fans lined the streets of Broadway for hours hoping to get into the legendary honky-tonk. With walls plastered in classic Country album covers, those who made it in were welcomed by the renowned radio broadcaster and voice of the Grand Ole Opry Eddie Stubbs, who invited Bentley to the stage. 
     
    “Let me share a little bit of history before he gets started,” said Stubbs. “He’s played a lot of music on this block. He embraces the legends and welcomes new artists with open arms. He’s a keeper.” 
     
    “This place is an especially fun way for me and the guys to get warmed up for the show in January,” said Bentley. “That big line meant so much to me. We love being able to take it back to the time we had no money and just played for the love of music. Wow…thanks for being part of this before we head across the street.”
     
    With the same drummer backing him since his days of playing for free beer and tips at what used to be Wolfy’s Den a few doors down, Bentley’s spontaneous set list included Conway Twitty, George Jones, Ray Price, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Jr., Charlie Louvin, Brooks & Dunn, Sawyer Brown, John Michael Montgomery, Vern Gosdin and Alan Jackson covers before tourmate Cole Swindell hopped on stage for Joe Diffie’s “John Deere Green” and Randy Travis’ “Forever And Ever, Amen.” Whether taking fan requests on the spot or paying tribute to his biggest musical heroes, Bentley once again demonstrated his depth and dexterity as an avid fan of Country Music. 
     
    “As a performer and ambassador for the genre, Bentley has been a steadfast star, and one that continues to take risks that pay off” (USA TODAY), which is transcendent with the release of his new single, “Black.”  Written by Bentley, Ross Copperman and Ashley Gorley, the title-track from his critically acclaimed album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) has been hailed as one of “the sexiest songs of his career” by the Associated Press and Rolling Stone. The Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter kicks off next year with his 2017 WHAT THE HELL WORLD TOUR launching Jan. 19 in Dayton, OH, with special guests Cole Swindell and Jon Pardi.The the first leg will treak through 23 cities through in both the US and Canada, making a notable stop its first weekend with a career-first for Bentley – headlining Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Jan. 21.  Tickets for the notorious stop go on-sale to the general public Friday (11/18) at 10:00A CT at www.dierks.com.