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  • SAM HUNT RELEASES NEW SONG “OUTSKIRTS;” SUMMER TOUR ON SALE NOW.

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    Sam Hunt released a new song — “Outskirts” — on Friday (March 10th). In the new track, written by Sam with Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne, and Jerry Flowers, the Georgia-native pines over a could-have-been life with a could-have-been wife as the loneliness is amplified by sorrowful guitar.

    Listen to “Outskirts” HERE

     

    “Outskirts” comes as Hunt’s recently announced Summer on the Outskirts Tour goes on sale today plus, his sold-out show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium tonight (March 10). For more information on tour dates, visit www.SamHunt.com.

    “Outskirts” serves as the latest from the five-time GRAMMY nominee, following a string of recent song drops including “Walmart,” the nostalgic “Start Nowhere,” and his current Top 20-and-climbing radio hit “Water Under the Bridge.”

    “Outskirts” Lyrics – written by Sam Hunt, Zach Crowell, Josh Osborne, Jerry Flowers

    There’s so much goin’ on in this town
    To keep me busy, I’ve been runnin’ around
    Up and down all these avenues
    Doin’ everything but thinkin’ ’bout you

    As long on as I stay on ’em, I’m fine
    The city side of those city limit signs
    You don’t really cross my mind

    But soon as I get out here on the outskirts
    I wish I was runnin’ by your house first
    Somethin’ ’bout a summer in the south sure
    Shines like gold down these old

    Round bail river valley backroads
    Way back in the holler where the grass grows
    God almighty, baby, we were that close
    To ditchin’ this town and settilin’ down
    Out here on the outskirts

    If I’da had a lick of damn sense
    I’d be on the greener side of that fence
    Little starter house we’ve finally outgrown
    1,200 feet we’re ’bout to add on

    Smilin’ out there watchin’ them
    Big ol’ yellow buckets ’bout to break ground
    While you’re shootin’ all my baby names down

    But soon as I get out here on the outskirts
    I wish I was runnin’ by your house first
    Somethin’ ’bout a summer in the south sure
    Shines like gold down these old
    Round bail river valley backroads
    Way back in the holler where the grass grows
    God almighty, baby, we were that close
    To ditchin’ this town and settilin’ down
    Out here on the outskirts

    I’m over all these Saturday nights
    I miss the stars in your eyes

    We were gonna give up on the fast life
    Have a couple babies, raise ’em up right
    Take ’em to the river, get ’em baptized
    Back in our day, if I’d just stayed

    I wouldn’t be livin’ in this condo
    Hangin’ out with Hailey from Toronto
    God almighty, baby, we were that close
    Ditchin’ uptown, puttin’ roots down
    Out here on the outskirts

     

    About Sam Hunt:
    Sam Hunt is a five-time GRAMMY-nominated, multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning hitmaker. His sophomore album SOUTHSIDE debuted to critical acclaim and was one of the top country albums of 2020 landing at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart. Named one of the Best Albums of the Year by The New York Times and US Weekly, the Platinum-selling project features 12 songs all written by Hunt including his No. 1 hits “Kinfolks,” “Breaking Up Was Easy in the 90’s,” one of NPR’s Best Songs of 2020 “Hard To Forget,” and his three-week No. 1, 9x Platinum-selling, GRAMMY-nominated smash, “Body Like A Back Road.” Hunt also wrote his latest eighth chart-topping hit, “23,” his latest radio staple “Water Under the Bridge,” and recent releases, “Start Nowhere,” “Walmart,” and “Outskirts.”

     

     

    Audio / Sam Hunt talks about his song "Outskirts."

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    Sam Hunt (Outskirts) OC: …gist of it. :55

    “It’s going to sort of be in line with this character who has come to a crossroads in his life between sort of choosing the world and his dreams and maybe a family and future kids and his roots. And as he gets off down the road, out into the world, he’s kind of looking back like, uh, did I do the right thing here? That’s kind of the theme that runs through most of these songs that’ll be coming out here. But it’sthe idea is, uh, that, you know, he’s living in town and fills his schedule and always busy just trying to find his way in the world. And it’s easy to do in town, but as soon as he gets out, out on the outskirts of town, he’s reminded of the choice, the road he didn’t take, and he’s second guessing whether or not he’s on the right path or not. So that’s essentially the gist of it.”

  • PARKER MCCOLLUM RELEASES “SPEED” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM, NEVER ENOUGH, AVAILABLE MAY 12TH.

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    Parker McCollum is sharing another look at his anticipated forthcoming studio album, Never Enough, with the new track “Speed” available everywhere today. Already a fan-favorite at his sold-out live shows across the country, McCollum co-wrote “Speed” with Ryan Beaver.

    “My song ‘Speed’ is about my obsession with living fast. Life is always going a hundred miles an hour and it’s important to try and be aware of that and slow things down every now and then. As you get a little further along in life you start to enjoy the slow and easy life. It takes a little reflection and a little step back from everything to realize how important it is.” — Parker McCollum

    Listen to “Speed” HERE.

     

    Never Enough, out everywhere May 12th, will also feature Top 10-and-climbing lead single “Handle On You,” as well as recent releases “Stoned” and “I Ain’t Going Nowhere.” Fans can pre-order Never Enough on CD and vinyl here, with a special signed white vinyl and signed CD exclusively available at ParkerMcCollum.com.

    Earlier this week, McCollum took part in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s American Currents: State of Music exhibition unveiling, which highlights the country music landscape over the past year. The exhibit explores musical developments, artist achievements, and notable events, as determined by the Museum’s curators and editorial staff. Featured artists of the exhibit include McCollum, Wynonna Judd, Elvis Presley, Luke Combs, HARDY, Miranda Lambert, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis and more, which is open to the public now through February 2024.

     

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  • DIERKS BENTLEY IS “MADE FOR BEING ON TOUR” – TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR.

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    Dierks Bentley

    Dierks Bentley continues “giving the Country mainstream some well-crafted edge” (Newsday)with the release of his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, and first tickets are now available for his GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR, produced by Live Nation. Bentley will road-test the new music that “testifies to everything Bentley does so well” (Esquire)this summer with Jordan Davis as direct support and a diverse group of special guests joining throughout including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters. The “consummate Country storyteller” (The Sun Chronicle) will launch the the 28-city trek on Jun. 1 in Toronto, ON. Fans can get more ticket information at Dierks.com and see why Bentley is “made for being on tour” (Albuquerque Journal) below.

    GRAVEL & GOLD has sparked critical approval and generated multiple memorable national television appearances already, “proving indeed why he is one of Country’s biggest stars,” (TODAY). Bentley discussed the writing process behind the album with the TODAY show here along with performances of his Top 15 single “Gold,” “the swampy rocker” (Rolling Stone) “Same Ol’ Me,” as well as his No. One hit “Free & Easy.” Bentley also invited bluegrass legend Sam Bush to accompany him for a performance of “Sun Sets in Colorado” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and took CBS Mornings to his Whiskey Row location on Nashville’s Lower Broadway to reflect on the journey to GRAVEL & GOLD here.

    “Bentley excels at bringing people together and right when the genre needs it most.” – Rolling Stone

    “Bentley gets stronger and stronger with every release and is one of the few artists that can go from bluegrass to Country” – Billboard

    “Revives his Country roots and sonic identity with GRAVEL & GOLD.” – USA Today

    “Bentley has keenly merged Country, bluegrass and rock into his sound…demonstrating his love not on for those genres, but music at large.” – American Songwriter

    “The 14-track record puts the Grand Ole Opry member’s range on full display as he beautifully blends bluegrass with contemporary country.” -Music Row

    “The musicians’ skill level transcends genres and speaks to players and fans in the rare universal language that emerges when musicians are inarguably elite.” – CMT

    The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has 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 visit www.Dierks.com.

    Audio / Dierks Bentley talks about his rotating opening acts on his Gravel & Gold Tour.

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    Dierks Bentley (rotating opening acts) OC: …capacity. :54
    “Before Jordan, you know, I really just want to kind of bring as many people out as possible, so just going to have an alternating group of people that I’m just huge fans of. Molly Tuttle’s coming out doing some shows, which is going to be ridiculous. The whole band’s gonna be sides stage and crew watching her show every night. Elle King’s gonna come out and do some shows. The Red Clay Strays, who I discovered at my Seven Peaks Festival, are going to come out. I mean, that band is just over the top good. Hailey Whitters is coming out for some stuff. The Cadillac Three might be out there for some things; one of my favorite bands of all time. So, it’s going to be really exciting to have that kind of roving cast in the front, and then the stability of Jordan Davis getting the job done every night. And I didn’t know if the Hot Country Knights are going to make it this year or not, but, like Travis Denning, he was very disappointed to hear that they might not come. So, he’s requested the Knights come out for one final tour. So, this might be it for the Hot Country Knights, but they are, they will be out there with us in some capacity.”

  • REBA MCENTIRE KICKS OFF FINAL LEG OF REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT TOUR WITH SOLD-OUT OPENING WEEKEND.

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    Reba McEntire launched the final leg of her Reba: Live In Concert tour last night, performing to a sold-out crowd at VyStar Veteran’s Memorial Arena in Jacksonville. Reba showcased her “timeless excellence” (Tennessean) with her “glitzy, cinematic” (Billboard) live show, kicking off a weekend of capacity shows.

    The 14-city run features Terri Clark and The Isaacs and will conclude April 15 at Madison Square Garden, marking Reba’s first time to headline the iconic venue. For tickets and additional information, click HERE.

    Reba recently celebrated the grand opening of Reba’s Place, a 15,000-square-foot combination restaurant, bar, live music venue, and retail store in Atoka, Oklahoma. Visit rebasplace.com to learn more.

  • THE WAR AND TREATY OPEN THEIR HEARTS, SOULS AND STUNNING VOCALS ON THEIR NEW ALBUM, LOVER’S GAME, OUT MARCH 10TH.

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    Welcome to the Church of Love with The War And Treaty! Covering a diverse range of music pallets with their “jaw-dropping harmonies” (American Songwriter), the trailblazing husband-and-wife duo expand on their sound that cuts through the whole of Southern music tradition with the release of their milestone album, LOVER’S GAME (Mercury Nashville), out Friday (March 10th). The 10-song collection produced by Dave Cobb proves why the “Nashville couple is as good as it gets” (Music Row) as they offer “stunning vocals and thought-provoking lyrics” (Nashville Lifestyles) that share a unique perspective on shifting cultural and musical tides while pulling back the layers of a maturing relationship.

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    After receiving their first-ever CMT Music Awards nomination, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter will showcase why “they are unlike any other act in music” (The Tennessean) when they perform the album’s title-track on the TODAY show Friday (March 10th). Additionally, The War And Treaty will sit-down with CMT Hot 20 Countdown this weekend (3/11 & 3/12 @ 8:00A CT on CMT) as they discuss the authenticity and truth behind LOVER’S GAME. Next week, they will bring their “massive, show-stopping vocals” (Vulture) to multiple performances at SXSW before launching the 35-city trek LOVER’S GAME TOUR on March 19th in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

    As “the music world has definitely shown that it’s ready to love The War And Treaty,” (Billboard) LOVER’S GAME has been touted by critics ahead of its release as the duo “keeps soaring past expectations” (Associated Press).

    “Every single song on LOVER’S GAME is alone worth the price of the album…a stunning collection of songs that explore the vulnerability and incandescent passion of love.” – No Depression

    “Vital and fiery, The War And Treaty draft an authentic Southern revival feeling. They’ve fashioned an album fusing steamy Muscle Shoals with classic Hank Williams Country.” – HITS Magazine

    “Offers an insightful perspective on a long-lasting relationship. It speaks of everlasting and ever-growing love between two people.” – Paste

    “The War And Treaty bare their souls with scorched-earth vocals and heart-rending, confessional songwriting.” – Holler

    “LOVER’S GAME is a fitting tribute to the force that brought Michael and Tanya together as they capture hearts with their riotously soulful sound.” – The Bluegrass Situation

    Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they “are making soul moves that are captivating everyone who sees them,” (HITS Magazine). Earning respect, they’ve gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators, and have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry, and the Americana Music Association as 2022 Duo/Group of the Year. With more than 100 shows last year, the duo has dominated stages across the globe including North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, and Ireland, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends: Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle, and Van Morrison among them. As they have created vastly diverse tour opportunities across multiple genres, The War And Treaty will join Chris Stapleton on the All American Road Show Tour this summer. For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

     

     

    Audio / Michael and Tanya of The War and Treaty talk about the sounds that make up their Lover's Game album.

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    The War And Treaty (Lover’s Game) 1 OC: …was honest. 1:26
    TANYA: “We come from so many different places with music. I mean, we love blues, and when you think of country music and people always ask, ‘Why are you signed to a country music label?’ Well, blues, jazz, gospel, all of the things that make up who we are, you know, what we grew up listening to, even Calypso. My mother was Hispanic, so we grew up listening to all different styles of music. And then the Country music genre itself, it really exemplifies the kind of lifestyle that Michael and I have. It’s the one music you can have fun, you can drink a beer, you can talk about your faith, you can have a good time and it encompasses that sound, so you can write about all those things and the storytelling is there as well.” MICHAEL: “But with this album, if you don’t mind me interjecting, I think that the main focus was to let it just pour out of you however it’s gonna come out and intentionally given the sound of our love. Sometimes our love has the heartbreak of a country or a blues song; sometimes our love has the elegance and smokiness of jazz or the sexiness of R&B or the urgency salvation of gospel and Christian. So, we just wanted it to sound the way we felt and that was honest.”

    Audio / The War and Treaty's Michael and Tanya talk about how their new album is a gift of love.

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    The War And Treaty (Church of The War and Treaty) OC: (Michael) …gift of love. :34
    TANYA: “It’s what we say at our shows, you know, ‘Welcome to the Church of The War and Treaty and the message you’re gonna get here is love, love, love, love.’ That’s it. That’s how we introduce them to our shows, every show.” MICHAEL: “That’s our saying, all the time. It’s very important that you remember just how powerful love is, and love is not cliché, no matter how you slice it. Love never goes out of style, love is always in, and what we all need now is love and so this record is Tanya and I’s gift of love.”

    Audio / LINER The War and Treaty (available this week)

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  • NEWS AND NOTES: Eric Church, Jon Pardi, Kip Moore, Brothers Osborne, The War and Treaty, Luke Grimes, Boy Named Banjo, Jordan Davis, The War and Treaty, Boy Named Banjo

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    Eric Church, Jon Pardi and Kip Moore are among the artists performing during the 2023 Frontier Nights during the Cheyenne Frontier Days. The week+-long event kicks off July 21st and will also feature performances by Old Dominion, Zach Bryan, Five Finger Death Punch, Tim McGraw, Carly Pearce and wrapping up with a show by Cody Johnson on July 29th. Tickets go on sale March 15th. Click here for more information and to buy tickets.

    Brothers Osborne will perform at a benefit concert, “Love Rising,” to support Tennessee equal rights organizations on March 20th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The show will also feature performances by Maren Morris, Jason Isbell, Sheryl Crow, Hayley Williams, Hozier, Amanda Shires, Joy Oladokun.

    Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne is being honored by the Human Rights Campaign with the Visibility Award at their 2023 Nashville Dinner on Saturday (March 11th). The award recognizes LBGTQ+ individuals who are living open and honest lives at home, at work and in their community.

    The War and Treaty, Luke Grimes and Boy Named Banjo have been tapped to perform at this year’s Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, taking place September 23rd-24th in Franklin, Tennessee. Zach Bryan and The Lumineers will headline the two-day event, with additional performances by Ashley McBryde, Hailey Whitters, Yola, The Black Crowes, Charlie Worsham, James Bay, Madeline Edwards, Margo Price, Tigirlily Gold and more. Tickets go on sale Thursday (March 9th) at 10am CT. For more information on tickets, click here.

     

     

    Jordan Davis performed his latest single, “Next Thing You Know,” on ABC’s Live With Kelly and Ryan last week.

     

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  • DALTON DOVER’S “GIVING UP ON THAT” MOST ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO.

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    As a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, Dalton Dover continues to reach new career milestones with the debut of his first single via UMG Nashville/ Mercury Records, as “Giving Up On That” is the most added song at Country radio with 60 first week stations, along with fans streaming the song and garnering over 1 million streams in the first two weeks of its release.

    “To have this much support on my first official single is such an incredible feeling,” shares Dover. “Thank you to my team for believing in me and this song and thank you to Country radio for your excitement and enthusiasm. This is definitely a week I’ll never forget!”

    Written by Dover with Adam Craig and Josh Pierce, “Giving Up On That” showcases Dover’s sharp vocals as he pleads with a long-gone lover, recounting his previous screw-ups and outlining the steps he’s taken to prove his loyalty and his desire to try again, as Country Now lauds “Dalton Dover is off to a roaring start in 2023,” with The Boot praising, “this heartbreak track has all the makings of a country radio hit,” while MusicRow boasts, “This power ballad of regret and yearning gives him a super showcase for his dynamic, whisper-to-a-scream vocal ability. A solid winner. Make this man a star.”

    This week, Dover prepares to make his international debut at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour in April. This summer, the Georgia native will perform at the 50th Anniversary of CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium’s Platform Stage and Chevy Vibes Stage. Dover honed his captivating live show last year with two performances at CMA Fest, opening for Luke Comb’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium show in Atlanta, Ga. and joining Priscilla Block’s Welcome To The Block Party Tour.

    After being named a Spotify 2022 Artist to Watch, he released “Hear About A Girl,” earning praise from Billboard noting, “Dover’s voice is both intimate and commanding on this track,” while MusicRow asserts it confirms “we’re in the presence of a master country talent when this man sings…Make him a star. Now.” He followed the song with “Damn Good Life,” with The Boot sharing, “Dover is savoring every moment in his uplifting new single,” while Country Now observes, “Between the optimistic narrative that Dover delivers through his crisp vocals and the carefree tune highlighted by the impressive guitar strum, nothing but a good time can be had when this song comes through the speakers.”

    In addition to a deal with UMG Nashville, Dover has signed with Sony Music Publishing in partnership with Droptine Music Publishing along with United Talent Agency.

     

    Dalton Dover Upcoming Tour Dates:

     

    March 9           C2C Country to Country – London 2023                   London, England

    April 6             Touch of Texas                                                            Binghamton, N.Y.

    April 7             Parx Casino                                                                 Bensalem, Pa.

    April 8             The NorVa                                                                  Norfolk, Va.

    April 13           Empire Live                                                                Albany, N.Y.

    April 14           House of Blues                                                           Boston, Mass.

    April 15           Starland Ballroom                                                      Sayreville, N.J.

    June 8-11         CMA Fest                                                                    Nashville, Tenn.

    June 22            Rams Head Live                                                         Baltimore, Md.

    June 23            Mulcahy’s                                                                   Wantagh, N.Y.

    June 24            Kegs Canalside                                                           Jordan, N.Y.

     

    About Dalton Dover
    Lauded by MusicRow as a “master country talent,” Dalton Dover’s current single “Giving Up On That” via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records was the most-added track at Country Radio upon its debut with 60 first week adds and garnered over 1 million streams in the first two weeks of its release. Named a Pandora 2023 Artist to Watch, an Amazon Music 2023 Breakthrough Artist to Watch: Country Class and a member of CMT’s LISTEN UP 2023 Class, he will make his international debut in March at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour in April. Dover first started singing at church as a kid, winning his fifth-grade school talent show performing Justin Bieber’s “Baby.” In that moment Dover’s love of performing was born. By the age of 16 he had picked up a guitar and started teaching himself to play, yet it was his grandfather who turned him on to country music and artists such as Keith Whitley, Rhett Akins, Joe Diffie and Steve Wariner. Performances at local bars soon followed along with sharing covers of some of his favorite songs on TikTok. It was there he caught the ear of producer Matt McV and A&R veteran and founder of Droptine, Jim Catino, who quickly signed Dover. His debut track “You Got a Small Town,” produced by McV, quickly garnered critical acclaim from Billboard, MusicRow, Country Now and Wide Open Country. With his debut and his follow-up “Baby I Am” earning notable playlisting, Dover was named a Spotify Hot Country 2022 Artist to Watch along with a spotlight as Billboard’s February Country Rookie of the Month and a nod for MusicRow’s 2022 Discovery Artist of the Year. After opening for Luke Comb’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium show in Atlanta, Ga., Dover set out on a seven-date run of his own headlining shows, performing across multiple locations of Blake Shelton’s Ole Red, followed by Priscilla Block’s Welcome To The Block Party and his debut at the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

     

  • DIERKS BENTLEY, LUKE BRYAN, ERIC CHURCH, JORDAN DAVIS, TYLER HUBBARD, LITTLE BIG TOWN, JON PARDI AND KEITH URBAN ARE AMONG THE STARS PERFORMING AT THIS YEAR’S CMA FEST.

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    The Country Music Association (CMA) revealed a mega lineup for the 50th Anniversary celebration of CMA Fest. The four-day musical event, taking place June 8th to June 11th, will include performances by some of country music’s biggest stars and the format’s newest hitmakers, including Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Little Big Town, Jon Pardi and Keith Urban, as well as Kassi Ashton, Priscilla Block, Travis Denning, Dalton Dover, Caylee Hammack, Jon Langston, Maddie & Tae, Chrissy Metz, Kylie Morgan, Catie Offerman and Josh Ross, among others.

    The performances will spread across five stages and four days. The complete lineup, subject to change, is below:

    Nissan Stadium: Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, Jordan Davis, HARDY, Tyler Hubbard, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Tim McGraw, Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson. In addition to the mainstage performances, the special Platform Stage in the center of Nissan Stadium returns this year and will feature Ashley Cooke, Dalton Dover, Megan Moroney, Ian Munsick, RVSHVD, Nate Smith, Alana Springsteen and Hailey Whitters.

    Chevy Riverfront Stage: Lauren Alaina, Cooper Alan, Ingrid Andress, Tenille Arts, Chayce Beckham, Priscilla Block, Danielle Bradbery, Tyler Braden, BRELAND, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Travis Denning, Madeline Edwards, Morgan Evans, Caylee Hammack, Corey Kent, Jon Langston, Maddie & Tae, Kameron Marlowe, Chase Matthew, Drake Milligan, Niko Moon, Kylie Morgan, Megan Moroney, Ian Munsick, Parmalee, MacKenzie Porter, Restless Road, Jameson Rodgers, Lily Rose, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Elvie Shane, Conner Smith, Nate Smith, Matt Stell, Hailey Whitters, Lainey Wilson and Warren Zeiders.

    Dr Pepper Amp Stage at Ascend Park: A Thousand Horses, Avery Anna, Kassi Ashton, Rodney Atkins, Frankie Ballard, Blanco Brown, Craig Campbell, Mackenzie Carpenter, Callista Clark, Ashland Craft, Tyler Farr, Josh Gracin, Kidd G, Erin Kinsey, Love and Theft, Alexander Ludwig, Dylan Marlowe, Chrissy Metz, William Michael Morgan, David Nail, Jamie O’Neal, Frank Ray, Seaforth, Shenandoah, Caitlyn Smith, Alana Springsteen, The Frontmen, The Red Clay Strays, Pam Tillis, Uncle Kracker, Chancey Williams and Rita Wilson.

    The Chevy Vibes Stage at Walk of Fame Park is jam-packed with performances that are sure to get fans in the groove all day with artists Tyler Booth, Dillon Carmichael, Spencer Crandall, Adam Doleac, Dalton Dover, Hannah Ellis, Carter Faith, Ryan Griffin, Chapel Hart, Home Free, Kat & Alex, Halle Kearns, Tiera Kennedy, Brett Kissel, Ella Langley, Jerrod Niemann, Catie Offerman, Drew Parker, Meghan Patrick, Kimberly Perry, Shane Profitt, Tyler Rich, Josh Ross, RVSHVD, Dylan Schneider, Canaan Smith, Noah Thompson, Thompson Square, Kasey Tyndall, Georgia Webster, Mark Wills and Anne Wilson.

    Maui Jim Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Plaza: Tanner Adell, Casey Barnes, Justin Champagne, Ben Chapman, Kyle Clark, Abbey Cone, Melanie Dyer, Taylor Edwards, Drew Green, Jonathan Hutcherson, David J, Willie Jones, Thomas Mac, Bryan Martin, Chase McDaniel, Meg McRee, Madeline Merlo, Logan Michael, David Morris, Patrick Murphy, Neon Union, Griffen Palmer, Pillbox Patti, Peytan Porter, Brandon Ratcliff, Riley Roth, Matt Schuster, Austin Snell, Tigirlily Gold, Anna Vaus, Lathan Warlick, Lauren Watkins, Sam Williams and Stephen Wilson Jr.

    All artist lineups are subject to change. Outdoor daytime stages are free and open to the public. Additional stage lineups, including Ascend Amphitheater, Fan Fair X activities inside Music City Center and more will be announced in the coming weeks.

    While a limited number of Four-Night Stadium Passes are currently on sale, fans can access a variety of new ticket options starting today at 10am CT at CMAfest.com/tickets.

    • Single night tickets for the superstar-packed nightly concerts at Nissan Stadium will be available, starting at just $85.70 per night.
    • Fans can tap into the festival’s history and experience how it all started 50 years ago at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center, where Meet and Greets, Music, Merch and More come together, all in the comfort of air-conditioning. Four-day and single day tickets for Fan Fair X will be available.
    • Riverside Retreat is an exclusive destination along the Cumberland River, offering early admission to the Chevy Riverfront Stage, where audiences attending the free daytime concerts often reach capacity. Enjoy shaded areas, misting stations, charging for mobile devices, discounts on select beverages, air-conditioned restrooms, yard games, exclusive online merchandise discount and more. Four-day tickets for Riverside Retreat will be available.

    CMA Fest is uniquely programmed with artists donating their time so a portion of ticket proceeds can be invested in high-quality music education programs across the U.S. through the CMA Foundation.

  • KIP MOORE MAPS OUT DAMN LOVE WORLD TOUR – ANNOUNCES HEADLINING FALL RUN IN THE U.S. WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE CADILLAC THREE.

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    Kip Moore

    Kip Moore is mapping out his DAMN LOVE WORLD TOUR today, announcing his headlining fall tour in the U.S. with special guests The Cadillac Three, hot on the heels of the announcement of his fifth studio album DAMN LOVE. Moore, whose electric live show “draws sold-out audiences around the world” (CMT), will return to major cities overseas and some for the first time, kicking off in Bloomsbury, Australia on March 11th. Moore is slated to headline shows in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the U.K. and Europe, many of which are already sold-out in advance.  Tickets for the DAMN LOVE fall tour will be available to purchase this Friday, March 10th at 10am local time at kipmoore.net.

     

    Moore’s fifth studio album DAMN LOVE releases April 28 and is available to pre-order now HERE. Over 13 new tracks co-produced by Moore and Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three), emotionally raw and thick with epiphany, Moore explores an internal tug of war and puts it simply enough: Damn Love. Moore just shared the bittersweet love story behind the album’s title track, in the official new music video for the track out now and available to watch HERE.

    DAMN LOVE WORLD TOUR official dates:

    3.11.23 – Bloomsbury, Australia – Dittmann Bull Pit Country Fest

    3.15.23 – Melbourne, Australia – Margaret Court Arena

    3.16.23 – Sydney, Australia – Horden Pavilion

    3.18.23 – Ipswich, Australia – CMC Rocks

    3.21.23 – Auckland, New Zealand – Auckland Town Hall

    3.26.23 – Pretoria, South Africa – Loftus Versfeld Stadium

    4.1.23 – Cape Town, South Africa – GrandWest Grand Arena

    4.2.23 – Cape Town, South Africa – GrandWest Grand Arena

    4.16.23 – Florence, Arizona – Country Thunder

    5.13.23 – Hamburg, Germany – Grosse Freiheit 36

    5.14.23 – Cologne, Germany – Die Kantine

    5.17.23 – Amsterdam, The Netherlands – Melkweg

    5.19.23 – Birmingham, United Kingdom – O2 Institute Birmingham

    5.20.23 – London, United Kingdom – Royal Albert Hall

    5.21.23 – Leeds, United Kingdom – O2 Academy Leeds

    5.24.23 – Gateshead, United Kingdom – Sage Gateshead

    5.25.23 – Manchester, United Kingdom – O2 Ritz Manchester

    5.26.23 – Glasgow, United Kingdom – O2 Academy Glasgow

    5.27.23 – Belfast, United Kingdom – Botanic Gardens

    6.3.23 – Chesterfield, VA – After Hours

    6.4.23 – Crownsville, Maryland – Let’s Go! Music Festival

    6.9.23 – Hyannis, Massachusetts – Cape Cod Melody Tent

    6.10.23 – Cohasset, Massachusetts – South Shore Music Circus

    6.11.23 – Webster, Massachusetts – Indian Ranch Amphitheatre

    6.18.23 – Manchester, Tennessee – Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival

    6.23.23 – Virginia Beach, Virginia – Beach It! Country Music Festival

    7.2.23 – Columbus, OH – Flannagan’s Dublin

    7.7.23 – West Fargo, North Dakota – Red River Valley Fair

    7.8.23 – New Salem, North Dakota – ND Country Fest

    7.14.23 – West Salem, Wisconsin – Country Boom Festival

    7.15.23 – Pierz, Minnesota – Pierz Freedom Fest

    7.27.23 – Cheyenne, Wyoming – Cheyenne Frontier Days

    8.11.23 – Elkhorn, Nebraska – The Club at Indian Ranch

    8.19.23 – Calgary, Alberta – Country Thunder Alberta

    8.24.23 – Saginaw, Michigan – Huntington Event Park*

    8.25.23 – Cedarburg, Wisconsin – Country In The Burg

    8.26.23 – Mankato, Minnesota – Vetter Stone Amphitheater*

    9.7.23 – Stockton, California – Bob Hope Theatre*

    9.8.23 – Anaheim, California – House Of Blues Anaheim*

    9.9.23 – San Diego, California – SOMA San Diego*

    9.14.23 – Park City, Kansas – Hartman Arena*

    9.15.23 – Pueblo, Colorado – Pueblo Memorial Hall*

    9.16.23 – Grand Junction, Colorado – Las Colonias Park Amphitheater*

    9.21.23 – Rochester, New York – Kodak Center*

    9.22.23 – Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania – F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts*

    9.23.23 – Johnston, Pennsylvania – 1st Summit Arena at Cambria County War Memorial*

    9.28.23 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena*

    9.29.23 – Charleston, West Virginia – Charleston Municipal Auditorium*

    9.30.23 – Toledo, OH – Stranahan Theater*

    10.21.23 – Kissimmee, Florida – Country Thunder Florida

    11.10.23 – Evansville, Indiana – Victory Theatre

    11.11.23 – Manistee, Michigan – Little River Casino

    *The Cadillac Three will open

     

    About Kip Moore:
    Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Kip Moore just released the title track off his forthcoming fifth studio album DAMN LOVE, available on April 28.  Co-written and co-produced by Moore and Jaren Johnston (The Cadillac Three), the thirteen-track collection is emotionally raw and thick with epiphany.

  • MADDIE & TAE SCORE TRIPLE PLATINUM CERTIFICATION FOR “DIE FROM A BROKEN HEART.”

    Maddie & Tae
    Photo credit: Chris Hollo | High Resolution Image Available HERE
    Pictured (L-R): JT Pratt (Otter Creek Entertainment), Mike Harris (EVP & COO, UMG Nashville), Maddie & Tae, Royce Risser (EVP of Promotion, UMG Nashville) Haley McLemore (Otter Creek Entertainment)

    Moments before taking the stage at the Grand Ole Opry Friday night (3/3) Mercury Nashville duo Maddie & Tae were surprised with a plaque commemorating their #1 hit song “Die From A Broken Heart” achieving Triple Platinum certification by the RIAA. Written by Maddie & Tae with Jonathan Singleton and Deric Ruttan, the track now stands as the pair’s most-certified song, surpassing sales of 3 million units.

    Next up, Maddie & Tae will continue their headlining All Song No Static Tour into Spring 2023, kicking off March 16 in Madison, WI. Following fan demand and numerous sold-out shows in 2022, the pair will take the stage in 12 additional markets for a high-energy set filled with fan-favorite tracks and new music from their 2022 one-two punch projects Through The Madness Vol. 1 and Through The Madness Vol. 2. Tickets and a full list of tour dates are available at maddieandtae.com/tour.

    Award-winning duo Maddie & Tae channel their unbreakable bond, honest songwriting and “some of the tightest harmonies on Music Row” (Rolling Stone) into their new collection of songs Through The Madness Vol. 2, out now. Together as longtime friends and music collaborators, Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr co-wrote each of the project’s tracks, as well as all 8 songs on Through The Madness Vol. 1. The pair drew praise for their No. 1 debuting The Way It Feels album, including the 3X Platinum-certified No. 1 hit, “Die From A Broken Heart.” With “Die From A Broken Heart” topping the country airplay charts, Maddie & Tae became the first and only female twosome with multiple No. 1s.|

    The celebrated duo has toured with country music’s hottest stars including Carrie Underwood, Dierks Bentley, and Brad Paisley. Their headlining All Song No Static Tour sold out major markets coast-to-coast in 2022, with additional shows extending through Spring 2023.

     

    Audio / MADDIE MARLOW FROM MADDIE & TAE TALKS ABOUT THE OVERWHELMING REACTION THE DUO HAS RECEIVED FROM FANS FOR THEIR SONG, "DIE FROM A BROKEN HEART."

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    Maddie & Tae (reaction to DFABH) OC: …they’re there. :51
    “The reaction to ‘Die From A Broken Heart’ was completely unexpected. We didn’t even realize that song was gonna have the life that it is having. It excites me. I can’t even tell you how much it excites me to hear our fans relate to this because it’s so our story and so real and true of what we’ve been through. Like for example, there was a mom that said, ‘My daughter’s going through her first heartbreak, and he wasn’t good for her anyways. She doesn’t realize that now, but that song is getting her through it.’ And that just gives us so much purpose and just like keeps us going just knowing that we’re doing something for people. Just being a Mom and listening to that song, you are right there with your kid, and that’s what the goal is with writing. You want to put people right in that song and make them feel like they’re there.”