• CARRIE UNDERWOOD RESUMES THE DENIM & RHINESTONES TOUR THIS WEEK.

    Carrie Underwood returns to the road on Thursday (February 2nd) in Miami with The Denim & Rhinestones Tour featuring Jimmie Allen, and she can’t wait to get “back into the swing” of performing for fans.

    “I’m excited about getting back on the road on the Denim & Rhinestones Tour,” says the “Hate My Heart” singer. “I think the thing that I always look forward with tours is just getting on stage. We just have so much fun. I love this show so much. I feel like it’s definitely bigger and brighter and better than any tour we’ve ever done; a lot of elements in it. You know, I really just wanted to push myself and try new things and try to figure out different ways to entertain in different things I could do. This show is so much fun. The crowds have been so much fun. The band is so much fun, like there’s such a great energy whenever we get to be on stage. So, I look forward to that, just getting out there and doing what we do.”

    Carrie’s much-anticipated return to Las Vegas will kick off June 21st, after she wraps The Denim & Rhinestones Tour in March. Tickets for 18 new show dates for REFLECTION, produced by Concerts West/ AEG Presents, are on sale now at axs.com/carrieinvegas. The first artist to grace the Resorts World Theatre stage, Carrie opened the doors of the 5,000-capacity, world-class theatre with a sold-out premiere in December 2021, garnering rave reviews by critics and fans alike and selling out all runs in 2022.

    For more information on Carrie’s Denim & Rhinestones Tour, click here.

     

    Audio / Carrie Underwood says she's excited to get back on the road for The Denim & Rhinestones Tour.

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    Carrie Underwood (Denim and Rhinestones Tour 2023) OC: …what we do. :40
    “I’m excited about getting back on the road on the Denim & Rhinestones Tour. I think the thing that I always look forward with tours is just getting on stage. We just have so much fun. I love this show so much. I feel like it’s definitely bigger and brighter and better than any tour we’ve ever done; a lot of elements in it. You know, I really just wanted to push myself and try new things and try to figure out different ways to entertain in different things I could do. This show is so much fun. The crowds have been so much fun. The band is so much fun, like there’s such a great energy whenever we get to be on stage. So, I look forward to that, just getting out there and doing what we do.”

  • LUKE BRYAN WRAPS EIGHTH SOLD-OUT CRASH MY PLAYA EVENT.

    Luke Bryan’s annual all-inclusive concert vacation, Crash My Playa, wrapped Sunday night in Riviera Cancún, Mexico with its eighth sold-out event. The event took place at the incredible AAA Four Diamond Awarded Moon Palace Cancún, featuring four nights of country music on a private stretch of white sand beach. Fans were treated to two headline concerts by Luke, with Lionel Richie joining as special guest on Sunday night, as well as Cole Swindell and Chris Stapleton headlining their own nights. Additional performances throughout the event included Dustin Lynch, who hosted an all-day edition of his infamous pool party, Ashley McBryde, Brian Kelley, Carly Pearce, Chase Rice, Dylan Scott, Chayce Beckham, Alana Springsteen, Kendell Marvel and DJ Rock.

    Crash My Playa kicked off last Thursday, January 19 with four fun filled days of performances with daily pool parties, nightly concerts, and late-night party sets. Fans experience one-of-a-kind performances from all the artists participating as they joined each other on stage or as they cheered each other on from side of stage. On Sunday evening, Luke closed out the four-day event with a special “Luke & Friends” set welcoming special guest Lionel Richie along with Chayce Beckham, Brian Kelley, Dylan Scott and Dustin Lynch.

    “Year after year we aim to grow the music experience and the vacation experience to new heights,” shared Luke. “And I feel we did that this year.  Cole and Chris both knocked it out of the park with their headline sets. It was so fun to watch. And special thanks to my dear friend Lionel Richie for making our closing night even more special by joining me on stage for an evening I will never forget!  Playa is truly a highlight of my year by watching these fans and the artists have fun in the Mexico sun.”

    On February 19th, Luke returns to the small screen with Lionel Richie and Katy Perry for their sixth season as celebrity judges on ABC’s American Idol.

  • PARKER McCOLLUM REFLECTS ON A YEAR OF GROWTH.

    Parker McCollum‘s star continues to rise with awards, chart-topping singles, sold-out shows and getting ready to headline the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo for the second time. Last year was an incredible year, but according to the Texas native it was also a year of growth.

    “Well, I grew as a performer certainly, I felt like I improved in that area,” says Parker. “Professionally, just learning how to run a business and still be creative and be an artist and having that nice balance is something that I feel like I’m kind of learning as I go all the time, but always getting better and hopefully showing improvement.”

    Parker, who is closing in on Top 10 on the country charts with his latest single, “Handle On You,” kicks off his tour February 2nd in Columbus, Ohio.

    Audio / Parker McCollum reflects back on 2022.

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    Parker McCollum (looking back at 2022) OC: …showing improvement. :21
    “Well, I grew as a performer certainly, I felt like I improved in that area. Professionally, just learning how to run a business and still be creative and be an artist and having that nice balance is something that I feel like I’m kind of learning as I go all the time, but always getting better and hopefully showing improvement.”

  • TYLER HUBBARD TAKES PROPS FROM SHANIA TWAIN FOR HIS SELF-TITLED DEBUT SOLO ALBUM.

    For an artist, the title of an album takes a lot of thought and encompasses the full collection of songs. For Tyler Hubbard, he thought about different song titles that would make sense, but it wasn’t until he saw a documentary on Shania Twain that he came up with the perfect title for his debut solo album — Tyler Hubbard.

    “So for my debut solo album, I went around and around trying to figure out what to call it,” recalls Tyler. “I thought ‘Small Town Me.’ I thought about ‘Me For Me.” I thought about a lot of the song titles, and then it hit me. I was watching a Netflix documentary about Shania Twain, and her debut album was self-titled and I thought, ‘You know what? What better way to connect the name with the face with the story and with the songs then a self-titled album.’ So, I decided you know what? That’s what I’m gonna do – debut solo album, we’re gonna call it Tyler Hubbard, and it’s gonna be my story to connect with the fans on a personal, individual level.”

    Tyler heads to New York this week and next to promote his new album. The Georgia native makes his solo late-night television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Monday performing his current hit single, “Dancin’ In The Country.”

    On Tuesday, he’ll make an appearance on “Good Morning America,” also performing his current single, “Dancin’ In The Country.”

    Tyler’s self-titled album is available Friday (January 27th).

     

    Audio / Tyler Hubbard explains why he self-titled his debut solo album.

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    Tyler Hubbard (album title) OC: …to this album. :40
    “So for my debut solo album, I went around and around trying to figure out what to call it. I thought ‘Small Town Me.’ I thought about ‘Me For Me.” I thought about a lot of the song titles, and then it hit me. I was watching a Netflix documentary about Shania Twain, and her debut album was self-titled and I thought, ‘You know what? What better way to connect the name with the face with the story and with the songs then a self-titled album.’ So, I decided you know what? That’s what I’m gonna do – debut solo album, we’re gonna call it Tyler Hubbard, and it’s gonna be my story to connect with the fans on a personal, individual level. I hope you guys love it, and I hope you get to know me a lot deeper and a lot better by listening to this album.”

    Audio / LINER Tyler Hubbard (available this week)

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    “Hey y’all, it’s Tyler Hubbard. My new album is available this week.

  • CHRIS STAPLETON AND KACEY MUSGRAVES ARE SLATED FOR LONG STORY SHORT: WILLIE NELSON 90, A STAR-STUDDED CONCERT CELEBRATING WILLIE’S 90TH BIRTHDAY.

    Chris Stapleton and Kacey Musgraves are set to perform during a two-day concert honoring a generational icon – Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday. The shows will take place on Saturday and Sunday, April 29th and 30th, 2023, at the legendary Hollywood Bowl and is being billed as one of the biggest music events of the year. Each night will be a unique experience, featuring once-in-a-lifetime performances and unforgettable collaborations to be revealed at the show.

    “I can’t think of a better way to spend my 90th birthday than being surrounded by family, friends and of course the fans who made this all possible,” says Willie Nelson. “It’s an honor to perform with such an incredible group of artists at such an iconic venue.”

    Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, A Star-Studded Concert Celebrating Willie’s 90th Birthday includes performances by Willie Nelson, Chris and Kacey, along with Allison Russell, Beck, Billy Strings, Bobby Weir, Charley Crockett, Edie Brickell, Leon Bridges, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Orville Peck, Particle Kid, Rosanne Cash, Sheryl Crow, Snoop Dogg, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers, The Chicks, The Lumineers, Tom Jones, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes and Ziggy Marley. Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks.

    Two-day packages for the general public go on sale Saturday, Jan. 28, at 10 AM PT at http://ticketmaster.com. All eligible Capital One Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cardholders will have access to exclusive presale tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, Jan. 25 at 10 AM PT. For complete show details, including information on travel packages, go to willienelson90.com.

  • REBA MCENTIRE TO PERFORM LIVE FROM REBA’S PLACE GRAND OPENING, THURSDAY, JANUARY 26TH.

    Reba McEntire is set to perform live from the grand opening of Reba’s Place in Atoka, Oklahoma Thursday, January 26th. The event is closed to the public, but fans across the country can join in via a live stream from Reba’s socials at 6:45p CT at Facebook.com/Reba.

    Reba’s Place is a combination restaurant, bar, live music venue and retail store. Constructed in an old Masonic Temple, the venue features two stories of dining space and a stage for regular live music. The menu includes popular dishes from the region and beyond, all made from scratch. Highlights include the “Fancy” steak dinner, street tacos, chicken fried steak and Reba’s personal favorite, pinto beans and corn bread.

    The main floor also showcases a restored antique bar that offers a broad range of beer, wine and spirits. The venue will feature a curated rotating collection of memorabilia from Reba’s personal archives, and visitors can purchase a wide selection of Reba merch at the retail space.

    To learn more, visit rebasplace.com.

  • TYLER HUBBARD TO MAKE MULPTIPLE APPEARANCES IN PROMOTION OF HIS DEBUT SOLO ALBUM, TYLER HUBBARD, COMING OUT THIS FRIDAY.

    Tyler Hubbard’s debut solo album, Tyler Hubbard, is out Friday. In anticipation of the release, Hubbard is making several appearances in New York to promote the 18-track album.

    Thursday, January 26 at 9 pm ET/8 pm CT/6 pm PT – Hubbard gives an exclusive performance from his debut album, along with a Q & A, live from New York on Amazon Music’s City Sessions on Amazon Music’s Twitch channel and Amazon Music Unlimited App. Watch HERE.

    Friday, January 27 at 12 Noon ET/11 am CT/9 am PT – Hubbard performs on SiriusXM’s The Highway in front of a live studio audience, hosted by The Highway’s Storme Warren. The special airs on SiriusXM’s The Highway (ch. 56) and streams on the SXM App.  Replays on Saturday, January 28 at 12 Noon and 8:00 pm ET, and Sunday, January 29 at 3:00 AM, 9:00 am and 4:00 pm ET.

    Monday, January 30 – Hubbard makes his solo late-night television debut on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” performing his current hit single, “Dancin’ In The Country.”

    Tuesday, January 31 – Hubbard makes an appearance on “Good Morning America,” also performing his current single, “Dancin’ In The Country.”

    Tuesday, January 31 – Hubbard headlines a special sold-out show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom with special guest Catie Offerman.

    With 20 No.1 singles on country radio, countless awards, and sold-out tours, Tyler Hubbard has already had a remarkable career as a songwriter and as one half of multi-platinum duo Florida Georgia Line. Now, on January 27, Hubbard is releasing his debut solo album, Tyler Hubbard, featuring his hit debut solo single “5 Foot 9,” which already reached No.1 at radio, was certified Gold by the RIAA, and has almost 289M global streams. It also features Hubbard’s current single, “Dancin’ In The Country,” which already has over 38M global streams and is within the Top 40 at country radio. In anticipation of his debut solo album, this past summer Hubbard released a six-song project, Dancin’ In The Country, which debuted with over 10,000 SPS units (sales plus streaming) making it the second best-selling country EP debut of the year. It also debuted at No.1 on the Heatseekers Albums chart, No. 6 on the Current Country Albums sales chart, and No. 107 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. Since releasing his debut single, Hubbard has released nice unofficial music videos, as well as an official video for “Dancin’ In The Country” starring Terry Crews. Watch all the videos HERE.

  • CHRIS STAPLETON HAS BEEN TAPPED TO PERFORM THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THIS YEAR’S SUPER BOWL.

    Chris Stapleton will perform the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl (or “Big Game”). Super Bowl LVII takes place Sunday, February 12th at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Big Game will air on FOX with the kickoff scheduled at 6:30pm ET/5:30pm CT.

    Babyface will perform “America The Beautiful,” and Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph will sing “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” The U.S. Navy will conduct a flyover during the National Anthem to celebrate 50 years of women being admitted in the military branch. As previously announced, Rihanna will be the half-time performer this year.

     

     

     

  • KYLIE MORGAN REVEALS ONE OF HER SECRET TALENTS.

    As you know, Kylie Morgan is a very talented individual. She writes meaningful songs, she sings like a melody-driven bird, she does yoga, she is a former gymnast and she’s an all-around creative and cool person. Well, another talent of hers we recently found out is she can out-whistle just about anyone and get your attention in a crowded room.

    “I can whistle really loud,” she laughs. “My eighth-grade teacher taught me how to whistle really loudly because my dad always did it growing up and I always wanted to do it, and my eighth-grade teacher was the one who taught me. I locked myself in my room and just forced myself to teach myself how to whistle and now I can, and it’s like such a cool feeling for when we’re trying to get everyone’s attention and I just wail a whistle. I’m like yeah, I did that.”

    Kylie is making her way up the country charts with her single, “If He Wanted To He Would.”

     

    Audio / Kylie Morgan reveals her secret talent.

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    Kylie Morgan (secret talent-whistling) OC: …I did that. (laughs) :29
    “I can whistle really loud. (laughs) My eighth-grade teacher taught me how to whistle really loudly because my dad always did it growing up and I always wanted to do it, and my eighth-grade teacher was the one who taught me. I locked myself in my room and just forced myself to teach myself how to whistle and now I can, and it’s like such a cool feeling for when we’re trying to get everyone’s attention and I just wail a whistle. I’m like yeah, I did that.” (laughs)

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  • JORDAN DAVIS SCORES MULTIPLE WEEK NO. 1 WITH “WHAT MY WORLD SPINS AROUND.”

    Jordan Davis is sitting at the top of both the Country Aircheck and Billboard country charts for a second consecutive week with his latest smash, “What My World Spins Around.” Written by Jordan, Ryan Hurd and Matt Dragstrem, “What My World Spins Around” is the follow-up to the Louisiana native’s two-times platinum, multi-week No. 1 “Buy Dirt.”

    “Anytime I go in to write with Ryan (Hurd), like he’s just a beast, like that guy is an incredible songwriter and knows how to pull out, like truly pull out what you do real well,” says Jordan. “And I think even with Ryan, my first inclination with that chorus was to drop it a little bit, ‘cause it’s kind of up there for a long time, but Ryan was like, ‘Naw, you got it. Just sing it.’ But obviously super-talented, and Matt has become one of my favorite writers. So, I think we left that day realizing that we had something that felt really, really good, and when (producer) Paul (DiGiovanni) brought it to life, I was like oh man, that might be a hit. We’re onto something.”

    For more audio on Jordan talking about “What My World Spins Around” here and here.

    “What My World Spins Around” and “Buy Dirt” are just two of the amazing songs on Jordan’s upcoming album, Bluebird Days, which will be available February 17th.

     

    Audio / Jordan Davis talks about writing "What My World Spins Around" with Ryan Hurd and Matt Dragstrem.

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    Jordan Davis (WMWSA writing) OC: …onto something. :39
    “Anytime I go in to write with Ryan (Hurd), like he’s just a beast, like that guy is an incredible songwriter and knows how to pull out, like truly pull out what you do real well. And I think even with Ryan, my first inclination with that chorus was to drop it a little bit, ‘cause it’s kind of up there for a long time, but Ryan was like, ‘Naw, you got it. Just sing it.’ But obviously super-talented, and Matt has become one of my favorite writers. So, I think we left that day realizing that we had something that felt really, really good, and when (producer) Paul (Digiovanni) brought it to life, I was like oh man, that might be a hit. We’re onto something.”

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