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Over the weekend, Resorts World Theatre headliner and 8-time GRAMMY® Award winner and country music superstar, Carrie Underwood, celebrated her birthday with special on-stage moments during her March 9, 2024, REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency show. During her performance of fan-favorite “All-American Girl,” audience members surprised Underwood as the room became illuminated by (color) light-up wristbands that blinked with the song. Following the conclusion of the song, Underwood beamed as the crowd sang “Happy Birthday” during a special on-stage birthday cake presentation for the star. Underwood’s official birthday was yesterday, March 10, 2024.

Before the show that evening, members of AEG Presents Las Vegas presented Underwood with a custom dice portrait featuring 6,400 dice created by artists Ben Hoblyn and Ross Montgomery.

Throughout the weekend, guests were seen taking part in a multitude of specials, deals, and packages available property-wide throughout March at Resorts World Las Vegas in celebration of Underwood’s birthday, including snapping photos in a roaming photo booth positioned in front of Resorts World Theatre during Saturday night’s performance and sharing birthday messages for the global superstar.

Underwood will return to the Resorts World Theatre stage with three additional shows this month (March 13, 15, 16, 2024) and 18 shows remaining throughout 2024, giving fans additional opportunities to watch her only-in-Vegas production. The remaining March show dates on sale now include:

• March 2024: 13, 15-16

Additional 2024 show dates on sale now include:

• May 2024: 22, 25, 26, 29, 31
• June 2024: 1
• August 2024: 14, 16, 17, 21, 23, 24
• October 2024: 16, 18, 19, 23, 25, 26

Tickets for all performances are available for purchase at AXS.com/carrieinvegas. To learn more about the property activations happening this March around REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency, visit www.rwlasvegas.com/experiences/celebrate-carrie-underwoods-birthday/

Tyler Hubbard is getting ready to release his second solo album, Strong, in one month, and he says he was inspired to write by watching the fans during his live shows last year.

“I think being on tour last year highly influenced the album,” says Tyler. “You know, I wrote 11 of the 13 songs out on the road, out on the tour bus with writer friends of mine that I had taken out, and a lot of weekends I had writers with me. So, it was a lot of fun really getting to pull from the energy of the fans, really getting to pull from the inspiration of the live show and really looking at the set list from a different perspective and seeing what’s working, what’s connecting and resonating with the fans and what’s missing. What else do I want to do? What kind of feels or emotions do I want to put out there and do live? So, it was a lot of fun to really directly, not only me but my songwriting buddies, you know watching the set, watching the fans, seeing how they’re engaged and being able to take that inspiration back and kind of pull from that.”

Co-produced by the Georgia native alongside Jordan Schmidt, Tyler’s 13-track album is a reflection of Hubbard’s unique ability to epitomize his passion for life and love.

The 21x No. 1 hitmaker wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on Strong, which will be released April 12th. Constructed both lyrically and sonically to emote a sense of thrill and fun, the tracks range from previously released “Back Then Right Now” and “Turn” to “Wish You Would.”

Tyler, who just landed in Australia to prepare for his performance at CMC Rocks Queensland on March 16th, is poised to enter the Top 10 on the country charts with his latest hit, “Back Then Right Now.”

Tune In for Kacey Musgraves on Sunday Today With Willie Geist this Sunday (March 10th) at 8am ET and 6am PT on NBC.

My full conversation with 7-time Grammy winner @KaceyMusgraves this weekend on @NBC #SundayTODAY. ☀️ #DeeperWell https://t.co/o0fvr5hIm6

— Willie Geist (@WillieGeist) March 8, 2024

Reba McEntire takes us behind-the-scenes of getting ready to sing the National Anthem at this year’s Super Bowl.

Eric Church will perform during the All-Star Tribute to Jimmy Buffett in L.A. next month. Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, which will take place  at the Hollywood Bowl on April 11th, will also feature performances, in addition to Eric, by such artists as Paul McCartney, the Eagles, Kenny Chesney, Sheryl Crow, Jon Bon Jovi, Pitbull, Zac Brown, Jake Owen and Mac McAnally, who was a long-time member of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. Tickets go on sale on Friday (March 15th).

Mercury Nashville / Range Music recording artist Luke Grimes released his debut full-length album, Luke Grimes. Produced by Dave Cobb, of the album’s 13 songs, ten were co-written by Grimes who “has repeatedly proved that he’s a for-real country artist” according to MusicRow. A vinyl edition of the album will be available on May 17th, but fans can pre-order it HERE. 

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“…Grimes demonstrates a kind of creative range associated with artists in their veterancy.” – Associated Press

“Grimes embodies the late 80s new-traditionalists as much as the 70s outlaw greats” – Holler

 “His gritty voice a superb vessel for songs including ‘Oh Ohio’ and his debut single

‘No Horse to Ride.’” – Billboard

 “Turns out Kayce Dutton [“Yellowstone”] really can sing, without any hint of put-on twang.” – Rolling Stone

 “It is a heartfelt neo-traditional country ballad, where Grimes showcases his rich,

rumbling voice.” – Digital Journal

“Grime’s raspy, but versatile, voice that truly marked him as one to watch…” – Desert Sun

Luke Grimes Album Track List:

1. Burn (Luke Grimes, Randy Montana, Josh Thompson)
2. Playin’ On The Tracks (Luke Grimes, Brent Cobb)
3. Hold On (Foy Vance, Ilsey Juber)
4. Black Powder (Luke Grimes, Brian Allen, Dave Cobb, Chris Powell)
5. Ghost Of Who We Were (Luke Grimes, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
6. Oh Ohio (Luke Grimes, Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall)
7. God And A Girl (Tucker Beathard, Dillon James, Jason Nix)
8. What Angels Do (Luke Grimes, Ryan Beaver, Bart Butler)
9. No Horse To Ride (Luke Grimes, Tony Lane, Jonathan Singleton)
10. Wait For The Rain To Die Down (Luke Grimes, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
11. Ain’t Dead Yet (Luke Grimes, Aaron Raitiere)
12. South On 75 (Luke Grimes, Brent Cobb, Dave Cobb, Aaron Raitiere)
13. Worst Of Me (Hayes Carll)

Click here to check out an article with the Associated Press.

Luke will make a return to Stagecoach in April 2024 with his highly anticipated full-length album under his belt.

Catie Offerman released a new track today, “Barely A Two Lane Road,” a personal song about love and loss. Written by Offerman, Rodney Clawson and Ryan Beaver, the song was produced by Dann Huff.

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California-born country firebrand Dillon James is a rolling stone with his new track, “My Shadow,” out today. A shoot-it-straight anthem for a maverick marking his own path, Dillon co-penned the song alongside Marty James, Matthew Joseph Geroux, and Frank Romano, with Paul Sikes as producer.

“This song is a testament to the obstacles that I’ve faced in my life,” said James. “For me, it’s about keeping the faith and believing in yourself when you feel most alone. If you can do that, you never truly are.”

I’m a broken soul

Nobody really knows me

The long nights move slow

Without my shadow I’d be lonely

I’m a rolling stone

Only God can console me

On this moonlit road

Without my shadow I’d be lonely, lonely

“My Shadow” follows the release of Dillon’s debut track, “Walking Man,” an autobiographical introduction to a soul-stirring singer-songwriter. More new music is on the way for the rising talent as he opens for Nickelback and Colt Ford on select shows this summer, and takes the stage at high-profile festivals including Carolina Country Music Fest and Barefoot Country Festival. For more information, please visit DillonJames.com.

About Dillon James:
Born and raised in Bakersfield, California, Dillon James was influenced by the city’s unique blend of Rock n’ Roll and Country music from an early age, picking up a guitar for the first time at the age of 10. Dillon was first drawn to classic rock, though his tastes diversified to the likes of City And Colour, Glen Campbell, Jeff Buckley, George Strait and Bob Dylan by the time he began writing his own music as a teen. Combined with inspiration from the local sounds of Merle Haggard and Buck Owens, Dillon developed the country-rock infused vocals and powerful storytelling that would define his distinct sound. After winning several singer-songwriter competitions and a brief stint working as an actor in Los Angeles, Dillon entered a turbulent period of substance abuse and homelessness. During this painful time, he realized that if he could heal himself and achieve his lifelong dream of becoming a singer-songwriter, he could become a living testament to others as well. Dillon accomplished his goal and moved to Nashville to write and record music, including his debut track “Walking Man,” “My Shadow,” and more set to be released soon. In his own words, “human connection is the goal, music is just the vessel.”

Today, on International Women’s Day, Mickey Guyton is celebrating with all her ladies as she releases her new song, “Woman.” The four-time GRAMMY-nominated country queen is honoring women around the world with an ode to women’s empowerment. Written by Guyton with Victor Franco, Oliver Frid, Kameron Glasper and Tayla Parx, “Woman” is Guyton’s first release this year with more music expected in the coming months.

“I loved the idea of writing a song that celebrates the power women have,” says Guyton. “Throughout history and even today, women have taken pain, setbacks, and doubt, and they turn that into inner strength, and they persevere to achieve incredible things. Releasing this on International Women’s Day seemed only fitting. We’re miracle workers, y’all!”

Guyton set to perform at the Grand Ole Opry tonight. Fans can tune in on the Opry Facebook and YouTube channels or tune in to the Opry’s radio home WSM at 7pm CT.

About Mickey Guyton
Capitol Nashville’s Mickey Guyton “raises the rafters and distills emotion with impeccable clarity. Her high notes thrill, her nuance in storytelling captivates. A star for our times claims her place” (NPR). The four-time GRAMMY nominee and 2022 TIME Breakthrough Artist of the Year Guyton released songs “I Still Pray,” “How You Love Someone” and “Somethin’ Bout You” following her critically acclaimed 2021 debut album Remember Her Name.

With Remember Her Name, Mickey made history as the first Black artist to earn a GRAMMY nomination for Best Country Album. Title track “Remember Her Name” also landed Mickey with GRAMMY nominations for Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance. This follows Mickey’s groundbreaking GRAMMY nomination as the first-ever Black female solo artist to earn a nod in a country category (Best Country Solo Performance) for “Black Like Me” which she performed as part of the 2021 awards ceremony. “Black Like Me” was named one of the Top 10 all-genre songs of 2020 by NPR, Billboard and Associated Press. She also co-hosted the 56thAcademy of Country Music Awards on CBS along with Keith Urban and she was named CMT’s 2021 Breakout Artist of the Year. Audiences around the world watched Mickey deliver a powerful message of inclusivity and togetherness with her “awe-inspiring,” “soulful and soaring” national anthem at Super Bowl 56 in Los Angeles.

Mickey and her music have been featured on the cover of Billboard and profiled in The New Yorker, The New York Times and Rolling Stone. Over the last year she has been featured in American Songwriter, BBC News, CBS This Morning, Ebony, Elle, Ellen, Entertainment Weekly, Essence, HITS, Sesame Street, SHERRI, The Jennifer Hudson Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Los Angeles Times, New York Magazine’s Vulture, PEOPLE, Pollstar, Sesame Street, TODAY Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, USA Today, Variety, VIBE, The View, Vogue, The Washington Post and many more. Mickey is also a scout for Apple TV+ global music competition series “My Kind of Country” in search for country music’s next big star.

Kacey Musgraves made a surprise appearance and joined Zach Bryan for a duet of their massive hit, “I Remember Everything,” during the kick off date of his The Quittin’ Time Tour in Chicago.

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Mickey Guyton is set to announce this year’s CMT Music Awards on CBS Mornings on Wednesday (March 13th). The 2024 CMT Music Awards will air live from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on April 7th.

Maddie & Tae have been added to the lineup for the Voices of America Country Music Fest in West Chester, Ohio this summer. The four-day festival, which takes place August 8th – 11th, will also feature performances from headliners Keith Urban, Sam Hunt, Jason Aldean and Ernest, as well as Brett Young, Michael Ray, Chase Matthew, Larry Fleet and others.

Keith Urban and Luke Bryan are among the headliners at this year’s Golden Sky Music Festival in Sacramento, California this fall. The three-day festival, taking place October 18th-20th, will also feature performances by headliner Thomas Rhett, as well as Travis Denning, Kylie Morgan, Riley Green, Clint Black, Elle King, Bailey Zimmerman, Ashley McBryde and others. Go to goldenskyfestival.com for more information.

Shania Twain is part of Mattel’s Global Role Model Barbie campaign, which is spotlighting groundbreaking women with one-of-a-kind commemorative Barbies. Viola Davis, Helen Mirren and Kylie Minogue are also being honored with these role model dolls, which, unfortunately, are not available for purchase.

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Shania Twain is in Abu Dahbi for International Women’s Day as part of Forbes Women International Women’s Day Summit.

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Luke Grimes will release his debut full-length album, Luke Grimes, on Friday (March 8th). Produced by Dave Cobb, of the album’s 13 songs, ten were co-written by Grimes. The album follows the fall 2023 release of Grimes’ EP Pain Pills Or Pews, which has amassed 105M Total Global streams to date. Out today is one of the album’s new tracks, “God And A Girl.”  Listen to the new song HERE.

“I’ve spent the last couple of years trying my best to make something that I would be proud to put into the world. Now, all I can hope for is that it finds a few people to connect to and it makes them feel like they aren’t going through all of this alone. That’s what my favorite music has always done for me.”– Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes Album Track List:

1. Burn (Luke Grimes, Randy Montana, Josh Thompson)
2. Playin’ On The Tracks (Luke Grimes, Brent Cobb)
3. Hold On (Foy Vance, Ilsey Juber)
4. Black Powder (Luke Grimes, Brian Allen, Dave Cobb, Chris Powell)
5. Ghost Of Who We Were (Luke Grimes, Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon)
6. Oh Ohio (Luke Grimes, Jessi Alexander, Jon Randall)
7. God And A Girl (Tucker Beathard, Dillon James, Jason Nix)
8. What Angels Do (Luke Grimes, Ryan Beaver, Bart Butler)
9. No Horse To Ride (Luke Grimes, Tony Lane, Jonathan Singleton)
10. Wait For The Rain To Die Down (Luke Grimes, Hillary Lindsey, Lori McKenna, Liz Rose)
11. Ain’t Dead Yet (Luke Grimes, Aaron Raitiere)
12. South On 75 (Luke Grimes, Brent Cobb, Dave Cobb, Aaron Raitiere)
13. Worst Of Me (Hayes Carll)

About Luke Grimes:
Luke Grimes is a natural-born creative: an actor, musician, singer, and songwriter who releases his self-titled debut album on March 8. Luke Grimes, produced by Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton) arrives on the heels of Grimes’ gritty, acclaimed 2023 EP, Pain Pills or Pews, and features 13 tracks. Ten songs were co-written by Grimes, including “No Horse to Ride,” which debuted at No. 7 on the Country Songs sales chart in 2022 and accumulated 43.3M release-to-date global on-demand streams. Spotify highlighted the song on the cover of its Country Hits 2023 playlist, with the song in the No. 1 position. Grimes’ recording of “Hold On,” a highlight of Pain Pills or Pews that also appears on Luke Grimes, has amassed 27.4M global streams, adding to Grimes’ nearly 105M total global streams to date of all his music.

Known for his role as Kayce Dutton on the hit TV drama Yellowstone, Grimes grew up in Ohio playing music in the church and listening to the Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Willie Nelson, and Waylon Jennings records his father played him. Later, he moved to L.A. and joined an Americana band as its drummer before relocating to Montana, where Yellowstone films. Now writing in Nashville with hit songwriters like Rodney Clawson, Nicolle Galyon, the Love Junkies, Aaron Raitiere, and Brent Cobb, Grimes is sharing his personal story — of the loss of his father and meeting his wife — with country fans.

In 2023 he played upwards of 20 festivals, including Stagecoach, Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival, and Under the Big Sky Festival, and headlined his own sold-out tour. Grimes will make a return to Stagecoach in April 2024 with his highly anticipated full-length album under his belt.