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Brad Paisley and his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley‘s The Store, a free-referral based grocery store, will offer a Toy Store for the first time this holiday season.

After honing his live show with festival dates and supporting acts such as Luke Combs, Tyler Hubbard, Sam Hunt, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore and Chase Rice, Dalton Dover is gearing up to embark on his first headlining club tour with his Never Giving Up On That Tour, kicking off February 9th in Birmingham, Alabama, and featuring dates across the southeast into the spring. Tickets are on sale now at DaltonDoverOfficial.com.

“We’ve had so much fun on the road this year, whether we played festivals like CMA Fest, local fairs or supporting some of my favorite artists and introducing ourselves to new fans,” shares Dover. “It’s been amazing to learn from some of the best in the industry on how to deliver a high-impact show, and we can’t wait to bring our best to these shows in 2024!”

Dover recently premiered the official music video for “Giving Up On That” on CMT, CMT Music, CMT.com and Paramount’s Times Square Billboard. Directed by Tristan Cusick, the video was filmed near Dover’s hometown in Rome, Georgia. Watch it HERE.

“Every scene in the video is just somewhere that means something to me, places where I grew up,” Dover shared with CMT.com. “The people in the video are some of the most important people in my life. Growing up, you’re playing all these small venues around here. Little did you know 12 years later, you’d sign a record deal and film your first music video at the same exact place, the same bar that you played one of your first hometown shows in.”

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, Dover released Never Giving Up On That via UMG Nashville/Mercury Records. An eight-song collection, the project features two new songs including “Dirt Roads and Jesus” and an alluring cover of “If I Ain’t Got You,” among fan-favorites such as “Baby I Am,” “You Got A Small Town” and “Night To Go.” Listen to Never Giving Up On That HERE.

In addition to being a part of UMG Nashville/Mercury Records, Dover is signed with United Talent Agency for worldwide booking representation in all areas, along with Sony Music Publishing Nashville in partnership with Droptine Music Publishing. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

Dalton Dover’s Never Giving Up On That Tour: 

Feb. 9              Zydeco                                                Birmingham, AL

Feb. 10            Eddie’s Attic                                       Atlanta, GA

Feb. 16            Tuffy’s Music Box                              Sanford, FL

Feb. 17            High Dive                                           Gainesville, FL

Feb. 23            Proud Larry’s                                      Oxford, MS

Feb. 24            Hub City                                             Jackson, TN

April 5             Bronze Peacock                                  Houston, TX

April 6             The Lot                                               Mansfield, TX

April 11           40 Watt                                                Athens, GA

April 12           Barrelhouse Ballroom                        Chattanooga, TN

April 13           Open Chord                                        Knoxville, TN

April 26           Terminal South                                   Tifton, GA

April 27           Capitol Theatre                                   Macon, GA

Upcoming and Previously Announced Tour Dates

Nov. 4             Greater Jacksonville Agricultural            Jacksonville, FL

Fair

Nov. 12           KASE 101 Acoustic Christmas          Cedar Park, TX

Jan. 29-Feb. 1 Boots on the Beach                             Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

June 20-22      Country Jam                                       Mack, CO

June 28            Country Fest 2024                              Cadott, WI

Never Giving Up On That Track List: 

1. Giving Up On That (Dalton Dover, Adam Craig, Josh Pierce)
2. You Got A Small Town (Adam Craig, Jamie Paulin, John Pierce)
3. Damn Good Life (Dalton Dover, Alex Maxwell, Jackson Free)
4. Baby I Am (Jason Gantt, Dan Isbell, Nate Smith)
5. Night To Go (Cole Taylor, Trea Landon, Shane Minor, Michael Carter)
6. Hear About A Girl (Adam Craig, Michael Carter, Jim McCormick)
7. If I Ain’t Got You (Alicia Keys)
8. Dirt Roads and Jesus (Dalton Dover, Alex Maxwell, Matt McVaney)

About Dalton Dover:
Lauded by MusicRow as a “master country talent,” Dalton Dover’s current chart-climbing 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 can be found on his latest EP Never Giving Up On That, featuring eight tracks including “Night To Go,” “Baby I Am,” “Hear About A Girl,” and more. 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 embark on his headlining Never Giving Up On That Tour in early 2024. Dover made his Grand Ole Opry debut in December 2022, followed by his international debut in 2023 at C2C: Country to Country Festival’s CMA Songwriters Series before joining Chase Rice on the Way Down Yonder Tour. This summer, Dover performed across four stages at CMA Fest, including the Nissan Stadium Platform stage and played Luke Combs’ Whiskey Jam Bootleggers Tailgate Party at Gillette Stadium in July. By the age of 16, Dover 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. For more information, visit DaltonDoverOfficial.com or follow along on Instagram, TikTok, Twitter and Facebook.

Jordan Davis, Alan Jackson and The War And Treaty have been added to the list of performers at next week’s CMA Awards. Kelsea Ballerini, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Dan + Shay, HARDY, Cody Johnson, Post Malone, Mac McAnally, Ashley McBryde, Morgan Wallen and Zac Brown Band will also perform.

Jordan, who is nominated for Single, Song and Music Video of the Year for “Next Thing You Know,” will perform the multi-week No. 1 smash. The song, produced by Paul DiGiovanni, was written by Jordan, Greylan James, Chase McGill and Josh Osborne.

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16-time CMA Award winner Alan Jackson will perform during a tribute to recently passed singer-songwriter icon Jimmy Buffett. The tribute will also feature Kenny Chesney, longtime Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally and the Zac Brown Band.

Don't miss a special tribute to @JimmyBuffett on this year's #CMAAwards featuring a performance by Alan! @CountryMusic

Tune in to the show next Wednesday, Nov 8. at 8/7c on @ABCNetwork! pic.twitter.com/SIhDKYZ95U

— Alan Jackson (@OfficialJackson) November 1, 2023

The War And Treaty, first-time nominee this year for Vocal Duo of the Year, will perform their song “That’s How Love Is Made.”

Previously announced performers include Luke Bryan, who will perform a medley of his hits, including “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day,” “One Margarita,” “That’s My Kind Of Night,” “Play It Again” and “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” Chris Stapleton (performing his latest single “White Horse”), Little Big Town will join newly-minted Country Music Hall of Famer Tanya Tucker on her iconic hit “Delta Dawn.” Other previously announced performers include Jelly Roll, Old Dominion, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Carly Pearce, Tanya Tucker and K. Michelle.

Presenters for “The 57th Annual CMA Awards” will be announced in the coming days.

The 57th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and NFL great Peyton Manning, will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena November 8th at 8pm ET/7pm CT on ABC and the next day on HULU.

In addition to performing on next week’s CMA Awards, Jordan Davis is scheduled to perform his latest smash “Tucson Too Late” on ABC’s Live With Kelly & Mark on Monday (November 6th), as well as his multi-week No. 1 “Next Thing You Know” on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

Chris Stapleton is featured in a cover story for GQ Hype, and the article is also featured inside GQ. He talks about his upcoming album, Higher, which comes out next Friday (November 10th), as well as myriad of other things, including songwriting, his meteoric rise to normally unattainable heights, his office/rehearsal space, collecting instruments and more. He also filmed the GQ Essentials 10 video, which are 10 Things Chris Stapleton Can’t Live Without. A few of those things are a kitchen table chair he took from his parents’ house when he left for Nashville years ago, the 1979 Jeep Cherokee his wife Morgane bought him in Phoenix (and the same Jeep he wrote “Traveller” in on the way home), his late father’s knife collection, his vintage Charlie 1 Horse straw hat and much more.

Anne Wilson is featured in the new K-Love Live from Red Rocks concert event, which can only be seen in movie theaters nationwide on November 6th and 7th. Filmed at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Colorado, the special concert film features live performances, behind-the-scenes content, plus exclusive interviews with Anne, as well as some of today’s top-charting Christian artists, including MercyMe, Zach Williams, Jeremy Camp, We the Kingdom, CAIN, Blessing Offor and Hope Darst. Anne is currently making her way up the country charts with “Rain In The Rearview.”

https://twitter.com/Annewilsonmusic/status/1719491954814099829

The War And Treaty will sing the national anthem prior to the Detroit Lions 84th annual Thanksgiving Day Classic matchup against the Green Bay Packers on November 23rd. The traditional Thanksgiving Day game and festivities will air on FOX at 12:30pm ET.

Eric Church is set to headline the Pepsi Rock the South music festival in Cullman, Alabama next year. Jelly Roll and Hardy will also headline different nights. The three-day event, which will take place July 18th-20th, 2024, will also feature performances by Parker McCollum, Priscilla Block, Nelly, Oliver Anthony and more.

Luke Bryan, a five-time Entertainer of the Year and the co-host of “The 57^th Annual CMA Awards” taking place November 8 on ABC, wrapped his “Country On Tour” over the weekend closing out another stellar touring year. Luke’s additional major concert events in 2023 included “Crash My Playa,” the continuation of “Luke Bryan: VEGAS” and “Farm Tour.” During his career Luke has performed for more than 14 million fans.

The “Country On Tour” wrapped Saturday in Charleston, SC and featured many of country music’s up and coming artists like Chayce Beckham, Tyler Braden, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Jon Langston, Conner Smith, Alana Springsteen, Hailey Whitters, and DJ Rock. In the last 10 years of touring, Luke has introduced more than 150 artists to his audiences.

Luke will play his final dates of his record-breaking headline engagement at Resorts World Las Vegas, “Luke Bryan: VEGAS,” with six remaining shows- including New Year’s Eve!! – on December 29, 30 & 31, 2023 and January 3, 5 & 6, 2024. Tickets available at axs.com/lukeinvegas.

And also, on sale now, “Crash My Playa” 2024 taking place January 17-20 will feature two Luke headline concerts with special guest appearances by Dierks Bentley and Eddie Montgomery on the final night, as well as headline shows by Jon Pardi and Jelly Roll. Additional performers include Dustin Lynch, Ernest, Jon Langston, and Mitchell Tenpenny as well as Ashley Cooke, Avery Anna, Lily Rose, Zach Top, Bailey Zimmerman, and DJ Rock. Packages available at CrashMyPlaya.com.

2023 began with the all-inclusive destination concert event in Cancun, Mexico, “Crash My Playa,” which sold-out for the eighth time. The 36-city “Country On Tour” followed in the spring and included his sixth consecutive sold-out concert in Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (2023, 2021 and back-to-back concerts in both 2013 and 2017.) He talked to the Tennessean about how he keeps that “special magic” with fans. This fall Luke brought large-scale concerts into five small towns across the US this fall with his fourteenth “Farm Tour.” Since the tour began in 2009, he has granted 83 college scholarships to students from farming families who are attending the local college or university near the tour stops. Tour sponsor Bayer continued their #HerestotheFarmer campaign in support of Feeding America® donating seven million meals since the partnership began and sponsor Fendt donates $50,000 to the national FFA organization.

Luke’s latest single, “But I Got A Beer In My Hand,” is climbing the country charts.

George Strait is nominated for Top Country Touring Artist at this year’s Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), along with Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. You can watch the BBMAs November 19th on Billboard social channels, as well as via BBMAs.watch.

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Mickey Guyton will perform the National Anthem at Game Four of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks the Texas Rangers on Tuesday (October 31st). FOX’s coverage of the 2023 World Series presented by Capital One begins at 7pm ET for all games and will include National Anthem performances at approximately 7:45pm ET.

Darius Rucker teamed up with rapper/singer Dax for a remix of the breakout star’s remix of “To Be A Man.” The pair filmed the official music video in Nashville.

Shania Twain‘s Come On Over album has been R.I.A.A. certified TWO TIMES Diamond, which is the highest-certified album for a female artist in the country genre.

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Chris Stapleton chatted with Willie Geist on NBC’s Sunday Sitdown to chat about his rehearsal space, guitars, his new album “Higher” and his Super Bowl performance that brought grown men to tears. Check out the interview below. Stapleton’s new album will be available November 10th.

Multi-Platinum country duo Maddie & Tae are sparking the holiday spirit with We Need Christmas (Extended Version), available today. Three additional Christmas classics – “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas,” “The Christmas Song” and “White Christmas” – round out the track list for the nine-song project, that features both holiday favorites and festive original songs.

“We’re so excited that our new holiday album is waiting for you when the Christmas spirit hits,” shared Maddie & Tae. “We’ve added three of our favorite holiday songs to We Need Christmas, and hope it adds some joy to your holiday season. It’s never too early in our book!”

Maddie & Tae’s We Need Christmas (Extended Version) Track List:
1. “This Christmas”

2. “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”
3. “Holly Jolly Christmas”
4. “O Come All Ye Faithful”
5. “The Christmas Song”
6. “Merry Married Christmas”
7. “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”
8. “White Christmas”
9. “We Need Christmas”

Maddie & Tae’s current single, “Heart They Didn’t Break,” is available on all platforms and playing on country radio now. The song’s lyrics tell a story of true friendship in times of heartbreak, as the pair take turns on lead vocals. American Songwriter praises, “The release continues Maddie & Tae’s symbiotic harmonies and endlessly catchy melodies,” while Taste Of Country calls it “a best friend ballad that’s sure to stick to the hearts of country music fans.”

Maddie & Tae are currently nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at the upcoming 57^th Annual CMA Awards.

For more information and to keep up with Maddie & Tae, visit www.maddieandtae.com.

About Maddie & Tae:
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 single “Heart They Didn’t Break,” out now. Together as longtime friends and music collaborators, Maddie Font and Taylor Kerr co-wrote each track on their latest 1-2 punch project Through The Madness Vol. 1 and Vol. 2. The pair previously 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.

Maddie & Tae first broke out in 2013 with their brilliant counter to bro-country, the Platinum-selling smash, “Girl In A Country Song,” which took Country radio by storm, skyrocketing to the top of the charts and establishing them as only the third female duo in 70 years to top the Country Airplay charts. They took home Group/Duo Video of the Year (“Woman You Got”) at the 2022 CMT Music Awards, and are currently nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year at the 57^th CMA Awards. They have earned trophies from the Radio Disney Music Awards and CMA Awards, along with multiple ACM, Billboard and CMT Music Award nominations. Maddie & Tae have received widespread praise from Associated Press, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, NPR, The Tennessean, The Washington Post, Glamour and others. 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 and 2023. For more information, visit www.maddieandtae.com.

Jon Pardi has released his first-ever holiday album, Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi. Produced by the award-winning team—Pardi, Bart Butler and Ryan Gore–the 12-track project brings Pardi’s style to classics including “Please Come Home for Christmas” and “All I Want for Christmas is You,” some surprises like “Swing on Down to Texas,” “A Long December,” and “I’ve Been Bad, Santa” with Pillbox Patti, plus Pardi introduces original tunes “Beer for Santa,” “400 Horsepower Sleigh,” “Merry Christmas from the Keys” and more.

Jon recorded his new holiday album in February, and he advises other artists to do the same. “We recorded Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi in February, so it wasn’t too far out from Christmas. So, it was still cold out, and the Christmas ornaments were freshly put away. So, like to dig ‘em out, it wasn’t like a big deal. Everything we knew was right there because we just put it back,” says Jon. “So, we dug it out and it was great, and I highly suggest doing it then ‘cause you still have a coat on. I know it sounds kind of, hmmm, it sounds out of normal ‘cause he’s wearing a coat, but a lot of standards are recorded in the (studio) in July. Do you know how hot it is in July in Nashville? The last thing you want to think about is Christmas in July. So, if any artist is listening or anybody making a Christmas record, do it in January or February. It’s such a better feeling, ‘cause it’s cold and Christmas is not that far in the past.”

Merry Christmas From Jon Pardi Track Listing:

1. Beer For Santa
2. 400 Horsepower Sleigh
3. All I Want For Christmas Is You
4. Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow
5. Merry Christmas From The Keys
6. Please Come Home For Christmas
7. Santa Looked A Lot Like Daddy
8. I’ve Been Bad, Santa (And Pillbox Patti)
9. Reindeer
10. Swing On Down To Texas
11. Winter Wonderland
12. A Long December

Jon will kick off the holiday season performing live at Nashville’s favorite holiday tradition, Opry Country Christmas, on November 26th, as his first major activity as an Opry member. Tickets for Opry Country Christmas are on-sale now at opry.com. The celebration then continues with the Christmas Cowboy’s previously announced winter holiday show at the Beacon Theatre in New York City December 16th. Tickets are available now at JonPardi.com.

Jon is currently making waves at radio with his new single, “Cowboys And Plowboys,” with his buddy Luke Bryan.

Country newcomer and Season 22 winner of NBC’s “The Voice,” Bryce Leatherwood released his first song today since signing his major label record deal. The track, “The Finger,” was written by Randy Montana, Jeremy Spillman and Brett Sheroky and was produced by Will Bundy.

LISTEN TO “THE FINGER” | HERE

“As I’ve spent time in Nashville doing a lot of writing, I’ve also had the opportunity to hear a lot of great songs that have been written by other writers. The second I heard this song it caught my ear. ‘The Finger’ was a song I wish I’d written,” said Leatherwood. “What got me about this song is that I think everyone can relate to having a relationship go wrong and you wish it didn’t. All she left giving you is one of these [the finger]. You have to make a joke out of it! This song is me, and I hope that country music fans everywhere see where I’m coming from. Thanks to everyone who has been waiting for me to release music.”

“The winner of NBC’s The Voice steps into country music with a clever, twanging lament. “My ex moved on with her next…she got the ring and I got the finger.” The track is loud and rocking, but his singing is firmly in control. Worth your spins.” – Music Row

Lyrics “The Finger”

Word gets around and ’round here quick

I heard it in the Quik Stop line

Well, Billy told me she was tyin’ the knot

While he was ringin’ up my Busch Lite

I bought this case to last a couple days

But I might drink ‘em all tonight

‘Cause my brand-new ex moved on to the next

Guess I just got left behind

Yeah, he got her hand to hold on the long ride

I got a cloud of dust and the taillights

He’s got his best days comin’, mine ain’t comin’ back

Yeah, he got the gold mine, I got the shaft

He got a “Yes” with a big ol’ “I do”

I got them hand grenades and horseshoes

He got the honey and I got the stinger

She got the ring and I got the finger

I bet her uncle walks her down the aisle

I bet her brother does some bridesmaids flirtin’

But if they send me a save the date

I ain’t gonna be the only one hurtin’

Yeah, he got her hand to hold on the long ride

I got a cloud of dust and the taillights

He’s got his best days comin’, mine ain’t comin’ back

Yeah, he got the gold mine, I got the shaft

He got a “Yes” with a big ol’ “I do”

I got them hand grenades and horseshoes

He got the honey and I got the stinger

She got the ring and I got the finger

Yeah, I got the finger

He got her hand to hold on the long ride

I got a cloud of dust and the taillights

His best days are comin’, mine ain’t comin’ back

He got the gold mine, I got the shaft

He got a “Yes” with a big ol’ “I do”

I got them hand grenades and horseshoes

He got the honey and I got the stinger

She got a diamond on the one next to the one I got

When I got the finger

She got the ring and I got the finger

About Bryce Leatherwood:
Singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood aims to carry the torch of country music and continue the legacy of legends prior. Born and raised in Woodstock, GA, his passion for music began at an early age. Working on his grandfather’s farm every summer, Leatherwood was exposed to the classic country hits of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter he began picking up guitars and playing the traditional country music that inspires him today. Leatherwood’s music career began to blossom in Statesboro, GA, where he attended Georgia Southern University. During his time in Statesboro, Leatherwood played college venues and continued to grow his stage presence and his country music repertoire. While in college, Leatherwood formed his band and began playing all around the Southeast. Bryce’s goal was to take the stage and play the best of country music to all ages and audiences. Just weeks after graduating college, Bryce set his mind on a new task. In 2022, Leatherwood competed on the NBC hit television show The Voice and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December. Following his success on The Voice, Leatherwood moved to Nashville where he has been songwriting and recording for a forthcoming project. Leatherwood has also continued to perform live shows, including opening several tour dates for Dwight Yoakum.

Chris Stapleton just announced new dates for his All-American Road Show Tour for next year. The new leg of the trek, which will kick off March 2nd in San Diego, California, will feature rotating special guests Sheryl Crow, The War And Treaty, Elle King, Lainey Wilson, Willie Nelson and Family, Grace Potter, Marty Stuart, Turnpike Troubadours, Nikki Lane and Marcus King.

JUST ANNOUNCED: 2024 All-American Road Show dates. Tickets on sale Friday, November 3rd.

Visit https://t.co/AG4Hyhv3Lp for VIP packages and information on respective dates for special guests. Sign up for exclusive pre-sale access at https://t.co/mdwpy5kNBm pic.twitter.com/pPIQyc24VK

— Chris Stapleton (@ChrisStapleton) October 26, 2023

Tickets for next year’s shows will go on sale November 3rd at 10am local time at chrisstapleton.com.

The superstar is nominated for three CMA Awards this year including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Musical Event of the Year (“We Don’t Fight Anymore” with Carly Pearce). The 57th Annual CMA Awards, hosted by Luke Bryan and NFL great Peyton Manning, will air live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena November 8th at 8pm ET/7pm CT on ABC and the next day on HULU.

Chris is poised to enter the Top 10 on the country charts with his latest song, “White Horse,” from his upcoming album, Higher, which will be available November 10th.