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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.

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.

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.”

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.”

SAM HUNT ANNOUNCES SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS BRETT YOUNG AND LILY ROSE.

Sam Hunt just announced his SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS TOUR with special guests Brett Young and Lily Rose. The SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS TOUR, produced by Live Nation, kicks off July 6th in Hartford, Conn. and runs across the country with stops including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Mountain View, New York City, Orange Beach, Raleigh, and St. Louis. Full routing below.

 

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with the Verizon presale beginning Tuesday, March 7th at 10 AM local time (details below). Additional presales will be available throughout the week ahead of the general onsale starting Friday, March 10th at 10 AM local time at samhunt.com.

PRESALE: Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for Sam Hunt’s SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS 2023 tour through Verizon Up. Customers will have exclusive access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday, March 7th at 10am local time until Thursday, March 9th at 10am local time. For more details, visit Verizon Up.

VIP NATION: Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, invitation to the Sam Hunt VIP Lounge, VIP-exclusive gift item, specially designed tour poster & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

For more information about presales, VIP packages, and more, subscribe to the Sam Hunt mailing list at SamHunt.com.

Hunt, called “the most innovative mainstream Nashville performer” by The New York Times, commended for his “formidable charisma” by Stereogum, and his “ace storytelling” by Billboard, has earned critical praise alongside widening his fanbase to millions around the globe. With over 13 Billion in streaming, Hunt’s hits include “23,” “Hard to Forget,” “Take Your Time,” “House Party,” “Body Like A Back Road,” as well as his latest smash “Water Under The Bridge.”

Joining Hunt is multi-Platinum-selling country artist Brett Young. The “In Case You Didn’t Know” singer has captured the hearts of fans everywhere through his honest lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound, aptly dubbed “Caliville” style. Also hitting the SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS TOUR stage is country-meets-R&B Georgia-native Lily Rose.

 

Sam Hunt’s SUMMER ON THE OUTSKIRTS 2023 Dates:

July 6 – Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre

July 7 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion

July 8 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

July 14 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater

July 15 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

July 16 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

July 20 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater

July 21 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater *

July 22 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

July 27 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

July 28 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

July 29 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Aug 3 – Carbondale, IL – Southern Illinois University-SIU Banterra Center**^

Aug 4 – Bonner Springs, KS – Azura Amphitheater ^

Aug 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Zoo Amphitheatre ^

Aug 11 – Irvine, CA – FivePoint Amphitheatre

Aug 12 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Aug 13 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena ^

Aug 18 – Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman***

Aug 19 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Aug 20 –  Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Aug 24 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Aug 25 – Syracuse, NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview

Aug 26 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Sep 7 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sep 8 – Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Sep 9 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

 

* On Sale March 17

** On Sale TBD

*** On Sale March 24

^ Not a Live Nation date

 

 

 

Audio / Sam Hunt talks about hitting the road performing at amphitheaters on his Summer On The Outskirts tour this year.

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Sam Hunt (Amphitheater tour) OC: …those amphitheaters. :58
“The other bands, the food, the buses all parked back behind the amphitheater, it’s a whole environment. A lot of them are just in parts of the town that are their own little thing, so it’s so familiar to me now because that’s really all I’ve played. I haven’t really done many arenas at all. So, it just it feels like, it feels like our little home, a little home base headquarters there. And so, it’s very familiar to me at this point. The atmosphere there is being outside. To me, that’s big time in the summer. You know, I love being outside as much as I can, so the grass brings something to the to it. I don’t know, something about the grass on the hill and the environment. And there’s so many great amphitheaters with so many great artists that come through that people also have, is familiar for the folks who come out, too, because they’re going to go see a lot of times another one or two or three concerts at that same venue that summer. So, a lot of the good times that can be had in that community can be centered around those amphitheaters.”

TRAVIS DENNING RELEASES NEW TRACK “STRAWBERRY WINE AND A CHEAP SIX PACK.”

Travis Denning released a new song, “Strawberry Wine And A Cheap Six Pack.” Written by Denning, Thomas Archer, Jerry Flowers and Paul DiGiovanni, the track was co-produced by Jeremy Stover and Paul DiGiovanni. The song, which exudes a feeling of nostalgia, is a nod to the music of the mid-2000s which shaped Denning as a country artist. Denning will debut his new song when he performs at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, March 28th. Tickets available HERE.

LISTEN TO “STRAWBERRY WINE AND A CHEAP SIX PACK” | HERE

“I really wanted to write something like “Strawberry Wine and A Cheap Six Pack” to grab a nostalgic feeling on a lyrical and musical level,” said Denning. “When I was growing up and a teenager, I was listening to certain kind of music from an era that I really wanted to capture on this song. The song has a mid-2000s country music vibe and that’s something I’ve been chasing for a long time. I feel like this song was the first I’ve written that definitely hits that same feeling and energy of the music of my youth.”

Added Denning, “I’m so excited for this song to be out, because it’s just the first of a lot of music to come.  The songs I’ve recorded this year are all very unique and very different, and they stand out from music that I’ve recorded in the past.”

Denning will make his 16th appearance at the Grand Ole Opry on Tuesday, March 28. Not only is he touring throughout the spring and summer, but Denning is also currently in the studio working on new music. In addition to the new release, Denning has a cut on Morgan Wallen’s new album called, “Devil Don’t Know,” which he co-wrote with Jared Mullins and Ben Stennis.

Lyrics to “Strawberry Wine And A Cheap Six Pack”

Half past nine, I send you a text soon as that sun dropped

Kill my headlights, pull up, pick you up out by the mailbox

You’d lay the seat back and I’d find a place to go

I’d play it cool, you’d play the radio

Find a back road with a little magic on it

Back when all we really wanted was

 

A hand-me-down Tacoma with a dent in the side

10 miles over that county line speed limit sign

Black and mild smoke out on the wind

Hot July moon, I swear that I can hear you singin’ again

First taste of love, no, I couldn’t get enough

Girl, that’s where I go when I go back

Strawberry wine and a cheap six pack

 

Half drunk kiss

On a bank of river, under wished on stars

Yeah, we jumped right in

Set the night on fire with you in my arms

All summer long you said, don’t let me go

Leaves fell, we did too, next thing you know

It’s all long gone but girl I swear

Sometimes I’m right back there in

 

A hand-me-down Tacoma with a dent in the side

10 miles over that county line speed limit sign

Black and mild smoke out on the wind

Hot July moon, I swear that I can hear you singin’ again

First taste of love, no, I couldn’t get enough

Girl, that’s where I go when I go back

Strawberry wine and a cheap six pack

 

Don’t matter where I go, don’t matter where I’m at

One sip of that song and girl I’m right back to

 

A hand-me-down Tacoma with a dent in the side

10 miles over that county line speed limit sign

Black and mild smoke out on the wind

Hot July moon, I swear that I can hear you singin’ again

First taste of love, no, I couldn’t get enough

Girl, that’s where I go when I go back

Strawberry wine and a cheap six pack

That’s where I go when I go back

Strawberry wine and a cheap six pack


Travis Denning Tour Dates

3/4 Lufkin, TX Good for Country Concert 2023
3/18 Columbia, SC St. Pat’s In Five Points
3/24 Sioux City, IA Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
3/25 Dubuque, IA Q Casino
3/28 Nashville, TN Grand Ole Opry
3/30 Foxborough, MA Six String Grill & Stage
3/31 Uncasville, CT Wolf Den
4/1 Horseheads, NY The L
4/28 Greenville, SC The Foundry
4/29 Farmville, NC Farmville NC Dogwood Festival
5/5 Kannapolis, NC Jiggy with the Piggy BBQ Festival
5/6 Pearl, MS Pearl Day Festival
6/10 Goshen, CT Goshen Fairgrounds
6/15 Saint-Agapit, Quebec Festival Country Lotbiniere 2023
6/24 Cadott, WI Country Fest
7/22 Beallsville, OH Outback Motorsports
7/28 Arlington, NE Washington County Fair
7/29 Lake Ozark, MO Sky Bar at the Encore
8/6 Quincy, WA Watershed Festival
8/13 Oro-Medonte, Ontario Boots And Hearts
8/25 Aplington, IA Party at the Barn
9/15 Laramie, WY University of Wyoming
10/14 Macon, GA Mercer University
Tickets Available HERE

 

 

Audio / Travis Denning talks about his new song "Strawberry Wine And A Cheap Six Pack."

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Travis Denning (Strawberry Wine And A Cheap Six Pack) OC: …to play. :26
“’Strawberry Wine And A Cheap Six Pack’ really is just trying to paint this nostalgic picture of a guy and a girl. You don’t really know if it ended well or ended bad, doesn’t really matter. It’s more about the good and the beauty and the romanticism of them just being free, kinda in that summer setting, and I think the music really reflects the song too. It’s kind of got that mid-2000s country nostalgia to it, and it’s a super fun one to play.”

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KIP MOORE IS “EAGER” TO GET NEW MUSIC TO FANS.

Kip Moore is anticipating the release of his new album, Damn Love, next month. The 13-song collection, which Kip co-produced with Jaren Johnston, is set for release April 28th.

“I’m super eager about getting new music out to fans,” says Kip. “I think that all writers and artists are always eager about that. It always feels like too long of a wait in-between records, but then I think it also serves its purpose in time for you to really gather where you head’s been at the last year or two of touring.”

The Georgia-born songsmith has a history of entrancing audiences around the world with sold-out headlining shows in Australia, South Africa, the U.K., Europe and a slot at Bonnaroo all slated for 2023. Moore holds on to passion in the persistent anthem, “Heart on Fire,” while “Another Night In Knoxville” captures the magnetic draw of the stage – a sweeping ‘70s-rock ballad that soundtracks a long-cherished memory. Meanwhile the refreshing “Kinda Bar” conjures magic from a roadside tavern, and a comforting sense of clarity arrives with gentle instant classics, “Some Things” and “One Heartbeat” (featuring Ashley McBryde).

DAMN LOVE Official Track List:

  1. Damn Love (Jason Gantt, Jaren Johnston, James McNair)
  2. Kinda Bar (Kip Moore, Dan Couch)
  3. Neon Blue (Kip Moore, Dan Couch, Jaren Johnston)
  4. The Guitar Slinger (Kip Moore, Dan Couch)
  5. Heart On Fire (Kip Moore, Jaren Johnston)
  6. Another Night In Knoxville (Kip Moore, Dan Couch)
  7. Silver And Gold (Kip Moore, Dan Couch, Chris DeStefano)
  8. Peace & Love (Kip Moore, Jaren Johnston)
  9. Sometimes She Stays** (Kip Moore, Kenton Bryant)
  10. Some Things (Kip Moore, Dan Couch)
  11. One Heartbeat (Featuring Ashley McBryde) (Kip Moore)
  12. Mr. Simple (Kip Moore, Jaren Johnston)
  13. Micky’s Bar* (Kip Moore, Dan Couch)

Produced by Kip Moore and Jaren Johnston
*Produced by Kip Moore and Matt Bubel
**Produced by Kip Moore

 

Audio / Kip Moore says he's eager to get new music to fans.

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Kip Moore (eager to release new music) OC: …of touring. :18
“I’m super eager about getting new music out to fans. I think that all writers and artists are always eager about that. It always feels like too long of a wait in-between records, but then I think it also serves its purpose in time for you to really gather where you head’s been at the last year or two of touring.”

BOY NAMED BANJO SET FOR GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT MARCH 21st.

Mercury Nashville band Boy Named Banjo announces its debut on the Grand Ole Opry. The Nashville-raised five-piece band, which is a fusion of contemporary country, American and folk-rock stacked on a foundation of bluegrass, will make its debut on Tuesday, March 21. Tickets are available HERE. The Opry appearance will come just days after Boy Named Banjo releases their latest song, “Whiskey Dreams,” on March 17. Also, today, a vinyl reprint of the band’s EP, Circles, is available for pre-order in a new, exclusive ‘whiskey smoke’ color. A limited number of signed vinyls are available and will be released on March 31st.

“Playing the Opry is definitely a huge milestone for us,” said Barton Davies. “As native Nashvillians, we have always viewed the Opry stage with the utmost respect. It’s the pinnacle of country and bluegrass music and we are truly honored to be a small part of its history.”

PRE-ORDER NEW CIRCLES VINYL | HERE

 

Upcoming Boy Named Banjo Tour Dates:

3/3 Houston, TX Last Concert Café
3/4 Fort Worth, TX Magnolia Motor Lounge
3/21 Nashville, TN Grand Ole Opry
3/24 Charlottesville, VA The Southern Café and Music Hall
3/25 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
3/26 Philadelphia, PA Milkboy
3/27 Washington, DC 9:30 Club
4/13 Milwaukee, WI The Back Room & Collectivo
4/14 Chicago, IL Joe’s on Weed Street
4/15 Jefferson, IN The Jefferson

PRISCILLA BLOCK RELEASES NEW SONG “COUPLE SPRING BREAKS BACK” OUT NOW.

Platinum-selling artist Priscilla Block has been one of the most exciting new acts in country music over the past year. Her relatability and honest storytelling have had fans hooked from the start. Priscilla is kicking off 2023 strong with the release of her brand-new song, “Couple Spring Breaks Back,” out now along with the track’s lyric video. The reminiscent track, written by Block, Randy Montana, and Chris LaCorte, brings back those youthful memories of finding a special someone in the blur of Spring Break and regardless of how many years have passed, the feelings never fade.

“I’ve been super excited about this song for a while! It takes you back to the younger days, spring break, fake IDs and that one fling you had for the week on the beach. I’m a sucker for a nostalgic song and this is that.”
-Priscilla Block

 

Listen to “Couple Spring Breaks Back” HERE

 

Spring Break Takeover Tour Dates:

March 10, 2023                                 Tampa, FL                                          Dallas Bull
March 11, 2023                                 Delray Beach, FL                               Tin Roof
March 17, 2023                                 Fort Myers, FL                                   The Ranch
March 19, 2023                                 Myrtle Beach, SC                              The Boathouse
March 21, 2023                                 Daytona Beach, FL                           The Hard Rock Hotel

 

Tickets for Priscilla’s Spring Break Takeover Tour and her other performance dates are available here.

Priscilla’s recent duet with country star Justin Moore, “You, Me, and Whiskey,” is playing on country radio now.

 

SAM WILLIAMS GETS VULNERABLE ON NEW SONG “LOST ITS ALLURE.”

Nashville singer/songwriter Sam Williams unveils a beautiful and vulnerable new track “Lost Its Allure.” The track details Williams’ thoughts of finding his own identity while grappling with self-doubt and feeling jaded in pursuit of his dreams. It is a meditation on the search for closure after a tragic loss, while also trying to find a place in this world.

Listen to “Lost Its Allure” HERE

Over soft keys and light production, Williams reflects on how the life he asked for might not turn out to be what he wanted – especially after enduring the loss of a loved one. He admits in the chorus, “Sometimes, I wish I was still asleep, so I don’t have to see the truth that’s standing right in front of me / Like when God takes your best friend and they say it’s just a lesson / I think, what the hell am I destined for, feels like this life of mine has lost its allure.

About the track, Williams states, “‘Lost Its Allure’ is about life kind of losing its shiny-ness and its sparkle, and feeling that and fighting to get it back.”

Last year, Williams released his debut LP Glasshouse Children, which received glowing reviews right out the gate from Rolling Stone, Music Row, and more. He then followed up with a deluxe version Glasshouse Children: Tilted Crown which featured six new tracks, including Ragdolland Tilted Crown.”

Later this month, Williams is set to light up The O2’s iconic stage at Country to Country Festival – for more info on C2C, go HERE. He will also support Elvie Shane on his dates in Germany. All tour dates are listed below.

The grandson of country pioneer Hank Williams and the son of outlaw legend Hank Jr., Sam Williams is the latest in a long line of American originals, but he is not here for the sake of tradition. He sings with his own singular voice, and he writes in his own singular style, fusing gut-wrenching honesty with plainspoken poetics and raw vulnerability with deep empathy. Suffering the sudden loss of his sister and mother in recent years has been profoundly devastating for Williams, but through his journey of grief and self-discovery, it has led him to a deeper understanding of his purpose in life and inspired him to honor his legacy with truth and integrity. With “Lost Its Allure” and more music on the way, Sam Williams continues to prove that he is making a legacy for himself that is completely his own.

 

TOUR DATES

March 6 – Lido – Berlin, Germany*

March 7 – Backstage Halle – Munich, Germany*

March 8 – Nochtspeicher – Hamburg, Germany*

March 11 – Country 2 Country Festival at The O2 – London, UK

March 12 – Country 2 Country Festival at The OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK

*Supporting Elvie Shane

DIERKS BENTLEY RETURNS TO THE ROAD WHERE HE “POURS HIS ENERGY AND HEART” INTO THE GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR THIS SUMMER.

As “an artist made for the outdoor summer concert season” (Sun-Sentinel), multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announces details today behind his upcoming GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR this summer, produced by Live Nation. The “notorious road warrior” (Rolling Stone) has tapped Jordan Davis as direct support with a diverse group of special guests joining throughout the 28-city trek 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. Tickets will be available starting with fanclub presales beginning Tues., Mar. 7 at 10:00A. Citi is the official presale credit card of the GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR and Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Weds., Mar. 8 at 10:00A local time through Citi Entertainment®. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Tickets begin going on sale to the public next Fri., Mar. 10 at 10:00A Local Time at Dierks.com.

“I’ve been waiting as patiently as possible for the time when we could tell our fans about this tour and I’m happy the moment has arrived,” said Bentley. “With new music, a whole new set and vibe along with incredible musicians and singers to share the stage with.…I can honestly say I think this will be our best tour ever. Jordan Davis and I have been talking about touring for a long time and he’s just killing. Not to mention the list of artists that we will be touring with is so exciting for me as a fan of all their music. I will be side stage every night taking it all in alongside the fans on this GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR.”

 

Named after his newly released 10th studio album which “testifies to everything Bentley does so well” (Esquire), the GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR will take Bentley back to the road where “his stage presence is something to marvel ” (Spokesman Review) and “he pours his energy and heart into each performance” (St. Louis Dispatch). Coinciding with the announce Bentley’s GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR openers trade verses for their own rendition of his Top 10 and climbing single “Gold” here. (YouTube Link)

GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR Dates:

6/01 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage

6/02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre

6/03 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

6/04 – Madison, IL – NASCAR Cup Series Race

6/16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek

6/17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion

6/22 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion

6/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

7/08 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

7/09 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center

7/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place

7/14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

7/15 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

7/21 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater

7/27 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

7/28 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

7/29 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live

8/03 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino

8/04 – Lake Tahoe, NV – Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena

8/10 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater

8/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre

8/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater

8/17 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

8/18 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre

8/19 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena

8/24 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

8/25 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater

8/26 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. The diverse 14-track album of perspective and self-awareness, at many levels, from the personal to the professional is a testament to the many strains of Country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. His current Top 10 and climbing single “Gold,” hits the core theme of perspective with a road-trip vibe and wisdom earned only by putting in the years and the work. 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 taking Jordan Davis on tour.

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Dierks Bentley (Jordan Davis on tour) OC: …going crazy. :51
“Yeah, big tour coming up this year. I’m pretty excited about it. It’s going to be with one of my favorite people in the world. Who you tour with is, is, is huge. And people always ask me, do you pick your tour mate? I’m like can’t imagine not picking them because we’re gonna spend the whole year together, and it’s not just about ticket sales. It’s about the whole hang, the vibe and Jordan Davis. You know, I asked Jordan this time last year, and we’ve been talking about it for a while. I feel really lucky because he’s a great guy. I mean, this it’s fun touring with someone who’s just so easy to get along with, but he’s also like really hot right now. It’s like, yes, I nailed it! I got someone who’s, like, just crushing it. I mean, he’s had so many huge hits and I mean, he’s really, he’s just rocking. And so, I feel so lucky to have him out there. It just makes my job so much more fun when the person in front of me is just got the crowd going crazy.”

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  • Alan Jackson with WUSN/Chicago’s Jeff Kapugi and Marci Braun, as well as UMG Nashville’s Mike Dungan and Steve Hodges.