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Dustin Lynch is giving fans a glimpse into how he grew up on his upcoming fourth album, Tullahoma, set for release Jan. 17.
Named after his Tennessee hometown, the musical self-portrait comes after eight years of success including six No. 1 singles, six Gold and Platinum certifications, and membership in the historic Grand Ole Opry, yet finds Lynch taking stock of himself like never before.
“It’s all about me and growing up in my hometown,” he explains. “Every song on this album points to something that happened to me or my close friends and family, and that’s really cool. I’m very proud of where I’m from, and proud of this record because it will hopefully make my hometown a little more famous than it already is.”
The project features the three songs on Lynch’s Ridin’ Roads EP, including his current single of the same name, as well as his most recent No.1 “Good Girl,” and was produced by Lynch and Zach Crowell. The longtime friends spearheaded the project from start to finish – the first time Lynch has used a single producer for a whole album.
“It’s figuring out what I enjoy about life the most – outside of music,” said Lynch. “The kind of stuff my mom and dad, my family and my friends back home did growing up. Outdoors stuff like hunting and fishing, hanging out in the backyard around a bonfire, just connecting. I long to be that kid again, and I think we all do. You get to a certain point in life and start reflecting on why you’re where you’re at … and I’ve just figured out that’s what makes me tick. That’s why I work hard.”
In addition to the album, Lynch will also launch his next headlining run, the Stay Country Tour on Jan. 30. The trek will crisscross the entire U.S. with opener Travis Denning. Tickets for select dates of the tour go on sale Friday, Nov. 15, and a portion of each sale will benefit The Cowboys and Angels Fund, which supports various philanthropic causes including an intentional focus on children’s charities.
January 31 – Troy, OH @ Hobart Arena+
February 1 – Athens, OH @ Memorial Auditorium+
February 7 – Norman, OK @ Riverwind Casino+
February 8 – San Antonio, TX @ San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo*
February 13 – Madison, WI @ The Sylvee+
February 14 – Kansas City, MO @ Arvest Bank Theatre at The Midland+^
February 15 – Prior Lake, MN @ Mystic Lake Casino+*
February 28 – Bensalem, PA @ Parx Casino+^
February 29 – Verona, NY @ Turning Stone Resort Casino+
March 1 – Boston, MA @ House of Blues+
March 13 – Reno, NV @ Silver Legacy Resort Casino+
March 14 – Bakersfield, CA @ Rabobank Theatre+
March 27 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE+
March 28 – Mt. Pleasant, MI @ Soaring Eagle Casino++with Travis Denning
^on-sale date is November 22
*on-sale now
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