Amos Lee Hits Ryman On November Tour

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Amos Lee

Amos Lee


Amos Lee will bring a new set of songs from his forthcoming fifth studio album, Mountains Of Sorrow, Rivers Of Song, to the Ryman Auditorium this winter (Nov. 14) as part of his U.S. tour that kicks off November 5. The new CD drops October 8, and Lee will hit the road the entire month of November in support of the project.
The new album includes special guests Alison Krauss, Patty Griffin, and Jerry Douglas as well as Lee’s longtime touring band. Produced by Jay Joyce (Patty Griffin, Eric Church, Cage the Elephant), it is the first album ever recorded at Joyce’s new studio, St. Charles, which is housed in a converted East Nashville church.
Along with his Ryman date this fall, Lee will hit Chicago, Atlanta, New York, Washington D.C. A complete list of dates is listed below.
Amos Lee – Fall 2013 U.S. Tour Dates
Sept. 21 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Farm Aid
Sept. 22 – Canton, Mass. @ Prowse Farm – Life Is Good Festival
Nov. 5 – Milwaukee, Wisc. @ Riverside Theatre
Nov. 6 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ State Theatre
Nov. 8 – Chicago, Ill. @ Chicago Theatre
Nov. 9 – Indianapolis, Ind. @ Old National Centre-Murat Theatre
Nov.10 – Royal Oak, Mich. @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
Nov. 12 – Louisville, KY @ Louisville Palace
Nov. 14 – Nashville, Tenn. @ Ryman Auditorium
Nov. 16 – North Charleston, SC @ North Charleston Performing Arts Center
Nov. 18 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
Nov. 19 – Charlottesville, VA @ Paramount Theater
Nov. 20 – Baltimore, MD @ The Lyric Opera House
Nov. 22 – New York, NY @ The Beacon Theatre
Nov. 24 – Westhampton Beach, NY @ Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center
Nov. 26 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
Nov. 27 – Upper Darby, Penn. @ Tower Theatre
Nov. 29 – Atlanta, GA @ Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
Nov. 30 – Knoxville, Tenn. @ Tennessee Theatre

Kenny Chesney To Break From Touring

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Photo: courtesy of Sony Music Nashville

Photo: courtesy of Sony Music Nashville


Kenny Chesney fans won’t be seeing the country entertainer on the road in 2014. Chesney, who is currently in the middle of his No Shoes Nation Tour, has plans to take next year off to focus on the follow-up project to Life On A Rock, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The forthcoming album will be the singer’s 17th studio album.
Chesney, who is known for his relentless touring, previously took a year off from the road in 2010.
“I love touring more than anyone in the world,” Chesney says. “I love the band, the crew, the whole team — and it’s weird to not be looking at next year’s stage design, but I shouldn’t make albums to service the tour. So I’m going to put the music first, dial it back and do the strangest thing in the world: not hit the road next summer.”
The “When I See This Bar” singer recently sold the 1 millionth ticket for his No Shoes Nation Tour.

MCA Releases Gill & Franklin’s 'Bakersfield,' Announces Website, Tour

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bakersfield album11With today’s (July 30) release of Vince Gill and Paul Franklin’s album Bakersfield, a 2013 tour has been announced in addition to an interactive promotional website for the MCA Nashville project: roadtobakersfield.com.
Updated weekly, the newly created website is designed to draw fans into the Bakersfield milieu with music and videos from Gill, a Country Music Hall of Famer, and Franklin, a 19-time recipient of MusicRow’s steel guitar musician award. Additionally, users are able to upload, decorate, and share photos with period garb from either Owens’ band, the Buckaroos, or Haggard’s band, the Strangers.
Gill and Franklin’s full-band tour is set between August to November, with an obligatory Bakersfield, Calif. stop on Oct. 25. Full dates listed below.
Gill and Franklin cover five songs from each artist, paying homage to their distinctive West Coast honky-tonk sound. Order your copy here.
Meanwhile, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Bakersfield Sound exhibit is scheduled to run through the end of 2013 in Nashville.
Gill and Franklin’s Bakersfield Tour:
Aug. 8                         Niagara Falls ON
Aug. 9                          Malone, NY
Aug. 10                        Cohasset, MA
Aug. 11                        Westhampton Beach, NY
Aug. 22                        Halifax, NS
Aug. 23                       Moncton, NB
Aug. 24                        Moncton, NB
Aug. 25                        Sydney, NS
Aug. 27                        Kingston, ONT
Aug. 28                        Syracuse, N.Y.
Sept. 6                         Springfield, Ohio
Sept. 7                         Wisconsin Dells, Wis.
Sept. 8                         Kansas City, Mo.
Sept. 28                       Hillsdale, Mich.
Sept. 29                       Louisville, Ky.
Oct. 10                        Shippensburg, Pa.
Oct. 11                        Windsor, Ont.
Oct. 12                        Zanesville, Ohio
Oct. 20                       Niceville, Fla.
Oct. 24                        Mesa, Ariz.
Oct. 25                        Bakersfield, Calif.
Oct. 26                        Turlock, Calif.
Oct. 27                        Carmel, Calif.
Oct. 29                        Redding, Calif.
Oct. 30                        Santa Rosa, Calif.
Nov. 1                         Visalia, Calif.
Nov. 2                         Palm Desert, Calif.
Nov. 3                         Tucson, Ariz.

'Shania: Still The One' To Return To Las Vegas

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shaniaLas Vegas’ newest resident, Shania Twain, will return to the stage at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for Shania: Still The One this October.
Following a four-month hiatus, Twain will begin her next run of 22 performances beginning on Oct. 15; the concert event will run through Dec. 14.
The entertainer has released a behind-the-scenes video (below) that allows fans a look at her journey from backstage to center stage.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lCmUvdv8NY&feature=youtu.be
Tickets are available here.

Keith Urban Lights The Fuse on 2013 Tour

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Keith Urban in Georgia on his 2013 Light The Fuse Tour.

Keith Urban in Georgia on his 2013 ‘Light The Fuse’ tour.


Without a doubt, Keith Urban is igniting a flurry of excitement across the country during his current tour with opening acts Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch. On Saturday (July 27), Universal Music Group invited a group of Nashville industry players to Alpharetta, Ga.’s Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park to experience the second week of this headlining phenomenon billed as the Light The Fuse tour.
Fresh from his role as a judge on season 12 of American Idol, Urban proved a reliable authority not only for vocal prowess and entertainment charisma but for production quality. Together with set designer Travis Shirley, Urban has created a signature experience including lighting, CGI, video and confetti cannons for a must-see spectacle.
Throughout the evening, the Georgia audience was treated to a sampling of his new music with the tunes “Little Bit Of Everything” and “Even the Stars Fall For You,” alongside a slew of recognizable hits including “Kiss A Girl,” “Sweet Thing” and “Stupid Boy.” Event surprises included UMG opening act Little Big Town joining Urban for “You’re Gonna Fly,” as well as a satellite stage in the lawn, and to the delight of the audience, an invitation from the singer for two sign-waving sisters to join him on stage for a conversation and picture.
Keith Urban with opening label mates Little Big Town on the 'Light The Fuse' Tour singing "You Gonna Fly."

Keith Urban with opening label mates Little Big Town on the ‘Light The Fuse’ Tour singing “You Gonna Fly.”


Although Urban is capable of carrying the show solo, his talented bandmates Danny Rader, Brian Nutter, Chris McHugh and Jerry Flowers add a thrilling dimension to the audio and visual production. Meanwhile, Urban remains a dedicated musical cheerleader for his audience, as the first one on the stage and the last to leave. There is never a time the class act isn’t wearing his heart on his sleeve. Judging from the Georgia show, crowds are having no trouble embracing the entertainer as their own.
Additionally, Little Big Town showcased why they are the reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year during their opening set. Saving big guns “Pontoon” and “Boondocks” for the end, the band performed a set that included soulful vocal harmonies and instrumental proficiency with “Little White Church,” “Tornado” and “Your Side Of The Bed.”
Catch upcoming dates for the 2013 tour here. Urban’s forthcoming album Fuse will be available September 10.

Lady Antebellum Announces Take Me Downtown Tour Dates

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Lady Antebellum

Lady Antebellum


Multiple award-winning band Lady Antebellum will launch the headlining Take Me Downtown Tour on Nov. 8 in Southhaven, Miss. The tour, which will feature artists Kip Moore and Kacey Musgraves, will run through December.
“We spent almost every day last year backstage writing for our album Golden, so we were really focused on writing songs that would connect with the fans in these arenas,” says Lady Antebellum band member Charles Kelley. “We definitely learned a lot about ourselves as live performers and the type of catalog we wanted to have so that we could go out and try to give the fans the best show they’ve ever experienced. All of that was the jumping off point for this tour, and now it’s time to take it to the next level.”
Fans can purchase tickets and VIP packages for the band’s upcoming tour starting September 13. For more information, visit ladyantebellum.com.
Take Me Downtown Tour Dates:
Nov. 8 Southaven, Miss.—Landers Center
Nov. 9 St. Louis—Chaifetz Arena
Nov. 10 Evansville, Ind.—Ford Center
Nov. 12 Grand Rapids, Mich.—Van Andel Arena
Nov. 15 Chicago—Allstate Arena
Nov. 16 Toledo, Ohio—Huntington Center
Nov. 17 Cleveland, Ohio—Quicken Loans Arena
Nov. 19 Fargo, N.D.—Fargodome
Nov. 21 Rapid City, S.D.—Rusmore Plaza Civic Center
Nov. 22 Denver, Colo.—Pepsi Center
Nov. 23 Salt Lake City—EnergySolutions Arena
Dec. 3 Springfield, Mo.—JQH Arena
Dec. 5 Minneapolis—Target Center
Dec. 6 Kansas City, Mo.—Sprint Center
Dec. 7 Omaha, Neb.—CenturyLink Center
Dec. 12 Cincinnati—U.S. Bank Arena
Dec. 14 Peoria, Ill.—Peoria Civic Center

John Fogerty To Launch Tour in October

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fogerty

John Fogerty


John Fogerty recently released his latest project, Wrote A Song For Everyone, which includes collaborations with several of country music’s top-selling artists. Mixed by Bob Clearmountain and produced by Fogerty, the project was recorded in Los Angeles and Nashville, except for “Proud Mary,” which was recorded in New Orleans with Allen Toussaint and the Rebirth Brass Band.
The entertainer will launch a string of solo tour dates in support of the project beginning with an Oct. 10 show at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre L.A. Live. The tour wraps Nov. 13 with a show in New York City.
Oct. 10 Los Angeles—Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE
Oct. 11 Paso Robles, Calif. —Vina Robles Amphitheatre
Oct. 12 Berkeley, Calif. —Greek Theater Berkeley
Oct. 15 Denver, Colo. —The Fillmore Auditorium
Oct. 17 Tulsa, Okla. —Hard Rock
Oct. 18 Dallas—Verizon Theatre
Oct. 19 Austin, Texas—ACL
Oct. 20 Houston—Pavilion-Woodlands
Oct. 22 Tupelo, Miss.—BancorpSouth Arena
Oct. 23 Huntsville, Ala.—Von Braun Center
Oct. 25 Alpharetta, Ga. —Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Oct. 26 St. Augustine, Fla.—St. Augustine Amphitheater
Oct. 27 Tampa, Fla.—Starz Center For The Arts
Oct. 29 Hollywood, Fla.—Hard Rock
Oct. 30 Orlando, Fla.—Hard Rock
Nov. 1 Salisbury, Md.—Wicomico Civic Center
Nov. 2 Atlantic City, N.J.—Borgata
Nov. 3 Durham, N.C.—Durham PAC
Nov. 5 California, Pa.—Cal U Convocation Center
Nov. 6 Baltimore, Md.—Lyric Theatre
Nov. 8 Washington, D.C.—DAR
Nov. 9 Wallingford, Conn.—Oakdale Theatre
Nov. 10 Albany, N.Y.—Times Union Center
Nov. 12 New York—Beacon Theater
Nov. 13 New York—Beacon Theater

Alabama Adds Second Ryman Auditorium Concert

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Alabama

Alabama


Alabama has added a second show at the Ryman Auditorium as part of the group’s Back To The Bowery Tour. They will now perform two shows, on Sunday, Nov. 3 and Monday, Nov. 4. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m.
The group’s first-ever Ryman Auditorium concert sold out earlier this morning (July 26) in 30 minutes.
The band’s Back to the Bowery tour marks their 40th anniversary as a group. “We still love one another, have played music together all these years, and are blessed to still be around. Most importantly, we are ever grateful for the fans, many having been with us since we used to play for tips, so to be able to go back and play for them will make this year very special,” says frontman Randy Owen.
Tickets are on sale now at the Ryman box office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Justin Moore Goes Off The Beaten Path

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justin moore 2013 photo

Justin Moore


Justin Moore will launch his headlining Off The Beaten Path Tour on Nov. 1 in Springfield, Mo. The 57-city trek is named after his upcoming Sept. 17 album release by the same title. Randy Houser and Josh Thompson will guest on the tour.
“I can’t express, in words, how excited I am about this tour. The success of the Outlaws Like Me Tour gave us the opportunity to step it up a notch this time around. From the production to venue size to Randy and Josh, we’re taking it to another level,” says Moore. “I consider Randy Houser and Josh Thompson to be two of my best friends in Nashville, and, I’ve said numerous times, I believe they are the two most talented singer/songwriters in our format. We are thrilled to welcome them to our second headlining tour and know that they will help us tremendously. As a fan, I can’t wait to watch them play … It’s gonna be a party every night!”
OFF THE BEATEN PATH TOUR Dates:
Nov. 1 Springfield, Mo. – Shrine Mosque
Nov. 2 Enid, Okla. – Enid Event Center
Nov. 3 Fort Smith, Ark. – Fort Smith Convention Center
Nov. 8 Tupelo, Miss. – Bancorp South Arena
Nov. 9 Columbus, Ga. – Columbus Civic Center
Nov. 10 St. Petersburg, Fla. – Vinoy Park
Nov. 14 Saginaw, Mich. – The Dow Event Center
Nov. 15 Highland Heights, Ky. – The Bank of Kentucky Center
Nov. 16 Youngstown, Ohio – Covelli Centre
Nov. 20 Topeka, Kan. – Kansas Expocentre
Nov. 21 Lincoln, Neb. – Pershing Center
Nov. 22 Mankato, Minn. – Verizon Wireless Center
Nov. 23 Fargo, N.D. – Scheels Arena
Nov. 30 Chicago – Rosemont Theatre
Jan. 23 Greensboro, N.C. – Greensboro Coliseum
Jan. 24 Knoxville, Tenn. – Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Jan. 25 South Haven, Miss. – Landers Center
Jan. 30 Lacrosse, Wis. – LaCrosse Center
Jan. 31 Springfield, Ill. – Prairie Capital Convention Center
Feb. 1 Duluth, Minn. – Amsoil Arena
Feb. 6 Fairfax, Va. – Patriot Center
Feb. 7 California, Pa. – Cal U Convocation Center
Feb. 8 Huntington, W.Va. – Big Sandy Superstore Arena
Feb. 13 Clovis, N.M. – Curry Events Center
Feb. 14 Cedar Park, Texas – Cedar Park Center
Feb. 15 Allen, Texas – Allen Event Center
Feb. 16 Wichita Falls, Texas – Kay Yeager Center
Feb. 26 Springfield, Mass. – MassMutual Center
Feb. 27 Indiana, Pa. – Kovalchick Complex
Feb. 28 Kingston, R.I. – The Ryan Center
March 1 Salisbury, M.D. – Wicomico Civic Center
March 6 Lowell, Mass. — Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell
March 7 Bangor, Maine– Cross Insurance Center
March 8 Portland, Maine – Cumberland Country Civic Center
March 14 Kalamazoo, Mich.– Wings Stadium
March 15 Ypsilanti, Mich. – EMU Convocation Center
March 20 Park City, Kan. – Hartman Arena
March 27 St Louis – Chaifetz Arena
March 28 Cedar Rapids, Iowa – US Cellular Center
March 29 Rockford, Ill. – BMO Harris Bank Arena
April 10 Norfolk, Va. – Ted Constant Convention Center
April 11 Salem, Va. – Salem Civic Center
April 18 Reading, Pa. – Sovereign Center
April 26 Jonesboro, Ark.– ASU Convocation Center

Chase Rice To Launch Headlining Tour

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chase rice tour
Chase Rice, co-writer of Florida Georgia Line’s massive hit “Cruise,” will launch his Ready Set Roll tour in October. The tour, which includes House of Blues’ Ones to Watch tour dates, will kick off in Cincinnati.
“If y’all like partying, make sure you find a city that we’re bringing the ‘Ready Set Roll’ Tour to this fall. I don’t want anyone coming just expecting to see a concert. We want y’all to come expecting a way bigger experience than that. A get away,” says Rice. “For two to three hours of your lives, drop your worries and come party with me and the crew. I promise, it’ll be a night you’ll never forget.”
Tickets are available at chaserice.com. VIP Tickets will be offered in select areas.
House of Blues’ Ones to Watch Tour Dates:
Oct.3 – Cincinnati at Bogarts
Oct. 4 – Washington at The Fillmore, Silver Spring
Oct. 11 – Philadelphia at Xfinity Live
Oct. 12 – New York City at The Gramercy Theatre
Oct. 17 – Cleveland at House of Blues
Oct. 18 – Indianapolis at Deluxe at Old National Centre
Oct. 19 – Detroit at St. Andrew’s Hall
Oct. 20 – Chicago at House of Blues
Oct. 26 – Minneapolis at The Varsity Theatre
Nov. 8 – Charlotte, N.C. at The Fillmore
Nov. 9 – Orlando, Fla. at House of Blues
Nov. 21 – Houston at House of Blues
Nov. 22 – New Orleans, La. at House of Blues
Nov. 23 – Dallas at House of Blues
Nov. 27 – San Diego, Calif. at House of Blues
Nov. 29 – Anaheim, Calif. at House of Blues
Nov. 30 – Los Angeles at House of Blues