Steven Tyler Announces 19-City Solo Tour With Nashville Date

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Big Machine Label Group artist Steven Tyler has announced a limited-run 19-city North American solo tour.

Backed by his Nashville-based band, Loving Mary, he will launch the Steven Tyler….Out on a Limb Tour on July 2 at the Venetian Theater in Las Vegas. The tour will continue through Sept. 13, concluding in Toronto.

The tour does include a Nashville date on August 17, but the venue has not yet been announced. Tickets for the tour go on sale May 14, except for the Chicago date, which goes on sale on May 13.

A Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member as lead singer of Aerosmith, Tyler is signed as a solo artist to Dot Records, an imprint of Big Machine Label Group.

Steven Tyler…Out on a Limb Tour dates:
July 2: Las Vegas; Venetian Theater
July 5: Los Angeles; Dolby Theatre
July 8: Seattle; Marion Oliver McCaw Hall
July 10: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Orpheum Theatre
July 14: San Francisco; The Masonic
July 20: Phoenix; Comerica Theatre
July 23: Denver; Ellie Caulkins Opera House
July 26: Austin, Texas; Bass Concert Hall
July 29: Houston; Revention Music Center
August 1: Dallas; Music Hall at Fair Park
August 13: Chicago; Chicago Theatre
August 17: Nashville; to be announced
August 23: Washington, D.C.; Warner Theatre
August 29: Clearwater, Fla.; Ruth Eckerd Hall
September 1: Atlanta; Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
September 4: Boston; Citi Performing Arts Center Wang Theatre
September 7: Philadelphia; Academy of Music
September 10: Providence, R.I.; Providence Performing Arts Center
September 13: Toronto; Sony Centre for the Performing Arts

The Appointment Group Expands Global Touring Business To Nashville

0674611753Travel and event management company The Appointment Group (TAG) has opened a Nashville office. The London-based organization also has locations in New York, Atlanta, and Los Angeles, as well as operations in Australia and Singapore.

TAG’s Global Touring division manages each logistical aspect of tours and productions. The tour specialists manage each element of the travel itinerary with confidentiality—from flights and hotels, private charters and transfers, to concierge meet-and-greet services. TAG has worked on tours for artists including Luke Bryan, Alabama Shakes, Jewel, Cam and Drake White.

Additionally, they manage tours and travel in the classical touring business, including moving orchestras, ensembles, opera companies, conductors and soloists.

Mary Frame, general manager for the Nashville office, says, “We very much hope and expect our Nashville office to mirror the success of our other U.S. operations. We are confident our founding principles of providing the highest calibre of service whilst providing overall best value to our clients will help us gain new longstanding clients.”

Byron Carr, managing director of Global Touring U.S., says, “Our presence in the U. S. continues to significantly grow, the opening of our Nashville office is a calculated decision for TAG to solidify its position in the American music industry. This office opening demonstrates TAG’s ongoing commitment and investment in the U.S., continuously exploring new markets and expanding our client portfolio.”

Frame can be reached at mary.frame@appointmentgroup.com and 615-928-5980.

Chris Young Tour Adds Dates, Openers, Official Sponsor

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Chris Young will come over to quite a few more cities this year, as he announces the fall run of his 2016 I’m Comin’ Over Tour. The trek adds 25 shows, running from September through the end of the year. CASE Construction Equipment joins the tour as an official sponsor.

Dan + Shay will join the tour for 12 dates in September and October, while Dustin Lynch will perform on five of the dates in November and December. Young’s “Think Of You” duet partner Cassadee Pope, who provided support for the first leg of the tour, returns for all fall dates.

“I’ve been friends with Dan + Shay and Dustin Lynch for a while now, so to have them join me on tour and to have Cassadee back out with us again, it’s going to be a blast,” says Young.

Tickets for most dates on the I’m Comin’ Over Tour, presented by AEG Live, go on sale Friday (May 6) and can be purchased at aeglive.com and ChrisYoungCountry.com. A limited number of exclusive VIP packages will be available. These packages can include premium tickets, access to a Chris Young pre-show acoustic event, limited-edition merchandise and more.

Chris Young’s I’m Comin’ Over Tour Dates
Sept. 29: Bakersfield, California, Rabobank Arena
Sept. 30: Phoenix; Grand Canyon University Arena
Oct. 6: Lubbock, Texas; United Supermarkets Arena
Oct. 7: Las Cruces, New Mexico; Pan American Center
Oct. 13: Spokane, Washington; Spokane Arena
Oct. 14: Portland, Oregon; Theater of the Clouds at Moda Center
Oct. 15: Nampa, Idaho; Ford Idaho Center
Oct. 20: Park City, Kansas; Hartman Arena
Oct. 21: Kearney, Nebraska; Viaero Event Center
Oct. 22: Brookings, South Dakota; Swiftel Center
Oct. 27: Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Cambria County War Memorial
Oct. 28: Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Memorial Coliseum Expo Center
Oct. 29: Saginaw, Michigan; Dow Event Center
Nov. 10: Orlando, Florida; CFE Arena
Nov. 11: Hollywood, Florida; Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Nov. 12: St. Augustine, Florida; St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Nov. 17: Newark, Delaware; Bob Carpenter Center
Nov. 18: Salisbury, Maryland; Wicomico Youth & Civic Center
Nov. 19: Fayetteville, North Carolina; Crown Coliseum
Dec. 1: Kingston, Rhode Island; Ryan Center
Dec. 2: Portland, Maine; Cross Insurance Arena
Dec. 3: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania; Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
Dec. 8: Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Show Me Center
Dec. 9: Moline, Illinois; iWireless Center
Dec. 10: Lexington, Kentucky; Rupp Arena

Live Nation Taps Dierks Bentley For National Concert Day Show

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Dierks Bentley will be among the performers for Live Nation’s second annual National Concert Day show, set for May 3 at Live Nation’s Irving Plaza in New York City.

Other performers on the lineup include Wiz Khalifa, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and Cheap Trick, as well as special appearances from Nick Jonas, AWOLNATION, Goo Goo Dolls, Corey Taylor & Shawn “Clown” Crahan of Slipknot, Simon Kirke of Bad Company, and Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional, among others. Hoda Kotb of Today will also return as host of this year’s event.

Live Nation has also announced a $20 summer concert ticket offer, running from May 13 through May 20. Live Nation will off a special $20 ticket offer for nearly 1,o00 summer concerts. According to Live Nation, artists and concerts included in this offer will be announced in coming weeks through social media.

Keith Urban Adds Canadian Dates To Ripcord World Tour

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Keith Urban has added six Canadian concerts to his Ripcord World Tour 2016.

He will be joined on the fall dates by special guests Dallas Smith (“Wastin’ Gas”) and Maren Morris (“My Church”).

Urban will launch the series of Canadian shows on Sept. 10 in Vancouver, British Columbia. He will make his first-ever performances in Kelowna, British Columbia, on Sept. 11, and Prince George, British Columbia, on Sept. 13.

On Sept. 15, he will play Calgary, Alberta, followed by a show in Edmonton, Alberta—the first artist announced to perform at the brand-new Rogers Place. The Canadian series of dates ends Sept. 17 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

“Our Canadian shows have always been off-the-hook giant parties,” said Urban. “From the very first shows I ever did, there was a synergy with the audience that’s only grown stronger over the years. I can’t wait to bring the Ripcord World Tour to everyone this year.”

Urban will release his eighth studio album, Ripcord, on May 6. The project includes the hit singles “John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16,” “Break on Me” and “Wasted Time.”

The first stop of his Ripcord World Tour is June 2 in Kansas City, Missouri, with special guests Brett Eldredge and Maren Morris.

Big & Rich Set Summer Tour Dates

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Following the release of their singles “Look At You” and “Run Away With You,” Big & Rich have plans to embark on a 14-city summer tour. The duo is currently on the country charts with “Lovin’ Lately,” featuring Tim McGraw.

The duo will visit Live Oak, Florida’s Suwannee River Jam on Friday (April 29).

The tour will showcase cuts from Gravity, as well as the duo’s signature hits like “Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)” and “Lost in this Moment.”

Big & Rich On Tour
April 29: Live Oak, Florida; Suwannee River Jam
April 30: Lincoln, Alabama; Talladega Super Speedway
May 14: Atlanta;Wolf Creek Amphitheater
May 30: Nashville; Carl Black Chevy Woods Amphitheater
June 5: Virginia Beach, Virginia; Patriotic Festival
June 10: Mountain Dale, New York; Taste of Country Festival
June 11: Winsted, Minnesota; Winstock Country Music
June 18: Grand Junction, Colorado; Country Jam
June 25: Philadelphia; Lincoln Financial Field
July 8: Fort Loramie, Ohio; Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes
July 17: Brooklyn, Michigan; Faster Horses Festival
July 23: Columbus, Georgia; Columbus Civic Center
August 13: Papillion, Nebraska; Werner Park
August 17: Spokane, Washington; Northern Quest Resort & Casino

Ryman Adds 98 Degrees, Melissa Etheridge, Kansas To Calendar

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The Ryman Auditorium has announced upcoming concerts from pop group 98 Degrees, Oscar-winning musician Melissa Etheridge and rock band Kansas.

Etheridge is scheduled to perform on July 17. She released the album This is M.E. in 2014. In addition to her catalog of hits, Etheridge will share personal stories about her life and the inspiration behind her songs.

98 Degrees will play on July 19. Known for hits like “Because of You” and “The Hardest Thing,” the R&B/pop group will be supported by O’Town (“All or Nothing”), Dream (“He Loves You Not”) and Ryan Cabrera (“On the Way Down”).

Kansas is booked for Oct. 8. One of the most popular bands of the 1970s, the group is famous for hits like “Carry On Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” Kansas is expected to release a new album this fall.

Tickets for all shows go on sale Friday (April 29) at 10 a.m.

Dolly Parton Reveals Dates For Pure & Simple Tour

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Dolly Parton has revealed the tour dates for the first leg of her upcoming Pure & Simple Tour, which will cross the United States this year. Stops for the first 14 dates of the tour will include performances in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, New York, and more.

Parton’s Pure & Simple Tour coincides with the summer release of her double-disc album Pure & Simple with Dolly’s Biggest Hits. The collection will include some of Parton’s most popular singles as well as a few new tracks.

Additional U.S. dates will be announced soon, including her first trek into Canada in more than two decades. For the last 20 years, Parton has only played select dates in the U.S., but her 2016 tour will cover numerous cities across North America.

Dolly Parton Pure & Simple Tour Dates
June 3: Greensboro, North Carolina; Greensboro Coliseum
June 4: Duluth, Georgia; Infinite Energy Center
June 7: Charleston, West Virginia; Charleston Civic Center
June 8: Vienna, Virginia, Wolf Trap
June 10: Northfield, Ohio; Hard Rock
June 11: Cincinnati, Ohio; Horseshoe Casino
June 12: Lewiston, New York; Artpark
June 15: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Mann Center
June 17: Lenox, Massachussets; Tanglewood
June 18: Bangor, Maine; Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
June 22: Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania; Mohegan Sun Arena
June 25: Forest Hills, New York; Forest Hills Stadium
June 26: Holmdel, New Jersey; PNC Bank Arts Center
June 28: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Consol Energy Center

Kenny Chesney Launches Spread The Love Tour To 50,000+ Fans

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Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney kicked off his 2016 Spread the Love Tour in Auburn, Alabama, on Saturday night (April 23) with an attendance of 50,430. It was the first-ever concert held in the 75-year history of Jordan-Hare Stadium at Auburn University.

The show was billed as the Music & Miracles Superfest in honor of the late Kevin Brown, who co-founded the Chicken Salad Chick restaurant chain with his wife, Stacy. Before his death from cancer in November, he came up with the concept of the concert to raise money for cancer-related organizations. One of the beneficiaries was Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.

To honor Brown’s memory, Chesney played “My Home’s in Alabama” on piano. Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion were also part of the concert lineup.

“Sometimes you can feel the energy long before you hit the stage,” Chesney said. “It’s gathering, and you can sense it. This was one of those shows, one of those times. It was so intense, it was so there, this is the reason we do this: to play music and feel all that energy coming at us.”

An aerial view of Chesney's concert in Auburn, Alabama. Photo: Allister Ann

An aerial view of Chesney’s concert in Auburn, Alabama. Photo: Allister Ann

Jason Aldean Sells Out Fenway Park Concert In 90 Minutes

Jason Aldean. Photo: Jim Wright

Jason Aldean. Photo: Jim Wright

After previously breaking attendance records set by Paul McCartney and Dave Matthews Band at Boston’s Fenway Park, Jason Aldean will return to a sold out crowd at the home of the Red Sox on Sept. 9. Fans made the show a sell-out within 90 minutes Friday morning (April 22). The “Lights Come On” singer will co-headline the stop with multi-Platinum award-winner Kid Rock as part of his Six String Circus Tour.

Aldean’s Six String Circus Tour launches May 19 in Rogers, Arkansas, with continued support from Thomas Rhett and A Thousand Horses.