Kenny Chesney Confirms Two Nights at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena

Kenny Chesney 2015

Kenny Chesney

Kenny Chesney has added an additional Nashville date for his The Big Revival Tour. The outing opens at the Bridgestone Arena on March 26. The new date, March 27, will accommodate the demand seen prior to the on-sale date, which remains Friday, Jan. 23.

“When you take a year off and you’re as far into a career as I am, you don’t wanna assume they’re still as hungry for you,” said Chesney. “But I’ve also always said I never want a real fan not to be able to come to the show, so I’m glad I’m able to do two nights in Nashville.”

The country superstar’s two Foxboro Stadium shows saw sell-out times in 12 minutes. The summer tour will hit 20 stadiums, multiple arenas, the occasional amphitheater and a few festivals.

“I’m glad we were able to make it work so everyone who wants to come can!” he continued. “That’s always been the way we’ve tried to do this – and I see no reason to change now.”

His Grammy-nominated “American Kids” recently spent two weeks at No. 1 while his latest single, “’Til It’s Gone,” marks his 26th career No. 1.

Third Coast Talent Signs James Carothers

Pictured (L-R): Seated: Debbie Moore, James Carothers, Carrie Moore-Reed. Standing: JoAnn Berry (Manager) and Perry Howard (BMI Director,Writer/Publisher Relations)

Pictured (L-R): Seated: Debbie Moore, James Carothers, Carrie Moore-Reed. Standing: JoAnn Berry (Manager) and Perry Howard (BMI Director,Writer/Publisher Relations).

Country newcomer James Carothers has signed an exclusive worldwide booking agreement with Nashville-based Third Coast Talent. His current CD, Honky Tonk Land, features seven original songs. Carothers will showcase several of those tunes during the DRX Showcase stage at 3rd & Lindsley tomorrow evening (Jan. 20) beginning at 6 p.m. CT.

“It was important to me to get back to my roots,” says the Tennessee native about his recent move to Nashville. “And this is still where the rubber meets the road on the business end of things.”

MusicRow magazine’s Robert K. Oermann, who recently reviewed Carothers’ single “I Must Be Alive,” saying, “This moaning ode to a lost love has a super deep resonance and burning passion. As a song, it’s quite well crafted, with admirably dynamic melodic range as well as sturdy lyrics.”

Florida Georgia Line Extends ‘Anything Goes Tour 2015’

Florida Georgia Line. Photo: Justin Mrusek

Florida Georgia Line. Photo: Justin Mrusek

Republic Nashville duo Florida Georgia Line will keep their Anything Goes Tour going a little longer in 2015. Several dates have been added to the duo’s tour, which launches tonight (Jan. 15) in Toledo, Ohio, and extends into the fall. New stops include concerts in Austin, Boston, Atlanta, and more.

Joining the duo will be Valory Music Co. artist Thomas Rhett and Warner Bros. Records artist Frankie Ballard.

The tour is promoted by Live Nation and sponsored by Mountain Dew. Florida Georgia Line will promote the tour launch with an upcoming appearance on The Ellen Degeneres Show on Jan. 20, where they will perform their current hit, “Sun Daze.”

ANYTHING GOES TOUR 2015

5/9 – Columbia, MD
5/28 – West Palm Beach, FL
5/29 – Tampa, FL
5/30 – Birmingham, AL
7/24 – Philadelphia, PA
7/25 – Washington, DC
7/26 – Virginia Beach, VA
8/7 – Bethel, NY
8/8 – Darien Center, NY
8/13 – Raleigh, NC
8/14 – Charlotte, NC
8/15 – Pittsburgh, PA
8/20 – Beaumont, TX
8/21 – Austin, TX
8/22 – Dallas, TX
8/27 – Bakersfield, CA
8/28 – Sacramento, CA
9/10 – Holmdel, NJ
9/11 – Hartford, CT
9/12 – Boston, MA
9/24 – Wichita, KS
9/25 – Tulsa, OK
9/26 – St. Louis, MO
10/3 – San Diego, CA
10/9 – Albuquerque, NM
10/10 – Phoenix, AZ
10/15 – Southaven, MS
10/16 – New Orleans, LA
10/17 – Atlanta, GA

Chris Young, Lee Brice Team For Co-Headlining Tour

Chris Young Lee Brice

Chris Young and Lee Brice will combine their soulful country voices in 2015, to launch a co-headlining tour that will begin in Syracuse, N.Y. at the War Memorial (at Oncenter) on Thursday, Jan. 22. Some shows will also feature Brothers Osborne as openers.

“Lee and I had a blast last year when we were out with Brad (Paisley) and so we thought it would be great to join up for a co-headlining tour for our fans this winter,” Young said. “I can’t wait to kick things off in Syracuse later this month and head west all the way to Hawaii!”

Brice agrees, “Chris and I have been talking about touring together again for a while. We have a lot of fun together!”

Initial Tour Dates

Jan. 22 – Syracuse, N.Y. / War Memorial At Oncenter**
Jan. 23 – Mashantucket, Conn. / Foxwoods Resort Casino**
Feb. 6 – Jonesboro, Ark. / ASU Convocation Center**
Feb. 7 – Corbin, Ky. / The Arena**
Feb. 19 – Independence, Mo. / Independence Events Center**
Feb. 20 – Bloomington, Ill. / U.S. Cellular Coliseum**
Feb. 21 – La Crosse, Wis. / La Crosse Center Arena**
March 7 – Kahului, Hawaii / Maui Arts & Cultural Center
March 8 – Honolulu, Hawaii / Blaisdell Concert Hall

**with Brothers Osborne

Live Nation App Now Offers Uber For Concertgoers

LiveNation250Live Nation has announced that fans attending concerts can now request Uber rides using the updated Live Nation iOS and Android app. The new development will allow fans an easy option for ordering rides to and from events complete with time and cost estimates for Uber users.

“Offering the ability to request a safe and hassle-free Uber ride through our Live Nation app lets fans focus less on arrivals and departures, and more on their great live music experience,” said Mark Campana, Co-President North American Concerts, Live Nation Entertainment.

Live Nation is also creating special Uber pick-up/drop-off zones located close to main entrances of Live Nation Amphitheaters to provide fans faster entry into concerts.

New Uber users are eligible for a $30 discount on their first ride and the app is available for download at both the Apple and Android stores.

“We are thrilled to work with Live Nation to launch this first-of-its-kind partnership,” said Matt Wyndowe, head of product partnerships at Uber. “With this integration, music lovers from across North America will be able to connect with Uber and request a reliable ride at the touch of a button.”

Concert Calendar: Country Stars Coming To Bridgestone Arena

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean headlines the Bridgestone Arena next month.

Several big country events are on the schedule at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena in coming months. Here’s a run-down:

Saturday, Feb. 21Jason Aldean brings his Burn It Down Tour 2015 with special guest Cole Swindell.

Thursday, March 26Kenny Chesney launches The Big Revival Tour on his birthday, with special guests Jake Owen and Chase Rice. Tickets on sale Jan. 23 at 10 a.m.

Saturday, April 11Alan Jackson’s 25th Anniversary Keepin’ It Country Tour visits the arena with special guests Jeff Foxworthy and Jon Pardi. Tickets on sale Jan. 15 at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12The Charlie Daniels Band’s Volunteer Jam 40th anniversary event features Billy Ray Cyrus, Kentucky Headhunters, Montgomery Gentry, the Outlaws, Lee Roy Parnell and Travis Tritt, with more TBA. Proceeds will go to the The Journey Home Project and The Predators Foundation. Tickets on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m.

Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25 and 26Taylor Swift’s 1989 World tour stops in Nashville with special guest Vance Joy.

Tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

Kenny Chesney’s ‘The Big Revival Tour’ To Kick Off In Nashville

Kenny Chesney 2015

Kenny Chesney-Photo Credit: Jill Trunnel

Kenny Chesney has announced that he will begin The Big Revival Tour in Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. Central.

The show happens to also fall on Chesney’s 47th birthday.

“This has been an amazing year,” Chesney says, “in terms of the music we made, the songs written, the adventures had and especially what’s gone into this tour! So many people have contributed, and I thought by starting off where so many of them live, they can see what we’ve built before I take it out on the road!”

The tour will also include stops at almost two dozen NFL stadiums, with the first being May 2 at Levi Stadium in San Francisco, and several festivals. The arena shows will feature Jake Owen and Chase Rice, while the stadium dates will have a shifting line-up of country stars including Jason Aldean, Eric Church, Old Dominion and Brantley Gilbert.

“I just know that after a year and a half off, I’m so ready to get out there and make new music, to see the fans and hear them sing these songs back to us! I’m especially charged to hear the new songs, because, well, that’s part of why I recorded the ones that made the record.”

A full list of Chesney’s The Big Revival Tour dates are below:

March 26 |Bridgestone Arena Nashville, TN
March 27 |Surprise tba
March 28 |Colonial Life Arena Columbia, SC
April 8 | Bon Secours Wellness Arena Greenville, SC
April 9 |Legacy Arena At The BJCC Birmingham, AL
April 11 |Tortuga Music Festival Fort Lauderdale, FL
April 16 |Greensboro Coliseum Greensboro, NC
April 17 |KFC Yum! Center Louisville, KY
April 23 |Times Union Center Albany, NY
April 24-25 |Mohegan Sun Center Uncasville, CT
April 29 |Jobing.com Arena Glendale, AZ
May 2 |Levi’s Stadium San Francisco, CA
May 6 |Scottrade Center Saint Louis, MO
May 7 |Wells Fargo Arena Des Moines, IA
May 9 |Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, IN
May 14 |BOK Center Tulsa, OK
May 16 |AT&T Stadium Dallas, TX
May 21 |Austin 360 Amphitheater Austin, TX
May 22 |BBVA Compass Stadium Houston, TX
May 23| BCS Superfest Baton Rouge, LA
May 27 |Merriweather Post Pavillion Columbia, MD
May 28 |PNC Arena Raleigh, NC
May 30 |Heinz Field Pittsburgh, PA
June 4 |Ford Center Evansville, IN
June 6 | Soldier Field Chicago, IL
June 11 |Time Warner Cable Arena Charlotte, NC
June 13 |Georgia Dome Atlanta, GA
June 14 |Florida Country Superfest Jacksonville, FL
June 18 |Denny Sanford Premier Ctr. Sioux Falls, SD
June 20 | Lambeau Field Green Bay, WI
June 21 |Ohio Country Superfest Columbus, OH
June 25 |Ambleside Vancouver, BC
June 27 |Century Link Field Seattle, WA
July 8 |CMAC Canandaigua, NY
July 9 |Quicken Loans Arena Cleveland, OH
July 11 |Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, PA
July 16 |Pinnacle Bank Arena Lincoln, NE
July 18-19 |Target Field Minneapolis, MN
July 22 |Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Lake Tahoe, CA
July 23 |SaveMart Center Fresno, CA
July 25 |Rose Bowl Pasadena, CA
July 29 |Snowden Grove Southaven, MS
July 30 |Arkansas Music Pavilion Rogers, AR
August 1 |Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City, MO
August 6 |Energy Solutions Arena Salt Lake City, UT
August 8| SA Field at Mile High Denver, CO
August 13 |Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion Bangor, ME
August 15 |Metlife Stadium E. Rutherford, NJ
August 19 |Canadian Tire Center Ottawa, ONT
August 20 |tba
August 22 |Ford Field Detroit, MI
August 28-29 |Gillette Stadium Foxboro, MA

*2015’s The Big Revival Tour is presented by Corona Light.

Darius Rucker Announces Headlining Tour

unnamedThree-time Grammy winner Darius Rucker recently appeared on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to reveal his Southern Style Tour, set to begin on May 14 in Holmdale, N.J. The singer initially announced 30 dates for the trek. The tour will support his fourth studio album, Southern Style, to be released March 31, 2015.

Rucker has named CMA New Artist Of The Year Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne and A Thousand Horses as openers.

The following cities have been selected as stops on the tour with dates to be announced later.
Holmdel, N. J.
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Alpharetta, Ga.
Tampa, Fla.
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Scranton, Pa.
Philadelphia, Pa.
Detroit, Mich.
Toronto, Ontario
Dallas, Texas
Houston, Texas
St. Louis, Mo.
Indianapolis, Ind.
Cincinnati, Ohio
Gilford, N.H. *
Mansfield, Mass.
Wantaugh, N.Y.
Salt Lake City, Utah
Denver, Colo.
Albuquerque, N.M.
Mountain View, Calif.
Irvine, Calif.
Chula Vista, Calif.
Cleveland, Ohio
Darien Lake, N.Y.
Columbia, Md.
Raleigh, N.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
Virginia Beach, Va.
*A Thousand Horses will not be performing on this date

 

Dierks Bentley Announces Tour, Recruits Tourmates For Polar Plunge

dierks polar plunge 2015

Photo from Dierks Bentley’s Facebook page.

Dierks Bentley announced his 2015 Sounds of Summer tour yesterday (Jan. 12) by jumping in the freezing cold water at Nashville’s Percy Priest Lake with tourmates Kip Moore, Maddie & Tae and Canaan Smith.

dierks tour 2015Bentley has often taken the Polar Plunge to kick off the new year, but this is the first time he’s recruited his opening acts for the icy outing. Click here to watch People’s exclusive video.

The 40-city run will open June 5 in Raleigh, N.C.

“There have been tours in my career that I thought would be impossible to top, and the past 12 months certainly rank as some of the best and most fun nights of my life,” said Bentley. “I expect 2015 to beat all of it. I’ve really loved having three other artists out there with us…just more fun on and off the stage and knowing that the fans are getting more music for their money is important to me. Kip, Maddie & Tae and Canaan are three of the hottest rising artists out there right now, and I feel fortunate to be spending the summer with them. If our first ‘tour meeting’ is any indication, they are up for anything, which is awesome. No one is going to have more fun this summer than us!”

Fans can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 26 for first cities as part of tour promoter Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.megaticket.com with additional ticket info for each market coming available in the weeks ahead at www.dierks.com.

First announced cities on the 2015 Sounds of Summer Tour:
Raleigh, NC
Cleveland, OH
Buffalo, NY*
Lansing, MI*
St. Louis, MO
Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh, PA
New York, NY
Boston, MA
Philadelphia, PA
Tampa, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
Virginia Beach, VA
Washington, DC
Schaghticoke, NY*
Morristown, OH
Charlotte, NC
Birmingham, AL
Oshkosh, WI*
Twin Lakes, WI*
Ft. Wayne, IN*
Sweet Home, OR*
Merritt, BC, CA*
Quincy, WA*
Detroit Lakes, MN*
Prairie du Chien, WI*
Norfolk, NE
Denver, CO
Albuquerque, NM
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Fresno, CA
Mt. View, CA
Sacramento, CA
Corpus Christi, TX
Austin, TX
Dallas, TX
Cincinnati, OH
Indianapolis, IN
*Openers may vary

Tim McGraw To Launch Summer Tour with Billy Currington, Chase Bryant

Tim McGraw. Photo: Big Machine Label Group

Tim McGraw. Photo: Big Machine Label Group

Tim McGraw will launch his North American summer tour, The Shotgun Rider Tour ’15, with special guests Billy Currington and Chase Bryant.

The tour will visit a combination of amphitheaters, arenas, and festivals, and is promoted by Live Nation. Official dates have not be released.

“I love going through the process of making our set list and working on the production elements to bring the show to life,” said McGraw. “We just like to lay it all out there every night – sling sweat, have fun and help make some summertime memories for everyone who joins us.”

Fans can purchase tickets beginning the week of Jan. 26 for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Megaticket at www.megaticket.com. More details will be announced in coming weeks Check back in the coming weeks to www.timmcgraw.com and www.livenation.com.

Initial cities on the tour include:

Little Rock, Ark.
Dallas
Wantagh, N.Y.
Boston
Phoenix
Albuquerque, N.M.
Raleigh, N.C.
Charlotte, N.C.
Toronto, Ontario
Hartford, Conn.
Holmdel, N.J.
Virginia Beach, Va.
Darien Center, N.Y.
Cleveland, Ohio
Cincinnati
Detroit
Indianapolis
Chicago
St. Louis
West Palm Beach, Fla.
Tampa, Fla.
Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia
Portland, Ore.
Seattle
Denver
Salt Lake City
Sacramento, Calif.
Mtn. View, Calif.
Irvine, Calif.