Live Nation Q2 Results: Concert Revenue, Attendance On The Rise

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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. has released financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021.

As communities reopen, Live Nation is seeing the demand for live events. In the U.S. and the U.K., there are strong ticket sales and the restart of concerts and festivals, highlighted recently by Lollapalooza and Rolling Loud in the U.S. and Latitude in the U.K. hosting a combined three quarters of a million fans. This momentum has been building every month, with ticket sales and concert attendance pacing faster than expected, underscoring the strength and resiliency of the concert business and live events in general.

“This progress, combined with our cost discipline, has enabled us to deliver positive adjusted operating income for the second quarter, well ahead of where we thought we would for this quarter. We expect to see further ramp-up accelerate through the rest of the year, with improving operating income and all segments returning to adjusted operating income profitability for the second half of the year, setting us up for a full-scale 2022,” says President and Chief Executive Officer, Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. Michael Rapino in the company’s financial report.

He continues, “Looking forward to 2022 and now also 2023, all our leading indicators continue to point to a roaring era for concerts and other live events. Starting with our concerts division, every major venue type–arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums–have pipelines indicating double digit growth in show count and ticket sales relative to 2019 levels. In some cases our pipeline is so strong we are extending our planning into 2023 and even beginning to discuss tours that extend into 2024.”

Highlights:

  • Operating Income Improved Over $450 Million, Adjusted Operating Income Returned to Profitability
  • Event-Related Deferred Revenue at $2.1 Billion, Up $650 Million
  • Concerts Pipeline for 2022 Up Double Digits from 2019, With Touring Plans Extending Into 2023 and 2024
  • Ticketmaster North America had 4th Best Month in History for Transacted Ticket Volume
  • Ticketmaster Added Over 11 Million Net New Fee-Bearing Tickets Year-To-Date
  • Sponsorship Commitments for 2022 Up Double Digits from 2019

For the six months ended June 30, 2021:

  • As of June 30, 2021, total cash and cash equivalents were $4.0 billion, which includes $1.1 billion in ticketing client cash and $1.1 billion in free cash.
  • Event-related deferred revenue was $2.1 billion as of June 30, 2021, compared to $0.9 billion as of June 30, 2020. In addition, the company had long-term deferred revenue of $381 million for events that have been rescheduled more than one year out as of June 30, 2021.
  • For the six months ended June 30, 2021, net cash provided by operating activities was $1.2 billion and free cash flow — adjusted was $(307.4) million.
  • The company currently expects capital expenditures for the full year to be approximately $170 million in 2021, with over 60% of this spend going into revenue generating projects.

Read the full financial report here.

Artist Action: Russell Dickerson, Justin Moore, Cole Swindell, Callista Clark

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Russell Dickerson Celebrates Debut Single, ‘Yours,’ Going Triple Platinum

Pictured (L-R): Jordan Pettit (Director of Artist Relations & Programming Strategy/ Opry), Jenn Tressler (Manager, Artist & Label Strategy/ Opry), Russell Dickerson, Dan Rogers (Vice President & Executive Producer/ Opry), Gina Keltner (Director of Talent Logistics & Scheduling/ Opry)

Triple Tigers Records recording artist Russell Dickerson’s breakout No. 1 single “Yours” has gone triple Platinum.

Released in 2015 off his full-length debut album of the same name, “Yours” has amassed over 532 million streams, 547,000 downloads, and nearly 58 million views on YouTube to date. The debut single, which reached No 1. on Billboard’s Country Airplay charts, effectively established Dickerson as one of country’s promising hitmakers. Going on to become one of the go-to wedding songs of the year, the romantic smash also earned Dickerson a 2019 ACM nomination for Song of The Year.

“It still amazes me how many people this song has impacted all over the world,” says Dickerson about the achievement. “It’s a beautiful thing to see a song continue to soar.”

Dickerson was surprised by the Grand Ole Opry executive team (Jordan Pettit, Jenn Tressler, Dan Rogers, Gina Keltner) with a 3X Platinum certification plaque at the famed venue, following a performance for a special broadcast.

 

 

Justin Moore Holds Special Commemoration For New Gold Certification, No. 1

Pictured (L-R): Travis Crowder (Boys & Girls Club), Justin Aguilar (Boys & Girls Club), Trent Renner (Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Department, feat. in video), Sonora Hall (Yerington Theater for the Arts), Ozzy Brown (feat. in video military scene), Jenna Roberton (Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Department), Anna Draper (Yerington Theater for the Arts), Police Chief Darren Wagner, Fire Chief Scott Draper, Officer Brandon Coombs; [Lower Front] Cody Villalobos (Video Director, L3 Entertainment), Lissa Kellogg (Yerington Theater for the Arts)

On July 24, in front of 10,000 fans at Night In The Country Festival in Yerington, Nevada, Justin Moore celebrated his recent RIAA Gold certification and radio No. 1 for “The Ones That Didn’t Make It Back Home.”

Speaking to the songs subject matter, Moore’s video director and management team member, Cody Villalobos, presented special plaques commemorating the achievements to the Yerington Police Department, the Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District and Yerington Theater for the Arts, along with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Mason Valley on behalf of Moore.

Moore is set to take the stage in Nashville on Sunday, Aug. 8 during the inaugural Music City Grand Prix.

 

 

Cole Swindell’s ‘Single Saturday Night’ Spends Second Week At No. 1

Pictured (L-R): Michael Carter (producer); Ashley Gorley (songwriter); Cole Swindell; Mark Holman (songwriter)

Grammy-nominated, multi-Platinum artist Cole Swindell celebrates a second week at No. 1 on top of the Billboard country singles chart with his 10th career No. 1, “Single Saturday Night.” The track was written by Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy and Mark Holman, and produced by Michael Carter.

The Georgia native’s 2-week No. 1 single has earned more than 180 million streams and adds to his over 4 billion global career streams. Swindell was also recognized for reaching over 15 million in total US track equivalents.

Swindell is on the road headlining his own shows in California and Nevada this week, and will hit the road with Thomas Rhett’s Center Point Road Tour beginning Aug. 20 in Bangor, Maine.

 

 

Callista Clark Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut At The Age Of 17

Callista Clark takes the Opry stage on Friday, July 30, 2021. Photo courtesy Grand Ole Opry LLC. Chris Hollo, photographer.

At only 17 years old, Callista Clark took the stage for her Grand Ole Opry debut on Friday, July 30. The rising young entertainer fulfilled a lifelong dream as she stepped inside the iconic wooden circle and received a heartwarming welcome from the genre’s most faithful audience.

Opening her set with the title track of her debut collection “Real To Me,” Clark wrapped her set with the song she says has changed her life–“It’s ‘Cause I Am.” Her rising debut single has been embraced by country radio, giving her one of the most successful new artist debuts of 2021.

“The Grand Ole Opry has always been a dream venue for me to play,” Callista shared. ”There is no feeling on earth like stepping onto that stage for the first time! It was truly amazing.”

Clark will be joining multi-Platinum entertainer Chris Young on his Famous Friends Tour this fall.

Relative Music Group And Sony Music Publishing Partner To Sign Zach Abend

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Pictured (L-R): Dennis Matkosky, Zach Abend, Hardy, Jesse Matkosky

Relative Music Group, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing Nashville, has signed Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Zach Abend to a worldwide publishing agreement.

The news of Abend’s addition comes shortly after Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Relative Music Group announced their partnership. Founded in 2017 by father/son duo Dennis and Jesse Matkosky, Relative Music Group has quickly found success with its first signed act, Michael Hardy, who recently became a Partner at the company.

Abend has written songs for artists such as Hardy, Ingrid Andress, Chris Lane, Chris Young, Cale Dodds, Matt Stell, Jess Moskaluke, Filmore, and many more. Recently, he co-wrote “Boyfriend” from Hardy’s critically acclaimed 2020 album A Rock; “Anything But Love,” featured on Ingrid Andress’ Grammy-nominated album Lady Like; and Bailey Bryan’s viral TikTok single “Play W/ Me.” Abend also wrote on and produced Filmore’s debut album State I’m In.

“I’ve been a fan of Zach’s for a long time and couldn’t be happier to be working with such a huge talent,” shares Jesse Matkosky.

Hardy adds, “Zach is incredibly talented and I knew that from the first time we wrote together. Not only can he bring songs to life as a producer, but he understands and fights for a good lyric as well. It’s an honor to have the opportunity to work with him and I truly can’t wait to see the inevitable run he’s going to have as a songwriter.”

Abend sums, “I’m thrilled to join the family, and work alongside Dennis and Jesse Matkosky and the rest of the Relative Music Group team. It means a lot to get to work with other creatives who are strong believers in me and what I bring to a song. Hardy has also become one of my good buddies over the last few years, so it will be exciting to continue to watch him grow as an artist and writer from the home team bench.”

Brett Young To Release First Children’s Book, ‘Love You, Little Lady’

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Award-winning recording artist Brett Young has taken some inspiration from his Gold-certified No. 1 single, “Lady,” channeling it into a brand new children’s book, Love You, Little Lady. The upcoming project goes on sale Aug. 24 everywhere books are sold.

Dedicated to his wife and young daughters, Love You Little Lady reflects the boundless love parents have watching their baby daughter grow into a “little lady.” Through rhymes and sweet illustrations, Young takes readers through the wonder of hearing a baby girl’s first heartbeat, holding her for the very first time, counting her fingers and toes, guiding her first steps, and watching her grow.

“‘Lady’ is easily one of the most special songs I’ve ever written,” Young explains. “Becoming a dad has changed everything for me… I’ve heard from so many families saying how much the song has meant to them as well, which is the dream as a songwriter. When we were given the opportunity to transform ‘Lady’ into a children’s book, it was such an easy ‘yes.’ Taylor and I feel so blessed to have this book as a keepsake and to read to our girls as they grow up.”

Love You, Little Lady celebrates the moments of now and the moments to come—from the meeting one’s newborn daughter, to the years of growing, learning, and sharing that the future brings to families.

The California-born singer has captured the hearts of fans everywhere with his heartfelt lyrics and West Coast-meets-Southern sound. He recently released an 8-song collection, Weekends Look A Little Different These Days, and returns to the road with his The Weekends Tour kicking off in September.

Brent Cobb Unveils Shut Up And Sing Tour Scheduled For Fall

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Brent Cobb. Photo: Alysse Gafkjen

Brent Cobb has announced his newly-confirmed Shut Up and Sing Tour kicking off Sept. 22 with support from Adam Hood. The upcoming tour will visit Dallas’ The Kessler Theater, Birmingham’s Saturn, St. Louis’ Old Rock House, Columbus’ A&R Music Bar, and Rocky Mount’s Harvester Performance Center, among others. Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. local time.

The new dates follow Cobb’s special co-headline Soapbox Derby Tour with Nikki Lane, which includes shows in Chicago, Lexington, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Charlotte and Atlanta, among others.

Cobb has remained busy throughout the summer and released his first ever children’s book, Little Stuff, this past June via his own Ol’ Buddy Publishing. Illustrated by Delaney Royer, Little Stuff was written as a reflection on what’s truly important in life and was inspired by Cobb’s song of the same name from his latest album, Keep ‘Em On They Toes.

Brent Cobb Tour Dates:
Aug. 20—Chicago, IL—Thalia Hall*
Aug. 21—Indianapolis, IN—The Hi-Fi*
Aug. 22—Louisville, KY—Brown Foreman Amphitheatre*
Aug. 23—Lexington, KY—The Burl*
Aug. 25—Cleveland, OH—Beachland Ballroom & Tavern*
Aug. 26—Pittsburgh, PA—Thunderbird Café & Music Hall*
Aug. 27—Philadelphia, PA—Ardmore Music Hall*
Aug. 28—Brooklyn, NY—Music Hall of Williamsburg*
Aug. 30—Boston, MA—The Sinclair*
Aug. 31—Washington, DC—Union Stage*
Sept. 1—Charlottesville, VA—Jefferson Theatre*
Sept. 2—Isle of Palms, SC—The Windjammer*
Sept. 3—Wilmington, NC—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre*
Sept. 4—Asheville, NC—The Orange Peel*
Sept. 5—Columbia, SC—The Senate*
Sept. 7—Charlotte, NC—Neighborhood Theatre*
Sept. 8—Athens, GA—Georgia Theatre*
Sept. 9—Atlanta, GA—Variety Playhouse*
Sept. 22—Houston, TX—The Heights Theater†
Sept. 23—Dallas, TX—The Kessler Theater†
Sept. 24—Helotes, TX—John T. Floore’s Country Store†
Sept. 25—New Braunfels, TX—Gruene Hall†
Sept. 29—Birmingham, AL—Saturn†
Sept. 30—Decatur, AL—Princess Theatre Center†
Oct. 1—Fort Smith, AR—Majestic†
Oct. 2—La Cygne, KS—Firewater Music Festival
Oct. 3—St. Louis, MO—Old Rock House†
Oct. 5—Columbus, OH—A&R Music Bar†
Oct. 6—Ashland, KY—Paramount Arts Center†
Oct. 7—Covington, KY—Madison Live†
Oct. 8—Rocky Mount, VA—Harvester Performance Center†
Dec. 1—Manchester, UK—Manchester Academy#
Dec. 2—Leeds, UK—O2 Academy Leeds#
Dec. 3—Birmingham, UK—O2 Institute#
Dec. 5—Nottingham, UK—Rock City#
Dec. 6—Newcastle, UK—Newcastle Academy#
Dec. 7—Glasgow, UK—O2 Academy Glasgow#
Dec. 9—London, UK—Roundhouse#
Dec. 11—Cardiff, UK—The Great Hall#
Dec. 12—Dublin, Ireland—Whelan’s#
Dec. 13—Belfast, UK—Limelight#
*Soapbox Derby Tour with Nikki Lane
†with special guest Adam Hood
#with The Cadillac Three

Maddie & Tae, Breland, Charlie Worsham, More To Appear On Season 2 Of Words & Music

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Pictured (clockwise): Ruby Amanfu and Sam Ashworth, Breland, Charlie Worsham, Maddie & Tae

On Thursday, Aug. 5, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will premiere season two of Words & Music at Home, which provides free digital programming and resources to encourage audiences of all ages to try songwriting as a way of self-expression. Season two includes a new slate of in-depth conversations with Maddie & Tae, Breland, Charlie Worsham, and a live co-write with Ruby Amanfu and Sam Ashworth with support from Adam Ollendorff and Kevin Dailey.

The artists share their perspectives on their creative processes and the stories behind some of their hits during the episodes, which will premiere on YouTube every Thursday at 7 p.m. CST througout August. Viewers are encouraged to participate in the songwriting process by submitting ideas via the comments section during the live YouTube broadcast. The programs will also be available to view on-demand on the museum’s YouTube channel, Facebook and website.

Words & Music at Home launched in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and is a component of the museum’s flagship educational Words & Music program, which has taught songwriting to more than 150,000 people since its inception in 1979. The digital songwriting initiative is designed to reach those interested in songwriting anywhere, at any time.

Through instructional tools and inspirational programming, Words & Music at Home serves writers at all stages of their songwriting journey, from beginners to practiced writers looking to take their craft to the next level. The program shares the richness of country’s songwriting tradition, while teaching participants to share their own stories, memories, hardships and dreams in song form.

Words & Music at Home Season 2 Episodes:

Aug. 5: Maddie & Tae
Country music duo Maddie & Tae’s compositions include their No. 1 singles “Girl in a Country Song” and “Die from a Broken Heart.” Maddie & Tae have been nominated for 16 ACM and CMA awards, including Vocal Duo of the Year and New Artist of the Year. They co-wrote 14 of the 15 songs on their 2020 studio album, The Way It Feels, and in the fall of 2021, they will join Brett Young on his U.S. tour.

Aug. 12: Breland
Singer, songwriter and producer Breland’s debut single, “My Truck,” was certified Platinum and led to collaborations with artists spanning multiple genres, including Gary LeVox of Rascal Flatts, Nelly, Blanco Brown, Lauren Alaina and Chase Rice. Breland co-wrote two songs on Keith Urban’s most recent album, including “Out the Cage,” to which he also contributed vocals–and he recently collaborated with Urban on his single “Throw It Back.” In 2020, Breland released his debut EP and debuted the Apple Music Radio show “Land of the BRE,” which explores the modern evolution of country music.

Aug. 19: Charlie Worsham
Warner Music Nashville recording artist Charlie Worsham released his new EP, Sugarcane, last month. What began as personal reflections from a daily writing exercise grew into six songs that celebrate the love, perseverance and struggles experienced through life. In addition to his own work, Worsham is a frequent collaborator, having recently worked with Dierks Bentley, Eric Church, Brandy Clark, Luke Combs, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban among several others.

Aug. 26: Words & Music at Home Live Co-write with Ruby Amanfu and Sam Ashworth With support from Adam Ollendorff and Kevin Dailey
Songwriters Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, Kevin Dailey and Adam Ollendorff will co-write a song live on YouTube, incorporating ideas from viewers. Songwriting collaborators who have been married since 2017, Amanfu and Ashworth co-wrote the Top-40 radio single “Hard Place” by multi-Grammy-winning artist H.E.R., which earned Grammy nominations for Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Ollendorff has toured and recorded with Will Hoge, Kacey Musgraves and John Oates, appeared on recordings by J.D. McPherson and Carrie Underwood and has had songs cut by Keb’ Mo’. Kevin Dailey is an engineer, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with Mikky Ekko, Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Brittney Spencer and Abigail Washburn.

Pilgrimage Festival Announces Americana Music Triangle Experience Lineup

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Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival, the two-day celebration of art, culture, and diverse music on Sept. 25-26, has announced the lineup for its Americana Music Triangle Experience (AMTE). Celebrating the festival’s seventh year at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, AMTE honors the past and present of the Americana Music Triangle, offering exhibits, intimate chats, and stripped-down performances.

Set on an antique-built stage designed by Mike Wolfe from American Pickers, AMTE will feature performers and musical storytellers including Butch Walker, Valerie June, Robert Finley, Lilly Hiatt, People on the Porch, Layla Tucker, Sunday Morning Service with Pastor Jeff Simmons and special guests Kathie Lee Gifford and Louis York, Rocky Top Revue, The Local Honeys, Manuel Cuevas, Sound Diplomacy’s Shain Shapiro on Music Tourism, and 13th United States Colored Troops, Company A.

“The Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival has always sought to book its AMTE lineup with the Triangle in mind, to both pay homage and to celebrate the contributions–past and present–of the musicians and the towns they came from. This simply has never been done before where the cities in which music history was made get a spotlight to tell their story, show their history onstage, and participate in a vibrant major music festival,” shares event co-producer W. Brandt Wood.

Produced by Better Than Ezra frontman and Franklin resident Kevin Griffin, alongside Wood and Michael Whelan, Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will host 50+ acts across five stages with previously announced headliners Dave Matthews Band, The Black Keys, Maren Morris, and Cage The Elephant. Tickets are available now.

WMG Corp. Q3 Results: Accelerated Streaming, New Music Push Revenue Growth

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Warner Music Group Corp. announced today (Aug. 3) its third-quarter financial results for the period ended June 30, 2021.

WMG’s third-quarter financial results saw a 27% revenue growth, fueled by streaming acceleration and partial recovery in certain COVID-affected areas. Powered by new music, recorded music Streaming revenue grew 27%.

“We’re proud of everything we’ve accomplished during our first year as a publicly traded company,” says Steve Cooper, CEO, Warner Music Group. “During a very challenging time, we’ve focused on investing in our core business and building an array of innovative growth opportunities. Outstanding releases from our artists and songwriters, coupled with imaginative execution by our operators, delivered excellent results in the third quarter. We’re looking forward to wrapping up our fiscal year with a slate of great new releases from established and emerging stars.”

“The third quarter was highlighted by impressive streaming numbers, recovery in several areas that had been negatively impacted by COVID, and strong operating leverage that drove margin expansion,” Eric Levin, CFO, Warner Music Group explains. “We continue to create value through our wide-ranging services to artists and songwriters, to drive shareholder return through our disciplined allocation of capital, and to deliver long-term growth through our digital-first approach to business.”

Financial Highlights:

  • Total Revenue Grew 27% Propelled by Streaming Acceleration, Partial Recovery in Certain COVID-Impacted Areas
  • Recorded Music Streaming Revenue Grew 27% Powered by New Music
  • Robust Growth in Revenue from Emerging Streaming Platforms
  • Margin Expansion, High Operating Cash Flow Conversion Driven by Strong Operating Leverage

For the three months ended June 30, 2021:

  • Total revenue grew 33% or 27% in constant currency
  • Digital revenue grew 29% or 23% in constant currency
  • Net income was $61 million versus net loss of $519 million in the prior-year quarter
  • OIBDA (Operating Income Before Depreciation and Amortization) was income of $241 million versus a loss of $371 million in the prior-year quarter
  • Adjusted OIBDA increased 58% to $263 million versus $166 million in the prior-year quarter
  • Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) increased 49% to $282 million versus $189 million in the prior-year quarter

Read the complete report here.

Carly Pearce Carves Out New Chapters On ’29: Written In Stone’

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Carly Pearce will expand on her critically-acclaimed February release, 29, with her recently unveiled album, 29: Written In Stone, due out Sept. 17 through Big Machine Records. To coincide with her induction into the Grand Ole Opry tonight (Aug. 3), Pearce offers fans “Dear Miss Loretta,” an outreach to the legendary Country Music Hall of Famer Loretta Lynn featuring country icon Patty Loveless. The new track is available everywhere now.

29: Written In Stone, produced by Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne, contains 15 songs–the original seven from 29, plus eight more that trace the arc of realizing, accepting, laughing, crying and moving on wiser for the experience. In the process of facing the loss of her producer and champion busbee to cancer and the break-up of her marriage, she discovered that not only will the truth set you free, but that songs are the greatest form of resilience and strength in the storm.

“So much has happened to me in the last year,” Pearce admits. “The more my life unraveled, the more the songs lifted me up. As the smoke cleared, and some unbelievable things started happening, I was writing even more truth and getting lifted up even higher–and I realized, as much as 29 captured a moment, I wasn’t done with the story.” She continues, “Once I started writing, I thought I’d gotten it all out of my system. But the songs just kept on coming, and I realized to truly understand how you come out the other side, not just a quick snapshot, this full project needed to happen. Now people can see how you thrive and shine even in the lowest moments.”

Pearce has certainly carved a place for herself in today’s country music landscape over the past year, going as far as taking home the 2021 ACM Award for Country Music Single and Music Event of the Year. “Next Girl,” her warning to a woman being smooth talked by a Romeo she knows too well, is rising at country radio and is nominated for MusicRow‘s 2021 Song of the Year. The winner will be announced on Aug. 19 via all MusicRow social platforms.

29: Written In Stone Track List:
1. Diamondback – Carly Pearce, Kelsea Ballerini, Tofer Brown, Shane McAnally
2. What He Didn’t Do – Carly Pearce, Ashley Gorley, Emily Shackelton
3. Easy Going – Carly Pearce, Natalie Hemby, Josh Osborne
4. Dear Miss Loretta (featuring Patty Loveless) – Carly Pearce, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally
5. Next Girl – Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
6. Should’ve Known Better – Carly Pearce, Jordan Reynolds, Emily Shackelton
7. 29 – Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
8. Never Wanted To Be That Girl (featuring Ashley McBryde) – Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde
9. Your Drinkin’, My Problem – Carly Pearce, Nicolle Galyon, Sasha Sloan, Ben West
10. Liability – Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne
11. Messy – Carly Pearce, Sarah Buxton, Jimmy Robbins
12. Show Me Around – Carly Pearce, Emily Shackelton, Ben West
13. Day One – Carly Pearce, Shane McAnally, Josh Osborne, Matthew Ramsey
14. All The Whiskey In The World – Carly Pearce, Jordan Terry Minton, Jordan Reynolds, Emily Shackelton
15. Mean It This Time – Carly Pearce, Jordan Terry Minton, Jordan Reynolds, Emily Shackelton

The Atlanta Braves, CMT Announce New Pre-Game Concert Series

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The Atlanta Braves and CMT are partnering to host CMT Hot Prospects–a free, summer pre-game concert series at The Battery Atlanta, featuring some of country music’s rising stars, including Cooper Alan and Willie Jones with more artists to be announced. CMT Hot Prospects kicked off last weekend (July 31), with Alan’s performance on the Georgia Power Pavilion stage ahead of the Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers game.

Concert recaps, hosted by CMT’s Ashley ShahAhmadi, will air the following week as part of CMT Hot 20 Countdown, airing Saturdays and Sundays at 8 p.m. CT on CMT and promoted across the Atlanta Braves social channels. In addition to pre-game performances, each artist will be featured in various capacities within the game itself. 

“This partnership is a country music fan’s dream come true–Atlanta Braves baseball and live music! Each pre-game concert will feature some of CMT’s most promising new artists, our ‘hot prospects,’ who are well on their way to the big leagues of country music, delivering high energy entertainment directly to Braves fans attending the game in Atlanta and nationwide on our weekend series, CMT Hot 20 Countdown,” says Quinn Brown, executive producer of CMT Hot 20 Countdown. 

CMT Hot Prospects Schedule:
Saturday, July 31: Cooper Alan in concert; CMT Hot 20 recap to air Aug. 7 & Aug. 8
Saturday, Aug. 7: Willie Jones in concert; CMT Hot 20 recap to air Aug. 14 & Aug. 15
Saturday, Sept. 11: TBA concert; CMT Hot 20 recap to air Sept. 18 & Sept. 19