Tanya Tucker Returns To The Road With Bring My Flowers Now Tour

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Tanya Tucker will return to the road this summer in more than 35 cities with her rescheduled shows as well as new dates, including stops for her headlining CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour. The shows start June 25 in Colorado and run through December in Las Vegas.

Tucker rekindled her passionate fan base with her Grammy winning album While I’m Livin,’ produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, and 2020’s Tanya Tucker—Live From The Troubadour. Now she is eager to reconnect with fans after a year off the road. Says Tucker, “We’ve all been through hell and back the past year, so I can’t wait to get back out there and perform! It’s been too damn long.”

Tanya Tucker 2021 Tour Dates:
June 25 Country Jam – Grand Junction, Colo.
June 27 Carson Valley Inn Casino – Minden, NV
July 16 Country Thunder – Twin Lakes, Wisc.
July 17 Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua – Bayfield, Wisc.
July 31 Sugar Creek Casino – Hinton, Okla.
Aug 06 Knuckleheads Saloon – Kansas City, Mo.^^
Aug 07 Hinterland Music Festival – Saint Charles, Iowa
Aug 11 Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, Mich.^^
Aug 13 Hart Theatre at The Egg – Albany, N.Y.^^
Aug 14 Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, Conn.^^
Aug 19 Vernon Downs – Vernon, N.Y.
Aug 20 Tioga Downs Race Track – Nichols, N.Y.
Aug 26 Jefferson Center – Roanoke, Va.^^
Aug 27 Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center – Cherokee, N.C.^^
Aug 29 Railbird Music Festival – Lexington, Ky.
Sept 05 Great Lake Center for the Arts – Bay Harbor, Mich.
Sept 10 Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion – Bristol, Tenn.
Sept 11 Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, Colo.**
Sept 12 Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, Colo.**
Sept 14 Bluebird Theatre – Denver, Colo.^^
Sept 17 The Kessler Theater – Dallas, Texas^^
Sept 19 The Heights Theater – Houston, Texas^^
Sept 24 Roots N Blues Festival – Columbia, Mo.
Sept 25 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival – Franklin, TN
Oct 01 Austin City Limits Music Festival – Austin, Texas
Oct 03 Deadwood Mountain Grand – Deadwood, S.D.
Oct 05 Knitting Factory – Boise, Idaho^^
Oct 06 The Bing Crosby Theater – Spokane, Wash.^^
Oct 08 The Showbox Theatre – Seattle, Wash.^^
Oct 09 Crystal Ballroom – Portland, Ore.^^
Oct 10 Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, B.C., Canada^^
Oct 12 State Theatre for the Arts – Red Bluff, Colo.^^
Oct 17 Fox Theatre – Bakersfield, Calif.^^
Oct 18 Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, Calif.^^
Oct 20 Crest Theatre – Sacramento, Calif.^^
Oct 21 Great American Music Hall – San Francisco, Calif.^^
Dec 03 Golden Nugget Casino – Las Vegas, Nev.

^^CMT Next Women of Country: Bring My Flowers Now Tour
**with Brandi Carlile 

Michael W. Smith To Re-Record ‘Worship’ Album Live In Nashville With Special Guests

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Michael W. Smith is re-recording and releasing his best-selling album of all time, Worship, in honor of its 20th anniversary. Worship Forever will re-imagine the album live in front of an audience with a full symphony orchestra at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena on July 12 in Nashville.

Smith will be joined by special guests Amy Grant, Matt Redman, Tauren Wells and more for the live album, which will be released on September 10, 2021. Tickets are on sale now at Eventbrite.com and the performance will be released as a TV event later this year.

Originally released on September 11, 2001, the double Platinum Worship offered hope during a time of despair and mourning following 9/11. “The Worship record was a special one for me,” recalls Smith. “From the recording live in Lakeland, Florida – to the release on 9/11– the day our nation was attacked. I’ve seen God use those songs and that music in ways I could have never dreamed. I’m so excited, now, to be reimagining this record, start to finish, with a full symphony orchestra. It’s going to be a special recording and night.”

Worship Track List:
1. “Forever,” Written by Chris Tomlin
2. “The Heart of Worship,” Written by Matt Reedman
3. “Draw Me Close,” Written by Kelly Carpenter
4. “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus,” Written by Helen H. Lemmel
5. “Open the Eyes of My Heart,” Written by Paul Baloche
6. “Above All,” Written by Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche
7. “Breathe,” Written by Marie Barnett
8. “Let It Rain,” Written by Michael Farren
9. “Agnus Dei,” Written by Michael W. Smith
10. “Awesome God,” Written by Rich Mullins
11. “More Love, More Power,” Written by Jude del Hierro
12. “Purified,” Written by Deborah D. Smith, Michael W. Smith
13. “Above All (studio version),” Written by Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche

Keith Urban’s Live–Las Vegas Show Returns To Caesars Palace In September

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Keith Urban has announced five new performance dates for his headlining residency in Las Vegas. Keith Urban Live–Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will take place Sept. 17 – 25, 2021.

The shows are the continuation of his residency which was previously scheduled for 2020, but was cut short by the pandemic after only four performances.

The concerts are described as an arena-sized production in an up-close and personal theater setting, utilizing The Colosseum’s new general admission capability on the main floor.

Keith Urban. Photo: Andy Snyder

Tickets go on sale to the public starting Monday, June 7 at 10 a.m. PT. Members of The ‘Ville, Urban’s official fan club, will have access to a presale beginning Wednesday, June 2 at 10 a.m. PT. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. PT.

Caesars Rewards members, as well as Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will have access to a presale beginning Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. PT. All presales end Sunday, June 6 at 10 p.m. PT.

General ticket prices begin at $69, plus tax and fees, and may be purchased online at ticketmaster.com/keithurbanvegas.

Other country stars planning Vegas residencies this year include Carrie Underwood, Luke Bryan and Shania Twain.

Luke Combs Racks Up 11th Consecutive Chart-Topper With ‘Forever After All’

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Luke Combs. Photo: Zack Massey

Luke Combs has achieved his eleventh consecutive No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week with his latest single, “Forever After All.”

The song is also his sixth straight No. 1 from his new deluxe album, What You See Ain’t Always What You Get—tying the record for most chart-topping singles to come from the same album. The Platinum-certified song, which also tops Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Country Streaming Songs charts this week, debuted at No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart last November, which was the highest entrance ever for a male country solo artist.

Combs also recently made history as the first artist to have their first two studio albums spend 25 weeks or more at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart—breaking Taylor Swift’s previous record at 24 weeks. The achievement comes as What You See Is What You Get topped the chart for the 25th time last summer, while his 2017 debut, This One’s For You, has spent 50 non-consecutive weeks at No. 1—tying the record with Shania Twain’s Come On Over for the longest reign at the top the chart.

Combs returns to the stage in September with his headlining arena tour, featuring a new in-the-round stage design.

 

Weekly Register: Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen Lead Country Charts

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With over 1.8 million total activity YTD, Morgan Wallen has the year’s top album, leading Justin Bieber’s Justice which has 820K.

Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen are dominating the country charts this week. And on the pop side, streaming queen Olivia Rodrigo‘s debut album Sour enters at No. 1 with 295K total activity, and “Good 4 U” is the top streaming song with 57 million.

On the country songs chart, Combs (“Forever After All”), Gabby Barrett (“The Good Ones”) and Eric Church (“Hell Of A View”) stay in the top three positions. Combs’ single has 10 million streams this week, followed by Barrett’s 7.3 million and Church’s 6.8 million. Nelly and Florida Georgia Line’s “Lil Bit” is at No. 4, and Sam Hunt’s “Breaking Up Was Easy In The ‘90s,” slides from No. 3 to No. 5.

Top 5 Country Streaming Songs:
Luke Combs, “Forever After All,” 10 million
Gabby Barrett, “The Good Ones,” 7.3 million
Eric Church, “Hell Of A View,” 6.8 million
Nelly and FGL, “Lil Bit,” 6.3 million
Sam Hunt, “Breaking Up Was Easy in the ’90s,” 6.2 million

On the albums chart, Wallen and Combs are taking up valuable real estate with two albums each in the Top 5, leaving room for Blake Shelton to debut at No. 3 with Body Language earning 24K. Jordan Davis debuts at No. 11 with Buy Dirt scoring 11K.

Top 5 Country Albums:
Morgan Wallen, Dangerous: The Double Album, 55K
Luke Combs, What You See Is What You Get, 29K
Blake Shelton, Body Language, 24K
Luke Combs, This One’s For You, 18K
Morgan Wallen, If I Know Me, 16K

Luke Combs. Photo: Zack Massey

Opry NextStage Returns, Names Hailey Whitters Inaugural Artist For 2021

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Hailey Whitters. Photo: Danielle Piazza

Opry Entertainment Group and the Grand Ole Opry announced today (June 1) the return of Opry NextStage, a platform created to invest in the discovery and development of new artists.

Opry NextStage initially launched in 2019 with Riley Green, Tegan Marie, Tenille Townes and Travis Denning. The program includes live performances, strategic marketing support and short-form documentary-style storytelling created by Opry Entertainment’s award-winning content team for each selected artist.

This year’s reimagined Opry NextStage will feature one up-and-coming artist per month. It kicks off with Iowa-born, Nashville-based rising country artist Hailey Whitters as the inaugural artist for 2021.

The news was shared today by Whitters who joined Opry’s Director of Artist Relations & Programming Strategy, Jordan Pettit; VP and Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry, Dan Rogers; and President of Opry Entertainment Group, Scott Bailey for a virtual panel moderated by singer-songwriter and Runaway June member Natalie Stovall.

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“The Grand Ole Opry is a holy place to me. Its story and circle are something I’ve dreamt of being a part of ever since I was a little girl,” says Whitters. “To be named an Opry NextStage Artist is an honor and comes at a time in my career where their investment in my career makes a difference.”

“With Opry NextStage, we want to set the tone for what’s next in country music,” says Pettit. “Our goal is to invest in the next generation of performers and help share their stories with our audience not just at the Opry but across our brands including Ryman Auditorium, 650 AM WSM, Ole Red and Circle Network.

Whitters, who made her Opry debut in 2019, is set to return to the Opry this Saturday, June 5, at 8 p.m. CT. Her performance will also be included on Circle’s weekly Opry Live broadcast and livestream.

Corey Crowder Takes Top Position On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

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Corey Crowder. Photo: Nicola Harger

Corey Crowder moves up to the No. 1 spot this week on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. He is a co-writer on the charting songs “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” by Chase Rice featuring Florida Georgia Line, “Famous Friends” by Chris Young and Kane Brown, and “Minimum Wage” by Blake Shelton.

Ashley Gorley shifts down one to No. 2 this week, along with Jesse Frasure who lands at No. 3. The remainder of the top 10 stays the same this week.

The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

Robert Earl Keen Announces Feelin’ Good Again Tour

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Robert Earl Keen, Photo: Nick Doll

Robert Earl Keen has announced the first leg of his Feelin’ Good Again Tour 2021, opening June 3 in Waco, Texas. The troubadour and his band are excited to return to the road, performing tracks from his 19 albums, including the fan-favorite homecoming anthem, “Feelin’ Good Again,” and his signature song “The Road Goes On Forever.”

Keen’s music ranges from country to bluegrass to rock, and his songs have been recorded by artists including George Strait, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Montgomery Gentry, The Chicks, The Highwaymen, and many more. He has been honored with the BMI Troubadour Award. He is the host and creator of the Americana Podcast: the 51st State.

Tickets for the Feelin’ Good Again Tour 2021 are available for purchase on Friday, June 4, at 10 AM CST at robertearlkeen.com. More dates will be announced soon.

Tour Dates:
June 3* – Waco, TX – The Backyard
June 4* – Christoval, TX – Cooper’s BBQ Live
June 5* – Midland, TX – The Rusty Bucket BBQ and Tavern
June 6* – Bertram, TX – The Globe Theatre
June 26* – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
July 3* – Amarillo, TX – Starlight Ranch
July 4* – Kerrville, TX – Louise Hays Park
July 9* – Austin, TX – Nutty Brown Café and Amphitheatre
July 16 – Belton, TX – Schoepf’s BBQ
July 20 – Jackson, WY – Center for the Arts
July 21 – Jackson, WY – Center for the Arts
July 22 – Helena, MT – Lewis & Clark Brewery
July 23 – Livingston, MT – Pine Creek Lodge
July 24* – Big Sky, MT – PBR Rodeo
July 25 – Bozeman, MT – Armory Music Hall
July 26 – Missoula, MT – The Wilma
July 27 – Billings, MT – Red Oxx Event Lawn
July 29 – Lander, WY – Chamber Park Stage
July 30 – Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose
July 31 – Dillon, CO – Dillon Amphitheatre
Aug 12* – Park City, KS – Hartman Arena **With The Avett Brothers
Aug 13* – Rogers, AR – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion  **With The Avett Brothers
Aug 14* – El Dorado, AR – Murphy Arts District Amphitheatre  **With The Avett Brothers
Aug 26 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues New Orleans
Aug 27 – Oxford, MS – The Lyric Oxford
Aug 28 – Montgomery, AL – The Hog Days of Summer
Sept 10 – Frankfort, KY – Grand Theatre Frankfort
Sept 12 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre
Sept 13 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
Sept 14 – St. Louis, MO – Off Broadway
Sept 15 – Cincinnati, OH – Memorial Hall
Sept 16* – Owensboro, KY – ROMP Festival
Sept 17 – Decatur, AL – Princess Theatre Center
Sept 18 – Eureka Springs, AR – The Auditorium
Sept 24 – Helotes, TX – John T. Floore’s Country Store
*Previously announced

Dates Set For Coachella And Stagecoach 2022

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The Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals will return in 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to Tuesday’s (June 1) announcement from festival organizers Goldenvoice, the first weekend of Coachella will take place on April 15-17, 2022, and the second weekend will be April 22-24, 2022.

Stagecoach, the country music festival, is set for April 29-May 1, 2022.

Advance ticket sales for Coachella begin this Friday, June 4, at 10 a.m. PT.

Both events are held in Indio, California.

YouTube is once again the official live stream partner for Coachella 2022, marking its tenth year delivering festival performances to music fans around the world.

George Birge Signs With RECORDS Nashville

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Top row (L-R): Ash Bowers (Wide Open Music), Brendan Rich (Wide Open Music)
Bottom row (L-R): George Birge, Barry Weiss (RECORDS)

George Birge has signed with RECORDS Nashville, the Music City division of Barry Weiss‘ RECORDS label, and will release his debut single, “Beer Beer, Truck Truck,” on June 18.

An established songwriter, Birge has a publishing and management deal with Wide Open Music. He is a co-writer on Clay Walker’s current single “Need A Bar Sometimes,” and “Catching Up With An Ol’ Memory,” on his upcoming album. Birge has also written songs with Matt Stell, Chris Lane, Gary LeVox and Jay Demarcus, among others.

The impetus for “Beer Beer, Truck Truck,” came after Walker suggested Birge create a TikTok account to drive fans to his music. Soon after joining TikTok, he saw a viral video of a made-up song from influencer and music educator Erynn Chambers, who joked that men in country music only sing about “Beer beer, truck truck, girls in tight jeans.” In response, Birge put a twist on her chorus in his own song, acknowledging the country music stereotypes but also insisting that is not all country is about. His demo of “Beer Beer, Truck Truck” blew up on TikTok with 2.7 million views and earned him 130k followers in just two weeks. He gave Chambers co-writing credits.

“The last few months have been life changing for me,” said Birge. “My favorite part about songwriting is taking something obvious and putting an unexpected twist on it. Collaborating with Erynn and seeing people connect with the story of this song has been absolutely amazing. I couldn’t be more thankful to Records’ Barry Weiss and Wide Open Music’s Ash Bowers and Brendan Rich for believing in me and my music. I cannot wait to see what the future has in store!”