Lauren Daigle Reveals Summer Tour Dates

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Lauren Daigle

Lauren Daigle is set to return to the road this summer. Her 16-show run will kick off May 17 at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati and conclude Sept. 13 in her home state of Louisiana.

Daigle has amassed over six billion streams, six No. 1 singles and two Grammy awards. Last summer, Daigle’s “The Kaleidoscope Tour” sold over a million tickets in support of her self-titled album.

Tickets for her summer dates are available now.

May 17 – Cincinnati, OH: TQL Stadium
May 27 – Tallahassee, FL: Ruby Diamond Concert Hall – SOLD OUT
May 29 – Hollywood, FL: Hard Rock Live Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
May 30 – Savannah, GA: Johnny Mercer Theater
July 13 – Fargo, ND: Red River Valley Fair
July 15 – Omaha, NE: Orpheum Theater
July 16 – Omaha, NE: Orpheum Theater
July 19 – Valparaiso, IN: Porter County Fair
Aug 2 – Highland, CA: San Manuel Yaamava’ Theater
Aug 5 – Morrison, CO: Red Rocks Amphitheatre – SOLD OUT
Aug 14 – Lewisburg, WV: State Fair of West Virginia
Aug 15 – West Lafayette, IN: Elliott Hall of Music – Purdue University
Aug 16 – Lima, OH: Allen County Fair
Sep 10 – Oklahoma City, OK: The Zoo Amphitheatre
Sep 12 – Waco, TX: Baylor University Foster Pavilion
Sep 13 – Youngsville, LA: Youngsville Amphitheater

Luke Combs Christens Category 10 With Big Kickoff Concert

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Luke Combs. Photo: Danielle Piazza / Opry Entertainment Group

Luke Combs’ Category 10 entertainment complex hosted “The Big Kickoff Concert” last night (April 15) with a sold-out set from Combs.

Photo: Danielle Piazza / Opry Entertainment Group

The event kicked off Category 10’s week-long grand opening celebrations with Combs performing unreleased music and some of his biggest hits including “When it Rains it Pours,” “She Got the Best of Me” and “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma,” among others. The Big Kickoff week also includes giveaways, prizes and Combs-inspired experiences—including Luke-themed trivia and a “Luke-a-Like” contest. Tonight, Luke Combs UK, a combs tribute band, will host a special performance at the venue.

Combs teamed up with Opry Entertainment Group to open the four-story, 67,000-square-foot venue in November, which includes The Honky-Tonk, Hurricane Hall, The Still and The 5 Leaf Clover Sports Bar and The Eye, a rooftop bar offering live music, indoor and outdoor spaces, food and drinks, and views of the river.

John Mayer, Kings Of Leon, More Among Pilgrimage Festival 2025 Lineup

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John Mayer, Kings of Leon, Turnpike Troubadours, Father John Misty, Sam Barber and more are among the lineup for this year’s Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival at The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee, taking place Sept. 27-28.

The diverse lineup spans rock, country, blues, pop and more and will also include sets from Sam Fender, Grace Potter, Better Than Ezra, Colony House, Sam Grisman Project, Maggie Rose, The Heavy Heavy, American Aquarium, Taylor Hunnicutt, Eddie 9V, Angel White, and verygently. The Americana Music Triangle also touts Ben Chapman’s Peach Jam Featuring JD Clayton and Meg McRee plus Will McFarlane and Sam Grisman Project Featuring Vince Herman and Lindsay Lou plus Cristina Vane.

Fans can purchase tickets here starting tomorrow (April 17) at 10 a.m. CT, including the new-for-2025 GA+ passes, (2-Day, Single Day) in addition to GA passes, 2-Day VIP passes, Single Day GA passes, Single Day VIP passes and parking passes.

Brent Cobb & The Fixin’s New Album Slated For July Release

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Brent Cobb and The Fixin’s. Photo: Jace Kartye

Brent Cobb will release his new album, Ain’t Rocked in a While, on July 11 via Ol’ Buddy Records/Thirty Tigers. This is the first project recorded with his band, The Fixin’s. Ahead of the album release, the title track is available today (April 16).

Produced by Cobb and Oran Thornton, Ain’t Rocked in a While blends his country sound with influences from the classic rock bands he grew up listening to, such as Black Sabbath, Metallica and AC/DC. The album showcases the energy of Cobb’s live shows while remaining true to his storyteller roots.

Reflecting on the project, Cobb shares, “I feel like sometimes when people come to our shows, there might be a disconnect. People might view me as just a singer-songwriter. You know, sit down and tell ‘em a nice, little Southern story. Sing ‘em a song. And our live show kinda rocks. Sometimes people are taken aback. I want people to have an album of reference.”

In addition to Cobb (vocals, guitar), The Fixin’s features Len Clark (drums), Matt McDaniel (guitars) and Josh Williams (bass).

Hailing from Ellaville, Georgia, Cobb is an esteemed songwriter with cuts by Luke Combs, Keith Urban, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Little Big Town, Hailey Whitters, Whiskey Myers and more. Additionally, his song, “Snakebite,” was featured in the first season of Paramount’s Landman this past fall, and he released his first children’s book, Little Stuff, in 2021. This album follows Cobb’s 2023 release of Southern Star.

Cobb and The Fixin’s will continue to tour through this summer including upcoming headline shows at Charleston’s The Windjammer, Raleigh’s Lincoln Theatre and Lexington’s The Burl as well as festival performances at Stagecoach, MerleFest, FairWell Festival, Under the Big Sky and more.

Ain’t Rocked In A While Track List:
1. “Beyond Measure”
2. “Ain’t Rocked in a While”
3. “Bad Feelin’”
4. “Do It All the Time”
5. “Even If It’s Broke”
6. “In Our Hands”
7. “Power Man”
8. “Take Yer Meds”
9. “Til Dawn”
10. “Beyond Measure (Fixin’s)”

Country Thunder Arizona Welcomes One Millionth Fan During 2025 Festival

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Hardy performs at Country Thunder Arizona

The Country Thunder Arizona festival wrapped over the weekend, and tens of thousands of festival-goers descended upon Canyon Moon Ranch in Florence to enjoy four days of performances, camping, cuisine and more April 10-13.

Riley Green performs at Country Thunder Arizona

Headliners Riley Green, Keith Urban, Hardy and Bailey Zimmerman rocked the stage throughout the four night festival. Highlights included Green bringing out fellow Thursday Main Stage performers Tucker Wetmore and Drew Green for an iconic medley in tribute to Toby Keith; Urban finishing his Friday night set with a confetti-filled “Wasted Time,” then returning to the stage to play “Making Memories Of Us” solely on the acoustic guitar, and Hardy bringing out Ashley McBryde for a power rendition of his Platinum hit “Wait in the Truck (feat. Lainey Wilson).”

Attendees were also treated to thrill-seeking rides, carny-style fare and an array of vendors from custom hat-trimming to tattoos, plus high points such as the Kimes Ranch Songwriter Showcase, which connected fans with the hit songs heard on the Main Stage from the writers who crafted them. Local Arizona talent showcased on the Copperhead Stage, while campers enjoyed line dancing competitions and dance parties with DJ Griffin Green in the Electric Thunder attraction.

Country Thunder Arizona also excitedly welcomed its “One Millionth Fan,” Lacey Culpepper, who was attending the festival for the first time and became the lucky recipient of Platinum Experience tickets and a campsite for life, exclusive autographed memorabilia and festival merch, a Kimes Ranch Western Wear prize pack valued at $250, a Dixxon Flannel on-site shopping spree for $250 and a $500 Lifted Trucks prize pack and swag bag.

CMA Fest Unveils 2025 Ascend Amphitheater Lineup

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CMA Fest has revealed the 2025 lineup for its three nightly Ascend Amphitheater shows, taking place June 5 – June 7.

Thursday night (June 5) will feature a Whiskey Jam takeover, with the lineup releasing at a later date. Friday night (June 6) follows with “Jake Owen and Friends,” with performances from Carter Faith, Max McNown, Lukas Nelson, Wynn Williams and more before a headline set from Owen. The weekend lineup will close out on Saturday (June 7) with “Wynonna Judd’s Girls Night Out,” featuring performances by Judd, Madeline Edwards and Sara Evans, with special appearances from Noah Cyrus, The War And Treaty and more.

Tickets to all three Ascend Amphitheater shows will go on sale this Friday (April 18) at 10 a.m. CST here.

Boots In The Park Las Vegas Country Festival Delivers Star-Studded Weekend Of Music

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Photo: Courtesy of Activated Events

Boots in the Park made its debut in Las Vegas last weekend at Desert Breeze Park, marking the city’s first country festival since the tragic Route 91 Harvest Festival in 2017.

Old Dominion, Jordan Davis, Tyler Hubbard, Nate Smith and Chris Janson headlined the festival, delivering high-energy performances that had the crowd on their feet from start to finish. Thousands of fans gathered to celebrate the return of large-scale country events to Vegas, with a weekend full of music, emotion and community.

Boots in the Park ushered in a meaningful new chapter for the city’s live music scene, and in a powerful moment of reflection, the festival honored the victims and survivors of Route 91 on both nights with 58 seconds of silence—an emotional tribute that united the crowd in remembrance.

Alabama’s Annual Fan Appreciation Week Set For June 26-28

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Alabama has announced the dates and special events for its upcoming annual Fan Appreciation Week in Fort Payne, Alabama, taking place June 26-28.

Keeping with tradition, Alabama’s Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry will treat their fans to various events including Gentry’s ‘Singing with the Stars’ Talent Contest, The Buffalo Nickel Coin Show, the Cook Castle Brunch Benefiting the Jeff and Lisa Cook Foundation, two June Jam Songwriters Showcases and Owen’s Fandemonium at the Farm.

“Our Fan Appreciation Weekend is designed around our true fans,” says Owen. “They can come to our hometown and spend a few days with us thanking them for over 50 years of support.”

“This is my favorite weekend of the year to spend time with the best fans in the world, all happening where we grew up,” adds Gentry.

Schedule of events and ticketing information:

Thursday, June 26: Teddy Gentry’s ‘Singing with the Stars’ Talent Contest – Fort Payne City Hall Auditorium. 6:00 pm. Doors open at 4:00 pm. Tickets are $15.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door. Call (256) 997-9700 to purchase tickets. Address: 100 Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Payne, AL. All proceeds will benefit the Dekalb County Children’s Advocacy Center.

Friday, June 27: Cook Castle Brunch Benefiting the Jeff and Lisa Cook Foundation – 10:00 am. Hosted by Lisa Cook and features a silent auction. Ticketing information to be released in the coming days via the foundation’s Facebook Page. Address: 1315 Scenic Rd E,  Fort Payne, AL.

Friday, June 27: The Buffalo Nickel Coin Show at the ALABAMA Band Fan Club – 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ALABAMA Band Fan Club Members FREE admission. All others $1.00 donation. Proceeds to benefit the Dekalb County Children’s Advocacy Center. Address: 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL.

Friday, June 27: The ALABAMA Band ‘June Jam Songwriters Showcase ONE’ – Fort Payne City Hall Auditorium. Tickets $75.00 for ALABAMA Fan Club Members ONLY during PRESALE: Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19. Beginning Monday, April 21, ALL tickets $100.00 for both Fan Club Members and General Public at ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum: 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL. Tickets will be available for purchase at 10:00 am each sale day. To purchase by phone, call (256) 845-1646. NO sales on Easter Sunday as the ALABAMA Band Fan Club and Museum will be closed. ALL SEATS RESERVED. Limited capacity. The acclaimed ALABAMA ‘June Jam Songwriters Showcase’ will feature some of Country Music’s most awarded songwriters in an intimate acoustic setting performing their self-written hit songs and sharing the stories behind them. Proceeds to benefit the ALABAMA Band June Jam Foundation. Address: 100 Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Payne, AL. Performances begin at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm. *ALL tickets for both ALABAMA Songwriters Showcase performances (Friday and Saturday) will be picked up at the ALABAMA Band Fan Club and Museum the week of the events. NO tickets will be mailed. Tickets for both Friday and Saturday performances can be purchased at the same time. *Different lineup of songwriters scheduled for each evening*

Saturday, June 28: Randy Owen’s ‘Fandemonium at the Farm’ – Time TBA. Admission: $100.00 per person. Food and musical entertainment. All tickets will be sold at the gate day of event. Proceeds to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Location: Tennessee River Music. Address: 4518 County Road 255, Fort Payne, AL.

Saturday, June 28: The ALABAMA Band ‘June Jam Songwriters Showcase TWO’ – Fort Payne City Hall Auditorium. Tickets $75.00 for ALABAMA Fan Club Members ONLY during PRESALE: Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19. Beginning Monday, April 21, ALL tickets $100.00 for both Fan Club Members and General Public at ALABAMA Fan Club and Museum: 101 Glenn Blvd SW, Fort Payne, AL. Tickets will be available for purchase at 10:00 am each sale day. To purchase by phone, call (256) 845-1646. NO sales on Easter Sunday as the ALABAMA Band Fan Club and Museum will be closed. ALL SEATS RESERVED. Limited capacity. The acclaimed ALABAMA ‘June Jam Songwriters Showcase’ will feature some of Country Music’s most awarded songwriters in an intimate acoustic setting performing their self-written hit songs and sharing the stories behind them. Proceeds to benefit the ALABAMA Band June Jam Foundation. Address: 100 Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Payne, AL. Performances begin at 7:00 pm. Doors open at 6:00 pm. *ALL tickets for both ALABAMA Songwriters Showcase performances (Friday and Saturday) will be picked up at the ALABAMA Band Fan Club and Museum the week of the events. NO tickets will be mailed. Tickets for both Friday and Saturday performances can be purchased at the same time. *Different lineup of songwriters scheduled for each evening*

Weekly Register: BigXThaPlug & Bailey Zimmerman Take Over No. 1 Spot

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Bailey Zimmerman and BigXthaPlug

BigXThaPlug and Bailey Zimmerman skyrocket to the top of the country streaming songs charts this week, according to Luminate data. Their new track “All The Way” holds the top spot with 21 million streams. Morgan Wallen remains in the number one position on the country albums chart with his 2023 album One Thing At A Time garnering 45K in total consumption (1K album only and 56 million song streams).

The next four spots on the albums chart are Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album at the No. 2 spot earning 31K in total consumption, Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion at No. 3 with 22K in total consumption, Zach Top’s Cold Beer & Country Music at No. 4 with 18K and Zach Bryan‘s American Heartbreak closes out the chart at No. 5 with 18K.

On the songs chart, Wallen’s “Just In Case” falls to No. 2 this week earning 16 million streams, Wallen’s “I’m The Problem” at No. 3 with 13 million streams, Shaboozey‘s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” at No. 4 with 12 million streams and Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help” at No. 5 with 10 million streams.

Dierks Bentley Celebrates The Outliers On New Project ‘Broken Branches,’ Due In June

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Dierks Bentley is celebrating the unruly characters and outliers on his upcoming album Broken Branches, due out June 13 via Capitol Records Nashville.

“Broken Branches,” a good-timing anthem with a mood-boosting jukebox stomp in honor of nature’s black sheep, became the anchor track of the album and features John Anderson and Riley Green. In compiling the new project, Bentley spent months listening to raw demos, often driving around the backroads of his Tennessee home. He chose a mix of tracks with deep meanings and distinctive quirks, centered on the imperfect perfections of community spirit. Each song grew from acoustic-guitar foundation, which Bentley calls a testament to producers Jon Randall and Ross Copperman, along with musicians like Charlie Worsham, Jedd Hughes, Rob McNelley and Bryan Sutton. Co-writing just four tracks himself and securing seven from outside writers, Bentley dug deeper than ever before into Nashville’s thriving songwriting community.

“The country music community has a lot of broken branches in it. That’s why we’re all here,” Bentley explains. “We want to do something a little bit different, and I think everyone sees themselves like that – certainly in country. This is the people’s music and it represents that spirit of individuality so well – it’s just about doing it our own way.”

Other album tracks like “Cold Beer Can” offers a different way of looking at a frosty 12-oz., and the heartwarming “Never You (feat. Miranda Lambert)” tributes the essential companion in each life. Bentley returns to his bluegrass beginnings with the feverish “Well, Well Whiskey,” while tracks like the propulsive acoustic jam “Something Worth Fixing” celebrates life as a work in progress, and the grungy alt-country of “Jesus Loves Me” explores a heartbroken gospel truth.

“Off the Map” looks to escape a relentless reality—whether on a beach or a barstool—and the blazing heart of “Standing in the Sun” burns with the simple, life-giving power of true romance. “For as Long as I Can Remember” tributes the oak solid shelter a father provides, while  “Don’t Cry for Me” brings the project full-circle.

Bentley recently released the biggest debuting song of his career with Broken Branches’ debut single “She Hates Me,” and he’ll launch his 30-city “Broken Branches Tour” on May 29 with Zach Top and The Band Loula.

Broken Branches Track List:
1. “Cold Beer Can” (Jon Randall, Luke Dick, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Dierks Bentley)
2. “Jesus Loves Me” (Adam James, Ben Stennis and Allison Veltz Cruz)
3. “She Hates Me” (Ashley Gorley, Chase McGill, Ross Copperman, Jimmy Allen, Wesley Scantlin and Dierks Bentley)
4. “Something Worth Fixing” (Stephen Wilson Jr., Luke Dick and Dierks Bentley)
5. “Standing In The Sun” (Kyle Sturrock)
6. “Well Well Whiskey” (Seth Ennis, Devin Dawson and Jordan Reynolds)
7. “Broken Branches” (Zach Abend, Beau Bailey and Graham Barham)
8. “Off The Map” (Jeremy Bussey, Lauren McLamb and Adam Wood)
9. “Near You” feat. Miranda Lambert (Scooter Carusoe, Ross Copperman and Ben Williams)
10. “For As Long As I Can Remember” (Devin Dawson, Connie Harrington)
11. “Don’t Cry For Me” (Jim Beavers and Dierks Bentley)