CRS Reveals ‘Team UMG At The Ryman’ Lineup

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Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has announced the lineup for the “Team UMG at the Ryman” luncheon at the historic Ryman Auditorium during CRS 2023.

Taking place on Tuesday, March 14, his year’s lineup includes Kassi Ashton, Boy Named Banjo, Dalton Dover, Caylee Hammack, Tyler Hubbard, Sam Hunt, Vince Gill, Parker McCollum, Kylie Morgan, Catie Offerman, Brothers Osborne, Brad Paisley, Josh Ross, and Darius Rucker.

CRS Executive Director RJ Curtis comments, “UMG Nashville has once again stepped up with a stellar lineup to showcase its artist roster during CRS at one of the greatest music venues, the historic Ryman. This is always a CRS highlight and will be again in 2023.”

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., with the show kicking off at noon. Attendees can walk or take shuttles provided by UMG Nashville between the Omni Nashville Hotel and the Ryman Auditorium from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunch will be served in boxed form upon entry at the Ryman before the commencement of performances.

Entry for the luncheon is only available to registered CRS attendees. Registration for CRS 2023 is open and available for purchase here.

Dierks Bentley Slates Plans For ‘Gravel & Gold’ Summer Tour

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Dierks Bentley has revealed details around his upcoming 28-city “Gravel & Gold Tour,” beginning June 1.

Bentley has tapped Jordan Davis as direct support on the dates, with special guests joining throughout, including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters.

The tour will visit Detroit, Charlotte, Chicago, Lake Tahoe, Albuquerque, Tampa and more through Aug. 26, and tickets will be available beginning with fan club pre-sales Tuesday, March 7. Tickets will available to the public starting next Friday, March 10 at Dierks.com.

“I’ve been waiting as patiently as possible for the time when we could tell our fans about this tour and I’m happy the moment has arrived,” says Bentley. “With new music, a whole new set and vibe along with incredible musicians and singers to share the stage with.…I can honestly say I think this will be our best tour ever. Jordan Davis and I have been talking about touring for a long time and he’s just killing. Not to mention the list of artists that we will be touring with is so exciting for me as a fan of all their music. I will be side stage every night taking it all in alongside the fans on this ‘Gravel & Gold Tour.'”

“Gravel & Gold Tour” Dates:
6/01 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
6/02 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
6/03 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
6/04 – Madison, IL – NASCAR Cup Series Race
6/16 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
6/17 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
6/22 – Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion
6/24 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake
7/08 – Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
7/09 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
7/13 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
7/14 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/15 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
7/21 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
7/27 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
7/28 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/29 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
8/03 – Corning, CA – Rolling Hills Casino
8/04 – Lake Tahoe, NV – Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena
8/10 – Boise, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
8/11 – Salt Lake City, UT – USANA Amphitheatre
8/12 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
8/17 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/18 – San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/19 – Palm Springs, CA – Acrisure Arena
8/24 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8/25 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8/26 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre

CMA Foundation’s Mentor M.E. Program Returns With Six-Part Webinar Series

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The CMA Foundation has announced the return of its Mentor M.E. program, kicking off Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. CT.

The six-part webinar series aims to equip music educators early in their careers with professional development resources, tools and tips. Each hour-long webinar will feature 20 minutes of content from a guest presenter followed by 20 minutes of dialogue with moderator Franklin Willis, CMA Foundation Director, Community Impact, and 20 minutes of questions from participants.

“Time and time again, as we connect with music teachers across our state, we hear about the need for support and tangible tools needed to help music educators, especially those new to the field, carry out their jobs effectively,” says Tiffany Kerns, CMA Foundation Executive Director. “Mentor M.E. was created to combat that. Our hope is that teachers will not only walk out of this program feeling equipped professionally, but also feeling supported personally by both the CMA Foundation and by their peers. I am thrilled for the program to be returning this year, and I am eager to learn from the incredible speakers we have on board throughout the next several months.”

Webinar Series Subjects:

Fostering Creative Musicians by Building Strong Student/Teacher Relationships 
Tuesday, March 7 at 6 p.m. CT 
Presented by Lisa Odom, a curriculum specialist and music educator with 33 years of experience creating professional development resources, this webinar will encourage participants to explore strategies that foster strong student-to-teacher relationships and will encourage students to think creatively, build community and hone their musical skills. To register, click here.

What Future Music Educators Need to Be Successful 
Tuesday, April 11 at 6 p.m. CT
Hosted by Jesse Cannon, Houston Independent School District Director of Vocal and Elementary Music, former music educator and 2022 CMA Music Teacher of Excellence, session two will explore the resources, support and tactics necessary for music educators to be successful in their classrooms. To register, click here.

Building Identity, Belonging, and Agency Through SEL in Music Education
Tuesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. CT
Presented by Dr. Scott Edgar, a leading researcher, best-selling author and clinician on the subject of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), session three is aimed at making SEL relevant for music teachers and learners at all levels. Building on an understanding of SEL, participants will learn strategies to intentionally embed SEL into all areas of practice, from identity development, to fostering a sense of belonging, to prioritizing student empowerment. To register, click here.

What I Wish I Would Have Known: Reflections of a Music Educator
Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 6 p.m. CT
Hosted by Dr. Loneka Battiste, Assistant Professor of Music Education at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, participants in this session will explore a variety of lessons learned through the years of music education. Drawing on 12 years of experience teaching children in school and community settings, Batiste will guide participants through a collaborative conversation around learning to trust oneself as an educator, embracing the power of one’s background and the power of connecting with students. To register, click here.

Keep on Going: Enjoy Teaching No Matter What
Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. CT 
International speaker, saxophonist, author, master development coach for elementary and middle school band directors and self-management-strategist for educators, Mickey Smith Jr. hosts a webinar focused on the power of enjoying teaching. Throughout this session, participants will be encouraged and equipped with the tools to discover their “sound of significance” and “keep on going” with resilience. To register, click here.

How Do I Meet All Their Needs?: Teaching Students with Disabilities in the 21st Century
Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. CT
Classrooms are increasingly diverse, and often have many students with disabilities. While that move toward inclusion is positive, it sometimes leaves teachers wondering how to create meaningful and achievable goals for every student in every class. Hosted by Dr. Alice Hammel, music educator, author and clinician, this session is designed to offer practical tools as teachers seek to meet the needs of each student in classes and ensembles. To register, click here.

Morgan Wallen Returns To Hometown High School For Surprise Spotify Show

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Morgan Wallen with the Spotify Nashville and Big Loud teams

Morgan Wallen returned to his alma mater in Sneedville, Tennessee on Thursday (March 2) to perform a surprise show for the Gibbs High School 2023 senior class, faculty, the baseball team and other locals.

Brought to students by Spotify, Wallen performed an hour+ set including eight new songs from his new mega-album One Thing At A Time, out now. Guests could create their own Gibbs High School baseball card to commemorate the evening, write letters on album-themed postcards and participate in other games and activities all housed on the field so much of Wallen’s teamsmanship stems from.

The event also included a surprise presentation of a 2021 championship ring by baseball coach Geff Davis, and Wallen had his parents, son and both grandmothers in the crowd, making the evening that much more special.

“This is so cool. There are a lot of special people here,” said Wallen. “Having graduated in 2011, I wasn’t sure how I’d feel coming back—but this place will always hold a special place in my heart.”

“The impact that Morgan has had on both the country genre and Spotify is undeniable. He is one of the most streamed artists on our platform, and we are thrilled to celebrate his new album with a deeply personal event in his hometown,” shared Brittany Schaffer, Spotify Head of Nashville Label Partnerships, Music Strategy. “We cannot wait to watch fans connect with his new music in person and on our platform once the record comes out this week.”

In a night filled with surprises, Wallen topped them all, presenting a $35,000 check on behalf of the Morgan Wallen Foundation to provide instruments for the school’s students.

Morgan Wallen. Photo: Happy Monday

“I started the Morgan Wallen Foundation about a year ago—It combines my love of sports and music. Without those two things I don’t know where I’d be,  I don’t know what my life would look like. I know it would look a lot different, so that’s what I’m going to try to do—give back to those two areas, as well as communities in need. That’s our focus,” Wallen shared. “We wanted to say thank you tonight and help you out with a couple things, so we wrote a $35,000 check. It’s going to go towards instruments for the choral department, instruments for the band department and then for baseball—a new field cart—so we can help get this field back in shape after y’all trampled on it tonight.”

The Morgan Wallen Foundation provides opportunities for children to thrive by creating access to music and sports. MWF supports programs that share its core belief that Every Child Deserves A Chance to thrive, play and create and is also dedicated to being there for communities in times of need, whether offering a helping hand during natural disasters with urgently needed supplies or turning concert parking lots into food distribution centers providing bags of groceries to food insecure families.

Wallen has remained true to his roots throughout his career, and his pride in his hometown has played an integral role in songs like “More Than My Hometown” and “Tennessee Fan.” He will host another free-to-fans show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena tonight (March 3). The at-capacity celebration distributed every ticket available in just 3 hours and 5 minutes, with fans lining up for blocks around the downtown arena yesterday upon hearing the announcement.

Country Radio Seminar Announces BMLG Luncheon Lineup for 2023

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Country Radio Seminar (CRS) has announced the lineup for the Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) luncheon, scheduled for March 15, during CRS 2023.

Eight of BMLG’s artists will take the stage in the Broadway Ballroom at Omni Nashville. This year’s lineup includes Brantley Gilbert, Justin Moore, Chris Janson, Riley Green, Danielle Bradbery, Conner Smith, Shane Profitt and Mackenzie Carpenter.

“The goal has always been to create a CRS ‘must-see’ event and, over the years, our artists have made it just that,” says Scott Borchetta, BMLG Chairman & CEO. “There have been so many unforgettable memories on the BMLG CRS stage and this year will be no exception—it is certainly one you won’t want to miss!”

Entry for the luncheon is only available to registered CRS attendees. Registration for CRS 2023 is open and available for purchase here.

UMG Nashville & Universal Music Canada Join Forces To Sign Josh Ross

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Pictured (L-R): The Core’s Chief Zaruk, Mackenzie Woodson and Tracy Martin, Universal Music Canada’s Jeffrey Remedios, UMG Nashville’s Cindy Mabe, Josh Ross, The Core’s Simon Tikhman and Universal Music Canada’s Amanda Kingsland.

Universal Music Group Nashville has joined forces with Universal Music Canada to sign country artist Josh Ross. The Waterdown, Ontario native is already an established hitmaker in his home country with back-to-back top 5 singles at Canadian country radio.

Ross was recently named one of Spotify’s Hot Country Artists To Watch and kicked off the year by releasing of his track “Trouble,” which was featured in an episode of the television series Welcome To Flatch, airing on both Fox and Hulu.

He celebrated “Trouble” debut by joining Bailey Zimmerman for three sold-out shows Jan. 5 – 7. Ross will continue to hit the road in the coming months, joining Lee Brice and Tenille Arts on the “Beer Drinking Opportunity Tour” in April as well as Brantley Gilbert and Nickelback on the “2023 Get Rollin’ Tour,” starting this summer. He is managed by The Core Entertainment and booked by The Neal Agency.

“Josh is such a gifted songwriter with so much depth,” shares Cindy Mabe, President, UMG Nashville. “He’s made Nashville his home so he could hone his songwriting skills and has elevated his art and his fan base in a short period of time. Josh found country music through Steve Earle, and songwriting has followed him throughout his life. We are honored to get to work with Josh Ross, The Core and Universal Music Canada to take Josh’s music around the world.”

“For a long time, we’ve wanted to partner with Cindy and the world class team at UMG Nashville – but it needed to be with the right artist. That artist is Josh Ross—one of the most promising voices in country music today,” says Jeffrey Remedios, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Canada. “Josh is at once a phenomenal songwriter and magnetic performer who captures the hearts of fans with every song and every performance.”

DISClaimer Single Reviews: Brad Paisley Delivers ‘Country Stardom At Its Finest’

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Country music is dealing with some ear-opening romance reality this week.

Jon Pardi, Ingrid Andress, Kip Moore and Allie Colleen all approach the topic of love with various kinds of creativity. All are well worth your spns.

There’s no denying the topicality and artistry of Brad Paisley, who earns the Disc of the Day with his excellent Ukraine-benefit single.

There’s also no denying the stupendous pleasure that comes with hearing a terrific new band. That would be The Shootouts, who captivated my brain and are taking home this week’s DisCovery Award.

SAM WILLIAMS / “Tilted Crown”
Writers: Luke DickSam Williams/Scooter Carusoe; Producer: Luke Dick; Label: Mercury Nashville
– Williams current single/video is a melodic, wistful ballad that finds him coming to grips with his family legacy. It has a troublesome ache, but a peaceful resolution. Plenty of emotion, plenty of hooks. A winner.

TYLER HUBBARD / “Small Town Me”
Writers: Chris LaCorte/Tyler Hubbard; Producer: Jordan Schmidt/Tyler Hubbard; Label: EMI Nashville
– Kinda beefy and anthem-like, it has a certain drive and oomph that make it sound like more than a simple ode to simple living. This guy has the goods.

RUSTY TRUCK / “Be on My Side”
Writers: Mark Seliger/Michael Duff; Producer: Larry Campbell; Label: Downtown
– Beautifully sung and produced, but I don’t hear a hit in this arty, meandering song.

MORGAN WALLEN / “Thought You Should Know”
Writers: Nicolle Galyon/Miranda Lambert/Morgan Wallen; Producer: Joey Moi; Label: Big Loud
– The song’s lyric scans awkwardly, and it seems to slip out of meter here and there. But the missing-mama sentiment rings true, as does the overall vibe of redemption. He can do better, and has.

CAITLYN SMITH / “The Great Pretender”
Writers: Caitlyn Smith/Bob DiPiero/Joe Clemmons; Producer: Caitlyn Smith; Label: Monument
– Nicely done. It’s about smiling on the outside, but crying on the inside. Her slightly cracked and broken vocal delivery is right on the money. The ballad’s simple, echoey, acoustic production is perfect for the mood. I’m in.

BRAD PAISLEY / “Same Here”
Writers: Brad Paisley/Lee Thomas Miller/Taylor Goldsmith; Producer: Luke Wooten/Brad Paisley; Label: EMI
– Released on the first anniversary of the terrible Ukraine invasion, this yearning ballad is awash in nostalgia, longing and reflection. The third verse addresses our brothers overseas who pray for peace and freedom. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a moving cameo vocal appearance, and proceeds will benefit Ukrainian relief efforts. This is country stardom at its finest.

KASSI ASHTON / “Drive You Out of My Mind”
Writers: Kassi Ashton/Travis Wood/Todd Clark; Producers: Luke Laird/Todd Clark/Kassi Ashton; Label: MCA Nashville
– Ashton rocks out on this hit-the-road, tempestuous tempo tune. Splendidly rhythmic.

KIP MOORE / “Damn Love”
Writers: Jason Gantt/Jaren Johnston/James McNair; Producers: Kip Moore/Jaren Johnston; Label: MCA
– Yes, yes. This delightful pile driver captures everything there is to love about this artist—the passionate attitude, the raspy/urgent voice, the hooks-a-plenty melody, the fiery energy. His best yet.

INGRID ANDRESS / “Treated Me Good”
Writers: Ingrid Andress/Sam Ellis/Derrick Southerland; Producers: Ingrid Andress, Sam Ellis; Label: Warner
– She says a heartache farewell to a lover with tender good wishes. The excellent production builds admirably as she unspools her conflicting emotions. Her penetrating delivery of the drum-beat choruses is especially gripping.

JON PARDI / “Your Heart or Mine”
Writers: Bart Butler/Justin Ebach/John Pierce; Producers: Bart Butler, Ryan Gore & Jon Pardi; Label: Capitol Nashville
– The sound of hot romance. Kinda moody and bluesy, the atmospheric steady stomper is undeniably ear catching. I think this thing has legs.

THE SHOOTOUTS & ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL / “One Step Forward”
Writers: Allen Moss; Producers: Ray Benson, Sam Seife; Label: Soundly
– This Akron, Ohio band’s new album, Stampede, features appearances by Marty Stuart, Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller and Raul Malo. This delightful track is a collaboration with the legendary band led by the record’s producer, Ray Benson. It’s a super swinger with western jazzbo vibes that are bound to charm yer ears. Tune in for some hot picking, too. Yowza!

ALLIE COLLEEN / “Honest Man”
Writers: Allie Colleen/Kate Hasting/Vinny Vincent/Lance Carpenter; Producer: Joe Costa; Label: AC
– A powerfully strummed rhythm guitar backs her solid vocal of this expertly written exploration of true love. Wonderfully melodic and highly listenable. Heartily recommended.

Mark Your Calendar—March 2023

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Single/Track Release Dates:

March 3
Mike Kuster/What If She Says Yes
Southerland/World Without You/Vere Music

March 6 
Brooke Moriber/Little Bit Of You/Reviver Records
Jordan Harvey/Along For The Ride/BBR

March 10
Andrew Salgado/Why Didn’t I Call You/Synapse Publishing & Entertainment
Josh Kinney/Be The One/Birmingham Entertainment/SDMG
Carolyn Miller/Bless the Broken Road (Stripped)
Brian Goyette/Radio Made Us

March 13
Troy Cartwright/That’s Why
Luke Kelly/Live While You Got The Chance/General Records
Kassi Ashton/Drive You Out of My Mind/MCA Nashville

March 14
Mychela/Who Let The Girls Out/MC1 Nashville

March 16 
Aaron Goodvin & Ryan Kinder/The Longer I Live/Reviver Records/Sakamoto Music/Warner Music Canada

March 17 
Stu Basham/Spring Break

March 20
Lucie Tiger/Home Is Where The Heart Is/2120 Music
Frank Ray/Somebody Else’s Whiskey/Stoney Creek Records

March 21 
Drew Pace/Cause I Don’t/MC1 Nashville
Bill Downing & Friends/Who’se Cadillac/MC1 Nashville

March 27
Ashley McBryde/Light On In The Kitchen/Warner Music Nashville
Ty Wilson/Pair of Hearts/Red Dirt North
Billy Crum/Lakes, Boats, Cabins/Billy Crum Records

 

 

Album/EP Release Dates:

March 3
Morgan Wallen/One Thing At A Time/Big Loud
Willie Nelson/I Don’t Know A Thing About Love/Legacy Recordings
Tyler Braden/Neon Grave/Warner Music Nashville
The Mavericks/In Time (10th Anniversary Deluxe)/The Valory Music Co.
Charlie Farley/Once In A Blue Moon/Farley Entertainment/Average Joes Entertainment
Luke Laird, Lori McKenna & Barry Dean/The Songwriter Tapes Vol. 1/CN Records

March 10
Jo Dee Messina/Heads Carolina, Tails California: The Best of Jo Dee Messina/Curb Records
The War And Treaty/Lover’s Game/Mercury Nashville
Kristian Bush/52-This Year/Big Machine Label Group

March 13
The County Affair/Two Day’s Drive

March 17
Liddy Clark/Made Me/Crimson Rose Records

March 24
Luke Combs/Gettin’ Old/River House/Columbia Nashville
Alana Springsteen/Twenty Something: Messing It Up/Columbia Records NY/Sony Music Nashville
Cliff Dorsey/New Neon/Black Sheep Label
Carly Pearce/29: Written In Stone (Live From Music City)/Big Machine Records
Chancey Williams/One of These Days

March 31
Jenna Paulette/The Girl I Was
Bryan Martin/Poets & Old Souls/Average Joes Entertainment
Casi Joy/Miles & Maybes 

 

 

Industry Events:

March 1
CMA Triple Play Awards

March 10 – 12
Country to Country (C2C) Festival

March 13 – 15
Country Radio Seminar (CRS)

March 23
MusicRow‘s Rising Women on the Row

March 28 – April 1
Tin Pan South

Photographer Raeanne Rubenstein’s Work On Display In New CMHOF Exhibit

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The work of celebrity photographer Raeanne Rubenstein is on display in a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in the Community Corridor on the first floor.

“Raeanne Rubenstein: Shooting Stars,” features an array of photographs of celebrities and musical luminaries taken between 1969-1979, including many iconic images of country artists. The exhibit is free and open to the public through May 2023.

Born in 1945 in Staten Island, New York, Rubenstein got her start in the East Village underground scene and became a favored photographer for Life, People, Rolling Stone, Time and other publications. A 1970 assignment to photograph Johnny Cash at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium led Rubenstein to embrace country music, and she played a significant role in many Nashville stars gaining their first feature articles in leading national publications. After thirty years as a New York-based celebrity photographer, she made Nashville her full-time residence in 1998. That year, she founded Dish, an online entertainment and style magazine based in Music City.

Over the course of more than 50 years, Rubenstein photographed a diverse array of cultural figures, including Bob Dylan, Debbie Harry, Jimi Hendrix, Dustin Hoffman, Mick Jagger, Janis Joplin, Kiss, John Lennon, Jim Morrison, Yoko Ono, the Who, Andy Warhol, Robin Williams and Country Music Hall of Fame members Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and Jerry Lee Lewis, among others.

The museum’s adjacent Haley Gallery, which is also free to access, will feature an additional selection of Rubenstein’s images beginning Friday, March 10.

Rubenstein published 10 photography books, including Honky Tonk Heroes: A Photo Album of Country Music (1975) and Gone Country: Portraits of Country Music’s New Stars (1997). Her photos have appeared in many other books and have been exhibited in Dublin, London, Los Angeles, Nashville and New York.

Community Corridor Exhibit Photos:

  • B.B. King at the Newport Jazz Festival (Newport, Rhode Island, 1969).
  • Country Music Hall of Fame member Loretta Lynn and husband, Mooney, on their farm (Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, 1975).
  • Barbara Mandrell, preparing to appear on the TV program Hee Haw (1975).
  • Willie Nelson, backstage at the 2nd annual Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic at Texas World Speedway (College Station, Texas, 1974).
  • Gram Parsons and Nudie Cohn, posing on a worktable at Nudie’s Rodeo Tailors (North Hollywood, California, 1969).
  • Parton, in her tour bus (Nashville, Tennessee, 1979). Rubenstein photographed several recording artists with their tour buses for a photo essay in Life magazine.
  • Country Music Hall of Fame member Charley Pride (Nashville, Tennessee, 1975).
  • Little Richard (1971).
  • Tanya Tucker, on her 16th birthday (Little Rock, Arkansas, 1974).
  • Country Music Hall of Fame member Dottie West, with her dog Tiger, at her home (Nashville, Tennessee, 1975).

Other items on display in the Community Corridor include magazine covers featuring Rubenstein’s work, two of her cameras and correspondence, including a note from Lennon and Ono — in Lennon’s handwriting — specifying the couple’s selections of Rubenstein’s photos for use on the front and back covers of the 1971 edition of Ono’s pioneering work of conceptual art, Grapefruit.

Kelsea Ballerini Adds Third Leg To ‘Heartfirst Tour’

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Kelsea Ballerini will launch the third leg of her “Heartfirst Tour” in June with ten new dates. With Georgia Webster continuing to serve as support, this leg will kick off at the Santa Barbara Bowl and close at the Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona.

Tickets for the general on-sale are available Friday, March 10 at 10:00 a.m. local time. For more information, visit heartfirstour.com.

The multi-Platinum and three-time Grammy Award nominee will start on the second leg of  her “Heartfirst Tour” next week in Toronto, Ontario, picking up where she left off last fall. This portion of the journey will take Ballerini through the Midwest and East Coast before ending in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

The third leg announcement comes ahead of her Saturday Night Live debut as a musical guest with host Travis Kelce, set to air this Saturday, March 4. She also recently released her surprise EP, Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, and its accompanying short film on Feb. 14.

The “Heartfirst Tour” features Ballerini’s full headlining set. She also has appearances scheduled for “The Judds: The Final Tour” and Kenny Chesney’s “I Go Back Tour” this spring.