Jamey Johnson will hit the road on his “Traveling Truebadour” headlining tour, kicking off this May.

The tour begins on May 8 at the Anderson Music Hall in Hiawassee, Georgia, and currently runs through Oct. 11 at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York. Thirty-one shows have been announced, with more being added. The run will also make stops in Virginia, Texas, Illinois and many more.

Tickets go on sale Friday (April 17).

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the release of his major label debut, The Dollar. The tour will feature songs from his latest album, Midnight Gasoline, new music from his upcoming album and fan-favorite hits.

Traveling Truebadour Tour Dates: 
Fri, May 8 | Hiawassee, GA | Anderson Music Hall
Fri, May 22 | Quapaw, OK | Downstream Casino Resort – Indoor Pavilion
Sat, May 23 | Richmond, MO | Branded Outdoor Theater
Wed, June 3 | Wheeling, WV | The Capitol Theatre*
Thurs, June 4 | Farmington, PA | Timber Rock Amphitheatre*
Fri, June 5 | Charlotte, NC | The TD Amp Ballantyne
Sat, June 6 | Paris, TN | Tennessee River Jam ^
Thurs, June 11 | Chesterfield, MO | The Chesterfield Amphitheater*
Fri, June 12 | Sheffield, IL | Psycho Silo Saloon*
Thurs, July 9 | Fort Loramie, OH | Country Concert At Hickory Hill Lakes•
Fri, July 10 | Bethlehem, PA | Wind Creek Event Center
Sat, July 11 | Danville, VA | The Pantheon at Caesars Virginia*
Sat, July 25 | Bowler, WI | North Star Mohican Casino*
Fri, July 31 | Lake Charles, LA | Golden Nugget Lake Charles*
Sat, August 1 | Bossier City, LA | Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino*
Sat, August 8 | Detroit Lakes, MN | WE Fest•
Sun, August 9 | Vale, SD | Full Throttle Saloon^
Thurs, August 13 | Shipshewana, IN | Blue Gate Performing Arts Center*
Sat, August 15 | French Lick, IN | French Lick Resort
Fri, September 4 | Fort Worth, TX | Billy Bob’s Texas*
Sat, September 5 | Grant, OK | Choctaw Casino Stage 271*
Fri, September 11 | New Haven, KY | The Amp at Log Still*
Sat, September 12 | Petros, TN | Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Sat, September 19 | Effingham, IL | Effingham Performance Center*
Sun, September 20 | Marion, IL | Marion Cultural and Civic Center*
Fri, October 2 | Gautier, MS | The Sound Amphitheater *
Sat, October 3 | Pine Bluff, AR | Saracen Event Center at Saracen Casino Resort %
Thurs, October 8 | Bristol, VA | Hard Rock Live Bristol*
Fri, October 9 | Charles Town, WV | The Event Center at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races*
Sat, October 10 | Atlantic City, NJ | Tropicana Atlantic City – Tropicana Showroom*
Sun, October 11 | Verona, NY | Turning Stone Resort Casino – Event Center*
* On Sale Friday, April 17 at 10 a.m. local time
• Festival
^ Free Event
% On Sale Date TBD

Abramorama has acquired the North American theatrical rights to Louder Than Guns, a documentary from Executive Producers Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show, Former NPR Morning Edition host David Greene, and director Doug Pray. 

The film will open on May 8 at DCTV Firehouse Cinema in New York City, followed by a North American rollout to additional cities. In addition to the rollout, the film’s creators will co-present in Nashville with Voices for a Safer Tennessee, a non-profit committed to protecting communities and respecting the Second Amendment. On May 18, a 60-minute version of the film will air on PBS Nashville and affiliate stations as part of the celebrated Reel South documentary series.

Louder Than Guns moves the heated conversation around gun violence and firearm safety in America away from political divisiveness and toward real dialogue.The film is a journey through rural, urban, and suburban America that humanizes all sides of this country’s polarized gun debate through the power of music, civil discourse, and unexpected common ground. The film tackles the extremely complicated and sensitive subject of gun violence with an open and all-encompassing approach, inviting people with different points of view to share their thoughts and experiences in conversation without judgment.

The impetus for Louder Than Guns began in the wake of another horrific mass shooting at The Covenant School in Nashville. Immediately afterward, Secor felt compelled to speak out on gun reform. He wrote an op-ed in the New York Times entitled, “Country Music Can Lead America Out of Its Obsession with Guns” which caught the attention of Ketch’s friend, public radio journalist David Greene, and the two set out to start an open dialogue about gun rights and gun violence in America. Film director Doug Pray followed Ketch and Greene as the band toured rural and urban communities, naming the documentary Louder Than Guns after a song Ketch wrote for the victims of the Covenant shooting.

“After the Covenant shooting, I felt like silence was no longer an option,” says Secor. “But I also knew that shouting into the void wasn’t the answer. What David and I set out to find – and what Doug so beautifully captured – is the possibility of real conversation in a country that feels like it’s forgotten how to have one. Music has always been how Americans talk to each other across divides, and I believe it still can be.”

“Louder Than Guns is exactly the kind of film we believe in — one that meets audiences where they are and opens a door rather than closing one,” says Abramorama’s Damon G. Smith, SVP of Business Growth and Creative Strategy andKarol Martesko-Fenster, CEO/President. “Ketch, David, and Doug have created something genuinely rare: a film about one of America’s most divisive issues that leaves you feeling connected rather than combative. We’re proud to bring it to theaters nationwide.”

“Firearms affect everyone, but nobody wants to talk about it with people they might disagree with,” says director Doug Pray. “I’ve made a lot of documentaries about subjects that are easily stereotyped, misunderstood, or dismissed. Making this film while trying to keep an open mind to all sides of the gun safety debate was hard. But after a while, I realized we all agree more than we disagree. Music helped inspire the talking, and I hope audiences will be moved to continue the conversation.”

“After 25 years of covering this country’s hardest stories,” says Executive Producer David Greene. “I’ve learned that the most important thing a journalist can do is listen. That’s what this film is — an act of listening. Ketch and I didn’t set out to change anyone’s mind. We set out to understand, and what we found gave me more hope than I expected.”

Whiskey Kiss Festival, a brand-new outdoor country music and whiskey celebration, is coming to the historic Sunken Garden Outdoor Theater in San Antonio on June 20.

The debut event lineup will feature Paul Cauthen, Vincent Neil Emerson, Rattlesnake Milk, Kin Faux and more, delivering a full day of storytelling, gritty guitars and sing-along anthems. Throughout the festival grounds, themed bars will showcase inventive bourbon-inspired cocktails created by San Antonio mixologists, alongside full bars serving beer, wine, and classic favorites. Another standout element of Whiskey Kiss will be the Cigar & Bourbon Lounge Experience, a premium lounge offering curated top-tier bourbon and hand-selected cigar pairings.

Whiskey lovers can upgrade their Whiskey Kiss experience with an optional Whiskey Tasting Pass, offering samples from a curated selection of local and regional distilleries. Attendees will discover bold bourbons, smooth rye whiskeys, and distinctive craft expressions while meeting the makers behind the bottles. Those who purchase the pass will have the chance to choose from 100+ whiskey expressions from local and regional distilleries, with a focus on bourbon, rye, and craft Texas whiskey.

General Admission and VIP tickets for Whiskey Kiss Festival are on sale now at whiskeykiss.com.

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ Certified Four Times-Platinum

Parker McCollum’s chart-topping hit “Pretty Heart” has been certified four times-Platinum by the RIAA. The track, written by McCollum and Randy Montana, was featured on his 2021 debut studio album, Gold Chain Cowboy.

“Man…all I have to say is thank you,” McCollum shares. “The amount of support you all have shown me over these years means more to me than you’ll know. All I’ve wanted to do is make music that connects with people and that I can be proud of. I’m just grateful that y’all are playing my songs. Thank you.”

 

Hudson Westbrook Performs On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Hudson Westbrook recently performed “Painted You Pretty” on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Westbrook earned his first-ever awards show nomination last week for the Academy of Country Music Awards’ New Male Artist of the Year. He’ll perform at ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash as a member of the current class of the Opry NextStage program on May 16 at Mandalay Bay. He is set to release his new track, “Backwards,” on April 24.

 

Dasha To Perform ‘She’s So Gone’ On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Dasha will take stage on Friday (April 17) to share “She’s So Gone,” from Disney’s recently released Main Street Country EP on The Kelly Clarkson Show. Filmed in Studio A at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, the track was originally featured in the 2011 Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth.

 

American Blonde Signs With so much MOORE media

American Blonde has signed with so much MOORE media.

The Mississippi-born band, fronted by sisters Nata and Tinka Morris and also featuring Pete Horne, Zach Dickerson and Will Garrett, is set to release new music in May.

Country Thunder Florida 2026 has announced a move for 2026 and will now take place at Coachman Park in Clearwater May 8-10.

Located less than 20 miles from the originally announced site in St. Pete Beach, Coachman Park provides a waterfront venue built to host a festival of this scale. Across three days, Country Thunder Florida will transform Coachman Park into a bucket-list festival experience headlined by Zach Top, Gavin Adcock and Kane Brown, and featuring a stacked lineup that includes Randy Houser, Max McNown, Shaboozey, Dasha and many more.

Beyond the music, attendees can expect cowboy hat and apparel vendors, a wide range of food offerings, an additional stage spotlighting rising artists from the Sunshine State and a Songwriter Showcase featuring the writers behind the Main Stage’s biggest smashes. Curated sponsor activations bring added buzz throughout the grounds and surprise artist meet-and-greets can surface at any moment.

“This is about putting on the festival we came here to deliver,” says Country Thunder Executive Director Kim Blevins. “As we moved forward with planning for the festival, it became clear that Clearwater offered the infrastructure and community partnership needed to bring this event to life the right way. Coachman Park gives us the ability to execute our full vision and create an unforgettable experience for fans. We’re excited to be in a community that’s truly embracing what Country Thunder is all about, and we can’t wait for an incredible event.”

“We are excited to introduce country music fans to beautiful waterfront Coachman Park and to be the new location for Country Thunder. There’s a lot that goes into expediting event preparations and moving a festival 30 days before it is scheduled and we have been working around the clock with Country Thunder officials to ensure we deliver a great festival experience for ticket holders and the artists,” shares City Manager Jennifer Poirrier. “I’m excited to put on my boots and watch the sunset while listening to some great country music.”

In light of the venue change, Country Thunder ticket holders interested in a refund can do so at the original point of purchase. Designed to be both high-impact and accessible for fans, Country Thunder Florida offers weekend passes averaging just $100 per day when purchased at participating Walgreens locations to avoid service fees. Quantities are limited and more information can be found here. General admission tickets are $300 total for all three days, with a bundle of two single-day tickets available for $250 and can be purchased here.