Alison Krauss and David Gray are heading out together for a U.S. tour this Fall that will hit 21 cities through mid-October. The co-headlining tour kicks off on Sept. 18 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and will hit iconic venues like Radio City Music Hall, Red Rocks, the Greek Theater, and two shows at the Ryman Auditorium Oct. 1-2.
More information on tickets can be found at alisonkrauss.com and davidgray.com. Gray is currently in the studio recording a new album which is set for release in 2018, and Krauss recently released the critically acclaimed Windy City, a collection of classic country songs produced by Buddy Cannon that debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Country and Bluegrass charts.
An Evening With Alison Krauss And David Gray DATES:
Sept. 18 – Hershey Theatre – Hershey, PA
Sept. 19 – Radio City Music Hall – New York, NY
Sept. 20 – The Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA
Sept. 22 – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion – Boston, MA
Sept. 23 – Merriweather Post Pavilion – Columbia, MD
Sept. 24 – Cary’s Booth Amphitheatre – Cary, NC
Sept. 28 – St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, FL
Sept. 29 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
Sept. 30 – Chastain Park Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA
Oct. 1 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
Oct. 2 – Ryman Auditorium – Nashville, TN
Oct. 4 – Fox Theatre – Detroit, MI
Oct. 5 – Rosemont Theatre – Rosemont, IL
Oct. 6 – Peabody Opera House – St. Louis, MO
Oct. 8 – Starlight Theatre – Kansas City, MO
Oct. 12 – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Oct. 13 – Pikes Peak Center – Colorado Springs, CO
Oct. 14 – USANA Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT
Oct. 15 – Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Gardens – Boise, ID
Oct. 17 – Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA
Oct. 18 – Santa Barbara Bowl – Santa Barbara, CA
Oct. 19 – The Greek Theatre – Berkeley, CA
Industry Ink: APA Nashville, Taste Of Country Music Festival, ‘The Today Show’
/by Jessica NicholsonAPA Nashville Signs Hudson Moore
Pictured (L-R): Steve Lassiter, Matt McGuire, Hudson Moore, Shawn Pennington
Hudson Moore has signed with APA Nashville.
“As a listener, I’ve always been equally drawn to the music, hooks and melodies as I have the lyrics,” says Moore. “Growing up listening to guys like Keith Urban and Vince Gill, I noticed the guitar was always at the forefront of their songs. That really stuck with me, and I think a lot of that sound has made its way into my music.”
“Hudson Moore is the perfect addition to the APA Nashville family,” commented Steve Lassiter, Partner and Head of Concerts, APA Nashville. “His instrumental dexterity and passion for creating music set him apart in this industry, and we’re very excited to have him join our growing roster.”
Moore is also managed by Shawn Pennington of Pennington Entertainment.
Taste Of Country Music Festival Announces First Headliners For 2018
Sam Hunt
Sam Hunt will join Eric Church as a headliner for the 6th annual Taste of Country Music Festival, set for June 8-10, 2018 at Hunter Mountain Resort in Hunter, New York. Hunt was scheduled to perform at the just completed 2017 festival, but was forced to cancel his June 11 performance due to illness.
Indie Artist Jessie Chris To Appear On The Today Show
Independent artist Jessie Chris will appear on The Today Show on June 21 at 10 a.m. She released her new single “Burn” to radio in March. Her first album Wildfire was recorded at the Dark Horse Studios in Nashville and her last single, “In The Meantime” received airplay on Radio Disney.
Alison Krauss And David Gray Team For Co-Headlining Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughMore information on tickets can be found at alisonkrauss.com and davidgray.com. Gray is currently in the studio recording a new album which is set for release in 2018, and Krauss recently released the critically acclaimed Windy City, a collection of classic country songs produced by Buddy Cannon that debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Country and Bluegrass charts.
Jason Aldean Sets Second Hometown ‘Concert For The Kids’ For August
/by Lorie HollabaughProceeds from the special concert will once again benefit the Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health, which serves as Bibb County’s only dedicated pediatric facility in central Georgia.
“Supporting these kids in Macon and their families is something that I’m really proud to be a part of,” said Aldean. “We’re looking forward to getting back to town, kicking things up a couple notches and hopefully raise a huge amount of money for the hospital so that they can continue to grow and serve my hometown community.”
“We are thrilled and so very appreciative that Jason made the time to take a detour from his They Don’t Know Tour to visit Macon for the benefit of our patients at Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health,” added Ellen Terrell, Chief Development Officer for Navicent Health Foundation. “Our young patients and their families are grateful for Jason’s continued commitment to their healing and care. Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health has always relied on philanthropic support, and we are grateful to each of our donors for their commitment to Georgia’s most fragile children.”
Tickets go on sale to the public beginning this Friday (6/23) on JasonAldean.com, Ticketmaster.com and at the venue box office.
Donovan Woods Releases New Single “All Mine”
/by Alex ParryDonovan Woods
Award-winning singer-songwriter Donovan Woods has released his new single, “All Mine.” Woods is an acclaimed songwriter who has written songs for artists such as Tim McGraw, Charlie Worsham, Charles Kelley of Lady Antebellum, and Billy Currington while amassing a catalog of rousing and well-received music of his own. Woods’ “All Mine” is currently a standalone single and available worldwide through all digital platforms.
“‘All Mine’ is about the feeling of suddenly emerging from something that’s been weighing you down,” Woods explained. “Sometimes it’s that first day of good health after an illness, sometimes it’s after a breakup, sometimes it’s just the first day of spring. I think one of the only purely good human feelings is relief – When something difficult ends or when something bad could have happened but didn’t. That feeling is what I’m trying to capture here, that moment of realization that time is on your side again. You dodged a bullet and for a moment you feel free, clear-eyed, and ready to turn that passing hardship into something beautiful.”
Woods’ “Leaving Nashville,” co-written with Abe Stoklasa and recorded by Charles Kelley, is nominated for Song of the Year as part of the 29th annual MusicRow Awards.
Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Lori McKenna Set For Ryman Auditorium Sam’s Place Series
/by Jessica NicholsonSteven Curtis Chapman returns to host the Ryman Auditorium’s 2017 Sam’s Place: Music For The Spirit series, which will feature performances from Lori McKenna, Brandon Heath, Amy Grant, Jonny Diaz, The SteelDrivers, Rodney Atkins and more.
Vocal supporters of adoption, Chapman and his wife Mary Beth founded Show Hope in 2003, a nonprofit organization which helps restore the hope of a family to orphans in distress. A portion of the proceeds from all Sam’s Place ticket sales will go to support Show Hope.
Upcoming shows and performers include:
July 16: Zach Williams & The McCrary Sisters
Aug. 6: Sierra Hull & The Issacs
Aug. 27: Rodney Atkins, Brandon Heath, Lori McKenna, Shenandoah
Sept. 17: Amy Grant, Scotty McCreery, Jonny Diaz, The SteelDrivers, Ryan Stevenson
For more, visit ryman.com.
The Cadillac Three Taking ‘Long Hair’ Back To Europe In November
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Cadillac Three. Photo: Joseph Llanes
The Cadillac Three are heading to Europe on their Long Hair Don’t Care Tour, beginning Nov. 1 in Berlin. Joining the raucous trio on the 16-date tour will be Brothers Osborne and Broken Witt Rebels. This is the fourth European tour for the three, who will play nine dates in the UK, including a highly-anticipated show in the capital at O2 Kentish Town Forum.
“It’s really cool to see European crowds embrace The Cadillac Three’s sound and hear our influences fuel each show. We cut our teeth on everything from the greats at The Opry to Widespread Panic because we love lyrics with depth just as much as shredding guitars, epic anthems and those for your lady,” shared TC3 frontman Jaren Johnston. “We keep coming back and they keep showing up for us … it’s a really special thing for us to sing along together with our pals across the pond!”
Before they head overseas, the Cadillac Three will headline their first show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium August 31. TC3 is taking “Dang If We Didn’t” and “American Slang” to radio as official singles for the US (July 10) and UK (impacting now) respectively. The songs lead the arrival of their new album Legacy, due Aug. 25 on Big Machine Records.
LONG HAIR DON’T CARE TOUR: Europe Dates
Nov. 1 – Berlin, Germany | Columbia Theater*
Nov. 2 – Hamburg, Germany | Uebel & Gefaehrlich*
Nov. 3 – Cologne, Germany | Luxor*
Nov. 4 – Munich, Germany | Technikum*
Nov. 6 – Amsterdam, Netherlands | Melkweg Sugarfactory*
Nov. 7 – Paris, France | Les Etoiles*
Nov. 9 – Belfast, United Kingdom | Mandela Hall*
Nov. 10 – Dublin, Ireland | Whelans*
Nov. 12 – Cardiff, United Kingdom | Y Plas
Nov. 13 – Nottingham, United Kingdom | Rock City**
Nov. 14 – London, United Kingdom | O2 Kentish Town Forum**
Nov. 15 – Norwich, United Kingdom | UEA**
Nov. 17 – Birmingham, United Kingdom | O2 Academy**
Nov. 18 – Manchester, United Kingdom | O2 Academy**
Nov. 19 – Newcastle, United Kingdom | O2 Academy**
Nov. 20 – Glasgow, United Kingdom | O2 ABC**
*With Broken Witt Rebels
** With Brothers Osborne
Connor James Thuotte Signs With Big Yellow Dog Music
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): Kerry O’Neil, co-owner; Devon Devries, VP of Film & TV; Alex Stefano, Film & TV Music Manager; Connor James Thuotte; Jamie Martin, Creative Coordinator of Film & TV Music; Matt Lindsey, VP Creative; Lauren Funk, Creative Manager; Carla Wallace, co-owner
Big Yellow Dog Music has signed Connor James Thuotte to its roster. A singer-songwriter/producer originally from upstate New York, Thuotte has had recent Toyota and CMT sync placements and writing and production credits across multiple genres, including indie, country, rock and pop.
“The BYD Sync team is excited to have Connor Thuotte on our roster,” says Big Yellow Dog Music VP of Film & TV, Devon Devries. “His sense of edgy, alternative frontline pop, unique sounds and story arc are the tools we work with best! We are excited for great things ahead.”
Chris Tomlin Announces Good Good Father Tour
/by Lorie Hollabaugh“It’s incredible to see how the song “Good Good Father” has impacted people around the world. Every night as we begin to sing the song, there’s no doubt of what it means to so many people,” said Tomlin. “That is why I am excited to announce the Good Good Father tour with my good [good] friend Matt Maher. I can’t wait for these unforgettable nights of music and worship.”
The tour will hit 16 cities through mid-November, including St. Paul, Baltimore, and Tampa. Tickets for the shows go on sale June 16, and can be purchased at christomlin.com.
Oct. 13 – St. Paul, MN
Oct. 15 – Des Moines, IA
Oct. 19 – Reading, PA
Oct. 20 – Lowell, MA
Oct. 21 – Baltimore, MD
Oct. 22 – Cary, NC
Oct. 26 – Tyler, TX (on sale June 23rd)
Oct. 27 – Corpus Christi, TX
Nov. 02 – N. Charleston, SC
Nov. 03 – Gainesville, FL
Nov. 04 – Tampa, FL
Nov. 05 – Ozark, AL
Nov. 09 – Savannah, GA
Nov. 10 – Augusta, GA
Nov. 11 – Johnson City, TN
Nov. 12 – Greenville, SC
CMHoF Reveals New Details For Shania Twain Exhibit
/by Jessica NicholsonThe Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has revealed new details on its latest exhibit, Shania Twain: Rock This Country, which opens June 30.
The exhibit chronicles Twain’s life and career, from singing in Canadian bars through her 2017 performance at Stagecoach Festival. The singer-songwriter became one of music’s superstars, on the strength of albums including Come On Over, which is the top-selling album in history by a female country artist, and Twain’s third diamond-selling album.
Walking through the exhibit, fans will see the hooded leather coat and fur-trimmed boots from the cover of Twain’s 1993 self-titled debut album. Marc Bouwer-created outfits from Twain’s Come On Over Tour (1998-1999) and her Super Bowl XXXVII halftime performance in 2003 will be included, as well as her complete ensemble, including top hat, from her 1999 “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” music video.
Twain’s Best Country Song Grammy honors for “Come On Over” and “You’re Still The One,” as well as her Grammy for Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!” will also be on display.
On Sept. 29, Twain will release Now, her fifth full-length album on Mercury Nashville, and her first since 2002.
“Shania Twain’s impact on country music is undeniable,” said museum CEO Kyle Young. “Her message of female empowerment and dynamic pop sound electrified country music. Her continued influence is evidenced by artists like Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, and Kelsea Ballerini. We are pleased to feature Ms. Twain in this career-spanning exhibit.”
Weekly Chart Report 6/16/17
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