Alison Krauss & Union Station and Jerry Douglas
The “Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Arcadia Tour” is returning in 2026 beginning in April. Theo Lawrence will support on most dates on the expansive new tour.
The tour kicks off with a two-night stand in Durham, North Carolina on April 24-25, 2026 and includes shows in Huntsville, Shreveport, New Orleans, Des Moines, Albany and many more, plus a three-night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (Sept. 18-20) In addition, Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas are set for a number of festival appearances as well, including Wilkesboro, North Carolinas’s MerleFest (April 26). General tickets for the new tour are on sale now at alisonkrauss.com/tour-dates.
The band is excited to be joined by new touring member Jacob Burleson, a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist who is known for his work with such ensembles as Volume Five, East Nash Grass, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, the Jason Carter Band, and Appalachian Roadshow.
The upcoming dates follow Alison Krauss & Union Station’s hugely successful “Arcadia 2025 Tour,” a sold-out headline run that marked the legendary group’s first tour together in over a decade. The “Arcadia 2025 Tour” celebrated the arrival of Alison Krauss & Union Station’s eighth studio LP and first new release in over 14 years, Arcadia, on Down The Road Records.
The “Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Arcadia Tour” Dates:
April 24 – Durham, NC – DPAC
April 25 – Durham, NC – DPAC
April 26 – Wilkesboro, NC – MerleFest *
April 28 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
April 29 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium †
May 1 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant
May 2 – Stillwater, OK – The McKnight Center For the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University
May 3 – Bentonville, AR – The Momentary
May 7 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
May 8 – Gautier, MS – The Sound Amphitheater
May 9 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
May 14 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
May 15 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
May 16 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
May 18 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre
May 22 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
May 23 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
May 24 – Cumberland, MD – DelFest *
June 7 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
June 9 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
June 10 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
June 13 – Madison, WI – The Orpheum Theater
June 14 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
June 16 – Moorehead, MN – Bluestem Amphitheater
June 17 – Sioux City, IA – The Sioux City Orpheum
June 19 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater
June 20 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
June 21 – Topeka, KS – Topeka Performing Arts Center
June 23 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
June 24 – Akron, OH – E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron
June 27 – Williamsburg, VA – Virginia Arts Festival
July 10 – Westbury, NY – The Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
July 11 – Sidney, ME – The Bowl at Snow Pond Center for the Arts
July 12 – Portsmouth, NH – The Music Hall
July 14 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
July 16 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts #
July 17 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts #
July 18 – Charlottesville, VA – Ting Pavilion
July 20 – Easton, PA – State Theatre Center for the Arts
July 22 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
July 24 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater
July 25 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
July 26 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
July 28 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
July 29 – Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus
July 31 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre
August 1 – Columbus, OH – Ohio Expo Center and Fairgrounds #
August 14 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
August 15 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
August 16 – Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
August 18 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena
August 20 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
August 21 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
August 22 – Seattle, WA – Marymoor Amphitheater
August 23 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 25 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Festival Amphitheater #
August 27 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
August 28 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amphitheatre
August 29 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre
September 11 – Davenport, IA – Adler Theater
September 12 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival #
September 13 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center
September 15 – Evansville, IN – Aiken Theatre in The Centre
September 18 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
September 19 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
September 20 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
September 22 – Saint Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
September 26 – Lubbock, TX – Buddy Holly Hall for the Performing Arts
September 28 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheatre at Fort Tuthill Park
September 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
October 2 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
* Festival Appearance
# On Sale TBD
All Dates w/ Special Guest Theo Lawrence
Except † w/ Special Guests The Cox Family
Adam Sanders Wins The First Season Of ‘The Road’
/by Lauryn SinkAdam Sanders.
Adam Sanders has been crowned the winner of the first season of The Road, earning a cash prize or $250,000, as well as a slot at Stagecoach and the Red Bull Jukebox show at The Pinnacle in Nashville in 2026.
Sanders competed as one of the 12 artists on the new CBS & Paramount+ music competition docu-series TV show opening for Keith Urban. Produced by Taylor Sheridan and Blake Shelton, the show premiered earlier this fall.
The Lake City Florida native is currently signed to Liz Rose Music Publishing. He has earned two No. 1 hits with Dustin Lynch’s “Hell of a Night” and Cole Swindell’s “You Ain’t Worth The Whiskey,” and additional cuts from Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Blake Shelton and Drew Baldridge. He has toured with Lynch, Bryan, Swindell, Eric Church, Thomas Rhett and Justin Moore, among others.
His current singles, “Cat In A Hat” and “Bible In A House Fire” are out now, with a full length project slated to be released in 2026.
Sanders earned praise from the judges of the competition, with Urban stating, “He always performs in such a way that he makes it look like everyone else on The Road is opening for him.”
Gretchen Wilson, who served as the tour manager during the competition, says, “Adam has a lot of confidence. As far as stage presence, vocal ability, his songwriting ability he’s got it down.”
Opry Entertainment Group Reveals New Year’s Eve Celebrations
/by Madison HahnenFor tickets, full schedules and more details on New Year’s Eve events, visit Olered.com, Category10.com and Ryman.com.
OEG’s New Year’s Eve Lineup:
Ole Red, New Year – Dec. 31
Ole Red Nashville (300 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37201)
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Kick off 2026 at Ole Red Nashville with live performances from some of the venue’s hottest artists, a DJ set on the rooftop and Southern-style, scratch-made food and drinks.
VIP Options: Ole Red’s “Skip the Line” pass includes guaranteed entry until 11:00 p.m. with access to all floors.
CBS New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash Watch Party – Dec. 31
Category 10 (120 2nd Ave N, Nashville, TN 37201)
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Join Category 10 for the official New Year’s Eve Live: Big Bash watch party, broadcasting nationwide from Music City on CBS. Fans can enjoy performances from country icons Dwight Yoakam and Marcus King, along with special appearances by Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack, all streamed live on the big screen inside Hurricane Hall.
VIP Options: The event is open to the public with no cover charge. Category 10’s “Guaranteed Entry” until 7:30 p.m. passes are available for purchase.
New Years at Ryman Auditorium – Dec. 30 – 31
Ryman Auditorium (116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219)
As part of the Ryman’s year-end holiday programming, fans can enjoy Old Crow Medicine Show on Dec. 30 and 31, making the iconic Mother Church a centerpiece of their New Year’s Eve weekend.
Songwriter Paul Kennerley Unearths Raw Work Tapes On New ‘Demos 1979-2005’ Double CD
/by Lorie HollabaughSongwriter Paul Kennerley has released a new double CD of his original recordings, Paul Kennerley Demos 1979-2005.
The 30-song collection features Kennerley’s homemade versions of demos that went on to be recorded by artists such as Emmylou Harris, to whom he dedicates the project (Kennerley and Harris were married from 1985-1991 and still share a 45-year friendship).
Other artists of note who have recorded Kennerley’s songs include Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, The Judds (who recorded seven of his songs, including four No. 1 singles), Marty Stuart, Glen Campbell, Ray Charles and many more. Several of these became No.1 and top 5 singles on the Billboard Country charts, ultimately garnering over 16 million plays.
Kennerley was BMI’s 1989 Songwriter of the Year and has won 22 BMI awards throughout his career. On the collection fans will discover how Marty Stuart’s “Hillbilly Rock” found its vibe and groove, which is also the case for Patty Loveless’s “The Blue Side of Town” and for the four singles by The Judds, whose music was very acoustic driven. Kennerley’s music is still being celebrated and performed, with Ringo Starr recently performing “Time on My Hands” (co-written by Kennerley, Daniel Tashian and T-Bone Burnett) from Starr’s 2025 country album, Look Up, on the Ryman and Grand Ole Opry stages.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Slate ‘Arcadia 2026 Tour’ For Spring
/by Lorie HollabaughAlison Krauss & Union Station and Jerry Douglas
The “Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Arcadia Tour” is returning in 2026 beginning in April. Theo Lawrence will support on most dates on the expansive new tour.
The tour kicks off with a two-night stand in Durham, North Carolina on April 24-25, 2026 and includes shows in Huntsville, Shreveport, New Orleans, Des Moines, Albany and many more, plus a three-night residency at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (Sept. 18-20) In addition, Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas are set for a number of festival appearances as well, including Wilkesboro, North Carolinas’s MerleFest (April 26). General tickets for the new tour are on sale now at alisonkrauss.com/tour-dates.
The band is excited to be joined by new touring member Jacob Burleson, a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist who is known for his work with such ensembles as Volume Five, East Nash Grass, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, the Jason Carter Band, and Appalachian Roadshow.
The upcoming dates follow Alison Krauss & Union Station’s hugely successful “Arcadia 2025 Tour,” a sold-out headline run that marked the legendary group’s first tour together in over a decade. The “Arcadia 2025 Tour” celebrated the arrival of Alison Krauss & Union Station’s eighth studio LP and first new release in over 14 years, Arcadia, on Down The Road Records.
The “Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Arcadia Tour” Dates:
April 24 – Durham, NC – DPAC
April 25 – Durham, NC – DPAC
April 26 – Wilkesboro, NC – MerleFest *
April 28 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Mark C. Smith Concert Hall
April 29 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium †
May 1 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant
May 2 – Stillwater, OK – The McKnight Center For the Performing Arts at Oklahoma State University
May 3 – Bentonville, AR – The Momentary
May 7 – New Orleans, LA – Saenger Theatre
May 8 – Gautier, MS – The Sound Amphitheater
May 9 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
May 14 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena
May 15 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
May 16 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
May 18 – Savannah, GA – Johnny Mercer Theatre
May 22 – Toledo, OH – Toledo Zoo Amphitheater
May 23 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
May 24 – Cumberland, MD – DelFest *
June 7 – Niagara Falls, ON – OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
June 9 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
June 10 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
June 13 – Madison, WI – The Orpheum Theater
June 14 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater at Water Works Park
June 16 – Moorehead, MN – Bluestem Amphitheater
June 17 – Sioux City, IA – The Sioux City Orpheum
June 19 – Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater
June 20 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
June 21 – Topeka, KS – Topeka Performing Arts Center
June 23 – Nashville, IN – Brown County Music Center
June 24 – Akron, OH – E.J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall at The University of Akron
June 27 – Williamsburg, VA – Virginia Arts Festival
July 10 – Westbury, NY – The Flagstar at Westbury Music Fair
July 11 – Sidney, ME – The Bowl at Snow Pond Center for the Arts
July 12 – Portsmouth, NH – The Music Hall
July 14 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Theatre
July 16 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts #
July 17 – Vienna, VA – Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts #
July 18 – Charlottesville, VA – Ting Pavilion
July 20 – Easton, PA – State Theatre Center for the Arts
July 22 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
July 24 – Chautauqua, NY – Chautauqua Institution Amphitheater
July 25 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
July 26 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
July 28 – Hyannis, MA – Cape Cod Melody Tent
July 29 – Cohasset, MA – South Shore Music Circus
July 31 – Wheeling, WV – Capitol Theatre
August 1 – Columbus, OH – Ohio Expo Center and Fairgrounds #
August 14 – Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater
August 15 – Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park
August 16 – Vail, CO – Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
August 18 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena
August 20 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
August 21 – Bonner, MT – KettleHouse Amphitheater
August 22 – Seattle, WA – Marymoor Amphitheater
August 23 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
August 25 – Jacksonville, OR – Britt Festival Amphitheater #
August 27 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
August 28 – Murphys, CA – Ironstone Amphitheatre
August 29 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre
September 11 – Davenport, IA – Adler Theater
September 12 – Highland Park, IL – Ravinia Festival #
September 13 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center
September 15 – Evansville, IN – Aiken Theatre in The Centre
September 18 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
September 19 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
September 20 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
September 22 – Saint Louis, MO – Stifel Theatre
September 26 – Lubbock, TX – Buddy Holly Hall for the Performing Arts
September 28 – Flagstaff, AZ – Pepsi Amphitheatre at Fort Tuthill Park
September 29 – Las Vegas, NV – Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas
October 2 – Paso Robles, CA – Vina Robles Amphitheatre
* Festival Appearance
# On Sale TBD
All Dates w/ Special Guest Theo Lawrence
Except † w/ Special Guests The Cox Family
MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)
/by Madison HahnenThis week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly spotlights a mix of milestone achievements, meaningful industry recognition, and notable business moves that continue to shape Nashville’s music community. Click here to see the full edition.
Leading the headlines, Morgan Wallen has reached a historic benchmark, being named the RIAA’s highest certified country artist of all time. His impact stretches well beyond the genre, as he now stands as the third most-certified artist across all genres, trailing only Drake and Taylor Swift among solo acts.
The newsletter also celebrates a moment of well-earned recognition for veteran talent executive Donna Duncan, who has been named the second recipient of this year’s CMA Media Achievement Award. Duncan was surprised with the honor on Dec. 16, when Luke Bryan presented the news at KP Entertainment offices.
On the business front, Results Global continues to expand its footprint with the addition of two key team members. Kelly Ridgway has joined the Nashville-based full-service marketing agency as Global Marketing Lead and Head of its New York City office, while Abbey Kovacevich steps into the role of Manager of Marketing and Communications.
Acclaimed artist and songwriter Margo Price has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.
Rounding out the week’s highlights, Back Blocks Music promoted Elizabeth Cook to Creative Director and welcoming Megan Clemens as Director of Digital Marketing alongside Laine Lonero as Marketing Coordinator.
iHeartMedia and Netflix have partnered in an exclusive video podcasting agreement for more than 15 original iHeartPodcasts, including Bobby Bones Presents: The BobbyCast. New video podcast episodes will launch on Netflix in early 2026 in the US, with more markets to follow.
Riley Green has landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart, Mediabase Country Chart, and Canada Country Radio with “Don’t Mind If I Do (feat. Ella Langley),” marking his sixth No. 1 and his second consecutive self-penned chart-topper this year, following “Worst Way.” With “Worst Way” and “Don’t Mind If I Do” both reaching No. 1, Green becomes the first country artist to earn back-to-back solo-written No. 1 singles on the Billboard Country Airplay chart since Taylor Swift topped the charts with “Sparks Fly” (2011) and “Ours” (2012).
This week’s newsletter also featured a conversation with Prescription Song’s Chris Martignago.
In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Ella Langley takes the No. 1 spot with “Choosin’ Texas.” Explore more chart data here.
The MusicRow Weekly is delivered every Friday, featuring Nashville’s top music industry news, exclusive interviews, song reviews, radio and songwriter charts and more. Sign up for free here.
Chase Matthew Celebrates First No. 1
/by Lauryn SinkPictured (L-R): Chase Matthew, Cris Lacy, Loyd Potts, Alex Maxwell, Ken Madson, Hunter Huff, and Ciaran Wilkie. Photo: Mitch Wallis
Chase Matthew celebrated his first No. 1 song, “Darlin’” last week with his team, family and friends at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.
The Warner Music Nashville artist notched his first chart-topper earlier this year. The Gold certified track was written alongside Alex Maxwell, Hunter Huff and Ciaran Wilkie, and produced by Maxwell and Jake Angel.
A Nashville native, Matthew has garnered over 1.4 billion career streams 1.5 million followers across platforms. He is a member of the Class of 2024 for both Opry NextStage and MusicRow’s Next Big Thing, and earned a nomination at the 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards. He has shared stages with Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, among others. He released his third studio album, Chase, earlier this year.
Tape Room Music Celebrates 2025 Accolades
/by Lauryn SinkPictured (L-R): Caroline Hodson, Blain Rhodes, Ashley Gorley and Katherine Godwin. Photo: Courtesy of Tape Room Music
Tape Room Music is celebrating their 2025 accolades, which included industry awards, No. 1 tracks and more.
The company notched 16 songs on Billboard’s Year-End Hot Country Songs chart, seven on their Year-End Country Airplay Songs and four songs on the all-genre Year-End Hot 100 Songs, in addition to landing eight tracks on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Year-End Country Songs chart and three on the Big Picture Songs chart. Tape Room ends the year with three hits currently climbing in the top 5 including Blake Shelton’s “Stay Country or Die Tryin’,” HARDY’s “Favorite Country Song,” and Megan Moroney’s “6 Months Later.”
Tape Room Music writers were also recognized throughout the year, as Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps and Taylor Phillips received CMA Triple Play Awards, Casey Brown and Phillips were honored as GRAMMY nominees for Country Song of the Year, Johnson, Phillips and Andy Sheridan earned BMI Country Awards, Brown earned a SESAC Country Award, and Johnson was celebrated as a Variety Hitmaker.
The independent publishing company garnered 8 No. 1 singles this year, including Johnson’s “All The Way,” performed by BigXThaPlug featuring Bailey Zimmerman, which topped both Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts, as Phillips, Johnson and Phelps all commemorated 10+ No. 1 singles.
Additionally, Beau Bailey earned his first two Country Airplay Top 5 songs, both still climbing the charts, Johnson was featured on the Netflix series Hitmakers, Wyatt McCubbin joined Riley Green’s “Damn Country Music Tour” and was featured on Chase Rice’s “Two Tone Trippin’,” and Jordan Rowe joined Anne Wilson on “The Stars Tour.”
Tape Room also added Connor Hicks to the roster and added Katherine Godwin to the team as Manager, A&R. Caroline Hodson, Director, A&R and writer Ben Williams were recognized by Nashville Briefing’s 30 Under 30.
Eclipse Music Group Acquires Emily Shackleton’s Catalog
/by Madison HahnenEmily Shackleton
Eclipse Music Group has acquired Emily Shackleton’s catalog, which includes Carly Pearce’s breakout and CMA Award-winning, multi-Platinum hit “Every Little Thing.”
In addition to “Every Little Thing,” Shackleton has had cuts with Reba McEntire, Runaway June, David Nail, Sara Evans, and Mickey Guyton, among others.
“Emily’s depth as a storyteller allows her songs to resonate with so many. Her writing is raw, honest, and profoundly human,” says Penny Gattis, Partner at Eclipse Music Group. “We’re thrilled to steward this catalog and elevate these songs for years to come.”
Marshall Tucker Band To Kick Off The New Year With ‘While I’m Young Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Marshall Tucker Band will kick off 2026 with their new 30-date, coast-to-coast “While I’m Young Tour.”
The tour launches Jan. 10 at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia, and will visit New York, Phoenix, Palm Beach, Santa Fe, Flagstaff, Green Bay, Tulsa, Myrtle Beach and more through Aug. 15. The group will perform at major theaters, casinos, and performing arts centers across the country, along with a weeklong appearance aboard the 70’s Rock & Romance Cruise, and more dates will be announced via marshalltucker.com in the coming months.
“Over fifty years later, we continue to grow, improve and intensely bring the fans what they love,” says lead singer Doug Gray. “This past year was an overwhelming success, and the band looks forward to seeing the great fans who have stood behind the MTB since forever. We believe 2026 will be the best year yet. While I’m young!”
2026 Marshall Tucker Band “While I’m Young Tour” Dates:
Jan 10 – Hiawassee, GA – Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Jan 17 – Immokalee, FL – Seminole Center Outdoors
Jan 29 – Havre De Grace, MD – Star Centre
Jan 30 – Mashantucket, CT – Scorpion Bar Foxwoods
Jan 31 – Bensalem, PA – Parx Xcite Center
Feb 1 – Patchogue, NY – Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts
Feb 12 – Mayetta, KS – Prairie Band Casino & Resort
Feb 13 – Colorado Springs, CO – Phil Long Music Hall
Feb 14 – Santa Fe, NM – Buffalo Thunder Resort Casino
Feb 20 – Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre
Feb 21 – Canyon Lake, CA – The Lodge at Sunset Beach
Feb 22 – Turlock, CA – Turlock Community Theatre
Feb 24 – Del Mar, CA – The Sound
Feb 26 – Palm Springs, CA – Plaza Theatre
Feb 27 – Flagstaff, AZ – Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Feb 28 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theatre
March 6 – Plant City, FL – Florida Strawberry Festival
March 7 – Palm Beach, FL – Glazer Hall
March 12 – Wausau, WI – Grand Theater
March 13 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center
March 14 – Shipshewana, IN – Blue Gate Performing Arts Center
March 21–28 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – 70’s Rock & Romance Cruise 2026
April 3 – Tulsa, OK – Osage Casino Hotel
May 1 – Grant, OK – Stage 271
May 2 – Forrest City, AR – UA-EACC Fine Arts Center
May 28 – Tulalip, WA – Tulalip Resort Casino
May 29 – Salem, OR – Elsinore Theatre
June 5 – Emmett, ID – Roadhouse at the Mill
July 12 – Myrtle Beach, SC – The Carolina Opry
Aug 15 – Webster, MA – Indian Ranch
Randy Parton’s ‘The RCA Years’ Remastered & Released Via Sony/Legacy
/by Lorie HollabaughOwepar Entertainment and Sony/Legacy have released The RCA Years by Randy Parton, the late brother of Dolly Parton.
Released in conjunction with Parton’s birthday, Dec. 15, The RCA Years is the first authorized and fully remastered collection of the singer’s classic RCA singles from the 1970s and ’80s. Between 1975 and 1983, RCA released nine singles by Parton. The RCA Years features 39 tracks, including all of Parton’s released singles, several never-before-released recordings, alternative versions and previously unreleased alternative mono and stereo mixes, all remastered in hi-res from the original masters.
In 1974, Parton made some early recordings as a solo artist which eventually led to a contract with RCA Records, and in 1975, the label released his first single, “Tennessee Born.” Although his early singles failed to chart, they were much beloved by his fans, and Randy’s talent impressed Los Angeles-based producer and composer Mike Post. After producing Dolly’s 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs album in 1981, Post began working with Randy, and their collaboration led to his first chart hit, “Hold Me Like You Never Had Me.” Over the next year, Parton and Post scored three more hit singles: “Shot Full of Love, ”Don’t Cry Baby,” and “Oh, No.”
Parton, who passed away in 2021, was also featured on the 2024 Dolly Parton & Family release, Smoky Mountain DNA through a previously unreleased archival recording.