Parker McCollum. Photo: Courtesy of True Public Relations
MCA Nashville recording artist Parker McCollum had a busy year in 2021. With the release of his major label debut album Gold Chain Cowboy, a rigorous touring schedule and the launch of his first fan club, the Texas native celebrated many milestones.
On the touring front, McCollum entertained 17,000 people at the stage he graduated high school on, becoming the highest paid act to ever play there. He also sold out venues such as Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion, the AT&T Center in San Antonio, and the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, among others.
Parker McCollum. Photo: Courtesy of True Public Relations
After touring shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic, McCollum and his band were among the masses happy to hit the road in spring of 2021. From mid-April through the end of the year, the guys played approximately 90 shows across the country, including as the opening act on Dierks Bentley‘s 22-date “Beers On Me Tour 2022.”
“Dierks is the definition of a superstar. The attention to detail, commitment, and energy that [he and his crew] put in every night on that tour is impressive,” McCollum shares with MusicRow. “Every single thing that you could think about from the beginning of the day to the end and throughout the show is thought about, taken care of, and prepared for. To have that level of commitment after you’ve been doing it for as long as he has is pretty impressive.
“Being the first-of-three on a tour, you’re [often] forgotten about. I think he realized that we weren’t like most first-of-three’s that he’s had, though. We’ve played over a thousand shows and sold out shows all across the country, so it wasn’t like it was our first time,” McCollum explains. “He really catered to that, understood that, and let us do our thing.”
On the radio front, McCollum earned his first No. 1 hit with his Platinum-certified debut single “Pretty Heart” in late 2020. He was also the most spun new artist on MusicRow‘s CountryBreakout Radio Chart throughout 2020, earning him MusicRow‘s Breakout Artist of the Year award in early 2021.
McCollum’s current radio single, “To Be Loved By You,” is nearing Top 10 at country radio. The track reached the top of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart on Dec. 10, 2021.
“When I was a kid, I would hear about my favorite artists and albums going Platinum or Gold and it just sounded so cool,” he shares. “Now to sit in my house every day and have a Gold and Platinum record, and hopefully another one coming… It’s almost cliche to say, but sometimes I pinch myself and say, ‘Is this shit real?’”
Both “To Be Loved By You” and “Pretty Heart” are featured on McCollum’s major label debut album, Gold Chain Cowboy, which was released last summer. The record’s success comes on the heels of his major label backed Hollywood Gold EP from fall of 2020 and his previously released independent projects.
Though not new to the country music scene, McCollum found himself on a plethora of artist to watch lists in 2021 from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, HITS Magazine, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA and more. He also notched his first ACM nomination for New Male Artist of the Year and made his Grand Ole Opry debut early last year.
“I knew what I wanted to do when I was really young. I knew I wanted to sing country music for a living, and I knew that I wanted to do it on the highest level. I didn’t really set much of a timeline for myself,” McCollum offers. “I knew from the very beginning, one way or another, that I was going to be doing this for the rest of my life.
“I’ve always said I want the slowest, sweetest, most wonderful ride to the top that I could possibly have. My goal was to do this for a long time, so as long as I’m still doing it when I’m 50, 60, 70 years old, I think that would be pretty cool.”
Towards the end of 2021, McCollum unveiled his Gold Chain Cowboy Club NFT in partnership with MusicFX, a digital community connecting artists to their fan bases through NFTs. Marking his first fan club and one of the first artist to have an NFT fan club, the campaign features multiple tiers of membership, including the Gold Chain Cowboy Black Card: Signature Edition which saw a first week sell-out.
Parker McCollum. Photo: Courtesy of True Public Relations
“When I heard ‘fan club,’ I really perked up. Fans pay money to come see me play, they stream my music online, they buy a shirt and a hat in merch. My fans are the bomb. They are unbelievably loyal and committed, and they’ve been with me a long time,” gushes McCollum. “For $100 they can be winning all kinds of exclusive stuff and own a digital copy of something that belongs to them and to me. It seemed like a great way for my fans to be one step closer to me and what we’ve got going on.”
With his eyes locked on 2022, McCollum has high hopes. The goals at the top of his list involve new music.
“If I could put out a second full album that was way better than the one I put out six months ago by the end of this year or even the first quarter of 2023, I’d be really happy. If I can pull that off this year then that would be a miracle,” he sums.
Tennessee Songwriters Week Kicks Off Today
/by Lorie HollabaughTennessee Songwriters Week has kicked off with more than 35 qualifying rounds at venues across the state. Up-and-coming songwriters will take to the stage in hopes of advancing their budding careers, and winners from qualifying rounds will advance to one of six showcases at:
One finalist from each of the showcases will get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform at the legendary Bluebird Cafe during a private event with music industry professionals in March. Additional prizes include a one-year membership to NSAI, a branded commemorative Taylor guitar, a two-night hotel stay in Nashville, and a $100 gift card.
“Tennessee Songwriters Week not only celebrates the foundation of the craft, it also lifts and presents talented songwriters from all parts of the state who are building their careers,” says Mark Ezell, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. “We’re also thrilled to support music venues and inspire travelers to experience our state’s rich music stories at museums, attractions and festivals.”
In addition to qualifying rounds and showcases, there are special events happening across the state, including a Songwriter Workshop with songwriter T.W. Hale at the Commodore Hotel & Music Café in Linden, a Farragut Songwriters Showcase featuring local singer-songwriters, and South Main Sounds Songwriter Night in Memphis.
For more information on Tennessee Songwriters Week, click here.
Parker McCollum Looks Back On Year Of Successes In 2021 [Interview]
/by Lydia FarthingParker McCollum. Photo: Courtesy of True Public Relations
MCA Nashville recording artist Parker McCollum had a busy year in 2021. With the release of his major label debut album Gold Chain Cowboy, a rigorous touring schedule and the launch of his first fan club, the Texas native celebrated many milestones.
On the touring front, McCollum entertained 17,000 people at the stage he graduated high school on, becoming the highest paid act to ever play there. He also sold out venues such as Dallas’ Dos Equis Pavilion, the AT&T Center in San Antonio, and the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, among others.
Parker McCollum. Photo: Courtesy of True Public Relations
After touring shut down in 2020 due to the pandemic, McCollum and his band were among the masses happy to hit the road in spring of 2021. From mid-April through the end of the year, the guys played approximately 90 shows across the country, including as the opening act on Dierks Bentley‘s 22-date “Beers On Me Tour 2022.”
“Dierks is the definition of a superstar. The attention to detail, commitment, and energy that [he and his crew] put in every night on that tour is impressive,” McCollum shares with MusicRow. “Every single thing that you could think about from the beginning of the day to the end and throughout the show is thought about, taken care of, and prepared for. To have that level of commitment after you’ve been doing it for as long as he has is pretty impressive.
“Being the first-of-three on a tour, you’re [often] forgotten about. I think he realized that we weren’t like most first-of-three’s that he’s had, though. We’ve played over a thousand shows and sold out shows all across the country, so it wasn’t like it was our first time,” McCollum explains. “He really catered to that, understood that, and let us do our thing.”
McCollum’s current radio single, “To Be Loved By You,” is nearing Top 10 at country radio. The track reached the top of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart on Dec. 10, 2021.
“When I was a kid, I would hear about my favorite artists and albums going Platinum or Gold and it just sounded so cool,” he shares. “Now to sit in my house every day and have a Gold and Platinum record, and hopefully another one coming… It’s almost cliche to say, but sometimes I pinch myself and say, ‘Is this shit real?’”
Both “To Be Loved By You” and “Pretty Heart” are featured on McCollum’s major label debut album, Gold Chain Cowboy, which was released last summer. The record’s success comes on the heels of his major label backed Hollywood Gold EP from fall of 2020 and his previously released independent projects.
Though not new to the country music scene, McCollum found himself on a plethora of artist to watch lists in 2021 from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, HITS Magazine, SiriusXM, CMT, RIAA and more. He also notched his first ACM nomination for New Male Artist of the Year and made his Grand Ole Opry debut early last year.
“I knew what I wanted to do when I was really young. I knew I wanted to sing country music for a living, and I knew that I wanted to do it on the highest level. I didn’t really set much of a timeline for myself,” McCollum offers. “I knew from the very beginning, one way or another, that I was going to be doing this for the rest of my life.
“I’ve always said I want the slowest, sweetest, most wonderful ride to the top that I could possibly have. My goal was to do this for a long time, so as long as I’m still doing it when I’m 50, 60, 70 years old, I think that would be pretty cool.”
Towards the end of 2021, McCollum unveiled his Gold Chain Cowboy Club NFT in partnership with MusicFX, a digital community connecting artists to their fan bases through NFTs. Marking his first fan club and one of the first artist to have an NFT fan club, the campaign features multiple tiers of membership, including the Gold Chain Cowboy Black Card: Signature Edition which saw a first week sell-out.
Parker McCollum. Photo: Courtesy of True Public Relations
“When I heard ‘fan club,’ I really perked up. Fans pay money to come see me play, they stream my music online, they buy a shirt and a hat in merch. My fans are the bomb. They are unbelievably loyal and committed, and they’ve been with me a long time,” gushes McCollum. “For $100 they can be winning all kinds of exclusive stuff and own a digital copy of something that belongs to them and to me. It seemed like a great way for my fans to be one step closer to me and what we’ve got going on.”
With his eyes locked on 2022, McCollum has high hopes. The goals at the top of his list involve new music.
“If I could put out a second full album that was way better than the one I put out six months ago by the end of this year or even the first quarter of 2023, I’d be really happy. If I can pull that off this year then that would be a miracle,” he sums.
Eric Church Holds Steady On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by LB CantrellEric Church. Photo: Joe Pugliese
Eric Church further demonstrates the power of a solo write this week as his wholly-penned song “Heart On Fire” keeps him at No. 3 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart for another week.
Because he is the sole writer on “Heart On Fire,” all of the points earned from the song’s airplay, digital download track sales, and streams go entirely to Church on the Songwriter Chart.
Ashley Gorley moves back up to No. 1 this week with eight currently charting songs fueling him, including “New Truck” (Dylan Scott), “You Should Probably Leave” (Chris Stapleton), “Sand In My Boots” (Morgan Wallen), “Slow Down Summer” (Thomas Rhett), “Give Heaven Some Hell” (Hardy), “Take My Name” (Parmalee), “Steal My Love” (Dan + Shay), and “Beers On Me” (Dierks Bentley, Hardy & Breland).
Jesse Frasure, a co-writer on “One Mississippi” (Kane Brown), “Whiskey And Rain” (Michael Ray), “If I Was A Cowboy” (Miranda Lambert), and “Slow Down Summer” (Thomas Rhett), shifts down to No. 2 this week.
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
Weekly Register: Walker Hayes Earns Top Debut With ‘Country Stuff’
/by Lydia FarthingWalker Hayes. Photo: Robert Chavers
Walker Hayes made quite a splash on the country charts this week.
His recently released record, Country Stuff: The Album, debuted at No. 2 on the top country albums chart, earning 33K in total consumption (16K album only/18 million song streams), according to MRC data. The Monument Records recording artist also takes two places on the top country streaming songs chart. His blockbuster hit, “Fancy Like,” sits at No. 3 with 5.8 million streams, while his new single, “AA,” takes the top spot with 6.3 million streams.
Elsewhere on the top country streaming songs chart, Jordan Davis and Luke Bryan‘s “Buy Dirt” jumps up to No. 2 after gaining 6.1 million streams, and Taylor Swift‘s “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)” drops down to No. 4 with 5.7 million streams. Cody Johnson‘s “‘Til You Can’t” enters the top five, adding 4.6 million streams this week.
On the albums side, Morgan Wallen‘s Dangerous: The Double Album continues to be the most consumed album at 40.5K in total consumption (2.1K album only and 48 million song streams). Swift drops to No. 3 with Red (Taylor’s Version) adding 33K in total consumption. Luke Combs takes up the remaining two spots as What You See Is What You Get comes in at No. 4 with 17K and This One’s For You takes No. 5 with 14K in total consumption.
Circle Announces Distribution Deal With National Cable TV Cooperative
/by Lorie HollabaughCircle Network has announced a new distribution agreement with the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), a non-profit that serves 40 million broadband and video customers throughout the U.S. and its territories.
NCTC’s over 700 member operators will now have 24/7 access to country programming, including documentaries, original series, invitation ceremonies, movies, and more. In addition to pre-recorded content, Circle Network also livestreams performances from the Grand Ole Opry as part of its Opry Live segment, which airs each Saturday night.
“Our distribution with NCTC opens up the door to hundreds of new independent cable and broadband companies. We are thrilled to be a part of this network and have the opportunity to reach their country music fans across the country,” says Circle Network General Manager Drew Reifenberger.
Circle Network currently reaches 100+ U.S. markets and 46.6 million people monthly through streaming platforms, CirclePlus.com and digital devices, such as desktops and apps.
Agenda Revealed For CRS 2022
/by Lorie HollabaughCRS has released the agenda for CRS 2022, set for Feb. 23-25.
Some of this year’s agenda highlights include a full-day Streaming Summit, eighteen informative panels, six CRS Heads of State sessions, four mentoring breakfasts, three label-sponsored luncheons, a featured artist interview with Blake Shelton, Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley, the annual New Faces of Country Music Show, and more.
The agenda can now be viewed on CountryRadioSeminar.com. Those already registered for the event will have access to an extended version of the agenda, featuring panel descriptions and locations.
“CRS has been the forum to discuss the challenges and victories within the country music industry, and this year’s agenda reflects that reputation,” says CRS Agenda Chairman Brent Michaels. “From a deep look at how our fans listen to and feel about the music, to the return of a full year of touring, to sessions on leadership and brand integrity, registrants will have something to discuss with their peers and co-workers moving forward. We’ve included discussions about the state of country radio, as well as hands-on opportunities to build skills and network.”
CRS also announced details for the CMA Welcome Reception and the Kitchen Notes Breakfast with RECORDS Nashville Artists & Staff. The CMA Welcome Reception will take place in the Broadway Hallway on Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 5-6 p.m. CT and will feature Kat & Alex.
The Breakfast with RECORDS Nashville Artists & Staff will feature performances by Matt Stell, Chris Bandi, George Birge, and Erin Kinsey, and will be held at Kitchen Notes in the Omni Nashville on Friday, Feb. 25 from 7:30-10 a.m. CT.
This year, CRS has expanded its scholarship program to include the inaugural Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship in addition to the already established Rusty Walker Scholarship. As previously announced, receiving this year’s first-ever Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship is Paisley Dunn (PM Drive and APD, WCJC, Marion, IN) and set to receive the Rusty Walker Scholarship are Kyle Matthews (APD/MD, KFGE, Lincoln, NE), Spencer Campbell (Account Executive, WLVK Ft Knox, KY), and Morgan Taylor (On-Air Talent, KGRT, Las Cruces, NM).
On Feb. 10, the official mobile app for Country Radio Seminar will be released and will provide attendees with access to the expanded CRS agenda, session descriptions, speaker bios, artists performing, and more. Users will be able to create their own customized CRS 2022 schedule, rate the panels, and more. The CRS 2022 app also features the ability to connect with other attendees who have made their profile public, as well as submit questions for panelists during the sessions.
Registration for CRS 2022 is open and available for purchase now. Single-day passes will also be available, and include access to panels, speakers, luncheons, and networking destinations on the day of pass purchase. Day passes will only be available for purchase on-site.
Everyone attending CRS 2022 will be required to provide documentation of full COVID-19 vaccinations or a negative COVID test result, obtained within 48-hours of arrival at the event. Rapid antigen and PCR tests will be available upon arrival and conducted on-site at no cost to attendees.
Claire Cook-Taylor Exits Publicity Post At Average Joes Entertainment
/by Lorie HollabaughClaire Cook-Taylor
Veteran entertainment industry publicist Claire Cook-Taylor has exited her post as Head Of Publicity at Average Joes Entertainment.
A graduate of California State University, Northridge, Cook-Taylor began her career at Capitol/EMI Records in Los Angeles. Her experience includes development and execution of national and regional public relations and marketing campaigns for David Bowie, Queen, Red Hot Chili Peppers, George Thorogood, Kenny Rogers, Jo Dee Messina, Diamond Rio, Lee Brice, Colt Ford, Montgomery Gentry and many more.
Prior to joining Average Joes in 2012, Cook-Taylor spent time as Senior Publicist for L.A.-based Windsor Publications; Media and Artist Relations Manager at Magnatone Records/Nashville; Vice President of Publicity at Kenny Rogers’ Dreamcatcher Entertainment; and as Publicist at Moraine Music Group. She also oversaw independent management and publicity for her own imprint, Cook Media.
Cook-Taylor is a member of the CMA and ACM, and is heavily involved in SOURCE. She can be reached at claire@ccookmedia.com.
Industry Ink: Kane Brown, Dan + Shay, Doyle Lawson
/by Lydia FarthingKane Brown Kicks Off Sony Music Nashville’s 2022 Special Olympics Campaign
Jacquie Clare and Kane Brown. Photo: Alex Alvga
Kane Brown recently met with Special Olympics Florida athlete Jacquie Clare during his Orlando show to kick off the collaboration between Westwood One and Sony Music Nashville to bring awareness and build support for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games.
Luke Combs, Adam Doleac, Old Dominion, Ryan Hurd, Kameron Marlowe, Maren Morris, Jameson Rodgers, Mitchell Tenpenny, and Chris Young are among other participating Sony Music Nashville artists who will join the campaign. They will work to support the athletes and spread the word about the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games through Westwood One’s broadcast channels.
The 2022 Special Olympics USA Games is scheduled for June 5-12 in Orlando. More than 5,500 athletes and coaches from all 50 states and the Caribbean will travel to Florida for one of the country’s most cherished sporting events. For more information on the Games and how you can get involved, click here.
Dan + Shay Look Back On Another Massive Year In 2021
3x Grammy award-winning duo Dan + Shay saw an impressive 2021 with the release of their fourth studio album, Good Things, which shattered records as the first country album in streaming history to reach RIAA Gold status upon release. Their monster hit “Tequila” also received a 7x Platinum certification, becoming the 10th most-streamed country song of all time.
Also in 2021, the pair revamped their headlining “Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour.” The 33-date run garnered 400,000 total tickets with sold out shows at Madison Square Garden and Staples Center. Dan + Shay will move up to stadiums this April on label-mate Kenny Chesney’s “Here and Now Tour 2022,” making stops across the country.
Starting off 2022, their current Top 30 single, “Steal My Love,” is climbing the country charts and their most recent No. 1, “Glad You Exist,” is up for a Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. The duo has won the category for the past three consecutive years, making them the first artist to do so since the category’s inception. The reigning ACM, AMA and BBMA Country Duo of the Year winners also received a nomination for all genre Best Duo/Group of the Year at the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival Sees Name Change Ahead Of 2022 Event
The Malpass Brothers
After recently announcing his retirement, bluegrass veteran Doyle Lawson has passed the baton to The Malpass Brothers for his 41-year annual festival, held at Denton FarmPark in Denton, North Carolina. The Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival will now be named The Malpass Brothers Bluegrass and Country Festival, sponsored by Springer Mountain Farms.
Taking place May 5-7, this year’s festival will blend bluegrass, Americana, and country music. The Malpass Brothers, Deeper Shade of Blue, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Donna Ulisse, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and more will bring a weekend of great music. For ticketing information, click here.
“For 41 years it has been an honor, pleasure, and privilege to be the host site of the Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver Bluegrass Festival,” says Karen Miller, Manager, Denton FarmPark. “We are sad to be saying goodbye to Doyle as our festival host. He is and will always be a legend in bluegrass music. At the same time, it is our honor and privilege to be the host site of The Malpass Brothers Bluegrass and Country Music Festival. We are looking forward to this next chapter of music at Denton FarmPark.”
“Doyle Lawson is one of the true legends in Bluegrass music. Just to be a small part of anything he is involved with is an honor,” shares Chris Malpass. “We have had the privilege of being at his festival for a few years now and it’s always great. Taylor [Malpass] and I are truly honored to have the opportunity to carry the torch for our hero’s music of yesterday while we showcase the music and artist of today. We look forward to hosting this legendary festival and are excited to keep the music we love alive for future fans. Congratulations to Mr. Doyle on his retirement and his future endeavors.”
“It is a complete honor to be taking over a legendary festival like Denton. It has been my favorite festival in all my years of touring,” adds Taylor Malpass. “Doyle Lawson is one of the finest men and musicians in the business and to come in after his retirement is a dream come true. We will do our best to keep this festival as traditional as we can while still giving new artists a chance to grace the stage of this legendary festival.”
Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins, Country Music Hall Of Fame Pianist, Dies At 84
/by LB CantrellHargus “Pig” Robbins. Photo: John Russell/CMA
Hargus “Pig” Robbins, a renowned pianist and Country Music Hall of Fame member who contributed to many country, rock, folk and pop hits since the late 1950s, died on Sunday (Jan. 30). He was 84.
Hargus Melvin Robbins was born on Jan. 18, 1938 in Rhea County, Tennessee. A tragic knife accident caused him to lose his sight at the age of three. He went on to study classical piano at the Tennessee School for the Blind at age seven.
While at school, Robbins developed his own unique style, influenced by pop and jazz pianists Floyd Cramer, Owen Bradley, Marvin Hughes, Ray Charles, and Poppa John Gordy. He developed the nickname “Pig” because he used to sneak in the school through a fire escape and play when he wasn’t supposed to, getting himself as dirty as a pig.
Hargus “Pig” Robbins. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Robbins soon started playing in Nashville clubs and landed his first major studio gig in 1959, playing the lively piano on George Jones’ hit “White Lightning.” After that session, Robbins was steadily booked in the Nashville recording studios, finding himself among the Nashville A-Team of session players.
Robbins played on many iconic hits coming out of Nashville over the next few decades, including for Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Connie Smith, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Roger Miller, the Statler Brothers, and dozens of other country stars. Two memorable examples of Robbins’ playing can be heard on the intros of Charlie Rich’s “Behind Closed Doors” (1974) and Crystal Gayle’s “Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue” (1977).
Robbins contributed to Bob Dylan’s 1966 album Blonde on Blonde, opening him up to more folk, pop and rock singers. He also appears on the liner notes for many of Dolly Parton’s albums, such as 1968’s Just Because I’m a Woman, 1971’s Coat of Many Colors, 1973’s My Tennessee Mountain Home, 1974’s Jolene, and more.
Robbins also recorded his own albums, including the Grammy-winning Country Instrumentalist of the Year (1977), Pig in a Poke (1978), and Unbreakable Hearts (1979). He garnered two CMA Awards throughout his career, winning CMA’s Instrumentalist of the Year in 1976 and in 2000. Robbins was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2012 alongside Garth Brooks and Connie Smith.
Following the announcement of his death, Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame, said “Like all successful session musicians, Pig Robbins was quick to adapt to any studio situation. He worked quickly, with perfection less a goal than a norm. And while he could shift styles on a dime to suit the singer and the song, his playing was always distinctive. Pig’s left hand on the piano joined with Bob Moore’s bass to create an unstoppable rhythmic force, while the fingers on his right hand flew like birds across the keys. The greatest musicians in Nashville turned to Pig for guidance and inspiration.”
Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association, added “Hargus ‘Pig’ Robbins was a defining sound for so much of the historic music out of Nashville. His talent spoke for itself through his decades-spanning career and work as a session pianist with countless artists across genres. Our hearts go out to his friends and family during this difficult time.”
Luke Bryan To Launch ‘Raised Up Right Tour’ In June
/by Lorie HollabaughLuke Bryan. Photo Jim Wright
Luke Bryan is hitting the road on his 30+ city “Raised Up Right Tour,” beginning June 9. Riley Green, Mitchell Tenpenny and DJ Rock will join Bryan on the new tour, which takes its name from the chorus of his current single, “Up.”
Bryan will make stops in Atlanta, Charlotte, Milwaukee, Indianapolis, New Orleans, Chicago, and more across the country through late October.
Tickets for the dates go on sale Friday, Feb. 4 at lukebryan.com. Ticket presale for Bryan’s fan club members begins Feb. 1-3, and Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets Feb. 2-3.
“My favorite place to be is on stage performing to country music fans,” shares Bryan. “So thankful every night when I walk out on that stage and know you are there to have a blast along beside me. It never gets old!”
Throughout his career, Bryan has played sold out shows for over 12 million fans, including nearly 40 stadium concerts, his spring break shows, Farm Tours and seven sold-out Crash My Playa destination concerts.
Fans can catch him before the “Raised Up Right Tour” on his first-ever headlining residency at The Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas, which launches Feb. 11 with nine shows through Feb. 26.