Luke Combs Racks Up Fresh Round Of RIAA Certifications
Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville’s Caryl Atwood; Sony Music Entertainment’s Dennis Kooker, Jennifer Fowler, Darren Stupak, and Kevin Kelleher; SMN’s Jennifer Way and Randy Goodman; Luke Combs; Make Wake Artists’ Chris Kappy and Sophia Sansone; Columbia Nashville’s Lyndsay Church; River House Artists’ Lynn Oliver-Cline; SMN’s Liz Cost; RHA’s Zebb Luster. Photo: Zack Massey
Luke Combs is celebrating a round of new RIAA certification as his No. 1 album, What You See Is What You Get, has been certified 3x Platinum, while his hit debut album, This One’s For You, is now 4x Platinum.
Five of Combs’ No. 1 singles have also received new certifications. “Beer Never Broke My Heart” was certified 4x Platinum, “Forever After All” and “Even Though I’m Leaving” hit 3x Platinum, and “1, 2 Many” and “Does To Me” feat. Eric Church both hit Platinum.
The achievements add to a triumphant few weeks for Combs, who is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for “Forever After All.” Combs was also recently named Entertainer of the Year at The 55th Annual CMA Awards and once again made history as his latest single, “Cold As You,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts.
Hannah Dasher Performs at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Annual Nightfall at the Hall Celebration
Hannah Dasher performs. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Breakout country artist Hannah Dasher took the stage last night (Dec. 7) at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for its ninth annual Nightfall at the Hall concert. The event is an after-hours celebration held exclusively for the museum’s Troubadour members, a community of young leaders, ages 21 to 45, who collaborate with other like-minded professionals in supporting their community and the museum.
Nightfall at the Hall admission is a benefit of Troubadour membership. Young professionals can become a Troubadour member until Dec. 14, 2021, at a discounted rate of $5 off an individual Troubadour membership and $10 off a dual membership.
Prior to Dasher’s performance, student artist Jazmine Croom performed “Let’s Go with the Flow,” a song that she wrote with museum staff. Jazmine, a Metro Nashville Public Schools student, has participated in a variety of museum songwriting programs since 2019.
Anita Cochran Donates $10,000 To MusicCares
Pictured (L-R): Alicia Warwick, Senior Executive Director Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy; Debbie Carroll, Vice President, Health and Human Services, MusiCares; Susan Stewart, Managing Director, Songwriters & Composers Wing, Recording Academy; Anita Cochran; Rondal Richardson, Senior Entertainment and Donor Relations Liaison, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Photo: Glenn Sweitzer
ACM and CMA-nominated artist Anita Cochran was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and has spent the time since focused on beating the illness. Unable to work, several music industry charities helped Cochran financially. In an attempt to repay those organizations, she launched her own charity, The Love Anchors Fund.
Earlier this year, Cochran delivered on her promise and presented the Opry Trust Fund with a $10,000 donation. Most recently, she presented another $10,000 to MusiCares, a partner of the Recording Academy. Cochran has also unveiled that her “Love Anchors Concert Series” will return in 2022.
“I am so appreciative of these friends who have helped host these events with me. And, to all the artists, Sara Evans, Terri Clark, Jamie O’Neal, Caroline Dawn Johnson, Brandy Clark, Thompson Square, Jerrod Neiman, and more who have taken the stage, so far, to be a part of this incredible mission, I am so thankful,” Cochran shares. “As the producer of this series, I could not do it alone. I am blessed to have a small but mighty, staff and so many volunteers that help to make it all possible. Music is a healer, I know that firsthand. And through music I intend to reach out to as many people as I can.”
“We are so thankful for Anita’s generosity and to the artists who made the events possible,” adds Debbie Carroll, VP, Health and Human Services at MusiCares. “Anita’s goal to pay it forward is inspiring and we are grateful. MusiCares is honored to provide support to resilient artists like Anita and so many others.”
Kinkead Entertainment Agency Signs Autumn Kings
Autumn Kings
Autumn Kings has signed with Kinkead Entertainment Agency.
Founded in late 2015, the group has opened for Platinum-selling artists, such as X Ambassadors, The Tea Party, Dorothy, and Billy Raffoul. Additionally, their 2019 released, “Electrified,” was featured as a Detroit Red Wings goal song during the teams 2018-2019 season.
Autumn Kings has accumulated over 18 million streams, as well as earned the COCA Mainstage Artist of the Year award. With regular rotation on Windsor/Detroit radio stations, their most recent single, “Want You To Stay,” has already received over 1.7 million streams. The band will also join Stereos on their 2022 Canadian tour.
“When people come up to us after shows and tell us we changed their lives through our music, that’s when we know we are doing our job,” the band shares. “We’re grateful for all of the people who have given us the opportunity to do music as a career.”
Old Crow Medicine Show Returns With New Album
/by Alex ParryOld Crow Medicine Show announced their seventh studio album, Paint This Town, releasing April 22 via ATO Records. The band also shared a music video for the album’s title track “Paint This Town,” a swinging anthem that fully embodies the band’s carefree troublemaking over the last two decades. The video was directed by Travis Nicholson and turns back time to show younger versions of the band’s six members.
“This song is about growing up in a small town, and having to make fun wherever you could find it,” explains bandleader Ketch Secor. “Our band has always drawn its inspiration from those elemental American places, where water towers profess town names, where the Waffle House and the gas station are the only spots to gather; this is the scenery for folk music in the 21st century. And the John Henry’s and Casey Jones of today are the youth who rise up out of these aged burgs undeterred, undefeated, and still kicking.”
Paint This Town is a return to form for Old Crow Medicine Show, showcasing their ability to merge profound introspection with the rapturous string band revival sound that has made them one of the most influential and respected bands today. Their most incisive body of work to date, the new album shines a light on the darker aspects of the American experience with character-driven songs underpinned by the band’s vision for a more harmonious future. The album was recorded Spring of 2021 in Old Crow’s own Hartland Studio, where they co-produced it with Matt Ross-Spang (John Prine, Jason Isbell), taking a far more insular approach than their previous work. The process unlocked a new level of creative freedom, reviving the band’s spirit of pure abandon and making way for the deliberate unpredictability that recalls their earliest days busking on the street.
“At the end of the day, we’re still just trying to stop you on the street and get you to put a dollar in the guitar case,” says Morgan Jahnig. “Then once we’ve got your attention, we’re gonna tell you about things like the opioid epidemic and the Confederate flag and what’s happening with the environment—but we’re gonna do it with a song and dance. We feel a great obligation to talk about the more difficult things happening out there in the world, but we also feel obligated to make sure everyone’s having a great time while we do it.”
Old Crow Medicine Show released three tracks in the last year that all speak to the current state of the world—“Nashville Rising,” “Quarantined” and “Pray For America.” They also appeared on a duet with Keb’ Mo’ titled “The Medicine Man,” and recently teamed up with filmmaker Julia Golonka to create a video for their 2008 track “Motel In Memphis,” raising funds for Nashville’s community-based grassroots organization Gideon’s Army. One of the most enduring bands of the last two decades, Old Crow Medicine Show has garnered widespread acclaim from NPR, Associated Press, Rolling Stone, Billboard, The New York Times and many more.
In 2020, the band’s East Nashville-based Hartland Studio became home to their regular “Hartland Hootenanny” live stream variety show, which returns on December 18 for a special holiday episode featuring special guest Brittney Spencer. The show airs at 7:00pm CT and will broadcast live on the band’s YouTube and Facebook.
Old Crow is currently on tour and will return to the Ryman Auditorium for their annual New Years Eve performances on December 30 and 31. Find a full list of tour dates at www.crowmedicine.com/tour.
Paint This Town Tracklist
1. Paint This Town
2. Bombs Away
3. Gloryland
4. Lord Willing and the Creek Don’t Rise
5. Honey Chile
6. Reasons To Run
7. Painkiller
8. Used To Be A Mountain
9. DeFord Rides Again
10. New Mississippi Flag
11. John Brown’s Dream
12. Hillbilly Boy
Granger Smith Takes The Reins As New Host Of Premiere Network Show, After MidNite
/by Lorie HollabaughGranger Smith
Granger Smith will make his debut as the brand new host of Premiere Networks’ country radio program After MidNite in January.
Celebrating its 28th year in national syndication this year, the top-ranked radio show reaches millions of listeners on 200 radio stations nationwide. After MidNite with Granger Smith will continue to feature country hits, artist interviews and performances, fan interaction, and some special content from Smith’s alter ego, Earl Dibbles, Jr. The program is available to stations Monday though Sunday from midnight to 6 a.m., and can also be heard on the American Forces Network and the iHeartRadio app.
Smith will also continue to host and produce the Granger Smith Podcast and his family YouTube show “The Smiths,” in addition to performing, touring and running Yee Yee, the Smith family-owned apparel and lifestyle brand he operates with his brothers Tyler and Parker, along with other projects.
“We couldn’t be happier to welcome a multi-platform talent of Granger’s caliber to our Premiere family,” says Julie Talbott, President of Premiere Networks. “His unique point of view as a country music artist will undoubtedly resonate with our loyal listeners, and we’re confident he’ll bring a new level of energy and excitement, and a connection with people that will really shine on After MidNite.”
“I’m incredibly honored to take the reins of After MidNite!” adds Smith. “The unique opportunity to bring great music and speak to such a wide variety of listeners from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. can have a profound impact on people’s lives and that responsibility is not lost on me. I’m so excited to get started!”
A subsidiary of iHeartMedia, Premiere Networks syndicates more than 100 radio shows and services to more than 8,200 radio affiliations, reaching a quarter billion listeners monthly. Premiere offers talk, entertainment and sports programming featuring personalities including Ryan Seacrest, Glenn Beck, Delilah, Steve Harvey, Dan Patrick, Colin Cowherd, John Boy and Billy, Sean Hannity, Elvis Duran, Mario Lopez, Bobby Bones, and more.
As the host of After MidNite, Smith steps into a role formerly filled by media personality Cody Alan. Alan joined CMT Radio Network in partnership with Westwood One in 2008, and has since continued to host CMT Radio Live and CMT-TV’s Hot 20 Countdown. Earlier this week Alan post on Instagram saying New Year’s Eve would be his last After MidNite show.
In a statement, CMT said: “Cody Alan is a valuable member of the CMT family, most notably remaining as host of the top-rated weekend show CMT Hot 20 Countdown, with a just-announced contract renewal into 2022. We look forward to continuing our relationship with Cody into the new year and beyond on a variety of projects.”
The move coincides with the end of Premiere’s collaboration with CMT. The CMT branding will be removed from After MidNite and syndication of CMT Radio Live will end Dec. 31.
Patch Culbertson Named Sr. VP, General Manager Of Big Loud Records
/by LB CantrellPatch Culbertson. Photo: Nick Swift
Big Loud Records has announced the promotion of Patch Culbertson to Sr. Vice President, General Manager, effective immediately.
Culbertson first joined Big Loud Records as VP of A&R in 2017. In his newly-created role, he will oversee day-to-day operations, commercial tactics, and creative development for the Big Loud Records roster, which includes Morgan Wallen, Jake Owen, Chris Lane, Hardy, MacKenzie Porter, Larry Fleet, Lily Rose, Sean Stemaly, Hailey Whitters, and more.
“Craig [Wiseman], Joey [Moi], and I couldn’t be happier to continue our working relationship with Patch Culbertson,” says Seth England, Partner/CEO of Big Loud. “Patch has been with the Partners since the beginning of Big Loud Records and has helped build the label into what it is today. We want to thank him for his years of service, and to the many more to come.”
“The trajectory of this groundbreaking label has stayed true to its namesake. How? Great songs, great artists, and a world-class team,” shares Culbertson. “I am grateful every day to support the endeavors of our artists with colleagues who are simply the best in the business. Thank you Seth [England], Joey [Moi], Craig [Wiseman], and Austen [Adams] for this opportunity.”
Prior to his time at Big Loud, Culbertson spent eight years at Republic Records, most recently serving as Director of A&R in their New York headquarters. His track record includes the signing and development of acts including Aminé, Florida Georgia Line (via Republic Nashville), SoMo, and The Naked and Famous. In addition, he spearheaded releases from Colbie Caillat, Florence + The Machine, Mat Kearney, and The Lonely Island, and more, as well as a number of soundtracks such as Ted, Jersey Shore, Safe Haven, and Snow White and the Huntsman.
Industry Ink: Luke Combs, Hannah Dasher, Anita Cochran, Autumn Kings
/by Lydia FarthingLuke Combs Racks Up Fresh Round Of RIAA Certifications
Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville’s Caryl Atwood; Sony Music Entertainment’s Dennis Kooker, Jennifer Fowler, Darren Stupak, and Kevin Kelleher; SMN’s Jennifer Way and Randy Goodman; Luke Combs; Make Wake Artists’ Chris Kappy and Sophia Sansone; Columbia Nashville’s Lyndsay Church; River House Artists’ Lynn Oliver-Cline; SMN’s Liz Cost; RHA’s Zebb Luster. Photo: Zack Massey
Luke Combs is celebrating a round of new RIAA certification as his No. 1 album, What You See Is What You Get, has been certified 3x Platinum, while his hit debut album, This One’s For You, is now 4x Platinum.
Five of Combs’ No. 1 singles have also received new certifications. “Beer Never Broke My Heart” was certified 4x Platinum, “Forever After All” and “Even Though I’m Leaving” hit 3x Platinum, and “1, 2 Many” and “Does To Me” feat. Eric Church both hit Platinum.
The achievements add to a triumphant few weeks for Combs, who is nominated for Best Country Solo Performance at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for “Forever After All.” Combs was also recently named Entertainer of the Year at The 55th Annual CMA Awards and once again made history as his latest single, “Cold As You,” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts.
Hannah Dasher Performs at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Annual Nightfall at the Hall Celebration
Hannah Dasher performs. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Breakout country artist Hannah Dasher took the stage last night (Dec. 7) at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for its ninth annual Nightfall at the Hall concert. The event is an after-hours celebration held exclusively for the museum’s Troubadour members, a community of young leaders, ages 21 to 45, who collaborate with other like-minded professionals in supporting their community and the museum.
Nightfall at the Hall admission is a benefit of Troubadour membership. Young professionals can become a Troubadour member until Dec. 14, 2021, at a discounted rate of $5 off an individual Troubadour membership and $10 off a dual membership.
Prior to Dasher’s performance, student artist Jazmine Croom performed “Let’s Go with the Flow,” a song that she wrote with museum staff. Jazmine, a Metro Nashville Public Schools student, has participated in a variety of museum songwriting programs since 2019.
Anita Cochran Donates $10,000 To MusicCares
Pictured (L-R): Alicia Warwick, Senior Executive Director Nashville Chapter of the Recording Academy; Debbie Carroll, Vice President, Health and Human Services, MusiCares; Susan Stewart, Managing Director, Songwriters & Composers Wing, Recording Academy; Anita Cochran; Rondal Richardson, Senior Entertainment and Donor Relations Liaison, The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Photo: Glenn Sweitzer
ACM and CMA-nominated artist Anita Cochran was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017 and has spent the time since focused on beating the illness. Unable to work, several music industry charities helped Cochran financially. In an attempt to repay those organizations, she launched her own charity, The Love Anchors Fund.
Earlier this year, Cochran delivered on her promise and presented the Opry Trust Fund with a $10,000 donation. Most recently, she presented another $10,000 to MusiCares, a partner of the Recording Academy. Cochran has also unveiled that her “Love Anchors Concert Series” will return in 2022.
“I am so appreciative of these friends who have helped host these events with me. And, to all the artists, Sara Evans, Terri Clark, Jamie O’Neal, Caroline Dawn Johnson, Brandy Clark, Thompson Square, Jerrod Neiman, and more who have taken the stage, so far, to be a part of this incredible mission, I am so thankful,” Cochran shares. “As the producer of this series, I could not do it alone. I am blessed to have a small but mighty, staff and so many volunteers that help to make it all possible. Music is a healer, I know that firsthand. And through music I intend to reach out to as many people as I can.”
“We are so thankful for Anita’s generosity and to the artists who made the events possible,” adds Debbie Carroll, VP, Health and Human Services at MusiCares. “Anita’s goal to pay it forward is inspiring and we are grateful. MusiCares is honored to provide support to resilient artists like Anita and so many others.”
Kinkead Entertainment Agency Signs Autumn Kings
Autumn Kings
Autumn Kings has signed with Kinkead Entertainment Agency.
Founded in late 2015, the group has opened for Platinum-selling artists, such as X Ambassadors, The Tea Party, Dorothy, and Billy Raffoul. Additionally, their 2019 released, “Electrified,” was featured as a Detroit Red Wings goal song during the teams 2018-2019 season.
Autumn Kings has accumulated over 18 million streams, as well as earned the COCA Mainstage Artist of the Year award. With regular rotation on Windsor/Detroit radio stations, their most recent single, “Want You To Stay,” has already received over 1.7 million streams. The band will also join Stereos on their 2022 Canadian tour.
“When people come up to us after shows and tell us we changed their lives through our music, that’s when we know we are doing our job,” the band shares. “We’re grateful for all of the people who have given us the opportunity to do music as a career.”
Parker McCollum To Launch NFT Fan Club
/by Lydia FarthingParker McCollum. Photo: Tyler Conrad
Parker McCollum will launch an NFT fan club with the help of MusicFX, a new entertainment NFT platform from full service blockchain platform provider CurrencyWorks Inc.
McCollum has a strong social media following with more than a million followers across all social platforms. The MCA Nashville artist recently released his debut album, Gold Chain Cowboy, which includes his hit singles “Pretty Heart” and “To Be Loved By You.”
MusicFX is the result of a collaboration between CurrencyWorks and Crown & Ace. Crown & Ace is a joint venture between The Festival Company and Periscope Music Group, an entertainment company covering a range of services including talent buying and venue booking, to festival and marquee event creation/execution, to NFTs, to brand partnerships.
“I’m thrilled to be the first artist to partner with MusicFX,” shares McCollum. “Without my amazing fans, I would not be where I am today. MusicFX is going to allow us to support one another as we continue this incredible journey.”
To celebrate the first product to be released on MusicFX, the first 1,000 fans who register their interest in purchasing the Gold Chain Cowboy Club NFT will receive priority access to a limited signature edition of their NFT membership. More details will be announced in the coming weeks.
“I’m delighted that Crown & Ace and Parker McCollum are joining us to launch MusicFX,” says Cameron Chell, co-head of MusicFX and Executive Chairman of CurrencyWorks. “Expanding into the music industry was a logical next step following the success and innovation we have delivered within the NFT space this year. I’m incredibly excited by what this new platform will deliver.”
“We are absolutely thrilled to be working with CurrencyWorks and Parker McCollum on this new venture,” adds Billie-Jo Aasen, co-head of MusicFX and CEO of Crown & Ace. “We want to go beyond what other music NFT platforms are offering, and provide a space that builds a strong lasting relationship with the artists we work with, and allows them a more rewarding experience with their fan base. This will be at the core of MusicFX.”
Pandora To Feature Jason Aldean In Virtual Event
/by Lorie HollabaughJason Aldean performs onstage for SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series. Photo: John Shearer/Getty Images for SiriusXM and Pandora
Jason Aldean will perform for the Pandora LIVE virtual event on Dec. 14 at 9 p.m. ET. As Pandora’s No. 1 most-streamed country artist of all time, Aldean will perform new music from his 10th studio album Macon during the show, along with fan favorites. Listeners can RSVP for free here.
Ania Hammar from SiriusXM’s The Highway will host the show, which was filmed as part of SiriusXM and Pandora’s Small Stage Series in Nashville at Marathon Music Works last month on the day Aldean released Macon.
Highlights of the concert special include an in-depth interview between Aldean and Hammar, and a segment called “The Mysterious Merch Man,” where Aldean pranks unsuspecting fans by going undercover as his own merch man. An encore presentation of the entire event will immediately follow the initial airing on live.pandora.com.
In collaboration with Pluto TV, Pandora has also launched Pandora LIVE: Backstage with Jason Aldean, a new station for fans to hear behind-the-scenes stories from Aldean and a mix of songs that inspire him. After the virtual event, this station will be updated to include live performance tracks and commentary from the show.
UTA Adds Six To Ever-Growing Nashville Headquarters
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R): Brandi Brammer, Amy Lynch, Emily LaRose, Emily Wright, Marissa Smith, Elisa Vazzana. Photo: Austin Lord
UTA has announced six new additions to their expanding Nashville headquarters. Emily LaRose, Marissa Smith, and Elisa Vazzana join as Music Agents; Amy Lynch joins the Comedy Touring division as an Agent; Brandi Brammer will serve as Senior HR Business Partner; and Emily Wright serves as a Music Brand Partnerships Agent.
The additions come as another sign of growth for the agency’s Nashville presence, following the recent hiring announcements of Nashville-based Scott Clayton as Co-Head of Global Music, Matthew Morgan as Co-Head of UTA Nashville, and Buster Phillips as a Rock Agent.
“We are honored to welcome this powerhouse group of industry professionals into our Music City headquarters,” says David Zedeck, Partner and Co-Head of Global Music. “The collective breadth and scope of our new colleagues will be a tremendous addition as we continue to expand our footprint in Nashville and beyond.”
LaRose joins the agency with close to 10 years’ experience working across multiple genres. She has worked with artists such as Sasha Alex Sloan, Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, The Main Squeeze, Nightly, Leah Kate, Payday, somegirlnamedanna, Henry Jamison, Charli Adams, and Caroline Jones, among others. LaRose comes to UTA from WME and previously worked at CAA and APA.
Smith has worked with clients such as JP Saxe, GAYLE, JVKE, John Harvie, and Daniel Blume. She began her career at WME, where outside of her work in North America touring, she helped build and lead WME’s first Virtual Appearance Department, booking hundreds of virtual concerts for artists such as Kehlani, Charlie Puth, Culture Club, Lindsey Stirling, Sabrina Claudio, and more. Smith has also been very involved in non-profit work.
Vazzana joins UTA as a Music Agent in the country fair and festival space. Most recently she worked at CAA for over 14 years where she represented Runaway June, Carly Pearce, Home Free, and Walker Hayes, among others. Vazzana founded the Nashville chapter of Rhythm of Hope, a partnership between The Lollipop Foundation and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.
Lynch joins UTA from WME as an agent in the Comedy Touring division. She has worked on tours for some of the industry’s top talent including Kevin Hart and Amy Schumer, amongst many others and most recently comedic sensation Leanne Morgan.
Brammer comes to UTA with over 20 years’ experience in the entertainment industry. She most recently served as VP, Human Resources at WME, where she oversaw HR for the global music division. Prior to that Brammer spent time at CAA, where she helped grow the CAA Nashville office from 38 employees to over 120.
Wright recently joined UTA as an Agent in the Music Brand Partnerships division. Previously, she worked at CAA in the music brand partnerships department for nearly 10 years where she developed unique and innovative partnerships between music artists and brands. Wright has closed deals for a variety of artists including Cardi B, Becky G, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Brett Young, Russell Dickerson, Kehlani, Brittney Spencer, Midland, Jimmie Allen, Clay Walker and Clint Black and many more.
Restless Road Maps Out First Headlining Run
/by Sarah SkatesRestless Road. Photo: Matthew Berinato
Restless Road will kick off its first headlining tour April 6 in Milwaukee, Wisc. “The Bar Friends Tour” comes on the heels of opening for global superstar Kane Brown’s “Worldwide Beautiful” and “Blessed & Free” tours.
Restless Road’s outing will run through late May and make at least 17 stops, including a performance April 14 at Nashville’s Exit/In. Tickets are available for purchase at RestlessRoad.com.
Signed to 1021 Entertainment/Sony Music Nashville, Restless Road is made up of band members Zach Beeken, Colton Pack, and Garrett Nichols. With their harmonies and honest lyrics, the trio has racked up millions of streams with such fan favorites as “Bar Friends,” “Hometown Tonight,” and “Headlights.”
In February 2020, the trio unveiled their debut self-titled EP produced by Dann Huff, which included “Take Me Home,” featuring Brown.
“Restless Road Bar Friends Tour” Dates:
April 6 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
April 7 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s Live
April 8 – Detroit, MI – El Club
April 9 – Grand Rapids, MI – The Stache
April 14 – Nashville, TN – Exit In
April 15 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
April 16 – Middleburg, FL – Southern Social
May 5 – Minneapolis, MN – Fine Line Music Cafe
May 6 – Omaha, NE – Barnato
May 7 – St. Louis, MO – Old Rock House
May 16 – Boston, MA – The Sinclair
May 18 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
May 19 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
May 20 – Washington, DC – The Hamilton
May 24 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
May 25 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
May 26 – Austin, TX – Antone’s
Morgan Wallen Adds Dates To Nearly Sold Out ‘The Dangerous Tour’
/by Lydia FarthingMorgan Wallen. Photo: David Lehr
Multi-Platinum country artist Morgan Wallen has nearly sold out his 54-date “The Dangerous Tour,” already selling over 705,000 tickets.
Only limited tickets remain in five markets: Orange Beach, Alabama, on July 3; Atlanta on Aug. 4; Albuquerque on Sept. 7; Mountain View, California, on Sept. 16; and Los Angeles on Sept. 25. Wallen’s stop on Aug. 26 at Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas, will go on sale beginning Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. local time.
Due to high demand, Wallen has also added more dates at Madison Square Garden in New York, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, The Wharf Amphitheater in Orange Beach, Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood in Atlanta, and LA’s Crypto.com Arena. With “The Dangerous Tour,” the Tennessee native has become only the third artist in history to sell out Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena three times in a year.
Beginning on Feb. 3 at Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana, the 47-city run will wrap at Crypto.com Arena on Sept. 25. The entertainer will be joined by special guest Hardy as direct support, and Larry Fleet on select dates from February through May.
Wallen has earned over 8 billion on-demand streams, multi-Platinum certifications, and four consecutive chart-toppers. His 2x Platinum sophomore effort, Dangerous: The Double Album, reigns atop the all-genre Billboard 200 Albums year-end chart.
Marshall Tucker Band Celebrates 50 Years With Special Anniversary Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughMarshall Tucker Band. Photo: Mariah Gray
The Marshall Tucker Band is celebrating 50 years of making hits in 2022 and will commemorate the milestone with their upcoming “50th Anniversary Tour.” Dave Mason will join the group as support on select dates.
The anniversary tour will include over 30 dates with stops in Clearwater, Atlanta, Detroit, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Phoenix, and more. The band will play a Nashville show on Feb. 9 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The tour officially kicks off on Jan. 12 at the Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, Texas.
“Five decades of The Marshall Tucker Band… sometimes it’s still hard to understand,” says lead singer Doug Gray. “We are just regular people. The fans have given us so many special moments over these 50 years. I’m so proud of our band. Our special songs, guided by the lyrics of Toy Caldwell, have given us a deep emotional connection with our fans and friends. We love you all and can’t wait to see you on the road in 2022.”
Nearly 50 years ago, The Marshall Tucker Band was founded in Spartanburg, South Carolina, by original members Caldwell, Tommy Caldwell, Gray, Jerry Eubanks, George McCorkle and Paul Riddle. With hits like “Can’t You See,” “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Fire on the Mountain,” and “24 Hours At a Time,” the 5x Gold and 3x Platinum-selling southern rock group has sold millions of albums worldwide.