James Wesley Releases Self-Titled EP

Country artist and songwriter James Wesley has announced the release of his self-titled EP,  along with the lead single “Running.” The five-song project is a collection of original music, with four songs co-penned by Wesley. James Wesley is available for purchase and streaming here.

“Well the day is finally here! This has been a long time awaited,” said Wesley. “This project was truly put together from love, sweat, tears along with hard work and a labor of love from my band and myself. Today I get to share my music with all of you that have been waiting so patiently. I appreciate all my friends, fans and family for all the support and love over the years. Sit back turn the music up and enjoy!”

James Wesley EP Track List:
“You Should Be Here With Me” – Rodney Clawson, Andrew Dorff and Jon McElroy
“Cornfield With Vegas Lights” – Vickey McGehee, Brian Davis and James Wesley Prosser
“Running” – Marcum Stewart, Zach Wrixon and James Wesley Prosser
“The You I Wanna Know” – Tim James, Wade Kirby and James Wesley Prosser
“Do What I Gotta Do” – Mike McQueery, Mark Nesler and James Wesley Prosser

Aaron Watson Expands Red Bandana Tour With 16 New Dates

Aaron Watson Photo credit: CK Dirks Photography

Aaron Watson has announced 16 new tour dates on his Red Bandana Tour, including Grand Ole Opry dates on June 8 and 25, and upcoming stops in South Padre Island, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and New Orleans, among others.

Watson is gearing up for the release of his brand new album Red Bandana, which is available for preorder now. Fans who order the new project will receive three instant grat tracks, “Kiss That Girl Goodbye,” “To Be The Moon,” and “Trying Like The Devil.”

Watson kicked off the year with the debut track from the new 20-song collection, “Kiss That Girl Goodbye.”  The single is already a Top 10 in Texas and breaking out at radio nationwide and has amassed over 3.4 million on demand streams and counting.

Tickets for the tour, which spans coast to coast June through October, are available at aaronwatson.com/tour.

Aaron Watson’s The Red Bandana Tour (New Dates In Bold):
6/8 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
6/14 – Country Summer Festival, Santa Rosa, CA 
6/25 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
6/27 – Memphis, TN
6/28 – Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, TX
6/29 – White Oak Music Hall (Outdoors), Houston, TX
7/5 – Clayton’s Beach Bar, South Padre Island, TX
7/6 – Big Lake Festival, Big Lake, TX
7/11 – Hodag Country Festival, Rhinelander, WI
7/12 – Riverfront Live!, Cincinnati, OH
7/13 – Jam in the Valley, Varysburg, NY
7/18 – Adams County Fair, Hastings, NE
7/19 – Lazy Gators, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
7/20 – Texas Live!, Arlington, TX
7/26 – A Night in the Country, Yerington, NV
7/27 – Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin, CA
8/1 – Adams County Fair, Brighton, CO
8/2 – Starlight Ranch, Amarillo TX
8/3 – Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, TX
8/9 – Brewster St. Parking Lot Party, Corpus Christi, TX
8/10 – Ford Park Arena, Beaumont, TX
8/15 – KC Live!, Kansas City
8/16 – Revolution Music Room, Little Rock, AR
8/23 – Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, CO
9/5 – Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA
9/7 – New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM
9/20 – Southport Hall, Jefferson (New Orleans), LA
9/27 – Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK
10/11 – Rialto Theatre, Tucson, AZ

Aaron Watson Expands Red Bandana Tour With 16 New Dates

Aaron Watson Photo credit: CK Dirks Photography

Aaron Watson has announced 16 new tour dates on his Red Bandana Tour, including Grand Ole Opry dates on June 8 and 25, and upcoming stops in South Padre Island, Texas; Little Rock, Arkansas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and New Orleans, among others.

Watson is gearing up for the release of his brand new album Red Bandana, which is available for preorder now. Fans who order the new project will receive three instant grat tracks, “Kiss That Girl Goodbye,” “To Be The Moon,” and “Trying Like The Devil.”

Watson kicked off the year with the debut track from the new 20-song collection, “Kiss That Girl Goodbye.”  The single is already a Top 10 in Texas and breaking out at radio nationwide and has amassed over 3.4 million on demand streams and counting.

Tickets for the tour, which spans coast to coast June through October, are available at aaronwatson.com/tour.

Aaron Watson’s The Red Bandana Tour (New Dates In Bold):
6/8 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
6/14 – Country Summer Festival, Santa Rosa, CA 
6/25 – Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN
6/27 – Memphis, TN
6/28 – Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene, TX
6/29 – White Oak Music Hall (Outdoors), Houston, TX
7/5 – Clayton’s Beach Bar, South Padre Island, TX
7/6 – Big Lake Festival, Big Lake, TX
7/11 – Hodag Country Festival, Rhinelander, WI
7/12 – Riverfront Live!, Cincinnati, OH
7/13 – Jam in the Valley, Varysburg, NY
7/18 – Adams County Fair, Hastings, NE
7/19 – Lazy Gators, Lake of the Ozarks, MO
7/20 – Texas Live!, Arlington, TX
7/26 – A Night in the Country, Yerington, NV
7/27 – Clos La Chance Winery, San Martin, CA
8/1 – Adams County Fair, Brighton, CO
8/2 – Starlight Ranch, Amarillo TX
8/3 – Whitewater Amphitheater, New Braunfels, TX
8/9 – Brewster St. Parking Lot Party, Corpus Christi, TX
8/10 – Ford Park Arena, Beaumont, TX
8/15 – KC Live!, Kansas City
8/16 – Revolution Music Room, Little Rock, AR
8/23 – Colorado State Fair, Pueblo, CO
9/5 – Washington State Fair, Puyallup, WA
9/7 – New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM
9/20 – Southport Hall, Jefferson (New Orleans), LA
9/27 – Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa, OK
10/11 – Rialto Theatre, Tucson, AZ

Thomas Rhett To Host Album Release Benefit Concert At Bridgestone During CMA Fest

Thomas Rhett announced today he is hosting an album release event for his latest project Center Point Road at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena during CMA Fest on Saturday, June 8.

Fans are invited to an up-close-and-personal, in the round set from the singer/songwriter revealing stories behind brand new songs, while also delivering the smash hits and fan favorites that shaped him into the artist he is today in a rare, stripped-down setting. Longtime fans will recognize the favorite B-stage layout, inspired by Thomas Rhett’s live show where he shares stories behind the songs, connecting him to every seat in the house.

“We’ve been able to do album release parties all over the country, but to host one in my own backyard during CMA Fest when Country Music fans are here from all over the world is incredible,” said TR. “Nashville is home to the memories and stories from this album that made me into the person I am today, and to also be able to help raise money for Music Education while we celebrate this release makes it extra special.”

Tickets are $25 and include a copy of the upcoming album with proceeds benefiting music education through the CMA Foundation. Tickets are available beginning this Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. CT for fan club members (via Thomas Rhett’s Home Team app) and 12 p.m. CT for general public.

Rhett transitions from the Canadian leg of his Life Changes Tour tonight in Edmonton (May 10) and Vancouver on May 15 to heating things up stateside on the Very Hot Summer Tour beginning May 17 with special guests Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins.

Thomas Rhett To Host Album Release Benefit Concert At Bridgestone During CMA Fest

Thomas Rhett announced today he is hosting an album release event for his latest project Center Point Road at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena during CMA Fest on Saturday, June 8.

Fans are invited to an up-close-and-personal, in the round set from the singer/songwriter revealing stories behind brand new songs, while also delivering the smash hits and fan favorites that shaped him into the artist he is today in a rare, stripped-down setting. Longtime fans will recognize the favorite B-stage layout, inspired by Thomas Rhett’s live show where he shares stories behind the songs, connecting him to every seat in the house.

“We’ve been able to do album release parties all over the country, but to host one in my own backyard during CMA Fest when Country Music fans are here from all over the world is incredible,” said TR. “Nashville is home to the memories and stories from this album that made me into the person I am today, and to also be able to help raise money for Music Education while we celebrate this release makes it extra special.”

Tickets are $25 and include a copy of the upcoming album with proceeds benefiting music education through the CMA Foundation. Tickets are available beginning this Monday, May 13 at 10 a.m. CT for fan club members (via Thomas Rhett’s Home Team app) and 12 p.m. CT for general public.

Rhett transitions from the Canadian leg of his Life Changes Tour tonight in Edmonton (May 10) and Vancouver on May 15 to heating things up stateside on the Very Hot Summer Tour beginning May 17 with special guests Dustin Lynch, Russell Dickerson and Rhett Akins.

Vince Gill To Release New Album ‘Okie’ In August

Vince Gill will return with his new album, Okie, to be released Aug. 23.

Gill, who wrote or co-wrote all 12 tracks on the album, derived the album’s name from a once-derogatory term meant to disparage migrants from Oklahoma to the west coast during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Oklahoma native Gill appropriates the term on his new album, which embraces his Oklahoma roots and explores timely issues.

“I thought this was going to be a songwriter record, not a concept album,” Gill says. “It wound up being more information than I’d envisioned. A friend sent me an email saying, ‘You could have only written this record after living a 60-year-plus life.’ He said, ‘There’s no struggle in these songs, just truth and your experience.”

Gill also premiered a new track, “A Letter To My Mama.” Okie will follow Gill’s 2016 album Down To My Last Bad Habit and 2011’s Guitar Slinger.

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Vince Gill To Release New Album ‘Okie’ In August

Vince Gill will return with his new album, Okie, to be released Aug. 23.

Gill, who wrote or co-wrote all 12 tracks on the album, derived the album’s name from a once-derogatory term meant to disparage migrants from Oklahoma to the west coast during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression. Oklahoma native Gill appropriates the term on his new album, which embraces his Oklahoma roots and explores timely issues.

“I thought this was going to be a songwriter record, not a concept album,” Gill says. “It wound up being more information than I’d envisioned. A friend sent me an email saying, ‘You could have only written this record after living a 60-year-plus life.’ He said, ‘There’s no struggle in these songs, just truth and your experience.”

Gill also premiered a new track, “A Letter To My Mama.” Okie will follow Gill’s 2016 album Down To My Last Bad Habit and 2011’s Guitar Slinger.

YouTube video

Luke Bryan To Wrap Tour At Detroit’s Ford Field For 4th Straight Year

Luke Bryan will wrap his “Sunset Repeat Tour” for the fourth consecutive year at Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions. The tour boasts three previous sold-out concerts at the stadium and this year’s show will include Cole Swindell, Jon Langston and DJ Rock. The “Sunset Repeat Tour” launches May 31 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the BB&T Pavilion.

“I love a good family tradition and this has become one!” said Bryan. “Wrapping up my tour for the fourth time at Ford Field is seriously unbelievable.  This crowd brings so much energy and a big party and I can’t wait to get back there.”

Tickets for the Oct. 25 show will go on sale to the public Friday, May 17. Citi is the official presale credit card of the “Sunset Repeat Tour at Ford Field” and as such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Monday, May 13th until Thursday, May 16th through Citi’s Private Pass Program­­­­­­­­.

“Sunset Repeat Tour” 2019:
5/31/19 Philadelphia, PA BB&T Pavilion
6/1/19 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
6/2/19 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
6/6/19 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
6/7/19 Burgettstown, PA KeyBank Pavilion
6/8/19 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
6/13/19 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion
6/14/19 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
6/21/19 Foxborough, MA Gillette Stadium
7/11/19 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/12/19 Canandaigua, NY CMAC
7/13/19 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/14/19 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/19/19 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf Amphitheater
7/20/19 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf Amphitheater
7/21/19 Brandon, MS Brandon Amphitheater
7/25/19 Birmingham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
7/26/19 Atlanta, GA Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
8/1/19 Jacksonville, FL Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
8/2/19 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/3/19 West Palm Beach, FL Coral Sky Amphitheatre
8/8/19 Bangor, ME Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
8/10/19 Moncton, NB Magnetic Hill
8/17/19 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/18/19 Indianapolis, IN Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
8/22/19 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
8/23/19 Sacramento, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
8/24/19 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/25/19 Lake Tahoe, NV Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
9/5/19 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
9/7/19 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
9/8/19 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
9/12/19 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
9/14/19 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
10/12/19 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park
10/25/19 Detroit, MI Ford Field

Luke Bryan To Wrap Tour At Detroit’s Ford Field For 4th Straight Year

Luke Bryan will wrap his “Sunset Repeat Tour” for the fourth consecutive year at Ford Field, the home of the Detroit Lions. The tour boasts three previous sold-out concerts at the stadium and this year’s show will include Cole Swindell, Jon Langston and DJ Rock. The “Sunset Repeat Tour” launches May 31 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the BB&T Pavilion.

“I love a good family tradition and this has become one!” said Bryan. “Wrapping up my tour for the fourth time at Ford Field is seriously unbelievable.  This crowd brings so much energy and a big party and I can’t wait to get back there.”

Tickets for the Oct. 25 show will go on sale to the public Friday, May 17. Citi is the official presale credit card of the “Sunset Repeat Tour at Ford Field” and as such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Monday, May 13th until Thursday, May 16th through Citi’s Private Pass Program­­­­­­­­.

“Sunset Repeat Tour” 2019:
5/31/19 Philadelphia, PA BB&T Pavilion
6/1/19 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live
6/2/19 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
6/6/19 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium
6/7/19 Burgettstown, PA KeyBank Pavilion
6/8/19 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
6/13/19 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion
6/14/19 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
6/21/19 Foxborough, MA Gillette Stadium
7/11/19 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/12/19 Canandaigua, NY CMAC
7/13/19 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/14/19 Wantagh, NY Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
7/19/19 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf Amphitheater
7/20/19 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf Amphitheater
7/21/19 Brandon, MS Brandon Amphitheater
7/25/19 Birmingham, AL Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
7/26/19 Atlanta, GA Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood
8/1/19 Jacksonville, FL Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena
8/2/19 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/3/19 West Palm Beach, FL Coral Sky Amphitheatre
8/8/19 Bangor, ME Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
8/10/19 Moncton, NB Magnetic Hill
8/17/19 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/18/19 Indianapolis, IN Ruoff Home Mortgage Music Center
8/22/19 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center
8/23/19 Sacramento, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
8/24/19 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/25/19 Lake Tahoe, NV Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
9/5/19 Toronto, ON Budweiser Stage
9/7/19 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
9/8/19 Virginia Beach, VA Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
9/12/19 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
9/14/19 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
10/12/19 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park
10/25/19 Detroit, MI Ford Field

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