Randy Rogers Band Announce Fall Tour Dates
Randy Rogers Band.
The Randy Rogers Band has announced upcoming fall tour dates. The band will tour October through December, hitting the stage in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma and more. Their new EP, The Going, will be out on Oct. 24 and includes the reflective “Break Itself,” their collaboration with fellow Texas superstar Parker McCollum, “Is This Thing Workin’” and more.
Fall Tour Dates:
10.03 Tyler, TX Cowan Center Theater (at University of Texas at Tyler)*
10.16 Stephenville, TX Tarleton State University
10.25 Chicago, IL Joe’s on Weed
11.08 San Carlos, AZ Apache Gold Casino Resort
11.13 Baton Rouge, LA L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
11.14 Pocola, OK Choctaw Casino – Pocola
11.15 Salina, KS The Stiefel Theatre
11.22 Helotes, TX Floore’s Country Store
12.13 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
John Morgan To Embark On ‘Friends Like That Tour’ This Fall
John Morgan. Photo: Matthew Berinato
John Morgan will hit the road this fall on his “Friends Like That Tour,” featuring support from Brent Anderson, Jeb Gipson, and Ryan and Rory on select dates. The tour will make stops in New York, Tennessee, North Carolina and more on its 20 stop trek.
“This tour is a celebration of the friends who’ve had my back,” says Morgan. “These are the folks I’ve written songs with, produced my debut album with and shared a hell of a lot of life with. We’ve all been grinding together, and now we get to go out on the road and celebrate how far we’ve come.”
“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works ~
October 10 – Binghamton, NY – Touch of Texas ~
October 17 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar <
October 22 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center <
October 23 – Grand Rapids, MI – Stashe at the Intersection <
October 24 – Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub <
October 25 – Medina, OH – Thirsty Cowboy <
November 6 – Bloomington, IN – Bluebird <
November 7 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Palace <
November 8 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar <
November 28 – Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose +
November 29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Whiskey Rose +
November 30 – Grand Junction, CO – Warehouse 2565 +
December 4 – Great Falls, MT – Newberry +
December 5 – Spokane, WA – The District at the Knitting Factory +
December 6 – Tacoma, WA – Elks Temple +
December 7 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge +
December 9 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post +
December 10 – San Diego, CA – Moonshine Flats +
December 13 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Casino <
~ Brent Anderson
< Jeb Gipson
+ Ryan and Rory
Colter Wall Adds Four New Dates To 2025 ‘Colter Wall And Friends’ Tour
Colter Wall.
Colter Wall has added a series of tour dates across Arizona and Nevada to his “Colter Wall and Friends Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the new shows will begin Dec. 9 at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson, Arizona followed by a stop at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Dec. 10. The run wraps with back-to-back shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 12 and 13.
“Colter Wall and Friends Tour” Dates:
Tue Sep 30 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater
Wed Oct 01 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
Thu Oct 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
Sat Oct 04 – Duluth, MN – DECC Symphony Hall
Mon Oct 06 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Wed Oct 08 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
Sat Oct 11 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Sun Oct 12 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Tue Dec 09 – Tucson, AZ – The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall***
Wed Dec 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre***
Fri Dec 12 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
Sat Dec 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
*** just added
Kashus Culpepper To Hit The Road On Headline Run This Fall
Kashus Culpepper.
Kashus Culpepper is set to hit the road this fall for a run of headlining dates. The nine-date trek kicks off Nov. 6 in Florida and will stop in North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and more before wrapping up on Dec. 13 in Texas.
Presale for the tour begins Aug. 20 with general on sale starting Aug. 22. His newest track,”Believe” will be released on Friday (Aug. 22).
Kashus Culpepper Headlining Fall Tour Dates:
November 6 – Sanford, Fla. – Tuffy’s Music Box
November 8 – Greenville, S.C. – The Radio Room
November 12 – Charlotte, N.C. – Amos’ Southend
November 13 – Atlanta, Ga. – Terminal West
December 4 – Madison, Wisc. – High Noon Saloon
December 5 – Bloomington, Ind. – The Bluebird
December 6 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Stache
December 12 – Fort Worth, Texas – Tulips
December 13 – Austin, Texas – Antone’s
Dallas Smith Announces First-Ever All Acoustic Tour
Dallas Smith.
Dallas Smith is set to hit the road this fall with his first-ever acoustic tour, “Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged),” spanning over 50 dates across Canada. He will be joined by rising talent Brock Phillips.
Kicking off Oct. 3 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, and wrapping up on Dec. 14 in Belleville, Ontario, the tour will make stops in cities from coast to coast, including Victoria, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa.
“I’ve spent a lot of time on loud stages with big production, and I love that energy,” says Smith. “But there’s something special about taking it all back to the songs, the stories, and the raw connection that happens when it’s just you, your long-time band, and the audience. I’ve never done a full acoustic tour before – this feels like the perfect time, and I’m excited to bring this experience across Canada.”
Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged) Dates:
October 3 – North Peace Cultural Centre – Fort St. John, BC
October 4 – Douglas J. Cardinal Centre – Grand Prairie, AB
October 5 – CN Centre – Prince George, BC
October 7 – Lester Centre of the Arts – Prince Rupert, BC
October 8 – Mount Elizabeth Theatre – Kitimat, BC
October 9 – R.E.M. Lee Theatre – Terrace, BC
October 11 – Abbotsford Arts Centre – Abbotsford, BC
October 14 – Charlie White Theatre – Sidney, BC
October 15 – McPherson Playhouse – Victoria, BC
October 16 – Tidemark Theatre – Campbell River, BC
October 17 – Cowichan Performing Arts Centre – Duncan, BC
October 18 – Sid Williams Theatre – Courtenay, BC
October 19 – Port Theatre – Nanaimo, BC
October 21 – Massey Theatre – New Westminster, BC
October 22 – Sagebrush Theatre – Kamloops, BC
October 24 – Vernon Performing Arts Centre – Vernon, BC
October 25 – Kelowna Community Theatre – Kelowna, BC
October 26 – Charles Bailey Theatre – Trail, BC
October 27 – Key City Theatre – Cranbrook, BC
October 28 – Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB
October 29 – Memorial Auditorium, Red Deer, AB
October 31 – Reid Field House – Cold Lake, AB
November 1 – River Cree Event Centre – Enoch, MB
November 2 – Esplanade Theatre – Medicine Hat, AB
November 4 – Living Sky Casino – Swift Current, SK
November 5 – Gold Horse Casino – Lloydminster, AB
November 6 – Dakota Dunes Casino – Saskatoon, SK
November 7 – Club Regent Event Centre – Winnipeg, MB
November 8 – Painted Hand Casino – Yorkton, SK
November 9 – Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium – Brandon, MB
November 19 – Harbourfront Theatre – Summerside, PEI
November 21 – Casino New Brunswick – Moncton, NB
November 22 – Casino Nova Scotia – Halifax, NS
November 23 – Fredericton Playhouse – Fredericton, NB
November 25 – Théâtre Imperial Bell – Montreal, QC
November 27 – Mattamy Theatre – Milton, ON
November 28 – Southam Hall (National Arts Centre) – Ottawa, ON
November 29 – Centennial Hall – London, ON
November 30 – Wingham Town Hall – Wingham, ON
December 2 – Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Burlington, ON
December 3 – Partridge Hall – St. Catharines, ON
December 4 – Sanderson Centre – Brantford, ON
December 5 – Pickering Casino Resort – Pickering, ON
December 6 – Legacy Hall (Deerhurst Resort) – Huntsville, ON
December 8 – Stockey Centre – Parry Sound, ON
December 9 – Orillia Opera House – Orillia, ON
December 10 – Kingston Grand Theatre – Kingston, ON
December 11 – Kiwanis Theatre – Chatham, ON
December 12 – FLATO Academy Theatre – Lindsay, ON
December 13 – River Run Centre – Guelph, ON
December 14 – Empire Theatre – Belleville, ON
Home Free Slates Christmas Themed ‘Let Me Come Home Tour’
Home Free.
Home Free has announced its Christmas themed “Let Me Come Home Tour.” Set to kick off Nov. 21 in York, Pennsylvania, the coast-to-coast run features 14 dates with more to be announced at a later date. Tickets are on sale now.
Home Free’s Let Me Come Home Tour dates:
November 21 – York, PA @ Appell Center for the Performing Arts, Strand Theatre
November 22 – Columbus, OH @ Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
November 23 – Joliet, IL @ Rialto Square Theatre
November 29 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Arts Center / Ikeda Theater
December 2 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre
December 3 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
December 4 – Pocatello, ID @ Stephens Performing Arts Center
December 5 – Park City, UT @ Park City Eccles Center Stage
December 7 – Greeley, CO @ Monfort Concert Hall at Union Colony Civic Center
December 10 – Grand Junction, CO @ Avalon Theatre
December 11 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Pikes Peak Center
December 12 – Emporia, KS @ Granada Theatre
December 13 – Fort Dodge, IA @ Decker Auditorium
December 14 – Branson, MO @ Mansion Theatre
Jamey & Brittney Johnson Launch New Give It Away Charity Fund
/by Lorie HollabaughJamey and Brittney Johnson. Photo: Joseph Cash
Jamey Johnson and his wife attorney Brittney Johnson have launched the “Give It Away Fund” to provide help to those in need by supporting well-managed charities.
The fund, which derives its name from the 2006 George Strait No. 1 hit “Give It Away” that Johnson co-wrote with Bill Anderson and Buddy Cannon, will focus on charities close to the couple’s hearts and assist communities experiencing natural disasters and other tragedies. Johnson will donate a dollar for every ticket sold at participating shows to the fund, and in addition will donate all proceeds from the sale of a special T-shirt as well. The new shirt is available at his shows and online here.
“We love helping people in need,” Jamey says. “This will allow us to direct money to certain places where there is considerable need.”
“Volunteer work has always been an important part of my life,” adds Brittney. “One of the things I admired most about Jamey when we first met was his massive and generous heart. We share a love for helping people, and I think that has been an important part of our relationship from the beginning.”
Johnson is known for being among the first to help in times of need. He performed at George Strait’s “Strait To The Heart” benefit last month for those affected by the flooding across Texas’ Hill Country, and will also perform at Robert Earl Keen’s RFK and Friends Applause for the Cause on Aug. 28 in New Braunfels, Texas. He is also known for his support of the Nikki Mitchell Foundation, which he co-founded in 2013 to help those who have pancreatic cancer. The Marine also works with Toys for Tots and other organizations that help veterans, military members and their families.
Brittney has been focused on helping others around the world years before she became an attorney. She taught in a school for women in Kenya, volunteered in an orphanage in Nairobi, and participated in activism in a politically displaced persons camp in Kenya. While attending the University of Mississippi School of Law, she was student coordinator of the school’s Pro Bono Initiative. While living in Mississippi, she was a member of the Junior League of Jackson, and also worked with therapy animals and helped provide hygiene services to the unhoused.
The couple, now married and living in Nashville, have unified their philanthropic hearts into one generous effort to create Give It Away to continue their great work together.
Matthew West Inks With The Neal Agency
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R): TNA’s Ryan Beuschel, TNA’s Evan Kantor, Matthew West, Story House Collective’s Maggie Laws and TNA’s Jake Moore. Photo: Kelly Littlefield
Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Matthew West has signed with The Neal Agency for booking representation.
“Live shows have always been at the heart of what I do, and I’m thrilled to join forces with The Neal Agency to bring these moments to more cities, more countries and more people than ever before,” shares West. “Their passion and vision make them the perfect partner for the road ahead.”
West has over 275 songwriting cuts to his name in Christian music. He recently earned a cut with Jon Reddick on “No Fear,” which hit No. 1 for 10 consecutive weeks on Billboard‘s Christian Airplay chart. This feat marked West’s 38th No. 1 as a songwriter and artist combined. He also embarked on his 34 stop “Don’t Stop Praying Tour” last year, which sold-out the majority of cities.
“We’re proud to partner with Matthew West,” says The Neal Agency’s Jake Moore. “His career is a testament to his hard work and storytelling. With momentum still building, we believe his best years are ahead.”
“Matthew is a legend in his field, and we’re honored to be a part of the next chapter in his already incredible career,” adds The Neal Agency’s Evan Kantor.
West has extended his “Don’t Stop Praying Tour” with 13 new dates, with support from Peter Burton. The new dates will include stops in Columbus, Milwaukee, Rapid City, Des Moines and more.
Michael White Signs With Major Bob Music
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R, back row): Matthew Beckett (Milom Crow Kelley Beckett Shehan PLC), Andy Friday (Major Bob) and Bob Doyle (Major Bob). (L-R, front row): Aubrey Daniels (Major Bob), Michael White and Emily Hasty (Major Bob). Photo: Courtesy of Major Bob Music
Award winning songwriter Michael White has inked a publishing deal with Major Bob Music.
White has been writing tunes on Music Row for over two decades, where he has built a reputation for his storytelling and craftsmanship. His songs have been cut by Shania Twain, Brooks & Dunn, Charley Pride, Hank Williams Jr., Alan Jackson, George Strait, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Cody Johnson, Zach Top and more.
“I got my first cut as a plugger with Michael White being a co-writer on the song. I always knew if I ever got the chance to sign him, I’d do it in a heartbeat,” says Aubrey Daniels, Major Bob Music’s Head of Publishing. “I am so blessed the stars aligned, Michael White is the real deal and his songwriting is the most authentic I’ve ever heard. I am honored to work with him!”
White grew up around music by his father, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter and musician L.E. White, who co-founded Twitty Bird Publishing with Conway Twitty. Twitty cut Michael’s “You Make It Hard To Take The Easy Way Out” as a teenager. After college, Michael signed with Warner Brothers/Reprise in 1992, where he released his debut album Familiar Ground, and toured throughout the ’90s. His tunes have earned numerous awards, including three ASCAP/BMI Airplay Awards for “The Baby” by Blake Shelton, Michael Ray’s “Kiss You In the Morning,” and “Loving Every Minute” by Mark Wills.
Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum Raise Over $8.5 Million For Central Texas Flood Relief
/by Lorie HollabaughThe full lineup of Texas talent joins together on-stage at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Aug. 17, for a final sing along of “On The Road Again.” Photo: Jeff Johnson
Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum and a host of notable Texas artists, actors and athletes rallied together for the “Band Together Texas” benefit at the Moody Center in Austin on Sunday night, (Aug. 17) raising over $8.5 million for The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country and Central Texas Community Foundation.
The concert to honor the lives lost in the Central Texas floods and celebrate the everyday heroes and first responders who saved countless others was a sold-out affair, spanning nearly three hours and livestreaming via iHeartRadio, SiriusXM, YouTube, Facebook and nugs.net, with a call to action directing fans to donate to continued relief efforts.
Actor Matthew McConaughey opened the show underscoring the importance of the event: “The devastating floods that took so many lives, businesses and homes last month broke a lot of hearts. As that day gets further away into the distance of our rearview mirror, it’s only natural that our concern and attention recede just like those flood waters—but we must remember, for the families who suffered, they are just beginning the lengthy journey to rebuild their lives. Tonight is about restoration… we are here to revive – Because even in the hardest times, we have to believe in the power of joy. So while we honor the heavy truths that brought us here, we will also celebrate the light that must continue to shine.”
Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum backstage at the Moody Center. Photo: Bralyn Kelly Smith
Lambert kicked off the music with a duet with McCollum on the George Strait classic “True,” then she performed “Bluebird” and “The House That Built Me,” before introducing friend Wade Bowen for a touching in memoriam honoring victims lost in last month’s floods. As Bowen sang an acoustic rendition of “A Beautiful World,” names, images and videos of flood victims flashed across the screen as the crowd remained silent in a powerful moment.
“I’d like to give a shout out to Miranda Lambert, she’s the whole reason all of this is going on,” McCollum said as he took the stage to perform “Solid Gold Country” and “Handle On You.” “She texted me right away and asked, ‘What can we do?’ I said, ‘I’ll do anything I could ever possibly do to help these people.’ So, good on all of y’all for being here on a Sunday night. I’ve never been more proud to be born and raised in the great state of Texas than I am tonight.”
Between the 29 songs played throughout the night, actor Dennis Quaid; former UT Longhorns coach Mack Brown and players Emmanuel Acho, Colt McCoy and Vince Young; MLB star and Houston native Roger Clemens; TV host and Dallas native Chris Harrison; and Austin-based fashion designer Kendra Scott took pause to reflect on moments of remembrance, bravery and resiliency in the Hill Country.
Jason Aldean, who performed at the Moody Center on Saturday, (Aug. 16) extended his stay to join as a surprise guest after generously donating his stage and production crew. Taking the stage with an uptempo performance of “She’s Country,” Aldean then welcomed Lambert on stage for a duet of “Amarillo Sky.”
“I tried to come up with something to say earlier. It was profound, it would do what it needs to do, but I don’t think there’s a song on Earth – no words, no rhyme, no reason – that can heal the pain, the suffering, the sorrow brought on by what’s happened here. So, I’m just going to share a story with you,” Ronnie Dunn said before offering up a show-stopping performance of “I Believe” with The Levites Music Group choir.
After Cody Johnson’s performance of his No. 1s “Dirt Cheap” and “Til You Can’t” as well as a cover of “How Great Thou Art,” the all-star roster of Texas talent including Lambert and McCollum, Ryan Bingham, Wade Bowen, Ronnie Dunn, Dylan Gossett, Jack Ingram, Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lukas Nelson, Jon Randall and Randy Rogers joined together on-stage for a triumphant final singalong of “On The Road Again” to wrap the night.
Jason Aldean Honored With SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award
/by Lauryn SinkJason Aldean.
Jason Aldean was recently honored by SoundExchange with the Hall of Fame Award, recognizing his stature as one of the most streamed artists in SoundExchange’s more than 20-year history and coinciding with the recent celebration of his 30th career No. 1 single. The award was presented backstage at Bridgestone Arena ahead of Aldean’s Nashville appearance on his “Full Throttle Tour.”
“Jason Aldean is an honest-to-goodness, American-made country music icon,” says Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Since landing a chart-topping hit with ‘Why’ and extending to his latest, ‘Whiskey Drink,’ he has been consistently growing, reshaping the genre as he has evolved into the passionate, anthemic voice he is known as today. We are delighted to honor Jason Aldean with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.”
“I’m honored to receive the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award and appreciate all that SoundExchange does to protect and champion the creative community,” adds Aldean.
Luke Bryan Claims 32nd No. 1 Single With ‘Country Song Came On’
/by Lauryn SinkLuke Bryan.
Luke Bryan has claimed his 32nd No. 1 single at country radio with “Country Song Came On.”
The song was written by Ryan Beaver, Dan Alley and Neil Medley and appears on Bryan’s Mind Of A Country Boy album released last fall.
“When I first heard this song, it took me right back to the clubs and honky tonks I played before I got to Nashville,” says Bryan. “I love how the writers kept the simplicity in the track and let the lyric paint the story. WOW #32! I love standing on that stage for country fans more than ever. Thank you for showing up for me.”
Bryan will perform during the 18th Academy of Country Music Honors this week taking place in Nashville before heading back out on his “Country Song Came On Tour” on Aug. 24 in Bangor, Maine.
Academy Of Country Music & CMT Partner To Bring ACM Honors To National Audience
/by LB CantrellThe Academy of Country Music and CMT are partnering to to deliver the 18th ACM Honors to viewers nation-wide starting Saturday, Sept. 27.
The three-hour special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will be hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan and Carissa Culiner, along with 18th ACM Honors hosts Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce. The special will feature exclusive backstage conversations with honorees and performers, moments from throughout the night and exclusive performances to air only in the broadcast.
“We are proud to partner with CMT to share the magic of ACM Honors with fans across the country,” says Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “This collaboration allows us to take our community’s most heartfelt night beyond the walls of The Pinnacle and into living rooms nationwide, giving viewers an up-close look at the incredible artists, songwriters, and industry professionals whose passion and hard work shape the music we love. We can’t wait for fans everywhere to experience what makes ACM Honors so special.”
“Our special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will bring fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of country’s most meaningful nights, celebrating the incredible talent and hard work that drives our industry both on and off stage. It’s an honor to share these well-deserved awards and heartfelt performances with viewers coast-to-coast,” shares Margaret Comeaux, Executive Producer & SVP, Production for CMT.
Performers for this year’s ACM Honors include Luke Bryan, Dickerson, Karen Fairchild, Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, Amy Grant, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Miko Marks, Ashley McBryde, K. Michelle, Pearce, Victoria Shaw and Tucker Wetmore.
This year’s honorees are Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Twisters, the late Ben Vaughn and Lainey Wilson. Winners of the Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards from the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will be celebrated as well.
Industry tickets to the 18th ACM Honors on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards are available, but limited. Reach out to ticketing@ACMcountry.com for details.
Tour News: Randy Rogers Band, John Morgan, Colter Wall, Kashus Culpepper, More
/by Lauryn SinkRandy Rogers Band Announce Fall Tour Dates
Randy Rogers Band.
The Randy Rogers Band has announced upcoming fall tour dates. The band will tour October through December, hitting the stage in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma and more. Their new EP, The Going, will be out on Oct. 24 and includes the reflective “Break Itself,” their collaboration with fellow Texas superstar Parker McCollum, “Is This Thing Workin’” and more.
Fall Tour Dates:
10.03 Tyler, TX Cowan Center Theater (at University of Texas at Tyler)*
10.16 Stephenville, TX Tarleton State University
10.25 Chicago, IL Joe’s on Weed
11.08 San Carlos, AZ Apache Gold Casino Resort
11.13 Baton Rouge, LA L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
11.14 Pocola, OK Choctaw Casino – Pocola
11.15 Salina, KS The Stiefel Theatre
11.22 Helotes, TX Floore’s Country Store
12.13 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
John Morgan To Embark On ‘Friends Like That Tour’ This Fall
John Morgan. Photo: Matthew Berinato
John Morgan will hit the road this fall on his “Friends Like That Tour,” featuring support from Brent Anderson, Jeb Gipson, and Ryan and Rory on select dates. The tour will make stops in New York, Tennessee, North Carolina and more on its 20 stop trek.
“This tour is a celebration of the friends who’ve had my back,” says Morgan. “These are the folks I’ve written songs with, produced my debut album with and shared a hell of a lot of life with. We’ve all been grinding together, and now we get to go out on the road and celebrate how far we’ve come.”
“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works ~
October 10 – Binghamton, NY – Touch of Texas ~
October 17 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar <
October 22 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center <
October 23 – Grand Rapids, MI – Stashe at the Intersection <
October 24 – Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub <
October 25 – Medina, OH – Thirsty Cowboy <
November 6 – Bloomington, IN – Bluebird <
November 7 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Palace <
November 8 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar <
November 28 – Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose +
November 29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Whiskey Rose +
November 30 – Grand Junction, CO – Warehouse 2565 +
December 4 – Great Falls, MT – Newberry +
December 5 – Spokane, WA – The District at the Knitting Factory +
December 6 – Tacoma, WA – Elks Temple +
December 7 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge +
December 9 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post +
December 10 – San Diego, CA – Moonshine Flats +
December 13 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Casino <
~ Brent Anderson
< Jeb Gipson
+ Ryan and Rory
Colter Wall Adds Four New Dates To 2025 ‘Colter Wall And Friends’ Tour
Colter Wall.
Colter Wall has added a series of tour dates across Arizona and Nevada to his “Colter Wall and Friends Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the new shows will begin Dec. 9 at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson, Arizona followed by a stop at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Dec. 10. The run wraps with back-to-back shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 12 and 13.
“Colter Wall and Friends Tour” Dates:
Tue Sep 30 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater
Wed Oct 01 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
Thu Oct 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
Sat Oct 04 – Duluth, MN – DECC Symphony Hall
Mon Oct 06 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Wed Oct 08 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
Sat Oct 11 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Sun Oct 12 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Tue Dec 09 – Tucson, AZ – The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall***
Wed Dec 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre***
Fri Dec 12 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
Sat Dec 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
*** just added
Kashus Culpepper To Hit The Road On Headline Run This Fall
Kashus Culpepper.
Kashus Culpepper is set to hit the road this fall for a run of headlining dates. The nine-date trek kicks off Nov. 6 in Florida and will stop in North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and more before wrapping up on Dec. 13 in Texas.
Presale for the tour begins Aug. 20 with general on sale starting Aug. 22. His newest track,”Believe” will be released on Friday (Aug. 22).
Kashus Culpepper Headlining Fall Tour Dates:
November 6 – Sanford, Fla. – Tuffy’s Music Box
November 8 – Greenville, S.C. – The Radio Room
November 12 – Charlotte, N.C. – Amos’ Southend
November 13 – Atlanta, Ga. – Terminal West
December 4 – Madison, Wisc. – High Noon Saloon
December 5 – Bloomington, Ind. – The Bluebird
December 6 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Stache
December 12 – Fort Worth, Texas – Tulips
December 13 – Austin, Texas – Antone’s
Dallas Smith Announces First-Ever All Acoustic Tour
Dallas Smith.
Dallas Smith is set to hit the road this fall with his first-ever acoustic tour, “Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged),” spanning over 50 dates across Canada. He will be joined by rising talent Brock Phillips.
Kicking off Oct. 3 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, and wrapping up on Dec. 14 in Belleville, Ontario, the tour will make stops in cities from coast to coast, including Victoria, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa.
“I’ve spent a lot of time on loud stages with big production, and I love that energy,” says Smith. “But there’s something special about taking it all back to the songs, the stories, and the raw connection that happens when it’s just you, your long-time band, and the audience. I’ve never done a full acoustic tour before – this feels like the perfect time, and I’m excited to bring this experience across Canada.”
Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged) Dates:
October 3 – North Peace Cultural Centre – Fort St. John, BC
October 4 – Douglas J. Cardinal Centre – Grand Prairie, AB
October 5 – CN Centre – Prince George, BC
October 7 – Lester Centre of the Arts – Prince Rupert, BC
October 8 – Mount Elizabeth Theatre – Kitimat, BC
October 9 – R.E.M. Lee Theatre – Terrace, BC
October 11 – Abbotsford Arts Centre – Abbotsford, BC
October 14 – Charlie White Theatre – Sidney, BC
October 15 – McPherson Playhouse – Victoria, BC
October 16 – Tidemark Theatre – Campbell River, BC
October 17 – Cowichan Performing Arts Centre – Duncan, BC
October 18 – Sid Williams Theatre – Courtenay, BC
October 19 – Port Theatre – Nanaimo, BC
October 21 – Massey Theatre – New Westminster, BC
October 22 – Sagebrush Theatre – Kamloops, BC
October 24 – Vernon Performing Arts Centre – Vernon, BC
October 25 – Kelowna Community Theatre – Kelowna, BC
October 26 – Charles Bailey Theatre – Trail, BC
October 27 – Key City Theatre – Cranbrook, BC
October 28 – Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB
October 29 – Memorial Auditorium, Red Deer, AB
October 31 – Reid Field House – Cold Lake, AB
November 1 – River Cree Event Centre – Enoch, MB
November 2 – Esplanade Theatre – Medicine Hat, AB
November 4 – Living Sky Casino – Swift Current, SK
November 5 – Gold Horse Casino – Lloydminster, AB
November 6 – Dakota Dunes Casino – Saskatoon, SK
November 7 – Club Regent Event Centre – Winnipeg, MB
November 8 – Painted Hand Casino – Yorkton, SK
November 9 – Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium – Brandon, MB
November 19 – Harbourfront Theatre – Summerside, PEI
November 21 – Casino New Brunswick – Moncton, NB
November 22 – Casino Nova Scotia – Halifax, NS
November 23 – Fredericton Playhouse – Fredericton, NB
November 25 – Théâtre Imperial Bell – Montreal, QC
November 27 – Mattamy Theatre – Milton, ON
November 28 – Southam Hall (National Arts Centre) – Ottawa, ON
November 29 – Centennial Hall – London, ON
November 30 – Wingham Town Hall – Wingham, ON
December 2 – Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Burlington, ON
December 3 – Partridge Hall – St. Catharines, ON
December 4 – Sanderson Centre – Brantford, ON
December 5 – Pickering Casino Resort – Pickering, ON
December 6 – Legacy Hall (Deerhurst Resort) – Huntsville, ON
December 8 – Stockey Centre – Parry Sound, ON
December 9 – Orillia Opera House – Orillia, ON
December 10 – Kingston Grand Theatre – Kingston, ON
December 11 – Kiwanis Theatre – Chatham, ON
December 12 – FLATO Academy Theatre – Lindsay, ON
December 13 – River Run Centre – Guelph, ON
December 14 – Empire Theatre – Belleville, ON
Home Free Slates Christmas Themed ‘Let Me Come Home Tour’
Home Free.
Home Free has announced its Christmas themed “Let Me Come Home Tour.” Set to kick off Nov. 21 in York, Pennsylvania, the coast-to-coast run features 14 dates with more to be announced at a later date. Tickets are on sale now.
Home Free’s Let Me Come Home Tour dates:
November 21 – York, PA @ Appell Center for the Performing Arts, Strand Theatre
November 22 – Columbus, OH @ Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
November 23 – Joliet, IL @ Rialto Square Theatre
November 29 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Arts Center / Ikeda Theater
December 2 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre
December 3 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
December 4 – Pocatello, ID @ Stephens Performing Arts Center
December 5 – Park City, UT @ Park City Eccles Center Stage
December 7 – Greeley, CO @ Monfort Concert Hall at Union Colony Civic Center
December 10 – Grand Junction, CO @ Avalon Theatre
December 11 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Pikes Peak Center
December 12 – Emporia, KS @ Granada Theatre
December 13 – Fort Dodge, IA @ Decker Auditorium
December 14 – Branson, MO @ Mansion Theatre
The MusicFest At Steamboat Returns In January Celebrating 40 Years
/by Lorie HollabaughThe MusicFest at Steamboat returns Jan. 5 – 10, 2026, and is celebrating a monumental milestone 40th anniversary this year.
The festival got its start in the early 1980s as a way to bring friends and musicians together on the slopes, and has steadily grown into the nation’s largest and most beloved winter music festival—a six-day alpine marathon of nearly 200 performances featuring over 70 acts across multiple mountain venues.
The 2026 lineup will celebrate both the icons and the up-and-coming artists, and performances will span iconic venues like The MusicFest Dance Hall (Colorado’s largest), the Gravity Haus Tavern, Fish Camp, Stargazers at 10,525 feet, world’s only Dung Beetle Saloon and the legendary MusicFest Base Camp stage nestled at the foot of the Rockies.
“Back in the ‘90s, when mainstream music was all polish and no soul, we coined our motto: Get Real,” says Founder John Dickson of Dickson Productions. “Forty years later, we still mean it. The MusicFest is a celebration of authenticity—in music, in connection, in experience.”
MusicFest has sold out 23 years in a row, and 2026 is poised to mark the 24th. Thousands of fans lock in their packages a year in advance, and all-inclusive packages begin at around $1,000 and include 6 days/5 nights of lodging, 4 full-day lift tickets, and access to every show.
Since its first outdoor show in 1986 held in the middle of the Rockies with beer freezing in the bottles, MusicFest has played a defining role in shaping the Red Dirt and Texas music scenes. Alumni of the fest include Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, Randy Rogers, Turnpike Troubadours, Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel, Cody Johnson, Charley Crockett, and Reckless Kelly, among hundreds of others.
Keith Urban & Tamworth Country Music Festival Partner To Launch Scholarship
/by Lauryn SinkKeith Urban.
Keith Urban and Australia’s Tamworth Country Music Festival have partnered to launch the “Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship,” which will provide an emerging artist the opportunity to perform, write, record and meet industry personnel in Nashville, as well as enjoy two days of recording time at Urban’s recording studio, The Sound.
“Sometimes all a musician needs is an opportunity to be heard or someone to help nurture their talent,” says Urban. “Having the opportunity to do that not only inspires me, but I’m also hoping that in some way this scholarship will serve to inspire others.”
“Keith is the living embodiment of the Tamworth Festival pathway to success and together we want to help give other artists the opportunity to take Australian country music to the world. It’s wonderful that Keith continues to recognise and support the industry that helped shape his career,” adds Peter Ross, Executive Manager of the Tamworth Festival.
Applications will open in January 2026 and will be available here.