Shaboozey. Photo: Daniel Prakopcyk

Shaboozey will be the headliner for this year’s FanDuel Kentucky Derby Party on May 2 at Paristown Arts and Entertainment District in Louisville.

Following last year’s inaugural event featuring performances by Luke Bryan and Ne-Yo, FanDuel is once again bringing star power to Derby weekend’s social calendar with the invite-only event.

“I’m hyped to be part of the Derby this year,” says Shaboozey. “It’s one of those bucket list events you dream about playing and we’ll be bringing serious vibes to Louisville with FanDuel.”

As part of the celebration, FanDuel will make a $100,000 donation in support of the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, a nonprofit that accredits and provides grants for approved non profit organizations that provide care, retraining, and rehoming for retired racehorses. With horse racing at the core of FanDuel’s history, the company and FanDuel TV have been committed to giving back to the community that makes the sport possible and raising the profile of Thoroughbred aftercare.

“The Kentucky Derby is a celebration of tradition, energy, and unforgettable moments,” shares Andrew Moore, General Manager of Racing at FanDuel. “Horse racing is where FanDuel’s journey began, and it remains a central part of who we are as a company. Between the iconic FanDuel party and our donation to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, we’re looking forward to making FanDuel’s presence in Louisville known.”

Shaboozey is releasing an extended version of his Platinum breakthrough album Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going: The Complete Edition on April 25 via Empire. In celebration of the new project, Shaboozey has released a brand new single, “Blink Twice,” featuring UK artist Myles Smith.

The 18-track project features new music and special guests Jelly Roll, Smith and Sierra Ferrell, and on it Shaboozey charts a cinematic road trip through the American west, bringing a new depth to his storytelling while pushing further into the country/folk-inspired sound he’s explored in recent years.

The extended album includes Shaboozey’s breakthrough country anthem “A Bar Song (Tipsy),” which was awarded eight-times Platinum certification in under a year and broke the record for most weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Radio Songs chart. The track also reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs and Country Airplay Charts and Mediabase/Country Aircheck. Shaboozey made history as the first artist to ever have a single break the top 10 across all four charts: Country Airplay, Pop Airplay, Adult Pop Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay, and the second ever single by a Black artist to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and Country Songs Charts. The song has also amassed over a billion streams.

Later this month, Shaboozey will take the stage of both Coachella as well as Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California.

Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going Complete Edition Track List:
1. “Horses & Hellcats”
2. “A Bar Song (Tipsy)”
3. “Last Of My Kind” (feat. Paul Cauthen)
4. “Anabelle”
5. “East Of The Massanutten”
6. “Highway”
7. “Let It Burn”
8. “My Fault” (feat. Noah Cyrus)
9. “Vegas”
10. “Drink Don’t Need No Mix” (feat. BigXthaPlug)
11. “Steal Her From Me”
12. “Finally Over”
13. “Amen” (feat. Jelly Roll)
14. “Hail Mary” (feat. Sierra Ferrell)
15. “Fire And Gasoline”
16. “Blink Twice” (feat. Myles Smith)
17. “Good News”
18. “Chrome”

Bill Anderson Accepts TSAI Lifetime Achievement Award

Bill Anderson received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tennessee Songwriters Association International this week during a ceremony at Harken Hall.

Songwriter Bobby Tomberlin gave a rousing performance of a few of the hits Anderson has penned over the past 70 years, and songwriter Danny Wells presented the honor during the special event.

“I have been trying to write songs for most of my adult life, so to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, especially from other songwriters, is a very special and humbling honor. My sincere appreciation to the members of TSAI for recognizing me with such a meaningful award,” says Anderson.

Country Music Hall of Famer and Grand Ole Opry titan Anderson is the rare songwriter whose first major label cut went to No. 1 on the charts, was named Song of The Year and sparked a writing career that is currently in its seventh decade. With songs like “City Lights,” “Tips Of My Fingers,” the Grammy-nominated “Once A Day,” “Saginaw, Michigan,” “That’s What It’s Like To Be Lonesome,” “I Missed Me,” “Cold Hard Facts Of Life,” (which earned him another Grammy nomination,) “Mama Sang A Song,” “Still” and more, he was voted country Songwriter of the Year six times during his first decade in Music City and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

Turnpike Troubadours. Photo: David McClister

Turnpike Troubadours has released their new album, The Price Of Admission, today (April 11) via Bossier City Records/Thirty Tigers. The album is now out digitally, with a physical pre-order launch soon.

Produced by Shooter Jennings, this marks the group’s seventh studio album and the first since the 2023 release of A Cat In The Rain.

Hailing from Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the band, consisting of Evan Felker (vocals, guitar), Kyle Nix (fiddle), Ryan Engleman (electric guitar), RC Edwards (bass), Gabe Pearson (drums) and Hank Early (steel, accordion), has amassed over 2.2 billion streams globally and over 1.7 million equivalent units sold to date. The band was recently inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and has been featured on Yellowstone and Paramount’s Landman.

The album follows the band’s sold-out, four-night run at Stillwater, Oklahoma’s Boone Pickens Stadium, “The Boys From Oklahoma,” which begins April 9. Turnpike Troubadours will continue to tour throughout the summer with headline dates at Red Rocks Amphitheater and several dates with Zach Bryan. The band will join Willie Nelson’s “10th Anniversary Outlaw Music Festival Tour” this summer.

The Price Of Admission Track List:
1. “On The Red River” (written by Evan Felker and Ketch Secor)
2. “Searching For A Light” (written by Evan Felker and John Fulbright)
3. “Forgiving You” (written by Evan Felker)
4. “Be Here” (written by Evan Felker)
5. “Heaven Passing Through” (written by Evan Felker)
6. “The Devil Plies His Trade (Sn 6 Ep 3)” (written by Evan Felker and Kyle Nix)
7. “A Lie Agreed Upon” (written by Evan Felker)
8. “Ruby Ann” (written by RC Edwards & Lance Roark)
9. “What Was Advertised” (written by Evan Felker)
10. “Leaving Town (Woody Guthrie Festival)” (written by Evan Felker & Dave Simonett)
11. “Nothing You Can Do” (written by Kyle Nix)

Outback Presents has expanded its Board of Directors. New appointees include Dimitri Cohen (Principal/CIO, Raven Capital), Constance Schwartz-Morini (Co-Founder/CEO, SMAC Entertainment), Jermaine Preyan (Record Executive and Entrepreneur), Ignacio Meyer (Univision Television Networks Group) and Austin Rosen (CEO, Electric Feel Entertainment).

The announcement follows a record-breaking year for the company, with close to 1,700 shows produced across 283 cities and over 4.5 million tickets sold.

“These appointments represent our commitment to maintaining Outback Presents’ leadership position and ensuring our long-term success in a rapidly evolving industry,” says Leigh Feuerstein, Chairman Of The Board.

“We are incredibly proud to welcome our new Board members, each driven by a shared passion for comedy, music and the transformative power of live entertainment. Their diverse expertise and experience will be invaluable as we continue our mission to deliver exceptional service and produce award-winning entertainment,” share Mike Smardak and Brian Dorfman, Co-Chief Executive Officers of Outback Presents.