DISClaimer slows things down today as the country stars concentrate on ballads.
Most of them are romances, paced by Disc of the Day winner Chris Stapleton’s heart-warming “It Takes a Woman.” In addition, lend your ears to the highly listenable offerings by Tanner Adell and Colbie Caillat.
Also checking in with a ballad is our DISCovery Award winner, Roman Alexander.
This turned out to be a day for comebacks as Lisa Brokop, Shenandoah and Carolyn Dawn Johnson all return to the scene.
ROBYN OTTOLINI / “Sick of Sex”
Writers: Robyn Ottolini/Emily Reid; Producer: Cameron Jaymes; Label: Empire
– This is a pop ballad that explores a topic I don’t believe has been addressed in song before. It is quite wordy and complex, so I doubt radio will play it.
ZACH BRYAN & THE LUMINEERS / “Spotless”
Writers: Zach Bryan/Wesley Schultz/Jeremy Caleb Fraites; Producer: Zach Bryan; Label: Warner
– This guy is always worth a listen. On this spare, stark, ear-catching ballad he’s joined by the Americana stars who chant along as he unspools this lyric of a downer heading nowhere romantically. If you haven’t listened to his self-titled collection, you should.
MADELINE MERLO / “Tim + Faith”
Writers: Jerry Flowers/Madeline Merlo/Parker Welling/Stephony Smith/Zach Crowell; Producer: Zach Crowell; Label: BBR/Wheelhouse
– This lady is a spectacular vocalist, and this dandy slice of romantic nostalgia just might be the tune that lets the whole world know it. The lyric cleverly folds in the power couple’s hit titles. I’m in.
JON PARDI & LUKE BRYAN / “Cowboys and Plowboys”
Writers: Rhett Akins/Cole Taylor/Jacob Rice; Producers: Jon Pardi/Bart Butler/Ryan Gore; Label: Capitol Nashville
– Two hicks swapping country cliches. Probably a hit.
ELVIE SHANE / “Pill”
Writers: Elvie Shane/Lee Starr/Nick Columbia; Producer: Oscar Charles; Label: BBR/Wheelhouse
– The lovely, echoey production and Shane’s captivating voice draw you into a dark tale of a struggle with addiction. Essential listening.
CHRIS STAPLETON / “It Takes a Woman”
Writers: Chris Stapleton/Ronnie Bowman/Jerry Salley; Producers: Chris Stapleton/Dave Cobb/Morgane Stapleton; Label: Mercury Nashville
– This stately ballad is exquisite. Wrap your loved one in your arms and slow dance around the room while his magic voice swirls in the air.
RESTLESS ROAD / “You Don’t Have to Love Me”
Writers: Austin Shawn/Colton Pack/Garrett Nichols/Nate Kenyon/Shawn Austin/Zach Beeken; Producer: Lindsay Rimes; Label: RCA Nashville/1021
– As always with this group, the singing is lustrous and warm. The ultra-romantic ballad is immensely comforting.
COLBIE CAILLAT / “Meant for Me”
Writers: Colbie Caillat/AJ Pruis/Liz Rose; Producer: Jamie Kenney; Label: Blue Jean Baby Records
– The Grammy-winning pop star slips easily into country music on her new Along the Way collection. This lushly produced, romantic ballad from it flows as smoothly as liquid gold.
CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON / “Road Blocks”
Writers: Carolyn Dawn Johnson/Jennifer Lynn Kennard/Oscar Charles; Producer: Carolyn Dawn Johnson; Label: CDJ
– Johnson re-enters the music scene with a snappy country rocker about persevering through difficulties. Well worth your spins.
SHENANDOAH & LUKE COMBS / “Two Dozen Roses”
Writers: Mac McAnally/Robert Byrne; Producer: Noah Gordon; Label: 8 Track Entertainment
– Shenandoah dusts off its chart-topping 1989 hit with a mighty assist from our reigning country Entertainer of the Year. A classic song performed by classic singers.
ROMAN ALEXANDER & KARLY SCOTT COLLINS / “Downtime”
Writers: Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Mark Holman/Brett Tyler; Producer: Jared Keim; Label: RA
– This sultry slow jam showcases both voices admirably. It’s snuggle, cuddle-up music in front of the evening fireplace. Alexander seems to be specializing in female collaborations, having previously sung with Alana Springsteen and Ashley Cooke. This title tune of his EP was co-written by Beeken, Nichols and Pack, who are collectively better known as Restless Road.
LISA BROKOP & GEORGETTE JONES / “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Heels”
Writers: Lisa Brokop/Max D. Barnes/Troy Seals; Producers: Chuck Rhodes/Buddy Hyatt; Label: BFD
– The Canadian country award winner returns after a 10-year pause between albums. The title tune of her comeback collection is a female version of the iconic George Jones hit from 1985. George’s daughter lends her terrific voice to the track. The whole thing chimes with charisma.
TANNER ADELL / “Luke Combs”
Writers: Derrick Southerland/Evan Cline/Tanner Adell; Producer: Evan Cline; Label: Columbia
– Sweet, touching, vulnerable, lilting and charming. She listens to the radio and wishes she could be “the girl in a Luke Combs song” like “Better Together” or “Forever After All.” This so richly deserves to be a smash.
Black River Records Signs Scotty Hasting
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R): Black River’s Tanya Schrage; Black River’s Rick Froio; Black River Publishing’s Rebekah Gordon; Black River’s Doug Johnson; Scotty Hasting; Black River’s Karen Kane; Attorney Lauren Kilgore; Black River’s Gordon Kerr; Black River’s Dawn Delvo
Black River Records has signed songwriter, artist and army veteran Scotty Hasting to its artist roster. His label debut “How Do You Choose” is slated for release on Nov. 3.
Hasting first picked up the guitar in 2020, teaching himself to play via YouTube. Despite 10 nearly fatal gunshot wounds from his time spent serving in Afghanistan, which left no feeling in his right hand, Hasting’s passion for music and desire to help others with mental health struggles spurred him onward.
In a chance encounter, Hasting met Black River’s CEO and President Gordon Kerr‘s son, who brought the Cincinnati/northern Kentucky native into the sights of the independent label. Hasting immediately caught the attention of renowned hit songwriter, producer and Black River’s Vice President of A&R Doug Johnson, who took the promising country artist under his wing.
“I don’t think that thank you is enough. I’ve been through a lot. Black River has welcomed me and become family,” says Hasting. “Thank you to Black River for giving me a new purpose, for giving people like me — veterans, people with disabilities, people who are at the end of their line — an opportunity and a reason to wake up tomorrow. Thank you for giving me a voice and letting other veterans hear a story like this that can change their whole lives.”
Hasting’s first release, “How Do You Choose,” was co-written with Jesse Wayne Taylor in association with CreatiVets — a nonprofit that the budding singer is heavily involved with. The song was inspired by a conversation with the mother of his late best friend Adam Hamilton.
“How Do You Choose” details his first visit to Adam’s tombstone, whose death followed about one month after an ambush that left Hasting fighting for his life flying out of Afghanistan on a medivac after being shot in April of 2011.
“I know you’ll change somebody’s world,” says Johnson of Hasting’s signing. “I’m a big fan, and your friendship means the world to me. Everybody here believes in you, your music, your heart, and your spirit. We are honored. Thank you for trusting us.”
Kerr shares, “It is with great pleasure that we come together and join Scotty’s team. We are so excited for the opportunities that await for the world to hear Scotty’s heart. Nothing takes place by coincidence — that’s what today represents.”
Lainey Wilson To Kick Off ‘Country’s Cool Again Tour’ In May With Nashville Show
/by Lorie HollabaughLainey Wilson. Photo: Cece Dawson
Lainey Wilson will launch her North American “Country’s Cool Again Tour” on May 31 with a show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. Jackson Dean, Ian Munsick and Zach Top will join as support on the 35+ date tour.
“Nothing gets me buzzin’ like putting on a show and singing along with the crowd,” says Wilson. “I want to give a big thank you to all of the fans who have continuously showed up and showed out this year. We can’t wait to see you nationwide on the ‘Country’s Cool Again Tour!'”
Among the cities Wilson will visit on the new trek are Saratoga Springs, Boise, Lubbock, Raleigh, Little Rock, Oklahoma City and more through Nov. 15.
Tickets will be available starting with the Wild Horses pre-sale beginning Oct. 23, and additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning Oct. 27 at LaineyWilson.com. Citi is the official card of the “Country’s Cool Again Tour” and Citi card members will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesdays through Thursdays through the Citi Entertainment program.
The “Country’s Cool Again Tour” is sponsored by T-Mobile and Wrangler and T-Mobile is giving customers exclusive access to preferred tickets—even at sold-out shows. Customers can snag their Reserved Tickets starting 30 days prior to tour stops at first-day prices.
Along with her many accolades, Wilson was recently honored at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards with the Rulebreaker Award, was named “Tractor Supply Brand Ambassador,” and most recently joined forces with Wrangler as the face of their 2023 fall/winter women’s collection.
Morgan Wallen Tops MusicRow Radio Chart With ‘Thinkin’ Bout Me’
/by LB CantrellMorgan Wallen. Photo: David Lehr
In just nine weeks, Morgan Wallen‘s “Thinkin’ Bout Me” tops the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart this week. The chart-topper follows Wallen’s “Everything I Love” reaching No. 1 on the MusicRow chart one month ago.
Written by John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips and Ryan Vojtesak, the hip-hop infused country hit appears on Wallen’s blockbuster third studio album One Thing At A Time. The project arrived in March as the No. 1 album on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, where it remained for 12 consecutive weeks; the most at the top for a country album in over 30 years.
“Thinkin’ Bout Me” currently sits at No. 2 on both the Billboard Country Airplay chart and the Mediabase chart.
Click here to view the latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.
Country Fest 2024 Announces Full Lineup
/by Lorie HollabaughCountry Fest in Cadott, Wisconsin has revealed the full lineup for the three-day festival set for June 27 – 29, 2024.
Along with previously-announced headliners Eric Church, Keith Urban and Jake Owen, the country’s largest country music and camping event packed with five stages and over 40 acts will also include performances by Scotty McCreery, Ashley McBryde, Warren Zeiders, Conner Smith, Morgan Evans and many more.
“Fans are unbelievably excited,” says festival promoter and General Manager Wade Asher. “VIP and Reserved Lawn tickets for 2024 both sold out the week following 2023’s festival—the earliest in Country Fest’s history. We continue to be incredibly grateful for our fans’ support and can’t wait to welcome everyone back to the middle of nowhere, and the center of everything.”
Country Fest Schedule:
June 26 – Tailgate Party (exclusive to 3-day ticket holders): Sawyer Brown, Slamabama, Six to Midnight and more.
June 27: Jake Owen, Scotty McCreery, Hailey Whitters, Chayce Beckham, Lorrie Morgan, George Birge, Kassi Ashton, Dylan Schneider and more.
June 28: Keith Urban, Warren Zeiders, Cooper Alan, Deana Carter, Neon Union, Dalton Dover, Redferrin, Shaylen and more.
June 29: Eric Church, Ashley McBryde, Conner Smith, Morgan Evans, Shane Profitt, Dillon Carmichael, The Castellows, Logan Crosby and more.
CAA Signs Cam Allen [Exclusive]
/by LB CantrellCam Allen. Photo: Hyped Visuals
CAA has signed Oklahoma-based singer Cam Allen.
Rising quickly through the country music ranks across the midwest, Allen blends his south-side Oklahoma roots with an unmistakable Nashville sound. He has headlined numerous sold-out shows, and shared the stage with some of the industry’s top acts, including Dustin Lynch, Randy Rogers, Jack Ingram, Corey Kent, Randall King, Carly Pearce and Dwight Yoakam.
Allen’s debut EP, Daydream, was released in March 2022 on GOAT Music Group, an independent Texas label. To date, he has released six singles, including “Daydream,” “Drink To That Too,” “Texas,” “Jack Daniel’s Cologne” and “Lake Days and Missin’ You.” His first album, In a Hometown, was released in April 2023 and his upcoming single, “Dive Bar,” is set to come out in November.
Allen is managed by Brandon Ore and William Murray at Goat Music Group.
Legacy Recordings To Release ‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl’
/by Lorie HollabaughLegacy Recordings is releasing two new Willie Nelson titles to celebrate the artist’s 90th birthday year.
Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl, produced by Blackbird Presents, will be released Dec. 15 as a 2 CD+Blu-Ray deluxe edition, a complete digital edition and as a 2xLP highlights. Dave Matthews‘ performance of “Funny How Time Slips Away” from Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl is available via all DSPs now.
Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl, features the music from the star-studded concerts celebrating Willie’s 90th birthday. Recorded live on April 29-30 at the Hollywood Bowl, the shows featured performances by Willie, Allison Russell, Billy Strings, Booker T. Jones, Buddy Cannon, Charlie Sexton, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews, Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, Gary Clark Jr., George Strait, Jack Johnson, Jamey Johnson, Keith Richards, Kris Kristofferson, Leon Bridges, Lukas Nelson, Lyle Lovett, Margo Price, Miranda Lambert, Nathaniel Rateliff, Neil Young, Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg, The Avett Brothers, The Lumineers, Tyler Childers, Warren Haynes, Waylon Payne, Ziggy Marley and many more.
The 2CD+Blu-ray and digital configurations of Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90 Live At The Hollywood Bowl will include three plus-hours of video performances from the concert along with three video bonus performances, 39 audio tracks and a multi-page booklet. A 2xLP vinyl edition featuring select highlights from the event will also be available.
“We are thrilled to partner with Legacy Recordings to bring these iconic live shows that celebrated Willie’s 90th to fans around the world,” share Mark Rothbaum and Keith Wortman, Creators and Executive Producers of the Willie 90 shows. “This release captures the magic of these shows and enables audiences all around the world to experience these performances as if they were at the Hollywood Bowl with all of us.”
Additionally, Willie Nelson Greatest Hits, a freshly compiled career-spanning collection, will be released on Nov. 3. The collection chronicles Willie’s musical journey from the early ’60s country-pop, singer-songwriter era through the ’70s outlaw country revolution to his current iconic status. Willie Nelson Greatest Hits will be released in conjunction with the livestream of Willie’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction. The album will be available in CD, digital and 2xLP configurations.
Industry Pics: Luke Grimes, Brooke Eden & Jordan Harvey, AIMP, More
/by Lorie HollabaughLuke Grimes Celebrates Debut EP At Old Glory Gathering
Pictured (L-R): Matt Graham, Managing Partner and Head of Music at Range Media Partners; Mike Harris, EVP and COO, UMGN; Lori Christian, EVP, Marketing, UMGN; Luke Grimes; Rob Femia, EVP, Business & Legal Affairs, UMGN; Cameron Lutz, SVP Strategic Marketing & Content Innovation, Range Media Partners/Music and Range’s Jordy Dettmer. Photo: Chris Hollo
Mercury Nashville / Range Music recording artist Luke Grimes celebrated the upcoming release of his debut EP, Pain Pills Or Pews, on Oct. 16 in Nashville. The gathering of friends, family and industry was held at Old Glory and featured a performance by Grimes from the Dave Cobb-produced EP, which is due out Oct. 20.
Known for his role as Kayce Dutton on the hit television series, Yellowstone, Grimes has been making music for years. After the release of his debut EP, he’ll be heading out on the road to perform the songs this fall.
Brooke Eden, Jordan Harvey Open Titans London Game
Brooke Eden, Jordan Harvey. Photo: Courtesy of NFLUK
Last Sunday, (Oct. 15) BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artists Brooke Eden and Jordan Harvey performed for NFL fans in London and around the globe at the Tennessee Titans matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.
Eden performed the National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner” and Harvey performed the United Kingdom’s National Anthem, “God Save The King” at the special international NFL game.
AIMP Hosts Big Loud Records Chat
Pictured (L-R): ET Brown (SESAC), Kendall Lettow (peermusic), Trina Smith-Dort (Me Gusta Music), Ree Guyer (Wrensong), Sara Knabe (Big Loud Records), Patch Culberston (Big Loud Records), Stephanie Cox (Kobalt Music Publishing), Tim Hunze (Big Machine Music), Emily Boardman (River House Artists) and Shannan Hatch (SESAC)
AIMP held a Nashville event “All About: Big Loud Records,” on Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the SESAC offices in Nashville.
Stephanie Cox (GM & SVP, Creative at Kobalt Music Publishing) spoke with panelists Patch Culberston (Big Loud Records SVP/GM) and Sara Knabe (Big Loud Records SVP, A&R) about all things Big Loud Records, music publishing and more at the event.
CMA & Conexion Americas Host Special Event For Metro Nashville Students
Mia McNeal, CMA Senior Director, Industry Relations and Inclusion, with Frank Ray. Photo: Emily April Allen/CMA
The CMA partnered with Conexión Américas for a special event at its Nashville headquarters on Oct. 11. CMA and Conexión welcomed more than 40 high school students from Metro Nashville Public Schools to visit CMA and during the visit, students heard from Frank Ray about his journey as a Latin country artist and about different careers in the music industry.
Conexión Américas’ mission is to build a welcoming community and create opportunities where Latino families can belong, contribute and succeed. CMA’s partnership with Conexión Américas is a key way of making this happen while also highlighting country music within the Nashville community.
Caitlin Mae Inks With Dream Music Label Group
Caitlin Mae, Kim Shrum
Singer-songwriter Caitlin Mae has signed a publishing, management and production deal with Nashville-based Dream Music Label Group, Inc.
Mae has notched several No. 1 singles on the iTunes charts, where her debut EP, Perspective, also landed upon release. Her first single of 2023, “Fiona,” debuted on BBC Introducing, was added to the BBC’s A-List and hit No. 1 on iTunes.
NSAI Holds ‘Conversation With Songwriters’ On Capitol Hill
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R): NSAI COO Jennifer Turnbow, Chairman Steil, Parker Welling, Bart Herbison, Jamie Moore and Ranking Member Morelle
On Wednesday (Oct. 18) in Washington, D.C., Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) treated the U.S. House Administration Committee with “Conversation With Songwriters.”
The first-of-its-kind meeting featured Executive Director Bart Herbison and NSAI songwriter board members Jamie Moore and Parker Welling explaining how the government regulates writer royalties, sharing ongoing challenges such as artificial intelligence, and performing for the Committee members.
Established in 1967, NSAI is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization and has a membership of more than 5,000 spanning the U.S. and several foreign countries. For over 52 years, the organization has been committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting as well as carrying a commitment to educate, elevate and celebrate the songwriter, acting as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large.
DISClaimer Single Reviews: Chris Stapleton’s New ‘Stately Ballad Is Exquisite’
/by Robert K OermannDISClaimer slows things down today as the country stars concentrate on ballads.
Most of them are romances, paced by Disc of the Day winner Chris Stapleton’s heart-warming “It Takes a Woman.” In addition, lend your ears to the highly listenable offerings by Tanner Adell and Colbie Caillat.
Also checking in with a ballad is our DISCovery Award winner, Roman Alexander.
This turned out to be a day for comebacks as Lisa Brokop, Shenandoah and Carolyn Dawn Johnson all return to the scene.
ROBYN OTTOLINI / “Sick of Sex”
Writers: Robyn Ottolini/Emily Reid; Producer: Cameron Jaymes; Label: Empire
– This is a pop ballad that explores a topic I don’t believe has been addressed in song before. It is quite wordy and complex, so I doubt radio will play it.
ZACH BRYAN & THE LUMINEERS / “Spotless”
Writers: Zach Bryan/Wesley Schultz/Jeremy Caleb Fraites; Producer: Zach Bryan; Label: Warner
– This guy is always worth a listen. On this spare, stark, ear-catching ballad he’s joined by the Americana stars who chant along as he unspools this lyric of a downer heading nowhere romantically. If you haven’t listened to his self-titled collection, you should.
MADELINE MERLO / “Tim + Faith”
Writers: Jerry Flowers/Madeline Merlo/Parker Welling/Stephony Smith/Zach Crowell; Producer: Zach Crowell; Label: BBR/Wheelhouse
– This lady is a spectacular vocalist, and this dandy slice of romantic nostalgia just might be the tune that lets the whole world know it. The lyric cleverly folds in the power couple’s hit titles. I’m in.
JON PARDI & LUKE BRYAN / “Cowboys and Plowboys”
Writers: Rhett Akins/Cole Taylor/Jacob Rice; Producers: Jon Pardi/Bart Butler/Ryan Gore; Label: Capitol Nashville
– Two hicks swapping country cliches. Probably a hit.
ELVIE SHANE / “Pill”
Writers: Elvie Shane/Lee Starr/Nick Columbia; Producer: Oscar Charles; Label: BBR/Wheelhouse
– The lovely, echoey production and Shane’s captivating voice draw you into a dark tale of a struggle with addiction. Essential listening.
CHRIS STAPLETON / “It Takes a Woman”
Writers: Chris Stapleton/Ronnie Bowman/Jerry Salley; Producers: Chris Stapleton/Dave Cobb/Morgane Stapleton; Label: Mercury Nashville
– This stately ballad is exquisite. Wrap your loved one in your arms and slow dance around the room while his magic voice swirls in the air.
RESTLESS ROAD / “You Don’t Have to Love Me”
Writers: Austin Shawn/Colton Pack/Garrett Nichols/Nate Kenyon/Shawn Austin/Zach Beeken; Producer: Lindsay Rimes; Label: RCA Nashville/1021
– As always with this group, the singing is lustrous and warm. The ultra-romantic ballad is immensely comforting.
COLBIE CAILLAT / “Meant for Me”
Writers: Colbie Caillat/AJ Pruis/Liz Rose; Producer: Jamie Kenney; Label: Blue Jean Baby Records
– The Grammy-winning pop star slips easily into country music on her new Along the Way collection. This lushly produced, romantic ballad from it flows as smoothly as liquid gold.
CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON / “Road Blocks”
Writers: Carolyn Dawn Johnson/Jennifer Lynn Kennard/Oscar Charles; Producer: Carolyn Dawn Johnson; Label: CDJ
– Johnson re-enters the music scene with a snappy country rocker about persevering through difficulties. Well worth your spins.
SHENANDOAH & LUKE COMBS / “Two Dozen Roses”
Writers: Mac McAnally/Robert Byrne; Producer: Noah Gordon; Label: 8 Track Entertainment
– Shenandoah dusts off its chart-topping 1989 hit with a mighty assist from our reigning country Entertainer of the Year. A classic song performed by classic singers.
ROMAN ALEXANDER & KARLY SCOTT COLLINS / “Downtime”
Writers: Zach Beeken/Garrett Nichols/Colton Pack/Mark Holman/Brett Tyler; Producer: Jared Keim; Label: RA
– This sultry slow jam showcases both voices admirably. It’s snuggle, cuddle-up music in front of the evening fireplace. Alexander seems to be specializing in female collaborations, having previously sung with Alana Springsteen and Ashley Cooke. This title tune of his EP was co-written by Beeken, Nichols and Pack, who are collectively better known as Restless Road.
LISA BROKOP & GEORGETTE JONES / “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Heels”
Writers: Lisa Brokop/Max D. Barnes/Troy Seals; Producers: Chuck Rhodes/Buddy Hyatt; Label: BFD
– The Canadian country award winner returns after a 10-year pause between albums. The title tune of her comeback collection is a female version of the iconic George Jones hit from 1985. George’s daughter lends her terrific voice to the track. The whole thing chimes with charisma.
TANNER ADELL / “Luke Combs”
Writers: Derrick Southerland/Evan Cline/Tanner Adell; Producer: Evan Cline; Label: Columbia
– Sweet, touching, vulnerable, lilting and charming. She listens to the radio and wishes she could be “the girl in a Luke Combs song” like “Better Together” or “Forever After All.” This so richly deserves to be a smash.
Luke Bryan Reveals Final Lineup For Crash My Playa 2024
/by Lorie HollabaughLuke Bryan will be joined on his Sunday night “Luke & Friends” finale concert at Crash My Playa 2024 by Dierks Bentley and Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry.
The lineup for Bryan’s ninth annual Crash My Playa destination concert in Mexico Jan. 17-20 will also include Ernest, Jon Langston, Mitchell Tenpenny, Ashley Cooke, Avery Anna, Lily Rose, Zach Top and DJ Rock. These performers join previously announced headliners Jon Pardi and Jelly Roll, Dustin Lynch (the only artist besides Bryan who has attended all eight previous years) and Bailey Zimmerman.
Crash My Playa 2024 is once again taking place at the AAA Four Diamond Awarded Moon Palace Cancún, featuring four nights of country music on a private stretch of white sand beach. The resort provides guests with a range of luxury accommodations just steps from Crash My Playa’s state-of-the-art concert venue. The oceanfront destination offers gourmet all-inclusive food and drink, 24-hour room service as well as plenty of activities on both land and sea, including the AWE-Spa and a 27-hole Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
On Nov. 8, Bryan and NFL superstar Peyton Manning will return to host The 57th Annual CMA Awards to be broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.