Donna Duarte Retires From Sony Music Nashville
Donna Duarte.
Music industry veteran Donna Duarte has retired from Sony Music Nashville after 31 years in the business.
Duarte’s career began at Capitol Records Nashville before taking her to Virgin Music Group. In 2001, Joe Galante hired her as an Executive Assistant to the Chairman. Duarte went on to serve the following Chairmen through her recent retirement.
She is looking forward to traveling and spending more time with her family and friends going forward.
Duarte can be reached at donnaduarte99@icloud.com.
Hailey Whitters’ ‘Everything She Ain’t’ Goes Platinum
Pictured (L-R): Shay Mooney, Hailey Whitters and Dan Smyers. Photo: Aubrey Wise.
On Friday (Aug. 11), the rising country star Hailey Whitters was surprised on stage by Dan + Shay with her first-ever platinum plaque for her hit single “Everything She Ain’t.” The RIAA certification follows her rapid ascent after winning New Female Artist of the Year at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards in May, where she performed the song during broadcast.
Last month, Whitters released her I’m In Love EP. Billboard named her their July 2023 all-genre Chartbreaker as “Everything She Ain’t” spent 66 weeks on their Country Airplay chart, and she marked her first appearance on the Hot 100 chart in May.
This September, Whitters will hit the road with Eric Church on his “Outsiders Revival Tour,” followed by a run of dates supporting Luke Bryan‘s “Country On Tour.”
CMHOF Hosts Black CMA, Black Opry Program & Performance
Pictured (L-R): Valierie Ellis Hawkins, Frankie Staton, Denitia, Joe West, Holly G, Tanner Davenport and Angela Stefano Zimmer. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
This weekend, the Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum hosted a conversation and performance with Frankie Staton from the Black Country Music Association, Black Opry Revue Founder Holly G and Black Opry Revue Co-Director Tanner Davenport. The museum’s writer-editor Angela Stefano Zimmer led the conversation about the organizations’ histories, their impact within the music industry and their future goals.
The Black Country Music Association was founded by performer Cleve Francis in 1995, and has been led by songwriter and performer Staton since 1996. They built community by hosting showcases in Nashville and educated fans about country music’s Black performers in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The Black Opry continues that work, spotlighting Black Americana, blues, country and folk artists and connecting Black fans. Founded in April 2021 by Holly G, a country music fan from Virginia, the organization that as has grown into a national performance series, the Black Opry Revue.
The museum’s program featured performances fromStaton, Denitia, Valierie Ellis Hawkins and Joe West as support for the museum’s “American Currents: State of the Music” exhibit. It was filmed and will premiere at a later date as part of the museum’s Live at the Hall digital program series.
Grayscale Marketing Expands Team With New Talent
Geoffrey Nisol & Connor Zinn
Grayscale Marketing has added two new members to their growing team.
Geoffery Nisol has come aboard as the firm’s new Operations Coordinator. Bringing an MBA from EMD School of Business in Marseille, France, Nisol possesses bilingual proficiency and a wealth of project management expertise gained through global endeavors with Revenue River and AXA.
“Joining Grayscale provides me with the chance to be part of a team I’ve long admired. I am eager to contribute to our organization’s expansion and ensure optimal satisfaction for our valued clients,” Nisol expresses.
Connor Zinn joins the ranks of Grayscale Marketing as a Social Media Strategist. Zinn is in the final stages of completing his MBA at Lipscomb University and is a distinguished Veteran of the U.S. Army, having held leadership responsibilities throughout his military career.
“I am thrilled to step into a new industry, collaborating with a dynamic and motivated team led by exceptional leadership. I look forward to pioneering AI and automation solutions for our team and clients as well as sharing in the experiences they enjoy,” says Zinn.
Grayscale Marketing’s CEO, Tim Gray states, “It’s a pleasure to witness our team continuously expand and evolve. Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a remarkable 300% surge in our staff, and this growth is yielding positive outcomes across our new family of enterprises. These valuable additions to our team will enable us to surpass client expectations and enhance our standing as the premier event marketing agency in the country.”
Lightning 100 Wins Eighth Station Of The Year Award
Pictured (L-R): Lightning 100’s Rev. Keith Coes, Lt. Dan Buckley, Tom Hansen and Gary Kraen
Nashville’s independent radio station, WRLT Lightning 100 won the Station of the Year award for their eighth consecutive year at the 2023 JBE Triple A SummitFest Awards. Lightning 100’s Lt. Dan Buckley was also named Program Director of the Year and Rev. Keith Coes took home Music Director of the Year.
The winner of the annual awards is chosen by peers in the music industry. This year, awards were presented during a special SummitFest ceremony in Boulder, Colorado.
As the independent voice of Nashville radio for over 30 years, Lightning 100 has remained local, sustainable and community-oriented. The station does many things that are contrary to the norms in the radio programming business starting with how they select the music we hear on air. It’s a collaborative process and everyone on staff gets a vote, playing only their favorite songs with a spotlight on local, independent artists.
“We have the best staff, in the best city in America. We couldn’t imagine doing this anywhere else or with anyone else. You are such an important part of what we do. Please keep listening and we’ll all keep winning,” stated Buckley, Lightning 100 Program Director. “Special thanks as well to our fearless President, Lester Turner Jr., who’s sole ownership and support of WRLT lets us work our dream job and make the community we live in a better place.”
“While I’m always thrilled to congratulate the award winners, I wish we could just give awards to everyone who works in Triple A for their dedication to local radio and artist development,” said Jack Barton, Founder of Jack Barton Entertainment and the JBE Triple A SummitFest. “In an era that emphasizes centralization and chasing quick results, it’s an honor to work with a group of professionals so dedicated to authenticity and hard work, who are driven by passion above all else.”
BMLG’s The Valory Music Co. Advances Brooke Nixon & Adds Chris Waters
/by Liza AndersonBrooke Nixon & Chris Waters
Big Machine Label Group (BMLG) imprint The Valory Music Co. has advanced Brooke Nixon to Director, Streaming and hired Chris Waters to succeed her as Southeast Director of Promotion & Marketing.
“It’s an honor to work with Brooke Nixon and see her growth over the years and I’m excited for her next chapter as she steps into the streaming world,” says George Briner, The Valory Music Co. President. “We’re also fortunate to have a veteran promo assassin like Chris Waters jump right in so we do not miss a step in delivering the hits to country radio.”
Nixon joined the label group in 2015 as the Dot Records Promotion Coordinator, and moved over to The Valory Music Co. in 2016. Over the course of her seven-year tenure, she has played key role in 25 BMLG No. 1 hits, including 14 of Thomas Rhett’s 20 career chart-toppers.
“The opportunity to grow and learn in this new role has my excitement at an all-time high,” shares Nixon. “Though saying goodbye to radio promotion is bittersweet, I will forever be grateful for the experience, memories and friendships I’ve created. Thank you to Scott Borchetta, George Briner and The Valory Music Co. and Big Machine Label Group teams for your continued confidence and support. I can’t wait to bring the fire and passion I have for music into the streaming world!”
A seasoned radio veteran, Waters most recently served as Director of Promotions at Pearl Records with Garth Brooks. He also brings radio and record promotions experience from his time with Show Dog Nashville, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment and Cumulus Nashville.
Waters adds, “I’m beyond excited and grateful to be part of this team and amplify the The Valory Music Co. roster. Let’s get it done!”
Gabby Barrett Honored At Pittsburgh’s PNC Park With Key To The City
/by Lorie HollabaughGabby Barrett with her key to the city at PNC Park. Photo: Marisa Taylor
Warner Music Nashville artist Gabby Barrett returned to her roots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania last week at PNC Park to receive a key to the city from Munhall Mayor Robert Falce.
During an on-field presentation ahead of Barrett’s headlining concert following the Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald also proclaimed Aug. 11 Gabby Barrett Day in Allegheny County.
“I am not sure where to start… last night, being in Pittsburgh (my hometown) and headlining a place I remember most of the time performing hardly to anyone, for years and years – there was now 31,000 people in attendance for the show. I cannot put into words the emotions I was balancing before walking on stage,” shared Barrett in an Instagram post. “Also, getting to receive the ‘Key to the City’ was nothing short of an honor. God is blessing and we’re here for the ride. Thank you to my fans that have been there and supported allllllll through these years. It was so wonderful to see familiar faces. Until we return back… thank you!!!!”
After visiting the Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center with her husband Cade Foehner, Barrett took the stage that night in front of a stadium of over 30,000 people to perform her current single “Glory Days” and other new songs from her forthcoming sophomore album.
Additionally, she is one of the artists featured on the compilation album A Tribute To The Judds, out Oct. 27 in celebration of The Judds’ 40th anniversary. Barrett appears on the track “Girls Night Out,” alongside Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce and Jennifer Nettles.
Weekly Register: Bailey Zimmerman Rises On Country Streaming Songs Chart
/by Liza AndersonBailey Zimmerman. Photo: Spidey Smith
Bailey Zimmerman‘s “Religiously” rises to No. 5 on the country streaming songs chart this week with 11.9 million new streams, adding to 148 million ATD according to Luminate data.
Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” remains at No. 1 with 23 million streams, adding to 793 million ATD. Luke Combs‘ cover of “Fast Car” takes No. 2 once again with 17 million new streams, adding to 325 million ATD. Zach Bryan‘s “Something In The Orange” moves back up to No. 3 with 15 million streams, adding to 874 million ATD, while Jason Aldean‘s “Try That In A Small Town” slides to No. 4 with 12 million new streams, adding to 85 million ATD.
On the country albums chart, Wallen’s One Thing At A Time persists at No. 1 with 92K in total consumption (3.1K album only/113 million song streams). Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) stays at No. 2 with 60K (20K album only/52 million song streams). Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album rests at No. 3 with 43K (759 album only/54 million song streams). Bryan’s American Heartbreak lands at No. 4 again with 35K (2.1K album only/42 million song streams), while Swift’s Red (Taylor’s Version) rises to No. 5 with 28K (5.9K album only/28 million song streams).
Recording Academy Expands Grammy U Membership Eligibility
/by Caela GriffinThe Recording Academy’s Grammy U is no longer requiring college enrollment in its application guidelines. The prominent gateway into the music industry is now expanding its eligibility to all individuals aged 18-29 who are actively taking paths towards a career in music.
“For many years, Grammy U has invested in the development of emerging young music creators and professionals by providing resources and a supportive ecosystem committed to helping them thrive in the music industry,” says CEO of the Recording Academy, Harvey Mason Jr. “With this expansion, Grammy U is ensuring that membership will be more inclusive and accessible for the next generation of music creators and professionals, no matter their career path.”
A critical part of the Recording Academy’s mission is to empower rising music leaders. In 2006, as part of that mission, the Academy established Grammy U, a membership program that connects the emerging music community with some of the industry’s brightest minds. Their goal is to provide aspiring professionals with the tools and opportunities necessary to launch a career in the music industry.
The change in eligibility is part of the Academy’s effort to embrace and support the entire next generation of music creators and professionals, including those who are exploring nontraditional routes.
Grammy U has had more than 32,000 members over the course of its existence. There are 14 Grammy U representatives across the Recording Academy’s 12 Chapters located in many of the country’s music centers. The representatives co-produce all events and oversee membership within their Chapters, with the help of over 100 Grammy U Ambassadors who work with their representatives on local initiatives each year. In the 2022-2023 program year alone, the membership program hosted more than 80 events and programs locally and nationally.
Updated Eligibility Requirements
Option 1: Full-Time Student
Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited college, university or trade school full-time (nine credits) and pursuing Associate, Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degrees.
Option 2 (NEW): Professional / Creative, 18-29
Professionals or creatives between 18-29 years old pursuing a career in music.
Students between 18-29 years old studying at college part time or taking any certificate course or program.
For more information about Grammy U and how to apply, visit www.grammyu.com.
Celebration Of Life Set For Jerry Bradley
/by LB CantrellJerry Bradley. Photo: Melissa Core and Rick Caballo of Dead Horse Branding
A Celebration of Life has been set for music industry titan Jerry Bradley.
The celebration will be held on Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3:00 p.m. at Cedar Creek Church By The Lake in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, located at 3581 Benders Ferry Road. In the event of rain, the celebration will move next door to the pavilion. Those wishing to attend the celebration of life are requested to RSVP here.
In lieu of flowers, the family encourages friends of Bradley to donate to Music Health Alliance. Those interested in sending any photos of Bradley to be included in the memorial slideshow, or have inquiries about the celebration of life, email celebratejerrybradley@gmail.com.
Bradley, whose 40 years in the music business earned him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, passed away on July 17 at age 83. Bradley led RCA Nashville from 1973 to 1983, during which the label experienced its famed success with country hitmakers Alabama, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton, Charley Pride and many more. Following his time at RCA, Bradley led Opryland Music Group to become the first Nashville publishing company to win ASCAP and BMI Song of the Year honors. He retired from the music business in 2003 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.
Click here for Jerry Bradley’s complete obituary.
Cody Johnson Earns Biggest Add Date Of Career With ‘The Painter’
/by Lorie HollabaughCody Johnson has the most-added song in the nation at country radio this week with his new song “The Painter,” as well as the biggest add date of his career with 73 stations adding it to rotation.
Written by Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins and produced by Trent Willmon, the love song to his wife is the first single from Johnson’s new album that will be due out later this year. “The Painter” is the followup to Johnson’s double Platinum, Grammy-winning Country Song of The Year “’Til You Can’t,” which topped the charts at country radio for two weeks, as well as his Top 5 smash “Human,” both included on his Human: The Double Album.
Johnson is currently on tour with Luke Combs on his “World Tour” in New Zealand and Australia playing sold-out shows in Parnell, New Zealand and three shows in Brisbane, Australia last week. Up next are back-to-back shows in Sydney and Melbourne, as well as concerts in Adelaide and Perth where the tour will wrap on Aug. 26.
Industry Ink: Donna Duarte, Hailey Whitters, Black CMA/Black Opry, More
/by Caela GriffinDonna Duarte Retires From Sony Music Nashville
Donna Duarte.
Music industry veteran Donna Duarte has retired from Sony Music Nashville after 31 years in the business.
Duarte’s career began at Capitol Records Nashville before taking her to Virgin Music Group. In 2001, Joe Galante hired her as an Executive Assistant to the Chairman. Duarte went on to serve the following Chairmen through her recent retirement.
She is looking forward to traveling and spending more time with her family and friends going forward.
Duarte can be reached at donnaduarte99@icloud.com.
Hailey Whitters’ ‘Everything She Ain’t’ Goes Platinum
Pictured (L-R): Shay Mooney, Hailey Whitters and Dan Smyers. Photo: Aubrey Wise.
On Friday (Aug. 11), the rising country star Hailey Whitters was surprised on stage by Dan + Shay with her first-ever platinum plaque for her hit single “Everything She Ain’t.” The RIAA certification follows her rapid ascent after winning New Female Artist of the Year at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards in May, where she performed the song during broadcast.
Last month, Whitters released her I’m In Love EP. Billboard named her their July 2023 all-genre Chartbreaker as “Everything She Ain’t” spent 66 weeks on their Country Airplay chart, and she marked her first appearance on the Hot 100 chart in May.
This September, Whitters will hit the road with Eric Church on his “Outsiders Revival Tour,” followed by a run of dates supporting Luke Bryan‘s “Country On Tour.”
CMHOF Hosts Black CMA, Black Opry Program & Performance
Pictured (L-R): Valierie Ellis Hawkins, Frankie Staton, Denitia, Joe West, Holly G, Tanner Davenport and Angela Stefano Zimmer. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
This weekend, the Country Music Hall Of Fame and Museum hosted a conversation and performance with Frankie Staton from the Black Country Music Association, Black Opry Revue Founder Holly G and Black Opry Revue Co-Director Tanner Davenport. The museum’s writer-editor Angela Stefano Zimmer led the conversation about the organizations’ histories, their impact within the music industry and their future goals.
The Black Country Music Association was founded by performer Cleve Francis in 1995, and has been led by songwriter and performer Staton since 1996. They built community by hosting showcases in Nashville and educated fans about country music’s Black performers in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The Black Opry continues that work, spotlighting Black Americana, blues, country and folk artists and connecting Black fans. Founded in April 2021 by Holly G, a country music fan from Virginia, the organization that as has grown into a national performance series, the Black Opry Revue.
The museum’s program featured performances fromStaton, Denitia, Valierie Ellis Hawkins and Joe West as support for the museum’s “American Currents: State of the Music” exhibit. It was filmed and will premiere at a later date as part of the museum’s Live at the Hall digital program series.
Grayscale Marketing Expands Team With New Talent
Geoffrey Nisol & Connor Zinn
Grayscale Marketing has added two new members to their growing team.
Geoffery Nisol has come aboard as the firm’s new Operations Coordinator. Bringing an MBA from EMD School of Business in Marseille, France, Nisol possesses bilingual proficiency and a wealth of project management expertise gained through global endeavors with Revenue River and AXA.
“Joining Grayscale provides me with the chance to be part of a team I’ve long admired. I am eager to contribute to our organization’s expansion and ensure optimal satisfaction for our valued clients,” Nisol expresses.
Connor Zinn joins the ranks of Grayscale Marketing as a Social Media Strategist. Zinn is in the final stages of completing his MBA at Lipscomb University and is a distinguished Veteran of the U.S. Army, having held leadership responsibilities throughout his military career.
“I am thrilled to step into a new industry, collaborating with a dynamic and motivated team led by exceptional leadership. I look forward to pioneering AI and automation solutions for our team and clients as well as sharing in the experiences they enjoy,” says Zinn.
Grayscale Marketing’s CEO, Tim Gray states, “It’s a pleasure to witness our team continuously expand and evolve. Over the past two years, we’ve witnessed a remarkable 300% surge in our staff, and this growth is yielding positive outcomes across our new family of enterprises. These valuable additions to our team will enable us to surpass client expectations and enhance our standing as the premier event marketing agency in the country.”
Lightning 100 Wins Eighth Station Of The Year Award
Pictured (L-R): Lightning 100’s Rev. Keith Coes, Lt. Dan Buckley, Tom Hansen and Gary Kraen
Nashville’s independent radio station, WRLT Lightning 100 won the Station of the Year award for their eighth consecutive year at the 2023 JBE Triple A SummitFest Awards. Lightning 100’s Lt. Dan Buckley was also named Program Director of the Year and Rev. Keith Coes took home Music Director of the Year.
The winner of the annual awards is chosen by peers in the music industry. This year, awards were presented during a special SummitFest ceremony in Boulder, Colorado.
As the independent voice of Nashville radio for over 30 years, Lightning 100 has remained local, sustainable and community-oriented. The station does many things that are contrary to the norms in the radio programming business starting with how they select the music we hear on air. It’s a collaborative process and everyone on staff gets a vote, playing only their favorite songs with a spotlight on local, independent artists.
“We have the best staff, in the best city in America. We couldn’t imagine doing this anywhere else or with anyone else. You are such an important part of what we do. Please keep listening and we’ll all keep winning,” stated Buckley, Lightning 100 Program Director. “Special thanks as well to our fearless President, Lester Turner Jr., who’s sole ownership and support of WRLT lets us work our dream job and make the community we live in a better place.”
“While I’m always thrilled to congratulate the award winners, I wish we could just give awards to everyone who works in Triple A for their dedication to local radio and artist development,” said Jack Barton, Founder of Jack Barton Entertainment and the JBE Triple A SummitFest. “In an era that emphasizes centralization and chasing quick results, it’s an honor to work with a group of professionals so dedicated to authenticity and hard work, who are driven by passion above all else.”
Shania Twain Returns To Vegas With ‘Come On Over Residency’ In 2024
/by Lorie HollabaughShania Twain is returning to the Las Vegas Strip with “Shania Twain: Come On Over – The Las Vegas Residency – All The Hits!” at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino for 24 shows beginning May 10, 2024.
“I am excited to be returning to Vegas for my third residency ‘Come On Over,’ performing in Vegas is a huge honor and I love this theatre,” shares Twain. “The audience can expect ALL THE HITS with a few fan favorites from the new album in there too. I am in a celebratory mood and there is nowhere better to party than VEGAS so I hope you all join me!”
Tickets go on sale starting Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. PT at ticketmaster.com/shaniavegas. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Aug. 16-20 through the Citi Entertainment program. Artist fans will have access to a presale beginning Aug. 16, and Caesars Rewards members, Caesars Entertainment’s loyalty program, and Live Nation and Ticketmaster customers will have access to a presale from Aug. 17-20.
Shania, Live Nation Las Vegas and Caesars Entertainment have announced that $1 of every ticket purchased to the shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino will be donated to Shania Kids Can. Past donations from ticket sales have driven over $1.5 million dollars in donations to SKC providing critical funding for existing programs. The monies raised from the Vegas residency will help SKC in supporting at-risk kids and those in need year-round. Established in 2010 by Shania Twain, Shania Kids Can (SKC) provides programs that educate, inspire and empower children in vulnerable communities to achieve their full potential, increasing their chance for equality and opportunities for success.
2024 “Come On Over” Performances:
May 2024: 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 23, 25, 26
Aug. 2024: 23, 24, 29, 31
Sept. 2024: 1, 4, 6, 7
Nov. 2024: 29, 30
Dec. 2024: 4, 6, 7, 11, 13, 14
Warner Chappell Music & The Warren Brothers Team Up To Sign Jet Harvey
/by Liza AndersonJet Harvey. Photo: Tanya Macks
Warner Chappell Music and The Warren Brothers’ Brad and Brett Warren have teamed up to sign Jet Harvey to a worldwide publishing agreement.
The Memphis, Tennessee native co-wrote Bailey Zimmerman’s hit “Rock and A Hard Place,” which topped Billboard’s Country Airplay chart for six weeks. The smash single was also among the top 10 of Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart, and currently has over 750 million streams across platforms.
The songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has been performing since he was 19 years old. Five years ago, Harvey started playing at festivals and in bars with his band, Jet Black and the Cadillacs, while simultaneously running his own insurance agency out of Franklin, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and kids. He is nominated for MusicRow‘s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year at the 2023 MusicRow Awards.
After landing his first cut with Zimmerman, Harvey decided to pivot his career and write for others, and has been sharpening his skills as a songwriter ever since.
“It just dawned on me that songwriting was a ‘standalone’ opportunity. Songwriting was always a ‘part’ of what I did as a performer. Not ‘THE’ thing I do,” he shares.
Luke Combs Confirms 25 New Stadium Shows For 2024
/by Lorie HollabaughLuke Combs will perform 25 new stadium shows across the country next year as part of his “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour.” He’s mixing up the shows for the fans next year in each market, adding openers from Americana, red dirt, trad country and more on the dates in each city.
Stops will include two nights at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium, Houston’s NRG Stadium and Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium, among many others. Special guests for the Friday night shows include Cody Jinks, The Avett Brothers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters and The Wilder Blue, while the Saturday shows will feature Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff.
“We got an opportunity to do two shows in some U.S. markets on the ‘World Tour,’ but when I found out we were going to be able to do two shows for most all of the cities on the 2024 tour, I decided I wanted each show to have their own unique set up of openers, as well as my own unique setlist,” explains Combs. “I thought this would give people an opportunity to come to both nights if they want, but see two completely different shows. With country music being such a wide genre and being a huge fan of it all myself, I wanted to open up my stage to acts that lean into Outlaw, Americana and Red Dirt on Friday nights, as well as having a night with people I have toured with in the past, who are more contemporary country. I’m super excited to have both groups be out on the road with me for the ‘Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour’!”
Tickets for the dates will be available for pre-sale starting Wednesday, Aug. 23, with general on-sale following Friday, Aug. 25. Combs’ official fan club, The Bootleggers, will once again have early access to tickets through fan pre-sale starting Aug. 23 and will also have an exclusive opportunity to purchase two-day tickets starting Tuesday, Aug. 22.
The 2024 dates follow Combs’ massive “World Tour,” which runs through this fall including upcoming sold-out shows in Australia and Europe. With 44 shows across 3 continents and 16 countries, the tour has broken records across the globe.
Combs continues to dominate on the charts as well, with his new version of Tracy Chapman’s Grammy-winning song, “Fast Car,” having spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The single is Combs’ 16th consecutive No. 1 single, another historic feat. The song was also recently certified double-Platinum, has garnered over 435 million global streams, is currently No. 1 on the Hot AC chart and No. 2 on Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart. With these achievements, “Fast Car” is the first song by a male solo artist to ever top both the Hot AC and Country Airplay charts.