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Chris Young Placed on Vocal Rest, Postpones Concerts

Billy Dukes — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:11:19 +0000

The Liquid Neon Tour will be on hiatus until Chris Young gets his voice back. The singer has been put on vocal rest, forcing him to reschedule upcoming shows in Huntsville, Ala., Savannah, Ga. and Chattanooga, Tenn. According to a statement on the singer’s Facebook page, tickets for the Dec. 6, 7 and 8 shows [...]

Taylor Swift Wants Her 2013 Red Tour to Be 'As Big as Possible'

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:30:07 +0000

If there's one thing to know about Taylor Swift, it's that she doesn't do anything on a small scale. Like, ever. She goes big on all fronts -- and her 2013 Red Tour won't be any different. In fact, the 'Begin Again' singer plans to up the ante from her last tour in the live realm. And what that boils down to is that Swifties are going to be very, very happy.

Little Big Town Announce 2013 Tornado Tour Dates

Jessica Nicholson — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:00:38 +0000

Little Big Town will kick off a new tour, aptly titled the Tornado Tour, in 2013, beginning in Murray, Ky. on Jan. 31. 'Merry Go Round' singer Kacey Musgraves and 'Let It Rain' himaker David Nail are slated to join the quartet on select dates. The 28-city tour also includes six Canadian shows.

Jason Aldean Sells Out Fenway Park in Just Seven Minutes

Jessica Nicholson — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 17:00:40 +0000

When you hear of country artists selling out stadiums and arenas in record time, it is usually a short list of names you hear repeatedly: Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Garth Brooks, for the most part. Now, you can add Jason Aldean to that illustrious list.

Cuero Country Opry Tomorrow Night

Joe Bob — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:29:57 +0000

Tomorrow night there is great country music and fun for the whole family at the ‘Cuero Country Opry’! The feature entertainers for the Cuero Country Opry tomorrow night will be Terry Moore from Bastrop, Texas and L. A. Zdansky from Corpus Christi, Texas. Werner’s Restaurant from Shiner, Tx. will cater a dinner starting at 5:30 pm. [...]

Miranda Lambert Invites Patty Loveless Onstage to Wrap On Fire Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:00:21 +0000

Country spitfire Miranda Lambert wrapped her On Fire Tour over the weekend in Pelham, Alabama, finishing a crazy year of road work, during which she performed to more than a million people. To help commemorate a successful tour, fellow country star Patty Loveless joined Lambert on stage Friday night (Oct. 5) in Atlanta.

George Strait Announces Retirement From Touring

Joe Bob — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 18:34:53 +0000

Well, it’s not like it wasn’t expected. George Strait will launch his final big tour January 18, 2013 in Lubbock, TX with special guest Martina McBride. The Cowboy Rides Away tour will run into 2014, but this doesn’t mean George is retiring, says abcprep.com. He still plans to record new music and play select shows [...]

Easton Corbin Ready to Rock This Year's Bootfest!

Joe Bob — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 15:50:09 +0000

We’re only 15 days away from Bootfest 2012 and this year’s festival is going to be even better than last year’s (and you remember how much fun we had last year)! The entertainment lineup for the 2012 BootFest is fantastic! Easton Corbin will headline the two-day festival. He’s the first country male artist to have [...]

Two People Run Over in Parking Lot After Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan Concert

Amy Sciarretto — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 15:00:52 +0000

Be careful in concert parking lots, people! On Thursday (Sept. 6), two concertgoers were run over by an SUV in the parking lot of the PNC Banks Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. after taking in the Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan gig at the venue.

Craig Morgan to Take Part in Annual Toast to the Troops Event on August 28

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:00:43 +0000

One time active military member and hit singer Craig Morgan is putting his kind heart to use once again for the troops, as he has signed on to be part of the Jack Daniel’s/USO Care Package Stuffing Party set for Aug. 28 in Fort Hood, Texas. The singer will join military spouses, Jack Daniel’s employees [...]

David Nail to Launch Fall Tour in September

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:00:58 +0000

After spending the past two years touring with the likes of Taylor Swift, Billy Currington, Lady Antebellum and Gavin DeGraw, David Nail is finally setting out on his own headlining trek this fall.

Dierks Bentley Sells Out Show at Famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 14:00:53 +0000

It’s something that every artist dreams about, but now Dierks Bentley doesn’t have to dream anymore because it’s a reality. This week (Aug. 16), Bentley and his band played to a sold out crowd at Morrison, Colo.’s iconic Red Rocks Amphithetre to a total of 9,450 fans who came to party.

Kip Moore Ready to 'Bring the Heat' to Eric Church's Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 11 Aug 2012 16:00:48 +0000

If you were to ask Kip Moore about his 2012 at this point, he wouldn’t argue that it’s been the best year of his life and career. But it’s about to get a whole lot better this fall when he hits the road with Eric Church on his Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour, also featuring Justin Moore.

The Cadillac Black to Join Dierks Bentley on End of Summer College Tour

Alanna Conaway — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:00:30 +0000

Summer will round out nicely for the Cadillac Black, who have just signed on to open some shows for Dierks Bentley. Bentley’s Back to College Tour will have him — and TCB — hitting SEC campuses at the end of August.

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Tim McGraw, Faith Hill Las Vegas Residency Announcement Coming Tuesday?

Megan Pacella — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 18:30:32 +0000

Las Vegas’ Venetian Hotel is said to be making an announcement this week about the biggest musical event in its history — and we think it’s safe to assume that they’ll be publicizing a Tim McGraw and Faith Hill residency in Sin City.

Thompson Square, Phil Vassar Sign on for Charlie Daniels' Christmas 4 Kids Event

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:00:05 +0000

Thompson Square and Phil Vassar are two of the artists confirmed so far for Charlie Daniels’ 11th Anniversary of the Charlie Daniels Band and Friends Concert. The 2012 Christmas 4 Kids benefit will take place on Monday, Nov. 19 at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw Brothers of the Sun Tour Sells One Million Tickets

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 16:01:34 +0000

As expected, the Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw trek, the Brothers of the Sun Tour, has surpassed the one million mark in ticket sales. The tour launched in June and has quickly become one of the summer’s hottest shows, regardless of genre. Pollstar recently named the tour as the highest-grossing trek of the summer, topping other big name artists including Roger Waters, Coldplay and the Dave Matthews Band.

Jake Owen, Songs, Tee Shirts, and the Brothers of the Sun

Joe Bob — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:50:56 +0000

Jake Owen’s latest single “The One That Got Away” is climbing the charts, and has even served as inspiration behind some of Jake’s concert merch! Now that Jake is married to Lacey Buchanan, she might have a more clever idea on how to support her hubby… Jake told CMT Daily Roundup, “We have t-shirts we sell [...]

Jason Aldean Sells 44K Concert Tickets in Four Minutes Flat

Alanna Conaway — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:30:40 +0000

Jason Aldean is as hot as they get these days, which means his concerts are, too. This week, tickets for Aldean’s upcoming My Kinda Party Tour shows in Indianapolis, Ind. (Sept. 15) and St. Louis, Mo. (Sept. 14) went on sale and sold out in a record-breaking four minutes.

First 'Headlining' Tour For Brantley Gilbert Came To Victoria

Joe Bob — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 16:34:50 +0000

Back on November 18th, 2011, KIXS 108, Townsquare Media, and tasteofcountry.com brought Brantley Gilbert to Schroeder Hall on the ‘Christmas Tour’. THAT was Brantley Gilbert’s first ‘headling’ tour. That being said… According to CMT Daily Roundup, Brantley Gilbert will launch his first headlining tour this fall. The Hell on Wheels tour will kick off [...]