Only 10 months after its release, Jason Aldean’s MY KINDA PARTY has been certified DOUBLE PLATIUM by the RIAA for sales of over two million units.  The disc is 2011’s best selling country album and has already spawned three consecutive No. one hits, each of which have also been certified PLATINUM for digital downloads with the most recent single "Dirt Road Anthem" claiming DOUBLE PLATINUM certification.  Aldean keeps company with Adele, Lady Gaga and Mumford & Sons at the top of the all-genre list for the year's top selling albums.
 
"It's always been a big dream of mine to have Platinum albums, but this Double Platinum thing snuck up on me," says Aldean.  "It is beyond anything I could have dreamed or expected.  It takes a whole lot of people to make it happen…from songwriters to the label to radio to my band and road crew…I just can't tell you how thankful I am, and also how much respect I have for all the hard work that went into this project."

Aldean scored five nominations for the 45th Annual CMA Awards scheduled to air Nov. 9.  The Georgia native is tied for the most nominations this year with nods in the Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year, Single of the Year and Musical Event of the Year categories.  His recent No. one smash hit "Dirt Road Anthem" also scored a nomination for songwriters Colt Ford and Brantley Gilbert.

"I've been working my tail off out on the road for years building my career, and up until last week, it sorta felt like if you hadn't been to one of the shows, maybe you didn't know what was happening," commented Aldean.  "It feels like I've finally been invited to the party, and it feels incredible to have your friends and peers pat you on the back and recognize the work that's gone into the last year."

The MY KINDA PARTY TOUR continues to sell out some of the nation’s biggest amphitheaters with more concerts scheduled through Nov.  For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.jasonaldean.com.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley releases the anthemic “Home” off his upcoming sixth Capitol Nashville album to country radio today.  Bentley penned the poignant new track with Dan Wilson and Brett Beavers.

"One of the best parts of being a traveling musician is getting to meet people from all over the country and hear about what's happening in their lives and their towns…the struggles and the joys," says Bentley.  "They're the inspiration for this song. The lyrics speak to the challenges we've had as a country, but hopefully the song leaves you feeling inspired and optimistic."
 
To watch a video of the making of “Home" from the studio, click here.
 
Bentley’s sixth Capitol Nashville studio project is scheduled for release in early 2012 and has already scored the No. one hit “Am I The Only One.”  Bentley’s new album follows in the footsteps of his critically acclaimed UP ON THE RIDGE, which earned Album of the Year nominations at the ACM, CMA and GRAMMY Awards this year. His previous five albums have sold over five million copies, earned 10 GRAMMY nominations and spawned eight No. one hits.  

Bentley will kick off the first leg of his "Country & Cold Cans" tour on Oct. 6 in LaCrosse, WI with 22 dates running through Nov.  For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com

Award winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s anthemic new single “Home” has been hand-picked by the Arizona Centennial Commission to serve as its official song for the state’s 100 year celebration. The Arizona native will also return to his home state next Feb. to join the festivities as the Honorary Chairman of the Arizona Centennial Motorcycle Ride.

Bentley was a featured guest on NPR’s All Things Considered yesterday, where he discussed writing “Home” and both his inspiration during the writing process, along with the challenges that come with taking on such a big subject.

To listen to Bentley’s NPR interview, click here.

“Home” is the latest single off Bentley’s sixth Capitol Nashville studio project that is scheduled for release in early 2012. Fans can catch Bentley's "Country & Cold Cans" Tour this weekend at Irving Plaza in New York, NY (10/20 and 10/21) and Uncasville, CT (10/22). For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Award winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announced today that his sixth Capitol Nashville studio album HOME will be released on Feb. 7, 2012. The upcoming album’s anthemic title single was released to iTunes last week and immediately shot up the Top 10.  It follows the disc’s “Am I The Only One,” which recently marked Bentley’s eighth career No. one hit.  Bentley will play a special album release show in Nashville at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Feb. 2.  Fans can purchase tickets beginning this Fri., Nov. 18 at 10:00A CT at the Ryman box office, on ryman.com and through all Ticketmaster locations.  "My home is in Nashville with my family, my home is on the road with our fans and my home is definitely in country music," said Bentley. "This album is more than a year's worth of writing, recording and testing out material on the road in front of our hard core fans.  The end result is an album that runs through all the types of country songs and sounds I enjoy singing and playing. I can't wait to share it with the fans!" Bentley will perform “Home” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon this Thurs., Nov. 17 at 11:35P CT/12:35P ET. The inspiring track continues to garner the attention of critics across the country, most recently described by AOL as “sure to resonate with Americans facing challenges today.”  “The lyrics paint a picturesque portrait of our country’s beauty and strength, while the melody wraps around the listener like an autumn sunset…Bentley has crafted a song that acknowledges the nation’s struggles, yet resonates with hopeful optimism about the future.”    BillboardBentley will wrap the first leg of his headlining COUNTRY & COLD CANS Tour this weekend with shows in Nampa, ID (11/16), Bozeman, MT (11/17), Rapid City, SD (11/18) and Denver, CO (11/19). The tour will pick up in Feb. 2012 with dates already scheduled in Canada and Australia. For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is sharing new details about his forthcoming sixth Capitol Nashville studio album HOME, in stores Feb. 7.  One of country music's most distinguishable voices, Bentley returns with a mainstream country collection for the first time since 2009. “I definitely stepped away and explored some things that were more on the fringe of country music for a little while,” said Bentley. “So, this record feels fresh. It doesn’t feel like a continuation of any other project or series of recordings.  I love being able to try different things musically, and I'm so thankful my fans have followed me to those places.  But, I feel like my real 'Home' is in the center of country music."Bentley's versatility as a writer shines on the disc that has already produced the rowdy No. one hit “Am I The Only One."  Bentley penned the good-time chart topper, as well as the disc’s spiritual anchor and title track "Home," which has caught early attention from National Public Radio critics for the authenticity of its lyrics.  Additional writing credits on the album are highlighted by the sonic seduction of “Breathe You In” and a father's love letter in “Thinking of You.”On other tracks, the signature gravel in Bentley’s voice pairs flawlessly with the smokiness of Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild's vocal on “When You Gonna Come Around,” while legendary bluegrass players Sam Bush and Tim O’Brien reunite with Bentley on “Heart of a Lonely Girl.”  The country crankers "Diamonds Make Babies" and "5-1-5-0" have already been road tested and embraced by country music fans, who will also want to listen through the album’s closer for the recording’s hidden special guest. HOME Track List: 1. Am I The Only One 2. Gonna Die Young 3. Tip It On Back 4. Home 5. Diamonds Make Babies 6. In My Head 7. Breathe You In 8. The Woods 9. When You Gonna Come Around (Featuring Karen Fairchild) 10. 5-1-5-0 11. Heart Of A Lonely Girl 12. Thinking Of YouBentley stands out among his contemporaries as the only country singer who can claim performances from Lollapalooza to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Bonnaroo to the CMA Music Festival, a true artist carefully tailoring his sets to each. He’s a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and last fall was invited to perform "Home" for the President at the White House. This devotion to developing all sides of his musicianship took Bentley on a successful journey into bluegrass music last year with his acclaimed and GRAMMY nominated album UP ON THE RIDGE. And over his diverse career, the CMA "Best New Artist" winner has sold over five million albums, scored eight No. one hits at country radio and collected 10 GRAMMY nominations. Bentley will return ‘Home’ for a special album release show at Nashvlle's historic Ryman Auditorium on Feb. 2.  The second leg of the Country & Cold Cans tour will resume on Feb. 15 with the first dates scheduled internationally in Canada and Australia. For more album details and for a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Nashville rocker Will Hoge is set to make his late night TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tues., Jan. 10 at 11:00P CT/12:00A ET.  He will perform “Too Old To Die Young” from his seventh studio album, NUMBER SEVEN.Critics are praising NUMBER SEVEN, calling it “a rich, textured album”- (3 1/2 stars) Chicago Sun-Times.“Number Seven may prove to be a lucky number for Will Hoge. His new disc and seventh studio album contains 11 tracks of gripping, gritty roots rock that just might deliver Hoge out of cultdom and into more commercial success.” - (4 stars) American Songwriter“Raw, impassioned power”- Philadelphia Inquirer“Another engaging collection”-  Milwaukee Journal Sentinel“It’s worthy of my top 10 list”- Minneapolis Star TribuneHoge is set to perform on Jan. 29 in Super Bowl village in Indianapolis.  From there he’ll head to the historic Ryman auditorium as he opens for Dierks Bentley on Feb. 2, 2012.For more information visit, www.willhoge.com.

Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s rowdy party anthem “Am I The Only One” has officially been certified GOLD by the RIAA for digital sales of over 500,000 song downloads. The smash hit became Bentley’s eighth career No. one song as an artist and writer last fall when it topped country radio charts and served as the lead track off of Bentley’s upcoming sixth studio album HOME, in stores Feb. 7. "'Am I The Only One' seems to really have resonated with country fans looking to get out, drink some cold beer on the weekends and have a good time…it's become one of the rowdiest songs in our set," says Bentley. "It's now the moment in the show when girls go up on shoulders and beer cans go up in the air." The new album’s current single and title track “Home” is currently climbing toward the top of the chart. Bentley will return ‘Home’ for a special album release show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on Feb. 2.  The second leg of the Country & Cold Cans tour will resume on Feb. 15 with the first dates scheduled internationally in Canada and Australia. For more album details and for a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum earned DOUBLE PLATINUM certification by the RIAA for their No. one single “Just A Kiss,” selling more than two million downloads of the song while simultaneously earning GOLD certification for “We Owned The Night” after tallying over 500,000 digital downloads."We're planning a big party to celebrate both of these songs going No. one at radio, and now we'll be able to toast this at the same time…and then we can do it again with our fans on the tour," said Charles Kelley.  "A little downtime over the holidays has been great,  but we're about to go crazy to get this tour back up and running next week….can't wait to see everyone in Tulsa!"The trio’s GRAMMY nominated current album OWN THE NIGHT spawned both chart-topping hits and also serves as inspiration for their upcoming OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR. With 57 dates scheduled across the US and Canada, the group will kick off the next leg of the tour on Fri., Jan. 27 in Tulsa, OK with Darius Rucker and special guest Thompson Square.  For a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Country music superstar and "Artist of the Decade" Tim McGraw’s 11th studio album EMOTIONAL TRAFFIC is being praised by music critics and fans across the country.  With Rolling Stone saying, “His 11th LP is his most assured, with a dozen sharp songs about middle-American struggles."   “With a voice that can go from earthy to angelic in a single phrase and a back catalog that shows serious growth over two decades, McGraw is a star with substance...” NPR“McGraw continues to expand country music's boundaries. That's why, 20 years into his career, his music still sounds so fresh...” Associated Press  “a solid outing from a solid singer in his prime...” Washington Post“McGraw sounds more relevant than he has in years.” Toronto Star“McGraw’s 44, but he’s pushing 50 singles on the country chart. The songs on ‘Emotional Traffic’ are professionally programmed with GPS precision toward that destination.” Chicago Sun-Times“a celebration of his rich history to date and an optimistic step toward the future.” GAC “worth the wait...”  Cleveland Plain Dealer"I'm profoundly proud of this album, and I'm extremely happy to finally be able to share this with the fans, especially the ones who came out to see us on the Emotional Traffic tour last summer," said McGraw. "We're getting ready for the Brothers of The Sun tour, and I can't wait to share some new music and create some truly memorable nights together this year."This June, McGraw will kick off what is anticipated to be the biggest stadium tour in country music history with old friend Kenny Chesney.  The 'Brothers of the Sun' Tour will reunite McGraw and Chesney for the first time in 10 years.  The 20-city tour kicks off on June 2 in Tampa and will hit the nation's biggest stadiums through August.Tim McGraw has sold over 40 million albums and dominated the charts with 32 No. one singles. He's won three GRAMMY® Awards, 14 Academy of Country Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 10 American Music Awards, three People's Choice Awards and numerous other honors. With 7.8 million spins at radio, McGraw was deemed “Artist of the Decade” (2000-2010) by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems.  His current single, “Better Than I Used To Be,” continues to steadily climb the charts.  Next up on McGraw's schedule is an Australian arena tour with wife Faith Hill.  For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit http://www.timmcgraw.com

Reigning CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum has already sold more than half a million tickets for their upcoming OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR, which kicks off this Fri., Jan. 27, in Tulsa, OK with Darius Rucker and special guest Thompson Square.Advance sell-outs at some of the nation’s biggest arenas include the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Allstate Arena in Chicago, American Airlines Center in Dallas and the DCU Center in Worcester, MA to name a few."We have been really involved in the planning of our tour every step of the way…I remember drawing out an idea for our set design on a paper plate, so to now see it come to life is just crazy," said Lady A's Hillary Scott.  "We are just so invested in every moment and making it a great experience for the fans, and we're really excited for everything 2012 has in store.""It has only been four years since we were driving around in Charles' Jeep Cherokee and sharing a hotel room," added Dave Haywood.  "This tour is what we've always dreamed of!"The OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR is an extension of last year’s critically acclaimed OWN THE NIGHT 2011 TOUR.  Of the show, the Sioux City Journal said, “They had some of the best staging we've seen in years. Songs flowed effortlessly; visuals enhanced just about everything,” while the Arizona Republic hailed the trio’s “impressive vocals and energetic stage presence.”Fresh off celebrating their No. one hits “We Owned The Night” and “Just A Kiss” in Nashville this week, the trio's third single "Dancin' Away With My Heart" off their GRAMMY nominated, PLATINUM album OWN THE NIGHT has cracked the Top 20 on the country radio charts in just three weeks.For a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Award winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley takes the No. one position this week on Billboard’s Country Albums chart with his sixth studio album HOME, marking Bentley’s fourth career debut in the top spot. The new album’s poignant second single and title track also continues to climb the Top five at radio and has already spawned the rowdy chart-topper “Am I The Only One.”Music critics across the country are weighing in with glowing reviews of HOME all focused around one central theme – Bentley's unique sound that combines his distinctive gravely vocals with a modern blend of acoustic and electric instruments.  Entertainment Weekly awarded that sound an A.“Bentley has always been a big-picture guy, looking to pull together the different kinds of music he loves. On what may be his most cohesive album, he combines rustic sounds of crisp banjo and mandolin with a surging beat that falls between U2 and Waylon Jennings.” – USA Today“Bentley always utilizes banjo, fiddle, mandolin and especially dobro in his music, but with a modern beat and energy that, along with his distinctive voice, gives him a compelling sound of his own.” – Associated Press“Dierks Bentley’s new album is his most assured…like an actor playing a role, great country singers inhabit their songs and make them sound like they’re living it all right before your ears. When it works, it feels Oscar-worthy… Dierks Bentley is a great country singer.”  – Washington Post “Home is packed with songs that showcase Bentley as a vocalist and that will feed his energy as a performer on stage.” - Tennessean“It's Bentley at his country-mainstream best.” – Philadelphia Inquirer"Dierks Bentley has recorded what is undoubtedly the finest album of his career." - CMT“It leaves you the listener with the impression that Bentley has made something special here, not just his most consistent album and 2012’s first great country album, but a work that reminds us of the separate power that individual songs can have when they’re strategically placed together on an album.”  – PopMattersBentley will perform a song off the new album today on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and is set for the first show of his 2012 COUNTRY & COLD CANS Tour tonight in Vancouver, BC Canada.  For a list of upcoming appearances and tour dates in Canada, Australia and the US, visit www.dierks.com.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley scored his ninth career No. one hit today as the anthemic “Home” takes the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts. The title track off Bentley’s No. one album is also currently nominated for Song of the Year at the 47th Annual ACM Awards set to air April 1 on CBS at 8:00P ET."It's been so cool to see fans reacting to this song on the road…the idea of 'Home' and what that means to different people has been really inspiring," said Bentley from tour in Australia.  "I'm really proud to have written this song with my friends Brett Beavers and Dan Wilson, and it's extra special for me personally to be partof Dan's first No. one hit on the country charts!" Early on, the track received critical acclaim from outlets like National Public Radio and earned Bentley an invitation to perform at The White House last fall.  Its universal message has resonated with fans in Canada where "Home" spent multiple weeks at No. one.  The poignant lyrics also prompted a partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project around Bentley's tour dates, and inspired Ellen DeGeneres to team up with Bentley to surprise an active military family with $50,000 on her show.  “It's a rarity in country music -- a song about America that manages to be clear-eyed and unsentimental, while remaining deeply patriotic and moving.” – Philadelphia Inquirer “The title tune undergirds images of the USA that unify rather than divide with acoustic guitar, bell sounds, sonorous piano chords and Edge-like guitar patterns.” – USA Today “The title track - his own - is a patriotic heart-warmer that bucks the expected flag-waving to embrace the strength of our country's differences.” – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel “Cinematic in its scope and unifying in its message, the secondsingle from Dierks’ forthcoming album succeeds at the difficult task of being patriotic without being overtly flag-waving. It is an anthem in the truest sense, full of chiming guitars and soaring choruses.”  – Country Weekly Bentley is currently touring Australia on his 2012 Country & ColdCans Tour and will return to the states for its 20-city spring run beginning next month. For more a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.dierks.com.

It was announced today that seven time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum will open for American music icon Bruce Springsteen on July 14 for a sold out concert at Hyde Park as part of this year’s Hard Rock Calling festival in London, UK."It's Springsteen…there is no entertainer we look up to more than him," said Lady A's Charles Kelley. "I'm going to be like a little kid at Christmas watching his show.  It's the biggest honor for us to be invited to play this festival…the entire lineup is awesome!"High demand overseas of previously announced OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR dates has also prompted Lady A to make special arrangements to accommodate more fans. The July 13 date in Glasgow, UK has moved to a bigger venue, the Clyde Auditorium, and the group recently added a second night in Dublin, Ireland at the Olympia Theatre.Lady A’s current single “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” off their PLATINUM and GRAMMY winning disc OWN THE NIGHT is currently climbing the Top 10 on country radio charts. The album has already spawned two No. one hits “Just A Kiss” and “We Owned The Night,” which inspired the current tour’s name.  The trio will continue their streak of sold out tour dates tomorrow in Seattle, WA at Key Arena as they return from the Canadian leg of their tour. For more information and for a full list of tour dates, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Chart-topping country music star Dierks Bentley will release "5-1-5-0" as the next single from his critically acclaimed new album HOME to country radio today.  The foot-stomping new song officially goes for adds at country radio on April 9.  "I was a huge fan of Van Halen growing up, and this song was definitely inspired by those guys…they taught me a lot about power chords and girls," said Bentley.  "Getting 5-1-5-0 has become slang on the bus for some of the crazy things that happen out on the road.  I love that fans are using it back to me now…the spring Country & Cold Cans Tour is definitely gonna be 5-1-5-0."To preview "5-1-5-0," click here: http://www.thegreenroompr.com/dierksbentley.html Written by Bentley, Brett Beavers and Jim Beavers, “5-1-5-0” is the third single off Bentley’s No. one disc HOME, which has already delivered two No. one hits “Am I The Only One” and “Home.” The album's anchor and title track recently became Bentley’s ninth career No. one hit as an artist and songwriter and is currently nominated for Song of the Year at the 47th Annual ACM Awards airing this Sunday on CBS at 8:00P ET.  Bentley is scheduled to kick off the 20-city US leg of his 2012 Country & Cold Cans Tour on April 13 in Los Angeles, CA with special guests Eli Young Band and Will Hoge. For a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.dierks.com.

ACM and CMA Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum has officially sold over 750,000 tickets at the halfway point of their OWN THE NIGHT WORLD TOUR."This tour has exceeded our expectations in every way," said Lady A's Dave Haywood.  "Every day is new and exciting…I really don't ever think the feeling of being a headliner will get old.  We can't wait to keep it rocking into summer and across the Atlantic and Pacific later this year."The Dallas Morning News called the show "riveting" and other major market newspapers are chiming in with similar remarks.“The performance erased all doubts that the act’s seemingly meteoric ascendance to the top of the contemporary country world is undeserved….its celebrated vocal harmonies were terrific.” - Kansas City Star“Impeccably choreographed, strategically paced and charmingly polite, the 80-minute show revealed the group learned students of both proven stadium traditions and crossover devices.” – Chicago Tribune“Hot-selling country headliner Lady Antebellum lived up to the promise of its early hit 'Lookin' for a Good Time' Tuesday night at KeyArena, offering more than three hours of high-energy, hand-clapping music.” – Seattle Times“In front of a sold-out crowd of about 13,500, the trio delivered a polished, professional performance, making a solid debut as a headlining arena attraction…any lingering suspicions that country group Lady Antebellum is just another one-hit wonder were vanquished Sunday night at Target Center."  - St. Paul Pioneer Press“The most telling aspect of the concert was the band’s intimate, close-knit harmonies – and the ease with which their voices fit together. Charles Kelley and Scott have the kind of chemistry that singers yearn for entire lifetimes.” – Denver PostLady A’s GRAMMY winning third release OWN THE NIGHT also leads 2012’s first quarter country album sales after debuting at the No. one position on Billboard’s Country Albums chart in Sept. The PLATINUM certified disc has already earned two No. one hits at country radio “We Owned the Night” and “Just A Kiss,” while it’s current single “Dancin’ Away With My Heart” climbs through the Top 5 this weekThe trio is prepping for the summer leg of their OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR that picks back up in New York City on May 3 and 4 for sold out shows at Radio City Music Hall, with additional upcoming dates scheduled in the US, Canada and Europe. For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.ladyantebellum.com

Country music singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley has been added to the list of artists taking part in the fifth annual Record Store Day on April 21 with a special acoustic performance at independent record store Easy Street Records’ Queen Anne location in downtown Seattle, WA at 1:00P PT.    “Record Store Day is such a great event that has hardly had any attention in country music,” said Bentley. “Some of the coolest exclusive product comes out on this day at indy retailers, and I wanted country fans to be able to get in on the action.  I may have a few surprise special guests up my sleeve too.  I'm really excited to take over Easy Street for an hour that afternoon…Seattle is such a great music town."Across the country and globe for one day only, artists including Coldplay, Foster the People, Ryan Adams and The Black Keys will be releasing Record Store Day exclusives, making special appearances or performing at brick and mortar record stores to celebrate the art of music. For a full list of artists participating in the special event, visit www.recordstoreday.com.Bentley will kick off his 20-city 2012 Country & Cold Cans Tour tonight in Los Angeles, CA. For a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.dierks.com.

Award winning singer/songwriter Wade Bowen has spent the last 14 years making a living of 200-plus nights a year on the road with developing his fan base one show at a time.  Caught somewhere between a “new” artist working on his major label debut and a proven road veteran with five independently released albums, Bowen and Sea Gayle/BNA Records are responding to fan demand for new music by releasing a 10-song collection THE GIVEN on May 29, 2012.The new music will be available at all digital music retailers and in select brick and mortar stores. As an added bonus, Bowen will give fans full-access to the recording process by offering the work tapes from the writers' room of several of the new tracks exclusively on www.wadebowen.com beginning release day.“The album is called The Given because I feel like all of these amazing opportunities have been given to me by my fans," explains Bowen.  “They are the reason I get to live my dream every night and they’ve been patiently waiting almost three years now for new music.  So, I’m excited to be able to say ‘here it comes and there’s more on the way!’ I’m so blessed that they’ve stuck with me and that I have a great team at the label who is willing to let me throw the rules out and get this special version for the fans out right away.”“With the fan base that Wade has already built, it only makes sense to throw out conventional wisdom and make this great new album available to his thousands of loyal fans as soon as possible,” said Sony Music Nashville Chairman and CEO Gary Overton.Produced by Justin Niebank, the 10-song disc reflects Bowen’s evolving vision as a songwriter, his independent spirit and smoky baritone voice. Newcomers will hear a head-turning road-tested country artist with range. In addition to nine songs that include Bowen’s name in the writing credits, the album also includes a Townes Van Zandt cover of “To Live Is To Fly” featuring special guest vocals by Guy Clark.THE GIVEN Track List: 1.  Saturday Night2.  All That's Left 3.  A Battle Won4.  Patch Of Bad Weather5.  On My Way To Wonderful6.  Say Anything7.  You Ain't Got Me8.  Beat Me Down9.  To Live Is To Fly (Featuring Guy Clark)10. Before These Walls Were BlueWith nine No. one’s on the Texas Music Chart, multiple awards including 2009 Texas Music Awards’ Male Vocalist of the Year and the 2010 Lone Star Music Awards’ Live Act of the Year, three studio albums and a Live At Billy Bob’s CD/DVD combo at the iconic club in Fort Worth under his belt, Bowen’s new music isn’t a debut, more like a fresh start on a bigger stage. His calling toward authentic music that reaches people is not unique to any geography, it lives in the heart and the work of the artist. Those who’ve believed in Bowen all along will find this in THE GIVEN and the upcoming albums and tours to follow. For more info and a full list of tour dates, visit www.wadebowen.com.

CMA and ACM Vocal Group of the Year Lady Antebellum were joined by over 62,000 fans this weekend on their headlining OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR sponsored by GAC in Cincinnati, OH, Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA and Rochester, NY. More than 18,600 fans weathered Thursday night’s rainy concert with the trio and special guests Darius Rucker and Thompson Square in Cleveland, becoming the biggest selling night of the group’s 2012 tour.Lady Antebellum announced last week that the final leg of their Own The Night 2012 World Tour will roll into Australia this September.  Tickets will go on sale at 9:00A local time on Fri., June 15, with pre-sale tickets available from Tues., June 12. Fans in the US can catch Lady A open the CMT Music Awards this Wed., where they’re nominated for Music Video of the Year, Group Video of the Year and CMT Performance of the Year. Visit www.ladyantebellum.com for further details.

Friday afternoon, GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum officially sold out their Australian OWN THE NIGHT 2012 WORLD TOUR dates in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney where they added and sold out a second night at the Opry House due to demand.  The group has now sold over 900,000 tickets to the global tour with upcoming dates scheduled in the US, Europe and Australia.This weekend, Lady A continued to delight Canadians with the connection they are making back to the last row of fans in the massive venues.  Stops on the Eastern Canadian run included Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto.Before heading overseas, the tour continues this week in the US with stops scheduled in Birmingham, AL (6/21), Atlanta, GA (6/22), Greenville, SC (6/23) and Indianapolis, IN (6/24). For a full list of tour dates, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

As the North American leg of Lady Antebellum's headlining OWN THE NIGHT WORLD TOUR sponsored by GAC with special guests Darius Rucker and Thompson Square comes to a close, the 85 city run that has incited fan hysteria and massive critical acclaim also marks an attendance milestone with over one million fans as they continue into Europe and Australia this summer."I remember how exciting and special it was to hear we sold out the first weekend of the tour back in the Fall," said Charles Kelley.  "I seriously had no idea that so many others would follow, especially places like LA and Chicago, or that we would be sitting here eight months later saying we played to a million fans.  It doesn't even register.""What I love is the connection we made with all of those fans," added Hillary Scott.  "It truly felt like we got to know everyone in the arena every night, which was one of our biggest goals when we started brainstorming on a paper plate last summer in Lake Tahoe.  We invited fans up on stage most nights and just tried to get as close as possible to them…it was one giant sing-along each night.   As a songwriter, it's so cool to hear the lyrics you wrote with your best friends in the back of a bus echoing back to you by so many people.""We've definitely become closer as a band – musically and personally – over this tour too," noted Dave Haywood. "We are really proud of our show and how much we've grown on stage.  Moments like selling out two nights in our hometown of Augusta, GA with all our friends and family around are really going to make us miss being on the road this Fall, but we're looking forward to working on new music and getting back into the studio."A tour concept that started with a simple production sketch on a paper plate, the OWN THE NIGHT WORLD TOUR kicked off in Knoxville, TN on 11/11/11 with an entourage of more than 100 people in 10 buses and eight trucks who travelled more than 46,000 miles across the continent, hitting arenas and amphitheatres in 34 states and six Canadian provinces. Along the way, the trio has earned praise from critics for their spirited live show and proved that Lady Antebellum has long-term staying power as one of the biggest touring groups in country music.

Chart-topping country music star Dierks Bentley has recorded the Weeds theme song "Little Boxes" for the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning Showtime series' eighth and final season. Bentley's rendition of the 1962 folk song will open an episode later this season and has also been recorded over the show's run by artists including Elvis Costello, Regina Spektor, Death Cab for Cutie, Ben Folds, Steve Martin, the Shins and the Decemberists."When they approached me about recording the theme song for 'Weeds,' I jumped at the chance…I'm a fan of the show and thought the guys in my band could put a cool country spin on it," said Bentley. "I think the only other country singer to try this was Willie Nelson…of course."To preview Bentley's version of "Little Boxes," visit: http://fb.bandpage.com/dierksbentleyBentley's current single "5-1-5-0" is quickly climbing the Top 5 on the country radio charts and is the third single off Bentley's No. one disc HOME, which has already delivered two No. one hits "Am I The Only One" and "Home." The 10-time GRAMMY nominee is currently out on the road hitting this summer's biggest fairs and festivals. For a full list of upcoming appearances and tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Multi-Platinum selling country artist Dierks Bentley celebrates his 10th career No. one song as an artist and songwriter today as his foot-stomping hit “5-1-5-0” tops both the Billboard and Mediabase charts.“I have to admit, it's been a 5150 kinda summer,” said Bentley. “The tailgating before shows has been turned up a notch, and the fans are ready to get crazy.  You can't ever take for granted the power of a fun, uptempo song that isn't meant for anything other than kicking off a party.  I'll also never take for granted having 10 No. one hits on country radio…those guys and the fans have given me an unbelievable career so far."“5-1-5-0” is the third consecutive chart-topping hit off Bentley’s critically acclaimed HOME, which debuted at No. one earlier this year. Fans can catch Bentley on E!’s new show “Opening Act” tonight at 10:00P ET when he surprises Kylie Morgan, a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from Oklahoma. From country music’s historic Grand Ole Opry, Bentley mentors the aspiring artist and helps her prepare to open a concert for fellow country artist Jason Aldean. For a full list of appearances and upcoming tour dates, visit www.dierks.com

Award winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is raising a glass to the end of summer with the release of a four song EP titled COUNTRY & COLD CANS at iTunes on Aug. 21. Produced by Jaren Johnston, the EP was inspired by the crowd-favorite title track and tour by the same name that recently wrapped legs in the US, Canada and Australia.With the help of college students, Bentley will kick tailgating season off at three SEC campuses to celebrate the new music in a limited COUNTRY AND COLD CANS: BACK TO COLLEGE TOUR with special guest The Cadillac Black. The tour begins at The University of Georgia (8/20) and continues to The University of South Carolina (8/21) and culminates in The Grove at The University of Mississippi (8/22).  Tickets are available to fan club members beginning today and the general public on Friday beginning at 10:00A ET, for ticket information visit Dierks.com. “We thought we'd celebrate the end of summer and back to school with an EP of new material that's about cutting loose…it was really inspired by how young and crazy the fans on the Country & Cold Cans Tour were earlier this year," said Bentley.  "I've written a lot with Jaren, and we thought it would be fun to get the guys in my band and a couple of cases of beer and go see what happens in the studio.  I'm really happy with the tracks, and I think our crowd will dig it." COUNTRY & COLD CANS EP Track List: 1. Country & Cold Cans 2. Grab A Beer 3. Back Porch 4. Summer On FireFor a preview of the new music from the recording studio, visit: www.dierks.com/videos/countryandcoldcansep Bentley’s current sixth studio album HOME debuted at No. one on Billboard Country Albums chart earlier this year and has already earned three No. one hits at country radio “Am I The Only One,” “Home” and “5-1-5-0” for a career total of 10 No. one hits as an artist and songwriter.  For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.  

Coming off the heels of his 10th No. one hit as a songwriter and artist, country music star Dierks Bentley reaches for a cold one with his new single “Tip It On Back,” available at country radio beginning today.  Fans can download a special edit of “Tip It On Back” on iTunes as part of Bentley’s upcoming COUNTRY & COLD CANS EP out Aug. 21.“Tip It On Back,” written by Ross Copperman, Tully Kennedy and Jon Nite, chases three consecutive No. one hits off Bentley’s sixth studio album HOME.  The new track is carried by Bentley’s signature gritty vocal style and is an ode to a night spent forgetting the heaviness of the world’s problems."There seems to be a theme developing in my career this summer...'tip it on back,' 'country & cold cans,' the opening song to the show 'Weeds,'" laughed Bentley.  "When we were recording this album, I knew right away I wanted this song to be a single, and I really hoped we would get to it sooner than later.  The fans have been asking for it all summer, so it was a no brainer choice for me."To preview “Tip It On Back,” visit: thegreenroompr.com/dierksbentley.htmlAlongside the release of Bentley’s COUNTRY & COLD CANS EP, Bentley will kick off tailgating season at three SEC campuses this month, with stops scheduled at The University of Georgia (8/20), The University ofSouth Carolina (8/21) and Ole Miss (8/22). For more information on the new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.dierks.com 

Multi-Platinum selling country star Dierks Bentley was joined by a sold out crowd of over 9,450 rowdy country fans last night at the striking Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, CO. The naturally formed amphitheatre is known for its perfect acoustics and has hosted some of music’s biggest names including The Beatles and U2.“Red Rocks is right there at the top of every artist’s bucket list to play,” said Bentley.  “It’s crazy to be able to perfom there again and this time with a wild, sold out crowd…can’t wait to go back!”
Bentley continues on the road this weekend before kicking off his COUNTRY & COLD CANS: BACK TO COLLEGE TOUR on Mon. (8/20) at The University of Georgia. Tuesday, Bentley will celebrate the release of his four-song COUNTRY & COLD CANS EP at The University of South Carolina followed by Ole Miss on Wed., Aug. 22. For more information on the new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.dierks.com

MULTI-PLATINUM and award winning entertainer Jason Aldean had an easy task when he picked a name for his fifth album for Broken Bow Records, out Oct. 16.  One of its 15 songs, “Night Train,” perfectly embodied the tone of his career.  The train is moving, and it’s moving at a rapid pace.NIGHT TRAIN's lead single, driving country/rocker “Take A Little Ride,” sold more digital downloads in its first week than any male country artist in history.  Currently approaching the Top 10 on the Billboard country songs chart in just its fourth week, the song was Aldean's highest chart debut to date."I feel really great about the songs we recorded for this album," said Aldean.  "There are some surprises on there that might raise a few eyebrows, and there's also some more traditional stuff too.  I don't like being put in a box, and I think with every record, we've had a lot of variety…'Night Train' is no different.  I got to do a cool uptempo song with Luke (Bryan) and Eric (Church), who've both been out with me over the last two years.  I love collaborations like that, and I think the fans dig it when artists get together…it keeps it interesting."The new album expressly builds on Aldean’s reputation for finding quality songs and for defying categorization.  It covers broad turf and is held together by Aldean’s unique voice and by his refusal to stick with one sonic or lyrical theme.  NIGHT TRAIN takes a twisting journey, transporting the listener through a variety of emotions and distinctive instrumental sounds, adding to Aldean’s reputation as an unpredictable, uncontainable hard rocking country artist. Longtime producer Michael Knox is back for the fifth time, along with Aldean’s road band that, in a departure from country’s status quo, have played on every song he’s recorded in his career, creating the unique synergy between Aldean’s records and live show that he’s become known for.“There’s no formula to music," Aldean notes. "It’s meant to be experimented with. You’re supposed to try things. So I love getting in there with my guys and coming up with sounds that nobody else really uses.”  NIGHT TRAIN Track List:1. This Nothin' Town (busbee / Neil Thrasher / Wendell Mobley)     2. When She Says Baby(Rhett Akins / Ben Hayslip)   3. Feel That Again(Neil Thrasher / Wendell Mobley / Vicky McGehee)   4. Wheels Rollin'(Neil Thrasher / Wendell Mobley / Hillary Lindsey)   5. Talk(Neil Thrasher / Wendell Mobley) 6. The Only Way I Know (with Luke Bryan and Eric Church)(David Lee Murphy / Ben Hayslip) 7. Take A Little Ride(Dylan Altman / Rodney Clawson / Jim McCormick)  8. I Don’t Do Lonely Well(Neil Thrasher / Tom Shapiro / Chuck Wicks)   9. Night Train(Neil Thrasher / Michael Dulaney)   10. 1994(Thomas Rhett / Luke Laird / Barry Dean) 11. Staring At The Sun(Neil Thrasher / Wendell Mobley / Tony Martin)12. Drink One For Me(Neil Thrasher / Wendell Mobley / Tony Martin)    13. Black Tears(Canaan Smith / Tyler Hubbard)  14. Walking Away(David Lee Murphy / Rodney Clawson)   15. Water Tower(Jason Sellers / Paul Jenkins / Michael Dulaney) For a full list of appearances and information on NIGHT TRAIN as it becomes available, visit www.jasonaldean.com

Country music star Dierks Bentley wrapped his Country & Cold Cans: Back to College Tour Wed. night when he and a sea of fans stormed Ole Miss’ legendary tailgating grounds, The Grove. The college leg of the tour hit two additional SEC campuses this week, The University of Georgia and The University of South Carolina, to toast the release of Bentley’s new COUNTRY & COLD CANS EP that is now available on iTunes. “This week was a total blast…the shows were killer, and the crowds were big and loud.  I think having a BYOB set up probably helped that," laughed Bentley.  "We topped things off at Ole Miss by crashing a late night house party for a few rounds of flip cup and beer pong.  It's been a little while since I was in college, but it wasn't hard for any of us to fall right back into it.  It was the perfect way for me to end summer, and I can't wait to do it again next year!" The tone of the jam-packed week was set Mon. afternoon when fans joined Bentley for a high-energy video shoot at the Georgia Theatre for his new single “Tip It On Back.” The party spirit spilled into the night at UGA’s Legion Field and continued with a sold out crowd at USC the following day.Bentley continues on the road this weekend in Traverse City, MI (8/24) and Lima, OH (8/25). Fans can also catch Bentley’s take on Weeds’ theme song “Little Boxes” when his version is featured on this Sunday’s episode. For a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.dierks.com.

MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Jason Aldean continues to solidify his status as a stadium headliner as two more of his 2013 NIGHT TRAIN TOUR stadium dates sell out at a dizzying speed today.   Every ticket to the April 13 concert at University of Georgia's Sanford Stadium and the second show of a two night stand at Boston's Fenway Park on July 12 was swept up in under an hour this morning.   The first night at Fenway sold out in a record seven minutes."I got to open the CMA Awards last night with two of my really good friends, and then I got to wake up this morning with more sold out stadiums…are you kidding me right now?" said Aldean.  "The list of guys in country music who sell out stadiums is pretty short, it's guys like Chesney and Garth…I'm not supposed to be on that list.  It's a big testament to the hard work my band and crew put in every night out there and to the loyalty and passion of country music fans.  It doesn't get any better than this."Fresh off the release of his fifth studio album NIGHT TRAIN which sold 409,000 copies its first week, Aldean opened the CMA Awards broadcast last night with the debut performance of the album’s second single, “The Only Way I Know,” with Luke Bryan and Eric Church.  Bryan and Church are also featured on the fan-favorite track that is available at radio now.  He also performed the album’s first single, the GOLD certified “Take A Little Ride,” which already had a three-week reign at No. one making it the longest running chart-topper of 2012.For a full list of appearances and more information on NIGHT TRAIN, please visit www.jasonaldean.com

GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum announced today their new charitable initiative called LadyAID™, a philanthropic effort created to bring awareness to and generate support for children in need locally, nationally and globally.

The multi-level organization will reach children across the state of Tennessee through grants to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®.  On a national level, Lady Aid is supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and on a global level, myLIFEspeaks and The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR). The LadyAID™ Fund is a component fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

“The opportunity to play music on stages all around the world has given us so much happiness,” said Lady A’s Dave Haywood. “By establishing LadyAID™, we’re going to be able to put a new focus on accomplishing an off-stage goal we have as a band, which is to help children in need.”

“There are children all over the world who are suffering because they don’t have the resources to get the help they need,” added Hillary Scott. “My heart has specifically been lead to the children of Haiti.  By partnering with organizations like UNHCR and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, we’ve already seen children be given access to medical care they wouldn’t otherwise have in their country.  It’s so inspiring, and anything we can do to help that cause, we’re going to do.”

“We’ve witnessed firsthand what these organizations are doing to help kids and their families. I’ve been personally touched by the children’s hospital visits we’ve made around the US over the last few years,” noted Charles Kelley. “We hope that with the help of our fans, we can all combine our energy and resources to help provide some relief to these families.”

LadyAID™ will be funded by donations and fundraising efforts including the trio’s inaugural PING PONG & SONGS event.  Inspired by a combination of the band’s favorite backstage hobby and their love of songwriting, the event will be held in early 2013.

Lady Antebellum recently wrapped their headlining tour that was awarded Billboard’s “Breakthrough Award” and traveled across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia, where the GRAMMY winning trio was welcomed by over one million fans in 11 countries on three continents. Lady A sold out shows in top markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, two nights in New York City, Toronto, London, three nights at Sydney’s Opera House and even had a chance to open a sold out show at London’s Hard Rock Calling for one of their idols Bruce Springsteen. The group’s current album OWN THE NIGHT debuted at the No. one position on Billboard’s Top 200 and has spawned two No. one hits “We Owned The Night” and “Just A Kiss.” The trio has sold over 11 million albums across the globe, scored seven GRAMMY Awards and tallied six No. one hits.

Tonight in celebration of their Christmas album ON THIS WINTER’S NIGHT, the trio will create an unforgettable night of holiday music and their biggest hits at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. The event is being filmed for a television special by the same name that will air on GAC this Wed. and in more than 45 countries around the world between now and the end of the year.

About Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital At Vanderbilt:

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt is nationally recognized as a leading provider of pediatric health care services. Children’s Hospital is ranked as one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report magazine in the specialty areas of Urology, Neonatology, Pulmonology, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Cancer, Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Neurology and Neurosurgery and Orthopaedics. Children’s is also ranked 15th in the nation by Parents magazine.  A 271–bed facility, Children’s Hospital provides the region’s highest level of pediatric care and is also a top-level teaching and research facility.

Marking the first time they have performed together in six years in the U.S., superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill dazzled audiences with the kick off of "Soul2Soul" at The Venetian Theater this past weekend.  Their smash filled set inside the intimate venue invites the audience to get up close and personal with McGraw and Hill as never seen before.  In between solo hits like McGraw's "Real Good Man" and Hill's "Breathe" as well as their current singles "One Of Those Nights" and “American Heart” the powerhouse husband and wife duo deliver crowd favorites  "It's Your Love" and "Like We Never Loved At All” along with surprising covers and interactive moments with the audience.  The 10 weekend limited engagement runs through April.Collectively, they’ve sold 70 million albums, won eight Grammy Awards, 15 Country Music Association Awards, 14 American Music Awards, seven People’s Choice Awards and 26 Academy of Country Music Awards.  McGraw and Hill have been dominating the music charts since the early ‘90s and began performing together in 2000 in their record-breaking “Soul2Soul” tour, becoming that year’s top grossing and most successful U.S. tour. Their success continued in 2006 when “Soul2Soul II” returned to the road. It became the highest grossing country music tour of all time, the most attended of the year in any musical genre and remains the highest grossing multi-year North American tour in country music history.  "Soul2Soul" at The Venetian Theater continues next weekend, Dec.14 &15, and covers 8 more weekends in 2013. 

Country Music Icon Tim McGraw announced today that his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, will crank up this summer in Birmingham, AL on May 2 and continue on to 30 cities through July.   The U.S. trek, will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.

McGraw has partnered with Tumblr to create the "Fanticipation" program which will allow fans, for the first time ever, to announce through Tumblr when tickets will be available in their own hometown.   Beginning in early February, McGraw will call a fan in each market who is selected to participate in "Fanticipation" and personally tip them off, so they can share the information with their friends and other McGraw fans first.   For more information on "Fanticipation," click here: http://timmcgraw.tumblr.com/.

After more than two decades on the road, McGraw's ability to entertain and command a crowd continues to be a defining characteristic of both his artistry and superstar status.   Earlier this year the Tampa Tribune described McGraw's live show as "effortless" while the Atlanta Journal Constitution remarked "he's so casually cool onstage" and OC Weekly said "It's a bold claim, but McGraw could and should be poised to reign as king of country music…"

"This album marks a new sense of excitement and artistic freedom for me, and I really wanted to extend that same feeling to the tour and create a cool vibe for the fans," explains McGraw.  "Let's leave anything that might be weighing us down out in the parking lot and spend a few hours together feeling alive and free.  We've started working up new songs from the album, and there's some really cool stuff we'll be able to pull out this summer. My band is just kick-ass…there's nothing these guys can't play!  We'll be counting the days til Birmingham!"

TWO LANES OF FREEDOM Tour Dates:

Award-winning entertainer Jason Aldean added Madison Square Garden to the list of iconic venues to sell out in just minutes on his 2013 NIGHT TRAIN TOUR.  Every ticket to his first-ever show at the New York City staple was picked up this morning for the March 2 stop.  Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett will open the tour which also includes sold out shows at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium (4/13), a two-night stand at Boston’s Fenway Park (7/12 and 7/13) and Chicago’s Wrigley Field (7/20)."I think people underestimate country music's popularity in New York City," said Aldean.  "The Garden is one of those places every artist dreams of playing.  I am blown away that my show sold out that quickly...it makes me even more excited to hit rehearsals this month and get the Night Train tour on the road.  I can't wait to see you, New York!"Additionally, Aldean has received PLATINUM certification for his recent three-week No. one single "Take A Little Ride."  The first single off his PLATINUM, No. one album NIGHT TRAIN, "Take A Little Ride" was Aldean's highest chart debut, landing in the Top 20 its first week.  Aldean's current single and the follow up to "Take A Little Ride," the fan-favorite track "The Only Way I Know" feat. Luke Bryan and Eric Church is climbing up the Top Five.The 2013 NIGHT TRAIN TOUR kicks off Feb. 21 in Bossier City, LA.For a full list of appearances and more information on NIGHT TRAIN, please visit www.jasonaldean.com

GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum is hitting the street with “Downtown” today, the lead single off their upcoming fourth studio album. The album’s first track is available now via Play MPE.“There's some sass to this track that makes it really fun to sing…it's definitely a roll down the windows and bob your head kind of thing,” said Lady A’s Hillary Scott. “We thought it was a fun way to launch the next record and a fitting preview of what's to come!"Lady A will debut the track next week on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (Jan. 28) and fans can catch a second performance the following week on CBS’s The Talk (Feb. 6). The group also announced this week that they will collaborate with Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks for an all new CMT CROSSROADS episode set to tape next week in Los Angeles and air later this year.For a preview of “Downtown,” click here.Lady A’s previous three studio albums have paved the way for “Downtown,” which follows over 11 million album sales, six career No. one hits and seven GRAMMY awards. Last year alone, more than one million fans in over 11 countries welcomed the ACM and CMA award-winning trio on their headlining tour. For more information on new music and additional upcoming performances, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Country superstar Tim McGraw landed his 14th No. one album debut on the Billboard Country Albums chart this week with the release of TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.  The album also claims the top spot on the All-Genre Digital Albums chart amid a coast-to-coast release week that took the PLATINUM selling entertainer from The Super Bowl to the GRAMMY Awards.  Music critics are praising the 11 song disc for its impressive balance of iconic McGraw material with broader new sounds influenced by everything from celtic to piano pop.

Up next for McGraw is an all-star concert special, ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT, taping April 8 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast at a later date on the CBS Television Network.  He will be handpicking the hottest music of summer and calling on his friends to help kick off the 2013 touring season.   He'll launch his own TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, in Birmingham, AL on May 2 and continue on to 30 cities through July.  The U.S. trek will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.

Live Nation and ACM Promoter of the Year Brian O’Connell announced more details about the upcoming Faster Horses Festival today.  The inaugural event will feature top acts including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kix Brooks, Chris Young, Colt Ford, Thompson Square, Jerrod Niemann and more July 19, 20, 21 in Brooklyn, MI.  Three day festival passes start at $170 and go on sale Monday, February 25 at www.fasterhorsesfestival.com.

Following the success of the inaugural Watershed Festival at the famed Gorge Amphitheatre last year, O'Connell selected a wide-open field in the secluded Irish Hills in Michigan for his next country camping festival.  Surrounded by lakes and rolling hills, this area of Michigan is a summer hot spot, attracting vacationers far and wide.  The Faster Horses Festival is set to be a prime summer event featuring 2 stages, 9 campgrounds, late night jam sessions, food trucks, bonfires and more to highlight the unique summer lifestyle experience in the area. 

"Anyone who has ever been to this part of Michigan gets how special this place is,” said O'Connell.   "There is so much activity happening in the summer around those parts that it only made sense to drop a huge country music festival right in the middle of it.  We are definitely continuing the theme of Watershed with the caliber of talent and laid back country vibe, but the locations of these two events make each one unique and different. We have a lot of work to do before July to transform the now empty field into a huge country event, but it's gonna be killer."

For a full line-up and more information, visit fasterhorsesfestival.com, twitter @faster_horses, LiveNation.com and join the conversation on Twitter, #FasterHorses

From Good Morning America’s New York City studio this morning, seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum announced the release of their fourth Capitol Nashville studio album GOLDEN, available in stores on May 7. “This album feels to me like one of those that from start to finish could be a good road-trip record and that’s what we wanted,” said Lady A’s Charles Kelley. “It’s one of the reasons why the term ‘golden’ was kind of cool. I think about road trips and driving down the road with those little streaks of sunshine popping through the trees, especially at sunset. ‘Golden’…it just gives you this warm, easy feeling.” “Writing and recording this record really took us back to when we first met each other,” added Hillary Scott. “When I first met the boys, we spent a lot of time around the piano at the house they lived in at the time. We didn’t really know each other at all, but there was still some magic and then the harmonies – that’s how it all started - that blend of our voices and that blend of our songwriting craft. So, it’s exciting that even on our fourth record, we can still find that.”“The word ‘golden’ to me conjures up a lot of pictures,” continued Dave Haywood. “In the title track, it depicts driving down the road at sunset but, to me, it also depicts a special time in our career…a ‘golden,’ special time for us. We definitely want to value this time in our careers because it’s such a treasure that we can still sit in a room and write songs together. I personally feel so humbled to still be making records that people are excited to hear.”The new album’s lead single “Downtown” already stormed the Country radio charts, becoming the trio’s career highest charting debut. People noted “this preview of Lady A’s next album is slinky, sexy fun…crazy-catchy and downright soulful.” Lady A’s previous three studio albums have paved the way for GOLDEN, which follows over 11 million album sales, six career No. one hits and seven GRAMMY awards. Last year alone, more than one million fans in over 11 countries welcomed the ACM and CMA award-winning trio on their headlining tour. For more information on new music and additional upcoming performances, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

GRAMMY-winning trio Lady Antebellum has teamed up with E! News this week for the debut of the playful music video for their current Top 10 single “Downtown.” Beginning today, E! News will reveal sneak peeks from the shoot before the video makes its world premiere on the show this Wed., March 6 at 7:00 ET/PT.  The video will post immediately following the premiere on Eonline.com and be exclusive to E! for 24-hours.Shot in Los Angeles last month and directed by Peter Zavadil, E!'s own Marc Malkin sits down with the band and takes fans behind the scenes of Lady A's Hillary Scott and 2 Broke Girls star Beth Behrs’ mischievous night out on the town.“This is definitely the most fun we’ve ever had shooting a video,” said Scott. “Beth was sweet enough to agree to help out for this video. It’s not often I have a partner in crime to help me stir up a little trouble for Dave and Charles!”“Downtown” is the lead single off Lady A’s upcoming fourth Capitol Nashville release GOLDEN, out May 7. The track hit big out of the gate, becoming the trio’s highest charting debut on the Country radio charts.The premiere of Lady Antebellum’s “Downtown” follows a successful series of music video premieres on E! News and EOnline making E! the destination for top-tier musicians and record labels. Artists, such as Madonna, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5 and Gym Class Heroes have partnered with the network to showcase their new videos to the world.For more information on new video and music, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

After a successful first year, the Watershed Music Festival is returning to the picturesque Gorge Amphitheatre August 2-4.  Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Lee Brice, Terri Clark, Kip Moore, Thompson Square, Chris Young and more with late night sets at the "World Famous Late Night Honky Tonk" by Shooter Jennings and Blackberry Smoke.  Three-day festival passes and camping go on sale Friday, March 15 at www.watershedfest.com and www.ticketmaster.com and www.livenation.com.  Camping starts at $110 and festival passes are priced at $149 including taxes and fees."This time last year as we were getting ready to announce the first year of this festival, we knew we had a great location and a unique concept for country fans, but we didn't know how amazing the weekend would turn out to be," said Brian O'Connell, five-time ACM Promoter of the Year and President of Live Nation, Nashville.  "We were blown away by the fans and the support from the artists.  We have some new surprises planned for this year and hope to keep making it bigger and better year after year."Watershed Music Festival features a versatile lineup of artists,  late night sets, outrageous camping sites, collaborations and more.   The Gorge Amphitheatre, located in George, Wash., is undoubtedly one of the most scenic concert venues in the world and offers sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge.  The area itself is a watershed for the Columbia River, thus inspiring the name of the event.For more information, visit WatershedFest.com or twitter @watershedfest.

For Seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum, their upcoming fourth Capitol Records Nashville release GOLDEN out May 7 was figuratively – and literally – borne on the move.The harmony-based trio and its sizeable fan base bonded heavily during the band’s headlining Own The Night World Tour– an over-sized road trip, if there ever was one. The shows themselves were inspirational. But so was the time offstage. Lady A made a point of experimenting and creating with its road band as the one-nighters and the miles of travel piled up. That behind-the-scenes interaction inspired much of the music on GOLDEN, an instantly infectious project in which Lady A discovered new edges for its already-successful foundation.“We were just kind of in that live show mindset for this album,” said Lady A’s Dave Haywood. “We had that perspective of being on a tour and having seen what translates in an arena. We have a better idea what kind of songs are so relatable where it shakes everybody like, ‘Oh, my God, I’ve totally been there.’”“Every band I love that’s been here for a long time has reinvented itself in some way,” added Charles Kelley. “There’s a balance to it. I get a little annoyed when people reinvent themselves too much because there’s a reason people fell in love with you in the first place, but I think it’s important not to regurgitate the same stuff over and over again.”Lady Antebellum’s familiar, established blend remains firmly intact, but there’s a sense of renewal about it, too.  Lady A and veteran producer Paul Worley return as co-producers on GOLDEN, a reinvented version of Lady A that’s familiar but simultaneously unlike any of its predecessors. It’s an achievement that comes from the band’s journey, and from its willingness to risk. “Downtown,” GOLDEN’s funky lead single, first announced the new direction in January. The band gave it an energetic, playful performance with a noticeably cleaner production than the previous album. The recording uses fewer instruments – each of them framed distinctly in the sound – and Scott delivers the lead vocal with a full-on attitude that’s never been completely realized in previous recordings.“We embraced risk,” noted Hillary Scott. “When you are pushing yourself to not go back to the same well, you’re gonna come up with something different, or you’ll find songs that are different. And that’s what happened on this album.”In some ways, GOLDEN also reaffirms the very beginnings of Lady Antebellum. The project focuses on deft songwriting and fresh uses of their talents, which was at the heart of what drew them together in the first place. In the end, the mix of their road experiences, songwriting and challenging outside songs adds a brightness to the album that’s reflected in the GOLDEN title.GOLDEN Track List:1. Get To Me2. Goodbye Town3. Nothin' Like The First Time4. Downtown5. Better Off Now (That You're Gone)6. It Ain't Pretty7. Can't Stand The Rain8. Golden9. Long Teenage Goodbye10. All For Love11. Better Man12. Generation AwaySince its 2006 inception, the group had risen quickly to become Country Music’s most influential current group. Lady A won the “Vocal Group of the Year” honor from both the CMA and from the ACM’s three times in a row and sold 11 million albums worldwide. Eight of the band’s singles went Gold, with four surpassing the Platinum mark. “Need You Now” went on to sell over seven million downloads and claimed five of the trio’s seven career GRAMMY wins, including the all-genre “Record and Song of the Year.” For more information on new music, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

ACM Male Vocalist of the Year Jason Aldean is approaching one of the biggest moments in his career tomorrow as he is set to play for more than 60,000 fans at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium.  Aldean is already in Athens preparing for the first show to ever be held there.  Tickets for this 2013 NIGHT TRAIN TOUR stop sold out in less than an hour last October.49 trucks and 27 buses have taken over Sanford Stadium in preparation for the historic event “between the hedges.”  Aldean’s crew has been in Athens for four days building one of the biggest outdoor stages in the nation and hanging hundreds of lights, speakers, cameras and high resolution video panels connected with over 3 miles of cable to bring one of the biggest events in country music this year to life.  The show will include over 600 staff, pyrotechnics and a helicopter flyover.  Fellow Georgians Luke Bryan and Thomas Rhett are also on the bill, along with current tour mate and Florida native Jake Owen.“It’s been a long road from playing for 10 people just down the street in Macon, GA where I grew up to headlining the stadium of my favorite football team,” said Aldean.  “But I feel like that whole road was leading me to this place, at this moment.  I was born a Bulldog fan, and I have so many great memories at Sanford through the years.  I've been working my whole career to get my live show to this level and I can’t imagine a better place to kick off the stadium shows we're doing this summer.  We're about to take tailgating to another level!"Additionally, Aldean was named Male Vocalist of the Year at Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.  He also took home the trophy for Vocal Event of the Year for his No. one song "The Only Way I Know" feat. Luke Bryan and Eric Church, marking his second consecutive win in that category.  The third single off his PLATINUM album NIGHT TRAIN, "1994," is currently racing up the Top 20.  "1994" comes on the heels  of seven consecutive No. one singles and eleven career chart-toppers. The 2013 NIGHT TRAIN TOUR has sold out every show so far this year, including Aldean's Madison Square Garden debut in Feb. that sold out in seven minutes. Other stadium stops include Boston’s Fenway Park (7/12 and 7/13) and Chicago’s Wrigley Field (7/20).  For more information, visit www.jasonaldean.com. 

Earning their fastest charting and seventh career No. one single this week, GRAMMY winning country trio Lady Antebellum’s “Downtown” takes the top position on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts while simultaneously selling more than 500,000 digital downloads. “Downtown” also spent the last two weeks at No. one in Canada and is the lead single off the group’s upcoming fourth studio album GOLDEN, available in stores May 7.“Most of what the world has seen from Hillary from a radio single standpoint is this very sweet kind of style like ‘American Honey,’” said Lady A’s Charles Kelley. “But, she’s got a lot of sass and a lot of grit to her voice, too, so it’s been really fun to bring that out of her and have this kind of support from our fans and radio.”“Downtown” hit big out of the gate, becoming the trio’s highest charting debut at Country radio. To watch a behind the scenes video from the making of the playful single, click here.Fans can also tune in to The Voice on NBC at 8:00P ET tonight, tomorrow night and next Monday (4/22) when Lady A’s Hillary Scott joins Adam Levine as a guest mentor. Scott will help Levine prepare Team Adam contestants for the upcoming battle round.Since its 2006 inception, Lady A had risen quickly to become Country Music’s most influential current group. The group won the “Vocal Group of the Year” honor from both the CMA and from the ACM’s three times in a row and sold 11 million albums worldwide. Nine of the band’s singles went Gold, with four surpassing the Platinum mark. “Need You Now” went on to sell over seven million downloads and claimed five of the trio’s seven career GRAMMY wins, including the all-genre “Record of the Year” and “Song of the Year.” For more information on new music and upcoming appearances, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum will light up national TV over the next two weeks with performances spotlighting tracks from their upcoming fourth studio album GOLDEN out May 7.Release day will begin with appearances on Good Morning America and The Ellen DeGeneres Show and end with an exclusive and intimate release show at New York City's newest hot spot The McKittrick Hotel for the Lady Antebellum GOLDEN Release Show presented by Citi.  The VIP event will give a select number of fans the first preview of songs off the new album and a donation will be made to Musicians on Call On behalf of the group’s charity initiative LadyAID™. The next day, Lady A will begin their take-over on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and set up residency at 30 Rock with interviews and performances on both Wednesday (5/8) and Thursday (5/9) nights’ shows.  The following week, Lady A will jet to the West Coast for an appearance on Chelsea Lately (5/13) and a performance on NBC’s The Voice (5/14) before continuing on to Toronto for more media appearances and events.Fans will find the new album familiar but simultaneously unlike any of its predecessors. It focuses on songwriting and fresh uses of their talents, which was at the heart of what drew Lady A together in the first place. In the end, the mix of their road experiences, songwriting and challenging outside songs adds a brightness to the album that’s reflected in the GOLDEN title. GOLDEN’s playful lead single “Downtown” set the pace ahead of its release, quickly becoming the trio’s fastest charting No. one single, holding at No. one for two weeks and earning GOLD certification by the RIAA. Since its 2006 inception, Lady A had risen quickly to become Country Music’s most influential current group. The group won the “Vocal Group of the Year” honor from both the CMA and from the ACM’s three times in a row and sold 11 million albums worldwide. Nine of the band’s singles went Gold, with four surpassing the Platinum mark. “Need You Now” went on to sell over seven million downloads and claimed five of the trio’s seven career GRAMMY wins, including the all-genre “Record of the Year” and “Song of the Year.”For more information on the new album and upcoming appearances, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Country superstar Tim McGraw is unveiling his video for "Highway Don't Care" with Taylor Swift, featuring Keith Urban on guitar, live to fans worldwide on Monday, May 6 in a first-ever music video premiere event with Google+ Hangout.   The video, directed by Shane Drake, features dramatic and heart-stopping footage for the triple threat collaboration that is driving to the top of the charts. Currently in the Top 10 on the country radio charts, the track has already sold over 500,000 downloads to date and is the third single from McGraw's latest album, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.  McGraw will premiere the video in Nashville at 4:00 PM CST in front of a live audience with fans from around the globe also participating in this landmark event.  Additionally, the Google+ Hangout will be livestreamed on YouTube.com/TimMcGraw.  For more details, visit TimMcGraw.com or Google.com/+TimMcGraw. "This video is really more of a short film, and I think it will surprise everyone and hopefully leave a strong impression," said McGraw.  "Shane brought a lot of passion to the concept we worked on together, and it's cool that we'll be able to get an immediate live response from the fans when we introduce it."Tonight, McGraw will launch his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 TOUR, presented by Pennzoil, in Birmingham, AL and continue on to 30 cities through July.  The U.S. trek will also feature emerging artists Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft.  On Sunday, May 19 the two-hour special ACM PRESENTS: TIM McGRAW'S SUPERSTAR SUMMER NIGHT is set to air on CBS Television Network.  The star studded event is set to feature high-octane performances and musical collaborations including Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, John Fogerty, Faith Hill, Florida Georgia Line with Nelly, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Ne-Yo, Pitbull, Lady Antebellum and The Band Perry

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will open a bar in his home state of Arizona this summer, with the grand opening of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row set for July 4. Located in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale’s entertainment district, Bentley teamed up with Ryan Hibbert, Mike Troyan and Jon Wright, owners of Riot Hospitality Group (RHG) and operators of El Hefe Super Macho Taqueria for the throwback 1920's style saloon with a modern country vibe.“Opening a bar in my hometown is something I’ve always wanted to do,” explains Bentley. “These guys have spent a lot of time and put a lot of thought into really cool details that will make it the perfect place to watch a game or listen to music or just get a few drinks with friends.  I’m looking forward to helping break it in.”Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row will be the first of its kind to enter Scottsdale; it will have an old school country flare with a Scottsdale twist. With warm wood surroundings, the venue features a 360-degree stage and massive 24 ft. TV.  Being the most technologically advanced bar in the state, Whiskey Row boasts a state of the art HDMI video system managed by iPad technology which can control the video and sound from anywhere in the room. As an added benefit to guests, Whiskey Row will offer iPhone and USB charging stations available at the bar. Each premiere booth will feature three different beer taps and never before seen in Arizona, a liquor tap. These hi-tech taps will allow guests to pour their own beer and shots right at the table with no waiting.The venue will serve a familiar American Gastropub Fare cuisine with a modern twist. All menu items will be made from scratch in house, using organic meats and locally farmed produce. Not only will the menu offer mouth-watering entrees but will feature sweet tooth-curbing desserts such as bourbon vanilla bean ice cream and a signature Arizona honey pecan ice cream topped on a warm apple fritter. The drink menu is just as unique with a new version of a boilermaker, which is a shot of whiskey dropped into a glass of beer. The bar is also set to offer 40 different types of whiskey.  Reservations can be made by visiting the website at www.DierksWhiskeyRow.com and the venue will be located at 4420 N. Saddlebag Trail in Scottsdale, AZ.Bentley has forged his own brand of country music, combining classic country songwriting, influences of bluegrass instrumentation and the energy of rock ’n’ roll. He is currently in the studio working on the follow up to his sixth album HOME, which debuted at No. one and spawned three consecutive chart-topping hits, marking 10 career No. one songs for Bentley as a singer and songwriter. His five previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and earned him an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently out on the road with Miranda Lambert for their Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour through October. For more information, visit www.dierks.com.

Seven albums into one of country music’s most-respected and most-unpredictable careers, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley continues to grow. His latest evolution comes in the form of RISER, a project due this fall that stands as his most personal to date.Written and recorded in the year following his father’s death, the album draws its title from “I’m A Riser,” a song about resilience and determination. “I’m A Riser” works as a commentary on spiritual, personal and societal recommitment, but it also applies to the competitive battlefield of the music industry. It’s particularly appropriate for an album about rejuvenation delivered by Bentley.“Life in general has a way of knocking you down,” Bentley says. “It’s different reasons for different folks – could be personal reasons, could be family reasons, your job, drugs, alcohol. That song really applies to anybody that’s lived. There have always been those moments when we have to get back up and get on our feet.  They are defining moments…breakthrough moments.”Accepting change – and growing from it – is a key theme in RISER, and it’s reflected by the tone of the album, which demonstrates a new artistic depth and an extralevel of intensity for Bentley. It evolves from track to track, exuding a range of emotions, all the while impressing upon the listener that Bentley’s instinct for a hit is stronger than ever. Bentley made significant reconfigurations in his creative team to shake up his sonic texture without sacrificing his commercial drive. He re-enlisted executive producer Arturo Buenahora Jr., who worked on Bentley’s first two albums; and utilized producer Ross Copperman, who co-wrote “Tip It On Back” for Bentley’s current album Home.The new atmosphere yielded the most focused and intense vocals of Bentley’s career. Some were recorded live with the band as the musicians laid down the tracks, but others were captured in less-than-obvious locales. One track’s vocal was recorded on Bentley’s tour bus. Still others were cut at Copperman’s house with the producer literally at Bentley’s side, pushing him to some of his most emotional, and seasoned, performances.“It’s not even really a studio,” Bentley says of Copperman’s set-up. “It’s just kind of a corner of the house he’s taken over, so there was a kind of intimacy to the vocal process. It was important to get out of the studio and sing in different places, and to do it with other people in the room. That way, you have an audience and you get a sense of what’s working, what’s not working, when it’s feeling good, not feeling good. It brings a little more emotion and energy out of your voice.”Since making a life-altering drive with his father from Phoenix to Nashville when he was 19 years old, Bentley has forged his own path in an industry built predominantly on formula.  He has mixed elements of modern country, classic country, bluegrass and rock, maintaining an unmistakable identity while constantly reinventing his sound. His album Home debuted at No. 1 and spawned three consecutive chart-topping hits, marking 10 career No. 1 songs for Bentley as a singer and songwriter. His five previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and earned him an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently out on the road playing sold out arenas and amphitheaters on the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour through October.For a short trailer on RISER and updates on when the first single will be revealed, check www.dierks.com.

The seven-time GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum scores their third consecutive debut this week atop Billboard’s all-genre Top 200 Chart with their fourth studio album GOLDEN, which sold more than 167,000 copies in its first week.“It’s been so fun to get feedback from our fans,” said Hillary Scott. “There are so many ways for us to hear from them and I love finding out how people are relating to different songs. We’re really proud of this album and thankful for all the fans and to Country Radio for supporting both ‘Downtown’ and now 'Goodbye Town’ this week!”People awarded the new album 3.5 out of 4 stars, calling it “their best yet.”“…[GOLDEN] proves the trio can credibly expand their canvas as songwriters and artists without sacrificing the lush harmonies and seductive melodies that helped get them to their current golden state.”  - The Boston Globe“Lady Antebellum shine on their new album, GOLDEN, offering up a bittersweet batch of bright, rich tracks that often hide a deeper layer…”  – Rolling Stone“Lady A continues to experiment and grow while sounding like no one else in contemporary country music.”  – Associated Press“...GOLDEN, the band’s fourth and finest album.”  – Washington Post“Imparting honest lyrics with spot-on harmonies swathed in infectious melodies, GOLDEN is ultimately a shining example of what Lady Antebellum does best. With it seamless mingling of poignant ballads and upbeat tunes, it’s a stone cold winner from country music’s top trio.”    – American SongwriterThis Sunday, Lady A will appear on a special edition of ABC's 20/20 and perform their new single “Goodbye Town” on ACM Presents: Tim McGraw’s Superstar Summer Night on CBS.  Since their 2006 inception, Lady A has risen quickly to become Country Music’s most influential current group. The group has won the “Vocal Group of the Year” honor from both the CMA and from the ACM’s three times in a row, earned seven GRAMMY awards and sold 11 million albums worldwide. Nine of the band’s singles are certified Gold, with four surpassing the Platinum mark. For a full list of upcoming performances and for more info on new music, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

Superstar Tim McGraw will be releasing live tracks from his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 Tour, powered by Pennzoil, for the first time ever this summer as part of his new program "McGraw Overdrive Series Live."  The first track, "Southern Girl," will be available starting this Friday, May 24 exclusively at timmcgraw.com with four other live songs to be released on June 7, June 21, July 12 and July 26. Fans will be able to purchase tracks individually or all five together.  All of the songs featured will be from McGraw's Big Machine Records debut, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.  "The sound and energy from a live show gives an entirely new perspective to any song," said McGraw. "I'm always looking for ways to give the fans something extra.  If you're at the show, it's a cool memory to add to your playlist. And if you couldn't get a ticket to the show that night, you can still hear some of what happened and maybe feel like you were there.  It's a first for me to release live tracks this way, and that's exciting.""McGraw Overdrive Series Live" is powered by nugs.net, the premier platform for live music distribution and webcasts for artists ranging from Metallica to Pearl Jam to Phish. Founder and CEO Brad Serling adds, "No major country artist has ever released live tracks direct to fans during a tour like this, and we're thrilled to help McGraw break new ground."  Coming off sold-out shows in Pittsburgh and Detroit this weekend, McGraw's TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 Tour continues to heat up the summer with Tampa Tribune commenting that, "While some artists tend to appeal to a particular fan base, McGraw continues to grow new audiences, who enjoy his shows for the same reasons fans launched him on the path to megastardom 20 years ago."  The tour continues this weekend with stops in St. Louis, MO (5/23); Chicago, IL (5/24); Cincinnati, OH (5/25) and Darien Lakes, NY (5/26).

Award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will give fans the first taste of his next album with the release of its lead single, “Bourbon In Kentucky,” to radio stations today with an official add date of June 10.“Bourbon In Kentucky” explores the dark internal emotions of loss and disconnection told through an intense vocal performance by Bentley and haunting backing vocalsfrom Kacey Musgraves.  The singers’ emotions are matched sonically with scraping guitar tones and a rhythm section based in tension and mystery. It’s a gripping account of separation and the dramatic steps many take to kill the pain that accompanies it.“I’ve never heard anything like ‘Bourbon’ before,” Bentley says. “I really love the angst of it. I’ve been there before where you can’t drink your way through a heartache or a broken heart. There’s such an aggressive lonesomeness in this song.”For a behind-the-scenes look into the studio for the recording of “Bourbon in Kentucky,” visit RollingStone.com by clicking here.“Bourbon In Kentucky” is the first sample from Bentley’s seventh studio album, RISER, due this fall.  The new album was written and recorded in the aftermath of his father’s death in June 2012 and finds Bentley fiercely exhibiting determined resilience. Framed against that backdrop, “Bourbon” rings with an understandable intensity, though it represents just one facet of RISER’s creative arc.“I don’t want anyone to have any preconceived notions of what the rest of the album’s going to sound like,” Bentley says. “I’d just like this first song out there to kind of shatter any expectations.”Since moving to Nashville, Bentley has forged his own artistic path in an industry built predominantly on formula. He has mixed elements of modern country, classic country, bluegrass and rock, maintaining an unmistakable identity while constantly reinventing his sound. His album Home debuted at No. 1 and spawned three consecutive chart-topping hits, marking 10 career No. 1 songs for Bentley as a singer and songwriter. His five previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and earned him an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently out on the road playing sold out arenas and amphitheaters on the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour through October. For more information and to stream “Bourbon In Kentucky,” visit www.dierks.com.

GRAMMY winning superstar Tim McGraw is at the top of the both the Billboard and Mediabase charts again this week for the smash hit, "Highway Don't Care" with Taylor Swift, featuring Keith Urban on guitar.  In addition, the track has sold over one million downloads and set a record for single week audience impressions with 41.3 million during the May 27-June 2 Nielsen BDS tracking week, logging the biggest weekly audience sum since the Country Airplay chart switched to audience-based rankings in January 2005.  The three superstars joined together for this monumental musical event which marks McGraw's 34th career No. one song and second consecutive No. one from his Big Machine Records debut TWO LANES OF FREEDOM."I thought this song had the potential to be really special the very first time I heard the demo," said McGraw.  "And then standing on the stage with Taylor and Keith performing it live for the first time on the ACMs, I knew that it was really the kind of magical collaboration that only comes along every few years.  The energy that night was undeniable…I know the three of us could feel it.  Radio continues to be supportive and excited about the music we're giving them, and I'm so thankful for my friends there and for all the fans who have really taken this thing to the next level.  It just keeps getting bigger and bigger in our show every night."McGraw's latest No. one achievement comes on the heels of another sold-out weekend of his TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 Tour, powered by Pennzoil, with capacity shows in Indianapolis, IN; Cleveland, OH  and Washington, D.C.  Previous stops on the 30 city trek have critics chiming in to praise McGraw's two hour action-packed set.

GRAMMY winning trio Lady Antebellum will kick off summer this week with multiple national television performances including tomorrow on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 10:35P CT on ABC where they'll perform their new single "Goodbye Town" and Wednesday on the 2013 CMT Music Awards airing at 7:00P CT.The week’s hectic schedule will continue on Thursday morning when the group opens CMA Music Festival’s new Fan Fair X with “Lady A Day at FFX.” The trio will spend the day with fans at their custom “backstage” booth @ClubLabellum where the group will launch their PING PONG & SONGS event, raising money for their new charity initiative LadyAID ™. Lady A will cap off the week on Friday with a stadium performance at LP Field for the CMA Music Festival’s ABC Television special, airing later this summer.Lady A recently released “Goodbye Town” as the second single off their chart-topping new album GOLDEN. Since their 2006 inception, Lady A has risen quickly to become CountryMusic’s most influential current group. The group has won the “Vocal Group of the Year” honor from both the CMA and from the ACM’s three times in a row, earned seven GRAMMY awards and sold 11 million albums worldwide. Nine of the band’s singles are certified Gold, with four surpassing the Platinum mark. For a full list of upcoming performances and for more info on new music, visit www.ladyantebellum.com.

On a short break from the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour dates, award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is headlining some of the summer's biggest festivals with a hit-packed show that has the capacity crowds on their feet from the first notes of "Am I the Only One" at the top through the final patriotic chants of the crowd with the emotional closing song "Home."  With eight years of tireless touring under his belt, Bentley has hit a new stride that's catching attention from coast to coast."From the initial response from the crowd, he wasn't the only one who wanted to have a little fun. The Capitol recording artist continued to keep up the intensity throughout his performance, and with a long history at radio -- including ten number ones -- he was able to keep the hits coming."  - Billboard     "…it’s hard to imagine many country stars topping Bentley, who soon made use of every inch of his big two-tier stage." - The Oklahoman"Talk about getting things started in a rip-roarin’ fashion…Dierks Bentley gave the space a big opening that will be hard to match." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch"Bluegrass, outlaw and honky-tonk music and lyrics were better represented on Saturday night than has been typical for recent country shows…” – The Roanoke Times"Bentley took crowd participation to new levels, seemingly touching every hand in the pit, allowing a female crowd member to strap on and strum his guitar, and tossing another ax to an audience member to take home." - The Reading Eagle"His own energy level running flat out the whole time, Bentley used every square foot of the gigantic concert stage. Sometimes he’d start out singing at one end of it, and end up singing on a microphone at the other end, or up on risers at the back of the intricate stage set, or out at the end of the runway. He definitely gave the audience a show." - Times Record NewsBentley kicked off summer with the release of “Bourbon In Kentucky,” the lead single off his upcoming seventh studio album RISER, due out later this fall, and he will pick back up in July on the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour through October.Since moving to Nashville, Bentley has forged his own artistic path in an industry built predominantly on formula. He has mixed elements of modern country, classic country, bluegrass and rock, maintaining an unmistakable identity while constantly reinventing his sound. His album HOME debuted at No. 1 and spawned three consecutive chart-topping hits, marking 10 career No. 1 songs for Bentley as a singer and songwriter. His five previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and earned him an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. For more information, visit www.dierks.com

Country superstar Tim McGraw's "Southern Girl" is being released to radio today as the fourth single from his Big Machine Records debut, TWO LANES OF FREEDOM.   The "seductively melodic" (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) track has had an infectious reaction from fans on the TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 Tour, which continues to sell out venues coast to coast.  "At the beginning of the tour, we threw a lot of new songs into the set list, and that's always a risky thing when an album is so brand new," said McGraw.  "It didn’t take a whole weekend out there before the girls were shouting at us to play 'Southern Girl.'  The song has a really cool groove to it that just gets everyone moving and sets the right tone for a perfect summer night."McGraw has hit a new top speed on the TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 Tour that has capacity crowds topping out at more 21,000 fans a night, while catching a renewed level of excitement from music critics. "McGraw is approaching two decades since he broke big at mainstream country radio with 1994′s Not a Moment Too Soon. To maintain any career at the top for that long requires major stamina and showmanship. It requires a keen ear for timeless songs and for the kind of craftsmanship that accentuates the positives and compensates for the negatives. McGraw has held his own amidst a slew of male hatted and not-hatted country singers since his ascent. Some have burned bright and then flamed out. But he’s still here."  Dallas Morning News"The man sweats star power and has an effortless, sexy swagger that make it hard to believe he's a mere mortal, yet he performs with humility, smiling at the response from the crowd as if he's genuinely surprised they like him." Tampa Tribune"With substance vastly overpowering flash, the country legend was in top form Friday night at USANA Amphitheatre, unleashing a set of hits spanning 20 years."  Salt Lake Tribune"electrifying stage presence" Pittsburgh Post-Gazette"McGraw successfully set the party tone for the summer…" Buffalo News"characteristically high-octane…" BillboardMcGraw's latest single comes on the heels of his 34th No. one hit and all-star collaboration, "Highway Don't Care" with Taylor Swift, featuring Keith Urban on guitar.   Since the release of his debut album in 1993, McGraw has sold over 40 million albums, won three GRAMMY’s, 15 ACM Awards, 12 CMA Awards and 10 AMA’s, while simultaneously maintaining a parallel career as a successful actor in such films as the Oscar nominated The Blind Side, Country Strong, and Friday Night Lights—as well as hosting Saturday Night Live, a rare honor for a singer in any genre.  Nielsen-BDS recently certified McGraw as the most-played Country artist of the past 20 years (1992-2012) with more than 10 million spins detected and Mediabase recognized him as the most-played Country artist in the history of their tracking service.  The TWO LANES OF FREEDOM 2013 Tour continues on this weekend with stops in Hartford, CT (6/28); Boston, MA (6/29) and Holmdel, NJ (6/30).

Multi-Platinum selling singer/songwriter and Arizona native Dierks Bentley will make a special trip to his home state this month to headline the Country Cares Concert, benefiting The Granite Mountain Hotshots on July 22 at Tim’s Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, AZ. The New KMLE Country @ 107.9 and 92.9 KAFF Country have organized the concert to raise money for the families of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives in last week’s wildfires. Tickets will go on sale this Fri., July 12 at 12:00P CT at KMLE1079.com and at Tim’s Toyota Center box office.“I want to help honor the memory of these 19 brave firefighters, to be part of the healing process for the community and to raise money for the families left behind,” said Bentley. “I was and still am devastated by this tragic event in my home state. I certainly can't imagine what these families are enduring, but I do believe in the healing power of music and hope as many Arizonans as possible can come out and be part of this event.”“We hope this benefit concert gives everyone affected by this tragedy the opportunity to come together and heal,” said KMLE Country @ 107.9 Program Director Tim Richards.  “We want to raise as much money as possible to help the families of these amazing heroes.”Fans and community members will have the chance to purchase tickets to the concert and special VIP packages with all proceeds going to the United Phoenix Firefighters Charities who will distribute directly to the families of the 19 fallen firefighters. Fifty-one children were left without fathers in the wake of this tragedy.Arizona native Dierks Bentley has forged his own artistic path in an industry built predominantly on formula. He has mixed elements of modern country, classic country, bluegrass and rock, maintaining an unmistakable identity while constantly reinventing his sound. His album HOME debuted at No. 1 and spawned three consecutive chart-topping hits, marking 10 career No. 1 songs for Bentley as a singer and songwriter. His five previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and earned him an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently in the studio working on his upcoming album RISER due out this fall and will pick back up later this month on the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour through October.Additional artist announcements and more information can be found on dierks.com and KMLE1079.com.

Country Music fans locked up ticketing servers this morning while racing to purchase tickets for the Country Cares Concert to benefit The Granite Mountain Hot Shots, which officially sold out over 6,000 tickets at Tim’s Toyota Center for the July 22 event in Prescott Valley, AZ. The New KMLE Country @ 107.9 and 92.9 KAFF Country organized the concert with headliner Dierks Bentley and after the sell out this morning, special guests The Band Perry, Randy Houser and David Nail joined on to help raise money for the families of the 19 firefighters who lost their lives in last week’s wildfires.“Country fans are the best, and when their friends need help, they show up,” said Bentley. “This is my hometown, and I feel a huge pull to go back and be there with them and do what I can to help.  I've had some friends speak up and say they wanted to come help, so we're going to put together a special night of music, raise some money and hopefully leave these families and this community with some positive memories."“We feel very blessed this concert sold out so quickly,” said KMLE Country @ 107.9 Program Director Tim Richards. “Thanks to these artists for putting together such an amazing event in such a short amount of time. We hope families of the firefighters know how much the Arizona community cares about them.”Fans interested in contributing who were not able to purchase tickets or attend the Country Cares Concert can make a direct donation by clicking here. All proceeds from the concert will go to the United Phoenix Firefighters Charities who will distribute directly to the families of the 19 fallen firefighters.Arizona native Dierks Bentley has forged his own artistic path in an industry built predominantly on formula. He has mixed elements of modern country, classic country, bluegrass and rock, maintaining an unmistakable identity while constantly reinventing his sound. His album HOME debuted at No. 1 and spawned three consecutive chart-topping hits, marking 10 career No. 1 songs for Bentley as a singer and songwriter. His five previous studio albums have sold more than five million copies, garnered 11 GRAMMY nominations and earned him an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently in the studio working on his upcoming album RISER due out this fall and will pick back up later this month on the Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley: Locked & Reloaded Tour through October.About the United Phoenix Firefighters Charities:The United Phoenix Firefighters Charities is an association of professional firefighters from Chandler, Glendale, Peoria, Phoenix, and Tempe that works to better the communities in which we live by delivering excellent Fire and Medical Services, performingcharitable works, and by doing whatever they can do to make the cities thatthey serve a better place to live. For more information about the United Phoenix Firefighters, please call 602-277-1500.

Country fans flooded Tim's Toyota Center in Prescott Valley, AZ tonight for the Country Cares Concert to benefit the families of the Granite Mountain Hot Shots who lost their lives in recent wildfires.  With just over a week to organize the event, Arizona native Dierks Bentley led the charge to raise over $476,000 with the help of The New KMLE Country @ 107.9, 92.9 KAFF Country and artist friends The Band Perry, Randy Houser and David Nail.Family members of the 19 firefighters and the sole surviving firefighter were in attendance at the event in an emotional yet celebratory night of music.  Bentley honored the fallen firefighters with a photo tribute during his first-ever performance of brand new song "Here On Earth" and kicked off a special version of "Home" with a bagpipe intro by the Rural Metro Pipe and Drum Corp.All money raised from the event will go to the United Phoenix Firefighters Charities who will directly distribute to the families of the 19 fallen firefighters.  For more information, visit www.dierks.com.

Award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will represent country music while crossing genres tomorrow on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. As part of their week-long celebration for the release of Pearl Jam’s 10th studio album, members of Soundgarden, Avett Brothers and Fleet Foxes will precede Bentley’s performance Wednesday night alongside Pearl Jam’s lead guitarist Mike McCready and The Roots. “I love that Fallon dedicates a week of his show to iconic bands like Pearl Jam and I will definitely be there representing as one of their biggest fans myself,” said Bentley. “Mike and I have had a chance to collaborate before, but this will be the first time we’ve played a Pearl Jam song together for TV…really looking forward to it!” Bentley recently released “I Hold On” as the lead single off his upcoming studio album RISER and will host his 8th annual “Miles & Music for Kids” celebrity motorcycle ride and concert on Nov. 3 in Nashville, TN. For a full list of upcoming appearances and for information on new music, visit www.dierks.com.

Award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley’s “Miles & Music For Kids” hosted its biggest crowd to date yesterday in Nashville, TN.  Thousands of bikers road into downtown where fans joined Bentley for the post-ride concert to help make the event’s biggest donation to date of over $307,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt. “Every year, the support from the fans for these events catches me off-guard,” said Bentley. “I shouldn’t be surprised because the country music community is the first to open their wallets to help out, but this year they were lined up before the sun was even up. I have my buddies  Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, Easton Corbin, Brett Eldredge, Chase Rice and Storme Warren to thank for spending their Sunday afternoon with us and making it the best year yet!”The celebrity motorcycle ride and concert has visited seven cities across the US, and over the event’s eight-year history has raised more than $2.5 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals across the country. For more information, visit www.dierks.com.

Each of singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley's six previous albums has a unique sound reflecting his creative state of mind at that particular moment in time.  The story continues on Feb. 25, 2014 when Bentley will release RISER, a country project grounded in lyrical substance with a new sonic power that spotlights Bentley's distinctive gravelly voice, one of the most original and recognizable in the genre. “I named the album RISER because the lyrics in that song perfectly articulate who I want to be, who I try to be,” Bentley explains. “There's a lot of really intense material on this record, but there's also a lighter side that is equally important in telling the story of the last two years of my life.  When I first started writing for this album, I was in a place of grief over the loss of my dad, but over the course of the next 18 months, my wife and I had our son Knox, and I ended in a place of real joy and gratefulness.  Both sides of that coin are what country music has always been about, and I hope that my fans can feel how much of myself I put into this project. It's all out on the table, for sure.” To assemble the new album, Bentley enlisted producer Ross Copperman and executive producer Arturo Buenahora, Jr.  Together, the trio mixed the immediacy of old-school live recording techniques with the experimental nature of new technologies.  Buenahora matched Bentley with the right co-writers and songs. The result is RISER – an album with a heightened depth, an increased vulnerability and a greater sense of purpose in every word.To watch a behind the scenes video of the making of RISER, click here: www.dierks.com/videos.htmlRISER’s driving lead single “I Hold On,” a song that deftly pins spiritual questions to material symbols, is currently climbing the radio charts.  Written by Bentley and Brett James, the track is drawing attention from other artists, critics and fans for its authenticity and emotion with Music Row calling it a "song that shakes you," and American Songwriter comparing the track to U2 with Bentley "rocking a little harder than most of contemporary country’s crooners."For more details about RISER as they are unveiled over the course of the coming weeks, visit www.dierks.com.

Award winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is amping up his 2014 tour schedule with the announcement today he will headline the 2014 RISER TOUR.  The first leg will kick off May 9 in Charlotte, NC and continue through the summer with special guests Chris Young, Chase Rice and Jon Pardi. Fans can purchase tickets beginning Jan. 24 for select cities as part of tour promoter Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com and additional ticket information will be available in the coming weeks at www.dierks.com.“This tour is the culmination of everything I've been working on for the past two years, both out on the road and in the studio recording RISER,” said Bentley. "I know what my fans want: a kick ass show, an affordable ticket and a good parking lot scene to get the pre-gaming going! The guys opening the show and getting the party started all know how to put on a great live show, and when it comes time for my set, I can promise that we are going big! I have never been more excited about a tour.”With ten years experience honing his stage skills, Bentley's live show continues to catch the attention of critics, who have called it “dynamic” and note his continued devotion to interacting with the fans and creating “a nearly nonstop, high energy affair heavy with hits” (Reading Eagle).“…it’s hard to imagine many country stars topping Bentley, who soon made use of every inch of his big two-tier stage. The Arizona native immediately incited the boisterous crowd with a trio of amped-up hits.” – The Oklahoman“From the initial response from the crowd, he wasn't the only one who wanted to have a little fun. The Capitol recording artist continued to keep up the intensity throughout his performance, and with a long history at radio -- including ten number ones -- he was able to keep the hits coming." – Billboard“His own energy level running flat out the whole time, Bentley used every square foot of the gigantic concert stage. Sometimes he’d start out singing at one end of it, and end up singing on a microphone at the other end, or up on risers at the back of the intricate stage set, or out at the end of the runway. He definitely gave the audience a show.” – Times Record NewsFirst Announced Cities on the 2014 RISER TOUR First Leg:
Charlotte, NC
Raleigh, NC*
Virginia Beach, VA
Washington, DC
Holmdel, NJ
Bossier City, LA*
Robinsville, MS*
Detroit, MI
Philadelphia, PA
Scranton, PA
Hunter Mountain, NY*
Thornville, OH*
Craven, SK*
Eau Claire, WI*
St. Louis, MO
Morrison, CO
Los Angeles, CA
Phoenix, AZ
San Diego, CA
Mt. View, CA
Las Vegas, NV
Sixes, OR*
Havelock, ON*
Cincinnati, OH
Cleveland, OH
Indianapolis, IN

*Opening acts may vary, check concert listings for more details 



Selling out in only its second year, Route 91 Harvest has quickly become a country music calendar staple and will return to Las Vegas for a third time with heavyweights Luke Bryan, Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Little Big Town, Chris Young and more leading the charge.  Set to take place at the Las Vegas Village across from Luxor Hotel and Casino Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, fans will enjoy the “wide range of music performed at this festival” (Las Vegas Sun) when passes for the three-day, two-stage country music festival go on sale Friday, Jan. 29 at 10 a.m. PT at RT91Harvest.com.

Route 91 Harvest’s diverse lineup will also include Billy Currington, Lindsay Ell, Tyler Farr, Granger Smith feat Earl Dibbles, Jr., Jana Kramer, Dustin Lynch, David Nail, Travis Tritt and more.  Fans also will have the opportunity to enjoy the festival in the luxury for which Las Vegas is known. VIP passes will be available for purchase offering fans access to the shaded Neon Lounge with a private cash bar, premium elevated viewing and lounge seating, express festival entrance, air-conditioned restroom facilities, private food vendors, complimentary massage services, a dedicated festival concierge and more.

“Everything in Vegas is larger than life and spectacular so it sets the bar pretty high for us coming back each year,” said Brian O’Connell, Live Nation President of Country Touring. “Route 91 has grown way beyond our expectations in only two years, especially selling out ahead of gates opening last year. I’m thrilled to be able to bring some of country’s brightest stars to party and continue to make an even bigger mark on Sin City!”

Chris Baldizan, senior vice president of entertainment booking and development for MGM Resorts International, said, “The Live Nation team led by Brian O’Connell has put a tremendous lineup together for this year’s Route 91 Harvest.  This event is a true testament to how Las Vegas continues to evolve as a premier entertainment destination.  Fans worldwide have the opportunity to experience the great festival atmosphere while also enjoying a variety of diverse offerings along The Strip throughout the weekend.  This is what our guests have come to expect from the most dynamic city in the world.”

For more information on Route 91 Harvest follow updates on Facebook: facebook.com/Route91Harvest, Twitter: twitter.com/Route91Harvest, Instagram: instagram.com/route91harvest and join the conversation on Twitter, using #Rt91Harvest.

Faster Horses Festival has quickly become Michigan’s “go-to summer bash” (Detroit Free Press,) and will return in its fourth year on July 15-17 with a star-studded lineup including headliners Jason Aldean, Eric Church and Lady Antebellum.  A three-day, two stage country music and camping festival set among the rolling Irish Hills of Brooklyn, MI and dubbed “The Party of The Summer,” Faster Horses has become known for the strong community vibe within the campsites as well as rapidly winning over artists as one of their favorite shows of the season.  Passes will go on-sale on Feb. 12 at 10am ET at fasterhorsesfestival.com. 

With Detroit News heralding the festival’s atmosphere as “how country feels,” returning fans and new attendees alike, will be able to enjoy the stacked lineup they’ve come to expect including Gary Allan, A Thousand Horses, Big & Rich, Granger Smith feat Earl Dibbles, Jr., Sam Hunt, LoCash, David Nail, Joe Nichols, Jon Pardi and Travis Tritt with more to be announced in the coming weeks. 

“What I love about Faster Horses is that the passion and loyalty of the fans is palpable,” said Brian O’Connell President of Live Nation Country Touring. “You can feel it when you’re out in the campgrounds and you see how much time and energy they’ve put into preparing for the festival, and you can feel it when an artist steps out onto the stage.  That passion drives us to come back every year with a lineup that will show our appreciation for all that they’ve done to help us build this festival.  I can’t wait to get back out there for another huge year!"

Selling out in advance of only its third year, Faster Horses is part of Live Nation’s family of premier country music festivals which includes four further destination festivals including Windy City LakeShake-Chicago, IL, FarmBorough-New York, NY, Watershed-The Gorge, WA and Route 91 Harvest-Las Vegas, NV.

For more details as they are announced, visit fasterhorsesfestival.com, twitter @faster_horses and join the conversation on Twitter, #FasterHorses.

Multi-PLATINUM selling singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley has never had to follow trends; he challenges them and creates his own. On the heels of a career album earning critical acclaim, commercial success and an armful of Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations, Bentley continues one of the most interesting journeys in country music with the newest mile-marker, his eighth studio album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) set for release on May 27. It will be available for digital pre-order this Friday (4/01).

BLACK is personal - after all, it’s named after his wife Cassidy’s maiden name, but it's really a record about the human heart — not any particular human. It explores breakups, hookups, mess-ups and everything in between, shining a light on the things that happen after the sun goes down.

“It’s a relationship album that covers the ups and downs of the journey and ends with some self-realization and evolvement,” shared Bentley. “The song 'Black' helps set all of that in motion at the top of the album by guiding you into the darkness and the shadows of the night. The same guy who sings 'Somewhere On A Beach' winds up growing and having enough perspective to sing something introspective like 'Different for Girls.' By the last song, he's taking a look back on love and life.”

Produced by Ross Copperman and executive producer Arturo Buenahora Jr., the slow-smoked grit of Bentley’s voice keeps the album rooted in country music, while it also appeals to audiences far beyond the boundaries with fresh sonic textures that flourish on the edge of arena rock.  

BLACK also makes room for more than a few female firebrands, as Bentley shares the microphone with vocalists Maren Morris, Elle King, Natalie Hemby, Hillary Lindsey and Jessi Alexander. Never before has a Bentley album contained so much input from the opposite sex. 

“Having a female perspective on this record really made the album more than just music," added Bentley. "It makes it a conversation between a guy and a girl. Sometimes it's harmonious and sometimes it's two people clashing, but it's always there.”

BLACK TRACK LIST:

1. Black

2. Pick Up

3. I’ll Be The Moon (feat. Maren Morris)

4. What The Hell Did I Say

5. Somewhere On A Beach

6. Freedom

7. Why Do I Feel

8. Roses And A Time Machine

9. All The Way to Me

10. Different for Girls (feat. Elle King)

11. Mardi Gras (feat. Trombone Shorty)

12. Light It Up

13. Can’t Be Replaced

This week Bentley prepares for his first-ever co-hosting duties at the 51st Annual ACM Awards on Sunday (4/3) at 7:00P CT on CBS, where he is also nominated for "Male Vocalist of The Year" and "Video of The Year." The forthcoming album’s Top 10 lead single “Somewhere On A Beach” continues to breeze up the radio charts as it serves as the fastest moving single of Bentley’s career. The “format superstar” (Entertainment Weekly) will set out on his 2016 SOMEWHERE ON A BEACH TOUR with Randy Houser, Cam and Tucker Beathard beginning May 12 in Holmdel, NJ, following a string of dates overseas this month. For more information on new music, upcoming appearances and tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley sails to the top of Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart this week with “Somewhere On A Beach.”  The momentum builds as Bentley preps to release his eighth studio album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) on May 27. The steamy single earns the top position while continuing to notch its way up the Top 5 on the Billboard Country Airplay, Mediabase and Country Digital Songs charts.

On the heels of a career album earning critical acclaim, commercial success and an armful of Grammy, CMA and ACM nominations, Bentley continues one of the most interesting journeys in country music with the new “ambitious material” (USA Today) found on BLACK.

"The collection, so far, is unlike anything fans have heard from Bentley, which is what he wanted. The singer has made a career out of sharp left turns, and he does so again here.” - Entertainment Weekly

“Love, something he explores through all its twists, turns and turmoil…intoxicating…sexy…provocative.” - Rolling Stone

“Dierks Bentley is wading into emotionally complex territory...” - Billboard

This week Bentley embarks overseas for his European tour dates starting Thursday (4/21) in Dublin, Ireland.   He returns to the US to for the 40-city 2016 SOMEWHERE ON A BEACH TOUR with Randy Houser, Cam and Tucker Beathard, which kicks off on May 12 in Holmdel, NJ.  For more information on new music and upcoming tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Taking the stage for the first time since earning this year's ACM "Entertainer of the Year” title, Jason Aldean celebrated with his hometown of Macon, GA, last night (4/22) while raising over $500,000 for Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health. Every ticket was instantly snatched to the exclusive event held at the city’s downtown historic Grand Opera House, as familiar faces were treated to an intimate stripped-down performance. The impressive amount of money raised by Bibb County benefits the only dedicated pediatric facility in central Georgia that enhances the lives of children through patient care, research and education.

ue to overwhelming fan demand, multi-PLATINUM entertainer Dierks Bentley has added a second night at Colorado's Red Rocks Amphitheatre on Sept. 27.  The newly added 2016 SOMEWHERE ON A BEACH TOUR date will include tour mates Randy Houser and Tucker Beathard as pre-sale tickets go on sale tomorrow before they go on sale to the general public this Thurs., May 26th at 10:00A ET on Dierks.com and AXS.com.

Multi-PLATINUM singer/songwriter Thomas Rhett earns his sixth consecutive No. One today on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase radio charts with “T-Shirt” from his sophomore album TANGLED UP (The Valory Music Co.). To celebrate, Thomas Rhett has immediately delivered the summer anthem “Vacation” today to Country radio as his new single.

"I never would have imagined when I started on this journey that I'd have six No. One's in a row,” Thomas Rhett said. "Vacation is the perfect follow-up to me because it's becoming one of my favorite songs to play live. It's all about letting loose and having fun, wherever you are, and that's what we want people to do at our shows. We want our shows to be a mini vacation for everyone, from the front to the back. And hopefully, if you are stuck in traffic or on your way to work, this song will take you to that place for a few minutes, too.”

Fan demand prompted the release of “Vacation,” which follows three chart-toppers off his sophomore release, the newly minted “T-Shirt,” the 2X PLATINUM six-week No. one "Die A Happy Man” and the PLATINUM “Crash And Burn." Leading into one of the biggest week’s in Country music, Thomas Rhett will perform “T-Shirt” during the 2016 CMT Music Awards (6/8 at 7P CT on CMT) where he is a three-time nominee. Beginning Thursday (6/9), Thomas Rhett will host CMA Music Festival at Nissan Stadium where he is also slated to perform on Sunday (6/12) for the annual televised special Country's Night to Rock (8/3 at 7P CT on ABC). For a full list of upcoming tour dates and appearances, visit www.thomasrhett.com.

50,000 fans took to the scenic shores of Lake Michigan on Northerly Island for the second-annual Country LakeShake this weekend, hosting “a long weekend packed with music and outdoor fun” with highlights including “arena-rocking hitmaker Jason Aldean and veteran showmen Brooks & Dunn among its top-shelf stars, as well as a batch of intriguing up-and-comers” (Chicago Tribune.)

Friday’s festivities kicked off with energetic sets by Lady Antebellum, Sam Hunt, Kacey Musgraves, Jana Kramer and more as the The Times Of Northwest Indiana noted that “the word is out...Chicago's Country LakeShake Festival was packed.” Fans also flocked in their droves towards the festival’s second stage dubbed “Next From Nashville," known as a showcase for the genre’s brightest stars, that across the weekend boasted performances by Clare Dunn, Aaron Lewis, William Michael Morgan, Mo Pitney, Aubrie Sellers, Tara Thompson, Brett Young and more.

Saturday hosted headliner Tim McGraw as he “took the stage at 9:20pm with thousands waiting to sing along to his greatest hits...The talent didn’t stop there, however, as Martina McBride and Jon Pardi also brought the party to the Windy City,” raved Sounds Like Nashville, as well as the first night of superstar duo’s Brooks & Dunn two-night stand at the festival.

The final day of the three-day, two-stage country music festival offered more excitement as heavy-hitters including Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett, A Thousand Horses, as well as attendees, took part in the first-ever “CMT Concert Of The Summer: Jason Aldean & Friends Live At LakeShake” taping. The two-hour special is slated to air on CMT on Sept. 3rd at 8pm ET/PT.  Country LakeShake’s final night also gave fans a second dose of Brooks & Dunn, who were featured at the festival as the duo’s only dates in the US this year, outside of their Vegas residency.

“I feel like LakeShake really established itself this year on the calendar of ‘must do’ events in Chicago in the summer,” said Brian O’Connell, Live Nation President of Country Touring. "The vibe was wonderful all weekend, and the talent was top notch.  We listened to the fans, and improved on their experience immeasurably from what we are seeing on the socials, and that is a testament to the LakeShake team.  I am especially happy with the 'Next From Nashville' stage, and how many fans were exposed to the next group of superstar acts that performed. Work begins today on year three! I can't wait!"

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While multi-PLATINUM selling singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley may be at the center of his No. One album BLACK (Capitol Records Nashville) and his biggest tour to date, he has long been known for embracing the community that surrounds him. With Behind BLACK: The Anatomy of the Album & Tour, Bentley introduces the group who had a behind-the-scenes hand in bringing it all to life; his family, management team, producers, collaborators, musicians, songwriters, record label executives, touring crew and industry supporters. For first-hand accounts, untold stories and to learn more about the people behind “the  bluegrass  picker, the  love  song  singer  and  the stadium rocker all packaged together” (Associated Press), visit Billboard here.

“At some point during the middle of our album release and tour rehearsals, I made the comment that I really wish we had been capturing all the people involved in making all the pieces come together because I don’t think the fans truly understand who all is behind their favorite song on the record or what it took to build the airplane that crashes on to the stage during our live show,” said Bentley. “So this web project was a way for me to give a little credit to all the people who work so hard to help me make my dreams come true, and it’s also a way to document a really special time in my career.  I’m so grateful to the village of people it took!”

Behind BLACK: The Anatomy of the Album & Tour explores a community's first-hand contribution to BLACK including collaborators and friends such as Maren Morris along with tourmates Cam and Randy Houser. 2x Grammy nominated Elle King is also featured as she shares vocals on BLACK's thought-provoking Top 20 single "Different For Girls."

With a "reputation as one of the hardest-working entertainers in country music” (Music Row), BLACK debuted at the No. one position on Billboard’s Top Albums Chart and Top Country Albums chart. On the heels of 13 GRAMMY nominations and 14 No. one hits, Bentley recently extended his 2016 SOMEWHERE ON A BEACH TOUR through Oct. For more information and for a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

Leading into the Sept. 9th release of his seventh studio album THEY DON'T KNOW (Broken Bow Records), RIAA’s top digital Country male artist of all time Jason Aldean "pours his heart out onstage” with the premiere of the brand new track "This Plane Don't Go There” on Entertainment Tonight. From his 2016 SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR as part of his Walmart AXE Stage Pass performance, the track “puts his vocal range in the spotlight" (OC Register) already catching the ears of critics who anticipate it could one day become "this album's biggest single yet" (Arizona Republic). Fans who pre-order the upcoming release at digital retailers will instantly receive the new track tomorrow.

Watch "This Plane Don't Go There" on Entertainment Tonight here: http://www.etonline.com/news/197013_exclusive_hear_jason_aldean_brand_new_heartache_song_this_plane_don_t_go_there/

“One of the most affecting male singers in contemporary Country….digs a little deeper, providing moments of huge emotional impact” (Hits Daily Double) with the forthcoming album, already spawning the No. One “Lights Come On,” while the newly released "A Little More Summertime” was recently delivered to Country radio. THEY DON’T KNOW follows 17 career No. Ones. for Aldean, who has once again teamed up with longtime producer Michael Knox and his same band on-and-off stage for the album. Additionally, fans will see how Aldean's 2016 SIX STRING CIRCUS TOUR continues to “live up to his hype and record success” (Kansas City Star) during the first-ever CMT Concert of the Summer: Jason Aldean & Friends Live at LakeShake, premiering this Saturday (9/3 on CMT at 8P ET). For more information on new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit www.jasonaldean.com.

“Country music’s most relatable star” (Esquire) Dierks Bentley has a full week ahead with national television performances that showcase his depth and diversity across all major broadcast networks. Ahead of the Denver Broncos' Super Bowl rematch against the Carolina Panthers tomorrow (9/8), the multi-CMA nominee will perform the anthemic album cut “Freedom” off his No. One album BLACK during the 2016 NFL KICKOFF PRESENTED BY HYUNDAI (NBC & NFL Network at 7:30P ET on 9/8) pregame festivities. He will perform that same track, as well as honor Glen Campbell, on CBS’ broadcast of 10th Annual ACM Honors the following night at 9:00P ET. Additionally, Bentley was tapped to reimagine David Bowie’s “Heroes" with Keith Urban and Little Big Town during the 5th Annual Stand Up To Cancer telecast (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC at 8P ET on 9/9).  

Bentley’s “game-changing” (Taste Of Country) single “Different for Girls” with friend Elle King climbs up the Top 5 at Country radio after receiving a CMA nomination last week for “Musical Event of the Year.” As a top nominee with four total nods, Bentley was also recognized in the “Album of the Year” category for his No. One selling and critically acclaimed BLACK, “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Music Video of the Year” for his Platinum multi-week No. One summer anthem “Somewhere On A Beach.”

This weekend Bentley will bring his "massive summer trek” (Entertainment Weekly) to the West Coast with capacity crowds (9/9 in Mountain View, CA; 9/10 in Irvine, CA; 9/11 in Chula Vista, CA) on his 2016 SOMEWHERE ON A BEACH TOUR. Bentley has extended the run with additional arena dates through the end of October with Randy Houser and Drake White. For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit www.dierks.com.

CMA "Entertainer Of The Year" nominee Garth Brooks took to the storied Ryman stage for his first-ever full concert last night (9/8), at an invitation-only event to celebrate the launch of SiriusXM's “The Garth Channel.”  Curated personally by Brooks, the exclusive channel (SiriusXM Channel 55) is also significant as it is the first time Brooks’ music has been made available 24/7 in one place, on radio or online. 

In an emotional and long-anticipated performance for both Brooks and the enamored crowd, he welcomed the change of pace offered by the intimate and ethereal surroundings, and took fans on a timeline of his revered career as they soaked in every moment, taking to their feet for countless standing ovations.  The unforgettable night in Nashville kicked-off with just Brooks and his guitar, as he opened the show with the curtain drawn behind him starting with Cal Smith’s "Country Bumpkin,” a rousing rendition of “I Will Always Love You,” “Amarillo By Morning” and “Don’t Close Your Eyes.”  

Fans were enthralled as Brooks offered hit-after-hit from his unrivaled catalogue including “Friends In Low Places,” “Two Pina Coladas, “The Thunder Rolls” and more, as he continued past the scheduled 2-hour broadcast on his SiriusXM channel, even taking requests from the audience. Embracing the legendary venue and much to the roar of the crowd, Brooks also invited special guest and wife Trisha Yearwood to join the stage as the pair collaborated on the heart-stopping “Walkaway Joe,” as well as revealing a new song, “Whiskey To Wine.” Watch highlights from the day here.

The Tennessean reflected on the show last night declaring "The singer is the show, but the songs are his heart. Brooks elevates his career-making tunes past himself — sending songs into the atmosphere as if he’s merely a conduit to deliver lyrics so vivid and memorable they are timeless yet carry a time stamp for those who have spent 27 years living life to their choruses."

Garth Brooks is certified by the RIAA as the #1-selling solo artist in U.S. history with over 137 million albums. He has received every accolade the recording industry can bestow on an artist. Garth has been inducted into the International Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame and most recently, the Musicians Hall of Fame. Garth is currently on the three year Garth Brooks World Tour with Trisha Yearwood. The tour began with 11 sold out shows at the Allstate Arena in Chicago. The tour is smashing records previously held by such acts as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and even Garth Brooks.  In just over a year and a half, the tour is approaching 5 MILLION tickets sold making it the biggest tour in the world.

CMA Awards Vocal Group of The Year nominee Rascal Flatts will release THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL, their first-ever Christmas album, on Oct. 21. The much-anticipated 10-track collection was produced by Rascal Flatts and features moving and powerhouse performances that the trio is known for, while offering personal touches to some fan-favorite staples of the festive season.  The album is available for pre-order starting today here.

THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL opens with a rousing rendition of “Joy To The World,” and features a sentimental version of “Silent Night” opening with vocals from the children of all three band members.  Adding some Motown flair with Stevie Wonder’s “Someday At Christmas,” while a standout track on the record comes in the form of “A Strange Way To Save The World,” a reflective song originally recorded by 4Him, which has been given a contemporary update by the trio.  

“It probably seems crazy that we waited this long to release a Christmas record,” said Jay DeMarcus. “We just wanted to do it right!  There are certain songs I think most everyone wants to hear during Christmas, and we wanted to put our own special spin on those songs, while adding in a couple of our personal favorites.  We had a blast making this album, and being in the producer’s chair ourselves, makes it extra fun and challenging for us."

THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL Track List:

1. Joy To The World

2. O Holy Night 

3. Deck The Halls 

4. A Strange Way To Save The World 

5. Go Tell It On The Mountain 

6. Let It Snow 

7. Silent Night 

8. Someday At Christmas 

9. The First Noel 

10. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Currently nominated for CMA Awards Vocal Group of the Year, Rascal Flatts has sold over 23.1 million albums, 32 million digital downloads worldwide, as well as earning over 40 trophies from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People's Choice Awards and more, making them the most awarded country group of the past decade.  The trio recently added to their many accolades, scoring their 16th No. One single with their summer anthem “I Like The Sound Of That.” Known as one of the hottest-selling touring acts in any genre, the group celebrated a major milestone of 10 million tickets sold this past month, following a rousing run of headlining shows.  Their RASCAL FLATTS: RHYTHM AND ROOTS TOUR continues this weekend in Tuscaloosa, AL (9/23) and Tallahassee, FL (9/24.)   For more information, visit rascalflatts.com

Today, The United States of America's top selling solo artist of all time and current CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Garth Brooks revealed “Baby, Let’s Lay Down And Dance” as the first single from his upcoming 11th studio album set to be released later this year by Pearl Records, Inc. Available now at Country radio, the uptempo track embodies Brooks’ unmatched energy and trademark sound, while remaining undeniably timeless.

“'Baby, Let’s Lay Down and Dance' was just a fun title that Kent Blazy has had in his book of titles forever, always threatening to write it,” said Brooks. "So one day Kim, Kent and I sat down and wrote it. We got a little help from Steve Dorff and then Victoria Shaw finished it. In the middle of this, Kim Williams passed away. I’ve got to tell you, I love love love this song, but probably my greatest joy is the fact that this is a Kim Williams song. Not only did it make this record, it’s the first single off this record.”

Written by Brooks and long-time collaborators and friends Victoria Shaw (“The River”), Kent Blazy (“If Tomorrow Never Comes”), Kim Williams (“Papa Loved Mama”) and Steve Dorff, the new track will also be part of an innovative campaign kicking off today at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. As part of a partnership with Frito-Lay, Brooks will launch the new single with a download code on a select number of Fritos corn chips bags giving fans first access to the song today.

For a press preview of the song, please send requests to [email protected].

Earlier this week on "Inside Studio G," Brooks and wife Trisha Yearwood also shared that their first-ever collaborative album CHRISTMAS TOGETHER will be available to fans beginning Nov. 11. The new collection will feature duets, solo performances and special guests. Garth Brooks is the first artist in history to receive 7 Diamond awards for the now seven albums certified by the RIAA for over 10 million album sales each, and remains the #1-selling solo artist in U.S. history with over 138 million total album sales. Having received more than 75 awards, Brooks has earned nearly every accolade the recording industry can bestow on an artist including multiple Academy of Country Music, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Country Music Association, CMT Awards, GRAMMY and People’s Choice Awards trophies. He has additionally been inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame, the International Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and most recently, the Musicians Hall of Fame.  Brooks is currently on the GARTH BROOKS WORLD TOUR with Trisha Yearwood, which continues to smash records previously held by such acts as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and even himself.  In two years, the tour has sold almost five million tickets making it the biggest tour in the world. For more information on new music and upcoming tour dates, visit www.garthbrooks.com.

Everybody knows that flashy exterior of James Brown ("I Got You [I Feel Good]," "Papa's Got a Brand new Bag," "It's a Man's Man's Man's World"): the dazzling dance moves, the impeccable wardrobe, the extravagant visual style, and most of all those signature grunts, moans and yells -- which all belonged to one of the greatest entertainers of our time.

On the 10th anniversary of his death, the TD James Moody Jazz Festival salutes everything that James Brown brought to music with a diverse cast helmed by the brilliant Grammy Award winner and NJPAC Jazz Advisor, bassist and bandleader Christian McBride; and two contemporary soul divas, the high-energy Sharon Jones and the deeply thoughtful Bettye LaVette; as well as Mr. Brown's number one stand-in, Lee Fields (long known as "Little JB"), and R&B vocalist Ryan Shaw, plus Grammy award-winning multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin. In addition, there will be veterans of the great James Brown bands, such as sax star Pee Wee Ellis, trombonist Fred Wesley, drummer Robert "Mousey" Thompson, and the fabled man who held the cape, emcee and aide-de camp Danny Ray.

Join NJPAC for We Got the Funk Dance Party as the Apollo's own DJ Jess spins music by James Brown, Janelle Monae, Prince and other funkmasters following Get On Up: A James Brown Celebration. The dance party takes place in Prudential Hall Lobby until midnight. Admission is free and open only to those attending the concert!

For performance details, click here.

Garth Brooks will give even more fans the opportunity to witness the showmanship that earned him his recent title, as “GARTH BROOKS/YANKEE STADIUM/LIVE” presented by AT&T’s AUDIENCE® Network airs tonight (11/10) at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT across all AT&T platforms, as well as for free of charge on ATT.com. The monumental two-night, sold out Yankee Stadium shows were a triumphant and long-awaited return to New York City for Brooks earlier this year, marking the first time since his historic Central Park performance nearly 20 years ago. The anticipated special will showcase Brooks' signature explosive live show that combines high-flying rock & roll grandeur with breathtaking intimacy, as he joins a top-tier club of artists like Justin Timberlake, Madonna and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters to hold multi-night shows at the iconic venue's new location, and is the first country artist to do so.

Garth Brooks will release his first-ever collaborative album with Trisha Yearwood CHRISTMAS TOGETHER (Pearl Records, Inc. / Gwendolyn Records, LLC) this Friday, Nov. 11 and his highly-anticipiated upcoming studio album GUNSLINGER (Pearl Records, Inc.) on Nov. 25.  As Brooks' new single “Baby, Let’s Lay Down And Dance” continues to make its mark at country radio, he has received seven Diamond awards for seven individual albums from the RIAA for selling over ten million units each, a feat only he can claim, and is the No. 1 selling solo artist in U.S. history certified by the RIAA with over 138 million album sales. Throughout his illustrious career he has won the Billboard Music Artist Achievement Award, has been inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the International Songwriters Hall of Fame in New York. For more information on new music and upcoming tour dates, visit www.garthbrooks.com.

What began in 2012 as an intimate gathering of 50 guitarists and music lovers at a loft in New York City, Guitar Mash has emerged as a platform for participatory events large and small, from flash mobs to the annual jam at New York's City Winery. The Fifth Anniversary Guitar Mash at City Winery will take place on Sunday, December 11th (noon to 3:30 pm) and will feature a line-up of some of the music world's most sought-after guitarists and singer-songwriters leading the audience of 350+ guitarists and music lovers in song. The event celebrates the power of communal music-making while supporting outreach to teen musicians in communities from across New York's five boroughs.

Blurring the boundary between the stage and the audience, Guitar Mash invites you to play along with our featured guest musicians as they share their favorite songs and life stories. The 2016 Guitar Mash Jam is anchored by acclaimed Guitar Mash Artistic Director Mark Stewart (founding member of Bang on a Can All-Stars, fresh off tour with Paul Simon) and his stellar house band including Rob Schwimmer, John Conte and Dave Cossin. The afternoon will be headlined by a diverse collective of renowned guitarists including singer/songwriter Dar Williams, Jon Herington of Steely Dan, "Voice of the Arab Spring" Emel, Jo Lawry of Sting's band and 20 Feet From Stardom, Newgrass icon and innovator Sam Bush, and Blues Guitar Maestro Bill Sims Jr. The Guitar Mash Teens, including teens from our community-based partners, will lead the audience in song under the direction of musician/producer Rene Lopez. Top Chef star Tom Colicchio will transcend his creative mediums and lead the audience for one of his favorite songs.

Hosted by acclaimed WNYC radio personality John Schaefer, the Guitar Mash Jam is an old-fashioned hootenanny, a musical be-in and an all-star concert wrapped into one. Participation in the jam is designed for ages 10 to 100, no matter your musical background. All ticket holders are strongly encouraged to arrive with their acoustic guitars or just come prepared to sing along. Lyrics and charts to all songs will be shared by December 1st on the Guitar Mash website and will be projected on screens flanking the stage at City Winery, so even the novice guitar player will be able to follow.

"Playing and singing music is fundamentally different than engaging music solely as a listener. Participation provides a connection to one's creative power and a connection to the other humans around us. Regardless of where we're at in the continuum of our creative practice, we're all doing the same thing," says Guitar Mash Founder and Executive Director Rebecca Weller. "Bring your guitar or just bring you and come with appetite and agency. We promise great songs, great stories, great food and drink -- a truly filling afternoon."

Tickets include a playroom of interactive musical experiences, plus an all-you-can-eat-and-drink artisanal brunch featuring great treats from local and national sponsors, including A Casa Fox, Acme Smoked Fish, Brooklyn Roasting Company, FreshDirect, Hubert's Lemonade, Ilegal Mezcal, Lagunitas Brewing Company, Magnolia Bakery, Stinky Bklyn, Tito's Homemade Vodka, Vosges Chocolate and Zucker's Bagels. A Silent (but musical!) Auction will include select instruments, tickets to Broadway shows and special one-on-one experiences, including meet-ups with artists from the cast of Hamilton and School of Rock.

Proceeds from the Jam support Guitar Mash teen programming throughout the year, providing opportunities for young guitarists from diverse cultures and ability levels to learn and play together. Not-for-profit partners include Lower Eastside Girls Club, The Door, Renaissance Youth, Face the Music and other community-based organizations supporting underserved teens across New York City. Guitar Mash is grateful to our media partners Relix Magazine and WNYC.

Guitar Mash counts Tom Colicchio (Chef/Owner, Crafted Hospitality and Co-Founder, Food Policy Action) and Chad Smith (drummer for Red Hot Chili Peppers) as its Artist Co-Chairs. Legendary performers from past Jams include Jorma Kaukonen, David Bromberg, Nels Cline, Bill Kirchen, Valerie June, Kaki King, Jackie Greene, Larry Campbell, Jerry Douglas and Vernon Reid.

Complete artist lineup coming soon. Visit bit.ly/GuitarMash5th to purchase tickets now; prices start at $50 for students, $90 for adults. For those who can't make it, you can play and sing along from around the world in real-time via the Live Jam Stream at guitarmash.org/mash-live on 12/11 at 12:30 pm EST. Play-along instruction chords and lyrics will be streamed with the performance.

With 16 career No. One’s to their name, superstar vocal group Rascal Flatts are continuing their reputation for infectious anthems, as USA TODAY offered the exclusive first listen of their new single, “Yours If You Want It,” highlighting the "sure-fire smash” for "its intense verses, rousing choruses and upbeat message." Co-written by Andrew Dorff and Jonathan Singleton, the immediate sing-along was produced by Rascal Flatts, and spotlights the trio’s flawless harmonies throughout the altruistic ode. The track, which is available everywhere today, premiered on iHeartCountry Radio Stations nationwide. As fans have fervently anticipated new music from the trio, the refreshing track is the lead single taken from the group's much-awaited forthcoming studio album. The track follows the success of their summer anthem and PLATINUM-certified No. 1 hit “I Like The Sound Of That,” from their ninth studio album REWIND (Big Machine Records) which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, making them one of only four acts during the SoundScan era to have eight consecutive studio albums debut in the top spot.

"We all felt like 'Yours If You Want It’ was the perfect way to introduce our fans and radio to the new music we've been making,” said Jay DeMarcus. “We’ve been working really hard and we're very proud of this track and what's more, the late Andrew Dorff is a writer on it, and we are so honored to be a small part of making sure his legacy lives on. We have a special angel watching over it, for sure.” 

Rascal Flatts is kicking off 2017 hot on the heels of the success of their first-ever Christmas album, THE GREATEST GIFT OF ALL, that saw Chicago Sun Times declare that the group "put its signature stamp on a slew of Christmas classics” that "oozes rollicking holiday spirit.” As best-selling country vocal group of the past decade, Rascal Flatts has sold over 23.1 million albums, over 31 million digital downloads worldwide, as well as earning over 40 trophies from the ACAs, ACMs, AMAs, CMAs, People's Choice Awards and more, also making them the most awarded country group of the past decade. Known as one of the hottest-selling touring acts in any genre, the trio also closed out 2016 celebrating a major milestone of 10 million tickets sold, following a rousing year stacked of headlining shows. For more information visit rascalflatts.com.

Last night saw Nashville’s mother church, The Ryman, welcome the second annual "The BIG 98 Presents: Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots’ Million Dollar Show For St. Jude." The show, which sold-out almost immediately at on-sale, benefited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and marked an unforgettable celebration of the staggering fundraising efforts of Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots to date, which has resulted in $5.9 million being raised for St. Jude through radiothons, on-air fundraisers, charity concerts and more. 

Black River Entertainment’s Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, were joined by country music superstars and friends, including Craig Campbell, Lindsay Ell, Sam Hunt, Rascal Flatts, Caitlyn Smith and The Band Perry, throughout the full-throttle, and spirited evening. A night filled with impromptu moments, The Ryman’s roof was raised as special surprise guests Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne and Thomas Rhett also took to the stage. As the comedy group played fan-favorites “When I Grow Up,” “Starbucks!” and more from their highly successful projects, the night was a nonstop singalong with megastars Rascal Flatts offering a high-energy performance of “Life Is A Highway,” while The Band Perry induced foot-stomping with “DONE,” as the enamored audience enjoyed the lineup's biggest hits.  In keeping with the feel-good nature of the event, some of the stars also gave special performances of their favorite tracks. Highlights included Thomas Rhett’s take on DNCE’s “Cake By The Ocean,” Brothers Osborne’s rendition of Alan Jackson’s “Chattahoochee” and Sam Hunt’s version of Travis Tritt’s “It’s A Great Day To Be Alive.” 

A night filled with impromptu moments, the evening came to a touching crescendo when Garth Brooks took to the stage to present St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® with an astounding donation of $2 Million.  The funds were raised after Brooks was inspired by a light-hearted phone call with Bobby Bones during the The Bobby Bones Show’s Radiothon broadcast. Upon hearing that the event raised over $1.3 million in just one day, Brooks was inspired by the generosity of the show's listeners to help raise more money, and decided to donate proceeds from a portion of the sales of his Target exclusive boxed-set THE ULTIMATE COLLECTION. The memorable show came to a close with Brooks leading the crowd with a show-stopping singalong of “Friends In Low Places.”  

“I’m still on a crazy high from everything that happened last night,” said Bobby Bones, host of iHeartMedia’s The Bobby Bones Show. “It’s hard to put into words how humbling nights like that are.  The fact that so many superstars, that also happen to be really great people, took time out of their busy schedules to be a part of the event is not lost on me.  It makes everything we do worthwhile, when we can all come together as a pretty unique community in that sense and benefit an important cause such as St. Jude. It’s one I’ll never forget.” 

“We are incredibly humbled by the support of Bobby Bones, The Raging Idiots, Garth Brooks, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, The Band Perry, Rascal Flatts, Sam Hunt, Craig Campbell, Caitlyn Smith and the millions of country music fans that support our mission,” said Richard Shadyac Jr., President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “The funds announced last night in support of our mission are staggering and are another example of the country music industry’s incredible support of St. Jude for more than 20 years. These funds are critically important in helping St. Jude doctors and scientists find cures and save the lives of children in every community who are battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.”

Bobby Bones, recently dubbed by Forbes as “the most powerful man in country music,” is gearing up to take his one-man FUNNY & ALONE STAND UP COMEDY TOUR nationwide this year, revealing a schedule of dates kicking off this weekend in Virginia Beach, VA on 1/13. The host of iHeartMedia’s The Bobby Bones Show, reaching millions of listeners on nearly 100 stations, astonishing demand saw tickets to multiple dates sell out in minutes, prompting Bones to add more dates to the show that combines his love for country music and comedy in his distinct humorous patter, while regaling stories from growing up in rural Arkansas, to hosting the biggest show in country radio. Bobby Bones’ BARES BONES: I’M NOT LONELY IF YOU’RE READING THIS BOOK (Dey Street Books) spent four weeks on New York Times Bestsellers List earlier this year, following an overwhelming debut that saw the memoir claim the No. One spot on multiple lists including USA Today and Wall Street Journal.  Having broken some of country music's freshest talent, while forging uncharted territory in his own career, Bones was recently honored by ASCAP with the “Partners In Music” Award, given to those who have shown exceptional dedication in presenting ASCAP members' music to the public.   For more information visit www.bobbybonescomedy.com. 

Chicago’s Country LakeShake is anchoring down in its third year, offering the city a "who’s who" in country music as they announced 2017’s star-studded lineup would include genre megastars Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town and more today. An all-compassing experience that provides festival-goers a city break vibe with a jaw-dropping, Instagram-worthy backdrop of Chicago's infamous skyline, the three-day, two-stage festival will take place June 23-25 at Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island (formerly FirstMerit Bank Pavilion). Three-Day and Single-Day Passes will be available beginning Feb. 3 at 10am CT, as well as an artist by day schedule at lakeshakefestival.com. 

Other artists also revealed to play include Lauren Alaina, Gary Allan, Big And Rich, Brothers Osborne, Craig Campbell, Dan + Shay, High Valley, Randy Houser, Mo Pitney, Michael Ray, Chase Rice, The Cadillac Three and William Michael Morgan, with more to be announced in the coming weeks. Already established as a must-play festival within the artist community, the weekend gives artists the opportunity to enjoy the city’s fiercely loyal fans, the coveted location and hospitable environment that runs throughout Live Nation’s premiere family of festivals. As well as a stellar lineup, Country LakeShake is enhancing the fringe activities that has fans loyally returning since the festival’s launch in 2015. Country music and sports often go hand in hand and so, the highly popular Blackhawks Bar will return, as well as new offerings including Silent Disco Line Dancing, Wine Lounge, Food Trucks, Kids Zone, Putt-Putt and additional games and activities.   

“I’m from Chicago, and hopefully that means I know a bit about what the people of the city want from this festival,” said Brian O’Connell, President of Country Touring at Live Nation. “We’re in our third year now and so it’s a big year for us really becoming an annual event, and I think we have a really great, current lineup of the hottest acts in the genre right now to help us do that. We’re also committed to making Country LakeShake an experience, not just a regular show, and so we’ve ramped up the actitivities onsite so pass holders can fully enjoy the amazing surroundings.” 

Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals shot out of the gate just five short years ago, when Watershed was born at The Gorge, WA. With a history of selling out in minutes and a reputation for hosting the genre’s biggest superstar acts,  the establishment of three further three-day, two-stage destination festivals shortly followed including Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, Route 91 Harvest in Las Vegas, NV and Country LakeShake in Chicago, IL.  All unique in their approach, but with the common theme of fan-enjoyment at the forefront of priorities, the sister festivals have built a reputation through the artist community as a must-play festival of the touring year.

Faster Horses Festival will ride into its fifth anniversary year with a star-studded lineup in tow as Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and more will descend on Brooklyn, MI for the "Party Of The Summer” on July 21-23. From the moment the first year shot out of the gate, a special vibe was created running through the festival and out into the unrivaled, spirited nature of the campsites. Known as a summer calendar staple, with fans continuing to fiercely return in the thousands, passes for the three-day, two-stage camping festival will go on sale on Feb. 27 at 10am ET at fasterhorsesfestival.com.

This year’s heavy-hitting lineup will also include Lauren Alaina, Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, Charlie Daniels Band, Craig Campbell, Dan + Shay, Brett Eldredge, High Valley, Jon Pardi, Maddie & Tae, Old Dominion, Randy Rogers Band, Michael Ray, Darius Rucker and Cole Swindell with more to be announced in the coming weeks.  Not only a summer staple for fans, the festival has quickly become a favorite for artists to play, watch highlights from the announcement today here.

“Last July, Brian O’Connell called me while he was at Faster Horses and asked if I would want to return for the fifth year,” said Dierks Bentley. "It’s one of my favorites memories on the road, and I can't wait to get back on that stage. We’re gonna go out and try to blow their minds for the fifth anniversary.”   

"Heading into the fifth year of Faster Horses is a crazy thought, but one that I am extremely proud of," said Brian O’Connell, President of Country Touring at Live Nation. "Our team set out with a specific plan, to build a community of fans that gather once a year to celebrate country music, but more importantly, the true mission was to have Faster Horses be unique to everyone who attends. We have witnessed people who have attended create friendships, shared stories with fans about how their groups get together all year long after meeting at the Festival, and how it even brings those that have moved to places far from the area home for the Party of the Summer. I can't wait for the fifth anniversary to get going, and to witness what comes next. We may be in the dead of winter now, but just talking about Faster Horses brings a smile to our faces, and makes it feel like summer is right around the corner."

Enhancing the stacked lineup each year, are the fringe offerings available across the weekend that breed the community feel that has enjoyed #5yearslotsofbeers. Ceremoniously opening the gates with the World Famous Budweiser Clydesdales, fans can kick off each day with "DeeJay Silver’s Pancake Party,” a brunch event to indulge with fellow campmates while sipping mimosas with a pregame-perfect soundtrack.  Embracing the opportunity to express themselves, the fiercely competed “Campsite Contest” will also return, as well as the good-natured “Faster Humans Fun Run” following its successful launch last year. On Sunday, fans can mark the last day of festivities, by visiting the newly introduced "The Hustle & Muscle Classic Car & Truck Show” onsite. With more to be announced, further information on activities can be found here: www.fasterhorsesfestival.com/experience

Live Nation’s premiere family of country music festivals was established in 2012, when Watershed was born at The Gorge, WA. With a history of selling out in minutes and a reputation for hosting the genre’s biggest superstar acts, the establishment of three further three-day, two-stage destination festivals shortly followed including Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, Route 91 Harvest in Las Vegas, NV and Country LakeShake in Chicago, IL. All unique in their approach, but with the common theme of fan-enjoyment at the forefront of priorities, the sister festivals have built a reputation through the artist community as a must-play festival of the touring year. Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), or Live Nation, is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional information, visit investors.livenationentertainment.com

For more details as they are announced, visit fasterhorsesfestival.com, twitter @faster_horses and join the conversation on Twitter, #FasterHorses.

Route 91 Harvest will return for a fourth year to Las Vegas Village with high-rollers Jason Aldean, Eric Church and Sam Hunt leading the star-powered lineup. Artists including Lauren Alaina, Big & Rich, Lee Brice, Kane Brown, Brothers Osborne, Josh Abbott Band, Maren Morris, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, High Valley and Brett Young are also slated to play.

As the festival continues "living up to the expectations that it set in its previous years,” (Rolling Stone) Route 91 Harvest has quickly established itself as a destination event drawing in fans from all over the world.  Having sold out in advance the past two consecutive years, three-day passes for 2017 will go on sale Friday, March 3 at 10 a.m. PST at Rt91Harvest.com.

With the famous Las Vegas Strip serving as a sparkling backdrop, Route 91 Harvest Festival offers an experience completely unique to festival-goers, making it the perfect weekend getaway for both locals and tourists alike.  The three-day neon sleepover also boasts a second stage, dubbed “Next From Nashville Stage,” which has built a reputation for introducing fans to the future of country music. 

Fans can also upgrade their passes to enjoy the weekend Vegas-style, with options including the Neon Lounge VIP Package, offering dedicated hosts, premium elevated viewing, a shaded lounge space, exclusive food vendors, massage services and cell phone charging stations. Also available is the Sky Suite VIP Package which includes access into an air conditioned Tri-Level Sky Suite complete with a top deck elevated viewing area, in-suite wait service, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, free wi-fi access and more. For more information on VIP Packages, visit here. 

“There’s no other city in the world like Las Vegas, and I definitely think that is what makes Route 91 Harvest so special," said Brian O’Connell, President Of Country Touring at Live Nation. “You have fans coming together from so many different places, with one common thread...they want to have a good time. We have built this festival on the foundation of providing an experience that caters to all. Add to that, one of the most insane lineups of the year and I think it’s going to be one for the books.” 

For more information on Route 91 Harvest, follow updates on Facebook: facebook.com/Route91Harvest, Twitter: twitter.com/Route91Harvest, Instagram: instagram.com/Route91Harvest and join the conversation on Twitter using #Rt91Harvest.

For PLATINUM singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley, there was something entirely captivating about performing this past summer at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Surrounded by his musical heroes, deep in the box canyon of the Colorado mountain town, the course was set for the creative process of Bentley’s ninth studio album, THE MOUNTAIN (Capitol Records Nashville), which will be released in early 2018.

The writing process came together quickly when Bentley returned to Telluride a short time later for a retreat with fellow songwriters Natalie Hemby, Luke Dick, Ross Copperman, Jon Randall, Jon Nite and Ashley Gorley. The bulk of the album’s songs, including the title track were written during that week, which Bentley describes as the most inspiring creative experience he’s ever had.

“Telluride just makes you want to reach for your guitar,” described Bentley. “We all went out there and got completely off the grid...out of our normal element and the grind that happens on Music Row and it was, from the very get-go, magic. We’d wake up every morning, grab a coffee, take the gondola up, watch the sun come up over the mountains, and by 8:30 we were writing. We just wrote non-stop."

Just two months later, Bentley returned to Telluride with his production team including producers Ross Copperman, Jon Randall, and executive producer Arturo Buenahora Jr., along with an array of musicians to record those songs in a small studio atop a mesa outside of town.  Guitars, banjos, mandolins, and fiddles are given room to shine, and they’re integrated into modern drum and bass sounds that will fuel the arenas and amphitheaters of Bentley’s 2018 tour.  Known for his rare ability to blend styles, Bentley once again expertly weaves ambitious, complex sounds and material, reflective of his own personal journey as a man, husband, father and performer.

“Obviously, the songs were written and recorded in the mountains. But it's the mountain that we’re all faced with every day, and the struggle to put one foot in front of the other even when things are hard, that we all have in common. Looking back now, I think we were all searching for hope and optimism when we were writing this music.”

"Arizona-born, arena-headlining singer and songwriter Dierks Bentley has gotten along just fine in this environment by delivering rustic romps even as he allows himself room for artistic exploration,” NPR adds in anticipation of the new music. For a first look from Telluride, click here: http://bit.ly/2CM4kuO

Fans who pre-order the album now on Dierks.com will receive a Key to THE MOUNTAIN that will unlock extra tracks, bonus videos, special merchandise and VIP experiences with Bentley on his 2018 tour. Today, Bentley will go live across all native social media platforms at 12:00P CT to give fans more insight behind THE MOUNTAIN. Questions can be submitted until 11:00A CT using the hashtag #themountain on Twitter. For more information, visit www.Dierks.com.

Demand for PLATINUM selling Country band LANCO has heightened as they prepare to release their debut album, HALLELUJAH NIGHTS this Friday (1/19). They kicks things off this week with a performance of their two-week smash hit “Greatest Love Story” on The Ellen DeGeneres Show today (1/16, check local listings), followed by The Bachelor (1/22 at 7:00P CT on ABC). Next week, LANCO will take their new anthemic single “Born To Love You” to TODAY (1/25 at 7:00A ET/CT on NBC) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Thursday for their late night debut (1/25 at 10:35P CT on ABC).

The band will also take a break from their opening slot on Chris Young’s “Losing Sleep” tour for several club performances including Gramercy Theater in New York City, the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, PBR in Baltimore and The Bluestone in Columbus, OH. Other fan focused events include a record signing at New York City’s new Opry City Stage Wednesday (1/24 @ 2:00P ET).

“It’s a surreal feeling for us that the wait is over and our first record will finally be out for the world to hear,” said lead singer Brandon Lancaster. “Every song on HALLELUJAH NIGHTS represents a piece of who we are and the experiences that led to this moment. What started as a dream when it was just the five of us jamming in a two-bedroom house has finally become a reality and I couldn’t ask for a better group of friends and team to go through this journey with. Most of all I’m just so excited for our fans to have this music and I hope this body of work truly inspires them."

Rooted in the southern storytelling of Country music with the modern punch of rock & roll, HALLELUJAH NIGHTS (Arista Nashville) is LANCO's coming-of-age debut album. Equal parts nostalgic and forward-thinking, the record breathes new life into universal themes with their two-week No. ONE PLATINUM hit “Greatest Love Story” and its follow-up anthemic current single “Born To Love You.” They are now the only Country band to achieve a PLATINUM single prior to a debut album release. LANCO's story begins in the small towns where all five bandmates — Lancaster, bassist Chandler Baldwin, multi-instrumentalist Jared Hampton, drummer Tripp Howell and lead guitarist Eric Steedly — were raised. After they crossed paths in Nashville during their early 20s, LANCO bonded over that shared southern adolescence, while hoping to build a new life in a bigger city. "Few bands have have generated as much buzz as LANCO" (Pop Culture) as their self-titled debut EP, has gained more than 100 million streams. Named "the band to watch" by Bobby Bones, CMT, Entertainment Weekly, Hits Magazine, Pandora, Rolling Stone, Pandora, Spotify, SIRUIS XM and more, LANCO gained their status from touring the country’s top festivals with their "twangy rock, blistering guitars and chugging rhythms” (Nashville Scene) at Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Watershed, Faster Horses and more. For more information on LANCO and upcoming tour dates, visit www.LANCOMusic.com.

Ahead of the release of THE MOUNTAIN this Friday (6/08), award-winning entertainer Dierks Bentley will continue to unveil new music with performances off the album on national television and first-listen fan events. Tonight, Bentley will debut “Burning Man” (featuring Brothers Osborne) that critics have called a "hard-charging rocker” and his “most affecting song" (Rolling Stone) on the CMT Music Awards (6/06 at 7P CT on CMT). For the eve of his ninth studio album's release, Bentley will host a rare one-night-only show (6/07) at the historic Ryman Auditorium showcasing all thirteen tracks, while fans across the country will be able to tune-in on SiriusXM The Highway (Channel 56).

This weekend, Bentley will continue on his 2018 MOUNTAIN HIGH TOUR with an extra stop to meet fans at Vinyl Renaissance (7932 Santa Fe Dr Overland Park, KS 66204) before his stadium set on Sunday for CMA Music Festival. Bentley will also perform on TODAY’s Summer Concert Series (6/12 at 7:00A ET/CT on NBC) and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (6/13 at 10:35P CT on NBC). Exclusive fan performances also continue with an iHeartCountry Album Release Party  (6/12 at 9P CT via iHeartCountry's YouTube) and at Pandora's Up Close concert experience, both in NYC.

As THE MOUNTAIN "demonstrates his prowess and melds Bentley's inviting voice with elements of bluegrass" (Kansas City Star), early reviews have critics clinging to the "earthen and majestic”(Entertainment Weekly) album and its "textures of mandolin, banjo, fiddle and flatpicked guitar," (NPR). 

“The best representation of all his skills, from being a true fan of acoustic instruments like the mandolin and banjo, to raising a glass to his partying crowds and delivering arena-sized anthems." - Associated Press

"Firm footed reflection on home, self and purpose in middle adulthood. Bentley has crafted a Country gem here." - Asbury Park Press

"The result is a project informed by the weight of 2017 but filled with gratitude for life and what lies ahead. Sonically, it’s a compelling marriage of contemporary and bluegrass sounds." - The Tennessean

"Putting together 13 relentlessly happy, hopeful songs runs the risk of coming across as pollyannish. But in Bentley's songwriting and voice, it is an outlook that is born of self awareness, contentment and connection." - Lexington Herald Leader

Bentley has built a reputation as both a forever-young drifter and a dedicated family man, put in millions of miles on headlining tours and taken the fearless stylistic detours of a truly authentic artist. He continues that journey with his highly anticipated ninth studio album, THE MOUNTAIN (Capitol Records Nashville). Reaching a new creative high, Bentley co-wrote 10 of the 13 new tracks that are unified by themes of presence and positivity, and range in style from textured rock to acoustic folk, feeling both rooted and expansive at the same time. The Arizona native has scored 17 No. Ones and 13 GRAMMY nominations – including at least one stemming from each of his last six albums. Bentley has amassed more than one billion digital streams, countless additional nominations from the ACM, CMA and Billboard Music Awards. Bentley continues to bring an "energy-packed atmosphere" (Washington Post) to venues and amphitheaters throughout the country on his 2018 MOUNTAIN HIGH TOUR. For more information and a list of upcoming tour dates visit www.dierks.com.

The momentum continues to build behind multi-PLATINUM group LANCO’s first-ever headlining HALLELUJAH NIGHTS TOUR as they extend the run with their return overseas in May 2019. The UK trek will launch May 1st at London’s O2 Academy Islington, as presale tickets for the new dates will be available to the “FANCO” fan club on Wednesday (12/12), before tickets go on sale to the public Friday (12/14) on LANCO’s official website. The new dates follow LANCO’s 26-city run, which picks back up Jan. 9th with two nights in Chicago and will take them to the mid-west and Canada. LANCO hand selected Caylee Hammack and Bailey Bryan to support the upcoming runs, with Hammack added to previously announced US and Canada dates, while Bryan will join in Europe.
 
HALLELUJAH NIGHTS TOUR 2019 & UK  Dates:
1/09/19    Chicago, IL - Joe's on Weed St*
1/10/19    Milwaukee, WI - The Rave*
1/11/19    Rosemont, IL - Joe's Live*
1/12/19    Minneapolis, MN - Varisty Theater*
1/16/19    Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot*
1/17/19    Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Concert House*
1/18/19    Seattle, WA - The Showbox*
1/19/19    Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom*
1/20/19    Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom*
1/22/19    Calgary, AB - The Palace Theatre*
1/23/19    Edmonton, AB - The Ranch Roadhouse*
5/01/19     London, UK - O2 Academy Islington**
5/03/19    Birmingham, UK - O2 Institute 3**
5/04/19    Manchester, UK - Academy 3**
5/05/19    Glasgow, UK - Oran Mor**
5/06/19    Bristol, UK - The Fleece**

*With Caylee Hammack
**With Bailey Bryan

In celebration of Joni Mitchell's 75th birthday, the fiftieth anniversary of the Woodstock music festival, and in continuation of her ongoing seven-year exploration of the music of Joni Mitchell, New York pianist and vocalist Hannah Reimann presents a feature-length concert performance of Mitchell's work entitled Both Sides Now, running April 22 to May 4 as part of Fort Green, Brooklyn's Irondale Center On Women festival.

Both Sides Now features Reimann as lead vocalist, lead pianist and performing dulcimer with guest instrumentalist Michele Temple taking on guitar and backing vocals. Expanding on Reimann’s previous shows and multiple collaborations with Temple, the duo will present a program focused on Mitchell's 1966 to 1974 catalog that will include over a dozen classic singles, including "Woodstock," "Big Yellow Taxi," "River," "Rainy Night House," "A Case of You," "Court and Spark," "California," "Blue," and - of course - "Both Sides Now".

Music directed by longtime collaborator Austin Pendleton (recently seen in Broadway’s Choir Boy) and informed by the writing of David Yaffe (bestselling author of Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell, who has recanted his own first-hand stories about Mitchell at Reimann's past performances), Reimann's Both Sides Now will present a moving retrospective of Mitchell's early work. 

 Reimann says, “Audience reactions have been surprisingly moving to me. Some listeners come to tell me that hearing us perform these songs makes them feel better, others request particular songs that they love and feel very strongly that they need to hear. I took on this project for my own healing and found that I could also help others. The healing power of music resounds in Joni Mitchell’s music; player and listener alike benefit, a gift that I will never take for granted.”

Complete Performance Schedule

Monday, April 22 at 7:00 pm - $25

Wednesday, April 24 at 3:00 pm - $25

Thursday, April 25 at 7:00 pm - $25

Friday, April 26 at 9:00 pm - $25

Saturday, April 27 at 3:00 pm - $25

Monday, April 29 at 7:00 pm - $25

Wednesday, May 1 at 7:00 pm - $25

Garnering acclaim as an unwavering artist who “bares his soul,” (Billboard) Warner Music Nashville’s Tucker Beathard is sharing another piece of himself with the release of “I Ain’t Without You” out today, and available to listen here. Beathard co-wrote the song with his Father and collaborator, Casey Beathard, as the two process the emotions and pay tribute following the passing of Beathard’s late brother Clayton King Beathard. Beathard first performed the stirring but hopeful song earlier this year at the Grand Ole Opry, and he returned to perform the track for a moving music video to honor the release. The new video debuted exclusively with Rolling Stone and is available to watch here.
 
“You can never prepare for something like this happening in your life. To be honest, I was always terrified of having someone so close to me pass away because I knew I wouldn't have the strength to get through it on my own,” shared Beathard. "This song was inspired by the relationship I developed with the Lord following my little brother passing away and realizing that I don’t have the strength to go through this alone, but also realizing more than ever before that I’m not alone, and I am strong enough, but I ain’t without him.”
 
The pivotal new track is the crown on the head of Beathard's upcoming record KING’s head. Slated for release on August 21, the 13-song set is a musical mosaic of Beathard’s fire-tested spirit, each song a different tile in the bigger picture, with Beathard racking up co-producer, co-writer, lead guitar and drum credits on every track on the record. Ahead of the upcoming release, Beathard just shared a vulnerable new take on his fan-favorite song “Faithful," releasing the track as a collaboration with fellow chart-topping singer/songwriter and musician, Lindsay Ell, available to watch here. 
 
The first country artist to release a debut double album, singer/songwriter Tucker Beathard’s first installment, “Nobody’s Everything,” was immediately praised as Beathard digs deep on the vulnerable collection that focuses on Beathard’s craft and shine a light on an artist that continues “generally blowing folks' minds with his catalog of heartbreak-heavy tunes” (NOISEY/ VICE). Citing influences ranging from Blink 182, Kings Of Leon to Led Zeppelin and AC/DC, Beathard’s homegrown sound is turning heads. Following the independent release of “Nobody’s Everything,” Beathard signed a major recording deal with Warner Music Nashville. Beathard immediately garnered attention as “a country breakout,” (Entertainment Weekly) with his debut Top 5 breakout anthem “Rock On” and touring relentlessly including major festival including Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Austin City Limits Festival, Stagecoach and Faster Horses Festival, often playing upwards of 200 shows a year. Between touring, Beathard, a prolific songwriter, can be found in the studio, writing, recording, and playing his music. For more information, visit tuckerbeathard.com or follow him on Instagram: @tuckerbeathard, Twitter: @TuckerBeathard and Facebook: facebook.com/tuckerbeathardmusic.

It’s often hard times that make us who we are, and for multi-Platinum group LANCO, that was 2020. However, they’ve come out stronger on the other side as these roots-frontier explorers and live-performance junkies were challenged to refocus the band’s drive which led to all-new music and today’s release of “Near Mrs.” (Arista Nashville). Written by frontman Brandon Lancaster, Shane McAnally and Jeremy Spillman, the gentle slow-burning sway and full-circle theme is a roots-rock anthem of the big-picture wins made possible by life’s little tragedies and is available now at all digital retailers.

“To take last year and turn it into something liberating…it was huge and led to a year of rediscovery for us,” frontman Brandon Lancaster said. "Especially for me as a storyteller..it’s like, ‘Who is the guy behind ‘Greatest Love Story’ and ‘Born To Love You?’ It’s almost like you can’t move forward until you go back to tell that part of the story.”

Lancaster elaborates on the story behind “Near Mrs.” with American Songwriter here: https://bit.ly/3q5dUSx

In the middle of a sold-out weekend in the Upper Midwest last March, LANCO, much like all artists, were forced off the road. But it became a much-needed chance to recharge and to look around, as they weren’t who they used to be. They’d been running so hard for so long that the five-man band lost track of not just where they were going, but why they forged this musical brotherhood in the first place. As seasoned professionals, new fathers and re-dedicated friends, their skills have only sharpened – and their purpose became clear. Challenging and inviting, timeless and of-the-moment, the band pulled together country heart, classic-rock soul, and the rhythmic forward momentum of modern pop, and it’s all being built for the day they return to the stage.

Steeped in the sepia-toned euphoria of small-town life, LANCO broke out with the 2x Platinum hit “Greatest Love Story," earning a multi-week No. One with a heartland rocker for a new generation. They followed up with the Billboard Country Albums chart topper HALLELUJAH NIGHTS, marking the first Country group to earn a No. One debut in a decade. Additionally, LANCO garnered another Platinum hit, sending the neon romance of “Born to Love You” into Country radio’s Top 20 while sending LANCO on tour around the world. New music from the ACM “New Group of the Year” follows multiple nominations from the CMT, CMA, ACM, AMA and iHeartAwards, while Lancaster became the first member of a group to win NSAI’s 2019 “Songwriter/Artist of the Year.” All along Lancaster, Eric Steedly, Chandler Baldwin, Jared Hampton and Tripp Howell electrify live audiences, using skilled musical chops, an adventurous spirit and expert showmanship to hard-wire connections with fans wherever they perform. For more information on LANCO visit www.lancomusic.com

Multi-PLATINUM singer/ songwriter Kip Moore released his enhanced record WILD WORLD DELUXE on Friday and to celebrate he took his fans to the The Ryman in Nashville, TN both in person as part of a sold-out socially distanced show, as well as virtually via a global livestream. Moore kept fans on their toes during his 26-song set that featured songs and insight into each of his four studio albums to date, performed chronologically through the evening. Once Moore reached his most recent record WILD WORLD, he upped the ante inviting friend and four-time GRAMMY nominee Ashley McBryde to the stage for an unforgettable collaboration on “Janie Blu.” The show also benefitted ACM Lifting Lives, with $1 from every ticket sold being donated to the cause. 

WILD WORLD DELUXE offers fans four new tracks, totaling 17 songs on the collection that enhances Moore’s already-heralded fourth studio album released in May 2020. Ahead of its release, Moore gave fans a taste of the new songs releasing the "brawny, energizing anthem” “Don’t Go Changing” (Rolling Stone) and “How High” praised by Billboard as a "sexy, catchy track that captures Moore’s trademark intense gruffness.

Multi-PLATINUM singer/ songwriter Kip Moore has toured the world headlining his own shows, earning acclaim and a rabid fanbase as an all-in performer in each setting, wrapping 40 sold-out headlining shows in The U.S, The U.K. and Canada at the beginning of 2020. Praised by Noisey as “an uncompromising, genre-defying artist firing on all cylinders” Moore has blazed his own trail. Moore's revered fourth studio album WILD WORLD spawned his recent Top 15 single “She’s Mine." The current CMA “International Artist Achievement Award” nominee first splashed into the mainstream with the double-PLATINUM No.One “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Truck” in 2012, then followed up with three more best selling No. Ones (“Hey Pretty Girl,” “Beer Money” and “More Girls Like You”), a trio of ambitious, critically-praised albums and two gritty EPs that landed Moore on multiple “Best Of” lists. For more information visit kipmoore.net. 

Capitol Records Nashville singer/songwriter Caylee Hammack is releasing a new version of her deeply personal song “Small Town Hypocrite” with a guest vocal by Chris Stapleton, available here.  Since Hammack released the autobiographical song, critics, fans and peers alike have had an overwhelming affinity for the track and the picture it paints of the songwriter’s journey of heartbreak and reflection. Hammack also hand illustrated the single art for the special release of the track, depicting the trailer featured in the vulnerable lyrics.

“My one whim for this song was to hear Chris Stapleton accompany me on it,” shared Hammack. “Two years after I spoke this wish out loud in the studio, Chris agreed to sing the part I had written in hopes of hearing his voice on it. Life is a beautiful full circle sometimes. I am so grateful to Chris for singing on this song."

Co-written and co-produced by Hammack, NPR and Esquire singled out “Small Town Hypocrite" as one of their “Best Songs of 2020” and the acclaim continues to stack up.

“A devastating ballad about the guy who broke her heart that felt so intimately specific, with weary anger so finely honed, that it was hard to imagine what heights Hammack could reach on her second album.” - Rolling Stone

“So well-written and communicated... Never fitting in, sacrificing a scholarship for love, being cheated on and realizing mistakes, it's all here in elegantly scored music — sighing steel guitars and murmuring keys — that sports hooks, urgency and a chorus that comfortably sticks in your ear.” - NPR

"The track is a perfect wonder… The lyric is extraordinary... The vocal performance is quite moving, radiating vulnerability, heartache, bitterness and honesty. All in all, a fabulous little record.” - Music Row

"Hammack bares her soul on the deeply personal “Small Town Hypocrite,” a heartbreaking story song about trusting the wrong person.” - Billboard

"A devastating ballad from a new singer.” - Washington Post

Capitol Nashville “songwriter/producer/full-throttle vocalist” (HITS) Caylee Hammack just released her debut record IF IT WASN’T FOR YOU. Critics have continued to highly praise the 13-track set that sees Hammack with writer and producer credits on every track on the album. "Hammack has arrived with this 13-track adrenaline blast...every song on here plays out like an entry in Hammack’s diary—and is just as compelling...Hammack deserves to be a star” declared Billboard. Recently winning a nod for ACM “Music Event Of The Year,” with Miranda Lambert, Caylee Hammack has been noted as an “Artist To Watch” by outlets including The Bobby Bones Show, Rolling Stone and HITS Magazine for her “voice to move mountains” (Rolling Stone). With her breakout Top 30 single “Family Tree” marking the most-added single at Country radio by a female artist in over three years, Hammack, the Capitol Nashville recording artist has previously brought her unforgettable live set to opening slots for Eric Church, Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert, Trisha Yearwood, Brothers Osborne and some of country music’s biggest festivals. For more information visit www.cayleehammack.com.

Following this past weekend's successful festival, Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival announced today that megastars Luke Combs, Thomas Rhett and Morgan Wallen will headline the three-day oceanside festival returning to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in 2022. Joining the Main Stage performers for the weekend beach-retreat taking place April 8-10, 2022, includes Brothers Osborne, Jordan Davis, Travis Denning, Walker Hayes, Randy Houser, Nelly, Dee Jay Silver, Surfaces, Mitchell Tenpenny, Travis Tritt, Hailey Whitters and Lainey Wilson. Taking place on the shores of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in Florida, three-day passes will go on sale Friday, December 3 at 10am ET. For more information on tickets, hotel packages and more visit tortugamusicfestival.com
 
The destination weekend hosts fans from across the world who travel to the southeastern shoreline to enjoy a collection of celebrated artists on three different stages as the Sunset Stage presented by Verizon will include Ballyhoo!, BRELAND, DJ Rock, Larry Fleet, Jelly Roll, Kendell Marvel, Scotty McCreery, Sister Hazel, Sublime With Rome, Chase Rice, Caitlyn Smith, The Cadillac Three, The Elovaters along with the War and Treaty. Additionally, the most buzzed-about newcomers in the country genre share their voice on the Next From Nashville stage which will feature Priscilla Block, Dillon Carmichael, Shy Carter, Callista Clark, Jackson Dean, Ernest, Laine Hardy, Noah Hicks, Kat & Alex, King Calaway, Drew Parker, Seaforth, Brittney Spencer, Lily Rose and Tiera.
 
Each year Tortuga Music Festival raises funds and promotes awareness of the issues that the world’s oceans currently face, as well as supporting marine conservation and research. Festival guests can also learn more about where a portion of the proceeds from their passes onsite at the festival at Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village. Offering an arena of exhibits within the festival grounds, fans can experience games, interactive touch tanks, cooking exhibitions, the latest ocean technology, and learn how they can help make a difference. For more information, visit: TortugaMusicFestival.com/conservation/.
 
For more information and updates, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

The inaugural TidalWave Music Festival was announced today. The three-day beachfront “Roar On The Shore" is destined to be the summer of 2022’s hottest ticket and will take place on the Atlantic City Beach in New Jersey on Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14. It was also revealed the scenic ocean-side festival’s first year will be anchored by headliners Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen and an additional headliner to be announced in the coming weeks.

TidalWave Music Festival will comprise of two stages, with additional main stage acts announced today including Lauren Alaina, Blanco Brown, BRELAND, Travis Denning, Riley Green, Lindsay Ell, HARDY, Jon Langston, Tracy Lawrence, Chase Rice, Runaway June, Elvie Shane, DeeJay Silver, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lainey Wilson with more acts, including a second stage lineup, to be announced in the coming weeks. Three-day passes for the one-of-a-kind experience will go on-sale beginning Mon Dec 13 At 10am ET at tidalwavefest.com.

“TidalWave Music Festival is an experience we’ve been curating for a long time," said Brian O’Connell, President of Country Touring at Live Nation. “We knew we wanted to bring our country music festival concept to the North East coast but, the location had to be just right. The perfect spot by the ocean in Atlantic City. We can’t wait until next summer to bring these world-class acts, alongside a tailor-made festival experience."

TidalWave Music Festival is the latest addition of country festivals spread across the country including Watershed in George, WA;  Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale. FL and Seven Peaks Music Festival in Colorado. New Jersey's Atlantic City Beach is one of the few American beaches with boardwalks. Fans traveling to TidalWave Music Festival will have the opportunity to  stroll along the Boardwalk and enjoy ocean views on one side and shopping on the other, ranging from high-end retail to saltwater taffy shops, visit one of the many spectacular casinos and restaurants and enjoy the amusement rides at legendary Steel Pier. The free beach and Boardwalk activities include surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing.

Reba McEntire kicked off her anticipated REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT tour this past weekend with three back-to-back sold-out shows.  Playing to packed houses in Evansville, IN, Huntsville, AL and Duluth, GA, Reba treated the crowds to a stacked set of her most celebrated hits. Known for her witty personality, iconic wardrobe changes and her trademark vocals, fans enjoyed songs including “I’m A Survivor,” “Consider Me Gone,” “Fancy,” “Little Rock” and many more.

Reba invited red-hot newcomer Caylee Hammack to join her as opening act this weekend, and special guests still to come across various dates include Brandy Clark, Hannah Dasher, Reyna Roberts, Cailtyn Smith, Brittney Spencer and Tenille Townes. Reba will pick back up on the road this weekend with shows in Toledo, OH (1/20), Green Bay, WI (1/21) and Sioux Falls, SD (1/22). Live Nation is the official tour promoter and tickets for upcoming REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT dates are on sale now at reba.com and livenation.com

REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT Official Tour Dates:

1/20 Toledo, OH - Huntington Center *with Hannah Dasher
1/21 Green Bay, WI - Resch Center *with Hannah Dasher
1/22 Sioux Falls, SD - Denny Sanford PREMIER Center *with Hannah Dasher
1/27 Greenville, SC - Bon Secours Wellness Arena *with Caitlyn Smith
1/28 Lexington, KY - Rupp Arena *with Caitlyn Smith
1/29 Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena *with Caitlyn Smith
2/3 Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center Omaha *with Brandy Clark
2/4 Springfield, MO - JQH Arena *with Brandy Clark
2/5 North Little Rock, AR - Simmons Bank Arena *with Brandy Clark
2/17 Pittsburgh, PA - PPG Paints Arena *with Brittney Spencer
2/18 Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Event Center *with Brittney Spencer
2/19 Bethlehem, PA - Wind Creek Event Center *with Brittney Spencer
2/24 Birmingham, AL - Legacy Arena at the BJCC *with Tenille Townes
2/25 Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum *with Tenille Townes
2/26 Bossier City, LA - Brookshire Grocery Arena *with Tenille Townes
3/4 Mashantucket, CT - Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
3/5 Mashantucket, CT - Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
3/17 Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena *with Reyna Roberts
3/18 Peoria, IL - Peoria Civic Center *with Reyna Roberts
3/19 Rosemont, IL - Allstate Arena *with Reyna Roberts
 
Reba just released her three-part box set REVIVED REMIXED REVISITED at the end of last year. REVIVED includes some of Reba’s biggest hits as they’ve evolved in her live show, REMIXED puts a whole new spin on some of her most beloved tracks and on REVISITED, Reba works with Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb to strip things back. Fans can purchase the new spin on some of Reba's most beloved tracks here.

Watershed Music and Camping Festival announced the must-see lineup for 2022 and the festival’s 10th Anniversary today, revealing headliners Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert and Morgan Wallen will take one of the world’s most breathtaking stages. Additional acts including Lauren Alaina, Tenille Arts, Callista Clark, Jessie James Decker, Jordan Davis, Caylee Hammack, LOCASH, Jake Owen, Michael Ray, Chase Rice, Jameson Rodgers, Runaway June, Dylan Scott, Tenille Townes, Hailey Whitters and DeeJay Silver will also perform at the three-day, two stage camping festival that will take place July 29-31 at Washington’s infamous Gorge Amphitheatre, with more acts to be announced in the coming weeks. Passes go on sale Fri, Feb. 11 at 10am PST at WatershedFest.com​.

Self-proclaimed “Shedders” and equally-excited artists gather every year to enjoy the festival's “tough to beat” (Rolling Stone) scenery that is both “a sonic and visual treat” (Billboard), alongside an eclectic lineup that includes the genre’s biggest stars and hottest emerging acts. Quickly becoming a much-vied for summer event, with many reveling in the special atmosphere throughout the weekend, passes for the unrivaled experience often sell out in minutes.

For more information join in the conversation on Twitter @watershedfest, Instagram @watershedfestival, Facebook: facebook.com/WatershedMusicFestival. Watershed Music and Camping Festival is part of a premiere family of country music festivals across the country, including Faster Horses in Brooklyn, MI, Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale. FL, TidalWave Festival in Atlantic City Beach, NJ and Seven Peaks Music Festival.

The inaugural TidalWave Music Festival announced today a partnership with Rock The Ocean, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, to help bring awareness to ocean conservation issues. Rock The Ocean has raised millions of dollars for the cause as a result of their long withstanding partnership with Tortuga Music Festival and will now further the cause at this year’s TidalWave Music Festival, coming to the Beach in Atlantic City from Friday, August 12 through Sunday, August 14.

During TidalWave Music Festival, Rock The Ocean will welcome a group of regional and national nonprofits at the festival’s onsite Conservation Village to educate fans on the problems facing oceans and marine life. These will be focused on 5 Core Issues: Turtle Conservation, Shark Conservation, Marine Pollution, Overfishing, and Coral Reef Degradation. Any nonprofit organizations interested in participating in Conservation Village can email [email protected] or CLICK HERE The festival will be doing a number of sustainability efforts including no plastic straws, hosting an Eco Exchange (trash for trade program), encouraging fans to bring their reusable water bottles and more.
 
TidalWave Music Festival is destined to be the summer of 2022’s hottest ticket and the scenic ocean-side festival’s first year will be anchored by headliners Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan and Morgan Wallen. TidalWave Music Festival will comprise of two stages, with additional main stage acts including Lauren Alaina, Blanco Brown, BRELAND, Travis Denning, Riley Green, Lindsay Ell, HARDY, Jon Langston, Tracy Lawrence, Chase Rice, Runaway June, Elvie Shane, DeeJay Silver, Mitchell Tenpenny, Lainey Wilson. Three-day passes for the one-of-a-kind experience are on-sale now at tidalwavefest.com.

TidalWave Music Festival is the latest addition of country festivals spread across the country including Watershed in George, WA;  Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale. FL and Seven Peaks Music Festival in Colorado. New Jersey's Atlantic City Beach is one of the few American beaches with boardwalks. Fans traveling to TidalWave Music Festival will have the opportunity to  stroll along the Boardwalk and enjoy ocean views on one side and shopping on the other, ranging from high-end retail to saltwater taffy shops, visit one of the many spectacular casinos and restaurants and enjoy the amusement rides at legendary Steel Pier. The free beach and Boardwalk activities include surfing, kayaking, windsurfing and fishing.

Follow further TidalWave Music Festival updates on Facebook: TidalWave Music Festival, Twitter: @TidalWaveFest and Instagram: @TidalWaveFest. Join the conversation at #TheRoarontheShore.

Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty announce headlining dates to their summer run today ahead of their overseas trek that includes stops in the Netherlands, Ireland, Italy and the Glastonbury Festival in the United Kingdom (6/24). With over 40 performances internationally and stateside, the new dates take the duo to Chicago, IL (7/08) before making their return to New Orleans, LA, (10/19) following their recent performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival where they "quickly won over the crowd with their charismatic mix of roots rock, blues, classic R&B and soul," (NOLA.com). Tickets for new headlining dates will be available on Friday (5/20 at 10:00A CT) at www.thewarandtreaty.com.

"Tanya and I are truly excited to be playing in Europe,” Michael Trotter Jr. said. "It’s been on our bucket list for the longest time, and finally we get to bring the revival. Get your feet ready to stomp and your voices ready to be raised….The War And Treaty are coming!”

Following their recent string of shows in Australia including Bluesfest where "their sets would soon be the talk of the festival," (ABC-AU) the International Folk Music Awards “2021 Artist of the Year” continue their overseas trek this summer with stops in Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Scotland. The husband-and-wife team of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter continue "flooring music festival crowds and consistently winning over new fans" (Wide Open Country) as it was recently announced that they will join Dave Matthews Band in George, WA (9/02) and perform at this year’s Telluride Blues & Brews Festival (9/16) following their run with Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival (8/12 - 8/14).

Today, The War And Treaty earned a nomination for “Duo/Group of the Year” at the 2022 Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony after recently honoring Ray Charles’ with a performance of his iconic track, “You Don’t Know Me,” during the late singer's induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame which can be viewed here.

THE WAR AND TREATY 2022 TOUR DATES
5/26/22    Virginia Arts Festival - Norfolk,VA*
5/28/22    Rooster Walk Music & Arts Festival - Axton, VA
6/02/22    Spoleto Festival USA - Charleston, SC
6/05/22    Riverbend Music Festival  - Chattanooga, TN
6/09/22    CPH Americana 2022 - København, Denmark
6/11/22    Holland International Blues Festival - Grolloo, Netherlands
6/13/22    River Town - Bristol, United Kingdom*
6/15/22    Jazz Cafe - London, United Kingdom*
6/17/22    St. Luke’s - Glasgow, United Kingdom*
6/18/22    Fire Station - Sunderland, United Kingdom*
6/19/22    Black Deer Festival - Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom
6/21/22    The Blues Kitchen - Manchester, United Kingdom*
6/22/22    Whelan’s - Dublin, Ireland*
6/24/22    Glastonbury Festival - Pilton, United Kingdom
6/26/22    Dal Mississippi Al Po - Piacenza, Italy
7/01/22    High Sierra Music Festival - Quincy, CA*
7/02/22    Century Center Bend - Bend, OR*
7/03/22    Waterfront Blues Festival 2022 - Portland, OR*
7/06/22    Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park - Grand Rapids, MI
7/08/22    SPACE - Chicago, IL*
7/09/22    North Liberty Blues & BBQ - North Liberty, IA
7/10/22    Fine Line - Minneapolis, MN*
7/12/22    Door Community Auditorium - Fish Creek, WI*
7/14/22    Sonic Lunch - Ann Arbor, MI*
7/15/22    La Fete De Marquette - Madison, WI*
7/17/22    La Fete De Marquette - Madison, WI*
8/12/22    Outlaw Music Festival - Gilford, NH
8/13/22    Outlaw Music Festival - Bethel, NY
8/14/22    Outlaw Music Festival - Darien Center, NY
8/20/22    XL Live - Harrisburg, PA*
8/21/22    Philadelphia Folk Festival - Collegeville, PA*
8/23/22    Ridgefield Playhouse - Ridgefield, CT*
8/24/22    Prescott Parks Art Festival - Portsmouth, NH
8/25/22    Narrows Center for the Arts - Fall River, MA*
8/26/22    Payomet Performing Arts Center - Truro, MA*
8/27/22    Beach Road Weekend Festival - Tisbury, MA
8/28/22    Stephen Talkhouse - Amagansett, NY*
9/02/22    The Gorge - Quincy, WA (Dave Matthews Band)
9/09/22    Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion - Bristol, TN
9/16/22    Telluride Blues & Brews - Telluride, CO
10/08/22   Riverfront Revival Music Festival - North Charleston, SC
10/09/22   Riverfront Revival Music Festival - North Charleston, SC
10/16/22   Dollywood’s Harvest Festival - Pigeon Forge, TN
10/19/22   Tipitina’s - New Orleans, LA*
10/30/22   Holland PAC: Peter Kiewit Concert Hall - Omaha, NE*
New Headlining Dates
*Headlining Dates

Reba McEntire has announced a fall arena tour REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT, set to kick off October 13 in Lafayette, LA. With 35 No. 1 hits under her belt, the award-winning entertainer will deliver hit after hit during her “entertaining and flawlessly executed” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) live show. Presented by Live Nation, the 17-city tour will feature special guest Terri Clark across all shows.

“I can’t wait to see everyone out on the road again this fall,” said Reba. “We had so much fun in the spring and I’m ready to get back out there with my buddy Terri Clark!”

Tickets for REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT go on sale Friday, July 15 at 10 AM local time. Reba fans can access a special fan presale starting Tuesday, July 12 at 10 AM local time by signing up for Reba’s email list here. Fans must be signed up by 11:59 PM CT on Monday, July 11 in order to receive the presale code. The presale code will be emailed out on Tuesday morning prior to the presale.

Citi is the official card of the REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday at 10am local time until Thursday at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
 
USA Today exclusively announced the tour earlier today HERE.

For tickets and additional information, visit: Reba.com.
 
REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT, 2022 Dates
October 13 - Lafayette, LA - CAJUNDOME
October 14 - Ft. Worth, TX - Dickies Arena
October 15 - Oklahoma City, OK - Paycom Center
October 20 - Charleston, WV - Charleston Coliseum
October 21 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena
October 22 - St. Louis, MO - Enterprise Center
October 28 - Austin, TX - Moody Center
October 29 - Corpus Christi, TX - AmericanBank Center
November 3 - Raleigh, NC - PNC Arena
November 4 - Columbus, OH - Nationwide Arena
November 5 -  Indianapolis, IN - Gainbridge Fieldhouse
November 10 - Estero, FL - Hertz Arena
November 11 - Tampa, FL - Amalie Arena
November 12 - Savannah, GA- Enmarket Arena
November 17 - Memphis, TN - FedExForum
November 18 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center
November 19 - Wichita, KS - INTRUST Bank Arena
 
Reba’s special CD & DVD pairing, MY CHAINS ARE GONE, which features Reba performing some of the most beloved hymns of all time is available now.

Reba recently announced Reba McEntire’s The Hammer, a Lifetime movie starring and executive produced by the superstar. She is also set to join the ABC series “Big Sky” as a regular for its forthcoming third season.

The inaugural TidalWave Music Festival hosted a capacity audience this past weekend. The three-day beachfront “Roar On The Shore" took place on the Atlantic City Beach in New Jersey with headliners Luke Bryan, Morgan Wallen and Dierks Bentley helping establish the festival’s first year. TidalWave partnered with Rock The Ocean to help generate awareness and raise funds for ocean conservation. While onsite fans could visit the festival’s “Conservation Village” offering interactive activities and opportunities to learn how fans can help save the oceans.

Friday saw doors open for the first time, as fans descended on the shore to watch performances by Jon Langston, BRELAND, Lainey Wilson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Riley Green and ending the night with a singalong performance by headliner Luke Bryan.

The crowd returned for "Saturday’s show to enjoy the great weather, music and “chill vibes” on the beach” (Press Of Atlantic City). Elvie Shane, Lindsay Ell, Blanco Brown, Tracy Lawrence and HARDY kept the festivities flowing on the main stage until headliner Morgan Wallen closed out the festival’s second night with a rowdy set.

Sunday saw the three-day weekend wrap up with show-stopping performances by Alexandra Kay, Travis Denning, Runaway June, Lauren Alaina, and Chase Rice, followed by headliner Dierks Bentley, playing his fan-favorite hits and ending the weekend on a high note. 

Powerhouse UMG Nashville duo The War And Treaty open their hearts for a soul-shattering therapy session in “That’s How Love Is Made,” exploring what true partnership means in a romantic stunner today (8/26). Another vocal masterclass from the husband-and-wife duo of Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, the bluesy ballad was co-written by the pair with Dave Barnes and marks the first taste of a highly-anticipated album, produced by Grammy award-winner Dave Cobb. And these days, the eclectic duo are pushing their lyrical envelope with personal storytelling as proven in “That’s How Love Is Made” which is available at all digital retailers here.
 
Rooted in classic R&B, gospel, Country, and rock, “That’s How Love Is Made” is just the latest taste of The War And Treaty’s unparalleled musicality. As they “blend their past experiences in their music, it’s something intrinsically emotional and universally relatable," (NPR). Fighting off the demons that destroy relationships, the new song once again finds The War And Treaty echoing through centuries of American musical tradition, while adding their own chapter to the story. With two rafter-shaking voices locked in soul-stirring ecstasy, the duo let loose like never before on their upcoming album and capture the raw essence of their renowned live performances.
 
"I can’t believe the day has come and we finally get to let the world in on the secret that is 'That’s How Love Is Made’ and we hope folks connect to it as much as we have,” Michael said. "My prayer is that so much love is created through this song that eventually hate is drowned out. Let love be as creative as it wants in our friendships, in our business partnerships, in our neighborhood and never put the chains on her...for she is meant to be free."

"My palms are sweaty, my knees are shaking and I’m going crazy all because of the love we put into creating this song,” Tanya added. "Now that it’s being released I’ve moved from tongue clamping to nail biting..needless to say I’m excited."
 
The War And Treaty alongside director Ed Pryor, created an intimate video in downtown Nashville at Justin Timberlake’s “The Twelve Thirty Club” that captures the essence of the song’s lyrics. Fans can watch the video for “That’s How Love Is Made” here.

Multi-PLATINUM entertainer Dierks Bentley and the world’s leading live entertainment company Live Nation hosted the eagerly-anticipated return of Seven Peaks Music Festival this Labor Day Weekend against the picturesque new location of Villa Grove, CO in the San Luis Valley. The three-day camping festival nurtured a feel-good atmosphere with surprise collaborations and spontaneous moments across the weekend.

During Friday’s ‘90s night, fans descended upon the new mountainous site to watch performances by Rapidgrass, The Frontmen (Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart and Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas) along with Tracy Lawrence. Bentley’s Hot Country Knights ended the weekend’s first night with a raucous set that even saw Tracy Lawrence return to the stage for a crowd singalong.

Campers returned on Saturday for a day stacked with spontaneous moments and collaborations. The festival’s second stage, known as “Whiskey Row Stage” also kicked off with performances by Alanna Springsteen, Jackson Dean, Rapidgrass, as well as a surprise Bluegrass pop-up set by Bentley.

Seven Peaks’ main stage lineup was also filled with high-energy sets by Boy Named Banjo, Travis Denning, Lainey Wilson and HARDY, who invited both Lainey Wilson and Bentley up for collaborations during his set. Headliner Morgan Wallen brought the house down during his eagerly-awaited performance. Fans then headed back to Whiskey Row Stage for a late night DJ set by Aydamn.

Sunday saw the festival reach a crescendo. Seven Peaks’ main stage was on fire with sets by Cailtyn Smith, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jordan Davis and Ashley McBryde. Whiskey Row Stage hosted Aaron Raitiere, Ashley Cooke, Kendell Marvell, The Red Clay Strays and Ray Fulcher. Bentley hopped up on stage a few times throughout the day during a mass singalong of "Wagon Wheel" with Old Crow Medicine Show and during The Red Clay Strays set.

The weekend came to a close with Bentley’s hit-stacked headlining performance, with the crowd roaring as he took to the stage for one last time. Ashley McBryde and Jordan Davis returned to the stage to perform with Bentley and then in true Seven Peaks fashion just as fans thought the night was over, surprise guest Peyton Manning appeared on stage. Manning invited Bentley’s Hot Country Knights back to the stage and the entire festival sang along to “Friends In Low Places” together.

Follow further Seven Peaks Festival updates on Facebook: Seven Peaks Festival, Twitter: @sevenpeaksfest and Instagram: @sevenpeaksfest.

Dierks Bentley has long been a Music Row standout for devotion to his roots in classic Country and bluegrass as his upcoming 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, 6.4 billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. Bentley has never been so free to infuse his passions into music destined for the competitive commercial Country arena, which is evident through his new single “Gold” will build on that enviable legacy. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. Fans can currently find Bentley out on his BEERS ON ME TOUR and for more information visit www.Dierks.com.  

Reba McEntire announced today Reba: The Ultimate Christmas Collection, set to release Friday, October 14. The collection is made up of favorites from her previous Christmas releases along with the stirring track “I Needed Christmas,” featured in the Lifetime movie "Reba McEntire’s Christmas In Tune." The collection is available for pre-order now HERE.

“I’m excited to share this newly packaged collection of my all-time favorite Christmas songs,” said Reba. “It was so hard to narrow down to just twelve songs, but I hope my fans enjoy this journey through time!”

Fans can find limited edition holiday merch, including a sweatshirt, ornament, mug and lithograph available for pre-order now HERE. Fans can also pre-order Reba: The Ultimate Christmas Collection as a limited white vinyl, set to release November 4.

Reba: The Ultimate Christmas Collection Tracklist
1. Away In A Manager - from 1987 Merry Christmas To You
2. O Holy Night - from 1987 Merry Christmas To You
3. White Christmas - from 1987 Merry Christmas To You
4. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) - from 1987 Merry Christmas To You
5. Up On The Housetop - from 1999 Secret of Giving
6. I Saw Mama Kissing Santa Claus - from 1999 Secret of Giving
7. Mary, Did You Know? - from 1999 Secret of Giving
8. O Come All Ye Faithful - from 2018 My Kind Of Christmas
9. Jingle Bell Rock - from 2018 My Kind Of Christmas
10. Winter Wonderland - from 2018 My Kind Of Christmas
11. I’ll Be Home For Christmas - from 2018 My Kind Of Christmas
12. I Needed Christmas - from 2021 Christmas In Tune

Reba’s fall arena tour, Reba: Live in Concert, kicks off October 13 in Lafayette, LA. Tickets are available now at Reba.com/events.

Trailblazing husband-and-wife duo The War And Treaty make their UMG/Mercury Nashville single debut today with the release of the euphoric song, “Lover’s Game.” The soul-soaked track co-written by the pair with Dave Cobb is presented as a playful rock-n-roller full of starry-eyed flirtation as the couple compare romantic battle scars and decide they still believe in the cause. Serving as the title-track for their forthcoming album produced by Cobb, “Lover’s Game” embraces that genre-less vocal dynamism the duo have long employed while showcasing love’s ability to rejuvenate and is now available at radio and all digital retailers here.

"This song came together so quickly when we were in the studio with Dave and it really kicked off the sentiment behind the album,” Michael said, “We had this ‘aha’ moment about falling in love over food and drinks and as three foodies it was easy to think...’Margarita, hot chicken, strawberry wine…looking for your lovin’ to be mine all mine!’ We can’t wait for the chance to turn on the radio and hear this song screaming through the airwaves.”

Wielding a sound which cuts through the whole of Southern music tradition – from blues, soul and R&B, to gospel, country, folk and rock, Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter now reach the next creative level as their story plays out amid a transcendent sonic landscape. Their name alone conjures images of struggle, epic conflict, sacrifice and the eventual birth of a lasting peace. For this "colossally talented pair” (Associated Press), that struggle is found within love itself and it forms the heart of a landmark album for their first major-label release. Revealing and bold, it offers unique perspective on shifting cultural tides and the impact of a global pandemic. Taken as a whole, it lands like a romantic atom bomb catapulting a critically-acclaimed duo with a force-of-nature sound that explodes into mainstream. Prior to the release of “Lover’s Game," The War And Treaty began pushing their lyrical envelope through “That’s How Love Is Made” as the project’s "sultry, intimate, urgent piano ballad” (Billboard) is “destined to send a chill down a listener's spine,” (CMT).
 
As a powerhouse vocal duo internationally renowned and long appreciated for live shows built on revival-like intensity, the AMA “Duo/Group of the Year” brings “Lover’s Game” to life with a rafter-shaking performance of their new single here.

Reba McEntire is extending her REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT tour following a string of sold-out stops on the fall leg. Reba announced today 14 additional dates set for spring of 2023, featuring special guests Terri Clark and The Isaacs. The spring run will kick off March 9 in Jacksonville and will conclude at NYC’s Madison Square Garden, marking Reba’s first time playing the iconic venue.

“I am very grateful we’re continuing this tour on into 2023,” Reba said. “I’ve had so much fun being back out on the road and doing what I love to do most, entertaining people. And now getting to headline places like Madison Square Garden and bring my buddies Terri Clark and The Isaacs with me? Well, that's just the extra icing on an already triple-layered, stuffed and filled, iced and frosted cake!"

Presented by Live Nation, tickets go on sale Friday, October 7 at 10 AM local time. Reba fans can access a special fan presale starting Tuesday, October 4 at 10 AM local time by signing up for Reba’s email list here: http://eepurl.com/bYbLIP. Fans must be signed up by 11:59 PM CT on Monday, October 3 in order to receive the presale code. The presale code will be emailed out on Tuesday morning prior to the presale.
 
Citi is the official presale credit card for the Reba tour. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, October 4 at 10am local time until Thursday, October 6 at 10pm local time through Citi Entertainment. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.  
 
The fall leg of REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT is set to kick off next week, Oct. 13, in Lafayette, LA. With 35 No. 1 hits under her belt, the award-winning entertainer will deliver hit after hit during her “entertaining and flawlessly executed” (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) live show.
 
For tickets and additional information, visit: Reba.com.
 
 REBA: LIVE IN CONCERT, 2023 Dates
March 9           Jacksonville, FL           VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
March 10         Columbia, SC               Colonial Life Arena      
March 11         Charlottesville, VA        John Paul Jones Arena
March 17         Milwaukee, WI              Fiserv Forum    
March 18         Moline, IL                     Vibrant Arena at the Mark
March 23         Reno, NV                      Reno Events Center       
March 24         Nampa, ID                    Ford Idaho Center**     
March 25         Salt Lake City, UT        Vivint Arena     
March 30         Phoenix, AZ                 Footprint Center            
March 31         Palm Desert, CA          Acrisure Arena
April 1              Los Angeles, CA          Hollywood Bowl           
April 13            Manchester, NH           SNHU Arena    
April 14            Hershey, PA                 GIANT Center  
April 15            New York, NY              Madison Square Garden
 
** On sale Friday, October 14 at 10am local time

Reba McEntire kicked off her fall arena tour Reba: Live In Concert last night, performing to a sold-out crowd at Lafayette, LA’s Cajundome. Reba kept fans captivated with her “glitzy, cinematic” (Billboard) live show, complete with pyrotechnics and four outfit changes. Last night marked the first of 17 stops on the fall leg of her arena tour. Reba recently announced additional dates for Spring of 2023. For tickets and additional information, click HERE.

Today marks the release of Reba: The Ultimate Christmas Collection, available HERE. The collection is made up of favorites from her previous Christmas releases along with the stirring track “I Needed Christmas,” featured in the Lifetime movie "Reba McEntire’s Christmas In Tune."
 
Fans can find limited edition holiday merch, including a sweatshirt, ornament, mug and lithograph available for pre-order HERE. Fans can also pre-order Reba: The Ultimate Christmas Collection as a limited white vinyl, set to release November 4.

Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, today announces the lineup for the 2023 ocean-side festival, taking place April 14-16, 2023. Main stage headliners include superstars Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, and Shania Twain. The star-studded festival will feature artists across several genres and raises money for marine conservation efforts. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, Nov. 18th at 10am ET. For more information on tickets, hotel reservations and more, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com.

Artists including Wade Bowen, Deana Carter, Ashley Cooke, Alexandra Kay, Dee Jay Silver, Niko Moon, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Jake Owen, Carly Pearce, Shane Profitt, Jameson Rodgers, Brittney Spencer, and Cole Swindell will also perform on the festival’s main stage. The lineup for the Sunset Stage includes Lauren Alaina, Tyler Braden, Collie Buddz, DJ Rock, Corey Kent, Kidd G, Wiz Khalifa, Mike., Justin Moore, Kylie Morgan, Pecos & The Rooftops, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith, The Wallflowers, Tropidelic, and Brett Young. The festival will also feature a stage dedicated to emerging acts based out of Nashville, the Next From Nashville Stage. The lineup for this stage includes Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Tyler Booth, Mackenzie Carpenter, Erin Kinsey, Dylan Marlowe, Chase McDaniel, Megan Moroney, Pillbox Patti, Catie Offerman, Aaron Raitiere, Frank Ray, Red Clay Strays, and Alana Springsteen. This stage will also feature a special performance from Ray Wylie Hubbard.

Known for its “jaw-dropping performances” (CMT), the festival also has a commitment to supporting ocean conservation efforts. Each year the festival raises funds and also serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical environmental issues taking place within the oceans. Fans will be able to explore the Rock the Ocean’s Conversation Village while on-site to learn more about the work of the organization and how to get involved. For more information, visit tortugamusicfestival.com/conservation.

For more information and to join the conversation, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

About Rock the Ocean:
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. RTO teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. RTO, founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean

Powerhouse vocal duo The War And Treaty announce details today behind their headlining 2023 LOVER'S GAME TOUR, launching Mar. 19th in Oklahoma City, OK. After performing more than 100 shows internationally and stateside this year, the husband-and-wife duo will bring their "massive, show-stopping vocals" (Vulture) to more than 35-cities this spring with stops in Los Angeles, CA (3/26) and New York City, NY (5/03), before closing out the leg in Nashville, TN (5/13). Tickets for new headlining dates will be available this Friday (11/18 at 10:00A Local Time) and “Hearts Town” fan club members can access tickets early via pre-sale beginning tomorrow (11/15 at 10:00A Local Time) as a portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association and Vet Tix. For complete ticket and pre-sale details visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

"The shows this year have felt more like a family reunion," Michael Trotter Jr. said. "You know how it is....some family you've known for a while and then you meet other family members you don’t know...but their vibe is so on point with yours that it’s more filling than the barbecue on the grill. We know next year's tour is going to feel just like that so we just need to bring the right meats for the grill...the right beer for the cooler...and play the right songs!”

The new dates behind “the colossally talented pair's” (Associated Press) LOVER'S GAME TOUR follows their debut CMA Awards performance here, where "the duo rattled the rafters with their soulful, passionate tribute," (CMT) as it was dubbed one of the best moments of the night by The Washington Post, Vulture, Rolling Stone, Billboard, American Songwriter and more. Additionally, the band surprised fans last week with the release of their BLANK PAGE EP which infuses "a soulful mingling of genres," (Billboard).

2023 LOVER’S GAME TOUR DATES:
03/19/23        Oklahoma City, OK
03/21/23        Phoenix, AZ
03/23/23        Solana Beach, CA
03/24/23        Santa Ana, CA
03/25/23        Pioneertown, CA
03/26/23        Los Angeles, CA
03/28/23        San Francisco, CA
03/30/23        Portland, OR
03/31/23        Seattle, WA
04/01/23        Vancouver, BC
04/03/23        Bozeman, MT
04/05/23        Salt Lake City, UT
04/07/23         Denver, CO
04/13/23        Louisville, KY
04/14/23        St. Louis, MO
04/15/23        Davenport, IA
04/16/23        Minneapolis, MN
04/19/23        Chicago, IL
04/20/23        Grand Rapids, MI
04/21/23        Detroit, MI
04/22/23        Columbus, OH
04/23/23        Cleveland, OH
04/25/23        Buffalo, NY
04/26/23        Toronto, ON
04/28/23        South Burlington, VT
04/29/23        Brownfield, ME
04/30/23        Rockland, ME
05/02/23        Hamden, CT
05/03/23        New York, NY
05/05/23        Ardmore, PA
05/06/23        Washington, DC
05/09/23        Charlotte, NC
05/10/23        Durham, NC
05/11/23        Knoxville, TN
05/13/23        Nashville,TN

Multi-Platinum and award-winning singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley has always encompassed the values and sounds that have defined his authentic two-decade career. Those many strains of Country music he's mastered and cultivated span the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. Today, he releases “High Note” featuring Billy Strings, a witty track about weed that taps Bentley’s passion for and experience with bluegrass that finishes in a super-jam featuring legends Jerry Douglas on dobro, Sam Bush on mandolin and guest guitar stars Billy Strings and Bryan Sutton. “High Note” helps set the stage for Bentley's tenth LP, arriving early next year. To listen, click here or watch the music video here.
 
“Bryan Sutton first tipped me off to Billy Strings about seven years ago mentioning that the future of bluegrass was in good hands,” said Bentley. “I was totally blown away the first time I saw him. I’ve cut songs like these since my first record, and I knew I wanted to have him on this one, I’m such a huge fan. It was a lot of fun to have him, Jerry, Sam and Bryan all passing licks around...having them all on this record means a lot to me personally."

Produced by Bentley alongside Ross Copperman, Jon Randall and F. Reid Shippen, the new track follows the lead single from his 10th studio album “Gold,” where he “cranks up the energy and learns to enjoy the ride,” (Rolling Stone). Last night, Bentley performed “Gold” on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert here, after he sat down with the host to discuss wining the first-ever Colbert Cup during Pickled, the CBS special celebrity pickleball tournament to benefit Comic Relief US featuring other celebrities like Will Ferrell, Sugar Ray Leonard, Emma Watson and Tig Notaro. Fans can watch the interview portion here.

That 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, 6.4 billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information, visit www.Dierks.com.

Following a hugely successful inaugural year, TidalWave Music Festival will return in 2023, with headliners Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn and Thomas Rhett set to descend on the Atlantic City Beach in New Jersey on Friday, August 11 through Sunday, August 13. It was also revealed the scenic ocean-side festival’s main stage will host performances by Cooper Alan, Priscilla Block, Lindsay Ell, Randy Houser, Corey Kent, Dustin Lynch, Jo Dee Messina, Jelly Roll, Lily Rose, Dylan Scott, Nate Smith, Cole Swindell, Mitchell Tenpenny, Hailey Whitters and DeeJay Silver.
 
TidalWave will also continue to introduce fans to country music’s most exciting acts, bringing a stacked second stage lineup, dubbed “Next from Nashville.” Red-hot newcomers set to play the stage in 2023 include George Birge, Ben Burgess, Mackenzie Carpenter, Madeline Edwards, Dylan Marlowe, Chase McDaniel, John Morgan, Megan Moroney, Pillbox Patti, MacKenzie Porter, Peytan Porter, Aaron Raitiere, Lauren Watkins, Jake Worthington, plus a special performance by Ray Wylie Hubbard.
 
Three-day passes for the one-of-a-kind experience will go on-sale beginning Friday, December 16 At 10am ET at tidalwavefest.com.

New Jersey's Atlantic City Beach is one of the few American beaches with boardwalks. Fans who travel to TidalWave Music Festival will be able to stroll along the Boardwalk and enjoy ocean views on one side and shopping on the other, visit casinos and restaurants as well as the amusement rides at legendary Steel Pier.
 
TidalWave is the latest addition of country festivals spread across the country including Watershed in George, WA; Faster Horses Music Festival in Brooklyn, MI; Tortuga Music Festival in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Seven Peaks Music Festival in Colorado. TidalWave Music Festival on the Atlantic City Beach is presented by Country Nation and Live Nation in partnership with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) and the City of Atlantic City. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City.Follow further TidalWave Music Festival updates on Facebook: TidalWave Music Festival, Twitter: @TidalWaveFest and Instagram: @TidalWaveFest. Join the conversation at #TheRoarontheShore.

More performers were announced today for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, a star-studded entertainment special hosted by country music stars and GRAMMY®-nominated artists Jimmie Allen and Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE from Music City, Saturday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT; 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
 
Joining already announced performers Kelsea Ballerini, Brooks & Dunn, Little Big Town and Zac Brown Band will be Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, King Calaway, Sheryl Crow, Flo-Rida, Riley Green, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Steve Miller, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, and The War And Treaty. The five-hour broadcast will feature a staggering hit parade of 50 back-to-back performances and cross multiple time zones, live from the destination home of country music. Nashville will count down with the East Coast at midnight and keep the party going through midnight Central Time with the city’s renowned Music Note Drop®.
 
The special event will feature once-in-a-lifetime collaborations with artists inviting special guests and artist friends to perform together throughout the night. Taking on their biggest hits and performing covers of some of the most iconic country music songs of all time, collaborations will be stacked throughout the lineup, with details to be announced in the coming weeks.
 
NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.
 
*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

All-star collaborations for NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, a star-studded entertainment special hosted by country music stars and GRAMMY®-nominated artists Jimmie Allen and Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith were announced today. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE from Music City, Saturday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT; 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream live and on demand on Paramount+*.
 
Collaborations throughout the night will include Jimmie Allen And Flo Rida, Kelsea Ballerini And Wynonna Judd, Sheryl Crow And Ashley McBryde, Steve Miller With King Calaway, Thomas Rhett With Riley Green, and Zac Brown Band With The War And Treaty.
 
It was also just revealed that CMT’s Cody Alan and WCBS’ Lonnie Quinn will go live from New York City for the ball drop in Times Square before the Nashville crowd rings in the New Year in Central Time.

The full lineup of artists set to perform includes Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, King Calaway, Sheryl Crow, Flo-Rida, Riley Green, Wynonna Judd, Elle King, Little Big Town, Ashley McBryde, Steve Miller, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Lainey Wilson, The War And Treaty, and Zac Brown Band. The five-hour broadcast will feature a staggering hit parade of 50 back-to-back performances and cross multiple time zones, live from the destination home of country music. Nashville will count down with the East Coast at midnight and keep the party going through midnight Central Time with the city’s renowned Music Note Drop®.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.
 
*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

There comes a time in any climb up one of Colorado’s famous 14,000 foot peaks when, after a few hours of striving, you pause on a ledge, turn around, and marvel at the vista and the ground you’ve covered. That’s where Dierks Bentley finds himself, 20 years into an exceptional career in 21st century Country music, with plans to release his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD on Feb. 24. It’s a diverse, 14-track album about perspective and self-awareness at many levels from the personal to the professional. It's also a testament to the many strains of country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. GRAVEL & GOLD is a story of renewal, family, persistence and devotion to making the music as authentic and lasting as it can possibly be. Fans can now pre-order GRAVEL & GOLD and access its first available tracks "Gold," "High Note" feat. Billy Strings and now "Same Ol' Me" here.
 
"It’s been four years since I put out an album, and part of the reason for that is that I wrote and recorded two records that I didn’t feel were good enough and had to start over…twice,” explains Bentley. “I’m going to be able look back on it for the rest of my life and be like, yeah, that was harder than I thought it would be, but zero regrets. I had to get it right. That’s the Gravel & Gold of it all.”
 
With a mix of long time collaborators, Bentley finds himself as a producer for the first time with GRAVEL & GOLD.  In its opening track “Same Ol' Me,” out today and available as a live video at 12:00P CT here, Bentley recognizes that midlife demands adjustments and adaptations - as well as nurturing the inner fire of the 18-year-old country music fanatic who first arrived in Nashville in the 1990s. “Heartbreak Drinking Tour” calls on country music’s capacity for telling stories, “Something Real” reasserts the importance of holding on to integrity and self in a world of pressures, while “Still,” is a spacious and lovely meditation on staying spiritually grounded, largely through the power and freshness of nature. “Cowboy Boots” features Ashley McBryde with sharp writing about a timeless but humble subject, while “Beer At My Funeral” gives the album a jab of Roger Miller humor at 21st century arena scale. “Gold," the album’s first single hits the core theme of perspective with a road-trip vibe and wisdom earned only by putting in the years and the work, and a similar gratitude for connection and life’s gentle gifts can be found in “Walking Each Other Home.” The final track is an intimate circle with Music City’s greatest pickers trading licks and laughs on the witty song about getting high, "High Note" feat. Billy Strings alongside Jerry Douglas on dobro, Sam Bush on mandolin, Charlie Worsham on guitar and Bryan Sutton on guitar and banjo.
 
“Selfishly I've always wanted to have my cake and eat it too,” says Bentley. “I'm in the bluegrass space. I'm in the traditional country space. It’s always been important to me to have the love and support of this community in Nashville, particularly the older establishment and the Opry - and to know that I’m able to do that but also get out on the road and play the big venues too?   It doesn’t get any better than that for me.”

GRAVEL & GOLD Track List:
1. "Same Ol’ Me”
2. "Sun Sets In Colorado”
3. "Heartbreak Drinking Tour"
4. "Something Real"
5. “Still”
6. "Beer At My Funeral”
7. "Cowboy Boots" (Featuring Ashley McBryde)
8. “Gold”
9. "Walking Each Other Home”
10. "Roll On”
11. "All The Right Places”
12. "Ain’t All Bad”
13. "Old Pickup”
14. "High Note" (Featuring Billy Strings)

The tenth-annual Faster Horses Music and Camping Festival will return in 2023, with headliners Luke Bryan, Shania Twain and Zac Brown Band set to descend on the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, MI on Friday, July 14 through Sunday, July 16. It was also revealed the three-day, two-stage festival's main stage will host performances by Priscilla Block, Blanco Brown, Chris Cagle, Billy Currington, Dustin Lynch, Kameron Marlowe, MIKE., Kylie Morgan, Dylan Scott, Dee Jay Silver, Conner Smith, Tenille Townes, Hailey Whitters, Dwight Yoakam and Warren Zeiders.

Faster Horses will also continue to introduce fans to country music’s most exciting acts, bringing a stacked second stage lineup, “Next from Nashville.” Trending newcomers set to play the stage in 2023 include Vivienne Artur, Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Ben Burgess, Mackenzie Carpenter, Ashland Craft, Madeline Edwards, Alexander Ludwig, John Morgan, Megan Moroney, Pillbox Patti, MacKenzie Porter, Peytan Porter, Aaron Raitiere and Lauren Watkins. Plus a special performance by Ray Wylie Hubbard.

Three-day passes for the one-of-a-kind experience will go on-sale beginning Friday, Feb. 10 at 10am ET at FasterHorsesFestival.com.

For the festival’s tenth anniversary edition, Faster Horses has also expanded their VIP program. Fans will have the option to purchase from four experience levels, among which include the VIP Meadow, providing fans close-up views of the stage, access to the new Cambridge Corral VIP food experience, and entry to the VIP Pool Deck.

Continuing to hold its status as a “country music festival tradition” (Rolling Stone), fans can expect Faster Horses to embrace it’s community culture with multiple fringe activities available to fans throughout the weekend and with more details to be shared in the coming months. Spotlighted as “not just another music festival” by Billboard, attendees return each year to enjoy the festival’s first-class lineup and hand-picked vendors. Previously named ACM “Festival Of The Year,” Faster Horses Festival has also become an artist-favorite with many enjoying the good-natured backstage vibes.

For more information on Faster Horses, visit FasterHorsesFestival.com, Twitter @faster_horses, Instagram @fasterhorsesfestival and join the conversation on Twitter, #FasterHorses.

Watershed Music and Camping Festival announced today that headliners Luke Bryan, Cody Johnson and Keith Urban are set to descend on the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in George, WA on Friday, Aug. 4th through Sunday, Aug. 6th. It was also revealed the three-day two-stage festival's main stage will host performances by Wade Bowen, Travis Denning, Ernest, Kameron Marlowe, Parker McCollum, Niko Moon, Kylie Morgan, Carly Pearce, Conner Smith, Tenille Townes, Lainey Wilson, DJ Rod Youree and Warren Zeiders.

Watershed is bringing trending newcomers on a stacked second stage lineup, “Next From Nashville.” 'Shedders’ will get a glimpse of country music’s most exciting new acts including Avery Anna, Chayce Beckham, George Birge, Ben Burgess, Ben Chapman, Madeline Edwards, Carter Faith, Ella Langley, Alexander Ludwig, Landon Parker, Pillbox Patti, MacKenzie Porter, Peytan Porter, Aaron Raitiere and Lauren Watkins.

Three-day passes for the highly-anticipated summer event will go on-sale beginning Friday, Feb. 3rd at 10am PT at WatershedFest.com.

Self-proclaimed “Shedders” and equally-excited artists gather every year to enjoy the festival's “tough to beat” (Rolling Stone) scenery that is both “a sonic and visual treat” (Billboard), alongside an eclectic lineup that includes the genre’s biggest stars and hottest emerging acts. Quickly becoming a much-vied for summer event, with many reveling in the special atmosphere throughout the weekend, passes for the unrivaled experience often sell out in minutes.

For more information on Watershed, visit WatershedFest.com, Twitter @watershedfest, Instagram @watershedfestival and join the conversation on Twitter, #WatershedFestival

Twenty years into one of modern Country music’s most credible careers, multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley delivers his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD today. The 14-track album about perspective and self-awareness is a testament to the many strains of Country music Bentley has mastered and cultivated in his career, from the arena shaker to the barroom weeper to the bluegrass fireballer. Fans can now listen to GRAVEL & GOLD here and into the studio for the making of the new album here.
 
Bentley will take new music to New York City were he’ll perform “Sun Sets in Colorado” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Monday (2/27 @ 10:35P CT on NBC). The next morning Bentley will visit TODAY (2/28 at 8:00A local time on NBC) for an interview and performances of his Top 10 single “Gold,” “the swampy rocker” (Rolling Stone) “Same Ol’ Me” as well as his No. One hit “Free & Easy." To close out the week, on Thursday Bentley takes CBS Mornings (3/02 @ 7:00A CT on CBS) to his Whiskey Row location on Nashville’s Lower Broadway to reflect on the journey to GRAVEL & GOLD.
 
Even ahead of the release of GRAVEL & GOLD, Bentley has been applauded for his devotion to making music as authentic and lasting as it can possibly be.
 
"A collection of 14-tracks that testifies to everything Bentley does so well in song." - Esquire
 
“The 14-track project is a combination of Bentley’s versatile influences and illustrious career.”  - American Songwriter
 
"Bentley revives his Country roots and sonic identity with GRAVEL & GOLD.” - The Tennessean

"Bentley self-produced the album – a first for him - and crafted a unique and compelling commercial mix of traditional country and bluegrass that feels like a natural stretch from his 2018 album.” - CMT
 
“Proving indeed why he is one of Country's biggest stars.” - TODAY
 
"Bentley is the most self-assured and creatively confident he’s sounded in years.” - Holler
 
The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information visit www.Dierks.com.

The tenth-annual Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, hosted fans for three days of musical entertainment featuring headliners Kenny Chesney, Eric Church and Shania Twain. After a decade on the beach of Fort Lauderdale, The Sun Sentinel praised “that such a lineup of talent could be encouraged to perform on Fort Lauderdale beach — in the name of ocean-conservation group Rock the Ocean — once seemed like a dream. But big names including Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, and Dierks Bentley have continued to show up."

Each year Tortuga Music Festival raises funds and promotes awareness of the issues that the world’s oceans currently face, as well as supporting marine conservation and research. Raising almost $4 million for the cause to date, festival guests were given the opportunity to learn more about where a portion of the proceeds from their passes go onsite at the festival at Rock The Ocean’s Conservation Village. Offering an arena of exhibits within the festival grounds, fans can experience games, interactive touch tanks, cooking exhibitions, the latest ocean technology, and learn how they can help make a difference. For more information, visit: TortugaMusicFestival.com/conservation/.

The War and Treaty shined bright at the 2023 ACM Awards last night, marking the first time a black duo has performed on the ACM Awards. The emotional and powerhouse vocal performance of “Blank Page” brought the crowd to their feet, earning the duo a standing ovation. The performance can be viewed HERE.

"We felt like we had just moved into a new house. We felt nervous, we had our anxieties but we breathed in and said to each other, this feels like a nice place to put down some roots,” the duo said. "And having neighbors like Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton being so welcoming was the apple pie! Next stop, Nashville on Saturday!"

Additionally, the husband-and-wife duo recently received the exciting news of their nomination for “Duo/Group of the Year” at the upcoming Americana Honors & Awards. The duo previously won this award in 2022.

The War And Treaty’s ACM performance and Americana Honors & Awards nomination come on the heels of recent interview and performance on The Jennifer Hudson show - watch HERE.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty have emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. With a lionhearted sonic blend – both roaring with passion and tender to the touch, they "are making soul moves that are captivating everyone who sees them," (Hits Magazine). Earning respect, they’ve gone on to appear as top-flight collaborators, and have been recognized by the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Grand Ole Opry and the Americana Music Association as "2022 Duo/Group of the Year.” With more than 100 shows last year, the duo have dominated stages across the globe including North America, Europe, Italy, Australia, and Ireland, while headlining their own shows and opening for a diverse group of living legends; Al Green, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, John Legend, Lauren Daigle and Van Morrison among them. For more information visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

Country music superstar Dierks Bentley will host the 2023 NHL Awards on Monday, June 26, the National Hockey League announced today. The celebration of the League’s best regular-season performances will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on TNT, Sportsnet and TVA Sports in the U.S. and Canada, at 8 p.m. ET. Tickets to the 2023 NHL Awards are available here.

“Hockey plays a big part of my daily life,” said Bentley. "I’ve been to rinks all over the country with my travel hockey son. I coach his spring league games and spend hours in the local hockey store, telling him, 'No, you do not need a new stick!' We love watching YouTube highlight reels, the whole family loves going to Nashville Predators games and watching the Stanley Cup Final together. And, I am a proud member of a beer league team here in Nashville. To get to add NHL Awards host to this list is truly an honor."

“We can’t wait to celebrate the NHL’s best and brightest with the best of country music in Nashville,” said NHL Chief Content Officer and Senior Executive Vice President Steve Mayer. “Dierks has rocked our stage over the years as a headline performer, and we’re so happy to welcome him as host of this year’s NHL Awards.”

The 2023 NHL Awards will open a week of NHL activities in Nashville. The NHL, in conjunction with the City of Nashville and the Nashville Predators, will stage the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft™, June 28-29, at Bridgestone Arena. Tickets to the 2023 NHL Draft are available for purchase here.

A list of NHL and Predators public activities and events, including red carpet arrivals for the NHL Awards show and the NHL Draft, will be held in the area outside Bridgestone Arena and announced in the coming weeks.

The 2023 NHL Awards broadcast will reveal the winners of 13 regular-season awards in a wide range of categories, including most valuable player (Hart Trophy), outstanding goaltender (Vezina Trophy), outstanding defenseman (Norris Trophy) and outstanding rookie (Calder Trophy); the Ted Lindsay Award, which is presented annually to the “most outstanding player” in the NHL as voted by fellow members of the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA), will also be awarded.

NHL Network™, NHL.com and NHL Social™ will provide comprehensive coverage of the 2023 NHL Awards™. Fans can follow the festivities across the NHL’s social media channels via the official hashtag #NHLAwards.

Dierks Bentley recently released his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 number one songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. This summer, his Gravel & Gold Tour will crisscross North America, launching today in Toronto. Bentley has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information and for a full list of tour dates, visit Dierks.com.

Multi-Platinum entertainer Dierks Bentley releases “Something Real” as the new single from his tenth studio album GRAVEL & GOLD. Bentley "known as much for his thoughtful songwriting as he is for his engaging live show” (American Songwriter) reasserts the importance of searching for honesty and authenticity in a surface level world.  Penned on a Colorado writing retreat with Ross Copperman, Michael Hardy, Ashley Gorley, and Luke Dick, Bentley again finds himself pushing new sonic territory, this time by layering pedal steel, mandolin, banjo and guitar sounds with the same fearlessness that has won him both critical acclaim and commercial viability. “Something Real" follows 22 No. one hits including GRAVEL & GOLD'S already chart-topping lead single “Gold,” and is available to listen here.

“I think we are all seeking something a little deeper than what’s on the surface, the things we see on social media,” said Bentley. “For me, that looks like putting my phone down, getting out in nature with my family, writing songs with my friends…doing the things where I find real connection. There is always a little hesitation about putting a new song in the set, but it’s sounding so good live and I appreciate the fans who already know it and are singing it back to us.”

Bentley has received much praise for his tenth studio album  GRAVEL & GOLD and “excels at bringing people together and right when the genre needs it most" (Rolling Stone).

"A collection of 14-tracks that testifies to everything Bentley does so well in song." - Esquire
 
“Exemplifies his staying power as an in-demand country songwriter” - American Songwriter

"The album’s blend of well-crafted songwriting across an array of styles from ‘90s honky-tonk, pop-country, and bluegrass leanings is uniquely positioned, given country music’s current sonic landscape." - Billboard

"Bentley self-produced the album – a first for him - and crafted a unique and compelling commercial mix of traditional country and bluegrass that feels like a natural stretch from his 2018 album.” - CMT
 
“Proving indeed why he is one of Country's biggest stars.” - TODAY
 
Dierks Bentley is currently on his GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR with Jordan Davis as direct support with a diverse group of special guests joining throughout the 28-city trek including Elle King, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Hot Country Knights, Kameron Marlowe, The Cadillac Three, The Red Clay Strays, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Shane Smith & the Saints, Caitlyn Smith and Hailey Whitters.
 
The 10th album landmark speaks to how time has flown in Bentley’s unique, 21st-century career. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant No. One single. The years since have revealed a rare consistency that’s fueled longevity – eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 21 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but fans have relied on Bentley for something more nourishing and individual. He also has created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information visit www.Dierks.com.

Multi-Platinum artist and “undeniably entertaining” (Tennessean) Dierks Bentley today announced his return to Colorado the first week of September for two nights at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.  On Sept. 5, Bentley will headline the night with special guests Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays and Harper O’Neill. The following night (9/6), Bentley will welcome The Infamous Stringdusters, Tanner Usrey and Kaitlin Butts.  The Seven Peaks Festival community of fans and friends will have access to presale tickets beginning Thurs., June 22 ahead of the general onsale next Friday, June 23 at 10:00A local time at Dierks.com.
 
“It’s been seven years since I’ve played Red Rocks, so when I heard that we could get two nights on the schedule there, I jumped at it.  Some of the best concert experiences of my life have been in Colorado, and that venue is certainly at the top of the list,” said Bentley. “I’m bringing along some of my favorite singers and musicians to give the fans two nights they’ll never forget.”
 
Additionally, the ‘90s influenced band Hot Country Knights, whose last set at the Seven Peaks Music Festival was canceled because of inclement weather, will make a not-so-triumphant return to headline their own show at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Denver on Labor Day (Sept. 4).  To make up for the heartbreak and longing those hardcore fans have endured the last 12 months, Seven Peakers will have first access to tickets for the one-night stand Hot Country Knights: Refuse To Be Canceled on June 22.  Any remaining tickets will be available Fri., June 23 at 10:00A local time at Dierks.com.
 
Dierks Bentley recently released his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently crisscrossing North America on his GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR through the summer. He has also created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information and for a full list of tour dates, visit Dierks.com.

Powerhouse vocal duo, The War And Treaty announce details today behind extending their headlining FALL 2023 LOVER'S GAME TOUR. The band will bring their "massive, show-stopping vocals" (Vulture) to multiple cities this fall before closing out the leg in Austin, TX (10/22). Tickets for new headlining dates will be available this Friday (6/23) and “Hearts Town” fan club members can access tickets early via pre-sale beginning Wednesday (6/21) through Thursday (6/22). A portion of ticket sales will be donated to the Alzheimer's Association and Vet Tix. For complete ticket and pre-sale details visit www.thewarandtreaty.com.

2023 LOVER’S GAME TOUR DATES:

06/24/23 Sisters, OR – Big Ponderoo

06/29/23 Ann Arbor, MI – Sonic Lunch - Liberty Plaza (afternoon show)

06/29/23 Cadillac, MI – Coyote Crossing Resort (evening show)

07/01/23 Sioux City, IA – Saturday in the Park

07/04/23 Nashville, TN – Let Freedom Sing! at Riverfront Park

07/19/23 Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha +

07/20/23 Maryland Heights, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre +

07/25/23 Bozeman, MT – Live From The Divide - SOLD OUT

07/26/23 Bozeman, MT – Live From The Divide - SOLD OUT

07/27/23 Bozeman, MT – Live From The Divide - SOLD OUT

07/28/23 White Sulphur Springs, MT – Red Ants Pants Music Festival

08/05/23 Newport, RI – Newport Jazz Festival

08/10/23 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion +

08/11/23 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion +

08/12/23 Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion +

08/17/23 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage +

08/18/23 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage +

08/19/23 Caroga Lake, NY – Caroga Lake Music Festival

08/25/23 Lugano, CH – Blues to Bop Festival

08/27/23 Leicestershire, UK – Long Road Festival

08/29/23 Dublin, IE – Workman’s Club

08/31/23 Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor

09/01/23 London, UK – Omeara

09/24/23 Franklin, TN – PIlgrimage Music & Cultural Festival

09/25/23 Knoxville, TN – Bijou Theatre

09/26/23 Durham, NC – The Carolina Theatre of DUrham – Fletcher Hall *

09/27/23 Charlotte, NC – Visulite Theatre *

09/29/23 Charleston, SC – Music Farm

10/01/23 Memphis, TN – Mempho Music Festival

10/05/23 San Luis Obispo, CA – SLO Brew Rock

10/06/23 Monterey, CA – Rebels and Renegades

10/08/23 Menlo Park, CA – The Guild Theatre

10/13/23 Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre

10/14/23 Spokane, WA – The District at Knitting Factory

10/17/23 Boulder, CO – eTown Hall

10/19/23 Houston, TX – The Heights Theater

10/20/23 Dallas, TX - State Fair of Texas

10/21/23 San Antonio, TX – Sam’s Burger Joint

10/22/23 Austin, TX – Antone’s
 
+Supporting Chris Stapleton
*With William Prince

11th-annual Watershed Music and Camping Festival hosted the three-day event with fans returning to The Gorge in George, Washington, to see a star-studded lineup including headliners Cody Johnson, Keith Urban and Lainey Wilson.

With the sun shining across the picturesque venue, the three-day festival kicked off on Friday with sets from Carly Pearce, Niko Moon, Wade Bowen, and more. The evening commenced with a stellar performance by Cody Johnson swooning the lively crowd under the starry night sky.

The summer fun continued on Saturday, with fans enjoying memorable sets across both stages and singing along to the likes of Aaron Raitiere, Warren Zeiders, Tenille Townes, Kameron Marlowe, and Parker McCollum. Recent Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Keith Urban closed out the night, delivering an energetic performance of songs spanning his lengthy discography.

Both Friday and Saturday nights ended with dance parties under the night sky at “Late Night with DJ Rod Youree” as fans enjoyed the festivities taking place at the Next From Nashville Stage presented by Wrangler.

Sunday saw electric performances by Conner Smith, Travis Denning, Avery Anna, and Ernest. Wrapping the festival’s 11th year on one of the most scenic stages in America, Lainey Wilson stepped into the headlining slot for Luke Bryan, due to illness. She closed the show with a homage to Bryan, singing fan favorites “Drink a Beer,” “Drunk on You,” “Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day,” and “Country Girl.”

Self-proclaimed “Shedders” and equally-excited artists gather to enjoy the festival's “tough to beat” (Rolling Stone) scenery that is both “a sonic and visual treat” (Billboard), alongside an eclectic lineup that includes the genre’s biggest stars and hottest emerging acts. Over the weekend, crowds gathered at the Next From Nashville Stage—the stage that has become a tastemaker for artists in country music—to catch special performances from the most buzzed-about newcomers, including Ben Burgess, Ella Langley, Peytan Porter, Ben Chapman, Chayce Beckham, and Lauren Watkins, amongst others.

Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is gearing up for a two-night play at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater Sept. 5 and 6.  On Sept. 5, Bentley’s headlining set will be available to stream live to fans across the world on Veeps.com and the Veeps app on Roku, Apple TV, iOS, and Android starting at 10 pm CT.  Across the two nights, Bentley will welcome opening acts Ashley McBryde, The Red Clay Strays, Harper O’Neill, The Infamous Stringdusters, Tanner Usrey and Kaitlin Butts.  
 
Over the past three months, the “country music staple” (Esquire) and his “Gravel & Gold” tour have welcomed a multitude of special guests, including Jordan Davis, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tracy Lawrence, Tyler Braden, Caylee Hammack, Kameron Marlowe, Caitlyn Smith, Hailey Whitters, The Cadillac Three, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The Red Clay Strays, Shane Smith & The Saints.  As Rolling Stone notes, "Bentley excels at bringing people together and right when the genre needs it most."
 
Dierks Bentley recently released his 10th studio album GRAVEL & GOLD, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 No. One songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 14 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Bentley is currently crisscrossing North America on his GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR through the summer. He has also created professional endeavors outside of the music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” franchise hosting four locations. For more information and for a full list of tour dates, visit Dierks.com.

About Veeps:
Veeps is the premier streaming platform where music fans around the world can watch and connect with their favorite artists through access to premium live and on-demand concerts, documentaries, and more. Launched in 2018 by Joel and Benji Madden to power the future of artist-fan connection, the team at Veeps believe music changes lives and that it should be accessible to people wherever they are. Millions of viewers globally have experienced performances from 2,000+ artists including Bob Dylan, Brandi Carlile, Louis Tomlinson, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton and an Emmy-nominated Kings of Leon show from the O2, London. Veeps shows are available on its website and via apps on iOS, Apple TV, Android, and Roku. In 2023, Veeps was named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies and continues to hold the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest ticketed livestream performance by a solo male artist. Veeps is a part of Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV). For more information, visit https://veeps.com/.

With a long list of hits and success in multiple genres, Grammy winning Zac Brown Band has spent 20 years evolving, proudly shifting their creative focus with chart-topping, Multi-Platinum results. But through it all, one thing has remained constant …a killer live show.
 
An electrifying fusion of country heart, rock energy, bold adventurism and pure musical skill, the band’s legendary concerts have helped cement ZBB’s status as one of the most captivating acts in modern entertainment – and one which always keeps fans on the edge of their seat. Now, their first ever live-covers album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers, drives the point home.
 
Featuring a surprise-filled track list recorded throughout their globe-trotting history, the upcoming project captures the magic of a Zac Brown Band concert in all its awe-inspiring glory. Both celebrating the group’s penchant for sonic exploration, and their unparalleled ability as performers, the project offers a window into an unpredictable show filled with dynamic moments – and it kicks off today (9/1) with a special first look.
 
"'Bohemian Rhapsody' is one of the craziest song arrangements, Freddie Mercury was a mad genius,” said Brown.  “It took us about a year of working on it off and on, to come up with a version that sounds like it.  To pull that song off live is a testament to the ninjas in my band.  It’s one of my favorite covers to do live, and getting to play it at Wembley was a huge moment for us."
 
Giving a theatrical British-rock anthem a bit of homegrown southern flavor, Zac Brown Band’s cover of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” (recorded live from London’s SSE Arena in September 2015) is out now, and available via all major digital service providers.

Stream or download Zac Brown Band’s “Bohemian Rhapsody (Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK, 09.25.2015)” here.

More info on the live covers album will be available soon, but in the meantime, Zac Brown Band continue their path of complete concert domination, finishing yet another summer of massive shows and milestones.

As part of their headlining From The Fire Tour, the band even made history at Boston’s Fenway Park on August 19, selling out the iconic stadium for the 14th time and marking the Park’s 100th concert. Already members of the Fenway Music Hall of Fame, the band’s hours-long performance mixed their decade of Number One hits with covers including Pink Floyd’s “Wish You Were Here,” Radiohead’s “Creep,” Alabama’s “Mountain Music” and more – a small sample of what the new album may hold.
 
Looking ahead, the From The Fire Tour will resume on September 2-3 with back-to-back sold-out dates in Gilford, New Hampshire, and tickets for the remaining run of coast-to-coast shows are going fast.
 
With tour stops stretching from Washington to New Jersey, and from Florida to California (and back again) Zac Brown Band’s From The Fire Tour will continue through November 3-4, culminating with a two-night stand at Tampa’s MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre.
 
Find more tour and ticketing info at the Zac Brown Band website.

Displaying their vast musical versatility, the multi-platinum GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band brings a unique jazz-country fusion to the iconic “The Way You Look Tonight” made popular by Frank Sinatra; listen on all streaming platforms today HERE. Recorded live at California’s Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, the honey-infused classic jazz ballad with hints of southern flair further cements Zac Brown Band as a genre-defying act. “For more than 20 years, the country music band has been delighting fans with their timeless hits and incredible talents,” (E! News) continuously proving they are “capable of conjuring the extraordinary” (The Guardian) and worthy of the live entertainment hall of fame.

“The Way You Look Tonight” is from Zac Brown Band's first ever live-covers album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers, and follows their rendition of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” which couples the classic British-rock anthem with ZBB’s iconic sound, available to listen HERE.

Tickets for the remaining run of coast-to-coast shows are going fast, with tour stops stretching from Washington to New Jersey, and from Florida to California (and back again) Zac Brown Band’s From The Fire Tour will continue through November 3-4, culminating with a two-night stand at Tampa’s MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre. Find more tour and ticketing info at the Zac Brown Band website.

About Zac Brown Band:

Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group led by front man, Zac Brown. Throughout their career spanning more than a decade, Zac Brown Band has had six consecutive albums reach the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and five consecutive albums debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. To date, the group has won three GRAMMY Awards, including Best New Artist in 2010, sold more than 30.5 million singles, 9.3 million albums, amassed over 11.2 billion catalog streams, achieved 16 #1 radio singles and are the second act to top both the Country and Active Rock formats. Zac Brown Band has headlined 9 North American Tours and currently holds the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at the iconic Fenway Park. Symbolic of their massive success at the ballpark, in July 2022, Zac Brown Band was inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame, joining music icons Paul McCartney and Billy Joel. Since their debut,  Zac Brown Band has developed a reputation with critics and fans alike as one of the most dynamic live performers, marked by strong musicianship that defies genre boundaries.

Today, NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH announced that the annual event will return to CBS in a new multi-year deal. Praised for bringing together the biggest stars in country music for an “only-in-Nashville concert special,” (The Tennessean), this year’s party will be anchored by Thomas Rhett, Lainey Wilson and Lynyrd Skynyrd on the main stage at Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park.  The special will air live on Sun., Dec. 31 at 7:30pm ET on the CBS Television Network, Paramount + (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.    

“Building on what we have established over the last two years by focusing on our artists, the fans and the vibrancy of downtown Nashville, this year’s lineup is shaping up to be our most exciting yet.   We will celebrate 50 years of the iconic Southern Rock Band Lynyrd Skynyrd, the skyrocketing Lainey Wilson and Country Music Superstar Thomas Rhett with over a dozen artists and special guests still to be announced,” said Executive Producer Robert Deaton. “Nashville is quickly becoming THE destination for New Years Eve, and we are honored that CBS wants to help us continue to show off our music and incredible city with a new multi year deal!”

The Bicentennial Park stage is free and open to the public, and it is home to the famed Music Note Drop at midnight. Fans can enhance their experience with the Nashville NYE Celebration Pack and Hotel Package or purchase exclusive VIP access with the Gold Circle Party Ticket and Hotel Package. For more information or to book your trip, call 1-800-657-6910 or go to visitmusiccity.com/goldcircle.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.  The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.

For more information visit Paramount Press Express and follow CBS on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

With Healing Power, acclaimed “Canadian powerhouse” (DittyTV) Terra Lightfoot showcases her considerable clout as a diverse songsmith, delivering a stunning collection that represents a career high. Out today via Sonic Unyon Records, Healing Power is Lightfoot’s sixth studio release and third outing with producer Gus van Go. From lessons in patience (“Come Back Around”) to lyrics directly inspired by fans (“Cross Border Lovers”) to dreamy sonic soundscapes (“Kept You In My Pocket”), the 12 songs on Healing Power are Lightfoot’s charismatic and dynamic tour de force. Stream or purchase Healing Power in its entirety HERE.

Following the success of 2020’s Consider The Speed, Lightfoot found herself under a tree in Austria’s Limestone Alps, ahead of a string of solo European dates and just a third of the way into a sprawling world tour. The tree ultimately became emblematic of the next chapter of Lightfoot’s artistic journey, Healing Power, as well as the cover art of the CD and vinyl. In celebration of the new album, limited edition copies of Healing Power on translucent orange vinyl are available today via Lightfoot’s official merch store.   

Healing Power has been hailed by fans and critics alike, including PopMatters who rated the album 8/10, writing, “The liveliness of Terra Lightfoot’s singing and playing infectiously charms her songs…the vibrancy of her performances reveals the best way to deal with life’s difficulties is with a smile or even a laugh. The album itself is the brass ring.” Americana Highways dubbed the record “B-12 vitamin-driven” and compared the collection to the likes of icons Billy Joel and Creedence Clearwater Revival, commenting, “The music stands out…dynamic percussion, pop-melodic currency, liquidity in the guitars and Terra’s voice is an exercise in excitement.” In Glide Magazine’s album review, Jim Hynes nodded at the album’s symbolism, writing that Lightfoot was “continuing [her] trajectory” and noting that Healing Power is “effusively buoyant & catchy.”

Fans in Texas and along the West Coast have the chance to see these special songs live starting next Wednesday, when Lightfoot kicks off her US tour with fellow Canadian Ariel Posen in Dallas. See below for a full list of dates and visit her website to buy tickets now.

Healing Power Tracklist:
1. Cross Border Lovers
2. Need You Tonight
3. Long Way Down
4. Someone Else’s Feelings
5. Kept You In My Pocket
6. The Only One Of Your Kind
7. Come Back Around
8. Anyone But Me
9. Fired My Man
10. Penchant For Love
11. You Don’t Get Me Now
12. Out of Time

Catch Terra Lightfoot Live, Supporting Ariel Posen:
Oct 18 – Dallas, TX – Sundown at Granada
Oct 19 – Austin, TX – Parish
Oct 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room Highland Park
Oct 22 – Pioneertown, CA – Pappy & Harriet’s
Oct 24 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
Oct 26 – Portland, OR – Polaris Hall
Oct 27 – Seattle, WA – High Dive

Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival, a trailblazer in supporting ocean conservation and sustainability since its inception in 2013, has been honored with the prestigious 2023 Bronze Stevie Award for Sustainability Leadership in the US and Canada at The 20th Annual International Business Awards®.

Tortuga was the only live event honored for Sustainability Leadership with judges recognizing Tortuga's unwavering commitment commenting, "Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival sets an industry example of how live music can be a source for change,” and noting Tortuga "demonstrated excellence in sustainability."

Known for its “jaw-dropping performances" (CMT), Tortuga has implemented multiple conservation initiatives over its 10-year run, including banning single-use plastics, integrating compost programs, incorporating bio-fuels and hybrid battery generators to reduce diesel use, as well as having fans and artists alike participate in planting sea oats. In its quest to become one of the most sustainable large-scale music festivals on the planet, Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, has invested in third party technical sustainability experts, Hope Solutions, to complete carbon assessments based on available environmental impact data from the festival. This includes site operations such as freight haulage, energy consumption, and waste, as well as staff and audience travel.

Since its inception, Tortuga has championed ocean conservation, raising over $4 million towards those efforts. Attendees of Tortuga Music Festival have the unique opportunity to explore the impact of their ticket purchase at the Rock The Ocean's Conservation Village where 30 ocean conservation thought leaders and changemakers offer an edu-tainment experience. This immersive experience features captivating exhibits, interactive touch tanks, culinary showcases, cutting-edge ocean technology, and educational initiatives empowering individuals to make a difference. For further information, please visit TortugaMusicFestival.com/sustainability/.

The International Business Awards, recognized as the foremost global business awards program, open their doors to individuals and organizations worldwide, irrespective of their public or private status, for-profit or non-profit nature, or size. In the 2023 IBAs, a staggering 61 nations and territories participated totaling over 3,700 entries from organizations spanning all industries and scales, underscoring the program's international reach and prominence. The prestigious Stevie Awards were bestowed based on the collective scores provided by over 230 executives from around the world who participated in the rigorous judging process.

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band’s cinematic, jam-heavy version of “Baba O’Riley” is available on all streaming platforms today HERE. Complete with a horn section and epic fiddle solos, the song was recorded live in 2016 at Boston’s Fenway Park, which holds a special place in both the band’s heart and career. As Fenway Music Hall of Fame members, Zac Brown Band made history in August, selling out the iconic stadium for the 14th time and marking the Park’s 100th concert. “Baba O’Riley” is the newest single from Zac Brown Band's first ever live-covers album, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers, out November 10––pre-order or pre-save the album on CD or vinyl HERE.

Releasing via Brown’s own label Home Grown Music, From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers includes ZBB’s rendition of Queen’s British-rock anthem “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Listen HERE) as well as the recently released cover of “The Way You Look Tonight” (Listen HERE) made popular by Frank Sinatra.

With tracks spanning over 11 years, the album showcases a selection of legendary performances in iconic venues from the genre-blending songsmiths, joined by acts John Mayer, Steven Tyler, Darrell Scott, Mark O’Connor Band and Marcus King. Ranging from quintessential rock with “Sweet Emotion” and “Baba O’Riley,” to the Beatles’ pop cult classic “Eleanor Rigby,” to Jimmy Buffett’s tropical escape “Margaritaville,” listeners can feel the spirited energy of ZBB’s performance through this special collection of raw, live recordings.

From the Road, Vol. 1: Covers Tracklist

    Bohemian Rhapsody (Live at The SSE Arena, Wembley, London, UK, 09.25.2015)
    Baba O’Riley (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.20.2016)
    Enter Sandman (Live at Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, 09.14.2014)
    Sabotage (Live at Windy City Smokeout, Chicago, IL, 7.16.2023)
    Sweet Emotion feat. Steven Tyler (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 08.09.2015)
    Whipping Post feat. Marcus King (Live at Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN, 10.17.2021)
    Margaritaville (Live at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh, NC, 10.05.2023)
    It's A Great Day To Be Alive feat. Darrell Scott (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
    Eleanor Rigby feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
    With a Little Help From My Friends feat. Darrell Scott & Mark O’Connor Band (Live at Fenway Park, Boston, MA, 06.16.2018)
    Neon feat. John Mayer (Live at the Southern Ground Music and Food Festival, Nashville, TN, 09.22.2012)
    Use Somebody (Live at Jiffy Lube Live, Bristow, VA, 08.25.2019)
    The Way You Look Tonight (Live at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine, CA, 06.04.2016)

Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, is proud to announce the lineup for the 11th ocean-side festival. Taking place April 5-7, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, Tortuga 2024 will feature performances from a variety of acts including headliners Jason Aldean, HARDY and CMA Entertainer Of The Year Lainey Wilson, as well as icons Bret Michaels, TLC and Boyz II Men. Tickets go on sale next Friday, December 1 at 10am EST. To purchase tickets and for more information, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com. Hotel packages and VIP experiences can be purchased via Vibee at Vibee.com.

Artists including Cooper Alan, Kassi Ashton, Black Opry, Priscilla Block, Boyz II Men, Jackson Dean, Dee Jay Silver, Russell Dickerson, DJ Rock, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Charles Wesley Godwin, Brian Kelley, Jon Langston, Long Beach Dub Allstars, Chase Matthew, Ashley McBryde, Bret Michaels, Old Dominion, Parmalee, Shwayze, Red Clay Strays, Teddy Swims, Tigirlily Gold, TLC, Turnpike Troubadours, Koe Wetzel, Wheeland Brothers, Warren Zeiders and Bailey Zimmerman. The festival will also feature a stage dedicated to emerging acts based out of Nashville, the Next From Nashville Stage; the 2024 lineup includes Sadie Bass, Annie Bosko, The Castellows, Kolby Cooper, Logan Crosby, Hannah Ellis, Dylan Gossett, HunterGirl, Greylan James, Meg McRee, Peytan Porter, Josh Ross, Austin Snell, Anne Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr..

In addition to a one-of-a-kind lineup that caters to fans of all ages, Tortuga continues to be a trailblazer in supporting ocean conservation and sustainability since its inception in 2013. In October, the festival received the prestigious 2023 Bronze Stevie Award for Sustainability Leadership in the US and Canada at The 20th Annual International Business Awards®. Each year, the festival raises funds and also serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the critical environmental issues taking place within the oceans. Fans will be able to explore the Rock the Ocean’s Conversation Village while on-site to learn more about the work of the organization and how to get involved. For more information, visit tortugamusicfestival.com/conservation.

For more information and to join the conversation, visit TortugaMusicFestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.

About Rock the Ocean:
The Rock The Ocean Foundation is dedicated to supporting scientific research, education and increasing public awareness about the issues impacting the world’s oceans. Rock The Ocean teams up with high profile musical artists and entertainers, who will perform and participate in events that educate the public on marine conservation. Rock The Ocean founder Chris Stacey is an avid ocean lover, diver and 20-year music industry veteran. Tortuga Music Festival will bring to life his vision, uniting the best and brightest in music, working to raise awareness about the issues currently impacting our oceans and their delicate ecosystems. For more information visit www.rocktheocean.com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockTheOcean, Tweet @RockTheOcean or Instagram @rocktheocean.

Tune into NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH, for a star-studded entertainment special hosted by GRAMMY®-nominated artist Elle King and ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Rachel Smith. The celebration to ring in the new year will air LIVE on Sunday, Dec. 31 (7:30-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:05 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs)*.

TV and radio host Cody Alan and CBS anchor Lonnie Quinn will be corresponding from New York City’s Times Square, along with Dustin Lynch, who will also be performing live from there.

The full lineup of artists set to perform includes Trace Adkins, Grace Bowers, Kane Brown, Jackson Dean, Old Dominion, HARDY, Elle King, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Brothers Osborne, Jon Pardi, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Trombone Shorty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman. Viewers can also anticipate a special guest appearance from Tennessee Titan and five time all-pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and actor/comedian Rob Schneider.

The five-hour broadcast will feature powerful back-to back performances across multiple time zones, live from Music City. Nashville will count down with the East Coast at midnight and keep the party going through midnight Central Time with the city’s renowned Music Note Drop at the Bicentennial Mall stage.

NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp. The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.

*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

Watershed Festival announced today that headliners Luke Bryan, HARDY and Old Dominion are set to descend on the scenic Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington on Friday, August 2 through Sunday, August 4. It was also revealed the three-day, two-stage festival’s main stage will host performances from Maddie & Tae, The Cadillac Three, Terri Clark, Ashland Craft, Riley Green, Brian Kelley, Pecos & The Rooftops, Dee Jay Silver, Josh Ross, Dylan Scott, Cole Swindell, Zach Top and Koe Wetzel.

Gearing up for its’ 12th year, Watershed continues to bring trending newcomers to the stacked second stage lineup, the “Next From Nashville” stage. ’Shedders’ will get a glimpse of country music’s most exciting new acts including Kassi Ashton, Graham Barham, Sadie Bass, Annie Bosko, Aidan Canfield, Jade Eagleson, Mae Estes, Zandi Holup, Greylan James, Meg McRee, Madeline Merlo, Meghan Patrick, Matt Schuster, Austin Williams and Jake Worthington.

Passes for the highly-anticipated summer event will go on-sale beginning next Friday, January 26 at 10am PT at WatershedFest.com.

Self-proclaimed “Shedders” and equally-excited artists gather every year to enjoy the festival's “tough to beat” (Rolling Stone) scenery that is both “a sonic and visual treat” (Billboard), alongside an eclectic lineup that includes the genre’s biggest stars and hottest emerging acts. Quickly becoming a staple to George, WA and marking an end of summer event, passes for the unrivaled experience often sell out in minutes.

For more information on Watershed, visit WatershedFest.com, Twitter @watershedfest, Instagram @watershedfestival and join the conversation on Twitter, #WatershedFestival.

Today, Faster Horses Festival announces their 11th return to the Michigan International Speedway with an epic 2024 lineup including first-time headliners HARDY, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson. Kicking off in Brooklyn, Michigan on Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21, the festival’s Main Stage will host performances by Sawyer Brown, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Old Dominion, ERNEST, Tigirlily Gold, Riley Green, Tyler Hubbard, Cody Johnson, Alexandra Kay, Shane Smith & The Saints, DJ Rod Youree and Zach Top.

Faster Horses will also continue to introduce fans to country music’s most exciting acts, bringing a stacked lineup to the beloved “Next From Nashville” stage. Trending newcomers set to play the stage are Tanner Adell, Avery Anna, Graham Barham, Sadie Bass, Annie Bosko, Aidan Canfield, Jade Eagleson, HunterGirl, Samantha McKaige, Meg McRee, Josh Ross, Austin Williams, Anne Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Jake Worthington.

Faster Horses fans will have the option to purchase from four experience levels including general admission and VIP options, as well as high end suites; for more information, click here. Three-day festival passes and camping for the one-of-a-kind experience will go on-sale beginning Friday, February 9 at 10am ET at FasterHorsesFestival.com.

Continuing to hold its status as a “country music festival tradition” (Rolling Stone) and “not just another music festival” (Billboard) attendees return each year to enjoy the festival’s first-class lineup and hand-picked vendors. Recently named one of the “Can’t Miss Events” of 2024 by Wide Open Country, fans can expect an incredible weekend of music, community and fun at Michigan’s International Speedway.

​For more information on Faster Horses, visit FasterHorsesFestival.com, Twitter @faster_horses, Instagram @fasterhorsesfestival and join the conversation on Twitter, #FasterHorses.

Today, Multi-Platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley announces over 30 new dates for his summer GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR, Presented By Jersey Mike’s, with Chase Rice and Lee Brice for direct support and a diverse lineup of special guests including Graham Barham, Tyler Braden, Kaitlin Butts, Mae Estes, Ella Langley, Randy Rogers Band, Zach Top, Tanner Usrey, Bella White and more. Produced by Live Nation, tickets will begin to go on sale this Friday, Feb. 16 at 10AM Local Time at Dierks.com.

“The Gravel & Gold tour has been the best of my career, and I’m not ready to leave it behind,” explains Bentley. “We are so locked in with this production that it allows me to be living right in the moment with the fans, and that’s the magic!  I’m bringing along some old friends and some newer artists who are all putting their own unique spin on country, bluegrass and Americana music.   I can’t wait to watch their shows and hopefully sing with them too. Those collaborations are a highlight of my summer every year.”

Bentley’s one-of-a-kind live show is “an unforgettable experience” (Folio Weekly) full of hits, one-of-a-kind bluegrass moments and impromptu collaborations. “It’s clear that Bentley isn’t just an award-winning singer and songwriter but also a natural entertainer," Nippertown wrote, “[It] will have you trying to catch your breath from singing and laughing along.”

GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR 2024 Dates:

6/07 - Fort Worth, TX - Dickies Arena *
6/08 - Rogers, AR - Walmart AMP *
6/13 - Toledo, OH - The Huntington Center *
6/14 - Noblesville, IN - Ruoff Music Center *
6/15 - Cincinnati, OH - Riverbend Music Center ^
6/27 - Lafayette, LA - CAJUNDOME*<
6/28 - Orange Beach, AL - The Wharf Amphitheater*
7/18 - Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC *
7/19 - Scranton, PA - The Pavilion at Montage Mountain *
7/20 - Buffalo, NY - Darien Lake Amphitheater +
8/04 - Bonner, MT - KettleHouse Amphitheater
8/08 - Columbia, MD - Merriweather Post Pavilion *’
8/09 - Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Center *
8/10 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena  *
8/15 - Gilford, NH - BankNH Pavilion *
8/16 - Syracuse, NY - Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview*
8/17 - Camden, NJ- Freedom Mortgage Pavilion *
8/22 - St. Louis, MO - Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre STL*
8/23 - Kansas City, MO - T-Mobile Center *
8/24 - Omaha, NE - CHI Health Center *
8/29 - Albuquerque, NM - Isleta Amphitheater *
8/30 - Colorado Springs, CO - Sunset Amphitheater *’
8/31 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre *\9/06 - Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre *
9/07 - Nashville, TN - Bridgestone Arena *
9/12 - Wilmington, NC - Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park ^
9/13 - Charleston, SC - Credit One Stadium ^
9/14 - Simpsonville, SC - CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park^
9/19 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena * >
9/20 - Moline, IL - Vibrant Arena *
9/21 - Milwaukee, WI - American Family Insurance Amphitheater^

* Chase Rice + Check Local Listings
^ Lee Brice + Check Local Listings
+ On sale to be announced
> On sale March 1st
< On sale March 8th
‘ Not a Live Nation Date

Dierks Bentley released his tenth studio album Gravel & Gold in 2023, again “proving why he’s one of Country’s biggest stars” (TODAY) whose unique 21st-century career has had a rare consistency fueled by longevity. He landed his first publishing deal in 2001 and released his debut album in 2003, producing an instant number one single. In the two decades since, Bentley has achieved success with eight more albums that reached the top of the Country sales charts, resulting in 22 number one songs, eight billion streams, three CMA Awards, 15 GRAMMY® nominations and membership into the Grand Ole Opry. Trendy sounds have ebbed and flowed around him over these two decades, but Bentley “has been a mainstay on the country charts since releasing his debut single ‘What Was I Thinkin’ nearly 20 years ago” (Forbes). He also has created professional endeavors outside of music with his Flag & Anthem lifestyle collection Desert Son, along with his four “Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row” locations. For more information, visit www.Dierks.com.

Multi-award-winning country star and world class musician Dierks Bentley today releases his take on the Tom Petty classic, “American Girl.” The free-spirited, bluegrass-tinged track officially impacts country radio today (via Big Machine Records/The Valory Music Co.) and is from the forthcoming Tom Petty tribute album, Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty to be released by Big Machine in partnership with the Tom Petty Estate. The album brings together the top Country and Americana artists to create a tribute to Petty’s musical legacy.

Of the song, Bentley shares, “Petty’s southern roots shined through across his songwriting and storytelling. He might not have ever been considered as country, but you can’t go into a bar in Nashville without hearing this song. It is one of the greatest songs in a life’s work of great American songs. The spirit of this woman, the idea of such relentless hope – and disappointment – ignites such a spark. Jon and I were driven to make that feeling of American roots stand tall."

LISTEN TO DIERKS BENTLEY’S “AMERICAN GIRL” HERE

Now considered as one of Petty’s greatest hits (Billboard, Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone), Bentley’s banjo-forward, spirited reimagination of “American Girl” is a festival of swirling fiddles, right hand organ figures and mandolin runs complimented by a pre-bridge breakdown that reinforces the stop/start nature of the moment.

Bentley and producer Jon Randall recruited A-list session players Chad Cromwell on drums, Craig Young on bass, Rob McNelley and Randall himself on electric guitars, as well as Jimmy Wallace on piano and B-3. They also drafted acclaimed musicians Noam Pikelny on banjo, Andy Leftwich on fiddle and mandolin, and Chris Eldridge on acoustic guitar for the sweeping consideration of the desperation, dreams and betrayals plaguing a girl “raised on promises.” The instrumentation teams with Bentley’s vocals, equal part witness and mercy capturing the song’s urgency and injecting Petty’s signature pride and defiance even in the roughest places.

For more information, visit https://dierks.com/.

Multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning Zac Brown Band is gearing up for warmer weather with their new single “Tie Up” which will drop next Friday (3/22.) “Tie Up” is a catchy summer anthem that transports listeners to dog days by the water with a fishing pole and good friends. Its infectious rhythm and lyrics paint a vivid picture of soaking up the sun and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. With its blend of country charm and feel-good melodies, “Tie Up” is destined to become a soundtrack for summer. Pre-save the song ahead of its release today right HERE and see what Zac Brown Band had to say about "Tie Up" HERE.

Described as an “immensely talented band of musicians with an eclectic combination of country, rock, roots and blues sounds” (Nippertown), Zac Brown Band will be bringing their diverse live show to over 20 cities this year, many with Kenny Chesney for the SUN GOES DOWN Tour. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://zacbrownband.com/.

Catch Zac Brown Band Live:
4/6 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
4/20 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium *
4/27 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium *
5/4 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium *
5/11 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium *
5/18 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium *
5/25 – Landover, MD – FedExField *
5/26 – Norfolk, VA – Patriotic Festival 2024 at Scope Arena
6/1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium *
6/2 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
6/8 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field *
6/15 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field *
6/22 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field *
7/6 – Kansas City, MO – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium *
7/7 – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Cavendish Beach Music Festival
7/13 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field *
7/20 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium *
7/21 – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair
7/27 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High Stadium *
8/3 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium *
8/10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field *
8/17 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium *
8/23 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium *
8/24 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium *
8/25 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium *
10/27 – Cape Town, South Africa – Cape Town Country Festival

* with Kenny Chesney on the SUN GOES DOWN 2024 Tour

Dierks Bentley today premieres the music video for his spirited cover of Tom Petty’s “American Girl” with CMT. The video for the lead single from Big Machine Records’ forthcoming tribute album, PETTY COUNTRY: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, opens with Bentley strapping on Petty’s own signature Rickenbacker guitar that was flownin from his archives in California for the shoot.

Shot at Nashville venue Clementine, the performance-forward video focuses on musicianship as Bentley and his band (which includes Charlie Worsham) circle up at golden hour with light pouring into the room, offering up a sense of sanctification and celebrating the fellowship, joy of playing and spirit that defined Tom Petty and his seminal band the Heartbreakers. Directed by Wes Edwards, the clip focuses on Bentley’s rugged features, the appropriate solos and chemistry between road-honed musicians. Their seemingly clubhouse jam is interpolated with Americana images, forward travel and other articles from Petty’s archive, including cases and concert memorabilia.

“Holding an instrument that carries so much musical history and significance was surreal, you could almost feel the stories resonate from it as I played it,” Bentley shared. “Tom Petty's lyrics and delivery were a huge part of what made his music so impactful.”

The video airs every hour today during CMT’s music video hours and will run in full on the Paramount billboard in Times Square at 12:00pm and 5:00pm EST today, in addition to appearing throughout the day on the CMT Music channel. It will also be available on all streaming platforms today at 4:00pm CST HERE.

Long a Bluegrass-forward artist with a commitment to playing for the people and creating music that merges high spirits with the reality of living in today’s America, Bentley’s take on this classic hit (produced by multiple GRAMMY® winner Jon Randall) delivers the grit and authenticity of the 15-time GRAMMY nominee and Rock & Roll Hall inductee, Tom Petty. The song, out on Country radio now, landed at No. 25 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart in its second week, has been hailed for its “spright banjo, mandolin and guitar fusions” that “meld perfectly with Bentley’s own grainy, Rock-leaning vocal" (Billboard) and has garnered more than 3.4 million streams.

The official track list and release date for PETTY COUNTRY: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty will be announced in the coming weeks.

Country music fans are gearing up and counting down the days to Rock the Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, taking place April 5-7, 2024 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Tortuga 2024 will feature performances from a variety of acts including headliners  Jason Aldean, HARDY and CMA Entertainer Of The Year Lainey Wilson, as well as icons Bret Michaels, TLC and Boyz II Men. The festival’s three stages will also include the Next From Nashville stage, which will spotlight 15 talented up-and-coming artists.

In addition to a one-of-a-kind lineup that caters to fans of all ages, the festival continues to be a trailblazer in ocean conservation and sustainability. Since its inception in 2013, the festival has raised over $4 million supporting 100+ nonprofits dedicated to saving our oceans and marine life. In 2023, the festival's efforts were awarded the prestigious Bronze Stevie Award for Sustainability Leadership in the US and Canada at the 20th Annual International Business Awards.

Sustainability at the 2024 Tortuga Music Festival will focus on 3 major goals involving all departments, “Reduce, Rethink and Restore” – to reduce CO2 emissions and waste going to landfill, explore green products and technologies, and implement policies to protect Marine ecosystems and support ocean conservation efforts. Some of those programs at the festival will include:

-Offering reusable insulated cups in collaboration with Turnpike Troubadours and Pirani Life, and utilizing compostable cups at all concessions provided by Better for All.

-Eliminating single-use plastics on site with teams in place to ensure no plastic packaging is brought into the event, as well as a sorting through all waste backstage.

-Recycling site wide will be available, including cans, glass, cardboard, and wood.

-Donating leftover goods to avoid sending material to the landfill including: food to local food banks, towels to the animal shelter, canned water to various nonprofits in the area, leftover salad to feed resident sea turtle patients, and carrots to feed the Ft. Lauderdale police horses after the festival wraps.

The festival will continue other practices that have been implemented in years’ past, including using energy saving technologies from SunBelt to reduce carbon emissions. A portion of all proceeds are donated to Rock The Ocean's conservation partners, who will have interactive booths that fans can visit in Conservation Village at the festival. All seafood served is approved by a specialist to ensure it is listed as “Best Choice” or “Good Alternative” as defined by The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.
To purchase tickets, see the full festival line-up and for more information, visit www.tortugamusicfestival.com, Tweet: @FestivalTortuga #TortugaFest, Instagram: @TortugaMusicFestival #TortugaFest, Snapchat: @TortugaFest, Facebook: Facebook.com/TortugaMusicFestival.