Jason Aldean with Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Luke Combs, Midland and Brett Young join the exciting lineup of performers for “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” hosted for the 11th consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood. Country Music’s Biggest Night™ will air live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 8:00 PM/ET (7:00 PM/CT) on the ABC Television Network.
Previously announced performers for the CMA Awards include Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley with Brothers Osborne, Luke Bryan, KennyChesney, Dan + Shay, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Kacey Musgraves, Old Dominion, Pistol Annies, Thomas Rhett,Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.
For more information on “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” please visit CMAawards.com and follow CMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fans can listen to music featuring the CMA Awards nominees and performers, on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Pandora, Spotify, and Vevo. To celebrate “The 52nd Annual CMA Awards,” the official merchandise line featuring tees, sweatshirts and other gifts is now available online.
Multi-Platinum, 2X Grammy nominees Thompson Square are beginning a heartwarming new chapter with the upcoming release of their first children’s book, TIME TO GET DRESSED.
Written by the Country duo’s Keifer and Shawna Thompson and illustrated by Ana Patankar, TIME TO GET DRESSED features cute and colorful full-page pictures and a sing-song storyline – meant to teach children how to get ready for their day and inspired by the duo’s two-year-old son, Cooper.
“We wrote a CHILDREN’S BOOK y’all!!! TIME TO GET DRESSED is so special to us,” exclaimed Shawna. “It started out as a song Keifer would sing to Cooper and has evolved into a book everyone can read to their kiddos! We’re thrilled to be able to share a part of our family with yours.”
Set for official release via Amazon and the duo’s website on November 13, pre-orders for Thompson Square’s TIME TO GET DRESSED begin now at www.thompsonsquare.com.
Priced at $9.99, those who pre-order will receive a signed copy of the lovable lesson book – PLUS a digital-download code for the bouncy “Time To Get Dressed” companion song, sung by Thompson Square and sure to help your little one remember what he or she learned.
The smiling tune is only available with TIME TO GET DRESSED pre-orders for now, going wide after the book’s release, and fans can get their copy of TIME TO GET DRESSED signed in person after Thompson Square’s next performance on the Grand Ole Opry, also set for November 13.
Long recognized as one of Country music’s most well-rounded, deeply passionate and prolific artists, Wheelhouse Record’s chart-topper Granger Smith announced one of his most personal projects to date: They Were There: A Hero’s Documentary. Arriving on November 30 in conjunction with an original soundtrack, the self-produced documentary honors the lives of five fallen soldiers and seeks to pay tribute to their heroic sacrifices and infinite legacies.
In partnership with Texas Roadhouse and Altama, the full-length documentary will be available across Granger’s YouTube channel, while the soundtrack will be available at all digital retailers and streaming services. Pre-order HERE.
Granger reflects on his inspiration for the project, “I’m lucky enough to have achieved a lot of different milestones and accolades in my career, but I realize that doesn’t come from merit alone. I discovered a long time ago that I am allowed to chase these dreams because of men and woman who volunteer to ensure my freedom.
I’ve taken entertainment tours to war zones in the Middle East. I’ve walked 400 miles in combat boots to raise money for returning soldiers. And somehow, none of that comes close to repaying my debt of gratitude. When a hero falls, their legacy must live on. Their sacrifice has sewn the fabric of our freedom, and their story must be retold.”
Over the course of five days, producer Granger Smith and director Paul De La Cerda embark on a journey to honor each soldier, one hero per day. Set against the Chihuahuan Desert near the Texas Rio Grande and Mexico border, Granger narrates the film, reading personal letters from the soldiers and meeting with family members and loved ones throughout the course of the film.
Through one-on-one interviews, viewers intimately get to know their stories, their families and the aftermath of losing a loved one for the price of freedom.
Deeply passionate and immensely patriotic, Granger is an avid supporter of U.S. military men and women: he founded the “100-Mile Boot Walk” several years ago and has since walked hundreds of miles in combat boots to raise awareness and funds surrounding the challenges and needs troops face upon returning home. He has also performed several shows overseas for our troops.
They Were There Original Soundtrack Tracklist: 1) “They Were There” (Granger Smith, Mitchell Tenpenny, Jordan Schmidt, Andy Albert)
2) “You’re In It” (Frank Rogers, Justin Adams, Mark Nesler)
3) “We Got It” (Granger Smith, Jordan M. Schmidt, Justin Wilson, Jamie Paulin)
4) “4 Wheel Drive” (Granger Smith, Frank Rogers, Mike Florentino)
5) “Everybody Lives” (Tommy Cecil, Seth Ennis, Jay Brunswick, Jaida Dryer)
6) “I’m A Fan” (Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jamie Paulin, Jordan Schmidt)
7) “Raise Up Your Glass” (Frank Rogers, Matt Alderman, Ty Graham)
8) “Love Ain’t Blind” (Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jamie Paulin)
9) “Home Cooked Meal” (Granger Smith, Frank Rogers)
10) “Never Too Old” (Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jordan M. Schmidt, Andrew Albert)
11) “You’re In It” (Remix) (Frank Rogers, Justin Adams, Mark Nesler)
Midland will kick off the new year keeping their fans first as they announced additional dates in 2019 to their headline ELECTRIC RODEO TOUR. The neo-traditionalists also secured an opening slot with Thomas Rhett for his LIFE CHANGES TOUR in the midst of their own dates this year.
With their penchant to bring their own Country swagger and good times to every performance, Midland caps off a momentous year with three CMA Awards nominations, including Vocal Group of the Year, Single of the Year for “Drinkin’ Problem” and New Artist of the Year.
Midland’s newly added dates feature stops in major markets from Los Angeles, CA to their hometown of Austin, TX and their first headlining show at The Ryman in Nashville, TN.
Tickets for ELECTRIC RODEO TOUR go on sale November 2 at 10 AM local time. Spotify fans in participating markets will receive a special pre-sale code via email on Wednesday, October 31 to get early access to tickets. Separately, those who have signed up for Midland’s mailing list will also be emailed a promo code on Wednesday morning.
2019 ELECTRIC RODEO TOUR DATES: Feb 8 / Los Angeles, CA / The Novo March 19 / Austin, TX / Travis County Exposition Center April 13 / Ft. Lauderdale, FL / Tortuga Music Festival* April 18 / Birmingham, AL / Iron City April 19 / Athens, GA / Georgia Theatre April 20 / Athens, GA / Georgia Theatre April 25 / Richmond, VA / The National April 26 / Chattanooga, TN / The Signal April 27 / Asheville, NC / The Orange Peel May 2 / Detroit, MI / St. Andrew’s Hall May 3 / Grand Rapids, MI / 20 Monroe Live May 5 / Nashville, TN / The Ryman * Tickets already on-sale for shows marked.
After completely selling out THE UNAPOLOGETICALLY TOUR, including an international stop in Australia, Black River Entertainment’s Kelsea Ballerini is dominating arenas with her headlining THE MISS ME MORE TOUR with Brett Young in 2019.
Named after her chart-rising bold anthem, the most-added new single on Country radio upon release, the 14-date run will catapult Ballerini to new heights as she reaches bigger crowds from kickoff on April 11, 2019, at Wicomico Youth and Civic Center in Salisbury, MD, straight through Scheels Arena in Fargo, ND, on May 11, 2019.
“The message of ’Miss Me More’ means so much to me and that’s why I’m so excited to announce this tour,” shares Ballerini. “It’s about being bold and unapologetically standing up for yourself. I can’t wait to sing it with everyone next April!”
Inviting hitmaker Young to join her, the ACM’s New Male Vocalist of the Year has racked up four consecutive #1 Platinum hits from his self-titled breakout album, setting him apart as the first debut Country artist since 2014 to claim a 3X PLATINUM certification. Special guest Brandon Ratcliff rounds out the bill as the opener.
Presale tickets are available now exclusively for Ballerini’s fan club members, The Legends. Tickets open to the general public on Friday (11/2) at 10 a.m. (local time). For additional details, including VIP Packages and Experiences, click here.
Announced dates, cities, and venues of THE MISS ME MORE TOUR to date: 4/11– Wicomico Youth and Civic Center – Salisbury, MD 4/12 – Santander Arena – Reading, PA 4/13 – Erie Insurance Arena – Erie, PA 4/17 – Salem Civic Center – Salem, VA 4/18 – Knoxville Civic Coliseum – Knoxville, TN 4/25 – Hertz Arena – Estero, FL 4/26 – Saint Augustine Amphitheatre – St. Augustine, FL 4/27 – James Brown Arena – Augusta, GA 5/2 – Rushmore Plaza Civic Center – Rapid City, SD 5/3 – Bismarck Event Center – Bismarck, ND 5/4 – Tyson Events Center – Sioux City, IA 5/9 – AMSOIL Arena – Duluth, MN 5/10 – U.S. Cellular Center – Cedar Rapids, IA 5/11 – Scheels Arena – Fargo, ND
