A Thousand Horses Set To Join Kid Rock on The Greatest Show On Earth Tour

With fans and critics anticipating, “Are A Thousand Horses about to become the world’s biggest Southern rock band?” (Classic Rock), the hard-charging quartet is hitting the trail with a defiant, genre-busting icon in the new year. They’ve been selected by the “American Badass” himself – KID ROCK – as direct support for his GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH TOUR 2018.

Set to take the stage for massive arena concerts, A THOUSAND HORSES can’t wait to showcase their “hard, Southern-rock edge” (Entertainment Weekly) to rowdy fans of their provocative host. Huge crowds will be looking to turn loose, and the band is more than happy to oblige with fist-pumping hits like their GOLD-certified #1 debut, “Smoke,” and good-timing latest single, “Preachin’ To the Choir.”

“Last year we had the opportunity to do two nights at Fenway Park with Kid Rock and to get the chance to tour with him in 2018 is a dream come true,” stated A Thousand Horses. “We have been big fans for a long time and can’t wait to get on the road to prove Southern Rock is alive and well.”

With tickets on sale now, the tour will kick off in Nashville on January 19 and includes dates from New York to Nevada, culminating with a show at Las Vegas’ Mandalay Bay Events Center on March 24.

Great Show On Earth Tour Dates, cities and venues featuring A Thousand Horses:
January 19 – Nashville, Tennessee – Bridgestone Arena
January 20 – Louisville, Kentucky – KFC Yum! Center
February 2 – Tulsa, Oklahoma – BOK Center
February 3 – Houston, Texas – Toyota Center
February 9 – Atlanta, Georgia – Infinite Energy Arena
February 10 – Charlotte, North Carolina – Spectrum Center
February 16 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada – Air Canada Centre
February 17 – Columbus, Ohio – Nationwide Arena
February 23 – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Wells Fargo Center
February 24 – Cleveland, Ohio – Quicken Loans Arena
March 2 – Uncasville, Connecticut – Mohegan Sun Arena
March 3 – Baltimore, Maryland – Royal Farms Arena
March 9 – Newark, New Jersey – Prudential Center
March 10 – Nassau, New York – NYCB LIVE
March 16 – Chicago, Illinois – United Center
March 17 – Omaha, Nebraska – CenturyLink Center
March 20 – Denver, Colorado – Pepsi Center
March 23 – Phoenix, Arizona – Talking Stick Resort Arena
March 24 – Las Vegas, Nevada – Mandalay Bay Events Center

Jake Owen Makes Major Career Move and Joins Big Loud Records

BIG LOUD RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Country star Jake Owen, who comes on board the innovative label. With this move, Owen is reunited with one of the founders of the Big Loud organization Joey Moi, who produced Owen’s breakthrough album, BAREFOOT BLUE JEAN NIGHT, which garnered four consecutive #1 hits.‬‬‬‬

‪“I couldn’t be more excited to start this new chapter in my career with Big Loud,” Owen says. “The passion for success that everyone has in the building is contagious. Combining what I already do with Big Loud’s expertise is exciting, and I am eager to get to work with Joey Moi again. We had great success in the past and I’m looking forward to what the future holds for all of us.” ‬‬‬‬‬

‪In becoming the newest member of the Big Loud family, Owen will have the full support of a forward-thinking staff hungry to continue shaking up Country’s conventional wisdom. ‬‬‬‬‬

‪“This is an unbelievable moment for all of us as true fans of Jake Owen,” label President Clay Hunnicutt says. “When we created Big Loud over two years ago, this is exactly the type of ‘home’ we wanted to create for someone like Jake, who is a unique and unparalleled entertainer and person, and who has a clear vision of who he is as an artist.” ‬‬‬‬‬

‪As a platinum-selling hitmaker, Owen is a welcomed addition to the Big Loud Records roster whose team has already launched the careers of newcomers Chris Lane, Morgan Wallen, and Jillian Jacqueline. ‬‬‬‬‬

Thomas Rhett Is “Unforgettable” at Country Radio With His 9th Career No. 1 Single

Current multi-CMA nominee and ACM Awards Male Vocalist of the Year Thomas Rhett’s career continues to skyrocket as “Unforgettable” hits No. 1 today on both the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts, reaching the top in just 14 weeks as the fastest-peaking song of his career so far. The “charming” (Rolling Stone) single is also holding the No. 1 spot for the third straight week on the Mediabase Canada Country chart. “Unforgettable” is the second single from Thomas Rhett’s Billboard 200 chart-topping release LIFE CHANGES (The Valory Music Co.), marking the third No. 1 this year and the ninth of his career.

“This is a really cool way to kick off CMA week,” said Thomas Rhett. “It’s always a good week because everyone is in town, we all get to see each other, hangout backstage at the show, but to also find out ‘Unforgettable’ is No. one is awesome.”

Thomas Rhett is currently nominated for three CMA Awards including Male Vocalist of the Year, Musical Event Of The Year and Music Video of the Year for the No. 1 GOLD-certified lead track “Craving You” as well as an American Music Award for Favorite Country Male Artist. He has earned major trophies from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music, Billboard Music Awards, CMT Music Awards, iHeart Radio Music Awards and more while also drawing GRAMMY® Awards and Teen Choice Awards nominations, among others.

In September, Thomas Rhett released his third album LIFE CHANGES, the biggest, boldest-sounding record of his career, filled with a diverse batch of songs united by the “consistency of their craft” (Variety) as he stretches his sound to new limits. Highlighting his “detailed style of songwriting” (Rolling Stone), the new release debuted at No. 1 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart, marking the first Country release to take the top spot in 2017.  He recently announced his headlining LIFE CHANGES TOUR 2018, following his in-demand HOME TEAM TOUR which has sold out 27 stops so far this year and continues this week in Europe.

For more information and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit ThomasRhett.com.

First Round of Presenters Announced for the 51st Annual CMA Awards

CMA has announced the first round of presenters for “The 51st Annual CMA Awards,” including some of Country Music’s hottest new stars and a few of the biggest names from the entertainment and sports worlds. “The 51st Annual CMA Awards” broadcast live Wednesday, Nov. 8 (8-11PM ET) from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.

New Artist of the Year nominees Lauren Alaina, Luke Combs and Brett Young, radio personality Bobby Bones, NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson, model and Kode With Klossy founder Karlie Kloss, star of Freeform’s “Movie Night with Karli Kloss,” country artist Dustin Lynch, actress Lea Michele of ABC’s “The Mayor,” “The Path” actress Michelle Monaghan, actor, director and author Tyler Perry, stars of ABC’s “Kevin (Probably) Saves the World,” Jason Ritter and JoAnna Garcia Swisher, “Pitch Perfect 3” actresses Ruby Rose and Brittany Snow and three-time CMA Awards winner and 20-time previous nominee Trisha Yearwood will step in as presenters and help co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood during “Country Music’s Biggest Night.” Additionally, first-time nominees LOCASH will vie for Vocal Duo of the Year and host the pre-telecast portion of the night.

More information about “The 51st Annual CMA Awards” is on CMAawards.com. Listen to nominee playlists and purchase official CMA Awards apparel and accessories online.

Ryan Kinder Teams Up with Shazam for Headlining Tour

Steadily building his reputation to match his incredible live performance, Ryan Kinder sets his sights on a 14-cty headline tour to round out the year and kick start the next. The Alabama-bred singer/songwriter who has been praised for “leaving his passion on the stage, hoping that fans walk away knowing he put everything out there” (Sounds Like Nashville), will hit the road November 10 through early 2018 to spread his rural rock sound to audiences across the country.

Coming off the success of his viral hit “Close”, which has amassed over 25 million on demand streams to date, Kinder has teamed up with Shazam to provide one-of-a-kind experiences for his fans. Hopeful concert-goers will be able to visually Shazam Kinder’s tour posters for access to exclusive photos and videos as well as a chance to win tickets to an upcoming show. The posters will be displayed in tour markets leading up to each stop as well as through special posts on Kinder’s social media. Tickets are available at www.RyanKinder.com.

RYAN KINDER TOUR DATES:
11/10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Eagles Nest
11/11 – Charlottesville, VA – The Southern
12/7 – Baltimore, MD – Tin Roof Baltimore
12/8 – Asbury Park, NJ – The Wonder Bar
12/9 – Dewey Beach, DE – Rusty Rudder
12/12 – New York, NY – Mercury Lounge
12/14 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
12/15 – Boston, MA – The Red Room Cafe 939
12/16 – Vienna, VA (D.C.) – Jammin’ Java
1/26 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry
1/27 – Chicago, IL – Schubas
2/8 – Decatur, GA – Eddie’s Attic
2/9 – Athens, GA – The Foundry
2/10 – Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s

Sure to make an emotional impact on tour, Ryan’s latest offering “Still Believe In Crazy Love”, written by Jerry Flowers and the late Andrew Dorff, has quickly gained momentum with its message of hope. The accompanying music video premiered with Billboard,who proclaimed that the track “has taken his career to a different level.”

In an effort to show the depth of Kinder’s musicality, he has released different versions of the song in hopes that he can truly connect with fans. Directed by Justin Key, the many versions of “Still Believe In Crazy Love” are showcased by the poignant visuals and intermittent audio breaks allowing each individual to share their unique story.

“[My] older songs were more to the point and had a certain feeling in mind that was very focused into one idea, and ‘Crazy Love’ means something different to every person,” Kinder told Billboard. “I think that’s why it resonates with so many people, because it means something painful, joyous, redemptive, heart-aching, whatever it is that they experience, it’ll bring that emotion back and make them feel it in three and a half minutes.” Kinder will release interviews capturing the full stories of those who appeared in the video in the coming weeks.

With his powerful yet vulnerable voice, guitar skills and 30+ million streams, the Rolling Stone “Country Artist You Need To Know” is set to release more music from his upcoming debut album on Warner Bros. / Warner Music Nashville and preview some tunes on the road.