As his heartwarming second single, “For Her,”climbs into Country radio’s Top 10, Big Loud Records’ breakout star CHRIS LANE is taking his career to the next level with his first ever headlining tour.
Calling his headline debut the TAKE BACK HOME TOUR, Lane is set to put his unique R&B-meets-Country style on blast for 18 dates packed into two whirlwind months, with special guests BAILEY BRYAN, DYLAN SCHNEIDER, and MORGAN WALLEN appearing at select tour stops.
Kicking things off October 25 in Baltimore, MD, Lane will crisscross the country through cities like Uncasville, CT; Baton Rouge, LA; and Columbus, OH; before wrapping up December 15 in Wichita, KS.
Venues for each stop on the TAKE BACK HOME TOUR will be revealed soon. For on-sale details and to purchase tickets, please visit www.iamchrislane.com
“I couldn’t be more excited for my first headlining tour. I’ve learned so much as a performer on the road with Florida Georgia Line this summer, so to be able to showcase that and take more music to the fans is a dream come true,” says Lane. “With Bailey, Dylan and Morgan along for the ride, it’s going to be an incredible couple of months.”
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CHRIS LANE’s TAKE BACK HOME TOUR DATES: October 25 – Baltimore, MD #/* October 27 – Stroudsburg, PA #/* October 28 – Sayreville, NJ * November 2 – Patchogue, NY * November 3 – Atlantic City, NJ * November 4 – Uncasville, CT * November 9 – Columbia, MO #/* November 10 – Minneapolis, MN #/* November 16 – Baton Rouge, LA #/^ November 17 – Tallahassee, FL #/^ November 25 – Indianapolis, IN #/^ November 30 – Lexington, KY #/^ December 1 – Kansas City, MO #/^ December 2 – Rogers, AR December 7 – Columbus, OH #/^ December 8 – Rootstown, OH #/^ December 9 – Rosemont, IL #/^ December 15 – Wichita, KS #/^
# – with Bailey Bryan ^ – with Dylan Schneider * – with Morgan Wallen
Recently declared “a live legacy in the making” by Rolling Stone, critically acclaimed performer, multi-instrumentalist and all-around entertainer Chris Janson will take his “undeniable star” (The Tennessean) power on the road for The EVERYBODY Tour. Inspired by his brand new album of the same name, due September 22 and available now for pre-order, the tour includes headlining dates in addition to fairs and festivals all across the nation.
“I’ve spent the year touring with some of the best country artists in the game, and every single show gets me more excited than the last,” said Janson. “I’m ready to take it to the next level for my biggest fans with my own headlining dates on The EVERYBODY Tour. It’s going to be a party.”
CHRIS JANSON TOUR DATES: *Chris Janson’s The EVERYBODY Tour **Sam Hunt’s “15 in a 30” Tour ^Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “Soul2Soul” Tour
SEPTEMBER 15** Camden, NJ BB&T Pavilion 16** Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live 22** Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater –SOLD OUT- 23** Nashville, TN Ascend Amphitheater –SOLD OUT- 24* Boston, MA Country 102.5 Street Party 28* Peoria, IL Tailgate N’ Tallboys Music Concert Series 29* Kennesaw, GA North Georgia State Fair – Jim R. Miller Park 30* Hamilton, OH Big Buls Roadhouse OCTOBER 5^ San Antonio, TX AT&T Center 6^ Houston, TX Toyota Center 7^ Dallas, TX American Airlines Arena 13* Fort Meyers, FL The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon 14* Perry, GA Georgia National Fair 20* Niceville, FL Mullet Festival 21* Augusta, GA William B. Bell Auditorium 27* Poplar Bluff, MO Black River Coliseum 28 Austin, TX Nutty Brown Café & Amphitheatre w/ Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots NOVEMBER 3* Ocoee, FL Ocoee Founders Fay Festival 4* Lynchburg, VA Phase 2 Club 10* Tucson, AZ Rialto Theatre 11* Scottsdale, AZ Driftwood Music Festival 17* Athens, OH Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium 18* Fort Wayne, IN Rusty Spur JANUARY 12* Kansas City, MO Whiskey Tango 13* Clearlake, IA Surf Ballrom FEBRUARY 3* Niagara Falls, ON Fallsview Casino 5* Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium http://noprescriptionrxbuyonline.com/viagra_soft_tabs.html http://rxbuywithoutprescriptiononline.com/neurontin.html http://rxnoprescriptionrxbuyonline.com/zovirax.html
Country artist Chase Bryant is officially off the market! The singer/songwriter/musician popped the question to his lovely girlfriend, now fiancée, earlier this week.
Bryant recreated a special moment from the couple’s relationship. Bringing girlfriend Kourtney Kellar back to the scene where they shared their first kiss, on set of his music video for Room To Breathe, Chase got down on one knee.
“If you told me at the moment we met that I would be lucky enough to marry Kourtney, I would have said you were crazy,” Bryant told PEOPLE exclusively. “It was incredible that we were able to have this special moment in the same spot as our first kiss. We are so excited to see what our future together holds.”
Additionally, Chase recently released his latest single “Hell If I Know” to country radio, and is available on iTunes here.He continues his trek across the nation with Brad Paisley on the Weekend Warrior World Tour.
Iconic entertainer Reba McEntire will debut as host for the eighth annual “CMA Country Christmas” event from Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry House on Monday, Nov. 27, 8/7C. The two-hour holiday music celebration that airs on the ABC Television Network will feature performances by McEntire and a lineup of today’s best in Country sharing their favorite sounds of the season.
“Christmas is such a special time. It reminds me of growing up in Oklahoma and singing carols with my family,” said McEntire. “I’m just tickled to join a group of some of my best Country buddies onstage to celebrate the holiday season. This is where my love of music began.”
“Reba epitomizes Country and the cheer of the holiday season,” said CMA Chief Executive Officer Sarah Trahern. “She’s also the most nominated female in CMA Awards history, so the fit couldn’t be more perfect.”
Tickets for the Tuesday, Nov. 14 taping of “CMA Country Christmas” go on sale Friday, Oct. 6 at Opry.com. Artist performer lineup to be announced at a later date.
Leading into the holiday season, McEntire will release My Kind of ChristmasFriday, Oct. 13 on Nash Icon Records. The newly-packaged album follows last year’s limited release and includes collaborations with Vince Gill and Amy Grant, Lauren Daigle, Darius Rucker, and Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood.
My Kind of Christmas Track List: 1. Winter Wonderland 2. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) 3. Mary, Did You Know? (with Vince Gill and Amy Grant) 4. Jingle Bell Rock 5. O Holy Night 6. Hard Candy Christmas 7. Back To God (with Lauren Daigle) (Acoustic Version) 8. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town 9. O Come All Ye Faithful 10. O Little Town Of Bethlehem (with Darius Rucker) 11. White Christmas 12. Jingle Bells 13. I’ll Be Home For Christmas 14. Silent Night (with Kelly Clarkson and Trisha Yearwood)
Country music chart-topper Granger Smith announced his new album When The Good Guys Win, out everywhere on Friday, October 27. When The Good Guys Win is his sophomore national release on BBR Music Group’s Wheelhouse Records and follows last year’s acclaimed, Remington, which included the No. 1 “Backroad Song” and No. 5 “If The Boot Fits.” “Backroad Song” was one of the Top 10 Most Played country singles of 2016 according to Mediabase and has been certified RIAA GOLD.
When The Good Guys Win features the lead single, “Happens Like That,” which is currently 35 at Billboard Country Airplay and 37 at Mediabase. Check out the new video for “Happens Like That” HERE. Check out behind the scenes video footage HERE.
When The Good Guys Win was written and edited on the road. “With most of 2016 and 2017 spent on tour, there wasn’t much time for working on an album,” says Smith. “In fact, we only spent three days in a real studio for an entire year’s worth of work. Instead, I set up a mobile studio in the back of my bus for all the writing, editing and even recording. I sang all of the lead vocals at home in Texas, and did a lot of file sharing back and forth with my co-producers. With the album evolving this way on the road, country fairs, parking lots, green rooms and hotel lobbies, it truly reflects the source of the inspiration: the fans. Without knowing it, my fans were involved in every step of this project and I believe they will hear that through the music. Looking back, I don’t think there could have been a better way to do it.”
“Each of these 14 tracks fills an important space and it is my hope that they take you on a ride through peaks and valleys, from light-hearted to painfully honest and then back out again,” adds Smith. From the catchy and smooth “Gimme Something,” to the emotive and thoughtful “Everybody Lives,” to the relatable title track, Smith says he “wanted this album to be made of many moments. Moments that make you feel something down deep in your gut; moments that sound so familiar, yet bring a flavor you haven’t heard from me before. This album is very special to me and I can’t wait for the world to hear it!”
The 14-track album is produced by Frank Rogers, Derek Wells and Granger Smith. Pre-order starts October 6.
Photo credit: Eric Ryan Anderson / Design by: Shauna Dodds and Sarah Dodds at Backstage Design Studio
“When The Good Guys Win” Track Listing 1. Gimme Something Jared Mullins, Jordan Schmidt, Justin Wilson 2. You’re In It Frank Rogers, Justin Adams, Mark Nesler 3. Raise Up Your Glass Frank Rogers, Matt Alderman, Ty Graham 4. Happens Like That Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jordan Schmidt, Andy Albert, Tyler Hubbard 5. Still Holds Up Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jordan Schmidt, Andy Albert 6. When The Good Guys Win Deric Ruttan, Jonathan Singleton, Ben Hayslip 7. Everybody Lives Tommy Cecil, Seth Ennis, Jay Brunswick, Jaida Dreyer 8. Stutter Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jordan Schmidt, Andy Albert 9. Never Too Old Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jordan Schmidt, Andy Albert 10. Love Ain’t Blind Granger Smith, Justin Wilson, Jamie Paulin 11. 4 Wheel Drive Granger Smith, Frank Rogers, Mike Fiorentino 12. Reppin’ My Roots Granger Smith, Jordan Schmidt, Josh Mirenda, Jaron Boyer 13. Don’t Tread On Me (ft. Earl Dibbles Jr) Earl Dibbles Jr, Austin Outlaw, Chris Gainz 14. Home Cooked Meal Granger Smith, Frank Rogers
Granger will join Luke Bryan on the “Huntin,’ Fishin,’ Lovin’ Everyday” tour starting today, (9/14), before launching his own headlining “Don’t Tread On Me” Tour on November 3 with supporting acts, Dylan Schneider and Morgan Wallen. Tour dates are listed below.
“Don’t Tread On Me” Headlining Tour (11/3 – 12/29) Nov. 3 – 7 Flags Event Center – Clive, IA Nov. 4 – Surf Ballroom – Clear Lake, IA Nov. 5 – The Blue Note, Columbia, MO Nov. 10 – Grand Casino Mille Lacs – Event Center – Onamia, MN Nov. 11 – Limelight Event Plex – Peoria, IL Nov. 16 – The Stage on Bay – Savannah, GA Nov. 17 – Double Dee’s Ranch – West Palm Beach, FL Nov. 18 – The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon – Fort Myers, FL Nov. 22 – Stampede Houston, TX – Houston, TX Dec. 14 – The City Center – Champaign, IL Dec. 15 – 8 Seconds Saloon – Indianapolis, IN Dec. 16 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI Dec. 17 – The Machine Shop – Flint, MI Dec. 29 – Brewster Street Ice House – Corpus Christi, TX
Smith is a die-hard sports fan and has appeared in his own segment called “Dip ‘Em & Pick ‘Em” for five consecutive seasons on CBS Sports Network’s “Inside College Football.” He has become a staple on the show, appearing in-studio with the analysts from time to time. In the segment, Smith appears as his country boy alter-ego Earl Dibbles Jr. and puts his own country spin on picks of the week. View the 2017 premiere segment HERE.
Finally, Smith launched the “Granger Smith Podcast” last week and it immediately hit the No. 1 spot on iTunes upon release. The first four episodes are available now HERE.
