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Dan + Shay Postpone Spring Leg of The (Arena) Tour, Announce Rescheduled Dates

Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding the coronavirus, the spring leg of Dan + Shay The (Arena) Tour has been postponed. The tour has been rescheduled, and previously purchased tickets will be honored for all dates as outlined below. Check venue websites for updates and further information.

From Dan + Shay:
Well, here we are. March 12, 2020, sitting in a bus parked outside Wells Fargo Center, making a statement we never thought we’d have to make. After the mandatory postponement of our Philadelphia show, and several others in the coming weeks, we have made the collective decision (with our team and health officials) to postpone the spring leg of THE (ARENA) TOUR. These shows mean the world to us, and it was important that they be postponed and not canceled, but more than the shows, our fans mean the world to us, and protecting their safety is the number one priority. We want the shows to be memorable, and not experienced with fear.

Thank you all for your patience and understanding. It is a strange, strange time for all of us, but we felt this was the right thing to do. Previously purchased tickets will be honored at all rescheduled dates. We hope everyone can make it. Keep an eye on venue websites for further information and updates. Stay safe out there.

So much love,
Dan + Shay

Stagecoach Reschedules Festival Dates To October 2020

Taking extreme precautions amid the coronavirus, one of country music’s biggest festivals, Stagecoach, has rescheduled their 3-day music event originally set to take place in April. The new dates for the Stagecoach country music festival will now be October 23, 24, and 25, 2020. Tickets/Passes that were purchased for the original April dates will be honored for the new dates taking place in October.

In an official statement from the festival, the following information was released:

At the direction of the County of Riverside and local health authorities, we must sadly confirm the rescheduling of Coachella and Stagecoach due to COVID-19 concerns. While this decision comes at a time of universal uncertainty, we take the safety and health of our guests, staff and community very seriously. We urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.

Coachella will now take place on October 9, 10 and 11 and October 16, 17 and 18, 2020. Stagecoach will take place on October 23, 24 and 25, 2020. All purchases for the April dates will be honored for the rescheduled October dates. Purchasers will be notified by Friday, March 13 on how to obtain a refund if they are unable to attend.

Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in the desert this fall.

Trace Adkins Signs With Verge Records, Releases New Single

With 11 million albums sold, Trace Adkins knows a thing or two about making a good record. And after working with some of the biggest names in the business, Mickey Jack Cones, President and COO of Verge Records, knows how to get them heard. It’s a perfect partnership.

Adkins’ first release on his new label home Verge Records, “Better Off,” written by Hillary Lindsey, Corey Crowder and Liz Rose, will be available on all platforms March 20.

Visit https://smarturl.it/BetterOffPresave to pre-save the song!

“Trace is a country music icon. We are beyond elated to be teaming up with him on this next chapter of his career. I’ve had the privilege of working on all but two of Trace’s records since 2005, so I don’t take this partnership lightly. We have something to prove, and we’re going to prove it!” Cones says fervently.

A Grand Ole Opry member who has earned numerous GRAMMY nominations and taken home multiple CMT and ACM awards, Adkins says he still craves the rush of recording albums and performing live for fans.

“I am excited about my merge with Verge. My desire to create and release new music is as strong now as when I first started,” Adkins declares. “Mickey Jack and I have collaborated on several projects, and I look forward to several more.”

In a similarly harmonious pairing, Verge Records has an exclusive partnership with distribution and label services company ONErpm to utilize its global presence to leverage opportunities for the Verge roster, including a radio trigger for tracks that reach set streaming and video metrics.

Ken Madson, Nashville GM of ONErpm, is equally enthusiastic about the project. “Trace has an undeniably distinctive voice and career. We are proud to be working with him and are thrilled to join his fantastic team.”

Adkins’ new tour, The Way I Wanna Go Tour 2020, kicks off April 15 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For more show dates, tickets and announcements, visit TraceAdkins.com.

Having a “Close” Chat with John King

Starstruck Entertainment singer/songwriter John King is off to a great start for 2020. He recently released brand new track “Close,” and followed up with an incredible music video to further showcase the new song.

We had the chance to catch up with John King a few weeks back in Nashville during the Country Radio Seminar (CRS). During our chat, King shared with us details about his new music, connecting with his fans, what’s in store for 2020 and much more! Check out our exclusive interview with John King here, or watch below.

King’s latest track, “Close” is available now on all digital outlets. Add the new song to your playlist by clicking here.

2019 was a game-changing year for the artist on the rise, and the momentum is set to continue all throughout this year. Be sure to stay “close” to John King by visiting his Official Website, and following him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Maren Morris To Embark On “RSVP: The Tour”

Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris will embark on “RSVP: The Tour” throughout North America, including festival dates at Governors Ball Music Festival and Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience and headline stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Colorado’s storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre and many more. Supporting acts James Arthur, Ryan Hurd and Caitlyn Smith are confirmed for select dates. The tour kicks off in June following Maren’s headlining appearance at the Houston Rodeo on March 7, her biggest show to date.

Tickets for “RSVP: The Tour” go on sale to the public on Friday, March 6 at 10 A.M. local time. Citi is the official credit card of the tour.

MAREN MORRIS LIVE
March 7-Houston, TX-Houston Rodeo
May 24-Napa, CA-BottleRock Napa Valley
June 5-Boston, MA-Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion*‡
June 6-Gilford, NH-Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion*‡
June 7-New York, NY-Governors Ball Music Festival
July 10-Calgary, AB-The Scotiabank Saddledome
July 24-Boca Raton, FL-Mizner Park Amphitheatre*‡
July 25-Jacksonville, FL-Dailey’s Amphitheater*‡
July 30-Cleveland, OH-Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica*‡
August 7-Kansas City, MO-Starlight Amphitheatre*‡
August 8-Indianapolis, IN-Farm Bureau Insurance Lawn at White River State Park*‡
August 21-Atlanta, GA-Ameris Bank Amphitheater*
August 22-Raleigh, NC-Red Hat Amphitheater*‡
August 22-23-Lexington, KY-Railbird Festival
August 27-Detroit, MI-Freedom Hill Amphitheatre*
August 28-Grand Rapids, MI-Van Andel Arena*
September 4-6-Aspen, CO-Jazz Aspen Snowmass
September 7-Morrison, CO-Red Rocks Amphitheatre†
September 10-Abbotsford, BC-Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre†‡
September 11-Portland, OR-Moda Center – Theater of the Clouds†
September 17-Charlotte, NC-Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre†‡
September 18-Charlottesville, VA-Sprint Pavilion†‡
September 19-Columbia, MD-Merriweather Post Pavilion†‡
September 25-Montréal, QC-Corona Theatre‡
October 1-Tuscaloosa, AL-Tuscaloosa Amphitheater†‡
October 9-Rogers, AR-Walmart AMP†‡
October 15-San Diego, CA-Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU†‡
October 17-Los Angeles, CA-Greek Theatre†
*with Ryan Hurd
†with James Arthur
‡with Caitlyn Smith