Lady Antebellum Announces “Ocean 2020 Tour” Featuring Special Guest Jake Owen

Seven-time Grammy winning trio Lady Antebellum announced details for the OCEAN 2020 TOUR launching May 21st in Albuquerque, NM at the Isleta Amphitheater. Named after their critically acclaimed No. One selling album OCEAN (BMLG Records), Lady A has tapped very special guest Jake Owen as direct support along with openers Maddie & Tae as they take the tour nationwide this summer.

Citi is the official presale credit card for the OCEAN 2020 TOUR. As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets through Citi Entertainment. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com. Additionally, Live Nation is the official tour promoter and fans can first purchase tickets beginning Jan. 24th for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com.

“After our Vegas residency and working on this record for the past year we are itching to get back out on the road and see how the fans gravitate to some of the deeper cuts off of OCEAN,” Charles Kelley said. “We’ve missed those huge crowd sing-alongs and we are looking forward to having Jake Owen and Maddie & Tae light up the stage every night. May can’t come fast enough.”

Throughout the OCEAN 2020 TOUR Lady A will showcase why they are “one of Country’s top groups for over a decade” (Billboard) with a hit-filled set including their Top 3 and climbing single “What If I Never Get Over You.” Lady A will let loose, too, with many swaying live-and-let-live moments mixed with fan-favorites while they make notable stops such as Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl before concluding the headlining run at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.

In preparation for the OCEAN 2020 TOUR, Lady A brought Jake Owen as well as Maddie & Tae to Nashville’s Santa’s Pub to road-test nostalgic cover songs which turned into a competition. Watch the video to see how the karaoke battle panned out: https://youtu.be/LeLCC2gqxE4

OCEAN 2020 TOUR DATES:
5/21/2020 Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
5/22/2020 Phoenix, AZ – Ak- Chin Pavilion
5/23/2020 San Diego, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
5/28/2020 Sacramento, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre
5/29/2020 Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
5/30/2020 Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
6/13/2020 Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center
6/14/2020 Hartford, CT – Xfinity Theatre
6/18/2020 Gilford, NH – Bank of NH Pavilion
6/19/2020 Bangor, ME – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion
6/20/2020 Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center
6/25/2020 Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center
6/26/2020 Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center
6/27/2020 Atlanta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
7/10/2020 Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
7/16/2020 Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/17/2020 Pittsburgh, PA
7/18/2020 Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center
7/23/2020 Birmingham, AL – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre
7/24/2020 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
7/25/2020 Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek
7/31/2020 Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
8/01/2020 Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amp
8/02/2020 West Palm Beach, FL – Coral Sky Amphitheater
8/06/2020 Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
8/07/2020 Wantagh, NY – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater
8/08/2020 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
8/15/2020 St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/16/2020 Chicago, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
8/21/2020 Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
8/22/2020 Detroit, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
8/27/2020 Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
8/28/2020 Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion
8/29/2020 Houston, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
9/04/2020 Philadelphia, PA – BB&T Pavilion
9/05/2020 Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center
9/06/2020 Syracuse,NY – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview
9/10/2020 Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Bowling Arena
9/11/2020 Southaven, MS – Landers Center
9/12/2020 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena

Chris Janson Spreads Good Vibes & Christmas Cheer At Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade

Platinum-selling artist and multi-instrumental entertainer Chris Janson spread “Good Vibes” and Christmas cheer at the Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade this past weekend, as the country star teamed up with Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s to hand out rods and reels to kids during the proceedings.

Janson, who sponsors the Franklin High School Fishing Team along with Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s, handed out the fishing equipment with students while riding on a boat as hit singles “Good Vibes” and “Buy Me A Boat” soundtracked the experience. Johnny Morris, Founder and CEO of Bass Pro Shops once said, “take a kid fishing, you’ll be happy you did,” and last weekend, Chris took those words to heart

“We had a great day in Leiper’s Fork, TN spreading Christmas cheer to kids,” recalled Chris Janson. “Thanks to Bass Pro Shops/Cabela’s for donating the rods & reels, and thanks to the Franklin High fishing team for all their help in passing them out. Good Vibes and Christmas cheer!!”

Last month, Chris Janson kicked off the holiday season by performing his hit single “Good Vibes” at the 2019 Macy’s Day Parade, sharing the moment with millions of fans across the nation. At the Leiper’s Fork Christmas Parade, Chris brought the holiday cheer closer to home.

Kenny Chesney Adds Additional Dates To His 2020 Chillaxification Tour

For Kenny Chesney, the Chillaxification Tour is as much a state of mind as it is over two hours of high-energy songs that have defined the lives of No Shoes Nation. With 22 stadium shows already announced, the only country artist to land in Pollstar’s “Top 20 Touring Artists of the Decade” is also going to dial things back for 18 amphitheater shows with his good friend Michael Franti & Spearhead.

Having started his headlining career at West Palm’s Coral Sky Amphitheater, the eight-time Entertainer of the Year kicks off his more intimate plays where it all began on May 7, with another summer of stadiums to be threaded throughout the more up-close shows.

“As crazy and awesome as the stadium shows are – and there’s nothing like them – there is a vibe to the amphitheater shows that only happens in those places,” Chesney says. “You look out at the lawn, you see everybody coming together, singing the songs – and it’s this community that feels so close.”

Hailed as “country music’s only long-term stadium act” by Variety, the songwriter/superstar from East Tennessee has found that blending the stadiums with the amphitheaters provides a balance that gives both types of venues an extra bit of energy, with that juxtaposition keeping the shows dynamic and No Shoes Nation engaged.

“I think everyone likes when we change things up,” laughs the man called “The People’s Superstar” by The Los Angeles Times. “The shows are different. We make sure we play all the same songs, but there’s a looseness in the amphitheaters – and with only two acts, there’s also a different kind of intensity. Bringing Michael Franti & Spearhead is going to keep the energy up in a big way, and No Shoes Nation is going to really love them.”

Having defined the country music stadium experience over the last decade and a half, Chesney spent 2019’s Songs for the Saints Tour taking his music to the cities that have been overlooked on his massive, million-tickets-a-summer treks. In the spirit of making the music available to fans beyond the stadiums, he’s again leaning into several strongholds with amphitheaters for Chillaxification 2020.

“There’s been so much speculation about which cities we were going to hit for these smaller shows,” Chesney explains. “I figured we should go ahead and let people know where we’re gonna be. I know folks make plans, and rather than make people guess, it just makes sense to go ahead and let you know.”

Fans can first purchase tickets beginning Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket. Go to www.Megaticket.com to learn more. Other markets will announce on-sale details individually.

Blue Chair Bay Rum, Chesney’s award-winning line of island-distilled spirits returns as the presenting sponsor, with activations at stadiums throughout the summer.

Kenny Chesney’s Chillaxification 2020 Amphitheater Dates
(Amphitheater Dates to Feature Special Guest Michael Franti & Spearhead)
Click HERE for a full list of dates, including previously announced stadium shows.
May 7               Coral Sky Amphitheater                          West Palm Beach, Fla.
May 13             BankPlus Amphitheater                                             Southaven, Miss.
May 14             Brandon Amphitheater                                               Brandon, Miss.
May 28             Blossom Music Center                                     Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
June 4               Coastal Credit Union Music Park                              Raleigh, N.C.
June 11             Walmart AMP                                                            Rogers, Ark.
June 17             Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater       Virginia Beach, Va.
June 18             Jiffy Lube Live                                                Bristow, Va.
June 25             PNC Music Pavilion                                                  Charlotte, N.C.
July 2                Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys                     Lake Tahoe, Calif.
July 3                Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys                     Lake Tahoe, Calif.
July 23              Ruoff Music Center                                                   Noblesville, Ind.
July 29              Isleta Amphitheater                                                   Albuquerque, N.M.
July 30              Ak-Chin Pavilion                                                       Phoenix, Ariz.
August 5           Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater                                Boise, Idaho
August 6           USANA Amphitheatre                                               Salt Lake City, Utah
August 20         St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview          Syracuse, N.Y.
August 26         Merriweather Post Pavilion                                        Columbia, Md.

Thomas Rhett To Take Fans On His Center Point Road Journey With Headlining 2020 Tour

As GRAMMY®-nominated Thomas Rhett continuously “ups the ante” (Vulture), he concludes a whirlwind 2019 today announcing his headlining THE CENTER POINT ROAD TOUR with special guests Cole Swindell and Hardy. The reigning ACM Awards Male Artist of the Year will bring CENTER POINT ROAD (The Valory Music Co.) to cities across North America beginning with back-to-back shows in Gilford, NH on May 29.

Live Nation is the official tour promoter and fans can first purchase tickets beginning Friday, January 24, 2020 for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com. Stay tuned for more information. 

2020 THE CENTER POINT ROAD TOUR DATES:
5/29 – Bank of NH Pavilion – Gilford, NH*
5/30 – Bank of NH Pavilion – Gilford, NH*
6/5 – Ruoff Music Center – Indianapolis, IN 
6/6 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH 
6/7 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
6/11 – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY
6/12 – KeyBank Pavilion – Burgettstown, PA 
6/19 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
6/20 – Coral Sky Amphitheater – West Palm Beach, FL
7/9 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
7/10 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC
7/11 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
7/16 – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre – Birmingham, AL
7/17 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO
7/23 – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT
7/24 – Idaho Center Amphitheater – Boise, ID
7/30 – Toyota Amphitheatre – Sacramento, CA
7/31 – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mtn. View, CA
8/7 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ
8/8 – Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM
8/21 – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion – Bangor, ME
8/22 – Xfinity Theatre – Hartford, CT
8/23 – CMAC – Canandaigua, NY
8/27 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY
8/28 – BB&T Pavilion – Philadelphia, PA
8/29 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA 

*dates do not include Cole Swindell 

Walker Hayes Unveils 3rd 8Track Collection

Walker Hayes is known for his close relationship with his fans – especially when it comes to releasing music. Instead of shelving songs that don’t make album cuts, he has been taking new tracks to his fans directly. Walker is constantly writing and recording music and his 8Tracks collections have been his way of seeing what resonates with people in an honest and relatable way.

His latest collection of truthful and personally reflective songs titled, 8Tracks Vol. 3 – Black Sheep, is now available on all streaming and digital platforms.

LISTEN: 8Tracks Vol. 3 – Black Sheep

8Tracks Vol. 3 Track Listing:
1. Black Sheep
2. Love Hate
3. Dad’s Sailboat
4. Chapel
5. Goldest
6. Wish I Could Drink
7. Acceptance Speech
8. Don’t Let Her (stripped down recording)

“I’m so grateful for the opportunity to release music this raw,” says Walker. He continues, “I’m not really a fan of something that is too polished, so releasing these 8Tracks has always been important to me. To be on my third one now feels really good, and I’m hopeful people will love these songs and have come to expect this type of music from me that is so personal.”

Walker has also just released the music video for the title track of 8Tracks Vol. 3, “Black Sheep.”