Blake Shelton Announces 2020 “Friends and Heroes Tour” + Unveils New Track

Country music superstar Blake Shelton championed his friends and heroes this year more than ever, from sharing singles to sharing stages – and he’s not done yet! The arena-selling, multi-media entertainer will hit the road once again for “Friends and Heroes 2020” beginning Thursday, February 13 in Portland, OR.

The 16-date run will hit major cities throughout the Midwest and West Coast, including a stop at The Forum in Los Angeles (full list below). Joining him is very special guest Lauren Alaina as well as appearances by The Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson and Trace Adkins.

“The Friends and Heroes Tour was so exciting and successful last year that I couldn’t imagine not trying something like that again,” said Shelton. “Even though every night when the show wrapped, I would tell the audience that they might never see something like this again, with these legends, my plan all along was to at least try to make that happen. I didn’t know if I’d be able to get the same artists, but we were able to work it out where we have the Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson, Trace Adkins and Lauren Alaina all coming back to do the exact same tour. We were only able to do a handful of shows last year, so we’re going to take the tour to different areas so that fans will get a chance to see what we did. I feel like it was the best concert experience that I’ve ever been involved in, and I’m ready to get fired up again.”

Tickets in all cities, apart from Los Angeles, Wichita and Detroit, will go on sale October 25 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The three remaining shows will go on sale at the same time the following week on November 1. Visit blakeshelton.com for links to buy. A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages will be available. These exclusive offers can include an amazing selection of tickets, backstage tours, access to VIP hospitality lounge, preferred parking, custom merchandise and much more.

American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for select markets before the general public beginning Monday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Thursday, October 24 at 10:00 p.m. local time. For Los Angeles, Wichita and Detroit, American Express Card Members can purchase tickets beginning Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m. local time through Thursday, October 31 at 10:00 p.m. local time.

In addition to announcing the tour, Shelton is reminding the world that “Jesus Got a Tight Grip” in his brand new song (listen HERE). The seasoned songwriter penned the track alongside frequent collaborators Chase McGill, Jessi Alexander and Rhett Akins. The upbeat tune celebrates the goodness in everyone, even those who might “have a little rust on [their] halo[s].” “Jesus” is available today and comes accompanied with a live video that features his touring band, including CMA Musician of the Year nominee Jenee Fleenor (watch HERE). 

“Jesus Got a Tight Grip” is one of five new songs on Shelton’s upcoming December 13 album Fully Loaded: God’s Country. The 12-song collection will feature seven hits from previous albums and five new tracks, including current single “Hell Right” (listen HERE) featuring friend and tour-mate Trace Adkins. The “surefire hit” with a “swampy, loping groove” (The Oklahoman) is nearing Top 20 at country radio and continues to climb.

The project’s title track, three-time CMA-nominated smash “God’s Country,” is the fastest country single in the past year to reach one million track equivalents. It is nominated for Video, Single and Song of the Year. The smash hit became Shelton’s 26th No. 1 on country radio, where it remained for a multi-week run, in addition to his 16th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Shelton also earned a Musical Event of the Year nomination for “Dive Bar,” his collaboration with music icon Garth Brooks.

Between putting the finishing touches on Fully Loaded: God’s Country, Shelton has a few select tour dates and is currently filming for the next season of The Voice. Live shows begin November 11.

BLAKE SHELTON’S “FRIENDS AND HEROES 2020” DATES
2/13 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
2/14 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
2/15 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
2/20 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Arena
2/21 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center
2/22 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center
2/27 – Salt Lake City, UT – Vivint Smart Home Arena
3/5 – Glendale, CA – Gila River Arena
3/6 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
3/7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Forum*
3/11 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena*
3/12 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
3/14 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
3/19 – Chicago, IL – Allstate Arena
3/20 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
3/21 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena*

All tickets except where noted are on sale at 10:00 a.m. local time on 10/25.
*On sale at 10:00 a.m. CST on 11/1.

Stagecoach Announces Stellar Lineup For 2020 Country Music Festival

2020 is already off to an incredible start with music announcements, and the year hasn’t even started yet! Returning to Indio, CA the mega country music festival, Stagecoach, is set to rock the desert April 24 – 26. The stellar lineup has been revealed, and includes festival headliners Thomas Rhett, Carrie Underwood and Eric Church.

The 3-day weekend will also include performances by Dan + Shay, Alan Jackson, Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch, LoCash and many more! See the full lineup below.

Tickets go on sale Friday, October 18th, at stagecoachfestival.com.

2020 Stagecoach Festival Lineup

Friday April 24
Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, Dustin Lynch, Billy Ray Cyrus, Morgan Wallen, Lil Nas X, Mitchell Tenpenny, Nikki Lane, RaeLynn, Hardy Pam Tillis, Ingrid Andres, The Last Bandoleros, Seaforth, Willie Jones, Whitney Rose

Saturday, April 25
Carrie Underwood, Dan & Shay, Midland, ZZ Top, Locash, Tanya Tucker, Jimmie Allen, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, Ryan Bingham, Tenille Townes, Caylee Hammock, Jade Jackson, Temecula Road, Orville Peck, Teddy Robb, Ian Noe, Courtney Marie Andrews, Payton Smith

Sunday April 26
Eric Church, Alan Jackson, Jon Pardi, Bryan Adams, Chris Lane, Riley Green, Neal McCoy, Shenandoah, Paul Cauthen, Gabby Barrett, Niko Moon, Hayes Carll, Brandon Ratcliff, Hailey Whitters, The Haden Triplets, Laci Kaye Booth, Desure

Tim McGraw Announces New Book Release and Book Tour

Grammy Award–winning superstar Tim McGraw is as well known for his boundless energy as he is for his accomplishments in the entertainment industry. He is the embodiment of vitality and success. But only a decade ago, he found himself at a crossroads with his health. The demands of his meteoric career and life on the road had taken a toll and he knew that unless he made his physical health a priority, he would put his personal happiness and professional success at risk.

In November, McGraw will share for the first time,  the mental and physical routines that got him into the best shape of his life in a one-of-a-kind lifestyle book,  Grit & Grace: Train the Mind, Train the Body, Own Your Life (Harper Wave), available for pre-order now at https://lnk.to/GritandGracepr. Inside, McGraw reveals his transformation story along with encouragement, inspiration, and advice to help readers become strong in mind and body.

Grit & Grace’s November 5th launch will be accompanied by a five-city book tour featuring special guests Jenna Bush Hager, Hoda Kotb, Aubrey Marcus and Nischelle Turner. The events, which also feature limited signed book copies and personal book signings by McGraw, will give readers a deeper look into the book and McGraw’s ‘maverick’ approach to transformation through a daily fitness routine.

The Grit & Grace book tour will kick off with Tim’s favorite hometown bookstore, Parnassus Books in Nashville. For more book event details see below or: https://lnk.to/gritandgraceeventspr

11/2 Nashville, TN  4pm – presented by Parnassus Books at Ensworth School with special guest Nischelle Turner

11/3 Princeton, NJ  4pm – presented by Penn Medicine Princeton Health at Hyatt Regency Princeton with special guest Hoda Kotb

11/5 New York, NY 7pm – presented by Barnes & Noble Union Square  with special guest Jenna Bush Hager

11/7 Los Angeles, CA 7pm – presented by Barnes & Noble The Grove with special guest Aubrey Marcus  

11/8 Austin, TX 7pm – presented by Book People at First Baptist Church with special guest Aubrey Marcus

Walker Hayes Displays Real Life In “Don’t Let Her” Music Video

Country music star and quintessential family man, Walker Hayes is giving fans a heartwarming look into his beautifully chaotic life at home with the release of the music video for his latest single, “Don’t Let Her”.

The music video takes us through a typical day at the Hayes’ home – the warmth of making family breakfast, a rambunctious tribe of six children running around and most notably, the strong loving bond between a husband and wife who built a life together.

“This video is the rawest thing I have ever put out,” says Hayes. “No makeup, no lights, no production, no storyline – just a camera filming a day at our house. I’m so grateful to share this piece of my life with you guys.”

Written by Walker, with Andrew DeRoberts and multi GRAMMY-award winning producer and Songwriter Shane McAnally, and produced by McAnally and DeRoberts, “Don’t Let Her” is both an uplifting and devastatingly honest song that chronicles a conversation between Walker and a hypothetical man taking his place if something were to happen to him. 

Up next, Hayes is headed to the United Kingdom as part of the “Introducing Nashville” line-up, taking the sound of Music City to fans overseas.

For additional information on Walker Hayes and upcoming show dates, please visit his Instagram,Twitter, Facebook, and Website.

Sam Hunt Returns With Brand New Single “Kinfolks”

Multi-Platinum-selling, award-winning hitmaker Sam Hunt introduces fans to his brand-new song, “Kinfolks,” written by Hunt with longtime collaborators Zach Crowell, Jerry Flowers and Josh Osborne. The world premiere of “Kinfolks,” including its release on all digital and streaming platforms, takes place today, Thursday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. CT with the song officially impacting country radio on October 14th.

Listen to “Kinfolks” here: https://strm.to/KinfolksFp

“When I think of ‘kinfolks,’ when I think of that phrase,” says Hunt, “I think of my family, but also I think of my people back home – beyond family. It’s my buddies who’ve been a part of my story from the beginning. I’ve made a lot of new friends and met a lot of new people who are important to me since I’ve moved away, but that core group is still my core group. It’s like that old saying, ‘you can’t make old friends.’” Hunt leans on that sentiment, exemplifying the importance of bringing a new relationship into the mix and comfortability of home.

Hunt has been dropping hints for “Kinfolks” all week with images and lyrics on his socials teeing up the highly-anticipated new release. Currently in the studio finishing up the project expected in the new year, Hunt gave a taste of new music to a packed Bud Light House Party event in Calgary last month, performing the reflective “Sinning With You” with an ecstatic crowd.

Fans have eagerly awaited new music from the record-breaking star since last year’s “Downtown’s Dead,” the follow-up to Hunt’s 6x Platinum “Body Like A Back Road,” and his GRAMMY-nominated, Triple-Platinum-selling debut album, Montevallo.