Reigning ACM “Artist of the Decade” Jason Aldean announced details today for his 2020 WE BACK TOUR launching Jan. 30 in Columbia, SC. Named after the new lead single from his upcoming ninth studio album, 9 (Macon Music/Broken Bow Records), which will be released Nov. 22, the 20-city trek will span across the US through March.
For the first leg of the tour, the multi-Platinum entertainer has tapped direct support Morgan Wallen, Riley Green and Dee Jay Silver. Live Nation is the national tour promoter and Citi is the official presale credit card of the 2020 WE BACK TOUR and as such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets on Tuesday (9/17 at 12:00P local time) through Citi EntertainmentSM. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
General on-sale begins this Friday (9/20 at 10:00A local time) for select cities at www.jasonaldean.com, with additional ticket on-sale information continuing to rollout over the coming weeks.
2020 WE BACK TOUR Dates: 1/30/2020 Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena 1/31/2020 Orlando, FL – Amway Center 2/01/2020 Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 2/06/2020 Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena** 2/07/2020 Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Arena** 2/08/2020 Fargo, ND – Fargodome** 2/13/2020 Moline, IL – TaxSlayer Center 2/14/2020 Springfield, MO – JQH Arena** 2/15/2020 Wichita, KS – InTrust Bank Arena 2/20/2020 Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum 2/21/2020 Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena* 2/27/2020 Bossier City, LA – CenturyLink Center 2/28/2020 Oklahoma City, OK – Chesapeake Arena 2/29/2020 Jonesboro, AR – First National Bank Arena** 3/05/2020 Lafayette, LA – Cajundome 3/06/2020 Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum** 3/07/2020 Tupelo, MS – BancorpSouth Arena 3/12/2020 Madison, WI – Veterans Memorial Coliseum** 3/13/2020 Columbia, MO – Mizzou Arena 3/14/2020 St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center** *Lineup May Vary
**Notes General on-sale begins this Friday (9/20)
Miranda Lambert and the women of the Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour are kicking off the cross-country trek in style, releasing today a special version of “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” featuring Maren Morris, Elle King, Ashley McBryde, Tenille Townes, and Caylee Hammack – all of whom will open for Lambert on select dates. Listen here.
“The girls on the Roadside Bars and Pink Guitars Tour can sing their asses off,” said Lambert. “There’s something crazy about seeing these artists with a new fire in their eyes. It reignites your own flame. I’m so excited to watch them every night on tour.”
The Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour launches this evening with a two-night stand at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT and ushers in a new artistic chapter for Lambert, who will release her eagerly anticipated studio album Wildcard Nov. 1 via Vanner Records/RCA Nashville.
Lambert’s first collaboration with producer Jay Joyce, Wildcardfeatures Top 20 lead single “It All Comes Out in the Wash,” as well as recently-released “foot-stompin’ barnburner” (NPR) “Locomotive,” “crunchy, frisky jam” (Stereogum) “Mess with My Head,” “irresistibly catchy” (SPIN) “Bluebird,” “fun-loving” (NASH Country Daily) “Pretty Bitchin’,” and “instant honky-tonk jukebox classic” (Billboard) “Way Too Pretty for Prison,” which features Maren Morris. Listeners can pre-order and pre-add the album to their collections now.
Tickets for the Roadside Bars & Pink Guitars Tour are available now. Full details here.
Rising Nashville band King Calaway announced its debut full-length album Rivers will be released on October 4 via BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records – and is now available for pre-order here. Fans who pre-order the album now will instantly receive the five tracks on their eponymous EP released in January – “No Matter What,” “Rivers,” “I Do,” “World For Two” and “Love the One You’re With” – along with a brand-new track, “Driver’s Seat.” Check out an acoustic performance of “Driver’s Seat” HERE.
“We’re so excited to announce the release of a record we’ve worked so hard on this past year. Everyone who worked on this album shared a similar vision of creating an authentic, original sound while spreading a message of positivity through the lyrics and melodies,” singer and guitarist Chad Michael Jervis says of album. “With our love and passion for making music, the title track mirrors who we want to be as a group. I know where we belong, I know where we feel free. And it goes on and on, like rivers to the sea. We hope our debut album inspires others the way our favorite albums have inspired us.”
The band of six is also confirmed to make its debut on The Late Late Show with James Corden on October 8 where they will perform the album’s foot-stomping anthem and title track “Rivers.”
The album’s current single “World For Two” was the Most Added song at Country radio in its first week at US radio, is currently in the Top 10 for consumption per spin and streams per spin, streaming 1.5 million a week, and currently has 38 millions streams to date and continues to grow rapidly across streaming platform
Rivers TRACK LISTING:
No Matter What – (Andy Albert, Paul DiGiovanni, Jordan Schmidt, Mitchell Tenpenny, Devin Dawson)
More Than I Do – (Nate Cyphert, Ben West, Laura Veltz)
Rivers – (RuthAnne Cunningham, Teddy Geiger, Bruce Fielder, Tom Parker, ØJM)
Obvious – (Steven Lee Olsen, Nolan Sipe, Brandon Day)
Missing You – (Dave Barnes, Jordan Reynolds)
Driver’s Seat – (Josh Hoge, David Ryan Harris, David Hodges)
Grow Old – (RuthAnne Cunningham, Tom Parker, ØJM)
I Do – (Ross Copperman, Jon Nite, Brad Warren, Brett Warren)
Picture of the Way You Are – (Barry Dean, William Rinehart, Jimmy Robbins)
World For Two – (Ross Copperman, Josh Osborne, James Abrahart)
Just a few short weeks before the much-anticipated Oct. 4 release of his fifth studio album Fire & Brimstonevia The Valory Music Co., Brantley Gilbert, billed as an artist who “never fails to deliver” by American Songwriter, is already looking for opportunities to bring the music to his faithful BG Nation with a brand new 2020 tour. Fire’t Up Tour, aptly named after track one on his upcoming 15-song album (all written/co-written by Gilbert), will kick off Jan. 23 in London, Ontario and hit 34 cities across the country and Canada, before concluding May 8 in Colorado. “Fire’t Up” from forthcoming Fire & Brimstone available HERE.
Gilbert – who identifies as a songwriter first – has invited fellow singer/songwriters to join as tour special guests: Chase Rice who The New York Times praises for his “prime power country” style, known for hits “Eyes On You” and “Lonely If You Are”; Louisiana-native, country singer/songwriter Dylan Scott, whose hits include “My Girl” and “Hooked,” and current single, “Nothing To Do Town”; and a man Rolling Stone calls “a country-rock version of Bruce Springsteen” after last year’s opening slot on Kenny Chesney’s Trip Around The Sun Tour, EMI recording artist Brandon Lay.
“I truly feel like we’re at the point that we can let the music take us where it is meant to go, so with every new album we like to change up our show and make it something that plays to those stories and characters,” shares Gilbert. “We’ll of course still do the hits our fans love, but we are looking at this as an opportunity to turn up the heat a bit and give the songs on Fire & Brimstone a chance to really rock.”
Gilbert’s fifth studio album set for release on Oct. 4 features a series of powerhouse collaborations with some of country music’s finest artists such as Lindsay Ell, Willie Nelson, Alison Krauss, Jamey Johnson, Lukas Nelson and Colt Ford.
Shortly after the album’s October release, Gilbert will set sail for his Second Annual Kick It in the Ship cruise. He will be joined by Rice, LANCO, Diamond Rio, Tyler Farr, Danielle Bradbery, Jon Langston, Colt Ford, Tyler Rich, SixForty1, Trea Landon, Sam Grow, Tyler Braden, Brian Davis, Tyler Booth and more as they rock the high-seas from Miami to Cozumel this November.
2020 “Fire’t Up Tour” dates are as follows: Thu 1/23/2020 London, ON Budweiser Gardens Fri 1/24/2020 Oshawa, ON Tribute Communities Centre Sat 1/25/2020 Mashantucket, Conn. Foxwoods Resort Thu 1/30/2020 Moline, Ill. TaxSlayer Center Fri 1/31/2020 Highland Heights, Ky. BB&T Arena Sat 2/1/2020 Salem, Va. Salem Civic Center Thu 2/6/2020 Green Bay, Wis. Resch Center Fri 2/7/2020 Minneapolis, Minn. Target Center Sat 2/8/2020 Milwaukee, Wis. Fiserv Forum Thu 2/13/2020 Greensboro, N.C. Greensboro Coliseum Complex Fri 2/14/2020 Louisville, Ky. KFC Yum! Center Sat 2/15/2020 Chattanooga, Tenn. McKenzie Arena at UTC Thu 2/20/2020 Evansville, Ind. The Ford Center Fri 2/21/2020 North Little Rock, Ark. Verizon Arena Sat 2/22/2020 Tulsa, Okla. BOK Center Thu 2/27/2020 Toledo, Ohio Huntington Center Fri 2/28/2020 Youngstown, Ohio Covelli Centre Sat 2/29/2020 Pikeville, Ky. Appalachian Wireless Arena Thu 3/19/2020 Nampa, Idaho Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater Fri 3/20/2020 Portland, Ore. Moda Center Sat 3/21/2020 Tacoma, Wash. Tacoma Dome Thu 3/26/2020 Ontario, Calif. Citizens Business Bank Arena Fri 3/27/2020 Fresno, Calif. Save Mart Center Sat 3/28/2020 Las Vegas, Nev. The Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan Thu 4/16/2020 Greenville, S.C.^ Bon Secours Wellness Arena Fri 4/17/2020 Tuscaloosa, Ala.^ Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Sat 4/18/2020 Orange Beach, Ala.^ The Wharf Amphitheater Thu 4/23/2020 Florence, S.C.^ Florence Civic Center Fri 4/24/2020 Charleston, W. Va.^ Charleston Civic Center Sat 4/25/2020 Knoxville, Tenn.^ Knoxville Coliseum Thu 4/30/2020 Lincoln, Neb. ^ Pinnacle Bank Arena Fri 5/1/2020 Sioux Falls, S.D.^ Denny Sanford PREMIER Center Sat 5/2/2020 Grand Forks, N.D.^ Alerus Center Fri 5/8/2020 Morrison, Colo.^ Red Rocks Amphitheatre Features opener Chase Rice (^): All other dates feature Dylan Scott
Fire & Brimstone Track Listing: 1. “Fire’t Up” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Brandon Day, Justin Weaver) 2. “Not Like Us” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Rhett Akins, Brock Berryhill, Amy Wadge) 3. “Welcome To Hazeville” (featuring Colt Ford, Lukas Nelson and Willie Nelson) (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Rodney Clawson, Andrew DeRoberts, Colt Ford) 4. “What Happens In A Small Town” (featuring Lindsay Ell) (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Rhett Akins, Brock Berryhill, Josh Dunne) 5. “She Ain’t Home” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Brian Davis, Justin Weaver) 6. “Lost Soul’s Prayer” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Andrew DeRoberts) 7. “Tough Town” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Blake Chaffin, Andrew DeRoberts, Josh Phillips) 8. “Fire & Brimstone” (featuring Jamey Johnson and Alison Krauss) (Written by Brantley Gilbert) 9. “Laid Back Ride” (Written by Brantley Gilbert) 10. “Bad Boy” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Andrew DeRoberts, Josh Phillips) 11. “New Money” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Rhett Akins, Brock Berryhill, Brandon Day) 12. “Breaks Down” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Jaida Dreyer, Josh Mirenda, Justin Weaver) 13. “Man Of Steel” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Cole Taylor) 14. “Never Gonna Be Alone” (Written by Brantley Gilbert, Brock Berryhill, Erik Dylan) 15. “Man That Hung The Moon” (Written by Brantley Gilbert)
Warner Canada Recording Artist Brett Kissel has released his first U.S. single, “Drink About Me.” The catchy new track serves as a solid introduction to Kissel here in the states, and he’s paired it with a picturesque music video staring ABC’s The Bachelorette Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jason Tartick.
Kissel, a mutli-award winning and widely popular artist in Canada, is introducting brand new music. “Drink About Me” serves as the lead release from his forthcoming 8-track album, Now or Never, which is set for release on January 1, 2020. What a way to kick off the new year ahead!
We caught up with Brett Kissel to chat about his brand new single, new music video and so much more. Get to know the artist on the rise, and check out our exclusive interview.
CountryMusicRocks (CMR): You have released your brand new single, “Drink About Me.“ Give us a little background & tell us about this new track.
Brett Kissel: Well, Drink About Me is a song that is completely captivating – it captures what is so fundamental to the genre of country music, and that is evoking emotion. The song is about being in love, and takes you on a journey that is so relatable to both the magical times that two people share together in a relationship…the unbridled passion… but also to a place where we’ve all been, where you miss someone so badly that it hurts. Through the song, we’re able to explore both feelings. Really, it’s a modern twist on a classic tale — and to me, brings to life the real magic and power of country music.
CMR: In addition to the new single, you also unveiled the music video for “Drink About Me,” which was filmed in The Bahamas. What was one of your favorite moments filming the video?
Brett Kissel:We shot the video down in South Andros Island in The Bahamas (luckily our location was not affected by Hurricane Dorian, although sadly, so many other spots have been destroyed) But our location was one of the most beautiful places on Earth with two of the most beautiful people on Earth, our friends Kaitlyn Bristowe who of course was ‘The Bachelorette’ and Jason Tartick who was the favorite cast member on ‘The Bachelorette.’ They are an amazing couple, so being able to work with them was so special in that their chemistry, passion, and ability to take you through the story and emotions within the song was so real. Aside from being visually stunning, the video brings to life the highs and lows of love and relationships – and yearning for someone… drinking about someone. It’s very powerful, but also has a light and romantic side to it. I’m proud that this story is so relatable and I hope that people have as much fun watching it as we did making it!
CMR: In 2017 you opened up for Garth Brooks for 16 dates. Earlier this month, you opened up for Garth – again. What was that like for you to be asked again to open up for Garth Brooks?
Brett Kissel: Almost like, ‘Pinch me…is this real life?’ I mean, Garth is my idol, and without question the greatest entertainer in the world, so anytime you’re asked to be a part of a Garth Brooks show…it’s surreal. I’m so honored and grateful to have been asked and to have the opportunity to get to know Garth, get to know Miss. Yearwood and to learn from the Master… it’s… well… you can’t beat it.
CMR: While you didn’t get to perform your set due to weather, Garth did personally invite you join him on stage for his ever popular “Friends In Low Places.” What did you take away from that experience, performing with Garth Brooks?
Brett Kissel:Truly a moment I’ll never forget….ever! Of course you’re disappointed when you know that the weather has rained on your parade – literally, but it happens, right? When Garth walked into my dressing room and asked if I wanted to join him for ‘Friends in Low Places,’ I mean… it was like hitting the jackpot! I said it onstage, “It’s the greatest country song in the world, sung by the greatest entertainer who ever walked the face of the planet!” The crowd went wild. What I’ll remember most are two things – the energy from that crowd and on that stage was incomparable, and the kindness of the gesture from Garth and his team to give me that opportunity — it was truly special and unforgettable
CMR: You have spent a significant part of this year out on the road. How do you balance life on the road and life away from your home and family?
Brett Kissel:It’s certainly challenging at times, especially having three young children at home and missing my beautiful wife Cecilia every day that we’re not able to be together…that’s the hardest part about my career, quite honestly. But, we’ve been lucky enough to travel together for large parts of our tours, and to have them with me and share so many cool experiences on the road together when we can. Over the last few years my daughters have learned to walk on our bus. Talk on our bus. Our baby Boy, Leo, will likely learn to do those things on the bus too. It’s a unique life. But it’s a great life. I wouldn’t trade our family experiences for anything in the world.
CMR: Hailing from Alberta Canada, and signed with Warner Music Canada, you are a well-known, multi-award-winning country music artist, and have received several awards throughout your career so far. For those not yet familiar with you, what is one thing that you would like to convey to fans about you & your music?
Brett Kissel:I like to think that my music relates to real life… and when people hear my songs or see me play live, they can attach a memory, or an experience to it, and that it makes them smile, or inspires them to keep on going in tough times. In many ways I want my music to add something to their lives and their stories, and when they’re able to see me play live I want to create new memories (hopefully of a kick-ass time they’ll never forget!)
CMR: You have had multiple stand-out moments in your career already, and as you know, those moments happen so quickly. If you could go back and relive one of those exciting moments from your career, which one would it be?
Brett Kissel:I don’t care if this sounds cliché… But I would relive the performance with Garth a million times if I could. I genuinely believe that I experienced what “Cloud 9” actually feels like. It’s on a giant, steel stage, in the center of a football stadium, standing next to Garth, singing ‘Friends in Low Places’.
CMR: Music, especially country music, leaves such a strong impact on our lives. What is one song that has made an impact on you, and whenever it comes on, it still resonates with you?
Brett Kissel: I love this genre so much. So, there’s many songs that get me right in the feels. Whether it’s a sad/emotional song, or an epic party anthem, country music has always, and will always resonate with me in a big way. It’s the song “Galveston” by Glen Campbell that gets me every time. Sure, it may be an unexpected or odd choice, but it’s the lyrics and the melody that transplant me to the 1960’s in the heart of America, as people were discovering their voices and learning to stand up for what they believed in. The song wasn’t written or meant necessarily to be a protest song for the Vietnam War, but it became an anthem for that period of time. The symphony in the song was remarkable; the lyrics were poignant and powerful; and Glen’s vocals were perfect. If I could live in the 60’s I would, and I would sing this song at the top of my lungs driving in my 1960’s car – blasting it on my AM radio.
We are thrilled for Brett Kissel’s journey ahead. Pre-Order his new album, Now Or Never, by clicking here and start enjoying “Drink About Me” right away.
