Thomas Rhett showed off some of his acting chops in a new “infomercial” he posted on Facebook that touts his upcoming Life Changes Tour, which kicks off on April 5 and runs through October 27.
A combination of Brett Young, Midland, Russell Dickerson, Jillian Jacqueline and Carly Pearce will serve as openers during the tour.
Tickets for most dates of the fall leg of the tour go on sale on April 6, with pre-sale beginning on April 3.
Check out TR’s infomercial below, which features a cameo by Brett Young. And don’t forget to pick up some “tight merch” along the way.
Life Changes Tour
4/5/2018 Tulsa, OK BOK Center *
4/6/2018 Lubbock, TX United Supermarket Arena *
4/7/2018 Las Cruces, NM Pan American Center *
4/19/2018 Augusta, GA James Brown Arena **
4/20/2018 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place **
5/3/2018 Grand Forks, ND Alerus Center ***
5/4/2018 Bismarck, ND Bismarck Event Center ***
5/17/2018 Lafayette, LA Cajundome ***
5/18/2018 Bossier City, LA CenturyLink Center ***
9/13/2018 Bangor, ME Cross Insurance Center ****
9/14/2018 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena ****
9/20/2018 Manchester, NH SNHU Arena ****
9/21/2018 Syracuse, NY OnCenter War Memorial Arena ****
9/22/2018 Albany, NY Times Union Center ****
9/27/2018 State College, PA Bryce Jordan Center ****
9/28/2018 Charleston, WV Charleston Civic Center ****
9/29/2018 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena ****
10/5/2018 Toledo, OH The Huntington Center ****
10/6/2018 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena ****
10/11/2018 Little Rock, AR Verizon Arena ****
10/12/2018 Oklahoma City, OK Chesapeake Energy Arena ****
10/13/2018 Lincoln, NE Pinnacle Bank Arena ****
10/18/2018 Eugene, OR Matthew Knight Arena ****
10/19/2018 Boise, ID Ford Idaho Center ****
10/20/2018 Salt Lake City, UT Vivint Smart Home Arena ****
10/25/2018 Fresno, CA Save Mart Center at Fresno State ****
10/26/2018 Los Angeles, CA The Forum *****
10/27/2018 Sacramento, CA Golden 1 Center ****
* Brett Young w/Jillian Jacqueline
** Brett Young w/Carly Pearce
*** Brett Young w/Russell Dickerson
**** Brett Young and Midland
***** Brett Young and TBA
Brett Eldredge helped raised $60,000 as he hosted his fourth annual holiday concert—An Evening with Brett Eldredge—in December 2017 at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame.
(From left) Chris Eldredge, Robin Eldredge, Brett Eldredge & Brice Eldredge present a $60,000 check to Monroe Carell Jr. Hospital. photo courtesy of PMKBNC
On behalf of his newly established Brett Eldredge Family Foundation, the Illinois native and his family recently presented a check for $60,000 to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, which is a nationally recognized provider of pediatric healthcare services. With more than 400 physicians trained in 30 pediatric and surgical specialties, the 267-bed facility provides the highest level of pediatric health care services and is also a top-tier teaching and research facility.
Brett created his new foundation to help children battle pediatric cancer and support research for a cure.
Kacey Musgraves dropped her new album, Golden Hour, on March 30, and it received rave reviews from some of her peers, including Little Big Town, Brothers Osborne, Brandy Clark and more.
The new 13-song offering follows Kacey’s 2013 debut album, Same Trailer Different Park, and her 2015 sophomore album, Pageant Material, both of which hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Kacey co-wrote and co-produced the new album with Ian Fitchuk and Daniel Tashian.
“I had a different mindset this time, which was feeling rather than thinking—leading heart first,” says Kacey.
Check out what Kacey’s music-making colleagues had to say about the new album via social media.
I have been inspired and moved musically by @KaceyMusgraves since the first day I met her. A true artist in every sense of the word. Golden Hour is such a work of art….go get it if you already haven’t!!!!!! https://t.co/dVrCbHibKD
Huge congrats to @KaceyMusgraves for releasing not only a career changing but a personally redefining piece of art. She raises the bar with every word. Also congrats to @ianfitchuk and @thesilverseas for getting your sonic genius to the world. 3 brilliant minds colliding ✌🏼 pic.twitter.com/E0mW0sbkEZ
man, this @KaceyMusgraves album is really f**King up my sunday in the most beautiful way. taking a break before salt water from my eyes short circuits this keyboard.
Long time @KaceyMusgraves fan and was told I wouldn’t like her new album because it was “different”. But it turns out that’s WHY I like it. Take a listen with an open mind. It’s great.
Been having a real hard time finding something new to get into, but then comes this new @KaceyMusgraves album like a cool breeze on a sweltering hot day. It’s awesome to find a body of work that executes all the simplest things so perfectly these days. No trying here. 👌
After a five-year hiatus, Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush of Sugarland surprised the country music-loving world by reuniting at the CMA Awards on Nov. 8, 2017, to present the trophy for Duo of the Year to Brothers Osborne.
Now, almost five months later, the duo has some definitive plans for 2018, including kicking off their Still the Same Tour on May 4 and releasing their upcoming sixth studio album, Bigger, on June 8.
In addition, the duo’s soaring single, “Still the Same,” is currently No. 45 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart after 13 weeks.
“The first time we were in a room together in almost six years, ‘Still the Same’ is the first song we wrote,” said Jennifer to Nash Country Daily. “This song is quintessential Sugarland, sound and message-wise.”
“Normally, it takes 100 songs to write three good ones, but it’s different if you’re working with Jennifer,” says Kristian to NCD. “It takes one song to write one good one. That’s cool. You can’t ever underestimate the power of that.”
Sugarland will serve as contestant mentors on American Idol on April 9 at 7 p.m. CT. on ABC.
The Grand Ole Opry posted a time-lapse video on Facebook of Nashville artist Scott Guion painting a mural of Dolly Parton. The mural, which is on display at the Opry plaza, will soon be joined by “more familiar faces in the weeks to come.”
Check out the time-lapse video of Scott in action.
Cassadee Pope dropped a new single, “Take You Home,” which is her first new music since 2016’s “Summer.”
Co-written by Paul Digiovanni, Ben Hayslip and Emily Weisband and produced by Corey Crowder, “Take You Home,” as Cassadee puts it, “is in-your-face musically, really intimate and a little seductive.”
“When you meet someone, there’s a moment where you want to show this other person where you’re from and exactly why you are the way you are,” says Cassadee. “‘Take You Home’ speaks to that. You’re showing this guy that there are lots of layers to you. It’s not about just a one-night stand. It’s about really understanding. I’m in love with it.”
Caroline Jones may have some complex musical skills—guitar, banjo, mandolin, Dobro, keys and lap steel—but if you want a simple look at who she is as an artist, check out her new album, Bare Feet. Demonstrating remarkable musical prowess, Caroline’s new 11-song offering highlights her versatility as a singer, multi-instrumentalist, sole songwriter and co-producer. Caroline has already received high praise from two artists she calls both friends and mentors: Zac Brown, who she toured with in 2017, and Jimmy Buffett, who she is touring with now.
At what age did you realize you wanted to make music your career?
When I was 9 years old, I began taking singing lessons. I had been writing poems and short stories since I learned to read. When I began singing, I realized I could set all of those poems and stories to music. Once I began writing songs, I never wanted to do anything else.
Did you study music in high school or college?
I was trained classically in opera and jazz by Andy Anselmo, founder of the Singer’s Forum, beginning at age 9. During college, I wanted to branch out into the worlds of creative writing and philosophy, which I studied at NYU.
Who are some of musical influences?
Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band are my biggest influences. Jewel, Queen, Ed Sheeran, Robert Johnson and Son House are also big ones for me.
What three words describe you as a musician?
Joyful, passionate, colorful.
photo by Philippe McClelland
What would you say is unique about your sound?
I love blending organic acoustic instruments associated with country and folk music—banjo, Dobro, mandolin, acoustic guitar—with modern electronic elements, like synths and programmed beats and processed vocals. I love big production. I love the thrill and musicality of EDM and pop. So blending that with my singer/songwriter style is a blast.
What was the first concert you attended?
Spice Girls in their heyday! You’re jealous.
What’s the last song you heard that blew you away?
Oh, so many. Probably “The Middle” by Maren Morris and Zedd. Perfect production, serious punch and clarity, unbelievable vocals. I knew Maren could sing, but I’m not sure anyone knew she could sing like that. My jaw dropped the first time I heard it.
What’s the first thing you do after a show?
Just take a moment to feel appreciation and gratitude for the opportunity to share my heart and soul with an audience. It’s what I live for and have always dreamed of—and I don’t take it for granted.
What’s your favorite song to cover?
“Fix You” by Coldplay, because of the way it builds.
What family member or friend has been the most supportive of your musical career?
I am extremely blessed to call Zac Brown and Jimmy Buffett friends and mentors. I have toured with both of them and have modeled myself after their passion, integrity and entrepreneurial spirit.
What does your new album, Bare Feet, say about you as an artist?
“Bare Feet” is a song about authenticity and joy. That’s what I stand for and what I want to put out in the world. Sonically, the album shows that I love a variety of sounds and styles, from rock and blues to traditional country to modern pop, and I love painting with a variety of colors, musically speaking.
You play a number of instruments on the new album. How did you become so proficient on so many instruments?
I began learning different instruments to make my solo acoustic show more interesting. I fell in love with slide blues guitar, and so I began learning different tunings. Once I could play in alternate tunings, the five-string banjo, Dobro and more were natural next steps.
You wrote the entire album by yourself. Do you feel like that gives fans a better understanding of who you are as an artist?
Absolutely. The whole point of being an artist is to have a unique message and point of view that you can express to the world. Hopefully, in doing so, I can uplift and inspire others.
Tell me about the album’s title track and new video.
We just released a new video for “Bare Feet” that features some of my tour footage from 2017 with Zac Brown Band. I wanted to capture the joy that my band and I experience on the road sharing this music with audiences.
What does your tour schedule look like this spring and summer?
We will be touring with Jimmy Buffett, Jimmy Buffett and The Eagles, Zac Brown Band and Faith Hill and Tim McGraw. Come out and see a show and shake my hand at a signing! I can’t wait to meet you.
Cole Swindell dropped a new video for his current single, “Break Up In the End.”
Written by Jon Nite, Chase McGill and Jessie Jo Dillon, “Break Up in the End” is the lead single from Cole’s upcoming album, which follows his 2016 sophomore album, You Should Be Here. The Georgia native is aiming to score his eighth career No. 1 single with the tune.
“I am honored that my songwriting friends trust me with such an amazing message,” says Cole. “I’m excited and confident in the strength of ‘Break Up In The End’ and it being the first song from my upcoming third album. This is the perfect set up of what’s to come.”
Watch the new video for “Break Up In the End” below.
The Academy of Country Music announced the additions of Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Jon Pardi as performers for the 53rd ACM Awards on April 15.
Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line with Bebe Rexha, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett are also set to take the stage.
In addition, Cam, Dustin Lynch, Kiefer Sutherland, Sam Elliott, Ashton Kutcher, David Boreanaz, AJ Buckley, Max Thieriot and Eve have been added as presenters. Previously announced presenters include Drew Brees, Nancy O’Dell, Rebecca Romijn and Lindsey Vonn.
Reba McEntire will return as the host of the upcoming show. The gig will mark Reba’s 15th time as the emcee, her first since 2012 when she teamed with Blake Shelton.
The ACM Awards will air from MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15 at 8 p.m. ET on CBS.
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