SoundChronicle - Country

Shovels & Rope Announced Fall 2016 Tour

Sun, 03 Jul 2016 03:17:04 -0400

Folk duo Shovels & Rope rolled out fall 2016 tour dates in support of upcoming album. Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst will start the trek September 29 by concert in Knoxville's Bijou Theatre. Tour schedule lists 30 dates with final two shows on November 18 and 19 in Denver's Ogden Theatre. Shovels & Rope will make stops in Indianapolis, IN, Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Toronto, ON, Boston, MA, New York, NY, and Los Angeles, CA, among other cities. The duo will also make appearances at "Telluride Blues & Brews Festival" (9/18), and at "Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival" in Columbia, MO (10/1). "Little Seeds", new Shovels & Rope's album, will be released October 7. Listen track, "I Know", from the album below.

Kip Moore Announced Fall/Winter 2016 Tour

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 03:00:21 -0400

Country star Kip Moore unveiled dates of headlining "Me and My Kind" 2016 tour. The trek starts September 30 by show in Oklahoma City's Diamond Ballroom, and wraps up December 8 by concert in Detroit's The Fillmore. Kip will make stops in Pittsburgh, PA, Saint Paul, MN, Atlanta, GA, Kansas City, MO, New York, NY, and Philadelphia, PA, among other cities. Jon Pardi announced as special guest for these concerts. Up to the end of summer Moore is supporting Miranda Lambert in her tour, and will also make appearances a several festivals and fairs including "CMT Music Fest" in Kitchener, ON (7/8), and "Keloorah" festival in Brooklyn, MI (8/26). Kip's second studio album "Wild Ones" was released last year, and spawned singles "I'm to Blame", and "Running for You".

Dixie Chicks Heralded Summer/Fall 2016 North American Tour

Thu, 19 Nov 2015 01:35:49 -0500

Pop country trio Dixie Chicks announced 2016 North American tour. The outing begins June 1 by concert in Cincinnati's Riverbend Music Center, and ends up October 10 by show in Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl. Dixie Chicks will make stops in more than 40 cities including New York, NY, Toronto, ON (two-day stay) Vancouver, BC, Las Vegas, NV, Phoenix, AZ, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, Nashville, TN, Kansas City, MO, and in many others. Band will also make appearance at Minnesota State Fair in Saint Paul, MN (8/27). Dixie Chicks' latest studio album "Taking the Long Way" was released in 2006. Trio members are Natalie Maines, Emily Robison, and Martie Maguire.

Chris Young Heralded Winter 2016 U.S. Headlining Tour

Tue, 10 Nov 2015 17:18:11 -0500

Country singer/songwriter Chris Young announced winter 2016 headlining tour to support his upcoming album. The trek begins January 21 by concert in Lowell Memorial Auditorium, currently comprises 12 dates, and ends up February 26 by show in Baltimore's Modell Performing Arts Center At The Lyric. Young will make stops in Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Cleveland, OH, Minneapolis, MN, Kansas City, MO, New York, NY, and in some other places. Also Chris already has planned appearances at several festivals next spring and summer including performances at "Off The Rails Country Music Fest" in Frisco, TX (4/23), and at "Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival" in Indio, CA (4/29). Fifth artist's studio album "I'm Comin' Over" will be released on November 13. Watch video of album's single below.

Brantley Gilbert Heralded 2016 North American Tour Dates

Sat, 07 Nov 2015 03:10:54 -0500

Country rock singer/songwriter Brantley Gilbert announced winter/spring 2016 North American dates of his "Blackout Tour". The jaunt kicks off January 28 by concert at Saginaw's Arena at Dow Event Center, consists of 27 dates, and wraps up April 30 by show at Lincoln's Pinnacle Bank Arena. Gilbert will make stops in Lexington, KY, Orlando, FL, San Antonio, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, Knoxville, TN, and in some other towns. The tour also features Canaan Smith and Michael Ray. Gilbert will also make appearance at Country Music Festival at Mountain Home, ID (7/29). Brantley's latest studio album "Just as I Am" was released in 2014 and spawned singles "Bottoms Up", "Small Town Throwdown", "One Hell of an Amen", and "Stone Cold Sober".

Kenny Chesney Heralded First Leg of 2016 Tour

Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:22:38 -0500

Country superstar Kenny Chesney just unveiled first bunch of dates of his 2016 North American 'Spread The Love' tour. Miranda Lambert, Sam Hunt and Old Dominion are announced as support for this outing. First leg starts April 23 with show at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium, and lists also stops in Phoenix, AZ, Milwaukee, WI, Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Seattle, WA , Detroit, MI, and in other markets. More stops are expected to be added later. Next year Kenny will also make appearances at "Runaway Country Music Festival" in Kissimmee, FL (3/19), and at "ACM Party For A Cause" in Las Vegas, NV (4/3). Chesney's latest studio album The Big Revival' was released in 2014. Watch video of album's fourth single "Save It for a Rainy Day" below.

Luke Bryan Heralded 2016 Tour To Support New Album

Sat, 24 Oct 2015 03:29:21 -0400

Country singer Luke Bryan announced winter/spring leg of his 2016 North American tour. The trek kicks off February 18 by performance in Evansville's Ford Center, and wraps up May 14 by show in Oklahoma City's Chesapeake Energy Arena. Luke will give concerts in more than 20 cities including Montreal, QC, Uncasville, CT (two-day stay), Baltimore, MD, Syracuse, NY, Charlottesville, VA, Omaha, NE, Wichita, KS, and others. Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch are special guests for these dates. Bryan is touring to promote his new album "Kill the Lights" which surfaced in August. The album spawned singles "Kick the Dust Up", and "Strip It Down". Next year Luke will also make appearances at "Stagecoach California's Country Music Festival" in Indio, CA (5/1/2016), and at "Country USA" festival in Oshkosh, WI (6/17/2016).

Brad Paisley Announced Winter 2016 Leg of His World Tour

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 03:28:33 -0400

Country superstar Brad Paisley continues his "Crushin' It World Tour" and recently announced winter 2016 North American leg. The outing begins January 21 by concert in Jonesboro's ASU Convocation Center, and ends up March 12 by show in Bloomington's U.S. Cellular Coliseum. Brad will perform in Uncasville, CT, Madison, WI, Spokane, WA, Vancouver, BC, Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB, Tulsa, OK, Toledo, OH, and in other towns. Paisley will also make appearances at "CMA Music Festival" in Nashville, TN (6/9/2016), and at "Winstock Country Music Festival" in Winsted, MN (6/11/2016). Artist's latest album "Moonshine in the Trunk" was released in 2014 by Arista Nashville and hit number 1 on Billboardâ€â€Š'â€‹s country chart. Watch video of new album's single "Country Nation", which was published in September and already have got more than a million views on YouTube.

Blake Shelton Embarks on Tour in Winter 2016

Sat, 17 Oct 2015 03:21:00 -0400

Country singer Blake Shelton announced winter 2016 U.S. tour dates. The trek kicks off February 18 by concert in Cincinnati's U.S. Bank Arena, comprises 11 dates, and ends up March 19 by performance in Pittsburgh's Consol Energy Center. Singer will also make appearances at "Tortuga Music Festival" at Fort Lauderdale (4/17/2016), and at "Country Jam USA" at Grand Junction, CO (6/28/2016). Blake is touring in support of his upcoming album "Reloaded: 20 #1 Hits" which hits digital stores October 23. Latest singer studio album "Bringing Back the Sunshine" was released in 2014 and spawned singles "Neon Light", "Lonely Tonight", "Sangria", and "Gonna".

Jason Isbell is Touring North America in Early 2016 with Shovels and Rope

Sun, 11 Oct 2015 03:43:48 -0400

Singer-songwriter Jason Isbell announced February/March 2016 tour dates with Shovels and Rope. The trek kicks off with two concerts in Austin, TX on February 11, 12, and lists 13 dates up to early March. Jason will perform in Dallas, TX, St. Louis, MO, Chicago, IL, New York, NY (two-day stay), Boston, MA, Toronto, ON, and in some other cities. Provided below Jason Isbell's concert schedule includes also remainder of artist's 2015 concerts. New Isbell's studio album "Something More Than Free" was released last July via Southeastern Records. Folk duo Shovels & Rope consisting of Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst released their latest studio work "Swimmin' Time" last year.

Dustin Lynch is Launching Headlining Tour in Late Fall

Thu, 01 Oct 2015 03:12:19 -0400

Country singer Dustin Lynch announced his first headlining tour starting in November 2015. The trek dubbed "Hell of a Night Tour" kicks off November 14 by performance in Richmond's The National, and currently lists 23 stops up to late February 2016, more dates will be announced later. Dustin will visit Kansas City, MO, Memphis, TN, New York, NY, New Orleans, LA (two-day stay), Houston, TX, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, Cleveland, OH, and other places. Chris Lane is announced as oppening act. Lynch is touring in support of his second studio album "Where It's At" which hit stores year ago, and spawned singles "Where It's At (Yep, Yep)", and "Hell of a Night". "Mind Reader", album's third single will be released to radio on September 28.

Dwight Yoakam is on the Road Through December 2015

Sat, 26 Sep 2015 00:48:15 -0400

Country singer/songwriter Dwight Yoakam continues touring across U.S. up to December 2015. His current tour itienerary lists 15 dates including stops in New Orleans, LA, San Antonio, TX, Bakersfield, CA, Reno, NV, Houston, TX, Thackerville, OK, and Ventura, CA. He will also make appearances at "Musicfest El Dorado" (10/3), and at "Austin City Limits Music Festival" (10/4, 10/11). Dwight is touring in support of his fourteenth studio album "Second Hand Heart" released last April via Warner Bros. Records. The album peaked number 2 in Top Country Albums Billboard chart.

Darius Rucker is Touring This Fall in Support of Southern Style

Fri, 11 Sep 2015 03:00:53 -0400

Rock and country musician Darius Rucker plotted fall leg of his "Southern Style Tour". The outing kicks off October 8 by concert in Rosemont's Allstate Arena, consists of 13 dates and ends up November 20 by show in Toledo's Huntington Center. Among other towns Darius will visit Dayton, OH, Lincoln, NE, Syracuse, NY, Uncasville, CT, Moline, IL, and Grand Rapids, MI. Musician is touring in support of his new studio work "Southern Style" released last March, and hit number 1 on the Top Country Albums chart. The album spawned singles "Homegrown Honey", and "Southern Style".

Milk Carton Kids Continue North American Tour to Mid December to Support "Monterey" Album

Thu, 03 Sep 2015 03:46:49 -0400

Indie folk duo Milk Carton Kids, consisting of Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan, continues touring North America up to the middle of December 2015, as they promote new album. The remainder of tour itinerary (see below) lists concerts in 37 cities including Boston, MA, Washington, DC, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Vancouver, BC, Toronto, ON, and San Diego, CA. Duo will also make appearance at "Mountain Song Festival" in Brevard, NC (9/12). "Monterey", duo's fourth studio album was released this May. Last year Milk Carton Kids won "Best Duo/Group of the Year 2014" award of Americana Music Association.

Patty Griffin Plotted North American Fall 2015 Tour

Wed, 02 Sep 2015 03:45:20 -0400

Folk singer-songwriter Patty Griffin will embark on North American tour this fall to support upcoming album. The trek begins September 22 by performance in Waco's Common Grounds, and stretches to mid November. Griffin will give concerts in Austin, TX, Louisville, KY, Pittsburgh, PA, New York, NY, Montreal, QC, Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, Vancouver, BC, and in many other cities. Before the trek she will make appearance at "Americana Music Festival & Conference" in Nashville, TN (9/16). Patty is touring in support of her ninth studio album "Servant of Love" which is due out September 25. The album follows Griffinâ€™s 2013 release "American Kid". Fans, who pre-order now "Servant of Love" on iTunes, can instantly download two album songs "Rider of Days", and "There Isn't One Way".