Author: Meghan Reich

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Columbia Records NY/Sony Music Nashville artist-songwriter Alana Springsteen announces the July 14 release of TWENTY SOMETHING: Figuring It Out – the daringly honest second installment of her three-part debut album, TWENTY SOMETHING. An up-close look at her journey toward the life-changing empowerment of true self-discovery, Figuring It Out features tell-all title track “twenty something”: a confessional and candidly detailed piece of self-reflection premiering today (4/28). Listen to “twenty something” and pre-save/pre-add TWENTY SOMETHING: Figuring It Out here. Check out the visualizer for “twenty something.” 

Figuring It Out follows the release of TWENTY SOMETHING: Messing It Up – the widely acclaimed first installment to TWENTY SOMETHING, on which the 22-year-old Virginia Beach, VA, native opened up about all the mistakes and misadventures of early adulthood (listen to TWENTY SOMETHING: Messing It Up here). Now, on this six-track collection of soul-baring songs all co-penned by Springsteen, she sheds light on the steps she’s taken to shake off her insecurities, lean into life’s endless contradictions, and learn what she truly needs to be happy and healthy. “Figuring It Outexplores a lot of the work I’ve been doing on myself over the past few years – I really call myself out in these songs,” admits Springsteen. “Finding my true self has meant giving up on seeing things in black-and-white and getting comfortable with the gray. What does it mean to live with integrity? To have a strong moral compass? Defining these concepts for myself has been a process, but one that’s given me the beginnings of a blueprint to help me live life on my own terms. The journey of writing, recording, and singing these songs live has helped me do that. Through them, I’ve gotten to know myself and so many people who are in various stages of doing the same work. Also, there’s a really unique collaboration on this project with a song called ‘ghost in my guitar’ that I’m insanely excited about and proud of. It still feels a little surreal. I can’t wait to tell that story.”

Although Figuring It Out confronts such complex issues as fractured friendships, post-heartbreak healing, and struggles with self-worth, Springsteen brightens every song with her magnetic voice and sing-along-ready hooks – not to mention, her one-of-a-kind gift for crafting highly specific lyrics that resonate on a near-universal level. A perfect example of that dynamic, “twenty something” brings both diary-like detail and whip-smart humor to an intimate account of the nonstop emotional roller coaster of life in your 20s. Sparked from a voice memo she recorded alone on piano, the quietly soaring track finds Springsteen owning up to all her flaws – including everything from minor bad habits like letting her car run on fumes to more deep-rooted problems like imposter syndrome – and ultimately speaks to the power and peace of mind that comes with fully embracing your imperfections.

As Springsteen reveals, “twenty something” took shape in a session with co-writers Liz Rose (a multi-Grammy Award-winning hitmaker whose songwriting credits include iconic hits like Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well”), AJ Pruis, and Trannie Anderson, during a retreat at Rose’s beach house. “Liz looked at me and asked, ‘If there was one song that you could play for people that could tell them exactly where you are in your life right now, what would it be?’ ‘twenty something’ was the only answer,” Springsteen recalls. “It’s one of those songs that started falling out because it’s what I desperately needed to say – for myself and for so many twenty-somethings out there who were probably going through the same things I was. I’ve been on so much of a high the last few years, living my best life. And every now and then – more often than I’d like – something happens that reminds me just how much living I have left to do. We think we have everything figured out, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. ‘twenty something’ has sparked some insightful conversations with friends and strangers all over the world, and there seems to be one universal truth that’s come out of those interactions: no matter how old you are, you never really have everything figured out. There’s always something out there ready to humble you.”

Co-produced with Chris LaCorte (Sam Hunt, Cole Swindell) and built on a bracingly vulnerable vocal performance from Springsteen who also gets acoustic guitar and piano credits, “twenty something” unfolds in ethereal textures, stark guitar tones, gorgeous swells of strings, and soul-stirring harmonies – an element that lends an undeniable potency to the song’s unforgettable refrain: “We know it all and don’t know nothing / At twenty something.” “The strings were a very important part of this track,” Springsteen shares. “They’re so anthemic and add such a weight to a song like this. I also love that we stripped everything out before the outro and let the song end with just me on piano. I love the symbolism of it: at the end of the day, your life experience is yours alone. It’s on you to figure out how to live your life to the fullest.”

ALANA SPRINGSTEEN’S TWENTY SOMETHING: Figuring It Out TRACK LIST

1. “twenty something” (Alana Springsteen, Liz Rose, AJ Pruis, Trannie Anderson)* 
2. “chameleon” (Alana Springsteen, Sasha Alex Sloan, King Henry)+
3. “here’s to all my exes” (Alana Springsteen, Will Weatherly, Rodney Clawson, Chris Tompkins)^
4. “hypocrite” (Alana Springsteen, Mitchell Tenpenny, Will Weatherly, Ryan Beaver)*
5. “when we were friends” (Alana Springsteen, Sasha Alex Sloan, Pete Good)#
6. “ghost in my guitar” (Alana Springsteen, Ido Zmishlany, Delacey, Sarah Solovay)**

* Produced by Chris LaCorte and Alana Springsteen
+ Produced by Paul DiGiovanni and Alana Springsteen
^ Produced by Will Weatherly and Alana Springsteen
# Produced by Pete Good and Alana Springsteen
** Produced by Ido Zmishlany and Alana Springsteen

For Springsteen, the unfiltered self-expression of “twenty something” sets the tone for her entire debut album – a landmark project whose three installments each capture a distinct phase of twenty-something life. Released last month, Messing It Up proved to be a wildly compelling first chapter to the LP. To that end, Messing It Up delivered such irresistibly eclectic tracks as “you don’t deserve a country song” (hailed by Billboard as having “all the bite”), “shoulder to cry on” (with Holler claiming that it “perfectly exhibits Springsteen’s ability to craft artful twists into her vulnerable songwriting”), and “goodbye looks good on you (feat. Mitchell Tenpenny)” (American Songwriter’s “Pick of the Day” and spotted across high-profile roundups for E! News, CMT, and more). 

With her latest triumphs including making her highly anticipated return to the Grand Ole Opry last month, Springsteen continues her run as the special guest on Adam Doleac’s ‘BARSTOOL WHISKEY WONDERLAND’ TOUR, and is gearing up to support Luke Bryan’s COUNTRY ON TOUR 2023 this summer. For a full list of tour dates and ticketing information, please visit AlanaSpringsteen.com.

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NOMINATED FOR NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR AT THE 58TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

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FULL-LENGTH DEBUT ALBUM LUCKY DUE MAY 5

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Marking her first headline show in Nashville, TN, with a roaring SOLD OUT crowd, Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records’ rising star Megan Moroney brought her PISTOL MADE OF ROSES TOUR to the legendary Exit/In last Wednesday (4/19).

Kicking off the set with fan-favorite, “Til It All Goes South,” the pretty-in-pink powerhouse commanded the stage as she previewed new songs off her forthcoming Kristian Bush-produced debut album, LUCKY (out May 5), added her own spin to covers like Miranda Lambert’s “Gunpowder and Lead,” and led fans in a booming sing-along to her Top 15-and-climbing smash “Tennessee Orange.”

One of the highlights came in the middle of the set when Moroney played three songs acoustic with just her guitar – “Why Johnny,” “Fix You Too,” and “Girl In The Mirror” – showcasing what’s been praised by Billboard as “a little rasp to her voice and a heart-on-her-sleeve style.”

The “musical risktaker with powerhouse pipes” (CMT) closed out the night by returning to the stage for a high-energy encore with “Lucky.”

Her breakout year continues as she will vie for NEW FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. Fans can tune in on May 11 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT as it streams live exclusively on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX. This nomination comes hot on the heels of her first career win for BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR for her Jason Lester-directed “Tennessee Orange” clip (view here) at the 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS.

Following her SOLD OUT PISTOL MADE OF ROSES TOUR, Moroney’s follow-up trek, THE LUCKY TOUR, will launch in the fall. With many of the venues selling out within minutes, the 22-city tour kicks off with her New York City debut at The Bowery Ballroom on September 20, before taking her to major cities and iconic venues coast-to-coast including first-time stops as an in-demand headliner in Chicago (Joe’s on Weed St.), Los Angeles (Troubadour), New Braunfels, TX (Gruene Hall), and more, through November. In addition, she’s slated to support Country music icons Brooks & Dunn this summer. For full tour dates and ticketing information, visit meganmoroney.com.

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ABOUT MEGAN MORONEY:

Born and raised in Georgia, Megan Moroney grew up in a musical household heavily influenced by legendary songwriters in Classic Country, Southern Rock, and Americana. During her freshman year at the University of Georgia, an opportunity to open for an established Country artist at the iconic Georgia Theatre prompted Moroney to write her very first original song. From there, she developed a love for storytelling and has become known for her distinctive voice and honest, conversational lyrics. 2022 brought the singer a breakout year with the release of her debut EP, Pistol Made of Roses, followed by her single “Tennessee Orange,” which put her on the map as Nashville’s most compelling new artist. The colossal buzz surrounding the track prompted her to perform it on ESPN’s College GameDay, while racking up over 189 MILLION global streams, with 255 MILLION total artist global streams to date. The viral hit was awarded this year for BREAKTHROUGH FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“Tennessee Orange”), notching Moroney’s first CMT Music Award. The Top 15-and-climbing single is on her forthcoming debut album LUCKY, out May 5. After opening stints on tours with Larry Fleet, Chase Matthews, Jamey Johnson, and Warren Zeiders last year, she is kicking off her first headline run with the SOLD-OUT PISTOL MADE OF ROSES TOUR this spring and continuing with THE LUCKY TOUR in the fall. In between, fans can catch her out with Brooks & Dunn this summer. Dubbed a “2023 Artist to Watch” by Amazon Music, Pandora, and Spotify, an iHeart “On The Verge” Artist, as well as one of CMT’s Next Women of Country for 2023, the “musical risk taker with powerhouse pipes” (CMT) is slated to become a household name in the years to come. 

AIN’T NO BETTER PLACE TOUR CONTINUES PLAYING TO SELL-OUT CROWDS

Multi-Platinum-selling entertainer Niko Moon has joined forces with GRAMMY Award winner Zac Brown for new release “HEAVEN HAS A BAR.” Listen HERE.

“It’s a song of simplicity, down-homeness, and celebration. I think Zac and I find a lot of value in the simple things: Family and friends, and celebrating life is what it’s all about,” said Moon “This is about celebrating with all the people you love once you go to heaven.”

“I like the imagination in this song,” added Brown. “Whatever there is after life ends, that love of music doesn’t go away. To go see all of our heroes that have passed away and play some music, maybe that’s heaven for us.”

With a decades-long musical history that took root when they were rising artists in Georgia, Moon and Brown have created Multiple No. 1 hits together, co-writing chart toppers “Loving You Easy,” “Homegrown,” “Beautiful Drug,” “Keep Me In Mind,” and “Heavy Is The Head,” recorded by Zac Brown Band.

Moon has been performing “HEAVEN HAS A BAR” throughout his hot-selling AIN’T NO BETTER PLACE TOUR, which wraps May 4 in Toronto. With dozens of sold-out dates, Moon has been earning praise for his high-energy, good-vibe sets. He’ll hit the stage April 27 in Albuquerque, NM and April 28 in Phoenix, AZ before hitting Stagecoach April 29.

Niko Moon (l) and Zac Brown

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He is currently on his Multi-City National “Barstool Whiskey Wonderland” Tour

Today, rising country star and talented singer-songwriter Adam Doleac released his acoustic EP, Barstool Whiskey Wonderland (Wonderland Sides). Following the debut of his 18-track album Barstool Whiskey Wonderland last fall, the EP offers a stripped-down version of some of Adam’s most popular hits including “Neon Fools,” “Coulda Loved You Longer,” and his viral fan-favorite “Famous.” You can listen to the album HERE.

Barstool Whiskey Wonderland (Wonderland Sides) Tracklist

• “Famous” (Adam Doleac/Bobby Hamrick/Andy Skib)
• “Don’t It Sound Alright” (Adam Doleac/Josh Jenkins/Chris La Corte)
• “Coulda Loved You Longer” (Adam Doleac/Casey Brown/Jesse Lee Levin)
• “Neon Fools” (Adam Doleac/Thomas Finchum/Andy Skib)
• “Barstool Whiskey Wonderland” (Adam Doleac/Lindsay Rimes/Jonathan Singleton)
• “Girl In Love” (Adam Doleac/Jared Keim/Derrick Southerland)
• “Til Dawn Do Us Part” (Adam Doleac/Rian Ball/Ben Caver)

“The fans have been incredibly supportive of Barstool Whiskey Wonderland,” Adam said. “Whether through socials or out on the road, they’ve requested for this to come to life. I want them to know that I’ve listened and I’m grateful, so this acoustic EP is dedicated to them.”

Adam has garnered over 360 million total global on-demand streams to date, and last fall, he released Barstool Whiskey Wonderland to much fanfare nearly a decade after moving to Music City. He co-wrote every song on the album aside from his collaboration with Danielle Bradbery, “Fake Love,” which was penned by an all-star lineup made up of HARDY, Ryan Hurd, Maren Morris and Jordan Schmidt. One of his biggest hits off the album, “Famous” is Gold-certified and opens this latest acoustic EP. Barstool Whiskey Wonderland (Wonderland Sides) is a nod to all his fans who continuously requested that his songs be stripped down and made as acoustic versions – they spoke, he listened. This is just the beginning for Adam, as he has additional fresh new music he plans to roll out over the next few months.

Adam is currently on his headlining Barstool Whiskey Wonderland with tour special guest, Alana Springsteen. He has played for sold out crowds in New York, Boston, Dallas, Houston, and Charlotte with upcoming stops in Atlanta, Louisville, and Indianapolis. He’ll also be performing at country’s biggest event of the year at CMA Fest on Thursday, June 8th as well as Bash on the Bay and Golden Sky Festival later this year. 

About Adam Doleac:

Raised in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Arista Nashville/Sony Music Nashville rising star Adam Doleac credits devoted parents for his strong work ethic, and his dream-chasing determination. After earning a baseball scholarship to the University of Southern Mississippi, he ended up playing in front of 30,000 at the College World Series – fueling a craving for big crowds he still chases today. Doleac fell in love with music during college, writing songs with teammates and challenging himself to play hometown shows while devouring the work of emotional explorers like John Mayer, Gavin DeGraw, Amos Lee and more. He acquired a publishing deal after posting an original song to YouTube that went viral, and then finally decided to make the move to Nashville. He spent the following years sharpening his penmanship, and eventually Kane Brown, Gabby Barrett, Darius Rucker and more had all cut his songs, while Doleac built a grassroots fanbase touring the country in his pickup truck. Proving the old adage of Nashville being a 10-year town, Doleac delivered his 18-track debut album Barstool Whiskey Wonderland on September 30, nearly a decade after relocating to Music City, and is about to conclude his first-ever, sold-out headlining tour, the “Barstool Whiskey Wonderland Tour.” With tracks like the Gold-certified “Famous” and soul-mate anthem “Another,” both of which hit No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway, fans have gotten only a glimpse of that wonderland so far. Now they get the full picture.

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TENILLE TOWNES’ TRAIN TRACK WORKTAPES OUT NOW FEATURES MULTIPLE ONE-TAKE RECORDINGS AND SOLO-WRITES SIDE A + B TOUR UNDERWAY

Reigning CCMA Entertainer of the Year and two-time JUNO Award winner Tenille Townes’ Train Track Worktapes arrives today, just as she launches the U.S leg of her SIDE A + B TOUR. Listen to the introspective, stripped-down project HERE.

“I hope people feel like they are sitting next to us on this train as we were making this music. I hope it feels like a ride they want to keep getting on board for and feel comforted by the rattle of the tracks and the hum of the engine in the fabric of these songs,” said Townes. “I felt so inspired in the motion of this trip, and by the resilience and generosity of the human spirit, witnessing people bundled up in the freezing cold to come support their local food banks at these 65 shows we played along the way. I couldn’t help but write about it and record it, and I’m so glad we get to take this ride together through this project out there now.”

Conceptualized, written, and recorded on a charity train trip that covered nearly 3,000 miles across southern Canada, Train Track Worktapes is a collection as unique as the experience it was born from. A tradition in her native country, the CP Holiday Train benefits local food banks when their need is greatest, as each attendee brings donations to catch the free concert. Train doors fold down to create a stage, where Townes entertained crowds ranging from dozens to thousands, sometimes in temperatures as low as -24F. She performed 65 shows during her 15 days on board.

With acoustic, roots-driven sonics that call back to her debut release, Living Room Worktapes, Townes’ transcendent vocals shine with raw emotion across the EP’s five tracks. Throughout Train Track Worktapes, the gifted raconteur explores concepts such as what defines home, living life in motion, fulfilling a troubadour spirit, and feeling joy so all-consuming you fear its end. The project is highlighted by with a cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” recorded in a single take, while additional tracks include autobiographical opener “Home to Me,” troubadour anthem “Pieces of my Heart,” wandering ode “Coming Together,” and additional one-take marvel “Wheels.” Each song is accented in its own way with the rattle and rhythm of the train, from the hum of the wheels against the track to the clang of the bells from a crossing.

To create the distinctive sound, Townes, a producer on the project alongside guitarist Jaxon Hargrove, and her band embraced the environment, getting resourceful with their setup. A suitcase turned into a kickdrum. Tin foil and paper bowls became a shaker. Teacups made the perfect substitute for a triangle. They used boxed wine to cover air vents, so the sound didn’t bleed into the recordings. They borrowed equipment and microphones from the train cars housing the stage and gear and recorded mainly in the train’s caboose, sometimes capturing takes in 20-minute spurts between shows.

The journey continues with new manifestations of the Train Track Worktapes magic, with details to be revealed soon. Stay Tuned via Townes’ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok.

Train Track Worktapes Track Listing

1. Home to Me (Tenille Townes)

2. Pieces of My Heart (Tenille Townes)

3. Landslide (Stevie Nicks)

4. Coming Together (Tenille Townes, Jaxon Hargrove)

5. Wheels (Tenille Townes, Jaxon Hargrove)

Produced by Jaxon Hargrove and Tenille Townes

‘SONGS BUILT FOR HEARTBREAK’ WRITERS ROUND SET FOR MAY 4 AT NASHVILLE’S LISTENING ROOM CAFÉ

Jameson Rodgers is ready to withstand destruction on his new release, “Built for Heartbreak,” available now. Listen to the turbulent track HERE.

“When I’m trying to decide which songs to record, I typically base it off of how many times I play it in my truck. This song survived that test and I’m so happy it did,” said Rodgers. “‘Built For Heartbreak’ makes you FEEL the emotions of the lyrics. It takes you down the path of someone flirting with rock bottom and makes you feel like you’re right there with them. Whether you’re in that or not, anyone can relate to being in a similar season of life. As a songwriter, this is one that I wish I would’ve written.”

Written by John Byron, Chris La Corte, and Hillary Lindsey, “Built for Heartbreak” is a rare outside cut from the multi-AIMP Award nominee. Rodgers’ gritty growl underscores the pleading lyrics: “I’m already a disaster / Yeah, I’m too far for savin’ now.” With forlorn production, the track is another shining example of Rodgers’ Heartbreak Kid mentality. 

To celebrate the new track, Rodgers will host a ‘Songs Built for Heartbreak’ writers round Thursday, May 4 at the Listening Room Café in Nashville with special guests Dylan Marlowe, Brent Anderson, and Hunter Phelps. Tickets are available now HERE. Currently opening for HARDY on the mockingbird & THE CROW Tour, Rodgers will hit the stage at summer festivals such as CMA Fest and join Billy Currington and Jordan Davis for select dates.

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NOMINATED FOR NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR AT THE 58^TH ACM AWARDS

GEARS UP FOR FIRST EVER STAGECOACH PERFORMANCE

Powerhouse vocalist Nate Smith announced today that he will be releasing a deluxe version of his debut, self-titled album. Both Nate Smith and Nate Smith (Deluxe) will be released on April 28. Due to incredible fan demand on his social platforms, Nate Smith (Deluxe) will include highly anticipated track “World On Fire” and five other new songs. Pre-order/add/save Nate Smith (Deluxe) HERE.

2023 is shaping up to be a breakthrough year for the entertainer, who was announced as a nominee for NEW MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR at the 58th ACM Awards last week. Fans can tune in on May 11 at 8 p.m. EDT/7 p.m. CDT/5 p.m. PDT as it streams live exclusively on Prime Video from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX. This nomination arrives on the heels of his 2023 CMT Awards nomination for BREAKTHROUGH MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR for his Platinum-certified No.1 smash hit “Whiskey On You.”

Lauded for his “strong voice that grips a lyric with ferocity” (Billboard), Nate was also recognized on multiple 2023 “Artist to Watch” lists this year including Amazon’s Breakthrough Artists to Watch, MusicRow’s Next Big Thing, CMT’s Listen Up, CRS New Faces, among others. With his first No. 1 under his belt and his debut album set to arrive in less than two weeks, Smith proves to be “powering through his own lane and will only go up from here” (MusicRow).

Nate shared about the impending full-length project: “It has been so much fun making this album, and I really believe in every one of these songs. Releasing an album has always been a goal of mine, but at the end of the day it’s really not about me. It’s about being able to reach other people with music that means something.” He adds that his mission with his music is to be a “conduit of hope”; a selfless and passionate driving force that’s thematic in his songs. “I’m not trying to be cool, or reinvent the wheel, or chase musical trends…I’m going after the heart of the matter.” Last week, Nate shared a trailer for the album. Watch here.

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Nate’s journey to Nashville and the challenges he endured along the way are traceable in his gravelly tone, including losing his hometown of Paradise, CA to Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive fire in the state’s history. Following the fire, Nate turned to music to cope, eventually inspiring a cross-country road trip to Nashville to pursue music fulltime.

Through all the hardships, the rising star found purpose and hope. Like Nate, the collection of songs is honest, raw, real, and threaded together with optimism. While each song tells its own story, Nate unveils two sides of his artistry through the project: deep, heartfelt ballads and fun-loving, drink in the air, country jams. The two are intertwined with undeniable hooks and his signature velvet thunder vocals.

Nate will perform at Stagecoach for the first time on April 28, the same day his debut album will be released. He will then join Thomas Rhett on his HOME TEAM TOUR 23, which will kick off May 4 in Des Moines, IA, and will hit a total of 40 cities this summer. Tickets are on sale now. For tour dates, tickets, and additional information, visit NateSmithOfficial.com.

NATE SMITH (DELUXE) TRACK LISTING:

1. If I Could Stop Loving You (Jason Massey/Matt Rogers/Justin Wilson)

2. Alright, Alright, Alright (Joey Hendricks/Jessie Jo Dillon/Daniel Ross)

3. One Good Girl (Nate Smith/Lindsay Rimes/Jonathan Singleton)

4. Back At It Again (Trannie Anderson/Adam Doleac/Jason Massey)

5. You Ain’t Been In Love (Nate Smith/Zach Abend/Andy Albert/Blake Pendergrass)

6. Better Boy (Michael Hardy/Taylor Phillips)

7. You Only Want Me When You’re Drunk (Nate Smith/Lindsay Rimes/Seth Alley)

8. Bad Memory (Nate Smith/James McNair/Lindsay Rimes/Emily Weisband)

9. Oil Spot (Jared Hampton/Tate Howell/Drew Kennedy)

10. Wreckage (Nate Smith/Mary Kutter/Chris Sligh/Paul Wrock)

11. LFG (Nate Smith/Adam James/Mikey Reaves)

12. Whiskey On You (Nate Smith/Lindsay Rimes/Russell Sutton)

13. You Shouldn’t Have To (Nate Smith/Matt Alderman/Brian Bunn)

14. Sleeve (Nate Smith/Brian Scott Alexander/Mary Kutter/Noah Jackson Lubert)

15. I Found You (Nate Smith/Chris Gelbuda/Kyle Schlienger)

16. Backseat (Adam James/Steven McMorran/Andy Sheridan)

17. Name Storms After (Nate Smith/Trannie Anderson/Seth Alley)

18. Raised Up (Nate Smith/Trannie Anderson/Jonathan Smith)

19. Under My Skin (Nate Smith/Trysette Maree Loosemore/Larry McCoy)

20. I Don’t Wanna Go To Heaven (Nate Smith/Daniel Fernandez)

21. World on Fire (Nate Smith/Ashley Gorley/Taylor Phillips/Lindsay Rimes) – DELUXE

22. I Don’t Miss You (Seth Alley/James McNair/Heath Warren) – DELUXE

23. Good By Now (Nate Smith/Ashley Gorley/Taylor Phillips/Lindsay Rimes) – DELUXE

24. What an Angel Ain’t (Nate Smith/Zach Abend/Michael Hardy) – DELUXE

25. Dear Heart (Nate Smith/Tofer Brown/Emily Weisband) – DELUXE

26. Love Is Blind (Nate Smith/Jessie Jo Dillon/Jesse Frasure/Geoff Warburton) – DELUXE

Tracks 1-8, 11-13, 15, 17, 21-23, 25-26 Produced by Lindsay Rimes

Track 9 Produced by Jared Hampton

Tracks 10, 14, 16, 18-20 Produced by Joël Bruyère

Track 20 Produced by Joël Bruyère and Nate Smith

Track 24 Produced by Zach Abend

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SETS VENUE’S TWO-DAY AND SINGLE-DAY CONCERT ATTENDANCE RECORDS WITH MASSIVE WORLD TOUR

“one of music’s mightiest voices and a hitmaking force arguably unlike any seen out of Nashville this century”—USA Today

“a superstar who is shaping the future of the genre while also serving as one of its fiercest defenders”
—The Washington Post

April 17, 2023—Country superstar and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs broke Nissan Stadium’s two-day and single-day concert attendance records this past weekend in Nashville with over 95,000. The two-day record comes as Combs added an unprecedented surprise second show on Friday, which was announced only one week prior. In recent years, Titans stadium has been home to such acts as Beyoncé, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Elton John, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, and Taylor Swift to name a few.

Reflecting on the shows, Combs shares, “Music City…Man, when I moved here, I just wanted an opportunity to be around music in any capacity, so I never could have dreamed of a weekend like this, especially with a last-minute notice of the Friday show to the fans but they showed up…just like they always do. Nashville, thank you. I’m glad to call this home.”

Additionally, Gary Gersh, President of Global Touring and Talent at AEG shares, “This only further confirms what we have always known: Luke is a monumental talent whose voice and music continues to find a larger and larger audience. We couldn’t be prouder to be a part of such an extraordinary career.”

Furthermore, Ashlee Stokely, Tennessee Titans Vice President of Stadium Events & Experience, adds, “Nissan Stadium is ‘Nashville’s Biggest Stage,’ and we are thrilled to kick off our summer concert season with record breaking attendance at the 2023 Luke Combs tour. The energy and excitement in the stadium was electric as Luke delivered an unforgettable show in Music City.” 

With 40 shows across 3 continents and 16 countries, the record-breaking run is the largest tour ever for a country artist. The trek continues this Saturday with a sold-out show at Detroit’s Ford Field with additional upcoming sold-out shows at Chicago’s Soldier Field, Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium and Foxborough’s Gillette Stadium as well as stops in Australia, New Zealand, U.K., Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Switzerland, France and Belgium. See below for complete itinerary.

The tour further celebrates Combs’ new album, Gettin’ Old—a companion to his acclaimed 2022 record, Growin’ Up—which was released last month via River House Artists/Columbia Nashville (stream/purchase HERE). Receiving widespread critical attention, Combs recently spoke with Esquire, who calls Combs, “the best country singer of his generation.” Additionally, The New York Times proclaims, “…grounded in country, complete with fiddle fills, but it’s also pointed toward a wide pop audience,” while Billboard declares, “his electrifying-yet-earthy voice soundtracking this time in his life as a husband, father and entertainer at the top of his game” and Music Row praises, “one of the most gripping vocalists in our genre. The themes of maturity and thoughtfulness are embedded in this beautifully crafted lyric.”

Produced by Combs, Chip Matthews and Jonathan Singleton, Gettin’ Old is Combs’ fourth full-length album following Growin’ Up, 2019’s 3x Platinum What You See is What You Get and his 4x Platinum debut, This One’s For You. Across these eighteen tracks, including a rendition of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car,” the Grand Ole Opry-member and 8x CMA, 3x ACM, 3x Billboard Music Award-winner continues to establish himself as one of music’s most authentic and powerful voices in music today, as he explores themes of family, legacy, love and personal growth.

Combs also recently extended his record-breaking run at country radio with his single, “Going, Going, Gone,” which spent two weeks at #1 at country radio. This is Combs’ 15th consecutive #1 single—the longest consecutive streak for an artist since their debut—and makes Combs one of the fastest to accumulate 15 #1s, joining the ranks of Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Alabama. Moreover, Combs recently earned 26 new Platinum and Gold RIAA certifications and has partnered with Opry Entertainment Group to open a massive multi-level entertainment complex in downtown Nashville, which is expected to open summer 2024.

LUKE COMBS WORLD TOUR 2023

April 22—Detroit, MI—Ford Field* (SOLD OUT)

April 29—Pittsburgh, PA—Acrisure Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

May 6—Chicago, IL—Soldier Field* (SOLD OUT)

May 13—Minneapolis, MN—U.S. Bank Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

May 20—Boise, ID—Albertsons Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

May 27—Vancouver, BC—BC Place* (SOLD OUT)

June 3—Edmonton, AB—Commonwealth Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

June 10—Kansas City, MO—GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

June 17—St. Louis, MO—Busch Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

July 8—Tampa, FL—Raymond James Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

July 15—Charlotte, NC—Bank of America Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

July 22—Foxborough, MA—Gillette Stadium* (SOLD OUT)

July 29—Philadelphia, PA—Lincoln Financial Field* (SOLD OUT)

August 9—Auckland, New Zealand—Spark Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

August 11—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre+ (SOLD OUT)

August 12—Brisbane, Australia—Brisbane Entertainment Centre+ (SOLD OUT)

August 16—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

August 17—Sydney, Australia—Qudos Bank Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

August 19—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

August 20—Melbourne, Australia—Rod Laver Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

August 23—Adelaide, Australia—Adelaide Entertainment Centre+ (SOLD OUT)

August 26—Perth, Australia—RAC Arena+ (SOLD OUT)

September 30—Oslo, Norway—Spektrum Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 1—Stockholm, Sweden—Avicii Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 4—Copenhagen, Denmark—Royal Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 6—Hamburg, Germany—Barclays Arena

October 7—Amsterdam, Netherlands—AFAS Live (SOLD OUT)

October 8—Paris, France—La Cigale (SOLD OUT)

October 10—Zurich, Switzerland—The Hall

October 11—Brussels, Belgium—Ancienne Belgique (SOLD OUT)

October 13—Dublin, Ireland—3Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 14—Belfast, N. Ireland—SSE Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 16—Glasgow, Scotland—OVO Hydro Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 17—Manchester, England—AO Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 19—London, England—The O2 Arena (SOLD OUT)

October 20—London, England—The O2 Arena (SOLD OUT)

*with special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb
+with special guests Cody Johnson and Lane Pittmanwww.LukeCombs.com

COREY KENT ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM BLACKTOP TO BE RELEASED ON JUNE 2^ND

PRE-ORDER HERE

NEW TRACK “SOMETHING’S GONNA KILL ME” OUT TODAY
LISTEN HERE

DOWNLOAD ARTWORK HERE

HIT SINGLE “WILD AS HER” TOP 5 AT COUNTRY RADIO & CERTIFIED RIAA PLATINUM

CONFIRMED TO PLAY STAGECOACH, TORTUGA MUSIC FESTIVAL, HEADLINE HIS OWN SHOW IN NASHVILLE, CMA MUSIC FEST & TOUR WITH JASON ALDEAN THIS SUMMER

{June 2, 2023 – Nashville, TN} – Oklahoma native/Texas based rising country singer/songwriter Corey Kent announces his third album BLACKTOP is set to be released on June 2^nd via RCA Nashville/Sony Music Nashville (pre-order here).  In celebration of the announcement, Kent also releases his new track “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” today (listen here).

“‘Something’s Gonna Kill Me’ is a song I wrote about taking risks,” says Kent.  “Some of my favorite things in life could kill me, but they’re also the things that make me feel most alive. I love a Sunday afternoon motorcycle ride, I love smoking a cigar on my back porch with a good friend. This song is a realization that life is short, and you gotta takes some risks to make the most of it.”

The 10-track album features writing credits from Kent himself as well as Morgan Wallen, Ryan Hurd, Kelly Archer, Lydia Vaughan and more (full writers listed below) with production from Jay Joyce and Chris Farren.  The album features already released tracks, “Man of the House,” “How You Know You Made It,” “Hood of that Car” and Kent’s platinum RIAA certified single “Wild As Her.” 

The free-spirited and high-energy track has garnered over 250 million on-demand streams, landed Kent his first-ever entry onto the Billboard Hot 100, reached #15 on the Hot Country Songs Chart and is currently Top 5 at country radio. Watch the “Wild As Her” music video here.  The video landed Kent a nomination for Breakthrough Male Video of the Year at the 2023 CMT Awards.

On the touring front, Kent kicked off 2023 joining Parker McCollum, is confirmed to play Stagecoach (4/29 – T-Mobile Mainstage), Tortuga Music Festival (4/15 – Sunset Stage), headline his own show in Nashville (6/2 – Brooklyn Bowl), play CMA Fest (6/8 – Chevy Riverfront Stage) and tour all summer on Jason Aldean’s Highway Desperado Tour.  For more information on the tour please visit: https://www.coreykentofficial.com/#tour. 

Kent was named as a CMT Listen Up Artist for 2023, a Pandora Artist to Watch The Opry Next Stage Class of 2023, Sirius XM Class of 2022 and was nominated for an AIMP Nashville Country Awards for AIMP Rising Artist-Writer of the Year.

BLACKTOP Track List

1. Wild as Her (Kelly Archer/Brett Tyler/Morgan Wallen)

2. Long Story Short (Corey Kent/Lydia Vaughan)

3. Something’s Gonna Kill Me (Corey Kent/Austin Goodloe/Joybeth Taylor/Lydia Vaughan)

4. Man of the House (Corey Kent/Austin Goodloe/Joybeth Taylor/Lydia Vaughan)

5. Gone as You (Casey Brown/Matthew McGinn/Travis Wood)

6. BiC Flame (Corey Kent/Jack Hummel/Jon Sherwood)

7. Call It a Night (Aaron Eshuis/Ryan Hurd)

8. How You Know You Made It (Corey Kent/AJ Pruis/Smith Ahnquist)

9. Hood of That Car (Corey Kent/Blake Chaffin/Jack Hummel/Jacob Lutz)

10. Once or Twice (Corey Kent/Lee Miller)

Tracks 1 & 9 Produced by Chris Farren

Tracks 2-8 & 10 Produced by Jay Joyce

(Photo Credit: Matthew Berinato)

Download Press Image Here

About Corey Kent: 

Corey Kent finds himself musically at the intersection of rock infused country, heartland values, and red dirt grit. Still in his 20’s, he built the foundation of a fanbase, has been developing his show for 15 years, and is now positioned as one of country music’s next breakout artists nationwide.  Drawing inspiration from The Eagles, Keith Richards, Turnpike Troubadours and more, Kent strives to build an undeniable stage presence and his bandana-wearing Rock ‘N’ Roll spirit comes to life on the stage.

In 2020, Corey released his From the West LP which garnered 3.5+ million aggregate streams and set the stage for his next chapter. His song “Gold” and fan favorite “Ain’t My Day has nearly 15 million streams combined. In December of 2021, Corey released his sophomore album, ’21, to an overwhelmingly positive reception and landed on multiple playlists across the streaming platforms with his single “There’s Always Next Year.” Both albums were released via Combustion Music. On March 4, 2022, Corey released his smash hit single “Wild As Her” and shortly after signed his deal with Sony Music Nashville and their RCA Nashville Imprint. Kent released two additional tracks in 2022, “Hood of That Car” and “How You Know You Made It” as well as his ’22 Tapes EP which was a collection of 4 songs that Kent wanted to share with his fans for their support all year long. 

A road warrior, Corey has been seen out on the road performing over 100 shows a year in 2021 alone. Along with headlining his own shows and playing the top music festivals across the country, Corey has co-headlined dates with Bailey Zimmerman and been the supporting act for artists including Parker McCollum, Cody Johnson, Chase Rice, Eli Young, Josh Abbott, Flatland Cavalry, and Kolby Cooper. Corey also has major success writing songs for others including Kolby Cooper, Brandon Jenkins, Clark Green’s #1 hit “Hit You Where It Hurts” and more under his publishing deal with Combustion Music.

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