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- Lineup Announced for Florida’s Panhandle Watermelon Festival
- Russell Dickerson Announces European “Good Day to Have a Great Tour”
- Colt Ford’s Condition is Improving, Tour Dates Cancelled
- Darius Rucker to Host 2024 World Golf Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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Country-rap star Colt Ford remains in the Intensive Care Unit at a Scottsdale, Arizona hospital following a heart attack after his show in Gilbert, Arizona at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on April 4th. In the past week, Ford has made significant progress in his recovery and his condition is slowly but steadily improving.
Due to current circumstances, Ford’s scheduled tour dates through August 30th have been canceled. Refunds are available at the point of purchase for any canceled dates. Previously purchased tickets will be honored for any rescheduled dates.
At this time, Ford’s family is requesting privacy and appreciates fans’ continued thoughts and prayers.
Dates affected:
4/18 – Woodford, Va. @ The Groove Music Hall
4/19 – Ashland, Ky. @ Rock The Country
4/20 – Valdosta, Ga. @ Wild Adventures Live!
4/27 – Saint Michael, N.D. @ Spirit Lake Casino
5/10 – Conroe, Texas @ Big As Texas Fest
5/11 – Rome, Ga. @ Rock The Country
5/14 – Murrells Inlet, S.C. @ Suck Bang Blow
5/16 – Hurricane Mills, Tenn. @ Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival
5/17 – Lorain, Ohio @ Lorain Palace Theater (rescheduled to 9/27)
5/18 – Franklin, Ohio @ JD Legends
5/25 – Placida, Fla. @ Boca H2O Fest
5/31 – Roxboro, N.C. @ Bullpen Backyard (rescheduled to 9/20)
6/1 – Farmington, Pa. @ Timber Rock Amphitheater
6/6 – Myrtle Beach, S.C. @ Carolina Country Music Fest
6/7 – Elizabethtown, N.C. @ Cape Fear Vineyard and Winery (rescheduled to 10/11)
6/8 – Reddick, Fla. @ Rock The Country
6/12 – Marion, Mich. @ Marion Fair
6/15 – Shelbyville, Ky. @ Jeptha Creed Distillery
6/20 – Wildwood, N.J. @ Barefoot Country Music Fest
6/28 – Columbus, Ohio @ Buckeye Motorcycle and Music Rally
6/29 – Poplar Bluff, Mo. @ Rock The Country
7/11 – Knoxville, Ill. @ Knox County Fair
7/12 – Princeton, Ind. @ Gibson County Fairgrounds
7/13 – Fort Loramie, Ohio @ Country Concert 2024
7/27 – Anderson Village, S.C. @ Rock The Country
7/31 – Virginia Beach, Va. @ Oceanfront Concert Series
8/2 – Black Mountain, N.C. @ Silverados
8/3 – LaGrange, Ga. @ Sweetland Amphitheatre (rescheduled to 9/14)
8/9 – Roseburg, Ore. @ Douglas County Fair
8/23 – Stroudsburg, Pa. @ Sherman Theater
8/24 – Lyndon, Vt. @ Caledonia County Fair

Multi-platinum artist Russell Dickerson today announces his “Good Day To Have A Great Tour” heading to the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Netherlands this summer. Tickets will go on sale starting Friday, April 19 at 9am local – purchase HERE.
Dubbed “an artist capable of lobbing consecutive hit songs at country radio” and an “ace songwriter” (Billboard), Dickerson will first perform in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Aug. 23rd and continue touring through the next month, hitting a total of seven cities.
“I’m so excited to see the RD Fam across the world! I’ve had the best time playing in the UK in the past so to be able to return and play in the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Netherlands is honestly a dream come true. Can’t wait to see everybody – we are going to have many great days on the road this summer!”
“Good Day To Have A Great Tour” Dates Include:
8/23 Belfast, Northern Ireland – Ulster Hall
8/25 Lutterworth, UK – The Long Road Festival
8/26 Glasgow, UK – Old Fruitmarket
8/27 Manchester, UK – O2 Rizz
8/29 Bristol, UK – O2 Academy
8/30 London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
9/1 Amsterdam, NL – Melkweg Max
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