Interview with Chuck Wimer

 Posted by at 9:00 pm on February 16, 2023
Feb 162023
 

  • Artist Name: Chuck Wimer
  • Hometown: Lytle, TX

What project(s) are you currently working on?

 Finishing an album in studio while releasing each of the 12 songs once a month. This is a very exciting project!

What inspired you to pursue a career in music and when did you know?

 I was inspired at 16, by my father who is also a songwriter. I didn’t decide to stand on stages and pursue the life of an artist until I was 42. My wife recommended that I give it a shot and see if it was what I wanted to do. She didn’t want me to resent myself for never trying.

If you weren’t pursuing a career in music, what would you be doing for a living?

I would probably be doing some random desk job punching in numbers and waiting for the clock to hit 5pm. Or possibly training dogs again.

What is your favorite downtime activity?

 In my downtime, I enjoy spending time with the family and traveling around Texas.

Who is your biggest celebrity crush?

 I honestly don’t have one.

Who is your favorite sports team(s)

The Chicago Bears

What is the last movie that you watched?

 Shotgun Wedding

What is the last album you listened to?

 Jaret Ray Reddick – Just Woke Up

If you could only listen to one album for the rest of your life, what would it be?

 Chris Ledoux – 20 Originals: The Early Years

What is the greatest country song of all time?

 Look At You Girl – Chris Ledoux (my wedding song)

What has been your favorite city/town that you’ve visited out on the road?

 Tin Cup, Colorado

What is your favorite meal?

 Chicken Florentine

Who is your dream duet partner?

 Lainey Wilson

Who would you like to go on tour with?

 Ned Ledoux

What is your ultimate career goal(s)?

 To complete a 50 state stadium tour. I think it would be awesome to see that many people digging my music!

Jo Dee Messina Announces 2023 Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour

 Posted by at 8:08 pm on February 16, 2023
Feb 162023
 

Jo Dee Messina announced today that she is hitting the road for the Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour. The nationwide, 45-plus date tour fittingly begins February 17 in North Carolina and South Carolina, and will extend through November in California. The tour is an ode to Messina’s debut 1996 platinum smash, “Heads Carolina, Tails California.” This is the first time Messina has toured under the now-iconic moniker and she is furthering the nostalgic theme by using retro artwork from her original photo shoot for tour ads and limited-edition merchandise. For more info and to purchase tickets, please visit jodeemessina.com/tour.

“It seems crazy that we’ve never toured under the ‘Heads Carolina, Tails California’ banner before. We are so excited to bring people songs that they know, stories we will share and, yes, new music!” said Jo Dee Messina.

Messina had a monumental 2022 touring season, as she sold out multiple venues and broke festival attendance records with her high-energy performances. She wrapped up the year with two direct support slots with Country Music Hall of Famer, Reba McEntire.

Messina also recently announced that Heads Carolina, Tails California: The Best of Jo Dee Messina will be released in March on Curb Records. The album features 11 of her timeless hits, including “Bye, Bye,” “I’m Alright,” “Lesson In Leavin,'” “Heads Carolina, Tails California” and more. It marks Messina’s first-ever vinyl release on a limited-edition, 180 gram clear vinyl with wisps of color throughout. The project will be available on March 10 and can be pre-ordered here: https://jodeemessina.lnk.to/BestOf

Heads Carolina, Tails California Tour Dates
Feb. 17 – Greensboro, N.C.
Feb. 18 – North Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Feb. 23 – Grand Rapids, Mich.
Feb. 24 – Green Bay, Wis.
March 25 – Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
April 14 – Fort Worth, Texas
April 15 – Georgetown, Texas
April 28 – Wichita, Kan.
April 29 – Fort Smith, Ark.
May 13 – Kansas City, Kan.
May 19 – Doswell, Va.
May 20 – Roanoke, Va.
June 9 – Clinton, Iowa
June 10 – Decatur, Ill.
June 16 – Ashland, Neb.
June 17 – Winsted, Minn.
June 23 – Raleigh – N.C.
June 24 – Virginia Beach, Va.
June 29 – Shipshewana, Ind.
June 30 – Central City, Iowa
July 13 – West Salem, Wis.
July 14 – Chicago, Ill.
July 15 – Pierz, Minn.
July 21 – LaGrange, Ga.
July 22 – Cullman, Ala.
July 28 – Kearney, Neb.
July 29 – Mendon, Ill.
Aug. 3 – Wausau, Wis.
Aug. 4 – Detroit Lakes, Minn.
Aug. 11 – Atlantic City, N.J.
Aug. 12 – West Chester, Ohio
Aug. 19 – Calgary, Alberta
Sept. 7 – Carterville, Ill.
Sept. 9 – Savannah, Tenn.
Sept. 14 – Spencer, Iowa
Sept. 22 – Frederick, Md.
Sept. 23 – Mount Vernon, Ky.
Oct. 7 – Hiawassee, Ga.
Oct. 19 – Greenville, S.C.
Oct. 20 – Kissimmee, Fla.
Oct. 21 – Charlotte, N.C.
Nov. 3 – Lubbock, Texas
Nov. 4 – Waco, Texas
Nov. 10 – Phoenix, Ariz.
Nov. 11 – Indio, Calif.

HCM Daily Country Music News – February 15th, 2023

 Posted by at 9:43 pm on February 15, 2023
Feb 152023
 

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Gary Allan & Tracy Lawrence Announce Co-Headlining Tour

 Posted by at 8:47 pm on February 15, 2023
Feb 152023
 

Country superstars Gary Allan and Tracy Lawrence have announced a co-headlining tour spanning eight states in two weeks kicking off in May. The upcoming tour from the two hitmakers recalls 30 years of some of Country’s greatest era-defining hits. Though Allan and Lawrence have both shared radio waves and immense respect for each other throughout their careers, this upcoming multi-state tour represents the first time fans will get to see both do full sets on the same stage. Tickets will be available for presale on Thursday, Feb. 16 with public on sale Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. local venue time on garyallan.com.

“I’m really looking forward to doing these shows with Gary Allan,” shares Lawrence. “We’ve been talking every day and we’re really excited to hit the road together. What he brings to the table is unmatched and is going to elevate an already great night of music.”

Gary Allan is on the heels of his recent album Ruthless and the critically acclaimed tour spanning his 25 years of outside-the-lines Country hits. Allan’s 10th studio album won praise from critics and marked his eighth straight Top 10 Country album. Allan has also recently appeared on Tracy Lawrence’s “Honky Tonkin'” radio show and supported Lawrence’s Mission:Possible charity, including a set at 2022’s 17th annual Turkey Fry — which raised more than $250,000 to help combat homelessness.

“Tracy Lawrence is one of the iconic artists of the 90s Country sound,” says Gary Allan. “It’s going to be fun to hit the road with him and hear those great songs every night.”

Lawrence’s impressive resume includes more than 13M albums sold and 18 No. 1 singles on the radio charts. He just wrapped the rollout of a three-part album series dubbed Hindsight 2020, which featured a collection of new songs and re-recordings of some of his biggest hits. In addition to releasing new music and touring the country, Lawrence continues his award-nominated radio show “Honky Tonkin’ With Tracy Lawrence” and recently launched a new podcast right from his tour bus called “TL’s Road House” which has featured guests including HARDY, Jason Aldean and Jelly Roll to name a few.

TOUR DATES
May 18, 2023 in Lincoln, Neb. at Pinewood Bowl Theater
May 19, 2023 in Chesterfield, Mo. at Chesterfield Amphitheater
May 26, 2023 in Waite Park, Minn. at The Ledge Amphitheater
May 27, 2023 in Mankato, Minn. at Vetter Stone Amphitheater
May 28, 2023 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa at McGrath Amphitheatre
June 01, 2023 in Fort Wayne, Ind. at Foellinger Theatre
June 02, 2023 in Louisville, Ky. at Iroquois Amphitheater
June 03, 2023 in Southaven, Miss. at BankPlus Amphitheater

 

Lonestar Announces New Album and Tour

 Posted by at 8:38 pm on February 15, 2023
Feb 152023
 

Today, Lonestar has announced a new album and 2023 tour dates!  The album will be titled TEN to 1, and will feature re-recordings of their greatest hits with new lead vocalist Drew Womack, who replaced Richie McDonald who had left to join The Frontmen.

“We’ve been doing this for a very long time, and we’ve been super blessed in our 30 plus years together to have 22 top 10 singles and then have 10 of those go No.1,” says founding member Dean Sams, who has produced the group’s last six albums. “We’ve adapted our sound so much over the years through playing live, we’ve started approaching songs a little bit differently and so we just thought we should put a version of who we are today out there with all 10 of our No. 1’s.” Michael Britt adds: “Most of these songs we’ve played for 25 years or so, and we know these songs like the back of our hand. It was fun to be able to record songs that everybody knows and just put a different spin on them because we’ve changed them over time.”

TEN to 1 Tracklisting: 
“No News”
“My Front Porch Looking In”
“Come Cryin’ To Me”
“Amazed”
“Smile”
“What About Now”
“Tell Her”
“I’m Already There”
“Mr. Mom”
“Everything’s Changed”

They will also be going on an extensive tour this year that includes their first ever headlining show at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

Lonestar Tour Dates:
DATE
 CITY / STATE VENUE
Friday, February 17 Carlsbad, NM Walter Gerrells Performing Arts & Exhibition Center
Saturday, February 18 Tucson, AZ Tucson Rodeo
Saturday, February 25 Kingsland, GA K-Bay Mardi Gras
Friday, March 3 Nashville, TN Ryman Auditorium
Saturday, March 4 Versailles, OH BMI Event Center
Thursday, March 16 Sugarcreek, OH Ohio Star Theater
Friday, March 17 Bloomington, IL Bloomington Center for the Performing Arts
Saturday, March 18 Flint, MI Capitol Theatre
Sunday, March 19 Jackson, MI The Potter Center at Jackson College
Friday, March 24 Lake Jackson, TX The Clarion at Brazosport College
Saturday, March 25 Marble Falls, TX Putters & Gutters
Thursday, April 13 El Cajon, CA Sycuan Casino Resort
Friday, April 14 Florence, AZ Country Thunder Arizona
Saturday, April 15 Santa Fe, NM Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino
Sunday, April 16 Georgetown, TX Two Step Inn
Friday, May 12 Lampe, MO Black Oak Mountain Amphitheater
Saturday, May 13 Kansas City, KS Legends Field
Friday, June 16 Deadwood, SD Downtown Deadwood (Main Street)
Saturday, July 15 Tipton, IA Cedar County Fair
Saturday, July 22 Twin Lakes, WI Country Thunder Wisconsin
Friday, August 4 Camrose, AB Big Valley Jamboree
Saturday, August 5 Lake Cowichan, BC Sunset Country Festival
Saturday, August 12 Galva, IL The Back Road Music Festival
Thursday, August 17 Fairmont, MN Martin County Fair
Saturday, August 19 Lakeside Marblehead, OH Hoover Auditorium
Saturday, September 2 West Liberty, OH Country Legends Festival
Saturday, October 7 Pocomoke City, MD Dock Jam
Saturday, October 21 Kissimmee, FL Country Thunder Florida
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