Willie Nelson Announces 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour

 Posted by at 6:03 pm on March 15, 2023
Mar 152023
 

Willie Nelson, Mark Rothbaum, Keith Wortman, Blackbird Presents, and Live Nation are thrilled to announce the first 16 shows for the 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour. The 2023 Outlaw Tour continues the celebration of Willie’s legendary life and legacy in his milestone 90th birthday year. For the largest-ever Outlaw Tour to date, Willie’s bringing his family and friends on the road for a can’t-miss lineup of summer shows featuring artists including Willie Nelson & Family, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, The Avett Brothers, John Fogerty, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Whiskey Myers, Gov’t Mule, Marcus King, Margo Price, Trampled By Turtles, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Kathleen Edwards, Flatland Cavalry, Kurt Vile And The Violators, Brittney Spencer, and Particle Kid, with additional shows still to be announced. For artists performing in various cities, please refer to the specific market lineups listed below.

Tickets go on sale to the general public this Friday, March 17, at 10 a.m. local time via OutlawMusicFestival.com. VIP packages including great seats and exclusive festival merchandise will be available. Citi is the official card of the Outlaw Music Festival Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Tuesday, March 14, at 10 a.m. local time until Thursday, March 16, at 10 p.m. local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.

“I can’t wait to be on the road with the amazing group of artists joining us on this year’s Outlaw Music Festival Tour,” says Nelson. “It is always a great day of music and fun with family, friends and the incredible fans, and even more special this year in celebration of my 90th birthday.”

The inaugural Outlaw Music Festival made its debut in 2016 in Scranton, Pa. The sold-out show was so well received that Blackbird and Nelson have developed it into one of North America’s biggest annual touring franchises. Musicians such as Robert Plant, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, ZZ Top, Eric Church, Bonnie Raitt, Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Sheryl Crow, Sturgill Simpson, The Avett Brothers and many more have been a part of the Outlaw Tour, sharing unforgettable music memories and unique vendor villages with local food, drinks and shopping in Live Nation amphitheaters across the country.

With a career spanning an incredible seven decades, Willie Nelson is widely recognized as one of the greatest and most influential artists in the history of popular music. A true living legend who has built a globally celebrated career as a musician, author, actor, and activist, Willie turns 90 years young, as vibrant, active, and dynamic as ever. This year alone, Willie won two Grammy Awards, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a star-studded, sold-out, two-day event at the Hollywood Bowl, premiered the definitive five-part documentary film on his extraordinary life and career at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, released a new album I Don’t Know A Thing About Love, is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has a new book available and continues to perform across the country while also headlining iconic festivals including Outlaw Music Festival Tour, Farm Aid, and his annual July 4th Picnic.

OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR DATES & LINEUPS:

Friday, June 23, 2023

Somerset, WI – Somerset Amphitheater

Willie Nelson & Family

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Trampled By Turtles

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

Particle Kid

 

Saturday, June 24, 2023

East Troy, WI – Alpine Valley Music Theatre

Willie Nelson & Family

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Trampled By Turtles

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

Particle Kid

 

Sunday, June 25, 2023

St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Willie Nelson & Family

Robert Plant & Alison Krauss

Trampled By Turtles

Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway

Particle Kid

 

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP

Willie Nelson & Family

Margo Price

Flatland Cavalry

Particle Kid

 

Friday, June 30, 2023

Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family

Whiskey Myers

Flatland Cavalry

Brittney Spencer

Particle Kid

 

Sunday, July 2, 2023

The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family

Whiskey Myers

Brittney Spencer

Particle Kid

More To Be Announced

 

Friday, July 28, 2023

Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Kurt Vile and The Violators

Kathleen Edwards

Particle Kid

 

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts

Willie Nelson & Family

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Gov’t Mule

Kathleen Edwards

Particle Kid

 

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Darien, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater

Willie Nelson & Family

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Gov’t Mule

Kathleen Edwards

Particle Kid

 

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion

Willie Nelson & Family

The Avett Brothers

Kathleen Edwards

Flatland Cavalry

Particle Kid

 

Friday, August 4, 2023

Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium

Willie Nelson & Family

The Avett Brothers

Marcus King

Flatland Cavalry

Kathleen Edwards

Particle Kid

 

Saturday, August 5, 2023

Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann

Willie Nelson & Family

The Avett Brothers

Marcus King

Kathleen Edwards

Flatland Cavalry

Particle Kid

 

Sunday, August 6, 2023

Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center

Willie Nelson & Family

The Avett Brothers

Marcus King

Kathleen Edwards

Flatland Cavalry

Particle Kid

 

Friday, August 11, 2023

Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center

Willie Nelson & Family

John Fogerty

Kathleen Edwards

Flatland Cavalry

Particle Kid

 

Saturday, August 12, 2023

Pittsburgh, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake

Willie Nelson & Family

John Fogerty

Flatland Cavalry

Kathleen Edwards

Particle Kid

 

Sunday, August 13, 2023

Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center

Willie Nelson & Family

John Fogerty

Gov’t Mule

Kathleen Edwards

Particle Kid

HCM Daily Country Music News – March 13th, 2023

 Posted by at 11:45 pm on March 13, 2023
Mar 132023
 

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This Date in Country Music History

Today’s Birthdays

  • None Today

Today’s New Albums

  • None Today

Today’s New Singles

  • Baby Let It Rain – Kendi Jean
  • Country Song – Blake Luquette
  • Good Friends Good Times – Chris Low Band
  • The Other Side – Stefanie Duzel

Today’s Photo Flashback

  • None Today

This Week’s Notable Events

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Darius Rucker Announces “Starting Fires” Tour

 Posted by at 11:44 pm on March 13, 2023
Mar 132023
 

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Darius Rucker returns to the road this summer with 21 dates across the U.S. and Canada on his Starting Fires Tour, kicking off June 15 in Virginia. Joining the multi-time Diamond-certified star as direct support across most dates is popular Americana band Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, with rising star Drew Green as direct support on select dates.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning this Friday, March 17. For more information and a listing of all dates, please see below or visit DariusRucker.com.

Fans can also purchase VIP Packages for select dates, which may include premium tickets, exclusive Meet & Greet and individual photo opportunity with Darius Rucker, guided backstage tour, group photo on the stage, autographed item & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

The news of the tour comes as Rucker puts the finishing touches on his forthcoming seventh solo album, which he recently revealed will be called Carolyn’s Boy in honor of his late mother. Fans have gotten an early preview of the music via recent releases songs “Same Beer Different Problem” and “Ol’ Church Hymn” (featuring Chapel Hart), with additional new music expected soon.

The 2023 lineup for the October 7-8 return of Rucker’s Riverfront Revival Music Festival in his hometown of Charleston, S.C. is also expected in the coming weeks, with early access presale tickets are available now via RiverfrontRevival.com.

Additionally, Rucker will return to the stage this spring with his Hootie & the Blowfish bandmates, taking over the picturesque stretch of white sand beach at Moon Palace Cancún for the second annual HootieFest: The Big Splash, a four-day celebration of all things rock. Set for April 26-29, the destination event will feature three headlining performances on the beach by the GRAMMY Award-winning band, plus daily pool parties, intimate oceanfront performances from Goo Goo DollsBarenaked LadiesCollective SoulGin BlossomsEverclearEdwin McCainLit and Cowboy Mouth, as well as a special Hootie & the Blowfish sunset show. Limited ticket/travel packages remain via HootieFest.com.

For more information on all things Darius Rucker, visit DariusRucker.com and follow on social media @DariusRucker.
  
Starting Fires Tour Dates
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit DariusRucker.com.
* denotes Drew Green as support / # denotes no support (all other dates feature Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors)
^ denotes dates on sale Monday, March 20

June 15            Roanoke, Va.  ||  Elmwood Park Amphitheatre *
June 22            Washington, D.C.  ||  The Anthem
June 24            Canandaigua, N.Y.  ||  Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center
July 13            Dubuque, Iowa  ||  Q Casino – Back Waters Stage *
July 20            Jacksonville, Fla.  ||  Daily’s Place
July 21            Wilmington, N.C.  ||  Live Oak Bank Pavilion
July 22            Alpharetta, Ga.  ||  Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Aug. 3             Niagara Falls, Ontario  ||  Fallsview Casino
Aug. 4             Bridgeport, Conn.  ||  Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
Aug. 5             Farmingville, N.Y.  ||  Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill ^
Aug. 10           Sterling Heights, Mich.  ||  Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
Aug. 11           Milwaukee, Wis.  ||  BMO Pavilion
Aug. 12           Maryland Heights, Mo.  ||  Saint Louis Music Park
Aug. 18           Irvine, Calif.  ||  FivePoint Amphitheatre
Aug. 19           Stateline, Nev.  ||  Lake Tahoe Harveys Outdoor Arena
Aug. 23           Los Angeles, Calif.  ||  The Greek Theatre
Aug. 25           San Diego, Calif.  ||  Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Aug. 26           Highland, Calif.  ||  Yaamava’ Resort & Casino ^#
Sept. 8             Durant, Okla.  ||  Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater #
Sept. 9             Durant, Okla.  ||  Choctaw Casino & Resort – Grand Theater #
Oct. 14            Nashville, Tenn.  ||  Ascend Amphitheater

HCM Daily Country Music News – March 10th, 2023

 Posted by at 7:55 pm on March 10, 2023
Mar 102023
 

Country Music News and Videos

This Date in Country Music History

Today’s Birthdays

Today’s New Albums

  • A Thousand Horses – Wood & Wire (EP)
  • CG Cruz – Rough Sketch
  • Charlie Farley – Once in a Blue Moon (EP)
  • Eli Howard & The Greater Good – Low & Slow (Chapter 2)
  • Jo Dee Messina – Heads Carolina, Tails California:  The Best of Jo Dee Messina
  • Kristian Bush – 52 | This Year
  • Mark Allan Atwood – Old Scars & Sandbars
  • Scott Sean White – Call It Even-The Stories + The Acoustics
  • The War & Treaty – Lover’s Game

Today’s New Singles

  • A Little of Both – Makenzie Phipps
  • Along Comes a Girl – McBride & the Ride
  • Anywhere the Wind Blows – Jenna Paulette
  • Broken One – RaeLynn
  • Call Me Back – Jobe Fortner
  • City Walls – Eric Woodring
  • Dents on a Chevy – Ty Herndon & Terri Clark
  • Faith In You – Tracielynn
  • Glass Half Empty – Chris Clark
  • Hate Me – Track45
  • HonkyTonk Angels – April N. Smith
  • Honky Tonk Royalty – Donald James
  • How Tequila Cowboy – Carter Smith
  • I Need You – Ben Kadlecek & Presley Phillips
  • Kentucky Sky – Logan Halstead
  • Leaving Montana – Joe Brantley
  • Looking – Rick Monroe and the Hitmen
  • Not Wasted – Tara Grace
  • Novocaine – Kelsey Hickman
  • Old Friend – Jonathan Tyler
  • Out of That Truck – Carrie Underwood
  • Over You – Sydney Mack
  • Red Dirt Girl – Sunny Sweeney & Jamie Lin Wilson
  • Rich Folk – The Southern Gothic
  • Rodeo Queen – Jade Eagleson
  • Sell This Truck – Clayton Mullen
  • Slip Out the Side Door – Juna N Joey
  • Standing Room Only – Tim McGraw
  • Sweet Southern Comfort – Buddy Jewell w/ Clint Black, The Bellamy Brothers, & Marty Raybon
  • Thinkin’ About Drinkin’ – Kenneth Waters
  • Water It Down – David Tucker
  • Who I’m S’pose To Be – Floyd Lippencott III
  • Without You – Thompson Square
  • You Drive Back – Aaron McDonnell
  • Your Love – Wynn Williams

Today’s Photo Flashback

This Week’s Notable Events

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Today’s New Music – March 10th, 2023

 Posted by at 7:36 pm on March 10, 2023
Mar 102023
 

Today’s New Albums

  • A Thousand Horses – Wood & Wire (EP)
  • CG Cruz – Rough Sketch
  • Charlie Farley – Once in a Blue Moon (EP)
  • Eli Howard & The Greater Good – Low & Slow (Chapter 2)
  • Jo Dee Messina – Heads Carolina, Tails California:  The Best of Jo Dee Messina
  • Kristian Bush – 52 | This Year
  • Mark Allan Atwood – Old Scars & Sandbars
  • Scott Sean White – Call It Even-The Stories + The Acoustics
  • The War & Treaty – Lover’s Game

Today’s New Singles

  • A Little of Both – Makenzie Phipps
  • Along Comes a Girl – McBride & the Ride
  • Anywhere the Wind Blows – Jenna Paulette
  • Broken One – RaeLynn
  • Call Me Back – Jobe Fortner
  • City Walls – Eric Woodring
  • Dents on a Chevy – Ty Herndon & Terri Clark
  • Faith In You – Tracielynn
  • Glass Half Empty – Chris Clark
  • Hate Me – Track45
  • HonkyTonk Angels – April N. Smith
  • Honky Tonk Royalty – Donald James
  • How Tequila Cowboy – Carter Smith
  • I Need You – Ben Kadlecek & Presley Phillips
  • Kentucky Sky – Logan Halstead
  • Leaving Montana – Joe Brantley
  • Looking – Rick Monroe and the Hitmen
  • Not Wasted – Tara Grace
  • Novocaine – Kelsey Hickman
  • Old Friend – Jonathan Tyler
  • Out of That Truck – Carrie Underwood
  • Over You – Sydney Mack
  • Red Dirt Girl – Sunny Sweeney & Jamie Lin Wilson
  • Rich Folk – The Southern Gothic
  • Rodeo Queen – Jade Eagleson
  • Sell This Truck – Clayton Mullen
  • Slip Out the Side Door – Juna N Joey
  • Standing Room Only – Tim McGraw
  • Sweet Southern Comfort – Buddy Jewell w/ Clint Black, The Bellamy Brothers, & Marty Raybon
  • Thinkin’ About Drinkin’ – Kenneth Waters
  • Water It Down – David Tucker
  • Who I’m S’pose To Be – Floyd Lippencott III
  • Without You – Thompson Square
  • You Drive Back – Aaron McDonnell
  • Your Love – Wynn Williams