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Hank Williams, Jr. Announces 2013 Summer Tour

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:47 +0000

The legendary Hank Williams, Jr. has announced a summer run of concert dates in support of his most recent album, ‘Old School, New Rules,’ which he released last July. The tour will kick off on June 8 in Minnesota and run through September 14, when it wraps up in Biloxi, Miss. The singer — whose [...]

Darius Rucker Announces 2013 True Believers Tour

Megan Pacella — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 16:16:26 +0000

It's that time of year again! With spring so close that you can almost feel the warm air blowing, country stars are preparing to head out on the road -- and Darius Rucker is joining in on the fun. This week, Rucker announced the dates for his 2013 True Believers Tour.

Garth Brooks Going on Tour in 2014?

Megan Pacella — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:30:15 +0000

Country fans have long been ready to see legend Garth Brooks resurrect his mega-successful music career. And now it seems like our wait is over — hopefully. Las Vegas hotel developer Steve Wynn let it slip in an interview recently that Brooks has some big plans for 2014. According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, [...]

Carrie Underwood Reveals Details About Upcoming Blown Away Tour

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:00:17 +0000

Carrie Underwood has been putting in countless hours preparing for her forthcoming 2012 Blown Away Tour, which will criss-cross the U.S. starting this month. And according to the ‘Good Girl’ superstar herself, fans should expect the trek to be nothing short of amazing — even she can’t wait to see all of the puzzle pieces put together.

David Nail to Launch Fall Tour in September

Alanna Conaway — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 17:00:58 +0000

After spending the past two years touring with the likes of Taylor Swift, Billy Currington, Lady Antebellum and Gavin DeGraw, David Nail is finally setting out on his own headlining trek this fall.

Eli Young Band Excited to Tour (and Golf?) With Rascal Flatts on American Band Tour

Alanna Conaway — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:46 +0000

This summer will be action-packed with all of the high-profile tours going on in country music. One of the most anticipated treks, however, is Rascal Flatts‘ American Band Tour, also featuring Eli Young Band, Little Big Town and Edens Edge.

Blake Shelton Promises He'll Perform With 'The Voice' Star Dia Frampton on Tour

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:17:08 +0000

As season two of ‘The Voice‘ gets ready to hit airwaves, one of the show’s celeb judges, Blake Shelton, is taking his season one pick on the road with him for his Well Lit and Amplified Tour. He invited season one finalist Dia Frampton to join the caravan as a supporting act alongside Justin Moore.

Garth Brooks Plans to Tour Again Eventually

Amanda Hensel — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:06:57 +0000

Garth Brooks is currently playing a string of dates at the Las Vegas’ Wynn Casino, which run through February, but don’t expect him to take his show on the road for a full tour just yet. The 49-year-old country music icon won’t be coming out of retirement, at least until his youngest daughter graduates from college in 2014.

Lauren Alaina Readies for Major 2012 Tour Announcement

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:37:42 +0000

To say that Lauren Alaina has been having a pretty great year would be putting it lightly. Besides winning over America on ‘American Idol,’ the country cutie released her debut album, ‘Wildflower,’ last month, which has already spawned two hit singles. Now, 2012 is already shaping up to be an amazing year for the soon-to-be 17-year-old. While she remains tight-lipped about the details, Alaina can promise that there’s be some exciting tour news to come.

Patsy Cline's Former Home Renovated, Open for Tours [VIDEO]

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:18:50 +0000

She’s one of the most important names in modern music history, but Patsy Cline fans haven’t had a place where they can go to celebrate her legacy — until now.

Thanks to the efforts of the aptly named Celebrating Patsy Cline Inc. organization, Cline’s Virginia home has been renovated and is now open to the public.

Miranda Lambert's Revolution Continues Tour Extended for 20 More Dates

Jeff Giles — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:47:42 +0000

With the whirlwind of a year Miranda Lambert has had, she could hardly be blamed for wanting to unplug and take it easy for awhile. Give the girl credit for gumption, though — not only is she not clearing her schedule, she’s actually adding to it.

Lambert has extended her The Revolution Continues tour, adding 20 dates to a run that was supposed to end in August, but will now keep her on the road through late October.

Dolly Parton Adds U.S. Dates to 'Better Day' Tour

Andree Valentine — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:44:14 +0000

Fans of Dolly Parton will have additional opportunities to see the country music legend as she tours in support of her critically acclaimed new album 'Better Day.' Parton has added a second U.S. leg to her tour and will perform at six venues in the south this fall.

The summer portion of Parton's tour kicks off in her home state of Tennessee on July 17 and concludes two-and-a-half weeks later in Georgia on August 3. During this leg, she'll perform for the very first time at the historic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for two consecutive nights.

Go Behind the Scenes of Keith Urban's Latest Tour [VIDEO]

Andree Valentine — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 17:36:18 +0000

If you put together a string of three multi-platinum albums and 24 top 10 singles, you might start to relax a little. Not Keith Urban, though -- the singer recently hit the road for his Get Closer tour, and he devoted plenty of thought to giving his fans the best concert experience possible.

During a recent behind-the-scenes segment for Yallwire, Urban went into some of the hard work behind the setup for the tour, discussing the stage's theme park vibe, his decision to perform in the round, and his continued quest to preserve an element of unpredictability, even as the shows get bigger and more elaborate.

Lady Antebellum Backstage At The San Antonio Rodeo [VIDEO]

Danny Merrell — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 20:43:37 +0000

Lady Antebellum’s Webisode Wednesday’s are back. Lady A hasn’t toured for a few months, but they got back on the road again last week, just in time to encounter some of the worst driving conditions ever. They also shot some rehearsal and backstage video while at the San Antonio Rodeo in which they reveal while [...]