Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap will commemorate his 76th birthday in 2019 with a new tour. Kicking off on his birthday on Jan. 16 in Nashville, the new tour—dubbed the 76 for 76 Tour—will make additional stops in St. Louis, Austin, Cincinnati and more. Tickets for the first wave of the 76…… MORE
Alabama will celebrate a half-century of making music with their upcoming 50th Anniversary Tour in 2019. The 27-date tour will kick off in Detroit on Jan. 10, making additional stops in New Orleans, San Antonio, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City and more. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks. Alabama’s Randy Owen, Teddy Gentry…… MORE
After Kenny Chesney’s 2018 Trip Around the Sun Tour hit more than a dozen major stadiums and more than 20 amphitheaters, the Tennessee native is scaling back his 2019 tour, which he has dubbed the Songs for the Saints 2019 Tour. “I wanted to change it up,” says Kenny. “Last year was so intense, and…… MORE
Brothers Osborne added more than 40 dates to their headlining World Tour in 2019, including stops in Chicago, Boston, New York, Nashville, Atlanta, Las Vegas and more. Wild Feathers, Ruston Kelly, Devon Gilfillian and Lucie Silvas will join the Brothers on select dates. Tickets go on sale on Nov. 16. Brothers Osborne World Tour Nov.…… MORE
Justin Moore announced a handful of new tour dates for 2019, including multiple stops in the Midwest. Cody Johnson, Eric Paslay and Riley Green will serve as the openers during various stops. Tickets are on sale now. Justin recently released the lead single, “The One’s That Didn’t Make it,” from his upcoming 2019 album. Justin…… MORE
Aaron Watson will hit the road in 2019 for a headlining tour that will make more than 20 stop in cities across the country, including Atlanta, Nashville, Philadelphia, Denver and more. Tickets are on sale now. Aaron Watson Tour Jan. 11 | Goliad, TX Jan. 17 | Pensacola, FL Jan. 18 | Tampa, FL Jan.…… MORE
Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay surprised their fans on Oct. 21 by announcing a new Spring Tour. The 19-date tour kicks off on Feb. 28 in New Orleans and makes additional stops in Atlanta, Philadelphia, Chicago, Seattle and more. Morgan Evans will serve as the opener during the first nine shows,…… MORE
Scotty McCreery will hit the road this fall and winter for his headlining Seasons Change Tour. The 13-date trek, named after his 2018 album, will kick off on Nov. 29 in Dallas and make additional stops in Chicaco, Atlanta, Boston and more. Jimmie Allen and Heather Morgan will serve as support. “Even though I’m always…… MORE
After touring with the Eagles for most of the year, Vince Gill announced more than 25 solo dates to close out 2018. Vince’s 28-date trek will make stops in Atlanta, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Oklahoma City and more. Vince will be backed by his band comprised of Glenn Worf, Billy Thomas, John Jarvis, Jeff White, Tom…… MORE
Only one country star is featured in Pollstar’s Top 10 Tours of 2018. Thy name is Kenny . . . Kenny Chesney, who clocked in at No. 8. The list is based on how much money each tour has grossed from Jan. 1 to June 30, 2018, regardless of the number shows performed or ticket…… MORE
Toby Keith left us 10 months ago. But his music keeps on keepin’ on in a big way. He just went GOLD and PLATINUM again. His whole catalog has seen a boost since he passed away from cancer in February at the age of 62. The RIAA honored him this week with four more certifications,…
While 2024 certainly had its moments of inspiration and incredible country music . . . we also lost more than a few country superstars. Here are some members of the country music family that passed away this year: 1. Toby Keith. July 8th, 1961 to February 5th, 2024 2. Kris Kristofferson. June 22nd, 1936 to…