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told E! News. “It’s a little bit of a roller coaster.

months after his death.Jacobs died by suicide in February at age 49. The country singer reportedly did not take part in the service.“While this celebration was long in coming, it was necessary for us, his parents, to cope with the shock of his passing, and to work through adjusting to this life without our beloved son.

CoJo will be back in the saddle next year.36-year-old country star Cody Johnson just announced the first leg of his upcoming ‘The Leather Tour’ that will send him to venues all over North America from January through June 2024.The 13-concert trek — which will likely expand soon — is named after his upcoming ninth studio album “Leather.”“This round of songs… is the best..I have ever recorded,” the 36-year-old singer said in a statement. “Each album should outdo the last one.”And while Johnson is bringing his very best to the stage, he’s not going it alone.Along the way, he’ll be joined by special guests Justin Moore, Chris Janson and Dillon Carmichael.Need tickets ASAP?We’re here to help make that happen.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Oct.

Tim McGraw sold out.After announcing his 2024 ‘Standing Room Only Tour’ featuring special guest Carly Pearce in early August, the legendary country performer had to add an additional 11 shows to his schedule to keep up with demand from fans.“You asked for it… so we added more shows from coast to coast!” the “1883” star shared on Instagram.Along the way, he’ll stop into Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 4 and Long Island’s UBS Arena on Thursday, May 9.And if you want tickets to see him perform “I Like It, I Love It,” “Highway Don’t Care,” “Something Like That” and hits from his recently released 2023 album “Standing Room Only” at one of his many, many gigs live, you can scoop seats up as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster for the 11 new dates until Friday, Sept.

Morgan Wallen is doing it all over again in 2024.The popular and controversial country singer just added an additional ten stadium shows from April 4 to Aug. 8 to his ongoing, international ‘One Night At A Time Tour’ calendar.

Jimmy Buffett died of skin cancer, sales of the legendary songwriter’s tracks collectively rose over 7,000%, according to to data from Luminate published by Billboard.For the tracking week dated Sept. 1 through Sept.

new relationship with actor Chase Stokes.Country singer Ballerini, 30, celebrated her boyfriend Stokes’ birthday by revealing the first message she ever sent the “Outer Banks” actor.Her message might not win points for originality, but you can’t say it didn’t work. She messaged Stokes on Instagram at 1 a.m.

Kane Brown will be on the road and in the air all 2024 long.The popular country singer just announced his 31-concert ‘In The Air Tour’ that will send him all over North America from March through September.Along the way, the 29-year-old Chattanooga native is slated to stop into Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on March 30 and Buffalo, NY’s KeyBank Center on April 6.He won’t be going it alone either.On select dates, Brown will be joined by boot scootin’ stalwarts Tyler Hubbard, Jon Pardi, Chris Young, Bailey Zimmerman, Cole Swindell, Parmalee, Locash and Raelynn.Best of all, if you want to get your hands on tickets to hear chart topping hits like “Heaven,” “Thank God,” “Bury Me In Georgia” and so many more live ASAP, you can grab them as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Thursday, Sept. 28, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to tickets for the ‘In The Air’ tour can be found below.Brown has just one concert left this calendar year.It’s a doozy though.He’ll headline at Las Vegas’ 2023 iHeartRadio Music Festival alongside Foo Fighters, Travis Scott, Fall Out Boy, Lil Wayne, Kelly Clarkson and more.You can grab last-minute tickets for the two-day extravaganza on Sept.

Dan + Shay met at a party in 2012.Now, a little over a decade later, the country-pop duo are embarking on their sixth tour together in support of their upcoming album “Bigger Houses.”The 19-city ‘The Heartbreak On The Map Tour’ will take the Nashville-based group along with special guests Ben Rector and Hailley Whitters to venues all over North America from February through April 2024.That includes a stop at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Friday, April 12 for the newest judges on NBC’s “The Voice.”And if you need tickets to hear the three-time Grammy winners live next year, you can grab them as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Sept. 22, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets for ‘The Heartbreak On The Map Tour’ can be found below.On Sept.

according to WVLT. The country-folk singer expressed in a rant in multiple Facebook posts that he wants his shows to be an affordable low-cost experience, calling the meet-and-greet fee “horses—t” and “supposed to be free.”“I apologize for the price at Cotton Eyed Joe,” Anthony said Tuesday. “Have a friend of mine trying to help me book gigs.

rocks the big city at the big daddy of arenas — Manhattan’s Madison Square Garden — and the diamond-selling diva still has no idea what she’s going to wear at her sold-out concert. That’s right — the ’90s style icon is flipping the fashion script on each night of her “Queen of Me” tour, pulling and repurposing pieces from her own closet on a wardrobe whim.“It’s always a bit of being on the edge with the looks every night because there’s no wearing it twice,” she says.

George Strait went on a brief, summer stadium tour.2024 will be no different.The 71-year-old country icon just announced he will perform nine concerts from May through December next year.That includes a huge gig at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Saturday, June 8.And like last year, he’ll be bringing along fellow big name headliners Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town with him.“I’ve always said we have the best fans in the world,” Strait said in a press release. “To see so many of them show up for these shows just makes us want to keep bringing them more.”Need tickets to catch The King of Country perform “All My Ex’s Live In Texas,” “Check Yes Or No,” “Amarillo By Morning” and so many more mega hits live today?Now you can.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Sept.

Sunday at the age of 59, once claimed medical malpractice abruptly ended his music career. According to court documents obtained by the San Antonio Express-News, the Texas singer sued Dr.

A post shared by Charlie Robison (@charlie.robison)His 2001 album “Step Right Up” produced his only Top 40 country song, “I Want You Bad.”Robison served as a judge on the USA Network’s “Nashville Star,” a reality TV show where contestants live together while vying for a recording contract in the country music industry.“High Life,” his final album released in 2013, included a cover version of Bob Dylan’s “When I Paint My Masterpiece.”In January 2018, Robison’s team shared an update on his health following a medical procedure on his throat.“From that surgery he has been dealing with some complications during this routine recovery,” they wrote on Instagram.“Charlie is continuing to heal and is working with is doctors daily to resolve the issues he is having and get back out on the road. WE appreciate all of the fans, venues and promoters for their patience and support during this time.

for posting a heartfelt Instagram message Saturday, two days after his arrest for interfering with a traffic stop on his security guard, who was speeding in an SUV.“You are not your highs you are not your lows,” Bryan wrote. “Just floating around in the middle.”The post, which features images from Bryan’s personal and performance life, has sarcastic commenters poking fun at the “I Remember Everything” singer. “You can call yourself outlaw country now since you spent 3 hours in jail,” snarked one user, referring to the 27-year-old’s Thursday encounter with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.“Lol he seems to have hit a low this week,” giggled a second user.

following his arrest and subsequent online apology.Retired Sgt. Betsy Branter Smith, a spokesperson for The National Police Association, told TMZ that officers are appreciative of the “Oklahoma Smokeshow” singer’s swift statement saying “sorry.”“This is a very frustrated young man and he had some inappropriate things to say, but he complied with the officers,” she told the outlet.

recent arrest in Oklahoma was caught on dashcam video, which shows the country star stewing that the “f—king cops are out of hand.” In a video obtained by TMZ, the “Heading South” singer embarks on his journey to jail by pulling his vehicle alongside his security guard’s white SUV, just after the hired muscle was stopped by the police for speeding. The CMA New Artist of the Year 2023 nominee then jumps out of his truck.

small town ain’t big enough for the both of them.Maren Morris seemingly shaded fellow country music star Jason Aldean in her new music video.The 33-year-old posted to Instagram on Thursday, a clip for a new song that apparently took a shot at the “She’s Country” singer, 46.“I’m done filling a cup with a hole in the bottom,” Morris captioned the video.In the post, the “My Church” crooner is seen lying down on the ground and she sees a sign that says: “Welcome to our perfect SMALL TOWN from sundown to sunset.”The reference is alluded to Aldean’s controversial song, “Try That In A Small Town.”Aldean’s single has been accused of being racist and having violent connotations.

online jail records.It is unclear what led to his arrest. TMZ was the first to report the news.The Post has contacted reps for Bryan for comment. This is a breaking news story. More to come.

Stagecoach Country Music Festival is returning to Indio, CA’s Empire Polo Field from April 26-28, 2024.And, as always, they’re bringing out the big guns.Just a few of this year’s top headliners include Morgan Wallen, Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, Willie Nelson and Jelly Roll.Other icons set to take the stage include Elle King, Dwight Yoakam, Bailey Zimmerman, Hardy and Clint Black.Plus, Post Malone will be there performing a special set of country covers.But that’s not all!Non-country stars The Beach Boys, Nickelback, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa and Leon Bridges are also on the bill.Need tickets now?Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Sept.

Tyler Childers fans.The 32-year-old country icon is dropping his sixth album “Rustin’ In The Rain” on Friday, Sept. 8 and, on top of that, he just announced his 2024 ‘Mule Pull Tour’ that will send him to arenas all over North America in April and May of next year.And if you’re in New York, you’re in luck.Childers is currently scheduled to close his spring trek at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, May 29.He’s not going it alone either.In addition to performing with his backing band, The Food Stamps, the “In Your Love” singer is bringing special guests S.G.

overnight music sensation Oliver Anthony to perform at his club, The Comedy Mothership, on Tuesday night.Anthony, the songwriter of “Rich Men North of Richmond” — which has been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks now — appeared onstage to wild applause.Comedian and close friend of Rogan, Tom Segura, introduced Anthony to the raucous crowd at the Austin, Texas, venue, telling audiencegoers he had a “special treat” for them.In between sets, Segura teased the next act, saying, “Guess what? I’ve got a special treat for you.

Zach Bryan isn’t quitting anytime soon.The Navy vet turned country-rock icon just announced his ironically titled ‘The Quittin’ Time Tour’ that will send him to arenas and stadiums all over North America from March through December 2024.That includes a pair of gigs at Buffalo, NY’s KeyBank Center on March 10, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on March 14-15 and Brooklyn, NY’s Barclays Center on March 27-28.He’s not going it alone either.On select dates, the 27-year-old singer-songwriter will bring fellow headliners Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit and Sheryl Crow as well as Sierra Ferrell, the Middle East, Matt Maeson and Levi Turner with him to open. Want to sing along to “Something In The Orange,” “Burn, Burn, Burn” and “Heading South” with Bryan live?We’re here to help you pick up tickets as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Sept.

Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, propelling a once-unknown songwriter from south-central Virginia onto the national stage. But he’s staying close to his roots.He opened his Rock the Block festival appearance by reading a Bible verse to the crowd of about 350 locals then said, “Despite what you’ve been reading on the Internet, this song still rings true,” and launched into his first song, “Ain’t Got a Dollar.”His life has changed since he first sang its lyric “I ain’t gotta dollar, But I don’t need a dime,” with his estimated earnings now as high as $40,000 a day.Then the crowd became his chorus when he sang his viral hit hit “Rich Men North of Richmond,” and when he invited anyone who wanted an autograph or photo after his four-tune set on the “Rock the Block” festival stage on Fourth Street, squeezed between the Railroad Club and First Baptist Church, he was mobbed.It was his second Farmville gig in four days.

Oliver Anthony, and I don’t approve this message. The man behind the No. 1 blue-collar anthem “Rich Men North of Richmond” shared his thoughts about his song being brought up in the Republican presidential debate on Wednesday.

crooner of chart-topping “Rich Men North of Richmond,” believes the government won’t “save us.”In an interview with the Free Press following the overnight success of his viral so-called blue-collar anthem, the country singer said he hopes his music will inspire listeners to stop relying “on someone 150 or 500 miles away from them to solve their problems.”“Nobody in Washington, DC, no one in the federal government’s coming to save us,” he said, according to a clip posted to X, formerly known as Twitter.“The people that are going to save us are each other.”Anthony, who just released a new song Wednesday titled “I Want To Go Home,” claimed that families are “torn apart” due to the influx of technology.“I’ve seen this in my own household at times,” he continued.

Billboard Hot 100 songs chart — thrusting a songwriter from Appalachia who insists he’s “nothing special” onto the national stage.Self-released on Aug. 11, Anthony’s “Rich Men” is a country-folk tune about a man who sells his soul “workin’ all day,” while struggling under the weight of inflation, high taxes and so-called elitism, sparking complaints from liberal critics.

Iron Blossom Music Festival is giving us major autumn vibes.Taking place Aug. 26-27 at Monroe Park in Richmond, VA, the two-day festival is bringing some of the biggest names in folk, country and indie rock to usher in the sweater weather season.Just a few of those high-profile headliners include Hozier, Noah Kahan, Elle King, Lord Huron and Faye Webster.They’ll be joined by Neal Francis, Celisse, Son Little, The Heavy Heavy and Danielle Ponder.Best of all, it’s not too late to pick up last-minute tickets.Given the talent on hand, they’re not too expensive either.At the time of publication, we found two-day general admission passes going for as low as $169 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to grab them before it’s too late?Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 Iron Blossom Music Festival.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all general admission and VIP tickets can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Luke Combs has got you covered.The 33-year-old singer just announced his 13-city, 25-concert ‘Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old Tour’ that will hit stadiums all over North America from April through August.That includes back-to-back gigs at Orchard Park, NY’s Highmark Stadium on April 19-20 and East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on July 19-20.He’s currently slated to play two nights in a row — Fridays and Saturdays — at nearly every stop on the tour.“When I found out we were going to be able to do two shows for most all of the cities on the 2024 tour, I decided I wanted each show to have their own unique set up of openers, as well as my own unique setlist,” Combs shared in a statement. “I thought this would give people an opportunity to come to both nights if they want, but see two completely different shows.”On Friday nights, he’ll be bringing special guests like The Avett Brothers, Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters and The Wilder Blue.Saturday nights will see support from Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff.“…I wanted to open up my stage to acts that lean into Outlaw, Americana and Red Dirt on Friday nights, (and have) a night with (performers) who are more contemporary country (on Saturdays),” he added.Need tickets to grow up and get old with Combs on the road ASAP?We’re here to help make that happen.Although the Ticketmaster presale isn’t until Tuesday, Aug.

Country singer Renee Blair is recovering after a harrowing child-birthing experience.Blair took to Instagram Friday after welcoming her first child with husband Jordan Schmidt, to share that she ended up losing two liters of blood — almost half the blood in the human body — while giving birth to their son.«If you're wondering what happened, two hours after giving birth I lost over 2 liters of blood in under thirty minutes (imagine dumping out a huge 2L bottle of soda, that's all I could think about) and had to be transferred to a different floor to try and get things under control,» Blair, 31, wrote.The musician continued, «I ended up losing roughly half the blood in my body. This last week since coming home I've had panic attacks just walking from my bed to the couch after catching glimpses of myself in the mirror looking so pale and from feeling so weak.»While it's been a trying experience for the «Good at Being Single» singer, she says she's regaining strength and color every day.«I'm not gonna lie, it freaks me out! But you know what, one more than thing about life, it goes on.

Luke Bryan says he achieved success “the old-fashioned way,” by putting in the hard work.A permanent fixture in the country music scene, Bryan is divulging how his career has flourished over the past two decades.“For most of my career I went up there going, I got to prove myself. So it’s really liberating and gratifying to just go, I am what I am,” Bryan shared with People magazine.“I earned it the old-fashioned way, working my butt off.

TidalWave Music Festival is splashing its way into Atlantic City, NJ’s beaches for three days of good times, country jams and huge stars by the water.Just a few of those big name country icons on the lineup include Thomas Rhett, Jelly Roll, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn and Cole Swindell.Other can’t-miss artists this year include Dustin Lynch, Mitchell Tenpenny, Dylan Scott, Randy Houser and Jo Dee Messina.In total, 34 acts are set to perform over the long weekend.And if you want to see all of them live, last-minute tickets are still available.They’re not that expensive either compared to other major music festivals.At the time of publication, we found some three-day general admission passes going for as low as $194 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $104 before fees.Want to catch the waves at TidalWave?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the country music extravaganza below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the cheapest single and multi-day passes for the TidalWave Music Festival can be seen here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Bethlehem Musikfest returns to the Wind Creek Steel Stage for nine days of music and comedy.Some of the biggest names on the nine-day (!) lineup this go-round include ’90s rock icons Goo Goo Dolls, “Soul Sister” crooners Train, household name comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, country rock mainstays Dan and Shay and R&B legend Keith Sweat featuring Monica.They’ll be joined by Maren Morris, G-Eazy, Walker Hayes and El Gran Combo.Best of all, last-minute tickets are still available for the extravaganza.Some are quite cheap too.At the time of publication, the lowest price we found on tickets was $20 before fees on Vivid Seats.All other shows have seats starting in the $35 to $75 range before fees.Want to see when your favorite artist is performing and how much it will run you to see them live?Keep scrolling.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all artists, show dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Jason Aldean's wife, Brittany, is clapping back at critics after Jason's controversial track, «Try That in a Small Town» hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Songs chart.The moment is monumental, not only for Jason but for country music as a whole with country songs Jason at No.

Hinterland Music Festival is dropping into Saint Charles, IA’s Avenue of the Saints Amphitheater for three days of rock, country and folk music.This year, the genre-bending fest is bringing stars like Bon Iver, Zach Bryan, Maggie Rogers, Sylvan Esso and Noah Kahan to its mainstages.Alex G, Angel Olsen, Wallows, Houndmouth and Faye Webster are also set to perform.That’s just the beginning too.In total, 32 acts will entertain audiences over the long weekend.And if you haven’t picked up last-minute tickets for Hinterland yet, you’re not too late.At the time of publication, our team found three-day general admission passes going for as low as $326 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $150 before fees.Want to get in on the action before it’s too late?Here’s everything you need to know and more about the 2023 Hinterland Music Festival.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on single and multi-day general admission passes can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

2023 WE Fest.The three-day country music festival kicks off their 40th Anniversary on Thursday, Aug.