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Country Music, Hunter Hayes, Music, On Tour, Sam Hunt, Show Review

The Wheels Up Tour Lands at Jones Beach

June 1, 2015 secretfangirls 1 Comment

A fangirl freakout definitely occurred when we found out that two of our favorite artists, Sam Hunt and Hunter Hayes, would be on tour together this Summer! Sam and Hunter are opening up for Lady Antebellum on the Wheels Up Tour, hitting cities across the US throughout the Summer. We’ve been counting down the days since the tour was announced in January and finally got to check it out when it hit Jones Beach!

It was a perfect early Summer night for the first show of the season at Nikon Jones Beach Theater. Sam Hunt got the evening started with hits like “Take Your Time” and “House Party,” and got the whole house on their feet. He even came out into the crowd to sing and get up close and personal with some lucky fans! Sam sure knows how to get the party started and leave the night on.

Sam Hunt Setlist
Raised On It
Ex To See
House Party
Take Your Time
Leave The Night On
Single For The Summer
Breakup In A Small Town

Hunter Hayes continues to impress us – every time we see him we are blown away by just how talented he is. You can also tell just how much he loves music and loves performing. Hunter makes sure that each live performance is a unique experience, and creates new arrangements with extended guitar solos and instrumentation. We’ve seen him quite a few times now, and have never heard the same song played in the same way. Hunter also incorporated some new skills, like beatboxing, and showed off his vocal range.

Hunter is also using his popularity for a good cause, and announced a campaign for the American Red Cross to go along with his new single, “21.” He’s encouraging 21,000 fans to sign up to donate blood, even if it means conquering their fear of needles. Read more about the #HH21SleevesUp Campaign!

Hunter Hayes Setlist
Tattoo
Storm Warning
21
Wild Card
Young and In Love
Somebody’s Heartbreak
Everybody’s Got Somebody But Me
You Think You Know Somebody
Secret Love
Invisible
Wanted
Love Makes Me
I Want Crazy

Head over to Lady Antebellum.com to check out all of the upcoming Wheels Up Tour Dates!

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Country Music, Music, On Tour, Sam Hunt

My Country 96.1 Presents Sam Hunt, Michael Ray & Joel Crouse at Pennysaver Ampitheater 8/13!

June 1, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Long Island’s My Country 96.1 just announced yet another Summer concert you don’t want to miss! The station is bringing Sam Hunt back for another headlining show, this time at the Pennysaver Ampitheater on August 13th! He’ll be joined by Michael Ray and Joel Crouse in an outstanding lineup. Seeing three of country’s hottest rising stars under the stars on a warm Summer night? We can’t think of anything better. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, June 6th at 10am! Get them quick because we’re pretty sure all of Long Island fell for Sam when the Wheels Up Tour landed in Jones Beach over the weekend!

Sam Hunt with Michael Ray & Joel Crouse
Pennysaver Ampitheater – Farmingville, NY
August 13th at 7pm
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The Friday Five: Country Groups

May 29, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It’s officially Summer, y’all! Now that the weather is heating up, Summer tours are underway (our first is Lady Antebellum at Jones Beach!) we can’t stop listening to country-not that we want to. It was difficult to pick just five this week but these are our picks for up and coming-fresh faced country groups that are ready to storm the charts with their perfect harmonies and wild on stage energy!

1. Old Dominion
We were lucky enough to catch Old Dominion at Joe’s Pub in NYC a few weeks ago and we were blown away with how good they are to their fans. They’ve written for so many other country artists but these guys are ready to break out on their own and show the world what they can do!

2. The Railers
The Railers are one of the most fun groups we’ve seen both acoustically and plugged in! They really bring down the house with on stage energy every time we’ve seen them. The Railers are taking their show on the road with tour dates around the US including NYC’s first ever Farmborough Festival!

3. A Thousand Horses
NashFM called A Thousand Horses “one of the tallest bands in country” and after catching their private show in NYC, we know why. Between the height, the luscious hair, and the insane talent, these guys are revving up their engines- ready to kick it into overdrive before Summer is over!

4. The Cadillac Three
The band may be called Cadillac Three but these guys turn their set all the way up to 11! Loud, raucous, and ready to party, this group blend classic rock with country that will be the soundtrack to getting’ your Southern on this summer.

5. Natalie Stovall And The Drive
Natalie has been fiddlin’ around in music since she was ten years old, her on stage arena ready energy is what is getting this group noticed. Natalie was recently named one of CMT’s “Next Women Of Country” and it’s a no-brainer – Natalie Stovall and The Drive are here to stay!

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Hunter Hayes Releases New Single “21”

May 21, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Hunter Hayes created a frenzy among fans when he started posting blank photos on his social media. What did it mean?! Had his account been hacked? He posted 21 photos exactly, followed days later by a 2 and a 1, and a countdown page on his website. Looking back now, it all makes perfect sense. Hunter just dropped his new single “21,” appropriately enough, since today is May 21st! He’s been playing the track on the Wheels Up Tour with Lady Antebellum, and it’s the perfect upbeat jam for all those shows under the stars on a warm Summer night! Listen to “21” below, streaming exclusively on Spotify!

We’re thrilled to have new music from Hunter, and can’t wait to see him on tour (a few times) this Summer! “21” will be available on iTunes May 26th. Click below to see all of the Wheels Up Tour Dates!

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Country Music, Music, On Tour

FarmBorough Festival Releases Full Lineup & Schedule!

May 21, 2015 secretfangirls 1 Comment

We are T-minus 36 days away from FarmBorough Festival, New York’s first country music festival, and what is sure to be one of the most memorable weekends of the Summer! The Festival just released the full lineup and schedule, so you’ll have plenty of time to plot which sets you’d like to catch. Canaan Smith will kick off the festivities first on the Main Stage Friday afternoon, while Luke Bryan will have you singing “I Don’t Want This Night To End” when he closes the fest Sunday night.

In between, we can’t wait to catch Dierks Bentley, Kip Moore, The Railers, The Cadillac Three, Chris Stapleton, Logan Mize, Mickey Guyton, Maddie & Tae, Charlie Worsham, and more. Visit FarmBoroughFestival.com for the full schedule and get ready for when NYC Goes Country!

FarmBorough Festival 2015
ft. Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley
Randall’s Island – New York, NY
June 26 – 28th 2015
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In between sets, or when you need a break from it all, FarmBorough will have plenty of other activities! Everything from a giant slide to an epic burger cook off, and even a beach house! You’ll find us in the “Festival Fare” section, with some of our favorite eats from Luke’s Lobster and Handsome Hanks.

Here’s a little Dierks Bentley throwback for you!

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Country Music, Music, TV shows

FOX & Friends 2015 All-American Summer Concert Series Lineup!

May 21, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

FOX & Friends annual Summer concert series is kicking off this week with a performance by Jerrod Niemann! This year’s lineup includes a mix of country artists, classic rockers and some old favorites. Make sure to tune into Fox & Friends the morning of the show, or if you’re in NYC head to 1211 Avenue of the Americas and watch the concert in person! You’ll get to see the artist perform several songs, and get some free Famous Dave’s BBQ! We can’t think of a better way to kick off a Summer Friday than with some free jams and BBQ! Just make sure you arrive before 6am. Check out the full lineup below.

FOX & Friends 2015 All-American Summer Concert Series
May 22 – Jerrod Niemann
May 29 – O.A.R.
June 5 – Lifehouse
June 12 – Billy Currington
July 3 – Lee Greenwood
July 10 – Bret Michaels
July 17 – Kelsea Ballerini
July 24 – Blues Traveler
July 31 – Scotty McCreery
August 7 – KC & The Sunshine Band
August 14 – Alice Cooper
August 21 – Night Ranger
August 28 – Blue Oyster Cult

Watch Boyz II Men performing as part of last year’s lineup!

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Canaan Smith Plays Showcase at Mercury Lounge in NYC

May 20, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Country artist Canaan Smith played an intimate show at NYC’s Mercury Lounge last night. The show gave the lucky fans in the audience a preview of Canaan’s upcoming debut album, “Bronco,” out June 23rd. As if we weren’t already excited enough about his album, after hearing some of the new songs last night we are ecstatic. Canaan got the evening off to an energetic start with “Hole In A Bottle,” one of our favorite tracks off his self-titled EP. A song called “American Muscle” is guaranteed to become the next #MERICA theme song you’ll be blasting at your 4th of July picnic. It got the whole crowd rocking, with some over-enthusiastic dancers spilling their beers but no one minded because #MERICA.

Canaan also shared the meaning behind the title of his album, “Bronco,” explaining that he wanted to share himself and who he is through his album. The album’s title track is in honor of his brother, whom Canaan lost when he was younger. He dedicated the song to him in a touching tribute, giving the audience “a few moments of peace.”

Canaan ended the night with a singalong to his chart-climbing single “Love You Like That,” before hi-fiving everyone in the front row. We had a blast seeing the nitty gritty boy in the city for a night, and can’t wait until he’s back at the end of June for FarmBorough Festival! You can also catch him on tour with Dierks Bentley on the Sounds of Summer Tour.

Pre-order a copy of Canaan Smith’s “Bronco” now and get a signed CD booklet!

Set List
Hole In A Bottle
Two Lane Road
One Of Those
Stuck
American Muscle
Love At First
Good Kinda Bad
Jealous (Nick Jonas cover)
Mad Love
Stompin’ Grounds
Bronco
Love You Like That

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My Country 96.1 Presents A Thousand Horses At Emporium July 13!

May 20, 2015 secretfangirls 1 Comment

New York’s My Country 96.1 is bringing yet another rising country artist to Long Island! This Summer, A Thousand Horses will take a break from their opening spot on the Southern Style Tour with Darius Rucker, to perform a more intimate set at the Emporium on July 13th. Tickets go on sale this Thursday, May 21st!

We suggest getting tickets ASAP for this one! A Thousand Horses have been climbing the charts with their hit single, “Smoke.” Their debut album, “Southernality” is out on June 9th, and includes jams like “Trailer Trashed” and “(This Ain’t No) Drunk Dial.”

My Country 96.1 Presents A Thousand Horses
Emporium – Patchogue, NY
July 13th at 7pm
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Pre-order a copy of “Southernality” on iTunes and watch the video for “Smoke” below!

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Listen To Luke Bryan’s “Kick The Dust Up” From Upcoming Album “Kill The Lights” Out 8/7!

May 19, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

It’s shaping up to be a very good Summer for country music fans! We’ve got new albums on the way from Kacey Musgraves, Canaan Smith, A Thousand Horses… and now Luke Bryan just announced his latest, “Kill The Lights” will be released on August 7th! Luke also premiered his new single, the namesake of his Summer Tour, “Kick The Dust Up” today. Listen to the track below! We think we’ve got another contender for Song of the Summer.

Pickup a copy of the single on iTunes now! Visit LukeBryan.com for upcoming tour dates including Dustin Lynch and Randy Houser. Thomas Rhett and Florida Georgia Line will join in the fun on select stadium shows!

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GMA’s 2015 Summer Concert Series Includes 5SOS, Ed Sheeran, Dierks Bentley & More!

May 15, 2015 secretfangirls Leave a comment

Good Morning America just announced the lineup for their annual Summer Concert series! The stellar lineup includes a mix of artists from all genres – we’re most excited about our baes 5SOS, Walk The Moon, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Ed Sheeran, Florida Georigia Line…(okay so most of the lineup). Two more artists are still TBD so stay tuned, they’re usually big ones!

All GMA Concerts take place in Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. The concerts are from 7am to 9am but make sure you arrive by 6am when the park opens. GMA suggests using the park entrance on 5th Avenue and East 72nd Street. If you’re thinking about going, we say just do it! It will be one of your more memorable concert experiences for sure. Artists usually play around 3-4 songs, plus you’ll be around for their soundcheck. You never know what could happen!

GMA Summer 2015 Concert Series Lineup
May 22 – Jessie J
May 29 – Ed Sheeran
June 5 – Florence + The Machine
June 12 – Jason Derulo
June 19 – Adam Lambert
June 26 – Dierks Bentley
July 3 – Mika
July 10 – Walk The Moon
July 17 – TBD
July 24 – Nicki Minaj
July 31 – Hozier
August 7 – Luke Bryan
August 14 – TBD
August 21 – 5SOS
August 28 – TBD
September 4 – Florida Georgia Line

Watch Luke Bryan perform “Roller Coaster” as part of last year’s GMA Concert series.

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