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Watch Dan + Shay’s Lyric Video for “Nothin’ Like You”

Dan + Shay just surprised us all and dropped the lyric video for their latest single “Nothin’ Like You!”   It’s a perfect singalong song, so watch the video to learn the words and start belting it out!  (The line “and you’re stealing my heart like a gypsy” is a personal favorite for singing at the top of our lungs)

Pickup a copy of “Where It All Began” on iTunes and check out DanAndShay.com for upcoming tour dates!

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The Wheels Up Tour Lands at Jones Beach

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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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

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

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

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!

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

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!

Hunter Hayes Releases New Single “21”

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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FarmBorough Festival Releases Full Lineup & Schedule!

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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Canaan Smith Plays Showcase at Mercury Lounge in NYC

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.

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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.”

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

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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Shania Twain Adds New Dates to “Rock This Country” Tour

We were a mix of emotions when Shania Twain announced her “Rock This Country” Tour earlier this year.  It’s her first North American Tour in 12 years!!  But also her last tour, ever.  If your city wasn’t on the list fear not – you still have a chance to Rock This Country with Shania.  She just added 19 new dates to the tour!   The second leg of the tour kicks off in Spokane, WA on September 12th.  Tickets for the new dates go on sale Friday, May 15th.  Make sure to sign up for the newsletter at ShaniaTwain.com for pre-sale info!  

Shania Twain Rock This Country Tour Dates
Sept 12 – Spokane Arena – Spokane, WA
Sept 13 – Moda Center – Portland, OR
Sept 15 – Taco Bell Arena – Boise, ID
Sept 17 – Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB
Sept 18 – Scotiabank Saddledome – Calgary, AB
Sept 20 – MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB
Sept 21 – Fargodome  – Fargo, ND
Sept 23 – Premier Center – Sioux Falls, SD
Sept 24 – Pinnacle Bank Arena – Lincoln, NE
Sept 26 – Target Center – Minneapolis, MN
Sept 27 – Kohl Center – Madison, WI
Sept 29 – Peoria Civic Center – Peoria, IL
Sept 30 – Nationwide Arena – Columbus, OH
Oct 2 – PPL Center – Allentown, PA
Oct 3 – First Niagara Center – Buffalo, NY
Oct 6 – Verizon Wireless Arena – Manchester, NH
Oct 7 – Times Union Center – Albany, NY
Oct 9 – Videotron Centre – Quebec City, QC
Oct 11 – Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON

Previously Announced Dates
June 5 — Key Arena – Seattle, WA
June 7 — Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
June 9 — Rogers Arena – Vancouver, BC
June 11 — Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB
June 12 — Rexall Place – Edmonton, AB
June 14 — SaskTel Centre – Saskatoon, SK
June 15 — MTS Centre – Winnipeg, MB
June 19 — Budweiser Gardens – London, ON
June 20 — Budweiser Gardens – London, ON
June 22 — FirstOntario Centre – Hamilton, ON
June 24 — Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON
June 25 — Air Canada Centre – Toronto, ON
June 27 — Wesley Clover Parks – Ottawa, ON
June 28 — Bell Centre – Montreal, QC
June 30 — Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
July 1 — Nassau Coliseum – Uniondale, NY
July 3 — Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT
July 7 — Prudential Center – Newark, NJ
July 8 — TD Garden – Boston, MA
July 10 — CONSOL Energy Center – Pittsburgh, PA
July 11 — Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI
July 13 — Bankers Life Fieldhouse – Indianapolis, IN
July 15 — Veterans Memorial Arena – Jacksonville, FL
July 16 — American Airlines Arena – Miami, FL
July 18 — Bon Secours Wellness Arena – Greenville, SC
July 19 — Time Warner Cable Arena – Charlotte, NC
July 21 — Verizon Center – Washington, D.C.
July 22 — Wells Fargo Center – Philadelphia, PA
July 25 — Palace of Auburn Hills – Detroit, MI
July 26 — iWireless Center – Moline, IL
July 28 — Target Center – Minneapolis, MN
July 29 — AllState Arena – Rosemont, IL
July 31 — Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
August 1 — Philips Arena – Atlanta, GA
August 3 — KFC Yum! Center – Louisville, KY
August 4 — Scottrade Center – St. Louis, MN
August 6 — Wells Fargo Arena – Des Moines, IA
August 7 — Sprint Center – Kansas City, MO
August 9 — Frank Erwin Center – Austin, TX
August 10 — American Airlines Center – Dallas, TX
August 12 — Chesapeake Energy Center – Oklahoma City, OK
August 14 — Pepsi Center – Denver, CO
August 15 — EnergySolutions Arena – Salt Lake City, UT
August 17 — SAP Center – San Jose, CA
August 19 — Honda Center – Anaheim, CA
August 20 — Staples Center – Los Angeles, CA
August 22 — Valley View Casino Center – San Diego, CA
August 24 — Save Mart Center – Fresno, CA

Watch Shania perform “That Don’t Impress Me Much” live from Las Vegas!

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Sam Hunt’s New Single: “House Party!”

Sam Hunt has some great advice for going out.  “It’s still early out in Cali baby don’t you wanna rally again?”  and “It’s Saturday night and the city never sleeps baby why should we?”  But what about those nights when you just want to stay in?  Sam’s got you covered.  “If you’re gonna be a homebody, we’re gonna have a house party.”  After all, it don’t take but two to have a little soiree.

Sam just announced the next single off his debut album “Montevallo” will be “House Party!”   Watch the video below for a little inspiration for your next soiree.

Pickup a copy of “Montevallo” on iTunes or Amazon now!

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