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Lainey Wilson continues to break records on Country Radio, becoming the first female to secure four No. 1 within a single calendar year.  The milestone includes her hit songs “Heart Like A Truck” and “Watermelon Moonshine” as well as her collaborations with HARDY and Jelly Roll, “Wait In The Truck” and “Save Me.”

Wilson also now holds the record for the most No. 1 hits by a solo female country artist this decade with six chart-topping hits — including “Things A Man Oughta Know,” “Never Say Never,” “Wait In The Truck,” “Heart Like A Truck,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” and “Save Me.”  Wilson has now surpassed Jelly Roll, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen to earn the most No. 1 hits at Country Radio this year (Jelly Roll, Combs and Wallen each reached the No. 1 spot 4 times this year.)

Wilson will embark on her first-ever headlining amphitheater tour in 2024.  The 35-date ‘Country’s Cool Again Tour’ will kick-off on May 31 in Nashville, TN, and includes a stop in New York City at the iconic Radio City Music Hall.

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Chris Stapleton had announced added dates to his 2024 “All-American Road Show,” with Miranda Lambert, Grace Potter and more to be featured in this new run.  Stapleton revealed on social media: “JUST ANNOUNCED: New All-American Road Show dates. Tickets for new shows on sale Friday, December 15th. Featuring special guests Allen Stone, Elle King, Grace Potter, Lainey Wilson, Marcus King, Marty Stuart, Miranda Lambert, Nikki Lane, Sheryl Crow, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The War And Treaty, Turnpike Troubadours, and Willie Nelson & Family.
Sign up for pre-sale at StapletonFanClub.com”

The “All-American Road Show” will feature a star-studded lineup of special guests including Allen Stone, Elle King, Grace Potter, Lainey Wilson, Marcus King, Marty Stuart, Miranda Lambert, Nikki Lane, Sheryl Crow, Tedeschi Trucks Band, The War And Treaty, Turnpike Troubadours, and Willie Nelson & Family.

For information, head to: www.StapletonFanClub.com.

Chris Stapleton adds more 2024 All-American Road Show dates

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Miranda Lambert shared details of her recently-celebrated 40th birthday, posting pictures alongside her husband, Brendan McLoughlin and many famous faces. The party took place three weeks ago on November 13, just three days after her actual birthday.

Lambert took to her socials to share a series of photos, from her birthday celebration, held at Billy Bob’s Texas, taken by photographer Tyler Conrad. The series of photos began with a picture of Lambert and McLoughlin in front of a balloon arch with pink, gold, and rose gold balloons, surrounding the illuminated number 40 : “My Billy Bob’s Texas boot scootin’ 40th The absolute best birthday my Texas heart could ask for. Thanks @cameronruthm for putting it all together and for the prettiest balloon arches I’ve ever seen. And huge thanks to my pals and hero’s @adamhoodmusic @randyrogersband @wadebowen for over 20 years of friendship and for entertaining us all night. Thanks to my city mouse friend @telemitry for going country, for the late night jams, and even wearing fringe. Thank you @tylerjconrad for capturing all the fun.”

The snapshots also shows Miranda with friends including Karen Fairchild of Little Big Town, songwriter Jessi Alexander, and members of Pistol Annies—Ashley Monroe and Angaleena Presley. Said Lambert: “I got to enter a new decade with dear friends and family at my favorite honky tonk @billybobstexa. There are so many pics full of joy and smile’s, so I’m going to keep on posting! That’s why it’s taken me 3 weeks to post these. I’ve just been overwhelmed with gratitude and love for everyone that came to scoot your boots with me. I love all of y’all so so so much Cheers to 40!”

DJ Jesse Frasure, also known as Telemitry, served as the DJ for the party, with Dierks Bentley, Natalie Hemby, Waylon Payne, Caylee Hammack, Lainey Wilson, Terri Jo Box and more also shown celebrating Lambert’s milestone birthday. Lambert’s family, including her brother Luke Lambert, mother Beverly, and father Richard, were also in attendance for the special occasion.

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Lana Del Rey has released a cover of country-folk singer John Denver’s classic hit song, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”. Del Rey’s cover, produced by Zachary Dawes, swaps out Denver’s original acoustic guitar for piano as she sings the song solo until the end, when a choir of background singers join in for the final chorus.

The 38-year-old singer-songwriter has previously included nods to Denver in her own music, notably in her song “The Grants” from her album Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd.   A lyric in that song reads “My pastor told me, ‘When you leave, all you take is your memories’ … I’m gonna take mine of you with me/ Like ‘Rocky Mountain High’ the way John Denver sings,” referencing Denver’s 1972 smash.

Denver, who died at age 53 in 1997, released the original “Take Me Home, Country Roads” in 1971. It has become synonymous with West Virginia, peaking at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971. The legendary songwriter went on to top the chart four times: in 1974 for “Sunshine on My Shoulders” and “Annie’s Song”; and in 1975 for “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and “I’m Sorry.”

Take listen to Del Rey’s version of “Take Me Home, Country Roads” – here.

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Miranda Lambert, bluegrass musician Billy Strings and then Turnpike Troubadours will headline the 2024 Under the Big Sky music festival, set to take place July 12-14, 2024 at Big Mountain Ranch in Whitefish, Montana.

The fest posted on its socials: “We’re back for a three-day weekend with the legendary Miranda Lambert (@mirandalambert), plus the return of Oklahoma six-piece Turnpike Troubadours (@turnpiketroubadours), and the GRAMMY award-winning bluegrass musician Billy Strings (@billystrings). This July 12th, 13th, and 14th it’ll be a full rodeo and roundup alongside @brothersosborne, @mtjoyband, @therevivalists, @thetanyatucker, @sierraelizabethferrell, @paulcauthen, @charleswgodwin, @cityandcolour_official and dozens of others for another spectacular get-together Big Mountain Ranch style. 3-Day GA & VIP Tickets go on sale FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH at 12PM MT! If you haven’t already, text “YEEHAW” to (888) 305-2637 to get the ticket link straight to your phone once they go on sale. See you soon ”

According to a release from festival organizers, the fest showcases a diverse roster of star-studded performances across Americana, including outlaw country, rock, indie-folk, and bluegrass music. Other performers set to take the stage this year include Tanya Tucker; Brothers Osborne; Sierra Ferrell; Paul Cauthen; Charles Wesley Godwin, City and Colour, Mt. Joy, and many more.

Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 8 at noon Mountain Standard Time. For tickets and further information, visit UnderTheBigSkyFest.com.

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Chris Stapleton and Noah Kahan will serve as headliners for the 2024 Railbird Music Festival in Lexington, Kentucky, set to take place on June 1 and 2 at The Infield at Red Mile.

Over 30 different artists across three stages at the race track grounds will perform at the two-day festival, comprised of world-class music, curated bourbon, equine experiences, and more.

Two-day and one-day general admission, general admission+, VIP, and platinum presale tickets, will be available starting Thursday, December 7, at 12 p.m. ET.  To secure a presale passcode, head here.

For a full list of available tickets and additional information, head to the fest’s official website.

Chris Stapleton, Noah Kahan to headline Railbird Music Festival 2024

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Miranda Lambert has announced the final dates for her Las Vegas Residency, ‘Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo’ at Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, slated to take place in early 2024. The final nine shows will take place in March and April of 2024. Said Lambert on her socials: “I’m adding 9 FINAL SHOWS to my Las Vegas residency in March/April 2024!!!! Last round. Let’s do this yall Fan club presale: Dec 5. Join at the link in my bio for access. Onsale: Dec 8”

Designed exclusively for Bakkt Theater, Lambert’s residency has given fans an up close and personal opportunity to experience Lambert’s stage performances. Lambert kicked off her residency in September 2022, deeming it a “one-of-a-kind” experience. Said Lambert of the residency: “As someone who’s lived on a bus and toured from city to city for more than half my life, having a Vegas residency has been such a fun change of pace creatively. The band and I are excited to keep this party going!”

Lambert will close out 2023 with a few more Velvet Rodeo shows in December, which will then resume in 2024. The final nine performances going on sale include March 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, and 30th; and April 3, 5, and 6th. A limited number of tickets are available for the following previously-announced performances for December 7, 9, 10, 14 and 16 are still available. Tickets may be purchased via Ticketmaster.

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Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson’s duet, “Save Me”, has hit the No.1 spot at country radio, earning 60 first-week adds on stations around the country. Additionally, the song has officially risen to the top of Billboard’s Country Airplay charts, marking Jelly Roll’s third No.1 on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart and Wilson’s fourth.

Jelly Roll originally recorded “Save Me,” co-written by Jelly Roll (real name Jason DeFord) alongside David Ray Stevens, as a solo single for his 2020 album, Self Medicated. He re-released it as a duet with Wilson following their surprise performance of the song at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.

The new reimagined version of “Save Me” featuring Wilson appears on Jelly Roll’s latest album, WHITSITT CHAPEL, which dropped on June 2, 2023. WHITSITT CHAPEL, which is named after the church that Jelly Roll grew up attending, features 13 tracks, including his current single “NEED A FAVOR” and the previously released tracks, “SHE” and “Unalive.”

Jelly Roll And Lainey Wilson Score #1 Hit As “Save Me” Tops The Country Radio Charts

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Cole Swindell announced he will kick off the “Win The Night Tour” beginning May 2024 in Canada, and will also be making stops across the U.S. stops later that month.  The announcement of the ‘Win The Night Tour’ comes as Swindell readies his fifth full-length studio album.

In addition, Swindell also revealed a star-studded lineup for his 2024 headlining tour, with hitmaker Dylan Scott joining Swindell along with Jon Langston, Lily Rose, Mackenzie Carpenter, Meghan Patrick and Restless Road on select dates.  Swindell posted on Instagram: “Can’t wait to see everyone in 2024 on the Win The Night Tour! Excited to have my friends Dylan Scott, Jon Langston, Lily Rose, Mackenzie Carpenter, Meghan Patrick, and Restless Road out with us. Gonna be a fun Summer Tickets on sale Fri 12/8 (10am local).”

Swindell said in a statement: “My band and crew on the road have been a big reason for the successes in my career and I never take that for granted. It is our goal every single night to give the fans the best show we can, so the last three words we say before stepping on stage is ‘Win The Night.’ This one is for my band, my crew, my team and for the ones that continue to show up- the fans! We can’t wait to get out there in 2024 with Dylan and Jon Langston, Lily Rose, Mackenzie Carpenter, Meghan Patrick and Restless Road.

Tickets go on sale Friday (December 8); for information, head here.

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Scotty McCreery was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by Opry member Garth Brooks, who surprised McCreery onstage during his spotlight artist performance at the Opry Country Christmas show over the weekend. The Opry posted the news on social media: “BREAKING: @garthbrooks has just invited @scottymccreery to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry! ”

Video clips show Garth walking onto the stage handing McCreery a wrapped gift, saying: “Merry Christmas. This is a Christmas present to the Grand Ole Opry… We would love to invite you to be the newest member of the Opry.”

McCreery replied: “Holy cow. Yes, I would love to. I grew up listening to your records Garth and you’re a part of what made me want to do this for a living and I didn’t think that dream would become a reality, but it is because of all of y’all sitting in this house tonight. God bless y’all … When I got started doing this people asked, ‘what are your goals,’ and I’d say ‘one day I’d like to be a member of the Grand Ole Opry.’” 

Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers shared: “We’re thrilled to extend this much-anticipated invitation to our friend Scotty. Whether he’s on the Opry performing his hits, putting his spin on some old favorites during a performance on one of our Opry Country Classics shows, or offering a holiday set as he did tonight, Scotty consistently delivers and is always at home on the Opry stage. It’ll be exciting to hear the words ‘Scotty McCreery, you’re a member of the Grand Ole Opry!’ in the early days of 2024.”

McCreery’s Grand Ole Opry induction date has yet-to-be announced, but will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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