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Country star Carly Pearce is receiving the honor of becoming a 2022 inductee into the Kentucky Hall of Fame.  Pearce grew up in the state’s own Taylor Mill, and will be honored at a Renfro Valley ceremony on October 28. Other nominees for this year’s induction include Norah Lee Allen (Grand Ole Opry background vocalist), Tommy White (Steel Guitar Hall of Fame), and songwriter Marty Brown. There are also two posthumous nominations for Bluegrass songwriter Pete Goble and producer Paul Yandell.

Said Pearce in a statement: “Kentucky is where I learned to love country music and the incredibly talented musicians who wove their stories and texture throughout the genre. From straight-up sass of The Judds and Patty Loveless or truly understanding Loretta Lynn’s heartache, to the Bluegrass tinge of Ricky Skaggs and Bill Monroe, their influences have driven my music. I am so excited and grateful to be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame this Fall.”

Pearce will also be hitting the road on the next leg of her “The 29 Tour,” which launches on March 10 in Chattanooga, TN. Beginning in April, Pearce will be opening for Kenny Chesney on his “Here and Now” stadium tour. More information, along with a complete list of tour dates, is available on Pearce’s official website.

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Elle King invited Ashley McBryde on stage to perform a cover “Long Haired Country Boy” at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.  King’s concert at The Ryman included songs from her own catalog, as well as some classic covers.

Fans were pleasantly surprised when King invited McBryde up to the stage. King said to McBryde. “Come on out! I just haven’t seen you in so long and I heard you were here. You know this song…You look good, girl.”  King then addresses the audience: “I’ll tell you what, she’s can help me sing this. She didn’t know about this.”  The artists performed their version of “Long Haired Country Boy” by the Charlie Daniels Band, originally released in 1974.   You can take a look at McBryde and King’s performance – here.

Also joining King on stage was Miranda Lambert, who teamed up with King for their duet “Drunk and I Don’t Wanna Go Home” (which you can see here.)  King also debuted a new song with Dierks Bentley, who came on stage to help King perform “Worth a Shot.” (which you can take a look at – here.)

Elle King Brings Out Ashley McBryde For Surprise Performance Of “Long Haired Country Boy” At The Ryman

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The Chicks have announced a North American tour, kicking off on June 14 at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in St. Louis, Missouri and making stops in Chicago, Toronto, Boston, Los Angeles, and more before concluding at the Gorge in George, Washington on Aug. 13.

Patty Griffin will support most dates, with Jenny Lewis opening on select dates in July. This will be The Chicks first tour since they released Gaslighter, their eighth album, in July 2020. Gaslighter arrived nearly 15 years after 2006’s Taking the Long Way, along with a name change for the group. The Chicks are also set to appear at Bonnaroo alongside J. Cole, Tool, Stevie Nicks, and more in June.

Ticket sales begin on Friday, March 4 via Ticketmaster. For information, head to the link – here.

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Brooks & Dunn headlined their first nationwide tour in a decade in 2021, with an amphitheater tour across the U.S. named after their 2019 album ‘Reboot.’  Now, the duo have announced a new leg of 2022 arena tour dates.

The 2022 “Reboot” tour dates will kick off May 5 in in Evansville, Ind., wrapping up on June 25 in Detroit, Michigan. Joining Brooks & Dunn on the road in 2022 will include opening acts such as Jon Pardi, Gabby Barrett, Walker Hayes, Jordan Davis, Riley Green, Tenille Townes, Tyler Booth, Morgan Wade, Dillon Carmichael, King Calaway, Jackson Dean and Tyler Braden. Two supporting acts will join Brooks & Dunn at each stop on the tour.

Tickets for Brooks & Dunn’s 2022 Reboot dates go on sale March 4 at 10AM local time, except for one Nashville date in June which goes on sale March 18.  For more information, head to www.brooks-dunn.com.

Brooks & Dunn Announces 2022 REBOOT TOUR Featuring Jon Pardi, Riley Green & More

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Cody Johnson’s single “‘Til You Can’t” has hit the No. 1 position on Billboard’s airplay, streaming and sales-based Hot Country Songs chart. “’Til You Can’t” continues its climb at country radio sitting at No. 8 on Billboard and No. 5 on Mediabase airplay charts. The RIAA certified, gold-selling song is the debut single from Johnson’s sophomore major-label release, Human The Double Album.

Said Johnson to Billboard:  “I’m so excited to see the ripples that this song has created. ‘Til You Can’t’ has such a positive message, and it’s so much fun to sing!   After playing music for almost 15 years, I’m still taken back by the power of a good country song; I’m very excited about what’s to come, and very honored by the success of the single on all platforms!”

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Jon Pardi announced he will hit the road on the ‘Ain’t Always The Cowboy’ Tour, named after his song of the same name off the album Heartache Medication. The 25-date trek will kick off in Irving, Texas on July 14 and running through October 1 with a performance at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater. Lainey Wilson and Hailey Whitters will be opening through this stretch of dates.

Said Pardi in a press release: “I’m really excited to take two great friends and great artists out as openers for the Ain’t Always The Cowboy Tour.” Pardi also shared on social media: “My friends @laineywilsonmusic and @haileywhitters are hitting the road with me and we can’t wait to see y’all out there starting in July. Presale code coming Monday #Pardianimals, so make sure you’re on the list at the link up top! Gonna be awesome!”

Tickets will be available to purchase beginning March 4 at 10am local time via Ticketmaster.  For more information visit jonpardi.com.

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Runaway June’s Naomi Cooke has announced her plans to pursue a solo music career. The singer-songwriter shared the news on Instagram, saying the decision wasn’t easy but she’s ready for something new.

Cooke shared a picture of herself singing onstage, with the caption: “I am incredibly excited to officially be able to announce that I am taking a new musical journey as a solo artist, and I am beyond excited to share new stories and music with you. It has been 7 wonderful years as the lead singer of Runaway June, and I am so grateful for the memories and time well spent with my bandmates, Hannah, Jen, and Natalie. It has been extremely hard to keep quiet about what I’ve been up to, and I cannot wait to share everything with you all very soon!! I miss you guys so much, and can’t wait to see y’all out on the road. I love you guys so much I could burst. ~ Naomi Cooke Johnson.”

Cooke started Runaway June in 2015 with bandmates Jennifer Wayne and Hannah Mulholland. Mulholland ;eft the group five years later, and was replaced by Natalie Stovall.

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The second group of performers have been announced for the upcoming 57th Academy of Country Music Awards.  Among the latest round of performers set to take the stage at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium are Brittney Spencer, Brothers Osborne, Carrie Underwood, Chris Young, Eric Church, Gabby Barrett, Jason Aldean, Jimmie Allen, Jordan Davis, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Mitchell Tenpenny, and host Dolly Parton with Kelsea Ballerini.

Previously announced entertainers slated to perform on the live broadcast include Walker Hayes, Maren Morris, Thomas Rhett, Chris Stapleton, Parmalee and Blanco Brown featuring Brooke Eden, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, and Breland.

The show, which will livestream exclusively on Prime Video, will take place on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m. CT. The two-hour show will be hosted by Dolly Parton, and co-hosted by reigning ACM New Female Artist of the Year Gabby Barrett and reigning ACM New Male Artist of the Year Jimmie Allen.

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Blake Shelton and Kane Brown will serve as headliners for ‘Twin Cities Summer Jam’, set to take place July 21 through 23 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.

Shelton will headline Twin Cities Summer Jam on July 23 with support from Trace Adkins, Elvie Shane, 38 Special and Mason Dixon Line. Brown headlines July 22 with support from Nelly, Kidd G, Callista Clark and Restless Road.

The Faster Horses Festival revealed its full 2022 lineup, with headliners Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen headlining.  The three-day camping festival is set to take place in Brooklyn, Mich., from July 22-24.

On the main stage, Lauren Alaina, Brothers Osborne, Jordan Davis, Larry Fleet, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, Jake Owen, Caitlyn Smith, Cole Swindell, Michael Ray, Jameson Rodgers, Runaway June, Morgan Wade and DeeJay Silver will perform.

As for the “Next From Nashville” stage, Cooper Alan, Priscilla Block, Tyler Braden, Ben Burgess, Dillon Carmichael, Ashley Cooke, Jackson Dean, Ray Fulcher, Angie K, Tiera Kennedy, King Calaway, Robyn Ottolini, Restless Road and Alana Springsteen are scheduled to play.

Faster Horses Festival — previously named the ACM Festival of the Year — is a three-day, camping festival. Tickets for Faster Horses go on sale Friday, March 11 at FasterHorsesFestival.com.

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