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Clint Black is launching a 13-concert tour that might be coming to a venue near you these next few months.And Black, who’s known for his high-energy, boot-stompin’ performances, is just as excited as you are for his upcoming gigs.“Nothing beats the thrill of hitting the stage and feeling the energy of a live audience,” the soulful singer shared on Instagram. “Can’t wait to bring my music to cities near you this year!”Thankfully, seats can still be secured for each and every one of Black’s 13 upcoming tour dates.Better yet, we found incredibly affordable tickets for his short U.S.

Luke Combs is in the middle of somewhere.The 33-year-old country star has 17 huge stadium concerts remaining on his aptly named ‘Middle Of Somewhere Tour.’From April 22 through Oct. 20, Combs will bring his hits like “When It Rains It Pours” and “The Kind Of Love We Make” as well as tracks from his latest albums 2022’s “Growin’ Up” and 2023’s “Gettin’ Old” to venues all over the U.S., Canada and Europe.That includes a headlining spot at Nashville, TN’s CMA Music Festival from June 8-11 alongside fellow megastars Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban, Cody Johnson, Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Old Dominion and Dan + Shay.And if photos from recent stadium gigs are any indication, Combs is throwing an all-out party for fans on his international trek where he’s taking along special guests Riley Green, Lainey Wilson, Flatland Cavalry and Brent Cobb along for the ride on select dates.Best of all though, tickets are available for all remaining shows and some are quite affordable.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for as low as $52 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to find out how much tickets will cost for the show closest to you?Keep reading — we’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of all remaining Luke Combs 2023 ‘Middle of Somewhere Tour’ dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Morgan Wallen announced his 37-concert ‘One Night at a Time’ Tour starting in April.Now, four months and one album later, the long-anticipated tour is finally here and due to popular demand, Wallen has expanded his nationwide jaunt to 55 shows all over North America with special guests Parker McCollum, Bailey Zimmerman, Hardy and Ernest on select dates.That includes huge back-to-back stadium gigs at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on May 19 and May 20.At all shows, we expect the 29-year-old singer to play the hits you know and love as well as debut tracks from his 2023 record “One Thing At A Time.”There is one question on our minds though — are there affordable last-minute tickets available to see the Wasted On You” singer live?The short answer is, well, it depends on the show.For a more thorough examination, you’ll have to take a look at our comprehensive list below of all the cheapest tickets on the market for all 55 upcoming performances in the U.S., Canada and Great Britain.Keep reading — we’ve got everything you need to know and more.A complete calendar including all dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for all shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

belted out a rendition of Foreigner’s “I Want to Know What Love Is” accompanied by superstar Ashley McBryde, 39. “Mama, you need to be here,” said Judd about midway through the performance. “And I miss you, and I love you, and I don’t understand.”The elder Judd died by suicide at age 76 on April 30, 2022, the day before she and her daughter were slated to join the Country Music Hall of Fame.“Today we sisters experienced a tragedy.

Lionel Richie revealed Thursday that he wrote the second verse of his hit “Lady” while sitting on the toilet.Richie, 73, made the unsanitary claim while appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show.”“It’s very simple. I’m working with Kenny Rogers — this is back in the day — and so Kenny calls and says, ‘I want you to write a song for me,'” explained Richie.

Jimmie Allen, Mickey Guyton and Orville Peck are coming together for a new music reality competition series,  from executive producers, Reese Witherspoon and Kacey Musgraves. And this groundbreaking series is looking to change the landscape for country music.ET's Cassie DiLaura recently sat down with Allen, Guyton and Peck to talk about the upcoming series, which features country music artists from around the globe battling it out to become the genre's next biggest star.However, has put a lot more emphasis on compassion and inclusion than drama, bitterness or competitiveness.«With the show in general, we took a lot of care, so it wasn’t gonna be sort of produced and scripted [to have] kind of drama or things like that,» Peck shared. «I mean, we were just there, invested in these twelve incredible artists, seeing what they could do.»«You know, [having been] on one of those shows, the waiting, the nerves, I didn’t always feel good about myself in that kind of a role,» shared Guyton, who once competed on . «There was just so much pressure.

Tennessee amusement park, rocking some viewers to their core.The five-second clip posted this week by user Stonewall Kelsey reveals the 25-pound apple pie sells for a whopping $229.“I decided to post the video because I knew it would cause some controversy amongst the Dolly Parton fans,” Kelsey told The Post on Thursday.“I didn’t actually get any of the pie but all of the other concessions at the park were great so I’m sure the pie would have been worth the $230!”You know we had to try a piece #dollywood #dollyparton #gatlingburgtennessee #fyp #trending A single slice costs $19.99, according to the chalkboard signage at the Spotlight Bakery that Kelsey captured during his visit.The Post reached out to Dollywood reps for comment.The apple pie at Dollywood is made with 35 apples, a sprinkle of cinnamon, butter and sugar, according to a 2018 post on Visit My Smokies, a website dedicated to vacationing in the Great Smoky Mountains, where the theme park is located. The sweet treat is baked in a cast-iron skillet for about three hours and presented with an intricate lattice design, the outlet reported.An individual slice, which retailed for $18.99 in 2018, weighs 3 pounds, per VisitMySmokies.com.

Jones Beach Amphitheater will deliver 18 nights of just that.And while the charming open air venue might be enough to draw Long Islanders in on its own, Jones Beach isn’t skimping on big name headliners these next few months either.Megastars like Dave Matthews Band, Luke Bryan, Goo Goo Dolls, Zac Brown Band and TLC will grace the stage all summer long.Plus, you gotta love they’re hosting both Kidz Bop Live and Disturbed in the same year too.That’s just straight up range.Most importantly though, we’re happy to report that some tickets are going for as low as $30 before fees on Vivid Seats.So ,the answer is yes.We are already counting down the days to summer.If you want to join us the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Amphitheater all summer long, here’s everything you need to know about their upcoming 2023 concert schedule.Tuesday, June 13 at 7 p.m.Thursday, July 6 at 7 p.m.Saturday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m.Friday, July 14 at 7 p.m.Saturday, July 15 at 6 p.m.Tuesday, July 18 at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, July 19 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m.Saturday, Aug.

A headlining tour and two-day 90th birthday extravaganza weren’t enough for Willie Nelson this year.So, per usual, he’s “On The Road Again.”Willie Nelson’s annual Outlaw Music Festival will hit amphitheaters, arts centers, pavilions, festivals and theaters all over the U.S. from June through August this summer.And, of course, he’s bringing along a cavalcade of stars along with him on select dates.Just a few of the big names set to join the Red Headed Stranger include Robert Plant with Alison Krauss, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, The Avett Brothers, John Fogerty and many more.Along the way, the traveling road show will stop into Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 29, Darien, NY’s Darien Lake Amphitheater on July 30 and Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

Morgan Wallen’s hit single “Last Night” has landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.The 29-year-old’s song topped the charts despite his recent controversies surrounding COVID and his use of the n-word.“Last Night” was previously at No.

Brad Pitt.Have a seat, Ryan Reynolds.Shania Twain has her eye on a new hunk.On “That Don’t Impress Me Much” — one of a string of hits from Twain’s 1997 blockbuster “Come on Over” — the country-pop queen famously quipped, “OK, so you’re Brad Pitt? That don’t impress me much.”But when Twain performed the single at the People’s Choice Awards last December, she flipped the lyric from “Brad Pitt” to “Ryan Reynolds,” as cameras panned to the “Free Guy” actor in the audience.But now the 57-year-old singer has moved on to yet another member of the Sexiest Man Alive club.“It’s Channing Tatum,” she told the UK’s Radio Times about the “Magic Mike’s Last Dance” star.“I’m trying to think how I would sing that … ‘OK, so you’re Channing Tatum’ — yeah, that works.”But more than likely, Pitt — who is actually a two-time Sexiest Man Alive, claiming the title in 1995 and 2000 — isn’t taking Twain’s latest sub as a snub.When asked about the Reynolds swap in January, the “Babylon” actor told the Movie Dweeb site, “I think we can share the wealth there. Yeah, Ryan’s a good egg, too.

Sam Hunt just announced his 27-concert ‘Summer On The Outskirts Tour’ that will send him to theaters, casinos, arts centers, festivals and, of course, the outskirts.On the March through September run, Hunt will make multiple NYC and N.J. stops.First, he’ll drop into Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on May 26.Later, Hunt has mapped out Holmdel’s PNC Bank Arts Center (July 8), Wantagh’s Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater (July 14), Darien’s Darien Lake Theme Park (July 15), Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts (Aug.

Kelsea Ballerini is heading right back to the road for 18 more shows.From March 6 through July 1, the country star will travel all over the country as part of her ongoing ‘Heartfirst Tour.’The tour, which began in late 2022, had to be extended to the spring and summer due to overwhelming demand.Soon after, concerts began selling out.“WELL THIS ESCALATED QUICKLY,” Ballerini gushed on Instagram. “As if i couldn’t have been more excited to get back on the road…you’re selling these out already?! ok brb going to make the show extra special now.”This time around, she’ll be hitting the northeast when she stops into Atlantic City’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on March 17.And if you need last-minute tickets, they’re surprisingly still available — even for the sold-out shows.Some can even be scooped up for as low as $55 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to find the show closest to you? Or would you like to see Ballerini open for Kenny Chesney on his upcoming “I Go Back Tour?”Keep reading.

Willie Nelson was born in 1933 in Abbott, TX.90 years later, the Red Headed Stranger is winning Grammy Awards and touring all over the U.S.From Feb. 24 through April 30, Nelson will bring his signature brand of outlaw country he helped pioneer in the late 1960s to concert venues and festivals far and wide.The 12-concert run will come to a close on April 29-30 at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl where Willie will celebrate his 90th birthday with the help of Neil Young, Chris Stapleton, Snoop Dogg, Kacey Musgraves, The Chicks and many more.Best of all, tickets to see the oldest musician still on the road — sure, 91-year-old William Shatner may be doing shows but, to the best of our knowledge, he isn’t singing — are still available.In fact, some of them are fairly inexpensive considering you’ll get to see a living legend that’s released 73 (!) studio albums.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $33 before fees on Vivid Seats.Not a bad price to see one of the most influential country artists of all time.So, if you want to catch Nelson on what may be his final tour, here’s everything you need to know.All prices are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available for each show can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Jelly Roll is on a roll.First, the crossover country-rap star’s hit single “Son of a Sinner” hit number one on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in January 2023. Now, riding that wave of momentum, he’s announced his massive ‘Backyard Baptism Summer Tour’ that will send him to amphitheaters, county fairs, festivals and arenas all over North America from May through August.Midway through the run, Jelly Roll’s ‘Backyard Baptism’ will dip into Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Aug.

co-wrote Garth Brooks’ 2007 No. 1 hit “More Than A Memory.” He also helped pen “Still” by Tim McGraw and “Dust” by the Eli Young Band.His songs have been recorded by the likes of Pickler, George Strait, Kelly Clarkson, Thompson Square and Jo Dee Messina, to name a few.He and Pickler eloped on Jan.

Stock Show and Rodeo.And we’re happy to report that some tickets are dirt cheap.In fact, at the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $18 before fees on Vivid Seats.These prices are pretty consistent too for all 14 remaining shows and best of all, they’ll get you in to see legnedary acts like Alabama, Keith Urban, Dwight Yoakam, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Nelly.Plus, Bret Michaels will be there too.You can’t miss that.To make your life easy, we’ve gone ahead and laid out the best upper deck and lower level seats for each and every upcoming show below.We’ll see you at the AT& T Center.All prices are subject to fluctuation.All headliners, show start times and prices for AT & T Center concerts can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

The Chicks had so much fun on tour in 2022, they’re doing it all over again this summer.Starting July 21 and running up until Sept. 18, Natalie Maines, Emily Strayer and Martie Maguire will travel all over North America as part of their 2023 World Tour.“Thank you to all our fans for making last Summer so fun!” the trio shared over Instagram.

The ‘Highway Desperado’ may be making a pit stop in your town this year.From July through October, country superstar Jason Aldean will tour all over North America as part of his upcoming ‘Highway Desperado Tour’ with special guests Mitchell Tenpenny, Corey Kent and Dee Jay Silver.On the run, the “You Make It Easy” singer has two huge New York gigs lined up too.First, he’ll play at Bethel’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 14. Two days later, Aldean is scheduled to headline at Saratoga Springs’ Saratoga Performing Arts Center on July 16.And if you want to see Aldean play tracks from his ambitious double-album “Macon” and “Georgia” live, you can secure tickets as early as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Feb.

Morgan Evans is baring his soul with his new single, «Over For You.»The country singer released his new song on Wednesday and opened up about how the track was influenced and impacted by his painful split from his estranged wife, Kelsea Ballerini.«I recorded this vocal on the same day we wrote the song,” Evans shared in a press release for the emotional new single. „It was a difficult time in my life and writing this helped me process a lot of what I was going through.“Evans added, „I’d like to thank everyone that has reached out the last few weeks, both those with messages of support and those sharing their own stories.“Evans performed the live debut of the ballad earlier this month at the CMC Rocks QLD Festival in Queensland, Australia.The new music comes following Ballerini's announcement back on Aug.

Two artists who started their careers outside of country music were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as early rock pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis and bluegrass performer-turned-country star Keith Whitley joined the ranks.Lewis, the 87-year-old artist nicknamed “The Killer,” was unable to attend the induction ceremony on Sunday in Nashville, Tennessee, due to guidance from his doctor. But his fellow country stars Hank Williams Jr.

died at age 90 on Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tenn.“So sorry to hear about my sister, friend Loretta,” Parton wrote in a statement on Twitter. “We’ve been like sisters all the years we’ve been in Nashville and she was a wonderful human being, wonderful talent, had millions of fans and I’m one of them.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A tour bus carrying country music singer and songwriter Hardy and three others was involved in a crash that injured everyone on board.All four people on the bus were treated for “significant injuries” suffered in the crash as they headed home from a Saturday night show in Bristol, Tennessee, Hardy said on social media.

Hardy is recovering after being hospitalized following an accident involving his tour bus.The artist and some of his tour team were traveling to Nashville early Sunday morning, after performing at a show in Bristol, Tennessee, when the bus crashed, and all four people on the tour bus needed to be treated for «significant injuries.»The musician shared a statement on Twitter on Sunday, where he also asked for prayers for the bus's driver, who is still in the hospital and surrounded by his family as he undergoes treatment.«Following last night’s show, our tour bus was in an accident on our way home from Bristol. There were just four of us, including myself, on the bus, however we were all treated for significant injuries,» Hardy wrote in a statement posted to Twitter on Sunday.

Also, she was so incredible tonight. Go see her on tour if you can❤️#SubjectToChange #HeartfirstTour pic.twitter.com/bjnykqYf9YBut on Aug.

Miranda Lambert has nothing but love and appreciation for her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.Recently, the «Bluebird» crooner sat down with ET's Cassie DiLaura backstage at her Las Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and she opened up about her new show, and the role her husband has played as her biggest fan.«He's been awesome. It's so nice to have someone so supportive stand by your side,» she shared, adding that McLoughlin also «gives his notes.»«We've watched a lot of rehearsals and he has a lot of opinions and I cherish them, because he's seen so many shows and he's in it,» she continued.

Miranda Lambert has nothing but love and appreciation for her husband, Brendan McLoughlin.Recently, the «Bluebird» crooner sat down with ET's Cassie DiLaura backstage at her Las Vegas residency at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, and she opened up about her new show, and the role her husband has played as her biggest fan.«He's been awesome. It's so nice to have someone so supportive stand by your side,» she shared, adding that McLoughlin also «gives his notes.»«We've watched a lot of rehearsals and he has a lot of opinions and I cherish them, because he's seen so many shows and he's in it,» she continued.

his tour bus crashed in Tennessee near the Kentucky state line.«Yesterday we had a serious accident on the way to a concert in North Carolina. Everyone that was on the bus is recovering from their injuries,» the singer shared with fans in a statement posted to Facebook.

British actress Anna Friel is entering the quintessentially American world of country music in her new Fox show “Monarch.”“I think having a background in Irish folk music helped a lot,” Friel, 46, told The Post. “I’m from quite a musical family.

Country Music Association Awards nominations in her first year as a nominee, earning nods in six categories including album of the year, female vocalist of the year and song of the year.Wilson is only the fourth artist in the history of the CMAs to earn six nominations in her first year, following Glen Campbell, Brad Paisley and Kacey Musgraves. She’s also up for new artist of the year, music video and musical event.Other leading nominees include Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton and writer-producer Shane McAnally, who all have nominations in five categories.

56th Annual CMA Awards are gearing up to honor country stars who have truly shined bright this past year.Leading the nominations this year is «Heart Like a Truck» singer Lainey Wilson, who has six nods in major categories: Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year, Musical Event of the Year and New Artist of the Year.Not far behind Wilson are Chris Stapleton, Shane McAnally, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce, who all have five nominations each.Following the announcement of the nominations, Sarah Trahern, CMA chief executive officer, said in a statement, «This year’s slate is impressive, with some nominees logging historic milestones while others are just getting started. No matter what stage in their career, they each bring a unique voice and unforgettable story to life, showing that Country Music is stronger than ever! We look forward to honoring them this November.»Check out the complete list of nominees below! Luke Combs Miranda Lambert Chris Stapleton Carrie Underwood Morgan Wallen «Buy Dirt» — Jordan Davis featuring Luke Bryan (Producer: Paul DiGiovanni, Mix Engineer: Jim Cooley) «half of my hometown» — Kelsea Ballerini (feat.

his untimely death. “We have lost our beloved son, brother, and friend and we are heartbroken,” the 32-year-old’s relatives said in a lengthy statement to The Post on Thursday.“Luke had a gentle heart, a wanderer’s spirit and a musical gift that he was fortunate to share with us and the world. We are so grateful to his friends and fans for embracing Luke and his music.

fatal disappearance was allegedly not the first time he had gone missing.Bell could never find a solution to cope with his bipolar disorder and had disappeared in the past, but was always found, the late 32-year-old’s manager, Brian Buchanan, told TMZ. “Luke fought this as hard as he could, but the disease got the better of him,” Buchanan said. “When he was beating the disease, he was the sweetest and most generous guy.

Morgan Wallen is making new music, and he's ready to share it with the world. ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke to Wallen at the 15th Annual Academy of Country Music Honors in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, where he shared how he's changed since making his last album, and what's been inspiring him as he makes new music.«I'm working on new music, pretty heavily,» Wallen revealed.

Academy Award-winning actress, he simply replied: “It was an honor.”Adkins also said he didn’t “really lean on anybody” for advice when it came to prepping for the role, even though his friends Blake Shelton and Tim McGraw have years of TV experience. Blake has been on “The Voice” for years, and Tim recently starred in the “Yellowstone” prequel, “1883.”“Blake’s thing is a completely different animal,” he said.

Jimmie Allen's Bettie James Fest is more than just a music festival. ET spoke to Allen backstage at this year's festival in the country singer's hometown of Milton, Delaware, where he shared the deeply personal meaning behind the second-annual celebration — named in honor of his grandmother and his father.«My grandma and my dad made me who I am, and for me, their names Bettie and James are more important than the name Jimmy Allen, at least to me it is because it's one of those things where this place made me who I am,» Allen explained.