Check It & Turn It Up 9/6

Songs to add to your playlist by Cam Scott, Matt Hillyer, Steven Lee Olsen, & more!

Shows To Catch This Week 9/5-9/11

Monday September 5

Chris Young - Racine, Wisconsin (Festival Hall Racine Civic Center)

Tuesday September 6

Willie Nelson - Mount Pleasant, Michigan (Soaring Eagle Casino Amphitheatre)

Wednesday September 7

Cody Jinks - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Varsity Theater)

Josh Abbott Band - Portland, Oregon (Dante's)

Thursday September 8

Casey Donahew Band - Lincoln, Nebraska (Bourbon Theatre)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Springfield, Illinois (Boondocks)

Jon Pardi - Charlottesville, Virginia (Jefferson Theater)

Josh Abbott Band - Spokane, Washington (Knitting Factory Concert House)

Miranda Lambert - Orange Beach, Alabama (The Wharf Amphitheater)

Randy Rogers Band - Lawrence, Kansas (Granada)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Tuolumne, California (Willow Creek Lounge)

William Clark Green - Lawrence, Kansas (Granada)

Friday September 9

Charlie Daniels Band - Northfield, Ohio (Hard Rock Rocksino)

Chris Stapleton - Louisville, Kentucky (Waterfront Park)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Bowling Green, Kentucky (Spillway Bar & Grill)

Cody Johnson - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (The Texas Club)

Dierks Bentley - Mountain View, California (Shorline Amphitheatre)

Dwight Yoakam - Verona, New York (Turning Stone Resort)

Eli Young Band - Chicago, Illinois (Joe's On Weed Street)

Frank Foster - Tuscaloosa, Alabama (Druid City Music Hall)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Houston, Texas (Warehouse Live Ballroom)

Josh Abbott Band - Boise, Idaho (Knitting Factory Concert House)

Miranda Lambert - Tampa, Florida (MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre)

Randy Rogers Band - Springfield, Illinois (Boondocks)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redding, California (Old City Hall)

Reckless Kelly - Fort Worth, Texas (Billy Bob's Texas)

Sturgill Simpson - New Orleans, Louisiana (Saenger Theatre New Orleans)

William Clark Green - Springfield, Illinois (Boondocks)

Saturday September 10

American Aquarium - Fayetteville, Arkansas (George's Majestic)

Brandon Rhyder - Harker Heights, Texas (Harker Heights Food, Wine, & Brew Fest)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Lexington, Kentucky (Austin City Saloon)

Cody Jinks - Atlanta, Georgia (Buckhead Theatre)

Dierks Bentley - Irvine, California (Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre)

Dwight Yoakam - Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (Penn's Peak)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Lawton, Oklahoma (CW Scooters)

Kevin Fowler - Brenham, Texas (Washington County Fair)

Miranda Lambert - West Palm Beach, Florida (Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre)

Randy Rogers Band - Rosemont, Illinois (The Stadium at the Ballpark)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Chico, California (The End of Normal)

Reckless Kelly - Spring, Texas (Beyond the Pines Music Festival)

Sturgill Simpson - Memphis, Tennessee (The Orpheum Theatre)

William Clark Green - Rosemont, Illinois (The Stadium at the Ballpark)

Sunday September 11

Cody Canada & The Departed - Akron, Ohio (Musica)

Dierks Bentley - Chula Vista, California (Sleep Train Amphitheatre)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Berkeley, California (Freight & Salvage Coffee House)

Sturgill Simpson - Birmingham, Alamaba (Alabama Theatre)

Check It Out & Turn It Up 8/30

This week we're bringing you songs from Matt Mason, Chuck Wicks, J. Adam Broome, Post Monroe, & more!

Shows To Catch This Week 8/29-9/4

Monday August 29

Charlie Worsham - Nashville, Tennessee (The Basement East)

Tuesday August 30

Jason Eady - Conroe, Texas (Doesy Doe Music Cafe)

Wednesday August 31

Randy Rogers Band - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Varsity Theater)

Thursday September 1

Chris Stapleton - Portsmouth, Virginia (Portsmouth Pavilion)
Pat Green - Du Quoin, Illinois (Du Quoin State Fair)
Randy Rogers Band - Clinton, Arkansas (Champion Chuckwagon Races)

Friday September 2

Chase Bryant - Baton Rouge, Louisiana (Texas Club)
Chris Stapleton - Allentown, Pennsylvania (Allentown Fairgrounds)
Jamey Johnson - Du Quoin, Illinois (Du Quoin State Fair)
Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Kearney, Nebraska (JDs)
Pat Green - Iowa City, Iowa (First Avenue Club)
Reckless Kelly - Lincoln, Nebraska (Bourbon Theatre)
Sam Riggs - Omaha, Nebraska (Whiskey Tango)
Willie Nelson - Asbury Park, New Jersey (Stone Pony Summer Stage)

Saturday September 3

Brandon Rhyder - Naples, Texas (The Melon Patch)
Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Pittsburgh, Kansas (Little Balkans Days Festival)
Jason Eady - Godley, Texas (Del Norte Taco)
Pat Green - Kansas City, Missouri (Tumbleweed Festival)
Reckless Kelly - Huron, South Dakota (South Dakota State Fair)
Willie Nelson - New Haven, Connecticut (College Street Music Hall)

Sunday September 4

Chris Janson - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Henry Maier Festival Park)
Jason Eady - Fort Worth, Texas (Live Oak Music Hall)
Reckless Kelly - Neillsville, Wisconsin (Silver Dome Ballroom)
Willie Nelson - Salamanca, New York (Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino)

Issues of Mainstream Country Explained by Kevin Fowler & Zane Williams with 'Sellout Song'

It's no secret that standards for what's considered country music these days have drastically dropped.  Hell even artists that used to produce quality music have taken to the new trend of releasing their very own sellout songs.  That's right I'm looking at you Luke & Jason.

Kevin Fowler & Zane Williams certainly aren't the first to call out "artists" who have chosen to take the path of sell out.  Aaron Watson has "Hey Y'all - My Contribution To Ruining Country Music"  Wade Reeves had "Haggard and Jones" Eric Church has "Lotta Boot Left To Fill"  The list goes on & on.  

Hopefully one of these days mainstream country will go back to meaningful lyrics, rap & techno will permanently exit any track meant to be country, & grown ass men will stop wearing glittery skinny jeans.  However, until that day comes at least we have Kevin & Zane willing to show "country artists" these days just how ridiculous they look & sound.

Check It Out & Turn It Up 8/23

This week we're bringing you songs to add to your playlist from Chase Bryant, Mike McClure Band, Noe Palmer, and Micky & The Motorcars.

Shows To Catch This Week 8/22-8/28

Monday August 22

American Aquarium - Jacksonville, Florida (Jack Rabbits)

Charlie Worsham - Nashville, Tennessee (The Basement East)

Tuesday August 23

American Aquarium - Orlando, Florida (Will's Pub)

Wednesday August 24

American Aquarium - Tallahassee, Florida (5th & Thomas)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Seattle, Washington (Tractor Tavern)

Thursday August 25

American Aquarium - Atlanta, Georgia (City Winery)

Bart Crow - Lawrence, Kansas (Granada)

Chris Stapleton - Mount Pleasant, Michigan (Soaring Eagle Casino Amphitheatre)

Chris Young - Washington, Pennsylvania (CONSOL Energy Park)

Clint Black - Toledo, Ohio (Hollywood Casino Toledo)

Keith Urban - Syracuse, New York (Lakeview Amphitheater)

Miranda Lambert - Columbia, Maryland (Merryiweather Post Pavilion)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Portland, Oregon (Mississippi Studios)

Friday August 26

American Aquarium - Waverly, Alabama (Standard Deluxe)

Brandon Rhyder - Conroe, Texas (Dosey Doe Music Cafe)

Eric Paslay - Denver, Colorado (Grizzly Rose)

Hank Williams Jr - Noblesville, Indiana (Klipsch Music Center)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Dallas, Texas (Gas Monkey)

Keith Urban - Camden, New Jersey (BB&T Pavilion)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Bainbridge Island, Washington (Treehouse Cafe)

The Damn Quails - Lindale, Texas (Love & War)

William Clark Green - Dallas, Texas (Granada Theater)

Saturday August 27

American Aquarium - Little Rock, Arkansas (White Water Tavern)

Brandon Rhyder - Georgetown, Texas (Dale's Essenhaus)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Artesia, New Mexico (Red Dirt Black Gold Festival)

Hank Williams Jr - Cincinnati, Ohio (Riverbend Music Center)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Lubbock, Texas (Charley B's)

Jason Eady - Artesia, New Mexico (Red Dirt Black Gold Festival)

Keith Urban - Bristow, Virginia (Jiffy Lube Live)

Pat Green - Austin, Texas (Nutty Brown Cafe)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Bainbridge Island, Washington (Treehouse Cafe)

Stoney LaRue - Fort Worth, Texas (Billy Bob's Texas)

Turnpike Troubadours - Waco, Texas (Margarita Salsa)

William Clark Green - Stephenville, Texas (City Limits)

Sunday August 28

American Aquarium - Saint Louis, Missouri (Off Broadway)

Charles Esten - Huntington, New York (The Paramount)

Chris Young - Louisville, Kentucky (Freedom Hall)

10 Reasons to Put Down the Luke Bryan and Pick Up Cody Johnson's GOTTA BE ME

Cody Johnson released his much anticipated album Gotta Be Me on August 5, 2016.

I immediately downloaded the album when I returned from a trip to WeFest and was not disappointed.  I experienced a range of emotions and goosebumps galore as I explored his new work. Here are 10 reasons you should put down the Luke Bryan and pick up the Cody Johnson's Gotta Be Me

1. Voice like silk.  Seriously.
2. Love songs.  When's the last time you listened to a song from Luke Bryan that actually made you want to fall madly in love with someone?  I'll wait.  
3. Steel guitar.  It's a country music staple and something modern country is truly lacking.  
4. Cheating Songs.  How on earth could you ever feel bad for the woman cheating on a perfectly good man?  Become Cody Johnson, that's how.
5. Country as Hell.  Guess what he doesn't need to do?  Tell you about in a song.
6. Fighting songs.  We all have that one friend, you know the one.  He gets too liquid courage and gets himself into a heap of trouble.  Well "Billy's Brother" is the anthem for that friend.
7. Stays true to himself.  I seriously feel like the more I listen to his music the more I get a peak into his life.  He's not trying to prove anything and that's what I love about him.
8. Drinking songs.  Who's doesn't like a song to get drunk to?
9. You can dance to it.  Who doesn't want to dance with their sweetie (or small animal) around their living room?  Go ahead and move the living room furniture out of the way, because you're gonna want to.
10. Break up songs.  "Kiss Goodbye" makes me never want to go through the pain of a break up again.  I seriously felt like I was the one about to get dumped as I listened to it. 

Don't believe that Cody Johnson is the real deal?  See for yourself.

(Cody Johnson's new album is available for purchase on iTunes)

Check It Out & Turn It Up 8/16

This week we're bringing you music by Jon Langston, Steve Moakler, Pat Cooper, & more!

Shows To Catch This Week 8/15-8/21

Tuesday August 16

Charlie Robison - Aledo, Texas (Railhead Smokehouse)

William Clark Green - Fort Collins, Colorado (The Aggie Theater)

Wednesday August 17

American Aquarium - Millvale, Pennsylvania (Mr. Smalls Theatre)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Fort Worth, Texas (Capital Bar)

Thursday August 18

Aaron Watson - Klamath Falls, Oregon (Klamath County Fair)

American Aquarium - Richmond, Virginia (The National)

Reckless Kelly - Bozeman, Montana (Emerson Cultural Ctr Park)

William Clark Green - Denver, Colorado (Bluebird Theater)

Friday August 19

Aaron Watson - Bakersfield, California (Buck Owens' Crystal Palace)

American Aquarium - Baltimore, Maryland (Rams Head Live)

Jason Boland & The Straggler - Sedalia, Missouri (Grandstand Missouri State Fair)

Reckless Kelly - Billings, Montana (Pub Station)

Stoney LaRue - Sedalia, Missouri (Missouri State Fair)

William Clark Green - Wichita, Kansas (Barleycorns)

Saturday August 20

Aaron Watson - Tucson, Arizona (The Rialto Theatre)

American Aquarium - Raleigh, North Carolina (Lincoln Theatre)

Randy Rogers Band - Lincoln, Nebraska (Pinnacle Bank Arena Festical)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Brenham, Texas (The Barnhill Center)

Reckless Kelly - Deadwood, South Dakota (Deadwood Mountain Grand Event Center)

Stoney LaRue - Manhattan, Kansas (The Hat)

William Clark Green - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Wormy Dog Saloon)

Sunday August 21

Aaron Watson - San Diego, California (Moonshine Beach)

American Aquarium - Charleston, South Carolina (Charleston Library Society)

Jason Eady - Austin, Texas (Strange Brew)

Reckless Kelly - Englewood, Colorado (Gothic Theatre)

Check It Out & Turn It Up 8/9

This week we're bringing you music by Adam Hood, Gabe Garcia, Justin Anderson, & more!

Shows To Catch This Week 8/8-8/14

Monday August 8

Charlie Worsham - Nashville, Tennessee (The Basement East)

Chris Janson - Ridgefield, Washington (Clark County Fairgrounds)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Seattle, Washington (Tractor Tavern)

Turnpike Troubadours - Fargo, North Dakota (The Sanctuary)

Tuesday August 9

American Aquarium - Bozemon, Montana (Live from the Divide)

Randy Rogers Band - Nacogdoches, Texas (Banita Creek Hall)

Wednesday August 10

American Aquarium - Billings, Montana (Zoo Montana)

Dolly Parton - Evansville, Indiana (Ford Center)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Billings, Montana (Pub Station)

Kip Moore - Nashville, Tennessee (Ascend Amphitheater)

Turnpike Troubadours - Billings, Montana (Zoo Montana)

Thursday August 11

American Aquarium - Helena, Montana (Lewis & Clark Brewery)

Chris Stapleton - New Braunfels, Texas (River Road Icehouse)

Chris Young - Costa Mesa, California (Pacific Amphitheatre)

Cody Johnson - Cheyenne, Wyoming (Terry Bison Ranch)

Reckless Kelly - Challis, Idaho (Braun Brothers Reunion)

Travis Tritt - Tupelo, Mississippi (Bancorp South Arena)

William Clark Green - Challis, Idaho (Braun Brothers Reunion)

Friday August 12

Alabama - Youngstown, Ohio (Covelli Centre)

American Aquarium - Challis, Idaho (Braun Brothers Reunion)

Brett Eldredge - Sedalia, Missouri (Missouri State Fair)

Charlie Robison - Fourmile, Kentucky (Bell County Fairgrounds)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Challis, Idaho (Braun Brothers Reunion)

Dierks Bentley - Maryland Heights, Missouri (Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre)

Dolly Parton - Tulsa, Oklahoma (BOK Center)

Eli Young Band - Denver, Colorado (Grizzly Rose)

Hank Williams Jr - Woodlands, Texas (Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion)

Hayes Carll - Challis, Idaho (Braun Brothers Reunion)

JB & Moonshine Band - Omaha, Nebraska (Whiskey Tango)

Jason Eady - Harker Heights, Texas (Cowboy Up Saloon)

Kevin Fowler - Fort Worth, Texas (Billy Bob's Texas)

Reckless Kelly - Challis, Idaho (Braun Brothers Reunion)

Stoney LaRue - Webster Texas (Big Texas)

Saturday August 13

Aaron Watson - Laredo, Texas (UniTrade Stadium)

Brett Eldredge - Des Moines, Iowa (Iowa State Fair)

Charlie Robison - Newport, Kentucky - Southgate House Revival)

David Allan Coe - Sacramento, California (Ace of Spades)

Dierks Bentley - Noblesville, Indiana (Klipsch Music Center)

Dolly Parton - North Little Rock, Arkansas (Verizon Arena)

Hank Williams Jr - Austin, Texas (Austin360 Amphitheater)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - State Line Village, Idaho (Nashville North)

Jason Eady - Waco, Texas (The Melody Ranch)

Kevin Fowler - Laredo, Texas (Gateway City Country Jam)

Pat Green - Concan, Texas (House Pasture Cattle Company)

Reckless Kelly - Challis, Idaho (Braun Brothers Reunion)

Stoney LaRue - Belton, Texas (Schoepf's Old Time Pit BBQ)

Sunday August 14

Chris Young - Murphys, California (Ironstone Amphitheatre)

Jake Owen - Springfield, Illinois (Illinois State Fair)

William Clark Green - Billings, Montana (The Pub Station)

The Cadillac Three Remind Us What It Feels Like To Fall In Love

Anyone who has fallen in love knows how quickly and unexpectedly it can happen.  'White Lightning' does the perfect job at explaining just that.  

'White Lightning' can be found on their new album 'Bury Me In Boots' out this Friday!

You can pre-order 'Bury Me In Boots' on iTunes as well as here.

Check It Out & Turn It Up 8/2

This week we're bringing you music by Dalton Domino, Casey Donahew, Ryan Kinder, & more!

Shows To Catch This Week 8/1-8/7

Monday August 1

The Cadillac Three - New York, New York (Iridium)

Charlie Worsham - Nashville, Tennessee (The Basement East)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Corona, California (M15 Concerts Bar & Grill)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Republic, Washington (Republic Brewing Co)

Willie Nelson - Salina, Kansa (Stiefel Theatre)

Tuesday August 2

Cody Canada & The Departed - San Diego, California (The Merrow)

Dolly Parton - Columbus, Ohio (Celeste Center)

Hayes Carll - Salt Lake City, Utah (The State Room)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Seattle, Washington (Tractor Tavern)

Reckless Kelly - Reno, Nevada (Cargo at Whitney Peak Hotel)

Willie Nelson - Topeka, Kansas (Topeka Performing Arts Center)

Wednesday August 3

Cody Canada & The Departed - Mill Valley, California (Sweetwater Music Hall)

Dolly Parton - Fort Wayne, Indiana (Allen County War Memorial Coliseum)

Hayes Carll - Denver, Colorado (Bluebird Theater)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Portland, Oregon (Mississippi Studios)

Thursday August 4

Aaron Watson - Sacramento, California (Ace of Spades)

Alabama - Lincoln, Nebraska (Pinewood Bowl Theater)

American Aquarium - Durango, Colorado (The Balcony Bar)

Chris Stapleton - St Augustine, Florida (St Augustine Ampitheatre)

Clint Black - Beaumont, Texas (Julie Rogers Theatre)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Saramento, California (Goldfield)

David Nail - Petaluma, California (Mystic Theatre)

Drake White - Omaha, Nebraska (Whiskey Tango)

Gary Allan - St Louis, Missouri (River City Casino & Hotel)

Jon Pardi - Boise, Idaho (Knitting Factory Concert House)

Keith Urban - Bozeman, Montana (Brick Breeden Fieldhouse)

Miranda Lambert - Los Angeles, California (Greek Theatre)

Randy Rogers Band - Waco, Texas (The Backyard Bar Stage & Grill) *Hold My Beer & Watch This*

Reckless Kelly - Enterprise, Oregon (OK Theatre)

Stoney LaRue - Corpus Christi, Texas (Brewster Street Ice House)

The Damn Quails - Austin, Texas (Shady Grove)

Turnpike Troubadours - Manhattan, Kansas (The Hat)

Friday August 5

Aaron Watson - Clearlake Oaks, California (Cache Creek Vineyards)

Alan Jackson - Hinckley, Minnesota (Grand Casino)

American Aquarium - Denver, Colorado (Marquis Theatre)

Brandon Rhyder - Lindale, Texas (Love & War)

Charlie Robison - Woodlands, Texas (Dosey Doe Big Barn)

Clint Black - Baton Rouge (L'Auberge Casino & Hotel)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Clvoerdale, California (Cloverdale Downtown Plaza)

Hank Williams Jr - Tampa, Florida (MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre)

Hayes Carll - Omaha, Nebraska (The Waiting Room)

Keith Urban - Pocatello, Idaho (Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre)

Miranda Lambert - Irvine, California (Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre)

Reckless Kelly - Seattle, Washington (Crocodile Cafe)

Stoney LaRue - Terrell, Texas (Silver Saloon)

Turnpike Troubadours - Springfield, Illinois (Boondocks)

William Clark Green - Schulenberg, Texas (Wolter's Park)

Saturday August 6

Aaron Watson - Portland, Oregon (Star Theater)

American Aquarium - Fort Collins, Colorado (Hodi's Half Note)

Brandon Rhyder - Plano, Texas (Love & War)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Angels Camp, California (Calaveras County Fairgrounds)

Dierks Bentley - Syracuse, New York (Lakeview Amphitheater)

Dolly Parton - Grand Rapids, Michigan (Van Andel Arena)

Hank Williams Jr - West Palm Beach, Florida (Perfect Vodka Amphitheatre)

Hayes Carll - Saint Charles, Iowa (Hinterland Music Festival)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Miles City, Montana (Miles City Malt Fest at Conner's Stadium)

Jason Eady - Lindale, Texas (Love & War)

Kevin Fowler - San Antonio, Texas (Floore's County Store)

Kyle Park - Horseshoe Bay, Texas (Horseshoe Bay Resort)

Randy Rogers Band - Bastrop, Texas (Bastrop Homecoming & Rodeo)

Reckless Kelly - Post Falls, Idaho (The Nashville North)

Stoney LaRue - Dalhard, Texas (XIT Rodeo)

Will Hoge - Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Shank Hall)

William Clark Green - Beaumont, Texas (Dixie Dancehall)

Sunday August 7

Aaron Watson - George, Washington (Watershed Festival)

American Aquarium - Casper, Wyoming (Beartrap Summer Festival)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Portland, Oregon (Mississippi Studios)

Dolly Parton - Highland Park, Illinois (Ravinia)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Bozeman, Montana (Peach Street Studios)

Jason Eady - Fort Worth, Texas (Live Oak Music Hall)

Reckless Kelly - Butte, Montana (Butte Depot)

Turnpike Troubadours - Sioux Falls, South Dakota (The District)

Jon Pardi Bringing Country Music Back To Its Roots With 'California Sunrise'

In time where auto-tune & rap have found their way into country airwaves, where it's become more important for lyrics to be simplistic, making you want to drink more & think less, Jon Pardi is doing his part to bring country music back to its roots.  He's here to prove that we "don't need to find a new way to say we don't go out of style."

Pardi's sophomore studio album, 'California Sunrise,' does just that.  I was listening to the album one day while I was in the kitchen cooking with my mom, when she suddenly got a smile on her face.  "This reminds me of the music my dad listened to.  It's too bad he's not still around because you two have the same taste in music."  That comment alone speaks volumes to the direction in which Jon Pardi is taking country music.

'California Sunrise' will make you want to dance around your living room & hit the town one moment and reminisce about your ex the next.

Check It Out & Turn It Up 7/26

This week we're bringing you music by Bobby Wills, Brandon Jenkins, Craig Morgan & many more!

Shows To Catch This Week 7/25-7/31

Tuesday July 26

American Aquarium - Rockford, Illinois (Anderson Japanese Gardens)

Dolly Parton - Orem, Utah (UCCU Center)

Jason Eady - Conroe, Texas (Doesey Doe Music Cafe)

Willie Nelson - Boise, Idaho (Outlaw Field at the Idaho Botanical Garden)

Wednesday July 27

American Aquarium - Minneapolis, Minnesota (Fine Line Music Cafe)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Fort Worth, Texas (Capital Bar)

Dolly Parton - Morrison, Colorado (Red Rocks Amphitheatre)

Jamey Johnson - Mescalero, New Mexico (Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino)

Keith Urban - Stateline, Nevada (Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys)

Reckless Kelly - Jackson, Wyoming (Teton County Fairgrounds)

Thursday July 28

Aaron Watson - Beatrice, Nebraska (Gage County Fair)

American Aquarium - Papillon, Nebraska (Sumtur Amphitheater)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Belton, Texas (Shoepf's Backyard)

Hayes Carll - Lander, Wyoming (Lander LIVE)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Greeley, Colorado (Moxi Theater)

Keith Urban - Mountain View, California (Shoreline Amphiteatre)

Kevin Fowler - Fort Smith, Arkansas (Electric Cowboy)

Miranda Lambert - Cuyahoga Falls, OH (Blossom Music Center)

Reckless Kelly - Salt Lake City, Utah (The Depot)

Travis Tritt - Deadwood, South Dakota (Deadwood Mountain Grand)

Turnpike Troubadours - Papillion, Nebraska (Sumtur Amphitheater)

Willie Nelson - Salt Lake City, Utah (Red Butte Garden)

Friday July 29

Aaron Watson - Cheyenne, Wyoming (Cheyenne Frontier Das)

American Aquarium - Fort Smith, Arkansas (Peacemaker Music & Arts Festival)

Brandon Rhyder - Fort Worth, Texas (The Live Oak)

Charlie Robison - Bertram, Texas (Globe Theater)

Chris Stapleton - Sioux City, Iowa (Battery Park)

Clay Walker - Deadwood, South Dakota (Deadwood Mountain Grand)

Cody Canada & The Departed - Midland, Texas (The Lone Star Bar)

Dolly Parton - Kansas City, Missouri (Sprint Center)

Garth Brooks - Bossier City, Louisiana

Hayes Carll - White Sulphur Springs, Montana (Red Ants Pants Festival)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Salt Lake City, Utah (In The Venue)

Keith Urban - Stateline, Nevada (Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena)

Kevin Fowler - Little Rock, Arkansas (Electric Cowboy)

Miranda Lambert - Trinity Park, Illinois (Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre)

Pat Green - Salado, Texas (Johnny's BBQ)

Reckless Kelly - Lubbock, Texas (The Office Grill & Sports Bar)

Shane Smith & The Saints - Houston, Texas (Firehouse Saloon)

Stoney LaRue - Albuquerque, New Mexico (The Dirty Bourbon Dance Hall Saloon)

The Damn Quails - Denton, Texas (Rockin Rodeo)

Turnpike Troubadours - Fort Smith, Arkansas (Peacemaker Music & Arts Festival)

William Clark Green - Concan, Texas (House Pasture Cattle Company)

Saturday July 30

Aaron Watson - Salt Lake City, Utah (In The Venue)

American Aquarium - Kansas City, Missouri (Uptown Theater)

Charlie Daniels Band - Robinsonville, Mississippi (Fitz Casino Tunica)

Cody Canada & The Departed - El Paso, Texas (Tricky Falls)

Dolly Parton - St. Louis, Missouri (Scottrade Center)

Garth Brooks - Bossier City, Louisiana (CenturyLink Center)

Hayes Carll - Missoula, Montana (Top Hat Lounge)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers - Big Sky, Montana (Big Sky Town Center)

Jason Eady - Belleville, Illinois (Eckerts)

Jon Pardi - Spokane, Washington (Knitting Factory Concert House)

Kevin Fowler - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Jake Jam)

Miranda Lambert - Omaha, Nebraska (CenturyLink Center)

Pay Green - New Braunfels, Texas (Whitewater Amphitheater)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Billings, Montana (The Pup Station)

Reckless Kelly - Lubbock, Texas (Cattle Barrons Ball at V-8 Ranch)

Stoney LaRue - Alto, New Mexico (Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts)

The Damn Quails - Waco, Texas (The Backyard)

Turnpike Troubadours - Kansas City, Missouri (Uptown Theater)

William Clark Green - New Braunfels, Texas (River Road Icehouse)

Sunday July 31

Aaron Watson - George, Washington (Watershed Festival)

Jason Eady - Omaha, Nebraska (The Waiting Room)

Lanco - Chicago, Illinois (Bub City)

Ray Wylie Hubbard - White Sulphur Springs, Montana (Red Ants Pants Music Festival)

The Damn Quails - Fort Worth, Texas (TX Red Dirt Roads w/Justin Frazell)

Why Chris Janson’s 'Holdin’ Her; is the Love Song Country Music Has Been Waiting For

Every now and then, in the midst of modern country music, you find a true gem. A song that provides such strong imagery, gives you goose bumps, and brings you to tears is a rarity these days, but Holdin’ Her by Chris Janson accomplishes just that. Holdin’ Her is a song that will make you want to fall in love, not just for a night, not just for the summer, but for a lifetime.   

This is the story of meeting a girl, falling in love, getting married, and having a family.  In fact it is a personal story that Jason co-wrote with James Otto about his own wife and family.   If the song alone doesn’t bring you to tears, the waterworks are sure to roll down your cheek when you watch the music video and hear Janson describe what the song means to him while images of him and his family roll on in the background.  

This is real.  This is raw.  This is what country music should be.