After two years and nearly 400,000 tickets at Sphere Las Vegas, Chesney is returning to his “stadium era” in 2027 with his Original Vibe Room Tour.

The 19 date stadium tour will kick off April 24 in Tampa at Raymond James Stadium and take Chesney across the country before wrapping up August 28 at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

And honestly, with Kenny hitting the road next summer, it already feels like summer is going to be complete again. The country superstar has become such a staple of the summer concert season that it’s hard to imagine those warm months without a Kenny Chesney concert somewhere in the mix.

“When we started to talk about touring next year, all I could think about was how good those stadiums feel… how loud, how fast, how much energy comes hurling at us,” Chesney says of the decision to do an all-stadium tour. “I don’t think I knew how much I missed it. And when it hit me, as well watching comments on Instagram and Facebook, I realized: we should make next year be all about the stadiums. So, we did.”

The Original Vibe Room Tour is bringing together a pretty incredible lineup because, let’s face it, when it comes to putting an epic tour together, Kenny Chesney knows how to put the right pieces, or in this case artists, together.

Joining Chesney for the is longtime friend Eric Church, who previously toured with Chesney on the massive 2013 No Shoes Nation Tour. Add in singer, songwriter, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow and you’ve got yourself one heck of vibe!

“To make it really hit, I called Eric, who’d come out that first weekend in Vegas and sang a few with me, to see if he’d want to do this. He was in. Then to give fans a twist, something a little different, but someone who rocks and everyone in No Shoes Nation loves, I asked Sheryl Crow if she wanted to come play with us; and she said, ‘Yes.’ Suddenly, we’ve got all that high-powered energy, and it was starting to feel the same way we did way back in the day…”

The lineup doesn’t stop there. Fellow East Tennessee artist and songwriter Greylan James will join the tour as the opener.

While the past two years have found Chesney at Sphere Las Vegas, he’s ready to get back on the road, traveling the miles between states much like he did when he hit the road for his No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems Tour in 2002. That reflection eventually gave way to the name of the 2027 tour.

“It was such a rush,” Chesney recalls. “And this feels just like that. Three people who know each other, are friends and love to play taking it out on the road for the summer. That kind of camaraderie matches everything about what made me want to chase this dream in the first place, that adventure and fun defined us. For me, there was only one name: the Original Vibe Room Tour, because this time, with these people, I want everyone in the Vibe.”

“We started the Vibe Room in 2002 as a place for our people – the adults, guests, musicians – to come together, get a drink, hang out, meet up, maybe make some new friends. It was a fun place, and I feel like that’s what 2027’s gonna be all about. So what else would we call it?”

There’s a lot of exciting things going on for Chesney fans right now, especially as he’s gearing up for the release of his 21st studio album, Silver Sands Marina, on September 25. With new music just around the corner and a stadium tour to look forward to, No Shoes Nation has a lot to look forward to.

“It’s gonna be an amazing summer. I can’t believe we’re here again, and I can’t wait to get out there and start doing it” says Chesney. “The Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 is gonna be all the things, but especially a lot of fun, a lot of music and a lot of songs people have lived their lives to.”

“Get ready. We’re coming.” That’s all we need to hear from the man himself!

Don’t miss out on the Original Vibe Room Tour 2027! Fans can register now at kennychesney.com for details and early access to tickets, with presale registration powered by Seated. Registered fans will receive a code before the Vibe Room Presale begins Thursday, September 17 at 10 a.m. local time. Registration is free, but it does not guarantee tickets. The public onsale is set for Friday, September 25 at 10 a.m. local time.  More details at kennychesney.com.

The Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 Tour Dates
April 24 Tampa, Florida || Raymond James Stadium
May 1 Greenville, North Carolina || Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium
May 8 Arlington, Texas || AT&T Stadium
May 15 St. Louis, Missouri || The Dome at America’s Center
May 22 Minneapolis, Minnesota || U.S. Bank Stadium
May 29 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania || Acrisure Stadium
June 5 Ames, Iowa || Jack Trice Stadium
June 12 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania || Lincoln Financial Field
June 19 Buffalo, New York || Highmark Stadium
June 26 Chicago, Illinois || Soldier Field
July 3 Nashville, Tennessee || Nissan Stadium
July 10 Milwaukee, Wisconsin || American Family Field
July 17 Denver, Colorado || Empower Field at Mile High
July 24 Kansas City, Missouri || Arrowhead Stadium
July 31 Atlanta, Georgia || Mercedes Benz Stadium
August 7 East Rutherford, New Jersey || MetLife Stadium
August 14 Detroit, Michigan || Ford Field
August 21 Charlotte, North Carolina || Bank of America Stadium
August 28 Foxborough, Massachusetts || Gillette Stadium

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The multi-award winning duo will return to the stage together next year and headline some of the biggest music festivals across the country, with Stagecoach as their first official date announced. This will mark FGL’s return to Stagecoach for the first time since 2018, and if the reaction from their CMA Fest appearance is any indication, this is one stop you definitely do not want to miss! Additional festival dates will be revealed in the coming weeks.

“There’s so much history and so many great memories wrapped up in FGL. Seeing the fans get excited about us being back together and hearing how much these songs still mean to them has been really special,” shares Tyler Hubbard. “We’ve felt a lot of love, and it feels good to be back up there together and sharing these songs with everybody again.”

“These songs have taken on a life of their own over the years, and getting back onstage together really reminded me of that. Hearing the crowd sing every word and feeling that energy again was pretty incredible,” adds Brian Kelley. “We picked right back up where we left off, and there’s definitely something special about getting to do this again.”

Florida Georgia Line has amassed a huge following since their 2012 breakout, playing to more than four million fans over the course of their career. Now, the duo is back, and the love for Tyler and Brian is still going strong. We can’t wait to see and hear more of what’s ahead for FGL!

Keep up with Florida Georgia Line, including the additional festival dates set to be revealed over the coming weeks, at floridageorgialine.com.

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Headlining Stagecoach 2027 are Riley Green, Zach Top and Garth Brooks, with a very special Florida Georgia Line reunion also on tap for a late-night set at the festival.

For Riley Green, Stagecoach will be another trip back to the desert.The country superstar shares, “Let’s do this again. We’re excited to make it back out to the desert after a wild ride last year. We’ll probably stay all weekend and catch the other sets so come join us.”

Zach Top shares his excitement leading up to his very first headlining spot at Stagecoach. “When we played Stagecoach in 2024, it was one of the very first festivals where we really drew a crowd for our set. We packed out the Palomino stage and I remember feeling like we were really doing something. Now to be back in 2027 as a headliner is just something truly special.” 

And then you add in the ultimate country superstar, Garth Brooks! “Stagecoach is a guaranteed good time,” Brooks says. “I was shocked by how personal everything there is…from the people working the venue to the people singing along. A MUST if you’re a Country music fan!”

2026 brought Florida Georgia Line back together and 2027 will bring them together onstage at Stagecoach! This announcement serves as the duo’s first officially announced performance since reuniting earlier this year. Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley will bring fans a special late-night set on the Mustang Stage, presented by Boot Barn. Sean Paul and Flo Rida will join them for a late-night party that is sure to be epic.

And those are just the headliners! The entire weekend is stacked with an epic lineup ranging across multiple genres. While heavily country inspired, fans will get a mix of country, rock, pop, Latin, reggae and more with the likes of HARDY, Willie Nelson & Family, Kelly Clarkson, Brothers Osborne, Shaboozey, Dasha, Stella Lefty, Stephen Wilson Jr., Journey, Pitbull, Carín León, Matchbox Twenty, Cameron Whitcomb just to name a few.

Stagecoach offers so much during the festival weekend, and 2027 is set to be no different. Diplo’s HonkyTonk returns for its fifth year, bringing dance music to the desert all weekend, while Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse is back with barbecue from top chefs, pit bosses and vendors.

Amazon Music will be on deck for those who can’t make the trek to Indio, serving as the livestream destination for the fifth consecutive year. Fans will be able to catch live performances through Amazon Music, Prime Video, Twitch, Amazon Live and the Amazon Music app on Fire TV. The official Stagecoach playlist is also streaming now exclusively on Amazon Music.

Start planning now for an incredible weekend in the desert. Stagecoach 2027 tickets go on sale Friday, September 18 at 11 a.m. PT at StagecoachFestival.com, with payment plans available starting at just $49 down.

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The multi-Platinum country star is teaming up with the popular value store for the release of his highly anticipated new album, That’s Just Me, giving fans the chance to pick up the new CD for an incredible $9.95. Not only are you getting a fantastic price on the new album, you’re getting the Coastal Edition Cover that is exclusive to Dollar General.

As part of the new partnership, Green made a special appearance in Nashville last month, surprising operations leaders with a performance during the company’s annual Field Leadership Meeting Evening of Celebration recognition event.

“I grew up in a small Alabama town, and places like Dollar General have always been part of communities like the one that raised me,” said Green. “Getting to spend time with the DG team at their Field Leadership Meeting was a reminder of how much pride these folks at DG take in serving small towns every day. I’m excited to partner with Dollar General to offer fans an exclusive cover art of the new CD, and I can’t wait for them to hear the music.”

“At Dollar General, we’re always looking for opportunities to surprise and delight our customers with unique products and exclusive finds,” said Johanna Blankush, senior vice president, general merchandise manager at Dollar General. “Our partnership with Riley Green gives us the chance to do just that for both our customers and our employees. We were thrilled to welcome Riley to our field leadership event in downtown Nashville, and we’re excited to offer customers across the country a special coastal edition of his new album.”

Starting Friday, September 18, That’s Just Me will be available on CD for $9.95 at more than 16,000 Dollar General locations nationwide.

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The countdown to Country Music’s Biggest Night is officially on! The nominees for The 60th Annual CMA Awards were revealed this morning on ABC’s Good Morning America with Lara Spencer, as well as on the CMA’s YouTube with Lee Ann Womack and American Idol Season 24 winner Hannah Harper.

Ella Langley leads the way with nine nominations. Miranda Lambert follows with seven, while Kacey Musgraves picked up five. Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton and Stephen Wilson Jr. each grabbed four nominations, with Luke Combs and Lainey Wilson both earning three.

It’s going to be a spectacular night for Country Music when the 60th Annual CMA Awards take over Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18. The show will air live at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with the ceremony available the next day on Hulu.

“THE 60TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” NOMINEES:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Ella Langley
Chris Stapleton
Lainey Wilson

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Ella Langley
Megan Moroney
Kacey Musgraves
Lainey Wilson

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Luke Combs
Cody Johnson
Chris Stapleton
Zach Top
Stephen Wilson Jr.

VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady A
Little Big Town
Midland
Old Dominion
The Red Clay Strays

VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
Brooks & Dunn
Brothers Osborne
Dan + Shay
Muscadine Bloodline
Thelma & James

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Avery Anna
Carter Faith
Emily Ann Roberts
Tucker Wetmore
Stephen Wilson Jr.

SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
“Be Her” – Ella Langley
Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West
Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss

“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Producers: Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Ben West
Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss

“I Knew It, I Knew You” – Taylor Swift
Producers: Jack Antonoff, Taylor Swift
Mix Engineer: Laura Sisk

“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson
Producer: Jay Joyce
Mix Engineers: Jason Hall, Jay Joyce

“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Producer: Trent Willmon
Mix Engineer: Jack Clarke

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist, Producer(s) and Mix Engineer(s)
Ain’t In It For My Health – Zach Top
Producer: Carson Chamberlain
Mix Engineer: Matt Rovey

Dandelion – Ella Langley
Producers: Devin Dawson, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Ben West
Mix Engineer: Dave Clauss

Middle of Nowhere – Kacey Musgraves
Producers: Ian Fitchuk, Luke Laird, Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian
Mix Engineers: Serban Ghenea, Konrad Snyder

Parker McCollum – Parker McCollum
Producers: Frank Liddell, Eric Masse
Mix Engineer: Eric Masse

The Way I Am – Luke Combs
Producers: Luke Combs, Chip Matthews, Jonathan Singleton
Mix Engineer: Chip Matthews

SONG OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Songwriter(s)
“Be Her”
Songwriters: Smith Ahnquist, Michael Hardy, Ella Langley, Jordan Schmidt

“Beautiful Things”
Songwriters: Jessi Alexander, Jessie Jo Dillon, Connie Harrington, Megan Moroney

“Choosin’ Texas”
Songwriters: Luke Dick, Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Joybeth Taylor

“Dry Spell”
Songwriters: Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, Kacey Musgraves, Josh Osborne

“Gary”
Songwriter: Stephen Wilson Jr.

MUSICAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artists and Producer(s)
“A Song To Sing” – Miranda Lambert (with Chris Stapleton)
Producer: Dave Cobb

“Horses and Divorces” – Kacey Musgraves (feat. Miranda Lambert)
Producers: Kacey Musgraves, Daniel Tashian

“I Can’t Love You Anymore” – Ella Langley & Morgan Wallen
Producers: Austin Goodloe, Ella Langley, Ben West

“If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” – Carly Pearce & Riley Green
Producers: Carly Pearce, Ben West

“McArthur” – HARDY, Eric Church, Morgan Wallen & Tim McGraw
Producer: Jay Joyce

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Award goes to Artist(s) and Director(s)
“Choosin’ Texas” – Ella Langley
Directors: Ella Langley, Caylee Robillard, Wales Toney

“Dry Spell” – Kacey Musgraves
Directors: Hannah Lux Davis, Kacey Musgraves

“Gary” – Stephen Wilson Jr.
Directors: Tim Cofield, Stephen Wilson Jr.

“The Fall” – Cody Johnson
Director: Dustin Haney

“White Horse” – Chris Stapleton
Director: Running Bear

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Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Worley is bringing the song that resonated with so many back in a powerful way with a new recording, giving listeners another opportunity to pause, remember and reflect on a day that forever changed our country.

The new version of “Have You Forgotten?” is set for release on Friday, September 11. Taking it a step even further, the artist is calling on radio stations across the country to come together and play the song at exactly 9:11 a.m. on September 11 for a nationwide moment of remembrance.

It’s hard to believe it has been 25 years, a quarter of a century since that horrific day. And here we are, with a song that delivers a message that still matters and remains just as strong as it was when it first came out in 2003.

“The song ‘Have You Forgotten?’ has become an authentic piece of American history that I believe will stand the test of time,” says Worley. “In my opinion, it may be more relevant now than it ever has been. It was never meant to be any kind of political statement. The song is a tribute written to honor those who serve. We hoped it would call attention to the intense sacrifices made by the amazing men and women of the U.S. military and our dedicated first responders across this great nation. We also created the song in remembrance of those lost in the carnage of 9/11. It is a simple reminder not to forget where we have been and what we’ve been through.”

Darryl Worley has teamed up with Big Machine Label Group for the release of the new version of “Have You Forgotten?”. Of the upcoming release, the label’s president Scott Borchetta shared, “We are honored to join with Darryl Worley to shine light on 25 years since our country was attacked with his amazing song, ‘Have You Forgotten?’. We will never forget and this song is the perfect reminder of how our country came together, indivisible, as Americans.” 

The new recording of ‘Have You Forgotten?’ will be available to stream and download on Friday, September 11.

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It’s been two weeks since the passing of Dolly Parton, but her incredible legacy continues to shine bright, especially in the heart of downtown Nashville.

Dolly’s connection to Music City is about to become even more special with the September 29 opening of Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, two brand new experiences celebrating the country music icon’s extraordinary life, music and legacy.

Created in partnership with Dolly Parton and Herschend, SongTeller Hotel features 245 guest rooms and suites, two live entertainment venues, a café and plenty of Dolly inspired touches throughout. Jolene’s, located on the hotel’s top floor, will feature nightly performances from rising singers and songwriters, along with cocktails, small plates and desserts. Parton’s Live, located on the second floor, will offer an intimate look at Nashville’s songwriting culture with writer rounds, songwriter sessions and showcases featuring up-and-coming artists, and will also feature shareable plates, desserts and seasonal cocktails.

Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum, created by Dolly Parton Productions, will take over the third floor of the hotel, giving fans an up-close look at the life, music and legacy of one of country music’s most beloved icons. The immersive experience will feature personal stories, rarely seen items from Dolly’s collection and interactive exhibits, along with newly filmed content of Dolly sharing stories from her incredible journey.

The entertainment lineup kicks off in September at Parton’s Live, with Dolly’s family members and emerging artists taking the stage. Parton’s cousin Richie Owens performs September 16, while her niece Jada Star begins a twice-weekly artist residency September 17 and 19. The hotel will also partner with FEMcountry for monthly performances highlighting established female artists and songwriters.

Reservations for SongTeller Hotel open September 14, more information can be found HERE, while tickets for the Life of Many Colors Museum go on sale September 29 HERE.

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The SEC Network is kicking off its 13th season, and this year includes Moroney’s fresh new twist on the show’s opening theme to celebrate all 16 teams in the Southeastern Conference.

“I am so excited to be singing this year’s SEC Nation theme song…as always, Go Dawgs,” Moroney shared.

The new version of the theme song debuted today during the first SEC Nation broadcast of the season in Atlanta ahead of the 2026 Aflac Kickoff Game between Auburn and Baylor.

Tune in weekly to SEC Nation Presented by Johnsonville each Saturday at 9 a.m. ET on the SEC Network!

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Serving as his seventh studio album,Clean Slate finds Lynch reflecting on life, love, heartbreak and everything in between. The country artist co-wrote seven songs on the 12-track project, which also features Ashley Cooke on “How You Been” and MC4D on the closing track, “Home To You.”

“There’s a lot of life on this record,” Dustin shares about the new album. “Falling for somebody, missing somebody, looking back at things you might do differently now, going out and having a damn good time, and figuring out what matters when everything else gets quiet. I’ve lived a lot of life since my first record, and I wanted this album to feel true to where I am today while still sounding like me.”

While the new album doesn’t drop until the end of October, Dustin isn’t making fans wait for new music. The country star is releasing “Made In A Bottle” on September 4. Lynch has been testing the new song out on the road during his live shows and the fans quickly embraced the honky-tonk driven anthem.

“We started playing ‘Made In A Bottle’ live this summer and the reaction was immediate,” shares Lynch. “I love the energy of it and the rhythmic pocket in that chorus. You can’t help but move along to it. Production-wise, we wanted it to feel like you’re right there in the middle of our live show. There aren’t a bunch of studio tricks. It’s real instruments and real players, and it’s just a great honky-tonk song. We’ve road-tested it all summer, and it fits our show perfectly.”

A new era of Dustin Lynch is officially on the way with the forthcoming release of Clean Slate, which is available now for pre-order / pre-save HERE.

1. Made In A Bottle
2. Real Fine Reason
3. Clean Slate
4. She Don’t Know
5. How You Been – Dustin Lynch & Ashley Cooke
6. Lightning Don’t
7. Built Us A Life
8. One Tennessee
9. Talkin’
10. Old Man Knows
11. Easy To Love
12. Home To You – Dustin Lynch & MC4D

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“Boots (ft. Shania Twain)” is set for release on September 4 and features Brown putting his own spin on the popular ’90s country hit, bringing together two generations of country music in one song. This very well could be one of the top country collaborations of the year!

The announcement of the new song comes just as Kane earned his 14th No. 1 at country radio this week with “Woman” on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart.

“Boots (ft. Shania Twain)” is available for Pre-Order / Pre-Save HERE.

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