Colt Ford Announces 2012 Tour.

Colt Ford has announced he will be kicking off a tour this Spring, titled The Declaration of Independence Tour 2012. It will kick off in Albany, GA on April 6th, and Ford will be joined on the road by JB an The Moonshine Band, Lenny Cooper, Rehab and The Lacs. The tour will run through June 6th and cover considerable territory from Florida to Texas to Kansas to all over! A special detail added by Ford at each concert will be a area specifically for families.

“I have the most die-hard, rockin’ country music fans and they come in ALL ages…When I look out in the crowds I see people anywhere from six to sixty years old. I really wanted to set up an all ages tour and create ‘family friendly’ zones to play for everyone that enjoys my music. This ‘Declaration of Independence’ tour will offer just that… fun for the whole family and then some!”

Be on the lookout because pre-sales will start Wednesday, February 15th.

Colt Ford’s Declaration of Independence Tour 2012, Complete Dates

4/6/2012: Albany, GA
4/7/2012: Florence, AL
4/13/2012: Forest, MS
4/14/2012: Monroe, LA
4/15/2012: New Braunfels, TX
4/20/2012: Hiawassee, GA
4/21/2012: Florence, SC
4/27/2012: Danville, VA
4/28/2012: Beckley, WV
5/4/2012: Fort Smith, AR
5/5/2012: Shelbina, MO
5/12/2012: Blytheville, AR
5/18/2012: Pinnacle, NC
5/19/2012: Cookeville, TN
5/26/2012: Lake Wales, FL
5/27/2012: Perry, FL
6/1/2012: Lake Charles, LA
6/2/2012: Pensacola, FL
6/8/2012: Wichita, KS
6/9/2012: Blevins, AR

Rascal Flatts Announce Their New Tour, The American Band Tour.

Rascal Flatts announced that they will launch a brand new tour beginning this summer, June 15. The American Band Tour will feature an all band set-up with Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge opening.

“We are always looking for new ways to re-energize our live shows. We thought bringing these bands, whom are among some of our favorite vocal groups, would make a great night of entertainment!” -Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts

The American Band Tour Dates:

6-15 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
6-16 Boston, MA Comcast Center
6-23 Washington DC Jiffy Lube Live
6-24 Virginia Beach, VA Farm Bureau Live
6-29 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
6-30 Darien Center, NY Darien Lakes Performing Arts Center
7-6 Bangor, ME Bangor Waterfront Pavilion
7-13 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center**
7-14 Houston, TX Woodlands Pavilion**
7-20 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theater
7-22 Cincinnati, OH Riverbend Music Center
7-27 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
7-28 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amp.
8-9 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre
8-10 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Center
8-11 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
8-31 Indianapolis, IN Klipsch Music Center
9-1 Pittsburgh, PA First Niagara Pavilion
tba Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
tba San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
tba Atlanta, GA Lakewood Amphitheatre
tba Tampa, FL 1-800-ASK-GARY Amphitheatre
tba W Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre

**Thompson Square will replace Eli Young Band.

Lauren Alaina Sings “Don’t You Wanna Stay” With Jason Aldean.

Lauren Alaina is currently on tour with Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan, and the young star has nabbed the opportunity to sing the duet role in Aldean’s “Don’t You Wanna Stay“. This particular performance choice clearly delights fans, and I have to agree, its a great choice.

A fan recently caught their live performance on camera, and Alaina featured the video below on her homepage. The camera work is a little shaky, but Lauren’s obvious talent shines through anyway! Watch it and let us know what you think. Does she fill Clarkson’s shoes or not?

Lauren Alaina and Jason Aldean Live Duet of “Don’t You Wanna Stay”

In Case Anyone Wanted To Know How The VERY FIRST Show Of The Blood, Sweat & Beers Tour Went…

I was very fortunate to attend the first show of Eric Church’s Blood, Sweat and Beers Tour. It took place in Fort Smith, Arkansas at the Fort Smith Convention Center. I (again so very grateful) had VIP tickets which included lots of goodies! There was a dinner before (with great food), a bag full of merchandise (including a very classy set of shot glasses), an acoustic set and great seats!

The acoustic set consisted of two songs between dinner and the actual show. He sang “Like Jesus Does,” a track from Chief and “Before She Does,” a track from his first album Sinners Like Me. After those there was time for some questions from the fans.

I managed to get some talk time, where I first told him it was my birthday and then asked where he got the idea to write “Lightning.” He replied with a VERY “Happy Birthday” and said it came to him one day after watching the Green Mile. For those of you who haven’t heard it, go listen now! It will definitely tug at your heartstrings! After questions (and one more drink) me and my friends headed to the main building!

Brantley Gilbert was the opening act, but I only caught the first and last songs of his set…that’s because I was waiting in line for a cold beverage for, no joke, at least 30 minutes. This was one thing, that I feel, wasn’t thought out very carefully.

Once Church hit the stage all complaints or worries were out the door!!!! He ROCKED that stage, and when I say this I mean it 100 percent! I have seen him perform on several occasions (over 10) and I’m never disappointed, but last Thursday I was attacked with the amount of energy coming off of the stage and exuding in the audience. He packed the place, it was mentioned several times that this was a record breaking amount of people in the building! That’s with it being a Thursday night and previous artists such as Willie Nelson and Miranda Lambert playing the venue!

He played his classics “Two Pink Lines,” “Sinners Like Me,” “Guys Like Me,” “Pledge Allegiance to the Hag,” “Smoke A Little Smoke,” “Carolina,” “Hell On the Heart” and many others. Like clock-work, as soon as he started to sing “These Boots,” the majority of the crowd shucked their kickers and raised them high in the air! Church also played songs from his most recent album, Chief! Of course he sang “Drink In My Hand,” but what has become one of my all-time favorite songs, “Springsteen,” stole the show! He played the piano during the memory-lane, reminiscing tune, this is after learning the 88 keyed instrument days prior!

Basically it was one of the best shows I have seen in a LONG time! Most definitely the best show I’ve seen in 2012!

I strongly encourage you to catch a show if there is one near you, but hurry because tickets are selling out QUICK!

Trace Adkins Announces Spring 2012 Tour, Songs and Stories.

Trace Adkins has announced a low-key tour for Spring 2012 titled “Songs & Stories Tour“. The tour will hit theaters and auditoriums across the U.S., and will take a more down to earth approach than big budget arena tours. Adkins was inspired by his experience with CMT Invitation Only special last year after the release of his Proud To Be Here album. The concerts will feature not only performances of Trace’s tunes, but also stories and anecdotes that highlight his working-man roots and musical heritage.

“I’ve had many narrow escapes and blessings in my life. The right song at the right time has been my saving grace and that’s something I have in common with the audience. Sharing meaningful songs, stories and some laughs ‘around the campfire’ is the Country music tradition and I’m looking forward to it.” -Trace Adkins

Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27th, and fans can share their own stories and inspirations by clicking here.