TEXAS ARTISTS ELI YOUNG BAND AND GEORGE BIRGE LEND VOICES ON TENDER-HEARTED NEW TRIBUTE OF COUNTRY CLASSIC “AMY’S BACK IN AUSTIN”

Third Digital Release Of Upcoming Tribute Album God Blessed Texas Available Dec 1

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Hailing from Denton and Austin, Texas, respectively, Eli Young Band and George Birge have teamed up to record a tender-hearted new cover of the 1994 hit song “Amy’s Back in Austin.” The melodious new single is the third release from the upcoming tribute album God Blessed Texas, which pays homage to American country music band Little Texas. The new music will be available Dec 1 for streaming and download. 

Superbly crafted, “Amy’s Back in Austin” tells the story of a naive young couple seeking a better life by leaving their hometown together. Unfortunately, they learn the grass isn’t always greener on the other side and end up parting ways; he heads West and suspects she’s returned home. His love for her remains and occupies his thoughts, leaving listeners with a strikingly heartfelt ballad.

“Growing up, I was always a fan of Little Texas,” reveals Mike Eli - Eli Young Band. “Their songs were a huge part of country music in Texas. I was excited to be asked to sing on the record and it’s a huge honor to be part of this project.”

“Little Texas was a staple in my childhood, and ‘Amy’s Back in Austin’ was an era-defining song for me,” shares George Birge. “With Eli Young Band being one of my biggest musical influences, getting to share this track with them feels like a full circle moment for me in Country music. To be asked to be a part of this tribute album is such a huge honor.”

“We left Texas on a windy night

In a beat-up Chevy van

We loaded it up with our innocent dreams

And all the love we had

We didn’t know then how hard it was

Livin’ on our own

I’d find her cryin’ late at night

Talkin’ to the folks back home

I wonder what went wrong

And where is she now I’d love to know

I bet Amy’s back in Austin

Workin’ at the LaZona Rosa Cafe

I remember the night we lost it

And the day she went away

Was it the angry words or did she miss her momma

I don’t know but it don’t feel right

I bet Amy’s back in Austin

And I’m missin’ her tonight…”

“Amy’s Back in Austin” was co-written by Brady Seals and Stephen Allen Davis. Brandyn Steen served as Executive Producer on the new cover song and Duane Propes as Music Producer. It was recorded at ER Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, with mixing done by Bart Busch and engineering by David Spielberg. A-list session musicians included Duane Propes (bass guitar), Mark Matejka (lead and acoustic guitar) and Corey Wright (drums).

Stream and download “Amy’s Back in Austin” on Spotify, Apple Music/iTunes, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer and more

#TOURINGNEWS - PARKER MCCOLLUM ANNOUNCES 2024 "BURN IT DOWN" TOUR

 

ACM Award Winning and Multi-Platinum selling singer/songwriter Parker McCollum is set to embark on a 41-date U.S. Burn It Down Tour 2024, bringing his electrifying live performance to audiences across the nation. Produced by Emporium Presents, the tour will kick off on January 18th at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA making stops in Dayton, New Orleans, Indianapolis, and more before wrapping up in Corpus Christi, TX at American Bank Center Arena on August 31st. In addition, joining McCollum on select dates throughout the tour will be special guests Corey Kent, Larry Fleet, George Birge, and Catie Offerman.

McCollum shared, “2024 is going to be the biggest and best show we have ever put together. I can’t wait for all the fans to come see what we are working up. The Burn It Down Tour is going to be absolutely epic.”

The tour announcement comes on the heels of McCollum's latest release, the critically acclaimed album "Never Enough" (released on May 12th via MCA Nashville) which includes his RIAA certified Platinum hit, "Handle On You," and his explosive current radio single, "Burn It Down." Most recently, he was notably nominated for New Artist of the Year at the 57th Annual CMA Awards.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with presales beginning October 17th. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, October 20th at 10am local time and varies by city*; check local listings at EmporiumPresents.com for more information.

Burn It Down Tour 2024:

Thu Jan 18 - Spokane, WA | Spokane Arena
Fri Jan 19 - Everett, WA | Angel Of The Winds Arena
Sat Jan 20 - Eugene, OR | Matthew Knight Arena
Thu Jan 25 - West Valley City, UT | Maverik Center
Fri Jan 26 - Idaho Falls, ID | Hero Arena Inside The Mountain America Center
Sat Jan 27 - Billings, MT | First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
Thu Feb 01 - Peoria, IL | Peoria Civic Center
Fri Feb 02 - Huntington, WV | Mountain Health Arena
Sat Feb 03 - West Lafayette, IN | Elliott Hall of Music
Thu Feb 08 - Kalamazoo, MI | Wings Event Center
Fri Feb 09 - Dayton, OH | Nutter Center
Sat Feb 10 - St. Louis, MO | Chaifetz Arena
Fri Mar 01 - Columbia, SC | Colonial Life Arena
Sat Mar 02 - Savannah, GA | Enmarket Arena
Thu Apr 04 - Abilene, TX | Taylor County Expo Center
Fri Apr 05 - Edinburg, TX | Bert Ogden Arena
Tue Apr 11 - New Orleans, LA | Smoothie King Center
Sat Apr 12 - Lake Charles, LA | Lake Charles Civic Center
Sat Apr 13 - Waco, TX | Touchdown Alley at McClane Stadium
Tue Apr 18 - Roanoke, VA | Berglund Center
Fri Apr 19 - Greensboro, NC | White Oak Amphitheatre
Thu May 02 - Salina, KS | Tony's Pizza Events Center
Fri May 03 - Rogers, AR | Walmart AMP
Sat May 04 - Columbia, MO | Mizzou Arena
Fri May 24 - Saratoga Springs, NY | Broadview Stage at SPAC
Sat May 25 - Gilford, NH | Bank of NH Pavilion
Sun May 26 - Bangor, ME | Maine Savings Amp
Sat Jun 01 - Jacksonville, FL | Daily's Place
Sat Jun 08 - Detroit, MI | Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Thu Jun 27 - Des Moines, IA | Wells Fargo Arena
Fri Jun 28 - Indianapolis, IN | TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park
Sat Jun 29 - Kansas City, MO | Starlight Theatre
Tue Jul 18 - Brandon, MS | Brandon Amphitheater
Fri Jul 19 - Orange Beach, AL | The Wharf Amphitheater
Thu Aug 15 - Nampa, ID | Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater
Fri Aug 16 - Bend, OR | Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Sat Aug 17 - Ridgefield, WA | RV Inn Style Resorts Amphitheater
Fri Aug 23 - Rio Rancho, NM | Rio Rancho Events Center
Sun Aug 25 - Morrison, CO | Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Fri Aug 30 - College Station, TX | Reed Arena
Sat Aug 31 - Corpus Christi, TX | American Bank Center Arena