KICKOFF JAM WITH GARTH BROOKS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, ALABAMA, THE OAK RIDGE BOYS AND MORE - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Three-Day, Multi-Artist Festival Highlights Five Decades of Country Music 

and Five Decades of Panama City Beach

Passes Available Now at KickoffJamPCB.com

Panama City Beach, Florida has been a constant buzz since Kickoff Jam with headliners Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, ALABAMA and 12 other hit artists was announced last week. Tickets for the three-day festival celebrating five decades of Country music and five decades of Panama City Beach August 30 - September 1, 2024 are currently on sale exclusively at KickoffJamPCB.com.

Presented by the producers of Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam, three-day passes begin at $299 for General Admission. A limited number of Military and First Responder tickets are $289. Over 70% of Tier 1 General Admission sold out within minutes. Information about all ticket levels and hotel packages is available at KickoffJamPCB.com. Financing plans are available.

TuneIn.com, home of live sports, up-to-the-minute news, curated music, millions of podcasts, and over 120,000 streaming radio stations, has signed on as the official media sponsor for Kickoff Jam. Tailgate Radio, TuneIn’s official gameday party station, will celebrate the channel’s one-year anniversary while kicking off college football that weekend. Storme Warren, popular host of TuneIn’s The Big 615, will be on hand to host the weekend’s festivities.

Night one of Kickoff Jam will be headlined by supergroup ALABAMA with a special appearance by Randy Travis on Friday, August 30. Jamey Johnson, Tyler Farr, Gavin Adcock, Pam Tillis and Catie Offerman round out the night.

Saturday, August 31 will be headlined by 8-time GRAMMY® award winner Carrie Underwood, preceded by NEEDTOBREATHE, Lauren Alaina, Restless Road, Carter Faith and Kayley Green.

Sunday, September 1 will see Allie Colleen, Mackenzie Carpenter, Rhett Akins, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Randy Houser perform before Garth Brooks hits the stage.

Fans can spend days visiting local restaurants and attractions and enjoy the beautiful sugar white sand beaches of Panama City Beach before heading to Frank Brown Park for hours of great country music. For updates and special announcements, follow Kickoff Jam at www.kickoffjampcb.com and on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

RANDY HOUSER BRINGS “COUNTRY BACK”

Country Round Here Tonight Tour with Justin Moore

Kicks Off This September Following Headlining and Festival Dates

Listen to "Country Back" HERE

Billboard-lauded “golden-voiced Mississippi native” Randy Houser releases his new single “Country Back,” a full throttle proclamation of all things country. Prior to the song’s release, it was picked up by over 60 reporting stations at Country radio. 

Written by Houser and Matt Rogers and produced by Houser, “Country Back” opens with an electrifying roadhouse feel, peppered by piano as he launches into the chorus:

"We’re taking our country back

Back to the hollers and hills

Show your bright light towns how a night goes down

Where dust on the bottle, boots on the throttle, horns on a Cadillac

Yeah, we’re taking our country, our country back"

Houser returns to the road next month for headlining and festival dates this summer before kicking off the Country Round Here Tonight Tour with Justin Moore on Sept. 5 in Charlotte, N.C. Moore and Houser gave fans a preview of what’s to come with a surprise performance of Toby Keith’s “Should’ve Been A Cowboy” at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville.

 

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For tour dates and more information, visit RandyHouser.com or follow along on Instagram @RandyHouser, Facebook.com/RandyHouser and Twitter/X @RandyHouser.

Randy Houser Tour Dates:

May 25 | Concert For A Cause at Tringali Barn | St. Augustine, FL
May 31 | Hollywood Casino Event Center | Charles Town, WV
June 1 | Veterans Band Aid Music Festival | Virginia Beach, VA
June 6 | Elizabeth Stampede | Elizabeth, CO
June 22 | Rock the Country | Mobile, AL
June 23 | Old Town Music Festival | Murrieta, CA
June 28 | Country Stampede | Bonner Springs, KS
July 6 | Rivers 'n' Roots Music Festival | Paris, ON, CA
July 13 | Sauk County Fair | Baraboo, WI
July 18 | Country Thunder Wisconsin | Twin Lakes, WI
July 25 | Night in the Country | Yerington, NV
July 26 | Britt Music & Arts Festival | Jacksonville, OR
Aug. 1 | Country Line Country Fest | Prairie du Chien, WI
Aug. 14 | Berrin County Youth Fair | Berrien Springs, MI
Aug. 17 | Chase County Fair & Expo | Imperial, NE
Aug. 23 | YQM Country Fest | Dieppe, NB

Country Round Here Tonight Tour Dates:

Sept. 5 | Skyla Credit Union Amp | Charlotte, NC
Sept. 6 | Red Hat Amphitheater | Raleigh, NC
Sept. 7 | Macon Centreplex Coliseum | Macon, GA
Sept. 26 | Toyota Oakdale Theatre | Wallingford, CT
Sept. 27 | The Stone Pony | Asbury Park, NJ
Sept. 28 | TD Pavilion | Philadelphia, PA
Oct. 3 | Walmart AMP | Rogers, AR
Oct. 5 | 713 Music Hall | Houston, TX
Oct. 6 | Toyota Music Factory | Irving, TX
Oct. 10 | Toledo Zoo Amphitheater | Toledo, OH
Oct. 11 | Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park | Indianapolis, IN
Oct. 12 | Hollywood Casino Amphitheater | Maryland Heights, MO

THERE'S JUST SOMETHING IN THE WORDS: PART 3

Words matter. It doesn't matter where you hear, see or read them. They affect us in so many different ways. These days with the negative pull of the world around me, I choose to find those words that breathe life into me, not suck it out of me. I find myself pulling further away from mainstream music and finding more music that lifts me up and gives me pause to think.

Anyone that truly knows me, knows that music isn't just what I talk about, it's who I am. I love everything about it but the thing I love the most is the power of a song, it's ability to stop me in my tracks and hear the message and it's ability to change lives. These days, those kind of songs seem to be a bit harder to find but they're out there if you listen beyond what radio is selling. If you search, you'll find them. The words matter. To me, a song isn't just background noise, it's much more than that.

Here are a few of the songs that made me rethink things, find a new perspective and realize my own strengths, weaknesses and my purpose. These had a part in making me who I am in this moment and these newer ones are helping build me into the person I want to be moving forward. Thank you to the artists and writers for putting the words on paper that connect with hearts and will be here making a difference long after they have left the world.

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"Remember How To Pray" - Randy Houser

Writers: Randy Houser / Kendell Marvel

"Forgive me, I know I'm not perfect but Heaven knows I know someone who was

And sometimes when everything is workin', I look up and thank Him just because

sometimes I forget and that's okay ... I still remember how to pray."

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"Good Ol' Dogs and God" - Pryor & Lee

Writers: Doug Johnson / Trent Fisher / Elvie Shane / Adam Wood

"Good ol' dogs and God won't ever let you down. They listen when you're talkin', just happy you're around. I don't know why they love us, but they do no matter what. Two things you can count on, good ol' dogs and God."

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"Sometimes It's the Radio" - Joseph Habedank

Writers: Joseph Habedank / Jimmy Yeary / Tony Wood

"Everybody has a bad day, when they're feeling like no one cares. 

Everybody needs reminding that Someone sees and Someone's there. 

Everybody gets a little down and they need to be picked back up

Sometimes by a preacher man, sometimes it's a real good friend.

But sometimes it's the radio, sometimes it's a song of hope.  It's the right tune at the right time with the right words and the right rhyme with a melody that takes you were you need to be.  Sometimes it's the word that you heard at the church that soothes your soul, but sometimes it's the radio."

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"Tomorrow Will Be Kinder" - Kaitlyn Butts

Writers: Laura Rogers / Lydia Rogers

"Tomorrow will be kinder. It's true, I've seen it before. A brighter day is coming my way.

Yes, tomorrow will be kinder."

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"Just Ask" - Lance Carpenter

Writers: Lance Carpenter / Liz Hengber / Kelly Collins

"Cause every sinner has a future, every saint has a past.

So, before you go and label me a loser for pouring all my pain into a glass

Don't judge, just ask."

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"Keep On" - Emily Ann Roberts

Writers: Emily Ann Roberts / Chase McDaniel / Chris McKenna

"Tears are made to cry, rain was made to fall, mornings turn to night

This big ol' world can make you feel small. Backs aren't made to break, but after years of work they do. You're gonna wanna walk away, but you were made to make it through."

Keep on going, your wheels were made for rolling down the road, keep knowing there's better days ahead. Don't stop trying or quit the hill you're climbing, on the other side that view will steal your breath. 

If your heart's still beating, you ain't got a reason to give up yet."

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"Girls" - Rachel Platten

Writers: Rachel Platten / Sean Myer / Ferras Alqaisi / Meghan Kabir

"Girls, you were born to run, to reach the stars and chase the sun.

Girls, you are wild and free, the wind is at your back, the world is at your feet.

Sometimes life can feel unfair, broken hearts you can't repair.

Sometimes you might be scared that no one gets you.

It's not easy being brave when tears are falling down your face. 

but that's how you'll find your strength, so I'll let you."

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"Shine On" - Jeff Carson

Writers: Jim Daddario / Tony Marty

"Wherever you go, whatever you do, don't ever forget there's someone who believes in you

When you're lost and weary, follow your heart 'cause you have a gift, you're one of a kind

God put you on this Earth so you could shine. You don't have to be afraid of the dark

Shine on, light up the world with your love, with faith and desire, you can build a fire

Shine on and let your dreams keep burning strong. Oh, shine on."

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"Girl's Gotta Know" - Rachel Wammack

Writers: Rachel Wammack / Jim McCormick

"The girl's gotta know - Do you hug your mama? Do you like dogs? Do you love Jesus?

Are you good with a red-wine Friday night laughin' 'til you fall to pieces.

The girl's gotta know - Who you say she is when you talk to your friends

If you feel it when she walks in. You don't have to say it, but it better show

'Causе the girl's gotta know."

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"While You Still Can" - Brothers Osborne

Writers: John Osborne / Travis Meadows

" Make amends with that old friend you swore you'd never talk to again, 'cause you miss him. Call up your mom on the telephone talk a whole lot of nothing til the cows come home and listen.  Cross every T, dot most the I's 'cause years grow wings and fly on by and time slips through your fingers just like sand.

'Cause everything you thought would last forever never lasts forever, like you plan. Don't let your now become a never so take life by the hands while you still can.

Get your dad to tell that same old joke and laugh between the jack and Coke and hope one day you'll be half as funny. Count your blessings, thank the stars, 'cause in the end who you are is about the love you give, it sure as hell ain't about the money.

'Cause everything you thought would last forever never lasts forever, like you plan. Don't let your now become a never so take life by the hands while you still can."

DRAKE WHITE’S SOLD-OUT CHARITY CONCERT “BENEFIT FOR THE BRAIN” BRINGS MAJOR NAMES TOGETHER

FIRST EVER SOLD-OUT CHARITY CONCERT “BENEFIT FOR THE BRAIN” BRINGS MAJOR NAMES TOGETHER TO RAISE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR MENTAL AND BRAIN HEALTH

DRAKE WHITE JOINED BY STAR-STUDDED LINEUP AT NASHVILLE'S RYMAN AUDITORIUM ON AUGUST 28, 2023

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INSPIRING NIGHT RAISES OVER $253,000 ENDS IN STANDING OVATION

DRAKE WHITE

CREDIT ALL PHOTOS: ZACK KNUDSEN

Four years after recovering from an on-stage stroke, Country-Soul artist-songwriter Drake White hosts his first ever sold-out charity concert “Benefit for the Brain” at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday night (8/28). Performances from White and other friends including Riley Green, Randy Houser and Jamey Johnson, PLUS a surprise appearance from Colbie Caillat, lit up the Mother Church of Country music.

White kicked off the night with a medley of songs including “The Coast Is Clear,” the song White was unable to finish performing four years ago on stage in Roanoke, VA due to his stroke. He told his inspiring account of the story to the crowd before singing and finished by stating he would make it through the song tonight.

DRAKE WHITE

More special moments graced the packed-out pews last night, including Jamey Johnson inviting Riley Green on stage to sing Johnson’s 2008 award-winning hit, “In Color.” GRAMMY-winning artist and White’s good friend, Colbie Caillat surprised the audience for a special duet of White’s compelling
“Power of a Woman.” And White delivered a delicately booming stripped down acoustic version of “The Optimystic” to a captivated audience resulting in a standing ovation.

White explained to the audience, “After my stroke all I wanted to do was get back to the stage. This is what I was born to do, and this is what God put me on Earth to do. To stand on this Ryman stage and host this charity concert.”

In total, “Benefit for the Brain” raised over a whopping $253,000 with proceeds benefitting 501(c)(3) organizations CreatiVets, Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee and the Miracle Hope Foundation. These organizations were hand-picked to reflect the three specific pillars White was focused on benefiting: military personnel and their families with a focus on PTSD and other related issues; child and adolescent brain health; and progressive research into alternative brain and stroke treatments.

The audience heard inspiring stories from special guest speakers throughout the night. Having performed seven brain surgeries on White, Nashville-based neurosurgeon Dr. Mericle, was the first guest speaker of the night, who was followed by Beth Torres from Make-A-Wish Middle Tennessee. Other guests included Ed Clay, founder of Cellular Performance Institute, and Richard Casper who co-founded a non-profit for wounded veterans, CreatiVets. The heartfelt evening was emceed by Miles Adcox, founder of Onsite a wellness organization focused on life-changing therapeutic framework.

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#COUNTRYGIVESBACK - DRAKE WHITE ANNOUNCES INSPIRATIONAL “BENEFIT FOR THE BRAIN” CONCERT FEATURING RANDY HOUSER, RILEY GREEN, JAMEY JOHNSON AND MORE

SET FOR AUGUST 28 AT NASHVILLE’S RYMAN AUDITORIUM

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT RESEARCH AND SUPPORT NETWORKS IN THE FIELD OF BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR DRAKE WHITE’S BENEFIT FOR THE BRAIN

Four years after surviving his own traumatic brain injury, Drake White looks to support and inspire “the battle between your ears” with a new charity concert.

Announcing his “Benefit for the Brain,” White and a star-studded cast of fellow performers will share the stage for one night only at Nashville’s famous Ryman Auditorium on August 28.

Seeking to advance research and support networks in the field of brain and mental health, White will lead a lineup which already features Randy Houser, Riley Green and Jamey Johnson, plus more special guests from the worlds of Country, Rock and Americana who will be announced soon.

Through his Big Fire Fund 501(c)(3) charity organization, all proceeds raised will be gifted to a handpicked slate of benefit partners representing three pillars: military personnel and their families with a focus on PTSD and other related issues, child and adolescent brain health, and progressive research into alternative brain and stroke treatments.

A cause near and dear to White, brain health became important to the acclaimed entertainer after suffering a stroke and collapsing onstage in 2019, being subsequently diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM). The rare vascular disorder forced him to relearn how to do almost everything – including playing guitar and singing – but White has since returned to the life he loves and is determined to help others battle their own brain issues. White recently gave The Tennessean an exclusive interview on his fundraising event, "Benefit for the Brain." Read the full story here.

“This will be a night of music and conversation shining light on brain and mental health,” White explains. “Through music and community, our goal is to raise awareness and resources to foster innovation in adolescent brain health, empower veterans and their families, and bridge the gap between alternative medicine and public perception. Together, we hope to inspire a community of understanding, improve quality of life, and give courage to face the battle between your ears.”

News of the empowering benefit concert comes at the start of a brand-new creative chapter for White, who released his heartfelt new single “Spirit” at the end of June. A swaying traveler’s anthem with a hard-won sense of inner peace, the track was co-written by White with Leslie Satcher and Phil Pence, and marks the first taste of an upcoming project.

RANDY HOUSER TO STAR IN UPCOMING FILM "THE HILL"

The Hill starring Dennis Quaid and Randy follows the inspirational true story of baseball phenomenon Rickey Hill. Played by Colin Ford, Rickey is a boy who shows extraordinary ability for baseball despite being burdened by leg braces from a degenerative spinal disease. The story follows his challenges and determination, while his father discourages him from playing to protect him from injury. In the film Randy plays the roll of Ray Clemons. 

The film is scheduled for an August 25 release in theaters. Watch the trailer below:

RONNIE MILSAP ANNOUNCES FINAL NASHVILLE SHOW

Star-Studded Tribute Concert to Feature More Than 30 Artists

October 3, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena

Tickets On-Sale Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. CT Via Ticketmaster.com

Country Music Hall of Famer Ronnie Milsap has announced his final Nashville performance with a star-studded lineup coming together to pay tribute to the legend on October 3, 2023 at Bridgestone Arena.

The once-in-a-lifetime tribute event will feature performances by Kelly Clarkson, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Justin Moore, Scotty McCreery, Tracy Lawrence, Randy Houser, Sara Evans, Lorrie Morgan, Neal McCoy, BRELAND, Phil Vassar, Terri Clark, The Band of Heathens, Charlie McCoy and more. The evening will honor Milsap and his 50-plus year career, his celebrated catalog, and his lasting influence on country music. More artists will be announced soon.

Tickets go on-sale Friday, June 9 at 10 a.m. CT via ticketmaster.com. The event is promoted and produced by Outback Presents.

“I’m so excited about my last show in Nashville at Bridgestone Arena and the amazing lineup of artists," says Milsap. "This night will be so special for me and all the fans. I love Nashville and the amazing career my fans have given me. 'I wouldn't have missed it for the world.'"

“We are thrilled to host the Ronnie Milsap Tribute concert," adds Bridgestone Arena Chief Venues Officer David Kells. "With over 50 years of music and 40 #1 hits, this celebration is going to be something special. Thank you to the Outback Presents team for curating such an amazing event.”

VOCAL POWERHOUSE RANDY HOUSER RELEASES “STILL THAT COWBOY”

Vulnerable New Song Follows “Powerful Return” with “Note To Self”

Tickets for Houser’s Summer Tour On Sale Now at RandyHouser.com

Drenched in intoxicatingly rich pedal steel, country powerhouse Randy Houser releases “Still That Cowboy,” an ode to his wife Tatiana as the couple prepares for their second child together, highlighting the vulnerable side to the man behind the voice Billboard praises is “as captivating as ever.” Listen to the new song HERE.

“The last few years, I had more time to really reflect on what parts of my life mean the most to me,” shares Houser. “I’m grateful to have the opportunity to write songs and perform around the globe doing what I love, but ultimately, my family are my world.”

Written by Houser, Matt Rogers and Josh Hoge, “Still That Cowboy” examines how with time comes change in a marriage – from the honeymoon, to having children, to growing old together – and hoping your partner is still happy they made the choice to build a life with you.

Moonlight shining through the window

Looking at ya laying in the bed last night

I kissed you goodnight and you close your eyes

And I worry what’s on your mind

Will you still be pulling me closer

Resting your head on me

And as time keeps making us older

I pray that I’ll always be

Still that cowboy that stole your heart

Still that right one you chose from the start

And when the nights get long and the years roll by

When you wake up and you look at me

I hope I’m still that cowboy that rode up in your dreams

Today’s release follows “Note To Self,” Houser’s first taste of new music since 2019’s critically-acclaimed Magnolia, with MusicRow boasting Houser “remains one of country music’s very finest vocalists. His return is most welcome, especially with such a strong song of regretful hindsight. His extraordinary voice is absolutely fierce as this hair-raising pile driver reaches its climax.”

Houser also released an innovative video for the song, directed by internationally acclaimed cinematographer Jay Christensen and co-directed by Spencer S. Peter, shot in one take entirely by a drone. Filmed in downtown Nashville, the video follows Houser performing solo from Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, across the alley and to the historic stage of Ryman Auditorium where he joins his full band, with Whiskey Riff sharing, “the video perfectly sums up every inspiring country music star’s journey, playing bar to bar on Broadway in hopes of catching the eye of the right people, with ambitions of playing on the Ryman Auditorium stage, the Mother Church of country music.”

The Mississippi-native recently took the stage at the Mother Church, performing to a sold-out crowd in March, as Pollstar lauds “Harkening back to a time when country stars came, played hard and sang truth, Houser’s show spoke more of Merle Haggard’s prime, or Waylon Jennings’ – suggesting an era where songs that contained adult lives were created to give people of a certain age music that held their reality.”

With multiple sold-out shows so far in 2022, Houser wrapped his co-headlining tour with longtime friend Jamey Johnson last month and will head back out this summer for a slew of headlining shows, festival dates and select performances with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Cody Johnson and Travis Tritt. For dates, tickets and additional information, visit RandyHouser.com.

RANDY HOUSER UNVEILS ONE-TAKE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “NOTE TO SELF”

Directed by Jay Christensen, One-Take Video Shot Entirely by Drone Showcases Longstanding Performer Path Between

Historic Ryman Auditorium and Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge

Houser Soars at Sold Out Show at Ryman Auditorium

Sunday, March 20 with Special Guests Dierks Bentley and Jamey Johnson

“Call it regressionist country, but for Houser, it is vital and potent” – Pollstar

Photo Credit: Rachel Deeb

On the heels of the release of his latest song “Note To Self,” country powerhouse Randy Houser unveils an innovative performance video directed by internationally acclaimed cinematographer Jay Christensen and co-directed by Spencer S. Peter, shot in one take entirely by a drone. 

Shot in downtown Nashville, the video follows Houser performing solo from Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, across the alley and to the historic stage of Ryman Auditorium where he joins his full band.

“It was amazing to watch Jay go to work. He’s like a mad scientist with these drones,” shares Houser. “After seeing his viral bowling alley video last year, we thought about taking that concept and applying it to a performance video in these historic locations.

“We also wanted to spotlight a special part of Nashville, one that not everyone gets to experience,” the Mississippi-native continues. “The short walk between the Ryman and Tootsie’s is a path taken by some of the most legendary performers across all genres. It felt like a special way to honor and appreciate two of the city’s most enduring staples.”

Named as “one of the best voices in the genre” by Rolling Stone, Houser delivered the first taste of new music since 2019’s critically acclaimed Magnolia with the release of “Note To Self,” co-written with Ross Copperman, Casey Beathard and Bobby Pinson, with Billboard sharing the song “follows in a rich tradition of country ‘wisdom songs,’” and “Houser’s booming and nuanced country baritone is as captivating as ever.”

With multiple sold-out shows so far in 2022, Houser wrapped his headlining tour last night, Sunday, March 20 with a sold-out performance at Ryman Auditorium, with special guests Dierks Bentley and Jamey Johnson.

“Harkening back to a time when country stars came, played hard and sang truth, Houser’s show spoke more of Merle Haggard’s prime, or Waylon Jennings’ – suggesting an era where songs that contained adult lives were created to give people of a certain age music that held their reality,” praises Pollstar.

“If there was ever a voice made for Ryman Auditorium, it’s yours,” Bentley said to Houser on stage Sunday night.

Photo Credits: Sean O’Halloran

Houser joins Jamey Johnson beginning this week for their co-headlining Country Cadillac Tour Part 2, featuring the two longtime friends sharing the stage once again while performing acoustically and swapping jokes and stories. Tickets are available at RandyHouser.com.

Jamey Johnson & Randy Houser Country Cadillac Tour Part 2:

March 24 - Epic Event Center - Green Bay, WI

March 25 - Michigan Theatre - Jackson, MI

March 26 - Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - Shipshewana, IN

March 27 - The Rust Belt - East Moline, IL

March 31 - Palace Theater - Lorain, OH

April 1 - Brown County Music Center - Nashville, IN

April 2 - Renfro Valley Entertainment Center - Mount Vernon, KY

April 3 - Victory Theatre - Evansville, IN

April 13 - Gillioz Theatre - Springfield, MO

April 14 - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts - Salina, KS

April 15 - Orpheum Theatre - Sioux City, IA

April 16 - Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids, IA

#NEWSINGLE - RANDY HOUSER MAKES COMMANDING RETURN WITH “NOTE TO SELF”

Country Powerhouse Readies Fans for More New Music in 2022

Headlining Tour Continues with Sold Out Shows This Weekend in Spokane and Boise

Tickets for Remaining Dates Available at RandyHouser.com

Named as “one of the best voices in the genre” by Rolling Stone, country powerhouse and Mississippi-born singer/songwriter Randy Houser delivers the first taste of new music since 2019’s critically acclaimed Magnolia with the release of “Note To Self,” a perceptive, knowing song, penned with the wisdom of a life fully lived. “Note To Self” is available everywhere now.

“We spent a lot of time writing over the last couple of years, and this is one of the first songs that we cut,” shares Houser. “I knew it was special as it came together in the room, and it really paints a picture of the reflective mindset many of us have been in recently. I think we’ve all learned more about ourselves and the things that really matter in life.”

Written by Houser with Ross Copperman, Casey Beathard and Bobby Pinson, and produced by Houser with Blake Chancey, “Note To Self” offers deliberate introspection, challenging the listener to reflect and consider hard truths:

Note to self

A truck only goes so far on half a tank

That credit card ain’t money in the bank

If it don’t sound like a good idea, it probably ain’t

Note to self

You can’t change a way she’s gonna change her mind

She might love you, but she won’t like you all the time

‘Stead of taking her for granted take her somewhere nice

Note to self

Followed by the hard-hitting chorus, showcasing the New York Times dubbed “rich, vicious” voice from the “singer with a tremendous amount of vocal force”:

Love ain’t diamond rings

Bigger don’t always mean better

The grass ain’t always green

Money don’t grow on trees ever

Can’t make somebody be made for you

God ain’t gonna do the praying for you

Whiskey’s best left up there on a shelf

Note to self

Houser’s 2022 headlining tour continues tonight in Spokane, Wash. at The Knitting Factory, with additional shows this month, including a stop at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium on March 20. Houser is set to join Jamey Johnson for their co-headlining Country Cadillac Tour Part 2, featuring the two longtime friends sharing the stage once again while performing acoustically and swapping jokes and stories. Tickets are available at RandyHouser.com.

Randy Houser on Tour 2022:

March 11 - Knitting Factory- Spokane, WA

March 12 - Knitting Factory -Boise, ID

March 18 - Paramount Center for the Arts - Bristol, TN

March 19 - Tivoli Theatre - Chattanooga, TN

March 20 - Ryman Auditorium -Nashville, TN

Jamey Johnson & Randy Houser Country Cadillac Tour Part 2:

March 24 - Epic Event Center - Green Bay, WI

March 25 - Michigan Theatre - Jackson, MI

March 26 - Blue Gate Performing Arts Center - Shipshewana, IN

March 27 - The Rust Belt - East Moline, IL

March 31 - Palace Theater - Lorain, OH

April1 - Brown County Music Center - Nashville, IN

April 2 - Renfro Valley Entertainment Center - Mount Vernon, KY

April 3 - Victory Theatre - Evansville, IN

April 13 - Gillioz Theatre - Springfield, MO

April 14 - Stiefel Theatre for the Performing Arts - Salina, KS

April 15 - Orpheum Theatre - Sioux City, IA

April 16 - Paramount Theatre - Cedar Rapids, IA

RANDY HOUSER READIES TO HIT THE ROAD

2022 Tour Underway Beginning January 21 in Knoxville and Wraps with Headlining Show at Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium on March 20

Special Guest Ella Langley

The New York Times opines Randy Houser is “a rich, viscous singer with a tremendous amount of vocal force” and NPR observes he “has always been among the notable exceptions, a performer in the tradition of Delbert McClinton’s, Hank Williams Jr.’s, Travis Tritt’s and Brooks & Dunn’s merging of roadhouse blues muscle and swing and honky-tonk grit.” In his first full tour since co-headlining with Jamey Johnson earlier this year, fans can see the Mississippi native live beginning January 21 when he embarks on a 26-show tour that wraps at the Ryman Auditorium mid-March. Tickets go on sale this Friday, Oct. 29.

“I’ve been spending a lot of time in the studio recording some songs and it’s time we play some of these live,” says the man Rolling Stone raves for his “arena-swallowing voice.” “I’m a big fan of Ella Langley’s and think folks will really dig her sound!”

Since moving to Nashville, Langley released her debut single “One of the Guys” and its follow up, “Match Made in Heaven,” showcasing her unique blend of country and rock, and leading to her first publishing deal in 2021 with Sony Music Publishing. She attended Auburn University while writing and performing around the southeast, growing her following and in the Alabama music scene as a strong female artist.

RANDY HOUSER ON TOUR 2022:

Jan. 21 - Cotton Eyed Joe - Knoxville, TN

Jan. 22 - 8 Seconds Saloon - Indianapolis, IN
Jan. 28 - House of Blues - Orlando, FL
Jan. 29 - Buckhead Theatre - Atlanta, GA
Feb. 3  - The Bluestone - Columbus, OH
Feb. 4  - Joe’s Live - Rosemont, IL
Feb. 5  - Boondocks -Springfield, IL
Feb. 10 - The Paramount - Huntington, NY
Feb. 11 - Penn’s Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA
Feb. 12 - Kegs Canal Side - Jordan, NY
Feb. 17 - Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, OK
Feb. 18 - The Blue Note - Columbia, MO 

Feb. 19 - The Factory at The District - Chesterfield, MO ^

Feb. 24 - Prairie Band Casino - Mayetta, KS *^ 

Feb. 25 - Shooting Star Casino - Mahnomen, MN *^ 

Mar 3   - House of Blues - San Diego, CA
Mar 4   - House of Blues - Las Vegas, NV
Mar 5   - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA
Mar 6   - Ace of Spades - Sacramento, CA
Mar 9   - Cascade Theatre- Redding, CA^ 

Mar 10 - Hult Center - Eugene, OR
Mar 11 - Knitting Factory - Spokane, WA
Mar 12 - Knitting Factory - Boise, ID

Mar 18 - Paramount Center for the Arts - Bristol, TN

Mar 19 - Tivoli Theatre - Chattanooga, TN^

March 20 Ryman Auditorium Nashville, Tenn.

*Denotes An Evening with Randy Houser
^Denotes on Sale at a Later Date

https://www.randyhouser.com

FOLDS OF HONOR OF TENNESSEE TO HOST FIRST ANNUAL CELEBRITY GOLF TOURNAMENT AT PRESTIGIOUS GOVERNOR'S CLUB IN BRENTWOOD, TENNESSEE

The event will benefit children and spouses of fallen and disabled service members by providing educational scholarships.

The Executive Board of Folds of Honor, Tennessee, is set to host their first annual celebrity golf tournament on Monday, June 21st, at the Governors Club in Brentwood, TN. Folds of Honor, is a 501C-3 national nonprofit dedicated to providing educational scholarships to the families of fallen and disabled American service members.

This world class event will bring together some of Nashville’s most recognizable celebrities, in a friendly exhibition for a great cause. Talent committed to participation includes Titan’s head coach Mike Vrabel and chart-topping country artists Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, Jamie Johnson, Chase Rice, Charles Esten, Randy Houser, Mitchell Tenpenny, Michael Ray, Jelly Roll, Dee Jay Silver amongst many, many others. Over two dozen celebrities from the worlds of sports and entertainment will be in attendance at the one day fundraiser. 

The event schedule is as follows:

9:30AM - Registration

11:30AM - Shotgun Start

4:00PM - Happy Hour with music by Dee Jay Silver 4:30 Auction/Awards/ Special Guest/Dinner 

5:30PM - Concert by the Steel Drivers

A few notable auction items include:

Two VIP passes to join Danica Patrick aboard the super yacht Ocean Pearl at The 2022 Monaco Grand Prix

A round of golf in Las Vegas with Lee Brice and LPGA pro-golfer Danielle Kang

A once-in-a-lifetime 4-day Dove Hunt in Argentina.

7 day vacation in beautiful Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with a two bedroom suite at the oceanfront Diamond Resort.

Signed guitars and celebrity memorabilia

“We are excited to bring together our friends from the worlds of sports, entertainment, and corporate America for the common cause of helping military families who paid the ultimate price to preserve our freedom,” said Christopher King, President for Folds of Honor, Tennessee. “We can’t all serve in the military, but we can support the families of those who protect our country.”

If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing a foursome or becoming a sponsor of the Folds of Honor Celebrity Golf Tournament, please email jkreifels@foldsofhonor.org. 

Each partnership allows Folds of Honor to ensure that no family member of a fallen soldier goes without a scholarship this year. Folds of Honor is committed to maintaining and growing relationships within the community to support companies and individuals who value our military and our mission to educate the legacy of those who keep us free. Sign up link for teams and sponsorship here:https://www.fohevents.org/TNCelebrityGolf2021/?controller=home

RANDY HOUSER’S FILM INSPIRED BY CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ALBUM, MAGNOLIA AVAILABLE NOW

CMT to Air Country Powerhouse’s Film on Channel 

Randy Houser's film, inspired by his critically-acclaimed album, Magnolia is now available. Drawing from the heartbreak, grit and working-class rawness of his latest album and the life stories he’s collected along the way,  Houser created a film of the same name as both a visual representation his heavily-lauded work, and a narrative film thematically based on the music. Magnolia (the film) can be found on digital platforms including iTunes here —the film will also soon air on CMT.

In celebration of the release of the film, Houser hosted several VIP screenings over the past week at the Grand Ole Opry and in Los Angeles. Houser continued his adventures to New York City where he made several media stops and treated Billboard Live and Paste Live fans to incredible stripped down performances of some of Magnolia’s stand-out tracks.

“After the album was complete, we were discussing plans for music videos and I wanted to make sure to visually tell the story of each song while keeping the feel of Magnolia still intact—because it has a mood to it,” said Houser. “We created a film instead of dicing up the album into fragmented music videos so people could take in the music of the album in one sitting and digest it as one body of work, as it was intended.”

Directed by Justin Nolan Key, the film was authentically shot in Houser's home state of Mississippi, providing the perfect backdrop to highlight his rootsy melodies and swampy guitar licks. Mirroring the blue-collar sentiments of Magnolia’s lyrics, the film follows Noah, an oil pipeline/rig worker as he returns home to the Gulf Coast and must confront his past while also determining his future. In the film, Houser plays a local bartender/singer at the town dive and performs several live acoustic versions select songs off the album, including his latest single, “No Stone Unturned.” See the trailer for Magnolia here.

Houser's fingerprints can be found on every inch of the project, serving as executive producer for the film and having co-wrote every song on the album. This body of music began as a passion project and a way to recalibrate to become Houser's most authentic and gutsiest project to date. He spent nearly two years on a journey of self-exploration through music, pulling from his Mississippi roots to cultivate an organic, un-polished work of art that NPR calls “some of the most expressive performances of his career.” Despite this new season of life, Randy’s unshakable, wailing vocals (that earned him four #1 hits, a slew of award nominations and critical acclaim), remain constant.
   

Critical praise for Magnolia:

“He’s in his element, and truly going for it” –NPR

“It’s a spine-tingling performance that puts him neck and neck with Chris Stapleton.” - Rolling Stone

“It’s a showstopper that puts Houser’s career on a whole new level, a sign that his artistry is now more important than success.”

- Newsday

“Houser is known for having one of the most soulful and expressive voices in country music. He’s at his best on ‘No Good Place to Cry’” 

– USA Today

“We put out a list of our favorite country albums of 2019 (so far), and in my own personal opinion, Randy Houser’s Magnolia is the best of them. And the best song, from the best album of 2019 so far… his new single, ‘No Stone Unturned.’” 

–Whiskey Riff

“Randy Houser may have put out one of the best Country records you’ll hear from a major label all year.”

 –Saving Country Music

“An excellent entry into a sturdy catalog that finds the Mississippi native seamlessly layering rock, blues, and soul onto his vintage country foundation like a master craftsman." 

–Entertainment Weekly

“The best country songs create a visual without help from a music video or stage performance. "No Stone Unturned" is a song you can hear, feel and see in vivid color … Houser is among country music's most dynamic vocalists, capable of hushing a room with the power of — or vulnerability in — his voice.” 

–Taste of Country

“Magnolia further cements why Houser is deemed one of country music’s most esteemed vocalists.” 

– Sounds Like Nashville

“It's a stunning country vocal that feels effortless…. he's a dead-serious storyteller. When he leans into those talents as he does during ‘What Whiskey Does,’ he's without comparison.”

 - Taste of Country

 
Randy Houser, who has earned a reputation over the years for filling every nook and cranny of the room with his thick, commanding vocals, will take the music of Magnolia out on the road this fall on his headlining tour. Kicking off in October, the tour will go through the end of the year and embody the spirit of Houser’s new single, “No Stone Unturned,” which is an “addictive” (Whiskey Riff), “vocal gem” (Nash Country Daily), “galloping grove” (NPR) of a traveling song that tells the tale of  "a restless wanderer who can 'always find one hell of a time' while he’s searching for himself” (Rolling Stone).

Dates can be found below, for additional information and to buy tickets, visit www.randyhouser.com

Photo Credit:  Grand Ole Opry LLC.

(Chris Hollo, photographer)

Photo Credit: Billboard 

Photo Credit: Paste

RANDY HOUSER TO RELEASE FILM INSPIRED BY CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED ALBUM, MAGNOLIA ON AUGUST 20

Country Powerhouse Executive Producer Shares Behind the Scenes Footage 

As Pre-order Goes Live

Randy Houser officially announced his film, inspired by his critically-acclaimed album, Magnolia, will be released on August 20. Drawing from the heartbreak, grit and working-class rawness of his latest album and the life stories he’s collected along the way, Houser created a film of the same name as both a visual representation his heavily-lauded work, and a narrative film thematically based on the music. Magnolia (the film) can be found on digital platforms including Amazon and iTunes and is available for pre-order now.



Mirroring the blue-collar sentiments of Magnolia’s lyrics, the film follows Noah, an oil pipeline/rig worker as he returns home to the Gulf Coast and must confront his past while also determining his future. Directed by Justin Nolan Key, an established music video and documentary director who has worked with Taylor Swift, Maren Morris and the CMA—the film was authentically shot in Houser’s home state of Mississippi, providing the perfect backdrop to highlight his rootsy melodies and swampy guitar licks. In the film, Houser plays a local bartender/singer at the town dive and performs several live acoustic versions select songs off the album, including his latest single, “No Stone Unturned.”

“Magnolia tells my story but also tells the story of running away from something while not knowing exactly what you’re running to,” said Houser. “As I got into the groove of creating this album, the story became so vivid in my mind that I realized it had to live through more than just a body of music and become a film. That’s exactly what we created... a film about running towards your truth.”

Fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at the film in the new “Randy Houser 'Magnolia' The Making Of” video here. Houser’s fingerprints can be found on every inch of the project, serving as executive producer for the film and having co-wrote every song on the album. This body of music began as a passion project and a way to recalibrate to become Houser’s most authentic and gutsiest project to date. He spent nearly two years on a journey of self-exploration through music, pulling from his Mississippi roots to cultivate an organic, un-polished work of art that NPR calls “some of the most expressive performances of his career.” Despite this new season of life, Randy’s unshakable, wailing vocals (that earned him four #1 hits, a slew of award nominations and critical acclaim), remain constant.

“Magnolia has been my beacon of light and restored my spirit and my truth,” said Houser. “It’s also the most daring and honest piece of work I’ve made in my life.”