INDEPENDENT ARTIST AARON WATSON PROVES AGAIN THAT YOU DON'T NEED A MAJOR LABEL TO BE A SUCCESS

AARON WATSON DEBUTS IN TOP 10 ON THE BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS CHART WITH BIGGEST CAREER SALES AND #2 ON THE TOP COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART

ALBUM HITS #1 ON BILLBOARD’S INDEPENDENT ALBUMS CHART, 

#1 ON iTUNES COUNTRY ALBUMS CHART AND #1 ALL-GENRE

Vaquero, the new album from independent country artist Aaron Watson debuts in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart with his biggest career sales week to date, and #2 on the Top Country Albums chart with 39,000 equivalent album units in total consumption. Vaquero landed at #1 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart across all genres. The singer-songwriter, with his groundswell of loyal fans, opened at #1 on iTunes Country Albums chart and has continued to stay perched in the top spot consistently for over a week. As momentum of the release increased over the week, Watson soared to #1 on the iTunes All-Genre chart. Watson made history in 2015 when his 10th studio album The Underdog hit #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart (26,000 albums sold), making him the first-ever independent, male country artist to debut in the coveted top spot. Watson’s rise was paved by years of hard work and perseverance, and his story is currently featured in an extensive 9-page piece in Texas Monthly’s March issue. Read the in-depth article, HERE.

On Friday, March 10th, Watson will make his national television debut on Fox & Friends morning show live from New York City.

Aaron Watson continues to dominate as a true independent in the country music arena. Marking off major milestones along the way, he’s gearing up to headline the opening night of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on March 7th at NRG Stadium (home of the 2017 Super Bowl). Watson will be recording a live CD/DVD to capture the evening as the first artist permitted by HLSR to do so since George Strait in 2001. Watson recently performed for a sold-out crowd (70,000+) at the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo in the AT&T Center and he will be among the star-studded lineup for the Academy Of Country Music’s Party For A Cause Festival in Las Vegas, NV on April 1st.

Vaquero has released to overwhelming support from press, including Billboard, Rolling Stone Country, Noisey, The Boot, Taste Of Country and more. All have praised Watson’s well-crafted songs; his impressive path carved outside of the Nashville establishment and his steadfast commitment to his Texas roots. See more press highlights HERE.

"Above all, he is authentic. What you see is what you get. At a time when everyone and everything seems overly marketed, when we’re being constantly manipulated and sold to, the music of Aaron Watson can be awfully appealing. There’s no gimmick, no pretension, there’s certainly no irony.” – Texas Monthly

"Watson’s knack for shaping sharp, hooky choruses makes this eleventh edition to his catalog not just a worthy complement to ‘The Underdog,’ but a textbook example of his talents in a genre overflowing with shapeless, cookie cutter ‘bro country,’ little of which is half as enjoyable or well-crafted as the majority of ‘Vaquero’."

– American Songwriter

“…the most sprawling work Watson has ever done, blending country-rock, R’n’B-tinged love ballads, backwoods stories, an epic instrumental track and traditional country twang with ease.” – Austin American Statesman

Watson shared a snapshot of the last 18 years and his slow-and-steady climb to the top with fans via Facebook in a video that has gone viral, racking up over 6 million views, HERE.

AARON WATSON ANNOUNCES 2017 TOUR DATES IN SUPPORT OF HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM 'VAQUERO' RELEASING ON FEBRUARY 24TH

UNSTOPPABLE INDEPENDENT COUNTRY ARTIST HEADLINES HOUSTON RODEO OPENING NIGHT

Aaron Watson announces 2017 tour dates in support of his highly anticipated album Vaquero, which is set for release on February 24th. The unstoppable, independent country music artist continues his stride as a force to be reckoned with. This year, Watson marks a major milestone as the headliner, opening night at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. He will perform among some of the biggest names in music for the world’s largest livestock exhibition and rodeo event at NRG Stadium. Watson will also tour internationally where he has developed a loyal fan base and following.

With a lengthy, four-month run of shows already set, Watson’s European leg will begin on Jan. 25th and run through Jan. 28th. Stateside performances include stops in New York, Los Angeles and at Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry. The Texas native will circle back to his resident homestead to perform at staple venues like Billy Bob’s and the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. Watson will also be among the star-studded lineup for music festivals including Country Thunder, Country Stampede, and Country On The River in addition to his own headline shows. See below for a full list of tour dates and venues.

Watson’s new album Vaquero is set for release on Feb. 24th. Lead single “Outta Style,” is currently climbing the country music charts and has been featured by Rolling Stone Country, Billboard, All Access and more. Vaquero is the follow up to Watson’s history-making album The Underdog, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, making him the first-ever independent solo male Country artist to debut in the top spot.

A pre-order of “Outta Style,” “Texas Lullaby” and “Big Love In A Small Town” are available on iTunes, here: http://smarturl.it/Vaquero.

AARON WATSON 2017 TOUR DATES

January 20 – Terrell, TX – Silver Saloon

January 25 – Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor

January 26 – Manchester, UK – Night & Day

January 27 – London, UK – The Garage

January 28 – Dublin, IR – Whelan’s

February 3 – Wichita Falls, TX – Denim & Diamonds

February 4 – Stillwater, OK – Tumbleweed Dancehall

February 10 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry

February 17 – Salt Lake City, UT – Western Hunting and Conservation Expo

February 18 – Waco, TX – Extraco Event Center

February 25 – San Antonio, TX – San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

March 4 – Sonora, TX – JL Bar Ranch & Resort

March 7 – Houston, TX – Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

arch 9 – New York, NY – Marlin Room at Webster Hall

March 18 – Grant, OK – Choctaw Event Center

March 23 – Little Rock, AR – Revolution Music Room

March 24 – Bossier City, LA – The Stage at Silver Star Smokehouse

March 25 – Fort Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas

March 30 – Bakersfield, CA – Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace

March 31 – San Bernardino, CA – The Brandin’ Iron

April 5 – West Hollywood, CA – The Troubadour

April 6 – San Diego, CA – Moonshine Flats

April 7 – Florence, AZ – Country Thunder

April 13 – St Louis, MO – Delmar Hall

April 14 – Springfield, MO – Shrine Mosque

April 15 - Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom

April 27 – Baton Rouge, LA – Varsity Theatre

April 28 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center

May 12 – Tampa, FL – Dallas Bull

June 24 – Manhattan, KS – Country Stampede

August 3 – Prairie du Chien, WI – Country On The River