<p><strong>There&#8217;s been some big news in country music this week: With the announcement of several 2020 tours involving some of the biggest names in country music, new music releases, the 94th birthday of <a title="the Grand Ole Opry" href="https://countrymusicontour.com/category/the-grand-ole-opry/">the Grand Ole Opry</a>, fall festivities at Silver Dollar City and more. Get up to speed on what you may have missed this week.</strong><!--more--></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Tours:</strong></span></p>
<p>Tickets for <strong><a title="Miranda Lambert" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSMLambert/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fmiranda-lambert-tickets%2F">Miranda Lambert</a></strong>&#8216;s 2020 <strong>Wildcard Tour</strong> are now on sale. <strong>Just Moore and <a title="Tracy Lawrence" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSTLawrence/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Ftracy-lawrence-tickets%2F">Tracy Lawrence</a></strong> announced their <strong>Late Nights and Long Necks tour</strong> and tickets are now available. <strong><a title="Kenny Chesney" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSChesney/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fkenny-chesney-tickets%2F">Kenny Chesney</a></strong> also announced his<strong> Chillaxification Tour</strong> this week and tickets will be available Oct. 4th! <strong><a title="Sturgill Simpson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSSturgill/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fsturgill-simpson-tickets%2F">Sturgill Simpson</a></strong> kicks off his underplay tour in support of the <strong>Special Forces Foundation</strong> on Sept. 29th in West Hollywood, CA. Follow the links for each tour to check dates &; buy tickets!</p>
<p>On top of his tour announcement, <strong><a title="Sturgill Simpson" href="https://stubhub.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ljXyr/pubref:WPSSturgill/ar:CMNBAutoLink/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stubhub.com%2Fsturgill-simpson-tickets%2F">Sturgill Simpson</a></strong> made some pretty big announcements in regards to his new album <strong>&#8220;SOUND &; FURY&#8221;</strong>, as well as a Netflix film of the same name. Check out all the details <strong><a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/sturgill-simpson-announces-underplay-tour-to-support-the-special-forces-foundation/">here!</a></strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>New Music:</strong></span></p>
<p>In addition to tour announcements, several artists graced us with fresh music and videos this week! <strong>Henriette</strong> released her new single &#8220;Dream Boy&#8221; along with a lyric video that can be viewed<strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/OJWNXFAlnA0">here</a></strong>. <strong>Kirsty Lee Akers&#8217;</strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/8cm2wSPYaHs"><strong>new music video</strong></a> channels the 1940s, bringing the story of the Goree Girls to life. Singer-songwriter <strong>Mike Ryan</strong> also released a new single this week titled &#8220;Dear Country music&#8221;. All the info about Ryan&#8217;s new single and tour information can be found <strong><a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/mike-ryan-releases-new-single-dear-country-music/">here</a>.</strong></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Big Events:</strong></span></p>
<p>The <strong>Grand Ole Opry</strong> announced their plans for their<strong><a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/the-grand-ole-opry-celebrates-94th-birthday-with-a-bash/"> 94th birthday celebration</a>.</strong> They are planning to have a 2-day celebration with an outdoor Plaza Party and an Opry Concert on Oct. 4th &; 5th.</p>
<p><strong>Silver Dollar City</strong> just opened their doors for their <a href="http://www.countrymusicnewsblog.com/clear-your-to-do-list-silver-dollar-city-has-fall-covered/"><strong>Harvest Festival</strong> </a>and all-new Pumpkin NIghts. From Sept. 25-Oct. 26, guests can experience Craft Days, fall-themed food, and horror-free games and rides, suitable for the whole family!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>There you have it! That&#8217;s the biggest news in country music that you may have missed this week!</strong></p>
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