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Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Kickoff on April 22-23 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

The 2017 Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Presented by GEICO will rev into high gear with The General Tire ‘Duel In the Desert’ Presented By OPTIMA Batteries, on April 22-23 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ. Early bird tickets are on sale now. Buy tickets and get more information at www.LucasOilOffroad.com. Welcoming motorsport enthusiasts from all over Maricopa County, The General Tire ‘Duel In the Desert’ Presented By OPTIMA Batteries will kick off at 8:00 am with karts and UTV features beginning at 12:00 pm and opening ceremonies at 2:30pm each day, offering attendees a weekend full of high-intensity, family-friendly fun. Guests are invited to walk around the pits, hang out with the racers, and enjoy an entire day of racing on Saturday and Sunday. See schedule below. “We love being out here at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park,” says race legend Brian Deegan. “The excitement is palpable when we come out to this track and we know this weekend is one you will not want to miss.” Racer RJ Anderson says, “We are all so excited to get out on the track and to give off-road racing fans a weekend they won’t forget.” The Lucas Off Road Racing Series Presented by GEICO (the #1 off-road series on the planet) is the evolution of the long standing support of short course racing by Forrest Lucas and Lucas Oil. Steeped in the Midwest tradition of short course off road racing infused with a West Coast influence, Lucas Oil Off Road Racing brings intense four wheel door to door action to challenging, fan friendly tracks. Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series: This is Short Course. The General Tire ‘Duel In the Desert’ Presented By OPTIMA Batteries takes place on April 22-23 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ. Buy tickets and get more information at www.LucasOilOffRoad.com. Early Bird tickets are available now for a limited time, and for the first time ever, reserved seating and VIP packages are also available. What: The General Tire ‘Duel In the Desert’ Presented By OPTIMA Batteries Where: Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park 20,000 S. Maricopa Road, Chandler, AZ 85226 When: April 22-23, 2017 Cost: $20-$105 Tickets can be purchased at www.LucasOilOffRoad.com. SATURDAY, APRIL 22 8:00 AM Main Gate Open to Public 8:30 AM JR 2 Practice/Qualifying JR 1 Practice/Qualifying Mod Kart Qualifying UTV Qualifying Pro 4 Qualifying Pro Lite Qualifying Pro Buggy Qualifying Pro 2 Qualifying 12:00 PM JR 2 Kart Race JR 2 Kart Race Mod Kart Race UTV Race 2:30 PM Opening Ceremonies Pro 4 Race Pro Lite Race Pro Buggy Race Pro 2 Race SUNDAY, APRIL 23 8:00 AM Main Gate Open to Public 8:30 AM JR 2 Practice/Qualifying JR 1 Practice/Qualifying Mod Kart Qualifying UTV Qualifying Pro 4 Qualifying Pro Lite Qualifying Pro Buggy Qualifying Pro 2 Qualifying 12:00 PM JR 2 Kart Race JR 2 Kart Race Mod Kart Race UTV Race 2:30 PM Opening Ceremonies Pro 4 Race Pro Lite Race Pro Buggy Race Continue reading Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series Kickoff on April 22-23 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park in Chandler, AZ→

Your 2017 ACM Awards Kelsea Ballerini Watch Guide!

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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The 2017 ACM’s are upon us and this year it’s all about Kelsea Ballerini, including a special encore performance from “Female Vocalist of the Year” and “Video of the Year” nominee Kelsea Ballerini airing exclusively on Xfinity right after the ACMs, check out the details below. Before the ACM Awards: Brush Up On This Year’s Nominees: Check out the official list of 2017 nominations at ACMawards.com/nominees to brush up on your country knowledge prior to the ACMs. Behind the Performance: If you have Xfinity TV, you can indulge in your passion for country music by accessing exclusive ACM content, including a behind the scenes look at preparations for Kelsea Ballerini’s encore performance, as well as archival clips from prior ACM Awards shows. You can also check it all out online at Xfinity.com/ACMawards. Watching the ACM Awards – Sunday, April 2nd: Red Carpet Pre-Show: The exclusive red carpet coverage will live stream exclusively on Twitter @ACMawards, beginning at 3pm PT/6pm ET. LIVE Television Broadcast: Tune into CBS on Sunday, April 2nd at 8pm ET/delayed PT to watch the ACM Awards broadcasted live from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley returning to co-host. NASCAR on Stage: NASCAR XFINITY Series drivers Darrell Wallace, Jr. and Elliott Sadler will trade in their driving gloves for an official results envelope as they will take the stage to present the Video of the Year Award presented by XFINITY. Fans can follow @XFINITY on Twitter as Sadler and Wallace, Jr. will take over the handle on Sunday afternoon to provide behind the scenes content from their view on the Red Carpet and leading up to the presentation. After the ACM Awards: Exclusive Encore Performance: Immediately following the television broadcast, don’t miss an encore performance by “Female Vocalist of the Year” and “Video of the Year” nominee Kelsea Ballerini, available exclusively On Demand for Xfinity TV subscribers. She’ll be performing her new song “High School” off her upcoming album, so don’t miss this preview of Kelsea’s next hit!

Keith Urban Reunites With Fellow ‘American Idol’ Judge On ‘Harry’

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

CAPITOL NASHVILLE artist KEITH URBAN made an appearance on the nationally syndicated “HARRY” talk show, hosted by his former fellow FOX-TV “AMERICAN Idol” judge HARRY CONNICK JR, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22nd. URBAN played a round of “Celebrity Swipes” with CONNICK JR, chatted about life at home with NICOLE KIDMAN and their two daughters, and played a little music together. Check out the “Celebrity Swipes” segment here, conversation clips here and here, and some of URBAN and CONNICK JR’s jam session here and here.

Trisha Yearwood Earns Daytime Emmy Nomination

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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Congratulations to Country artist TRISHA YEARWOOD who has been nominated for a Daytime EMMY Award for her FOOD NETWORK cooking series, “TRISHA’s Southern Kitchen,” in the category of Outstanding Culinary Program. YEARWOOD also serves as Executive Producer of the series in addition to hosting the weekly series. YEARWOOD won a Daytime EMMY Award for Outstanding Culinary Program for “TRISHA’s Southern Kitchen” in 2013.

Restless Heart Announces 2017 North American Tour

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

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Legendary country music group Restless Heart has announced the first leg of tour dates for its 2017 North American tour. Entering their 34th year on the tour trail, the men of Restless Heart will again travel the country coast-to-coast with scheduled tour dates in Oregon, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and more. Get Tickets to see Restless Heart “My favorite part about touring each year is seeing the familiar faces of our incredible fans in every crowd,” says Restless Heart keyboardist/vocalist Dave Innis. “After all these years, it’s more like family, especially since so many are raising a new generation of Restless Heart fans to keep us ‘rollin’ down the highway!’” “It’s a great feeling going into each touring season knowing that we get to once again hit the stage every night with the original five guys still on top of our game,” adds Restless Heart lead singer Larry Stewart. “Time to get the show on the road!” Larry Stewart, John Dittrich, Greg Jennings, Paul Gregg and Dave Innis, the men who make up Restless Heart, have enjoyed one of the most successful group careers in country music history. The band has placed over 25 singles on the charts with six consecutive #1 hits, four of their albums have been certified Gold by the RIAA and they have won a wide range of awards from many organizations including the Academy of Country Music‘s “Top Vocal Group.” Get Tickets to see Restless Heart Restless Heart 2017 North American Tour Schedule: 3/24/17 – Florence, OR – Three Rivers Casino & Hotel 3/25/17 – Florence, OR – Three Rivers Casino & Hotel 4/08/17 – DeQuincy, LA – Louisiana Railroad Days Festival 4/09/17 – Lindale, TX – Love and War in Texas 4/15/17 – Amarillo, TX – Amarillo Civic Center 4/21/17 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Palace 4/22/17 – Cartersville, GA – The Grand Theatre 4/28/17 – Lake Charles LA – Golden Nugget Casino 5/20/17 – Giddings, TX – Lee County Fair 5/28/17 – Verdi, NV – Boomtown Hotel & Casino 6/03/17 – Carlsbad, NM – CavernFest 6/23/17 – Chipley, FL – Panhandle Watermelon Festival 7/04/17 – Rogersville, TN – Rogersville 4th Of July Celebration 7/15/17 – Sisseton, SD – Sisseton’s 125th Anniversary-Brewster/Gunderson Field 7/20/17 – Warren, MN – Marshall County Fair 7/21/17 – Twin Lakes, WI – Country Thunder USA 7/22/17 – Lubbock, TX – Lubbock Cattle Baron’s Ball 8/05/17 – Culleoka, TN – The Barn 8/15/17 – Des Moines, IA – Iowa State Fair 8/18/17 – Farmington, NM – San Juan County Fair 8/26/17 – Bonner Springs, KS – Providence Medical Center Amphitheater 9/01/17 – Millersport, OH – Sweet Corn Festival 9/08/17 – Branson, MO – Silver Dollar City 9/16/17 – Hartford, WI – Schauer Arts And Activities Center 9/22/17 – Wendover, NV – Peppermill Concert Hall 10/13/17 – The Woodlands,TX – Dosey Doe For additional information on Restless Heart visit www.restlessheartband.com.

KEITH URBAN, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS AND MORE JOIN NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

KEITH URBAN AND SPECIAL GUESTS BLINK-182, CAPITAL CITIES, GROUPLOVE, LEON BRIDGES, AND NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS ADDED TO THE 2017 NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP IN PHOENIX MARCH 31-APRIL 2 Artists Join Previously Announced Acts Aerosmith, The Chainsmokers, and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Phoenix, AZ — March 23, 2017 — Today the NCAA and Turner Live Events, alongside official NCAA Corporate Champions AT&T, Coca-Cola, and Capital One have announced additional superstar artists for the 2017 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in conjunction with the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four. The free, three-day celebration taking place March 31-April 2 is open to the public at Margaret T. Hance Park in Phoenix. On Friday, March 31 four time Grammy Award winner Keith Urban will take the stage as the AT&T Block Party headliner. On Saturday, April 1 chart-topping, indie-pop band Grouplove, Grammy-nominated recording artist Leon Bridges, and Grammy-nominated pop duo Capital Cities will perform at Coca-Cola Music, joining previously announced Grammy Award-winning headliner, The Chainsmokers. On Sunday, April 2 soul rock outfit Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats will open the final day of the festival at the Capital One JamFest, later followed by iconic Grammy Award-winning alt rock band Blink-182. They join previously announced Grammy Award-winning hip hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and headlining rock legend Grammy Award winners Aerosmith at the Capital One JamFest. Fans can also watch a selection of the weekend’s concerts being live streamed on ncaa.com, bleacherreport.com, and the official NCAA YouTube channel. To stay up to date, fans can visit ncaa.com/finalfour, follow @FinalFour on Twitter, and download the Final Four app at ncaa.com/mffapp. This is a non-ticketed event open to the public on a first-come basis featuring the following events: Friday, March 31-AT&T Block Party Keith Urban Additional highlights to be announced Performances from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Saturday, April 1 – Coca-Cola Music Live broadcast of the first semifinal gameat Margaret T. Hance Park The Chainsmokers Grouplove Capital Cities Leon Bridges Performances from 2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Sunday, April 2 – Capital One JamFest® Aerosmith Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Blink-182 Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats Performances from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mountain Standard Time Capital One cardholders can take advantage of a preferred entry lane The NCAA March Madness Music Festival has brought one-of-a-kind concert experiences to over 150,000 music fans each year. In 2016, Kendrick Lamar, Maroon 5, Fall Out Boy, Twenty One Pilots, Aloe Blacc, Lukas Graham, Flo Rida, Panic! At the Disco, Pitbull and Jason Derulo performed at the festival in Houston. Additional top-tier performers who have helped celebrate Final Four weekend throughout the years include Rihanna, Imagine Dragons, Zac Brown Band, Lady Antebellum, Weezer, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jason Aldean, fun., Tim McGraw, The Killers, LL Cool J, Sting, Dave Matthews Band, Muse, Kings of Leon, Jimmy Buffett, KISS, The Black Keys, Kenny Chesney and Taylor Swift among many others. The NCAA March Madness Music Festival is an activation extension of the NCAA’s Corporate Champions and Partners marketing program, which Turner Sports and CBS Sports license and collaborate on as part of an agreement with the NCAA through Continue reading KEITH URBAN, NATHANIEL RATELIFF & THE NIGHT SWEATS AND MORE JOIN NCAA MARCH MADNESS MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP→

ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® TO CELEBRATE 11th ACM HONORS® ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2017 AT NASHVILLE’S HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

Winners of the Industry Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Special Awards to be Celebrated at the Annual Event More Information at ACMcountry.com WHAT: The 11TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ is an evening of live music and tributes celebrating recipients of the Academy of Country Music’s Special Awards, Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards. The event will return to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium for the eighth consecutive year. Additional details including this year’s winners, host, performers and event details will be announced the coming weeks. For more information please visit www.acmcountry.com WHEN: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 WHERE: Ryman Auditorium – 116 5th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37219 MORE: About the Academy of Country Music Founded in Southern California in 1964, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) is a fan-focused artist and industry-driven organization, providing the financial resources to ensure the on-going philanthropic work of ACM LIFTING LIVES, the charitable arm of the Academy, which works to improve lives through the power of music. The Academy has a rich history in the entertainment industry, having been founded when Southern California was a hotbed of emerging country music and when Westerns were a staple of television programing and film production. Comprised of more than 4,900 professional members nationwide, the ACM is headquartered in Encino, Calif. For more information, log onto www.ACMcountry.com or www.ACMLiftingLives.org. ###

Collin Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” To Air On SiriusXM Prime Country This Weekend

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

2017 marks 25 years since multi-platinum selling country sensation Collin Raye emerged on the scene with his No. 1 smash “Love, Me.” In celebration of the milestone, SiriusXM’s Prime Country (ch. 58) will air Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” five times throughout the weekend beginning March 24. The special is also available on-demand with the SiriusXM Radio app. Collin Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” (SiriusXM Prime Country, Ch. 58): Friday, March 24 – 6 p.m. ET Friday, March 24 – 9 p.m. ET Saturday, March 25 – 4 p.m. ET Sunday, March 26 – 12 a.m. ET Sunday, March 26 – 12 p.m. ET Listeners will hear Raye perform his biggest hits such as “My Kind Of Girl,” “I Can Still Feel You” and “Little Rock,” recorded in front of a live studio audience in Nashville, Tenn. In addition to the tracks, Raye shares exclusive stories behind these songs, which have touched the lives of country music fans for the last three decades. [bctt tweet=”.@CollinRaye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” to air on @SXMPrimeCountry this weekend ” username=”CMNBlog”] With 2017 comes the long-anticipated release of Raye’s 25th anniversary album, due out in the coming months. Fans can expect new recordings of their favorite songs, as well as several bonus tracks. In celebration of his quarter-century in country music, Raye is currently entertaining fans on a year-long tour across North America. For more information on Collin Raye, please visit www.collinraye.com, and follow him on Facebook and Twitter. COLLIN RAYE’S THE BIG 25 TOUR: April 01 Alabama Chocolate Festival – Rainbow City, Ala. April 04 Bismarck Civic Center – Bismarck, N.D. April 05 Jamestown Civic Center – Jamestown N.D. April 07 Shrine Auditorium – Billings, Mont. April 09 University of Montana – Missoula, Mont. April 11 Montana State University – North Havre, Mont. May 05 The Ranch – Ft. Myers, Fla. May 06 Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park – Live Oak, Fla. May 20 Historic Everett Theatre – Everett, Wash. June 17 Boomtown Hotel and Casino – Verdi, Nev. June 23 Meramec Community Fair – Sullivan, Mo. July 01 DABA Fireworks Festival – Stanley, N.C. July 16 Hodag Country Festival – Rhinelander, Wis. July 21 Independence County Fair – Batesville, Ark. July 29 B’s on the River – Watertown, Minn. Aug. 02 Freeborn County Fair – Albert Lee, Minn. Aug. 10 San Juan County Fair – Monticello, Utah Aug. 11 Club Madrid at Sunset Station – Henderson, Nev. Aug. 12 Snow College – Richfield, Utah Aug. 15 Rockingham County Fair – Harrisonburg, Va. Aug. 26 Great Frederick Fairgrounds – Frederick, Md. Aug. 30 Central Wisconsin State Fair – Marshfield, Wis. Aug. 31 DuQuoin State Fair – DuQuoin, Ill. Sept. 2 Sweet Corn Festival – Millersport, Ohio Sept. 19 Ashland County Fair – Ashland, Ohio Sept. 21 Mill Town Music Hall – Bremen, Ga. Sept. 29 Peppermill Concert Hall –West Wendover, Nev. Oct. 13 Welk Resort Theatre – Branson, Mo. Oct. 21 Knowlton Auditorium – Austin, Minn. Oct. 22 Mayo Civic Center – Rochester, Minn. Oct. Continue reading Collin Raye’s “Silver Anniversary Special” To Air On SiriusXM Prime Country This Weekend→

Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top added to all-star Merle Haggard Tribute lineup

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

SING ME BACK HOME: THE MUSIC OF MERLE HAGGARD AN ALL-STAR CONCERT CELEBRATION TO BE HELD AT NASHVILLE’S BRIDGESTONE ARENA ON APRIL 6, 2017 LIMITED NUMBER OF TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT TICKETMASTER Music stars Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top have been added to the all-star lineup at Sing Me Back Home: The Music Of Merle Haggard, previously reported by The Tennessean. The event is an all-star concert event taping at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 7:00 P.M. CT in honor of what would have been Merle’s 80th birthday and the one-year anniversary of his passing. This onenight-only concert event taping will bring together fans, friends and music icons to honor the life and songs of music legend Merle Haggard. The new additions to the lineup join previously announced performing artists Willie Nelson, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, John Mellencamp, Dierks Bentley, Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams Jr., The Avett Brothers, Alison Krauss, Ronnie Dunn, Warren Haynes, Jamey Johnson, Kacey Musgraves, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Lucinda Williams, Ben Haggard, John Anderson, Connie Smith and Bobby Bare. Additional performers to be announced in the coming weeks. In a career that spanned more than 50 years, Merle Haggard racked up an astounding 38 No. 1 country hits and every major award imaginable. Songs like “Mama Tried,” “Okie From Muskogee,” “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive” and “The Fightin’ Side Of Me” continue to inspire new generations of artists and fans alike, and as we approach what would have been a major milestone, the time has come to celebrate his truly remarkable career. He was an iconoclast who refused to bend to country music convention and helped create the indelible Bakersfield sound. He gave voice to outlaws and outsiders and in a way that few, if any, have ever equaled. A limited number of tickets for this all-star concert event are currently available at ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena box office. Keith Wortman, Mark Rothbaum and Theresa Haggard are the creators and executive producers of the show. Don Was, Ben Haggard and Buddy Cannon will serve as music directors and preside over a stellar house band backing the performers at this historic concert event taping. The event will be filmed and recorded for multi-platform distribution throughout traditional media (worldwide broadcast, music, and digital). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation. “I am so very thankful for this tribute to my husband, Merle Haggard. Please come join me and my family at this fantastic show that Merle would be so proud of,” said Theresa Haggard. “I am honored to produce a show that celebrates the life and music of Merle Haggard,” says Wortman. “His music and lyrics continue to shape the lives of musicians and millions of fans. I can’t think of any better way to celebrate his 80th birthday than to honor his legacy with this extraordinary event. It’s going to be an unforgettable evening.” FOR COMPLETE SHOW Continue reading Toby Keith, Alabama & Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top added to all-star Merle Haggard Tribute lineup →

Steve Moakler’s nostalgic music video “Wheels” premieres exclusively on CMT

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena

On the heels of last Friday’s album release, Steel Town, nearly 10 years after moving to Nashville from ‘the steel city,’ singer/songwriter Steve Moakler is not only celebrating a new album but also a music video for his current single “Wheels” today, Monday, March 20, exclusively on all CMT platforms. The video, directed by Reid Long (ACM Video of the Year winner for Eric Church’s “Mr. Misunderstood”), follows the storyline of the single, inspired by the simplicities and complexities of the wheels that carry us through life. “Wheels,” written by Moakler, Gordie Sampson and Caitlyn Smith, is his third single at SiriusXM’s “The Highway.” Check out the video here. Get More: Filmed just miles from Music Row in East Nashville, the backdrop is an antique automobile repair shop Moakler passes night after night –whether coming home from a tour stop or a co-write. Moakler felt this location was a fitting setting for the song that he calls the “crux” of the album because it blends old with new, which Moakler believes is a central theme of Steel Town. “‘Wheels’ is a song about life, the passage of time, how it feels and hurts,” Moakler told Taste of Country. “It’s a dose of something new, and I’ve always wanted to write a song like that. My real heart is getting to tell a story lyrically that connects universally. That is tough to do….I feel like it’s a scenario everyone can put themselves in.” All Access has already placed Steel Town on its “The Year’s Best Albums (So Far)” list, calling the LP, “song-driven, but sonically flexible enough to appeal to transplanted rock fans, or thematically traditional fans, too.” On Monday, March 27, Moakler will make his national television debut, performing his SiriusXM “The Highway” hit, “Wheels” on the fourth hour of NBC’s Today show. The good-timing “breakthrough hit” (Taste of Country) from Steel Town was written by Cary Barlowe, Moakler and Gordie Sampson, and “could be – should be – a contender for song of the summer” (All Access). Last weekend, Moakler kicked off his headlining Highway Finds Tour with stops in Charlotte, North Carolina; Rome, Georgia and Bowling Green, Kentucky. The inaugural Highway Finds Tour is presented by SiriusXM and Live Nation, and will bring Moakler’s live show across the country with stops in Boston, Chicago, Nashville, New York and more. Moakler first established his foothold as a songwriter with cuts by Ashley Monroe, Jake Owen, Ben Rector and Dierks Bentley (“Riser” and “Mardi Gras” ) has been called an “in-demand artist” by Taste of Country, and has earned recognition by more than 20 outlets as an “artist to watch,” including CMT, Huffington Post, Nashville Lifestyles, Rolling Stone Country and more. For more information about his upcoming album and tour, visit stevemoakler.com.