BMI Artists CAM and Skye Claire Perform At The Ninth Annual ‘Rising Through The Ranks’ Private Dinner Celebrating Women In Radio

The RAB, BMI, and The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group Presented Over Twenty Scholarships To Recipients in Nashville (NASHVILLE, TN. – Aug. 30, 2016) – On August 24, 2016 rising female artist Skye Claire (Mandolin Entertainment) and Sony Music Nashville recording artist CAM performed for the graduating class of the ninth annual Rising Through The Ranks seminar at a private dinner in Nashville, TN. The annual event, presented by The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), in conjunction with Broadcast Music, Inc. ® (BMI) ®, and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW), welcomed over twenty scholarship recipients from around the country to Music City. The night was a highlight for the women in attendance. While enjoying the company of new friends,and radio colleagues, Claire performed her brand new single, “Pawn Shop,” which is impacting radio on September 15th. “Rising Through the Ranks (RTTR) was an incredible experience that I’ll never forget. I was able to learn so much from some of the most inspiring and motivated women in radio. Being a part of the RTTR class of 2016 as a BMI songwriter helped me to grow as a person and an artist”. – Skye Claire (L to R) Joe D’Angelo (SVP of HD Radio), Erica Farber (President/CEO of the Radio Advertising Bureau), CAM, Skye Claire and Dan Spears (BMI Vice President, Industry Relations) The two-day seminar annually held at BMI Nashville’s offices, focuses on motivating women in the radio industry and provides them with the tools and management techniques to help them carry out their role to the best of their ability. The classes cover everything from hiring and firing to branding and problem solving. Specific topics include: Managing Multi-Generational Employees, The Role of Today’s Radio Manager and Building Your Personal Brand. For more information on Rising Through The Ranks and applying for the 2017 class, stay updated here: http://www.rab.com/public/academy/scholarshipform. About BMI Celebrating over 75 years of service to songwriters, composers, music publishers and businesses, Broadcast Music, Inc.® (BMI®) is a global leader in music rights management, serving as an advocate for the value of music. BMI represents the public performance rights in more than 10.5 million musical works created and owned by more than 700,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. The Company negotiates music license agreements and distributes the fees it generates as royalties to its affiliated writers and publishers when their songs are performed in public. In 1939, BMI created a groundbreaking open-door policy becoming the only performing rights organization to welcome and represent the creators of blues, jazz, country, and American roots music. Today, the musical compositions in BMI’s repertoire, from chart toppers to perennial favorites, span all genres of music and are consistently among the most-performed hits of the year. For additional information and the latest BMI news, visit www.bmi.com, follow us on Twitter @BMI or stay connected through Broadcast Music, Inc.’s Facebook page. About MIW Radio Group The MIW Radio Group consists of top-level Radio women across the country who are dedicated Continue reading BMI Artists CAM and Skye Claire Perform At The Ninth Annual ‘Rising Through The Ranks’ Private Dinner Celebrating Women In Radio

Colt Ford Finds His Voice on "4 Lane Gone" – New Single Debuts on SiriusXM Today

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Nashville, TN, August 30, ’16…Country Star Colt Ford’s brand new single, “4 Lane Gone,” makes its debut on SiriusXM’s, The Highway, today. Known for his spoken-word delivery, Ford takes us down a new path illuminating his vocal range on “4 Lane Gone.” The long-awaited new single, written by hit songwriters Houston Phillips, Josh Thompson, and Kyle Fishman, introduces Colt’s next studio album entitled, “Love Hope Faith,” scheduled for release early next year. Commenting on “4 Lane Gone,” Ford said, “I constantly try to become better as an artist. It has and will always be about the songs and the fans for me. Houston Phillips, Josh Thompson and Kyle Fishman, great songwriters and friends of mine, sent this song to me. I knew the moment I heard “4 Lane Gone” it was a hit, but I didn’t know if I could deliver the song the way it needed to be.” He continued, “I pushed myself further than I ever have, and I am so proud of this song. I know I am far from the best singer, but I have found my voice and I have never been more excited!” Ford has been on the road all summer on the “Take it Outside” Tour with Justin Moore and Brantley Gilbert. In between dates, he’s been in the studio recording his sixth album scheduled for release next year. About Colt Ford In 2012, Colt penned two #1 hits; Jason Aldean’s “Dirt Road Anthem,” and Brantley Gilbert’s, “Country Must Be Country Wide.” His album, “Declaration of Independence,” topped theBillboard Top Country AlbumChartat #1, and was followed by, “Thanks For Listening,” in July 2014.”Thanks For Listening”charted at #1 onBillboard’sIndependentAlbums, #1 onBillboard’s Rap Albumschart, #2 onBillboard’s Top Country Albums Chartand #10 onThe Billboard 200 Albumschart. “Crank It Up! Colt Ford Live At Wild Adventures,” Colt’s first live concert on DVD, was released to retail in Fall 2014 and debuted on AXSTV in February 2015. In addition,Colt and his band are featured in “Joe Dirt 2: Beautiful Loser,” starring David Spade, which was released in July 2015 on Crackle TV. To date, Colt has sold over 1 million albums,millions more song downloads, has 1.6 million Facebook Likes and over 100 million YouTube views. Colt was also featured in a two-page cover story in the”Arena”section of theWall Street Journal(July 2013). Colt has toured with Florida Georgia Line, Eric Church, Toby Keith and most recently, Brantley Gilberty on the “Take It Outside” Summer ’16 Tour. In addition to being a gifted songwriter and artist, Colt is also a former professional golfer, and resides with his family in Athens, GA. Follow atwww.coltford.com;twitter.com/coltford;facebook.com/coltford; instagram @coltfordmusic ; Catch Colt in concert. Visit #AverageJoesOnTour

Dolly Parton’s ‘Pure & Simple’ Debuts At #1 Worldwide!

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The Superstar Dolly Parton Tops Billboard’s Top Country Albums Chart For The First Time In The 25-Year History Of SoundScan! NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 30, 2016) – World-renowned singer/songwriter/entertainer Dolly Parton has a worldwide #1 album to celebrate this week. The superstar’s new release Pure & Simple debuts at #1 not only in the U.S., but, also on the national country charts in Canada, U.K. and Australia. Dolly’s 43rd studio recording and the first release of her recently-announced joint venture between Dolly Records and Sony Music Nashville, achieves #1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart with first-week sales of 20,000 units! This marks the first time Dolly has topped Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart in the 25-year history of SoundScan. The new album which released August 19th on Dolly Records/RCA Nashville lands the #11 slot on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart with a first-week total consumption of 21,000. On Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, the disc debuts at #1. In the UK, Pure & Simple enters the all-genre album sales chart at #2, behind Frank Ocean’s Blonde. Upon hearing the news, Dolly Parton, who co-produced and wrote every song on Pure & Simple, enth used, “Boy, it’s a good day for me. I am a happy girl!” She continued, “It feels great to be #1 as it’s been a long time and it feels so good to still be in the game after all this time.” Remarked Doug Morris, CEO, Sony Music Entertainment, “Congratulations, Dolly, for your stunning debut with Pure & Simple.You put your heart and soul in this album, and we join you in celebrating a long-overdue #1 on the country album chart.” “I thought it was a magical time back in 1981, when I first started working with Dolly as we set up her Best Little Whorehouse album on RCA, right after her huge hit, ‘9 To 5,’” reflected Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville. “I spent a week with her on the RCA jet visiting radio and retail all over the country.” Goodman continued, “But, to be reunited with Dolly and have a #1 debut is wonderful. Thank you, Doug Morris for bringing Dolly back to RCA.” CTK Management CEO Danny Nozell said, “There is nobody more deserving of this tremendous success. Having worked with Dolly for the past 13 years, I have never met any person that works harder than her.” Nozell added, “She is a businesswoman that understands her brand and knows exactly what to do and when to do it, and once again, she proves it with a #1 album.” Last week, Dolly Parton made appearances on NBC’s Today and Tonight Show, among other TV shows. Fans can link to purchase Pure & Simple and the various versions available by exclusive partners below: Cracker Barrel: smarturl.it/dollycbps Walmart: smarturl.it/walmartdolly Amazon Music: smarturl.it/amzmusicdolly Amazon Physical: smarturl.it/amazondolly Apple Music: smarturl.it/dollypartonps Google: smarturl.it/gpdolly Spotify: smarturl.it/spotifydolly Walmart’s special version of Pure & Simple includes a bonus disc, featuring Dolly’s greatest hits and exclusive tracks. The Cracker Barrel deluxe Continue reading Dolly Parton’s ‘Pure & Simple’ Debuts At #1 Worldwide!

Carrie Underwood’s "Oh, Sunday Night"- Listen Now!

New Sunday Night Football Show Open Starring Carrie Underwood & 12 NFL Players Premieres on Sun., Sept. 11 Patriots-Cardinals SNF Opener Super Bowl MVPs Von Miller & Eli Manning Take Part alongside Russell Wilson, Dez Bryant, Clay Matthews, Patrick Peterson, Odell Beckham Jr., Antonio Brown, Kam Chancellor, Tyrann Mathieu, Khalil Mack & Earl Thomas STAMFORD, Conn. – August 29, 2016 – Seven-time Grammy Award-winner and multi-platinum recording artist Carrie Underwood’s new song “Oh, Sunday Night,” the new opening theme for primetime television’s No. 1 program, NBC’s Sunday Night Football, is now available to listen to in its entirety on NBCSports.com (click HERE). The open makes its television debut on Sunday, September 11, before the kickoff of New England Patriots at Arizona Cardinals on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Underwood is joined in the show open by 12 NFL players, who have accounted for 41 Pro Bowl selections, seven Super Bowl rings, and eight first-round draft picks. Following is the complete list of the players: New York Giants WR Odell Beckham, Jr.Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio BrownDallas Cowboys WR Dez BryantSeattle Seahawks S Kam ChancellorOakland Raiders LB Khalil MackNew York Giants QB El i ManningArizona Cardinals S Tyrann MathieuGreen Bay Packers LB Clay Matthews Denver Broncos LB Von MillerArizona Cardinals CB Patrick PetersonSeattle Seahawks S Earl ThomasSeattle Seahawks QB Russell Wilson “Oh, Sunday Night” is set to the music of “Somethin’ Bad,” a chart-top ping duet from Underwood and Miranda Lambert which was released in 2014 and earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Duo/Group Performance. Underwood worked with the songwriters of “Somethin’ Bad”– Chris DeStefano, Brett James, and Priscilla Renea – to rewrite the lyrics for Sunday Night Football. The result, “Oh, Sunday Night,” was produced by Mark Bright and Chris DeStefano. SNF IS TV’S NO. 1 PRIMETIME PROGRAM FOR 5 YEARS RUNNING: For the historic fifth consecutive Sept.-May television season, NBC’s Sunday Night Football finished as television’s No. 1 primetime show i n household rating (13.0) and viewership (22.5 million average), as well as the coveted Adult 18-49 demographic (8.0), based on live plus same day data from The Nielsen Company (September-May). Sunday Night Football is one of only four shows since 1950 to rank No. 1 in primetime for five consecutive TV seasons.

Luke Bryan To Join Chris Stapleton, and Travis Tritt As Part Of Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam

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LUKE BRYAN ANNOUNCED TO JOIN CHRIS STAPLETON, KID ROCK, LARRY THE CABLE GUY AND TRAVIS TRITT AS PART OF CHARLIE DANIELS 80TH BIRTHDAY VOLUNTEER JAM Rare Country Signs on as Official Media Partner Tickets On Sale NOW Starting at $25 at all Ticketmaster Locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 29, 2016) – Country superstar Luke Bryan will be joining Chris Stapleton, Kid Rock, Larry The Cable Guy, and Travis Tritt to celebrate with Charlie Daniels at his 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam on November 30 at Bridgestone Arena. Bryan, one of the biggest names in country music known for hits like “Country Girl (Shake It For Me),” “Drunk on You,” “Play It Again” and more will join Daniels on stage for what will be remembered as one of the best Volunteer Jams to date. Tickets for the much anticipated event are on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations and the Bridgestone Arena Box Office. Ticket prices start at $25.00. Joining Volunteer Jam for the first time is Cox Media Group’s Rare Country who has signed on as an official media sponsor. RareCountry.com will provide in-depth coverage of the event, including backstage artist interviews, performance footage, and more. “Rare Country is proud to stand alongside Charlie as he celebrates his 80th Birthday Vol unteer Jam,” said Laurissa Phillips, GM, Rare Country. “This year’s incredible performance lineup is a testament to Charlie’s legendary status both on and off the stage. We look forward to providing Rare Country fans with unparalleled access to this epic event.” After a star-studded 40th Anniversary Volunteer Jam last year, this year’s celebration event will feature The Charlie Daniels Band and a select bunch of their favorite musicians and entertainers on stage for an exhilarating event for the ages. Since 1974, Daniels has commissioned his musical friends and peers to come together on a “volunteer” basis to hang out, “jam” together, and entertain crowds in an unconventional, laid-back fashion unknown to any other concert event — all while dedicating concert proceeds to worthy causes. This year’s event will feature extra special “jam” sessions with some of Charlie’s most prolific friends who want to celebrate the soon-to-be Country Music Hall of Famer, his birthday, and his many accomplishments. “This year, I will celebrate two milestones, my 80th birthday and the Volunteer Jam. It’s pretty amazing that we’re both alive and kicking and still going strong. Ain’t it good to be alive and be in Tennessee!” said Charlie Daniels. A portion of the proceeds from the night will go to the The Journey Home Project, a 501(c)(3) non-profit co-founded by Daniels and manager, David Corlew, to help Veterans of the United States Armed Forces. For more info on The Journey Home Project, please visit: thejourneyhomeproject.org . Charlie Daniels’ 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam is produced by Mike Smardak of Outback Concerts in association with David Corlew & Associates and Webster & Associates. Download artwork Luke Bryan / 845KB Charlie Daniels / 654KB Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam Continue reading Luke Bryan To Join Chris Stapleton, and Travis Tritt As Part Of Charlie Daniels 80th Birthday Volunteer Jam

Miranda Lambert to Receive ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at ACM Honors

Miranda Lambert will receive the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the 10th Annual ACM Honors™. The 10th Annual ACM Honors will tape TODAY, August 30 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and make its television debut on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Hosted by Multi-ACM Award®-Winning Group Lady Antebellum, ACM Honors Two-Hour Special to be Taped at Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday, August 30 Tweet: .@ACMawards to present new ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award to @mirandalambert at 10th #ACMHonors airing Fri, 9/9 at 9pm ET/PT on @CBS! ENCINO, CA (August 29, 2016) – The Academy of Country Music® (ACM) announced today that Miranda Lambert willreceive the inaugural ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award at the 10th Annual ACM Honors™. Approved by the ACM Special Awards Panel and voted on by the ACM Board, this new award will honor uncompromising artists in the spirit of Merle Haggard, while acknowledging a man who has figured prominently in ACM history. “Merle was an integral part of the Academy’s history, and it was important to us that we honor his legacy. We couldn’t imagine anyone better suited to receive the first ever ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award than Miranda,” said ACM EVP/Managing Director Tiffany Moon. The 10th Annual ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to celebrating the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards and will feature performances by Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cam, Toby Keith, Alicia Keys, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris, Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Keith Urban, Chris Young, Dan + Shay, The Band Perry and hosts Lady Antebellum. The two-hour special will tape on Tuesday, August 30 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and make its television debut on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. For more information on the Academy of Country Music and the ACM Honors, please visit www.acmcountry.com. About ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award Criteria The ACM Merle Haggard Spirit Award, created this year, will be awarded to a singer-songwriter and performer whose career reflects the uncompromising integrity and steadfastness of spirit embodied by the late Merle Haggard. Beyond crafting iconic songs and delivering genuine performances, this deserving artist—like Haggard—is characterized by their singular vision in carving an indelible path in country music. About ACM Honors™ ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the Academy of Country Music Awards, including the Special Awards, Studio Recording Awards and Songwriter of the Year Award winners. The 10th Annual ACM Honors takes place Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium and – for the first time ever – will be produced for television by dick clark productions to be broadcast onFriday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Mike Mahan, R.A. Clark, Barry Adelman and Mark Bracco are executive producers. Tiffany Moon is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.

Jack Ingram’s Whiskey-Soaked Masterpiece, Midnight Motel, Out Tomorrow on Rounder Records

 Hear Full Preview Stream of Midnight Motel on The Boot! Today, Texas icon and country star Jack Ingram, premiered his new album, Midnight Motel, in full via a preview stream on The Boot.com (http://theboot.com/jack-ingram-midnight-mote l-album-listen/). Midnight Motel (Rounder Records) is Ingram’s first album in the seven years since his departure from Big Machine Records. Produced by Jon Randall and featuring his recently released single “I’m Drinking Through It,” (Video here) which chronicles a troubled but loving relationship, the album will be available through retailers and streaming services tomorrow, Aug. 26. “Disappearing” from recording after earning #1 hits and an ACM win for Best New Male Vocalist in 2008, Midnight Motel represents the insightful perspective that only comes with taking a step back. Emerging now o n Rounder Records, he’s made a handshake deal with himself – “Don’t write a song/That you wouldn’t sing.” The result is a Texas-tinged “guided meditation” through liquor-fueled melancholy, astute observations, and amusing expositions. It’s a night at the bar with Jack – songs, shots, spoken riffs and all. As a giant in Texas Country, writers who’ve followed Jack for years are saluting this album as his best yet. “Even on a first listen, it’s easy to hear how much of the seven years between records Ingram has spent laboring on these songs, working over each tightly wound line for maximum impact. This sounds like a record made by someone freed of the pressure to create hits and driven to write a set of songs he wouldn’t be embarrassed to play for Guy Clar k.” – Andy Langer, Texas Monthly “One of the highlights of the new album is the wistful “It’s Always Gonna Rain,” which he co-wrote with red-hot tunesmith Lori McKenna.” – Chuck Dauphin, Billboard.com “These 11 cuts cut deep; the songs swim in your head long after you’ve pressed stop on your music player. Ingram’s well-chosen wor ds, combined with lush instrumentation, show a songwriter at the top of his game…” – David McPherson, No Depression “Ingram’s is a singular voice, an artist adept at sharing the broader insights that reflect on the minutiae of everyday experience.”; “These rough-hewn arrangements and his sturdy, though solitary, expression are so consistently compelling.”; “In a very real sense then, this is Ingram’s most authentic effort to date, and not surprisingly, it’s also his best.” – Lee Zimmerman, Elmore Magazine Link to album stream premiere: http://theboot.com/jack-ingram-midnight-motel-album-listen/ Link for Ingram’s new single, “I’m Drinking Through It”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6DR TLOFanI “I’m Drinking Through It” Video Jack Ingram Socials: Website: http://jackingram.net/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackIngram   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jackingram/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackingram/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy8KtwvxP5wZ5zix7AujPvQ    

Alicia Keys, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Dan+Shay, and The Band Perry to Perform at ACM Honors

The Academy of Country Music® (ACM) announced that Alicia Keys, Miranda Lambert, Chris Young, Dan + Shay and The Band Perry will all perform at the 10TH ANNUAL ACM HONORS™ rounding out the star-studded lineup. It was also announced that Mike Fisher, Emmylou Harris, Martina McBride and Thomas Rhett will present at the ceremony taking place Tuesday, August 30 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.  Previously announced performers include Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Cam, Toby Keith, Maren Morris, Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell, Keith Urban and hosts Lady Antebellum.  The 10TH ACM Honors™ is an evening dedicated to celebrating the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 51st Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by multi-ACM Award-winning group Lady Antebellum, the two-hour special will tape on Tuesday, August 30 at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, and make its television debut on Friday, September 9 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Tickets for the special taping are available for purchase to the general public now at Ticketmaster.com.  For more information on the Academy of Country Music and the ACM Honors, please visit www.acmcountry.com.  

Justin Moore Scores Third #1 Album Debut With ‘Kinda Don’t Care’

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JUSTIN MOORE SCORES THIRD #1 ALBUM DEBUT WITH KINDA DON’T CARE Smothers Charts with #4 Billboard Top 200 Debut and Top 5 Single with “You Look Like I Need A Drink”, Celebrates Release Week with Waffle House® NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 22, 2016) – After a whirlwind release week filled with sold-out shows, once-in-a-lifetime fan experiences and late night adventures, JUSTIN MOORE has much to celebrate as his fourth studio album KINDA DON’T CARE (The Valory Music Co.) notches the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart. The project features his newly minted Top 5 single “You Look Like I Need A Drink” and also earned the singer his fourth Top 10 All Genre debut, landing at #4 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. The Poyen, AR native showed no signs of slowing down with a packed show in his home state before continuing to Nashville, TN, Charlotte, NC, Harrisonburg, VA and Indianapolis, IN for intimate performances of his new music as well as his most popular hits. The platinum-selling singer then celebrated post-show by cooking up some of his favorite dishes at Waffle House® locations in each market. During his last show of the week on the TAKE IT OUTSIDE TOUR in Indianapolis on Friday night, Moore was joined on-stage by label mate and good friend Brantley Gilbert for “More Middle Fingers,” which is just one of the 16 tracks on KINDA DON’T CARE. He also belted out #1 hits like “Point At You” and “Small Town USA” before heading to Waffle House® where Big Machine Label Group President/CEO Scott Borchetta greeted the singer with celebratory #1 Waffles to commemorate the successful week. Moore will continue the momentum this week on the TAKE IT OUTSIDE TOUR in Bonner Springs, KS (8/25) and Atlanta, GA (8/26). For tour dates and more visit, JustinMooreMusic.com.

Dan + Shay Celebrate No. 1 Single, “From The Ground Up” by Announcing Fall Headlining Tour

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Dan + Shay Celebrate No. 1 Single, “From The Ground Up” by Announcing Fall Headlining Tour  Obsessed Tour to hit 15 cities across the U.S. and Canada this November and December  NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 22, 2016)  Earlier today, “From The Ground Up,” the impactful first song released from Dan + Shay’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, Obsessed, hit No. 1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Charts. So what better way to celebrate than for the Warner Bros. Records/Warner Music Nashville Platinum-selling recording duo to announce the Obsessed Tour. Earning its name from the title of their hit album and its title track, which was directly inspired by fans, the headlining tour will also feature special guest singer/songwriter Walker Hayes. The Obsessed Tour kicks off Nov. 10 in Denver, Colorado and will hit 15 cities across the U.S. and Canada through Dec. 17, including their first ever tour stop in Honolulu, Hawaii.     “We have been so humbled by the response to our new album, and can’t wait to perform live for our fans this fall,” said Dan Smyers. “Our fans inspired the title of the Obsessed album, so it was only fitting to name the tour after the album.”   “We are also so grateful to everyone for help making ‘From The Ground Up’ No. 1,” added Shay Mooney. “This is such a personal song for both of us, and we are thrilled that people have loved the song as much as we do.”    The tour is the perfect ending to what has been a monumental year for Dan + Shay. Earlier this year, the duo released their second album, Obsessed, whose first single,  “From The Ground Up,” was an immediate hit. The pair debuted the song on Good Morning America and has since performed it on Live With K= elly, Dancing With the Stars, The Bachelorette and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The song marks the second No. 1 for the duo in less than a year, and also the first No. 1 song produced by Smyers, along with Scott Hendricks.     Tickets for Dan + Shay’s Obsessed Tour go on sale Friday, Aug. 26 with the exception of the Salt Lake City, Flagstaff and New York City shows, which go on sale Friday, Sept. 9. The dates for the tour are as follows:   Nov. 10 – Ogden Theatre, Denver, Colorado Nov. 11 – The Depot, Salt Lake City, Utah Nov. 12 – Prochnow Audito rium, Flagstaff, Arizona Nov. 15 – The Novo, Los Angeles, California Nov. 18 – The Republik, Honolulu, Hawaii* Dec. 1 – Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, Oklahoma Dec. 2 – The Blue Note, Columbia, Missouri Dec. 4 – House of Blues, Dallas, Texas Dec. 9 – Newport Music Hall, Columbus, Ohio Dec. 10 – London Music Hall, London, Ontario Dec. 11 – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, Ontario Dec. 13 – Upstate Concert Hall, Clifton Park, New York Dec. 15 – Rams Head Live, Baltimore, Maryland Dec. 16 – Playstation Theater, New York, New Continue reading Dan + Shay Celebrate No. 1 Single, “From The Ground Up” by Announcing Fall Headlining Tour