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Sunday, May 5, 2024

Dolly Parton To Kick Off CMA Fest's Fan Fair X

The Country Music Association has announced that this year, Dolly Parton will kick off CMA Fest's three-day Fan Fair X on June 6.

The global superstar will welcome country music fans from around the world to take part in a very special conversation on the CMA Close Up Stage. Parton's ALL ACCESS! Pop Up Experience at Fan Fair X will feature many of her global branding and merchandise items as well as sampling and demonstrations from "Good Lookin' Cookin'," the forthcoming cookbook written by Parton and her sister, Rachel Parton George. More details will be announced soon.

Following the first day, Fan Fair X will welcome some of country's hottest stars featured as CMA Fest Artists of the Day.

Cody Johnson takes the CMA Close Up Stage on Friday, Thomas Rhett on Saturday, and Lainey Wilson on Sunday.

The line up for the CMA Close Up Stage also includes Craig Morgan, Gary Sinise, Jake Owen, Lauren Akins, Old Dominion, Midland, Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton and Sam Hunt.

Entry into Fan Fair X is included with all CMA Fest four-night stadium passes. A limited number of single day ($10) and four-day ($25) Fan Fair X tickets can be purchased now at CMAfest.com/FanFairX.

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Aaron Lewis Shares Video For 'Over The Hill'

Aaron Lewis recently released a music video for "Over The Hill," a tune from his latest album, The Hills.

"'Over The Hill' is the realization that we all make mistakes, take different paths and learn as we go," explains Lewis. "I've embraced it with no regrets. I hope my fans enjoy the music video. It's a great visual element to a song that really sums up my life perfectly."

The Hills, which arrived on March 30th, debuted at No. 2 on Billboard's Top Country Albums Chart, as well as No. 6 on Billboard's Top Album Sales Chart. The record debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts.

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Tyler Hubbard Announces First Leg Of Headlining 'Strong World Tour'

Tyler Hubbard has announced the first leg of his headlining Strong World Tour, which includes stops in Houston, Boston, and Philadelphia. The tour kicks off in Indianapolis on September 6 and culminates with a hometown show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on November 21.

Tyler Hubbard has announced the first leg of his headlining Strong World Tour, which includes stops in Houston, Boston, and Philadelphia.

The tour kicks off in Indianapolis on September 6 and culminates with a hometown show at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on November 21.

Alana Springsteen will serve as direct support on select dates for the leg. Tickets are on sale now at tylerhubbardofficial.com/tour

Fans can expect a high-energy performance and Hubbard's "well-seasoned star power" as they hear songs from the new album, Strong, including his current top 5 radio single "Back Then Right Now." He'll also perform hit songs including "5 Foot 9" and "Dancin' In The Country," which have been certified 2x Platinum and Platinum, respectively.

Hubbard will headline festivals and fairs across the U.S. this Summer before heading out on the Strong World Tour. More dates for the Strong World Tour will be announced in the coming months.

Strong World Tour Dates:

Fri., Sept. 6 | 8 Seconds Saloon | Indianapolis, IN+

Sat., Sept. 7 | The Sylvee | Madison, WI+

Thurs., Sept. 12 | The Signal | Chattanooga, TN+

Fri., Sept. 13 | The Blue Room (Outdoor Show) | Statesboro, GA+

Thurs., Sept. 19 | Avondale Brewing Company | Birmingham, AL+

Fri., Sept. 20 | Blind Horse Saloon | Greenville, SC+

Sat., Sept. 21 | Coyote Joe's | Charlotte, NC+

Thurs., Oct. 24 | Haute Spot | Cedar Park, TX+

Sat., Oct. 26 | House Of Blues Houston | Houston, TX+

Thurs., Oct. 31 | GLC Live at 20 Monroe | Grand Rapids, MI*

Fri., Nov. 1 | History | Toronto, ON, CA+

Sat., Nov. 2 | Roxian Theatre | Pittsburgh, PA+

Thurs., Nov. 7 | Citizens House of Blues | Boston, MA+

Fri., Nov. 8 | The Fillmore Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA+

Sat., Nov. 9 | The Fillmore Silver Spring | Silver Spring, MD+

Thurs., Nov. 14 | The Moon | Tallahassee, FL+

Fri., Nov. 15 | Abacoa Amphitheater | Jupiter, FL+

Thurs., Nov. 21 | The Ryman | Nashville, TN+

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