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Carrie Underwood Pranks Hunter Hayes at His Last Blown Away Tour Show

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:47:21 +0000

Hot young country newcomer Hunter Hayes got the opportunity of a lifetime when he opened up for superstar Carrie Underwood on her Blown Away Tour this year. He wrapped up his dates with Underwood at a performance in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on Saturday night (May 18) -- but she wasn't going to let him get away without a proper sendoff, pulling an onstage prank that really got his goat.

George Strait Inviting Kenny Chesney on Tour in 2014?

Sterling Whitaker — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:00:43 +0000

George Strait is getting set to wrap up the 2013 leg of his two-year farewell tour in his home town of San Antonio, but he’ll be back next year — and ‘warns’ fans to expect the unexpected. In fact, fellow superstar Kenny Chesney might be involved. “We’ve got some surprises up our sleeve, so next [...]

Tim McGraw Dishes on What to Expect on Two Lanes of Freedom Tour

Christina Vinson — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:00:23 +0000

Tim McGraw has been touring for so long throughout his illustrious country music career, it’s like second nature to him. However, like any artist, he wants to give his all on every single tour, and the ‘Highway Don’t Care’ hitmaker dishes on what to expect with this summer’s run. McGraw tells GAC that his Two Lanes of Freedom [...]

Tim McGraw to Give Away More Homes to Veterans on Two Lanes of Freedom Tour

Christina Vinson — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:00:53 +0000

Tim McGraw continues to demonstrate his big-hearted generosity through big gifts. Really big gifts. On his 2013 Two Lanes of Freedom Tour, he will once again partner with Chase and Operation Homefront to give away more mortgage-free homes to military veterans and their families. This is the second year McGraw has done Operation Homefront after successfully launching [...]

Florida Georgia Line's Bus Breaks Down in the Desert

Amy Sciarretto — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:34:25 +0000

If you are going to break down in the middle of a desert while on tour, the best place to do so is near a casino, right? Well, that's just what happened to Florida Georgia Line, who were, well, cruising on the road when their bus conked out, leaving them stranded.

Toby Keith Heading Out on Another USO Tour

Christina Vinson — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 20:00:10 +0000

Country star Toby Keith is showing his devoted patriotism again by heading out on another USO tour this month, performing shows on military bases in the Philippines, Guam, and four free shows in the beautiful aloha state of Hawaii. Keith, who celebrated 10 years of USO tours last year, is set to tour for 10 [...]

Jake Owen Has Another Headling Tour, ACMs Nominations on His To-Do List

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:30:03 +0000

Jake Owen was on hand at the 2013 ACMs over the weekend to enjoy the industry festivities with his peers. When we spoke to the singer, he revealed it was the first time he and his wife have been away from daughter Pearl -- who made her grand entrance into the world on Thanksgiving.

Keith Urban Announces Second Leg of 2013 Light the Fuse Tour Dates

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 21:00:12 +0000

Keith Urban has announced the second leg of his 2013 Light the Fuse Tour via a fun collection of live video clips. You get a real sense of what life is like on the road with the singer, guitarist and 'American Idol' judge, thanks to this two-minute series which features plenty of moments of both backstage and onstage revelry.

Rascal Flatts Announce 2013 Live and Loud Tour

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:30:51 +0000

Having just wrapped their Changed Tour earlier this month, country trio Rascal Flatts are wasting no time and letting no grass grow under their cowboy boots. The threesome is itching to get back out there on that wide open road and do what they do best and that's continue to perform for their fans. The band just announced their summer tour -- the Live & Loud Tour.

Scotty McCreery Talks About His Dating Life While on the Road

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:00:37 +0000

Rising star Scotty McCreery is a busy man these days, what with working on a new album, attending college and touring. In a new interview, the former 'American Idol' champion confesses that his busy schedule makes it hard to find time for dating.