8/2 Weekly Industry Insider
Updated: Jul 5, 2022
THE HOTTEST
Everything you need to know in country music news this week
Reba McEntire and Brooks & Dunn announced that their shared Vegas residency, "Reba, Brooks & Dunn: Together in Vegas," is coming to a close in December after 7 years. Tickets for their final shows throughout the beginning of December are set to go on sale on August 6th.
Lauren Alaina announced that her new full-length album featuring 15 tracks, Sitting Pretty On Top of the World, is set for release on September 3rd. The album will include Alaina's collaborations with Trisha Yearwood, Jon Pardi, and Lukas Graham. Fans can pre-order the album now to get special access to one of the new tracks, "It Was Me."
Carrie Underwood announced that she will be releasing My Gift (Special Edition) on September 24th. The deluxe edition of her first-ever Christmas album features three new tracks.
Chris Young is set to hit the road with Mitchell Tenpenny and Callista Clark on his headlining "Famous Friends Tour 2021." Tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 6th.
Jameson Rodgers announced his upcoming headlining tour, COLD BEER CALLING MY NAME TOUR 2021, set to kick-off on August 6th in Rootstown, OH. Tickets are available now.
Cody Alan shared the cover of his upcoming book, Here's The Thing: Lessons on Listening, Life & Love, set for release on October 19th. The book features a foreword written by Keith Urban. The book is available to pre-order now.
NEW MUSIC
Fresh new songs to check out this week
Mickey Guyton released the title track from her upcoming album, "Remember Her Name."
Yola's released her new album, Stand for Myself.
Jimmie Allen and Brad Paisley released their music video for their duet, "Freedon Was A Highway."
Hayden Joseph released his new song, "Backwoods Bougie."
Parmalee released their new album, For You.
Rayne Johnson released his new single, "Country Up."
Parker McCollum's released his new album, Gold Chain Cowboy.
Tenille Townes released her music video for her song, "Girl Who Didn't Care."
Ryan Hurd released his new song, "Coast."
Kat & Alex released their new song, "Most Nights."
Chris Young's new album, Famous Friends, is set for release on August 6th.
Check out all upcoming album releases here.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
"Girl In It" - Ray Fulcher
Behind The Scenes: "Girl In It" - Ray Fulcher
Check out this All Country News Exclusive look at the making of Ray Fulcher's music video for "Girl In It." Fulcher shares his excitement on releasing his first song as a signed artist and his reaction to an unexpected legendary guest in the cast of his music video.
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