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Florida-Georgia Line to tour Canada
Great news for country music fans in British Columbia! Rising country music duo Florida-Georgia Line announced on Twitter today that they’ll be playing a show in Vancouver on April 13th, 2013 at the Commodore Ballroom. While no other details are yet available for the show, including when tickets will go on sale, it’s big news for fans of the group in Canada. Other announced Canadian dates so far include Dauphin Country Fest on June 29th.
It’s been a big year for the duo, made up of Brian Kelley from Florida, and Tyler Hubbard from Georgia, whose single “Cruise” dominated the charts on its release, and toured with Jake Owen on CMT On Tour. The group released their brand new album “Here’s To You” last week.
Don’t forget to catch them tonight on Jimmy Fallon when they perform “Cruise” live on the program. Will you be tuning in? Late Night With Jimmy Fallon airs at 12:35 pm EST on NBC.
Jake Owen Makes CMT History with First Headlining Tour
Jake Owen is going down in the books: his first headlining tour, CMT On Tour Jake Owen: The Summer Never Ends 2012, has become the CMT tour with the most consecutive sold-out shows for the annual tour in its eleven-year existence.
The tour kicked off on October 10th in New York, NY, followed by a show in Detroit last week. Jake, with the accompaniment of special guests Love and Theft and Florida Georgia Line, will be performing in cities including: Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Des Moines, IA; Minneapolis, MA; Milwaukee, WI; and St. Louis, MO before it wrapping up in his hometown of Vero Beach, FL mid-December.
CMT On Tour has been the referred to as the “proving ground” for young country acts in the past, such as Keith Urban, Sugarland, Rascal Flatts, Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert, and Brad Paisley.
Jake’s current hit, “The One That Got Away,” has reached the Top 10 on country radio charts and continues to climb upward. For more information on the tour that’s selling out fast, go to www.cmtontour.cmt.com.
Florida Georgia Line to Release Debut Album “Here’s to the Good Times” on 12/4
All summer long, the guys of Florida Georgia Line have been cruising up the charts with their infectious first single, “Cruise,” which was recently certified GOLD and has drawn Twitter buzz from the likes of Taylor Swift, Keith Urban & Jennifer Nettles. On the heels of that hit, the duo will be releasing their debut album, Here’s To The Good Times, on December 4th.
“Releasing our debut album is a dream come true! We can’t wait to share our lives through music with our amazing fans,” said FGL’s Brian Kelley. His band mate, Tyler Hubbard added, “There truly is something for everyone on this album and we could not be more proud of it!”
Florida-Georgia Line Play To 10,000 Fans
Republic Nashville’s new hot duo Florida-Georgia Line played to over 10,000 rowdy country fans during Florida State University’s annual “Friday Night Block Party” in downtown Tallahassee at Kleman Plaza. The show was a bit of a homecoming for the group’s Brian Kelley, who is a Florida native and attended FSU before transferring to Belmont to pursue his music career (where he there met his band mate Tyler Hubbard).
Brian smiled as he shared:
“This definitely goes down as the best FSU block party I ever attended!”
Their high energy performance was talked about by the local media and radio as the perfect way to kick off the “official tailgate event”. WTNT PM Drive Host & Music Director Woody Hayes was raving about the duo’s show, saying:
“It was incredible way for 94-9 TNT to kick off the opening weekend of the season! FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE absolutely WOWed the crowd and they were non-stop on stage, bringing a tremendous energy to the event! Just because they’re a new act, don’t let that fool you, the crowd was singing to every song! 94-9 TNT was proud to have them play an acoustic lunch for the staff as well earlier in the day as well. Look out, FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE is for real!”
Monroe, Georgia’s Tyler Hubbard and Ormond Beach, Florida’s Brian Kelley have been engaging their growing fanbase at headlining shows as well as previous opening dates for Brantley Gilbert and the Country Throwdown Tour. FGL has already sold out two shows in Illinois – The Copper Dragon in Carbondale on September 14 and Joe’s Bar in Chicago on September 28 (a rarity for the popular venue). With these touring milestones, it’s no surprise that they’ve also earned a coveted spot on the “CMT On Tour” with headliner Jake Owen, which will kick off in New York on October 10.
EXCLUSIVE: Interview With Florida-Georgia Line
We had the chance to speak with Republic Nashville duo Florida-Georgia Line yesterday afternoon. The country rockers have taken over the charts with their single “Cruise,” and have sold more than 225,000 digital copies of the single in just four months, ranking in at top 25 in major markets. The duo is made up of Tyler Hubbard from Monroe, Georgia and Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Florida. They’re hitting the country world hard with their expressive lyrics and rocking sound – and even getting cuts on some of the biggest stars’ newest albums out this year!
In our exclusive interview with the duo we find out how excited they were over news that Jason Aldean is cutting one of their tracks, what was going through their heads when they made their Grand Ole Opry debut this month, what special message they have for Jake Owen tour mates Love & Theft, if they’ve had a chance to reflect on everything so far, and what fans can expect from the duo this year. Get to know one of the hottest rising acts in country music right here on Keepin’ it Country and get ready to hear more of them on your radio soon. They’ll be hitting the road this Fall on the 11th annual CMT On Tour with Jake Owen.
Jake Owen Headlining CMT On Tour
Jake Owen let a little secret slip on Twitter this week. The “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” singer announced to fans that he’ll be headlining this year’s CMT On Tour, with special guests Florida-Georgia Line and Love & Theft. The tour will be called “CMT On Tour: Jake Owen: The Summer Never Ends 2012.”
“Awesome night in Detroit Fired up to announce I’m Headlining the @CMT Tour this fall with @LNTweet and @FLAGALine. Gonna be a party!!”
The tour kicks off on October 10th in New York City. Past CMT On Tour headliners include Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Sugarland, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban and Randy Houser. Jake first appeared on CMT On Tour in 2007 as the special guest for Sugarland.
Check out the list of official announced tour dates below and let us know if you’ll be going:
Florida Georgia Line Inks Deal with Republic Nashville
It’s already been a great summer for the guys of Florida Georgia Line as their first single “Cruise” climbs the country charts, but things just got even better! Yesterday, the duo signed their first-ever major record deal with Republic Nashville/BMLG. Additionally, Tyler Hubbard and Brian Kelley were selected for coveted opening slots on dates across the nation with Jake Owen and Brantley Gilbert, as well as the annual Country Throwdown Tour.
“Florida Georgia Line has built a gigantic army of loyal fans, one by one, door to door, who have rocked with them at shows all across the USA and Canada! Their talent, energy and work ethic are second to none and we could be no more proud to welcome Tyler and Brian into the Republic Nashville family,” said Republic Nashville President and Big Machine Label Group EVP Jimmy Harnen.
“What an honor and a blessing to be a part of such a great team and awesome label… This is another step in the FGL journey and I’m so pumped to see where this leads!” said Hubbard.
Kelley echoed his band mate’s excitement, “Our family just got bigger! We are so excited to work with everyone at the label. It’s a dream come true. We are ready to rock, ready to work and ready for the ride of our lives!”
Florida Georgia Line Cruise Right On To WGN Midday News
The guys of Florida Georgia Line hit the stage of WGN’s Midday News to perform their debut single “Cruise” and the fan-fave “Tip It Back.” Both tracks appear on their “It’s Just What We Do” EP. The duo, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, got a chance to taste Chicago, stopping at Murphy’s Bleachers to sample some hot dogs, polish sausage and wings. They’ll be appearing in Chicago tomorrow with the Country Throwdown Tour at Toyota Park.
Florida Georgia Line Lace Up Their Boots in Support of the Troops
Country newcomers Florida Georgia Line are proud to join forces with the Boot Campaign in support of the troops. The duo, Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, have pledged their commitment to the cause by putting on their own combat boots to literally “take a walk in a soldier’s shoes.”
For the band, this is a cause that hits close to home. “Anything that we can do to help our soldiers past, present and future and their families, we are thankful to be a part of. This cause really hits close to home; my uncle and cousin both served overseas and my grandfather was awarded two purple hearts during his active duty. We are proud to be a part of The Boot Campaign and thrilled to have them on the road with us for the Country Throwdown Tour. We hope to see all the country fans at the show put their boots on and join us in supporting our veterans as they return home,” says Kelley.
Florida Georgia Line is in good company, as other celebrity supporters of the Boot Campaign include Dolly Parton, The Rock, FX’s Cast of Sons Of Anarchy, Troy Aikman, Brantley Gilbert, Eli Young Band, George Jones and Gary Allan. Supporters of the cause purchase boots, with all proceeds going to military charities, to put on in order to “symbolically walk in the shoes of our military men and women to remember their service and sacrifice.”
Florida Georgia Line is currently speeding up the charts with their debut single “Cruise,” from their new EP It’z Just What We Do. For more information on Florida Georgia Line and tour dates, visit www.FloridaGeorgiaLine.com.
Walk-up Tickets Available For Stars for Harvest
Country music fans wanting to go to the Stars for Second Harvest event at the Ryman on Tuesday will be able to buy special walk-up tickets at a discount price directly from the Ryman box office. This special deal is not available online or by phone, only by walking up to the ticket office. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Songwriters Dallas Davidson and Rodney Clawson will join Craig Wiseman on-stage at the acoustic show. Artists expected to appear include Jake Owen, Florida Georgia Line, and Vince Gill. This is a show not to be missed, and one of the few places you’ll see Vince during CMA Fest next week!
“Anytime we can give back and help feed the hungry in our community we jump at the opportunity” says Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line, “We are so excited to be part of Craig’s Stars For Second Harvest Show. Hopefully we can all come together and raise a lot of money!”
This is the eighth year that Craig Wiseman will be hosting this event, but the first time its being held during CMA Fest. Tickets purchased online or over the phone are $35, and tickets bought at the Ryman box office directly are only $25. There are special VIP tickets available for contacting the Second Harvest Food Bank directly at 615-329-3491. It’s a great event not to be missed by country fans wanting to help raise money for a good cause!
