Announced last month during the CMT Next Women of Country event in Nashville during CMA Awards week, Tanya Tucker will headline the 2020 CMT Next Women of Country Tour and just announced earlier this week, she will bring along several promising rising acts along the way including Brandy Clark, Aubrie Sellers, Erin Enderlin, Hailey Whitters, Madison Kozak, Walker County as well as Shooter Jennings, who will appear at select shows.

Kicking off on February 5, the CMT tour will make stops in such major cities as Boston, Dallas, Houston, Ontario, Vancouver and more. New Yorkers can catch the tour when it stops at Town Hall on February 7th with special guests Brandy Clark and Aubrie Sellers.

Recently, Tucker received four GRAMMY® Award nominations including Song of the Year (“Bring My Flowers Now”); Best Country Album (While I’m Livin’); Best Country Solo Performance (“Bring My Flowers Now”); and Best Country Song (“Bring My Flowers Now”).

Tickets for most of the dates go on sale beginning tomorrow Friday, December 13 at 10:00 am local time at CMT.com and TanyaTucker.com.

2020 CMT Next Women of Country Tour Dates

February 5: The Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VA ~

February 6: World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA ~

February 7: Town Hall, New York, NY ~*

February 20: Graceland Soundstage at Elvis Presley’s Memphis, Memphis, TN ~

February 21: Gillioz Theatre, Springfield, MO ~

February 22: TempleLive, Wichita, KS ~

February 24: The Blue Note, Columbia, MO ~

February 25: Bourbon Theatre, Lincoln, NE ~

February 27: The District, Sioux Falls, SD ~

February 28: Fargo Theatre, Fargo, ND ~

February 29: Grand Casino Hinckley Event Center, Hinckley, MN

March 3: River Run Centre, Guelph, ON ^

March 5: FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, St Catharines, ON ^

March 6: Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock, NY ^

March 7: Metropolitan Theatre, Morgantown, WV ^

March 26: The Kessler Theater, Dallas, TX #

March 29: The Heights Theater, Houston, TX #

April 22: The Fremont Theater, San Luis Obispo, CA +

April 29: Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO

May 9: Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, Cherokee, NC

May 13: Jefferson Center, Roanoke, VA @

May 15: Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, MI @

May 16: Roxian Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA @

May 17: The Wilbur Theatre, Boston, MA @

May 20: House of Blues, Cleveland, OH @

May 21: Danforth Music Hall, Toronto, ON @

May 22: The Egg, Center for the Performing Arts, Albany, NY @

May 30: Beaver Dam Amphitheater, Beaver Dam, KY &

June 4: The Fillmore, San Francisco, CA

June 5: Crest Theatre, Sacramento, CA*

June 6: Carson Valley Inn Casino, TJ’s Corral Outdoor Amphitheater – Minden, NV*

June 8: State Theatre for the Arts, Red Bluff, CA*

June 10: Crystal Ballroom, Portland, OR

June 12: Vogue Theatre, Vancouver, BC*

June 13: The Bing Crosby Theater, Spokane, WA*

June 14: The Showbox, Seattle, WA

* Aubrie Sellers
~ Brandy Clark
# Erin Enderlin
+ Hailey Whitters
^ Madison Kozak
@ Walker County
& Shooter Jennings

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One of CMT’s 2018 “Next Women of Country” artists Hannah Ellis has been the one to watch. Earlier this year Ellis completed her stint on the CMT Next Women of Country Tour as well as an opening slot on Gavin DeGraw’s summer tour.

This past Friday, December 6th, Ellis released an acoustic version of her strong pop-country song “Never in Love;” a song on the country singer + songwriter’s debut self-titled EP released back in 2017. The song portrays a breakup, where one entity was really only in love, not the other. She sings: “How could it be over when it never was? / You were never in love / Just in love with the thought of me / Not in love like you oughta be / Just enough to get all you need / And I had nothing to give / When you asked for it all back / But you already knew that / Cause there was never an us / And you were never in love”

When asked about a favorite story about how one of her songs came together on Cowboys & Indians, Ellis answered, “Man, I feel like there are so many. One of my favorites is how “Never in Love’ was written, my cowriters and I (which happen to be my boyfriend and our best friend) went swimming at a friend’s house and we came inside and started writing this fun, upbeat title. Halfway through the song we took a little break and started talking about our friend’s recent breakup. Without meaning to we ended up writing about that experience instead of our original idea. I ended up recording that song on my first EP because it was just so organic and came from such an authentic place.”

Ellis shared on Instagram, “This song has never made a playlist or been a single, and yet I haven’t played a show in two years that someone didn’t request it. So I decided to strip it all the way back to how it was written; @joshkerrmusic, @nickwaynemusic and I sitting around a piano putting words and melody to a fresh wound.. Thank you for loving it. #NeverInLoveAcoustic.”

To keep up with Hannah Ellis follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

“Never in Love (Acoustic) is available everywhere you buy or stream music. Take a listen below and check out more new recently music here on our “New Country Music” playlist. Be sure to give the playlist a follow for your weekly new country music fix.

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Announced this morning, Thomas Rhett will be heading out this summer on 2020 The Center Point Road Tour. The tour, named for his most recent album, Center Point Road will kick off on May 29th with back to back shows in New Hampshire and conclude in Virginia on August 29th. Joining the reigning ACM Male Vocalist of the Year is Cole Swindell and HARDY.

New Yorkers can catch the tour when it hits Northwell Health at Jones Beach Amphitheater on August 27th. Fans can purchase tickets beginning Friday, January 24, 2020, for select cities as part of Live Nation’s Country Megaticket at www.Megaticket.com.

 

2020 THE CENTER POINT ROAD TOUR DATES:
5/29 – Bank of NH Pavilion – Gilford, NH*
5/30 – Bank of NH Pavilion – Gilford, NH*
6/5 – Ruoff Music Center – Indianapolis, IN
6/6 – Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH
6/7 – Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
6/11 – St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY
6/12 – KeyBank Pavilion – Burgettstown, PA
6/19 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL
6/20 – Coral Sky Amphitheater – West Palm Beach, FL
7/9 – PNC Music Pavilion – Charlotte, NC
7/10 – Coastal Credit Union Music Park @ Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC
7/11 – PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ
7/16 – Oak Mountain Amphitheatre – Birmingham, AL
7/17 – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO
7/23 – USANA Amphitheater – Salt Lake City, UT
7/24 – Idaho Center Amphitheater – Boise, ID
7/30 – Toyota Amphitheatre – Sacramento, CA
7/31 – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mtn. View, CA
8/7 – Ak-Chin Pavilion – Phoenix, AZ
8/8 – Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM
8/21 – Darling’s Waterfront Pavilion – Bangor, ME
8/22 – Xfinity Theatre – Hartford, CT
8/23 – CMAC – Canandaigua, NY
8/27 – Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY
8/28 – BB&T Pavilion – Philadelphia, PA
8/29 – Jiffy Lube Live – Bristow, VA

*dates do not include Cole Swindell

 

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Here at New York Country Swag, we pride ourselves on being tastemakers, finding and championing new and up-and-coming artists and introducing our followers to the best of the best of the rising acts. Back in 2019, we named the 10 artists below in our “Artists to Watch in 2019” and we are proud to say, we know rising talent before they make it big. Check out what each of these artists has done over the past year and what is coming up for them in 2020.

10. Austin Burke– Singer-songwriter Austin Burke continues to mesmerize fans with his uniquely crafted songs like “Whole Lot in Love” and “Slower.” This past year, the singer received accolades for his millions of streams on Spotify, as well as, made his Grand Ole Opry debut back in March. Additionally, Burke has been a regular on the festival circuit, playing major festivals such as Country Lakeshake and Faster Horses Festival. Most recently, he released his newest song “Love You Most,” with more music promised heading into 2020.

9. Abby Anderson– Sassy and talented rising artist, Abby Anderson grew her fan base this year, opening up for Rob Thomas and formally, Brett Eldredge and Devin Dawson. The Texas native released three songs this year including her fiery track “Good Lord,” her single “Flowers,” and a cover of A Star Is Born’s “Shallow” with fellow Artist to Watch, Jimmie Allen. Back in July, we hosted a Swag Session with the spunky singer-songwriter, reminding us exactly why she is one of our favorite rising artists.

8. Riley Green– Fans have flocked to Riley Green this year. His traditional country twang mixed with contemporary sound has resonated with fans across the nation. This year, Green opened up for Braid Paisley and Chris Lane and is slated to take the opening spot yet again on Jason Aldean’s ‘We Back’ Tour for 2020. If that’s not enough, the singer-songwriter released his debut record this fall, Different ‘Round Here, which featured his number one single, “There Was This Girl” and thirteen other killer tracks. Additionally, this year, Green embarked on his first headlining tour, which makes a stop at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre tonight! This Swag Session alum is going places, and we cannot wait to see what he has in store for us heading into 2020!

7. Brandon Ratcliff– Brandon Ratcliff is another rising artist that we believe is primed for success. The Monument Records signee is both poised and talented beyond his years. In 2019, the singer-songwriter followed up his debut song “Rules of Breaking Up,” with two new releases, “Number in My Phone” and “Slow Down Hometown.” Our team got to hear the songs live, back in March, during an intimate performance in New York City, and we are sure that 2020 will be an even more exciting year for him. To learn more about the Ratcliff, check out our Swag Spotlight here.

 

6. Seaforth– The new Australian duo, comprised of Mitch Thompson and Tom Jordan are making waves on the American airwaves. This year they have released their first EP Love That, which contained four songs, including their debut singles “Love That and “Talk to Me.” In addition, the duo has teamed up with singer-songwriter Mitchell Tenpenny in their chart-climbing song “Anything She Says.” Tenpenny and Seaforth are currently on tour together. New Yorkers will be in for a real treat this Sunday when the tour finally makes it’s way to New York City! To learn more about Seaforth, check out our Swag Spotlight feature.

 

5. Kassi Ashton– Kassi Ashton is one of those artists that is making radio pay attention and one of UMG Nashville’s most promising new artists. She made our list for her fearlessness, grit, and soulful vocals, but she is proving her staying power with her 2019 released singles “Violins,” “Field Party,” and “Pretty Shiny Things.” Most recently, Ashton opened up for Maren Morris on her sold-out headlining tour, where our team was able to witness her magic up close and personal!

 

4. Teddy Robb– It is obvious that here at New York Country Swag, we love Teddy Robb! The singer-songwriter recently played at our NYCS Country Brunch ’19 and even stopped to chat with us in a Swag Session before he made his Today Show debut! There has been a lot of much-deserved attention around Robb lately, and we cannot wait to see how his newest songs, “Really Shouldn’t Drink Around You” and “Tell Me How” continue to resonate with fans.

 

3. Filmore- This year, Filmore opened up for one of our favorites, Walker Hayes, during his headlining tour. The singer’s unique talent draws fans across genres, as his undeniable swagger and creative songwriting lends itself well to music fans as a whole. He recently released a feel-good summer song “Livin Easy” and a nostalgic tune called “London.” Additionally, Filmore made his national television debut on TODAY and will take the opening spot on Lauren Alaina’s headlining tour, beginning this January.

 

2. Tenille Townes– Tenille Townes has had quite the year! She is truly the full package, shining on both emotional songs and upbeat tracks. She opened up for none other than Dierks Bentley this summer, where our team got to catch her set at Northwell Jones Beach Amphitheater. The songstress continued to promote her music all year, even making her TODAY Show debut back in July. For more on Townes, check out or Swag Spotlight here. She is already a star in Canada, and it’s only a matter of time before Nashville catches on!

1. Mitchell Tenpenny– Last, but certainly not least, Mitchell Tenpenny has had arguably the biggest year out of all the artists on this list. Between being a staple at festivals all season long, opening for Old Dominion on their headlining tour, and finally headlining his own tour alongside Seaforth, Tenpenny shows no signs of slowing down. On top of that, his newest song “Anything She Says” will go to country radio very soon, and we suspect that it will be another hit for the singer! We will always be true fans of Tenpenny and his talent, and will never forget our Swag Session in the middle of Time’s Square that took place just two years ago!

Be on the lookout in the coming weeks for our carefully-cultivated 2020 Artists to Watch list! In the meantime, don’t forget to take a look back at what our 2018 and 2017 artists to watch have been up to.

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