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TIME Reveals the 2023 TIME100 Next List of the World’s Rising Stars

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TIME Reveals the 2023 TIME100 Next List of the World’s Rising Stars

Today, TIME reveals the 2023 TIME100 Next list recognizing the 100 emerging leaders from around the world who are shaping the future and defining the next generation of leadership.

The 2023 TIME100 Next issue has three worldwide covers, each highlighting a member of the list: singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, football quarterback Jalen Hurts and chef Mory Sacko.

Like the annual list of the TIME100 most influential people in the world, the TIME100 Next list features surprising pairings of the list members and guest contributors TIME selects to write about them. The third annual list includes: Emma D’Arcy on Bella Ramsey, Elliot Page on Mae Martin, Ziwe on Ice Spice, Shania Twain on Kelsea Ballerini, John Legend on Metro Boomin, Peyton Manning on Jalen Hurts, Ashley Graham on Hailey Bieber, Aurora James on Everette Taylor, Nancy Pelosi on Shalanda Young, Chelsea Handler on Alexandra Cooper, Melinda French Gates on David Moinina Sengeh, and more.

–See the 2023 TIME100 Next full list, tributes, videos and photos: time.com/next
–See the TIME100 Next covers and cover grid: https://bit.ly/3EzVhyD

“The honorees on this year’s TIME100 Next are rising stars whose work and determination is creating a better future,” said TIME Chief Executive Officer Jessica Sibley. “We’re looking forward to celebrating these extraordinary individuals at our upcoming TIME100 Next event in October.”

Of the rising stars and changemakers on the 2023 list, TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs writes: “With efforts like Person of the Year and TIME100, we have used the power of our spotlight to draw attention to those who have achieved peak influence in their fields. A great magazine and a great media company should not just reflect the present, it should push us forward, showing what is possible as well as what society’s future and future leaders will look like. That is our ambition for TIME100 Next.” https://bit.ly/3EDItaO

On October 24, TIME will host the third annual TIME100 Next event to celebrate the individuals spotlighted on the 2023 list. The event, which will take place at SECOND in New York City, will be hosted by TIME CEO Jessica Sibley and TIME Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs and will feature a special musical performance by singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini, honorary tributes from members of this year’s list and much more. The 2023 TIME100 Next event is presented by signature partners Novo Nordisk and Verizon and supporting partner LaCroix Sparkling Water.

There are over 50 women on this year’s list: Mira Murati, Stephanie Hsu, Rachel Zegler, Megan Davis, Hailey Bieber, Alexandra Cooper, Emily Henry, Pinky Cole, Yulia Svyrydenko, Kate Ryder, Celine Song, R.F. Kuang, Ice Spice and more.

The 2023 TIME100 Next list features several U.S. political figures including: J.D. Vance, Shalanda Young, Zooey Zephyr, David Holt, Anna Paulina Luna and more.

Athletes featured on the 2023 TIME100 Next list include: Jalen Hurts, Harmanpreet Kaur, Angel Reese, Ronald Acuña Jr., Rose Zhang, Salma Paralluelo and Sophia Smith.

Artists, entertainers and storytellers creating impactful work that are spotlighted on this year’s list include: Kelsea Ballerini, Tyler James Williams, Alexandra Cooper, Lily Gladstone, Corey Hawkins, Emma Corrin, Paul Mescal, Tems, Kali Uchis, Celine Song, Noah Kahan, Peso Pluma and more.

Leaders on the list who are working to advocate for and expedite climate action and solutions include: Kristina Dahl, Anastasia Volkova, Michael Regan, Cynthia Houniuhi, John Chweya, Txai Suruí, Rikki Held, Xiye Bastida, Andreas Flouris and Peter Reinhardt.

While the TIME100 Next list has no age limits, the youngest person on the 2023 list is Dylan Brandt, age 17.

Photo Gallery: Parkway Drive with The Amity Affliction, Northlane and Make Them Suffer at Toronto’s RBC Echo Beach

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Photo Gallery: Parkway Drive with The Amity Affliction, Northlane and Make Them Suffer at Toronto’s RBC Echo Beach

All photos by Mini’s Memories. You can contact her through Instagram or Twitter

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National Music Centre to Present Panel of Indigenous Voices on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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National Music Centre to Present Panel of Indigenous Voices on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The National Music Centre (NMC) will open Studio Bell with free admission on September 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. As part of this important day of dialogue and understanding, NMC will present a discussion at 1:00 pm on the power of music for reconciliation, hosted by David McLeod, curator of the National Music Centre’s Speak Up! exhibition. The event will also be livestreamed on amplify.nmc.ca.

Joining the panel are Cree artist Fawn Wood, recipient of the first JUNO Award for Traditional Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year in 2022 and one of latest artists to be featured in the Speak Up! exhibition; néhiyaw rapper, educator and activist Eekwol, who uses her voice to spread messages of resistance, revolution and keeping the language, land, and culture alive for future generations; and Calgary-based Métis artist Shane Ghostkeeper, founder of the band Ghostkeeper, whose most recent solo album, Songs for My People, is a reverential tribute to the music he absorbed while growing up in Northern Alberta Métis communities.

Visitors to Studio Bell are also encouraged to check out the recently updated Speak Up! exhibition, which is supported by TD Bank Group. The exhibition recognizes powerful Indigenous voices in music, including recently added artists Tom Jackson, Elisapie, Ferron, Fawn Wood, and Drezus. Featuring storytelling, audio, and artifacts, visitors to Speak Up! can learn how Indigenous artists are fostering dialogue and understanding to radically shift the Canadian paradigm of who First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people are.

“Music has an ability as a universal language to bring people together and share stories, and hopefully bridge reconciliation and foster understanding that can break down stereotypes and misconceptions,” said David McLeod (member of the Pine Creek First Nation), Curator of Speak Up, NMC Board Member, and Chair of NMC’s National Indigenous Programming Advisory Committee. “Through this panel and exhibition, we ultimately hope to promote healing, understanding, and empowerment, which can break down barriers and build relationships; this ultimately promotes reconciliation at both an individual and collective level.”

Music Superstar YOSHIKI Will Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

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Music Superstar YOSHIKI Will Become First Japanese Artist to be Immortalized in Cement at the World-Famous TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood

The iconic and beloved Japanese superstar YOSHIKI will leave his mark in a festive imprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood.

YOSHIKI is one of just over 300 artists in the nearly 100-year history of the iconic Chinese Theatre to receive this prestigious honor. YOSHIKI makes history by becoming the first Japanese artist to be immortalized in cement since the theatre began this Hollywood tradition in 1927.

YOSHIKI will join an exclusive list of legendary celebrities including Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Marilyn Monroe, John Wayne, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Robert Downey, Jr., Hugh Jackman, and Vin Diesel when he places his hand and footprints in cement on Hollywood Boulevard.

YOSHIKI has sold over 30 million albums and singles and has sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times with his band X Japan.

YOSHIKI is a composer, classically trained pianist, rock drummer, and leader of the rock group X Japan. YOSHIKI was named “one of the most influential musicians and composers in Japanese history” by Consequence and is described by Billboard Magazine as “a musical innovator”.

YOSHIKI has sold over 30 million albums and singles and has sold out the 55,000-seat Tokyo Dome a record-breaking 18 times with his band X Japan. He has performed at the world’s greatest stages including Madison Square Garden, Wembley Arena, Coachella Music Festival, and Carnegie Hall. He has also composed Hollywood film soundtracks, a concerto for the Emperor of Japan, and the official theme song for the Golden Globe Awards. Recently, YOSHIKI assembled the new supergroup THE LAST ROCKSTARS.

His first feature documentary film as director, YOSHIKI: Under the Sky, will premiere in the US, UK, and Japan in September. YOSHIKI will perform his Yoshiki Classical 10th Anniversary World Tour with Orchestra 2023 “REQUIEM” in October, headlining shows at Tokyo Garden Theater (Tokyo – Oct. 7-9), Royal Albert Hall (London – Oct. 13), Dolby Theater (L.A. – Oct. 20), and Carnegie Hall (New York – Oct. 28). This tour will be the first time a Japanese artist has headlined all these historic venues.

YOSHIKI is internationally recognized for his long-term philanthropic activities and has donated over 2 million dollars to charity through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization Yoshiki Foundation America. For his prolific philanthropic endeavors, he was chosen by Forbes as one of “Asia’s Top 30 Heroes of Philanthropy” in 2019 and received a Medal of Honor from the Japanese Government in 2021 for his support of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine and ongoing charitable works.

In 2021, YOSHIKI established an annual grant of $100,000 for MusiCares®, a partner of the Recording Academy®, to help music creators and industry professionals affected by mental health concerns. Previously, YOSHIKI donated $100,000 to MusiCares to help music professionals affected by the Coronavirus pandemic and worked with MusiCares to deliver $100,000 in disaster aid to Hurricane Harvey victims in Texas in 2017.

Bose Announces New QuietComfort Ultra Headphones And Earbuds With Bose Immersive Audio For The Most Realistic Sound Ever

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Bose Announces New QuietComfort Ultra Headphones And Earbuds With Bose Immersive Audio For The Most Realistic Sound Ever

Today, Bose announces the next generation of its iconic QuietComfort line: the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and the QuietComfort Headphones, all featuring the world-renowned hallmarks that the QuietComfort name has become synonymous with — world-class noise cancellation, high-quality audio, and legendary comfort and stability. And now, the QC Ultra Headphones and Earbuds both feature an all-new premium design and debut Bose Immersive Audio, taking audio performance to an entirely new level.

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds will be available beginning early October for $429 and $299 respectively. Both are available in Black and White Smoke. The QuietComfort Headphones will be available on September 21st for $349 also available in Black and White Smoke, plus a limited-edition Cypress Green. Pre-orders for all products begin today in the U.S. on Bose.com.

“We know that listening to music is a deeply personal experience — what you listen to, when and where you listen, and the emotion it has the power to evoke,” said Raza Haider, Chief Product Officer for Bose. “The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds with Bose Immersive Audio won’t disappoint. The lifelike listening experience, superior noise cancellation performance, and modern design truly make both products the ultimate companion for any music lover.”

Bose Immersive Audio goes beyond special effects. It creates a wider, more spacious soundstage so your content becomes multi-dimensional and layered, regardless of the audio platform or device — making spatial audio accessible to all. It will bring you closer than ever by virtually seating you right in the acoustic sweet spot. Traditionally, when listening to recorded content through headphones, the soundstage is collapsed into your head between your ears. Bose Immersive Audio reveals its true depth, spatializing what you’re hearing by virtually placing it in front of you. This effect is enabled by an onboard IMU and newly developed, proprietary Bose digital signal processing software in the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds.

There are two options for listening to Bose Immersive Audio: “Still” or “Motion.” “Still” is best when you’re not moving because the audio stays in place — perfect for when you’re sitting down and want to feel as if the sound is fixed in a specific position. “Motion” allows the audio to move with you, so it’s always out in front of you — great for staying immersed on the go.

Replacing the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 as the brand’s flagship banded headphone, the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones offer a powerful combination of Bose Immersive Audio, world-class noise cancellation, and CustomTune audio calibration for unmatched performance from an over-ear headphone. Bose Immersive Audio and CustomTune technology work together to deliver enveloping sound that’s fully optimized to your ears.

A completely re-engineered system includes proprietary signal processing, a robust chip set, and advanced microphones. All of this innovation not only enables improved noise cancellation and CustomTune technology, but it also supports Bose Aware Mode with ActiveSense, and remarkable voice pickup. Using a beamform-array to differentiate your voice from 360 degrees of unwanted nearby sound, the QC Ultra Headphones deliver crystal clear calls to friends and family, clients and coworkers, and stunning accuracy from VPAs for seamless convenience when summoning playlists, texts, or directions.

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones feature a modern, more premium design. Minimal seams and part splits convey a sleek overall appearance, while still allowing the Ultra Headphones to fold flat into a compact storage case.

Intuitive physical controls make the headphones easy to use. The right earcup is home to three controls: a power/Bluetooth pairing button, a capacitive touch strip for volume control and shortcut access, and a multifunction button for toggling between listening modes, answering or ending calls, and content playback control. The left earcup includes an LED indicator, 2.5 mm jack, and a USB-C charging port. The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones offer up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge while Bose Immersive Audio is turned off, and up to 18 hours when Immersive Audio is turned on.

The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds replace the award-winning QC Earbuds II and continue to offer world-class noise cancellation, CustomTune sound calibration technology, responsive touch controls, and an IPX4 rating — and now they offer improved far-end call quality. With the support of dynamic microphone mixing and adaptive filters, voice pickup is more intelligible in less-than-ideal environments. These technologies work together in real time to determine and prioritize which microphone on each bud is experiencing the least wind noise, and selecting from a variety of noise filters so your voice presents more clearly to those you’re calling.

The Ultra Earbud’s design has also been refreshed to incorporate a new metallic treatment for a sleeker, more luxe look. The earbuds’ stability bands also feature an improved, interlocking fit on the buds to help ensure they are mounted correctly, delivering optimal comfort, stability, and performance.

The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer up to six hours of battery life on a single charge while Bose Immersive Audio is turned off, and up to four hours when Immersive Audio is turned on. An optional new wireless charging case cover is also now available and is compatible with both the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds and their predecessor, QC Earbuds II. Available for $49 on Bose.com beginning October 20th, the silicone case cover easily slips on the existing charging case to enable wireless charging.

Rounding out the new headphone portfolio are the Bose QuietComfort Headphones, which will replace the QuietComfort 45 Headphones. Offering powerful high-fidelity audio paired with legendary noise cancellation, the QC Headphones now offer the ability to adjust noise cancellation levels and set custom modes. For wireless listening, they offer multipoint Bluetooth 5.1 capability and up to 24 hours of battery life on a single charge via USB-C.

An audio cable with in-line mic is also included for wired listening or communication. Spotify Tap is also supported to start your listening session at the push of a button.

Both the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds feature Snapdragon Sound™ Technology Suite, enabling support for the latest Qualcomm® aptX Adaptive codec for audio streaming — including lossless and low latency capabilities. Snapdragon Sound also allows for more seamless and robust connectivity with premium Android devices. The Ultra Headphones and Ultra Earbuds also layer on Google Fast Pair for added ease-of-use when pairing Android devices and are both Bluetooth 5.3 compatible.

All three new QuietComfort products are compatible with Bose SimpleSync technology. SimpleSync allows you to pair Bose QuietComfort noise cancelling headphones with select smart soundbars and speakers for a personal listening experience. Independent volume controls allow you to lower or mute the soundbar while keeping the Bluetooth headphones as loud as necessary.

The QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, and QuietComfort Headphones work with a mobile device’s built-in voice assistant and use the Bose Music app for additional features like shortcut settings, listening modes, and adjustable EQ. The Bose Music app is also used to release software updates for new features and benefits that may become available in the future.

Gnarly Head Wines And The Grateful Dead Release Limited-Edition Cabernet Sauvignon And Zinfandel

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Gnarly Head Wines And The Grateful Dead Release Limited-Edition Cabernet Sauvignon And Zinfandel

American Deadheads who can’t get enough of their favorite rock band now have two new wines from Gnarly Head that offer a fun way to toast the Grateful Dead and keep the vibes flowing. Back by popular demand following last fall’s successful launch, Gnarly Head wines and the Grateful Dead today announced the release of two limited-edition vintages—a gnarly Old Vine Zinfandel and a Cabernet Sauvignon—that bring two of the band’s most-loved and iconic graphics to life in stunning labels that glow under black light.

The Limited-Edition 2021 Gnarly Head x Grateful Dead Old Vine Zinfandel and Limited-Edition 2021 Gnarly Head x Grateful Dead Cabernet Sauvignon will be available at major retailers and specialty liquor stores nationwide beginning in September, at a suggested retail price of $12. The Limited-Edition Old Vine Zinfandel features the Dead’s lovable, dancing bears with a new glow-under-blacklight design that gives the smiling bears a whole new life. Originating from the back cover art on the band’s 1973 album “History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear’s Choice)”, the bears celebrate their 50th anniversary this year. The Limited-Edition Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the Grateful Dead’s emblematic “Steal Your Face” design, illuminating the skull with swirling lines that look even cooler when glowing under black light.

Grateful Dead archivist and legacy manager, David Lemieux, notes, “The Grateful Dead experience has always been one-of-a-kind, so it’s fitting to partner again with Gnarly Head Wines to create one-of-a-kind wine bottles. The music of The Grateful Dead has always invoked connection and authenticity rooted in passion and creativity, much like the California wines crafted by Gnarly Head. We hope to continue to inspire existing and new fans alike to jam out and rejoice in some great music and wine.”

Perfect for gift giving, entertaining or simply enjoying with good tunes, both new wines (SRP $12 each) will be available at major retailers nationwide including Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, Kroger, Harris Teeter, Winn-Dixie, Total Wine & More, Food Lion, Market Basket, HEB and Fred Meyer beginning in September, while supplies last. For more information about the limited release or other Gnarly Head wines, visit gnarlyhead.com or follow the brand on Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Grammy Nominated Latin Pop Singer-Songwriter Pablo Alborán To Bring His ‘Tour La Cu4rta Hoja’ To The U.S. In 2024

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Grammy Nominated Latin Pop Singer-Songwriter Pablo Alborán To Bring His ‘Tour La Cu4rta Hoja’ To The U.S. In 2024

The charismatic Malaguese singer-songwriter and Latin pop sensation Pablo Alborán will be touring the U.S. during the first few months of 2024 on his Tour La Cu4rta Hoja, produced by Live Nation. It will start in Miami on Thursday, February 9th and Wednesday, February 14th at The Pavilion Toyota Music Factory in Dallas making stops in Houston, San Jose, Los Angeles, and Boston, wrapping up in Atlanta at Tabernacle on Thursday, March 7th.

Pablo Alborán has earned a reputation for chart success and worldwide fandom thanks to his passionate songs influenced by pop and flamenco. He has been the biggest selling artist in Spain for seven non-consecutive years, having been awarded 43 Platinum records. His first hit came in 2010 with the release of “Solamente Tú,” which went to number 1 in Spain and set Alborán on the path of enormous success, including his multi-platinum eponymous debut in 2011.

Alborán’s first five studio albums all went to number one in Spain. His third album, 2014’s Terral also made it to the top of the U.S. Latin Pop Albums chart, as well as a Grammy nomination for Best Latin Pop Album.

His 11th Top Ten single came in 2017 with “No Vaya a Ser” from his fourth studio LP, the Grammy-nominated Prometo, before returning to the top of Spain’s album chart with 2020’s Vertigo and 2022’s La Cuarta Hoja.

TOUR LA CU4RTA HOJA 2024 DATES:
Wed, Feb 14 — Dallas, TX — The Pavilion Toyota Music Factory
Fri, Feb 16 — Houston, TX — 713 Music Hall
Wed, Feb 21 — San Jose, CA — San Jose Civic
Sat, Feb 24 — Los Angeles, CA — YouTube Theater
Wed, Feb 28 — Boston, MA — Orpheum Theatre
Thu, Mar 07 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle

Dan + Shay Announce 2024 ‘The Heartbreak On The Map Tour’

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Dan + Shay Announce 2024 ‘The Heartbreak On The Map Tour’

3x GRAMMY Award-winning duo Dan + Shay plan their trek across the map with the announcement of their 2024 The Heartbreak On The Map Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the tour is set to kick off on February 29, 2024, in Greenville, SC making stops in Austin, Grand Rapids, Chicago and more before wrapping up in Boston, MA at TD Garden on April 14, 2024. Supporting Dan + Shay on this tour will be acclaimed singer-songwriters Ben Rector andHailey Whitters.

Tickets will be available starting with artist presales beginning September 19 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning September 22, 2023, at 10 am local time. R

Bigger Houses is co-produced by the duo’s Dan Smyers and Scott Hendricks. Fans can now pre-order special edition vinyl versions of the album, available only by visiting the official Dan + Shay website.

The long-awaited new music follows the duo’s record shattering, critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning, Platinum album, Good Things. Also co-produced by Smyers, the highly imaginative LP featured their most recent country radio No. 1’s – the Platinum-certified hits “I Should Probably Go To Bed” and 2x Platinum “Glad You Exist,” as well as the 5x Multi-Platinum global smash “10,000 Hours” with Justin Bieber. Good Things was also the first country album in the streaming era to achieve RIAA Gold certification at release and is one of the only 12 albums all-genre to be released and go Gold in 2021.

Recently announced as coaches for season 25 of NBC’s Emmy-winning program The Voice, Dan + Shay will join Reba McEntire, John Legend and Chance the Rapper in Spring 2024 as the first-ever coaching duo in the show’s history. The pair will bring a wealth of experience to their team, with a long list of impressive accolades that include becoming the first and only artist to win the GRAMMY Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance 3x consecutively since the category’s inception (2021 – “10,000 Hours,” 2020 – “Speechless,” 2019 – “Tequila”). Dan + Shay claimed their third consecutive win for Favorite Country Duo or Group at the American Music Awards (2022), where they began their streak by sweeping their categories in 2020, becoming the first country artist ever to win Collaboration of the Year. In addition, the 3x ACM Awards Duo of the Year and 2x CMA Awards Duo of the Year winners were named Top Country Duo/Group at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards.

In the 10 years since they formed, Dan + Shay have garnered more than 11 billion career streams globally, multiple international No. 1 singles and 49 total RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications in the U.S. alone.

The Heartbreak On The Map Tour (2024)
Thu, Feb 29 Greenville, SC Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Fri, Mar 1 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena
Sat, Mar 2 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Thu, Mar 7 Austin, TX Moody Center ATX
Fri, Mar 8 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena
Sat, Mar 9 Oklahoma City, OK Paycom Center
Thu, Mar 14 Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Arena
Fri, Mar 15 Columbus, OH Nationwide Arena
Sat, Mar 16 Knoxville, TN Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
Wed, Mar 20 Savannah, GA Enmarket Arena
Thu, Mar 21 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Fri, Mar 22 Chicago, IL United Center
Thu, Apr 4 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum
Fri, Apr 5 Saint Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Sat, Apr 6 Omaha, NE CHI Health Center Omaha
Sun, Apr 7 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center
Thu, Apr 11 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
Fri, Apr 12 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
Sat, Apr 13 Boston, MA TD Garden

Riley Green Announces 2024 Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour

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Riley Green Announces 2024 Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour

Riley Green announces his 2024 Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour. Supporting him on arena and amphitheater stages across the country will be Tracy Lawrence across select dates and Ella Langley across all dates. Bringing his forthcoming (October 13) album, Ain’t My Last Rodeo to life, the 33-city tour, produced by Live Nation, will run from February 22nd through June 1st.

“Ain’t My Last Rodeo is inspired by what I know best: hard work, life outdoors and family and it’s going to be fun adding these new songs to our full set,” says Green. “I’ve been a fan of Tracy Lawrence since I was a kid so I’m looking forward to having him out with us and watching the fans singing along to all his hits. I also really love what Ella Langley is doing –it’s going to be a great time all around.”

Ain’t My Last Rodeo includes the “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” singer’s current single with his former tourmate, “Different ‘Round Here (Ft. Luke Combs),” and a lot more of his no-gimmick, undeniably Country sound fans have come to know, love and obsess over. Heavily influenced by the rural, small town and slower way of life Green returns to after performing for thousands of fans. Ain’t My Last Rodeo is a window into his experiences, values, pastimes and love of family.

Riley Green has been compelling Country music fans to raise a drink, shed a tear, and, above all, celebrate where they are from, since first releasing his self-titled EP in 2018. His songs like the No. 1 PLATINUM hit “There Was This Girl,” the 2X-PLATINUM-certified heart-tugger “I Wish Grandpas Never Died” (which he performed live at the 55th ACM Awards), and his chart-topping collab with Thomas Rhett, “Half of Me,” have made Riley synonymous with what Country music does best: making listeners feel something with his no-gimmick, relatable writing and classic feel. An avid sports fan, former athlete (Jacksonville State University quarterback) and outdoorsman, Riley is riding a wave of success after being named the Academy of Country Music’s 2020 New Male Artist of the Year, a former MusicRow Breakout Artist of the Year, a CMT “Listen Up Artist,” and one of CRS’s 2020 New Faces. Now playing to an average of 65,000 fans each night serving as direct support for Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs this year, Green headlined the Rock The South festival and is selling out his own headlining shows. Combs, joins Riley on his current Top 30-and-climbing single “Different ‘Round Here (Ft. Luke Combs),” the title track to Riley’s 2019 debut album that he re-recorded with Combs after seeing how fans connected to it. His new album Ain’t My Last Rodeo, produced by Dann Huff, is more of the signature Riley Green fans have come to know and love from the good ol’ boy who still lives in his hometown of Jacksonville, AL. The project, heavily influenced by the rural, small town and slower way of life at home and time spent with his family, the new project, due October 13 via BMLG Records.

AIN’T MY LAST RODEO TOUR DATES:
Thu Feb 22 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
Fri Feb 23 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center – ON SALE FRI, OCT 20
Sat Feb 24 – Savannah, GA – Enmarket Arena
Thu Feb 29 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center
Fri Mar 1 – Huntsville, AL – Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center
Sat Mar 2 – Cape Girardeau, MO – Show Me Center
Thu Mar 7 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center
Fri Mar 8 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center – ON SALE FRI, SEP 22
Sat Mar 9 – Jonesboro, AR – First National Bank Arena
Thu Mar 21 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
Fri Mar 22 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center
Sat Mar 23 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Thu Apr 4 – Macon, GA – Macon Amphitheater
Fri Apr 5 – Southaven, MS – Bank Plus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove
Sat Apr 6 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater
Thu Apr 18– Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Amphitheater
Fri Apr 19 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Sat Apr 20 – Simpsonville, SC – CCNB Amphitheatre at Heritage Park
Thu Apr 25 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Fri Apr 26 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena
Sat Apr 27 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP
Wed May 1 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues^ – ON SALE FRI, OCT 6
Fri May 3 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park^ – ON SALE FRI, OCT 6
Thu May 9 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic
Fri May 10 – Bakersfield, CA – Dignity Health Amphitheatre
Sat May 11 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Thu May 16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest
Fri May 17 – Everett, WA – Angel Of The Winds Arena – ON SALE TBD
Sat May 18 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater
Tue May 21 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre*
Thu May 30 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha^
Fri May 31 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall^
Sat Jun 1 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory^
* Not A Live Nation Date
^ With Ella Langley only

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Akon Announces Fall 2023 ‘The Superfan Tour’

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Akon Announces Fall 2023 ‘The Superfan Tour’

Grammy award-winning artist AKON announced The Superfan Tour, where he’ll be playing all of the fan favorites from the past 20 years, from “Right Now (Na Na Na)” to “Soul Survivor.” Produced by Live Nation, the 15-city tour kicks off on Thursday, November 2 in Atlanta at Tabernacle, making stops across North America in Nashville, Boston, New York, Toronto and more before wrapping up on Sunday, December 10 in Dallas at the House of Blues.

Akon, the Grammy Award-winning Senegalese-American luminary, stands as a multi-platinum recording artist, singer, producer, entrepreneur, actor, humanitarian extraordinaire, and a pioneering figure in the African music movement. Renowned for his genre-blurring sound encompassing R&B/Hip-Hop, EDM/Dance, and Pop, Akon boasts a global presence with over 35 million albums sold, five Grammy nominations, 45 Billboard Hot 100 chart-toppers, and over 300 guest appearances alongside icons like Michael Jackson, David Guetta, Gwen Stefani, Lil’ Wayne, and Eminem.

His accolades shine, including an American Music Award for “Favorite R&B Male Artist,” three World Music Awards for “Best Selling African Artist,” “Best Selling Internet Artist,” and “Best Selling R&B Male Artist,” and a Billboard Music Award for “Artist of the Year.” Akon’s legacy is etched in history with a Guinness World Record as the #1 selling artist for master ringtones and the unique feat of commanding the top two spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously.

His star-studded journey includes a spot in Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list and an invitation from Pepsi to create the FIFA World Cup anthem, “Oh Africa.” Akon’s influence extends as the founder of Konlive, Konvict Kulture, and KONVICT Music, labels and management companies that catapulted artists like T-Pain and Lady Gaga to stardom.

Beyond his musical prowess, Akon is a cultural icon whose philanthropic endeavors shine through projects like “Akon Lighting Africa,” providing solar-powered electricity to 14 African nations and impacting millions of lives. His vision extends to Akon City, a groundbreaking metropolis in Senegal rooted in innovation, education, entertainment, sustainability, and, most importantly, hope.

AKON SUPERFAN TOUR DATES:
Thu Nov 02 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
Fri Nov 03 — Nashville, TN — Marathon Music Works
Sun Nov 05 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
Tue Nov 07 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
Sun Nov 12 — Boston, MA — House of Blues
Mon Nov 13 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
Wed Nov 15 — Toronto, ON — REBEL
Thu Nov 16 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
Fri Nov 17 — Chicago, IL — Radius Chicago
Sun Nov 19 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
Wed Nov 29 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic
Thu Nov 30 — Los Angeles, CA — Hollywood Palladium
Sun Dec 03 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
Thu Dec 07 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
Sun Dec 10 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues

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Eric Alper is a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week and has overseen the publicity campaigns for over 183 JUNO Award-nominated albums (and 16 in 2025), 45 Grammy-nominated albums, including 47 JUNO Award, 58 Canadian Folk Music Award, 126 Maple Blues Award-winning albums and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time.

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