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Snow Patrol Celebrate Two Decades of ‘Eyes Open’ With a Definitive 36-Track Anniversary Edition

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Snow Patrol Celebrate Two Decades of ‘Eyes Open’ With a Definitive 36-Track Anniversary Edition

Twenty years ago, Snow Patrol released the album that changed everything for them. Today, on the anniversary of its original U.K. release, the Northern Irish rock icons announce a 20th anniversary deluxe edition of ‘Eyes Open,’ arriving July 24th with 36 tracks, rare B-sides, live recordings, and newly commissioned artwork.

The numbers behind the original release are staggering. ‘Eyes Open’ was the best-selling U.K. album of 2006, remains the 15th best-selling album of the 2000s, and is certified 8x Platinum in both the U.K. and Ireland. It spawned six singles, including the Grammy and Brit-nominated “Chasing Cars,” the most played song of the 21st century on U.K. radio. That’s not legacy, that’s bedrock.

Gary Lightbody reflects on returning to the material. “While we don’t spend too much time looking back, and are currently writing the next album, it was a joy to revisit ‘Eyes Open’ and take that particular trip down memory lane. It was ‘Eyes Open’ that truly opened the whole world to us and took us to places we never dreamed we’d get to when we first started out.”

The expanded collection goes well beyond a simple repackage. Seven B-sides, including fan favourite “Warmer Climate,” join the standalone single “Signal Fire” from the Spider-Man 3 soundtrack. Rare live and acoustic recordings drawn from historic performances at Berlin’s Columbiahalle, Toronto’s Opera House, and a stripped-back MENCAP Little Noise Sessions set at London’s Union Chapel round out the package, alongside remixes by Freelance Hellraiser and Minotaur Shock.

Original design agency Big Active has been commissioned to reimagine the iconic artwork, and Lightbody has written exclusive new sleeve notes offering a personal retrospective on the album’s impact. The reissue arrives in multiple formats including a Gold 2LP, Clear 2LP, and Cream 2LP, giving collectors every reason to revisit one of rock’s most enduring records.

The announcement follows the No. 1 U.K. Official Charts debut of Snow Patrol’s latest studio album, ‘The Forest Is The Path,’ in 2025. The ‘Eyes Open’ reissue drops during a major summer tour across the U.K. and Ireland. A rare recording of “The Only Noise” is streaming now alongside a lyric video.

Tucker Wetmore Wins First ACM Award in London Surprise During Sold-Out U.K. Tour Finale

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Tucker Wetmore Wins First ACM Award in London Surprise During Sold-Out U.K. Tour Finale

Tucker Wetmore just had the kind of night that doesn’t happen twice. Closing out a three-show sold-out run at London’s O2 Forum Kentish Town, the Washington-born country singer was handed his first-ever ACM Award, named 2026 New Male Artist of the Year, in a surprise presentation that stopped the room cold. The Academy of Country Music sent the trophy internationally, a first in recent history, making the moment as unprecedented as the career it celebrates.

The reveal unfolded onstage when a video message from Thomas Rhett interrupted the show, followed by Wetmore’s mother, Sia, walking out to present the award in person. Wetmore, visibly overwhelmed, told the crowd, “I’m at a loss for words right now for the first time in a long time. I can’t do any of this without you guys. I can’t do any of this without that woman right there.” It’s the kind of moment that reminds you why live music still matters.

The ACM win lands at the peak of a run that’s been building fast. Wetmore has back-to-back No. 1 singles to his name, with “Brunette” climbing toward a third. He spent three consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the U.K. Radio Country Airplay chart, a number that speaks to how far his fanbase has stretched beyond North America. Over 2 billion global career streams back all of it up.

His debut album What Not To made history as the biggest country album debut from a new artist in 2025, landing at No. 15 on Billboard’s all-genre 200 Albums chart. It’s a record built on hard-won life lessons wrapped in laid-back singalongs and soul-scouring balladry, exactly the kind of writing that turns casual listeners into devoted ones. Before that, platinum singles “Wine Into Whiskey” and 2x Platinum “Wind Up Missin’ You” put him on the Billboard Hot 100 and announced his arrival with real authority.

The Brunette World Tour, presented by NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer, has already sold out New York, Boston, and consecutive London nights. Upcoming dates include a debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a slot at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2026, and select dates alongside Jordan Davis, HARDY, and Brooks & Dunn. The 61st ACM Awards stream live globally on Prime Video on May 17, 2026, from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The Brunette World Tour Upcoming Dates:

June 21, 2026—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun!+

July 2, 2026—Calgary, AB—Cowboys Music Festival

July 18, 2026—Indianapolis, IN—Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park!+

Aug. 14, 2026—La Vista, NE—The Astro Amphitheatre%+

Aug. 20, 2026—San Diego, CA—Gallagher Square at Petco Park@#

Aug. 21, 2026—Saratoga, CA—The Mountain Winery@#

Aug. 22, 2026—Paso Robles, CA—Vina Robles Amphitheatre@#

Aug. 23, 2026—Los Angeles, CA—Greek Theatre@#

Sept. 15, 2026—Knoxville, TN—Homer Hamilton Amphitheater

Sept. 18, 2026—Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed@#

Sept. 19, 2026—Detroit, MI—Masonic Temple@#

Sept. 20, 2026—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE@#

Oct. 2, 2026—Wichita, KS—WAVE$+

Oct. 3, 2026—Waukee, IA—Vibrant Music Hall$+

Oct. 23, 2026—Mesa, AZ—Mesa Amphitheatre+=

Oct. 24, 2026—Las Vegas, NV—The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas+=

Oct. 27, 2026—Morrison, CO—Red Rocks Amphitheatre+=

!with special guest Maddox Batson

@with special guest William Beckmann

$with special guest George Birge

%with special guest Braxton Keith

+with special guest Jacob Hackworth

#with special guest Stella Lefty

=with surprise guest

Oklahoma Country Storyteller Wyatt Flores Hits the Road With New Single “Drive All Night”

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Oklahoma Country Storyteller Wyatt Flores Hits the Road With New Single “Drive All Night”

Wyatt Flores has a gift for turning a feeling into something you can drive to, and “Drive All Night” is his most direct expression of that yet. Out today via MCA/Island Records, the new single is the second release from the Oklahoma singer-songwriter this year, and it arrives with a tour, a Stagecoach moment, and a whole lot of momentum behind it. Listen here.

Flores is clear about where the song came from. “I always leave for long drives as the sun’s going down,” he explains. “Most of the next album was written on the heels of a breakup, except this one. This was the last song written on the album. If she’s questioning if you’re serious about her, driving all night is the fastest way to prove it.” That kind of specificity is exactly what makes him one of the most compelling voices in country music right now.

The production team behind the track is equally impressive. Charlie Handsome (Post Malone, Morgan Wallen), Jacob “JKash” Hindlin (Dua Lipa), and Gian Stone (Maroon 5) built the sonic bed, giving Flores room to do what he does best. He debuted the track at Stagecoach this past weekend, where he was also joined by The Fray’s Isaac Slade for a performance of “How To Save A Life” that Country Chord called “incredible.”

“Drive All Night” follows “Runnin’ On E,” which Billboard praised for its “self-aware lyrics paired with breezy melody and a gently rollicking rhythm.” That track further cemented what Welcome to the Plains established, that Flores is operating at a level most artists take a decade to reach. Rolling Stone called his debut “the defining album of the 23-year-old Flores’ career.” NPR called it “some of the most powerful music I’ve heard in a very long time.”

The accolades keep stacking up. Rolling Stone named him one of 25 “Future of Music” artists. He’s an Amazon Breakthrough Artist of the Year, a Spotify Hot Country Class of 2024 pick, and a CMT Listen Up selection. He’s performed on NPR’s Tiny Desk, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and CBS Mornings, made his Grand Ole Opry debut, and has surpassed 325 million streams. His breakout “Please Don’t Go” scaled the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart, and “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn landed on the Twisters soundtrack.

The extensive “Drive All Night Tour” is underway and runs through November, with stops at festivals, amphitheatres, and headline clubs across North America. He joins George Strait and Cody Johnson at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium tomorrow, supports The Red Clay Strays on select arena dates, and links up with Koe Wetzel for additional shows later this year. Canadian fans can catch him at Quebec City’s Festival d’été de Québec on July 10 and Vancouver’s Rogers Arena on August 30.

Wyatt Flores Confirmed Tour Dates:

May 2—Clemson, SC—Memorial Stadium#

May 28—Panama City Beach, FL—Gulf Coast Jam

June 11—Wilmington, NC—Greenfield Lake Amphitheatre

June 13—Manchester, TN—Bonnaroo

June 14—Birmingham, AL—Avondale Brewing Company

June 18—North Lawrence, OH—The Country Fest

June 19—Bloomington, IL—Tailgate N’ Tallboys

June 20—West Des Moines, IA—Val Air Ballroom

June 23—Wichita, KS—The Cotillion

June 25—Bonner Springs, KS—Azura Amphitheater

June 26—South Greenfield, MO—Baker Spain Stampede

July 10—Quebec City, QC—Festival d’été de Québec

July 17—Petersburg, IL—Menard County Fair

July 18—Hastings, NE—Adams County Fairgrounds

July 19—Cheyenne, WY—Cheyenne Frontier Days

July 21—Deadwood, SD—Deadwood Mountain Grand

July 23—Three Forks, MT—Headwaters Country Jam

July 25—Fargo, ND—UP District Festival Field~

August 7—Oshkosh, WI—Xroads41 Music Festival

August 8—Elkhorn, NE—The Club at Indian Creek‡

August 22—Helix, OR—Wheatstock Music Festival

August 26—Spokane, WA—Spokane Arena*

August 27—Seattle, WA—Climate Pledge Arena*

August 29—Portland, OR—Moda Center*

August 30—Vancouver, BC—Rogers Arena*

September 17—Alpharetta, GA—Ameris Bank Amphitheatre||

September 18—Columbia, SC—University of South Carolina||

September 19—Richmond, VA—Virginia Credit Union LIVE! At Richmond Raceway||

September 24—Pikeville, KY—Appalachian Wireless Arena||

September 25—Huntsville, AL—The Orion Amphitheater||

September 26—Brandon, MS—Brandon Amphitheater||

October 2—Ocean City, MD—Country Calling Festival

October 17—Salt Lake City, UT—Redwest Music Festival

October 28—Knoxville, TN—Thompson-Boling Arena*

November 15—Pittsburgh, PA—Citizens Live at The Wylie

November 21—Nashville, TN—The Truth

#with George Strait and Cody Johnson

~with special guest Shelby Stone

‡with special guest Kashus Culpepper

*supporting The Red Clay Strays

||with Koe Wetzel

Multi-Platinum Hitmaker Toosii Drops Autobiographical New Single “Proud of Me”

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Multi-Platinum Hitmaker Toosii Drops Autobiographical New Single “Proud of Me”

Toosii has always known where he came from, and “Proud of Me” makes sure everyone else does too. Out now via South Coast Music Group/Capitol Records, the new single arrives after weeks of viral anticipation and delivers exactly what his fanbase has been waiting for, a definitive anthem of perseverance built on his signature melodic storytelling and lyrical wit.

The music video, directed by City James and shot in Baton Rouge, roots the song firmly in local community and culture. It’s an autobiographical statement, recalling the supporters and skeptics who shaped Toosii’s path to stardom while speaking directly to anyone still grinding toward their own version of it. The track hits hardest because it’s earned, not manufactured.

The release lands at one of the most compelling moments of Toosii’s career. He’s enrolling at Louisiana State University to pursue a bachelor’s degree and fulfill a dream of joining its historic football program, a move that says everything about who he is beyond the music. He’s also donating a percentage of “Proud of Me” proceeds to youth organizations in Baton Rouge, putting real investment behind his connection to the city.

The momentum behind this release is substantial. Last year’s “Even Then” hit with raw emotional force, and his collab with YoungBoy Never Broke Again on “Please Don’t Go” arrived during YoungBoy’s MASA Tour, where Toosii served as direct support on a run that grossed more than $75 million and ranked as the seventh-biggest rap tour of 2025. He’s also logged time as an opening act on Rod Wave’s Nostalgia Tour and headlined his own sold-out run in 2023.

With over 7 billion streams, a Billboard Hot 100 top-five hit in “Favorite Song,” and the platinum-selling album NAUJOUR anchoring his catalog, Toosii has built one of the most loyal fanbases in modern hip-hop. “Proud of Me” is the next step, and with new music on the horizon, he’s just getting started.

NAV and Quavo Link Up Again on New Hip-Hop Track “Mutt”

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NAV and Quavo Link Up Again on New Hip-Hop Track “Mutt”

Six years is a long time, but NAV and Quavo make it feel worth the wait. The Toronto rap heavyweight and the Migos legend reconnect on “Mutt,” their first collaboration since 2020’s Good Intentions – Brown Boy 2 Deluxe, and it lands exactly the way you’d want it to. Produced by Money Musik and directed by Orazio, the video was shot in Miami and delivers the kind of swaggering energy both artists built their names on.

The track arrives in the middle of a strong run for NAV. He’s been consistently dropping, with “Trimski” featuring Young Thug and “CURB,” shot in Tokyo and released exclusively on Instagram and YouTube, keeping his name in the conversation between projects. He also made surprise appearances at this year’s Coachella at both Swae Lee and Young Thug’s sets, a reminder that his presence in the culture extends well beyond the booth.

The numbers behind NAV’s career are hard to argue with. Over 11 billion global streams, 11 million RIAA-certified units, four RIAA Gold albums, and a string of No. 1 debuts that includes Bad Habits and Good Intentions on the Billboard 200. His 2022 album Demons Protected By Angels marked his third No. 1 album and fifth consecutive Top 10 in the U.S. Most recently, OMW2 Rexdale took him to Tokyo, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, and Riyadh as he builds toward his next project.

“Mutt” is out now. Watch the video and turn it up.

Opera-Trained Vocal Force Jamie Hannah Drops Cinematic New Single “Oblivion”

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Opera-Trained Vocal Force Jamie Hannah Drops Cinematic New Single “Oblivion”

Jamie Hannah doesn’t make music quietly. The opera-trained British singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist drops “Oblivion” today, the first of four releases from his forthcoming EP, and it announces his next chapter with real force. Written with Christopher Braide (Sia, Lana Del Rey) and Lindy Robbins (Demi Lovato, Matteo Bocelli), the track is exactly the kind of record that makes people stop what they’re doing and listen. You can do that right here.

“Oblivion” explores self-forgiveness and emotional release, building from intimate, carefully constructed moments into sweeping vocal climaxes that showcase everything Hannah’s voice can do. The cinematic arrangement gives the song serious weight, and Hannah’s five-octave range does the rest. As he puts it, “At its heart, it’s about learning to forgive yourself and realizing you don’t have to keep living in your own chaos.”

The track is a genuine showcase. Few artists working in pop right now can credibly draw from 17th-century composers like Monteverdi and Handel while also channeling Freddie Mercury, MIKA, Coldplay, and Adele, but Hannah makes it feel natural rather than forced. His countertenor training at the Royal College of Music gives him tools most pop singers simply don’t have, and “Oblivion” uses all of them.

The resume behind this moment is substantial. Hannah has performed at opera houses in Shanghai and Beijing, graced the stage at London’s Royal Albert Hall, and in April 2025 performed with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra at the Prague Composer Summit. His Italian Aria series has pulled over 10 million views in just eight months, with renditions of “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” “Like a Prayer,” and “Hallelujah” racking up millions of plays across Instagram and TikTok and adding more than 200K new followers along the way.

The praise from his peers says everything. Dolly Parton called his Italian aria interpretation of “I Will Always Love You” breathtaking. Dame Emma Thompson described his tone as “unforgettably smooth.” Boy George called him “very unique, an enormous talent.” Gary Barlow said he’d “never heard anything like it before.” That’s not a list of casual endorsements.

The forthcoming EP will also feature collaborations with legendary songwriter Diane Warren, raising the stakes even higher for what’s already one of the more compelling artistic stories in pop right now. “Oblivion” is the opening statement. It’s a strong one.

Sienna Spiro Lands on The Devil Wears Prada 2 Soundtrack With “Material Lover”

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Sienna Spiro Lands on The Devil Wears Prada 2 Soundtrack With “Material Lover”

Sienna Spiro just made the most anticipated soundtrack of the year her own. The ascendant U.K. singer-songwriter contributes “Material Lover,” written exclusively for The Devil Wears Prada 2, out today via Interscope Records alongside the film’s wide theatrical release. It’s a major moment for one of the most exciting voices to emerge in years, and she absolutely earns her spot on this lineup.

“Material Lover” sits at track four on the 13-song set, sharing real estate with three original Lady Gaga compositions, including the buzzing “RUNWAY” with Doechii, plus exclusives and favorites from Miley Cyrus, Dua Lipa, SZA, Laufey, Olivia Dean, RAYE, and more. That’s a stacked room, and Spiro holds her own completely.

The video is out now. Co-directed by Spiro and Ivy Tellin and shot at the legendary Electric Lady Studio in New York City, the clip brings the song’s world to life with the kind of visual confidence that matches everything Spiro has been building toward. It’s sharp, assured, and worth every second.

This placement makes perfect sense for where Spiro is right now. She’s landed each of her last three heart-wrenching ballads on the Billboard Hot 100, including Top 20 hit “Die On This Hill,” and just wrapped a sold-out U.S. headlining tour that left critics and crowds stunned. “Material Lover” is the kind of song that turns casual listeners into devoted fans, and the film’s profile guarantees millions of new ears.

The film itself is one of the biggest releases of 2026. The first full trailer pulled 222 million views in its first 24 hours, becoming 20th Century Studios’ most viewed trailer of all time. Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci return alongside director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, with new cast members including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, and Lucy Liu rounding out an already formidable ensemble.

“Material Lover” is out now. The soundtrack is streaming everywhere. The film is in theaters today.

The Devil Wears Prada 2: Music From The Motion Picture Tracklist:

  1. “Shape of a Woman” – Lady Gaga
  2. “RUNWAY” – Lady Gaga & Doechii
  3. “Glamorous Life” – Lady Gaga
  4. “Material Lover” – Sienna Spiro
  5. “End of an Era” – Dua Lipa
  6. “Walk of Fame (Edit)” – Miley Cyrus feat. Brittany Howard
  7. “Mr. Eclectic” – Laufey
  8. “Nice to Each Other” – Olivia Dean
  9. “Saturn” – SZA
  10. “Worth It.” – RAYE
  11. “DAYDREAMING” – Ledisi
  12. “Evergreen Avenue” – Izzy Escobar
  13. “No One Noticed” – The Marias

Tori Amos Returns With ‘In Times of Dragons,’ Her Most Fearless Album in Decades

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Tori Amos Returns With ‘In Times of Dragons,’ Her Most Fearless Album in Decades

Tori Amos has never made a safe album, and her 18th studio record, ‘In Times of Dragons,’ out now via Universal/Fontana, isn’t about to break that streak. The 12 million-selling singer-songwriter delivers an ambitious allegorical story about power, resistance, and transformation, arriving at a moment when those themes couldn’t feel more urgent or alive.

At the center of the record is a fictionalized version of Amos herself, trapped in a marriage to a dangerous billionaire before embarking on a journey across America in search of freedom. It’s mythic storytelling grounded in the political reality of right now, and Amos pulls it off with the kind of commitment that only comes from an artist who’s been doing this for over 35 years and still has things worth saying.

She’s not shy about what drove the project. “This is a metaphorical story about the fight for democracy over tyranny,” Amos explains. “We really don’t know how this American experiment of democracy is going to end up. I’m a pragmatist. I’m not an optimist. I’m not a fatalist. But as a songwriter I needed to hear the clarion call and just say, to quote her beloved 1994 song ‘Cornflake Girl,’ this is not really happening? You bet your life it is.”

The album opens with the ominous piano chords of “Shush,” where the protagonist first recognizes the danger surrounding her. From there, the story builds, track by track, as she begins her transformation into the dragon she’ll need to become. The title track marks the moment she leaves that life behind, capturing the shock, uncertainty, and hard-won determination of that first step into the unknown.

The record also makes room for generational reflection. Amos’s daughter Natashya Hawley co-writes and sings on several tracks, including “Veins,” a call-and-response between mother and daughter interrogating what emotional and moral inheritance gets passed down. It’s one of the album’s most striking moments, personal and political all at once.

‘In Times of Dragons’ lands as one of the strongest statements of Amos’s career. Urgent, unsettling, and deeply human, it’s the kind of record that earns every comparison critics are already reaching for.

Amos is supporting the album with her largest European tour in over a decade, spanning 17 countries. She’s joined on the road by longtime collaborator, bassist and MD Jon Evans, renowned drummer Earl Harvin, and a trio of backing vocalists, Liv Gibson, Deni Hlavinka, and Hadley Kennary, performing new material alongside highlights from her celebrated catalog.

Jessie Reyez and Muni Long Team Up for the R&B Collab “Ain’t U Tired?” You Needed

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Jessie Reyez and Muni Long Team Up for the R&B Collab “Ain’t U Tired?” You Needed

Jessie Reyez has never needed permission to make something extraordinary, and “Ain’t U Tired?” proves it all over again. Out now via FMLY/Island Records, the new single pairs the Grammy-nominated, 6x Juno-winning Toronto singer-songwriter with Grammy-winning powerhouse Muni Long, and the result is exactly what two artists at the height of their craft sound like when they’re locked in completely.

The track is a love song with weight behind it, built on lush, lilting piano melodies and carried by two voices that couldn’t be more distinct or more perfectly matched. Reyez and Long urge someone to stop fighting what was always inevitable, and the warmth they bring to every run and turn makes the case effortlessly. It lands like something you’ve been waiting to hear without knowing it.

The visual is just as compelling. Shot among palm trees and dappled shade, with sandy swings and a camper van adding to the scene, the clip carries the same dreamy, intimate energy as the song itself. It’s an island escape that feels genuine rather than staged, matching the track’s mood without overselling it.

“Ain’t U Tired?” follows “N.Y.F.F.,” last month’s sharp, rap-sung kiss-off to a lying ex that reminded everyone why Reyez’s raw precision hits so close to home. Before that, she dropped the $TILL PAID EP in March, a five-track victory lap celebrating one year of her critically acclaimed 2025 album PAID IN MEMORIES, featuring a remix with BRIT Award-winning rapper Stormzy.

PAID IN MEMORIES is the foundation this current chapter is built on. Spanning over 20 tracks with collaborators including Ari Lennox, Big Sean, Miguel, Lil Yachty, 6LACK, Lil Wayne, and Deyaz, the album showcased Reyez’s wide vocal range and her ability to blend genres while exploring resilience, love, and personal healing. Standouts like “GOLIATH,” “PSILOCYBIN & DAISIES,” and viral fan favorite “CULDN’T B ME” cemented her continued evolution as one of the most respected songwriter-artists working today.

Reyez also completed a massive sold-out PAID IN MEMORIES headline world tour in 2025, and released Words of A Goat Princess II: The People’s Purge, the second volume in her USA Today Best-Selling poetry series. The work ethic is relentless, and the output speaks for itself.

“Ain’t U Tired?” is out now. Stream it, watch it, and catch up on everything Reyez has been building.

Kacey Musgraves Releases ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ And Launches Arena Tour

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Kacey Musgraves Releases ‘Middle Of Nowhere’ And Launches Arena Tour

Kacey Musgraves moves forward with a record rooted in reflection and wide-open sound.

Her sixth studio album ‘Middle of Nowhere’ is out now, produced with longtime collaborators Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk. The project draws directly from her Texas upbringing, weaving traditional country textures into a broader sonic palette that reaches across genres.

The album builds through detail and atmosphere. Pedal steel, accordion, and dancehall rhythms shape the foundation, while Musgraves reshapes those elements into something distinctly her own. The result carries warmth, character, and a strong sense of place.

Singles “Dry Spell,” “Middle of Nowhere,” and “Loneliest Girl” lead the release. The video for “Dry Spell,” co-directed by Musgraves and Hannah Lux Davis, adds a sharp, self-aware visual layer that matches the tone of the track.

The tracklist features a deep bench of collaborators. Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Billy Strings, and Gregory Alan Isakov each contribute, reinforcing the album’s connection to both tradition and forward movement.

“The bulk of this record was made during the longest single period of my life,” Musgraves says. “I became fascinated with the concept of liminal space, both geographical and emotional.”

To mark the release, Musgraves plays a special run at Gruene Hall in Texas, bringing the album into a historic room tied closely to its roots.

She also heads out on the “Middle of Nowhere” arena tour, a wide-reaching run that hits major markets across North America, including Chicago, Toronto, New York, Nashville, Los Angeles, and Seattle.

The album lands with depth and personality. ‘Middle of Nowhere’ stands as another strong entry in Musgraves’ catalog, expanding her sound while staying grounded in her core influences.

Track Listing:

  1. Middle of Nowhere
  2. Dry Spell
  3. Back on the Wagon
  4. I Believe in Ghosts
  5. Abilene
  6. Coyote feat. Gregory Alan Isakov
  7. Loneliest Girl
  8. Everybody Wants To Be a Cowboy feat. Billy Strings
  9. Horses and Divorces feat. Miranda Lambert
  10. Uncertain, TX feat. Willie Nelson
  11. Rhinestoned
  12. Mexico Honey
  13. Hell on Me

2026 North American Tour Dates:
Friday, August 21 Chicago, IL United Center

Monday, August 24 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena

Friday, August 28 Boston, MA TD Garden

Monday, August 31 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

Tuesday, September 01 New York, NY Madison Square Garden

Friday, September 04 Philadelphia, PA Xfinity Mobile Arena

Saturday, September 05 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena

Tuesday, September 08 Pittsburgh, PA PPG Paints Arena

Wednesday, September 09 Columbus, OH Schottenstein Center

Friday, September 11 Milwaukee, WI Fiserv Forum

Saturday, September 12 St. Louis, MO Enterprise Center

Tuesday, September 22 Minneapolis, MN Target Center

Wednesday, September 23 Kansas City, MO T-Mobile Center

Friday, September 25 Louisville, KY Bourbon & Beyond Festival

Sunday, September 27 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

Monday, September 28 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena

Wednesday, September 30 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena

Friday, October 02 Charlotte, NC Spectrum Center

Monday, October 05 Houston, TX Toyota Center

Wednesday, October 07 Austin, TX Moody Center

Saturday, October 10 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

Tuesday, October 13 Denver, CO Ball Arena

Thursday, October 15 Salt Lake City, UT Delta Center

Saturday, October 17 Phoenix, AZ Mortgage Matchup Center

Sunday, October 18 Los Angeles, CA Crypto.com Arena

Monday, October 19 Los Angeles, CA Crypto.com Arena

Friday, October 23 Oakland, CA Oakland Arena

Monday, October 26 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena

Tuesday, October 27 Seattle, WA Climate Pledge Arena

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