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18 hours ago
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Jason Aldean Extends Full Throttle Tour to Australia and New Zealand for 2026
Jason Aldean is taking his Full Throttle Tour global. The ACM Artist of the Decade and multi-time Entertainer of the Year announced the international extension of his current tour today (July 1), revealing a run of shows in Australia and New Zealand for early 2026. The newly announced dates will mark Aldean's debut headline performance in New Zealand and his first time returning to Australia since 2016, when he became the first headliner to sell out CMC Rocks QLD. The 2026 leg kicks off February 19 at Spark Arena in Auckland, before heading to Australia for a mix of arena shows and festival appearances. Aldean is also set to headline the inaugural Sunburnt Country country music experience, which includes stops in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley and Canberra. More from Billboard Travis Kelce Denies That He & Taylor Swift 'Seek Attention' in Public: 'We're Just Enjoying Life' Lizzo Says Beyoncé's Concert Reminded Her 'Life Is Worth Living' After Lawsuits Sent Her Into a Depression TOMORROW X TOGETHER Reveal Tracklist For 4th Studio Album, 'The Star Chapter: TOGETHER' Corey Kent will join as a special guest on all dates, while Australian country star Brad Cox will open the Sunburnt Country festival dates. Produced by Live Nation, the Full Throttle World Tour continues Aldean's global touring legacy following a massive U.S. leg that launched in May 2025 and resumes July 17 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The 2026 extension marks his first time headlining in New Zealand and his long-awaited return to Australia since 2016, when he became the first artist to sell out CMC Rocks QLD as a headliner. Aldean has racked up 30 No. 1 country radio hits across his career, along with over 20 million albums sold and nearly 20 billion global streams. His current single 'Whiskey Drink' marks his 30th chart-topping hit, following previous anthems like 'She's Country,' 'Amarillo Sky,' and 'Big Green Tractor.' Tickets for the newly announced Australia and New Zealand shows go on sale Monday, July 7 at 1 p.m. local time. A range of presales begin Wednesday, July 2, including Mastercard, Live Nation, and One NZ offerings, with select early access also available for Face to Face Touring members. More information, including VIP packages, is available at and AU/NZ 2026 TOUR DATES:Feb. 19 – Auckland, NZ – Spark ArenaFeb. 21 – Toowoomba, QLD – Sunburnt CountryFeb. 22 – Brisbane, QLD – Brisbane Entertainment CentreFeb. 25 – Melbourne, VIC – Rod Laver ArenaFeb. 26 – Sydney, NSW – Qudos Bank ArenaFeb. 28 – Hunter Valley, NSW – Sunburnt CountryMar. 1 – Canberra, ACT – Sunburnt Country Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Jason Aldean in New Zealand: Country superstar brings Full Throttle Tour to Auckland in 2026
Hailed as one of the biggest names in country music and named the American Country Music Association's Artist of the Decade, Nashville, Georgia rocker Jason Aldean will hit Kiwi shores for the first time next year. The Dirt Road Anthem singer, who has 13.4 million followers on social media, making
New York Times
2 days ago
- Business
- New York Times
Wild's home will have new name for first time in 2025-26: Grand Casino Arena
ST. PAUL, Minn. — As the Minnesota Wild usher in their 25th anniversary season, their home arena will take on a new name for the first time in franchise history. The organization announced Monday that Xcel Energy Center will be renamed Grand Casino Arena in the fall. The Wild worked with Oak View Group to help with the sale of their naming rights and connected with dozens of potential partners. In the end, the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe, which founded Grand Casino Mille Lacs and Hinckley in the early 90s, agreed to a 14-year partnership. Advertisement 'We love the fact that Grand Casino is local and has been part of our community for decades,' Wild CEO Matt Majka told The Athletic. 'We are thrilled to go forward with them.' Sept. 3 is the targeted date for the official name change. That would give time for the exterior signage to be manufactured and attached to the arena and for the new website to go live. The first event of Grand Casino Area is scheduled to be a Jason Aldean concert Sept. 6. Xcel Energy, a Minneapolis-based company, held the naming rights to the arena since 2000. It will continue to be a sponsor of the Wild and have a presence in the arena and provide grants to youth and high school organizations. The new agreement with Grand Casino will provide it with substantial exposure and programming throughout the arena and obviously on the exterior. 'It will be our largest and most pervasive sponsorship in terms of recognition and profile and presence,' Majka said. 'Xcel Energy will continue to be a very significant partner. We recently announced a long-term renewal with them as an ongoing corporate partner, and we're incredibly appreciative of the long-standing partnership we've had with them and thrilled that it's going to continue.' (Photos courtesy of the Minnesota Wild)
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5 days ago
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‘Nothing sadder': Country singer asks fans to pray for his 4-year-old daughter
Country music star Tyler Farr reached out to fans via Instagram, asking them to keep his 4-year-old daughter in their prayers. 'Yall say some prayers for my lil munch,' Farr wrote on Instagram Monday to his 638,000 followers. 'She's in the hospital with pneumonia.' In the photo, Farr's daughter can be seen with tubes running into her nose while she lays in bed with a smile on her face. On Tuesday, Farr wrote an update, sharing another photo of his daughter, without tubes, sleeping in a hospital bed. 'Glad to be back in TN w/my little girl,' the artist said. 'Thank you Williamson Medical Center for taking care of her and my wife ...' Famous artists, including Jason Aldean and his wife, Brittany Aldean, commented on the post. 'Aww man. I hate to hear that,' Jason Aldean said. 'Hope she feels better soon bud.' Charles Esten, an American actor best known for his role in the Netflix series 'Outer Banks' as Ward Cameron, also commented. 'God bless you guys,' Esten said. 'Will continue to pray for your precious Munchie!' Fans also commented in support of Farr. 'I hope she's feeling better soon,' one fan wrote. 'Nothing sadder than sick kiddos.' Another person wrote, 'Wishing her a speedy recovery and much needed rest.' Legendary punk singer halts show, confronts fan, saying 'I'll beat your ass' '90s country star's teeth fall out on stage: 'The show must go on' New music from country music legend to be released 23 years after his death Pop star shares 'lows and highs' amid breast cancer diagnosis Country singer Cole Swindell to headline The Big E Arena for fall 2025 Read the original article on MassLive.
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6 days ago
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Country Legend's Son Slams Jason Aldean's Controversial Song: 'Trash for Real'
Country Legend's Son Slams Jason Aldean's Controversial Song: 'Trash for Real' originally appeared on Parade. Billy Ray Cyrus can't seem to stay out of the headlines this week — and this time, it's not even about him. His son, Trace Cyrus, is making waves of his own after publicly slamming country star Jason Aldean. And let's just say, he didn't hold back. Trace, 36, has followed in his father's musical footsteps, though his sound leans more pop punk than country. He's never been shy about sharing his opinions — and on Sunday, June 22, he took to Instagram to take aim at Aldean's 2023 controversial track, 'Try That in a Small Town.' 'Guys, I was just sitting in my kitchen and this stupid song came on the radio,' Trace said in a video, according to Penn Live. 'Remember this went viral? And everyone knows, like I'm as patriotic as it gets. I love Trump and American and all that but listen to how stupid this is,' he continued, 'Like, this is what's on the radio, and the bad song that I been talking about all night, like no one is really listening to.' He then played Aldean's song for the camera, mocking the lyrics. 'OK, bro, great job. You wrote a song, brother. Wow. Congratulations. Claps for you.' Trace went on to suggest that instead of Aldean, radio stations should play his own track, 'On the Run.' 'Like 95.5, like replace that song right now with 'On the Run,' because that song is trash for real,' he explained. Despite his strong words, Trace insisted he wasn't trying to tear Aldean down. 'I'm not trying to like completely destroy Jason Aldean's soul right now but no one wants to hear that on the radio,' he said. 'They are still putting this on country radio and nobody wants to hear it.' He also took the moment to criticize Aldean's music video, pointing out that the country singer shut down Columbia's town square to shoot it — while Trace shot his own video using an iPhone. 'I literally had my girl shoot my video on my iPhone and then I edited it myself and my video is cooler than his stupid video.' Aldean's song and video caused backlash after its release for featuring protest clips and being filmed at a site linked to a 1927 lynching, which some say gives it threatening and racially charged undertones. Following the criticism, Aldean pushed back against accusations that his song was "pro-lynching." On X, he wrote, 'There is not a single lyric in the song that references race or points to it. "Try That In A Small Town," for me, refers to the feeling of a community that I had growing up, where we took care of our neighbors, regardless of differences of background or belief.' Although Aldean previously defended the song, he has not responded to Trace's recent comments. Country Legend's Son Slams Jason Aldean's Controversial Song: 'Trash for Real' first appeared on Parade on Jun 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
