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Florida Georgia Line to Play the 2016 Daytona 500

2015-09-28 by CapitalCityTickets.com Staff Leave a Comment

Florida Georgia Line as been tapped to play the 2016 Daytona 500 on February 21st.

Florida Georgia Line has been selected to play the 2016 NASCAR Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Fla., which is also where group member Brian Kelley grew up.

Kelly states, “It’s a dream come true to play in the city where I was born, went to high school in and now have the honor of being a part of one of my family’s favorite sporting events, the Daytona 500.Performing at the 500 feels full circle to me as I grew up working the 500 as a fundraiser for our baseball team and was in awe then and still am.”

Kelley grew up in the neighboring town of Ormond Beach, and attended Daytona State College. His father, Ed Kelley, has been mayor of Ormond Beach since 2010.

The 58th annual Daytona 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race will take place February 21st at the famous Dayotna International Speedway.

“We’re extremely thankful for the opportunity to be part of such a huge day for NASCAR and our fans. We can’t wait to bring the biggest party the Daytona 500 has ever seen,” says Tyler Hubbard. The other half of Florida Georgia Line.

Florida Georgia Line is on the road through October 17th with Luke Bryan’s Kick the Dust Up tour.

Kenny Rogers is Set To Retire After Final Tour

2015-09-25 by CapitalCityTickets.com Staff Leave a Comment

Kenny Rogers announced on the Today Show that he is ready to retire after one more tour.

Kenny Rogers announced on the Today Show that he retiring but first will embark on one final tour. The future tour has yet to be announced.

Kenny Rogers is an American country music artist and icon. Rogers is member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers debut album was released in 1976 named Love Lifted Me.

Rogers states, “”I’ve done this long enough. There’s a fine line between being driven and being selfish, and I think I crossed that line when I was younger,” Rogers said. “I really want to be there with my kids and my wife. I don’t see enough of them. And I have some things on my bucket list.”

Rogers though has already announced his plans for his Once Again Its Christmas Tour which kicks off November 12th Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Ontario.

The Country Music Hall of Famer has charted a record in each of the last seven decades and has sold more than one hundred million records worldwide. The tour runs thorough December 23rd with his final show at the NYCB Theatre at Westbury in Westbury, NY.

Rogers was formally inducted as a new member of the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville in October 2013 and received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 47th Annual CMA Awards in the same year. Over the course of a stellar career, he has received three Grammys, 11 People’s Choice Awards, 18 American Music Awards, eight Academy of Country Music awards and six CMA awards.

Apollo Theater To Induct 3 Comedians Into Walk Of Fame

2015-09-24 by CapitalCityTickets.com Staff Leave a Comment

The Apollo Theater in Harlem will induct comics Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx into its walk of fame.

It says the legendary comedians will be inducted during a special ceremony on Oct. 1.

The theater says it’s the first time that it will be inducting non-musical artists into the Apollo Walk of Fame. All three had longstanding relationships with the Apollo.

The historic theater also is launching a new comedy series on the same night. The Apollo Comedy Club will feature emerging comics.

Its fall and winter season also includes the return of the international hip-hop dance festival Breakin’ Convention that will feature French dance duo Les Twins.

The Apollo is known for launching the careers of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr. and many others.

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Tim McGraw to Headline 2016 WE Fest

2015-09-23 by CapitalCityTickets.com Staff Leave a Comment

WE Fest announced that Tim McGraw and Eric Church as headliners in 2016. More to be announced in the coming weeks!

It was announced on September 23rd that country mega star Tim McGraw will headline the 34th WE Fest. The festival will take place at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN on August 4-6, 2016.

WE Fest is an annual three-day country music festival held the first weekend August at the Soo Pass Ranch in Detroit Lakes, MN. The festival was started by Jeff Krueger in August 1983 and was held in a barn to approximately 9,000 people. Since then, concert goers can choose to camp at different campsites during the festival. Today, it is now one of the biggest country festivals with camping in the nation. The We Fest logo was created by John Roley in 1982 . Jeff wanted to call the Festival The US Fest. That Logo was actually Steve Wozniak’s Festival in California. I told Jeff why not call the Fest We in 83 Festival, then More in 84 and Alive in 85. Alabama was the first band ever to perform at WE Fest.

Eric Church was previously announced as an headliner and expect more to be revealed as we get closer to the Holiday season.

“We are pulling out all the stops to bring our Fans a festival in 2016 that is sure to be considered the biggest WE Fest yet, so don’t wait to order your tickets and camping for 2016. Get them now!” Festival GM Bob Bliss says.

Tickets for the popular festival are on sale now!

George Strait Releases New Album and 2016 Dates

2015-09-22 by CapitalCityTickets.com Staff Leave a Comment

George Strait has surprised fans with the announcement of a new album and Las Vegas Arena tour dates for 2016.

George Strait is heading to Las Vegas in 2016 announcing four dates at the new Las Vegas Arena.

George Strait is a singer, songwriter, actor, and music producer known as the “King of Country” and one of the most influential and popular recording artists of all time. He is known for his neo-traditionalist country style, cowboy look, and being one of the first and main country artists to bring country music back to its roots and away from the pop country era in the 1980s.

George Strait also has a new album coming out. Cold Beer Conversation arrives on September 25th.

Kacey Musgraves will be joining him as the opening act.

2016 George Strait Las Vegas Arena Tour Dates
April 22^nd and 23^rd

September 9^th and 10^th

Florida Georgia Line as been tapped to play the 2016 Daytona 500 on February 21st.

Kenny Rogers announced on the Today Show that he is ready to retire after one more tour.

The Apollo Theater in Harlem will induct comics Richard Pryor, Moms Mabley and Redd Foxx into its walk of fame.

WE Fest announced that Tim McGraw and Eric Church as headliners in 2016. More to be announced in the coming weeks!

George Strait has surprised fans with the announcement of a new album and Las Vegas Arena tour dates for 2016.

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