NASHVILLE, TN — Country music’s independent force Aaron Watson has announced new tour dates for 2017 in support of his acclaimed album Vaquero. The tour includes U.S. and international stops, with five marquee shows that were announced in five days across his social media last week. Watson will perform at the CMA Music Festival Chevrolet Riverfront Stage on June 10th and will headline the PBR World Finals at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Nov. 2nd. The trek also includes stops at Calgary Stampede, Globe Life Park in Arlington, TX and Cimarex Energy Pavilion in Midland, TX. For the first time, Watson will headline the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with “A Night Of Texas At The Ryman” on Oct. 4th. Featured artists on the bill include Texas natives Jon Wolfe, Mickey Guyton, Jim Collins and Leslie Satcher. (See full list of tour dates below.)
Vaquero debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, outselling his smash predecessor The Underdog, which debuted at #1 in 2015, making him the first-ever independent artist to debut in the coveted top spot. At the helm of his own record label, Watson continues to add to his increasing profile. Lead single “Outta Style” is currently Top 40-and-climbing on the Billboard Country Airplay charts. Radio stations in markets including Austin, Buffalo, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Providence, San Antonio, San Jose and more are spinning the infectious song as Watson’s sound continues to turn heads across the country. Watson recently performed “Outta Style” during his national TV debut on Fox & Friends. Watch HERE.
Eighteen years later, over a dozen recorded albums and more than 2,500 shows in the U.S. and Europe, the Texas native continues to dominate as a true independent in the country music arena. With an impressive story paved by years of hard work and perseverance, he’s amassed a loyal following. The now nationally recognized artist, his music and his unprecedented rise have been the subject of in-depth feature stories in Texas Monthly, Pollstar, Billboard, CMT, Rolling Stone Country among many others. Watson is committed to building on his milestones thus far and will continue to share his music with fans worldwide. For more information, visit www.alleyesmedia.com/aaron-watson.
AARON WATSON TOUR DATES FOR 2017
May 27 – Austin, TX – Lonestar Jam
June 1 – Goldsby, OK – Southwind Hills
June 2 – Salado, TX – Johnny’s Outback
June 3 – Graham, TX – Young County Arena
June 8 – Atlanta, GA – Terminal West
June 9 – Augusta, GA – Country Club
June 10 – Nashville, TN – CMA Music Festival
June 16 – Minden, NV – Carson Valley Casino
June 17 – Santa Rosa, CA – Country Summer Festival
June 23 – Minneapolis, MN – The Cabooze
June 24 – Manhattan, KS – Country Stampede
July 3 – Warren, IN – Tower Park
July 4 – Lawton, OK – Fort Sill Polo Field
July 7 – Vinstra, Norway – Vinstra Country Festivalen
July 8 – Riaza, Spain – Huercasa Country Festival
July 13 – Calgary, AB, Canada – Calgary Stampede
July 15 – La Veta, CO – Spanish Peaks Music Festival
July 21 – Hastings, NE – Adams County Fair
July 22 – Des Moines, IA – Brenton Skating Plaza
July 26 – Jackson, WY – Teton County Fair
July 27 – Alpine, TX – Granada Theater
July 28 – Midland, TX – Cimerex Energy Pavilion
July 29 – New Braunfels, TX – Whitewater Amphitheater
August 3 – Prairie du Chien, WI – Country On The River
August 4 – Dodge City, KS – Central Station
August 5 – Loveland, CO – Thunder Mountain Amphitheatre
August 11 – Billings, MT – Babcock Theatre
August 12 – Burley, ID – Cassia County Fair and Rodeo
August 19 – Arlington, TX – Globe Life Park Stadium
August 24 – Fayetteville, AR – JBGB Amphitheater
August 25 – San Angelo, TX – Foster Communications Coliseum
August 26 – Burnet, TX – Haley Nelson Park Amphitheater
August 29 – Palmer, AK – Alaska State Fair
October 4 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
November 2 – Las Vegas, NV – PBR World Finals
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Jim Flammia, jim@alleyesmedia.com
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