Currington announces headline tour dates
Currington, who recently started work on his fifth studio album, has announced 11 dates for his 2012 tour that will make stops in San Antonio, Knoxville, Tenn., and Charlotte, N.C.
Label mates David Nail and Kip Moore will open the shows.
"I have learned a lot over the years touring with some of the biggest names in country music," said Currington. "I am excited to put that knowledge to use on this tour by giving fans a great show as a thank you for all of their support. It will also be a great way to test out some new music."
Nail just released "The Sound Of A Million Dreams," his sophomore album, which includes the number one hit Let It Rain, and Kip Moore, who will release his debut MCA Nashville album, "Drive Me Crazy," later this year.
Tour dates are:
March 24 Biloxi, MS Hard Rock Live
April 13 San Antonio, TX Cowboy's Dance Hall
April 20 Kingston, ON K-Rock Centre
April 21 Orillia, ON Casino Rama
April 27 Huntington, WV Big Sandy Arena
April 28 Knoxville, TN Civic Auditorium
May 3 Lowell, MA Tsongas Arena
May 4 Wallingford, CT Oakdale Theatre
May 17 Asheville, NC NC Civic Center
May 18 Charlotte, NC Uptown Amphitheatre
May 19 Rome, GA Rome River Jam
More news
- 01/30/25: Moore readies "Around You"
- 01/10/25: Moore makes "Solitary Tracks"
- 11/26/24: Moore sets European dates for '25
- 11/22/24: Moore makes good on threat; releases two songs
- 10/18/24: Moore is "Learning As I Go"
- 09/22/24: Moore considers "Live Here to Work"
- 09/12/24: Moore leaves MCA for Virgin
- 07/29/24: Moore gos Nomad route in U.S.
CD reviews
There are moments while listening to Kip Moore's album where the listener might feel like he/she is sampling new Kid Rock music - albeit, with plenty more heart and soul. Moore sings with a similarly endearing scratchy vocal tone, and has a primarily country music fan base, but that's where these two artists part ways artistically. Whereas Kid Rock mostly raises hell, Moore raises awareness. Kid Rock might be perfectly comfortable singing about his dark side, but Moore is heard ...
Kip Moore's greatest musical selling point is his raspy singing voice. Much like Bob Seger long before him, his is a vocal tone that gets your immediate attention every time you hear it. This EP-length project presents Moore in a quieter setting than usual. That distinctive voice is unavoidable, though, whether revved up or tamped down.
The song that stands out most is "It Ain't California," which is introduced with a beautifully twangy electric guitar riff. ...
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