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Stagecoach 2020 Lineup Announced!

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“Headlining Stagecoach has always been on my bucket list. Can’t wait to see y’all in April!” – Thomas Rhett

 “There’s nothing like a Stagecoach audience and I can’t wait to take that stage again!” – Carrie Underwood 

“Been fortunate enough to play Stagecoach a few times. They will most certainly get everything the band and I have!“ – Eric Church LOS

Get ready for more Stagecoach country loving because we’re back for our 14th year and we’ve invited all of your favorites to keep your heart racing and your boots stomping. STAGECOACH is back Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26, 2020 for its 14th year at the Empire Polo Fields in Indio, CA. Multi-platinum selling entertainer Thomas Rhett headlines Friday night while seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Carrie Underwood closes things out on Saturday and instant hit creator Eric Church rounds out the weekend on Sunday. 


“Shattering our all-time attendance record in 2019 only made our team work harder and dive deeper to deliver more to our fans this year,” says festivalTalent Buyer Stacy Vee. “The Stagecoach 2020 lineup is all about high energy and getting every type of country music fan fired up. On top of this crazy lineup, Guy Fieri is back, Diplo is back, and we have much more in store that is absolutely going to blow minds!”


The 3-day event will also feature performances by Brett Young, Dan + Shay, Alan Jackson, Dustin Lynch, Midland, Jon Pardi, ZZ Top, Morgan Wallen and more (lineup as of October 15 is below).


Fan-favorite Guy Fieri’s Stagecoach Smokehouse is back again for its third year in a row to reveal new chefs, pit bosses and BBQ vendors. Guy and friends will be showcasing their pits and rigs and offering taste tests to fans throughout the weekend with live demos. Stay tuned for the full food lineup.


“I’m stoked to be firing up my Stagecoach Smokehouse again this year where we’ll be cookin’ up some bad ass bar-b-que,” says Guy Fieri. “So, ride on down to Flavortown and hang out with me, my buddies and some real deal pit masters from around the country.”
Join us Sunday night for the welcome return of Diplo Late Night In Palomino. After the unforgettable and first-ever live performance of “Old Town Road” by Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus at the festival last year and the debut of Diplo’s country project with collaborations from Morgan Wallen, Cam and Jonas Brothers, who knows what other surprises the superstar producer/DJ will have on deck this season!


Returning to the festival this year is the SiriusXM Spotlight Stage, which will once again highlight today’s rising stars like Hardy, Caylee Hammack and Gabby Barrett and others. The Honkytonk Dance Hall also makes a comeback in addition to High Class Hillbilly owner and singer Nikki Lane’s Stage Stop Marketplace.


Festival passes go on sale Friday, October 18at 11 AM PDT at stagecoachfestival.com.


Pass Prices:3-Day General Admission $3193-Day General Admission/Shuttle Combo $3793-Day Corral Standing Pit $1,2993-Day Corral C1 Reserved Seating $1,2993-Day Corral C2 Reserved Seating $829Preferred Parking $89Any Line Shuttle Pass $70Camping Companion Parking $55**plus fees
Pay in full or choose the Stagecoach Payment Plan to pay up to four equal payments from October 18 through January. Travel Packages, Shuttles and the Safari Camping Experience available via Valley Music Travel.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Wednesday, October 16 at 10am PT through Thursday, October 17 at 10pm PT.

The STAGECOACH 2019 lineup in ABC order (as of October 15th) is as follows: Alan JacksonBilly Ray CyrusBrandon RatcliffBrett YoungBryan AdamsCarrie UnderwoodCaylee HammackChris LaneCourtney Marie AndrewsDan + ShayDesureDiploDustin LynchEric ChurchGabby BarrettGone WestGuy FieriHailey WhittersHardyHayes CarllIan NoeIngrid AndressJade JacksonJimmie AllenJon PardiLaci Kaye BoothLil Nas XLOCASHMarty StuartMidlandMitchell TenpennyMorgan WallenNeal McCoyNikki LaneNiko MoonOrville PeckPam TillisPaul CauthenPayton SmithRaeLynnRiley GreenRyan BinghamSeaforthShenandoahTanya TuckerTeddy RobbTemecula RoadTenille TownesThe Haden TripletsThe Last BandolerosThomas RhettWhitney RoseZZ TopWillie Jones

Festivals, Music

Gallery: Thompson Square Performs at Forever Country Stage During CMA Fest

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There is a lot happening with Thompson Square these days and no website could be as ecstatic as us here at Variety Beat! Not only do Shawna and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square (lovingly known as T2) have a new label, but they also have a new single, “Masterpiece,” coming out on July 22nd.

Keifer has also been tackling comedy and has performed three shows already, with the latest being a legendary spot in New York! His jokes of choice are of course making fun of his wife, Shawna, whom he has been married to for 20 years. Fans of T2 have seen them crack jokes on stage and it’s something Keifer has always wanted to do.

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Since parting ways with their last label, Shawna and Keifer have been able to focus on doing the things they want to do. They released a children’s book titled Time to Get Dressed , put out a new album Masterpiece, and now they are working on more projects. One being Keifer’s comedy, another has something to do with Shawna and was announced at their CMA Fest fan club party, but until it’s official, we will keep that mum for now! However, You know we will have an article with all the details when the time comes! It is exciting though! There’s more projects in the works and we can’t wait to see what lies ahead for these two!

Speaking of CMA Fest, the country duo was back this year performing at the Forever Country Stage. They treated fans to some of their hits and #1 songs like “Are You Gonna Kiss Me or Not?”, along with music off their latest album release.

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Earlier in the day, they held their 4th annual fan club party at Legendairy Milkshake Bar. They created a custom milkshake and had a personalized cup each fan got to take home. After performing a few songs, they took the time to greet each fan and take pictures. Their adorable son, Cooper also spoke to the crowd and thanked them for coming. A definite ‘awww’ moment. He also sang a little of the song “Time to Get Dressed“ that inspired their book. It’s safe to say singing is in his genes!

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Stay tuned for more fun news from T2 and check out their photo gallery from CMA Fest below and a video from their fan club party!

Festivals, Music, Photo Galleries

ICYMI: Kelleigh Bannen Performs New Music at CMA Fest!

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2019 is set to be an exciting time for Kelleigh Bannen as the Nashville native is set to release a full length album, much to the anticipation of all KB fans out there.

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Last year, Bannen released three songs that were simultaneously played on SiriusXM The Highway. “Happy Birthday” “The Joneses” and “John Who.” It was a pretty amazing thing to have all three songs be played on the radio at the same time. Fans have been eager for new music and an album from Bannen since her “Famous” days and the time has finally come!

Bannen played some songs off her upcoming album during her set at the Chevy Breakout Stage during CMA Fest. Fans were treated to unreleased tracks “DELUXE” “Boys Don’t Cry” and “Diamonds”

Kelleigh Bannen performs “Boys Don’t Cry” during CMA Fest

Bannen has been teasing new music, album photo shoots, and revealed she has shot four music videos for her album! Things are happening! Get ready! This is one artist you won’t regret cheering on!

Kelleigh Bannen performs “Diamonds” during CMA Fest

CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY FROM CMA FEST BELOW

Visit our youtube channel to see more from her set!

Concert/Live Show, Festivals, Music, Photo Galleries

Gallery – Thompson Square Headlines 1st ever Music & Arts Festival

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Country duo, Thompson Square was the first ever headliners at the Music & Arts Festival that took place in Menifee, CA. Coverage of the event led to a front-page cover story at Mt. San Jacinto College’s student newspaper, The Talon. See the photos below!

Shawna and Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square were even nice enough to record a special video message, saying hello to all of The Talon’s readers

Photo Gallery – Thompson Square Headlines Menifee’s 1st Music & Arts Festival

Festivals, Interviews

Kalie Shorr Is Paving The Way For Females In Country Music

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It’s no secret that being a female in the Country Music industry is tough. There are just 4 women in the top 30 at Country Radio right now, Carrie Underwood, Lindsay Ell, Carly Pearce and Maren Morris. It’s harder to be a female and get your music heard on radio, to be booked for gigs, go on big tours… but that hasn’t stopped Kalie Shorr from being a part of the movement for females in the industry.

Shorr has been a part an all female singer/songwriters round called Song Suffragettes since it started in March 2014. They recently had their 4-year anniversary show, last month! The weekly writers round in Nashville features rotating female country artists and has led to 30 artists receiving publishing deals and 7 record deals! It has also led to great co-writes and songs like Shorr’s “Fight Like A Girl” which was written in response to a radio consultant saying that women didn’t deserve a lot of airplay on country radio, because they were the tomatoes of the country music salad. Thus started #TomatoGate and #LetTheGirlsPlay.

With no label behind her, Shorr has certainly made a name for herself, including being named on many lists about “Artists You Need To Know” and “Artists To Watch.” She also co-wrote a song called “Times Up” that was recorded by 23 female country artists and received national media coverage.

Shorr’s latest single “Candy” was inspired by a true story about “finding a boy that’s just as bad for you as sugar.” She calls it the “fluffiest” song on the album, but that every album needs a fun song to it. She sings:

I know you’re not forever, but you’re my guilty pleasure… boy you’re delicious, too bad you ain’t nutritious.

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “CANDY”

We had the chance to catch up with Shorr while we were in Nashville and one of the things we talk about is her love of Taylor Swift and how she was actually in Swift’s “Mine” music video when she was 16. She also shares a sweet story about how after the video Swift took all of the kids to Toys ‘R Us and let them pick out whatever they wanted. She also mentioned doing a cover of her song “Look What You Made Me Do” with Kelleigh Bannen and Lindsay Ell at CMT’s Next Women Of Country Music Event. It’s one of the best videos out there and highlights so many women in the industry and ends with a message to report any signs of sexual harassment.

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WATCH KALIE SHORR, KELLEIGH BANNEN and LINDSAY ELL PERFORM “LOOK WHAT YOU MADE ME DO 

 

Be sure to check out our interview above and keep up with Shorr on her socials!

You can find her music on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. As tour dates continue to be announced you can stay current with Kalie on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Be sure to follow her on Youtube and visit www.kalieshorr.com.