Look out for these Nashville albums and tour stops in 2024
Even by Nashville standards, 2023 was a huge year for music. Dolly Parton put out a massive rock album. Sheryl Crow was enshrined in the rock hall. Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll had major breakthrough moments in country music. And some of the biggest stars in the world, including Taylor Swift and Beyoncé, brought their spectacular shows on the road to Music City.
So, 2024 has some work to do. And while many album drops and tour stops for the coming year are still being planned, the music calendar is already beginning to take shape.
Here's what we know so far:
Albums coming in 2024
For many artists, the album announcement is a sacred and craftily-timed declaration. Others have already confirmed when their new projects will be released to build anticipation for months to come.
From Sheryl Crow to HARDY, the beginning of the year has treats in store for Music City listeners.
Here are some of the notable and Nashville-connected albums listeners can expect at the beginning of this year -- and some we're hoping to get.
January:
Jan. 12: Hannah Ellis, "That Girl"
Jan. 12: Esther Rose, "Safe 2 Run"
Jan. 12: Ian Yates, "Battleands Vol. 2"
Jan. 12: Kyle Park, "All Nighters"
Jan. 19: Brittany Spencer, "My Stupid Life"
Jan. 19: Brown Horse, "Reservoir"
Jan. 19: Niko Moon, "BETTER DAYS"
Jan. 19: Colby T. Helms, "Tales of Misfortune"
Jan. 19: Town Mountain, "Dance Me Down Easy: The Woodstock Sessions EP"
Jan. 26: Charles Esten, "Love Ain't Pretty"
Jan. 26: Conner Smith, "Smoky Mountains"
Jan. 26: Randall King, "Into the Neon"
Jan. 26: Katy Kirby, "Blue Raspberry "
Jan. 26: Torres, "What an Enormous Room"
Jan. 26: Becca Bowen, "County Line"
February:
Feb. 2: Gabby Barrett, "Chapter & Verse"
Feb. 2: Paul McCartney and Wings: "Band on the Run (Underdubbed Mixes) "
February 2: Brittany Howard: "What Now"
Feb. 16: Blackberry Smoke, "Be Right Here"
Feb. 16: Frontier Ruckus, "On The Northline"
Feb. 23: Corb Lund, "El Viejo"
March:
March 1: Wyatt Putman, "My Kinda Country"
March 8: The Hanging Stars, "On A Golden Shore"
March 22: Cody Jinks, "Change the Game"
March 29: Hardy, "Hixtape Vol. 3: Difftape"
March 29: Sheryl Crow, "Evolution"
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Three albums Nashville wants in 2024
The War and Treaty
In 2023, the Nashville duo The War and Treaty, comprised of couple Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, saw a boom in popularity.
The musical couple appeared at Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin in September, released song "Hey Driver" alongside Zach Bryan, performed at the 2023 CMA Awards and guest appeared with pop star Renee Rapp at her Ryman Auditorium show in October.
The duo, known for songs "That's How Love is Made" and "Are You Ready to Love Me?," released album "Lover's Game" in March 2023. But as The War and Treaty's popularity has grown, fans just can't get enough.
Morgan Wallen
Country singer Morgan Wallen had a runaway year with the release of 36-track album "One Thing at a Time," landing him the spot as the third most streamed artist of 2023 on Spotify. In fact, his song "Last Night" was the most streamed song of the year.
Wallen performed a free, surprise concert at Bridgestone Arena in March, sang alongside HARDY and Post Malone at the CMA Awards and released a single with Thomas Rhett, "Mamaw's House," in September.
Ending out the year with a cameo in Drake's "You Broke My Heart" music video, fans anticipate new genre-blending tracks may soon be afoot from Wallen and company.
It's clear that Nashvillians, and music listeners around the globe, would devour any new tunes Wallen releases in 2024.
Kacey Musgraves
Cosmic country singer Kacey Musgraves had a collaborative 2023 with release of songs "I Remember Everything" with Zach Bryan, "She Calls Me Back" with Noah Kahan and "Don't Do Me Good" with Madi Diaz.
Musgraves was honored in September 2023 with a wax figure at Nashville's Madame Tussauds, but fans are hopeful that the "Wonder Woman" herself will release new tunes in 2024. The "Rainbow" singer performed at Bridgestone Arena in February 2022 on her "Star-Crossed" tour, named after her September 2021 album.
Following the 2018 release of "Golden Hour" and 2021 release of "Star-Crossed," if Musgraves sticks to a three-year album cycle, pop and country fans could be in luck.
Tours landing in Nashville next year
In 2024, some of the music scene's top musicians and performers, hailing from all genres, will hit the stage in Nashville. From rap and pop to country and rock n' roll, Music City remains a popular stop for touring musicians as they hit the stage at Bridgestone Arena, Ascend Amphitheater and more.
If you're wondering what shows to snag tickets to at the top of the year, we've got you covered.
Here's our rundown of the top three most-anticipated concert tours to swing through Nashville this year, as well as a list of Nashville's can't-miss 2024 concerts below.
3. Drake
On Feb. 7 and 8, Drake and J. Cole will hit the stage at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena.
In November 2023, Drake announced that he would be headed to Nashville on his 2024 "It's All A Blur - Big As The What?" Tour. The February concert dates follow Drake rescheduling his Nashville dates twice—originally slated to perform on June 19, and then Oct. 1 and 2, 2023. The original dates were cancelled for unclear reasons.
The rap scene's Certified Lover Boy will perform at Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Feb. 7 and Thursday, Feb. 8 next year. Instead of his originally planned dates with 21 Savage, J. Cole will be joining Drake in Nashville and on the 2024 leg of the tour.
The tour will kick off with two nights of shows in Denver, CO, in January and then will take the two rappers to cities including Oklahoma City, New Orleans, St. Louis, Columbus and Memphis.
2. Olivia Rodrigo
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo will perform at Bridgestone Arena on Mar. 9, supported by the "Midwest Princess" Chappell Roan.
Rodrigo's 2024 "GUTS World Tour" will include will include special guests The Breeders, PinkPantheress and Remi Wolf. Her tour comes on the heels of massive success from her sophomore album, released September 2023, "GUTS."
The lauded album cemented her as an angsty rocker-chick with hits like "vampire," "bad idea right?" and "get him back!" rising to the top of the charts.
Fans can find more information about tickets at oliviarodrigo.com/tour/.
1. Bad Bunny
The King of Latin Trap will take to the stage at Bridgestone Arena on May 11, 2024. The Puerto Rican singer and rapper is returning to North America on his highly anticipated 2024 "Most Wanted Tour."
The tour will include an astounding 47 shows and kick off in February in Salt Lake City, UT, including multiple performances in cities Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and Miami. Bad Bunny released new album “nadie sabe lo que va a pasar ma?ana,” with lead track "Monaco," in October, which quickly became one of the top streamed albums worldwide.
Fans can visit MostWantedTour.com for more information.
The can't-miss concerts tours visiting Nashville in 2024
Here's our rundown of other highly anticipated concerts this year in Music City.
January:
January 23: Tool, Bridgestone Arena
February:
February 2: Cody Johnson, Bridgestone Arena
February 7/8: Drake and J. Cole, Bridgestone Arena
February 28: Enrique Iglesias, Pitbull, Ricky Martin, Bridgestone Arena
March:
March 9: Olivia Rodrigo, Bridgestone Arena
March 21: Dan + Shay, Bridgestone Arena
March 31: Fall Out Boy, Bridgestone Arena
April:
April 6: Lauren Daigle, Bridgestone Arena
April 18/19: Tyler Childers, Bridgestone Arena
April 29: The Postal Service, Death Cab for Cutie, Bridgestone Arena
May:
May 2-4: Morgan Wallen, Nissan Stadium
May 11: Bad Bunny, Bridgestone Arena
May 24/25: Noah Kahan, Bridgestone Arena
May 31/June 1: Lainey Wilson, Ascend Amphitheater
June:
June 6-9: CMA Fest, Nissan Stadium
June 23: Alanis Morisette, Bridgestone Arena
June 29: Zach Bryan, Bridgestone Arena
July:
July 12: Styx & Foreigner with John Waite, Ascend Amphitheater
July 27: Hootie & The Blowfish, Bridgestone Arena
August
August 6: Tate McRae, Ascend Amphitheater
August 9/10: Chris Stapleton, Bridgestone Arena
August 20: Earth, Wind & Fire and Chicago, Bridgestone Arena
September:
September 24: Mt. Joy, Ascend Amphitheater
This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Nashville 2024 music guide: The albums and tour stops we know so far
