Morgan Wallen "Had Some Help" With New Bar Opening

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Here’s what we’ve got ahead:

• Morgan Wallen’s “This Bar” Open for Business

• “I Had Some Help” Tops Charts

• Alan Jackson Announces Tour

• Shaboozey’s “Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going”

But first, it’s Listener’s Choice! Are we playing too much Zach Bryan? Too much Morgan Wallen? Let us know who we should play less of in the poll, leave a comment, or reply to this email and let us know what you really think.

Morgan Wallen’s “This Bar” Open For Business

Despite the obstacles and speed bumps, Morgan Wallen’s Nashville bar business venture has officially opened in Downtown Nashville.

“This Bar” - named after Wallen’s hit song of the same name- features six stories of Wallen memorabilia and is slated to feature upcoming country performers at various stages throughout the venue.

Morgan Wallen and Chef Tomasz Wosiak crafted and curated the menu full of Nashville favorite Stacked Waffles, sliders, and ribs.

Ya gotta tip your cowboy hat to the drink menu as well; from the vodka tea “If I Know Tea”, to the whiskey ginger “More Than My Hometown”, the menu gives that extra Morgan Wallen flair.

“I Had Some Help” Tops Country Charts

It’s no secret we’ve been anticipating this mashup (check out our past newsletter here), and now that it’s finally arrived, it appears to be here to stay.

The Post Malone & Morgan Wallen partner track, “I Had Some Help” is spending its second week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and the Hot Country Chart.

Alan Jackson’s Last Call: One More For the Road

The Country Music Hall of Famer is hitting the road for the last time. Alan Jackson announced ten dates on his “Last Call: One More For The Road”.

Although his chronic neuropathy condition impacts his balance and ability to stand, that won’t stop Jackson from giving it all for his fans. He says, “my fans always show up to have a good time, and I’m going to give them the best show I can for this Last Call”.

Alan Jackson seems to like Florida, giving it two out of the ten last show dates. Florida fans can mark their 2025 calendars for March 7th at the Kia Center in Orlando, and April 26th at the Amalie Arena in Tampa. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 7th.

“Where I’ve Been, Isn’t Where I’m Going”

Whether you’ve heard his hit “Bar Song (Tipsy)”, or you’ve heard him on COWBOY CARTER, you’ll likely be hearing more of Shaboozey with the release of his new album.

Shaboozey’s third studio album, “Where I’m Going, Isn’t Where I’ve Been,” features notes of steel guitar, and hip-hop influence.

This isn’t the first time we’re seeing a blend of genres within Country, especially hip-hop. Perhaps it’s an unlikely pair, but the charts seem to reward the risk. What do you think, I Am Country listeners?

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