A Letter From the Blacktop

Hey All! 

Greetings from a parking lot somewhere in Midland, Texas! I’m finally finished coughing and back on the road, headed to Chandler, AZ!

I wanted to thank everyone who sent get well wishes, and everyone who was affected by the few cancellations resulting from that awful flu. Everyone who knows me knows I don’t cancel shows lightly and I felt terrible to have to do so. I ended up coughing all day, everyday for two solid weeks! For me, that’s unprecedented. I’m glad it’s over and I can sing again! 

So I’m on the bus and looking forward to a sold out crowd in Chandler. A great way to get back in the saddle. I have about a three week run of shows and then we hit our mid May break. My daughter has her 16th birthday and gets her drivers license! So, who will we drive around now!? Lots of you know how weird this will be. I’ve always known time flies, hence all the songs about time, but nothing illustrates that better than a child. We’re not ready!

On a musical note; I’ve been asked a lot about new music. If you haven’t heard, the latest CD is On Purpose, which includes a new duet with Lisa, “You Still Get to Me”. I am starting to think about what’s next though. I have some new songs written and will be writing more over the few breaks from the tour. I don’t imagine I’ll be able to get anything recorded and released in the remaining months of this year, but my manager and I have talked about releasing a single song in the interim. That may be doable even within the touring schedule. 

But for now, I’m revisiting lyrics and guitar licks, just getting ready for Chandler! If you’re coming to one of the shows in the next few months, let me know what songs you’d most like to hear from the new CD. The band and I are going to work some up and you could have something to say about which ones we zero in on. Right now we’re doing “Beer”, “Stay Gone” and “Better and Worse”. 

We’re getting ready to announce some more tour dates next week, so stay tuned for that!

That’s all I can think of for now. Thanks again for all the support during my flu battle. It really helped to know you were all so forgiving for the cancellations. 

Many thanks,

Clint Black

Greeneville, TN Reschedule Date

In our rush to reschedule the April 9th show in Greeneville, TN, my management team mistakenly and unfortunately picked a date that is impossible because of another conflict. We now have a new and FINAL date of May 21st! We are so sorry for the inconvenience. As a thank you for your patience, I will have a gift for each of you who attends the show. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on May 21st!

Montgomery, AL & Greeneville, TN Shows

Montgomery, AL:
Clint Black has the flu and will be unable to perform tomorrow, Saturday, April 8th, in Montgomery, AL. Montgomery Gentry will be performing in Clint’s place and all previously purchased tickets will be honored. For additional information or refunds: https://asf.net/project/an-evening-with-clint-black

Greeneville, TN:
Clint Black is still suffering from the effects of the flu and will be unable to perform Sunday, April 9th, in Greeneville, TN. The show is being rescheduled for Wednesday, May 10th, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored. For additional information or refunds: http://www.npacgreeneville.com

Please keep Clint in your thoughts for a quick recovery and we apologize for any and all inconvenience.

Hiawassee, GA Show Cancellation

So sorry to report I’m still under attack by the flu bug and won’t be able to sing in Hiawassee. Begging your forgiveness.

Clint Black has the flu and will be unable to perform tomorrow, April 7th in Hiawassee, GA.
The show is being cancelled. Please return your ticket to the original point of purchase for a refund or call the Anderson Music Hall Box Office at 706-896-4191 for additional information.

Greeneville, TN Reschedule Date

Hey Greeneville, I hate to deliver bad news, but I am under the weather & would not want to deliver any less than 100% on the stage tonight, so we are moving the concert back one week to Sunday, April 9, 2017, and can't wait to see you all then... Sorry for any inconvenience & looking forward to a great show next weekend!

Clint Black Receives Federal Grant for Music Research

Country music icon Clint Black has received a prestigious federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to lead a team of scholars in exploring the potential existence of undiscovered music notes. 

Black will work closely with the Butler School of Music at the University of Texas at Austin during this endeavor. The two-year project will employ various professors, musicians, and students from across the globe to seek out the never-before-heard notes. The project’s findings will be analyzed, compiled, and published.

“This is an unprecedented opportunity for collaboration and exchange and I’m thrilled to lead the charge,” Black says. “In all my years of singing and playing guitar, I’ve found myself thinking there must be more notes to choose from. This grant will allow us to find these new notes for all musicians and listeners alike to enjoy!”

The grant totals $386,200 over the two-year period with the remainder coming from nongovernmental sources. European funding will be provided in part by the European Commission.

Black is currently on tour and enjoys a good April Fools joke.

“The Big Interview” with Dan Rather Airs March 28th

Legendary newsman Dan Rather was in Nashville, Tennessee last week to profile country music icon Clint Black for his AXS Television show “The Big Interview.” The two spent time together at Black’s Nashville home and talked about Black’s musical and personal journey, his acting career, and marriage to actress Lisa Hartman. An intimate performance by Black from his home studio is also featured on the episode, which is slated to air March 28th.

“It was an honor having Dan to the house,” Black said. “It will undoubtedly go down as one of my favorite interviews ever – deeper than most. I talked about things I’d never even thought of sharing before. I didn’t want it to end. In fact, Dan hung around afterwards and I started asking him about his career. I’d love to get more time, turn the camera on him and hear more of his stories. What a day. Check one off the bucket list!” 

“You will meet no more likable guy than Clint,” Rather said. “He’s a funny and charming guy, who I could’ve talked with all day. This was an interview that I’d been looking forward to for a long time and he did not disappoint. Great conversation and even took time to play some of his favorites for us. It was one helluva good time.”

Courtesy of "The Big Interview"

Billy Bob's Texas Reschedule Date Announced

Clint Black will return to Billy Bob's Texas on Saturday, May 27th. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 17th. For more information, visit BillyBobsTexas.com.

Billy Bob's Texas Cancellation

Unfortunately Clint Black will not be able to perform tonight at Billy Bob's Texas because he has come down with the flu. We will be rescheduling this performance as soon as possible, so please make sure you check back for further updates.

Ticket holders will be receiving a refund. If you purchased with a credit card, you will be receiving an automatic refund. If you paid with cash, please go to the ticket office to receive your refund. Please be patient as they process these refunds.

New "You Still Get To Me" Valentine's Day Offer

The new “You Still Get To Me” Valentine’s Day bundle is here! Plus, enter promo code ‘YouStillGetToMe’ for 15% off anything in the store: http://clintblack.richardsandsouthern.com

CLINT BLACK TO BE PRESENTED STEPHEN BRUTON AWARD AT 2016 LONE STAR FILM FEST

Clint Black will be the recipient of the Stephen Bruton Award in Fort Worth, TX. The prestigious award will be presented to Black by Don Henley, on November 10th as the feature event of the 10th Annual Lone Star Film Festival in Sundance Square.

The award is presented annually to celebrate exceptional artists whose careers include artistic expression in film or television.  Previous recipients include Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Billy Joe Shaver, Lyle Lovett, Ray Benson, and Betty Buckley. 

 “It is incredibly humbling to be recognized for my life’s work, even though it’s still a work-in-progress”, said Clint. “Adding to the great honor, the award’s namesake is one of our best loved and most talented musicians and songwriters, Stephen Bruton.  I'm so grateful for all of the support that has led to this moment, especially from my fans who have been there for every album and acting gig along the way. And in receiving this honor, I’m especially grateful to Don (Henley) for taking time out of his schedule to be there. His work has had a huge impact on me and it adds some mighty fine icing to an already great moment in my career.”

“Sundance Square is proud to welcome Clint Black as an honoree to our every-growing film festival.” said Johnny Campbell, President and CEO, Sundance Square.  “We believe he is a perfect choice to receive the Stephan Bruton award this year.”

Clint has appeared in many films and network series including; King of the Hill, Wings, The Larry Sanders Show, Hope and Faith, Hot Properties and Vegas, along with the starring role in CBS’s Movie of the Week; Still Holding On and Flicka: Country Pride.

New Music Video Released for "Still Calling It News"

“Still Calling It News” was written by Clint Black and Hayden Nicholas back in 2012 “sometime around that election cycle.”  The song first appeared on Black’s 2015 album release On Purpose and “has never seemed more relevant than now,” said Black.  A satirical look at how coverage of the Presidential race has presented itself, the video for the song can now be seen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2OQ1mu27P8.

Clint insists that this video “shouldn’t be taken as a political statement, but rather as a way to illustrate how our focus has been steered away from the important issues facing our country today.”

The video features clips taken from numerous news broadcasts including CNN’s Anderson Cooper’s 360, FOX’s The O’Reilly Factor, ABC News, CBS News, CNN’s The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, amongst numerous others. 

Most show just how far-flung from the policy issues coverage has veered.  

“If we had the footage, we probably could’ve made an equally absurd video of the Jefferson/Adams election,” says Clint.

Clint Black Added to the 50th Annual CMA Awards

Clint Black has been added to “The 50th Annual CMA Awards,” which includes more performers than any other broadcast in CMA Awards history.

Joining the lineup of superstars, along with Clint, are 2016 Country Music Hall of Fame inductees Charlie Daniels and Randy Travis; former Entertainer of the Year winners Ricky Skaggs and Roy Clark; CMA Awards winners Jason Aldean, Jennifer Nettles, and Martina McBride; 2016 CMA Awards nominees Chris Stapleton and Thomas Rhett; and multi-format sensations Elle King, Pentatonix, and Dwight Yoakam.

“This is a celebration of Country Music – both contemporary and the classics – that is certain to resonate with music fans,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “’The 50th Annual CMA Awards’ will certainly reflect our history, but it is equally important to recognize our current nominees and the hits of today.”

“The 50th Annual CMA Awards” will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Black hosted the CMA Awards in 1993. He has 19 CMA Awards nominations to his credit and four wins, including Male Vocalist of the Year in 1990 and the Horizon Award in 1989.

The artists announced today join previously announced performers Alabama, Kelsea Ballerini, Bentley, Garth Brooks with Trisha Yearwood, Brooks & Dunn, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Vince Gill, Alan Jackson, Miranda Lambert, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Kacey Musgraves, Paisley, Charley Pride, Reba, George Strait, Underwood, and Keith Urban.

“The 50th Annual CMA Awards” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director, and David Wild is the Writer.

Fans can get more information on “The 50th Annual CMA Awards" and sign up for CMA emails and exclusives by visiting CMAawards50.com.

SEE CLINT BLACK ON THE OPRY

Enter for a chance to win a meet and greet with Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black plus dinner for two backstage at the Grand Ole Opry on April 4th! The Grand Prize also includes round trip domestic air travel, a two night stay for you and your guest at the Gaylord Opryland Resort, as well as tickets to the Opry and a daytime tour. Also included is a Music City Backstage Attractions Pass, with admission and discounts for you and your guest to over 30 area attractions. Enter now at: https://goo.gl/uMc2Bb

Clint Black, John Rich plan concert for court programs

Clint and John Rich will share the stage at Rich's Mt. Richmore estate for a special fundraiser concert later this month.

Proceeds from "An Evening with Black and Rich" on Oct. 25 will go toward three Nashville court programs designed to help citizens escape and recover from drug addiction, human trafficking and prostitution: Davidson County General Sessions Drug Court, Cherished H.E.A.R.T.S. and Grace Empowered.

Read the full article on The Tennessean here.

Clint Black Inducted Into The Texas Country Music Hall of Fame

This past Saturday, Clint Black was the 48th inductee into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Having sold over 20 million albums and have 22 number one hits, Clint has joined the ranks of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, and more.

New Music Video for "You Still Get To Me"

Clint Black released a new music video for his new duet with his wife, Lisa Hartman Black. The single, "You Still Get To Me", is impacting radio now.

Watch the full music video below!

Springfield, IL Show Rescheduled

The Clint Black concert scheduled for July 29, 2016 at the Prairie Capital Convention Center has been postponed until next spring due to a scheduling conflict.

The new concert date is March 2, 2017. All tickets purchased before the announcement will still be honored for the new date and time.

Exclusive Premiere: Clint Black Talks “Straight From The Factory”

The Nashville Gab featured an exclusive premiere of Clint's original song, "Straight From The Factory". The song is from Clint's album Killin' Time, which released today in 1989.

Watch the full video on The Nashville Gab's website here.

Clint Black at CMA Fest

CMA Music Festival’s Nightly Concerts just got even bigger. CMA Announced via the CMA Music Festival app that Clint Black will perform during CMA’s Nightly Concerts at Nissan Stadium on Friday, June 10th.  

He’s joining previously announced fellow Country Music stars Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Eric Church, Brett Eldredge, Sam Hunt, Miranda Lambert,Rascal Flatts, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Chris Stapleton, Cole Swindell, Steven Tyler, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Hank Williams, Jr., and Chris Young who will perform during the Festival’s Nightly Concerts at Nissan Stadium. Artists and schedules are subject to change.

The 2016 CMA Music Festival runs Thursday through Sunday, June 9-12 in downtown Nashville. While the Festival boasts numerous free stages and unique fan experiences, the most anticipated events are the Nightly Concerts at Nissan Stadium, which sell out long before talent is announced.

Funds generated through CMA Music Festival ticket sales benefit music education. Since 2006, CMA and the CMA Foundation have donated more than $13.6 million to support sustainable music education initiatives across the country on behalf of the artists who participate in the event for free.

Fans who were not able to purchase tickets to the Nightly Concerts are still able to enjoy non-stop music, fan engagement, and artist experiences through numerous FREE stages and events across town and by experiencing Fan Fair X in the Music City Center.

Tickets to Fan Fair X are available now at CMAfest.com (Fan Fair X admission is included in four-day CMA Music Festival tickets). Fan Fair X tickets are $10 per day or $25 for a four-day pass.

For the second year, fans will be able to purchase a four-day pass to the Fan Fair X that includes a general admission ticket to the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum that is good for use any day in 2016. The package deal is on sale now through Friday, June 10 and costs $39.95. The combination Fan Fair X/Country Music Hall of Fame tickets are available via the Country Music Hall of Fame website,countrymusichalloffame.org, and will also be sold at their box office during the week of CMA Music Festival.

For upcoming announcements and all other info stay connected with CMA on CMAfest.com, Facebook.com/CMA,Twitter.com/CountryMusic, Instagram.com/CMA, and sign up for CMA Country Connection, CMA’s e-newsletter. Fans can also download the 2016 CMA Music Festival mobile app for iPhone or Android to view the latest artist lineups and to plan their Festival experience.

CMA Music Festival will once again be filmed for a national television special to air on the ABC Television Network. This is the 13th consecutive year the event has been filmed for a network television special, a feat no other music festival has achieved. "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" will be executive-produced by Robert Deaton.  

CMA Music Festival is organized and produced by the Country Music Association. Fan Fair® is a registered trademark of WSM, Incorporated and is used by permission.