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news.pollstar.com | J.R. Lind
Singer-songwriter Julien Baker is canceling her summer tour with Torres to prioritize “her well-being” and “focus on her health,” according to a statement posted on social media May 4. Baker and Torres released a country project Send A Prayer My Way last month and a summer tour in support of that album. Prior to Sunday’s statement, the pair had hinted that more dates for that tour would be announced this week.
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news.pollstar.com | J.R. Lind
Djo — the musical project of “Stranger Things” actor Joe Kerry — has added a fall North American leg to his tour in support of his third album, The Crux. The “Another Bite Tour” includes festival appearances at Lollapalooza, All Things Go and Soundside. The headline performances kick off Sept. 30 at Asheville, North Carolina’s Asheville Yards Amphitheater and include stops in Atlanta, Nashville, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, Phoenix and Sacramento.
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Live Nation reported first quarter revenues of $3.38 billion Thursday, an 11% decline from the record Q1 in 2024. Still, the company says, 2025 is shaping up to be a strong year with ticket sales surging. The revenue number was a miss, however; the analysts’ consensus was pegged at $3.52 billion. On the bottom line, though, Live Nation faired better, reporting operating income of $114.8 million. Analysts had predicted a slight loss.
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news.pollstar.com | J.R. Lind
Norwegian DJ Kygo, country megastar Garth Brooks and Red Dirt favorites Turnpike Troubadours will lead the entertainment options during Formula 1’s United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, in October. Kygo will kick off the weekend at the Germania Insurance Super Stage Oct. 17 followed by Brooks’ performance Saturday night Oct. 18. The Turnpike Troubadours will close things out following the checkered flag Oct. 19.
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news.pollstar.com | J.R. Lind
The United States House of Representatives once again passed the TICKET Act aimed at reforming the ticketing industry, but the latest version has drawn criticism due to a “loophole” around its speculative ticketing ban. The House voted 409-15 April 29 to pass the bill, sponsored by Florida Republican Rep. Gus Bilirakis. The version is similar — but not identical — to the version pass similarly overwhelmingly by the House in 2024.
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news.pollstar.com | J.R. Lind
Hip-hop legend Nas will return to the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas in July for five more performances with the Las Vegas Philharmonic. The rapper debuted the show celebrating the 30th anniversary of his seminal albim Illmatic in August 2024 for three shows and then returned for three more in February and he’s bringing it back during the NBA’s Summer League schedule in Sin City July 9, 11-12 and 18-19. Tickets go on sale May 2 at 10 a.m. Pacific.
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news.pollstar.com | J.R. Lind
Grammy-winning hard rockers Halestorm will tour the U.S. and Canada this fall in support of the band’s sixth studio album. The record, Everest, hits shelves Aug. 8 and the tour — a co-bill with violinist Lindsey Stirling — begins Sept. 11 at the Salem Civic Center in Salem, Virginia. The run includes stops at Breese Stevens Field in Madison, Wisconsin; Toronto’s Budweister Stage and more before wrapping at Spokane Arena Oct. 11.
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news.pollstar.com | J.R. Lind
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris has announced the capacious “Dreamsicle” world tour, which will take her to festivals, amphitheaters and theaters in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Following a performance at WeHo Pride in West Hollywood, California, May 30, Morris will perform at Quebec City’s FEQ July 12, Newport Folk July 25 and Park City, Utah’s Deer Valley Concert Series July 29. The first headline show of the tour comes July 31 at San Diego’s Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.
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Afrobeats icon Davido will visit a dozen North American arenas this year on his “5ive Alive” tour. The tour begins July 11 in Inglewood, California, at the Kia Forum and includes stops in Houston, Brooklyn, Boston and more throughout the summer with an additional date in November at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. Artist presale begins April 30 at 10am local time, with public onsale at 10 a.m. local May 2. The November State Farm Arena show has become something of a tradition for Davido.
