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Gary Allan Already Thinking About His Next Album

Billy Dukes — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:17:52 +0000

Two days after 'Set You Free' was released in January, Gary Allan began thinking about his next album. He tells Taste of Country that he was at an event with songwriter Hillary Lindsey -- whose credits include 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' and 'Two Black Cadillacs' -- during release week, and he tried to corner her to write. She laughed and reminded him that his last project was just days old. "That means we have one year to get this done," he remembers telling her, semi-seriously.

Gary Allan vs. Joel Crouse – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:00:07 +0000

On Wednesday, 'Pieces' by Gary Allan cruised to another Showdown victory. Allan's fans were too much for James Wesley's supporters to take down in this daily song battle, so today and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio the singer will go for a fourth straight win. His penultimate match before achieving Showdown immortality will be against another country newcomer in Joel Crouse.

Gary Allan and Jake Owen to Headline ACM Fremont Street Experience in Las Vegas

Megan Pacella — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:17:18 +0000

Las Vegas is going to be the place to be in early April, thanks to several country music performances leading up to the ACM Awards on Sunday April 7. The ACM Fremont Street Experience Festival will begin at 9 PM on April 5 and 6 in downtown Vegas with must-see country stars Gary Allan and Jake Owen headlining the event.

Gary Allan Thanks Radio for 17 Years of Support Before Energetic Set at Country Radio Seminar

Sterling Whitaker — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:05:10 +0000

Gary Allan has had a huge career reboot, thanks to the success of his new album 'Set You Free.' The celebrated singer-songwriter got the chance to thank radio programmers from all across the country in person for his airplay success by performing a career-spanning set at the 2013 Country Radio Seminar in Nashville Thursday (Feb. 28).

Gary Allan Release His New Song 'Pieces' From the 'Set You Free' Album

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 19:12:16 +0000

Gary Allan climbed to the top of the charts with his last single ‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)’ and without so much as taking a breath he releases yet another song that I predict will own the top of the charts as well. Allan's new song titled 'Pieces' boasts that he's given 'pieces of his heart and pieces of his soul to lovers and friends and that's what made him who he is today.' It's unusually uptempo but good and yet another release from his latest album 'Set You Free.

Gary Allan, 'Pieces' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:00:09 +0000

If Gary Allan‘s chart-topper ‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)’ was optimistic, his follow-up single ‘Pieces’ is downright plucky. The uptempo country-rocker may be the most contented single he’s ever released. It’s also his most predictable single. Allan has always lived on an edge and slowly built a very large, loyal fanbase with songs of [...]

Gary Allan Sells Out Two Concerts at Nashville's Historic Ryman Auditorium

Cory Stromblad — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:34:23 +0000

Gary Allan is certainly at the top of his game. Following his career-high debut with his latest album, 'Set You Free,' the 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' singer received word that his upcoming concerts at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium -- two of them -- sold out within minutes of going on sale.

Gary Allan's 'Set You Free' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard

Christina Vinson — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:39:42 +0000

Good news has been raining down on country star Gary Allan ever since the release of his ninth studio album, 'Set You Free.' It debuted at No. 1 on Billboard, and it marks Allan's first chart topper on the Billboard Top 200 debut and third No. 1 debut on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.

Gary Allan, 'Set You Free' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:00:25 +0000

Gary Allan delivers the emotionally rich album his fans expect while stretching his sound in multiple new directions on 'Set You Free,' the singer's ninth studio album and first in three years. The songwriting is strong from the first track to the last, with Allan mixing moments of joy and hope within his familiar anguish.

Gary Allan Announces Release Date, Track Listing for Upcoming Album 'Set You Free'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:30:33 +0000

Gary Allan has been teasing fans and journalists with news about his upcoming album ‘Set You Free,’ which he previewed at a private industry event in September. Now he’s revealed the art work, track listing and release date for the much-anticipated new record. ‘Set You Free’ is slated to drop on Jan. 22 from MCA [...]

Gary Allan Says Tying 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' Video to Hurricane Sandy Relief Effort Was 'No-Brainer'

Billy Dukes — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 19:30:59 +0000

Gary Allan's new single,, 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),' is a song of hope and inspiration to anyone staring at trouble or tragedy. The singer says that when he watched news reports of what Hurricane Sandy victims were going through, he knew the song could be part of the rebuilding effort. With a tie-in to the Red Cross, the new music video does just that.

Frank Dycus, Songwriter for George Strait, Gary Allan + More, Dead at 72

Billy Dukes — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 18:00:01 +0000

Frank Dycus, the man who helped write hit songs like ‘Marina del Ray’ for George Strait and ‘Gonna Get a Life’ for Mark Chesnutt, has died. The songwriter had over 500 songs published during a 45-year career that included many works with frequent Strait songwriter Dean Dillon. The Tennessean reports that Dycus died on Friday [...]

Gary Allan Announces New Album 'Set You Free' Will Be Released in 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:30:59 +0000

Country star Gary Allan has announced his upcoming album is titled 'Set You Free,' and will see release in the early part of next year. The gravelly-voiced singer, whose current single 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' is the first taste of the upcoming project, gave journalists the news at a private album preview in Nashville recently.

Gary Allan vs. Brantley Gilbert – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:30:55 +0000

Gary Allan's new song is storming its way to the Showdown Hall of Fame. Two more wins and 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' is in. Fans of this ballad of hope will face an equally fierce fanbase today online and tonight on Taste of Country Nights radio, as Brantley Gilbert gets another shot to march toward the Hall of Fame.

Gary Allan vs. Kacey Musgraves – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:32 +0000

Fans are welcoming Gary Allan back with open arms, making his new song a two-night Showdown champion. Yesterday and last night on Taste of Country Nights radio, 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' topped 'Bring It on Home' by Kix Brooks, meaning the inspiring ballad will face a new challenger on Tuesday.

Gary Allan vs. Kix Brooks – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:00:27 +0000

There's a new Showdown champion. Gary Allan's fans united and took his new single 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' to the next round with heavy online voting and phone input at Taste of Country Nights. The hopeful ballad doubled up 'Don't Ya' by Brett Eldredge on Friday night. Today, Allan will face a country legend.

Brett Eldredge vs. Gary Allan – The Showdown

Billy Dukes — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 14:00:08 +0000

It was another impressive win for Brett Eldredge and his new single 'Don't Ya' yesterday on the Showdown. The singer's fans united online to topple 'Jesse James' by Clay Walker, and then flooded the phone lines at Taste of Country Nights radio to stamp an exclamation point on the victory. The catchy new hit will face another established superstar today.

Gary Allan, 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Gary Allan tries on optimism with his new single ‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),’ and surprisingly, it fits. The master of melancholy may be turning over a new leaf with his upcoming album. This song is borderline inspirational. Allan’s last four albums have been titled ‘Get Off on the Pain,’ ‘Living Hard,’ ‘Tough All [...]

Gary Allan Working on First New Album in Two Years

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:00:36 +0000

Good news for Gary Allan fans who have been burning holes into their copies of his last eight albums. New music is finally on its way, and it could be in your hands as soon as this year! Earlier this week (Feb. 27), Allan held a press conference in Nashville from his high-end mens clothing boutique, the Label, to discuss his year that he has mapped out thus far, including his headlining slot on the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour.

Gary Allan Is Fired Up to 'Throwdown' With Josh Thompson, Sunny Sweeney + Others on Tour

Alanna Conaway — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:05:14 +0000

On Monday (Feb. 17), Gary Allan held a special press conference from his Nashville clothing store the Label, where he discussed the exciting year ahead — including his headlining spot on the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour. Sitting by Allan’s side during the press meeting were Country Throwdown Tour creators Sarah Baer and Kevin Lyman of 4Fini’s.