Love And Theft Drop Surprise Album, ‘Need To Breathe’
Love and Theft have returned with a surprise album titled Need To Breathe. The country duo shared the exciting announcement on their social media channels today (12/1), expressing how “grateful”…
FOREST CITY, IA – MAY 27: Love and Theft’s Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson perform at Tree Town Music Festival – Day 3 on May 27, 2017 in Heritage Park, Forest City, Iowa. (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Tree Town Music Festival)
Love and Theft have returned with a surprise album titled Need To Breathe. The country duo shared the exciting announcement on their social media channels today (12/1), expressing how "grateful" they are to have it out in the world.
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"Surprise !!!! We have a new album out today!!!! We spent a lot of time and over a year and a half making this album. We were sad because we thought it would never get heard, but it finally is out and we are so grateful. Hope you like it and share it with your friends," Love and Theft shared on Facebook.
Eric Gunderson of Love and Theft said of the album on Instagram, "So excited to have this record out! I thought this one would live on a hard drive forever but thankfully i was wrong. Thanks to @porkchopleo and @jimednorman for making this record with us…2016 feels like a lifetime ago but this record makes me feel like it was yesterday. Thanks to my best friend and partner in crime @stephenbarkerliles for making music with me for the last 17 years…this was a fun one!"
Stephen Barker Liles also shared a statement on the album saying, "What an awesome day! So grateful this album gets to be out there. #BatmanAndRobin is the closest song to me about being a dad! The most epic journey! Thank you to all the songwriters and #jimednorman n #joshleo for all their time and energy on this album and thank you to @curbrecords and My sister @bekannley for helping this album be heard! I’m so thankful to be making records with my guy Eric for all these years! I’ll put the link in my bio! Hope you love it!"
Love and Theft's release of Need To Breathe follows their 2015 album, Whiskey On My Breath. Since then, they have released tracks sporadically such as "Better Off" and "Away In A Manger," as well as "Love Wins" and You Didn't Want Me," which are now featured on the new project.
Need To Breathe Tracklist:
- Gimme Tonight
- You Didn't Want Me
- Need to Breathe
- How Many Drinks
- Love Wins
- Gone Girl
- Heartbeat
- Thought About You
- Prisoner
- Whiskey On My Breath
- On My Way To You
- Batman and Robin
In my opinion, you haven't lived until you've attended a country music festival. As a fan, what's better than having all of your favorite artists in the same location for a few days along with thousands of people who love the genre as much as you do?
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If you've come this far, you're most likely looking to travel with friends, plan a road trip with the family, or attend a festival right in your backyard. From the East Coast to the West Coast and everywhere in between, there's most likely a festival scheduled near you.
Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Hardy, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Morgan Wallen, and Thomas Rhett are just a few of the country superstars named as headliners across the United States in 2024.
In 2023, CMA Fest alone welcomed more than 90,000 daily attendees in Nashville, Tennessee, while reaching its largest stadium audience in its 50-year history. Festivals such as Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California, and Carolina Country Music Fest in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, are already sold out for 2024, however, you can join the waiting list for tickets.
If you're looking for something new in the coming months, then Jason Aldean and Kid Rock's latest announcement will have you kicking up your boots. The inaugural Rock The Country festival will take over Louisiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Missouri, and South Carolina next year.
"The first EVER Rock the Country is bringing big names to small towns. From rising stars to country icons, this is two nights that you won’t want to miss," Rock The Country Facebook post stated.
Now, we hope you decide to attend at least one of the festivals listed below. We will continue to provide updates here too, as soon as official announcements are released.
Tortuga Music Festival - Fort Lauderdale, Florida (April 5-7, 2024)
Tortuga Music Festival will return to Fort Lauderdale Beach from April 5-7, 2024, with headliners Lainey Wilson, Hardy, and Jason Aldean. The three-day, multi-stage music festival originally launched in 2013 bringing some of the biggest names in country music right to the beach.
Stagecoach Festival - Indio, California (April 26-28, 2024)
The Stagecoach Festival has become one of the biggest country festivals and tourist attractions across the United States. Although it is already sold out for 2024, fans can join a waitlist to purchase tickets. The three-day festival hosted in Indio, California will welcome Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and Morgan Wallen as headliners next year.
CMA Fest - Nashville, Tennessee (June 6-9, 2024)
The CMA Fest is a four-day country music festival held in Nashville, Tennessee. It's unlike anything I've ever experienced. Fans from across the United States and even all over the world head to Music City for nonstop days filled with country music. The 2024 CMA Fest lineup will be announced closer to the festival dates, however, passes are now on sale.
Carolina Country Music Fest - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (June 6-9, 2024)
Yes, Carolina Country Music Fest is sadly sold out already, however, you can join the waitlist now for tickets. We highly suggest doing so as the 2024 lineup includes headliners Morgan Wallen, Carrie Underwood, Parker McCollum, Old Dominion, Lady A, and more.
Barefoot Country Music Fest - Wildwood, New Jersey (June 20-23, 2024)
If you're looking for a beach vacation next summer, then look no further than Wildwood, New Jersey. The Barefoot Country Music Fest will return with headliners Luke Bryan, Keith Urban, Kane Brown, and Old Dominion in 2024.
Country Fest - Cadott, Wisconsin (June 27-29, 2024)
Country Fest was founded over 30 years ago and has become the largest three-day Country Music Fest and camping event in the United States. The festival will welcome headliners Eric Church, Keith Urban, and Jake Owen. Country Fest, which was previously nominated for Festival of the Year at the ACM Awards, will return to Cadott, Wisconsin June 27-29, 2024.
Country Jam USA - Eau Claire, Wisonsin (July 18-20, 2024)
Country Jam USA will welcome Hardy, Brothers Osborne, Thomas Rhett, Ernest, Shane Smith & The Saints, and many more to Eay Claire, Wisconsin in 2024. The three-day annual country music festival first launched in 1990, making it one of the longest-running country festivals.
Rock The South - Cullman, Alabama (July 18-20, 2024)
Are you ready to Rock The South with some of the biggest names in country music? Rock The South is returning to Cullman, Alabama July 18-20, 2024 with headliners Eric Church, Hardy, and Jelly Roll. The three-day festival offers a VIP experience, Honky Tonk Hideaway, and much more.
