THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO: MORGAN EVANS' DYNAMIC BRIDGESTONE ARENA DEBUT
Less than three weeks from the anticipated release of his debut U.S. album THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO, Warner Music Nashville / Warner Bros. Records’ MORGAN EVANS delivered an unforgettable opening set at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena this Saturday (9/22). The Australia native amped up a sold-out crowd of nearly 14,000 fans at Chris Young’s LOSING SLEEP TOUR, making his debut on the high-profile Music City stage.
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Evans commanded the stage with his signature loop station, performing a diverse collection of tracks from THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO, including his ode to the U.S., “American,” and brand-new single “Day Drunk.” Showcasing his stellar musicianship as well his songwriting chops, Evans segued into “Hooked,” the addictive Country hit he co-wrote for Dylan Scott.
Evans remained solo on stage aside from when he invited his wife, Kelsea Ballerini, to join him for “Dance with Me,” a romantic song also featured on THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO.
Adding to the night’s major moments, his #1 hit “Kiss Somebody” ignited an arena-wide sing-along, and then Evans closed his energetic set with celebratory track “Young Again,” with the fired-up crowd dancing on their feet to the live-in-the-moment anthem.
Continuing to build momentum following the career milestone performance, Evans is poised for his second consecutive smash single with “Day Drunk” officially hitting Country radio airwaves today. With 33 stations already on board, it is among the most-added songs this week. The party-ready, high-on-life tune has racked up on-demand streams in the MILLIONS and received critical acclaim from Rolling Stone as one of the “10 Best Country and Americana Songs of the Week.”
To celebrate his latest single, Evans has released a light-hearted, time-lapse video, which follows the popular Pedal Tavern around Nashville as riders “get a little day drunk” downtown. Watch the exclusive new “Day Drunk” video here.
The Country newcomer’s Warner Music Nashville and Warner / Chappell Music teams, as well as his parents, toasted the release today, sporting “Day Drunk” tees for a Pedal Tavern cruise around Music Row.
Available October 12, THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO is a collection of 11 songs co-penned by Evans over the last two years and reflects his exciting journey since moving to Nashville from Australia. Each instrument heard on the project was played by Evans and the album’s producer, Chris DeStefano. Fans can pre-order THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO now and instantly receive five songs.
Gearing up for the exciting release, Evans has announced a First Listen party with US*99 at Joe’s on Weed Street in Chicago for Saturday, October 13. Tickets are available at MorganEvansMusic.com. The upcoming show marks an awaited return to the Windy City since he hit the stage at this summer’s Country LakeShake as part of his 10 IN 10 TOUR. This weekend he will continue on the LOSING SLEEP TOUR with performances in Charleston, SC (9/27), Greensboro, NC (9/28) and Philadelphia, PA (9/29).
For more information and a full list of tour dates, visit MorganEvansMusic.com. Reach out to him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
ABOUT MORGAN EVANS:
Praised by Rolling Stone as “a savvy performer with strong songwriting chops,” Australian-born rising Country artist Morgan Evans is celebrating his first U.S. #1 with “Kiss Somebody” – his debut single with Warner Music Nashville. The track has surpassed 60 million on-demand streams while skyrocketing into Spotify’s Global Viral 50 chart. Forging a path as one of the genre’s up-and-coming stars, he has been named one to watch by CMT, SiriusXM, Pandora, Rolling Stone, Bobby Bones, The Tennessean and more. A bona fide Country force in Australia, he has garnered countless awards and honors, most recently claiming Country Work of the Year for “Kiss Somebody” at the 2018 APRA Music Awards. After sharing the bill with global superstar Taylor Swift, Country hit-maker Cole Swindell and more A-list acts, Evans is featured as a special guest on Chris Young’s LOSING SLEEP WORLD TOUR. He recently wrapped his 10 IN 10 TOUR, performing 10-straight shows in 10 days including SOLD-OUT headline dates in Los Angeles, CA, Atlanta, GA, and New York, NY. Evans’ highly anticipated debut album, THINGS THAT WE DRINK TO, is due out October 12.