Aaron Watson Continues Banner Year With 40+ New Headline Dates

Aaron Watson became the first independent solo male artist to debut #1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums 

chart earlier this year with the release of 'The Underdog' (2.17). This Billboard chart-first followed glowing mentions in Rolling Stone Country who said, "Watson puts the bite back into traditional country," and NPR's Morning Edition who notes, "Watson is winning in country music." 

This "proud country traditionalist" (New York Times) continues his ascent with the addition of 40+ new headlining tour dates that run through December.

His demand on the road is something Watson wholeheartedly credits to his loyal fans. "The success of this year has been a reflection of the people I play to every night," says Watson. "They taught me that if your dreams aren't handed to you on a silver platter, that's ok. You go out there and you chase them. You may have to work hard for them, but don't let anyone discourage you. I get out every night and give all I have because they've been there for me. I appreciate that more than anyone will ever know."

Watson's 13 year career -- yielding 12 albums and more than 2,000 live shows -- makes him "that rare kind of artist that builds up enough notoriety as an independent entity that the public is forced to take notice" (The Guardian). Taking his tour to new markets and bigger venues, this "outlaw-country cult favorite" (Country Weekly) continues to make good on this promise of taking his music straight to the people who have fueled his career.

Below is a list of all available dates and markets, with more to be announced in coming weeks. For tickets please visit -- aaronwatson.com/tour

* New Dates
+ With special guest Cam Ochs (Sony Music)

7/17 Cheyenne, WY at Outlaw Saloon

7/18 Littlefield, TX at Lamb County Pavilion

7/22 Texarkana, AR at Electric Cowboy

7/23 Ft. Smith, AR at Electric Cowboy

7/24 Grant, OK at Choctaw Event Center

7/25 San Angelo, TX at Bill Aylor Memorial Riverstage Amphitheater

7/29 Dodge City, KS at Central Station

7/30 Albuquerque, NM at The Sunshine Theater

7/31 Odessa, TX at The Plaza At Graham Central Station

8/1 New Braunfels, TX at Whitewater Amphitheater

8/7 York, NE at York County Fair

8/8 Liberal, KS at Liberal High School Auditorium

8/14 Colorado Springs, CO at Stargazers Theatre

8/15 Oklahoma City, OK at Jake Jam

+ 8/18 Bakersfield, CA at Buck Owen's Crystal Palace

+ 8/19 Sacramento, CA at Ace of Spades

+ 8/20 San Jose, CA at The Rodeo Club

+ 8/21 Corona, CA at M15 Concerts Bar and Grill

+ 8/22 Mesa, AZ at Denim and Diamonds

8/27 Ft. Worth, TX at Salvation Army Presents: Most Good Music Fest at Bill Bob's Texas

8/28 - Stillwater, OK at Tumbleweed Arena

8/29 Roscoe, TX at The Lumberyard

9/5 Belton, TX at Bell County Expo Center

* 9/10 Baton Rouge, LA at The Varsity Theatre

* 9/11 Atlanta, GA at Buckhead Theatre

* 9/12 Greenville, SC at Blind Horse Saloon

* 9/18 Pasadena, TX at Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo

* 9/19 Lubbock, TX at TBD

* 9/23 Auburn, AL at Bourbon Street Bar

* 9/24 Birmingham, AL at Zydeco

* 9/25 Little Rock, AR at Revolution Music Room

* 9/26 Hempstead, TX at Waller County Fairgrounds

* 10/3 Winnie, TX at Winnie Stowell Park & Fairgrounds

* 10/8 Fayetteville, AR at George's Majestic Lounge

* 10/9 Waco, TX at Heart O' Texas Fair

* 10/15 Nashville, TN at Exit/In

* 10/17 Angleton, TX at Brazoria County Fairgrounds

* 10/23 Kingsville, TX at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

* 10/24 Flatonia, TX at Downtown Flatonia

* 11/5 Louisville, KY at Headliners Music Hall

* 11/6 Columbus, OH at Newport Music Hall

* 11/7 Grand Rapids, MI at The Intersection

Official Website: aaronwatson.com

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