Dustin Lynch Announces New Album, “Current Mood,” and Headlining Tour

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | August 9, 2017

Today (Aug. 9), Dustin Lynch announced that he will release his third studio album, Current Mood, on Sept. 8.

The 13-track offering features Dustin’s recent No. 1 single, “Seein’ Red,” as well as his current single, “Small Town Boy.”

“This album is a glimpse into the last three years of my life . . . the travel, the adventures, the relationships and the personal growth,” says Dustin. “I think this is the most personal release I have done and I’m really excited to share with everyone my Current Mood.”

Dustin also announced a headlining tour—The Ride or Die Tour—in support of the new album. Kicking off Nov. 3 in Fayetteville, N.C., the tour will visit 15 cities from New York to Los Angeles and wrap on Dec. 17 in Grand Rapids, Mich.

The Ride or Die Tour

Nov. 3
Fayetteville, NC
Crown Coliseum*+

Nov. 4
Atlanta, GA
Coca Cola Roxy Theatre*+

Nov. 10
Oklahoma City, OK
Diamond Ballroom +

Nov. 11
San Antonio, TX
Cowboys Dancehall +

Nov. 12
Houston, TX
House of Blues +

Dec. 2
New York, NY
PlayStation Theater ^

Dec. 3
Philadelphia, PA
The Fillmore ^

Dec. 7
Stockton, CA
Bob Hope Theatre ^

Dec. 8
Los Angeles, CA
The Novo ^

Dec. 10
Las Vegas, NV
The Cosmopolitan ^

Dec. 12
Grand Rapids, MI
20 Monroe Live ^*

*Michael Ray
+LANCO
^Ryan Hurd

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