Sam Hunt Announces New Album, “Southside,” & Summer Tour With Kip Moore, Travis Denning & More

by Jim Casey | @TheJimCasey | February 5, 2020

Sam Hunt announced he will be hitting the road this year for his Southside Summer Tour, which takes its name from his upcoming sophomore album, Southside (April 3).

Sam’s sophomore album will follow his 2014 debut project, Montevallo, which spawned hits “Leave the Night On,” “Take Your Time,” “House Party” and more. Southside’s lead single, “Kinfolks,” is currently Top 5 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

Kicking off on May 28 in Charlotte, N.C., the 40-plus-date Southside Summer Tour will make additional stops in Chicago, Dallas, San Diego, Philadelphia and more. Kip Moore, Travis Denning, Ernest and Brandi Cyrus will serve as support. Tickets go on sale on Feb 14. at 9 a.m. local time, with pre-sale for Citi cardmembers beginning on Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. local time.

Southside Summer Tour

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