FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2013
FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE SURPASS 10,000 SINGLES SALES WITH
“CRUISE” (REMIX FEAT. NELLY) IN ONE WEEK
TOUR DATES THROUGHOUT WESTERN CANADA THIS SUMMER
Newly crowned ACM’s New Vocal Duo and New Artist of the Year, Florida Georgia Line,
have just surpassed 10,000 single sales on iTunes Canada for their
newly released remix “Cruise” with Grammy award-winning Hip-Hop artist
Nelly. As the first single off the band’s highly successful debut album Here Comes The Good Times
(Republic Nashville/Universal Music Canada), “Cruise” introduced the
singers to a legion of new fans and was the highest selling debut album
of 2012 for a new Country act.
have just surpassed 10,000 single sales on iTunes Canada for their
newly released remix “Cruise” with Grammy award-winning Hip-Hop artist
Nelly. As the first single off the band’s highly successful debut album Here Comes The Good Times
(Republic Nashville/Universal Music Canada), “Cruise” introduced the
singers to a legion of new fans and was the highest selling debut album
of 2012 for a new Country act.
“When
we caught wind that Nelly was a fan of “Cruise”, we were floored,” says
singer Brian Kelley. “We’ve been fans of his music for years and
thought it would be cool to team up on a remix.”
we caught wind that Nelly was a fan of “Cruise”, we were floored,” says
singer Brian Kelley. “We’ve been fans of his music for years and
thought it would be cool to team up on a remix.”
The
collaboration with Nelly capped off a very exciting year for the duo.
The double-Platinum selling “Cruise” reached Top 10 status just 14 weeks
after its original release – faster than any debut since Brooks &
Dunn’s “Brand New Man” – and sat at #1 on the Canadian Country charts
for two straight weeks. Their second, Gold-selling single “Get Your
Shine On” has reached Top 10 at Country Radio in Canada and has amassed
half a million copies sold in the U.S.
collaboration with Nelly capped off a very exciting year for the duo.
The double-Platinum selling “Cruise” reached Top 10 status just 14 weeks
after its original release – faster than any debut since Brooks &
Dunn’s “Brand New Man” – and sat at #1 on the Canadian Country charts
for two straight weeks. Their second, Gold-selling single “Get Your
Shine On” has reached Top 10 at Country Radio in Canada and has amassed
half a million copies sold in the U.S.
Consisting of Brian Kelley from Ormond Beach, Florida
and Tyler Hubbard from Monroe, Georgia, Florida Georgia Line have
caught the attention of Country music’s biggest stars including Taylor
Swift, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles.
Their energetic style and memorable live shows have also earned them
coveted opening spots on two of Country music’s biggest tours this past
year, Taylor Swift’s “Red Tour” and Luke Bryan’s “Dirt Road Diaries
Tour”.
and Tyler Hubbard from Monroe, Georgia, Florida Georgia Line have
caught the attention of Country music’s biggest stars including Taylor
Swift, Keith Urban, Dierks Bentley and Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles.
Their energetic style and memorable live shows have also earned them
coveted opening spots on two of Country music’s biggest tours this past
year, Taylor Swift’s “Red Tour” and Luke Bryan’s “Dirt Road Diaries
Tour”.
Florida Georgia Line will play select dates across western Canada this summer to support their latest album.
Florida Georgia Line – Tour Dates
April 19, 2013 Commodore Ballroom (SOLD OUT) Vancouver, BC
June 26, 2013 MacEwan Hall Ballroom (SOLD OUT) Calgary, AB
June 27, 2013 Swift Current Agricultural & Exhibition Center Swift Current, AB
June 28, 2013 Sid Buckwold Theatre – TCU Place Saskatoon, SK
June 29, 2013 Countryfest – Main Stage Dauphin, MB
