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Gary Allan Already Thinking About His Next Album

Billy Dukes — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:17:52 +0000

Two days after 'Set You Free' was released in January, Gary Allan began thinking about his next album. He tells Taste of Country that he was at an event with songwriter Hillary Lindsey -- whose credits include 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' and 'Two Black Cadillacs' -- during release week, and he tried to corner her to write. She laughed and reminded him that his last project was just days old. "That means we have one year to get this done," he remembers telling her, semi-seriously.

Gary Allan, 'Pieces' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:00:09 +0000

If Gary Allan‘s chart-topper ‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)’ was optimistic, his follow-up single ‘Pieces’ is downright plucky. The uptempo country-rocker may be the most contented single he’s ever released. It’s also his most predictable single. Allan has always lived on an edge and slowly built a very large, loyal fanbase with songs of [...]

Gary Allan's 'Set You Free' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard

Christina Vinson — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 18:39:42 +0000

Good news has been raining down on country star Gary Allan ever since the release of his ninth studio album, 'Set You Free.' It debuted at No. 1 on Billboard, and it marks Allan's first chart topper on the Billboard Top 200 debut and third No. 1 debut on the Billboard Country Albums Chart.

Gary Allan, 'Set You Free' – Album Review

Billy Dukes — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:00:25 +0000

Gary Allan delivers the emotionally rich album his fans expect while stretching his sound in multiple new directions on 'Set You Free,' the singer's ninth studio album and first in three years. The songwriting is strong from the first track to the last, with Allan mixing moments of joy and hope within his familiar anguish.

KLAW Country Song Showdown – Little Big Town Vs. Gary Allan [POLL]

Frank Seres — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:19:37 +0000

Congratulations to Dierks Bentley, winner of last week’s showdown by a margin of nearly 3 to 1 over Dustin Lynch. This week there’s a weather theme to the K-LAW Country Song Showdown. It’s Little Big Town’s ‘Tornado’ vs. Gary Allan’s ‘Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain’. The awesome videos are below. Check ‘em out, then [...]

Gary Allan Announces Release Date, Track Listing for Upcoming Album 'Set You Free'

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 17:30:33 +0000

Gary Allan has been teasing fans and journalists with news about his upcoming album ‘Set You Free,’ which he previewed at a private industry event in September. Now he’s revealed the art work, track listing and release date for the much-anticipated new record. ‘Set You Free’ is slated to drop on Jan. 22 from MCA [...]

Gary Allan 'Smoke Rings in the Dark' KLAW Classic [Video]

Frank Seres — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:28:04 +0000

Gary Allan grew up in a musical family, in fact, his Momma Mary wanted to make sure that the family recognized the importance of music so they kept the family’s music instruments in full sight all the time! Today is Birthday number 45 for Gary Allan, in his honor our KLAW Classic is one of his [...]

Gary Allan Announces New Album 'Set You Free' Will Be Released in 2013

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:30:59 +0000

Country star Gary Allan has announced his upcoming album is titled 'Set You Free,' and will see release in the early part of next year. The gravelly-voiced singer, whose current single 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' is the first taste of the upcoming project, gave journalists the news at a private album preview in Nashville recently.

Gary Allan, 'Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain)' – Song Review

Billy Dukes — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Gary Allan tries on optimism with his new single ‘Every Storm (Runs Out of Rain),’ and surprisingly, it fits. The master of melancholy may be turning over a new leaf with his upcoming album. This song is borderline inspirational.Â Allan’s last four albums have been titled ‘Get Off on the Pain,’ ‘Living Hard,’ ‘Tough All [...]

Gary Allan Joins Boot Campaign to Support the Troops

Megan Pacella — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:00:32 +0000

You wouldn’t think that a pair of shoes could change someone’s life, but in Gary Allan‘s case, trading in cowboy kickers for a pair of combat boots is a great way to support our troops. As a former military man himself, Allan is joining Dolly Parton, Charlie Daniels, George Jones and other notable celebs in the Boot Campaign, which helps soldiers cope with physical and emotional issues as they return home.

Gary Allan Working on First New Album in Two Years

Alanna Conaway — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:00:36 +0000

Good news for Gary Allan fans who have been burning holes into their copies of his last eight albums. New music is finally on its way, and it could be in your hands as soon as this year! Earlier this week (Feb. 27), Allan held a press conference in Nashville from his high-end mens clothing boutique, the Label, to discuss his year that he has mapped out thus far, including his headlining slot on the 2012 Country Throwdown Tour.