North Canton's Ryan Humbert and The Shootouts to play Grand Ole Opry
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CANTON − The Shootouts, a popular retro country and honky-tonk band, will make its Grand Ole Opry debut on the same day the band releases a new album.
The Shootouts, helmed by Ryan Humbert of North Canton, will perform at the venerable venue on Feb. 24.
An accomplished solo artist and singer-songwriter in Northeast Ohio, Humbert has found even greater success with The Shootouts in recent years.
The forthcoming album "Stampede" follows the group's sophomore effort, "Bullseye," which drew critical acclaim from Rolling Stone magazine and other publications and media outlets. The 2021 release also enjoyed chart success, reaching the top 10 of the Americana Music Association Radio Albums Chart, a list that included major acts like Grammy winning alt-rockers The Black Keys, Counting Crows, Loretta Lynn and Steve Earle & the Dukes.
Receiving the phone call about the Grand Ole Opry show was monumental for Humbert.
"Tears of joy were shed,” the lead singer said in a news release. “Being invited to perform on that stage, and to become a part of that history, is quite literally a dream come true. It doesn’t seem real, and likely won’t for a long time to come.”
The Nashville venue is legendary as a showcase for iconic country music acts, promoting itself as "the home of country music."
Past performers include Hank Williams, Elvis, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Roy Acuff and Johnny Cash, as well as more contemporary country music stars like Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Martina McBride, Emmylou Harris, Alan Jackson, Trisha Yearwood, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker, Lauren Alaina, Dierks Bentley and Trace Adkins.
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Joining The Shootouts in the lineup at the Grand Ole Opry is solo artist and songwriter Adam Hood, who has penned songs for Little Big Town, Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt and Riley Green. Other performers also will be announced.
Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are available online at https://www.opry.com. Tickets are listed from $45 to $250.
The Shootouts also will be performing this Friday night at the Goodyear Theater in Akron as part of "The Holiday Hangout" show hosted by Humbert.
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The annual event also features holiday music performed by fellow Northeast Ohio musicians and bands, including Angie Haze, The Labra Brothers, Hey Monea, The Ohio Weather Band, Marc Lee Shannon and Shelby Olive.
Tickets, $15, $20 and $25, can be purchased at https://www.goodyeartheater.com. Goodyear Theater is at 1201 E. Market St. in Akron. The venue can be reached at 330-253-2488.
In addition to the Grand Ole Opry show, the Northeast Ohio-based band will soon announce additional Nashville-based events and happenings for the week of Feb 20.
The Shootouts are known for a fast-charging blend of honky-tonk, Americana and Western swing that stands out from the contemporary country music scene. The band often says their music is "country music for people who don't like country."
The Shootouts also includes vocalist Emily Bates, lead guitarist Brian Poston and bassist Kevin McManus. McManus will be familiar to followers of the Northeast Ohio rock music scene for his time with The Outside Voices and The Buffalo Ryders.
"Stampede" was produced by Ray Benson, a pioneering figure in the American roots music and Western Swing genres.
Benson and members of his Grammy-winning band Asleep at the Wheel contributed to the song “One Step Forward.” Two singles from the forthcoming album are available on major streaming platforms, including “Better Things to Do” (featuring Marty Stuart) and “Run For Cover.”
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This article originally appeared on The Repository: Northeast Ohio band The Shootouts set for Grand Ole Opry show
