CMT News

Gary Allan says he has "revamped my whole show" in advance of this summer's Country Throwdown tour. During a Monday afternoon (Feb. 27) gathering in Nashville, he told reporters he's recording new material in the coming weeks and will include some of those songs in his set list for the upcoming tour. Allan was joined by Country Throwdown creators Kevin Lyman and Sarah Baer for the press conference at Allan's clothing store, the Label. The Country Throwdown tour launches May 20 in Gulfport, Miss. In addition to Allan's headlining slot, Justin Moore and Rodney Atkins will appear on select dates.