NEWS
September 1, 2022
The Shootouts nominated for 2023 Ameripolitan Music Award - Vote now!
The awards take place at Graceland in Memphis in February 2023 -- and you can help The Shootouts take home the prize! Vote today, and every day, until December 1st! (No purchase necessary, and you do not need to vote for every category.) Click here to vote now!
March 24, 2022
The Shootouts join Asleep at The Wheel for Tour Dates
The Shootouts will be sharing the stage with the incredible Asleep at The Wheel!
July 10, 2021
The Shootouts official showcase at AmericanaFest 2021 in Nashville
The Shootouts will be officially showcasing at AmericanaFest 2021 in Nashville in September! For info on passes, click here!
June 15, 2021
Saving Country Music Best of 2021 So Far
Thanks to Saving Country Music for highly recommending "Bullseye" as one of the best roots & country albums of 2021 so far!
May 16, 2021
Saving Country Music Review
Saving Country Music says: "The Shootouts and Bullseye are fire." Click here to read more
April 28, 2021
"Another Mother" video and op-ed premiere at V13
Check out the music video and guest blog / op-ed piece from Ryan for "Another Mother," premiering with V13. Watch here!
April 26, 2021
"Bullseye" sneak peek at Cowboys & Indians
Hear the album before you can buy it, courtesy of Cowboys & Indians!
April 23, 2021
"Hurt Heartbroke" Premiere at Farce The Music
Thanks to Farce The Music for premiering The Shootouts new track "Hurt Heartbroke" with a special live-in-the-studio video!
February 25, 2021
"Here Come The Blues" Premiere at The Boot
Thanks to the fine folks over at The Boot for debuting the song "Here Come The Blues" -- the second track available from "Bullseye!"
Check it out here!
February 4, 2021
New album "Bullseye" coming April 30, 2021
The Shootouts will release their new album "Bullseye" on April, 30 2021 via Soundly Music. The album features 12 tracks and was produced by Chuck Mead. Preorder now here on CD, digital and limited edition colored vinyl.
September 20, 2020
The Shootouts + Music Fog live videos
Check out three live performances from the fine folks at Music Fog, recorded in Nashville in 2019. Click here to view
January 1, 2020
"Quick Draw" on Americana Highways best of 2019
The Shootouts are honored to be featured on the Americana Highways "Best Albums of 2019" list, next to Tyler Childers, Alice Wallace, Jade Jackson, Yola, Chris Shiflet and more!
"This band brings western swing to life unlike any other band since BR5-49. If you like two-stepping, this is definitely the album for you."
May 27, 2019
"Quick Draw" debuts on Americana Radio Chart
The Shootouts are in the TOP 50 on the Americana Music Association Album Chart! In under four weeks “Quick Draw” has climbed from #97 to #47 to break the top 50 — and they ain’t done yet!
Thanks to everyone at the great radio stations around the world who are supporting honky tonk and traditional country music!
June 18, 2022
The Shootouts open for Chris Isaak
The Shootouts will be opening for Chris Isaak at The Canton Palace Theatre in Canton, OH on July 15th! Tickets are on sale now: Click here!
December 20, 2021
The Shootouts join Marty Stuart in Warren, OH
The Shootouts will be sharing the stage with Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives on January 14th in Warren, OH. Grab tickets here!
July 10, 2021
The Shootouts on Buddy & Jim Radio Show on Sirius XM Outlaw Country
The Shootouts were featured and interviewed on the Buddy & Jim Show on Sirius XM Outlaw Country! Available on demand through July 25th for Sirius XM subscribers!
June 7, 2021
Pulse of Americana Spotify Playlist
Thanks to Spotify for adding our song "Here Come The Blues" to the Pulse of Americana playlist. Check it out here
May 21, 2021
Low Quantity Alert!
There are less than 50 copies of "Bullseye" available on transparent aqua vinyl in the Shootouts online store. Order today, before it sells out!
April 28, 2021
"Another Mother" acoustic video premiere at Holler
Check out the music video for the acoustic version of "Another Mother," premiering with Holler. Watch here!
April 25, 2021
The Shootouts on SXM Outlaw Country
Got Sirius XM? Tune in to Outlaw Country (Channel 60) to hear multiple tracks from "Bullseye!"
April 7, 2021
"Saturday Night Town" Premiere at The Bluegrass Situation
Thanks to The Bluegrass Situation for premiering The Shootouts new track "Saturday Night Town!"
February 8, 2021
The Shootouts in Rolling Stone Country Music Picks of The Week
The Shootouts are honored to have "Rattlesnake Whiskey" as one of the Rolling Stone Country Music Picks of The Week! Read the article here!
November 15, 2020
Shootouts lead singer starts 24/7 Americana Streaming Radio Channel
The Shootouts lead singer Ryan Humbert has launched a 24/7 online radio station, The Americana Roundup. The channel offers a hand-curated blend of modern roots rock, traditional country, classic rock, folk, bluegrass, blues and more and can be heard throughout the US, Canada and the UK. The Americana Roundup is free to stream via the website and a phone app. Directions on downloading the app are available at americanaroundup.com
July 17, 2020
New Instrumental EP from Shootouts Guitarist
Shootouts guitarist Brian Poston has released a new 4-song EP, titled "Time Changes Everything" featuring his red-hot guitar skills on four new recordings.
For more information and to purchase your copy, click here.
December 9, 2019
Ameripolitan Music Award Nomination
The Shootouts are thrilled and honored to be nominated for "Best Honky Tonk Group" at the 2020 Ameripolitan MusicAwards taking place at Graceland in Memphis on February 24th.
The band is excited to be a part of all the festivities over that weekend, which includes performances from Reverend Horton Heat, Dale Watson, a special lifetime achievement award for Duane Eddy -- a showcase from The Shootouts -- and much more.
Thanks to all of you who voted for The Shootouts in the nomination process!
May 1, 2019
Country Music UK Five Star Review
Country Music People is the world's longest running and most respected country music magazine and is published monthly from the UK.
Excerpt from the five star review: "This album captivated me from start to finish: the musicianship, the songs, the delivery, the sweet harmonies, the production ... If real country music floats your boat then prepare to sail far away with this one; it’s more than good, it’s a delight." Read the full review
May 17, 2022
The Shootouts Welcome New Bassist
The Shootouts would like to introduce the newest official member: bassist and vocalist Kevin McManus! Make sure to welcome him at an upcoming show!
October 25, 2021
Honky Tonk Holiday Tour with The Shootouts & Steel Blossoms
The Shootouts will be hitting the road with Steel Blossoms in December for the Honky Tonk Holiday Tour. Click Here for details and tickets!
July 9, 2021
The Shootouts with Asleep at The Wheel PLUS: Next Album!
The Shootouts will be performing with Asleep at The Wheel in Cincinnati, Warren and Kent, OH in September! PLUS: Asleep at the Wheel leader Ray Benson will be producing the next Shootouts album, set to record in September as well!
June 1, 2021
The Shootouts on the charts
"Bullseye" is making waves on the charts, holding strong at #6 the Americana Music Association Album Chart, and reaching #1 on the Alt-Country Speciality Chart and Roots Music Report Country and Americana Charts!
May 16, 2021
Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist
Check out the Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist to hear The Shootouts and many more great acts. Click here
April 27, 2021
Virtual Performance and Interview at The Rock Hall
The Shootouts joined the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for an exclusive performance and interview, premiering April 28th at 7PM. Watch here!
April 23, 2021
WMOT / NPR Finally Friday Live Performance
WMOT Roots Radio is featuring a 4-song live set from The Shootouts for "Finally Friday!"
March 16, 2021
"Everything I Know" Premiere at American Songwriter
Thanks to American Songwriter for premiering The Shootouts new video / single "Everything I Know!"
February 4, 2021
"Rattlesnake Whiskey" Premiere at Wide Open Country
Thanks to the great folks at Wide Open Country for debuting the music video for "Rattlesnake Whiskey" -- the first track available from "Bullseye!" Check it out here!
November 1, 2020
The Shootouts release seasonal single
"Look Out The Window (The Winter Song)" finds the Shootouts putting their high-energy, neo-traditional honky-tonk mark on this obscure holiday chestnut, originally recorded by Gene Autry & Rosemary Clooney, Tex Williams and more. Click here to listen and purchase now!
February 2, 2020
The Shootouts take on ELO and Whitney Houston
“To celebrate our Ameripolitan Music Awards nomination, and as a thank you to our supporters for a great 2019, we went into the studio in Nashville with our friends Jordan Lehning and Skylar Wilson to put our spin on two of our favorite classic hits. We had a blast with these and hope you enjoy them too.” - The Shootouts. Click here to listen and download
August 2, 2019
The Shootouts at AmericanaFest 2019
The Shootouts will be in Nashville for AmericanaFest 2019, including a set at "The Palamino Rides Again: 70th Anniversary Event" at the East Nashville American Legion Post 82 on Thursday, September 12th. The show runs from noon to 7 PM and features Jim Lauderdale, Rosie Flores, The HawtThorns and more. The Shootouts perform at 1:45 PM.
Stay tuned for details on more AmericanaFest Shootouts events, including an interview on WSM, and performances at Grimey's and Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge!