NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2014) – Hunter Hayes is already making waves with the news of his upcoming Tattoo (Your Name) Tour, set to kick off October 30, but fans will get a glimpse of the unprecedented interactive experience Hayes will be incorporating into his headlining show when he performs on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! tonight at 11:35 p.m./10:35 p.m. CT.
Utilizing custom technology that has never been taken on an entire tour before now, Hayes has partnered with Glow Motion Technologies to invite fans to become the integral feature of his headlining show by offering all ticket-holders for the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour a customized LED wristband that will allow them not only to participate in the concert experience, but be the concert experience.
"Glow Motion is very excited to partner with Hunter Hayes on his upcoming tour," said Justin Roddick of Glow Motion Technologies. "Together, we will engage fans in ways that have never before been possible to create the most interactive concert experience the world has ever seen. Hunter's amazing talent and tech-savviness make him a perfect fit to help launch our product to fans."
Additionally, Hayes is partnering with the USO to create special moments for troops and families at each show that will honor the military as part of the USO’s “Every Moment Counts” campaign. Prior to his tour kick-off, Hayes will also perform two USO performances, one stateside and one overseas.
“This tour is definitely going to be different than anything we’ve done before, and we’re using technology that’s never been used on tour before,” said Hayes. “Not only will fans be part of the show, but they will really BE the show, and I’m so honored to be able to share that experience with our servicemen and women as well.”
“The USO couldn’t be more thrilled to have Hunter Hayes honor and create moments that matter for our nation’s troops and their families,” added JD Crouch II, USO President. “We know that his upcoming USO shows and support will lift the spirits of our troops and families and shine a spotlight on their strength, service and sacrifice.”
Tickets for Hayes’ Dec. 5 tour stop in Jacksonville, Fla. are currently on sale, with additional dates to go on sale to the public this Friday, Sept. 5 at Ticketmaster.com. Warner Music Nashville label-mates Dan + Shay and The Railers will join Hayes as supporting acts for the North American dates on theTattoo (Your Name) Tour, produced by AEG Live/The Messina Group.
Dates for the Tattoo (Your Name) Tour are as follows:
Oct. 30, 2014 Bryce Jordan Center | University Park, Penn.**
Oct. 31, 2014 Times Union Center | Albany, N.Y.**
Nov. 1, 2014 Thomas M. Ryan Center | Providence, R.I.**
Nov. 13, 2014 BMO Harris Bradley Center | Milwaukee, Wisc.++
Nov. 14, 2014 iWireless Center | Moline, Ill.++
Nov. 15, 2014 Sprint Center | Kansas City, Mo.***
Nov. 20, 2014 Chaifetz Arena | St. Louis, Mo.***
Nov. 21, 2014 Sears Centre Arena | Chicago, Ill.+++
Nov. 22, 2014 The Palace of Auburn Hills | Detroit, Mich.**
Dec. 4, 2014 Lakefront Arena | New Orleans, La.++
Dec. 5, 2014 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena | Jacksonville, Fla.
Dec. 6, 2014 Arena at Gwinnett Center | Atlanta, Ga. ±
Dec. 11, 2014 Wolstein Center | Cleveland, Ohio**
Dec. 12, 2014 Rogers K-Rock Centre | Kingston, ONT Canada+
Dec. 13, 2014 Budweiser Gardens | London, ONT Canada**
**American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 10:00 a.m. EST through Thursday, Sept. 4 at 10:00 p.m. EST. Tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public Friday, Sept. 5 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
***American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Thursday, Sept. 4 at 10:00 p.m. CST. Tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public Friday, Sept. 5 at 10:00 a.m. CST.
+American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10:00 a.m. EST through Thursday, Sept. 11 at 10:00 p.m. EST. Tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public Friday, Sept. 12 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
++American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Thursday, Sept. 11 at 10:00 p.m. CST. Tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public Friday, Sept. 12 at 10:00 a.m. CST.
+++American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10:00 a.m. CST through Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10:00 p.m. CST. Tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public Friday, Sept. 19 at 10:00 a.m. CST.
± American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 10:00 a.m. EST through Thursday, Sept. 18 at 10:00 p.m. EST. Tickets will be made available for purchase to the general public Friday, Sept. 19 at 10:00 a.m. EST.
Hayes continues to perform at headlining dates and festivals throughout the country in support of his chart-topping second album for Atlantic Records,Storyline, which he co-produced with Dann Huff.
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About the USO: The USO lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families millions of times each year at hundreds of places worldwide. We provide a touch of home through centers at airports and military bases in the U.S. and abroad, top quality entertainment and innovative programs and services. We also provide critical support to those who need us most, including forward-deployed troops, military families, wounded warriors, troops in transition and families of the fallen. The USO is a private, non-profit organization, not a government agency. Our programs and services are made possible by the American people, support of our corporate partners and the dedication of our volunteers and staff. To join us in this important mission, and to learn more about the USO, please visit uso.org.
“Every Moment Counts” is the USO’s national campaign to rally Americans to honor and create moments that matter for our troops and their families. By clearly communicating the significance of these moments, and humanizing their impact on families, the USO can help shift the civilian perspective on military service and inspire Americans to help show their gratitude to our troops and their families.
