SAN ANTONIO – Multi-platinum-selling Quartz Hill Records artist Joe Nichols, with special guest Runaway June, will perform in concert on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. at Floore’s Country Store, presented by iHeartMedia San Antonio’s KJ97, benefiting UTSA Athletics.
This is one of three concerts that comprise Rowdy Nights, a concert series that will directly support UTSA student-athletes as part of the new NCAA revenue-sharing model.
“We are looking forward to the Rowdy Nights concert series and are grateful for our partnership with iHeartMedia San Antonio,” said Lisa Campos, UTSA Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. “The opportunity to bring together our community to enjoy these performances while directly supporting our student-athletes is really exciting.”
Nichols is regarded for his warm and distinctly country tone that continue to connect country’s traditional past with its present. He recently was honored with a Pandora Billionaire Plaque, presented to artists who have achieved more than one billion song streams on Pandora.
Tickets for the concert start at $30 and can be purchased online here.
“We’re thrilled to join forces with UTSA Athletics for this incredible concert series,” said Rosie Perez, Market President, iHeartMedia San Antonio. “At iHeartMedia San Antonio, we’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences that bring our community together and this concert does exactly that. It’s more than just a night of great music; it’s a chance to support the future of UTSA student-athletes and be part of something truly meaningful. We’re honored to partner with UTSA as it enters an exciting new chapter in college athletics.”
“We’re incredibly excited to partner with iHeartMedia San Antonio and welcome Joe Nichols and Runaway June for what promises to be an unforgettable night at Floore’s,” said Brad Smith, UTSA Deputy Athletics Director for External Affairs. “This concert not only celebrates great music and community, but directly supports our student-athletes as we enter a new era of college athletics. Every ticket purchased helps shape the future of UTSA Athletics and we’re grateful to our fans for standing with us.”
About UTSA Athletics
The UTSA Department of Intercollegiate Athletics offers 17 sports at the NCAA Division I level as a member of the American Athletic Conference. UTSA boasts 85 conference championships, over 60 NCAA postseason appearances and 70 All-Americans since its inaugural year in 1981. UTSA Athletics transforms lives as San Antonio’s nationally recognized NCAA Division I program. UTSA Athletics develops champions in the classroom, in competition and in life, while serving as an integral part of the undergraduate student experience, enhancing the visibility of the university and engaging the community.
About iHeartMedia San Antonio’s KJ97
San Antonio’s KJ97 is the Alamo City’s No. 1 station for New Country. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services.
About Joe Nichols
Multi-platinum Quartz Hill Records’ Joe Nichols is one of country music’s most-lauded recording artists. A 21st century traditionalist, Nichols is an artist who is both timely and timeless – one who has racked up more than TWO BILLION cumulative audio streams/ views including a half- dozen No. 1 singles and ten Top 10 hits with a sound that blurs the boundaries between country music's past and present. It's an approach that has earned Nichols three GRAMMY nominations, a CMA award, an ACM trophy, a CMT “Breakthrough Video of the Year” Award as well as multiple gold and platinum-certified records. Nichols’ additional honors include awards from Billboard, Radio & Records and Music Row Magazine as well as a New York Times “Best- Albums-of-the-Year” nod. The celebrated star has appeared on national media programs ranging from the ACM Presents: Superstar Duets in CBS primetime to The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The View, Entertainment Tonight and Austin City Limits. He also made his big screen debut in the feature film, Murder at Yellowstone City. Nichols recently recorded a mashup of “Rooster” by legendary rock band Alice in Chains and “Country Boy Can Survive” by Country legend Hank Williams, Jr. A favorite at his live shows for years, “Roster/ Country Boy Can Survive: Mashup,” is available across all digital retailers and streaming partners now. Nichols’ follow-up to his critically lauded album, Good Day For Living - which included the Top-15 hit* of the same name - will be released later this year. The first song from his eleventh studio album, “Bottle It Up,” will be released on July 19.
About Runaway June
Sometimes you have to keep running to find your path. The band Runaway June knows this firsthand. Since singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jennifer Wayne founded the country trio in 2015, the band has celebrated hits, like their Top 5 single “Buy My Own Drinks,” and weathered personnel changes, all the while moving forward. Now, Runaway June have arrived at their most empowering, fierce, and musically formidable version yet — and they have the songs to prove it. Made up of Wayne alongside vocalist, fiddler, and mandolin player Natalie Stovall, and lead singer, guitarist, and harmonica player Stevie Woodward, Runaway June have all the hallmarks of a supergroup, both onstage and in the writing room. To hear songs like current single “New Kind of Emotion,” the tropical party of “Drink Champagne,” and the vibey “Sad Girl,” is to experience three women – all multi-instrumentalists - at the peak of their powers.