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3 hours ago
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Luke Bryan Farm Tour stop in Howell Township a step closer to approval
HOWELL TWP. — With just over a month until the show date, a Luke Bryan concert is getting closer to final approval in Howell Township. The township planning commission held a public hearing Aug. 12 to approve a special land use request to hold a Farm Tour concert at Van Gilder Farm, on the southwest corner of West Marr and Fleming roads, on Sept. 20. The concert was originally supposed to be held at Kubiak Family Farms in Conway Township, which has hosted the same event twice before, but officials raised concerns. The last time Bryan performed in Conway, the township's cell service couldn't handle the increased number of people and cell service was down for attendees and nearby neighbors. More: Is Luke Bryan still coming to Livingston County? It depends on permits According to organizer Dennis Freeman, the township wanted him to work with service providers to get temporary cell towers to improve reception, something Freeman is still struggling to get. Freeman also told the planning commission that Conway Township wanted requirements that he was not able to fill. That included the township wanting written approval from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Livingston County EMS, which both entities declined to provide. The Sheriff's Office, Livingston County EMS, Howell Area Fire Department and Fowlerville Police will be involved in providing public safety services for the event. According to Freeman, Bryan will be paying for these services in addition to providing 110 private security officers. The University of Michigan Medical Center will also be setting up a field hospital in the area to treat medical needs on site, so ambulances are available for medical emergencies. The maximum size of the crowd will be 20,000 attendees. Parking for the event will open up at 2 p.m. Bryan will go on stage from 9:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Freeman and commissioners discussed proper lighting in the parking area, staff numbers, security protocols, unexpected weather, traffic control and dust control on the dirt roads. The main concern from township board trustee Tim Boal was cell reception. Freeman said the Howell Township farm had significantly better service than Kubiak Family Farms, so the risk of losing service completely was lower. He also said that first responders will have access to FirstNet, a communications platform that prioritizes first responders calls and texts. Freeman shared his efforts to get a portable cell tower from the three major cell carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. AT&T and T-Mobile were unable to provide what Freeman needed. Verizon has portable towers, but they require fiber. Freeman is still working with Verizon to try and provide towers. A few members of the public pointed out that the surrounding neighbors have wi-fi in their homes, which isn't accessible to the public, so residents will still have use of their phones during the concert. After over an hour of discussion, the planning commission unanimously voted to recommend approval to the township board. Commissioner Mike Newstead recused himself from the vote as he had purchased tickets to the concert several months ago. The township board will hold a public hearing to approve or reject the special land use application at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Howell Township Hall. Bryan is a five-time Entertainer of the Year, according to the Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards. Some of Bryan's hit songs include 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me),' 'That's My Kind of Night' and 'Drunk on You.' The proposed date for Bryan's concert falls on the same weekend as Destination Stars Hollow in Brighton. — Contact reporter Tess Ware at tware@ This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Luke Bryan Farm Tour stop in Howell Township a step closer to approval Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
6 days ago
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Luke Bryan Farm Tour passes planning commission, moves to township board for approval
HOWELL TWP. — With just over a month until the show date, a Luke Bryan concert is getting closer to final approval in Howell Township. The township planning commission held a public hearing Aug. 12 to approve a special land use request to hold a Farm Tour concert at Van Gilder Farm, on the southwest corner of West Marr Road and Fleming Road, on Sept. 20. The concert was originally supposed to be held at Kubiak Family Farms in Conway Township, which has hosted the same event twice before, but officials raised concerns. The last time Bryan performed in Conway, the township's cell service couldn't handle the increased number of people and cell service was down for attendees and nearby neighbors. More: Is Luke Bryan still coming to Livingston County? It depends on permits According to organizer Dennis Freeman, the township wanted him to work with service providers to get temporary cell towers to improve reception, something Freeman is still struggling to get. Freeman also told the planning commission that Conway Township wanted requirements that he was not able to fill. That included the township wanting written approval from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office and Livingston County EMS, which both entities declined to provide. LCSO, Livingston County EMS, Howell Area Fire Department and Fowlerville Police will be involved in providing public safety services for the event. According to Freeman, Bryan will be paying for these services in addition to providing 110 private security officers. The University of Michigan Medical Center will also be setting up a field hospital in the area to treat medical needs on site, so ambulances are available for medical emergencies. The maximum size of the crowd will be 20,000 attendees. Parking for the event will open up at 2 p.m. Bryan will go on stage from 9:30-11 p.m. Freeman and commissioners discussed proper lighting in the parking area, staff numbers, security protocols, unexpected weather, traffic control and dust control on the dirt roads. The main concern from township board trustee Tim Boal was cell reception. Freeman said the Howell Township farm had significantly better service than Kubiak Family Farms, so the risk of losing service completely was lower. He also said that first responders will have access to FirstNet, a communications platform that prioritizes first responders calls and texts. Freeman shared his efforts to get a portable cell tower from the three major cell carriers: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon. AT&T and T-Mobile were unable to provide what Freeman needed. Verizon has portable towers, but they require fiber. Freeman is still working with Verizon to try and provide towers. A few members of the public pointed out that the surrounding neighbors have wi-fi in their homes, which isn't accessible to the public, so residents will still have use of their phones during the concert. After over an hour of discussion, the planning commission unanimously voted to recommend approval to the township board. Commissioner Mike Newstead recused himself from the vote as he had purchased tickets to the concert several months ago. The township board will hold a public hearing to approve or reject the special land use application at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21 at Howell Township Hall. Bryan is a five-time Entertainer of the Year, according to the Academy of Country Music Awards and Country Music Association Awards. Some of Bryan's hit songs include 'Country Girl (Shake It for Me),' 'That's My Kind of Night' and 'Drunk on You.' The proposed date for Bryan's concert falls on the same weekend as Destination Stars Hollow in Brighton. — Contact reporter Tess Ware at tware@ This article originally appeared on Livingston Daily: Luke Bryan Farm Tour stop in Howell Township takes step toward approval Solve the daily Crossword
Los Angeles Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Country singer Conner Smith involved in fatal truck-pedestrian crash in Nashville
Conner Smith, an up-and-coming country singer nominated for new male artist at last year's ACM Awards, allegedly struck a 77-year-old pedestrian Sunday night in Nashville, police said. The woman died. 'The preliminary contributing factor for this crash appears to be Smith failing to yield the right of way to the pedestrian. He showed no signs of impairment,' the Metro Nashville Police Department said in a news release. 'There are no charges at present as the investigation continues.' The woman, identified as Dorothy Dobbins, lived nearby, according to police. She was walking in a marked crosswalk at the time of the collision, which occurred around 7:30 p.m. Dobbins died at nearby Vanderbilt University Medical Center, police said. The viral 'I Hate Alabama' singer saw his 2023 tune 'Creek Will Rise' climb onto the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 2024. He has been a special guest on Luke Bryan's Farm Tour, an annual effort aimed at bringing what Bryan calls 'big city' country music to rural areas. Farm Tour 2025 hit California's Merced, Fresno and Kern counties in May and will play three Midwest shows in September. 'His heart goes out to Ms. Dobbins' family during this incredibly difficult time,' Smith's attorney told TMZ in a statement that acknowledged the singer's involvement in the crash and indicated he was cooperating with authorities. Smith is among the acts scheduled to open for Bryan this Saturday in Florida at the Boston Red Sox 'Fenway South' spring-training facility in Fort Myers. He has shows booked around the country through the summer, including opening for 'In Case You Didn't Know' singer Brett Young on Aug. 8 at the Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa.
Epoch Times
31-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Epoch Times
Country Singer Luke Bryan Reflects on Bringing Farm Tour to California After 16 Years
Thousands of Luke Bryan's California fans were able to experience the country singer's Farm Tour after the highly anticipated concert series made its debut in the Golden State earlier this month. On Wednesday, the 'Country Song Came On' singer shared a behind-the-scenes look at his 16th tour as it rolled into the state for the very first time.
USA Today
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Luke Bryan announces summer 2025 Country Song Came On Tour
Luke Bryan already has his summer plans booked. The country music crooner is headed out on a 30+ stop tour stretching coast to coast. The Country Song Came On Tour will feature songs from Bryan's latest album "Mind of A Country Boy" and host an array of special guests including George Birge, Avery Anna, Ashland Craft, Mae Estes, Cole Goodwin, Braxton Keith, Randall King, Vincent Mason, Drake Milligan, Adrien Nunez, and Owen Riegling. DJ Rock will accompany Bryan for all of the tour. Bryan, who will have just finished taking his act on the road for his annual Farm Tour, is squeezing the tour in before heading back to the judge's chair for the upcoming season of American Idol. How to get Luke Bryan tour tickets The ticket presale for Luke's fan club members begins Jan. 28 at 8 am local time and runs through Jan. 30 at 5 pm local time. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Citi® / AAdvantage cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Jan. 28 at 10 am local time through Jan 30 at 10 pm local time via Citi Entertainment. Luke Bryan says Beyoncé should'come into our world' and 'high-five us' after CMAs snub General ticket sales will begin Jan. 31 at 10 am local time at Luke Bryan tour dates May 29 − Bethel, N.Y. − Bethel Woods Center for the Arts May 30 − Holmdel, N.J. − PNC Bank Arts Center May 31 − Wantagh, N.Y. − Northwell at Jones Beach Theater June 5 − Syracuse, N.Y. − Empower Federal Credit Union Amp. At Lakeview June 6 − Camden, N.J. − Freedom Mortgage Pavilion June 7 − Raleigh, N.C. − Coastal Credit Union Music Park June 12 − Savannah, Ga. − Enmarket Arena June 13 − Orlando, Fla. − Kia Center June 19 − Rogers, Ark. − Walmart AMP June 20 −Dallas − Dos Equis Pavilion June 21 − Lafayette, La. − CAJUNDOME June 26 − Bonner Springs, Kan. − Country Stampede June 27 − North Platte, Neb. − NebraksaLand Days June 28 − Grand Junction, Colo. − Country Jam July 10 − Toronto − Budweiser Stage July 11 − Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio − Blossom Music Center July 12 − Hershey, Pa. − Hersheypark Stadium July 17 − Greenville, S.C. − Bon Secours Wellness Arena July 18 − Charleston, S.C. − Credit One Stadium July 19 − Birmingham, Ala. − Coca-Cola Amphitheater July 31 − St. Louis, Mo. − Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Aug. 1 − Cincinnati − Riverbend Music Center Aug. 2 − Burgettstown, Pa. − The Pavilion at Star Lake Aug. 7 − Columbia, Md. − Merriweather Post Pavilion Aug. 8 − Mansfield, Mass. − Xfinity Center on sale 3-14 Aug. 9 − Hartford, Conn. − Xfinity Theatre Aug. 14 − Charleston, − Charleston Coliseum Aug. 16 − Virginia Beach, Va. − Veterans United Home Loans Amp. at Virginia Beach Aug. 23 − Dieppe, Neb. − YQM Country Fest * Aug. 24 − Bangor, Maine − Maine Savings Amphitheater Aug. 28 − Noblesville, Ind. − Ruoff Music Center on sale 2-28 Aug. 30 − Buffalo, N.Y. − Darien Lake Amphitheater
