Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich set for new trek

Gretchen Wilson and her Muzik Mafia cohorts Big & Rich are teaming up for a fall/winter tour, and a handful of dates have been revealed via her official website.

The jaunt, which visits primarily arenas, is currently set to open Nov. 4 in Houston, and so far runs through Dec. 4, according to the site.

On Sept. 27, Wilson releases her sophomore effort, "All Jacked Up," which was produced by Wilson with Big & Rich's John Rich and Sony Nashville exec Mark Wright. It features 12 songs, seven of which were written or co-written by Wilson, who spent the summer touring with Kenny Chesney. She has been playing some new material on tour, including first single "All Jacked Up," a love song to Jack Daniel's, as well as "Skoal Ring," "California Girls" and "Politically Uncorrect."

Wilson's debut, "Here for the Party," has sold more than four million copies, according to her website. Last week, the offering earned her nominations for three Country Music Association Awards--Song of the Year for "Redneck Woman" (written with Rich), Female Vocalist of the Year, and Music Video of the Year for "When I Think About Cheatin'."

Big & Rich have received two CMA nominations--Vocal Duo of the Year and the Horizon Award for new artists. The 39th annual awards, hosted by Brooks & Dunn, take place Nov. 15 at New York City's Madison Square Garden.

Big & Rich have remade their song "Comin' To Your City" for ESPN's College GameDay. It is the first single from their forthcoming album of the same name, due Nov. 15. The 13-track collection was produced by Paul Worley along with the band's Big Kenny and Rich.

The duo's debut set, "Horse of a Different Color," featured the hit "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)." On Oct. 30, Big & Rich wrap up the "Deuces Wild" tour with Brooks and Dunn and The Warren Brothers.

TOUR DATES
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September 2005
15 - Salisbury, MD - Wicomico Youth and Civic Center
16 - York, PA - York Fair
17 - Gilford, NH - Meadowbrook
18 - West Springfield, MA - The Big E Fair
24 - Nashville, TN - Grand Ole Opry
28 - New York, NY - to be announced
29 - Richmond, VA - Virginia State Fair

October 2005
2 - St. Louis, MO - National Anthem at Busch Stadium
3 - Highland, MO - Wal-Mart in store
7 - Huntsville, AL - Von Braun Center Arena
8 - Perry, GA - Georgia National Fair

November 2005
4 - Woodlands, TX - Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion (with Big & Rich)
5 - Beaumont, TX - Ford Pavilion (with Big & Rich)
7 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits
17 - Reading, PA - Sovereign Center (with Big & Rich)
18 - Hartford, CT - CTNow.com Meadows (with Big & Rich)
19 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort and Casino (with Big & Rich)
20 - Erie, PA - Erie Civic Center (with Big & Rich)
25 - East Lansing, MI - Breslin Student Center (with Big & Rich)

December 2005
4 - Madison, WI - Alliant Energy Center (with Big & Rich)

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