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Shane McAnally Live - Hits & Giggles
About Shane McAnally:Shane McAnally has written, and/or produced over 50 number one songs, garnered four GrammyAward wins (with 11 total nominations), been nominated for more CMA Awards than any othersongwriter in history, and been named ACMs Songwriter of the Year twice. He has written andproduced songs for everyone from Sam Hunt to Kenny Chesney to Blake Shelton to KaceyMusgraves and received Billboards Trailblazer Award for his work both in country music and inchampioning voices in the LGBTQ community. In 2012, McAnally founded SMACKSongs,which includes publishing, digital and management branches, and whose writers are creditedwith nearly 80 top 10 songs at country radio. SMACK also manages singer/songwriter WalkerHayes, who shot to superstardom with his smash hit Fancy Like, produced by McAnally. Onscreen, he starred in NBCs hit television showSonglandalongside Ryan Tedder and Ester Dean.In 2023, McAnally brought the Tony Award-winning musicalShuckedto Broadwayaproduction he wrote the music and lyrics for with his collaborator Brandy Clark.Shuckedwasnominated for 9 Tony Awards and a Grammy for Best Musical Theater Album during the 2023season. McAnally has made a career out of unforgettable storytelling. Now, hes taking thatsame wit and heart from the writers room to the stage. He has sold out shows in major cities,including Los Angeles, New York City and Nashville with his latest venture in stand-up comedy.Shane McAnally proves that great storytellingwhether in song or comedyalways hits.Additionally, McAnally has been featured in the NYTimes, Billboard, Rolling Stone, The LATimes and on The Kelly Clarkson Show, NPR Tiny Desk, and more
EZ Band
EZ Bands story begins with Agustin, Jaimes father, who laid the foundation for the groups passion for music by singing on buses in Mexico. Accompanied by Nacho on the accordion, Agustin would travel around Mexico, playing music on buses to make a living and share their art with passengers. At the age of 17, Agustin learned to play the bajosexto from Atilano Ochoa of Los Montaeses del Alamo, deepening his connection to the rich musical traditions that would later shape EZ Band. He passed down his love for music to his family, shaping the path that led to the formation of the band.With a growing global following and a mission to celebrate the beauty of bilingual music, EZ Band is more than just a bandits a cultural movement that seeks to bring people together, one Spanglish song at a time. Their performances are electric, bringing energy and emotion that connect generations and nationalities. Backed by a strong commitment to engaging with their community through live events and digital interactions, EZ Bands legacy is defined by their passion for music, their respect for tradition, and their fearless innovation.