FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville-based country music artist JD Shelburne had one of the best years of his career, including nearly 100 total shows, reaching a #1 video on CMT, receiving the key to the city at a tour stop, performing on the stage at the Grand Ole Opry House during the JOSIE Music Awards and more.
His video “Cars & Trucks” reached the #1 spot in the nation on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown over the summer. It was the second career #1 on the CMT network for Shelburne, following his 2020 hit Church Pew Barstool. That help continued the streak of 8 straight music videos in a row for Shelburne on CMT. It was featured on the chart for five weeks in total, reaching the number one spot on Aug. 16, 2024.
Shelburne was named the Artist of the Year Modern Country/Male at the 10th Annual JOSIE Awards on October 27, a music awards ceremony that honors the best in the independent music industry. He was one of 8 artists selected to perform on the Grand Ole Opry stage during the show while also backing up legend Neal McCoy during his performance.
He was also honored by “Kentucky Living” Magazine as one of the top three artists in the state of Kentucky alongside fellow Kentucky natives Carly Pearce and Tyler Childers. All fan voted! It would be Shelburne’s fourth year in a row to be named top 3 in the state of Kentucky.
His 2024 calendar included an abundance of performances and appearances. Those include a spotlight & sold out show at the Bluebird Cafe in May, headlining large concert series such as Jeffersonville River stage, Belterra Casino Showroom, Louisville Slugger Field, Jeptha Creed Distillery’s Harvest Festival, Logan County Tobacco Festival, Kingsland Catfish Festival, Oldham County Fair, Friday Fest at Highview Park, Riverview Independence Festival to name a few. An appearance at CMA Fest “Spotlight Stage” in June and singing the National Anthem prior to a Milwaukee Brewers game against Shohei Ohtani and the World Series Champions, The Los Angeles Dodgers in August. Additionally, he performed numerous sold out shows across the country as part of the “Neon Hallelujah Tour” in support of his latest album “Neon Hallelujah,” which includes a collaboration with Country Music Hall of Fame members “The Oak Ridge Boys.” It was the sixth studio record of his career.
He again walked the red carpet at numerous events, including the 150th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, the Unbridled Eve Derby Gala part prior to the Kentucky Derby, CMA Awards events in Nashville and at the movie premiere for “Reagan” in Franklin, TN. Shelburne was also selected as headline entertainment for various private events such as Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Summer Picnic, Kentucky Legislative Group, Abound Credit Union’s 73rd Annual Meeting, Bluegrass Claims Association, Options & Opportunities Gala and Animal Care Society in which he helped raise more than $100,000 for the charity in one night!
In national partnership with Bubbakoo’s Burritos, Shelburne slated a tour that spanned the entire country from Las Vegas to Florida and as far north as Milwaukee. Bubbakoo’s Burritos is the community’s go-to Mexican-fusion fast-casual restaurant recently partnered with Shelburne on his tour. The newly venture was born in Point Pleasant, New Jersey along the Jersey Shore in 2008, Bubbakoo’s Burritos has grown to more than 100 U.S. locations in 15 states. Evan Williams Bourbon also continues to endorse Shelburne on his tour.
Shelburne was also active in the community throughout the year, highlighted by his joint efforts alongside the Addie and Baylor Kirchgessner Foundation to give back to the youth in his hometown of Taylorsville, Kentucky.
On Monday, Nov. 25, and Tuesday, Nov. 26, Shelburne and the foundation visited Taylorsville Elementary School in his hometown to give out 1,800 free books, which was three each for all 600 students.
Additionally, Shelburne made countless media appearances including the launch of his new holiday releases for 2024 that were launched exclusively on RFD-TV and Country Evolution. He also teased a new single “Good One” this year slated for his 2025 Album release and spent time in studio working on recording new music. He made his debut in the new WSM Studio at the Roy Acuff House on the grounds of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville on 650 AM WSM in Nashville.
Shelburne has established himself as a top engager on social media with over 55,000 followers on Facebook and strong presences on Instagram, Twitter/X and TikTok. He surpassed 2.2 million impressions repeatedly throughout the year. Bandsintown stated that Shelburne played concerts in 70 venues in over 38 cities this year.
Spotify was a preferred platform for Shelburne listeners with over 180,000 listeners in 155 countries in 2024 with half a million streams.
With over 3,000 shows performed in his career, sharing the stage with over 70 National Acts including Rock Icons ZZ Top & The Oak Ridge Boys, reaching the iTunes Top Ten in 2021, getting featured as Texas Roadhouse Artist of the Month, performing events for NBA, NCAA, NASCAR, Marriott Brands and receiving an acclamation from the Governor of Kentucky and countless other accolades, Shelburne continues to plow his way to stardom, blazing his own trail annually and building fans one show at a time.
Shelburne, a 2007 University of Kentucky graduate, was named the University of Kentucky’s College of Communication and Information Studies Most Outstanding Alumnus in 2016. One of Big Blue Nation’s most vocal and recognizable followers on social media, Shelburne continues to showcase his support for the eight-time national champion Wildcats on social media through his Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok profiles.
To book JD Shelburne during the 2025 calendar year, visit JDShelburne.com for more information.
