Kiefer Sutherland On Death Row

Dear "Shirley Jean"
Kiefer Sutherland

Shirley you jest?

Kiefer Sutherland’s cinematic “Shirley Jean” video, which tells the story of a man's last night on death row, taking the form of a goodbye letter to a woman he once loved, premiered on CMT channels and platforms June 21.

"It was the one song on the album that obviously was not a very personal story from my own life," Sutherland tells Rolling Stone Country. "I had a huge respect for Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard. These guys wrote about the dirtier side of life and the tougher aspects of life. Cash realized he wasn't a ‘bad guy,’ and that maybe some of these people in prison aren’t 'bad guys.' He gave them a kind of dignity that I really respected. He created an avenue of forgiveness that I don't think was as available at that time. I love the way he did that. So I really wanted to write a song about that."

“Shirley Jean” is the third video releases from his debut album DOWN IN A HOLE (click here to download).

Sutherland is currently in Europe playing sold out shows after a nationwide U.S. tour in May. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets to additional dates on sale now (tour dates below).

Recently, Sutherland performed “Calling Out Your Name” on “The Talk,” and has also performed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” and “The View.”  Sutherland also graced the cover of Guitar Aficionado, Goldmine Magazine and Collectible Guitar issues.

Sutherland, known for his starring role in the ABC series “Designated Survivor” and Fox series "24," also starred in movies like “Stand By Me,” “The Lost Boys,” “Young Guns,” “Flatliners,” “A Few Good Men,” “A Time to Kill,” “Dark City” “Melancholia” and most recently, a western called “Forsaken.”

Keep up with Sutherland on the road by visiting kiefersutherlandmusic.com or connect with Sutherland by following him on Twitter and Facebook.

NOT ENOUGH WHISKEY TOUR 2017:
June 21 O2 Academy - Birmingham, United Kingdom
June 22 Islington Assembly Hall - London, United Kingdom
June 23 Trucker & Country - Interlaken, Switzerland
June 26 Manchester Gorilla - Manchester, United Kingdom
June 27 SWG3 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Aug. 11 Boots & Hearts Festival - Oro-Medonte, Canada
Aug. 18 Indianapolis State Fair - Indianapolis, Ind.
Aug. 20 Canadian National Exhibition - Toronto, Canada
Sept. 24 Bourbon & Beyond Festival - Louisville, Ky.
Nov. 04 Flato Markham Theatre - Markham, Canada  

For Immediate Release: Merle Haggard

COUNTRY LEGEND MERLE HAGGARD
IS BACK IN ACTION AND ON THE ROAD
STARTING FEBRUARY 28
IN TUCSON, ARIZONA

MERLE HAGGARD is gearing up for the road once again after a brief illness had him sidelined for several shows. The dates which were postponed in January are being rescheduled for April and Merle’s previously booked tour with his longtime band, The Strangers, begins as planned on February 28 in Tucson, Arizona at the Fox Theatre.

“I’m feeling good and ready to get back on the bus. Thanks to all for their powerful prayers that led to my speedy recovery. I’m rehearsing with the band and looking forward to playin’ and singin’ again.”

Meanwhile, his critically acclaimed latest album, Working in Tennessee is available now.

Tour dates are as follows with more dates being added:

DATE CITY/STATE VENUE

2/28 Tucson, Arizona Fox Theatre
2/29 Anaheim, CA The Grove
3/1 San Diego, CA Balboa Theatre
3/2 Laughlin, NV Edgewater Casino
3/3 Rancho Mirage, CA Agua Caliente Casino
3/5 & 3/6 Folsom, CA Three Stages at Folsom Lake College
4/11 Nashville, TN The Ryman Auditorium
4/12 Pigeon Forge, TN Country Tonite Theatre
4/13 Florence, IN Ballerra Casino & Resort
4/14 Greensboro, NC War Memorial Auditorium
4/15 Columbia, SC The Township Auditorium
4/16 Annapolis, MD Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts
4/17 Shippensburg, PA The H. Ric Luhrs Performing Arts Center
4/19 Torrington, CT Warner Theatre
4/20 Portsmouth, NH The Music Hall
4/21 Atlantic City, NJ Harrah’s Atlantic City-The Concert Venue
4/22 Springfield, OH Clark State Performing Arts Center
4/25 Macon, GA Macon City Auditorium
4/26 Paducah, KY Four Rivers Center
4/27 Lula, MS Isle of Capri Casino

www.merlehaggard.com