ZAC BROWN BAND UNVEILS NEW SONG “PIRATES & PARROTS (FEAT. MAC MCANALLY)” –
A TRIBUTE TO LONGTIME FRIEND AND COLLABORATOR JIMMY BUFFETT
Brown Celebrates Buffett at All-Star
Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett Hollywood Bowl Show
SUN GOES DOWN Tour Kicks off Tomorrow with Sold-Out Show in Tampa, FL
Renowned country music sensation Zac Brown Band has set sail on a musical voyage with the release of their latest single, “Pirates & Parrots” featuring acclaimed singer-songwriter and Coral Reefer Band member Mac McAnally (listen HERE.) The track serves as a heartfelt tribute to their esteemed friend and collaborator, the legendary Jimmy Buffett. “Pirates & Parrots” blends Zac Brown Band’s signature sound with the laid-back, island-inspired vibes synonymous with Buffett’s iconic repertoire, capturing the shared passion for storytelling through song. In addition, the “Pirates & Parrots (feat. Mac McAnally)” official lyric video is also available today for fans to watch.
“I’m so excited for you to hear this song and to pay tribute to Jimmy Buffett. It hit me hard when we found out he was exiting the stage, he was an incredible human being,” Brown comments, “This is a celebration of his life and all of the people that will remember him through his songs.”
Brown premiered “Pirates & Parrots” last Thursday at the Hollywood Bowl’s Keep The Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett, a performance that the LA Times called “a very sweet reminder that this music really meant a lot to a lot of songwriters who took it to new places.” Brown also performed his 2010 duet with Buffett, “Knee Deep,” and was later joined by Dave Grohl for a special rendition of Van Morrison’s “Brown-Eyed Girl,” a cover that was common in Buffett’s setlists. In addition to Brown, the night saw appearances from an all-star lineup including Paul McCartney, The Eagles, Jon Bon Jovi, Jackson Browne, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Scotty Emerick, Jack Johnson, Caroline Jones, Mac McAnally, Jake Owen, Pitbull, Jake Shimabukuro and The Coral Reefer Band.
The show follows Zac Brown Band’s “beautiful tribute” (Whiskey Riff) at the 2023 CMA Awards, where the band joined forces with Alan Jackson for a “lively” (Tennessean) rendition of “Margaritaville.” ZBB debuted their “bittersweet” (iHeart) version of the timeless anthem on their first-ever live covers album From The Road, Vol. 1: Covers, released last November.
As one of country music’s most beloved acts, Zac Brown Band continues to captivate audiences with their unparalleled artistry and ability “to rile up the crowd while still being rooted in emotive lyrics—a duality that flourishes in much of Zac Brown’s music” (Boston.com). With over 20 dates announced, Zac Brown Band will kick off the SUN GOES DOWN Tour tomorrow in Tampa at a sold-out Raymond James Stadium. For more information, visit HERE.
Catch Zac Brown Band Live:
4/20 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium * SOLD OUT
4/27 – Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium *
5/4 – Minneapolis, MN – U.S. Bank Stadium *
5/11 – Arlington, TX – AT&T Stadium *
5/18 – Atlanta, GA – Mercedes-Benz Stadium *
5/25 – Landover, MD – FedExField *
5/26 – Norfolk, VA – Patriotic Festival 2024 at Scope Arena
6/1 – Pittsburgh, PA – Acrisure Stadium *
6/2 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
6/8 – Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field * SOLD OUT
6/15 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field *
6/22 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Field *
7/6 – Kansas City, MO – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium *
7/7 – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island – Cavendish Beach Music Festival
7/10 – Ottawa, ON – Ottawa Bluesfest
7/11 – Québec, QC – Festival D’été De Québec
7/13 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field *
7/20 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium *
7/21 – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair
7/27 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High Stadium *
8/3 – Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium *
8/10 – Detroit, MI – Ford Field *
8/17 – East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium *
8/23 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium * SOLD OUT
8/24 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium * SOLD OUT
8/25 – Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium * SOLD OUT
10/27 – Cape Town, South Africa – Cape Town Country Festival
11/9 – Phoenix, AZ – The Hondo Rodeo Fest
* with Kenny Chesney on the SUN GOES DOWN 2024 Tour
About Zac Brown Band:
Zac Brown Band is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning, Southern rock group led by front man, Zac Brown. Throughout their career spanning more than a decade, Zac Brown Band has had six consecutive albums reach the top 10 of the Billboard 200 and five consecutive albums debut at #1 on Billboard’s Country Albums chart. To date, the group has won three GRAMMY Awards, including Best New Artist in 2010, sold more than 30.5 million singles, 9.3 million albums, amassed over 11.2 billion catalog streams, achieved 16 #1 radio singles and are the second act to top both the Country and Active Rock formats. Zac Brown Band has headlined 9 North American Tours and currently holds the record for most consecutive sold-out shows at the iconic Fenway Park. Symbolic of their massive success at the ballpark, in July 2022, Zac Brown Band was inducted into the Fenway Music Hall of Fame, joining music icons Paul McCartney and Billy Joel. Since their debut, Zac Brown Band has developed a reputation with critics and fans alike as one of the most dynamic live performers, marked by strong musicianship that defies genre boundaries.
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