The set will not have disappointed any, bouncing from upbeat singles that got the crowd engaged to displays of Allen’s more vulnerable, softer side that allowed the gorgeous tonality of his voice to shine through in a beautiful acoustic set.

Beginning the set with his big hit ‘Blue Jean Baby,’ Allen, along with his guitarist Josh, had the crowd singing along from the get-go. This upbeat number was the perfect start to the set – a high performer on the US country charts, showing off Allen’s personality and vocals in equal measure.

Perhaps the surprising follow-up to this was his rendition of Happy Birthday to an unsuspecting fan – we’re pretty sure her next birthday will be hard to follow up on that one… His ability to joke around and interact with the crowd – complete with Harry Potter jokes – really cements his status as a born star and there seems no doubt he will be able to follow this up with bigger stages throughout the UK. It’s clear that Allen is a firm favourite over here, with other singles from his album already familiar with many of the audience, following the Happy Birthday interlude up with ‘County Lines’ and ‘Underdogs.’ Though Jimmie may have been surprised by the love he got from the crowd, I can’t say that we were.

Allen was able to do what all great performers do, achieve that balance in his set; upbeat performances mirrored with slow moments, eliciting emotion and passion from the fans present, and his soulful vocals should not be underestimated. A particular goosebump moment was his rendition of ‘Warrior,’ a beautiful song inspired by his grandmother, which he delivered full of emotion and tenderness, complete with stunning vocals.

Rounding it up as hoped with Best Shot, everyone at Bush Hall was left wanting more from Allen, delivering a raucous ovation at the end of his set. If the Harry Potter tours don’t get Allen back to the UK, we’re hoping the love he’s earning from the UK-country fan base will…

Setlist

1. Blue Jean Baby

2. County Lines

3. Underdogs

4. Spinnin’ My Wheels

5. Back Of Your Mind

6. Make Me Want To

7. Warrior

8. Best Shot

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One of the most exciting tours of 2018 just got even bigger… fast-rising newcomer Jimmie Allen has been confirmed as the tour support for BBR Music Group label-mate Chase Rice on his forthcoming UK tour dates in October; adding to Allen’s previously announced Country Music Week appearance at the Bluebird Cafe – full dates below. This follows the release of the music video for debut single ‘Best Shot’ and more recently the title track to Jimmie’s Slower Lower sessions, out last Friday.

In his own words: “As an fan of international music, I’m really looking forward to my first trip to the UK. It’s going to be a great adventure taking in the musical culture of a country I admire as well as sharing my music with their listeners. It shall be the beginning of a life long connection. See ya real soon!”

TOUR DATES:

23rd October 2018 – Bush Hall, London (CMW)*
24th October 2018 – Ruby Lounge, Manchester*
25th October 2018 – Oran Mor, Glasgow*
27th October 2018 – O2 Institute3, Birmingham*

28th October 2018 – The Bluebird Cafe @ Bush Hall, London (CMW)

(* – with Chase Rice)

ABOUT JIMMIE ALLEN:
The epitome of the phrase “persistence pays off,” Jimmie Allen laid it all on the line to make his dreams a reality. Now signed to BBR Music Group’s Stoney Creek Records, Jimmie Allen released his self-titled debut EP (10/2017) featuring a cutting-edge mix of country, rock, R&B, and pop produced by Ash Bowers and Eric Torres.

The Southern Delaware native’s talent for songwriting is undeniable, having written a song that was featured in a Super Bowl commercial and appeared in a Diet Coke ad with megastar Taylor Swift. “Blue Jean Baby,” off his debut EP, immediately caught the attention of country music fans and critics alike with its soulful groove— rocketing it to #8 on Spotify’s Viral Top 50 chart and #5 on Spotify’s Wild Country playlist. Allen is currently introducing his music at festivals across the country sharing the stage with the likes of Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Kane Brown, and superstar Toby Keith. The hot newcomer has already been heralded as one of the top “artists to watch in 2018” by Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pandora, and Sounds Like Nashville, has earned spots in CMT’s “18 for 2018” Listen Up program, Bobby Bones’ Class of 2018.

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