2012 saw some of the best country music that the country has ever seen. We met some new artists who are going to be huge in 2013. We saw some artists who have been around a while have the biggest year of their lives- like Blake Shelton and Little Big Town. And the year was filled with the biggest and best tours we have ever experienced. And with the tours announced for 2013, there's no doubt the upcoming year will be the best year yet. Here are some of the tours we are most looking forward to next year

Jason Aldean Night Train Tour with Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett

Without a doubt, Jason Aldean had the biggest tour in country music last year. And I can't help but think the momentum from 2012 will throw him into 2013 with ease and he will be a huge success. Along with the help of Jake Owen and up and comer Thomas Rhett, this tour will be one of the biggest in all of music.

Kenny Chesney No Shoes Nation Tour with Eric Church, Eli Young Band, and Kacey Musgraves

This tour is probably the tour I'm looking forward to the most this year. Kenny Chesney is coming off a co-headlining tour with Tim McGraw, Eric Church won Album of the Year with Springsteen and is on the verge of being the biggest star in country music. Eli Young Band is the hottest new artist in all of music and Kacey Musgraves is new to the scene but on a great start.

Carrie Underwood Blown Away Tour with Hunter Hayes

Carrie Underwood and Hunter Hayes have been leaving people 'blown away' for the last few months on tour. Since the tour started later than most, Carrie is carrying on with her tour through 2013. If the success of the tour in 2012 is any indication of 2013, this tour will only get bigger and better.

Miranda Lambert Locked & Reloaded Tour with Dierks Bentley

Miranda Lambert and Dierks Bentley are the two rebels of country music. They don't care what people think, they sing and do exactly what they want. These two rebels on the road together is going to make for one heck of a show.

George Strait The Cowboy Rides Away Tour with Martina McBride

It was announce earlier this year that George Strait's The Cowboy Rides Away tour would be his last. The King of Country has teamed up with Martina McBride to end his touring career. Don't worry, he will still be making music just not touring. Chances are this is going to be the biggest tour of the year for any genre in music.

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