<p><strong>Rounder Records</strong> is pleased to announce the signing of Nashville based singer-songwriter <a href=”http://www.seanmcconnell.com”><strong>Sean McConnell</strong></a>, whose Rounder debut is slated for a summer release.</p>
<p>Although his self-titled new album will serve as his introduction to many listeners, the personable young artist is actually a seasoned, distinctive songwriter and an experienced performer with several D.I.Y. indie releases to his credit. Having built a substantial grass-roots fan base through tireless touring, old-fashioned hard work, and paying his dues, McConnell is now eager to launch the next chapter of his career.</p>
<p>”I kind of feel like I’ve been in a really long boot camp,” he reflects. “I’m really grateful for that, because I feel like I’ve gained enough experience to know the deal and be prepared for anything. &nbsp;I’m excited to see where the next part of the journey takes me.”</p>
<p>Tracy Gershon, Vice President of A&amp;R at Rounder says, “I have been a fan of Sean’s songwriting for a long time. I was so excited when he played me this new body of work, and I’m even more excited that Rounder can be a part of his artistic journey.“</p>
<p>In advance of his summer release McConnell has launched a set of tour dates with Drew Holcomb and Kris Allen. He will tour the better part of the U.S. this spring, which will also include solo dates in Nashville, Atlanta and several stops throughout Texas. A full list of dates is included below. McConnell is represented by 333 Entertainment and Brave World Artist Agency.</p>
<p><strong>Upcoming Tour Dates:</strong></p>
<p> 2/24/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Troubadour (w/ Drew Holcomb) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;West Hollywood, CA<br />
2/25/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Chapel (w/ Drew Holcomb) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;San Francisco, CA<br />
2/26/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Alladin Theatre (w/ Drew Holcomb) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Portland, OR<br />
2/27/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Crocodile (w/ Drew Holcomb) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Seattle, WA<br />
2/28/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knitting Factory (w/ Drew Holcomb) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Boise, ID<br />
3/4/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Eddie’s Attic &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Decatur, GA<br />
3/5/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3rd &amp; Lindsley &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nashville, TN<br />
3/16/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dosey Doe Music Cafe &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Conroe, TX<br />
3/17/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dosey Doe Big Barn &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;The Woodlands, TX<br />
3/18/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Common Grounds &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Waco, TX<br />
3/19/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; River Road Ice House &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;New Braunfels, TX<br />
3/20/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Live Oak Music Hall &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Fort Worth, TX<br />
3/31/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; WorkPlay Theatre (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Birmingham, AL<br />
4/9/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cafe 939 (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Boston, MA<br />
4/10/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Tupelo Music Hall (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Manchester, NH<br />
4/12/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Lovin Cup (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Rochester, NY<br />
4/14/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Ark (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ann Arbor, MI<br />
4/15/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seven Steps Up (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Spring Lake, MI<br />
4/29/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; City Winery (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Nashville, TN<br />
5/31/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Old Rock House (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;St. Louis, MO<br />
6/1/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; CSPS (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Cedar Rapids, IA<br />
6/2/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cedar Cultural Center (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Minneapolis, MN<br />
6/3/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shank Hall (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Milwaukee, WI<br />
6/4/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; City Winery (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Chicago, IL<br />
6/7/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; World Cafe Live (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Philadelphia, PA<br />
6/8/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The Hamilton (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Washington, D.C.<br />
6/10/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cat’s Cradle (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Carborro, NC<br />
6/11/2016 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Neighborhood Theater (w/ Kris Allen) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Charlotte, NC</p>