North Myrtle Beach

With number one singles like “Brokenheartsville,” “Gimmie That Girl” and “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” Joe Nichols has proved himself as a contender in the country music scene. The Grammy-nominated artist released his newest album, Crickets, in 2013. “Sunny and 75,” the album’s first single, found its way to the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Alabama Theatre, 4750 U.S. 17 South. Thursday, 7 p.m. $29.95–$39.95. (800) 342-2262, www.alabama-theatre.com