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James Blunt returns to Australia and New Zealand with 10 theatre dates May 28 to June 13.

The British singer’s latest single, “Bonfire Heart,” bowed at No. 5 on the official ARIA chart week beginning Oct. 14.

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Frontier Touring Company teamed him with Aussie country-folk duo Busby Marou, whose new Warner Music album Farewell Fitzroy had a Top 5 debut.

Live Nation is bringing Dolly Parton back for five arena and a winery stop Feb. 11-27.

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Parton’s return to Australia in 2011 after a 30-year absence was a sellout and sparked a revival in her music.

Canadian indie rock trio Born Ruffians returns after three years for the group’s third visit downunder.

It is as part of Laneway Presents, in association with Chugg Entertainment and Lunatic Entertainment.

The dates are at Melbourne’s Northcote Social Club Dec. 30 and Oxford Art Factory Sydney Jan. 3. John Mayer, already confirmed for Bluesfest, does headlining club shows in three cities April 15-24 through Chugg Entertainment.

IEG has Brian McKnight doing four theatres March 2-7. Hopsin, whose 2012 visit was a sellout, returns for five club dates Dec. 12-16 through Punk Volume and Chitty Bang Touring.