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CMA Returns to the U.K. and Europe for C2C: Country to Country Festival in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - December 02, 2024 The Country Music Association returns to the U.K. in March 2025 for C2C: Country to Country festival, featuring its critically acclaimed CMA Songwriters Series in London....
Lily Meola to Release 'Heartbreak Rodeo' EP in August
by Josh Sharpe - July 26, 2024 Maui-born singer and Willie Nelson protégé Lily Meola will release her new EP Heartbreak Rodeo on August 23. The EP blends elements of pop and country, which she continues to showcase on the latest single “Mar Vista.”...
Lily Meola Shares 'Over The Moon'
by Michael Major - February 16, 2024 Lily Meola offers a raw and introspective glimpse into her personal journey about navigating depression within a relationship in “Over The Moon.” The piano on the track weaves a pensive harmony while the strings create an orchestral melancholy, enriching the emotional depth of the track with lush, s...
CMA Returns to the U.K. And Europe for C2C: Country to Country Festival
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023 Serving as the official kickoff leading into C2C, the CMA Songwriters Series show on Thursday, March 7 will feature performances by Colbie Caillat, Lauren Alaina, Stephen Wilson Jr., Charlie Worsham and special guests. A fan-favorite event celebrating the festival's opening, the CMA Songwriters Seri...
Lily Meola Shares '(Don't Quit Your) Daydream'
by Michael Major - August 17, 2023 She has spent the last five years honing her own craft as a songwriter working with artists like Andra Day, Luke Nicolli, Mags Duvall and Davis Naish, and hit songwriters like Tyler Johnson, Hillary Lindsey, Busbee, Caitlyn Smith, Drew Pearson, Liz Rose, Martin Terefe, Barry Dean, Lori McKenna, Nata...
Stephen Wilson Jr. Releases Moving Dedication to His Late Father
by Michael Major - June 16, 2023 The Southern Indiana-born, Nashville-based artist Stephen Wilson Jr. released new single “Father's Son,” a stirring tribute to his late father soundtracked by delicate strings and sweeping slide guitar. The song is his first new release following his critically-acclaimed debut EP bon aqua, released ...
Carolina Story Returns With 'Colors of My Mind' Album
by Michael Major - February 03, 2023 Carolina Story announces the release of their new album Colors of My Mind via Soundly Music. Along with the announcement, the Nashville-based husband-and-wife duo of Ben and Emily Roberts share an animated music video for their new single “Animal,” the album’s brooding opening track showcasing an ed...
CMA Fest Returns to Nashville With More Than 80,000 Fans
by Michael Major - June 13, 2022 Fan reaction was deafening in the house on Sunday night when Billy Ray Cyrus took the stage alongside Dierks Bentley for “Achy Breaky Heart,” followed by Elle King stepping in with Bentley during “Devil Went Down To Georgia.” Elle King also hit the stage to perform “Ex’s and Oh’s” with Ashley McBryd...
Country Music Association's CMA Fest Reveals Initial 2022 Lineup
by Michael Major - April 12, 2022 Taking the nightly Nissan Stadium stage this year are Country Music superstars Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Gabby Barrett, Dierks Bentley, Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Luke Combs, Russell Dickerson, Alan Jackson, Lady A, Parker McCollum, Carly Pearce, Thomas Rhett, Darius Rucker, Cole Swindell, Carrie...
Apple Music Spotlights 'Strength In Community' Theme For International Women's Day
by Michael Major - March 08, 2022 Apple Music will feature exclusive interviews with Maria Becerra, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tiera Kennedy, Tate McRae, DJ Minx, chloe moriondo, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Caitlyn Smith, Brittney Spencer, TINI, Alison Wonderland and more as they speak to lessons learned, advice they’d pass along and how they...
Leslie Odom Jr, Billy Porter & More Join Musicians On Call & Citi in Sharing Holiday Cheer with Hospitals Nationwide
by Michael Major - December 16, 2021 This festive concert experience features uplifting performances of seasonal favorites by Lauren Alaina, Michael Bublé, Kelly Clarkson, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Eldredge, Cyndi Lauper, Maddie & Tae, Reba McEntire, and more and holiday greetings in video messages from Sofia Carson, Lester Holt, Katy Perry,...
Sam Williams Releases 'Blue Christmas' Cover
by Michael Major - October 29, 2021 Nashville singer/songwriter Sam Williams has released a very special rendition of the holiday classic, “Blue Christmas”. Sam breathes a new life into this staple holiday track, originally recorded by Doye O'Dell and most famously performed by Elvis Presley. Listen to the cover now! Plus, check out W...
Charlie Worsham Joins the CMA Foundation's Artist Ambassador Program
by TV News Desk - August 12, 2021 “From the Mississippi Delta to the halls of power in our nation’s capital, I’ve been proud to work alongside the CMA Foundation to advocate for music education,' says Worsham. “It is critical that we offer the next generation a chance to discover themselves through the power of music.” ...
Caitlyn Smith Joins The CMA Foundation as Artist Ambassador
by TV News Desk - June 15, 2021 During her time as a CMA Foundation Artist Ambassador, she will participate in various web-based programming and offline activities to engage students and empower educators....
Karissa Ella Puts Her Own Twist On 'You Can't Make Old Friends'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 31, 2021 “When I first heard this song, it almost brought me to tears. The heartfelt message this song sends really hits home especially with the recent passing of Kenny Rogers. I am honored to cover this Kenny and Dolly Parton duet and to sing with my talented friend, Johnny Gates!,” said Karissa Ella. ...
Maren Morris To Embark On 'RSVP: The Tour'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 26, 2020 Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris will embark on “RSVP: The Tour” throughout North America, including festival dates at Governors Ball Music Festival and Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience and headline stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Colorado's storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre and many m...
Maren Morris to Embark on 'RSVP: The Tour'
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 26, 2020 Grammy-winning artist Maren Morris will embark on “RSVP: The Tour” throughout North America, including festival dates at Governors Ball Music Festival and Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience and headline stops in Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, Colorado's storied Red Rocks Amphitheatre and many m...
Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and Maren Morris to Headline 2020 Railbird Festival
by Kaitlin Milligan - February 19, 2020 Railbird Festival, the Lexington-based, world-class music festival produced by AC Entertainment and Lexington entrepreneur David Helmers, is proud to present its 2020 lineup. Grammy Award-winning artists topping the weekend's bill include Americana standout Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit and singer-son...
The Complete List of Winners from the 10th Annual Guild of Music Supervisors Awards
by Abigail Charpentier - February 07, 2020 The Guild of Music Supervisors held its landmark 10th annual award ceremony this evening at The Wiltern in Los Angeles celebrating outstanding achievement in the craft of Music Supervision in movies, television, games, advertising, and trailers. Over 1,000 attendees joined the Guild to honor the 31 ...
Nashville's Vinyl Collection Host Hootie & The Blowfish Signing
by Abigail Charpentier - October 28, 2019 Spin On: Nashville's Vinyl Collection will host a special autograph signing with Hootie & The Blowfish this Friday, November 1 at 11 a.m. The band will be signing copies of their latest record, Imperfect Circle, set for release Friday morning. See event details below, as well as the pop-up's initial...
Nashville's Vinyl Pop-Up Store Announces Initial Lineup
by Abigail Charpentier - October 15, 2019 The Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp is joining the lineup of retail options at SHOWFIELDS to bring Nashville to New York City in the most authentic way possible with the pop-up vinyl store, Spin On: Nashville's Vinyl Collection. In addition to the incredible selection of vinyl on offer, the uni...
Little Big Town Announce Ninth Studio Album 'Nightfall' and Accompanying Headline Tour
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 09, 2019 Grammy Award-winning vocal group Little Big Town announced this morning, the release of their ninth studio album Nightfall, and accompanying headline tour, The Nightfall Tour. The foursomes' new album will drop January 17, 2020 succeeding a once-in-a-lifetime performance at the historic Carnegie Hal...
Trisha Yearwood Unlocks Pre-Order For New Album EVERY GIRL Today
by Tori Hartshorn - June 28, 2019 As the history-making lead single “Every Girl In This Town”continues to heat up airwaves and streaming platforms, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning country superstar Trisha Yearwood unlocks the pre-order for her anxiously awaited upcoming album, Every Girl, today. It arrives in stores and at all Digi...
Judah & the Lion Returns with Multi-Track Single PEP TALK & QUARTER LIFE CRISIS
by Tori Hartshorn - December 12, 2018 Nashville's genre-smashing trio Judah & the Lionreturns with new music this week with the release of brand-new multi-track single “Pep Talk” and “Quarter Life Crisis,” available via your preferred music platform – listen now!...
Netflix's First-Ever Unscripted Music Series, WESTSIDE, is Streaming Now
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 09, 2018 Warner Bros. Records collaborated with Netflix for the exclusive music soundtrack of Westside, Netflix's first-ever unscripted music series. The series follows the lives of nine young artists struggling for success in today's high-pressure music industry. Today, the unscripted eight-episode series l... |