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Jon Pardi Releases New Music & Launches Tour This Week
by Josh Sharpe - September 05, 2024 CMA and ACM award-winning artist Jon Pardi premiered his new single, “Friday Night Heartbreaker,” with country radio as he launches the next leg of his Mr. Saturday Night Tour on Thursday in Baltimore. ...
Don Heffington Tribute LP to be Released Feat. Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, John C. Reilly, & More
by Josh Sharpe - August 20, 2024 Tonight I’ll Go Down Swingin’: A Tribute to Don Heffington, a musical salute to the late prolific drummer and singer-songwriter, will be released on October 18. The new tribute album features performances of Heffington originals from collaborators and friends including Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, B...
Born & Raised Festival Includes Cody Johnson, Hank Williams Jr., and More
by Josh Sharpe - April 22, 2024 Danny Wimmer Presents announced the 2024 lineup for the 4th annual Born & Raised Festival happening September 13-15 in Pryor, OK. The lineup, programmed specifically For The Outlaw In All Of Us, features headliners Cody Johnson, Hank Williams Jr., and...
RVSHVD Will Release Debut EP, 'The Intro'
by Stephi Wild - April 03, 2024 South Georgia singer songwriter RVSHVD (pronounce RA-SHAD) is set to release The Intro his debut EP on April 19th. “The Intro” validates his contribution within today's country music expansion while featuring rock star collaborators Ice Nine Kills, Asking Alexandria and hip hop icon Paul Wall....
Country Calling Festival Enlists Eric Church, Tyler Childers, Jelly Roll & Lainey Wilson
by Michael Major - March 21, 2024 Get ready for the inaugural Country Calling Festival 2024! Headliners include Eric Church, Tyler Childers, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson. Presented by Live Nation Entertainment. The lineup includes Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Brothers Osborne, Warren Zeiders, Dwight Yoakam, Clint Black, Martina M...
Sugarcane Jane Featuring Longtime Neil Young Bandmate to Release 'On A Mission' LP
by Michael Major - February 27, 2024 Led by the dynamic husband and wife duo Anthony Crawford and Savana Lee from Loxley, Alabama, Sugarcane Jane has been melting hearts and captivating audiences with their soulful harmonies for over a decade. With a rich musical heritage and impressive credits working with the likes of Neil Young, Ste...
Video: Rick Monroe & The Hitmen Premiere 180-Proof Lyric Video
by Michael Major - December 27, 2023 'Tis the season to be jolly...and there's no better way to make the holidays lit than RICK MONROE & THE HITMEN's 180-proof single 'Moonshine Man,' a swampy anthem to the legendary bootleggers of Kentucky and eastern Tennessee. Watch the video now!...
Chris Stapleton and Noah Kahan to Headline Railbird Music Festival 2024
by Michael Major - December 05, 2023 Over 30 artists across three stages including Hozier, Turnpike Troubadours, Counting Crows, Lord Huron, Wynonna Judd, Dwight Yoakam, and Elle King will transform the historical race track grounds into an unforgettable 2-Days of world-class music and curated bourbon and equine experiences that celebr...
Hannah Ellis to Release First Full Length LP 'That Girl' in January
by Michael Major - November 15, 2023 After a decade of writing hits for other artists and months of dropping new songs, Curb Records recording artist Hannah Ellis is poised to deliver her 1st full length album That Girl to the world in January. As a lead-in to the album, Ellis has just released the poignant and deeply personal track, “...
Miranda Lambert & Jon Randall Partner With Big Loud Records to Launch Big Loud Texas
by Michael Major - November 06, 2023 Longtime friends and creative allies, Lambert and Randall notably collaborated on 2021's GRAMMY-nominated The Marfa Tapes, a raw and intimate recording together with Jack Ingram, with Randall also serving as a producer alongside Lambert and Luke Dick on her critically acclaimed 2022 album, Palomino....
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Confirm 'Next Rodeo' Headline Tour
by Michael Major - August 01, 2023 Molly Tuttle and her band, Golden Highway, will embark on their east coast “Next Rodeo” tour in November, with stops at New York City’s Brooklyn Made, Burlington’s Higher Ground Ballroom, Albany’s The Egg, Ardmore’s Ardmore Music Hall and Washington DC’s 9:30 Club, among others. ...
Call Me Cannon To Release New Single 'You Want My Love'
by A.A. Cristi - July 26, 2023 Indie rock band Call Me Cannon is back with their latest single, 'You Want My Love,' set for release on August 1st. ...
Rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis Pours Out Summer Fun With 'Wine Country'
by Michael Major - July 06, 2023 Rising Country Artist Hannah Ellis is pouring out fun with her new Curb Records single “Wine Country”, available now. Joyfully bringing boujee to the backroads, Ellis is making an impact with the song as it was most added at Radio and is quickly becoming the Country song of the summer. Plus, check ...
Reid Haughton Debuts Self-Titled EP
by Michael Major - May 19, 2023 The self-titled collection includes 8 tracks, including the previously released singles, “Day You Don’t,” “She Is,” and “Can’t Please ‘Em All.” All of the tracks were produced by Sadler Vaden (Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Morgan Wade) at Nashville’s Sound Emporium....
Abraham Alexander Unveils 'Blood Under The Bridge' From Debut Album 'SEA/SONS'
by Michael Major - March 15, 2023 Singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander unveils a new song, “Blood Under The Bridge.” The record features an appearance by Mavis Staples in addition to Gary Clark Jr. Alexander co-produced the record alongside Matt Pence (The Breeders, Yuck, Here We Go Magic) and Brad Cook (Nathaniel Rateliff, Kevin Mor...
Brit Taylor to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023 With the highly successful release of her sophomore album Kentucky Blue, singer-songwriter Brit Taylor is fulfilling a life-long dream to perform on the coveted and iconic Grand Ole Opry. Taylor, the eastern Kentucky native, who cut her teeth as a child on the Kentucky Opry, will step into the circ...
Abraham Alexander to Release Debut Album 'SEA/SONS' in April
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Singer-songwriter Abraham Alexander’s highly anticipated debut album, SEA/SONS, is due for release on Dualtone Records. In anticipation of the forthcoming record—which features appearances by Mavis Staples and Gary Clark Jr.—Alexander is sharing the new single “Tears Run Dry” alongside a video....
Molly Tuttle Wins Best Bluegrass Album at 65th GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - February 06, 2023 Molly Tuttle won Best Bluegrass Album at last night’s 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards for her acclaimed record, Crooked Tree. Produced by Tuttle and Jerry Douglas, Crooked Tree explores Tuttle’s love of bluegrass and features collaborations with Sierra Hull, Old Crow Medicine Show, Margo Price, Billy Stri...
Molly Tuttle Shares 'Crooked Tree' Deluxe Album
by Michael Major - December 02, 2022 Alongside the original thirteen songs from Crooked Tree, the deluxe edition features new renditions of the Grateful Dead’s “Dire Wolf” and traditional folk song, “Cold Rain and Snow,” also made famous by the Grateful Dead, as well as live versions of album tracks “Dooley’s Farm” (feat. special guest...
Chris Stapleton Wins CMA Male Vocalist of the Year
by Michael Major - November 10, 2022 15x CMA Award-winner Chris Stapleton was named Male Vocalist of the Year for the sixth time at last night’s 56th Annual CMA Awards, setting the record for most wins ever in the category. Stapleton also performed “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive” with Patty Loveless and Darrell Scott during the live ...
'Kentucky Rising' Concert Feat. Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers Raises Over $2.5 Million
by Michael Major - October 12, 2022 The sold-out event held at Lexington’s Rupp Arena featured performances from Eastern Kentucky-natives Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers as well as special surprise guests Patty Loveless, Ricky Skaggs, S.G. Goodman and University of Kentucky football coach, Mark Stoops....
Chris Stapleton Nominated for Five Awards at 56th Annual CMA Awards
by Michael Major - September 07, 2022 14x CMA Award-winner Chris Stapleton is nominated for five more awards at this year’s 56th Annual CMA Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Single of the Year (“You Should Probably Leave”), Song of the Year (“You Should Probably Leave”) and Music Video of the Year (Taylor Swift...
Desure Announces New EP & Shares First Single
by Michael Major - September 02, 2022 Desure’s songwriting, illustrative storytelling, and compelling live performance has caught the attention of songwriting icons earning him direct support billing on US tours with Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Midland and Jamestown Revival; as well as major music festivals performances including Ohan...
Ellie Goulding to be Honoured with BMI President's Awards at the 2022 BMI London Awards
by Michael Major - September 01, 2022 The chart-topping singer will be honoured for her exemplary contributions to the art of music and songwriting. In addition, acclaimed singer/songwriter and producer Tems will receive the BMI Impact Award, a recognition given to a songwriter, producer or composer for their ground-breaking artistry, c...
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Return To The Ryman Auditorium For AmericanaFest Show
by Michael Major - August 25, 2022 Set to be taped for a future PBS broadcast, the Dirt Band’s show lands on Saturday night of Nashville’s annual AmericanaFest, a lineup slot saved for the great trailblazers and torchbearers of Americana Music previously filled by the likes of Levon Helm’s Ramble at the Ryman and Nitty Gritty Dirt Ba... |