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Video: Watch Luke Combs Perform 'Fast Car'
by Michael Major - July 18, 2023 Reigning 2x CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs’ new version of Tracy Chapman’s Grammy Award-winning song, “Fast Car,” has been certified RIAA Platinum, just 16 weeks after it was released. In celebration, a new live performance video for the song—filmed earlier this spring during Combs’ sold-out...
Morgan Wade Releases New Single '80's Movie'
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023 Critical darling Morgan Wade has released another preview of her eagerly awaited second album Psychopath, as she releases ‘80’s Movie.' The upbeat, breezy track was written by Wade and frequent collaborator Sadler Vaden. Excitement continues to grow for Psychopath, an astounding 13-track LP crafted ...
Born & Raised Music Festival Announces Single Day Lineup For 3rd Annual Festival
by Michael Major - June 07, 2023 More than 40 acts are slated to perform throughout the festival including Ryan Bingham, Randy Rogers Band, Lukas Nelson & POTR, Randy Houser, Flatland Cavalry, Read Southall Band, William Clark Green, Wade Bowen, Reckless Kelly, and many more. See below for daily breakdown....
Luke Combs Extends Record-Breaking World Tour With Four New Stadium Shows Next Month
by Michael Major - June 05, 2023 Luke Combs has added second nights to his sold-out stadium shows in Tampa, Charlotte, Foxborough, and Philadelphia. Special guests for the new dates include Lainey Wilson, Turnpike Troubadours, The Avett Brothers, Gary Allan, Old Crow Medicine Show, David Lee Murphy and Brent Cobb. ...
Turnpike Troubadours Return With New Album 'A Cat in the Rain' in August
by Michael Major - May 05, 2023 Produced by Shooter Jennings and recorded at Muscle Shoals’ Fame Recording Studios and Dave’s Room in Los Angeles, A Cat in the Rain marks a long-awaited return for the band following their self-imposed hiatus in 2019. With these ten new songs, Turnpike Troubadours is back with a refreshed perspecti...
Born & Raised Music Festival Announces 2023 Lineup and Expands To 3 Full Days For 3rd Annual Festival
by Michael Major - March 27, 2023 Born & Raised, the Outlaw, Texas and Red Dirt country music and camping experience at the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, the long-standing home of Rocklahoma, will take place this year Thursday, September 14th, Friday, September 15th, and Saturday, September 16th with a festi...
Dropkick Murphys to Release 'Okemah Rising'
by Michael Major - March 01, 2023 The 10-track album (available on CD, LP and streaming services worldwide) takes off from 2022’s This Machine Still Kills Fascists, on which Dropkick Murphys write original music around previously-unpublished lyrics of the late Guthrie in a unique collaboration, with the band finding a common philoso...
Paula Nelson to Release Pair of Duets with Dad Willie on The Next Waltz label
by Michael Major - January 26, 2023 When singer, songwriter and SiriusXM radio host Paula Nelson mentioned to her friend Bruce Robison that she wanted to record some of her dad’s songs, he invited her — and her dad, Willie — to the Bunker, his all-analog recording studio in Lockhart, Texas, where he wound up producing a pair of father...
VIDEO: Flatland Cavalry Debut New Acoustic Performance Video for 'If We Said Goodbye'
by Michael Major - December 22, 2022 “If We Said Goodbye” is from the band’s acclaimed new EP, Songs to Keep You Warm, which was released earlier this fall. Produced by Bruce Robison and recorded at The Bunker in Lockhart, TX, the EP consists of six tracks including “Mountain Song,” which was featured in Paramount Network’s hit show, “...
Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick's Day 2023 Tour Dates Announced
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022 Dropkick Murphys have now announced the full run of dates for Pega Presents…Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick’s Day 2023 Tour. The full-throttle rock tour launches March 1 in Charlotte and culminates with four hometown Boston shows, March 16, 17, 18 & 19. The Rumjacks and Jesse Ahern open most shows....
Morgan Wade Releases New Song 'The Night (Part 2)'
by Michael Major - November 14, 2022 Originally a self-released single, ‘The Night’ (co-written with co-producer Sadler Vaden) instantly and viscerally connected with audiences, leading to her deeply personal critically acclaimed debut album Reckless, Rolling Stone’s No. 1 Country Album of 2021. The most confessional work from a partic...
Kaitlin Butts Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Michael Major - November 07, 2022 Acclaimed singer, songwriter and musician Kaitlin Butts made her Grand Ole Opry debut this past Saturday performing her songs “blood” and “jackson” as well as a special rendition of “Whiskey Lullaby” with her husband, Cleto Cordero. Check out a list of her upcoming tour dates now!...
Flatland Cavalry to Release New EP 'Songs to Keep You Warm'
by Michael Major - October 24, 2022 Produced by Bruce Robison and recorded at The Bunker in Lockhart, TX, the EP consists of six new songs written by lead singer Cleto Cordero as a source of warmth and comfort as the winter months arrive. In addition to the band, Songs to Keep You Warm also features special guests Ashley Monroe (“Para...
Nikki Lane Releases New Album 'Denim & Diamonds'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 Denim & Diamonds, the new album from Nashville vocalist and songwriter Nikki Lane, is out now. Denim & Diamonds features previously shared singles “Born Tough,” “Black Widow” and “First High.” Additionally, Lane will appear on “CBS Mornings” for a Saturday Sessions performance on October 1. Plus, ch...
Dropkick Murphys Release 'Ten Times More' Single
by Michael Major - August 22, 2022 TMSKF is unlike anything Dropkick Murphys have done to date: A full album of songs that bring Woody Guthrie’s words to life. Not a tribute album or a collection of covers, This Machine Still Kills Fascists is a collaboration between Dropkick Murphys and Woody Guthrie – artists separated by time and ...
Nikki Lane Confirms Headline Tour Dates
by Michael Major - July 26, 2022 Nashville vocalist and songwriter Nikki Lane confirms fall and winter headlining tour dates around her forthcoming album, Denim & Diamonds. Lane has shared two offerings from Denim & Diamonds—“Black Widow” and “First High.” Pre-order the new album now and check out the complete list of tour dates....
Dropkick Murphys Announce New Album 'This Machine Still Kills Fascists'
by Michael Major - June 21, 2022 Dropkick Murphys have announced a new album unlike anything they’ve done to date, bringing Woody Guthrie’s words to life on This Machine Still Kills Fascists, to be released digitally and on CD September 30 via the band’s Dummy Luck Music / [PIAS], with a special edition vinyl out in November. Plus,...
Gov't Mule Announces Five Co-Headlining Shows with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
by Michael Major - May 02, 2022 Following the success and fun of last summer’s tour together, Gov’t Mule – led by GRAMMY® Award-winning vocalist, songwriter, guitar legend, and producer Warren Haynes – and GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter, and horn-blower Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue have announced a run of five co-headlini...
Gov't Mule Reveals Additional Dates For Upcoming U.S. Summer Tour
by Michael Major - April 25, 2022 Commencing June 3rd in Haynes’ hometown of Asheville, NC, the cross-country outing will incorporate a mix of headlining shows and festival appearances along with select multi-band/support dates alongside the likes of ZZ Top, Turnpike Troubadours, Grace Potter, and Willie Nelson on his Outlaw Music F...
Kaitlin Butts Releases New Album 'What Else Can She Do'
by Michael Major - April 15, 2022 Produced by Oran Thornton (Angaleena Presley, Logan Brill) and recorded at Nashville’s Sound Emporium Studios, What Else Can She Do tells the stories of women—those who are lost, struggling, angry and scared, but who remain resilient through it all. Listen to the new album now! Plus, check out upcom...
Bonnaroo Unveils 2022 Camping Plaza Lineup
by Michael Major - March 17, 2022 Highlights include Turnpike Troubadours’ long-awaited return to Bonnaroo along with such diverse performers as Paul Cauthen, NGHTMRE, Channel Tres, Dillon Francis, Jay Shetty, Flatland Calvary, and many more. Learn more information on tickets now!...
VIDEO: Kaitlin Butts Debuts Acoustic Performance Video for 'Blood'
by Michael Major - February 23, 2022 Singer, songwriter and musician Kaitlin Butts is debuting a new acoustic performance video for her song “blood” today. Filmed by Fernando Garcia, the video also features special guest Kurt Ozan (Luke Combs, Michael Ray) on Dobro. Co-written with Angaleena Presley, “blood” is the first song unveiled ...
David Jameson Releases Country Noir Record 'Tall Dark Pines'
by Michael Major - January 27, 2022 David Jameson, a former corporate consultant turned songwriter, today self-released his country noir debut album Tall Dark Pines which touches on different aspects of inspiration found through the varied and impactful chapters of Jameson’s life. Listen to the new new album now!...
Ratinoff Releases Debut EP 'Let It Out'
by Michael Major - October 12, 2021 Northern California-based retro rock-inspired singer and songwriter RATINOFF has released his self-titled debut EP amid the Covid-19 Pandemic. Listen to the album now and watch the music video for 'Take Me Away'!...
Evan Bartels Shares New Single 'Shotgun'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 14, 2021 Hailing from the small town of Tobias, Nebraska, Bartels draws influence from the sights and sounds of the prairie landscapes he grew up in.... |