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iHeartRadio Music Awards Reveal 2025 Nominations, New Musical Categories
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 22, 2025

The nominees have been announced for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. New socially voted categories this year include Favorite Broadway Debut and Favorite Soundtrack, with nominees including Rachel Zegler, Nicole Scherzinger, the Wicked movie, and more.

Audriix Releases 'Not Alone (Acoustic)'
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 27, 2024

Rising pop star and singer-songwriter, Audriix, releases her latest single, Not Alone (Acoustic), on December 27. This highly anticipated track offers an intimate, stripped-down rendition of the original, which was first released in November 2023. Listen to it now!

CMA Returns to the U.K. and Europe for C2C: Country to Country Festival in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Dec 2, 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.

Lainey Wilson, Chris Stapleton, & More Win CMA Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 21, 2024

The 58th Annual CMA Awards” took center stage live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena last evening. Morgan Wallen wins CMA Entertainer of the Year for the first time, while Megan Moroney is crowned CMA New Artist of the Year. Check out the full list of winners here!

Simone Biles, Jeff Bridges, & More to Present at ‘The 58th Annual CMA Awards’
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 18, 2024

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced presenters for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards.” Hosted by Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning and Lainey Wilson, the awards broadcast live on WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20 (8:00-11:00 p.m. EST) on ABC.

New Album From Jazz Vocalist Andy James Out Now
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2024

Jazz vocalist Andy James released her new album, LET ME SEE YOUR HEART, featuring original songs and classics. The album includes collaborations with renowned musicians like Jon Cowherd and Nate Smith.

Scottish Country Artist Chris Andreucci Releases 'Same Ol Me'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 8, 2024

Scottish-born, Nashville-based artist Chris Andreucci released 'Same Ol' Me,' a heartfelt anthem about heartbreak and longing. Co-written with John Woods, the song delves into love lost and emotional vulnerability. Listen to it here!

Lee Brice Releases New Holiday Single 'Single Bells'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 1, 2024

Multi-Platinum Country hitmaker, Lee Brice, is raising a glass to all the folks out there who are alone for the holidays with the release of his latest track, “Single Bells,” available now. Listen to the single, written by Matt Alderman and David Tolliver.

Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, & More Join Morgan Wallen's 'Sand In My Boots' 2025 Festival Lineup
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 21, 2024

AEG Presents and 15-time Billboard Music Awards-winner, Morgan Wallen have unveiled the lineup for Sand In My Boots. The new three-day festival and beach vacation curated by Wallen will host headliners Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, HARDY and Wallen himself. Set on the Hangout Music Festival site on the idyllic beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala., Sand In My Boots debuts May 16-18, 2025.

Lee Brice Unveils Dates for 'You, Me and My Guitar Tour'
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 30, 2024

One of Country music’s most gifted storytellers and powerhouse vocalist, Lee Brice, has announced dates for the 2025 run of his captivating acoustic You, Me and My Guitar Tour.

Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, & More Receive Nominations For 2024 CMA Awards- Full List of Nominees
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 9, 2024

Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and Lainey Wilson with four nominations each.

Denitia Shares Summer Anthem “Gettin' Over”
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 16, 2024

Denitia has shared her new single “Gettin’ Over,” a working-people’s anthem about working too hard for too little while dreaming of a more carefree life. She recently performed the song on the Grand Ole Opry stage, where the CMT Next Women of Country artist made her debut at the end of June. This is the latest release from Denitia’s new album Sunset Drive, which drops on September 6. 

Video: Lee Brice Releases Music Video With Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters for 'Drinkin' Buddies'
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 10, 2024

Multi-Platinum selling artist, Lee Brice, along with Nate Smith and Hailey Whitters have set the tone for the summer with their hit track, “Drinkin’ Buddies.” Watch the new music video with all three stars!

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Unveils 2024�"2025 Jazz Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 25, 2024

The Kennedy Center’s 2024–2025 Jazz season—the 14th presented under Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran—will explore the uncharted, unplanned, and thrilling expression of “open play.” Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!

Review: MORGAN WALLEN ONE NIGHT AT A TIME 2024 at US Bank Stadium
by Jared Fessler - Jun 21, 2024

Morgan Wallen is bringing his 'One Night At A Time 2024' tour to U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21, with special guests Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin.

Review: DEFRANCE at Magic Springs Theme And Water Park
by Theresa Bertram - Jun 12, 2024

It was a hot day with the heat index reaching 100 degrees for the kick-off of the 2024 Webmonster Concert Series at Magic Springs Theme and Water Park, 1701 East Grand Ave, in Hot Springs, with Arkansas band de France opening for the Spin Doctors Saturday, June 8. Still, what better place is there to watch an outdoor concert than at Magic Springs? You can play in the water and ride the rides with the wind blowing in your face for hours before the show starts. Then spread out your blanket or sit on your lawn chair on the grass inside the fences of the Timberwood Amphitheater, which Magic Springs had looking like some of the best Arkansas golf courses you can find. It is such an inviting venue to soak up the sun and some amazing music.  

Bill Murray, Kathryn Erbe, and More Will Perform AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE With Environmental Activists Extinction Rebellion
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2024

Theater of War Productions and the world-wide environmental movement Extinction Rebellion are joining forces to perform scenes from Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of the People in Times Square on the Red Steps on June 12.

Morgan Wallen Adds Six Shows for First-Ever European Tour
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

Morgan Wallen's One Night At A Time 2024 tour, awarded Pollstar and Billboard's 2023 Country Tour of the Year with over 2.4 million fans already holding tickets, returned in the U.S. last month. As the tour continues its trek throughout the United States this summer, the 11-time Billboard Music Awards-winner will expand into his first-ever European run with an additional six shows this fall.

Post Malone, Gwen Stefani, & More to Perform at 59th ACM Awards
by Josh Sharpe - May 7, 2024

Country Music’s Party of the Year is getting even bigger with Post Malone set to make his debut on the legendary ACM Awards stage, alongside a newly added performance from 2022 New Male Artist of the Year Parker McCollum and must-see lineup of powerhouse duets from Female Artist and Album of the Year nominee Kelsea Ballerini and Noah Kahan.

Dolly Parton to Kick Off Fan Fair X at CMA Fest in June
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 30, 2024

This year, global superstar Dolly Parton will kick off Fan Fair X on Thursday morning, welcoming Country Music fans from around the world to take part in a very special conversation on the CMA Close Up Stage. Fans also won’t want to miss Parton’s ALL ACCESS! Pop Up Experience at Fan Fair X, open every day. The Experience will feature many of Parton’s global branding and merchandise items.