Jerry Holthouse

Music editor for Nashville.com. Jerry Holthouse is a content writer, songwriter and a graphic designer. He owns and runs Holthouse Creative, a full service creative agency. He is an avid outdoorsman and a lover of everything music. You can contact him at JerryHolthouse@Nashville.com

PREMIERE: Damion’s “Your Secret’s Safe With Me”

Up and coming Indiana singer/songwriter Damion is premiering his new single “Your Secret’s Safe With Me” right here on Nashville.com (listen above.) The talented Hoosier got the inspiration for his debut solo LP, Special Interest, listening to late night classic radio while delivering pizzas to earn the money to follow …

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Americanafest Launches Festival App

Full Schedule For AMERICANAFEST 2024 Revealed

AMERICANAFEST has unveiled its full schedule with the launch of the 2022 mobile app ahead of the Sept. 13-17th conference here in Nashville. This year’s event will take place across 36 venues, showcasing more than 175 artists and bands, with nearly 300 events available for attendees. New additions to the …

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Mitchell Tenpenny Presented With Billion Streams Award

Riser House/Columbia Nashville/Sony Music Nashville hosted a celebration for Mitchell Tenpenny last night to commemorate his reaching -and surpassing- the One Billion streams threshold and his first triple-platinum plaque presentation. The private party was held at Nashville’s Nightscape entertainment and event venue where Mitchell was presented with Sony Music Nashville’s …

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Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Announces Class Of 2022

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Inducts Class Of 2024

Shania Twain, Steve Wariner, Hillary Lindsey, Gary Nicholson and David Malloy have been announced as the The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame class of 2022. They will join the legendary body in October, according to an announcement made today by Sarah Cates, chair of the organization’s board of directors, and …

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“Live On The Green” Lineup Announced

Lightning 100 has announced the lineup for “Live On The Green.” This year’s festival will take place Thursday September 1 – Monday, September 5, 2022. The festival will feature Sheryl Crow, COIN, Moon Taxi, Santigold, Yola, Arrested Development, Cautious Clay, Colony House, Devon Gilfillian and Jenny Lewis. Also performing at …

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LISTEN: McCrary Sisters’ “Shake It Off,”

Since releasing their recording of “Amazing Grace” in 2021, The McCrary Sisters have lost two members of their legendary family: sister Deborah, and brother Sam, Jr. In the spirit of healing, the iconic group will release two new tracks featuring some of Deborah’s last recordings: “Shake It Off,” out now, …

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Barbara Mandrell Celebrates 50 Years As Opry Member

Grand Ole Opry celebrated Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell on her 50th Anniversary as a member of the Opry family last night with two shows. Opry member Carrie Underwood, CeCe Winans, Suzy Bogguss, Linda Davis, Jeannie Seely, Janelle Arthur, Mandy Barnett, and Connie Smith honored the music …

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Luke Bryan, Peyton Manning To Host 56th CMA Awards

Peyton Manning, Luke Bryan 56th CMA Awards Hosts 2022

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced that Luke Bryan and NFL superstar Peyton Manning will host “The 56th Annual CMA Awards” which will be broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 9 (8:00-11:00 PM/EST) on ABC. “Being a part of such a historical night that honors …

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Scotty McCreery Scores His Fifth No. 1 Song

This week Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery earned his fifth consecutive No. 1 with “Damn Strait.” The song hit the top spot on the Mediabase chart this week while earning a second straight week atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart. McCreery makes history as the first artist on the …

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