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

CMT Announces “CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares,”

CMT today announced “CMT GIANTS Kenny Rogers: A Benefit For MusiCares,” an uplifting celebration to honor the extraordinary life and legendary music of the late Kenny Rogers. The special will premiere Wednesday, April 8 at 8 PM ET/PT on CMT. The special will encore on MTV Live at 8:00 PM …

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Luke Bryan Scores 24th Number One

Four-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan claims the #1 spot on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase charts this week with “What She Wants Tonight.” The song becomes the 24th career #1 single for Luke. Luke debuted “What She Wants Tonight,” written by Luke, Ross Copperman, Hillary Lindsey and …

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Marshall Chapman’s “Songs I Can’t Live Without” Drops May 15th

Marshall Chapman has been making records for longer than most of today’s indie rockers have been alive. Songs I Can’t Live Without is her 14th release, her eighth on TallGirl Records. “I went through a lot of trauma five years ago, which had me telling myself and anybody else who’d listen, that …

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Important CMA Fest Announcement

CMA Fest 2025 Tickets, 4 Day Passes - Nashville, Tennessee, Nissan Stadium Nashville, June 5-8, 2025

JUST IN FROM CMA:  After careful deliberation, and in following the latest guidance from national, state and local authorities, we are sad to announce that CMA Fest will not take place in 2020. Whether you planned to attend CMA Fest for the first time, or you have attended many times throughout …

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Kane Brown & John Legend Collaborate On “Last Time I Say Sorry”

After months of hints from both artists, Kane Brown and John Legend today released “Last Time I Say Sorry,” the first official music collaboration between the two award-winning artists.  “Last Time I Say Sorry” was co-written by Brown, Legend, Matt McGinn and Andrew Goldstein. Produced by Goldstein. Listen to “Last Time …

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Thomas Rhett Releases The Inspirational “Be A Light”

Thomas Rhett

Today on his 30th birthday, Thomas Rhett releases “Be A Light” via The Valory Music Co., a never-before-heard song with the help of friends Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin and Keith Urban. Thomas Rhett co-wrote song alongside Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Matt Dragstrem. Listen to the song’s poignant …

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Fans And Friends Mourn The Loss Of Country Star Joe Diffie

The country music community is mourning the loss of Grand Ole Opry member Joe Diffie. The ’90s country hitmaker passed away yesterday, March 29, from complications of COVID-19. He Was 61. A native of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Diffie lived in Texas and Washington before moving to Nashville in the ’80s and found …

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Country Star Joe Diffie Tests Positive For Coronavirus

GRAMMY-winning country music legend Joe Diffie has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) and has released the following statement: “I am under the care of medical professionals and currently receiving treatment. My family and I are asking for privacy at this time. We want to remind the public and all my …

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