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

Chris Young Is Officially A “Billion-Air”

Chris Young officially joined the “Billion-Airs” club as the RCA Records Nashville artist and multi-platinum entertainer was surprised onstage during his Artist of the Day play at CMA Music Fest with plaques commemorating his more than 2 Billion career streams and 12 Million singles sold. The timing was perfect as …

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CMA Fest Day 3: Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus and Keith Urban Perform “Old Town Road”

The surprises continued on day three of CMA Fest, as Lil Nas X, Billy Ray Cyrus and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Keith Urban took the Nissan Stadium stage to perform the No. 1 song in the country, The packed stadium erupted with excitement, bringing the audience to their …

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CMA Fest Day Two: Big Surprises Despite A Few Rain Delays

The 48th annual CMA Fest wrapped day two of its four-day festival yesterday with even more surprises, Hollywood stars and sold-out crowds. Despite a few rain delays, the streets of downtown Nashville were packed with fans enjoying their favorite music and visiting the unique activations throughout the festival. Carrie Underwood …

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Florida Georgia Line Closes Out First Night Of CMAfest

The 48th annual CMA Fest kicked off yesterday with nearly 100 performances on 11 stages throughout downtown Nashville. Fans packed the festival all day for performances from their favorite artists, meet and greets and prize giveaways at Xfinity Fan Fair X, and one-of-a-kind experiences from morning till night. Fans were …

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CMT Award Winners

CMT Music Awards, Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, Tennessee

Video of the Year: Carrie Underwood, “Cry Pretty” Male Video of the Year: Kane Brown, “Lose It” Collaborative Video of the Year: Keith Urban feat. Julia Michaels, “Coming Home” Female Video of the Year: Carrie Underwood, “Love Wins” Group Video of the Year: Zac Brown Band, “Someone I Used To …

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Tanya Tucker’s “While I’m Livin’” Drops August 23

Country Music’s original female outlaw, Tanya Tucker, returns after 17 years. Tucker’s new album, While I’m Livin’, is set for release on August 23 via Fantasy Records. Produced by Brandi Carlile and Shooter Jennings, the album marks Tucker’s first for the label and her first new material since 2002’s Tanya. …

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