HARDY just unveiled a new track, “SIX FEET UNDER (Caleigh’s Song),” today from his new album QUIT!! — listen here and watch the visualizer above. Dedicated to HARDY’s wife Caleigh and the only song HARDY wrote solo for the album, the track reflects on his own mortality and deeply abiding …
Read More »Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Release “When The Levee Breaks”
Today, to celebrate the launch of their summer tour, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss release their own rendition of “When The Levee Breaks” (Rounder Records). With the song having been a part of the country, blues and rock n roll canon for nearly a century, the duo’s smoldering version quickly …
Read More »WATCH: Luke Combs’ “The Man He Sees In Me”
Luke Combs will release his new full-length album, Fathers & Sons, June 14 on Columbia Nashville . Ahead of the-first-of-its-kind album release, the new song, “The Man He Sees In Me,” written by Combs and Josh Phillips, is out now. (watch above) A collection of 12 tracks, Fathers & Sons …
Read More »BONNAROO SPOTLIGHT: Róisín Murphy
It’s almost time to head to the farm! Kicking off the North American leg of her Hit Parade Tour in New York tomorrow after receiving rave reviews throughout Europe and just giving a standout performance at Primavera Sound, acclaimed electropop icon and today’s Bonnaroo Spotlight Róisín Murphy just released her …
Read More »Darius Rucker Raises $715,000 For St. Jude
Nearly two decades after first visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where he was immediately inspired to pledge his support, CMA Humanitarian of the Year Darius Rucker continues to give back, surpassing the $4.3 million mark with this year’s 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert on Monday night, June …
Read More »LISTEN: Oliver Wood’s “Light and Sweet”
Oliver Wood—co-founding member of Grammy Award-nominated roots trio, Nashville based The Wood Brothers—has announced the release of his second solo album, Fat Cat Silhouette, due June 14 on Honey Jar Records / Indirecto Records. The nine-song project was produced by his Wood Brothers’ bandmate Jano Rix and features an impressive …
Read More »Sturgill Simpson Announces Fall Tour With Nashville Date
Sturgill Simpson will make his long-awaited return to music this year with an extensive fall tour along with a new album under a new name, Johnny Blue Skies. After promising to release only five studio albums under his own name, Simpson marks the beginning of a new era with Johnny …
Read More »Concord Music Publishing Signs Maddie Kerr
Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of Maddie Kerr, songwriter and lead vocalist of Nashville rock group, mercury. The worldwide co-publishing deal, effective immediately, includes Kerr’s full catalog and all future works. Hailing from the rural outskirts of Franklin, Tennessee, music has been present in Kerr’s life since the day …
Read More »Opry CMA Fest Schedule of Events Announced
The Grand Ole Opry kicks off CMA Fest week tomorrow with a week-long star-studded lineup of shows featuring performances throughout the week by members including Carrie Underwood, Lauren Alaina, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, Josh Turner as well as Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Alexandra Kay, Warren Zeiders and more. …
Read More »Carter Faith Universal Music Group Nashville
Singer-songwriter Carter Faith signs her first major label record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. Faith’s signing lands in the wake of her recent releases “Late Bloomer,” “Strong Stuff,” and “’Til I Can Make It On My Own,” a stunning duet with Sam Williams. The North Carolina native has amassed …
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