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

Concord Music Publishing Buys Cary Barlowe Catalog

Concord Music Publishing announced the expansion of their partnership with Grammy-nominated, multi #1 hit songwriter Cary Barlowe through the acquisition of a selection of his catalog of hits, including Chris Young’s “Famous Friends” and “Raised on Country,” as well as songs recorded by Kelsea Ballerini, Brett Kissel, Chris Tomlin, Rascal …

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Recording Academy, Nashville Chapter Celebrates Nominees

Last week The Recording Academy® Nashville Chapter hosted its annual GRAMMY® Nominee Celebration Wednesday evening at the Analog in midtown. Guests at the invitation-only event included nominees from diverse categories including Country, CCM, Songwriting, American Roots, Arrangement, Roots Gospel, and the all-genre Best New Artist and Songwriter of the Year, …

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WATCH: Ashley Cooke’s “Your Place”

Ashley Cooke Scores Her First Number One

Big Loud’s country songstress Ashley Cooke makes a statement with the official music video for her Top 30 and climbing single “Your Place,” out now. (watch above) Directed by ACM and CMA award-winner Justin Clough, the video captures the essence of the song’s raw emotions, showcasing Cooke’s autobiographical journey of …

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Dalton Dover To Release Collection Of Covers

Growing up in Polk County, Georgia, Dalton Dover is no stranger to rural origins. His love of country music was sparked by his grandfather, who introduced him to a wellspring of artists that traversed decades of tradition. With Take Me Home: Covers, set for release February 9 via UMG Nashville/Mercury …

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Morgan Wallen Releases Statement On New Music

Morgan Wallen To Open Six-Story Downtown Venue

Morgan Wallen has found himself in a Taylor Swift type situation. He released a new song called “Spin You Around” (listen above) in response to some old songs that he says his former managers are releasing against his wishes. Wallen explained the situation in an Instagram post on Thursday. Read …

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LISTEN: Jordyn Shellhart, “A Nice Thing To Do” Featuring Charlie Worsham

Warner Music Nashville singer/songwriter Jordyn Shellhart is starting 2024 on a positive note with ode to kindness, “A Nice Thing to Do” featuring Charlie Worsham. (listen above) “I’ve looked up to Charlie since before he even released any solo music. He’s an absolutely world class artist,” shared Shellhart “And he’s …

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Sixth Annual Daryle Singletary Keeping It Country Jam Set For 2/13

The White Oaks Ranch Presents the Sixth Annual Daryle Singletary Keeping It Country Jam, which is brought to you by Solomon Plumbing and Fire Protection, is set to take place at The Nashville Palace on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, as the unofficial kickoff to The National Wild Turkey Federation’s Convention …

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LISTEN: Randy Rogers Band, “I Won’t Give Up”

Randy Rogers Band sent fan-favorite “I Won’t Give Up” to Radio on Monday (1/22). Written by Randy Rogers, Radney Foster, and Jim Beavers, “I Won’t Give Up” first appeared on Randy Rogers Band’s 2022 album, HOMECOMING, and kicks off the 11-track set with a lushly textured meditation on long-term love …

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