Tennessee’s musical heritage is undeniable, but where did it come from? It came by way of Scots-Irish immigrants who settled in the Appalachian Mountains bringing their songs and tunes with them. Over time, this heritage grew into bluegrass, folk, and Nashville’s country music that we love today. Music City Irish …
Read More »LISTEN: Baurkli’s “Place To Call Home”
Sometimes people need to be reminded that Nashville is not all country music and that it is amazingly diverse. There’s no better example of that than rising star Seth Farley, better known as, Baurkli, a 27-year-old R&B artist hailing from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. With the recent release of his EP titled …
Read More »Folk Blues Master Chris Smither Coming To The Bluebird
Folk blues legend Chris Smither is back with a new single, “Down In Thibodaux,” out today. It’s the first track from his 20th album, All About The Bones, out May 3 on Signature Sounds. Recorded at Sonelab Studios in Easthampton MA by Justin Pizzoferrato. All About the Bones has a …
Read More »WATCH: War Hippies Cover Randy Travis Classic
Country duo War Hippies have released an official music video to accompany their rendition of Randy Travis’ timeless classic, “Promises”. The duo’s rendition of this iconic song, originally released 37 years ago, offers a fresh perspective while paying homage to the original masterpiece. (watch above) War Hippies have taken on …
Read More »Dan + Shay Add 30 New Dates To Extend 2024 Tour
Dan + Shay have added 30 new dates to extend their 2024 The Heartbreak On The Map Tour. The newly announced dates, beginning July 18th, will feature support from Jake Owen and Dylan Marlowe. The tour aptly receives its name from “Heartbreak On The Map,” the third song, and early …
Read More »T Graham Brown Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry
T Graham Brown was surprised by Opry member Vince Gill this afternoon with an invitation to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry. The invitation came in front of a live SiriusXM studio audience as Brown welcomed Gill as the guest for a taping of his SiriusXM show …
Read More »LISTEN: Tyler Hubbard’s “Wish You Would”
Tyler Hubbard’s sophomore album Strong will be out out April 12 via EMI Nashville. The 13-track album was co-produced by Hubbard alongside Jordan Schmidt. The tracks range from previously released “Back Then Right Now” and “Turn” to “Wish You Would,” which dropped today. (listen above) The 21x No. 1 hitmaker …
Read More »Lainey Wilson & Jelly Roll Win Big At People’s Choice Awards
Nashville made a good showing at the 2024 People’s Choice Awards with Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll would each capturing top honors in the country categories winning “The Female Country Artist of the Year” and “The Male Country Artist of the Year.” Stoney Creek/BMG Nashville’s Jelly Roll shared the following …
Read More »Blackberry Smoke Releases New Album, Launches New Beer
Blackberry Smoke’s new album, Be Right Here, is out now via 3 Legged Records/Thirty Tigers. In conjunction with the release, the official music video for new song, “Whatcha Know Good,” is also debuting today. (watch above) Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb, Be Right Here is a timely reminder …
Read More »LISTEN: Lainey Wilson’s “Country’s Cool Again”
Today Lainey Wilson released her track, “Country’s Cool Again.” The new song follows on the heels of Wilson’s first GRAMMY win for Best Country Album earlier this month, before she embarks on her sophomore headlining, “Country’s Cool Again” US domestic tour kicking off on May 31. (listen above) Co-written by …
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