Universal Music Group (UMG), announced the launch of The Core Records led by Kevin “Chief” Zaruk and Simon Tikhman, co-founders of a leading entertainment and talent management company, The Core Entertainment (TCE). The new global label venture will sign and develop new artists, working with UMG’s global network of industry-leading …

Dan Tyminski’s God Fearing Heathen is debuting at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums Chart. Released via 8 Track Entertainment and distributed by Warner/ADA, the project marks Tyminski’s first bluegrass album in 15 years – and his first ever album of original bluegrass compositions – in a “homecoming” studio set that …

Average Joes Entertainment has signed Oklahoma-based country singer/rapper/songwriter BLAKE FADES. FADES’ debut singles, “DROWNING ON YOU” and “PESOS,” are now available for purchase and stream on all major digital platforms. The official video for “DROWNING ON YOU” will be premiering on his YouTube channel today (watch above). “Man! It’s been …

Nashville troubadour Stuffy Shmitt’s latest video for his song “110 Shotguns” is a feast for the senses. From the moment the first frame appears on the screen, viewers are transported into a surreal and captivating world of artistic expression. With its dreamy images set against a spinning backdrop of a …

Whether bathed in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains or illuminated by the spotlight at the Ryman Auditorium, Ian Munsick is perhaps most at home when it’s just him and a fiddle. Munsick recently shared five stripped-down tracks from his album White Buffalo on the Me and a Fiddle EP. …

The Grand Ole Opry will celebrate Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson as the longest-serving Opry member in the show’s history on Saturday, July 22. Anderson, one of the most awarded songwriters in the history of country music and a highly successful performer in his own right, was …

Grand Ole Opry member Rhonda Vincent along with her Grammy award-winning band, The Rage, is set to headline the world-famous Ryman Auditorium Thursday, July 13 at 7:30 pm as part of Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights At The Ryman. GET TICKETS HERE. The “Queen of Bluegrass” along with her opening …

Maddie & Tae are sharing the brand-new track, “Heart They Didn’t Break,” out everywhere. The song’s lyrics tell a story of true friendship in times of heartbreak, as the pair take turns on lead vocals and weave in their signature harmonies. Written by Benjy Davis, Anna Vaus and Ryan Beaver, …

Brad Paisley headlined Nashville’s “Let Freedom Sing!” July 4 event in downtown last night playing for a crowd of more than 250,000 fans. Brad’s fast pacing, 90+ minute concert, which was slightly delayed due to a quick passing storm, included all of his many hits as well as his new …

Jordan Davis continues to dominate the country scene with his sixth career #1 single and 3rd multi-week career #1 with “Next Thing You Know” (watch above) on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart. Written by Davis with Greylan James, Chase McGill and Josh Osborne, “Next Thing You Know” earns Davis a second …