The Americana Honors & Awards Nominees have just been Announced! Here they are: Album of the Year: “Big Time,” Angel Olsen; Produced by Angel Olsen and Jonathan Wilson “Can I Take My Hounds To Heaven?,” Tyler Childers; Produced by Tyler Childers “El Bueno y el Malo,” Hermanos Gutiérrez; Produced by …
Read More »BMG/BBR Music Tap Peter Strickland For General Manager
BMG/BBR Music Group announced the hiring of Peter Strickland as its new General Manager. Strickland has been with the label for almost two years in a consultancy role, as he smoothly transitions into his new role as GM, effective immediately. Strickland comes to the label most recently from artist management, …
Read More »58th ACM Awards Special Performances & Presenters Announced
The Academy of Country Music revealed a lineup of special performances, never-before-seen collaborations, and presenters set to take the stage at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. Hosted by country music icons Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, the two-hour show will be free to stream live for a global …
Read More »CMA Foundation Announces 2023 Music Teachers of Excellence
The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, has announced 30 music teachers from across the country as 2023 Music Teachers of Excellence. Now in its seventh year, the program was created to recognize educators who are having the greatest impact on their students, using the power …
Read More »ABC News Announces “Jelly Roll: Save Me,” A Documentary
ABC News announced today ABC News Studios’ “Jelly Roll: Save Me,” a documentary chronicling a journey of redemption in real time of 38-year-old singer-songwriter Jelly Roll, confronting his struggles with mental health and addiction as he stands on the precipice of megastardom. After independently building his loyal fanbase, Jelly Roll …
Read More »Cody Hibbard Signs With Sony Music & Droptine Music
Adair, Oklahoma native, United States Naval Academy attendee and former blue-collar pipeline worker Cody Hibbard is trading in the heavy equipment for big Music City dreams – and it’s paying off. The Asian Pacific American’s ability to relate to the everyman has struck a chord with fans across small town …
Read More »LISTEN: Jason Aldean’s “Tough Crowd”
Current ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean today debuted new music from a forthcoming album with the release of his new track “Tough Crowd.” (listen above) Produced by Michael Knox and written by Kurt Allison, Marv Green, Tully Kennedy, Kelley Lovelace, and Neil Thrasher, the anthem is now …
Read More »Look Inside Trisha Yearwood’s Beautiful Home
Country music star and celebrity chef Trisha Yearwood is selling her historic Nashville estate for 4.5 million dollars. She purchased the home in 2000 and it has been the location of her Emmy winning culinary series, “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen.” The house has 5 Bedrooms and 7 full baths, and an …
Read More »Lillie Mae Covers Neil Young’s Neil Young’s “Razor Love”
Nashville-based Lillie Mae just released her passionate new rendition of Neil Young’s classic “Razor Love,” available today at all DSPs and streaming services. (listen above) “Like a lot of songs, I think ‘Razor Love’ is probably interpreted differently to the listener,” Lillie Mae says. “I can identify with the line, …
Read More »Garth Brooks Inducts Joe & Linda Chambers To Music City Walk of Fame
The Music City Walk of Fame inducted Joe & Linda Chambers, co-founders of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, along with Eric Church and Butch Spyridon, on Thursday, May 4. Receiving the 98th, 99th and 100th stars on the Music City Walk of Fame, inductees were recognized for their …
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