Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe, one of the most controversial and unmistakable voices in country music history, has died at the age of 86. Coe passed away on April 29, 2026, with his wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, confirming the news. A representative said he died around 5 p.m. Wednesday …

Few bands on the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival lineup embody the spirit of evolution quite like Rainbow Kitten Surprise. What began in 2013 as a dorm-room project between Darrick Keller and Ela Melo at Appalachian State University has grown into one of indie rock’s most emotionally resonant and sonically …

Charly Reynolds turns up the charm—and the chaos—with the release of the official music video for her current single “Stir The Pot,” out now. Filmed in Dallas, Texas, the playful, tongue-in-cheek visual leans all the way into the song’s mischievous spirit, spotlighting the humor, exaggeration, and irresistible pull of small-town …

Rising indie-rockers, Krooked Kings bring their latest chapter to Exit/In on Saturday, May 2, riding the momentum of their freshly released studio album In Another Life. Out now, the LP marks a defining moment for the five-piece—Oli Martin, Paul Colgan, Dave Macey, Matt Monosson, and Quinn Casper—capturing a band evolving …

Ryman Auditorium has much to celebrate this May as it prepares to welcome the Nashville community for two very special occasions: a 134th birthday celebration, and its annual, family-friendly Ryman Community Day.  On May 4, the historic music venue invites locals and visitors alike to help it ring in 134 years with special offerings including:  …

Nashvillian Keith Urban is setting the tone for summer with the announcement of his 13th studio album, Flow State, arriving June 12 via MCA Records. Urban leans into the smooth, sun-soaked sounds of classic yacht rock on the new project, delivering a breezy, feel-good collection built for long days and …

The Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum welcomed its ninth class of inductees during a sold-out ceremony at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, celebrating a wide-ranging group of artists, producers, and industry icons who have left an indelible mark on music history. This year’s honorees included Dann Huff; …

Joshua Ray Walker is back with new music—and a renewed perspective—releasing his latest single, “Shoot Me Straight,” a bold, high-energy preview of his upcoming album Ain’t Dead Yet, due May 29 via Thirty Tigers. Driven by blaring horns and an infectious, forward-charging beat, “Shoot Me Straight” stands out as one …

Luke Combs is once again proving why he’s one of country music’s most dominant forces, as his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” continues to shatter records across the country. Since launching in March, the global superstar has packed out stadiums at an unprecedented level, setting new attendance records at venues …

A powerful new book is set to shine a long-overdue spotlight on the voices that helped shape country music. Color Me Country: A Celebration of Black Women Who Shaped Country Music, edited by Kelly McCartney and Rissi Palmer, arrives May 5 via Candlewick Press, offering young readers an inspiring and …