Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Brian Kelley topped off his fifth consecutive sold-out Surf Post Sessions show with a proud salute to local veteran Michael Monk. Welcoming him and his family to the special locals-only event (7/17), Kelley dedicated his performance of “American Spirit” to Monk, and personally thanked him onstage for his 12 years …

Kris Kristofferson will release Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15th, 1981 on September 2nd via New West Records. The previously unreleased 15-song set was the final date of Kristofferson’s 1981 tour and was recorded at the legendary Pasadena, TX honky tonk most well known for its role in …

The Americana Music Association today announced its third round of 175+ showcasing acts slated to perform at their annual AMERICANAFEST, which runs from September 13-17 in Nashville. 49 Winchester, Adia Victoria, Angel Olsen, Lori McKenna, Lukas Nelson & POTR, and S.G. Goodman are among the 33 newly-announced acts (a full …

Like the passing of the Olympic torch, Dr. Shamender Talwar, FRSA, Co-Founder of TUFF.earth, presented the “Mic of Unity” for The Road to Nashville – Liverpool International Song Contest (TRTN-L) to Nashville Vice Mayor Jim Shulman and the Metro City Council via Council Member Jeff Syracuse. The presentation took place …

As he continues a headlining run on his nationwide Up There Down Here Tour this summer, Jake Owen is taking a moment today to appreciate the little things with the official music video for his latest release, “1×1,” out now. Directed by Ryan Smith and shot at a Nashville soundstage, …

The Country Music Association has announced the launch of its Women’s Leadership Academy. Having kicked off just last week, the inaugural professional development program is an interactive group coaching experience for 12 high-performing, high-potential women leaders within Country Music. The 16-week program will include an initial one-on-on coaching session to …

Last Saturday (7/16), Julia Cole made her Grand Ole Opry debut. The up and coming singer wore a sparkling floor-length gown embellished with “upcycled” fabric from her late Grandfather’s western-style shirt and jewelry made from the shirt’s pearl-snaps. His absence was the one sad note as friends and family gathered …

Continuing a confessional-style story she began last year, rising artist-songwriter Alana Springsteen has released the second installment of her independent EP, HISTORY OF BREAKING UP (PART TWO). (Watch “Trust Issues” above) “When I look back on where I was as I was writing the songs for HISTORY OF BREAKING UP …

Old Crow Medicine Show have announced their return to the famed Ryman Auditorium stage in Nashville for their 15th annual New Year’s Eve show on December 31. Tickets are on sale this Friday, July 22, with an artist presale beginning on Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 am. “I’m over the …

LeAnn Rimes released new track, “The Wild,” off her upcoming album, god’s work. The empowering anthem features GRAMMY-nominated country music artist Mickey Guyton and world-renowned queen of percussion and musician Sheila E. (listen above) Written and produced by LeAnn and longtime collaborator Darrell Brown, “The Wild” kicks off with unmistakable …