Kenny Chesney, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar, has finished Here and Now. His first project for Warner Music Nashville will arrive on May 1, 2020. Writing and recording over the last 18 months, Chesney spent much of the time thinking about the world around him, the way everyone …
Read More »Garth Brooks Makes History
CMA “Entertainer of the Year” Garth Brooks is marking another milestone today, as he becomes the first artist to achieve Top Five singles at Country Radio (across Billboard and Mediabase charts) over five consecutive decades in the 80’s, 90’s, 00’s, 10’s and now 20’s, with his current single “Dive Bar” …
Read More »Jimmie Allen Scores His Second Career No. 1
Singer/songwriter Jimmie Allen lands his second career No. 1 single with “Make Me Want To” hitting No. 1 on both the Billboard and Mediabase charts. This accomplishment marks the first time in history that a black artist launched their career with two consecutive No. 1 singles on Country radio—his first being the platinum selling …
Read More »UPDATE: Raul Malo’s Annual Winter Solo Tour In Nashville Tomorrow
UPDATE: Tonight’s show (3/3) has been canceled and will be rescheduled. His beautiful baritone is unmistakable and if you’re a Mavericks fan you already know that, but tomorrow night you can hear just him and his guitar in an intimate setting at the City Winery. Raul Malo has such a unique …
Read More »Blackberry Smoke Announces New Tour with Stop at Ascend
Blackberry Smoke will kick off their extensive “Spirit Of The South Tour: A Celebration of Southern Rock and Roll Music” this summer with special guests The Allman Betts Band, The Wild Feathers and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band, Jaimoe. The Tour includes a stop at …
Read More »Rhonda Vincent Invited To Join Grand Ole Opry
Multi-award-winning bluegrass artist Rhonda Vincent was surprised on stage at the Grand Ole Opry tonight by Opry member Jeannie Seely with an invitation to become an official Opry member. Vincent had just performed her 2019 bluegrass chart-topper “Like I Could,” a tune co-written by Seely. She will be officially inducted …
Read More »Listen: Lucinda Williams Releases “You Can’t Rule Me”
Singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams stands up for pride, dignity and perseverance in the newly released “You Can’t Rule Me”, the opening track off her new album Good Souls Better Angels. Set for an April 24, 2020 release, Good Souls Better Angels finds the multi-Grammy winner addressing domestic and socio-political issues of …
Read More »Michigan Rattlers Back In Nashville This Saturday
You might have seen them here in Nashville or maybe at Bonnaroo, but if you haven’t seen them, get out to the High Watt on Saturday (2/29). These folk-rockers put on a great show of deeply thought-out, well written songs. Comprised of Graham Young (lead vocals/guitar), Adam Reed (vocals/upright bass), …
Read More »New Secret Sisters’ Album Out Today
The Secret Sisters’ new album, Saturn Return, is out today on New West Records. Produced by Brandi Carlile, Tim Hanseroth and Phil Hanseroth, the album features ten new songs written by real-life sisters Laura and Lydia Rogers. Recorded at Carlile’s home studio in Washington state, the album features Laura and …
Read More »Bonnaroo Sold Out – Earliest In History
Bonnaroo 2020 has now officially sold out, including all four-day GA, GA+ and VIP tickets. (You may be able to find tickets available HERE). A limited quantity of Camping Passes and Add-Ons are still available at bonnaroo.com . This represents the earliest sell-out in Bonnaroo’s 19-year history. The internationally acclaimed …
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