The first time we ever saw Gary Clark Jr. was at Bonnaroo. We knew he was destined for greatness then and now four Grammys later he’s coming back to the Farm! The Austin Texas native began playing guitar at the age of 12. He played small gigs throughout his teens …
Read More »51st CMAfest In The Books
Well that’s a wrap on the 51st CMAfest celebration in Nashville this past weekend, running from Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9. “What an incredible four days and nights! This year’s CMA Fest has truly been a celebration of community and collaboration,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. …
Read More »Lainey Wilson Officially Welcomed Into Grand Ole Opry
Lainey Wilson was officially welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry family tonight by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, surprise guests for the sold-out first show audience. Wilson performed last night in the evening with Opry member Terri Clark, who was celebrating her 20th Anniversary as a member tonight, …
Read More »HunterGirl’s “Tennessee Girl” Out Today
Emerging 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist HunterGirl shows the sharp instincts of a perceptive powerhouse on her label-debut EP, Tennessee Girl. (listen to the title track above) Arriving today (6/7), the six-song EP serves to introduce a natural-born singer-songwriter and national TV favorite, who views her life like an …
Read More »WATCH: HARDY’s “Six Feet Under”
HARDY just unveiled a new track, “SIX FEET UNDER (Caleigh’s Song),” today from his new album QUIT!! — listen here and watch the visualizer above. Dedicated to HARDY’s wife Caleigh and the only song HARDY wrote solo for the album, the track reflects on his own mortality and deeply abiding …
Read More »Robert Plant & Alison Krauss Release “When The Levee Breaks”
Today, to celebrate the launch of their summer tour, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss release their own rendition of “When The Levee Breaks” (Rounder Records). With the song having been a part of the country, blues and rock n roll canon for nearly a century, the duo’s smoldering version quickly …
Read More »WATCH: Luke Combs’ “The Man He Sees In Me”
Luke Combs will release his new full-length album, Fathers & Sons, June 14 on Columbia Nashville . Ahead of the-first-of-its-kind album release, the new song, “The Man He Sees In Me,” written by Combs and Josh Phillips, is out now. (watch above) A collection of 12 tracks, Fathers & Sons …
Read More »BONNAROO SPOTLIGHT: Róisín Murphy
It’s almost time to head to the farm! Kicking off the North American leg of her Hit Parade Tour in New York tomorrow after receiving rave reviews throughout Europe and just giving a standout performance at Primavera Sound, acclaimed electropop icon and today’s Bonnaroo Spotlight Róisín Murphy just released her …
Read More »Darius Rucker Raises $715,000 For St. Jude
Nearly two decades after first visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where he was immediately inspired to pledge his support, CMA Humanitarian of the Year Darius Rucker continues to give back, surpassing the $4.3 million mark with this year’s 15th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert on Monday night, June …
Read More »LISTEN: Oliver Wood’s “Light and Sweet”
Oliver Wood—co-founding member of Grammy Award-nominated roots trio, Nashville based The Wood Brothers—has announced the release of his second solo album, Fat Cat Silhouette, due June 14 on Honey Jar Records / Indirecto Records. The nine-song project was produced by his Wood Brothers’ bandmate Jano Rix and features an impressive …
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