Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Fans flocked to Third Man Records’ Blue Room last Saturday (8/26) for a rare Pretenders’ show, and it’s safe to say that no one left disappointed. The venue was not only sold out but also packed to the brim, waiting to see this iconic band. Led by the still-dynamic Chrissie …

This year, the Americana Music Association has selected the state of Kentucky as the regional music focus for its 23rd annual AMERICANAFEST, Sept. 19-23 in Nashville, Tenn. In partnership with local tourism departments across the state and with festival and venue partners, AMERICANAFEST will present special programming to spotlight The …

Four years after recovering from an on-stage stroke, Country-Soul artist-songwriter Drake White hosts his first ever sold-out charity concert “Benefit for the Brain” at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Monday night (8/28). Performances from White and other friends including Riley Green, Randy Houser and Jamey Johnson, PLUS a surprise …

Peter Frampton will continue the Never Say Never tour with a string of November shows. The tour will make a stop right here in Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium and you can GET TICKETS HERE! “I wanted to thank all who came to the Never Say Never tour this summer. …

Capitol Records Nashville Singer/songwriter/producer Jon Pardi earns his sixth career No. 1 this week with “Your Heart Or Mine.” Written by Justin Ebach, John Pierce, and album co-producer Bart Butler, “Your Heart Or Mine” is the follow-up to his No. 1 hit “Last Night Lonely” off Pardi’s from his project …

“When he came to ask about making an album, we were seriously blown away,” says C.J. Lewandowski, mandolinist of Grammy-nominated bluegrass outfit The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. The “he” mentioned above? Well, that’s Mr. Americana, himself, Jim Lauderdale. “It was really validating—Jim Lauderdale calling us to do a bluegrass album,” says …

“Stand By Your Man” may have been written by Tammy Wynette, but it was Nancy Jones who stood by George Jones for more than 30 years and helped save his life from cocaine addiction, alcoholism, and other abusive and self-destructive behaviors. In Playin’ Possum: My Memories of George Jones, readers …

For 25 years, Aaron Marlowe has been immersed in the world of guitar melodies, but it’s only recently that the former software developer found his way into the vibrant heart of Nashville’s music scene. His musical journey is a heartfelt homage to the golden era of rock from the ’70s …

Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean today announced his 11th studio album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, will be released November 3rd. Aldean shared the inspiration for the album’s title came from his latest sold-out headlining arena tour, as well as his early days as an artist. “I think when I …

Trace Adkins marked another career milestone last night, appearing on the iconic Grand Ole Opry to celebrate his 20th anniversary as an Opry member. Invited in 2003 by the late Little Jimmy Dickens – who stood on a stepladder to ask the towering star face-to-face – Adkins was officially inducted …