Big Loud Texas’ second-ever signing was announced this evening from the Ascend stage in Nashville by Texas-born superstar and label co-founder Miranda Lambert at her inaugural MuttNation Music for Mutts benefit concert: Jake Worthington. “I’m really proud to say, I get to announce this from stage tonight,” Lambert started. “I’m …
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Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and musician Mindy Smith’s new album, Quiet Town, is out today on Compass Records; (listen above) Produced and recorded by Neilson Hubbard at East Nashville’s Skinny Elephant Recording Studio, Quiet Town is a profound exploration centered around the discovery of her Blue Ridge/Appalachian Mountain-based birth family, overcoming …
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Last Thursday night, Kings of Leon delivered a electrifying performance at Bridgestone Arena, marking the 35th stop of their “Can We Please Have Fun” tour. The band, which formed in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, 25 years ago, treated their hometown crowd to an unforgettable evening of music and visuals. The night …
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This was a year of discovery at Americanafest 2024, new venues and new artists were the theme of the week for us. Sure, there were a lot of legends of Americana at showcases, special events, and as a part of panels at the conference but discovery was the theme of …
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Known for an all-star lineup of country music superstars, NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH will return to Nashville’s Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park with award-winning, multi-Platinum recording star Kane Brown and Grammy® Award-nominated artist Jelly Roll. Both headliners will perform live from downtown Nashville on NEW YEAR’S EVE …
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Ryman Auditorium is bringing back its Sidewalk Session series this fall starting on Thursday, Sept. 5. Sponsored by Hiller, Middle Tennessee State University, New Belgium Brewing and Torchy’s Tacos, the pre-show party series will provide live music from today’s hottest up-and-coming artists on PNC Plaza for nine weeks this fall. …
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Mark your calendars, September’s Friday the 13th is shaping up to be a night of pure musical mayhem at Madison’s own Eastside Bowl. The Low Volume Lounge will play host to the one and only D. Striker, a country rocker with a reputation as unpredictable as a cat in a …
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Joe Bonsall, who was the tenor vocalist for the country/gospel vocal quartet The Oak Ridge Boys since October 1973 has passed from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the age of 76. He was a Country Music Hall of Fame member and also authored 11 books. Bonsall leaves behind …
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Singer-songwriter Carter Faith signs her first major label record deal with Universal Music Group Nashville. Faith’s signing lands in the wake of her recent releases “Late Bloomer,” “Strong Stuff,” and “’Til I Can Make It On My Own,” a stunning duet with Sam Williams. The North Carolina native has amassed …
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NASHVILLE – This week’s Nashville Pick is Jon Muq and his song “Runuway“ from his Flying Away album. Runaway has a ska/reggae feel to it that is mesmerizing. From the vibrant streets of Kampala, Uganda, to the bustling live music scene of Austin, Texas, Jon Muq’s journey as a singer-songwriter …
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