Month: June 2026

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Garrett Bradford to Release Hard-Living Highway Anthem “Blacktop Bender” Available Friday, July 10

(NASHVILLE, Tenn. — June 30, 2026) Texas-born country artist Garrett Bradford is set to release his new single, “Blacktop Bender,” on Friday, July 10.  Written by Bradford and Jami Grooms as an unapologetic reflection on chasing dreams at full speed, no matter the consequences, the song delivers a hard-hitting blend of raw storytelling and highway-born recklessness. Fueled by vivid imagery of whiskey-soaked nights, cigarette smoke, haunted memories, and endless roads, “Blacktop Bender” captures … Continue reading Garrett Bradford to Release Hard-Living Highway Anthem “Blacktop Bender” Available Friday, July 10

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RAELYNN AND RHETT AKINS REIMAGINE A COUNTRY CLASSIC WITH “WE’RE AMERICAN MADE” AVAILABLE JULY 3

Release of the Song Follows Akins’ Invitation to Join the Grand Ole Opry NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Platinum-selling country artist RaeLynn and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rhett Akins will release “We’re American Made” on July 3 via Red Van Records, a reimagined version inspired by The Oak Ridge Boys’ iconic No. 1 hit “American Made.” Pre-save/pre-add the song here. Ahead of its July 3 release, … Continue reading RAELYNN AND RHETT AKINS REIMAGINE A COUNTRY CLASSIC WITH “WE’RE AMERICAN MADE” AVAILABLE JULY 3

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ALAN JACKSON CAPS DECADES-LONG TOURING CAREER WITH FANS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, More Than 80,000 Witness Country Icon’s Final Concert Event Captured for Upcoming NBC TV Special and Live Album

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) “We’re going to have a good time is what we’re going to do!” Alan Jackson said from the stage Saturday night in Nashville…and that’s exactly what he and more than 80,000 people across Music City did. The occasion was Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale – presented by Edward Jones and Silverbelly Whiskey – the last concert of Jackson’s storied career and a … Continue reading ALAN JACKSON CAPS DECADES-LONG TOURING CAREER WITH FANS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, More Than 80,000 Witness Country Icon’s Final Concert Event Captured for Upcoming NBC TV Special and Live Album

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Gunshine Release New Single + Video “Shark Lounge” 

Florida rock band Gunshine has unleashed their latest single and music video, “Shark Lounge,” the sixth track revealed from their highly anticipated forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 via vnclm_ / Create Music Group. Packed with sleazy riffs, larger-than-life storytelling, and an unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll attitude, “Shark Lounge” draws inspiration from one of Florida’s most infamous nightlife landmarks, a notorious Daytona Beach strip club that became legendary … Continue reading Gunshine Release New Single + Video “Shark Lounge” 

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STEELHEART PRESENTS “WITHOUT YOU” –

BADFINGER COVER OUT JULY 10 Croatian-born rock vocalist Miljenko Matijevic with his impressive 4-octave range delivers the most powerful vocal performance of his career on a song that defined an era.  1996. The same year Mariah Carey’s cover of “Without You” swept across Europe and became the #7 best-selling single of the year in the UK. The same year it reached number one in over … Continue reading STEELHEART PRESENTS “WITHOUT YOU” –

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Jerry Farmer

​ “WHY DOES THE ATHENS MUSIC WALK OF FAME COMMITTEE CONTINUE THEIR FAILURE TO HONOR COUNTRY MUSIC KINGPIN, JERRY FARMER? The purpose of the Athens Music Walk of Fame is to preserve the history of Athens’ musical heritage by recognizing the individuals whose work created a lasting and meaningful impact upon the city’s cultural identity. If that mission is to be taken seriously, then the … Continue reading Jerry Farmer

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CRAIG MORGAN SALUTES AMERICA’S HEROES WITH NEW SONG, “BLANKET OF STARS,” RELEASING JULY 3

Nashville, Tenn. (June 29, 2026) — Country Music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan draws from a lifetime of service in his new track, “Blanket of Stars,” releasing July 3 on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville ahead of America’s 250th birthday. AVAILABLE JULY 3: Pre-Save/Add Craig Morgan “Blanket Of Stars” HEREUnder this blanket of starsNothin’ can keep us apartWhenever I’m standin’ in the darkYou’ll always … Continue reading CRAIG MORGAN SALUTES AMERICA’S HEROES WITH NEW SONG, “BLANKET OF STARS,” RELEASING JULY 3

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Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack Release Duet Rendition of McCollum’s Hit Track “Killin’ Me”  LISTEN HERE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Recent ACM Award winner, Parker McCollum, has released a duet version of his current hit single, “Killin’ Me,” featuring Country music icon, Lee Ann Womack – out now. The original version of the smokey and seductive track is featured on McCollum’s ACM ‘Album of the Year,’ PARKER MCCOLLUM (via MCA). The collaboration is a full-circle moment for McCollum and Womack – the first song McCollum learned on guitar was … Continue reading Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack Release Duet Rendition of McCollum’s Hit Track “Killin’ Me”  LISTEN HERE

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OUT NOW: REBA MCENTIRE’S “AIN’T GONNA KEEP IT WAITIN’” 

IN THIRD MUSIC CAPSULE RELEASE  MAKES TV PERFORMANCE DEBUT OF NEW SONG DURING DISNEY CELEBRATES AMERICA: NASHVILLE’S STAR-SPANGLED BASH ON JULY 4 NASHVILLE, TN- Going zero to sixty, Reba McEntire isn’t letting the road get in the way of a full-throttle romance in the title track of her third music capsule release, Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’ – EP. Written by Brett Beavers, Connie Harrington, and Kelley Lovelace, the … Continue reading OUT NOW: REBA MCENTIRE’S “AIN’T GONNA KEEP IT WAITIN’” 

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Luke Bryan Releases New Song Today from Signs Album Due September 18: “Made It A Memory” Available HERE Pre-Order Signs HERE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is releasing “Made It A Memory” today from his ninth studio album, Signs, due September 18. The track is the fourth song released ahead of the album, following “Word On The Street,” the current radio single “Country And She Knows It,” and “Fish Hunt Golf Drink.” Media and fans have already embraced the new compassionate ballad, with many … Continue reading Luke Bryan Releases New Song Today from Signs Album Due September 18: “Made It A Memory” Available HERE Pre-Order Signs HERE

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