THE STRAY CATS

RETURN TO LATE NIGHT TELEVISION WITH AUGUST 18 THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON PERFORMANCE MARKS GROUP’S FIRST LATE-NIGHT TV PERFORMANCE IN OVER 35 YEARS FALL 2026 DATES KICK OFF NOVEMBER 9 THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will wrap the summer leg of their 2026 tour with an August 18 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing one … Continue reading THE STRAY CATS

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TORI ROSE TAKES “SOUTH OF SOUTHERN” ON THE ROAD COAST TO COAST

STOPS INCLUDE NASHVILLE, SAN DIEGO,NORFOLK, AND PITTSBURGH NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Emerging country artist Tori Rose is taking her latest single, “South of Southern,” on the road this August with a series of radio supported performances and appearances across the country. With stops in Nashville, San Diego, Norfolk and Pittsburgh, Tori continues to build momentum around the single while bringing her live show directly to country radio listeners. … Continue reading TORI ROSE TAKES “SOUTH OF SOUTHERN” ON THE ROAD COAST TO COAST

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COLLECTIVE SOUL

RELEASES VIDEO FOR “EYE ON YOU” FROM LATEST ALBUM OUT NOW, ‘TOUCH AND GO’ NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER “‘Eye On You’ has that Cars sound along with some Todd Rundgren feeling in the mix.” — Skopemag.com August 13, 2026 – “That Cars sound,” taking inspiration from The Cars and ‘80s New Wave music, is actually what COLLECTIVE SOUL–Ed Roland (vocals/guitar/piano), Dean Roland … Continue reading COLLECTIVE SOUL

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NANCY JONES & FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE GEORGE JONES’ 95TH BIRTHDAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 AT THE NASHVILLE PALACE

[ TICKET INFO ] Birthday Celebration To Benefit Concerts 4 A Cause and The George Jones Scholarship at MTSU NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nancy Jones, widow to the late George Jones, announces “The Possum’s” 95th Birthday Celebration taking place at The Nashville Palace in the “Randy Travis Room” on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 4pm. Performing artists will be announced in the coming days!“George Jones remains one of the most beloved … Continue reading NANCY JONES & FRIENDS TO CELEBRATE GEORGE JONES’ 95TH BIRTHDAY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 AT THE NASHVILLE PALACE

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KAITLIN BUTTS INVITES FANS IN WITH HELLO, HONKY TONK, ARRIVING OCTOBER 30

Latest Taste of New Music, “I Wanna Be Bad,” Coming This Friday, August 14 Pre-save Hello, Honky Tonk HERE and “I Wanna Be Bad” HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Boundary-pushing Tulsa-born singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts is inviting listeners out for a night at her favorite honky tonk with the announcement of her new album, Hello, Honky Tonk, arriving October 30 via Republic Records. Named one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated albums for 2026, the LP … Continue reading KAITLIN BUTTS INVITES FANS IN WITH HELLO, HONKY TONK, ARRIVING OCTOBER 30

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Lacy J. Dalton to Celebrate 80th Birthday With Acoustic Evening

Special Guests Include Jimmy Fortune, David Frizzell, Terri Gibbs, Makenzie Phipps, Dale Poune, and Michelle Wright NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriter and country music outlaw Lacy J. Dalton is celebrating her 80th birthday. The celebration, An Acoustic Evening With Lacy J. Dalton and Friends, is a special Nashville event marking this once-in-a-lifetime milestone, taking place October 15th at 7:30 p.m. at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, Tennessee. Joining Dalton for … Continue reading Lacy J. Dalton to Celebrate 80th Birthday With Acoustic Evening

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MARY BETH BARONE TO RELEASE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED COMEDY ALBUM GALAXY BRAIN ON AUGUST 19

New York, NY — Following the acclaimed debut of her Netflix comedy special Galaxy Brain, comedian, writer and actor Mary Beth Barone will release her comedy album, Galaxy Brain, on August 19 via MCA. Capturing the complete audio from her hit special, the album will be available on all streaming platforms. The announcement follows Barone’s recent appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where she officially launched her campaign for Best Comedy Album at the 2027 … Continue reading MARY BETH BARONE TO RELEASE HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED COMEDY ALBUM GALAXY BRAIN ON AUGUST 19

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Karen Waldrup’s Inspiring New Music Video For “Keeping The Faith” Available Now

Premiered by American Country Network and Country Evolution New Single “Just In Case” Coming September 18 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Known for her powerful voice, viral videos, and genuine connection with her fans, Karen Waldrup is releasing the official music video for her current single, “Keeping The Faith,” today. The video brings the song’s message of hope, perseverance, and trusting the journey of life, reminding viewers that even during … Continue reading Karen Waldrup’s Inspiring New Music Video For “Keeping The Faith” Available Now

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JOHN PAYCHECK

Country Singer-Songwriter John PayCheck Seeks Humility & Hope On New Single “Better Plan,” The Title Track From Forthcoming Third Studio Album Better Plan, Arriving November 27 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 12, 2026) — Country singer-songwriter and recording artist John PayCheck announces his forthcoming third studio album, Better Plan, arriving digitally on November 27 from HorseBite Entertainment. On Friday, August 14 he’ll drop the album’s title track “Better Plan,” [Pre-Save/Pre-Add] a fiddle-driven country rocker … Continue reading JOHN PAYCHECK

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ALAN JACKSON’S CERTIFICATIONS SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

Superstar’s Catalog Certified for 85.5-Million Units Country Music Icon Achieves Notable Gold, Platinum & Multi-Platinum Milestones (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) Alan Jackson’s career music sales have reached new heights as his recorded catalog has been certified by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for 85.5-million units sold in the U.S. alone. Jackson was surprised with news of the milestone at his Last Call: One More for the Road … Continue reading ALAN JACKSON’S CERTIFICATIONS SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS

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