SUNDAY MORNIN’ COUNTRY 2026 SETS THE STAGE WITH FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS

A Family-Focused Celebration of Faith-Driven Country and Gospel Music, Including Mandy Barnett, John Berry, Cassidy Daniels, Cutter & Cash, and The Kentucky Grass, Charlie McCoy, John McEwen, Aubrey Nicole, McKenzie Phipps NASHVILLE, TN – (FEB. 2, 2026) – Sunday Mornin’ Country returns this year with inspiring performances from beloved Country and Gospel artists in a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, June … Continue reading SUNDAY MORNIN’ COUNTRY 2026 SETS THE STAGE WITH FIRST ARTIST ANNOUNCEMENTS

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SHORTY TURNS 40: CELEBRATING TROMBONE SHORTY’S 40TH BIRTHDAY @ TREME THREAUXDOWN X

A Star-Studded Concert Event Featuring:Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Leon Bridges, Eric Church, Joan Jett, Branford Marsalis, Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Grace Potter, Jill Scott, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas& More Special Guests The Must-See Nighttime Event inNew Orleans During Jazz Fest 2026 Saturday, April 25, 2026, Saenger Theatre, NOLA Tickets On Sale Friday, Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. CT at shortyturns40.com NEW ORLEANS, La. – Blackbird Presents is thrilled … Continue reading SHORTY TURNS 40: CELEBRATING TROMBONE SHORTY’S 40TH BIRTHDAY @ TREME THREAUXDOWN X

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LOCASH TO HEADLINE 15TH ANNUAL ISLAND TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL

ONE-OF-A-KIND FEST RETURNS TO MEXICO’S ISLA MUJERES 2/25 – 2/28—GET TICKETS HERE NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 3, 2026) – This month, PLATINUM-selling Country duo LOCASH will headline the 15th annual Island Time Music Festival — a one-of-a-kind celebration taking place February 25 through 28 on the Mexican island of Isla Mujeres. This year’s festival will feature LOCASH & Friends, marking the duo’s 6th time playing Island Time, with special guest artists joining them on stage … Continue reading LOCASH TO HEADLINE 15TH ANNUAL ISLAND TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL

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DON McLEAN MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF “AMERICAN PIE” AS THE SURF BALLROOM ANNOUNCES A 2027 LIFE‑SIZE BRONZE STATUE HONORING THE ICONIC SINGER‑SONGWRITER

Statue will be installed at the legendary venue where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson played their final show CLEAR LAKE, Ia. (February 3, 2026) — Fifty‑five years after its release, Don McLean’s “American Pie” remains one of the most enduring anthems in American music — a sweeping, eight‑minute epic that captured a nation in transition and immortalized the phrase “the … Continue reading DON McLEAN MARKS THE 55TH ANNIVERSARY OF “AMERICAN PIE” AS THE SURF BALLROOM ANNOUNCES A 2027 LIFE‑SIZE BRONZE STATUE HONORING THE ICONIC SINGER‑SONGWRITER

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The Cranberries Announce The Reissue Of Uncertain

The Rare And Newly-Remastered EPThat Foreshadows Their Mainstream BreakthroughOn January 30, 2026 JANUARY 30, 2026 [New York, NY] — Before “Dreams” signaled the emergence of one of the most arresting and angelic voices enwrapped in a swath of layered dreampop… Before “Linger” entranced audiences even further into their otherworldly and dreamy melodies… Before “Zombie” cemented them as one of the premier alt-rock bands globally… Before their albums were certified … Continue reading The Cranberries Announce The Reissue Of Uncertain

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Traditional Country Singer/Songwriter Randy Cobb Releases Powerful New Single Hard To Breathe

NASHVILLE, TENN. — With his current single The Sand climbing the Music Row Country Charts, rising traditional country singer/songwriter Randy Cobb, surprises fans and delivers an emotionally charged new tune to the digital streaming platforms. Hard To Breathe is now available wherever music streams HERE. Hard To Breathe is a raw and honest track that captures the weight of inner conflict and the moments that leave you struggling to find air. Written by Randy alongside Jeff King and Mark Dooley, Hard To Breathe showcases Randy’s ability to … Continue reading Traditional Country Singer/Songwriter Randy Cobb Releases Powerful New Single Hard To Breathe

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FROM ASHES TO NEW’S

‘REFLECTIONS’ ALBUM DUE OUT APRIL 17 VIA BETTER NOISE MUSIC PRE-ORDER ‘REFLECTIONS’ HERE NEW SONG AND VIDEO “VILLAIN” OUT TODAY STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE TRACK HERE WATCH THE VIDEO HERE U.S. TOUR WITH BLACK VEIL BRIDES SET TO LAUNCH APRIL 25 IN RIVERSIDE, CA For years, FROM ASHES TO NEW (@FromAshesToNew) has captured the hearts and minds of music listeners worldwide, making impact with a distinctive amalgam of alt metal combined with songs … Continue reading FROM ASHES TO NEW’S

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30 YEARS AGO TODAY Gin Blossoms

RELEASED THE HIT SONG “FOLLOW YOU DOWN” FROM THEIR PLATINUM-SELLING ALBUM CONGRATULATIONS I’M SORRY ON THE ROAD THROUGHOUT 2026 INCLUDING A SUMMER CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH BLUES TRAVELER NASHVILLE, TN (January 30, 2026) — Today marks 30 years since multi-platinum rock band Gin Blossoms released their hit single “Follow You Down.” The song appeared on the band’s platinum-selling third studio album, Congratulations I’m Sorry, which celebrates its 30th anniversary on February 13, and “Follow You Down” went on to … Continue reading 30 YEARS AGO TODAY Gin Blossoms

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IAN MUNSICK’S EXUBERANT NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS: “GERONIMO”

OUT NOW, LISTEN HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Wyoming native Ian Munsick is weaving together the themes of western reverence and love in his latest song, “Geronimo,” available everywhere now (via WEST TO THE REST/Triple Tigers Records). Listen HERE. Written by Munsick, Devin Dawson and Mike Robinson, and produced by Munsick and Robinson, “Geronimo” follows the narrator’s journey overcoming a fear of love and diving headfirst into it. … Continue reading IAN MUNSICK’S EXUBERANT NEXT CHAPTER BEGINS: “GERONIMO”

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JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES HORSEBACK (DELUXE)

Listen to the 20-Track Album Featuring The Newly Released Duet of “The Dirt” with John Morgan HERE Back In The Saddle Tour Is Underway; Tickets Available at JennaPaulette.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Leo33 rising singer/songwriter Jenna Paulette arrives today with her 20-track Horseback (Deluxe) album, featuring three previously unreleased songs, including a duet rendition of “The Dirt” with John Morgan. Additionally, “The Dirt” will be featured on SiriusXM’s Highway On The Horizon beginning … Continue reading JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES HORSEBACK (DELUXE)

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