VINCE GILL’S “GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN” AMONG 25 RECORDINGS SELECTED FOR PRESERVATION BY THE NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

Inducted Alongside Recordings from Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Paul Anka, Broadway’s “Chicago,” The Byrds, Rosanne Cash, Ray Charles, Chaka Khan, José Feliciano and Others NASHVILLE –MAY 14, 2026—Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen today named 25 recordings as audio treasures worthy of preservation for all time based on their cultural, historical or aesthetic importance in the nation’s recorded sound heritage. Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High On … Continue reading VINCE GILL’S “GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN” AMONG 25 RECORDINGS SELECTED FOR PRESERVATION BY THE NATIONAL RECORDING REGISTRY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

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JENNA

JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES “HIGH NOON” Paulette Debuted the Song at “The Academy of Country Music Presents:Whiskey Jam Welcome Party” Ahead of the 61st ACM Awards NASHVILLE, Tenn. –After releasing her 20-track Horseback (Deluxe) album earlier this year, Leo33 rising singer/songwriter Jenna Paulette continues to tee up new music with the release of “High Noon,” available now. Paulette debuted the song at “The Academy of Country Music Presents: Whiskey Jam … Continue reading JENNA

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ELI YOUNG BAND HEADLINES SIRIUS XM AND PANDORA SALUTES THE UNIFORM STUDIO SESSION AIRING TODAY, MAY 15 Life At Best – Platinum Album That Spawned 12 RIAA Certifications – Celebrates 15 Years with Limited Edition Vinyl Available Now

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Eli Young Band headlines SiriusXM and Pandora Salutes the Uniform Session, a special full-band performance and conversation with SiriusXM host Ashley Till. The special, recorded live at SiriusXM’s Nashville studios, is airing across SiriusXM’s Y2Kountry channel and Pandora’s Music City station starting today, May 15 at 11am ET with replays throughout the weekend. Presented by Navy Federal Credit Union and part of Military … Continue reading ELI YOUNG BAND HEADLINES SIRIUS XM AND PANDORA SALUTES THE UNIFORM STUDIO SESSION AIRING TODAY, MAY 15 Life At Best – Platinum Album That Spawned 12 RIAA Certifications – Celebrates 15 Years with Limited Edition Vinyl Available Now

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ASHLEY COOKE WORLD TOUR

ALL TICKETS ON SALE TODAY FOR ASHLEY COOKE’Sthe baby blues world tour 28-DATE GLOBAL HEADLINE RUN KICKS OFF ON 9/17 NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 15, 2026) — Marking a new peak in her unstoppable rise, Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke will embark on a global headline run this September with the baby blues world tour — a 28-date outing including stops in major cities throughout the US and UK. All tickets for … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE WORLD TOUR

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LITTLE BIG TOWN RETURN WITH HEART FELT NEW SONG “HEY THERE SUNSHINE”

LISTEN HERE WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE DEBUT PERFORMANCE OF THE BRAND NEW SONG THIS SUNDAY ON THE 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning four-piece Little Big Town – comprised of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook – return with their first new music in two years, their brand new song “Hey There Sunshine,” via MCA. Emerging from a season of emotional heaviness … Continue reading LITTLE BIG TOWN RETURN WITH HEART FELT NEW SONG “HEY THERE SUNSHINE”

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Trey Calloway Hits the Road with New Album Truck Around

Singles Premiered By Whiskey Riff, Cowboys & Indians, All Country News, Dillon Weldon, RFD-TV & More NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country traditionalist Trey Calloway proudly releases his highly anticipated new album, Truck Around, available now on all streaming platforms. Songs from the record have been featured by outlets including Center Stage Magazine, Whiskey Riff, Nashville.com, All Country News, RFD-TV, Everything Nash, Dillon Weldon, and Cowboys & Indians. The collection delivers a … Continue reading Trey Calloway Hits the Road with New Album Truck Around

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Country Recording Artist Sarah Harralson Turns Childhood Experiences Into Powerful Storytelling On New Self-Penned EP & Short Film, Just The Beginning

“…a moving, soul-tinged track…” – Nashville.com “Sarah Harralson’s music is not manufactured—it’s lived.”– Savoir Faire NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 14, 2026) — Country recording artist and singer-songwriter Sarah Harralson will release her deeply personal new self-penned EP, Just The Beginning [pre-save/pre-add], available on Friday, May 15 via Synapse Publishing & Entertainment. With writing credits on the entire EP, Harralson also co-wrote two of the tracks with Bill DiLuigi (Bonnie Tyler, Ashley Barron) and Georgia Miles. The project … Continue reading Country Recording Artist Sarah Harralson Turns Childhood Experiences Into Powerful Storytelling On New Self-Penned EP & Short Film, Just The Beginning

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COUNTRY SUPERSTAR LAUREN ALAINA SETS LONG ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM: STAGES

COMING AUGUST 28 JUST ANNOUNCED: LAUREN ALAINA TO PRESENT AT 61ST ACM AWARDS THIS SUNDAY “ALL MY EXES (FEAT. CHASE MATTHEW)” LOGS 75+ MILLION STREAMS; CURRENTLY TOP 25 ON COUNTRY RADIO NEW SMASH “RAINING WHISKEY,” OUT NOW PERFORMING AT ACM LIFTING LIVES COUNTRY ON THE GREEN THIS WEEK NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2026) – The world has watched Lauren Alaina grow up in the spotlight. Introduced as a small-town Georgia girl on American Idol, … Continue reading COUNTRY SUPERSTAR LAUREN ALAINA SETS LONG ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM: STAGES

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JOHN PAYCHECK / STRUGGLE JENNINGS

Country Singer-Songwriters John PayCheck & Struggle Jennings Join Forces To Reignite The Outlaw Spirit On New Single Collaboration “Sons Of The Spark,” Arriving May 15 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2026) — Country singer-songwriters and recording artists John PayCheck and Struggle Jennings join forces on “Sons Of The Spark,” [Pre-Save/Pre-Add] a defiant, tradition-steeped anthem set for release on May 15 by HorseBite Entertainment. Carrying the weight of two of country music’s most … Continue reading JOHN PAYCHECK / STRUGGLE JENNINGS

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Daughtry

Announce SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (DELUXE) Only Available On Vinyl With 3 Variants Out June 5th Via Big Machine Rock Available HERE Monday, May 11, 2026 — Multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum rock powerhouse Daughtry has announced SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM DELUXE today. The deluxe release brings together the full scope of the band’s acclaimed two-part project, SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART 1) and SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART 2), alongside additional live recordings that capture … Continue reading Daughtry

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