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KASSI ASHTON RELEASES ACOUSTIC VERSION OF “SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING I’D SAY” FEATURING PARKER MCCOLLUM

LISTEN HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Breakout country powerhouse Kassi Ashton strips it back and turns up the vulnerability with the release of “Sounds Like Something I’d Say” (Acoustic) featuring Parker McCollum, available everywhere now via MCA – Listen HERE. The reimagined acoustic rendition of the fan-favorite track highlights the raw chemistry between Ashton and McCollum, trading polished production for intimate instrumentation that brings the song’s sharp wit and emotional undercurrent into even clearer … Continue reading KASSI ASHTON RELEASES ACOUSTIC VERSION OF “SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING I’D SAY” FEATURING PARKER MCCOLLUM

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SINGLE-DAY TICKETS FOR COUNTRY THUNDER FLORIDA 2026 ON SALE NOW

HEADLINERS ZACH TOP, GAVIN ADCOCK & KANE BROWN — PLUS RANDY HOUSER, MAX MCNOWN, SHABOOZEY, DASHA & MORE—SINK YOUR TOES IN THE SAND MAY 8–10, 2026 AT TRADEWINDS RESORT IN ST. PETE BEACH, FL—TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 27, 2026) – Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — is now offering single-day tickets at special pricing for the return of Country Thunder … Continue reading SINGLE-DAY TICKETS FOR COUNTRY THUNDER FLORIDA 2026 ON SALE NOW

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LUKE GRIMES RELEASES “HAUNTED” FEATURED IN NEW CBS SERIES MARSHALS

From His Upcoming Sophomore Album REDBIRD Out April 3 Listen HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Luke Grimes releases “Haunted,” a brooding and introspective new song featured in his upcoming CBS drama MARSHALS, premiering Sunday, March 1. Listen HERE. Written by Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb and Jessie Jo Dillon and produced by Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb, “Haunted” finds Grimes confronting doubt, memory, and the lingering weight of the past. Anchored … Continue reading LUKE GRIMES RELEASES “HAUNTED” FEATURED IN NEW CBS SERIES MARSHALS

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New Music Today: Darin & Brooke Aldridge Unveil “You Don’t Knock” Featuring John Cowan

New Album ‘Soul Condition’ Out April 17 “You Don’t Knock” premiered by GodTube NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-award-winning bluegrass favorites Darin & Brooke Aldridge release their uplifting new single, “You Don’t Knock,” today from their forthcoming gospel album ‘Soul Condition’ (April 17) on Billy Blue Records. The project marks the duo’s second full gospel release and features their first collaboration with acclaimed vocalist John Cowan (New Grass … Continue reading New Music Today: Darin & Brooke Aldridge Unveil “You Don’t Knock” Featuring John Cowan

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Country Music Hall of Famer & Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden Releases New Picture Book, ‘Golden Memories’ Today

A personal collection of photographs Golden captured around the world during his travels Book signing this Saturday at Honey Rock Books & Cafe in Gallatin, Tennessee NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country and Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and Oak Ridge Boys member William Lee Golden releases his latest picture book, Golden Memories, today — a personal collection of photographs he has captured while traveling across … Continue reading Country Music Hall of Famer & Oak Ridge Boy William Lee Golden Releases New Picture Book, ‘Golden Memories’ Today

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North American Country Music Association International Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Pigeon Forge, TN — March 28, 2026 — The North American Country Music Association International (NACMAI) proudly announces the 2026 NACMAI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, honoring six distinguished artists whose careers have made a lasting impact on country music. 2026 NACMAI Hall of Fame Inductees Each inductee represents excellence, longevity, and influence within the country music industry, helping shape the genre across generations. The induction ceremony … Continue reading North American Country Music Association International Announces 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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CARTER FAITH PERFORMS “IF I HAD NEVER LOST MY MIND” ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON”

HEADLINE TOUR UNDERWAY PLUS CONFIRMED DATES WITH POST MALONE, CHRIS STAPLETON AND GEORGE STRAIT UNVEILED AS A MEMBER OF OPRY NEXTSTAGE CLASS OF 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Last night, rising star Carter Faith made her late-night TV debut, performing her acclaimed single, “If I Had Never Lost My Mind,” on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Watch/share HERE. The performance continues a breakout year for Carter, who was recently unveiled … Continue reading CARTER FAITH PERFORMS “IF I HAD NEVER LOST MY MIND” ON “THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON”

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TUCKER WETMORE PLOTS RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE HEADLINE DEBUT

Wetmore to headline the famed amphitheatre on Oct. 27, 2026 as part of The Brunette World Tour presented by NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer “Brunette” climbs the Top 20 at Country radio Set to perform at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Adding to his breakout year, country’s hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore has announced his first-ever headline show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Co., set for October 27 as part of The … Continue reading TUCKER WETMORE PLOTS RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE HEADLINE DEBUT

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RUSSELL DICKERSON ANNOUNCES SPRING BREAK READY SOUNDTRACK, WORTH YOUR WILD EP – OUT MARCH 6

Dickerson Tapped for Nissan Stadium Performance at CMA Fest Nashville, TN — February 25, 2026 — Known for “hitting new heights” (Billboard), multi-platinum selling artist Russell Dickerson is set to release a sun-soaked new project, the WORTH YOUR WILD EP, out March 6. Produced by Josh Kerr, the EP features three new tracks alongside Dickerson’s “torchy romance” (People) single, “Worth Your Wild.” The project pairs breezy … Continue reading RUSSELL DICKERSON ANNOUNCES SPRING BREAK READY SOUNDTRACK, WORTH YOUR WILD EP – OUT MARCH 6

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KAWASAKI & MONSTER ENERGY BECOME OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF MORGAN WALLEN’S STILL THE PROBLEM TOUR

23-Date Tour Kicks Off April 10 in Minneapolis Rotating Direct Support byBrooks & Dunn, HARDY, Ella Langley & Thomas Rhett;+ Gavin Adcock, Hudson Westbrook, Flatland Cavalry, Jason Scott & The High Heat, Zach John King, Vincent Mason & Blake Whiten Joining NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Continuing their longstanding partnership within entertainment, Kawasaki and Monster Energy are joining forces as the official sponsors of Morgan Wallen’s 23-date Still The … Continue reading KAWASAKI & MONSTER ENERGY BECOME OFFICIAL SPONSORS OF MORGAN WALLEN’S STILL THE PROBLEM TOUR

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