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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THE WOOD BROTHERS ANNOUNCE FALL 2026 TOUR DATES

18-SHOW RUN TO HIT SOUTHEAST AND MIDWEST IN NOVEMBER, NORTHEAST AND MID-ATLANTIC IN DECEMBER SUPPORTING LATEST ALBUM PUFF OF SMOKE AND CELEBRATING 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DEBUT ALBUM, WAYS NOT TO LOSE August 11, 2026 – The Wood Brothers have announced Fall 2026 tour dates. The 18-show run will make stops in the Southeast and Midwest in November and the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic in December. Artist pre-sales begin Wednesday, August 12, … Continue reading THE WOOD BROTHERS ANNOUNCE FALL 2026 TOUR DATES

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KOE WETZEL’S “JADED” FEAT. ELLA LANGLEY IS MOST ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT BRIDGESTONE ARENA HEADLINE SHOW

Listen to “Jaded” HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Koe Wetzel’s new single, “Jaded” featuring Ella Langley, is off to a massive start. Released Friday, the collaboration is today’s most added song at Country radio, with 107 stations adding the track which enters the Mediabase Country Airplay chart at No. 40. Meanwhile, its first-day streaming performance marked a new career high for Wetzel, outpacing even his blockbuster 4x-Platinum debut radio single “High … Continue reading KOE WETZEL’S “JADED” FEAT. ELLA LANGLEY IS MOST ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO FOLLOWING SOLD-OUT BRIDGESTONE ARENA HEADLINE SHOW

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BRANTLEY GILBERT’S AGRICULTURAL DOCUMENTARY DIRTY MONEY PREMIERES ON FOX NATION

Feature-Length Film Narrated and Executive Produced by Gilbert and Directed by Shaun Silva New Album SINS OF THE FATHER Available Now as Lead Single “GOOD DAMN” Climbs the Charts at Country Radio WATCH: The official trailer for Dirty Money, available exclusively on FOX Nation. (Nashville, TN, August 11, 2026) – On the heels of the release of his eighth studio album SINS OF THE FATHER, multi-Platinum trailblazer Brantley Gilbert’s new documentary Dirty … Continue reading BRANTLEY GILBERT’S AGRICULTURAL DOCUMENTARY DIRTY MONEY PREMIERES ON FOX NATION

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MIRANDA LAMBERT TO CELEBRATE CRISCO WITH SPECIAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW AT BILLY BOB’S TEXAS ON OCTOBER 6

Tickets On Sale This Friday, Aug. 14 via MirandaLambert.com FORT WORTH, Texas – In celebration of her highly anticipated new album Crisco arriving Oct. 2 via MCA, Miranda Lambert will return to her home state for a one-night-only album release show on Tuesday, Oct. 6, with tickets on sale to the general public this Friday, Aug. 14 at 10 a.m. CT via MirandaLambert.com. Fittingly, the celebration will take place at Billy Bob’s Texas, where … Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT TO CELEBRATE CRISCO WITH SPECIAL ALBUM RELEASE SHOW AT BILLY BOB’S TEXAS ON OCTOBER 6

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Alex Mari: releases his debut single “Resurrection”

“Resurrection”, the first single by Alex Mari, is now available on all streaming and digital download platforms. The track is taken from the debut album “Origins”, due on October 9, 2026. The official video, directed by PoleDigitalPix, is now available on YouTube. Alex explains the meaning behind the song: “A soul suspended in an ethereal plane beyond time, where the world appears distant and blurred. Behind the metaphysical image of resurrection … Continue reading Alex Mari: releases his debut single “Resurrection”

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