MIRANDA LAMBERT’S MUTTNATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH DORIS DAY ANIMAL FOUNDATION FOR SPAY & NEUTER

“It Takes Balls” Campaign Targeting Southern California in 2026Grant Applications Now Open HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In celebration of World Spay Day today, Feb. 24, country music icon Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation has announced a three-year partnership for its spay & neuter program, “It Takes Balls,” with the Doris Day Animal Foundation. The 2026 “It Takes Balls” campaign will focus specifically on Southern California. The initiative, … Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT’S MUTTNATION FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THREE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH DORIS DAY ANIMAL FOUNDATION FOR SPAY & NEUTER

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JELLY ROLL ANNOUNCES THE LITTLE ASS SHED TOUR

Artist Presale Begins Wednesday, February 25 at 10AM Local General Onsale Begins Friday, February 27 at 11AM Local at LiveNation.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (February 23, 2026) – Today, 3x GRAMMY® award-winning Nashville native Jelly Roll has announced a special limited run of headlining shows, The Little ASS Shed Tour, in select markets across the U.S. with support from Kashus Culpepper. The announcement comes amid a banner year for Jelly Roll, who will … Continue reading JELLY ROLL ANNOUNCES THE LITTLE ASS SHED TOUR

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Genre-Blending Matt Cooper Announces ‘Highs & Lows (Remix)’ Collaboration with Lathan Warlick for March 6

Pre-Save / Pre-Add Available Now Life-Affirming Track’s Original Version Continues to Climb the Chartsat U.S. Country Radio NASHVILLE, TN (Feb. 23, 2026) – Genre-blending QHMG / Quartz Hill Records artist Matt Cooper today announced “Highs & Lows (Remix)” feat. Lathan Warlick for release on March 6, with pre-save / pre-add available immediately. The remix is an inspiring reinvention of Cooper’s acclaimed debut single on Quartz Hill Records, which skyrocketed to become the No. 1 Most Added Song at U.S. Country Radio (Mediabase) out-of-the-box and is currently climbing the charts. PRE-SAVE / PRE-ADD “Highs … Continue reading Genre-Blending Matt Cooper Announces ‘Highs & Lows (Remix)’ Collaboration with Lathan Warlick for March 6

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Louder Than Life 2026

Announces Full Artist Lineup With Nearly 200 Bands Across 7 Stages, The Biggest Event Ever From Producer Danny Wimmer Presents America’s Largest Rock & Metal Festival Features: Iron Maiden, Pantera, Megadeth (Thursday), My Chemical Romance, Pierce The Veil, A Day to Remember (Friday), Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, Sublime (Saturday), TOOL, Gojira, Danny Elfman (Sunday) & Many More Acts September 17-20 In Louisville, KY At Kentucky Exposition Center … Continue reading Louder Than Life 2026

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LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Announces 2026 Line Up

w/ FALLUJAH, ALLEGAEON, SUMMONING THE LICH, GRAVEMASS, CRIMSON SHADOWS, EDGE OF PARADISE and more! July 31st – Aug 2nd – Camping & Extreme Music In Alberta’s Badlands – Drumheller, AB LAH 2026 Lineup Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Nbkvo4kG0ePTcsCVl2V2T Renowned for unleashing one of Western Canada’s most punishing festival experiences, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival returns with another year of crushing performances, freak shows, burlesque acts, clinics, vendors, and, … Continue reading LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Announces 2026 Line Up

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MEG COMBS LAUNCHES NIGHTINGALE COLLECTIVE

Nashville, Tenn. — February 23, 2026 — Emerging strategist and visionary thinker Meg Combs has launched artist management and creative company Nightingale Collective, with singer-songwriter Brooke Lee as its first artist signing. The announcement formalizes a working relationship between Combs and Lee that has been steadily building over the past year. Nightingale Collective focuses on artist development, creative strategy, and long-term career building for emerging and established talent. Combs brings … Continue reading MEG COMBS LAUNCHES NIGHTINGALE COLLECTIVE

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TYLER BOOTH IS JOINED BY JAMEY JOHNSON ON NEW SONG “CLEAN DIRT” OUT FEB. 27

Song Marks Booth’s Debut Release with Big Gassed Records/Average Joes Entertainment Joint Venture NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kentucky singer-songwriter Tyler Booth unveils “Clean Dirt,” his new song featuring Jamey Johnson, on Friday, February 27, marking Booth’s debut song with his joint venture with Average Joes Entertainment and Johnson’s Big Gassed Records. Pre-save/pre-add Booth and Johnson’s “Clean Dirt” here. Booth wrote “Clean Dirt” with Phil O’Donnell – whose songs … Continue reading TYLER BOOTH IS JOINED BY JAMEY JOHNSON ON NEW SONG “CLEAN DIRT” OUT FEB. 27

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Rising Country Star ALEX MILLER And Cowboy Hardware Sign Sponsorship Deal

Nashville, TN (February 23, 2026) – Rising Country star Alex Miller has partnered with well-known Western apparel brand, COWBOY HARDWARE, for a one-year sponsorship agreement. Grant Gomez, CEO of the clothing label, is enthusiastic about the alliance. “I love his music, his videos on social media … all of it is outstanding. We are very excited to see what the future holds.” Miller’s fans are already seeing the results … Continue reading Rising Country Star ALEX MILLER And Cowboy Hardware Sign Sponsorship Deal

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Neo-Traditional Torchbearer Joe Nichols Still ‘Fighting the Good Fight’ on Powerful New Anthem, Released TODAY (2/20)

Autobiographical Track Is 3-TimeGRAMMY Nominee’s First Self-PennedRelease in Nearly 20 Years NASHVILLE, TN (Feb. 20, 2026) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ neo-traditional torchbearer, Joe Nichols, today released “Fighting the Good Fight,” an understated yet powerful song about navigating life’s darkness and light. Nichols co-wrote and co-produced the track alongside Jason Sellers and Paul Jenkins, two of the writers behind his Platinum-certified No. 1 smash “Sunny and 75.” The production is organic, unhurried and inviting, and although the lyric is … Continue reading Neo-Traditional Torchbearer Joe Nichols Still ‘Fighting the Good Fight’ on Powerful New Anthem, Released TODAY (2/20)

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COUNTRY ROCK FIRESTARTER JOE HERMES KICKS OFF 2026 WITH ENERGETIC COUNTRY POP/ROCK SINGLE “THAT COUNTRY HIGH,” PREMIERING ON COUNTRY IN THE UK AHEAD OF MULTIPLE EUROPEAN TOURS

THE BREAKOUT ARTIST STEPS INTO HIS SPOTLIGHT AFTER SHARING THE STAGE WITH ROCK AND COUNTRY SUPERSTARS INCLUDING LAKEVIEW, BLACK STONE CHERRY, HINDER, DAVID NAIL, UNCLE KRACKER, CRAIG CAMPBELL, AND MORE LISTEN TO “THAT COUNTRY HIGH” “Joe has a superb sound that will satisfy country-rock fans and could become a festival and concert favorite in years to come.” –Jake’s Take “…A blue-collar country rock anthem that … Continue reading COUNTRY ROCK FIRESTARTER JOE HERMES KICKS OFF 2026 WITH ENERGETIC COUNTRY POP/ROCK SINGLE “THAT COUNTRY HIGH,” PREMIERING ON COUNTRY IN THE UK AHEAD OF MULTIPLE EUROPEAN TOURS

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