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DREW BALDRIDGE AND MICKEY GUYTON SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER WITH “JOY TO YOUR WORLD” AVAILABLE TODAY

Featured Song for Hallmark Channel’s Countdown to Christmas Campaig Performing Live During the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on NBC Nashville, TN(November 21, 2025) – Country artists Drew Baldridge and Mickey Guyton are spreading holiday cheer with their new collaboration, “Joy To Your World,” which is featured on air throughout Hallmark Channel’s “Countdown to Christmas” programming event. Fans can stream “Joy To Your World” beginning today HERE.  Written by Danielle Rubio, Dalton Diehl, and Johnny … Continue reading DREW BALDRIDGE AND MICKEY GUYTON SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER WITH “JOY TO YOUR WORLD” AVAILABLE TODAY

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LAINEY WILSON’S PEACE, LOVE, & COWBOYS (HOLIDAY EDITION) EP NOW AVAILABLE ON CD AND VINYL 

HOSTED AND WON THREE AWARDS AT 2025 CMA AWARDS: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR AND ALBUM OF THE YEAR SET TO PERFORM AT MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADENOMINATED FOR THREE AWARDS AT THE 68TH GRAMMY AWARDS Nashville, TN (November 21, 2025) — Lainey Wilson’s holiday EP, Peace, Love, & Cowboys (Holiday Edition), is out today on 12-inch vinyl, 7-inch vinyl and CD. The project consists … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON’S PEACE, LOVE, & COWBOYS (HOLIDAY EDITION) EP NOW AVAILABLE ON CD AND VINYL 

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Legendary Rockers Tesla Announce Tour Dates with Motley Crue and Extreme Summer 2026!

Legendary rockers TESLA have announced brand-new tour dates for Summer 2026 with Motley Crue and Extreme on The Return of Carnival of Sins Tour! Brian Wheat says, “We’re  looking forward to playing this summer with the legendary Motley Crue and Extreme. We played with Motley Crue way back in 1990 on the “Dr. Feelgood” tour and had a blast. The shows were off the hook. Now we are playing this summer and Extreme is joining us … Continue reading Legendary Rockers Tesla Announce Tour Dates with Motley Crue and Extreme Summer 2026!

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RANDY HOUSER RELEASES REGRET-PROOF “ BACK IN THE BOTTLE”

New Song Ignites Houser’s New Chapter withMore New Music On the Way for 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-Platinum hitmaker and powerhouse vocalist Randy Houser releases “Back In The Bottle,” tapping into the reckless, unforgettable nights that linger long after last call. Listen to the new track, available now via Magnolia Music Group, HERE. Leading up to the song’s release, Houser shared the inspiration for the song on socials: … Continue reading RANDY HOUSER RELEASES REGRET-PROOF “ BACK IN THE BOTTLE”

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RANDALL KING RELEASES BOMBASTIC “BIG DEAL,” OUT NOW

RANDALL KING RELEASES BOMBASTIC “BIG DEAL,” OUT NOW“ NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Hailing from a small town in West Texas, Randall King understands that living in a place where everyone knows each other means small-town-fame can find itself in unlikely ways. In his bombastic new song, “Big Deal,” King toggles with this concept with his signature sense of wit and humor. Listen HERE. Written by Erik Dylan, Wyatt … Continue reading RANDALL KING RELEASES BOMBASTIC “BIG DEAL,” OUT NOW

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BRIAN KELLEY “BOUGHT A BOAT” IN HIS LATEST RELEASE AND REAL LIFE

SPRING BREAK 2026 DATES ARE ON SALE NOWFOR HIS WILDLY SUCCESSFUL SURF POST SESSIONS NASHVILLE, TENN. (November 21, 2025) — DIAMOND-selling superstar and co-owner of the Gulf Coast Cowboys Angling Club Brian Kelley taps the healing magic of the open water for his latest release, “Bought A Boat” (Nashville South Records). Available today (11/21), listen here and watch the lyric video.Getting over heartbreak by getting out beyond the breakers, the … Continue reading BRIAN KELLEY “BOUGHT A BOAT” IN HIS LATEST RELEASE AND REAL LIFE

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T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang Celebrate the Season With Album ‘Tender Tennessee Christmas’ – Out Today

Featuring classics like “Mary Did You Know,” “Hard Candy Christmas,” and “White Christmas,” along with originals “My First Christmas Without You,” “Christmas in Mexico,” and more! Tender Tennessee Christmas video premiered digitally by GodTube and will make its television premiere by American Country Network on Friday, November 28th at 6:00 AM ET NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music legend T.G. Sheppard and acclaimed singer-songwriter and author Kelly Lang are excited to release … Continue reading T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang Celebrate the Season With Album ‘Tender Tennessee Christmas’ – Out Today

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LAINEY WILSON CAPTURES TOP HONORS AT CMA AWARDS — ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR & FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Nashville, TN (November 20, 2025) – Lainey Wilson returned to serve as host for the 2025 CMA Awards marking her first time solo hosting the program and taking home three awards including her second win for the top honor Entertainer of the Year. The 12x CMA Award winner also captured her second win for Album of the Year for her latest Whirlwind and her fourth time donning the title Female Vocalist of the Year. Kickstarting … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON CAPTURES TOP HONORS AT CMA AWARDS — ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR & FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

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PERENNIAL NOMINEE PAUL FRANKLIN WINS CMA’S MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR PRIZE

NASHVILLE, TN – November 20, 2025 – Sometimes you’ve just gotta keep picking and grinning and waiting to exhale. On his 33rd nomination for the honor, steel guitar wizard Paul Franklin finally was proclaimed the Country Music Association’s Musician of the Year live in front of a packed house at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena during the 59th Annual CMA Awards (ABC) last night. Franklin, who is greatly loved and admired within his industry, was … Continue reading PERENNIAL NOMINEE PAUL FRANKLIN WINS CMA’S MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR PRIZE

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BROOKS & DUNN BECOME MOST-AWARDED ARTISTS IN CMA HISTORY

The Country Music Hall of Famers’ Enduring Legacy Continues to Grow with CMA Win Nashville, TN – November 20, 2025 – Last night at “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” Brooks & Dunn reached a milestone unmatched in the history of the Country Music Association. With their 16th win for “Vocal Duo of the Year,” the iconic pair brought their career total to 20 CMA Awards, … Continue reading BROOKS & DUNN BECOME MOST-AWARDED ARTISTS IN CMA HISTORY

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