Alex Mari: drops third single ahead of debut album release

Out now on all streaming and download platforms, “Ancestral Whispers” marks the third single from Alex Mari’s upcoming debut album “Origins” (out October 9, 2026). The track features guest vocals by Leonardo_Big Leo and comes with its official video, now available on YouTube. Alex explains the meaning behind “Ancestral Whispers”: “The song is loosely inspired by the theme of soulmates finding each other across different … Continue reading Alex Mari: drops third single ahead of debut album release

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SOUTHERN ROCK BAND SIX GUN SALLY

ROLLS OUT NEW ALBUM AIN’T GOIN’ DOWN Loaded With Unapologetic Rock-Star Flair, 11-Song CD Embraces Resilience, Freedom, Emotional Vulnerability & Pays Homage To Iconic Greats Due November 20, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Acclaimed Southern rock and country-soul force Six Gun Sally introduces its brand-new recording project and third studio album, AIN’T GOIN’ DOWN.* Due Friday, November 20, 2026, the project is fueled by the band’s … Continue reading SOUTHERN ROCK BAND SIX GUN SALLY

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JADE EAGLESON & MIDLAND ARE “COMING SOON TO A HONKY TONK NEAR YOU” – OUT NOW

New release marks Eagleson’s first music with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 17, 2026) – Jade Eagleson has never been interested in sanding down the edges of country music. Now, kicking off his next chapter with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, the award-winning artist teams up with neotraditional country revivalists Midland on “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You,” doubling down on the … Continue reading JADE EAGLESON & MIDLAND ARE “COMING SOON TO A HONKY TONK NEAR YOU” – OUT NOW

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Kenny Chesney Opens Silver Sands Marina TV Blitz with Blazing “TODAY” Plaza Concert Series Fans Started Lining Up Before Midnight for Up-Close Access Look for WORLD PREMIERE of Animated “Goldfish” with a Cameo from Poncho & Da Ruba Girl on TALKSHOPLIVE TONIGHT at 7:30 pm Eastern

NEW YORK, N.Y. – They came from Maine, New Hampshire, Virginia, North Carolina, Philadelphia and beyond – and started lining up long before midnight – to be part of Kenny Chesney’s kick-off for Silver Sands Marina on the Plaza with “TODAY”’s Citi Concert Series. They brought license plates saying “SS Marina,” signs that said “Skipped School for This,” “Too Old for High Heels, But Not … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Opens Silver Sands Marina TV Blitz with Blazing “TODAY” Plaza Concert Series Fans Started Lining Up Before Midnight for Up-Close Access Look for WORLD PREMIERE of Animated “Goldfish” with a Cameo from Poncho & Da Ruba Girl on TALKSHOPLIVE TONIGHT at 7:30 pm Eastern

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DAVE WILBERT

Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Sings Of Love, Faith, Farm Life, Summer Nights & Second Chances On New EP, The Good News, Arriving September 18 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 17, 2026) — Traditional country recording artist Dave Wilbert will release his new six-song EP, The Good News, this Friday, September 18 via Willbilly Records & Symphonic [Pre-Save/Pre-Add]. Included as one of Saving Country Music’s Most Anticipated Country Albums of 2026, the new EP is a … Continue reading DAVE WILBERT

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OZZY & BLACK SABBATH: BACK TO THE BEGINNING

THE GREATEST DAY IN HEAVY METAL HISTORY CONCERT FILM OF OZZY OSBOURNE’S FINAL PERFORMANCE TO RECEIVE WORLDWIDE CINEMA RELEASE Trafalgar Releasing and Mercury Studios bring the landmark triumphant final performance from Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup to global cinemas beginning October 28, for a limited time only In cinemas worldwide October 28 for a limited time only Tickets on sale Thursday, September … Continue reading OZZY & BLACK SABBATH: BACK TO THE BEGINNING

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Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner Honors Horse Soldiers, 5th Special Forces Group, and Champions of America’s Veterans More than $500,000 raised to support America’s veterans at annual Nashville fundraiser

Pictured (L–R): David Corlew, Co-Founder and President, TCDJHP; Sgt. Maj. Michael Elmore (Ret.); Master Sgt. Andy Marchal (Ret.); Master Sgt. Paul Evans (Ret.); Lt. Gen. John F. Mulholland Jr. (Ret.); Sgt. 1st Class Stephen Kofron; Master Sgt. Steve Bleigh (Ret.); and Master Sgt. Joel Pruitt (Ret.), at the 2026 Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner at City Winery Nashville.Photo Credit: Kayla Schoen| (NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sept. … Continue reading Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner Honors Horse Soldiers, 5th Special Forces Group, and Champions of America’s Veterans More than $500,000 raised to support America’s veterans at annual Nashville fundraiser

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Country Recording Artist Waylon Hanel

Channels Barroom Honky-Tonk Country On “Blame It On The Rain,” The First Single From Forthcoming EP, Price Of Smokes, Due Out November 27 “From the first note, listeners know they are in for a good, honky-tonkin’, jukebox-dancin’ song.”– The Country Note NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 16, 2026) — Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel channels barroom honky-tonk country with the release of his new single, “Blame It On The … Continue reading Country Recording Artist Waylon Hanel

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DON McLEAN ANNOUNCES THE UK & IRELAND FAREWELL TOUR

McLean’s last UK and Ireland concerts, closing at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2027, 55 years after his debut on the same stage Tickets on sale Friday, September 18 at 10am for all dates, except London.Tickets on sale Friday, October 2 at10am for London Royal Albert Hall. LONDON, UK – Don McLean, the writer of “American Pie” and “Vincent” and one of the last … Continue reading DON McLEAN ANNOUNCES THE UK & IRELAND FAREWELL TOUR

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TOY FACTORY PROJECT

MAKING THEIR NASHVILLE DEBUT AT THE HISTORIC RYMAN AUDITORIUM ON DECEMBER 28 TICKETS ON SALE THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 (10AM CT) WITH EARLY PRESALE TICKETS AVAILABLE BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 16 ALL-STAR ENSEMBLE FEATURES MARCUS KING, CHARLIE STARR, OTEIL BURBRIDGE, JOSH SHILLING & PAUL T. RIDDLE JOINED BY SAM BUSH & JIMMY RECTOR Following the recent news about a special New Year’s Eve show, Toy Factory Project, … Continue reading TOY FACTORY PROJECT

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