Country Recording Artist Sarah Harralson Turns Childhood Experiences Into Powerful Storytelling On New Self-Penned EP & Short Film, Just The Beginning

“…a moving, soul-tinged track…” – Nashville.com “Sarah Harralson’s music is not manufactured—it’s lived.”– Savoir Faire NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 14, 2026) — Country recording artist and singer-songwriter Sarah Harralson will release her deeply personal new self-penned EP, Just The Beginning [pre-save/pre-add], available on Friday, May 15 via Synapse Publishing & Entertainment. With writing credits on the entire EP, Harralson also co-wrote two of the tracks with Bill DiLuigi (Bonnie Tyler, Ashley Barron) and Georgia Miles. The project … Continue reading Country Recording Artist Sarah Harralson Turns Childhood Experiences Into Powerful Storytelling On New Self-Penned EP & Short Film, Just The Beginning

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COUNTRY SUPERSTAR LAUREN ALAINA SETS LONG ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM: STAGES

COMING AUGUST 28 JUST ANNOUNCED: LAUREN ALAINA TO PRESENT AT 61ST ACM AWARDS THIS SUNDAY “ALL MY EXES (FEAT. CHASE MATTHEW)” LOGS 75+ MILLION STREAMS; CURRENTLY TOP 25 ON COUNTRY RADIO NEW SMASH “RAINING WHISKEY,” OUT NOW PERFORMING AT ACM LIFTING LIVES COUNTRY ON THE GREEN THIS WEEK NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2026) – The world has watched Lauren Alaina grow up in the spotlight. Introduced as a small-town Georgia girl on American Idol, … Continue reading COUNTRY SUPERSTAR LAUREN ALAINA SETS LONG ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM: STAGES

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JOHN PAYCHECK / STRUGGLE JENNINGS

Country Singer-Songwriters John PayCheck & Struggle Jennings Join Forces To Reignite The Outlaw Spirit On New Single Collaboration “Sons Of The Spark,” Arriving May 15 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 13, 2026) — Country singer-songwriters and recording artists John PayCheck and Struggle Jennings join forces on “Sons Of The Spark,” [Pre-Save/Pre-Add] a defiant, tradition-steeped anthem set for release on May 15 by HorseBite Entertainment. Carrying the weight of two of country music’s most … Continue reading JOHN PAYCHECK / STRUGGLE JENNINGS

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Daughtry

Announce SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (DELUXE) Only Available On Vinyl With 3 Variants Out June 5th Via Big Machine Rock Available HERE Monday, May 11, 2026 — Multi-GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-platinum rock powerhouse Daughtry has announced SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM DELUXE today. The deluxe release brings together the full scope of the band’s acclaimed two-part project, SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART 1) and SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART 2), alongside additional live recordings that capture … Continue reading Daughtry

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LIVING WRECKAGE feat. Members of Anthrax and Shadows Fall

Release New Single “Righteous Side Of Sanity” Premiere Lyric Video on Metal Injection! Single to be Featured on SOUND SYSTEM, from the Creative Forces Behind GUITAR HERO, ROCK BAND, ROCKSMITH, AND MORE 10/16/2026 LIVING WRECKAGE, featuring members of Anthrax and Shadows Fall, have released their crushing new single “Righteous Side Of Sanity.” The lyric video for the single made it’s debut on Metal Injection yesterday! “Righteous Side Of Sanity”, the first single from the … Continue reading LIVING WRECKAGE feat. Members of Anthrax and Shadows Fall

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Bastion Rose Issues a Dystopian Call to Arms with Aggressive New Single

“Break The Machine” – Available Now BLOOMINGTON, IN – Continuing their relentless 2026 release schedule, cinematic hard rock outfit Bastion Rose has announced their most explosive and sonically expansive single yet: “Break The Machine.” The track is a dark, progressive anthem aimed directly at a society standing on the precipice. As the latest chapter in their upcoming Blue Rising era, “Break The Machine” fuses their signature heavy rock instrumentation with haunting piano and … Continue reading Bastion Rose Issues a Dystopian Call to Arms with Aggressive New Single

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Luke Bryan Announces Signs Album Live on “American Idol” Finale, Set for Release on September 18, Pre-Order NOW

Performs “Fish Hunt Golf Drink”Song Available Here NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan wrapped his ninth season as a celebrity judge on American Idol tonight, and during the show, he exclusively announced he will release a new studio album on September 18, Signs. The album is available for pre-order NOW. In celebration, Luke performed a new track off Signs, “Fish Hunt Golf Drink.” The song was written by Luke, … Continue reading Luke Bryan Announces Signs Album Live on “American Idol” Finale, Set for Release on September 18, Pre-Order NOW

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GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO

SET FOR SEPTEMBER 25-27, 2026 AT THE WESTGATE LAS VEGAS RESORT & CASINO BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LEGEND HIMSELF LEGENDS OF ROCK UNITES ICONIC ROCK STARS— GENE SIMMONS (KISS), GEEZER BUTLER (BLACK SABBATH), STEWART COPELAND (THE POLICE), DAVE DAVIES (THE KINKS)—AND MORE EXPERIENCE ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME MOMENTS WITH LEGENDARY ARTISTS LIVE AND IN-PERSON WITH CONCERTS, AUTOGRAPH SESSIONS, PHOTO OPS, PARTIES, AND PANELS TICKETS AND VIP EXPERIENCES ARE … Continue reading GENE SIMMONS’ LEGENDS OF ROCK EXPO

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Rising Country Artist Byrdie Wilson Announces New Single Savin’Available on All Streaming Platforms May 22

Nashville, TN (May 12, 2026) – Rising country artist Byrdie Wilson will release her heartfelt new single, “Savin’,” on May 22. The song is a coming-of-age anthem that captures the emotional shift from simply getting by to dreaming about building a future with someone you love. Blending vivid storytelling with warm country melodies, “Savin’” paints an honest portrait of young adulthood, financial struggle, and the kind of … Continue reading Rising Country Artist Byrdie Wilson Announces New Single Savin’Available on All Streaming Platforms May 22

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ASHLEY COOKE ANNOUNCES THE BABY BLUES WORLD TOUR

COUNTRY HITMAKER’S GLOBAL HEADLINE RUNKICKS OFF ON 9/17, ALL TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY (5/15 NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 12, 2026) — Today, Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke announces the baby blues world tour — a global headline run launching on September 17 and continuing through February 25 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. General on-sale for the 28-date trek begins this Friday (5/15) at 10 a.m. local time with $1 of every ticket sold … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE ANNOUNCES THE BABY BLUES WORLD TOUR

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