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ALAN JACKSON CAPS DECADES-LONG TOURING CAREER WITH FANS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, More Than 80,000 Witness Country Icon’s Final Concert Event Captured for Upcoming NBC TV Special and Live Album

(FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) “We’re going to have a good time is what we’re going to do!” Alan Jackson said from the stage Saturday night in Nashville…and that’s exactly what he and more than 80,000 people across Music City did. The occasion was Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale – presented by Edward Jones and Silverbelly Whiskey – the last concert of Jackson’s storied career and a … Continue reading ALAN JACKSON CAPS DECADES-LONG TOURING CAREER WITH FANS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS, More Than 80,000 Witness Country Icon’s Final Concert Event Captured for Upcoming NBC TV Special and Live Album

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Gunshine Release New Single + Video “Shark Lounge” 

Florida rock band Gunshine has unleashed their latest single and music video, “Shark Lounge,” the sixth track revealed from their highly anticipated forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 via vnclm_ / Create Music Group. Packed with sleazy riffs, larger-than-life storytelling, and an unapologetic rock ‘n’ roll attitude, “Shark Lounge” draws inspiration from one of Florida’s most infamous nightlife landmarks, a notorious Daytona Beach strip club that became legendary … Continue reading Gunshine Release New Single + Video “Shark Lounge” 

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STEELHEART PRESENTS “WITHOUT YOU” –

BADFINGER COVER OUT JULY 10 Croatian-born rock vocalist Miljenko Matijevic with his impressive 4-octave range delivers the most powerful vocal performance of his career on a song that defined an era.  1996. The same year Mariah Carey’s cover of “Without You” swept across Europe and became the #7 best-selling single of the year in the UK. The same year it reached number one in over … Continue reading STEELHEART PRESENTS “WITHOUT YOU” –

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Jerry Farmer

​ “WHY DOES THE ATHENS MUSIC WALK OF FAME COMMITTEE CONTINUE THEIR FAILURE TO HONOR COUNTRY MUSIC KINGPIN, JERRY FARMER? The purpose of the Athens Music Walk of Fame is to preserve the history of Athens’ musical heritage by recognizing the individuals whose work created a lasting and meaningful impact upon the city’s cultural identity. If that mission is to be taken seriously, then the … Continue reading Jerry Farmer

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CRAIG MORGAN SALUTES AMERICA’S HEROES WITH NEW SONG, “BLANKET OF STARS,” RELEASING JULY 3

Nashville, Tenn. (June 29, 2026) — Country Music star and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan draws from a lifetime of service in his new track, “Blanket of Stars,” releasing July 3 on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville ahead of America’s 250th birthday. AVAILABLE JULY 3: Pre-Save/Add Craig Morgan “Blanket Of Stars” HEREUnder this blanket of starsNothin’ can keep us apartWhenever I’m standin’ in the darkYou’ll always … Continue reading CRAIG MORGAN SALUTES AMERICA’S HEROES WITH NEW SONG, “BLANKET OF STARS,” RELEASING JULY 3

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Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack Release Duet Rendition of McCollum’s Hit Track “Killin’ Me”  LISTEN HERE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Recent ACM Award winner, Parker McCollum, has released a duet version of his current hit single, “Killin’ Me,” featuring Country music icon, Lee Ann Womack – out now. The original version of the smokey and seductive track is featured on McCollum’s ACM ‘Album of the Year,’ PARKER MCCOLLUM (via MCA). The collaboration is a full-circle moment for McCollum and Womack – the first song McCollum learned on guitar was … Continue reading Parker McCollum and Lee Ann Womack Release Duet Rendition of McCollum’s Hit Track “Killin’ Me”  LISTEN HERE

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OUT NOW: REBA MCENTIRE’S “AIN’T GONNA KEEP IT WAITIN’” 

IN THIRD MUSIC CAPSULE RELEASE  MAKES TV PERFORMANCE DEBUT OF NEW SONG DURING DISNEY CELEBRATES AMERICA: NASHVILLE’S STAR-SPANGLED BASH ON JULY 4 NASHVILLE, TN- Going zero to sixty, Reba McEntire isn’t letting the road get in the way of a full-throttle romance in the title track of her third music capsule release, Ain’t Gonna Keep It Waitin’ – EP. Written by Brett Beavers, Connie Harrington, and Kelley Lovelace, the … Continue reading OUT NOW: REBA MCENTIRE’S “AIN’T GONNA KEEP IT WAITIN’” 

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Luke Bryan Releases New Song Today from Signs Album Due September 18: “Made It A Memory” Available HERE Pre-Order Signs HERE

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan is releasing “Made It A Memory” today from his ninth studio album, Signs, due September 18. The track is the fourth song released ahead of the album, following “Word On The Street,” the current radio single “Country And She Knows It,” and “Fish Hunt Golf Drink.” Media and fans have already embraced the new compassionate ballad, with many … Continue reading Luke Bryan Releases New Song Today from Signs Album Due September 18: “Made It A Memory” Available HERE Pre-Order Signs HERE

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COLLECTIVE SOUL

NEW ALBUM PREVIOUSLY RELEASED ON RECORD STORE DAY, ‘TOUCH AND GO,’ NOW SET FOR WORLDWIDE RELEASE JULY 31; NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER June 26, 2026 – Taking a nostalgic trip back to the ’80s, COLLECTIVE SOUL–Ed Roland (vocals/guitar/piano), Dean Roland (rhythm guitar), Will Turpin (bass), Jesse Triplett (lead guitar), Johnny Rabb (drums)—is proudly showcasing their “New Wave side” on TOUCH AND GO, their … Continue reading COLLECTIVE SOUL

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GABBY BARRETT’S NEW SINGLE “IN ON IT” TURNS LIFE’S BIGGEST QUESTIONS INTO AN ANTHEM OF HOPE

MULTI-PLATINUM STAR ON TOUR WITH PARKER MCCOLLUM NEXT MONTH NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 26, 2026) — Today, MULTI-PLATINUM Country star Gabby Barrett returns with her stunning new song “In On It,” out now via Warner Records Nashville. Her first new music of 2026, the life-affirming epic offers much-needed reassurance to all those living in uncertainty. Go here to listen to “In On It” now. Written by Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins, and Jimi Bell, “In … Continue reading GABBY BARRETT’S NEW SINGLE “IN ON IT” TURNS LIFE’S BIGGEST QUESTIONS INTO AN ANTHEM OF HOPE

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