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ASHLEY COOKE REVEALS TRACKLIST FOR SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM

HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ashley cooke DUE OUT 8/14—TWO BRAND NEW SONGS – “famous to frances” & “johnny ’n june” –RELEASING 7/24 NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 15, 2026) — Today, Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke unveils the tracklist for her highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album. Due out via Big Loud Records/Back Blocks Music on August 14, ashley cooke documents a chaotic period of self-discovery, showcasing a truly singular songwriter reaching a whole new level of complexity … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE REVEALS TRACKLIST FOR SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM

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Kenny Chesney Returns to TalkShopLive July 30, 7PM EDT/4PM PDT 1st Deep Dive Conversation about Silver Sands Marina Will Unpack Inspirations, Places & Life Moments Exclusive Signed Picture Disc, Vinyl + CDs Available

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Kenny Chesney has spent the past couple years amassing songs, thinking about life and breaking ground almost everywhere he’s gone. But beyond the Country Music Hall of Fame induction, two Sphere residencies and a New York Times No. 1 Hardcover Nonfiction and Combined Print and E-Book Nonfiction debut, he remains – first and foremost – a music man. And that was more than apparent … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Returns to TalkShopLive July 30, 7PM EDT/4PM PDT 1st Deep Dive Conversation about Silver Sands Marina Will Unpack Inspirations, Places & Life Moments Exclusive Signed Picture Disc, Vinyl + CDs Available

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HIT SONGWRITER PHIL BARTON TO PLAY HIS 500th SHOW AT THE LISTENING ROOM ON JULY 21

Special Show featuring Liz Rose & Friendsand special guests Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon Nashville, TN — July 13, 2026 —The Listening Room is celebrating Phil Barton’s 500th show at the historic venue on Tuesday, July 21 at 8:30pm on the Main Stage! Tickets are available now for the special evening, featuring Liz Rose and friends with Rodney Atkins and Rose Falcon among the special guests honoring Barton, a beloved part of The Listening Room family … Continue reading HIT SONGWRITER PHIL BARTON TO PLAY HIS 500th SHOW AT THE LISTENING ROOM ON JULY 21

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THE STRAY CATS

ADD FALL 2026 DATES DATES KICK OFF NOVEMBER 9 AND WILL FOLLOW THE GROUP’S CROSS-COUNTRY SUMMER TOUR TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, JULY 17 THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will follow their summer 2026 tour with a month of fall dates kicking off November 9 in Grand Prairie, TX with stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Orlando, Atlanta and more, before wrapping December 6 at Foxwoods in CT. The group’s setlists will … Continue reading THE STRAY CATS

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Dust and Grace Releases “Love Doesn’t Live Here” Radio Remix and Official Music Video on July 17th

PITTSBURGH, PA – July 17, 2026 – Pittsburgh-based country project Dust and Grace returns with one of its most emotionally powerful releases to date as the radio remix of “Love Doesn’t Live Here” and its official music video arrive on Friday, July 17. The radio remix will be available on all major digital streaming platforms, with the accompanying video premiering the same day on YouTube and social media. Showcasing the songwriting of Michael … Continue reading Dust and Grace Releases “Love Doesn’t Live Here” Radio Remix and Official Music Video on July 17th

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MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK BAND CANDELBOX ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 TOUR

CANDLEBOX ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 “CAN’T QUIT YOU” TOURKICKS OFF SEPTEMBER 17 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, SPONGE, THE VERVE PIPE, SWEET WATER & AMERICAN BLONDE TICKET ON-SALES BEGIN FRIDAY, JULY 17 NASHVILLE, TN (July 14, 2026) — Today, Multi-platinum rock band Candlebox has announced their “Can’t Quit You” Tour, a 32-date North American run set to kick off Thursday, September 17 at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO and wrap Friday, … Continue reading MULTI-PLATINUM ROCK BAND CANDELBOX ANNOUNCES FALL 2026 TOUR

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TRACY BONHAM Hits The Road In Celebration of The 30th Anniversary of Breakthrough Debut The Burdens of Being Upright

JULY 14, 2026 [New York, NY] – In celebration of 30 years of her mainstream breakthrough debut The Burdens of Being Upright, two-time GRAMMY-nominated alternative artist TRACY BONHAM will be performing the gold-certified album in its entirety… except this time, through the eyes of a seasoned and much-more-enlightened artist. “The Burdens album was a rebellious encounter with expectations from others, claiming my own identity, and the confusion and rage as a young woman on my … Continue reading TRACY BONHAM Hits The Road In Celebration of The 30th Anniversary of Breakthrough Debut The Burdens of Being Upright

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MUSIC ROW FOR MUSICARES RETURNS TO CHIEF’S ON BROADWAY AUGUST 9, 2026 Casey Beathard, Luke Dick, Jeff Hyde, Driver Williams, Jonathan Singleton & Dan Isbell Presented by the Eric Church Band and Corient, Ticket Proceeds Benefit MusiCares

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A special evening of songs and stories returns to Broadway this summer with Music Row for MusiCares presented by the Eric Church Band and Corient set to take place at Chief’s on Broadway on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Eric Church Band members Jeff Hyde and Driver Williams will be joined by acclaimed songwriters Casey Beathard, Luke Dick, Jonathan Singleton and Dan Isbell for a … Continue reading MUSIC ROW FOR MUSICARES RETURNS TO CHIEF’S ON BROADWAY AUGUST 9, 2026 Casey Beathard, Luke Dick, Jeff Hyde, Driver Williams, Jonathan Singleton & Dan Isbell Presented by the Eric Church Band and Corient, Ticket Proceeds Benefit MusiCares

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STEVE WARINER MAKES HISTORY AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY AS HIS MUSIC AND ART TAKE CENTER STAGE

Select Pieces from “The Flip Side: Paintings by Steve Wariner” featured on Iconic Barn During Performance NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 13, 2026) – Spanning six decades, multi-hyphenate musical icon Steve Wariner has played the Grand Ole Opry hundreds of times. Recently celebrating his 30th anniversary as an Opry member, the GRAMMY-winning multi-instrumentalist made history during his July 10 performance as the first artist ever to have his artwork featured on the iconic Opry barn. Ten … Continue reading STEVE WARINER MAKES HISTORY AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY AS HIS MUSIC AND ART TAKE CENTER STAGE

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MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY ROCKER BRANTLEY GILBERT EXTENDS HEADLINING REAL AMERICAN TOUR

Highly Anticipated Album SINS OF THE FATHER Available Friday, July 24 (Nashville, TN, July 13) – As he readies the release of his eighth studio album SINS OF THE FATHER for Friday, July 24, multi-Platinum trailblazer Brantley Gilbert announces additional tour stops, extending his headlining Real American Tour through November 2026. With direct support from John Morgan, along with Jay Webb and Atlus on select dates, the newly announced dates … Continue reading MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY ROCKER BRANTLEY GILBERT EXTENDS HEADLINING REAL AMERICAN TOUR

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