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Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Trey Calloway Channels ’90s Country Grit in New Single “Must Have Had A Good Time” – Video Out Today

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Award-winning singer-songwriter Trey Calloway is turning up the energy with the release of his brand-new music video, “Must Have Had A Good Time,” premiering today on American Country Network. The video brings the party-driven anthem to life with a cinematic take on a rowdy night out that quickly unravels into unforgettable (and somewhat unexplainable) memories. Co-written by hitmakers Anthony Smith, Frank Myers, and superstar Chris … Continue reading Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Trey Calloway Channels ’90s Country Grit in New Single “Must Have Had A Good Time” – Video Out Today

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The Darkness with Mark Daly and the Ravens at the NorVa, in Norfolk, Virginia, September 5th, 2025

by Glenn Woodell British rock is alive and well if The Darkness is any indication. Although the band broke up in 2003, they reformed four years later and have been going strong ever since. “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”, off of their debut album, Permission to Land, paved the way for their initial success and is still their biggest hit today. Their continued … Continue reading The Darkness with Mark Daly and the Ravens at the NorVa, in Norfolk, Virginia, September 5th, 2025

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Genre-Blending Country Artist Matt Cooper Releases Time-Travel Fantasy ‘Real Fast Car’ as a  High-Octane Audio Track and Performance Video 

Singer-Songwriter’s Catalog Has Surpassed 118 MillionStreams, and Debut Radio Single ‘Highs & Lows’Will Impact U.S. Country Radio on 9/29  NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 12, 2025) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ genre-blending country artist, Matt Cooper, today unveils his second music release on the label, the high-octane fantasy “Real Fast Car,” as both an audio track and performance video.   STREAM / LISTEN TO “Real Fast Car” HERE.  WATCH the … Continue reading Genre-Blending Country Artist Matt Cooper Releases Time-Travel Fantasy ‘Real Fast Car’ as a  High-Octane Audio Track and Performance Video 

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Country-Pop Duo 2 Lane Summer Releases Hooky, ’90s Throwback ‘When You Love Somebody’  

Official Music Video Was Filmed on One of America’s Most Iconic2-Lane Roads, Made Famous by the Oscar-Winning Forrest Gump  NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 12, 2025) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ soulful country-pop duo, 2 Lane Summer, today release the audio track and official music video for “When You Love Somebody,” an anything-for-you, radio-ready romance.  While many current Nashville records are paying tribute to ’90s country, hooky throwback “When You Love Sombody” … Continue reading Country-Pop Duo 2 Lane Summer Releases Hooky, ’90s Throwback ‘When You Love Somebody’  

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GABBY BARRETT PACKS OUT HOMETOWN SHOW DURING HEADLINE TOUR

NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 12, 2025) — Munhall native Gabby Barrett made a special stop in Pennsylvania last week (9/6) to headline Timber Rock Amphitheater in Farmington. With a packed-out hometown crowd, the MULTI-PLATINUM star is currently on her LIFE I’M LIVING TOUR 2025. “To come back now to Pa. with my family, singing these songs for people who believed in me first, that’s something that’s really special to me. And it … Continue reading GABBY BARRETT PACKS OUT HOMETOWN SHOW DURING HEADLINE TOUR

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BREAKOUT COUNTRY ARTIST SACHA SET FOR GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT ON OCTOBER 22

NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 12, 2025) — It’s another bucket list moment in an unforgettable year as breakout Country artist Sacha announces her Grand Ole Opry debut on Wednesday, October 22, performing on Country music’s biggest stage during the ongoing Opry 100 birthday celebration, and joining a lineup that includes Opry member Dustin Lynch, Darci Lynne, and more. Beyond a dream come true, this rite of passage also hints at even bigger things … Continue reading BREAKOUT COUNTRY ARTIST SACHA SET FOR GRAND OLE OPRY DEBUT ON OCTOBER 22

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PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL’SOFFICIAL APP NOW LIVE FOR 2025

DOWNLOAD APP HERE—FESTIVAL SET FOR SEPTEMBER 27-28 FEATURING HEADLINERSJOHN MAYER (FULL BAND), KINGS OF LEON,& MORE—GET REMAINING TICKETS HERE NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 11, 2025) – The 11th annual Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is just around the corner, making its return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN, on September 27-28. Prepping festivalgoers with the ultimate digital roadmap for the big weekend, the official 2025 Pilgrimage Festival App just launched on the Apple App Store and Google … Continue reading PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL’SOFFICIAL APP NOW LIVE FOR 2025

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Kenny Chesney Hits The Studio…Without Musicians

Audio Book Recording for Heart Life Music BeginsChronicling His Journey from Small Town to America’s Stadiums,He’s Delivering the Dreams, Heroes, Dead Ends + Songs That Matter“It’s amazing how alive reading this made me feel…”Official Release Nov. 4; Preorders HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Normally when Kenny Chesney’s in the studio, there are multiple guitarists, a monster drummer and a whole lot of great songs. Not this summer. Just songwriter/superstar … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Hits The Studio…Without Musicians

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Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Celebrates The Nostalgia Of America & Farm Life On Superiorly Produced Debut Album, Live From America (It’s Saturday Night)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 11, 2025) — Country traditionalist, singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Dave Wilbert celebrates the nostalgia of America and farm life on his vibrant and superiorly produced 90’s style country album, Live From America (It’s Saturday Night), available everywhere digitally [stream/buy] now by Willbilly Records.  Solidifying himself as an unapologetic country traditionalist, songs from the album include 2024’s hunting and fishing anthem “Take It Outside,” which landed in … Continue reading Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Celebrates The Nostalgia Of America & Farm Life On Superiorly Produced Debut Album, Live From America (It’s Saturday Night)

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Nightblaze: first single & video “State Of Grace” available now

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce that “State Of Grace”, the first single from Nightblaze‘s upcoming new album “Evaricade”, is now available online for streaming. The release is accompanied by a lyric video. Buy digital / Stream “State Of Grace” now:https://www.burningmindsgroup.com/art-of-melody-music/buy/226 Guitarist Dario Grillo explains: “‘State Of Grace’ is the first single from ‘Evaricade’. It’s a song that completely departs from our old, typically ‘80s … Continue reading Nightblaze: first single & video “State Of Grace” available now

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