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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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GRAMMY & EMMY Award-Winning Artist John Berry Announces Dates For His Historical “Christmas With John Berry” 30th Anniversary Tour

Tour Is Coming To Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, & More! “Christmas With John Berry” 30th Anniversary Tour Was Announced By GodTube NASHVILLE, Tenn. – GRAMMY® & EMMY® award-winning singer/songwriter John Berry is excited to announce the first dates for his “Christmas With John Berry” 30th Anniversary Tour. With thirteen shows currently slated, and more to come, the tour will kick off on November 27 in Sugar Hill, Georgia, … Continue reading GRAMMY & EMMY Award-Winning Artist John Berry Announces Dates For His Historical “Christmas With John Berry” 30th Anniversary Tour

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BEN GALLAHER

NEW SONG + VIDEO DROP Ben Gallaher, “Betcha Money (Taylor Gold),” OUT TODAY (7/10) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 10, 2026) – QHMG / Stone Country Records’ viral heartland country rocker Ben Gallaher dropped his latest track, “Betcha Money (Taylor Gold),” today (7/10), available across all digital and streaming platforms.   Listen to/ stream “Betcha Money (Taylor Gold)” HERE. Watch the “Betcha Money (Taylor Gold)” Visualizer HERE.  The official music video for “Betcha Money (Taylor Gold)” finds Gallaher and his band high atop a cliff overlooking iconic … Continue reading BEN GALLAHER

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TUCKER WETMORE DELIVERS SUN-SOAKED SUMMER SINGLE “WHO TOLD YOU THAT” AS HOT STREAK CONTINUES

 ACM New Male Artist Of The Year Winner set to embark on second leg of The Brunette World Tour next week following sold-out first leg NASHVILLE, Tenn– Award-winning country hitmaker Tucker Wetmore releases new track “Who Told You That,” available now via Back Blocks Music/MCA/Mercury Records.  “Who Told You That” rides a groovy, breezy country rhythm as Wetmore disproves any concerns that may have preceded his reputation. Drawing … Continue reading TUCKER WETMORE DELIVERS SUN-SOAKED SUMMER SINGLE “WHO TOLD YOU THAT” AS HOT STREAK CONTINUES

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KC AND THE SUNSHINE BANDTEAMS UP WITH NYNE FOR NEW SINGLE “LOVE GOES UP AND DOWN”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Legendary hitmaker KC of KC and The Sunshine Band has teamed up with NYNE for the release of their infectious new single, “Love Goes Up and Down.” Originally performed by KC in the 1986 film Knights of the City but never officially released, the song has been reimagined decades later as a fresh collaboration with NYNE, who serves as the band’s music director, singer, and musician. … Continue reading KC AND THE SUNSHINE BANDTEAMS UP WITH NYNE FOR NEW SINGLE “LOVE GOES UP AND DOWN”

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JACOB HACKWORTH CAN’T BELIEVE THE “MESS THAT MARLBORO MADE” 

NEW TRACK NOW AVAILABLE Current Radio Single “What Took You So Long” Hits Top 45 NASHVILLE, Tenn– – Record-breaking singer-songwriter Jacob Hackworth today releases the reflective ballad “Mess That Marlboro Made,” which is now available now via MCA/Goat Island Sound. The track explores how a single, seemingly insignificant decision can alter the course of a life forever. What begins as a nostalgic look back at the youthful trouble a pack … Continue reading JACOB HACKWORTH CAN’T BELIEVE THE “MESS THAT MARLBORO MADE” 

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ANTHRAX

RELEASE SECOND SINGLE AND VIDEO “THE EDGE OF PERFECTION” FROM THE GROUP’S MUCH-ANTICIPATED ALBUM ‘CURSUM PERFICIO’ OUT SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 ON MEGAFORCE RECORDS PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE LISTEN TO “THE EDGE OF PERFECTION” HERE AND WATCH THE SPECTACULAR CINEMATIC MUSIC VIDEO HERE ANTHRAX have today (July 10) released “The Edge Of Perfection,” the second single from their long-awaited 12th full-length studio album CURSUM PERFICIO out September 18 via Megaforce Records. The new single is highlighted by clean guitar echoes … Continue reading ANTHRAX

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