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Monarrch Announces AI Royalty Operating System (AIR-OS) with Private Preview Group in Nashville

Early access for artists, family estates and executives marks the first step toward a new standard for creator rights establishing the foundation for AI royalties NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the United States, Legislative momentum is building. Tennessee’s ELVIS Act — the first law to protect voice, image, and likeness from unauthorized AI replication — and the proposed NO FAKES Act in Congress both represent critical policy steps. The AI Royalty … Continue reading Monarrch Announces AI Royalty Operating System (AIR-OS) with Private Preview Group in Nashville

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JAMEY JOHNSON AND RONNIE DUNN RELEASE “NEVER GONNA BE” ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn recorded “Never Gonna Be,” which will be released on Friday, Sept. 12, the lyrics had special meaning to Johnson because Dunn co-wrote the song about him.  The recording is a poignant full-circle moment because Dunn and co-writer Terry McBride wrote the song about Johnson 15 years ago, just as the Alabama native’s career was taking off. “It makes … Continue reading JAMEY JOHNSON AND RONNIE DUNN RELEASE “NEVER GONNA BE” ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

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MEGAN MORONEY MAKES HISTORY AS WINNER OF FIRST-EVER BEST COUNTRY AWARD AT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 

PLUS DELIVERS KNOCKOUT PERFORMANCE OF HIT SINGLE “6 MONTHS LATER” —COUNTRY SUPERSTAR EARNS TOP HONORS WITH SIX NOMINATIONSAT “THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 8, 2025) — Last night in New York, Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter Megan Moroney made history at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), where her PLATINUM-certified No. 1 smash “Am I Okay?” won the moon person for the first-ever Best Country category. With awards season nearly … Continue reading MEGAN MORONEY MAKES HISTORY AS WINNER OF FIRST-EVER BEST COUNTRY AWARD AT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 

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Hit-Making Country Trio Runaway June To Release Girl-Power Celebration Album New Kind of Emotion on Sept. 19 

Pre-Save / Pre-Add AVAILABLE NOW      NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 9, 2025) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ Runaway June today officially announced that the Gold-selling trio’s 13-track sophomore album, New Kind of Emotion, will be released on Sept. 19 with pre-save / pre-add available now.   Gleaming with country-pop sheen yet anchored by traditional down-home fiddle, mandolin and pedal steel, New Kind of Emotion is a modern country celebration of good times and girl power, friendship … Continue reading Hit-Making Country Trio Runaway June To Release Girl-Power Celebration Album New Kind of Emotion on Sept. 19 

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HOT TICKET ALERT: BREAKOUT PHENOMENON TY MYERS ADDS EVEN MORE DATES TO SOLD-OUT HEADLINE TOUR

THE SELECT TOUR TALLIES 70 DATES WITH NEWLY ADDED SHOWSON SALE THIS FRIDAY (9/12) NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 8, 2025) — Already proven to be one of the hottest tickets this year, breakout phenomenon Ty Myers is tacking on four more dates to his SOLD-OUT The Select Tour. An unstoppable new headliner with superstar status now tallying 70 dates in total, the added stops in St. Louis, MO, Hidalgo, TX, Houston, TX, and Columbia, SC, extend the explosive run … Continue reading HOT TICKET ALERT: BREAKOUT PHENOMENON TY MYERS ADDS EVEN MORE DATES TO SOLD-OUT HEADLINE TOUR

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Amazing Labor day Weekend at The Sheds 21st Birthday Bash With The Kentucky Headhunters!

Labor Day Weekend at the Shed Smokehouse and Juke Joint in Maryville Tennessee was one for the books! Thanks to the Return of The Grammy winning Southern Rock Royalty The one and only The Kentucky Headhunters! This marked the Sheds 21st Birthday and boy was it a Great one! I arrived early and it was already Packed! They were bussing people in earlier than I’ve … Continue reading Amazing Labor day Weekend at The Sheds 21st Birthday Bash With The Kentucky Headhunters!

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Girl-Next-Door Singer-Songwriter  Lakelin Lemmings Releases “Parking Lot,” a Loving Tribute to Small-Town Teens’ Favorite Meeting Spot 

NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 5, 2025) – QHMG / Stone Country Records’ newest signing, girl-next-door singer-songwriter Lakelin Lemmings, today released “Parking Lot,” her second song on the label. A laid-back modern country waltz offering the perfect groove for just hangin’ out with friends, “Parking Lot” is Lakelin’s loving tribute to small-town teenagers’ favorite meeting spot.      STREAM / LISTEN TO “Parking Lot” HERE.  WATCH the official visualizer HERE.   Penned by Lakelin alongside co-writer Tiffany … Continue reading Girl-Next-Door Singer-Songwriter  Lakelin Lemmings Releases “Parking Lot,” a Loving Tribute to Small-Town Teens’ Favorite Meeting Spot 

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CALIFORNIA COWGIRL: ANNIE BOSKO’S DEBUT ALBUM ARRIVES OCTOBER 3 

Studio Version of “Honky Tonk Heartbeat,” Featured in Ariat’s “Line-Men Dancing” Campaign with Brock Purdy, Available Now     Joins Dolly: Live in Las Vegas at The Colosseumat Caesars Palace on Dec. 10  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Rising singer/songwriter Annie Bosko is stepping into a new chapter with her debut album, California Cowgirl, arriving October 3 via QHMG/Stone Country Records. Growing up a farmer’s daughter, the collection reflects her West Coast … Continue reading CALIFORNIA COWGIRL: ANNIE BOSKO’S DEBUT ALBUM ARRIVES OCTOBER 3 

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Runaway June Releases ‘Real Good Night,’ a Party-Starter Teaser Track From the Hit-Making Trio’s Forthcoming Sophomore Album

NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 5, 2025) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ Runaway June today released “Real Good Night,” a teaser track from the Gold-selling trio’s forthcoming sophomore album.   Produced by two-time GRAMMY winner Kristian Bush (Sugarland, Megan Moroney), track release “Real Good Night” is a country girls-night-out anthem in the tradition of Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” Barn burnin’ fiddle and electric guitar set the pace for a flirty, freeing … Continue reading Runaway June Releases ‘Real Good Night,’ a Party-Starter Teaser Track From the Hit-Making Trio’s Forthcoming Sophomore Album

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NEEDTOBREATHE Releases “Momma Loves Me” Featuring The Red Clay Strays

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum arena selling rock band NEEDTOBREATHE today releases their new song, “Momma Loves Me,” featuring rising Southern rock band The Red Clay Strays, listen HERE. Written by Bear Rinehart and produced by Grammy-winning Dave Cobb, the track blends the two bands’ distinct sounds into a heartfelt meditation on hope, resilience, and the power of connection. The band just premiered a documentary with Rolling Stone chronicling the … Continue reading NEEDTOBREATHE Releases “Momma Loves Me” Featuring The Red Clay Strays

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