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NEW SINGLE “FOR MAD MEN ONLY” OUT TODAY FROM NEW ALBUM ‘BLACK FLAME,’ SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 24 ON CLEOPATRA RECORDS March 18, 2026 — NUCLEAR MESSIAH–built around the visionary guitar mastery of Chris Poland—released their new single, “For Mad Men Only,” today. Joining Poland for this roaring metal cover of the ‘70s May Blitz tune is the inimitable Joe Lynn Turner on vocals and Pat Travers on … Continue reading NUCLEAR MESSIAH
Rising Country Artist to Bring Story-Driven Performances to Cities Across the U.S. Throughout Summer 2026 (NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 18, 2026) Rising country artist Belles is hitting the road this summer with her newly announced Songs & Stories Tour, a run of shows designed to bring fans closer to the music and the inspiration behind it. The tour launches May 1 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, and … Continue reading Belles Launches Songs & Stories Tour
The Duo’s Inaugural UK Shows Included Stops in Belfast, Glasgow and Surprise Guest Darius Rucker in London Nashville, TN – March 18, 2026 – Country music’s best-selling duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn delivered what was hailed as “”worth the wait” with their first-ever sets in the UK at the Country to Country Festival (C2C) 2026. The legendary pair brought “deafening singalongs, spontaneous line … Continue reading BROOKS & DUNN’S FIRST-EVER C2C “FELT LESS LIKE A FESTIVAL HEADLINE SET AND MORE LIKE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION”
TOUR KICKS OFF APRIL 21 WITH A HOMETOWN SHOW IN DETROIT IN SUPPORT OF HIS BREAKOUT 2025 ALBUM blame the chat WATCH THE TRAILER HERE MULTI-PLATINUM HIP-HOP STAR DDG ANNOUNCES BLAME THE CHAT TOUR U.S. HEADLINE DATES FOR SPRING 2026 TOUR KICKS OFF APRIL 21 WITH A HOMETOWN SHOW IN DETROIT IN SUPPORT OF HIS BREAKOUT 2025 ALBUM blame the chat WATCH THE TRAILER HERE(Los Angeles, CA – March 18, 2026)— Today, … Continue reading MULTI-PLATINUM HIP-HOP STAR DDG ANNOUNCES BLAME THE CHAT TOUR U.S. HEADLINE DATES FOR SPRING 2026
+ Official Video Out Now Currently on the European Bass Warrior Tour Currently on the European Bass Warrior Tour, M.A.G.O. (My Absolute Greatest Obsession) originally formed in Northern California and now based in Rome, Italy have released their haunting new single “Bella Strega.” Fronted by Italian-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Fab “Vestod” Rizzi, the dark alternative rock project blends atmospheric textures with deeply spiritual themes. The music channels an … Continue reading M.A.G.O. ( My Absolute Greatest Obsession ) Release New Single “BELLA STREGA”
“We praise the skies for fallen angels…” Hard rock powerhouse THE CROWNED return with a thunderous new single, “Fallen One,” a gripping and emotionally charged track that showcases the band’s signature blend of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and unapologetic intensity. ABOUT THE SONG “Fallen One” is an onslaught of groove riff’s and thrash going back and forth competing with each other. Until finally, you hit the chorus that breathes big … Continue reading THE CROWNED Rise from the Shadows with Explosive New Single “Fallen One”
Keith Continues Australian Tour Dates Supporting Riley Green Ahead of CMC Rocks QLD Performances This Weekend Nashville, TN – Mar. 17, 2026 – One of Amazon Music’s handpicked “Artists to Watch” for 2026, Braxton Keith and soulful Australian rising talent Tyla Rodrigues release their own take of the gentle country classic “Do I Ever Cross Your Mind” today as an Amazon Music Original. Honoring the … Continue reading BRAXTON KEITH AND TYLA RODRIGUES DUET THE GENTLE CLASSIC “DO I EVER CROSS YOUR MIND” AS AN AMAZON MUSIC ORIGINAL – AVAILABLE NOW
RELEASES SECOND TRACK FROM ‘TEMPLE OF THE BLUES II’ ALL-STAR ALBUM DUE OUT APRIL 3 VIA CLEOPATRA RECORDS “THE LITTLE RED ROOSTER” FEATURING DEE SNIDER ON LEAD VOCALS AND TRACII GUNS ON GUITAR OUT TODAY March 17, 2026 – It’s been two years since drum legend Carmine Appice and his reformed Cactus—singer Ed Terry, guitarist Artie Dillon, bassist James Caputo–first unbarred the doors to the Temple … Continue reading CARMINE APPICE AND CACTUS
RELEASES TITLE TRACK TODAY FROM DEBUT ALBUM ‘ROADKILL’ DUE OUT APRIL 24 ON MNRK HEAVY March 17, 2026 – DEVIL’S CUT harness anthemic metalcore and authentic country imagery with melody to massive effect throughout their debut album, ROADKILL, due out April 24 on MNRK Heavy. As evidenced by today’s release of the title track, “Roadkill,” which infectiously fuses a little bit of country with a little … Continue reading DEVIL’S CUT
Nashville, Tenn. — March 16, 2026 — “Budding country music star” (People) Brooke Lee performed our nation’s Anthem at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington on Sunday, March 15, 2026, which featured a 70-lap NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on a 2.73-mile street circuit surrounding AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field in Texas. Watch HERE. Her latest Anthem adds to her impressive list of stadium “Star-Spangled Banner” performances including for the Carolina Panthers and … Continue reading BROOKE LEE SINGS NATIONAL ANTHEMAT INDYCAR RACE IN TEXAS
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