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LAINEY WILSON DEBUTS NEW HOLIDAY VIDEO FOR “LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!” WITH BING CROSBY

EARNS NINTH #1 AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO” PERFORMS DURING 99TH ANNUAL MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE NOMINATED FOR THREE AWARDS AT THE 68TH GRAMMY AWARDS Nashville, TN (December 2, 2025) – Lainey Wilson shares a new video for her version of “Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!” with Bing Crosby today, which was created in partnership with Hershey’s and features animated versions of the two artists. Watch/share HERE.   … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON DEBUTS NEW HOLIDAY VIDEO FOR “LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW! LET IT SNOW!” WITH BING CROSBY

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HEART LIFE MUSIC Gets Stern…Kenny Chesney Debuts on “The Howard Stern Show”

Kenny Chesney’s Love Letter to an Unthinkable DreamDelivers a Far-Ranging Conversation + Worlds Merging Following Tonight’s Book Event at NYC’s Kaufman Music Center,Tapes Podcast at The Springsteen Archives & Center for American Music NEW YORK, N.Y. – It was all heart, life, music when Kenny Chesney joined iconic radio host Howard Stern to discuss his No. 1 New York Times best seller on Stern’s SiriusXM morning show. … Continue reading HEART LIFE MUSIC Gets Stern…Kenny Chesney Debuts on “The Howard Stern Show”

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LAINEY WILSON SOARS TO #1 WITH “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO”

WILSON’S MILESTONE NINTH #1 ALSO UP FOR TWO GRAMMYS — BEST COUNTRY SONG & BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE Nashville, TN (December 1, 2025) – Lainey Wilson lands her ninth number one at country radio with “Somewhere Over Laredo,” the lead single from her Whirlwind (Deluxe) album. The chart topping single, which she just performed at the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, also anchors two of Lainey’s three nominations at the GRAMMY … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON SOARS TO #1 WITH “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO”

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2025 “BOWL FOR RONNIE” CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY Brings In Over $85,000

FOR RONNIE JAMES DIO STAND UP AND SHOUT CANCER FUND SRO Event Hosted by Eddie Trunk BringsRockers and Supporters Together toRaise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Charity PINZ Bowling Center in Studio City, California was filled to capacity on November 13 with rock musicians, bowling enthusiasts and DIO fans for the annual BOWL FOR RONNIE Celebrity Bowling Party, benefiting the Ronnie James Dio Stand Up and Shout Cancer … Continue reading 2025 “BOWL FOR RONNIE” CELEBRITY BOWLING PARTY Brings In Over $85,000

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BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP

NEXT YEAR’S EVENT SET FOR JUNE 11-14, 2026 ON THE FARM IN MANCHESTER, TN HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE HEADLINE PERFORMANCES FROM SKRILLEX, THE STROKES, RÜFÜS DU SOL, AND NOAH KAHAN, PLUS TOP-BILLED LIVE SETS FROM GRIZ, TURNSTILE, TEDDY SWIMS, THE NEIGHBOURHOOD, ROLE MODEL, KESHA, AND MANY MORE KESHA TO CURATE 2026 SUPERJAM, “KESHA PRESENTS: SUPERJÂM ESOTERÍCA: THE ALCHEMY OF POP” “WEIRD AL” YANKOVIC TO PERFORM SPECIAL LATE-NIGHT SATURDAY … Continue reading BONNAROO MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP

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Jacquie Roar Unwraps Fiery New Holiday Single “Christmas Miss Me” The Ultimate Holiday Breakup Bop With a Hopeful Twist

Nashville, TN (December 2, 2025) – Country powerhouse Jacquie Roar is kicking off the season with a sparkle, a strut, and a whole lot of self-respect with the release of her brand-new holiday single, “Christmas Miss Me.” Co-written with hitmaker Steve Fee (Max McNown, “A Lot More Free”), the track is a festive, feel-good breakup anthem designed to empower anyone spending the holidays healing, celebrating, and moving on. Equal parts sass and … Continue reading Jacquie Roar Unwraps Fiery New Holiday Single “Christmas Miss Me” The Ultimate Holiday Breakup Bop With a Hopeful Twist

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Mindfeels: second single out now

Art Of Melody Music and Burning Minds Music Group are proud to announce the release of “The Other Side Of You,” the second single from Mindfeels’ sophomore album “2WO”. It’s now available online for streaming, accompanied by a video. Buy digital / Stream “The Other Side Of You” now:https://www.burningmindsgroup.com/art-of-melody-music/buy/230 The band states: “This track focuses on the challenges of keeping a relationship genuine over time. Personal bonds can undergo changes and often, our most hidden … Continue reading Mindfeels: second single out now

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DREW BALDRIDGE ENTERS A SEASON OF FIRSTS WITH SOLD-OUT HEADLINE SHOW, AUSTRALIAN TOUR, ACTING DEBUT AND MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE PERFORMANCE

Nashville, TN (December 1, 2025) – Country artist Drew Baldridge is experiencing a breakthrough season marked by numerous major career firsts that signal a powerful new chapter in his rise. Baldridge will celebrate his first ever sold out headline show next week, a defining moment that underscores the growing demand for his gritty, heartfelt songwriting and high energy live performances. The sold out date in Glasgow, Scotland marks … Continue reading DREW BALDRIDGE ENTERS A SEASON OF FIRSTS WITH SOLD-OUT HEADLINE SHOW, AUSTRALIAN TOUR, ACTING DEBUT AND MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE PERFORMANCE

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LADY A RINGS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH MULTIPLE FESTIVE NATIONAL TV PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

Catch the Trio on The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular,  CMA Country Christmas, TODAY, and The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade Between Their THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR Launching This Weekend NASHVILLE, TN – Dec. 1, 2025 – GRAMMY-winning trio Lady A are delivering holiday magic all December long, plotting several national television performances celebrating their new album ON THIS WINTER’S NIGHT (VOLUME 2). First, the trio brings their decadent harmonies to … Continue reading LADY A RINGS IN THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH MULTIPLE FESTIVE NATIONAL TV PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT DECEMBER

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Out Now: Waylon Hanel’s 3rd Studio Album When Waylon Came To Nashville Is A Modern Sonic Tribute To The Classic Era Of Outlaw Country

“A student, champion, and torch bearer for all the old Outlaw greats…”– Trigger, Saving Country Music NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 01, 2025) — Country singer-songwriter, independent recording artist and Michigan native Waylon Hanel released his 3rd studio album entitled When Waylon Came To Nashville [Stream/Download] everywhere digitally on November 28 by CDX Records. Hanel also unveiled and pre-released the new album on vinyl during a sold out show for his hometown fans … Continue reading Out Now: Waylon Hanel’s 3rd Studio Album When Waylon Came To Nashville Is A Modern Sonic Tribute To The Classic Era Of Outlaw Country

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