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ANNOUNCES 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST CODY JINKS, AND EVA UNDER FIRE TO KICK OFF 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR Artist and Citi Presales Start Wednesday, January 14 General Onsale Begins Friday, January 16 at 10am Local on LiveNation.com Go Team USA! $1 From Every Ticket Sold to Benefit USA Judo and USA Cycling BMX Olympic Teams Tenth Studio Album Expected In Fall 2026 … Continue reading FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
TWO ICONIC INSTRUMENTS, ONE LEGENDARY PARTNERSHIP OWN A PIECE OF ROCK HISTORY WITH THE KEITH RICHARDS 1960 ES-355 COLLECTOR’S EDITION MODELS, AVAILABLE WORLDWIDE IN A LIMITED RUN Keith Richards with his Gibson Custom 1960 ES-355™ Collector’s Edition. Credits: Keith photos, Kevin Mazur, guitar photos, Gibson Explore the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition–Signed Guitar and Label–and the Signed Label versions HERE. NASHVILLE, TN – Gibson is proud to announce … Continue reading GIBSON CUSTOM AND KEITH RICHARDS Unite For Historic Collaboration
NEW ALBUM RELIANCE NEARS RELEASE PRE-ORDER HERE January 13, 2026 – SOEN unveil their fourth single, the enchantingly dark “Indifferent,” taken from the upcoming studio album Reliance, due for release this Friday, January 16, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. “‘Indifferent’ is about reliance turning into absence. The quiet shock of realizing that the person you lean on is no longer there emotionally,” explains vocalist and frontman Joel Ekelöf. “Carried by … Continue reading SOEN DROP HAUNTINGLY ELEGANT SINGLE/VIDEO Indifferent Out Now!
Rhode Island-based singer, songwriter, and guitarist Seth Salois proudly releases his brand-new single, “Surrender,” available now on all streaming platforms. “Surrender” is the 2nd single off of the forthcoming album Between the Darkness and the Light due out in late 2026. STREAM “Surrender” HERE “‘Surrender’ was always going to be the 2nd single because I felt it was a great way to showcase the ends of my writing spectrum. I grew up on bands … Continue reading Solo Artist Seth Salois Releases New Single “Surrender” + Music Video
INCLUDING FIRST HEADLINE SHOWS AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN IN NYC, KIA FORUM IN LOS ANGELES, AND O2 ARENA IN LONDON Highly Anticipated New Album locket To Be Released This Friday! Madison Set to Debut Incredible New Song “bad enough” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon This Evening Today, two-time GRAMMY-nominated and platinum-selling artist Madison Beer announces the locket tour. With stops throughout North America, Europe, and the … Continue reading MADISON BEER ANNOUNCES The Locket Tour Across North America, Europe, And The United Kingdom!
A High-Energy, Artist-Driven Finale Each Night, Celebrating Original Music, Collaboration, And A Positive Vibes Only Ethos NASHVILLE, TN – (JAN. 13, 2026) – Elliott Booe, Americana/alt-country artist, announces the upcoming residency at The Vinyl Lounge in Nashville, TN. Dates released for the first half of 2026 include January 13, February 20, March 10, April 4, and May 31, with more dates to be announced soon. Follow his Bandsintown for … Continue reading ELLIOTT BOOE & THE IMPROMPTUS ANNOUNCES VINYL LOUNGE RESIDENCY IN THE HEART OF NASHVILLE
20-Track Horseback (Deluxe), Featuring Duet of “The Dirt” with John Morgan,Arrives January 30; Pre-Save HERE Back In The Saddle Tour Is Underway; Tickets Available at JennaPaulette.com NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After learning the ropes of navigating a career and newfound motherhood in 2025, Leo33 rising country artist Jenna Paulette is jumping Back In The Saddle with a 26-date tour in 2026, with more shows to come. To celebrate, Paulette will also release a deluxe version … Continue reading JENNA PAULETTE JUMPS BACK IN THE SADDLE WITH NEW TOUR, DELUXE ALBUM IN 2026
BREAKOUT STAR’S SOPHOMORE LP DUE OUT MARCH 27,PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE AVAILABLE NOW—NEW SINGLE “MESSAGE TO YOU” PREMIERES THIS FRIDAY (1/16) NASHVILLE, TENN. (January 13, 2026) — Today, 18-year-old rising star Ty Myers announces the upcoming release of his sophomore album, Heavy On The Soul. Due out via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia on March 27, Heavy On The Soul will follow his wildly celebrated, GOLD-certified 2025 debut LP The Select. Go here to pre-order/pre-save Heavy On The Soul now, and see below … Continue reading TY MYERS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM HEAVY ON THE SOUL
Lands Roots Music Reports Top 200 Blues Albums, Top Contemporary Blues Albums, and Top Blues Song Charts! MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Big Radio Records label artist Christopher Wyze & the Tellers has had an extraordinary year, becoming the only artist to place two albums within the Top 100 of Roots Music Report’s Top Blues Albums for the Year 2025. Media coverage for the band included features … Continue reading Christopher Wyze & the Tellers Beat The Blues With Record Year!
The Country Superstar Kicks Off His Return Residency at The Colosseum at Ceasars Palace on Thursday NASHVILLE, TN (January 12, 2026) – Blake Shelton marks his 31st run to the top of the country airplay charts with his latest release “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” via Wheelhouse Records. This second number one from his BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville album For Recreational Use Only was written by Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam … Continue reading BLAKE SHELTON CELEBRATES HIS 31ST NUMBER ONE AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH “STAY COUNTRY OR DIE TRYIN’”
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