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STYX Releases New Album!

CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED “MASTERPIECE” 18TH STUDIO ALBUM ‘CIRCLING FROM ABOVE’ OUT TODAY CDS AVAILABLE AT ALL CONCERTS AS THE “BROTHERHOOD OF ROCK” TOUR WITH THE KEVIN CRONIN BAND AND DON FELDER CONTINUES THROUGH AUGUST 24 WITH HEADLINING SHOWS TO FOLLOW July 18, 2025 – The highly anticipated 18th studio album by legendary multi-Platinum rockers STYX, CIRCLING FROM ABOVE, is finally available today (July 18) via the band’s label, Alpha Dog … Continue reading STYX Releases New Album!

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ERIC CHURCH’S JOURNEYED THREE NIGHTS AT RED ROCKS

From Choir, Strings, Brass & Band to Writing/Debuting a New Song Same Day, There Were Tears, Sing-Alongs, Stories and Boots Held in the Air Livestream of Unique Trilogy of Shows Available to Re-Watch Now Through July 27, Exclusively on Nugs MORRISON, Colo. – With an American Flag scarf given by a fan hanging loosely around his neck on night two-of-three as the band finished “Springsteen,” the sunglass-clad superstar had … Continue reading ERIC CHURCH’S JOURNEYED THREE NIGHTS AT RED ROCKS

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MIRANDA LAMBERT & PARKER McCOLLUM ANNOUNCE “BAND TOGETHER TEXAS,”A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CENTRAL TEXAS FLOOD AID

Matthew McConaughey Joins as Special Guest Concert at Moody Center in Austin, Texas on Sunday, Aug. 17to Feature Notable Texans – Including Cody Johnson, Kelly Clarkson,Lyle Lovett, Ronnie Dunn and More – in Support of Texas Hill CountryFlood Relief Efforts Presale Registration Open Now via BandTogetherTexas.com AUSTIN, Texas – Texas natives Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum present Band Together Texas, a star-studded benefit concert on Sunday, August 17 at … Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT & PARKER McCOLLUM ANNOUNCE “BAND TOGETHER TEXAS,”A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR CENTRAL TEXAS FLOOD AID

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WHISKEY MYERS INTRODUCE “MIDNIGHT WOMAN”OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM WHOMP WHACK THUNDER ARRIVING SEPT. 26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As anticipation builds for Whomp Whack Thunder, their first new album in three years, Whiskey Myers continue to peel back the curtain on what’s to come with the release of “Midnight Woman,” available everywhere now. Listen HERE and pre-order/pre-save the album HERE. Following the hard-hitting “Tailspin” and fiery lead single “Time Bomb” – currently climbing the Top 40 at Active Rock radio, further solidifying Whiskey Myers’ growing crossover … Continue reading WHISKEY MYERS INTRODUCE “MIDNIGHT WOMAN”OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM WHOMP WHACK THUNDER ARRIVING SEPT. 26

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RANDALL KING RELEASES BALLAD, “I KEEP YOUR MEMORY AROUND” 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Hereford, Texas native Randall King has been dubbed a “hardcore country vocalist” by Billboard, and celebrated by Holler as “the genre’s neo-traditional figurehead.” As he continues to tease a new album, King is doubling down on his allegiance to his traditional country roots with the release of his latest ballad, “I Keep Your Memory Around,” available now. Listen HERE. “This song is a special one that I hope … Continue reading RANDALL KING RELEASES BALLAD, “I KEEP YOUR MEMORY AROUND” 

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Mural Honoring Kody Norris & The Kody Norris Show Announced For Mountain City, Tennessee

New Single “Ruby Jane” Now At Bluegrass Radio The Kody Norris Show Nominated for Music Video of the Year for 2025 IBMA Awards MOUNTAIN CITY, Tenn. – The multi-SPBGMA Award-winning and International Bluegrass Music Association-nominated Kody Norris, front man of The Kody Norris Show, was honored and elated to learn that a mural celebrating his musical legacy will soon stand proudly in his hometown of Mountain … Continue reading Mural Honoring Kody Norris & The Kody Norris Show Announced For Mountain City, Tennessee

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Country Recording Artist John PayCheck Contemplates What’s Really Important In Life’s Metaphorical Timeline With Feel Good New Music Video For “More Days Behind”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 16, 2025) — Country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist John PayCheck will officially release his new music video on Friday, July 18 for his self-reflective song “More Days Behind” [stream/buy], which finds the U.S. Army veteran, lavender farmer and songwriter reflecting on what’s really important and where he’s at in life’s metaphorical timeline. It’s the title track from his 2024 sophomore album, More Days Behind, produced by Bill … Continue reading Country Recording Artist John PayCheck Contemplates What’s Really Important In Life’s Metaphorical Timeline With Feel Good New Music Video For “More Days Behind”

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MEGAN MORONEY ANSWERS THE CALL FOR REVENGE HOTLINE IN “6 MONTHS LATER” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW!

NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 16, 2025) — Answering the call, Country phenomenon Megan Moroney runs a revenge hotline in the hilarious RomCom-inspired music video for her buzzing single “6 Months Later” out today. She personally co-directed the visual alongside CeCe Dawson, marking her third time behind the camera and continuing what has fast become a tradition of big screen-worthy videos from the award-winning MULTI-PLATINUM Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter.WATCH THE … Continue reading MEGAN MORONEY ANSWERS THE CALL FOR REVENGE HOTLINE IN “6 MONTHS LATER” MUSIC VIDEO OUT NOW!

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CHASE MCDANIEL EXTENDS A LIGHT TO THE “LOST ONES” WITH INTENSELY EMOTIONAL MUSIC VIDEO

NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 15, 2025) — Big Machine Records singer-songwriter Chase McDaniel strikes a deep emotional chord with the official music video for his latest release “Lost Ones.” It also serves as the soul-searching title track of the Kentucky-bred artist’s anticipated autobiographical debut album, Lost Ones, out September 19. Pre-save/pre-add Lost Ones now and listen to “Lost Ones” here.Helmed by director and repeat collaborator Robby Stevens, the cinematic visual tells a raw, relatable, and all too … Continue reading CHASE MCDANIEL EXTENDS A LIGHT TO THE “LOST ONES” WITH INTENSELY EMOTIONAL MUSIC VIDEO

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George Strait and Vaqueros del Mar Announce “Strait To The Heart” A Benefit for Hill Country Flood Victims

Intimate Donor Dinner & Concert Sunday, July 27 William Beckman, Ray Benson, Wade Bowen, Dean Dillon, Riley Green, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Kyle Park and Hudson Westbrook Join Strait andMembers of his Ace in the Hole Band for Concert Proceeds Directly Benefit Flood Victims For ticket inquiries, please email Vaquerosdm@gmail.com BOERNE, Texas – In the wake of the catastrophic flooding that has impacted so many lives across Texas’ … Continue reading George Strait and Vaqueros del Mar Announce “Strait To The Heart” A Benefit for Hill Country Flood Victims

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