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KOE WETZEL’S HOMETOWN OF PITTSBURG, TEXAS DEBUTS WETZEL MURAL DOWNTOWN, DUBS FEBRUARY 28 “KOE WETZEL DAY”

Pittsburg Mayor Abernathy Presented Wetzel, Surrounded by Friends and Family, a Key to the City & Celebrated with Procession from Church Street to Local Celebration Wetzel Commemorates 10 Years of “February 28, 2016” w/ Mixtape: These Are Going Nowhere: A Mixtape by Koe Wetzel PITTSBURG/FT. WORTH, Texas – In his 2025 Billboard cover story, Koe Wetzel joked that maybe one day his mural might join Pittsburg, Texas’ other famous citizens, including … Continue reading KOE WETZEL’S HOMETOWN OF PITTSBURG, TEXAS DEBUTS WETZEL MURAL DOWNTOWN, DUBS FEBRUARY 28 “KOE WETZEL DAY”

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2 Lane Summer Releases ‘Heaven Knows,’ a Sunny Slice of Country-Pop Happiness, TODAY (2/27)  

NASHVILLE, TN (Feb. 27, 2026) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ soulful country-pop duo, 2 Lane Summer, today released “Heaven Knows,” a feel-good tempo tune about finding a partner so perfect they must have been part of God’s plan. Propelled by high-energy electric guitar, heart-pounding drums and, of course, 2 Lane Summer’s trademark vocal harmonies, which Billboard has described as “bold and beautiful,” the uber-positive … Continue reading 2 Lane Summer Releases ‘Heaven Knows,’ a Sunny Slice of Country-Pop Happiness, TODAY (2/27)  

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Soulful Country Newcomer Dusty Black  Releases Self-Titled EP TODAY (2/27) 

NASHVILLE, TN (Feb. 27, 2026) – Texas-born, Memphis-raised country newcomer Dusty Black today released his self-titled EP, Dusty Black.   Produced by Mickey Jack Cones (Dustin Lynch, Joe Nichols), the six-track project is Dusty’s first EP release since signing with QHMG / Stone Country Records. It introduces Dusty’s soulful brand of contemporary country—from hard-edged, rural rock anthems to tender, tuneful songs about romantic moments and family memories.   STREAM / LISTEN TO the Dusty Black EP HERE.  Dusty’s EP heralds the next chapter in a deep-rooted family … Continue reading Soulful Country Newcomer Dusty Black  Releases Self-Titled EP TODAY (2/27) 

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JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES SONGS ABOUT US 2026 SUMMER TOUR POWERED BY PATRIOT MOBILE, RELEASES THREE NEW TRACKS FROM UPCOMING SONGS ABOUT US ALBUM

Next Single “Don’t Tell On Me” Impacts Country Radio March 2nd  Sponsored By Patriot Mobile, The Songs About Us Tour Artist Presale Tickets Are Available Starting Tuesday, March 3, With General Onsale Friday, March 6 at 10am NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (February 27, 2026) – On the heels of his milestone 31st career #1 at Country radio, Grammy-nominated entertainer Jason Aldean today announced his upcoming 22-city 2026 Songs … Continue reading JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES SONGS ABOUT US 2026 SUMMER TOUR POWERED BY PATRIOT MOBILE, RELEASES THREE NEW TRACKS FROM UPCOMING SONGS ABOUT US ALBUM

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NEEDTOBREATHE RELEASES“HIGHLANDS”

LISTEN HERE DAVE COBB-PRODUCED10TH STUDIO ALBUMTHE LONG SURRENDEROUT MARCH 27 VIA MCAPRE-ADD / PRE-SAVE HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bringing a refreshed sense of abandon to their soulful, Americana and alt-rock fusion, GRAMMY-nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE releases the fourth preview off their upcoming album, The Long Surrender, today with “Highlands” – Listen HERE. Penned solo by frontman and vocalist Bear Rinehart, “Highlands” is written like a prayer, seeking and searching for something steady amidst life’s tumult. We go down, we go … Continue reading NEEDTOBREATHE RELEASES“HIGHLANDS”

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Drowning Pool & Sorry X Join Forces on Explosive New Single

“THE WRONG ONE” Out Now via SBG Records Official Music Video Premieres on Revolver! Multi-platinum hard rock heavyweights Drowning Pool return with a ferocious new collaboration, teaming up with rising active rock force Sorry X on their brand-new single, “THE WRONG ONE,” out now through SBG Records. The collaboration was sparked after the band discovered Sorry X’s brutal reinterpretation of Drowning Pool’s iconic anthem Bodies online. “We stumbled on Sorry X’s cover … Continue reading Drowning Pool & Sorry X Join Forces on Explosive New Single

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HAYLA -SINGER-SONGWRITER And

ONE OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC’S MOST RECOGNIZABLE VOICES HAYLA CELEBRATES MULTIPLE AWARD NOMINATIONS INCLUDING: iHEARTRADIO MUSIC AWARD FOR “IN MY ARMS” WITH ILLENIUM (TRACK APPEARS ON ILLENIUM’S #1 BILLBOARD DANCE ALBUM CHART PROJECT ODYSSEY) FEMMY AWARD FOR “BEST VOCALIST,” AND FOUR EDMAs FOR “FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR,” “VOCALIST OF THE YEAR,” “DANCE RADIO ARTIST OF THE YEAR” & “BEST COLLABORATION” FOR “FADED” WITH NELLY FURTADO UPCOMING PERFORMANCES … Continue reading HAYLA -SINGER-SONGWRITER And

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MEGAN MORONEY DROPS CLOUD 9 BONUS TRACK“SORRY… I MEANT TONIGHT (BONUS)”

COUNTRY SUPERSTAR TO MAKE SECOND APPEARANCE ONTHE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON ON 3/4—DOMINATING HEADLINES WITH HIGH-PROFILE FEATURES IN ESQUIRE,LOS ANGELES TIMES, USA TODAY, AMERICAN SONGWRITER, AND MORE NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 26, 2026) – Bringing the dance party to Cloud 9, Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter Megan Moroney is sharing an all-new song called “Sorry… I Meant Tonight (Bonus)” — a bonus track from her just-released and wildly celebrated third studio album. A sing-along-ready … Continue reading MEGAN MORONEY DROPS CLOUD 9 BONUS TRACK“SORRY… I MEANT TONIGHT (BONUS)”

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PAUL CAUTHEN SHARES UNFILTERED DUET “CHAIN SMOKING”(FEAT. DELANEY RAMSDELL) AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE

Fifth Album Book of Paul Set for April 3 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With his authoritative fifth album Book of Paul just one month away, country iconoclast Paul Cauthen gives fans a taste of its unfiltered artistry on “Chain Smoking” (featuring Delaney Ramsdell) – a slow-burning duet so vivid, it should come with a Surgeon General’s warning. Listen to “Chain Smoking” (feat. Delaney Ramsdell) here and watch the official video here. Co-written by … Continue reading PAUL CAUTHEN SHARES UNFILTERED DUET “CHAIN SMOKING”(FEAT. DELANEY RAMSDELL) AHEAD OF ALBUM RELEASE

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TY MYERS GETS REAL ABOUT AFTER-HOURS ROMANCEON BITTERSWEET NEW SONG “MORNING COMES”

SOPHOMORE ALBUM HEAVY ON THE SOUL DUE OUT 3/27—BREAKOUT PHENOMENON NOW GEARING UP FOR C2C DEBUT,INTERNATIONAL TOUR AS SUPPORT FOR LUKE COMBS NASHVILLE, TENN. (February 27, 2026) — Today, 18-year-old breakout star Ty Myers shares a bittersweet anthem for restless hearts everywhere with his new song “Morning Comes,” out now via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia. Accompanied by an official visualizer, the R&B-tinged track is set to appear on the singer/songwriter/guitarist’s upcoming sophomore … Continue reading TY MYERS GETS REAL ABOUT AFTER-HOURS ROMANCEON BITTERSWEET NEW SONG “MORNING COMES”

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