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The Christian Festival Association Celebrates the Start of the Summer Festival Season

Nashville, TN – Over the last weekend, the Christian Festival Association (CFA), comprised of North America’s leading Christian music festivals, celebrated the start of the summer festival season as their member festival Resound Fest kicked off the first member festival of the year in Bethany, MO. “We as a CFA are excited to kick off this 2025 festival season,” said Christian Festival Association Executive Director Julie Ten … Continue reading The Christian Festival Association Celebrates the Start of the Summer Festival Season

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RANDALL KING AND BRAXTON KEITH TEAM UP ON“CHEATIN’ ON MY HONKY TONK”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In the 18 months since Randall King released his sophomore major label album, Into The Neon, the Hereford, Texas native got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Brittany Warthan, and the pair welcomed their first child together – a daughter named Paisley Leanna – in April. Reflecting on this new stage in his life, King is spending less time under the neon signs that he’s grown accustomed … Continue reading RANDALL KING AND BRAXTON KEITH TEAM UP ON“CHEATIN’ ON MY HONKY TONK”

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Alex Miller Keeps Classic Country Flame Burning With Alan Jackson/Jim McBride Song “Secondhand Smoke”

Nashville, TN (June 13, 2025) – Neo-traditionalist Alex Miller is keeping the classic Country flame burning with the Billy Jam Records’ release of “Secondhand Smoke,” available for purchase now. Written by Alan Jackson and Jim McBride and released previously by Jackson as an album track, the tune is a twangy tale of heartbreak on the horizon. The signs are as obvious as a five-alarm fire: You … Continue reading Alex Miller Keeps Classic Country Flame Burning With Alan Jackson/Jim McBride Song “Secondhand Smoke”

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Brian Wilson, founder of the iconic pop-rock group The Beach Boys, has died at 82.

Breaking News! Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys has Passed Away. Brian Wilson’s family announced his death in a social media post on Wednesday, June 11. The statement read: “We are heartbroken to announce that our beloved father Brian Wilson has passed away. We are at a loss for words right now. Please respect our privacy at this time as our family is grieving. We … Continue reading Brian Wilson, founder of the iconic pop-rock group The Beach Boys, has died at 82.

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BARENAKED LADIES KICK OFF HUGELY ANTICIPATED LAST SUMMER ON EARTH 2025 TOUR

TORONTO, ON. (June 10, 2025) – Last Tuesday in Atlanta, MULTI-PLATINUM-selling Rock legends Barenaked Ladies kicked off their wildly anticipated Last Summer On Earth 2025 Tour — a 38-city headline run including stops in major cities all across North America. The eighth edition of the iconic tour will find Barenaked Ladies performing to massive crowds at top-tier venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado (6/17), The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles (6/22), The Rooftop … Continue reading BARENAKED LADIES KICK OFF HUGELY ANTICIPATED LAST SUMMER ON EARTH 2025 TOUR

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ASHLEY McBRYDE ANSWERS THE CALL AS“RATTLESNAKE PREACHER” ARRIVES JUNE 26 FOLLOWING FAN DEMAND

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – After closing out her second year of co-hosting CMA Fest with an electrifying performance at Nissan Stadium Sunday night – including a “scintillating” rendition of fan-favorite “Rattlesnake Preacher,” as praised by Tennessean – Ashley McBryde announces the long-awaited studio version of the live staple, available on June 26 via Warner Music Nashville. Pre-save “Rattlesnake Preacher” HERE. “‘Rattlesnake Preacher’ has been a staple in our live show … Continue reading ASHLEY McBRYDE ANSWERS THE CALL AS“RATTLESNAKE PREACHER” ARRIVES JUNE 26 FOLLOWING FAN DEMAND

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The Kody Norris Show’s Latest Album Highfalutin Hillbilly Is Available Today!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The multi-SPBGMA Award-winning and International Bluegrass Music Association-nominated group, The Kody Norris Show, is thrilled to announce the release of their new album, Highfalutin Hillbilly, available now on Rebel Records. Containing twelve songs in all, The Kody Norris Show has included a few newly written tunes and yet still managed to recreate some of their favorite classic country hits from throughout the years with … Continue reading The Kody Norris Show’s Latest Album Highfalutin Hillbilly Is Available Today!

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Statue of Musical Legend George Jones Joins Existing Life-Size Statues of
Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Bill Monroe

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Ryman Auditorium unveiled the latest addition to its Icon Walk Tuesday, June 3, with a statue honoring George Jones, who is widely revered as one of the most influential voices in country music history. The detailed bronze likeness was added to the permanent outdoor exhibition on the historic venue’s grounds, ensuring the country music legend will forever remain part of the soul … Continue reading Statue of Musical Legend George Jones Joins Existing Life-Size Statues of
Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Bill Monroe

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WHISKEY MYERS DROP GRIT-SOAKED NEW TRACK“TAILSPIN” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM WHOMP WHACK THUNDER, OUT SEPT. 26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Acclaimed Southern rockers Whiskey Myers continue to turn up the heat with the release of “Tailspin,” the second track from their highly anticipated seventh album, Whomp Whack Thunder, due Sept. 26 via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records and available for preorder now. Listen HERE. Following the adrenaline-fueled lead single “Time Bomb,” the multi-Platinum independent band keeps the pedal down with “Tailspin,” a scorching track that captures … Continue reading WHISKEY MYERS DROP GRIT-SOAKED NEW TRACK“TAILSPIN” FROM FORTHCOMING ALBUM WHOMP WHACK THUNDER, OUT SEPT. 26

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GABBY BARRETT LAUNCHES HEADLINE TOUR WITH GOLD SURPRISE AT CMA FEST

NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 6, 2025) — MULTI-PLATINUM star Gabby Barrett is tacking another accolade to her meteoric rise in Country after being surprised onstage yesterday (6/5) with a GOLD plaque for “Glory Days” during her WMN Presents: Heatwave House set at Barstool Nashville. Marking the fifth RIAA certification in her record-setting career, “Glory Days” joins the ranks of such smashes as breakout 8X PLATINUM #1 anthem “I Hope,” which was just impressively … Continue reading GABBY BARRETT LAUNCHES HEADLINE TOUR WITH GOLD SURPRISE AT CMA FEST

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