LITTLE BIG TOWN SHARE NEW DUET WITH KELSEA BALLERINI “CLOSING TIME”

LISTEN HERE | WATCH VIDEO HERE NEW ALBUM ‘IT’S A DYING ART’ OUT AUGUST 28 VIA MCAPRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn– Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Little Big Town – Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook – have shared their new track “Closing Time” featuring 6X GRAMMY-nominated and multiple CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Kelsea Ballerini, available now on all DSPs. Accompanied by an official music video streaming now on the band’s official YouTube channel, “Closing … Continue reading LITTLE BIG TOWN SHARE NEW DUET WITH KELSEA BALLERINI “CLOSING TIME”

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FOGHAT

ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST-EVER LIVE ALBUM FEATURING THE CURRENT LINEUP! ON OCTOBER 30, 2026 ‘LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A.,’ TRIPLE VINYL WITH NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED LIVE TRACKS PLUS, THE VINYL DEBUT OF ‘SHAKEN & STIRRED’ BY EARL & THE AGITATORS (AKA FOGHAT) “MY BABE” SINGLE OUT TODAY “What makes FOGHAT special is they’ve never forgotten who they are. They are a blues-based rock and roll band first and foremost, and … Continue reading FOGHAT

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JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES EMPOWERING NEW SONG “MAGGIE’S SONG (OLD BLUE JEANS)”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Leo33 rising singer/songwriter looks ahead to new music, the Texas native is offering an antidote to heartbreak with her empowering new song, “Maggie’s Song (Old Blue Jeans),” out now. Listen HERE. Written by Paulette, Smith Ahnquist and Brent Anderson, “Maggie’s Song” serves as a powerful reminder to women to be comfortable and confident in their everyday lives. Reflecting on the song’s inspiration, Paulette shares, … Continue reading JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES EMPOWERING NEW SONG “MAGGIE’S SONG (OLD BLUE JEANS)”

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BRIAN KELLEY KEEPS SUMMER ALIVE WITH NEW ALBUM CORAL BEATS

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “JIMMY BUFFETT SUMMER” OUT NOW NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 14, 2026) – Today, DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley shares his new album Coral Beats, dropping just in time to soundtrack the final stretch of summer. Out now via his own Nashville South Records, the 10-song LP fully affirms Kelley’s status as a leading force in Coastal Country. Go here to stream/download Coral Beats now. A bold new turn from the Beach Cowboy, Coral … Continue reading BRIAN KELLEY KEEPS SUMMER ALIVE WITH NEW ALBUM CORAL BEATS

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ASHLEY COOKE ENTERS BOLD NEW CHAPTER WITH SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM, OUT NOW

COOKE CELEBRATES ALBUM RELEASE WITH the cities that made me tour,KICKING OFF IN NASHVILLE TODAY (8/14)—MAJOR MEDIA MOMENTS STACKING UP WITH FEATURES FROMAMERICAN SONGWRITER, THE TENNESSEAN, PEOPLE, SOUTHERN LIVING & MORE NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 14, 2026) — Today, Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke shares her much-anticipated self-titled sophomore album. One of the summer’s most talked-about releases, ashley cooke explores the beautiful mess of modern love across 15 fiercely self-aware songs — including her heart-racing … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE ENTERS BOLD NEW CHAPTER WITH SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM, OUT NOW

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EXILE SETS THE NIGHT ABLAZE WITH A CINEMATIC TALE OF LOVE AND BETRAYAL WITH “BLOOD RED MOON”

Written by Sonny LeMaire, Liz Hengber, and Tommy Lee James, the haunting track pairs Exile’s signature storytelling with a darker edge. NASHVILLE, TN. – (Aug. 14, 2026) – American country-rock legends and Kentucky Music Hall of Fame inductees Exile have announced the release of “Blood Red Moon,” the third single from their upcoming album, Look Out Heart. Dark and cinematic, the song tells a gripping story of infidelity, jealousy, … Continue reading EXILE SETS THE NIGHT ABLAZE WITH A CINEMATIC TALE OF LOVE AND BETRAYAL WITH “BLOOD RED MOON”

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Darin & Brooke Aldridge Earn Nominations For GMA Dove Awards & IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards

Duo Celebrates 14th Week At #1 on Bluegrass Today Weekly Airplay Chart NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-award-winning bluegrass, gospel, and Americana favorites Darin & Brooke Aldridge are celebrating award nominations for their critically acclaimed album Soul Condition. The husband-and-wife duo has been nominated for a Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Award for Bluegrass Country Roots Album of the Year for their current album, Soul Condition, while their collaboration with John Cowan (Doobie … Continue reading Darin & Brooke Aldridge Earn Nominations For GMA Dove Awards & IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards

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THE STRAY CATS

RETURN TO LATE NIGHT TELEVISION WITH AUGUST 18 THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON PERFORMANCE MARKS GROUP’S FIRST LATE-NIGHT TV PERFORMANCE IN OVER 35 YEARS FALL 2026 DATES KICK OFF NOVEMBER 9 THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will wrap the summer leg of their 2026 tour with an August 18 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing one … Continue reading THE STRAY CATS

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TORI ROSE TAKES “SOUTH OF SOUTHERN” ON THE ROAD COAST TO COAST

STOPS INCLUDE NASHVILLE, SAN DIEGO,NORFOLK, AND PITTSBURGH NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Emerging country artist Tori Rose is taking her latest single, “South of Southern,” on the road this August with a series of radio supported performances and appearances across the country. With stops in Nashville, San Diego, Norfolk and Pittsburgh, Tori continues to build momentum around the single while bringing her live show directly to country radio listeners. … Continue reading TORI ROSE TAKES “SOUTH OF SOUTHERN” ON THE ROAD COAST TO COAST

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COLLECTIVE SOUL

RELEASES VIDEO FOR “EYE ON YOU” FROM LATEST ALBUM OUT NOW, ‘TOUCH AND GO’ NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER “‘Eye On You’ has that Cars sound along with some Todd Rundgren feeling in the mix.” — Skopemag.com August 13, 2026 – “That Cars sound,” taking inspiration from The Cars and ‘80s New Wave music, is actually what COLLECTIVE SOUL–Ed Roland (vocals/guitar/piano), Dean Roland … Continue reading COLLECTIVE SOUL

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