DAVE WILBERT-

Country Traditionalist Dave Wilbert Channels ‘90s Country Love On New Single “Let’s Call It What It Is” From Forthcoming EP The Good News, Due September 18 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 22, 2026) — Country traditionalist, singer, independent recording artist and farmer Dave Wilbert will release his forthcoming new EP, The Good News, a songbook on farming, love and the combination of both is due out on September 18 by Wilbilly Records. Wilbert’s latest single, “Let’s … Continue reading DAVE WILBERT-

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Bastion Rose Announces Progressive Hard Rock Anthem “Someday”

BLOOMINGTON, IN – Rock’s darker angels fly again. On July 17th, Bastion Rose will release a new single called “Someday.” It is loud. It is heavy. It carries the weight of a two-million-stream catalog and the daily expectations of hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners. But those are just numbers. To understand the sheer, triumphant energy of this track, you have to understand the silence that came before it. … Continue reading Bastion Rose Announces Progressive Hard Rock Anthem “Someday”

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JON PARDI RAISES THE STAKES WITH GAMBLIN’ MAN TOUR 2026

The Tour Rolls Out on Sept. 17 with Alexandra Kay and Sadie Bass – Tickets Onsale Friday NASHVILLE, TN – July 20, 2026 – Multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is doubling down on the “bold, against-the-grain bravado” (Sports Illustrated) that has become a signature with his live show, bringing his trademark mix of “high-energy country with just enough rock and roll” (Rolling Stone) to fans this … Continue reading JON PARDI RAISES THE STAKES WITH GAMBLIN’ MAN TOUR 2026

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LOCASH

PLATINUM-SELLING DUO LOCASH KEEP THE PARTY GOING WITH LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY TOUR FIRST LEG OF COAST-TO-COAST TREK NOW UNDERWAY NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 17, 2026) – Today, PLATINUM-selling duo LOCASH announce the first leg of their LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY TOUR — a major coast-to-coast trek launching this week. Hot on the heels of National Piña Colada Day, LOCASH are keeping the party going with a … Continue reading LOCASH

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JASON ALDEAN KICKS OFF SONGS ABOUT US TOUR WITH THREE CONSECUTIVE SOLD-OUT SHOWS

Bangor, Holmdel and Bethel Launch Blockbuster Summer Run Following Aldean’s 32nd No. 1 at Country Radio, the Three-Week Country Radio Chart-Topper “Don’t Tell On Me” Aldean Announces Sept. 18 Vinyl Release of Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party and They Don’t Know Nashville, TN – (July 20, 2026) – Jason Aldean officially launched his highly anticipated Songs About Us Tour this weekend with three consecutive sold-out shows, opening the Live Nation-produced, Patriot Mobile-sponsored summer … Continue reading JASON ALDEAN KICKS OFF SONGS ABOUT US TOUR WITH THREE CONSECUTIVE SOLD-OUT SHOWS

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WILDHORSE RECORDS LAUNCHES TODAY!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILDHORSE RECORDS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES AS A NEW INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL Founded by Brian Orr, the Tennessee-based label will develop and promote authentic Country, Bluegrass, Gospel, and Americana artists HARRISON, Tenn. — July 20, 2026 — Wildhorse Records today announced its official launch as an independent record label dedicated to discovering, developing, and promoting artists whose music is grounded in authenticity, strong songwriting, … Continue reading WILDHORSE RECORDS LAUNCHES TODAY!

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3x Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols Mic Drops withTHE Feel-Good, Kiss-Off Anthem of the Summer,“Say La V™,” AVAILABLE NOW

New Single from Chart-Topping Star ImpactsU.S. Country Radio on Monday, July 20 Official Lyric Video Premieres Today on YouTube NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 17, 2026) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ neo-traditional torchbearer, Joe Nichols, performs the ultimate mic drop today with the release of his new single, “Say La V™,” which is poised to be THE feel-good, kiss-off anthem of the summer – and beyond! STREAM / LISTEN TO “Say La V™” HERE. WATCH the official visualizer HERE. … Continue reading 3x Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols Mic Drops withTHE Feel-Good, Kiss-Off Anthem of the Summer,“Say La V™,” AVAILABLE NOW

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SOUTHERN ROCK BAND SIX GUN SALLY

“SITTIN’ PRETTY” TO IGNITE SUMMER 2026 New Original Single – OUT NOW Sets Pace For 22-Date Lynyrd Skynyrd/Foreigner “Double Trouble Double Vision Tour” Launching TODAY! LISTEN PREVIEW VIDEONASHVILLE, Tenn. — Six Gun Sally, the premier Pittsburgh-based Southern rock group known for its slick production and high-octane live performances, introduces its new single “Sittin’ Pretty,”* which is AVAILABLE NOW via all major digital retail and streaming platforms. The definitive Six Gun … Continue reading SOUTHERN ROCK BAND SIX GUN SALLY

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CARLY PEARCE RETURNS TO APPALACHIAN ROOTS IN TIMELESS NEW BLUEGRASS TRACK “WHAT IF YOU LOVED ME” WITH DAN TYMINSKI AND MOLLY TUTTLE

FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM HONEST WOMAN ARRIVING AUGUST 28 TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR “HONEST WOMAN: UP CLOSE” LIVE SHOWS CURRENT SINGLE “IF I DON’T LEAVE I’M GONNA STAY” WITH RILEY GREEN CLIMBING THE COUNTRY CHARTS (Nashville, TN July 17, 2026) – GRAMMY, CMA and ACM-Award winning country star Carly Pearce highlights her Bluegrass and Appalachian roots in timeless new song out today, “What If You Loved Me” with two of the genre’s … Continue reading CARLY PEARCE RETURNS TO APPALACHIAN ROOTS IN TIMELESS NEW BLUEGRASS TRACK “WHAT IF YOU LOVED ME” WITH DAN TYMINSKI AND MOLLY TUTTLE

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Nate Smith:

MULTI-PLATINUM CHART-TOPPER NATE SMITH RELEASES FIERY NEW HEARTBREAK ANTHEM “FIND ME IN A BAR” FANS CAN CATCH “NATE IRL” IN A SERIES OF SURPRISE BAR POP-UPS NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 17, 2026) — Today, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith returns with his explosive new song “Find Me In A Bar.” Accompanied by an official visualizer, the hard-hitting anthem documents a post-breakup haze of whiskey and regret. Go here to listen to “Find Me In A Bar” … Continue reading Nate Smith:

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