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JAMEY AND BRITTNEY JOHNSON’S FUND AWARDS 11 GRANTS Give It Away Fund Helps Children, Animals and Others in Need

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Jamey and Brittney Johnson’s Give It Away Fund has made eleven grants so far in 2026, focusing on children in need but also helping several other organizations as well. The fund’s name came from the 2006 George Strait No. 1 hit, “Give It Away,” which Jamey co-wrote with Bill Anderson and Buddy Cannon. The song won Song of the Year at both … Continue reading JAMEY AND BRITTNEY JOHNSON’S FUND AWARDS 11 GRANTS Give It Away Fund Helps Children, Animals and Others in Need

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MIRANDA LAMBERT RECOGNIZED AS ARTIST, SONGWRITER & PRODUCER+ AMONG MOST NOMINATED AT 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

Lambert Also Performs During the May 17 CeremonyStreaming Live on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET Female Artist of the YearSong of the Year (x3)Single of the YearMusic Event of the Year (x2)Visual Media of the Year NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multihyphenate superstar Miranda Lambert, the most-decorated artist in Academy of Country Music history, earned eight nominations for the upcoming 61st ACM Awards, the second highest tally of … Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT RECOGNIZED AS ARTIST, SONGWRITER & PRODUCER+ AMONG MOST NOMINATED AT 61ST ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

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Alex Miller Keeps Pushing New Boundaries With More Country Than You, Due April 10  

 “Cut from Kentucky soil, steeped in tradition … his latest album doesn’t just announce itself; it plants a flag. This feels like a line drawn in the sand with fiddle, steel and honky tonk swagger turned up with intent.” – Country Music People  Nashville, TN (April 9, 2026) – Country traditionalist Alex Miller continues to push new boundaries with his new album, MORE COUNTRY THAN YOU, available tomorrow on Billy Jam Records. Still riding on the success of his highest-charting single to date, “Secondhand Smoke” (written by Alan Jackson/Jim McBride), Alex is seemingly everywhere – beaming out … Continue reading Alex Miller Keeps Pushing New Boundaries With More Country Than You, Due April 10  

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JAYLER NEW VIDEO/SINGLE ” NEED YOUR LOVE”

NEW VIDEO/SINGLE “NEED YOUR LOVE” OUT NOW DEBUT ALBUM VOICES UNHEARD OUT MAY 29 VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC ALBUM RELEASE SHOWS AND SIGNING SESSIONS ANNOUNCED PRE-ORDER HERE April 8, 2026 – JAYLER, the electrifying U.K. rock band blending the spirit of rock’s golden age with a bold, raw modern edge, have released the video for their second single, “Need Your Love.” The track is a timeless groove-laden rock … Continue reading JAYLER NEW VIDEO/SINGLE ” NEED YOUR LOVE”

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NEW WAVE ICON HOWARD JONES CURATES FEEL-GOOD

80S EVENT OF SUMMER: “THINGS CAN ONLY GET BETTER” NORTH AMERICAN TOUR CONFIRMED  JONES TO HEADLINE WITH SUPPORT FROM FELLOW BRITISH 80S GREATS WANG CHUNG,  THE ENGLISH BEAT, MODERN ENGLISH AND  HOSTED BY SIRIUSXM’S RICHARD BLADE PACKAGE TOUR HITS NORTH AMERICAN VENUES JULY/AUGUST (New York, NY) – New wave icon Howard Jones is very proud to announce the “Things Can Only Get Better” North American tour for summer, 2026. The feel-good 80s … Continue reading NEW WAVE ICON HOWARD JONES CURATES FEEL-GOOD

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MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY BAND LONESTAR TO LAUNCH “KEEPS GETTING BETTER” TOUR— WITH NEW VIP EXPERIENCE —THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 11 AT COUNTRY THUNDER ARIZONA

TICKETS ON-SALE NOW LIMITED VIP PACKAGES HERE NASHVILLE, TN (April 7, 2026) — Multi-platinum country band Lonestar willlaunch their 2026 “Keeps Getting Better” Tour, this Saturday, April 11 at Country Thunder Arizona. Fueled by a surge of renewed energy and coming off the most successful and extensive touring years of their career, the band continues to expand their extraordinary three-decade legacy. TO PURCHASE TICKETS, VISIT LONESTAR’S WEBSITE. The band will also introduce a new VIP experience, … Continue reading MULTI-PLATINUM COUNTRY BAND LONESTAR TO LAUNCH “KEEPS GETTING BETTER” TOUR— WITH NEW VIP EXPERIENCE —THIS SATURDAY, APRIL 11 AT COUNTRY THUNDER ARIZONA

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SALIVA Release New Single “COPE” feat. Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch 

via Judge & Jury Records A Rock Anthem Rooted in Resilience and Redemption, “Cope” Delivers a Message of Hope for Those Struggling Through Life’s Darkest Moments Saliva have returned with their new single “Cope,” featuring Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch, available now via Judge & Jury Records.  “Cope” is a rock song that illustrates a vision of hope to people in a dark place. The track blends the crisp rap cadence of Bobby … Continue reading SALIVA Release New Single “COPE” feat. Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch 

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JAMEY JOHNSON HONORS MERLE HAGGARD ON OUTLAW LEGEND’S BIRTHDAY W/ “PRETTY WHEN IT’S NEW”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In observance of legendary outlaw country singer Merle Haggard’s birthday today, April 6, Jamey Johnson is honoring his memory with a cover of Haggard’s 2010 release, “Pretty When It’s New.” Produced by The Kent Hardly Playboys and recorded at The Moose Lodge, with T.W. Cargile serving as engineer, Johnson’s version of “Pretty When It’s New” is available everywhere now. Listen HERE. Haggard was born … Continue reading JAMEY JOHNSON HONORS MERLE HAGGARD ON OUTLAW LEGEND’S BIRTHDAY W/ “PRETTY WHEN IT’S NEW”

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COUNTRY SPLASH:WHERE COUNTRY MEETS THE BEACH

FIRST-EVER MULTI-DAY COUNTRY FESTIVAL ON THE BEACH IN CABO SAN LUCAS SET FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND, SEPTEMBER 4-6 RILEY GREEN, JON PARDI, TUCKER WETMORE AND DIPLOTO HEADLINE Country Splash Hotel & Villa Festival Packages + Limited Quantity of Individual Festival Splash Passes Available April 14 at 10am PT at CountrySplash.com CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico – A first-of-its-kind country music getaway is coming to the beaches of Cabo San … Continue reading COUNTRY SPLASH:WHERE COUNTRY MEETS THE BEACH

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 Gunshine Unveils Music Video for  “Single Looks Good On You”

Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising  Pensacola, FL — Florida rock band Gunshine released their third track, “Single Looks Good On You,” offering fans a taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through vnclm_ /  Create Music Group. Today, they unveiled the music video for the single.  “Single Looks Good On You” is a spring break party rocking song inspired by the gulf coast of Florida. An anthem to … Continue reading  Gunshine Unveils Music Video for  “Single Looks Good On You”

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