Makenzie Phipps’ EP, ‘Pick Your Poison,’ Hits Its Final Note With “Whiskey Kills The Time” Out Today

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Makenzie Phipps, known for her appearance on The Voice, is back today with the release of her new EP ‘Pick Your Poison,’ highlighted by its final track, “Whiskey Kills The Time.” Known for delivering songs that tug at the heartstrings, Phipps once again blends real-life emotion with traditional country storytelling, capturing the all-too-familiar aftermath of heartbreak. With honest lyrics and a classic country … Continue reading Makenzie Phipps’ EP, ‘Pick Your Poison,’ Hits Its Final Note With “Whiskey Kills The Time” Out Today

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New Music Today: Kelly Lang Unveils “I Reach For Red” From Upcoming Album ‘Jealous Green Eyes’ Out Later This Summer

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriter, producer, and author Kelly Lang is kicking off a new chapter with the release of her latest single, “I Reach For Red,” the first offering from her upcoming album Jealous Green Eyes, sponsored by Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms. One to always write outside the box, Lang has created a modern track that nods to the distinctive sounds of the 1980s, reminiscent … Continue reading New Music Today: Kelly Lang Unveils “I Reach For Red” From Upcoming Album ‘Jealous Green Eyes’ Out Later This Summer

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Canada’s IRON KINGDOM Unveils First Single “Defenders”

Sixth Album “Shadows and Dust” Out June 6th, 2026 via Steel Shark Records Headline Hometown Show in Vancouver + Cross Canada Tour! and Armstrong Metal Fest, Loud As Hell Open Air Fest L-R: Max Friesen (Drums) | Chris Osterman (Lead Vocals / Lead Guitar) | Megan Merrick (Lead Guitar) | Leighton Holmes (Bass) Vancouver, Canada’s traditional heavy metal torchbearers IRON KINGDOM proudly announce the release of “Defenders,” the first … Continue reading Canada’s IRON KINGDOM Unveils First Single “Defenders”

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From global superstar & Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine,

a powerful reflection on the harsh truths and raw realizations that can only come from confronting death In My Darkest Hour A Memoir By Dave Mustaine With Joe Layden September 8, 2026 | Da Capo | 240 pages 9780306837432 | $30.00 Hardcover 9780306837456 | $15.99 eBook 9781668655955 | $27.99 Audiobook New York, NY (March 19, 2026)—Da Capo, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing (GCP) and the Hachette … Continue reading From global superstar & Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine,

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RYAN AND RORY EMERGE AS BREAKOUT STARS AT C2C: COUNTRY TO COUNTRY 2026

Rising duo deliver defining international moment with standout festival performances, standing ovations and stellar reviews: “it was quite simply iconic” (Entertainment Focus) LONDON, U.K. – (March 19, 2026) – Rising country duo Ryan and Rory have cemented their status as one of the most talked-about new acts in country music following a standout weekend at C2C: Country to Country Festival at the O2 Arena in London. Performing across … Continue reading RYAN AND RORY EMERGE AS BREAKOUT STARS AT C2C: COUNTRY TO COUNTRY 2026

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KOOL & THE GANG, GLORIA GAYNOR, THE SPINNERS, JODY WATLEY, LISA LISA, AND MORE SET TO PERFORM ON THE 2027 ULTIMATE DISCO CRUISE AND BEYOND ABOARD THE CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE!

Sailing February 21-26, 2027 out of Ft. Lauderdale and heading to Grand Turk and Puerto Plata before returning to Ft. Lauderdale FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. – After another incredible sold out sailing in 2026, StarVista LIVE returns with the 7th installment of the Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond with an already star-studded lineup of superstars including Kool & the Gang, Gloria Gaynor, The Spinners, Jody Watley, Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New … Continue reading KOOL & THE GANG, GLORIA GAYNOR, THE SPINNERS, JODY WATLEY, LISA LISA, AND MORE SET TO PERFORM ON THE 2027 ULTIMATE DISCO CRUISE AND BEYOND ABOARD THE CELEBRITY SILHOUETTE!

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Out Friday Whey Jennings “Baptized By Fire”

Out Friday: Country Singer-Songwriter Whey Jennings Self-Reflects On His Life’s Story Of Redemption & Being Saved On New Single “Baptized By Fire,” The Title Track From His Forthcoming Sophomore Album NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 19, 2026) — Nashville recording artist and country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings will release his self-reflective new single and music video for “Baptized By Fire” on Friday, March 20 and on YouTube (@WheyJennings) at 1pm EST. Reflecting on … Continue reading Out Friday Whey Jennings “Baptized By Fire”

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NUCLEAR MESSIAH

NEW SINGLE “FOR MAD MEN ONLY” OUT TODAY FROM NEW ALBUM ‘BLACK FLAME,’ SET FOR RELEASE APRIL 24 ON CLEOPATRA RECORDS March 18, 2026 — NUCLEAR MESSIAH–built around the visionary guitar mastery of Chris Poland—released their new single, “For Mad Men Only,” today. Joining Poland for this roaring metal cover of the ‘70s May Blitz tune is the inimitable Joe Lynn Turner on vocals and Pat Travers on … Continue reading NUCLEAR MESSIAH

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Belles Launches Songs & Stories Tour

Rising Country Artist to Bring Story-Driven Performances to Cities Across the U.S. Throughout Summer 2026 (NASHVILLE, Tenn. – March 18, 2026) Rising country artist Belles is hitting the road this summer with her newly announced Songs & Stories Tour, a run of shows designed to bring fans closer to the music and the inspiration behind it. The tour launches May 1 in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, and … Continue reading Belles Launches Songs & Stories Tour

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BROOKS & DUNN’S FIRST-EVER C2C “FELT LESS LIKE A FESTIVAL HEADLINE SET AND MORE LIKE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION”

The Duo’s Inaugural UK Shows Included Stops in Belfast, Glasgow and Surprise Guest Darius Rucker in London Nashville, TN – March 18, 2026 – Country music’s best-selling duo of all time, Brooks & Dunn delivered what was hailed as “”worth the wait” with their first-ever sets in the UK at the Country to Country Festival (C2C) 2026. The legendary pair brought “deafening singalongs, spontaneous line … Continue reading BROOKS & DUNN’S FIRST-EVER C2C “FELT LESS LIKE A FESTIVAL HEADLINE SET AND MORE LIKE A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CELEBRATION”

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