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JAMEY JOHNSON AND RONNIE DUNN RELEASE “NEVER GONNA BE” ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Jamey Johnson and Ronnie Dunn recorded “Never Gonna Be,” which will be released on Friday, Sept. 12, the lyrics had special meaning to Johnson because Dunn co-wrote the song about him.  The recording is a poignant full-circle moment because Dunn and co-writer Terry McBride wrote the song about Johnson 15 years ago, just as the Alabama native’s career was taking off. “It makes … Continue reading JAMEY JOHNSON AND RONNIE DUNN RELEASE “NEVER GONNA BE” ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 12

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MEGAN MORONEY MAKES HISTORY AS WINNER OF FIRST-EVER BEST COUNTRY AWARD AT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 

PLUS DELIVERS KNOCKOUT PERFORMANCE OF HIT SINGLE “6 MONTHS LATER” —COUNTRY SUPERSTAR EARNS TOP HONORS WITH SIX NOMINATIONSAT “THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS” NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 8, 2025) — Last night in New York, Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter Megan Moroney made history at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), where her PLATINUM-certified No. 1 smash “Am I Okay?” won the moon person for the first-ever Best Country category. With awards season nearly … Continue reading MEGAN MORONEY MAKES HISTORY AS WINNER OF FIRST-EVER BEST COUNTRY AWARD AT MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 

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Girl-Next-Door Singer-Songwriter  Lakelin Lemmings Releases “Parking Lot,” a Loving Tribute to Small-Town Teens’ Favorite Meeting Spot 

NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 5, 2025) – QHMG / Stone Country Records’ newest signing, girl-next-door singer-songwriter Lakelin Lemmings, today released “Parking Lot,” her second song on the label. A laid-back modern country waltz offering the perfect groove for just hangin’ out with friends, “Parking Lot” is Lakelin’s loving tribute to small-town teenagers’ favorite meeting spot.      STREAM / LISTEN TO “Parking Lot” HERE.  WATCH the official visualizer HERE.   Penned by Lakelin alongside co-writer Tiffany … Continue reading Girl-Next-Door Singer-Songwriter  Lakelin Lemmings Releases “Parking Lot,” a Loving Tribute to Small-Town Teens’ Favorite Meeting Spot 

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Texas Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Celebrates Her 17th Birthday With New Lyric Video For Her Bold & Empowering Country Rock Song, “Taking Off My Halo”

AUSTIN, Texas (August 21, 2025) — Texas country singer-songwriter and recording artist Elle Townley celebrates her 17th birthday today with the release of a new lyric video on her YouTube for her bold and empowering new single, “Taking Off My Halo.” [Stream/Listen]. Exclusively premiered by The Country Note in June, Townley’s first original release in three years proves she’s no longer a little girl anymore, evolving as a songwriter as … Continue reading Texas Country Singer-Songwriter Elle Townley Celebrates Her 17th Birthday With New Lyric Video For Her Bold & Empowering Country Rock Song, “Taking Off My Halo”

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RECORD-SETTING HITMAKER NATE SMITH EARNS FOURTH STRAIGHT #1 WITH “FIX WHAT YOU DIDN’T BREAK”

DIRECT SUPPORT FOR JASON ALDEAN THROUGH THE FALL  NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 12, 2025) — Extending his record-breaking run, MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker Nate Smith just earned his fourth consecutive #1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart with “Fix What You Didn’t Break” (Sony Music Nashville). The high-octane performer first broke the news onstage at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, last Thursday (8/7), while serving as direct support for Jason Aldean’s FULL THROTTLE TOUR 2025 through the … Continue reading RECORD-SETTING HITMAKER NATE SMITH EARNS FOURTH STRAIGHT #1 WITH “FIX WHAT YOU DIDN’T BREAK”

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And Now It’s Finished: From Smoky Mountains to Cabo San Lucas, Moscow to the Caribbean, Heart Life Music Is Edited, Vetted and Ready to Go !Kenny Chesney’s Look at How He Got Here Is Complete Hear The Relief on No Shoes Radio Drop-Ins, SiriusXM Channel 59In-Stores Nov. 4; Pre-Order Available Now!

BY THE SEA – When Kenny Chesney agreed to write a book about his journey from a kid in the Smoky Mountains to dominating America’s football stadiums for the past 20+ years, he applied himself to the mission with the same commitment he does everything else. Hundreds of hours talking, going through pictures, thinking about what it all means, the 2025 Country Music Hall of … Continue reading And Now It’s Finished: From Smoky Mountains to Cabo San Lucas, Moscow to the Caribbean, Heart Life Music Is Edited, Vetted and Ready to Go !Kenny Chesney’s Look at How He Got Here Is Complete Hear The Relief on No Shoes Radio Drop-Ins, SiriusXM Channel 59In-Stores Nov. 4; Pre-Order Available Now!

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Country Newcomer Trace Nixon Releases ” Love Lost Has Been” Today 

Nashville, TN (August 8, 2025) – Shredding guitars, scorching fiddle and solid percussion highlight life lessons from a whiskey-soaked stranger in Trace Nixon’s new streaming track, “Love Lost Has Been,” available today. The Country newcomer admits the tune, from his upcoming EP, was inspired by a real experience. “I was out with some friends, and this inebriated older gentleman was making his way around the room rambling … Continue reading Country Newcomer Trace Nixon Releases ” Love Lost Has Been” Today 

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Whey Jennings Releases New Song Ahead of New Album

Whey Jennings Releases a new song ” Can’t Outrun A Train” About Whey Jennings: Country singer-songwriter Whey Jennings was born into one of country music’s most iconic family names, first emerging in 2012 as another naturally gifted singer from the Jennings tribe. With large boots to fill, the young Nashville recording artist and singer-songwriter for Dirt Rock Empire, with a booming baritone voice as big … Continue reading Whey Jennings Releases New Song Ahead of New Album

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Music Community Mourns The Loss of Jeannie Seely

Colleagues share fond memories of the star NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The country music community is mourning the loss of GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and trailblazing Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely, who passed away today at the age of 85.Born July 6, 1940, in Titusville, Pennsylvania, Seely became a vital voice in country music’s evolution from the 1960s onward. With her 1966 breakthrough single “Don’t … Continue reading Music Community Mourns The Loss of Jeannie Seely

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Country Music Singer-Songwriter Robby Johnson’s New Single “You Pick The Flowers” Out Today!

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Country music singer-songwriter Robby Johnson is thrilled to unveil his brand-new single, “You Pick The Flowers,” out today on The Nashville Record Company and premiered exclusively by Center Stage Magazine. Inviting listeners into the wedding day that never was, the heartfelt mid-tempo ballad is inspired by a vision Johnson once held close but never got to live. The song paints a tender picture of vows, … Continue reading Country Music Singer-Songwriter Robby Johnson’s New Single “You Pick The Flowers” Out Today!

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