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NATE SMITH HAILS LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL WITH 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE TODAY (12/9) WITH ARTIST PRESALE;GENERAL ONSALE BEGINS FRIDAY (12/12) AT 10 A.M. LOCAL TIME HERE —“AFTER MIDNIGHT” COLLABORATION WITH TYLER HUBBARDFIRES UP COUNTRY RADIO   NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 9, 2025) — Gearing up for what promises to be a monumental 2026, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith will embark on his biggest and most extensive North American run, LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL TOUR, produced by Live Nation. Welcoming special guests Josh Ross, Brandon … Continue reading NATE SMITH HAILS LONG LIVE COUNTRY ROCK & ROLL WITH 2026 HEADLINE TOUR

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Kenny Chesney Takes It To The People –Making Him the Only Country Act in POLLSTAR’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Millennium

Sphere’s 1st Solo AND 1st Country Headliner Heads Into 2nd Residency,ALWAYS Keeping the Focus on the Songs that Define No Shoes Nation NASHVILLE, Tenn./LOS ANGELES, Calif./LAS VEGAS, Nev. – When POLLSTAR, the bible of the touring industry, published its quarter century Most Popular Touring Artists of the 21st Century, East Tennessee songwriter/superstar Kenny Chesney found himself as the only country artist in a very competitive Top 10. Landing at No. 7 … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Takes It To The People –Making Him the Only Country Act in POLLSTAR’s Top 10 Touring Artists of the Millennium

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JD SHELBURNE RELEASES ROMANTIC “BACKROAD KINDA LOVE” VIDEO FROM HIS LATEST ALBUM RAISED ON THE GOOD STUFF

 The Rising Country Favorite Celebrates Real Love, Rural Roots, And A Defining New Era In His Music Watch the video for “Backroad Kinda Love” Here NASHVILLE, TN – (DECEMBER 8, 2025) – Country trailblazer and proud Kentucky native JD Shelburne released his highly anticipated new album, Raised on the Good Stuff, on November 14, debuting at #28 on the Apple Country Album Chart. The project marks another significant … Continue reading JD SHELBURNE RELEASES ROMANTIC “BACKROAD KINDA LOVE” VIDEO FROM HIS LATEST ALBUM RAISED ON THE GOOD STUFF

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THOMAS RHETT LIVE FROM FENWAY PARK, THE FULL-CIRCLE FINALE TO A STANDOUT YEAR IS OUT NOW

Featuring Performances From His Sold-Out Headlining Debut at the Iconic Ballpark, Including Newly PLATINUM “Somethin’ ‘Bout A Woman” (ft. Teddy Swims) Nashville, TN – December 5, 2025 – Today, Multi-Platinum country superstar Thomas Rhett releases THOMAS RHETT LIVE FROM FENWAY PARK, capturing the electricity of his sold-out headlining debut at Boston’s iconic ballpark. Recorded before more than 35,000 fans, the EP bottles the heart and unparalleled … Continue reading THOMAS RHETT LIVE FROM FENWAY PARK, THE FULL-CIRCLE FINALE TO A STANDOUT YEAR IS OUT NOW

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“NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH” ADDS DWIGHT YOAKAM TO THE PERFORMANCE LINEUP TO HELP RING IN THE NEW YEAR, LIVE FROM CATEGORY 10 ON DEC. 31

Special Appearances by SiriusXM and CMT Host Cody Alan and SiriusXM host Caylee Hammack Free to the Public, Tickets for Guaranteed Entry and VIP Upgrades Available HERE Nashville, TN – Dec. 4, 2025 – This year’s NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH official watch party will take place at Luke Combs’ Category 10, kicking off at 6PM on Wednesday, December 31. Grammy-award winning country superstar Dwight Yoakam … Continue reading “NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH” ADDS DWIGHT YOAKAM TO THE PERFORMANCE LINEUP TO HELP RING IN THE NEW YEAR, LIVE FROM CATEGORY 10 ON DEC. 31

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LAINEY WILSON SOARS TO #1 WITH “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO”

WILSON’S MILESTONE NINTH #1 ALSO UP FOR TWO GRAMMYS — BEST COUNTRY SONG & BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE Nashville, TN (December 1, 2025) – Lainey Wilson lands her ninth number one at country radio with “Somewhere Over Laredo,” the lead single from her Whirlwind (Deluxe) album. The chart topping single, which she just performed at the 99th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, also anchors two of Lainey’s three nominations at the GRAMMY … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON SOARS TO #1 WITH “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO”

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Out Now: Waylon Hanel’s 3rd Studio Album When Waylon Came To Nashville Is A Modern Sonic Tribute To The Classic Era Of Outlaw Country

“A student, champion, and torch bearer for all the old Outlaw greats…”– Trigger, Saving Country Music NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 01, 2025) — Country singer-songwriter, independent recording artist and Michigan native Waylon Hanel released his 3rd studio album entitled When Waylon Came To Nashville [Stream/Download] everywhere digitally on November 28 by CDX Records. Hanel also unveiled and pre-released the new album on vinyl during a sold out show for his hometown fans … Continue reading Out Now: Waylon Hanel’s 3rd Studio Album When Waylon Came To Nashville Is A Modern Sonic Tribute To The Classic Era Of Outlaw Country

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GRATEFUL: THE SCOTTY HASTING STORY EARNS EMMY®NOMINATION

Nashville, Tenn. — November 25, 2025 — GRATEFUL: The Scotty Hasting Story is up for a 2025 National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Nashville/Midsouth Emmy® Award for Military – Short or Long Form Content. Honoring excellence in the television industry, the awards gala will take place in Nashville on February 14, 2026. The film, produced by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, chronicles the story of Black River recording … Continue reading GRATEFUL: THE SCOTTY HASTING STORY EARNS EMMY®NOMINATION

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LAINEY WILSON’S PEACE, LOVE, & COWBOYS (HOLIDAY EDITION) EP NOW AVAILABLE ON CD AND VINYL 

HOSTED AND WON THREE AWARDS AT 2025 CMA AWARDS: ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR AND ALBUM OF THE YEAR SET TO PERFORM AT MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADENOMINATED FOR THREE AWARDS AT THE 68TH GRAMMY AWARDS Nashville, TN (November 21, 2025) — Lainey Wilson’s holiday EP, Peace, Love, & Cowboys (Holiday Edition), is out today on 12-inch vinyl, 7-inch vinyl and CD. The project consists … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON’S PEACE, LOVE, & COWBOYS (HOLIDAY EDITION) EP NOW AVAILABLE ON CD AND VINYL 

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LAINEY WILSON CAPTURES TOP HONORS AT CMA AWARDS — ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR & FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Nashville, TN (November 20, 2025) – Lainey Wilson returned to serve as host for the 2025 CMA Awards marking her first time solo hosting the program and taking home three awards including her second win for the top honor Entertainer of the Year. The 12x CMA Award winner also captured her second win for Album of the Year for her latest Whirlwind and her fourth time donning the title Female Vocalist of the Year. Kickstarting … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON CAPTURES TOP HONORS AT CMA AWARDS — ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR & FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

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