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Richard Sterban, Iconic Bass Singer with The Oak Ridge Boys, Releases Health Update

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Richard Sterban, 53+ year member of The Oak Ridge Boys, who has been off the road convalescing since mid-May, has released a health update.“In March of this year, I was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer,” said Sterban. “But I am under the care of the best cancer doctors in the country and, with the help of the Good Lord above, I believe I will be … Continue reading Richard Sterban, Iconic Bass Singer with The Oak Ridge Boys, Releases Health Update

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Entertainer Tori Martin Delivers Western Cinematic Experience In New Music Video, “Cowgirls Ride”

“This video is like a western oil painting come to life. A spectacular cinematic companion to a song that feels like an American standard. Simply beautiful!” – Allen Foster, Entertaining Options Fort Worth, TX (September 24, 2025) – TRRR’s reigning New Female Artist of the Year Tori Martin delivers a high-impact Western cinematic experience with her new music video, “Cowgirls Ride.”  The video features an all-female cast of real cowgirls gathering before … Continue reading Entertainer Tori Martin Delivers Western Cinematic Experience In New Music Video, “Cowgirls Ride”

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RISING COUNTRY SINGER & SONGWRITER MACKENZIE CARPENTER SIGNS WITH RICH MGMT

CLIMBING THE COUNTRY CHARTS WITH SINGLE“I WISH YOU WOULD” (FEAT. MIDLAND)—CURRENTLY SUPPORTING JORDAN DAVIS ON FALL TOUR AND SET TO JOIN RILEY GREEN ON THE ROAD NEXT YEAR NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 22, 2025) – Country singer, songwriter, and artist-to-watch Mackenzie Carpenter has signed with Rich MGMT—as announced today. With this move, she joins the company’s elite and diverse roster of talent, which includes George Birge, Matt Stell, John Morgan, Darren Kiely, and more. As she … Continue reading RISING COUNTRY SINGER & SONGWRITER MACKENZIE CARPENTER SIGNS WITH RICH MGMT

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HEART LIFE MUSIC Tour Adds THREE More Kenny Chesney Book Events in Chicago, Nashville + Headlining The Iconic Miami Book Fair’s Opening Weekend Chicago 11/5, Nashville 11/6, Miami 11/16 

Celebrating His Journey, Heroes, Making Music, Setbacks, Places He’s Been + How to Chase an Impossible DreamAll Ticketed Guests will Receive a Signed Copy of HEART LIFE MUSICMore Dates to be Announced – Ticket Details Below HEART LIFE MUSIC In-Stores Nov. 4; Pre-Order Available Now  NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When Kenny Chesney started work on Heart Life Music, he had no idea what would unfold. But like everything he does, … Continue reading HEART LIFE MUSIC Tour Adds THREE More Kenny Chesney Book Events in Chicago, Nashville + Headlining The Iconic Miami Book Fair’s Opening Weekend Chicago 11/5, Nashville 11/6, Miami 11/16 

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Modern Country Traditionalist Spencer Hatcher Releases Romantic New ‘Western Version’ of  Steamy Focus Track ‘When She Calls Me Cowboy’  

NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 19, 2025) – QHMG / Stone Country Records’ modern country traditionalist Spencer Hatcher today released “When She Calls Me Cowboy (Western Version),” a stripped-down, alone-on-the-prairie, acoustic rendering of his current focus track.   Whereas the steamy, full-band original version of “When She Calls Me Cowboy” would still be at home in a honky-tonk, the “Western Version” leans into the intimacy of the song’s lyric, peeling off everything except … Continue reading Modern Country Traditionalist Spencer Hatcher Releases Romantic New ‘Western Version’ of  Steamy Focus Track ‘When She Calls Me Cowboy’  

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CHASE MCDANIEL CALLS OUT TO ALL LOST ONESWITH DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW

CATHARTIC COUNTRY-ROCK LP DETAILS AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL JOURNEYFROM MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES TO HOPE AND HEALING—MAKES ITS MARK DURING NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH—STUNS WITH SOULFUL NEW SONG “DIE TRYING”AS CURRENT SINGLE “BURNED DOWN HEAVEN” RISES AT COUNTRY RADIO NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 19, 2025) — Today (9/19) marks the anticipated release of Lost Ones – the bravely autobiographical debut album from Big Machine Records singer-songwriter Chase McDaniel. Intentionally released during National Suicide Prevention Month, the … Continue reading CHASE MCDANIEL CALLS OUT TO ALL LOST ONESWITH DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOW

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THE KODY NORRIS SHOW WINS FIRST IBMA AWARD: MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR FOR “THE AUCTIONEER”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Kody Norris Show has won their first International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) Bluegrass Music Award, taking home Music Video of the Year for their rousing take on “The Auctioneer.” The trophy was presented last night at the 36th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Lifted from the band’s 2025 Rebel Records release Highfalutin Hillbilly, “The Auctioneer” salutes a timeless country staple penned by Leroy Van Dyke … Continue reading THE KODY NORRIS SHOW WINS FIRST IBMA AWARD: MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR FOR “THE AUCTIONEER”

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Runaway June Takes Over iHeartCountry Instagram, Live From the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, in Las Vegas This Friday (9/19)  

Hit-Making Trio’s New Girl-Power Celebration Album, New Kind of Emotion, Drops Friday (9/19)   Available Now for Pre-Save / Pre-Add  NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 15, 2025) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ Runaway June today announced that the Gold-selling trio will celebrate the release of their sophomore album, New Kind of Emotion, this Friday (9/19) with a Friday-night iHeartCountry Instagram Stories takeover, live from the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, in Las Vegas, … Continue reading Runaway June Takes Over iHeartCountry Instagram, Live From the iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One, in Las Vegas This Friday (9/19)  

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Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Trey Calloway Channels ’90s Country Grit in New Single “Must Have Had A Good Time” – Video Out Today

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Award-winning singer-songwriter Trey Calloway is turning up the energy with the release of his brand-new music video, “Must Have Had A Good Time,” premiering today on American Country Network. The video brings the party-driven anthem to life with a cinematic take on a rowdy night out that quickly unravels into unforgettable (and somewhat unexplainable) memories. Co-written by hitmakers Anthony Smith, Frank Myers, and superstar Chris … Continue reading Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Trey Calloway Channels ’90s Country Grit in New Single “Must Have Had A Good Time” – Video Out Today

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Genre-Blending Country Artist Matt Cooper Releases Time-Travel Fantasy ‘Real Fast Car’ as a  High-Octane Audio Track and Performance Video 

Singer-Songwriter’s Catalog Has Surpassed 118 MillionStreams, and Debut Radio Single ‘Highs & Lows’Will Impact U.S. Country Radio on 9/29  NASHVILLE, TN (Sept. 12, 2025) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ genre-blending country artist, Matt Cooper, today unveils his second music release on the label, the high-octane fantasy “Real Fast Car,” as both an audio track and performance video.   STREAM / LISTEN TO “Real Fast Car” HERE.  WATCH the … Continue reading Genre-Blending Country Artist Matt Cooper Releases Time-Travel Fantasy ‘Real Fast Car’ as a  High-Octane Audio Track and Performance Video 

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