RISING SINGER/SONGWRITER KINSLEY SETS DEBUT EP LEARN TO LIVE FOR SEPTEMBER 25

“Learn To Live ” Official Music Available Now NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Following the announcement of her global publishing deal with Sony Music Nashville, rising singer/songwriter Kinsley announces her debut six-song EP Learn To Live, set for release on September 25 via MCA. Kinsley previews the project and title track with the “Learn To Live” official music video, available now. Watch HERE and pre-save/pre-add Learn To Live HERE. As a writer … Continue reading RISING SINGER/SONGWRITER KINSLEY SETS DEBUT EP LEARN TO LIVE FOR SEPTEMBER 25

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GAVIN ADCOCK CONFRONTS THE COST OF SUCCESS WITH VULNERABLE NEW SONG “SHOES”

Adcock’s 3rd Studio Album in 3 Years, The Day I Hang It Up, Due October 2;Limited Edition Signed Vinyl and Standard Vinyl & CD Available for Pre-Order Now HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Georgia native Gavin Adcock arrives today with a vulnerable new song, revealing that achieving a dream doesn’t always equate to happiness; and sometimes, the people we view as successful are just as eager to walk in our … Continue reading GAVIN ADCOCK CONFRONTS THE COST OF SUCCESS WITH VULNERABLE NEW SONG “SHOES”

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LITTLE BIG TOWN SHARE NEW DUET WITH KELSEA BALLERINI “CLOSING TIME”

LISTEN HERE | WATCH VIDEO HERE NEW ALBUM ‘IT’S A DYING ART’ OUT AUGUST 28 VIA MCAPRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn– Multi-platinum GRAMMY® Award-winning Little Big Town – Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Phillip Sweet, and Jimi Westbrook – have shared their new track “Closing Time” featuring 6X GRAMMY-nominated and multiple CMA and ACM Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Kelsea Ballerini, available now on all DSPs. Accompanied by an official music video streaming now on the band’s official YouTube channel, “Closing … Continue reading LITTLE BIG TOWN SHARE NEW DUET WITH KELSEA BALLERINI “CLOSING TIME”

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FOGHAT

ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST-EVER LIVE ALBUM FEATURING THE CURRENT LINEUP! ON OCTOBER 30, 2026 ‘LIVE & LOUD ACROSS THE U.S.A.,’ TRIPLE VINYL WITH NEVER-BEFORE-RELEASED LIVE TRACKS PLUS, THE VINYL DEBUT OF ‘SHAKEN & STIRRED’ BY EARL & THE AGITATORS (AKA FOGHAT) “MY BABE” SINGLE OUT TODAY “What makes FOGHAT special is they’ve never forgotten who they are. They are a blues-based rock and roll band first and foremost, and … Continue reading FOGHAT

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JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES EMPOWERING NEW SONG “MAGGIE’S SONG (OLD BLUE JEANS)”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – As Leo33 rising singer/songwriter looks ahead to new music, the Texas native is offering an antidote to heartbreak with her empowering new song, “Maggie’s Song (Old Blue Jeans),” out now. Listen HERE. Written by Paulette, Smith Ahnquist and Brent Anderson, “Maggie’s Song” serves as a powerful reminder to women to be comfortable and confident in their everyday lives. Reflecting on the song’s inspiration, Paulette shares, … Continue reading JENNA PAULETTE RELEASES EMPOWERING NEW SONG “MAGGIE’S SONG (OLD BLUE JEANS)”

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BRIAN KELLEY KEEPS SUMMER ALIVE WITH NEW ALBUM CORAL BEATS

OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “JIMMY BUFFETT SUMMER” OUT NOW NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 14, 2026) – Today, DIAMOND-selling superstar Brian Kelley shares his new album Coral Beats, dropping just in time to soundtrack the final stretch of summer. Out now via his own Nashville South Records, the 10-song LP fully affirms Kelley’s status as a leading force in Coastal Country. Go here to stream/download Coral Beats now. A bold new turn from the Beach Cowboy, Coral … Continue reading BRIAN KELLEY KEEPS SUMMER ALIVE WITH NEW ALBUM CORAL BEATS

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ASHLEY COOKE ENTERS BOLD NEW CHAPTER WITH SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM, OUT NOW

COOKE CELEBRATES ALBUM RELEASE WITH the cities that made me tour,KICKING OFF IN NASHVILLE TODAY (8/14)—MAJOR MEDIA MOMENTS STACKING UP WITH FEATURES FROMAMERICAN SONGWRITER, THE TENNESSEAN, PEOPLE, SOUTHERN LIVING & MORE NASHVILLE, TENN. (August 14, 2026) — Today, Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke shares her much-anticipated self-titled sophomore album. One of the summer’s most talked-about releases, ashley cooke explores the beautiful mess of modern love across 15 fiercely self-aware songs — including her heart-racing … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE ENTERS BOLD NEW CHAPTER WITH SELF-TITLED SOPHOMORE ALBUM, OUT NOW

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THE STRAY CATS

RETURN TO LATE NIGHT TELEVISION WITH AUGUST 18 THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON PERFORMANCE MARKS GROUP’S FIRST LATE-NIGHT TV PERFORMANCE IN OVER 35 YEARS FALL 2026 DATES KICK OFF NOVEMBER 9 THE STRAY CATS—all three original members Brian Setzer (guitar, vocals), Lee Rocker (upright bass, vocals), and Slim Jim Phantom (drums, vocals)—will wrap the summer leg of their 2026 tour with an August 18 appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing one … Continue reading THE STRAY CATS

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TORI ROSE TAKES “SOUTH OF SOUTHERN” ON THE ROAD COAST TO COAST

STOPS INCLUDE NASHVILLE, SAN DIEGO,NORFOLK, AND PITTSBURGH NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Emerging country artist Tori Rose is taking her latest single, “South of Southern,” on the road this August with a series of radio supported performances and appearances across the country. With stops in Nashville, San Diego, Norfolk and Pittsburgh, Tori continues to build momentum around the single while bringing her live show directly to country radio listeners. … Continue reading TORI ROSE TAKES “SOUTH OF SOUTHERN” ON THE ROAD COAST TO COAST

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COLLECTIVE SOUL

RELEASES VIDEO FOR “EYE ON YOU” FROM LATEST ALBUM OUT NOW, ‘TOUCH AND GO’ NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR CONTINUES THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER “‘Eye On You’ has that Cars sound along with some Todd Rundgren feeling in the mix.” — Skopemag.com August 13, 2026 – “That Cars sound,” taking inspiration from The Cars and ‘80s New Wave music, is actually what COLLECTIVE SOUL–Ed Roland (vocals/guitar/piano), Dean Roland … Continue reading COLLECTIVE SOUL

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