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TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR MEGAN MORONEY’STHE CLOUD 9 TOUR

49-DATE INTERNATIONAL HEADLINE RUN KICKS OFF IN MAY, NOW INCLUDES ADDITIONAL DATES DUE TO MASSIVE DEMAND—COUNTRY SUPERSTAR’S THIRD STUDIO ALBUM CLOUD 9 DUE OUT 2/20, PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE NOW AVAILABLE HERE NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 12, 2025) – Gearing up for one of the hottest tours of 2026, Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter Megan Moroney will hit the road next May for THE CLOUD 9 TOUR — a 49-date international headline run featuring stops at major arenas … Continue reading TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR MEGAN MORONEY’STHE CLOUD 9 TOUR

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SOEN NEW SINGLE/VIDEO OUT NOW

UNLEASH POWERFUL LIMINAL SINGLE/VIDEO ‘DISCORDIA’ – OUT NOW NEW ALBUM – RELIANCE – OUT JANUARY 16 VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC PRE-ORDER HERE DECEMBER 9, 2025 – SOEN release the evocative third single, “Discordia,” from forthcoming new studio album Reliance, set for release on January 16 via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location. SOEN are a band who can tear your flesh apart with sheer power and moments later, balm the pain with … Continue reading SOEN NEW SINGLE/VIDEO OUT NOW

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OUR LADY PEACE

30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION CONTINUES INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH “OLP30” U.S. TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE VERVE PIPE SET TO LAUNCH MARCH 5 December 9, 2025 — Iconic rockers OUR LADY PEACE have spent 2025 celebrating their 30th anniversary all over North America with eagerly anticipated new music, electrifying live shows, as well as exciting and history-making appearances. Due to overwhelming demand after this past summer’s North American tour … Continue reading OUR LADY PEACE

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LEAH BLEVINS WARNS “BE CAREFUL THROWING STONES” ON NEW TRACK

Listen HERE Watch Exclusive Video Premiere with Holler HERE New Track Offers Additional Taste of Forthcoming Dan Auerbach-Produced Album All Dressed Up Coming March 20, 2026 NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On the heels of releasing her first taste of new music with “All Dressed Up,” the title track from her Dan Auerbach-produced album, singer/songwriter Leah Blevins releases her powerful new single “Be Careful Throwing Stones” today. Written with Auerbach and Daniel Tashian (Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges), … Continue reading LEAH BLEVINS WARNS “BE CAREFUL THROWING STONES” ON NEW TRACK

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Makenzie Phipps Receives Hometown Honors in Bluefield, Virginia

Makenzie Phipps Honored with Key to the Town, Outstanding Citizen Award & ‘Makenzie Phipps Day’ BLUEFIELD, Va. – The Town of Bluefield, Virginia, together with Southwest Virginia Community College and Graham High School, celebrated hometown star Makenzie Phipps with a special recognition ceremony. Honoring her remarkable musical talent and her unwavering community spirit, Bluefield proudly presented Makenzie with the Key to the Town, the Outstanding … Continue reading Makenzie Phipps Receives Hometown Honors in Bluefield, Virginia

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GABBY BARRETT CO-HOSTS + PERFORMS AT THE 2025 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

SPOTLIGHTS “MARY, DID YOU KNOW?” OFF CAROLS AND CANDLELIGHT (DELUXE) NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 9, 2025) — Dynamic entertainer Gabby Barrett shined live from The White House and President’s Park in Washington, D.C., as she co-hosted and performed at the 103rd National Christmas Tree Lighting, presented by the National Park Foundation (NPF) and the National Park Service (NPS). Airing exclusively on Great American Family this past Friday (12/5), fans can stream the special on Great … Continue reading GABBY BARRETT CO-HOSTS + PERFORMS AT THE 2025 NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING

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THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND ANNOUNCES 2026 WHILE I’M YOUNG TOUR

Iconic Southern Rock Group Sets Out on ExtensiveCoast-to-Coast Run Beginning January 2026 Nashville, Tenn. (December 9, 2025) — The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB) is kicking off 2026 with a coast-to-coast slate of headlining dates on their newly announced While I’m Young Tour. Beginning in January, the tour brings the legendary southern rock group to major theaters, casinos, and performing arts centers across the country, along with a weeklong appearance … Continue reading THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND ANNOUNCES 2026 WHILE I’M YOUNG TOUR

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COUNTRY THUNDER , FLORIDA GOES ALL OUT FOR FIRST YEAR ON THE BEACH IN 2026 WITH HUGE LINEUP

HEADLINERS ZACH TOP, GAVIN ADCOCK & KANE BROWN — PLUS RANDY HOUSER, MAX MCNOWN, SHABOOZEY, DASHA & MORE —SINK YOUR TOES IN THE SAND MAY 8–10, 2026 AT TRADEWINDS RESORT IN ST. PETE BEACH, FL—TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE NASHVILLE, TENN. (December 9, 2025) – Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — is making history next year with its first-ever beachfront festival.For 2026, Country Thunder Florida touches down … Continue reading COUNTRY THUNDER , FLORIDA GOES ALL OUT FOR FIRST YEAR ON THE BEACH IN 2026 WITH HUGE LINEUP

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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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LADY A KICKS OFF THEIR THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR AND 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVING WITH HEARTWARMING FAN MOMENTS AND SHIMMERING HOLIDAY MELODIES

Celebrations Continue Throughout December, Ending With A 3-Night Residency At Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium NASHVILLE, TN – Dec. 8, 2025 – GRAMMY-winning trio Lady A launched their THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR over the weekend, ushering in the holiday season and their first-ever Christmas tour with fans in Atlanta, GA (12/5), Clearwater, FL (12/6) and Jacksonville, FL (12/7). Set against a glowing forest of twinkling spruce trees … Continue reading LADY A KICKS OFF THEIR THIS WINTER’S NIGHT TOUR AND 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVING WITH HEARTWARMING FAN MOMENTS AND SHIMMERING HOLIDAY MELODIES

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