Lee Greenwood,

Brings Back Award-Winning Soldier Valley Spirits to Honor Veterans and Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday NASHVILLE, Tennessee (June 9, 2026) — As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, country music icon Lee Greenwood is bringing back Soldier Valley Spirits, an award-winning collection of American-made bourbon, whiskey, and vodka created to honor veterans, support charities, and celebrate the values that unite the nation. The relaunch comes as … Continue reading Lee Greenwood,

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Country Supergroup DIAMOND RIO Plays To a Sold Out Crowd In Pigeon Forge Tennessee!

Legendary Grammy Award Winning Country Music Group Diamond Rio Recently made a stop in Pigeon Forge Tennessee to play for a sold out show at the Country Tonight Theater . A Grand Start to the Celebrity concert series brought to you by Brian Orr of East Tennessee Concerts and The Country Tonight Theater. Fans Arrived early and you could feel the Excitement like electricity in … Continue reading Country Supergroup DIAMOND RIO Plays To a Sold Out Crowd In Pigeon Forge Tennessee!

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COUNTRY MUSIC ICON, JO DEE MESSINA RELEASES BRIDGES

FIRST STUDIO ALBUM IN OVER A DECADE DUE OUT FRIDAY, JUNE 5 BRIDGES TOUR: CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF JO DEE MESSINA KICKS OFF ON JUNE 11 CMA FEST PERFORMANCE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 5 AT NISSAN STADIUM GRAND OLE OPRY PERFORMANCE AND POST SHOW SIGNING EVENT TUESDAY, JUNE 9 ICYMI: WATCH JO DEE MESSINA ON THE KELLY CLARKSON SHOW This Friday, June 5, Jo Dee Messina will release her highly … Continue reading COUNTRY MUSIC ICON, JO DEE MESSINA RELEASES BRIDGES

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LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SINGLE “PHONE, KEYS, WALLET” OUT NOW

FEATURES SPECIAL GUEST JOHN MAYER ON GUITAR SELECT SUMMER TOUR DATES CONFIRMED INCLUDING STADIUM SHOWS WITH CHRIS STAPLETON Nashville, TN (June 4, 2026) — 16x ACM, 12x CMA and Grammy Award-winner Lainey Wilson’s new single, “Phone, Keys, Wallet,” is out now, featuring special guest John Mayer on guitar. Listen to the song HERE (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), which world premiered at country radio across the U.S. and Canada today. Written during … Continue reading LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SINGLE “PHONE, KEYS, WALLET” OUT NOW

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ASHLEY COOKE LAUNCHES 2026 27LIVE SERIES WITHSOLD-OUT SHOW AT L27 ROOFTOP LOUNGE

NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 4, 2026) — On Tuesday night (6/2), Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke launched the 2026 edition of 27LIVE with a packed-out, crowd-commanding performance at The Westin Nashville’s L27 Rooftop Lounge. Powered by Country Now, the free event reached full capacity and transformed one of the city’s most coveted venues into a sea of baby blue — the signature color for Cooke’s highly awaited self-titled sophomore album, due out via Big … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE LAUNCHES 2026 27LIVE SERIES WITHSOLD-OUT SHOW AT L27 ROOFTOP LOUNGE

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Denver’s MILE HIGH POWER FEST Announces 2026 Lineup

w/ THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD, LADY BEAST, ANUBIS, ICE GIANT, HEL HATH FURY, and more! NEWS RELEASE Montreal, QC – June 3, 2026Denver’s MILE HIGH POWER FEST Announces 2026 Lineupw/ THE DREAD CREW OF ODDWOOD, LADY BEAST, ANUBIS, ICE GIANT, HEL HATH FURY, and more!Denver’s only dedicated power metal festival, Mile High Power Fest, storms into its third year on August 15, 2026, bringing another … Continue reading Denver’s MILE HIGH POWER FEST Announces 2026 Lineup

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Europe

STAR-STUDDED CAST JOINS EUROPE IN NEW VIDEO FORLATEST SINGLE “THE CULT OF IGNORANCE“ NEW ALBUM‘COME THIS MADNESS’ OUT ON SEPTEMBER 25 VIA SILVER LINING MUSIC June 3, 2026 – Europe release the hook-laden new single, “The Cult of Ignorance,” the second track unveiled from their highly anticipated forthcoming studio album, Come This Madness, set for release on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available now. Driven by an … Continue reading Europe

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L.A. GUNS

BRING THE “ELECTRIC GYPSY” BACK FROM THE GUILD THEATRE WITH NEW ‘LIVE FROM THE GUILD THEATRE’ ALBUM OUT JULY 3 VIA CLEOPATRA RECORDS STREAM/DOWNLOAD “ELECTRIC GYPSY” HERE WATCH THE VIDEO HERE June 3, 2026 — July 3 sees the release of one of the most anticipated live albums of the metal year, a full all-format release for Live From The Guild Theatre, recorded almost exactly one year earlier … Continue reading L.A. GUNS

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Lung Cancer Research Foundation Launches Inaugural ‘Here Comes Summer’ Benefit Honoring Donna Summer on June 9 in Nashville

Event supports lung cancer research to improve outcomes for people living with lung cancer while honoring the life and legacy of Donna Summer NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Lung Cancer Research Foundation (LCRF) will host its inaugural ‘Here Comes Summer’ Nashville benefit on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Richland Country Club. The evening will honor the life and legacy of legendary entertainer Donna Summer who passed away from lung cancer. … Continue reading Lung Cancer Research Foundation Launches Inaugural ‘Here Comes Summer’ Benefit Honoring Donna Summer on June 9 in Nashville

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Butcher Babies Release New Single + Video “Blame it on the Wind”

via Judge & Jury Records A Love Letter to the Past:A Seductive, Emotionally-Charged Hard Rock Anthem Exploring Desire, Temptation, and the Ghosts of Love’s Past Butcher Babies have released their powerful new single “Blame it on the Wind,” produced by Howard Benson. This marks the fourth release from their forthcoming album via Judge & Jury Records. The track serves as a key chapter in an album that functions as a … Continue reading Butcher Babies Release New Single + Video “Blame it on the Wind”

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