Jason James’ New Album “Cut The Chain” Available Now!

James Continues Musical Journey With Latest Release BRADY, Texas – Heart of Texas Records announces the release of Jason James’ highly anticipated third full-length album, Cut The Chain, available now for purchase and streaming worldwide. Distributed through an agreement with Smith Music, the album is available across all major digital platforms and online storefronts. Cut The Chain takes listeners back in time with the unmistakable … Continue reading Jason James’ New Album “Cut The Chain” Available Now!

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The Rumbles + Whispers Are True –KENNY CHESNEY RETURNS TO STADIUMS w the ALL-Stadium Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 NINETEEN MARKETS; KICKING OFF APRIL 24 IN TAMPAERIC CHURCH + SHERYL CROW ROUND OUT THE LINE-UP East Tennessee Songwriter/Dreamer Greylan James Opens the Show BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUE CHAIR BAY® RUM –TICKETS ARE ON-SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25!

NO SHOES NATION – Some things are inevitable! After two years – and close to 400,000 tickets – exploring the deeply dimensional Sphere Las Vegas, Kenny Chesney ends the suspense by announcing his return to stadiums with the Original Vibe Room Tour 2027. Kicking off April 24 for his eighth appearance at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium, the OVRT will play only stadiums, wrapping up at … Continue reading The Rumbles + Whispers Are True –KENNY CHESNEY RETURNS TO STADIUMS w the ALL-Stadium Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 NINETEEN MARKETS; KICKING OFF APRIL 24 IN TAMPAERIC CHURCH + SHERYL CROW ROUND OUT THE LINE-UP East Tennessee Songwriter/Dreamer Greylan James Opens the Show BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLUE CHAIR BAY® RUM –TICKETS ARE ON-SALE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25!

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MIRANDA LAMBERT SCORES SEVEN CMA NOMINATIONS ARTIST PRODUCER SONGWRITER

14x CMA Winner and 7x Female Vocalist Nominated forThree as Artist, Three as Producer, One as Songwriter 19th Female Vocalist Nomination Sets a New Record NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Miranda Lambert, the Texas-born songwriting force and high-impact performer, received seven nominations for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” making her the second-most nominated artist for 2026 and increasing her tally as the most-nominated female artist of all … Continue reading MIRANDA LAMBERT SCORES SEVEN CMA NOMINATIONS ARTIST ** PRODUCER ** SONGWRITER

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COREY KENT ANNOUNCES 2027 HEARTLAND ROCK AND ROLL TOUR

20+ Date, Cross-Country Trek Kicks Off Jan. 22and Culminates with Kent’s Headline Debutat Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium April 30 Tyler Nance and Jacob Hackworth to Join as Support NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Multi-Platinum Sony Music Nashville recording artist Corey Kent is taking his forthcoming album Heartland Rock and Roll on the road, announcing his 2027 Heartland Rock and Roll Tour, a 20+ date cross-country trek kicking off Jan. 22 at Billy … Continue reading COREY KENT ANNOUNCES 2027 HEARTLAND ROCK AND ROLL TOUR

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GABBY BARRETT LIGHTS UP INAUGURAL“AMERICA’S TAILGATE ON CBS”

DELIVERS POWERFUL PERFORMANCE OF NEW SONG “IN ON IT” —HONORS DOLLY PARTON WITH MOVING “JOLENE” TRIBUTE NASHVILLE, TENN. (September 8, 2026) — On Monday night (9/7), MULTI-PLATINUM Country star Gabby Barrett appeared as a special guest performer alongside Chase Rice, John Legend, and Sheryl Crow on the inaugural special “AMERICA’S TAILGATE ON CBS,” hosted by Nate Burleson and co-host Melanie Collins. Stream the full special on CBS here.Barrett first took the stage in front of a packed crowd on … Continue reading GABBY BARRETT LIGHTS UP INAUGURAL“AMERICA’S TAILGATE ON CBS”

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The Cranberries

Release The Highly Anticipated Live Album LIVE AT THE LONDON ASTORIA II, 1994September 4, 2026 AVAILABLE NOW ON 2LP LIMITED EDITION MOLTEN LAVA VINYL,STANDARD BLACK VINYL, CD AND DIGITAL “A brilliant mix of strong, stirring emotions and ecstatic enthusiasm” – GLIDE SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 [New York, NY] – Today, The Cranberries’ highly anticipated Live At The London Astoria II, 1994 will be released for the first time via Island/UMe on multiple formats, including 2LP Limited Edition Molten Lava … Continue reading The Cranberries

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THE BAND PERRY TAKE AIM WITH FEROCIOUS NEW ANTHEM “PISTOL”

GRAMMY-WINNING GROUP CONTINUES PSYCHO RODEO TOUR WITH THE KENLEY AMPHITHEATER IN LAYTON, UT ON 9/10 NASHVILLE, TENN. (September, 4) – Today, GRAMMY-winning Country group The Band Perry kick off a thrilling new chapter with their all-new song “Pistol.” A tale of flirtation gone spectacularly wrong, the ferocious and wildly fun anthem unveils the cinematic Southern Gothic universe of their forthcoming album. Go here to listen to “Pistol” now.Since making an explosive return in … Continue reading THE BAND PERRY TAKE AIM WITH FEROCIOUS NEW ANTHEM “PISTOL”

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GRAMMY-WINNING FIDDLER JIM VANCLEVE TO BE INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL FIDDLER HALL OF FAME OCTOBER 4 IN BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

The Appalachian Road Show Co-Founder Returns to the Mountains That Shaped His Music for Special Induction Ceremony and Concert at the Historic Appalachian Theatre Tickets Available Now at AppTheatre.org NASHVILLE, Tenn. — September 4, 2026 — GRAMMY-winning fiddler, musician, producer, composer and recording engineer Jim VanCleve, a founding member of both Mountain Heart and The Appalachian Road Show, will be inducted into the National Fiddler Hall of Fame on Sunday, October … Continue reading GRAMMY-WINNING FIDDLER JIM VANCLEVE TO BE INDUCTED INTO NATIONAL FIDDLER HALL OF FAME OCTOBER 4 IN BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA

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LILLIAN AXE

Check In with a New Album Update and Announce Their New Bass Player LOUSIANA (September 3, 2026) — LILLIAN AXE has checked in with an update on their long-awaited forthcoming new studio album, which will be released on BraveWords Records in early 2027. The long-running New Orleans, Louisiana-based band, which rose to fame with such albums like Lillian Axe, Love + War, Poetic Justice and Psychoschizophrenia, has … Continue reading LILLIAN AXE

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EUROPE : UNLEASH ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE

‘SCANDINAVIAN EYES’ NEW ALBUMCOME THIS MADNESS OUT ON SEPTEMBER 25 Pre-orders available here SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 – EUROPE return with another striking glimpse of their forthcoming studio album Come This Madness, unveiling the anthemic new single “Scandinavian Eyes,” which arrives with a melody that gets under your skin almost immediately. Come This Madness is set for release on September 25 via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available now. Built around a driving riff, … Continue reading EUROPE : UNLEASH ANTHEMIC NEW SINGLE

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