KOE WETZEL DELIVERS THE NIGHT CHAMPION WILDLY AWAITED SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ARRIVES JUNE 12

“Hurts Like You” Available Everywhere This Friday, May 8 The Night Champion World Tour Already Underway…50+ Dates Spanning U.S., Canada & Australia PITTSBURG, Texas – Koe Wetzel didn’t have a master plan, beyond play loud, play hard – and hopefully have a place to sleep – when he began chasing music in Texas’s roughest bars and roadhouses, then Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and beyond. Little more than a … Continue reading KOE WETZEL DELIVERS THE NIGHT CHAMPION WILDLY AWAITED SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM ARRIVES JUNE 12

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SPENCER HATCHER RELEASES“ANY OTHER GIRL”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 1, 2026) – QHMG / Stone Country Records rising country artist Spencer Hatcher releases his highly anticipated new single, “Any Other Girl,” today. Listen to “Any Other Girl” HERE. Watch the official visualizer HERE. “Any Other Girl” is a hurts-so-good, laid-back country groove about how some heartbreaks are harder to get over than others. Uplifting vocal harmonies paired with weeping pedal steel capture the relatable contradictions of a beautiful sadness about … Continue reading SPENCER HATCHER RELEASES“ANY OTHER GIRL”

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Award-Winning Rock Legends The Calling Reschedule Tour Dates

New Single “DUST” Arrives This July via TLG|ROCK, Distributed by Virgin Music Group Award-winning rock legends The Calling will release their new single titled “DUST,” this July via TLG|ROCK, distributed by Virgin Music Group. Alongside the announcement, the band has also rescheduled select early dates on the “Before The World Turns To Dust Tour,” aligning the run with the upcoming single release. The band is also celebrating a major milestone, the 25th Anniversary of their mega-hit “Wherever You Will Go,” as well as … Continue reading Award-Winning Rock Legends The Calling Reschedule Tour Dates

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GODSMACK RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘LIVE AT MOHEGAN SUN’ — OUT TODAY

Band Launches Rise of Rock World Tour 2026 With Stone Temple Pilots & Dorothy “Surrender” Official Live Video Debuts Today — Watch HERE LOS ANGELES, CA — Godsmack unleash their brand‑new live album, Live at Mohegan Sun, out today, May 1, via Primary Wave—arriving just as the band prepares to take the stage for one of the most anticipated hard‑rock tours of the year. The album captures Godsmack’s sold‑out October 26, 2024 performance … Continue reading GODSMACK RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘LIVE AT MOHEGAN SUN’ — OUT TODAY

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LOCASH LAUNCH NEXT ERA WITH TENDER NEW TRACK “YES”

NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 1, 2026) – Today, PLATINUM-selling duo LOCASH return with their lovestruck new track “YES.” The first new music in 2026 from Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, the built-to-last love song opens the floodgates for LOCASH’s most prolific run yet. Go here to listen to “YES” now.”Yes, this is the beginning of a new era for LOCASH,” Brust reveals. “Starting with ‘YES,’ we’ll be releasing new music faster than we ever have. Yes, the … Continue reading LOCASH LAUNCH NEXT ERA WITH TENDER NEW TRACK “YES”

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PLATINUM COUNTRY-ROCK BAND SOUTHALL RELEASE NEW ALBUM KINFOLK

LISTEN HERE—INCLUDES NEW SINGLE “OKIE POKIN’ OUT”—GEARING UP FOR THE SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY TOUR WITH THE BLACK CROWES & WHISKEY MYERS NASHVILLE, TENN. (May 1, 2026) — Today, PLATINUM Country-Rock standouts Southall unveil their new album, Kinfolk. Listen to Kinfolk HERE. Produced by GRAMMY® Award-nominee Wes Sharon (John Fullbright, Turnpike Troubadours), the album is sonically rooted in old school Country and revved up by Rock ‘n’ Roll energy, perfectly capturing the vision of founder, singer, guitarist, and band … Continue reading PLATINUM COUNTRY-ROCK BAND SOUTHALL RELEASE NEW ALBUM KINFOLK

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Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Announce Additional Stadium Headline Dates: The “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026”

Following Their Co-Headline Date At UGA’s Sanford Stadium, Four Additional Concerts Planned in 2026: Missoula, San Diego, Washington, DC, and Las Vegas Tickets on Sale May 8 at 10 AM Local Time Nashville, TN – (April 30, 2026) – Reigning ACM Artist of the Decade Jason Aldean and five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan today announced the “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026,” an expansion of co-headlining … Continue reading Jason Aldean & Luke Bryan Announce Additional Stadium Headline Dates: The “DOUBLE DOWN TOUR 2026”

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DREW BALDRIDGE ANNOUNCES HIS FARM FAITH FAMILY HEADLINING TOUR

New Song, “Love Needs You,” Captures Young Love and Small-Town Roots in New Release Out Tomorrow (5/1) Current Radio Single “Rebel” Climbing the Charts Luke Bryan Tour Dates and The BIG Baldridge and Bonfire Ahead Nashville, TN (April 30, 2026) – Country hitmaker Drew Baldridge has announced his upcoming headline run, the Farm Faith Family Tour, with tickets available now at drewbaldridgemusic.com. The 14-date trek will see Baldridge crisscross the country, … Continue reading DREW BALDRIDGE ANNOUNCES HIS FARM FAITH FAMILY HEADLINING TOUR

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DON McLEAN CELEBRATED AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY WITH RIAA GOLD & PLATINUM AWARDS HONORING “AMERICAN PIE,” “VINCENT,” “AND I LOVE YOU SO” AND HIS ENDURING SONGBOOK

McLean Performed “This Is America (Eisenhower),” “And I Love You So,” and an Extended “American Pie” During Opry 100 Celebration NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean was honored at the Grand Ole Opry following his second appearance on the world-famous stage, where he performed as part of the Opry’s historic 100th anniversary celebration and in recognition of the upcoming 250th anniversary of America.Following his performance, McLean was presented … Continue reading DON McLEAN CELEBRATED AT THE GRAND OLE OPRY WITH RIAA GOLD & PLATINUM AWARDS HONORING “AMERICAN PIE,” “VINCENT,” “AND I LOVE YOU SO” AND HIS ENDURING SONGBOOK

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RUSSELL DICKERSON LAUNCHES ELECTRIFYING 2026 RUSSELLMANIA TOUR WITH LARGER-THAN-LIFE OPENING WEEKEND

Nashville, TN – April 28, 2026 – Multi-platinum hitmaker Russell Dickerson kicked off his 2026 RUSSELLMANIA TOUR this past weekend with larger-than-life shows in Raleigh, NC (4/23), St. Augustine, FL (4/24), and Orlando, FL (4/25), joined by DASHA and Atlus. Now stepping into his biggest arenas and amphitheaters to date, Dickerson delivered his high-energy “theatrical showmanship” (Houston Chronicle) through nonstop, hit-filled sets that had fans … Continue reading RUSSELL DICKERSON LAUNCHES ELECTRIFYING 2026 RUSSELLMANIA TOUR WITH LARGER-THAN-LIFE OPENING WEEKEND

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