American Blonde Is Loud and Proud On

Rowdy New Single, “Delta Home,” Out Tomorrow Band To Join Multi-Platinum Rockers CANDLEBOX On Select Can’t Quit You Tour Dates This October “Delta Home” Premiered By Center Stage Magazine Nashville, TN (July 23, 2026) – American Blonde’s new single, “Delta Home,” is the title track from the Mississippi-born five-piece band’s upcoming October EP. The record kicks off with a snaking slide that shouts out the Rock direction of the track and … Continue reading American Blonde Is Loud and Proud On

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TUCKER WETMORE SOUNDTRACKS SUMMER WITH SUNBURN MIXTAPE, SET FOR JULY 31

New six-song collection to feature “Who Told You That,” “Sunburn,” “Proving Me Right” and three unreleased tracks NASHVILLE, Tenn– Award-winning country hitmaker Tucker Wetmore announces his six-song Sunburn Mixtape, arriving July 31 via Back Blocks Music/MCA/Mercury Records. Tailor-made for the season’s hottest stretch, the collection pairs three previously released fan favorites with three brand new tracks. The tracklist includes current Country radio single “Who Told You That,” “Sunburn” and “Proving … Continue reading TUCKER WETMORE SOUNDTRACKS SUMMER WITH SUNBURN MIXTAPE, SET FOR JULY 31

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Bastion Rose Announces Progressive Hard Rock Anthem “Someday”

BLOOMINGTON, IN – Rock’s darker angels fly again. On July 17th, Bastion Rose will release a new single called “Someday.” It is loud. It is heavy. It carries the weight of a two-million-stream catalog and the daily expectations of hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners. But those are just numbers. To understand the sheer, triumphant energy of this track, you have to understand the silence that came before it. … Continue reading Bastion Rose Announces Progressive Hard Rock Anthem “Someday”

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JON PARDI RAISES THE STAKES WITH GAMBLIN’ MAN TOUR 2026

The Tour Rolls Out on Sept. 17 with Alexandra Kay and Sadie Bass – Tickets Onsale Friday NASHVILLE, TN – July 20, 2026 – Multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is doubling down on the “bold, against-the-grain bravado” (Sports Illustrated) that has become a signature with his live show, bringing his trademark mix of “high-energy country with just enough rock and roll” (Rolling Stone) to fans this … Continue reading JON PARDI RAISES THE STAKES WITH GAMBLIN’ MAN TOUR 2026

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LOCASH

PLATINUM-SELLING DUO LOCASH KEEP THE PARTY GOING WITH LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY TOUR FIRST LEG OF COAST-TO-COAST TREK NOW UNDERWAY NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 17, 2026) – Today, PLATINUM-selling duo LOCASH announce the first leg of their LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY TOUR — a major coast-to-coast trek launching this week. Hot on the heels of National Piña Colada Day, LOCASH are keeping the party going with a … Continue reading LOCASH

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JASON ALDEAN KICKS OFF SONGS ABOUT US TOUR WITH THREE CONSECUTIVE SOLD-OUT SHOWS

Bangor, Holmdel and Bethel Launch Blockbuster Summer Run Following Aldean’s 32nd No. 1 at Country Radio, the Three-Week Country Radio Chart-Topper “Don’t Tell On Me” Aldean Announces Sept. 18 Vinyl Release of Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party and They Don’t Know Nashville, TN – (July 20, 2026) – Jason Aldean officially launched his highly anticipated Songs About Us Tour this weekend with three consecutive sold-out shows, opening the Live Nation-produced, Patriot Mobile-sponsored summer … Continue reading JASON ALDEAN KICKS OFF SONGS ABOUT US TOUR WITH THREE CONSECUTIVE SOLD-OUT SHOWS

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WILDHORSE RECORDS LAUNCHES TODAY!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WILDHORSE RECORDS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHES AS A NEW INDEPENDENT RECORD LABEL Founded by Brian Orr, the Tennessee-based label will develop and promote authentic Country, Bluegrass, Gospel, and Americana artists HARRISON, Tenn. — July 20, 2026 — Wildhorse Records today announced its official launch as an independent record label dedicated to discovering, developing, and promoting artists whose music is grounded in authenticity, strong songwriting, … Continue reading WILDHORSE RECORDS LAUNCHES TODAY!

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3x Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols Mic Drops withTHE Feel-Good, Kiss-Off Anthem of the Summer,“Say La V™,” AVAILABLE NOW

New Single from Chart-Topping Star ImpactsU.S. Country Radio on Monday, July 20 Official Lyric Video Premieres Today on YouTube NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 17, 2026) – QHMG / Quartz Hill Records’ neo-traditional torchbearer, Joe Nichols, performs the ultimate mic drop today with the release of his new single, “Say La V™,” which is poised to be THE feel-good, kiss-off anthem of the summer – and beyond! STREAM / LISTEN TO “Say La V™” HERE. WATCH the official visualizer HERE. … Continue reading 3x Grammy Nominee Joe Nichols Mic Drops withTHE Feel-Good, Kiss-Off Anthem of the Summer,“Say La V™,” AVAILABLE NOW

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Nate Smith:

MULTI-PLATINUM CHART-TOPPER NATE SMITH RELEASES FIERY NEW HEARTBREAK ANTHEM “FIND ME IN A BAR” FANS CAN CATCH “NATE IRL” IN A SERIES OF SURPRISE BAR POP-UPS NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 17, 2026) — Today, MULTI-PLATINUM chart-topper Nate Smith returns with his explosive new song “Find Me In A Bar.” Accompanied by an official visualizer, the hard-hitting anthem documents a post-breakup haze of whiskey and regret. Go here to listen to “Find Me In A Bar” … Continue reading Nate Smith:

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TUNE IN: SIRIUS XM’S WILLIE’S ROADHOUSE AIRS COUNTRY’S FAMILY REUNION HONORING BILL ANDERSON’S GRAND OLE OPRY ANNIVERSARY

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – SiriusXM is celebrating Country Music Hall of Fame member and the Grand Ole Opry’s longest-serving member Bill Anderson with “65 Years and Still Whisperin’: A Bill Anderson Weekend on SiriusXM,” commemorating his 65th anniversary with the Grand Ole Opry. As part of the special programming, a four-hour edition of Country’s Family Reunion will air on Saturday, July 18, and Sunday, July 19, at 5pm ET … Continue reading TUNE IN: SIRIUS XM’S WILLIE’S ROADHOUSE AIRS COUNTRY’S FAMILY REUNION HONORING BILL ANDERSON’S GRAND OLE OPRY ANNIVERSARY

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