ICYMI: LOCASH PERFORMS AT THE 2027 BANANA BALL CITY SELECTION SHOW

NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 16, 2026) — In case you missed it, PLATINUM-selling Country duo LOCASH took the stage at the 2027 Banana Ball City Selection Show last night (10/15) in Savannah, GA, which streamed live on ESPN2, the official Banana Ball YouTube channel, Disney+, and ESPN+! After the Banana Ball Championship League unveiled its full 2027 tour schedule, LOCASH‘s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas kept … Continue reading ICYMI: LOCASH PERFORMS AT THE 2027 BANANA BALL CITY SELECTION SHOW

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ELLIOTT BOOE LAUNCHES “THE SOUND IT MAKES” PROJECT WITH TWO NEW SONGS

Indiana Roots Provide a Natural Backdrop for New Music Releases and a Hometown Video Shoot NASHVILLE, TN – (October 19, 2026) – Americana and alt-country singer-songwriter Elliott Booe will release “The Sound It Makes” and “Whiskey Pickle” Nov. 20, launching a recording project with additional songs planned for release in spring 2027. Written by Booe and produced by Max Woolery, the songs pair a hometown … Continue reading ELLIOTT BOOE LAUNCHES “THE SOUND IT MAKES” PROJECT WITH TWO NEW SONGS

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CAYLEE HAMMACK AND TRISHA YEARWOOD TURN THE “COLDEST SHOULDER” INTO A RED-HOT COLLABORATION

Two Georgia Voices Deliver Quick-Witted Heartbreak Storytelling Nashville, TN — October 16, 2026 — Heartbreak has never sounded so good, as acclaimed singer, songwriter, and performer Caylee Hammack joins forces with Country music icon Trisha Yearwood for her latest release, “Coldest Shoulder.” Written by Hammack and Bandana Cheyenna, the Hammack and Kurt Ozan-produced track is a biting take on a love gone cold. Rooted in … Continue reading CAYLEE HAMMACK AND TRISHA YEARWOOD TURN THE “COLDEST SHOULDER” INTO A RED-HOT COLLABORATION

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COUNTRY LEGEND TRACE ADKINS RELEASESDREAMIN’ OUT LOUD: 30TH ANNIVERSARY

MULTI-PLATINUM ICON’S PIVOTAL DEBUT ALBUMARRIVES ON VINYL FOR FIRST TIME EVER NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 16, 2026) – Today, MULTI-PLATINUM entertainer Trace Adkins celebrates three decades of unforgettable music with the release of Dreamin’ Out Loud: 30th Anniversary — a special edition of the trailblazing album that launched his extraordinary career. Out now via Capitol Records Nashville/UMe, the anniversary release brings Adkins’ PLATINUM-certified debut LP … Continue reading COUNTRY LEGEND TRACE ADKINS RELEASESDREAMIN’ OUT LOUD: 30TH ANNIVERSARY

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CHAYCE BECKHAM GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE RELEASE OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS”

Nashville, TN (October 16, 2026) – Chayce Beckham puts his signature country spin on the timeless holiday classic “White Christmas” in his first-ever Christmas release, out today. Boasting a rich, new instrumentalization of weeping pedal steel, piano and a melancholic fiddle, the song replaces symphonic strings with front-porch soul. Heartfelt vocals deliver Irving Berlin’s nostalgic lyrics with down-home sincerity. Listen to “White Christmas” HERE.“Christmas and … Continue reading CHAYCE BECKHAM GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE RELEASE OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS”

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ASHLEY COOKE IS wrapped WITH FIRST CHRISTMAS EP COMING 11/6

COUNTRY HITMAKER UNWRAPS THE SWEETLY ROMANTIC TITLE TRACK TODAY NASHVILLE, TENN. (October 16, 2026) — Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke will release her first-ever holiday EP, wrapped — a five-song project arriving November 6 via Big Loud Records/Back Blocks Music. Kicking off the countdown to Christmas, Cooke is premiering wrapped’s blissed-out title track today. Go here to pre-order/pre-save wrapped and listen to “wrapped” now.One of … Continue reading ASHLEY COOKE IS wrapped WITH FIRST CHRISTMAS EP COMING 11/6

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THE APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW HEADS TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

Opry Appearance Follows Jim VanCleve’s National Fiddler Hall of Fame Induction and Comes Days Before the Band’s Two IBMA Award Nominations Are Decided in Chattanooga NASHVILLE, Tenn. — October 16, 2026 — The Appalachian Road Show has been added to the Grand Ole Opry lineup for Sunday, October 18, at 7 p.m. The appearance caps a remarkable month for the acclaimed bluegrass band, arriving two … Continue reading THE APPALACHIAN ROAD SHOW HEADS TO THE GRAND OLE OPRY THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18

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SULLY ERNA PRESENTS THE SCARS FOUNDATION CELEBRITY JAM, BENEFITING MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND ADDICTION AWARENESS

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT HARD ROCK LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA Godsmack to perform with David Draiman of Disturbed, Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, members of Staind, Three Days Grace and More Tickets Go On Sale October 13 HERE LOS ANGELES – Godsmack founder and frontman Sully Erna will present The Scars Foundation Celebrity Jam, one-night-only benefit concert bringing together an extraordinary lineup … Continue reading SULLY ERNA PRESENTS THE SCARS FOUNDATION CELEBRITY JAM, BENEFITING MENTAL HEALTH, SUICIDE PREVENTION AND ADDICTION AWARENESS

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ZACH TOP PUTS HIS OWN STAMP ON THE MODERN WESTERN WARDROBE

The Official Zach Top x Kimes Ranch Collection Launches October 15th SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Zach Top has a distinct sense of style – classic without feeling dated, Western without trying too hard and unmistakably his own. That sensibility inspires the Zach Top x Kimes Ranch Collection, launching October 15. The collaboration brings together two brands of classic American style, with Zach playing an integral role in bringing the … Continue reading ZACH TOP PUTS HIS OWN STAMP ON THE MODERN WESTERN WARDROBE

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Michael Kratz: “Flip The Coin” is the first single from the new album

Art Of Melody Music & Burning Minds Music Group are pleased to announce the release of “Flip The Coin.” The single with an official video, is the first track taken from “Crowded Silence,” the new studio album by Michael Kratz. Buy digitally / Stream “Flip The Coin” now :https://www.burningmindsgroup.com/art-of-melody-music/buy/257 Michael says: “The song is about those moments in life when you simply don’t know what the right … Continue reading Michael Kratz: “Flip The Coin” is the first single from the new album

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