Country Recording Artist Waylon Hanel

Channels Barroom Honky-Tonk Country On “Blame It On The Rain,” The First Single From Forthcoming EP, Price Of Smokes, Due Out November 27 “From the first note, listeners know they are in for a good, honky-tonkin’, jukebox-dancin’ song.”– The Country Note NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 16, 2026) — Traditional country singer-songwriter and independent recording artist Waylon Hanel channels barroom honky-tonk country with the release of his new single, “Blame It On The … Continue reading Country Recording Artist Waylon Hanel

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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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Rising Artist Stephanie Rabus Releases New Video For Current Single “Payback’s A Beach,” Today!

Premiered By RFD-TV NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriter Stephanie Rabuss is releasing the official music video for her current single, “Payback’s A Beach,” available today. Premiered by RFD-TV, the song was written by Rabus with Mark Roma and Corey Lee Barker and puts a fun, upbeat spin on heartbreak, betrayal, and getting even. Instead of looking back on a relationship gone wrong, “Payback’s A Beach” is all … Continue reading Rising Artist Stephanie Rabus Releases New Video For Current Single “Payback’s A Beach,” Today!

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The Kentucky Headhunters Headline Labor Day Birthday Bash In Tennessee.

The Legendary Grammy winning band The Kentucky Headhunters From Edmonton Kentucky Once again Headlined The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint yearly Labor Day Birthday Bash! The Shed is a big outdoor Venue with a covered stage and is part of The Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson In Maryville Tennessee. This was The Sheds 22nd Annual Birthday Bash. Tennessee has been having an extra hot and humid … Continue reading The Kentucky Headhunters Headline Labor Day Birthday Bash In Tennessee.

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In 2001, a Song Helped the World Heal from Tragedy 25 Years Later, It Still Does “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) – Live”

Alan Jackson performs “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” live in Nashville on June 27, 2026 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) In October 2001 – with a nation and the world still stunned and reeling from a tragedy like no other – singer-songwriter Alan Jackson woke up before the sun rose with a melody, a few lyrics, and a chorus in his head. He revisited them later … Continue reading In 2001, a Song Helped the World Heal from Tragedy 25 Years Later, It Still Does “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) – Live”

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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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John PayCheck

U.S. Army Combat Veteran & Country Singer-Songwriter John PayCheck Challenges His Musical Peers On The Commercialization Of Military Sacrifice On Hard-Hitting New Single “Battles You Never Knew” NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 10, 2026) — U.S. Army combat veteran and country singer-songwriter and recording artist John PayCheck challenges his musical peers on the commercialization of military sacrifice on hard-hitting new single, “Battles You Never Knew,” [Pre-Save/Pre-Add] available everywhere on September … Continue reading John PayCheck

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DARIUS RUCKER DECLARES “I BELIEVE”

WITH NEW SONG OUT NOW NASHVILLE, Tenn – Three-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-Diamond certified superstar Darius Rucker returns today, Sept. 9, with eagerly-awaited song “I Believe” out now via MCA, marking his first new music since his acclaimed 2023 album Carolyn’s Boy. Listen HERE. Written by Rucker alongside Eric Paslay, Wayne Hector and producer Steve Robson, “I Believe” is a deeply personal yet universally relatable song about holding onto hope, love … Continue reading DARIUS RUCKER DECLARES “I BELIEVE”

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ERIC CHURCH REFLECTS ON A LIFE “ON THE ROAD”

New Music Arrives This Thursday, September 10 Pre-Order/Pre-Save HEREPremium Church Choir Members Get an Early Listen NOW in the Eric Church App NASHVILLE, Tenn. – 11-time GRAMMY nominee Eric Church has spent the better part of two decades turning the road into both a stage and a source of inspiration. With new song “On The Road” arriving this Thursday, Sept. 10 via MCA, he looks back at the … Continue reading ERIC CHURCH REFLECTS ON A LIFE “ON THE ROAD”

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