BREAKOUT SINGER/SONGWRITER LILLY MOSS EXPLORES LOVE & LETTING GO ON NEW SINGLE “SOMEBODY SHOULD”

NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 31, 2026) — Today, 21-year-old Country riser Lilly Moss shares her ravishing new single “Somebody Should.” A tender reflection on loving someone enough to let them go, the bittersweet breakup ballad arrives as Moss gets set to open for MULTI-PLATINUM Country star Russell Dickerson tonight (7/31) at Musikfest in her hometown of Bethlehem, PA. Go here to listen to “Somebody Should” now. The follow-up to her fiery debut single “Death of Me,” “Somebody Should” is Moss’ … Continue reading BREAKOUT SINGER/SONGWRITER LILLY MOSS EXPLORES LOVE & LETTING GO ON NEW SINGLE “SOMEBODY SHOULD”

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Rising Artist Stephanie Rabus Releases New Single “Payback’s A Beach” Today! Premiered By The Music Universe NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Singer-songwriter Stephanie Rabus is excited to release her new single, “Payback’s A Beach,” available today. The song, which was premiered by The Music Universe, was written by Rabus alongside Mark Roma and Corey Lee Barker and offers a fresh, lighthearted take on heartbreak and getting even. Rather than dwelling … Continue reading Stephanie Rabus-

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K. MICHELLE ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER COUNTRY ALBUM JESUS & WHISKEY, DUE OUT 10/16

MULTI-PLATINUM POWERHOUSE SHARES SOUL-BARING TITLE TRACK TODAY NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 30, 2026) — Today, MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse K. Michelle announces the upcoming release of her first-ever Country album Jesus & Whiskey, due out on October 16, in an exclusive interview with People Magazine (read here). To celebrate the announcement of her seventh studio LP, the Memphis-born singer/songwriter is sharing the soul-baring title track to Jesus & Whiskey — a radically honest meditation on faith, grace, … Continue reading K. MICHELLE ANNOUNCES FIRST-EVER COUNTRY ALBUM JESUS & WHISKEY, DUE OUT 10/16

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“Burn My Boat” Adds Silver Sands Marina VibeKENNY CHESNEY DROPS 3rd SONG July 311st Album for HEY NOW Records Delivers Truth, Life,Bartender Wisdom, Perfect Moments & A Whole Lotta JoyWith “Carry On” Giving Him the Most Top 10s in Country MusicAfter Locking the Radio Panel Its 1st Week,The Songwriter-Superstar Enters Another Creative Level of Impact

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – It’s becoming apparent that Silver Sands Marina, Kenny Chesney’s 21st studio album and first for independent HEY NOW, sees the Country Music Hall of Famer hitting not just a new gear creatively, but connecting with fans on an even realer level. With “Carry On” becoming his 100th charting single and giving him the most Top 10s in the genre, the life-affirming midtempo summer anthem also … Continue reading “Burn My Boat” Adds Silver Sands Marina VibeKENNY CHESNEY DROPS 3rd SONG July 311st Album for HEY NOW Records Delivers Truth, Life,Bartender Wisdom, Perfect Moments & A Whole Lotta JoyWith “Carry On” Giving Him the Most Top 10s in Country MusicAfter Locking the Radio Panel Its 1st Week,The Songwriter-Superstar Enters Another Creative Level of Impact

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Alex Mari: unleashing the solo album “Origins”

“Origins” is the first solo album by Alex Mari, set for a self‑released digital launch on October 9, 2026. “Origins” grew out of Alex‘s decision to revisit and transform the earliest songs he wrote between the late 1990s and the early 2000s, while he was playing in the bands O.D.U. and Ophiura. Some of these tracks first appeared on Ophiura‘s 2007 EP “Ancestral Whispers”, while others survived only through live performances, or had never been … Continue reading Alex Mari: unleashing the solo album “Origins”

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LOCASH ANNOUNCE NEW EP LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY, DUE OUT AUGUST 7

PLATINUM-SELLING DUO NOW TOURING NORTH AMERICAON COAST-TO-COAST HEADLINE RUN NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 27, 2026) – Continuing one of the most triumphant seasons of their career, PLATINUM-selling duo LOCASH will release their new EP Let The Country Music Play due out August 7 via LOCASH’s own Galaxy Label Group. Go here to pre-order/pre-save Let The Country Music Play.The highly awaited next chapter from singer/songwriters Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, Let The Country Music Play marks the follow-up to Bet The Farm — a powerhouse album … Continue reading LOCASH ANNOUNCE NEW EP LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY, DUE OUT AUGUST 7

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DARIUS RUCKER’S “WAGON WHEEL” JOINS SPOTIFY BILLIONS CLUB

Rucker & Songwriter Ketch Secor of Old Crow Medicine Show Honoredfor Surpassing One Billion Streams Prior to Performing theGRAMMY-Winning, Diamond-Certified Hit Together at Red Rocks Ketch Secor & Darius Rucker were honored for “Wagon Wheel” surpassing one billion streams on Spotify prior to performing at Red Rocks on Saturday, July 25, 2026. | MORRISON, Colo. – Before taking the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre on … Continue reading DARIUS RUCKER’S “WAGON WHEEL” JOINS SPOTIFY BILLIONS CLUB

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Kenny Chesney Reveals Silver Sands Marina Track Listing 11 Songs That Capture Time, Place, Heart, Soul, Passion & Yes, A Whole Lotta Life in Three and Four Minute Postcards Chesney Deep Dives into the Music on TalkShopLive July 30

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – With a deep passion for songs, a love of music that reaches across genres and a love of country music that extends to Nashville’s true Music Row origins, Kenny Chesney knew he wanted his 21st album to be extra special. With “Carry On” closing out the panel of country radio stations in its first week and “Silver Sands Marina” striking a wistful chord … Continue reading Kenny Chesney Reveals Silver Sands Marina Track Listing 11 Songs That Capture Time, Place, Heart, Soul, Passion & Yes, A Whole Lotta Life in Three and Four Minute Postcards Chesney Deep Dives into the Music on TalkShopLive July 30

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CARTER FAITH UNVEILS CHERRY VALLEY FOREVER, DELUXE EDITION OF HER BREAKTHROUGH DEBUT ALBUM

CONFIRMED TOUR DATES WITH POST MALONE,CHRIS STAPLETON, KACEY MUSGRAVES AND SHABOOZEY “[One] of the best country debuts in recent memory”—Rolling Stone “[A] masterful collection of songs navigating heartbreak, fresh romance, relational drama and a devotion to country music…the entire project feels like an instant classic.”—Billboard July 24, 2026—Rising star Carter Faith shares the deluxe version of her acclaimed debut album, Cherry Valley, today via Gatsby Records/MCA. Listen to Cherry Valley Forever HERE … Continue reading CARTER FAITH UNVEILS CHERRY VALLEY FOREVER, DELUXE EDITION OF HER BREAKTHROUGH DEBUT ALBUM

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LANDON SMITH ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUMDON’T MIND ME OUT SEPTEMBER 25

PRE-SAVE HERE RELEASES NEW SINGLE “SEAMSTRESS” LISTEN HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn– Today, rising singer, songwriter, and guitarist Landon Smith announces his debut album, Don’t Mind Me, set for release on September 25 via Lucille Records / MCA. With today’s announcement, Smith also releases his latest track “Seamstress.” Continuing a breakout run of releases including “Lavender” and “The Ragdoll,” Smith strips everything back on today’s release, delivering one of his most vulnerable recordings to date. Listen to “Seamstress” HERE and … Continue reading LANDON SMITH ANNOUNCES DEBUT ALBUMDON’T MIND ME OUT SEPTEMBER 25

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