Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

NPR Music and West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s live performance radio show Mountain Stage has announced they will return to Franklin, TN for two back-to-back live shows on September 21st and 22nd. Hosted by Kathy Mattea, the shows will take place at The Franklin Theatre and feature guest performances by Madi …

Rising singer-songwriter Christian Hayes has signed to Capitol Records which will release Last I Love You, his debut EP, on September 20. The five-track project will include Hayes’ first three singles – “Leaving,” “LILY” and “Cheyenne” – plus two brand new songs. See below for track listing.    “Last I Love You is the prequel to …

Vincent Mason marked a major milestone in his career as he stepped into the Grand Ole Opry circle for the first time this weekend. With an enthralling performance, the packed Opry house responded with enthusiasm watching him make history. The singer-songwriter captivated the audience and tugged at everyone’s emotions with …

The Country Music Association has announced nominees for “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” as determined by eligible voting CMA members comprised of professionals within the Country Music industry. Morgan Wallen tops the list with seven nominations, while other top nominees include Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton with five nominations, and Post Malone and …

Big Loud Records and its Canada-based, Dallas Smith-founded imprint Local Hay Records are proud to announce the signing of fast-rising country star Hailey Benedict. In addition to the record deal, Benedict has also signed a global publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing / Local Hay. Benedict revealed the exciting news …

With nearly 100 million YouTube views and 260 million streams worldwide of his breakthrough “Where I Find God,” White Bluff, Tennessee native and Big Loud Records’ recording artist Larry Fleet meets his fans where they are, a songwriting and touring approach that has served the troubadour well. Following 2024’s The …

Sony Music Nashville artist Corey Kent has spent more than 15 years cutting his own path through a tangled wilderness of stumbles and setbacks … and never once come close to waving a white flag. The result…his sophomore album, Black Bandana, named a “Best Album” by NPR’s All Songs Considered. …

Arguably one of the greatest blues singers of her generation, Shemekia Copeland will perform as part of The AMERICANAFEST Showcase at 3rd & Lindsley on Tuesday, September 17. The six-time GRAMMY Award nominee is recognized worldwide for her joyful, provocative music and thrillingly soulful performances. BLAME IT ON EVE (listen …

Cody Johnson lands the #1 single at Country Aircheck this week with “Dirt Cheap.” Written by Josh Phillips and produced by Trent Willmon, the song sets a new career benchmark for Cody with 215 million global streams to date, and is the second single off his Leather album released last …

Dierks Bentley has announced his first whiskey, ROW 94, made at the historic Green River Distilling Co. in Owensboro, KY. Using only Three Ingredients and The Truth, ROW 94 reflects Bentley’s dream to create a bourbon that he and his fans can enjoy on the big nights and everyday gatherings, …