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Video: Dolly Parton Reimagines Tom Petty's 'Southern Accents'
by Stephi Wild - April 05, 2024 Dolly Parton’s reimagined version of her friend and fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Petty’s “Southern Accents,” from the forthcoming Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty, is out today....
Chris Stapleton Wins Two Awards At 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards
by Michael Major - February 06, 2024 10x GRAMMY-winner Chris Stapleton won two awards at last night's 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Country Solo Performance (“White Horse”) and Best Country Song (“White Horse”). This is Stapleton's fourth time winning Best Country Solo Performance, extending his record for the most wins ever in the c...
Wesley Dean Announces New Album 'Music From Crazy Hearts'
by Michael Major - January 26, 2024 Wesley Dean has announced his much anticipated album, Music From Crazy Hearts, will be released this spring. To accompany the news, the Nashville by way of Australia artist has also shared the hopeful, country-flavored ballad, “Don't Look Back,” featuring country singer Sarah Buxton, along with the ...
Kentucky Songwriter Stoll Vaughan To Release New Album
by Michael Major - December 12, 2023 Musically grounded in his John Mellencamp Indiana days, the album features Dane Clark on drums (Mellencamp), John Ginty on keys (Sheryl Crow, Allman Betts Band), Mike Grosser on bass (Grace Potter), Johnny Stachela with slide guitar on 'Thick Of It' and 'Killing Floor' (Duane Betts, Allman Betts Ban...
Chris Stapleton Releases New Album 'HIGHER'
by Michael Major - November 10, 2023 Chris Stapleton's new album 'Higher' is out now! The album has earned three nominations for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards and the 2024 ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW has been confirmed. Stream/purchase the album now....
Chris Stapleton Wins Male Vocalist of the Year at 57th CMA Awards
by Michael Major - November 09, 2023 16x CMA Award-winner Chris Stapleton was named Male Vocalist of the Year for the seventh time at last night’s 57th Annual CMA Awards, breaking his own record for most wins ever in the category. Stapleton also performed twice during the live awards broadcast: his current single, “White Horse,” and “W...
Chris Stapleton Expands 2024 'All-American Road Show' Including Additional Dates in Los Angeles, Nashville and Gilford
by Michael Major - November 03, 2023 Chris Stapleton has added four new shows to his “All-American Road Show” tour: a second night at Los Angeles’ Hollywood Bowl (Thursday, June 27), a third night at Gilford’s BankNH Pavilion (Saturday, August 3) and a second night at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena (Saturday, August 10) as well as a sto...
Chris Stapleton Confirms 2024 'All-American Road Show'
by Michael Major - October 26, 2023 Chris Stapleton will continue his extensive “All-American Road Show” tour through next summer including newly confirmed shows. Special guests on the tour include Sheryl Crow, Elle King, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Willie Nelson and Family, Grace Potter, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart, Turnpike Troubadours, ...
Chris Stapleton Drops New Song 'It Takes a Woman'
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023 Written by Stapleton, Ronnie Bowman and Jerry Salley, the song was produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton and Chris Stapleton, Higher was recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A and showcases his supernatural voice and musical versatility across 14 songs that defy genre....
EmiSunshine Takes Center Stage On New Bluegrass Album 'SIDESHOW'
by Michael Major - October 09, 2023 EmiSunshine's new bluegrass album SIDESHOW is a collection of story-songs that enlighten, comfort, and entertain. It's a loving tribute to old-style mountain music and a thank you to her fans. The album features original songs and special guest performers, creating a unique and captivating listening...
Chris Stapleton Sets 2024 U.K. & Ireland Arena Tour Dates
by Michael Major - September 25, 2023 Chris Stapleton will take his “All-American Road Show” across the pond next fall for a series of headline arena shows in the U.K. and Ireland, including stops at Manchester’s AO Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro, Dublin’s 3Arena, Birmingham’s Utilita Arena and London’s The O2. The shows will feature specia...
Chris Stapleton to Release New Album 'HIGHER' in November
by Michael Major - July 21, 2023 Produced by Dave Cobb, Morgane Stapleton, and Stapleton, Higher was recorded at Nashville’s RCA Studio A. Across its 14 songs, Stapleton showcases his supernatural voice and musical versatility. In advance of the release, the album’s first single, “White Horse,” written by Stapleton and Dan Wilson, ...
Chris Stapleton Drops 'The Star-Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl LVII)' on Streaming Platforms
by Michael Major - June 30, 2023 Chris Stapleton’s rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner (Live from Super Bowl LVII).” Kentucky-born artist Chris Stapleton is an 8x Grammy, 15x CMA and 15x ACM Award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians. In the past year, he’s been named Entertainer of the Year at th...
Matt Anderson Announces Fall Headlining US Tour
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023 Following numerous sold-out shows in his native Canada, a spring tour with Tab Benoit, and a summer run with Devon Allman and Donavon Frankenreiter, dynamic singer/songwriter Matt Andersen is planning a fall U.S. headline tour, supporting his latest album, The Big Bottle of Joy....
Brennen Leigh Announces Opry Debut & Shares New Single 'I'm Still Looking for You'
by Michael Major - June 06, 2023 The album’s country roots run deep, with Chris Scruggs producing and contributing guitar, guests including Marty Stuart and Rodney Crowell, and a lineup of top-flight musicians. With thoughtful, incisive lyrics and vibrant melodies at the forefront, Leigh has successfully created a modern gem, while...
Chris Stapleton Adds New Dates to 'All-American Road Show' Tour
by Michael Major - March 23, 2023 Chris Stapleton is adding a show at UBS Arena at Belmont Park to his “All-American Road Show.” The 8x Grammy, 15x CMA and 10x ACM Award-winner and one of the country’s most respected and beloved musicians will perform live at UBS Arena, located 30 minutes from Penn Station or Grand Central via LIRR,...
Marty Stuart Releases New Song 'Sitting Alone' From First Album In 6 Years 'Altitude'
by Michael Major - March 22, 2023 Marty Stuart released his new song “Sitting Alone” from his forthcoming album. Stuart is currently in the midst of a nationwide headlining tour that resumes this Friday, March 24 in St. Louis, MO before performing at Stagecoach Festival on April 29 and hitting the road with Chris Stapleton this summ...
Hardy Releases Exclusive Apple Music Session
by Michael Major - February 28, 2023 Reimagining two pivotal catalog cuts - current Top 10 single 'wait in the truck' feat. reigning CMA New Artist and Female Artist of the Year Lainey Wilson and 2020 debut album title track, 'A ROCK' - alongside a gritty cover of Stone Temple Pilots staple 'Big Empty,' the country / rock barrier-break...
The Shootouts Announce Grand Ole Opry Debut
by Michael Major - February 15, 2023 The Shootouts will make their debut performance on the Grand Ole Opry. The rite of passage showcase comes on the same date as the release of their third full-length album. Stampede is produced by Ray Benson and is packed with appearances from Raúl Malo, Marty Stuart, Jim Lauderdale, Buddy Miller, Be...
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives Announce First New Album in 6 Years 'Altitude'
by Michael Major - February 08, 2023 Recorded in Nashville with his longtime band The Fabulous Superlatives – Kenny Vaughan, Harry Stinson and Chris Scruggs – the collection finds Stuart picking up where he left off on 2017’s Way Out West, exploring a cosmic country landscape populated by dreamers and drifters, misfits and angels, honk...
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park to Present Bluegrass Concert By Rob Ickes And Trey Hensley This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - February 03, 2023 Kaatsbaan Cultural Park will present a Bluegrass Concert by powerhouse acoustic duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley on Friday, February 24, 2023 at 7pm. ...
Chris Stapleton Adds New 2023 Headline Tour Dates
by Michael Major - February 02, 2023 Produced by Live Nation, the newly confirmed “All-American Road Show” 2023 tour dates kick off April 26 at El Paso’s UTEP Don Haskins Center. Special guests featured on the tour include Charley Crockett, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Margo Price, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives an...
Michael Cleveland Announces Forthcoming LP 'Lovin' Of The Game'
by Michael Major - December 06, 2022 Built upon a rock-solid foundation of bluegrass prowess, LOVIN’ OF THE GAME — produced by Jeff White, Cleveland and Sean Sullivan — the album hums with energy across the 12 tracks finding appearances from the likes of Béla Fleck, Billy Strings, Charlie Starr, Jeff White, The Travelin’ McCourys and V...
The Shootouts Announce Ray Benson-Produced Album 'Stampede'
by Michael Major - October 17, 2022 Stampede came as a surprise to the band. Only months after the April 2021 release of their Top 10 Americana Radio album Bullseye, The Shootouts received word that the legendary Ray Benson wanted to produce their next album and they quickly headed back into the studio. Plus, check out upcoming tour d...
Sam Williams Releases Deluxe Album 'Glasshouse Children: Tilted Crown'
by Michael Major - October 14, 2022 Nashville singer/songwriter Sam Williams releases Glasshouse Children: Tilted Crown, a deluxe version of his celebrated debut Glasshouse Children. The expanded edition features six new tracks, including the previously released “Ragdoll” as well as new song “Tilted Crown.”... |