The Grand Ole Opry has announced the newest group of artists for its Opry NextStage program, which spotlights country music’s rising talent on the Opry stage and across Opry Entertainment Group platforms. The Opry NextStage class of 2024 includes nine acts: 49 Winchester, Anne Wilson, Charles Wesley Godwin, Chase Matthew, …

Today, The Avett Brothers return with news of their first album in five years, out May 17th via Ramseur Records/American Recordings/Thirty Tigers. Produced by longtime collaborator, friend and early champion Rick Rubin, The Avett Brothers is as much untitled as it is self-titled, for as Thomas Keating said: “Silence is …

Russell Dickerson (BMI), along with BMI, SESAC, and ASCAP, hosted a triple No. One celebration yesterday to honor three of his chart-topping songs, dubbed “Russell Dickerson’s Hat Trick” No. One party. The No. One tracks recognized include “Every Little Thing,” “Love You Like I Used To,” and “God Gave Me …

Kelsea Ballerini will return as solo host of the 2024 CMT MUSIC AWARDS and perform LIVE. This marks the fourth consecutive year she takes the reins for country music’s first fan-voted award show. Previously, Ballerini was at the helm of the 2021 and 2023 CMT MUSIC AWARDS alongside Kane Brown. …

Universal Music Group Nashville announces Sing Me Back Home Productions, a new production arm of the Nashville-based entertainment company focused on projects for film and TV. Focusing on music integration and new ways of storytelling, Sing Me Back Home Productions taps into the deep catalog of artists from throughout UMG …

The turning point in Lanie Gardner’s career came with her cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” which not only amassed over 100 million views but also garnered her a fanbase of over a million new social media followers. And she has not slowed down since. Gardner was born in Burnsville, North …

Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots announce the return of their Million Dollar Show on Apr. 3 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. In addition to a performance from Bobby Bones & The Raging Idiots, the lineup for this year’s show also includes Sam Hunt, Jon Pardi, Megan Moroney, Nate Smith, …

Singer-songwriter Cyndi Thomson is back to country music, unveiling, “The Georgia In Me.” It’s scheduled for release on March 15. The composition is the first of new music to come soon, signaling a promising chapter in her artistic evolution after leaving an indelible mark with her debut album My World …

Country soul singer-songwriter and recording artist Brei Carter is set to host a new live music showcase, Country In Color, produced by Eric Byford of EBX Productions, and debuting on Thursday, February 29 from 7-11pm at Tin Roof Broadway in Nashville. The inaugural showcase will ignite the 2nd floor stage, …

Multi-Platinum, CMA award-winning singer/songwriter Jordan Davis releases new track, “Good News Sold.” Written by Jacob Davis, Cole Taylor, and Jordan Rowe “Good News Sold” follows Davis’ current hit “Tucson Too Late.” Sharing his inspiration for cutting the song, Davis shares, “I think at times there is no shortage of very …