Jerry Holthouse

Music editor for Nashville.com. Jerry Holthouse is a content writer, songwriter and a graphic designer. He owns and runs Holthouse Creative, a full service creative agency. He is an avid outdoorsman and a lover of everything music. You can contact him at JerryHolthouse@Nashville.com

LISTEN: Madeline Hawthorne’s “Neon Wasteland”

Today, Montana-based Americana up-and-comer Madeline Hawthorne shared her new single “Neon Wasteland.” “The songs on my new record are about made-up characters,” says Madeline “I developed each story from my own experiences as well as from the different people I’ve met on the road. Take from this song whatever you …

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Sara Evans Invited To Join Grand Ole Opry

Last nigh, CMA and ACM Award-winning artist Sara Evans was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry by the Opry’s longest-serving member, Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson. The pair was joined by Opry members Lady A and Carly Pearce. Evans was surprised onstage during her …

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LISTEN: Thomas Day’s “Gravity”

Nashville-based pop singer and songwriter Thomas Day reveals his new single & video, “Gravity,” out today on Arista Records. 2023 has proved to be an impressive year for Thomas Day. He’s already amassed millions of streams across his latest singles – “Come Home,” “MASOCHIST,” and “VICIOUS” – and recently wrapped …

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IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Hosts Announced

Ketch Secor and Molly Tuttle have been announced as hosts for the 34th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show on Thursday, September 28 during the 2023 IBMA World of Bluegrass®. Ketch is best known as the founder and frontman of Old Crow Medicine Show, a two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist whose …

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5th Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner Set For Sept. 13

Announced today, the fifth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner will be held on Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Nashville’s City Winery. All proceeds from the evening will benefit the late Country Music Hall of Fame member’s veterans non-profit, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP). This year’s Charlie …

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Hall of Fame Recognizes Lorianne Crook At Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum

Yesterday, the Country Music Hall of Fame recognized radio and television host Lorianne Crook at its 15th annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum in the museum’s Ford Theater. During an in-depth interview with museum writer-editor Angela Stefano Zimmer, Crook discussed her more than 40 years in media. Crook is one half …

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Jordan Davis Celebrates 6th Number One

ASCAP and BMI hosted a doubly happy gathering for Jordan Davis last night as industry friends and peers got together at Nashville’s Electric Jane to celebrate his sixth #1 single, the platinum certified “Next Thing You Know,” as well as the gold certification of his Bluebird Days album. “Next Thing …

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WATCH: Russell Dickerson’s “God Gave Me A Girl”

WATCH: Russell Dickerson’s “Happen To Me”

Today Russell Dickerson released a music video for his new single, “God Gave Me A Girl.” (watch above) The song is currently a top-15-and-rising single. With the song inspired by Dickerson’s wife, Kailey, the music video offers an artistic interpretation of the track. The emotional video features Dickerson sitting at …

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Hailey Whitters Goes Platinum

On Friday (8/11), the rising country star Hailey Whitters was surprised on stage by Dan + Shay with her first-ever platinum plaque for her hit single “Everything She Ain’t.” Whitters was supporting the duo in Doswell, Va. when they came out mid-set to present her with the honor of her …

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