Some of Nashville’s top songwriters took center stage on April 13 as the Country Music Association hosted the 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Emceed by songwriter and CMA Board Member Jim Beavers, the annual event honored the creative forces behind country …

East Nashville is about to host a celebration that perfectly captures the spirit of its creative community. Musician, author, actor, and podcaster Korby Lenker will mark the 100th episode of his Morse Code podcast with a special live event at The 5 Spot on Thursday, April 16—and it’s shaping up …

Veteran music executive Cindy Mabe has officially launched Joan of Arc Music, a multifaceted entertainment company aimed at preserving the roots of country music while pushing the genre forward into its next era. Headquartered in Nashville, the venture is designed to bridge tradition and innovation through a wide-ranging approach that …

The GRAMMY Award-winning Steep Canyon Rangers has released “Roll of the Dice,” the latest single from their upcoming album Next Act, due May 22 via Yep Roc Records. The track offers a thoughtful preview of what’s to come, blending the band’s signature musicianship with a deeper, more introspective edge. Written by …

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Another week, another milestone for one of country music’s most consistent hitmakers. Thomas Rhett has scored his 25th career No. 1 as “Ain’t A Bad Life,” featuring Jordan Davis, climbs to the top of the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart. The achievement not only marks a major career benchmark—it also underscores Rhett’s …

Nashville is about to celebrate one of the most iconic instruments in music history—right where its legacy runs deepest. Fender has announced Tele Town, a one-night-only live music experience honoring the 75th anniversary of the legendary Fender Telecaster. The special event is set for Monday, May 4, 2026 at the …

Bluegrass mainstays Dailey & Vincent are keeping tradition alive—and sounding better than ever—on their brand new single, “Moon Shines on the Still,” available everywhere now and heading to bluegrass radio. The track serves as the latest preview of their upcoming album A Beautiful Life, due June 12, and finds the …

Alana Springsteen is pulling back the curtain like never before. The rising Nashville singer-songwriter has released her deeply personal new single “Love Me Anyway,” out now via Santa Anna Nashville. The track offers a fearless, introspective look at identity, faith, and the courage it takes to choose honesty over comfort—marking …

GRAMMY® Award-nominated producer and artist Marshmello has teamed up with Diamond-certified country superstar Thomas Rhett for a brand new single, “Where We Go,” out now. The track further cements Marshmello’s growing footprint in country music while showcasing Rhett’s ever-evolving, genre-bending style. Built on a slick fusion of sounds, “Where We …