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: Mumford & Sons share “Prizefighter”

LISTEN: Mumford & Sons share “Prizefighter"

Mumford & Sons are ushering in a new era with the release of “Prizefighter,” the title track from their upcoming sixth studio album, out February 13 on Glassnote Records. Co-written with Justin Vernon and Aaron Dessner, the song offers an early look at a project shaped by collaboration, creative spontaneity, …

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Christmas 4 Kids Announces This Year’s Celebrity Lineup

Christmas 4 Kids Announces This Year's Celebrity Lineup

Today, Christmas 4 Kids announced this year’s celebrity lineup for its 2025 Tour Bus Show. Participating music artists include Maddox Batson, NSYNC’s Chris Kirkpatrick, WWE legend (and singer) Mickie James, Jeff Bates, Craig Wayne Boyd and T. Graham Brown. With over 50 entertainers onsite, additional artists will be announced here. …

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LISTEN: Leah Blevins, “Be Careful Throwing Stones”

Following the recent release of her Dan Auerbach–produced track “All Dressed Up,” singer-songwriter Leah Blevinsreturns today with another striking preview of her upcoming album. Her new single, “Be Careful Throwing Stones,”showcases the Kentucky native’s vocal purity and her gift for plainspoken, emotional storytelling — all wrapped in a shimmering dose …

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Jelly Roll Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry

Jelly Roll Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry

Jelly Roll received one of country music’s highest honors this week—an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry—delivered in a way only Nashville’s own could experience. The Antioch native was surprised with the life-changing news during his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, the world’s #1 podcast, when Rogan played …

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Lineup Announced For NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH

Lineup Announced For NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH

Nashville is gearing up once again to host the biggest New Year’s party in the country as NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH returns to CBS on Wednesday, Dec. 31. The star-packed, five-hour celebration will broadcast live from Music City (8:00–10:00 PM ET/PT and 10:30 PM–1:30 AM ET/PT) and …

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Laura Bryna Hits #1 On Mediabase U.S. Holiday Chart With “Wishlist,”

In a standout moment for independent country artists, Nashville’s own Laura Bryna has officially topped the Mediabase U.S. Holiday Chart with her festive favorite “Wishlist,” claiming the #1 spot over icons like Dean Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Meghan Trainor, The Jonas Brothers, and Cher. The milestone marks a career-defining achievement for …

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LISTEN: The Lowest Pair’s “Tiny Rebellions”

Alt-folk duo, The Lowest Pair is kicking off the new year with a bold new chapter, sharing their striking new single “Tiny Rebellions” ahead of their upcoming album Always As Young As We’ll Ever Be, due out January 23. Produced by acclaimed studio visionary Tucker Martine (The Decemberists, My Morning …

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Raul Malo, Mavericks Frontman Passes

Raul Malo, the soaring voice, fearless bandleader, and creative heart behind the Mavericks, has died at 60, leaving behind one of the most influential legacies in modern American music.  Born in Miami to Cuban parents, Malo moved through the world with a rare musical fluency—melding country, rock, Latin rhythms, jazz …

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Nate Smith Announces Tour, Including Two Nights at the Ryman

Nate Smith Announces Tour, Including Two Nights at the Ryman

Multi-platinum country powerhouse Nate Smith is gearing up for a huge year ahead. The chart-topping singer has announced his biggest North American headlining run yet, the Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour, produced by Live Nation. The 23-date trek launches March 26 at the historic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa …

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Trisha Yearwood Announces The Mirror (Deluxe)

Trisha Yearwood Announces The Mirror (Deluxe)

Trisha Yearwood is kicking off 2026 with new music and a new tour. The Grammy-winning superstar will release The Mirror (Deluxe) on January 23, 2026 via Virgin Music Group and Gwendolyn Records. The expanded digital edition adds four brand-new tracks—“You’re Gonna Love It Here,” “Different Kind of Hard,” “Undone,” and …

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