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

Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell Light Up BMI’s Rooftop

Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell Light Up BMI’s Rooftop

BMI’s popular Rooftop on The Row concert series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, made a triumphant return to Nashville on Tuesday night (July 15), bringing country fans and industry insiders together for a night of live music, great views, and high-energy performances from two of country music’s rising stars: Tucker …

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Ricky Skaggs Reopens Skaggs Place Studio

Music legend Ricky Skaggs is reopening the doors to Skaggs Place Studio in Hendersonville, TN, following a major renovation that brings the historic space up to modern recording standards while honoring its rich legacy. The newly upgraded studio officially opened for business today, July 16. “I’m so happy that my …

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Bill Anderson Celebrates 64 Years As Opry Member

Bill Anderson Celebrates 64 Years As Opry Member

During his 64th anniversary as a Grand Ole Opry member, Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson was surprised with two remarkable honors during his performance on Tuesday, July 15. Opry Vice President and Executive Producer Dan Rogers presented Anderson with a custom scarf designed by world-renowned designer Manuel Cuevas, …

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2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees Announced

2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees Announced

The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has announced the nominees for the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards along with this year’s recipients of the IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award and the newest inductees into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame. The announcements were made during a special live event held at …

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WATCH: Chase McDaniel’s “Lost Ones”

WATCH: Chase McDaniel's Powerful New Video, “Die Trying”

Chase McDaniel is preparing for a major milestone this fall with the release of his debut album, Lost Ones, arriving September 19 via Big Machine Records. The Kentucky native is giving fans an early look into the project with the official music video for its emotional title track (watch above). …

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Grace Bowers Signs With IMG Models

Grace Bowers Signs With IMG Models

Nashville guitar phenom Grace Bowers continues her meteoric rise—this time offstage—with the announcement that she has officially signed with IMG Models, marking a major new chapter in her already impressive career. The move will help the 18-year-old guitarist, singer-songwriter, and bandleader expand into the worlds of fashion and beauty, building …

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Marcus King Band Confirms The Darling Blue Tour

Gibson Releases Marcus King’s Second Signature Guitar

Fresh off the announcement of their new album Darling Blue, the Marcus King Band has unveiled a fall North American headline run—The Darling Blue Tour (Part 1). The 13-date tour kicks off September 11 in Davenport, Iowa, and will bring the band’s powerhouse live show to cities including Memphis, Albuquerque, …

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Matt Cooper Signs With Quartz Hill Records

Matt Cooper Signs With Quartz Hill Records

Rising singer-songwriter Matt Cooper has officially joined the artist roster at Quartz Hill Records, an imprint of Quartz Hill Music Group (QHMG). Cooper has a sound that weaves together country, Americana, roots-pop, and faith-based influences, his signing comes on the heels of his massive success as an independent artist. The …

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