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

Additional ACM Performers & Presenters Have Been Announced

Academy of Country Music Nominations & Tickets!

The Academy of Country Music® revealed today that Kane Brown, Kelly Clarkson, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and Jon Pardi have been added to the all-star lineup of performers for the 53RD ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent. It was also announced that …

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Thompson Square Releases First Album In Five Years

Multi-Platinum selling and two-time Grammy-nominated Country duo Thompson Square have just revealed news of their first album in more than five years, announcing the June 1 release of their third studio project, Masterpiece. Working independently for the first time in their career, the award-winning pair continue to explore the organic …

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Kyle Daniel To Release Debut EP

Kentucky-born singer-songwriter, Kyle Daniel will release his debut self-titled EP this Friday, March 30. The 5-song release, all co-written by Daniel, puts his life experiences in lyrical display and sheds light on personal situations that have shaped who he is. Daniel can’t wait to share this new music; each song is …

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Rodney Atkins Finally Returns With New Single “Caught Up In The Country”

After a long wait Rodney Atkins is back with his new single “Caught Up In The Country” available on digital and streaming platforms now and impacting country radio on Monday, April 23. The lead single and title track off his forthcoming fifth studio album features Atkins’ timeless twang while pushing boundaries through …

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Uncle Dave Macon Days Festival Announces Featured Performers

Uncle Dave Macon Days, a roots rendezvous, marks its 41st Anniversary this July. The festival started with small beginnings which attracted only a few old-time music enthusiasts on the lawn of the Murfreesboro Courthouse in 1978. The festival’s national competitions are the best in old-time music and dance with participants …

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“Nashville” Stars Play To Sold-Out Grand Ole Opry Crowd

Stars of CMT’s hit television series NASHVILLE played to a sold-out standing room only crowd at the Grand Ole Opry House last Sunday to celebrate the city they have called home for six seasons. NASHVILLE In Concert: Final Season Celebration featured cast members Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Jonathan Jackson, …

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Luke Bryan Scores 20th Career Number One

Luke Bryan Farm Tour

Four-time ACM and CMA Entertainer of the Year and American Idol judge Luke Bryan garner’s his 20th career #1 single today as “Most People Are Good” hits the top spot on both the Country Aircheck and Billboard Country Airplay charts. This is Luke’s 12th straight Billboard #1, the longest current streak among …

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10 Questions With Josie Dunne

Josie Dunne

21-year-old pop singer Josie Dunne proves there’s a lot more than “Country” talent coming out of Nashville. The singer/songwriter recently released her debut single, “ Old School,” which hit the Top 15 on the US Viral Chart. She also released an accompanying, charming, fun video that stars her parents. Dunne’s new EP …

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Country Music Hall of Fame Announces 2018 Inductees

This year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees have been announced.  Dottie West in the Veterans Era Artist category, Ricky Skaggs in the Modern Era Artist Category and Johnny Gimble in the Recording/Touring Musician Category. The honorees will be celebrated at the annual invitation-only Medallion Ceremony later this year. “I was totally shocked, and I burst into tears …

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