Last night, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum hosted its 46th annual celebration in honor of Words & Music®, the museum’s flagship educational program. School-aged participants and their families gathered in the museum’s Ford Theater, along with the evening’s host, Capitol Records Nashville recording artist Caylee Hammack, to …

Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of singer-songwriter Grace Tyler in her first publishing deal. The worldwide publishing deal, effective immediately, includes Tyler’s catalog and her upcoming releases. Originally from Frisco, Texas, Grace Tyler attended Belmont University, honing her craft and working with multi-platinum singer-songwriter Lee Brice as a mentor. …

The 29th annual Key West Songwriters Festival presented by BMI took over the island for five days (4/30-5/04) as music enthusiasts traveled to see over 250 BMI multi-genre creators perform their favorite hits. The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association and Rams Head Presents provided multi-day offerings of free and ticketed …

Last Thursday night, Nashville got loud—and I mean very loud—as Metallica tore through an explosive set at Nissan Stadium, proving once again why they remain one of the most commanding forces in rock history. I’ve been a fan for years but this was my first-ever Metallica show in person. The …

Nashville-based musician and recording engineer Griffen Kranz is giving new life to rare and historic guitars from his personal collection through a special auction series hosted by StringTree.co, the fast-growing online marketplace for vintage and collectible instruments. Known for his work behind the drums and in the studio, Kranz is …

Bluegrass powerhouse Sister Sadie is gearing up for the release of their new album, All Will Be Well, dropping June 27 via Mountain Home Music Company—and it might just be their most emotionally resonant work yet. “We didn’t set out to make a ‘90s country-meets-bluegrass record,” says Deanie Richardson, the …

Australia’s breakout rockers Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers are set to make their Nashville debut in spectacular fashion—opening for none other than Pearl Jam at Bridgestone Arena as part of the legendary band’s Dark Matter tour. The four-piece—Anna Ryan (they/she, vocals/guitar), Scarlett McKahey (she/her, guitar/vocals), Jaida Stephenson (she/her, bass), …

Virgin Music Group announced today that they have partnered with superstar Trisha Yearwood and her label Gwendolyn Records for new music and her more recent catalog. The deal also brings Yearwood home to the UMG family with Music Corporation of America (MCA), the Nashville-based label she called home from 1990 …

Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), revealed the latest lineup of superstar performances and exclusive collaborations set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards, including some of Country Music’s biggest legends joining forces for a special Songs of the Decades performance to celebrate the 60th …

With viral momentum, heartfelt storytelling, and a rapidly growing global fanbase, Northern Ireland’s own Gareth is officially having a moment. Today marks the premiere of his latest single, “Steal Your Thunder,” (listen above) the title track from his brand-new EP—a collection (see play list here) that serves as both a …