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

FEATURED BONNAROO ARTIST: Dope Lemon

FEATURED BONNAROO ARTIST: Dope Lemon

 Only 51 days until Bonnaroo! Todays’s featured Bonnaroo artist is Dope Lemon. The Australian musician, singer-songwriter and record producer was Born Angus John Stone. And to me he has a very “Bonnaroo sound” if there can be such a thing. Stone has released four studio albums with his sister, …

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Grand Ole Opry Honored by Tennessee House Of Representatives

Grand Ole Opry members Dailey & Vincent perform live from the House Chamber floor during a special session honoring the Opry’s 100th anniversary at the Tennessee State Capitol.

The Grand Ole Opry was recognized last week (4/14) by the Tennessee House of Representatives in a special session held at the Tennessee State Capitol in honor of the Opry’s 100th anniversary. Introduced by Representative Jeremy Faison, the resolution recognized the Opry’s century-long impact on American music and Tennessee culture, …

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CONCERT REVIEW/INTERVIEW: The Ivy At EXIT/IN

CONCERT REVIEW/INTERVIEW: The Ivy At EXIT/IN

If you didn’t think Oklahoma could produce dreamy synth-pop, think again. The Ivy is the indie-pop duo made up of Wyatt Clem (singer/songwriter/guitarist) and Shawn Abhari (songwriter/synth player/bassist) based out of Tulsa that and formed in 2017. They’re now also joined by drummer Jordan Lynch on their tour. The band’s …

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Chris Tomlin Wows Sold-Out Bridgestone Crowd

Chris Tomlin Wows Sold-Out Bridgestone Crowd

Chris Tomlin’s ‘Good Friday Nashville’ sold-out Bridgestone Arena again Friday night. As of April, Chris is now tied with Taylor Swift in the #2 ranking of artists who have headlined Bridgestone Arena (Tim McGraw is #1). The annual Good Friday Nashville event began in 2017 and has continued each year, …

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LISTEN: Houston Merrill’s “Dear Megan”

Houston Merrill

A bold new voice is making waves in country music — Houston Merrill has officially released his debut single, “Dear Megan,” available now on all streaming and download platforms. The toe-tapping, hook-heavy track is the first taste of what’s to come from his upcoming full-length album, set to drop later …

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The Kody Norris Show Pays Tribute To The Opry

The Kody Norris Show Pays Tribute To The Opry

The Kody Norris Show has announced the release of their new single “In The Circle” which is available now! (watch above) The third single from their upcoming new album ‘Highfalutin’ Hillbilly,’ coming out June 6th. The group is paying homage to the Grand Ole Opry for its 100th anniversary this …

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CONCERT REVIEW/Q&A With California Rocker, Dorothy

CONCERT REVIEW/Q&A With California Rocker, Dorothy

California rocker, Dorothy brought her electrifying presence to Brooklyn Bowl Nashville on Wednesday night (4/16), delivering a wild, unapologetically rowdy performance. Brooklyn Bowl remains one of my favorite spots in Nashville, it’s an amazing venue with an intimate feel yet big enough to host big names. Her long, dark hair …

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LISTEN: Ian Munsick’s “Eagle Feather”

LISTEN: Ian Munsick's "Eagle Feather"

When Wyoming native Ian Munsick performed his sold-out Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut last year, a surprise on-stage adoption by the Crow Tribe moved him to his core, setting him on a creative trajectory toward his third album. Inspired by the gifts his Native friends presented him that night, including an …

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Ryman Auditorium Inducted Into The Pollstar Live! Hall Of Fame

Rock The Ryman Tickets! Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, 3/1/23

Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium was officially inducted into the Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame last night during the 36th annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles. As the first venue to ever be inducted, the Ryman was honored alongside legendary artist Stevie Nicks and promoters Louis Messina and Barrie Marshall. The …

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