Parker McCollum, has released “Big Sky” off his fifth studio album, PARKER MCCOLLUM, out on June 27. The track, written by McCollum, Charlie Magnone and Jarrod Morris, is a wanderer’s anthem about boundless freedom while still looking for something to be tethered to. The song follows McCollum’s two other releases …

Gabby Barrett is marking yet another career milestone. She today (5/7) announces a headlining trek, LIFE I’M LIVING TOUR 2025. Beginning with a double dose of CMA Fest events on June 5 and 6 in Nashville, TN, the LIFE I’M LIVING TOUR 2025 features 30 dates all across the U.S., …

Belmont University awarded four distinguished individuals with honorary Doctor of the University degrees during its spring 2025 commencement ceremonies held May 2-3 at the Curb Event Center. President Dr. Greg Jones presided over the events and presented the honorary degrees at the ceremonies, which recognized the graduation of 2,016 students, …

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), …