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

Vince Gill Classic Enters the Library of Congress

Vince Gill Classic Enters the Library of Congress

Country music legend Vince Gill has received one of the highest honors in recorded music history as his timeless ballad “Go Rest High On That Mountain” has officially been selected for preservation in the Library of Congress’s National Recording Registry. Acting Librarian of Congress Robert R. Newlen announced this year’s …

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WATCH: Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Last American Waltz” Featuring Molly Tuttle

Authentic country band posing in a rustic wooden barn setting for Nashville music scene.

Two-time Grammy-winning roots music favorites Old Crow Medicine Show have unveiled the beautifully nostalgic new single and video “Last American Waltz” featuring Molly Tuttle, the latest release from their forthcoming album Union Made, due out June 5 via Hartland Records and Firebird Music. (watch above) Filmed inside the dancehall at …

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The Recording Academy’s 25th Annual Block Party Recap

Nashville musician smiling and waving with guitar at a live music event.

Nashville’s music community gathered in a big way this week 5/12 as The Recording Academy’s Nashville Chapter celebrated its 25th annual Block Party at 6th & Peabody, delivering an evening packed with standout star performances, rising stars, networking and fun. Hosted by the charismatic MŌRIAH, the annual event once again …

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LISTEN: Fruit Bats Release New Track From “The Landfill”

LISTEN: Fruit Bats Release New Track From "The Landfill"

Indie-folk favorites Fruit Bats are gearing up for the release of their expansive new full-band album The Landfill, arriving June 12 via Merge Records. Ahead of the album’s release, the band has unveiled the reflective new single “That Goddamn Sun,” offering another glimpse into the emotionally rich and sonically immersive …

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“Carry On” Marks the Highest Add Day of Kenney Chesney’s Career

“Carry On” Marks the Highest Add Day of Kenney Chesney’s Career

Country superstar Kenny Chesney is officially back — and he’s bringing plenty of feel-good energy with him. The 2025 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee has released “Carry On,” his first new single in two years and the debut release from his brand-new independent label, HEY NOW Records. Packed with …

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Ashley Cooke Announces the “Baby Blues World Tour”

Ashley Cooke Announces the "Baby Blues World Tour"

Country breakout star Ashley Cooke is taking her rapidly rising career worldwide with the announcement of the Baby Blues World Tour, a massive global headline run launching September 17 and wrapping February 25 with a highly anticipated stop at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium. General ticket sales for the 28-date tour …

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Daniel Donato to Release Ryman To Robert’s

Daniel Donato to Release Ryman To Robert’s

Genre-bending Nashville favorite Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country has announced the upcoming release of their first-ever live album, Ryman To Robert’s, arriving August 28 via Retrace Music. The ambitious live collection captures the band’s sold-out debut headlining performance at Nashville’s legendary Ryman Auditorium on August 22, 2025 — the same day …

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LISTEN: Jet Jurgensmeyer’s “Nothing On You”

A young man outdoors with a fence and trees in the background, looking at the camera.

Rising country artist and award-nominated actor Jet Jurgensmeyer is tapping into the timeless spirit of country music with his fan-favorite single “Nothing On You,” which is now making its push to Country radio. Blending nostalgia, romance, and feel-good summertime energy, the track showcases Jurgensmeyer’s growing artistry and undeniable charm as …

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Braxton Keith Set To Release Debut Album Before CMA Fest Debut

Braxton Keith Set To Release Debut Album Before CMA Fest Debut

Rising country traditionalist Braxton Keith is ready for his breakout moment as he prepares to release his debut album REAL DAMN DEAL this Friday, May 15, via Warner Records Nashville. Keith will celebrate the album release with a pair of high-profile performances in Las Vegas during Academy of Country Music …

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