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

Kenny Chesney To Release First Book

Kenny Chesney To Release First Book

Country superstar Kenny Chesney will release his first book, HEART*LIFE*MUSIC, with William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, on Nov. 4, 2025. The freewheeling take on the superstar’s journey from small town East Tennessee dreamer to commanding the largest stages across the nation will capture the sparks of creativity, venture …

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Mickey Guyton & The War And Treaty To Headline 36th Annual Ballet Ball

Nashville Ballet has announced Mickey Guyton and The War And Treaty will headline the 36th Annual Ballet Ball set for March 1, 2025 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Ballet Ball is Nashville Ballet’s annual fundraiser, bringing together over 600 of the city’s most prominent philanthropists and patrons of the arts …

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Cheekwood Spring Music Schedule

Cheekwood Spring Music Schedule

There’s no question Cheekwood has the most beautiful gardens in all of Nashville and spring will be here before you know it. But did you know Cheekwood also has a fantastic Spring lineup of top regional bands? Could it get any better? Yes it could. They also have beer and …

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BMI Buzz Showcase Is Back!

BMI Buzz Showcase Is Back!

BMI revitalized its longstanding BMI Buzz showcase last night (2/03) at its new location, Bobby’s Idle Hour Tavern, featuring Gloria Anderson, Jack McKeon and Aniston Pate. The series puts promising up-and-coming songwriters who are prime for a publishing deal on display with three-song sets. Launched in 2008, the renowned series …

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Drew Baldridge Launches “The Tough People Fund”

Rising country music star Drew Baldridge has launched “The Tough People Fund,” a GoFundMe campaign that will highlight those individuals, families and communities that are experiencing the toughest of times. The campaign launched this morning, directing efforts to raise funds for a young fan, Baker, who is bravely battling cancer. …

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Billy Strings Scores Another Grammy For Best Album

Billy Strings to Deliver Keynote at IBMA Business Conference

Billy Strings continues to make Bluegrass great again as he took home Best Bluegrass Album at last night’s 67th Annual Grammy Awards for his acclaimed record, Live Vol. 1. Strings’ first live album, Live Vol. 1 debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums chart this past summer. The record features …

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WATCH: Lanie Gardner’s “Buzzkill”

WATCH: Lanie Gardner's “Buzzkill”

Lanie Gardner, unveils the spunky new music video for her latest release, “Buzzkill” (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville). As bold as it is playful, the video brings the song’s sharp wit to life, cementing “Buzzkill” as the ultimate anthem about cutting the drama and keeping it real. (watch above) Amazon Music …

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Mac McAnally Makes A Memorable Evening At The Ryman

Photo Credit: Sean Hagwell | Photo ID

Mac McAnally’s magical hold on his audience was on full display at the Ryman Auditorium on Friday. Greeted with a standing ovation as he walked onstage with no introduction, it was clear the fans were there to see the multi-hyphenate songwriter/musician/producer and especially artist in one of America’s most historic …

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Lainey Wilson Confirms Her “Whirlwind World Tour”

Lainey Wilson Confirms Her "Whirlwind World Tour"

Lainey Wilson confirms her Whirlwind World Tour will kick off in March. The tour will include a stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. GET TICKETS HERE! Special guests on the tour include ERNEST, Muscadine Bloodline, Kaitlin Butts, Maddox Batson, Drake Milligan, Lauren Watkins and Zach Meadows. See below for the complete …

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LISTEN: Morgan Wallen’s “I’m The Problem”

WATCH: Morgan Wallen Releases Cinematic Video For “I Got Better”

Following the success of two chart-topping singles from his fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, two-time 2025 GRAMMY nominee Morgan Wallen has released the album’s title track today. The song, now available on all streaming platforms. (listen above) Written by Wallen alongside Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Grady Block, and …

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