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

The Red Clay Strays’ Debut “Drowning”

The Red Clay Strays’ Debut “Drowning”

The Red Clay Strays’ new song, “Drowning,” debuted today. (listen above) Written by guitarist Drew Nix, “Drowning” is a vulnerable call for help during a period of mental and emotional struggle. Reflecting on the track, Nix shares, “In 2021 I was driving for Uber 10-12 hours a day, barely making …

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Rusty’ Golden Passes At 65

Rusty’ Golden Passes At 65

Country Music Hall of Fame and The Oak Ridge Boys member William Lee Golden’s son, William ‘Rusty’ Golden, passed away July 1, 2024 at the age of 65 at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee. “This is the hardest thing ever for a father to have to face. I love my …

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Tanner Adell First Female Country Artist To Perform On BET Awards

Tanner Adell First Female Country Artist To Perform On BET Awards

Rising country star Tanner Adell continues her upward ascent, becoming the first female Country artist to perform on the BET Awards last night (6/30). Adell debuted her new single “Cowboy Break My Heart,” out now. “This song is simply a bop,” said Adell. “Though it is a track I want …

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“Music for Mustangs” Brings Out The Stars

"Music for Mustangs" Brings Out The Stars

Mustang Heritage Foundation recently hosted “Music for Mustangs” at the Texas Troubadour Theater in Nashville, TN. “Music for Mustangs” was headlined by Award winning songwriter/artist and horseman, Skip Ewing and Horsepower 307 as the crowd had a rocking good time as they supported our favorite American icon, the wild horse. …

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Joe Nichols Covers Two Classics In Mashup

Joe Nichols Covers Two Classics In Mashup

Three-time GRAMMY nominated just Joe Nichols’ released “Rooster/ Country Boy Can Survive (Mashup),” today across all streaming and digital retail partners. With his signature rich baritone vocals, Nichols delivers an intense and moody mashup of two genres: rock and country. Produced by Mickey Jack Cones (Jason Aldean, Thomas Rhett) and …

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LISTEN: Sierra Ferrell’s “American Dreaming”

Sierra Ferrell Announces Deluxe Edition Of Trail Of Flowers

Today, Sierra Ferrell shares a new rendition of “American Dreaming.” (listen above) As the opening number to her multi-chart-topping album Trail of Flowers, the track has soared into a show-stopping centerpiece of her live set over these past several months. From performing it on an entirely sold-out run of headline …

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Americana Announces Third Slate Of Showcasing Artists

AMERICANAFEST Announces First Round Of Artists

The Americana Music Association has announced the third slate of official showcasing artists at AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from September 17-21, 2024. With over 150 showcasing artists now confirmed, more performers will be announced in the final months leading up to the festival. A list of all confirmed showcasing artists …

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