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NASHVILLE – This week’s Nashville Pick is from Rachel Summers.  In a city built on storytelling, sometimes the most meaningful place a songwriter can go is the truth they’ve been holding back. Nashville-based independent artist Rachel Summers explores that territory on “Honesty,” her 2026 release about letting down your guard …

For Orlando-based singer-songwriter Jesse Holliday, Dolly Parton’s influence is something worth putting into song. His original “Heaven Got Our Country Girl” celebrates the music and inspiration she has shared with generations of listeners. “I wrote and recorded it as a heartfelt tribute honoring Dolly and the music and inspiration she …

Bailey Zimmerman had plenty to celebrate in Nashville on September 23 as BMI and ASCAP joined forces to honor the singer-songwriter’s latest run of chart success. The Atlantic/Warner Records Nashville artist was joined by songwriters and music industry friends at BMI for a celebration of two No. 1 hits, “Chevy …

Greta Van Fleet is coming back to Nashville—but this time, they’re trading the arena for one of East Nashville’s favorite music venues. The Grammy Award-winning band has announced a three-show residency at The Basement East this October, and there’s an especially Nashville-friendly twist: tickets are just $20, including fees. Greta …

The Ryman Auditorium was filled with Nashville’s songwriting community last night (9/22) as NSAI hosted its ninth annual Nashville Songwriter Awards, presented by City National Bank. The evening brought together songwriters, artists and music industry professionals for a celebration of the people behind some of country music’s biggest songs. The …

Riley Green has another No. 1 to add to his growing list of hits. BMI Nashville celebrated Green and his latest chart-topper, “Change My Mind,” with an industry gathering on September 22. The Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment artist is coming off his sold-out Cowboy As It Gets Tour, the …

Miranda Lambert is giving fans another preview of her new album Crisco, arriving October 2 via MCA Nashville. Lambert has revealed that Ella Langley joins her on “Snakeskin Boots,” the album’s opening track, which will make its world premiere at Country radio on October 2. “Snakeskin Boots” kicks off Crisco …

Ella Langley has reached another extraordinary milestone with “Choosin’ Texas,” the blockbuster hit that has become one of the biggest country songs of the year—and one of the most successful songs in chart history. The 6x Platinum smash has spent an incredible 23 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard …

GRAMMY Award-winning powerhouse and a Nashville.com favoritete Tedeschi Trucks Band is bringing its legendary blend of blues, soul, rock and roots music to Nashville for a special two-night run at The Truth on October 16 and 17. Led by husband-and-wife duo Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, the acclaimed 12-piece ensemble …

Country newcomer Stella Lefty has officially reached the top of the country charts with “Boston,” earning her first No. 1 at Country radio on both the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Airplay chart and Billboard’s Country Airplay chart. The breakout hit reached No. 1 just 22 weeks after impacting radio, making “Boston” the …