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The Red Clay Strays are stepping into a career-defining season with the announcement of their massive 2026 North American headline run, timed to celebrate the arrival of their new album, Grateful. The Mobile, Alabama-bred band—already riding a wave of accolades and multi-platinum success—will launch The Grateful Tour ‘26 on July …

On a steady climb fueled by a string of buzzworthy releases, Timmy McKeever is tapping into something deeper with his latest single, “Wrong With Me,” (listen above) available now via Big Loud Records. The California-born, Nashville-based artist continues to carve out his lane with a sound that feels both current …

It was a Southern Blues/rocker’s dream inside The Pinnacle in Nashville last Wednesday (4/22). You couldn’t ask for a better opener than Larkin Poe. And when Gov’t Mule stepped onto the stage, Warren Haynes and the band delivered a powerful set that kept the crowd locked in from start to …

Country music icon Shania Twain is set to take center stage in a brand-new role, as the Academy of Country Music, Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions have announced she will host the 61st ACM Awards—marking her first time emceeing the show. The 61st ACM Awards will stream live to …

BMI officially launched the eighth season of its Rooftop On The Row® series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, on April 21 with a packed house and standout performances from rising artists Zach John King and Aniston Pate. More than 500 industry insiders gathered atop BMI’s Nashville offices, taking in sweeping …

I’ll be honest—when I hear the words “cover band,” I usually brace myself. For me, if you’re going to be a cover band, it has to be exact. No reinterpretations, no shortcuts—hit the notes, match the feel, honor the original. That’s a high bar, and very few cover band bands …

Miranda Lambert is set to release future music with MCA Nashville, marking the next chapter in one of country music’s most celebrated careers. Lambert’s decision to partner with a Nashville-based label underscores her deep ties to the city’s creative community and the roots that have long fueled her artistry. With …

Soul powerhouse Teddy Swims is set to bring his genre-blending sound and undeniable vocal firepower to Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival this summer, taking over the Which Stage on Saturday, June 13 from 9:45 – 11:00 PM. Born Jaten Dimsdale, the Atlanta native has built a reputation as one of …

Nashville lost one of its true songwriting giants on April 16, as Don Schlitz died at a local hospital following a sudden illness. He was 73. A master storyteller whose pen helped define modern country music, Schlitz built a catalog packed with classics, including “The Gambler,” “On the Other Hand,” …

Freely Fest was one of the most fun and meaningful events I’ve been to in a while. The sold-out show took place on Wednesday, April 8, at Bridgestone Arena and featured a stacked lineup: Avery Anna, Janelle Monáe, Dominic Fike, T-Pain, and The Killers. I got there about an hour …