Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

If you’re not doing anything tonight you need to be at the Basement East. One of our favorite new alt rockers, Michigander is having their debut release show for the self titled album with special Guest Sydney Sprague. Born in Michigan and based in Nashville, Michigander is fronted by singer, …

Country rapper Colt Ford is making a triumphant return with his latest single, “Hell Out Of It” featuring Michael Ray, set to drop on Friday, February 21 via Average Joes Entertainment. This marks Ford’s first release since surviving a life-altering heart attack in 2024, and he’s embracing this new chapter …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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 …

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 …

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 …