Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Nashville based Gibson Guitar has announced it has partnered with Charlie Starr, frontman, singer-songwriter, and guitarist, for the Southern rock group Blackberry Smoke. Today, Gibson unveiled the new Charlie Starr Les Paul™ Junior, a tribute to his much-loved 1956 model made from digital scans of his original guitar. Charlie Starr …

Dierks Bentley returned to the road with his GRAVEL & GOLD TOUR presented by Jersey Mike’s this weekend. This weekend, Bentley performed fan favorites and his chart-topping reimagination of Tom Petty’s classic “American Girl” along with special collaborations with anticipated opener Chase Rice and honky-tonk newcomer Zach Top. Chase Rice …

Jelly Roll has claimed the top spot on the country radio charts this week with his hit song “Halfway to Hell” (listen above) from his critically acclaimed debut Country album Whitsitt Chapel. This achievement marks the CMA, ACM, and CMT winning artist’s fifth consecutive number one and fourth at Country …

This past weekend during Gibson Garage Fest Week celebrations, Gibson Gives the non-profit division of Nashville based Gibson Guitar gifted 100 guitars to underserved Nashville youth in partnership with Free Guitars 4 Kids. At the ceremony on Saturday (June 8), Gibson artists including Gibson Ambassador, guitarist and singer-songwriter Jared James …

The first time we ever saw Gary Clark Jr. was at Bonnaroo. We knew he was destined for greatness then and now four Grammys later he’s coming back to the Farm! The Austin Texas native began playing guitar at the age of 12. He played small gigs throughout his teens …

Well that’s a wrap on the 51st CMAfest celebration in Nashville this past weekend, running from Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9. “What an incredible four days and nights! This year’s CMA Fest has truly been a celebration of community and collaboration,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. …

Lainey Wilson was officially welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry family tonight by Opry members Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, surprise guests for the sold-out first show audience. Wilson performed last night in the evening with Opry member Terri Clark, who was celebrating her 20th Anniversary as a member tonight, …

Emerging 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville artist HunterGirl shows the sharp instincts of a perceptive powerhouse on her label-debut EP, Tennessee Girl. (listen to the title track above) Arriving today (6/7), the six-song EP serves to introduce a natural-born singer-songwriter and national TV favorite, who views her life like an …

HARDY just unveiled a new track, “SIX FEET UNDER (Caleigh’s Song),” today from his new album QUIT!! — listen here and watch the visualizer above. Dedicated to HARDY’s wife Caleigh and the only song HARDY wrote solo for the album, the track reflects on his own mortality and deeply abiding …

Today, to celebrate the launch of their summer tour, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss release their own rendition of “When The Levee Breaks” (Rounder Records). With the song having been a part of the country, blues and rock n roll canon for nearly a century, the duo’s smoldering version quickly …