Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Pop icon Kesha is set to deliver one of the most buzzworthy events of Bonnaroo 2026 with the debut of SUPERJÂM ESOTERÍCA: THE ALCHEMY OF POP, a genre-blurring, high-energy musical gathering headed to The Farm. Known for pushing boundaries and embracing bold, free-spirited creativity, Kesha’s latest concept promises a one-of-a-kind …

PLATINUM-selling country artist Jackson Dean was the guest of honor at BMI’s Nashville headquarters yesterday (May 5), where the rising star celebrated his second career No. 1 hit, “Heavens To Betsy.” Hosted in the BMI lobby and emceed by MaryAnn Keen, the afternoon brought together industry friends, collaborators, and songwriters …

Veteran roots rockers Reckless Kelly are turning the page on a new chapter with the release of Alternate Routes, arriving May 15 on double vinyl and digital platforms. More than a greatest hits collection, Alternate Routes is a powerful statement of ownership and evolution. The album finds the band revisiting …

Rising country artist Alana Springsteen is hitting the road this fall with her newly announced I HOPE THIS HELPS TOUR, a 25-date U.S. headline run kicking off September 17 and wrapping October 24 at Nashville’s iconic Exit/In. Named after her upcoming sophomore album I HOPE THIS HELPS—due May 29 via …

If country music was built on the back of a guitar it would be the Fender Telecaster. If Music Row had one defining sound, it would be the Telecaster. If you’re not a guitar person but you’ve walked up Broadway on any given night, you probably walked past at least …

Nashville’s songwriting community was out in full force in Key West this past week as the Key West Songwriters Festival marked its milestone 30th anniversary (April 29–May 3), bringing more than 250 BMI songwriters and multi-genre creators together for the largest event of its kind. Presented by BMI and hosted …

Fast-rising country star Ashley Cooke is stepping into a bold new era with the announcement of her self-titled sophomore album, Ashley Cooke, set for release August 14 via Big Loud Records. Ahead of the album, Cooke will give fans their first taste of the new project with the release of …

Legendary singer-songwriter Taj Mahal has released his powerful new album Time, available everywhere now via Thirty Tigers and Resonatin’ Records. A deeply soulful and expansive project, Time serves as both a reflection on Mahal’s remarkable six-decade career and a bold reminder that one of American music’s most influential voices is …

Today the Academy of Country Music has officially revealed the next wave of star-studded performers set to light up the stage at the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards, and the lineup just keeps getting bigger. Joining the already announced superstar performers are Avery Anna, Blake Shelton, Carter Faith, Dan …

  Marcus King and The Marcus King Band are back with more music today as they officially release Darling Blue / No Room For Blue, an expanded companion to their critically acclaimed 2025 album Darling Blue. Led by the GRAMMY-nominated country-Americana standout, the new project features 12 fresh tracks recorded …