Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

BMI has tapped acclaimed hitmaker Lee Thomas Miller to serve as its 2026 BMI Songwriter Ambassador in Residence for the organization’s Nashville Creative office. The newly launched role is aimed at strengthening connections with songwriters while offering guidance on both the creative and business sides of the industry—reinforcing BMI’s long-standing …

Nashville based Gibson Guitar has announced a landmark partnership with Keith Richards, one of the most iconic musicians of all time and co-founder of the Rolling Stones. The collaboration unveils two highly exclusive instruments: the Keith Richards 1960 ES-355 Collector’s Edition, Signed Guitar and Label, and the Keith Richards 1960 …

Tucker Wetmore’s momentum shows no signs of slowing. Fresh off his second straight No. 1 at Country radio, one of the genre’s fastest-rising stars is wasting no time heading into 2026. Wetmore’s new single “Brunette”  officially impacts Country radio today, debuting as the No. 1 most-added song with an impressive …

Chris Stapleton has made country music history as “Tennessee Whiskey” earns RIAA Double Diamond certification, surpassing 20 million units sold. The honor marks the first time any country song has reached the Double Diamond threshold. RIAA Chairman and CEO Mitch Glazier praised the milestone, saying, “Chris Stapleton’s raw vocal power …

Big Loud artist, Kashus Culpepper continues his rapid rise today with the release of “Cherry Rose,” a deeply emotional new single that stands as his most vulnerable work yet. The sweeping piano-driven ballad appears on Culpepper’s forthcoming debut album, Act I, due January 23, and is accompanied by its official …

Megan Moroney has officially lifted the curtain on Cloud 9. Today, the Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer-songwriter revealed the full tracklist for her third studio album in a cinematic new video. (watch above) The 15-song collection arrives February 20 and is available now for pre-order and pre-save. Watch the tracklist …

Mumford & Sons unveil their latest single, “The Banjo Song,” today. Co-written with Aaron Dessner and Jon Bellion, the track is the newest preview of the band’s upcoming sixth studio album, Prizefighter, due February 20 via Glassnote Records. (listen above) “The Banjo Song” arrives on the heels of earlier releases …

Beggar Weeds will release Tragedy in U.S. History on February 20, 2026 via Strolling Bones Records. The 13-track collection serves as a long-overdue career overview, bringing together the Jacksonville, FL trio’s 1988 five-song EP, six previously unreleased tracks co-produced by Michael Stipe of R.E.M. and filmmaker Jim McKay, plus two …

Today, Swedish singer-songwriter Jesper Lindell releases his take on Mentor Williams’ classic “Drift Away,” featuring Phil Campbell of The Temperance Movement. The track appears on Lindell’s upcoming album 3614 Jackson Highway, due out March 6 via Yep Roc Records on CD, LP, and digital formats. Pre-orders are available now. In …

Hit songwriter and 2017 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, Jim McBride passed away on January 6, 2026, at age 78. Over his career, McBride wrote five No. 1 hits, ten Top 10 songs, and eighteen Top 40 singles, leaving an indelible mark on the genre through his …