Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Nashville natives Jaren Johnston and Neil Mason (two-thirds of acclaimed Nashville trio The Cadillac Three) have entered into a joint venture partnership with Warner Records for their newly created, Nashville-based label War Buddha Records. The first artist signed to the venture is West Virginia-raised, Los Angeles-based vocalist and songwriter Rett …

Hunter Hayes released “Victory” and “About a Boy” today, from his upcoming album Red Sky, due April 21. In discussing the “Victory,” Hayes said, “‘Victory’ is the final song on the ‘Red Sky’ track listing because it’s an appreciation for all the parts of your past that made you who …

Nashville’s own indie-rock duo VOLK, Eleot Reich (drums, vocals) and Christopher Lowe (guitar, vocals) are releasing their new EP, Stand the Test Apr. 28) The project delves into bluesy retro-futuristic dance punk, synthwave, new wave, and nostalgia-filled roller rink bangers. Their masterfully designed video for “I Fed Animals” is a …

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is revealed its 2023 lineup today (3/8), with the annual festival to return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee on September 23 & 24. The Lumineers and The Black Crowes will headline on Saturday while Zach Bryan and Nathaniel Rateliff & The …

Rufus Wainwright has announced Folkocracy, a star-studded album of folk music reinventions that sees the 2x GRAMMY Award-nominated singer-songwriter joined by a spectacular collection of friends, family members, and other special guest artists that includes Brandi Carlile, John Legend, David Byrne, Sheryl Crow, Nicole Scherzinger, Chaka Khan, Andrew Bird, ANOHNI, …

On the heels of the announcement of So Help Me God (Deluxe Edition) set for April 21 via The Valory Music Co., Brantley Gilbert will host his 2023 Album Release Party and Trail Ride Powered By Polaris Inc at Brimstone® Recreation in Huntsville, Tenn. on April 22. The multi-Platinum country …

Today, the Country Music Association has announced the first details of its milestone 50th anniversary of CMA Fest. The longest-running Country Music festival in the world returns to downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday, June 8-11, featuring hundreds of artists performing across multiple stages. GET TICKETS HERE! “We are so excited …

Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival is ready for 2023, returning to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, TN on September 23 & 24. Ahead of the official lineup announcement, fans can purchase tickets during a blind presale tomorrow (3/7) beginning at 10 a.m. CT. The 2022 event was “back …

East Tennessean Morgan Wallen has remained true to his roots throughout his skyrocketing career – his pride in his hometown of Sneedville, Tennessee playing an integral role in songs like “More Than My Hometown” and “Tennessee Fan.” last Thursday (3/2), stepping on to his high school alma mater’s baseball field …

The Country Music Association hosted its 13th CMA Triple Play Awards ceremony last night, March 1, at Saint Elle in Nashville. In addition to honoring 16 CMA Triple Play Award recipients, CMA also awarded Jody Williams, Founder of Jody Williams Songs, with the 2022 CMA Songwriter Advocate Award. The ceremony …