Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

It is a sad day today. Dolly Parton, the larger-than-life country music legend whose songs, voice, personality and generosity made her one of the most beloved figures in American entertainment, has died in Nashville at the age of 80. Parton died today, August 25, 2026, following a career that stretched …

The “Queen of Bluegrass,” Rhonda Vincent, is back with a new collection of songs as A Possibility arrives today on all major streaming and digital platforms. The 12-track project brings together original and newly recorded material while surrounding Vincent with an impressive lineup of award-winning musicians, longtime friends and family …

For generations of country music fans, the name Sho-Bud is synonymous with the sound of the pedal steel guitar. You’d be hard pressed to name a classic country song that doesn’t feature that slide sound which is so recognizable.  But behind the legendary instruments is a family story that is …

Brothers Osborne are heading back to their roots with their fifth studio album, Watertown, arriving October 23 via MCA. Named in honor of their hometown of Deale, Maryland—a small, coastal, blue-collar community with a population of just 5,333—Watertown finds brothers John and TJ Osborne reconnecting with the place and musical …

There will be no Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in 2027. That news hits hard here at Nashville.com. For more than two decades, Bonnaroo has been one of the biggest events on the Nashville-area music calendar—and one of our favorite road trips of the year. But after back-to-back years of …

Gavin Adcock is keeping the momentum going behind his highly anticipated third album with the release of his new single, “Having One Now.” The upbeat track arrives just days after Adcock performed “Winner At Losing” during the ACM Honors celebration of the hit television series Landman on Wednesday (Aug. 19). …

Nashville-based country artist and songwriter Maddie Lenhart is continuing her rise with the release of “Why in the World,” the title track from her upcoming debut EP, arriving October 2, 2026. The new single is available now on all digital streaming platforms. Raised in the Virginia countryside, Lenhart found her …

Three-time GRAMMY Award winner Billy Strings has released his latest song, “10,000 Miles From a Friend,” offering another glimpse into his new album, So Much For Goodbyes, due August 28 via Reprise Records. Strings also released an official music video for the new track, continuing the deeply personal story behind …

The Academy of Country Music brought some of Nashville’s biggest names together Tuesday night at The Pinnacle for the 19th ACM Honors, celebrating the artists, songwriters and industry leaders who continue to shape Country music. Hosted by Carly Pearce and Parker McCollum, the evening honored an impressive lineup that included …

Keith Urban gave Nashville music fans an unexpected treat Monday night (Aug. 17), joining the action at Chief’s on Broadway for The Smitty Corporate Band Challenge, an annual music competition benefiting the W.O. Smith Music School. Urban, a longtime supporter of the school, surprised the crowd by performing during the …