Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Raul Malo, the soaring voice, fearless bandleader, and creative heart behind the Mavericks, has died at 60, leaving behind one of the most influential legacies in modern American music.  Born in Miami to Cuban parents, Malo moved through the world with a rare musical fluency—melding country, rock, Latin rhythms, jazz …

Multi-platinum country powerhouse Nate Smith is gearing up for a huge year ahead. The chart-topping singer has announced his biggest North American headlining run yet, the Long Live Country Rock & Roll Tour, produced by Live Nation. The 23-date trek launches March 26 at the historic Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa …

Trisha Yearwood is kicking off 2026 with new music and a new tour. The Grammy-winning superstar will release The Mirror (Deluxe) on January 23, 2026 via Virgin Music Group and Gwendolyn Records. The expanded digital edition adds four brand-new tracks—“You’re Gonna Love It Here,” “Different Kind of Hard,” “Undone,” and …

Country music’s fastest-rising star Tucker Wetmore is ending 2025 with another major career milestone. His hit single “3,2,1” (watch above) has officially reached No. 1 at Country radio, marking his second chart-topping single of the year. With this achievement, Wetmore becomes only the 14th artist in chart history to send …

Last Friday night at the Ryman Auditorium was one I’ll never forget. As someone who has been a fan of The Mavericks since their early days in the late ’80s—back when they were playing places like Tree’s Wings, a little wing joint on the railroad tracks in Palm Beach county …

Luke Combs is back with brand-new music, and fans are already buzzing. His new song, “Giving Her Away,” is out today, adding another emotional standout to his ever-growing catalog. Combs says the track hit him immediately when longtime friend and songwriter Josh Phillips sent it his way. “I was absolutely …

Country music’s fastest-rising star Tucker Wetmore is closing out a massive year with the release of his brand-new track, “Proving Me Right,” (listen above) marking his first new music since the record-shattering debut of What Not To. Laid back and built on a smooth, mellow groove, the new single showcases …

Nashville is gearing up for one of its biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations yet, and this year’s official NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH watch party is headed straight to Luke Combs’ Category 10. The festivities kick off at 6 PM on Wednesday, December 31, setting the stage for …

ROMP Bluegrass Festival is officially returning to Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky, June 24–27, 2026—and the beloved bluegrass celebration is gearing up for one of its biggest years yet. Just a short drive from Nashville and now in its 23rd year, ROMP remains one of the premier bluegrass and …

Nashville showed its heart once again as the American Cancer Society brought together country artists, fans, and survivors for the 2025 Country vs. Cancer benefit concert, held December 2 at The Pinnacle. The powerful Giving Tuesday event—presented by The HARDY Fund and Whiskey Jam—raised more than $350,000 to support ACS’s …