Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

On the heels of announcing their 10th studio album Mr. Sun this week, Little Big Town has released the latest glimpse into the new record with “Rich Man”. LBT’s Jimi Westbrook, who wrote the track, began toying with the idea of “Rich Man” more than a decade ago, with the …

Country Music Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame members Whisperin’ Bill Anderson and Dolly Parton make their music video debut together with video for emotional “Someday It’ll All Make Sense.” Watch above “Working with my ol’ buddy Bill Anderson was the most meaningful fun I’ve had in years,” …

The CMA Foundation has announced the hiring of music educator Franklin Willis as its Community Impact Director effective August 8. In the newly created role, Willis will serve as a key force in furthering the CMA Foundation’s ongoing commitment to fostering high quality and sustainable music education programs across the …

Brian Kelley topped off his fifth consecutive sold-out Surf Post Sessions show with a proud salute to local veteran Michael Monk. Welcoming him and his family to the special locals-only event (7/17), Kelley dedicated his performance of “American Spirit” to Monk, and personally thanked him onstage for his 12 years …

Kris Kristofferson will release Live at Gilley’s – Pasadena, TX: September 15th, 1981 on September 2nd via New West Records. The previously unreleased 15-song set was the final date of Kristofferson’s 1981 tour and was recorded at the legendary Pasadena, TX honky tonk most well known for its role in …

The Americana Music Association today announced its third round of 175+ showcasing acts slated to perform at their annual AMERICANAFEST, which runs from September 13-17 in Nashville. 49 Winchester, Adia Victoria, Angel Olsen, Lori McKenna, Lukas Nelson & POTR, and S.G. Goodman are among the 33 newly-announced acts (a full …

Like the passing of the Olympic torch, Dr. Shamender Talwar, FRSA, Co-Founder of TUFF.earth, presented the “Mic of Unity” for The Road to Nashville – Liverpool International Song Contest (TRTN-L) to Nashville Vice Mayor Jim Shulman and the Metro City Council via Council Member Jeff Syracuse. The presentation took place …

As he continues a headlining run on his nationwide Up There Down Here Tour this summer, Jake Owen is taking a moment today to appreciate the little things with the official music video for his latest release, “1×1,” out now. Directed by Ryan Smith and shot at a Nashville soundstage, …

The Country Music Association has announced the launch of its Women’s Leadership Academy. Having kicked off just last week, the inaugural professional development program is an interactive group coaching experience for 12 high-performing, high-potential women leaders within Country Music. The 16-week program will include an initial one-on-on coaching session to …

Last Saturday (7/16), Julia Cole made her Grand Ole Opry debut. The up and coming singer wore a sparkling floor-length gown embellished with “upcycled” fabric from her late Grandfather’s western-style shirt and jewelry made from the shirt’s pearl-snaps. His absence was the one sad note as friends and family gathered …