Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Country powerhouse Lily Rose is hitting the road this fall with her just-announced I Know What I Want Tour, a 17-stop run that promises to deliver her signature mix of soul, swagger, and genre-defying sound. Kicking off September 11 in Boston, the tour will stop in major cities including New …

Nashville-based independent artist Carl Ray has just unveiled his latest single, “Get On Board,” (listen above) a stirring gospel-bluegrass anthem produced by Grammy-winner Greg Cole and released on Sucarnoochee Records. A passionate call to faith and renewal, the song blends spiritual urgency with masterful musicianship—offering listeners a heartfelt reminder that …

Singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm has announced her eighth studio album, Rancho Deluxe, set for release on October 3. The record, named after the Nashville home studio Bluhm co-created with her partner and producer Jesse Noah Wilson, is described as a “musical patchwork quilt” that reflects the collaborative spirit and hard-earned insights …

Western North Carolina bluegrass band Nick Chandler and Delivered are celebrating the release of not one—but two—brand-new singles, each capturing a different dimension of their musical identity. Out now via Pinecastle Records, the new tracks—“Hazel Creek” (listen above) and “Follow the Leader” (listen below) are available on all digital and …

Alt-rock legends Incubus kicked off the second leg of their Morning View Tour at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville last Wednesday (7/25) delivering a masterful performance for a Nashville crowd. The band did full-album run-through of their beloved 2001 album, Morning View, featuring tracks like “Nice to Know You,” “Wish You …

Just in time for Fourth of July, country star Chase Rice is back with a brand-new single, “Two Tone Trippin’.” Released today and featuring fellow singer-songwriter Wyatt McCubbin, the track is a breezy, nostalgic ode to young love, freedom, and classic American trucks—served with a dose of feel-good storytelling and …

It was a steamy summer day in Franklin last Wednesday, two living legends — Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan—rolled into FirstBank Amphitheater as part of the Outlaw Music Festival, and I finally got to check off a massive item on my musical bucket list. I’d never seen Bob Dylan or …

Singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin took to the Grand Ole Opry stage on June 28 to debut a moving new song, “When You Look At Me,” co-written with veteran couple Tanja Struyck-Fogleman and Brent Fogleman. The performance was made even more meaningful by the presence of her co-writers in the audience—both combat …

Music publishing executive Rusty Gaston has joined the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s Board of Officers and Trustees. Gaston is CEO of Sony Music Publishing. Jody Williams was reelected as board chair. Williams, who is founder of Jody Williams Songs, was named chair last year and has served …

Country-rock band Southall hit a major milestone this week, performing at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time on Wednesday, June 25, as part of the venue’s OPRY 100 celebration. With a packed house in attendance, the Tulsa-based four-piece delivered a polished and heartfelt set featuring their breakout tracks …