Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium is continually recognized as one of the greatest and most treasured performance halls in the world. Last night, the Ryman was named Theatre of the Year for the ninth consecutive year, and her 11th lifetime win, at the 30th Annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles. Named one of the “10 Best Live Music …

The Grand Ole Opry honored Opry member and beloved bluegrass legend Del McCoury in celebration of his 80th birthday with a special “Grand Del Opry”show last night. McCoury, who turned 80 on February 1, was joined on stage by members of his award-winning Del McCoury Band plus friends including Dierks Bentley, …

In late 2016 at the age of only 14, Kentucky musician Will Muse decided he wanted to use his music in a positive way. Combining his passion for helping others with his love for music, Will founded Music for Wishes, an annual fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which he planned …

The pedigree of hallowed ’60s trio Cream – Ginger Baker’s son Kofi Baker, Jack Bruce’s son Malcolm Bruce and Eric Clapton’s nephew Will Johns – return to the United States this spring for a new leg of The Music of Cream – 50th Anniversary World Tour. The outing celebrates the …

Last night, the stirring biographical documentary, Flamekeeper: The Michael Cleveland Story, premiered at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The film tells the story of Michael Cleveland, an iconic and sought-after fiddle player who has overcome great personal hardship to become one of Bluegrass music’s most revered instrumentalists. …

Country and Western traditionalist Paul Bogart has signed with the The Kinkead Entertainment Agency for exclusive booking representation as well as Zach Farnum and 117 Management. Bogart most recently released his acclaimed album, Leather, in 2017, produced by Trent Willmon. Throughout the Midwest, he has built a strong touring business …

Songwriter Taali will release her debut full length album I Am Here on March 22 via Rainbow Blonde Records. Today, she shares new album track “Star” ahead of its Valentine’s Day release this Thursday (watch above) featuring José James, her Rainbow Blonde Records label co-founder and creative and life partner. José recognized Taali’s potential …

The first run of tour dates have been announced for independent troubadour Shawn James, who will be out in support of his upcoming album The Dark & The Light. The new album will be released March 22nd on Parts + Labor Records. The first track “Orpheus” opens with a haunting …

The Academy of Country Music has announced that iconic entertainer and 16-time ACM Award winner Reba McEntire will return as host and executive producer of the 54th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™, Country Music’s Party of the Year®. The awards telecast, honoring country music’s superstars and hottest emerging talent, will …

Fresh off of his headlining Seasons Change Tour, Triple Tigers recording artist Scotty McCreery earns his second consecutive No. 1 single with the romantic love song “This Is It,” as the single reaches the top spot on both the Billboard and Mediabase/Country Aircheck Country Airplay charts. “This Is It” is …