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AMERICANAFEST Announces First Round Of Artists

AMERICANAFEST Announces First Round Of Artists

The Americana Music Association has announced its first round of artists slated to showcase at its annual AMERICANAFEST in Nashville, running from September 9-13, 2025. The list of the first round of showcasing artists can be found below. 2025 AMERICANAFEST Festival Passes — which allow admission into evening showcase venues …

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Dave Wilbert, “Live From America

VIDEO PREMIERE: Dave Wilbert, “Live From America

Nashville.com is proud to exclusively premiere the official lyric video for Dave Wilbert’s latest single, “Live From America (It’s Saturday Night)”—a vibrant, 90s-inspired country rocker that celebrates small-town pride, weekend traditions, and the heart of rural America. (watch above) Wilbert, a proud country traditionalist and independent artist, says the new …

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ACM Awards Announce 2025 Performers

Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed the latest additions to the superstar performance lineup set to take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line, including three former ACM Entertainer of the Year winners and …

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FEATURED BONNAROO ARTIST: Jon Muq

FEATURED BONNAROO ARTIST: Jon Muq

It’s only 50 days until we will all be heading for the Farm and today’s Featured Bonnaroo Artis is Jon Muq. Born in Uganda and now living in Austin, Texas, music is part of a larger conversation Jon Muq is engaging in with the world. Drawing from African as well …

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Breland & Friends Benefit Concert Lights Up Ryman

Breland & Friends Benefit Concert Lights Up Ryman

The annual Breland & Friends benefit concert returned to the Ryman Auditorium on Tuesday night, bringing star-studded names such as JoJo, Reyna Roberts, Sam Ryder, Jonathan McReynolds, Mackenzie Carpenter, Abby Anderson, Joy Oladokun, Adrien Nunez, Grace Bowers, Tigirlily Gold, Haley Mae Campbell, Graham Barham, Madeline Edwards, Russell Dickerson, Jordan Davis …

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WATCH: Nick Smith's “Once Upon A Backroad”

WATCH: Nick Smith’s “Once Upon A Backroad”

Rising star and Virginia native, Nick Smith, puts his tender love story on display with the release of the official music video for “Once Upon A Backroad,” available now on all platforms. Smith reminisces on the beginning of his relationship, and the growth experienced together over the years – through …

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Mark Chesnutt Signs With Conway Entertainment Group

Mark Chesnutt Signs With Conway Entertainment Group

Nineties country music hitmaker Mark Chesnutt has signed with Conway Entertainment Group / Ontourage Management to manage his career. He’s additionally signed on with Absolute Publicity for public relations representation. “I was Mark’s first agent at Buddy Lee up until the time I left after 33 years,” says Conway Entertainment …

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FEATURED BONNAROO ARTIST: Dope Lemon

FEATURED BONNAROO ARTIST: Dope Lemon

 Only 51 days until Bonnaroo! Todays’s featured Bonnaroo artist is Dope Lemon. The Australian musician, singer-songwriter and record producer was Born Angus John Stone. And to me he has a very “Bonnaroo sound” if there can be such a thing. Stone has released four studio albums with his sister, …

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Grand Ole Opry members Dailey & Vincent perform live from the House Chamber floor during a special session honoring the Opry’s 100th anniversary at the Tennessee State Capitol.

Grand Ole Opry Honored by Tennessee House Of Representatives

The Grand Ole Opry was recognized last week (4/14) by the Tennessee House of Representatives in a special session held at the Tennessee State Capitol in honor of the Opry’s 100th anniversary. Introduced by Representative Jeremy Faison, the resolution recognized the Opry’s century-long impact on American music and Tennessee culture, …

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CONCERT REVIEW/INTERVIEW: The Ivy At EXIT/IN

CONCERT REVIEW/INTERVIEW: The Ivy At EXIT/IN

If you didn’t think Oklahoma could produce dreamy synth-pop, think again. The Ivy is the indie-pop duo made up of Wyatt Clem (singer/songwriter/guitarist) and Shawn Abhari (songwriter/synth player/bassist) based out of Tulsa that and formed in 2017. They’re now also joined by drummer Jordan Lynch on their tour. The band’s …

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