Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

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HOME FREE BRINGS ED SHEERAN’S “CASTLE ON THE HILL” TO LIFE WITH SUMMERTIME NOSTALGIA

As Rolling Stone Country puts it, “any Home Free fan will attest, the fun of following the vocal group is wondering what popular song the quintet is going to cover next,” and the all-vocal sensation does not disappoint with their latest cover video — a sentimental rendition of Ed Sheeran’s hit “Castle on the Hill.” The video …

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The Grascals Explore Dark Side Of Love With New Single, “Sleepin’ With The Reaper”

Track Premieres On Roughstock Today; Award-Winning Band Performs On Grand Ole Opry© Tomorrow  The Grascals explore the dark side of love with their newest radio release, “Sleepin’ With The Reaper.”  The track, the first single from their upcomingSeptember 1 album, BEFORE BREAKFAST (Mountain Home Music Company), premieres today on Roughstock.  Radio can access the tune via AirPlay Direct, and fans who …

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New Country Artist Mark Bray Lays It All on the Line with Release of Debut Single For Love

New country artist Mark Bray finds the common ground with everyone and draws each fan in with the release of his debut single, For Love. This single follows the success of signing with Bar Frog Music for label representation. Previously signed artists to Bar Frog Music include Amber Hayes, Bailey James, Nick Hickman, …

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Interview: Lucas Hoge Releases his new Album, Dirty South, TODAY!

I’m sure you won’t mind me saying that your new album “Dirty South” is just fantastic.Can you give us a little bit of background about song selection and writing? Well, first, thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! I love writing and selecting songs that I think will relate to …

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IBMA Announces 2024 Bluegrass Nominees

2017 International Bluegrass Music Award Nominees Announced

This years’s International Bluegrass Music Awards were announced yesterday with Balsam Range and the Earls of Leicester tied for the lead with eight nominations each. Congrats to all the nominees! ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Balsam Range Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver The Earls of Leicester Flatt Lonesome The Gibson Brothers VOCAL GROUP OF THE …

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Phil Vassar And Kellie Pickler Team Up For Christmas Tour

Country music fans know that when the holidays come around that they are in for a treat from their favorite stars. Now, Recording artist Phil Vassar and country music darling Kellie Pickler, are teaming up this season for a special Christmas tour around the country launching at the end of …

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DARIUS RUCKER ANNOUNCES FIFTH COUNTRY ALBUM

On the heels of his eighth No. 1 Country single Darius Rucker has responded to fans’ appeals for new music with an announcement on the TODAY Show yesterday, letting them know they won’t be waiting much longer for a new album from the 3-time Grammy winning star. When Was The Last Time, the fifth studio country …

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Ricky Skaggs - Nashville, TN

RICKY SKAGGS TO PERFORM FIRST FULL-BLOWN COUNTRY CONCERT IN 20 YEARS

Legendary Country Music Artist to Perform Career Hits at the Nashville Palace on Saturday, September 2; Tickets On Sale Now at EventBright.com For the first time in two decades, the legendary Ricky Skaggs is returning onstage to perform a full-blown country music concert featuring the hit songs that made him a household …

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Producer, Guitarist and Songwriter Billy Joe Walker Jr. Passes

Producer, guitarist and songwriter Billy Joe Walker Jr., 64, died today (July 25). As a songwriter the native Texan had cuts with Eddie Rabbitt, John Anderson, Trisha Yearwood, Tanya Tucker, Billy Currington and Jerrod Niemann  among others. Walker produced projects for Bryan White, Travis Tritt, Pam Tillis, Billy Ray Cyrus, …

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