Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

North Carolina-native Scotty McCreery has listened to the regional Beach Music of the Carolinas since he was a child. Now he’s made his own contribution to the genre as his song “Barefootin’” reaches the No. 1 position on the Beach Music Top 40 Chart this week. The ACM, BMI and …

For songwriters, an idea for a song may be nothing more than a notion — a scribble on a notepad for years before the timing, message and hook come together. So, it’s not surprising that Country superstars Miranda Lambert and Little Big Town dreamt about a co-headlining tour for years …

Carrie Underwood will return to American Idol as a superstar guest mentor on Sunday, May 13 (airing live on ABC 8:00 PM Eastern/7:00 PM Central/5:00 PM Pacific). Her appearance was announced during Idol’s live show on Sunday, May 6, along with a worldwide exclusive look at her new music video …

Yesterday “Feels Like a Party” for Wheelhouse Records’ LOCASH, as Pepsi announced that the Country duo is teaming up with the mega-brand for its first-ever Pepsi Tailgate Tour this football season. The traveling celebration will bring generations of passionate football fans around the country a new way to enjoy game …

Delta Rae kicks off their 16-week residency at The Basement tonight in Nashville (1604 8th Ave S.) with Carrie Welling and Liz Longley taking the stage at 8:00P. They have been teasing a special guest for the evening who will make the lucky fans in the intimate crowd “Surrender.” Tickets …

Stephanie Urbina Jones will take the stage at the Bluebird Cafe on Friday, Sept. 14 at 9:30 p.m. in an intimate, in-the-round performance alongside Tish Hinojosa, Patricia Vonne, and special guest James Slater. The Hispanic Songwriters Celebration will mark the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15–Oct. …

Country music legend Larry Gatlin is set to be spotlighted by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum during a special Songwriter Session. Gatlin’s Songwriter Session will be held in the museum’s Ford Theater this Saturday, September 8 at 11:30 AM. During the 45 minute program, Gatlin will perform …

Just days before its one year anniversary, current multi-CMA nominee Thomas Rhett’s platinum album Life Changes earns its fourth consecutive chart-topping hit with the title track, notching his 11th career No. One. Living up to his title as “a man with no boundaries” (Billboard), Thomas Rhett simultaneously announces the release …

Four-time Entertainer of the Year and Superstar Luke Bryan is planning a FREE Nashville concert in the heart of downtown on Monday, Sept. 10 as the grand opening celebration of his new multi-level venue, LUKE’S 32 BRIDGE FOOD + DRINK. Luke’s performance will take place just outside the bar at …

Fresh off his first U.S. #1 single “Kiss Somebody,” Morgan Evans will continue the celebration with Things That We Drink To, his full-length debut album with Warner Music Nashville / Warner Bros. Records. Releasing October 12, the project is a musical reflection of Evans’ exciting journey since moving to Nashville …