Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

More than a decade ago, Delaware native Jimmie Allen moved to Music City with only $21 to his name after dropping out of the University of Delaware. Working odd jobs, he focused on songwriting and performing at any writers round or show he could book. Now, the 33-year-old finds his …

Alabama frontman Randy Owen has added another accolade to his long list of achievements. Last Thursday, November 15, in Birmingham, Alabama, the legendary country singer was formally inducted into the Alabama Business Hall of Fame. Owen’s induction comes as result of his business dealings in music, agriculture and humanitarianism. “It’s a …

Vocal powerhouse Danielle Bradbery is joined by Thomas Rhett on the shores of Rosemary Beach, Fla. in the official music video for their “Goodbye Summer” collaboration, bringing to life the song’s bittersweet story of short-lived romance with a seaside video directed by Shaun Silva. “It has been amazing to see …

The holidays are just around the corner and music legend Ray Stevens is already “decking the halls” at his new Nashville showroom, CabaRay. Beginning this Friday, November 23 and running through Saturday, December 29, Stevens will perform multiple live “Christmas at CabaRay” dinner shows at the venue. “It’s beginning to …

Americountry troubadour Jason Hawk Harris has signed with Bloodshot Records to release his debut full-length album coming in 2019. Harris, who enjoyed indelible success as a founding member and lead guitarist of indie folk outfit The Show Ponies, stepped into the spotlight with the November 2017 release of his debut …

For country hitmaker and Grand Ole Opry member Trace Adkins, the holidays are more than just presents under the tree. Known for his humanitarian efforts through Wounded Warrior Project and American Red Cross, Adkins recently partnered with Shriners Hospitals for Children for a special holiday campaign featuring a new rendition …

Pop superstar Taylor Swift has left her long time label, Big Machine and signed a multi-year agreement with Universal. “I’m ecstatic to announce that my musical home will be Republic Records and Universal Music Group,” Swift wrote in an Instagram post. “Over the years, Sir Lucian Grainge and Monte Lipman …

Today, country music’s Billy Dean announced the release of his first-ever Gospel album, Billy Dean & Friends: Gospel Favorites. Dean made the decision to record his debut Gospel album after recently moving back to his home state of Florida. “I was so moved after being inducted into the Florida Hall …

The Americana Music Association® announced today that CMT will air the 90-minute special “2018 AMERICANAFEST®,” featuring performances from the 17th annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony held earlier this year at Nashville’s famed Ryman Auditorium. The special celebrates the Americana genre and will not only feature performances from longtime fan …

In 2016, Jimmie Allen spent his last $100 to buy a ticket to the CMA Awards as a fan. Two years later, the rising country star stood on stage to present the CMA Award for Single of the Year and is currently holding the No. 1 spot at the top …