Nashville Music Scene w/ Jerry Holthouse

We told you back in 2023 to keep your eye on Jobi Riccio. Well 2024 was a break-out year that saw her Yep Roc Records debut album Whiplash continue to garner widespread critical acclaim. The Nashville-based singer-songwriter just announced her first-ever headlining tour. Kicking off March 7 at the Blue …

Country rock star HARDY has launched his label CROW RECORDS, a partnership with Big Loud Rock, today with the debut release from new artist Sikarus. Watch the visualizer for “Nonchalant” above. “The second I heard Sikarus’ music I thought to myself, ‘What a cool sound, I want to do anything …

Today, Concord Music Publishing announced the signing of western rapper Ryan Charles. The worldwide publishing deal, effective immediately, includes Charles’ full catalog and all future works. Originally from Wyoming, Ryan Charles is a natural-born entertainer known for his signature fashion sense, light-hearted twang, and high-energy live shows. Charles brings a …

Last Saturday at TPAC’s Jackson Hall, the Nashville Ballet transported audiences into the enchanting world of The Sleeping Beauty, a timeless classic brought to life with grace, elegance, and undeniable talent. Choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Paul Vasterling, the production proved that even with a simple set, subtle details, and …

Nathaniel Rateliff & Gregory Alan Isakov just released “Flowers.” (listen above) The collaboration is a full circle moment for longtime friends who rose through the Denver-Boulder scene together, the pair initially crafted “Flowers” as a demo around Rateliff’s 2020 solo album And It’s Still Alright. However, the song remained unfinished …

The Listening Room Cafe is hosting a Live Song Pitch Round in March. What is a “live pitch” you ask? It’s basically a live song pitch meeting that will have industry in addition to fans in the audience— giving fans a true fly on the wall experience of how songs …

Today’s Bonnaroo Featured Artist is none other than the “Pop Punk Princess” herself, Avril Lavigne. Born Avril Ramona Lavigne, the diamond-certified Canadian singer-songwriter played a pivotal role in shaping the pop-punk movement of the early 2000s, paving the way for female-driven, punk-influenced pop music. With eight Grammy nominations and a …

Goose continues to build anticipation for their upcoming album, Everything Must Go, with the release of their second single, “Lead Up.” Opening with a haunting, distant howl, the track immediately sets a moody, ethereal tone. Laced with introspective lyrics—”oftentimes we worry about the things we waste”—the song carries a melancholic …

Rising country star Laci Kaye Booth, a singer-songwriter and musician signed to Geffen Records, is set to step into the legendary circle at the Grand Ole Opry® for the first time on March 29. Booth received the surprise of a lifetime while opening for Parker McCollum at a sold-out show …

We recently saw Indiana-born, Nashville-based Stephen Wilson Jr. for the first time at the Brooklyn Bowl and became instant fans. The fast rising star has unveiled the official music video for “Cuckoo,” a standout track from his critically acclaimed debut double album, Søn of Dad (Big Loud Records). (watch above) …