SPOTLIGHT: The Eighth Room – HOLLIS

Jason Hollis — known simply as Hollis in Nashville circles — has spent his life chasing detail. First it was music: working the floor of Ziegler Music, his stepfather’s Baton Rouge chain of instrument shops, where teenage Hollis would beg to be locked in after hours to experiment with drum …

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Billy Strings to Deliver Keynote at IBMA Business Conference

Billy Strings To Deliver Keynote At IBMA Business Conference

Nashville-based GRAMMY winner Billy Strings—one of the most celebrated and transformative musicians across any genre—has been announced as the keynote speaker for the upcoming IBMA Business Conference, presented by Riverview Foundation. The event takes place in Chattanooga, TN on Tuesday, September 16, marking what promises to be one of the …

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BMI Hosts Historic R&B No. 1 Celebration for Kevin Ross

BMI Hosts Historic R&B No. 1 Celebration for Kevin Ross

BMI brought the music industry together in Nashville Tuesday evening (Aug. 19) for a milestone event—the first-ever No. 1 party of its kind in the R&B genre—honoring Kevin Ross’s four-week chart-topper, “Love In The Middle.” Held at BMI’s Nashville headquarters, the celebration recognized Ross’s breakout success as an independent artist, …

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Kaitlin Butts Gaining Steam With “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me)”

Nashville-based country/Americana firebrand Kaitlin Butts has unveiled her hilarious music video for her viral hit, “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” a song that has exploded across TikTok and streaming platforms. The breakout anthem has already racked up more than 123 million TikTok views, 8 million global …

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LISTEN: Zach Top's “South of Sanity”

WATCH: Zach Top Shares Video For “South of Sanity,”

Singer, songwriter Zach Top has released the official video for his brand-new song, “South of Sanity,” out today. The track is the latest preview from his sophomore album, Ain’t In It For My Health, arriving Friday, August 29 on Leo33. The new project follows Top’s breakthrough debut, Cold Beer & …

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LISTEN: Dave Lenahan’s “Faces in the Glow”

Independent Nashville-based country and Americana singer-songwriter Dave Lenahan has released a moving new single, “Faces in the Glow,” a heartfelt track that captures the quiet distance so many of us feel in today’s digital world. The song opens as a plea for connection, with Lenahan’s earnest vocals carried by warm, …

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Luke Bryan Scores His 32nd #1 Single

Luke Bryan Scores His 32nd #1 Single

Five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan has claimed the 32nd #1 single of his career with “Country Song Came On.” Released via MCA the song, which is also the title of his 2025 headline tour, was written by Ryan Beaver, Dan Alley and Neil Medley and appears on Luke’s Mind …

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Daniel Grindstaff Meets Rod Stewart In Nashville

Daniel Grindstaff Meets Rod Stewart In Nashville

Banjo extraordinaire Daniel Grindstaff experienced a full-circle moment in Music City last week when he met the legendary Sir Rod Stewart following Stewart’s show at Ascend Amphitheater in downtown Nashville. Grindstaff’s acclaimed Bluegrass version of Stewart’s classic “Forever Young” has earned him multiple IBMA nominations, widespread chart success, and the …

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Jason Aldean Brings Heart To His FULL THROTTLE Tour

Grammy-nominated, award-winning entertainer Jason Aldean made a powerful impact both on and off the stage during the Houston stop of his FULL THROTTLE Tour on August 15 at the sold-out Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Before performing for thousands of fans, Aldean spent the day giving back, joining forces with local …

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Wyatt Ellis Signs Global Publishing Deal Warner Chappell

Wyatt Ellis Signs Global Publishing Deal Warner Chappell

IBMA New Artist of the Year nominee Wyatt Ellis has signed a global publishing administration deal with Los Angeles-based Limited Edition Music Publishing in partnership with Warner Chappell Music. At just 16 years old, the East Tennessee mandolin prodigy continues to captivate audiences nationwide, and this new agreement marks another …

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