Tag: Americanafest

Ghost Hounds Make Electrifying Grand Ole Opry Debut

Ghost Hounds Make Electrifying Grand Ole Opry Debut

Last night, swaggering country-rock powerhouse Ghost Hounds brought their high-voltage blend of blues, rock, and country soul to the Grand Ole Opry for the very first time — marking a major milestone in the band’s fast-rising career. Introduced by Charles Mattos, who welcomed them into the Opry’s legendary circle and …

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Warner Chappell Music Signs Bernie Leadon—Eagles Founding Member

WATCH: Bernie Leadon Shares Nashville-Filmed “Too Late To Be Cool” Video

Warner Chappell Music has officially signed Nashvillian Bernie Leadon—Eagles founding member, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, and trailblazer in the fusion of rock, country, folk, and bluegrass—to a new long-term worldwide publishing agreement. Alongside the deal, Leadon revealed the release of his first solo album in more than two …

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Stephen Wilson Jr. Announces New EP “Blankets”

Stephen Wilson Jr. Announces New EP "Blankets"

Today, the Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. announced a new EP Blankets and released his moving interpretation of Nirvana’s “Something In The Way.” Arriving on August 29 via Big Loud Records, the four song EP will also feature covers of Temple of the Dog’s “Hunger Strike,” The Postal …

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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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BMI Showcases Rising Stars Max McNown & Vincent Mason

BMI Showcases Rising Stars Max McNown & Vincent Mason

BMI’s celebrated Rooftop On The Row series lit up downtown Nashville on Tuesday night (August 12) with standout performances from Columbia Records’ Max McNown and Interscope Records/MCA Nashville’s Vincent Mason. Hosted by BMI’s Mason Hunter, the event drew more than 500 industry professionals eager to catch two of Country music’s …

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Rodney Crowell Returns With Swamp-Soaked Soul On New Album

Rodney Crowell Returns With Swamp-Soaked Soul On New Album

Legendary singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell is set to release his new album Airline Highway on August 29, 2025, via New West Records. Produced by guitar virtuoso Tyler Bryant and mixed by Grammy-winner Trina Shoemaker, the 10-track collection was recorded in the heart of New Orleans, crackling with the vibrant energy of …

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Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell Light Up BMI’s Rooftop

Tucker Wetmore and Tanner Adell Light Up BMI’s Rooftop

BMI’s popular Rooftop on The Row concert series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, made a triumphant return to Nashville on Tuesday night (July 15), bringing country fans and industry insiders together for a night of live music, great views, and high-energy performances from two of country music’s rising stars: Tucker …

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Nicki Bluhm Announces Her Eighth Studio Album

Singer-songwriter Nicki Bluhm has announced her eighth studio album, Rancho Deluxe, set for release on October 3. The record, named after the Nashville home studio Bluhm co-created with her partner and producer Jesse Noah Wilson, is described as a “musical patchwork quilt” that reflects the collaborative spirit and hard-earned insights …

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BMI Throws Another Amazing Rooftop Party

Nashville’s skyline provided the perfect backdrop Tuesday night (May 28) as BMI hosted the second edition of its beloved Rooftop On The Row concert series, presented by George Dickel Whisky. The evening featured unforgettable performances from GRAMMY Award-winner Lukas Nelson and rising star Kaitlin Butts, treating attendees to a night …

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