Tag: CMA Fest

The Red Clay Strays Announce 2026 North American Tour

Billboard Country Live Returns to Category 10

The Red Clay Strays are stepping into a career-defining season with the announcement of their massive 2026 North American headline run, timed to celebrate the arrival of their new album, Grateful. The Mobile, Alabama-bred band—already riding a wave of accolades and multi-platinum success—will launch The Grateful Tour ‘26 on July …

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LISTEN: Timmy McKeever’s Wrong With Me

LISTEN: Timmy McKeever's Wrong With Me

On a steady climb fueled by a string of buzzworthy releases, Timmy McKeever is tapping into something deeper with his latest single, “Wrong With Me,” (listen above) available now via Big Loud Records. The California-born, Nashville-based artist continues to carve out his lane with a sound that feels both current …

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WATCH: HARDY Drops “Bottomland” Video Ahead of New Album

WATCH: HARDY Drops “Bottomland” Video Ahead of New Album

Country rock powerhouse HARDY has released the official music video for “Bottomland,” a track from his highly anticipated new album COUNTRY! COUNTRY!, arriving September 26 via Big Loud. The video, directed by Jay Miller and Caleb Donato, is out now. (watch above) The album’s title reflects its wide-ranging themes, from …

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Marcus King Band Confirms The Darling Blue Tour

Gibson Releases Marcus King’s Second Signature Guitar

Fresh off the announcement of their new album Darling Blue, the Marcus King Band has unveiled a fall North American headline run—The Darling Blue Tour (Part 1). The 13-date tour kicks off September 11 in Davenport, Iowa, and will bring the band’s powerhouse live show to cities including Memphis, Albuquerque, …

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WATCH: Jordan Davis’ “Bar None”

LISTEN: Jordan Davis' “Louisiana Stick” Ft. Marcus King

Jordan Davis just released the official music video for single “Bar None” today. Watch the video above. “Bar None” comes off Davis’ upcoming album Learn The Hard Way. Out August 15. “Bar None” is one of six songs released from Learn The Hard Way. Others include “I Ain’t Sayin’,” his …

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Ryman And BMI Block Party Highlights Rising Talent

The Ryman and BMI Block Party during CMA Fest (6/05-6/07) drew hundreds of fans to the PNC Plaza to witness three days of music from the next generation of talent. The free event showcased 16 BMI singer/songwriters, displaying BMI’s commitment to nurturing and developing songwriters at the earliest stages of …

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Megan Moroney Scores Her 2nd Number One

Megan Moroney Scores Her 2nd Number One

In the latest major milestone for Megan Moroney, the Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter’s PLATINUM-certified “Am I Okay?” hits No. 1 this week on Country radio, reigning the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. The title track from her widely celebrated sophomore album marks the second Country radio No. 1 from Moroney, who …

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Gabby Barrett Gets Some Gold Hardware

Gabby Barrett Gets Some Gold Hardware

Gabby Barrett is tacking another accolade to her meteoric rise in Country after being surprised onstage yesterday (6/5) with a GOLD plaque for “Glory Days” during her WMN Presents: Heatwave House set at Barstool Nashville. Marking the fifth RIAA certification in her record-setting career, “Glory Days” joins the ranks of …

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Jason Aldean Scores His 30th #1 At Country Radio

Jason Aldean Scores His 30th #1 At Country Radio

GRAMMY nominated entertainer and ACM Artist of the Decade, Jason Aldean lands his 30th #1 at Country Radio via Broken Bow Records this week with his latest single “Whiskey Drink,” featured on his album Highway Desperado. (watch above) Recently, kicking off his “Full Throttle Tour” with sold out dates at …

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