Tag: CMA Fest

One of Music City’s most celebrated hitmakers has added another milestone to an already remarkable career. Songwriters Hall of Fame member Ashley Gorley has been named the No. 1 songwriter on Billboard’s Country Singles charts from 1944-2025 by Record Research, Inc., the industry’s leading authority on chart performance. The prestigious …

Country breakout star Tucker Wetmore continues his meteoric rise as his latest single, “Brunette,” officially tops both the Mediabase Country chart and the Billboard Country Airplay chart this week. The massive hit marks Wetmore’s third consecutive No. 1 single, following the chart-topping success of “Wind Up Missin’ You” in late …

The Red Clay Strays are set to celebrate the arrival of their third studio album Grateful with a special hometown-style event in Music City. The “Grateful Album Release Concert” will take place Wednesday, June 3 at The Pinnacle, giving fans an early opportunity to experience the band’s explosive live energy …

Rising country traditionalist Braxton Keith is ready for his breakout moment as he prepares to release his debut album REAL DAMN DEAL this Friday, May 15, via Warner Records Nashville. Keith will celebrate the album release with a pair of high-profile performances in Las Vegas during Academy of Country Music …



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 …

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 …

One of the most anticipated weekends on the Music City calendar is set to take over downtown as CMA Fest presented by SoFi returns June 4–7, once again transforming Nashville into the global epicenter of Country Music. Hosted by the Country Music Association, the four-day celebration will culminate each night …

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 …

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, …