Country music artist and East Tennessee native, Austin Moody, announced the release of his version of “Tennessee Christmas” a song rooted in the traditions of country music, paying homage to the genre’s cultural and regional influences. Austin Moody’s rendition of “Tennessee Christmas” is authentic, staying true to the country music tradition while offering a fresh take on the holiday theme written by Gary Chapman and Amy Grant. “Tennessee Christmas” is featured on an EP project titled Old Fashioned Christmas, a collection of classic holiday song covers promoted by Duke Spirits. The ..read more

Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) recently concluded its second-annual Scholarship Marketing Competition, a pivotal educational experience for aspiring music business students. Sponsored generously by the International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA), the competition’s top prize was awarded to the student group that received the highest score on their marketing campaign presentation aligned with Cassadee Pope’s (Grammy-nominated artist) upcoming album and brand transition. As an added value to the students, each team not only left with prize money based on their team placement ..read more

Multi-platinum group Parmalee follows the release of their new single “Gonna Love You” with the powerful and autobiographical music video that recreates the night they were victims of an attempted robbery which left their drummer with a 5% chance of living. Following a show in SC, brothers Matt and Scott Thomas were in their RV when two robbers entered the vehicle demanding cash. Soon after, a gunfight broke out, and though Scott fended off both intruders, he was shot three times. He was airlifted to a hospital where he spent 40 days, 10 in a coma, recovering from his injuries. “We ..read more

Featuring Special Guests Hailey Whitters and Lauren Alaina In Select Cities Chase Matthew, Austin Snell, and Dee Jay Silver Across All Dates Award-winning entertainer Jason Aldean today announced that after 40+ sold out headlining shows in 2023, he’ll be hitting the road again in 2024, extending his Highway Desperado Tour starting May 18th at WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, OK. Produced by Live Nation, the 24-city tour extension will be making stops across the U.S. in Savannah, Philadelphia, Greenville and more before wrapping in his original hometow ..read more

CMA and ACM award-winning country music legend Moe Bandy was presented the first-ever “Moe Bandy Icon Award” at the 2023 Texas Country Music Awards on November 12 at Billy Bob’s Texas. Cody Canada and the Departed, Coffey Anderson, Chad Cooke Band, Monty Dawson, Brandon Rhyder, Case Hardin, Payton Howie, Ryder Grimes, Jaret Ray Reddick, and Jacob Stelly performed throughout the awards ceremony, which was hosted once again by TCMA Spokesperson Brandon Rhyder along with his co-host Malone Ranger, on-air personality with 95.9 KFWR The Ranch. “The evening was a dream come true in every way,” expr ..read more

Heartland recently celebrated RIAA platinum, gold and streaming certifications for the group’s No. 1 hit “I Loved Her First” with a plaque presentation at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in Tuscumbia, Ala. Released 18 years ago, “I Loved Her First” was just recently certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. The plaques were presented to the longtime Alabama residents by Alabama Music Hall of Fame Museum Curator Victoria Mitchell. Heartland currently has an exhibit on display in the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. The ACM and CMA nominated group recently made its return with core band members, Craig ..read more

HOSTING NBC’S ‘CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRY’ SPECIAL ON DECEMBER 7 Legendary Country artist and performer Wynonna is sharing a new solo version of The Judds’ classic Christmas song “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” today; intimate and heartfelt, listen to it below. “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem”: https://wynonna.ffm.to/beautifulstar  “ “Beautiful Star of Bethlehem” is one of the first Christmas songs I ever remember singing with Mom,” Wynonna said. “We recorded it in 1987 for the ‘Christmas Time with The Judds’ album, and I still sing it to this day! Getting to re-record it ..read more

THE FRONTMEN, three of ‘90s country’s most recognizable voices — Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar; Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas; and Larry Stewart of Restless Heart — today dropped their latest EP via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. FAMILIAR FACES, a six-song compilation, is available. FAMILIAR FACES, produced by two-time GRAMMY-nominated Mickey Jack Cones, features three original songs, as well as three Lonestar, Little Texas and Restless Heart No. 1 hits, re-recorded Frontmen-style. The trio tag team lead vocals throughout the EP. “We’re ..read more

Internationally beloved Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Dolly Parton, has released her long-awaited ROCKSTAR album – available worldwide now. ROCKSTAR (via Butterfly Records with distribution by Big Machine Label Group) is a 30-song collection which includes 9 original tracks and 21 iconic Rock anthems that pair Dolly with some of Rock n’ Roll’s most legendary names. The album is available as a 4 LP set, a 2 CD set (including Home Shopping Network, University of Tennessee and Dallas Cowboys CD exclusives), a double cassette (exclusive to TalkShopLive), d ..read more

Photo ID (L to R): Brian Kilmeade, Lawrence Jones, Ainsley Earhardt, Trace Adkins, Craig Morgan, Steve Doocy, and Janice Dean, Photo Courtesy Fox & Friends Country music hit-maker, author and patriot Craig Morgan was joined by fellow Grand Ole Opry member and multi-platinum entertainer Trace Adkins to perform “That Ain’t Gonna Be Me” on Fox & Friends on November 16.  Watch the riveting live moment as the two took the historic stage at the Grand Ole Opry HERE. The collaboration, which shot to the top of the iTunes Country Charts following ..read more