Hannah Dasher is a ball of fire with a voice that “has just the right amount of leather and lace” (Billboard), and she’s emerging as one of country music’s most exciting new artists in the neo-traditional movement. Today (6.23), she announces ’The Half Record,’ a 5-song collection out July 9th via Sony Music Nashville.
RECORDS Nashville/Arista Nashville Platinum artist Matt Stell performed his “atmospheric power ballad” (Rolling Stone) — current single “That Ain’t Me No More” — on The Kelly Clarkson Show, on Monday, June 21st. Fans who missed the performance can now view it online HERE.
Coming off the heels of his debut album, Timmy Brown released his new music video for “Good Life” today. The video for the title track from the album will also be in rotation on CMT Music starting July 19. Watch here as Timmy transports you to the beach having a good time with your friends. This video is the perfect carefree visual to capture a lighthearted summer vibe. Filmed by Justin Mayotte while Timmy was on tour in Florida, the video showcases the joy that he has about life. Timmy proves it’s always a Good Life with scenes on the beach, playing golf and partying with friends.
BIG MACHINE RECORDS artist CARLY PEARCE received the surprise of her life late last week when DOLLY PARTON invited her to become a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY. When the invitation was extended, PEARCE believed she was taping a promotion for the DOLLYWOOD theme park, where she got her start. As she took her mark for the shoot, PARTON walked in, and started talking about how PEARCE had played the OPRY more than 80 times, joking, “You’d think they’d make you a member.” PARTON then cracked a big smile, and said, “And they are! They’re asking you to become a member of the GRAND OLE OPRY!”
The official trailer for the IMDb TV Original Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary is available now. The five-part docuseries follows five-time Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan as he experiences the ups, downs, triumphs, and tragedies along the road to unprecedented success. Through original home videos, interviews, and incredibly personal footage, viewers will get a backstage pass experience into the life of the country music superstar. All episodes of Luke Bryan: My Dirt Road Diary will premiere on Friday, August 6, exclusively on IMDb TV, Amazon’s premium free streaming service.
WHEELHOUSE RECORDS artist GRANGER SMITH announced that his YEE YEE brand, which he shares with his brothers TYLER and PARKER, will be expanding with the launch of online station YEE YEE RADIO on FRIDAY, JULY 2nd. SMITH is partnered in the venture with Country radio veteran ANTHONY “ALLEN” LAY, also known as “ANTMAN.” LAY hosts the podcast “PICTURE THIS! With The ANTMAN,” and has programmed several Country stations in the past 23 years, most recently iHEARTMEDIA KASE and KVET/AUSTIN.
Garth Brooks sat down with CBS and did a deep dive on his esteemed career in preparation for his celebration at the Kennedy Honors ceremony. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/garth-brooks-reflects-on-career-ahead-of-kennedy-center-honors/ From his break in the peak of his career to the bittersweet support his mother showed early on, Garth Brooks shares the highs and lows of life in the country music spotlight with CBS’s Gayle King. You can catch tickets to see Garth Brooks live in concert from our partners at CountryMusicOnTour.com!
TikTok sensation and “Villian” singer/songwriter Lily Rose sits down for an interview with GLAAD representative Anthony Allen Ramos to talk about her long road to overnight success, the state of the LGBTQ+ community in Nashville, and of course, new music co-written by Sam Hunt) on the horizon.
ExtremeTerrain’s (XT) latest sweepstakes is now underway. Up for grabs is a Jeep Wrangler soft top of choice valued up to $500. Brought to you by TruShield parts, the giveaway spans the month of June 2021. Participants are invited to enter daily, and no purchase is necessary to enter or win. Soft tops are a popular mod since they are versatile, lightweight, and easy to remove or slide back into place during unfavorable weather. Jeep Wrangler owners can browse the wide selection of Jeep Wrangler soft tops for all generations at extremeterrain.com.
While some folks were hoarding toilet paper and hiding from murder hornets, a lot of great artists were quietly releasing music to empty venues and overloaded livestreams. We want to make sure you don’t miss out on some real gems that snuck their way into our playlists! Without further ado, let us present the album “Bridges and Backroads” from modern bluegrass veteran Jerry Salley. Jerry is a staple in the songwriter circles of Nashville and beyond, who is best known for being able to paint beautifully clear pictures with his words. He’s collabed. He’s charted. And he’s stolen a high spot on our office rotation! Check out this leading track from his late 2019 release.
