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Shauna "WhiskeyChick" Castorena is a freelance writer for both Country Music News and Country Music On Tour. Want to collab on some content? Email me. Want my rates for commercial promo work? Get them right here.

Muscadine Bloodline Releases “Dispatch To 16th Ave.” Official Video

Muscadine Bloodline Releases "Dispatch To 16th Ave.” Official Video

Muscadine Bloodline released the official music video for the title track of their highly-anticipated, upcoming sophomore album Dispatch To 16th Ave. today. The song is an autobiographical take on the cutthroat music industry in Nashville, and the video is an entertaining and exaggerated representation of how it feels to experience it firsthand. Watch the music video here!

Tik Tok Roadtrippin with Darryl Anderson

Darryl Anderson on Country Music News Blog

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Canadian Country musician Darryl Anderson who is planning an epic roadtrip through the US this December to meet other Tik Tok musicians and their fans! His plans include a run south through the Dakotas, Montana, Utah, Colorado, Texas, and on up to Arkansas, hitting up house parties, backyard shows, dives and theaters in every town.

CMT Announces Executive Team For The 2022 ‘CMT Music Awards’

From our Friends at CMT

CMT has announced its executive team for the 2022 “CMT Music Awards,” set to air on SUNDAY, APRIL 3rd, 2022 at 7p (CT) on CBS and PARAMOUNT+. CMT’s MARGARET COMEAUX, SWITCHED ON ENTERTAINMENT’s JOHN HAMLIN and CMT’s LESLIE FRAM will serve as the executive producers. This marks COMEAUX and HAMLIN’s 14th and FRAM’s 10th year leading the show, which is moving from CMT to CBS for the first time next year.

Out Nov 19th, Gabby Barrett – Goldmine

Out Nov 19th, Gabby Barrett - Goldmine Deluxe

On the fast-track to Country music superstardom, Warner Music Nashville’s MULTI-PLATINUM artist Gabby Barrett is slowing it down for laid-back cruiser “Pick Me Up.” Available on all streaming platforms now, “Pick Me Up” is one of four new tracks added to the extended version of her acclaimed GOLD-selling debut album, GOLDMINE (DELUXE), out November 19.

Josh Abbott Band To Releases First Holiday EP, Christmas Was

Josh Abbott Band To Releases First Holiday EP, Christmas Was

Country favorites, Josh Abbott Band, will release their first holiday EP, Christmas Was, on November 19, 2021 via Pretty Damn Tough Records.  The album produced by legendary producer Marshall Altman, will feature their renditions of holiday classics and originals such as “Silent Night.” “Marshmallow World,” “The New Kid in Town,” “Christmas Was,” and “Santa Better Knock.”  

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Will Bring Care to Homes Across America in Third Appearance at the 95th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Will Bring Care to Homes Across America in Third Appearance at the 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® is proud to announce its third Parade appearance in the 95th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® with a float set to bring a sense of comfort, nostalgia and genuine care to the streets of New York City – and to homes across America. Reminding everyone that they’re welcome to the table, the Cracker Barrel float will feature eight-time GRAMMY® nominee and seven-time Dove Award winner Tauren Wells performing “Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays,” as well as classic memorabilia found in Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores to inspire warm memories of the past while making way for an even more inclusive and brighter future.