On February 4th, with great anticipation from fans, Sam Hunt officially announced a full track list for Southside, his second album set to be released April 3rd. This will be Hunt’s second piece of work since his debut album, Montevallo, in 2014.
The Lone Bellow’s new album HALF MOON LIGHT is out today. Produced by The National’s Aaron Dessner, HALF MOON LIGHT is the band’s fourth studio album and first new one since 2017. HALF MOON LIGHT is an artistic triumph worked toward for years, earned not by individual posturing, but by collective determination and natural growth. Recorded at Dessner’s Long Pond Studio in Upper Hudson Valley, NY and featuring guitarist Josh Kaufman and drummer J.T. Baites, the album finds The Lone Bellow pushing their acoustic storytelling prowess past new horizons, experimenting with textures and instrumentation to create their most sophisticated work to date.
Former member of Walker McGuire officially signs with BBR Music Group’s Wheelhouse Records NASHVILLE, TN – (February 10, 2020) – BBR Music Group officially announces Johnny McGuire as a solo act on its Wheelhouse Records imprint. The Kansas City native will make his solo radio debut with “I Can’t Even” going for adds on March 9, which happens to be McGuire’s birthday. This signing marks McGuire’s return to Wheelhouse Records, where he was signed as one half of the fast-rising Country duo, Walker McGuire.
Nashville, Tennessee (February 7, 2020) – Granger Smith, widely known as leader of “Yee Yee Nation,” releases his highly anticipated music video for “That’s Why I Love Dirt Roads.” Watch video HERE. This windows down, wind in hair, reflective single earned No. 1 most added at Country radio and continues to climb the charts.
Opry House Concert Featured Top Names In Country and Rock MusicOnline Auction Open Until February 12, 2020 NASHVILLE, TN (February 7, 2020)…Wednesday night’s C’Ya On The Flipside II Concert at the Grand Ole Opry House drew some of the top names in Country and Rock music and raised over $200,000 for The Troy Gentry Foundation. SiriusXM’s Storme Warren and Country star Tracy Lawrence hosted the event, which launched last year in an effort to keep Troy Gentry’s legacy and personal beliefs, “Love God, Love Others,” alive after a tragic helicopter crash in 2017 took his life.
Blu will take up residency at Nashville’s Springwater Supper Club throughout February Catch Blu at dates across the US and Canada ahead of new album launch NASHVILLE, TN (February 7, 2020) – Just over a month into the New Year country music newcomer Manny Blu has set his sights on making 2020 a landmark year. With a Nashville residency taking over Springwater Supper Club every Friday in February, a new single with a deluxe album, a full new album and an extensive tour schedule across North America on the horizon, it won’t be long before Blu is recognized around the world for his incredible talent by both industry and fans alike
Born & Raised Music Festival Announces Inaugural Lineup Headlined by Willie Nelson & Family and Hank Williams Jr.A Weekend of Music & Camping For The Outlaw In All Of UsJune 5, 6 and 7 in Pryor, Oklahoma Presale Passes On-Sale Starting Wednesday, February 12thEarly Bird Prices Available Friday, February 14th February 5, 2020 – AEG Presents has announced the inaugural lineup and details for Born & Raised Music Festival, a new outlaw, Texas and Red Dirt country music and camping experience taking over the Pryor Creek Music Festival Grounds in Pryor, Oklahoma, the long-standing home of Rocklahoma. Taking place Saturday, June 6th and Sunday, June 7th with a special pre-festival party Friday, June 5th, the first-ever Born & Raised – “a weekend of music and camping for the outlaw in all of us” – features more than 25 acts including headlining sets from legendary outlaw artists Willie Nelson & Family and Hank Williams Jr. along with performances from Jamey Johnson, Whiskey Myers, Blackberry Smoke, Margo Price, Randy Rogers Band, Shooter Jennings, Parker McCollum and many more; see below for full lineup.
RYAN SEACREST FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES JORDAN DAVIS AS A CELEBRITY AMBASSADOR NASHVILLE, TN (FEBRUARY 6, 2020) – The Ryan Seacrest Foundation (RSF), a non-profit dedicated to inspiring youth through entertainment and education-focused initiatives, announced MCA Nashville’s Jordan Davis as their newest Celebrity Ambassador for the foundation.
KALIE SHORR KICKS OFF “TOO MUCH TO SAY TOUR” AT EXIT/IN – CHRONICLED BY BILLBOARD NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 4, 2020) — Nashville’s famed Exit/In was the place to be this past Friday night as Kalie Shorr kicked off her “Too Much To Say Tour.” Fans got the first taste of the high energy, honest and raw show that Shorr will be bringing to cities across the country.
FEBRUARY 19 at 8 PM ET/PT February 4, 2020 – CMT announced it will air the exclusive broadcast premiere of “BLUEBIRD,” the critically-acclaimed feature film documenting the 35-year history of The Bluebird Cafe, Nashville’s accidental landmark that altered the course of music history.
