Lainey Wilson returned to serve as host for the 2025 CMA Awardsmarking her first time solo hosting the program and taking home three awards including her second win for the top honor Entertainer of the Year. The 12x CMA Award winner also captured her second win for Album of the Year for her latest Whirlwind and her fourth time donning the title Female Vocalist of the Year. Kickstarting the show with a monologue medley of top country hits from the night’s attendees, the evening included banter with comedian, actress and friend Leanne Morgan, a special “Cowgirl of the Night” and even “Cowboy of the Night” moment with actor Alan Ritchson and a feisty and energy packed performance of “Ring Finger” from her Whirlwind album. The monumental night further solidifies the impact and reach of Wilson as her latest single “Somewhere Over Laredo” is soaring towards #1 at country radio.
Good Morning America kicked off the day’s celebration by revealing two awards in their broadcast including a win for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Blake Shelton in the Musical Event of the Year category for “Pour Me a Drink” Post Malone featuring Blake Shelton. This accolade serves as Blake’s eleventh CMA Award win as his latest release “Stay County or Die Tryin’” is Top 10 and climbing at country radio.
The label is also proud to celebrate VP, International Lynette Garbonola as she was bestowed with the Jo Waker Meador International Award for her exceptional contributions to the global expansion of Country Music. This award recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual in advocating and supporting Country Music’s marketing development in territories outside of the United States.
Eric Church Performed "Bleed On Paper" on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Ahead of Friday's Live Track Release
Eric Church closed out the 2025 leg of his critically acclaimed Free The Machine Tour this past weekend in Los Angeles, delivering the kind of boundary-pushing live spectacle fans have come to expect from the 11-time GRAMMY nominee – including a nod this year for Best Contemporary Country Album with his latest, Evangeline vs. The Machine. The finale, packed with deep cuts, fan favorites, and the tour’s signature immersive production, brought an exclamation point to a year of sold-out arena stops that drew raves from critics and fans alike.
The Inglewood show capped a run that saw Church redefine what a modern arena tour can be – from unpredictable audibles, like bringing longtime vocal partner Joanna Cotten out for a surprise “Drowning Man” setlist addition late in the show or adding a trombone solo from Roy Agee before “Knives of New Orleans,” to the cinematic production that tells the visual story of Evangeline vs. The Machine from start to finish as Church brings the songs to life. Whether backed by 24 orchestral musicians, the original Eric Church Band, or standing alone with just his guitar, Free The Machine spotlights Church at his most daring. And with 24 newly added-dates on sale now via EricChurch.com, fans won’t have to wait long for more: Free The Machine resumes in January.
The new year also brings a unique offering from the man Rolling Stone celebrates for creating “a record that is both dazzling and challenging, and creates a listening experience that upends the idea of what country music is,” as Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive releases exclusively in IMAX theaters across the U.S. and Canada for limited showings on Wednesday, Feb. 11 & Saturday, Feb. 14. A full list of locations is available via IMAX.com/EricChurch along with tickets to the limited engagement on sale now.
Filmed across two nights at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tenn., the concert film is also complimented by a 19-track live album, Evangeline vs. The Machine: Comes Alive (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) arriving Friday, Feb. 13 and available for pre-order / pre-save HERE. In addition to preview tracks “Desperate Man (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” available HERE and “Knives Of New Orleans (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” available HERE, “Bleed On Paper (Live At The Pinnacle, Nashville, TN / May 24, 2025)” arrives this Friday, Nov. 21. Pre-order / pre-save HERE.
Church joined ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” last night (Nov. 17) to preview the track, joined onstage by all 24 musicians from both the Free The Machine Tour and the live recording. Watch Below.
For more information on all to come, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram @ericchurchmusic.
2026 Free the Machine Tour Markets, Venues and Special Guests:
Jan. 22 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack
Jan. 23 || Washington, D.C. || The Anthem || Caylee Hammack
Feb. 5 || Omaha, Neb. || CHI Health Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 6 || Sioux Falls, S.D. || Denny Sanford PREMIER Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 7 || St. Paul, Minn. || Grand Casino Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 12 || Toronto, Ont. || Scotiabank Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 13 || Buffalo, N.Y. || KeyBank Center || Ella Langley
Feb. 14 || Albany, N.Y. || MVP Arena || Ella Langley
Feb. 19 || North Little Rock, Ark. || Simmons Bank Arena || 49 Winchester
Feb. 20 || Kansas City, Mo. || T-Mobile Center || 49 Winchester
Feb. 21 || St. Louis, Mo. || Enterprise Center || 49 Winchester
Feb. 26 || Tulsa, Okla. || BOK Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 27 || Fort Worth, Texas || Dickies Arena || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Feb. 28 || Austin, Texas || Moody Center || Stephen Wilson Jr.
Mar. 5 || Knoxville, Tenn. || Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center || 49 Winchester
Mar. 6 || Greensboro, N.C. || First Horizon Coliseum || 49 Winchester
Mar. 7 || North Charleston, S.C. || North Charleston Coliseum || 49 Winchester
Mar. 19 || Birmingham, Ala. || Legacy Arena at the BJCC || 49 Winchester
Mar. 20 || Atlanta, Ga. || State Farm Arena || 49 Winchester
Mar. 27 || Hollywood, Fla. || Hard Rock Live || Kashus Culpepper
Apr. 3 || Greenville, S.C. || Bon Secours Wellness Arena || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 4 || Charlotte, N.C. || Spectrum Center || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 10 || Jacksonville, Fla. || VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena || Ashley McBryde
Apr. 11 || Tampa, Fla. || Benchmark International Arena || Ashley McBryde
About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including 2020’s Entertainer of the Year, TIME100 Philanthropy 2025 honoree and 11-time GRAMMY nominee – including four nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has built a passionate fan base through his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his latest album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, and has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway, Chief’s. For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and on Instagram @ericchurchmusic.
HOWARD JONES TO PERFORM ON ABC’S “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE” NEXT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12TH
New wave icon/synth pioneer Howard Jones will grace the stage of ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” this coming Wednesday, November 12th. This televised performance comes during a year-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of the release of his groundbreaking album, DREAM INTO ACTION. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” airs weeknights at 11:35/10:35C on ABC and streams the next day on Hulu.
Howard Jones continues his global 40th anniversary tour with dates in the United Kingdom and then Europe beginning on November 12th. The United States tour dates in September were met with rave reviews from the media with OC Music News declaring, “Howard Jones must be protected at all costs…Jones is truly an amazing artist…” and Strange Carolinas avowing, “The show was phenomenal…Howard Jones sounded great and his synth playing was top-notch.” The Vinyl District added, “The 16-song setlist was a masterclass in career-spanning excellence...” Please see below for the remaining global itinerary.
Howard Jones’ 1985 album, DREAM INTO ACTION, peaked at #2 in the UK charts and cracked the US Top 10. It went on to spawn global hit singles, “Things Can Only Get Better” (which experienced a resurgence after being featured on an episode of Netflix’s Stranger Things) and “No One is to Blame” as well as “Life in One Day” and “Like to Get to Know You Well”.
1985 was also the year Jones performed at Live Aid, Wembley Stadium, alongside such legendary acts as David Bowie, Paul McCartney, and Phil Collins. Earlier that same year in February, Jones performed live, keytar in hand, at the Grammy Awards from L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium with Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and Thomas Dolby as part of the “Synthesizer Showdown,” performing a medley of their hits.
Electronic music pioneer Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the international touring scene for the past four decades, playing live in a number of different configurations including intimate solo shows and dates with his full high-tech band set-up. He first burst upon the contemporary music scene in 1983, with his very English songwriting and pioneering synthesizers with “New Song”. His first two albums HUMAN’S LIB and DREAM INTO ACTION were worldwide hits. HUMAN’S LIB reached #1 in 1984 in the UK and featured the hits “New Song,” and “What Is Love?” In 1985, Jones released the follow-up, DREAM INTO ACTION, which quickly became a Top Ten Platinum album in the United States and featured the smashes: “Things Can Only Get Better,” “Life In One Day,” “No One Is To Blame,” and “Like To Get To Know You Well.”
Howard Jones has sold upwards of 10 million albums worldwide and continues to make new music and tour the world. Jones has performed on NBC’s top-rated morning and nighttime shows respectively, Today and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. His ubiquitous hits can be heard in such high-profile television series and films such as “Stranger Things,” “Breaking Bad,” “Watchmen,” “The Carrie Diaries”, “Superstore” and “Bumblebee”. Howard Jones’ most recent studio album is DIALOGUE, which was released in September, 2022. DIALOGUE is the third album in a trilogy of electronic releases from Jones with multi-media project ENGAGE coming out in 2015 and studio album TRANSFORM out in 2019. DIALOGUE garnered serious coverage in outlets such as Spin, Stereogum and more.
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Whiskey Myers Bring "Time Bomb" from 'Whomp Whack Thunder' to "The Kelly Clarkson Show"
Multi-Platinum independent band Whiskey Myers brought “Time Bomb,” which is currently climbing the Active Rock charts, to “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Friday, Oct. 24. Watch their performance Below.
“Time Bomb” is the lead single from their seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder, dubbed by Rolling Stone as “their most supercharged album yet” that “sounds on the whole like an invigorated, freewheeling rock band in its prime.” Forbesopines, “Whiskey Myers has a track record of turning out cutting edge albums, with each one consistently better than the last. Whomp Whack Thunder is their latest best example,” also noting, “every song is worth the journey.”
Holler lauds the Jay Joyce produced project as “a testament to their ability to shift gears without ever losing their bite…Whomp Whack Thunder thrives in its contrasts,” while Hook & Barrel observes the East Texas natives “sound assured, seasoned and confident.”
The band will headline their own personally curated Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon” music vacation taking over Miramar Beach, Fla. November 7-9, debuting a never-before-seen or heard set of covers to close out the first evening. The “Whiskey Moon” lineup also includes Charley Crockett, Shane Smith & The Saints, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Josh Meloy, Stephen Wilson Jr., The Record Company, Kashus Culpepper, Noeline Hoffman and Angel White.
Whiskey Myers & Friends acoustic shows kick off December 5 at The Met in Philadelphia as they bring a special, stripped-back version of their multi-Platinum catalog to the Northeast this December, with Bones Owens and Rob Leines as support.
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit WhiskeyMyers.com and follow on social media @WhiskeyMyers.
Upcoming Whiskey Myers Tour Dates
Nov. 7-9 || Miramar Beach, Fla. || Moon Crush “Whiskey Moon”
Whiskey Myers & Friends Acoustic Shows
Dec. 5 || Philadelphia, Pa. || The Met Philadelphia
Dec. 6 || Brooklyn, N.Y. || Brooklyn Paramount
Dec. 7 || Montclair, N.J. || The Wellmont Theater
Dec. 9 || Scranton, Pa. || Scranton Cultural Centre at the Masonic Temple
Dec. 11 || Wallingford, Conn. || Oakdale Theatre
Dec. 12 || Albany, N.Y. || Palace Theatre
Dec. 13 || Boston, Mass. || Orpheum Theatre
About Whiskey Myers
Genre-bending band Whiskey Myers have played nearly 3,000 live shows to ever-increasing crowd sizes since their emergence in 2007. In addition to headlining their own sold-out shows from coast to coast at iconic venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Ryman Auditorium, plus performing at marquee festivals Bonnaroo, Stagecoach, Download and more, the six-piece was also personally selected to open The Rolling Stones’ Chicago stadium show. The band’s highly-anticipated seventh studio album Whomp Whack Thunder is available now via the band’s own Wiggy Thump Records, with lead single “Time Bomb” climbing the Active Rock radio charts. Their previous project, Tornillo, featured the No. 17 most-played Americana song of 2022, “John Wayne,” and followed breakthrough album Whiskey Myers, which debuted at No. 1 on both the Country and Americana/Folk sales charts, at No. 2 on the Rock chart and No. 6 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart (No. 3 among new releases). In total, Whiskey Myers have sold more than 2.7 million albums and amassed over 4.1 billion streams while earning nine RIAA Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certifications as an independent band. Known for their high-energy live show and unique sound, the band praised by Esquire as “the real damn deal” has also earned sync success with features in Paramount’s hit shows “Yellowstone” (including an on-screen performance) and “Landman,” plus Netflix series “What/If,” Angelina Jolie film “Those Who Wish Me Dead” and CBS series “SEAL Team,” among others. USA Today describes their sound as “a riff-heavy blend of Southern rock and gritty country that has earned comparisons to the Allman Brothers Band and Led Zeppelin,” with Rolling Stone noting “it’s the seminal combination of twang and crunchy rock & roll guitars that hits a perfect sweet spot.”
WATCH Drowning Pool Perform “Bodies” with Offset on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”
Last night, multi-platinum superstar Offset joined hard rockers Drowning Pool to perform his genre-crossing smash single “Bodies” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Joined by Atlanta standout J.I.D and hit-making producer BNYX®, Offset tore into the hard-rocking “Bodies” from his new KIARI:OFFSET deluxe album — but instead of sampling the iconic whispered hook and grinding guitar from Drowning Pool’s 2001 nü-metal hit of the same name, they had the real thing. Watch the instantly legendary performance below.
Drowning Pool is officially back in the studio, crafting a brand-new EP set for release in 2026 via SBG Records. This highly anticipated project will mark the next chapter in the band’s legacy as they gear up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their landmark debut album, Sinner.
Since its release in 2001, Sinner has become a defining record in modern rock, featuring the anthemic hit “Bodies,” which remains a cultural staple across radio, sports arenas, and entertainment to this day. With the 25-year milestone approaching, Drowning Pool is ready to honor their history while pushing their sound forward.
The forthcoming EP will be a powerful reminder of why Drowning Pool remains one of rock’s most enduring acts.
Further details on the EP, anniversary celebrations, and touring plans will be announced in the coming months.
Known for their iconic anthem “Bodies,” Drowning Pool needs no introduction. This breakout single propelled them to international recognition, leaving an indelible mark on the nu metal landscape. The song’s relentless energy and defiant spirit resonated with a generation, becoming an anthem for moshers, metalheads, and fans of electrifying live performances.
Ryan McCombs played a pivotal role in the band’s evolution, joining their ranks in the aftermath of the tragic loss of beloved frontman Dave Williams. His powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence breathed new life into Drowning Pool, solidifying their status as metal titans. Songs like “37 Stitches,” “Feel Like I Do,” and “Turn So Cold” catapulted them to new heights, earning them a place among the genre’s heavyweights.
Yet, Drowning Pool’s story is not just about music; it’s a testament to enduring friendships and a shared passion for their craft. Ryan’s return to the band in 2023 marks a reunion of kindred spirits, a return to the roots of their musical journey. As he succinctly puts it, “Just being back in the same room together after so many years… was a quick reminder as to why I considered them to be my best friends in the business back in the day.”
Drowning Pool’s return is a testament to the enduring power of their music, a reminder that their unapologetic spirit continues to strike chords with audiences worldwide. The band experienced a triumphant resurgence in 2023 and with new music on the horizon, a 2025 calendar proving that the demand for the band isn’t about to slow down.., Drowning Pool has a white knuckle grip on their present and future with no plans to slow down.
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JELLY ROLL GUEST HOSTED JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE! WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
Jelly Roll served as the guest host of Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! on Wednesday (7/17) and Thursday (7/17). The episodes featured special guests Jeremy Renner and Randy Orton, with musical guest Joey Bada$$ on Wednesday (7/16) and Kevin James, Joey Logano, and musical guest The All-American Rejects on Thursday (7/17). Watch Jelly’s episodes as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel LIVE! here(7/16) and here (7/17). Wednesday night’s show also featured surprise appearances by Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre, including a smack down late-night moment that ended with Paul going through the late-night desk. His appearance on SmackDown and Saturday Night’s Main Event was featured in Forbes, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Sports Illustrated, and more.
Jelly was recently featured on CMT Music Awards: Ultimate Party Edition (7/17), where he sat down with CMT’s Cody Alan and talked most memorable show appearances and shared never-before-told stories. Prior to the event, fans had the opportunity to vote on the Ultimate Fan Favorite Performance, announcing Jelly as the winner. Jelly’s BIG ASS Tour with Post Malone recently wrapped their US dates. The tour kicked off in Salt Lake City, UT, and made stops in New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Seattle, before wrapping in San Francisco, CA. The duo goes global for the BIG ASS World Tour, dates are slated to start August 18th in Berlin, Germany, and they’re set to make stops in Berlin, Denmark, London, Barcelona, and more. Purchase tickets to the tour here.
On top of the BIG ASS Tour with Post Malone, the GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Jelly Roll has had a busy summer. From headlining Stagecoach, performing multiple times and being the first ever “Artist In Residence” this past season of American Idol, headlining Music City Rodeo - Nashville's very first PRCA Rodeo - in May, to opening his Goodnight Nashville Bar on Broadway in the heart of Nashville. Jelly keeps his fans on their toes. He is currently inside the Top 20 and climbing fast at Country Radio with the third single “Heart of Stone” from his latest album Beautifully Broken. Also, his hit recent feature on Brandon Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” debuted at #51 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart (Nov 2024), sat at #1 on Christian Radio (Mediabase) for 8 consecutive weeks, and held #1 on Billboard’s Christian/Gospel Streaming Chart for 23 weeks. Lake and Jelly performed their hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah” at Stagecoach, American Idol’s Easter Episode, and more. Jelly’s album Beautifully Broken (released October 10th, 2024) was No. 1 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart. His debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023), debuted Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and No. 2 on the Top Country Album charts - earning the biggest Country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history.
Jelly Roll Post Malone BIG ASS World Tour 2025 Dates:
Aug 18, 2025 - Wuhlheide - Berlin, Germany
Aug 19, 2025 - Wuhlheide - Berlin, Berlin
Aug 27, 2025 - Hippodrome San Siro - Milan, Italy
Sep 1, 2025 - Palladium - Cologne, Germany
Sep 2, 2025 - AFAS Live - Amsterdam, North Holland
Sep 3, 2025 - La Défense Arena - Paris, Île-de-France
Sep 5, 2025 - Heinz von Heiden-Arena - Hanover, Germany
Sep 7, 2025 - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - London, England
Sep 8, 2025 - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium - London, England
Sep 9, 2025 - GelreDome - Arnhem, Netherlands
Sep 12, 2025 - Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys - Barcelona, Spain
Sep 14, 2025 - Estadio do Restelo - Lisbon, Portugal
Nov 15, 2025 - Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez - Mexico City, CDMX
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Craig Morgan Performs “American Soundtrack” On “Live With Kelly & Mark”
Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan joined “Live with Kelly & Mark” on July 4 for a special performance of “American Soundtrack,” the title track to his newly released EP (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville). Watch the performance HERE and stream Craig Morgan’s American Soundtrack EP HERE.
Craig’s upcoming appearances include:
July 17 – Prairie Band Casino @ Mayetta, KS
July 18 – Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel @ Tama, IA
July 19 – Country Jam USA @ Eau Claire, WI
July 23 – Lane County Fair @ Eugene, OR
July 24 – Coos County Fairgrounds @ Myrtle Point, OR
July 25 – Canyon County Fair @ Caldwell, ID
July 26 – Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino @ Airway Heights, WA
July 29 – Freeborn County Fairgrounds @ Albert Lea, MN
July 31 – County Line Country Fest @ Prairie Du Chien, WI
Learn more and find tour tickets at craigmorgan.com. Engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, X, andTikTok.
About Craig Morgan
Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music hitmaker who has amassed nearly 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard. With signature hits including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That's What I Love About Sunday,” and his faith-filled tribute, “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” the multi-faceted entertainer’s music has formed the soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. His new music, American Soundtrack (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), is no exception, with each of the EP’s six songs infused with Craig’s faith and patriotism.
Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Craig spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted again in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer. He remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. Craig is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more.
His emotional and inspiring memoir - God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.
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Craig Morgan To Perform “American Soundtrack” On “Live With Kelly & Mark” This Friday, July 4
Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morgan will join “Live with Kelly & Mark” this Friday, July 4, for a special performance of “American Soundtrack,” the title track to his newly released EP (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville). Find local listings HERE and stream Craig Morgan’s American Soundtrack EP HERE.
Craig’s upcoming appearances include:
July 2 – Matthew West podcast – Listen HERE
July 3 – Greeley Stampede @ Greeley, CO
July 4 – Live with Kelly & Mark – Watch HERE
July 4 – Fremont Street Experience @ Las Vegas, NV
July 17 – Prairie Band Casino @ Mayetta, KS
July 18 – Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel @ Tama, IA
July 19 – Country Jam USA @ Eau Claire, WI
July 23 – Lane County Fair @ Eugene, OR
July 24 – Coos County Fairgrounds – Myrtle Point, OR
July 25 – Canyon County Fair @ Caldwell, ID
July 26 – Spokane Tribe Resort & Casino @ Airway Heights, WA
July 29 – Freeborn County Fairgrounds @ Albert Lea, MN
July 31 – County Line Country Fest @ Prairie Du Chien, WI
Learn more and find tour tickets at craigmorgan.com. Engage with Craig on Facebook,Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Daryl Hall, Dave Stewart Collaborate on Latest Live from Daryl’s House
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Daryl Hall will be joined by fellow inductee Dave Stewart on the latest episode of the award-winning web series, Live from Daryl’s House, available starting today on YouTube. The pair will perform songs from Hall’s sixth solo album, D, which came out on Virgin Records in June, 2024, his first solo effort in 13 years, with Stewart serving as co-producer and co-writer of seven of the nine original songs. Hall and Stewart will be joined by Australia singer/songwriter Vanessa Amorosi, who has recorded with Dave at Bay Street Records studios in the Bahamas.
“Great to be playing the D songs live with Dave on Live from Daryl’s House,” said Daryl. “I’ve been waiting for this.”
The collaboration with Stewart marked a return for the duo after Dave produced Hall’s second solo album, Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine, released in 1986. D spawned a pair of Top 20 hits on the AC charts in “The Whole World’s Better” and “Can’t Say No to You.”
“Dave has been my shadow partner since 1984,” said Daryl. “We know each other so well. This was a real duo album, two people coming together, understanding one another and writing songs, most of them on the spot. It’s a real 50-50 project. Dave and I have a real partnership and have had for a long time.”
“Daryl and I go way back,” said Eurythmics co-founder Stewart about the performance, filmed at Daryl’s House in Pawling, NY. “Since we first worked together, our friendship has lasted 40 years and writing songs together comes very naturally. Playing our new songs Live from Daryl’s House was great fun, as it always has been.”
The groundbreaking Live from Daryl’s House bowed in November 2007 on the web and returned after a five-year absence in October 2023 with episodes featuring Robert Fripp, Andy Grammer, Lisa Loeb and Howard Jones – a fellow Wolfson Entertainment client.
Meanwhile, Daryl Hall continues to tour with yet another LFDH alum in Glenn Tilbrook from Squeeze, which concluded its UK leg in May, and will launch its U.S. portion July 11 at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. Further dates are listed below. Get your tickets HERE!
July 11 – Foxwoods Resort Casino – Mashantucket, CT
July 13 – The Pavilion at Point of the Bluff Vineyard – Hammondsport, NY
July 15 – Lowell Memorial Auditorium – Lowell, MA
July 17 – Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY
July 19 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA
July 21 – The Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ
July 23 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
July 25 – Ovation Hall – Atlantic City, NJ
October 19 – Grand Sierra Resort & Casino – Reno, NV
October 22 – Mountain Winery – Saratoga, CA
October 24 – Blue Note Summer Sessions – Napa, CA
October 26 – The Venetian – Las Vegas, NV
October 28 – YouTube Theater – Inglewood, CA
October 30 – Pechanga Resort Casino – Temecula, CA
November 1 – Fantasy Springs Resort Casino – Indio, CA
November 4 – Paramount Theatre – Denver, CO
Bryce Leatherwood's Self-Titled, Debut Album Out Now
For Mercury Nashville singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood, his love of country music began with listening to the likes of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty in his grandfather’s truck. That love and a passion for performing took him from local stages playing for beer in college to being crowned season 22 champion of “The Voice” just over two years ago. But in many ways that crown was just the beginning of his journey. What followed has been years of firsts. His first time in a writers room, first time on the Grand Ole Opry stage, his first headlining tour and now another first…the release of his self-titled, debut album available now with Saving Country Music observing “his voice is definitely a stellar vehicle for delivering country music.”
Named a “Best Album Pick” by NPR’s “All Songs Considered,” listen to Bryce Leatherwood HERE.
“I’ve been chasing this dream ever since the eighth grade when my daddy handed over his much loved Conway Twitty Greatest Hits CD,” shared Leatherwood. “To finally have my very own album out in the world, I am just over the moon and so excited for fans to hear it. I hope people listen to it and walk away feeling like country music is alive and well!”
The Woodstock, Georgia native is carrying the influences and country-music foundations built while bumping along in that old pickup on his granddad’s farm with him for the debut LP American Songwriter praises as, “a true 21st-century country music album with flares that pay homage to the past.” A mix of originals and expertly crafted outside cuts, Leatherwood lets his resonate vocal loose over 12 diverse tunes – centered on his rock solid country roots, but ranging from the pure-emotion of classic balladry to an expanding genre’s bleeding edge. Taking a hands-on approach with producer Will Bundy (Riley Green, Ella Langley), Leatherwood threads the needle between the timeless and trendy with surefooted ease.
The album, which Country Now notes “introduces Leatherwood in his most authentic form,” features previously released tracks like the rollicking sweep-you-off-your-feet Saturday-night anthem “Neon Does,” “The One My Daddy Found” inspired by the decades-long love shared by his parents, “Where the Bar Is” which pops a country-rock top on a quick-hitting tale of late nights and open tabs, “The Finger” a tongue-in-cheek fan favorite sing-along to getting shafted by love and “Shenandoah" penned by Leatherwood with Jeffrey East and Josh Kelley about love and total romantic devotion.
Unreleased tracks on the debut LP include “In Lieu of Flowers” proclaiming his eternal honky tonk allegiance – requesting Joe Diffie and a longneck toast when his time finally comes, the transformative jam “Something Bout A Girl” tracks the making of a man – with the help of a woman’s touch, while the feel-good “God Made” mixes twangy Telecaster with tasteful beats for a tale of physical perfection, the bluesy vocal stunner “What If She Does” imagines losing it all and “Cheap Cologne” traces the other side of the story – an aching done-me-wrong anthem nodding to Leatherwood’s classic favorites.
Leatherwood has marked release week with a flurry of activity including a stop at NBC’s “Today with Jenna & Friends” on Wednesday, May 14, to give fans a preview of the album with a performance of “In Lieu of Flowers.” He also received a surprise message on the show from Blake Shelton with his former Voice Coach sharing, “Man, it still seems like literally yesterday that I watched you win ‘The Voice,’ and I’m still just as proud of you today,” Shelton said. “Go get em’ brother.” Watch the performance HERE.
Leatherwood will return to "The Voice" stage for the NBC hit's finale on May 20, joining a star-studded line-up that will include performances from Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, Chance the Rapper, Sheryl Crow, Joe Jonas, Kelly Clarkson and more.
And the country crooner is showing no signs of slowing down. Leatherwood will celebrate the new album with a return to the Grand Ole Opry on May 24 and the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at CMA Fest next month. Fans can also find him at festivals across the US this summer with more touring news to be announced soon.
To follow along with updates and for more information, visit bryceleatherwood.com or follow along on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE, X HERE or Tik Tok HERE.
About Bryce Leatherwood:
Singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood aims to carry the torch of country music and continue the legacy of legends prior. Born and raised in Woodstock, GA, his passion for music began at an early age. Working on his grandfather’s farm every summer, Leatherwood was exposed to the classic country hits of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter he began picking up guitars and playing the traditional country music that inspires him today. Leatherwood’s music career began to blossom in Statesboro, GA, where he attended Georgia Southern University. During his time in Statesboro, Leatherwood played college venues and continued to grow his stage presence and his country music repertoire. While in college, Leatherwood formed his band and began playing all around the Southeast. Just weeks after graduating college, Bryce set his mind on a new task. In 2022, Leatherwood competed on the NBC hit television show “The Voice” and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December. Following his success, Leatherwood moved to Nashville where he has been songwriting and recording for his self-titled debut album on Mercury Records, out now. A next generation traditionalist plugged firmly into the modern mainstream, with all the hallmarks of a rising star, Leatherwood concluded his first-ever headlining tour, The Neon Does Tour last year, made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Sept. 14, 2024 and returns to Good Molecules Reverb Stage at CMA Fest this year. For the latest, visit bryceleatherwood.com.
Bryce Leatherwood Set To Perform On "Today With Jenna & Friends" This Wednesday, May 14
Mercury Nashville singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood is set to perform on NBC’s “Today with Jenna & Friends” this Wednesday, May 14. The appearance will give fans a preview of the self-titled debut album arriving this Friday, May 16, from the season 22 winner of “The Voice.” “Today with Jenna & Friends” airs at 10 am local time (check local NBC listings).
Leatherwood is also set to return to "The Voice" stage for the NBC hit's finale on May 20. He joins a star-studded line-up that will include performances from Alicia Keys, Blake Shelton, Chance the Rapper, Sheryl Crow, Joe Jonas, Kelly Clarkson and more.
The rising country star built his country-music foundations while bumping along in an old pickup on his granddad’s farm, legends like George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty crooned through fuzzy speakers, with their passion and conviction striking a chord. Now, the Woodstock, Georgia native is carrying those influences with him for his highly anticipated debut.
Pre-order Bryce Leatherwood HERE.
A mix of originals and expertly crafted outside cuts, Leatherwood lets his resonate vocal loose over 12 diverse tunes – centered on his rock solid country roots, but ranging from the pure-emotion of classic balladry to an expanding genre’s bleeding edge. Taking a hands-on approach with producer Will Bundy (Riley Green, Ella Langley), Leatherwood threads the needle between the timeless and trendy with surefooted ease.
“I’ve dreamt of making a record since the first day I picked up a guitar at 12 years old,” reflects Leatherwood. “I’ve spent the past two years developing this album, choosing each song with intention, creating the best introduction to who I am as an artist. I’m beyond proud of how it turned out, and can’t wait to share it with y’all.”
2024 was a landmark year for Leatherwood, which included making his Opry debut and headlining his first tour, the Neon Does Tour. And the country crooner is just getting started. He is set to return to the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at CMA Fest next month and has stops at festivals across the US this summer with more touring news to be announced soon.
To follow along with updates and for more information, visit bryceleatherwood.com or follow along on Instagram HERE, Facebook HERE, X HERE or Tik Tok HERE.
About Bryce Leatherwood:
Singer/songwriter Bryce Leatherwood aims to carry the torch of country music and continue the legacy of legends prior. Born and raised in Woodstock, GA, his passion for music began at an early age. Working on his grandfather’s farm every summer, Leatherwood was exposed to the classic country hits of George Jones, Merle Haggard and Conway Twitty. Soon thereafter he began picking up guitars and playing the traditional country music that inspires him today. Leatherwood’s music career began to blossom in Statesboro, GA, where he attended Georgia Southern University. During his time in Statesboro, Leatherwood played college venues and continued to grow his stage presence and his country music repertoire. While in college, Leatherwood formed his band and began playing all around the Southeast. Just weeks after graduating college, Bryce set his mind on a new task. In 2022, Leatherwood competed on the NBC hit television show The Voice and was crowned the Season 22 winner in December. Following his success, Leatherwood moved to Nashville where he has been songwriting and recording for his debut album on Mercury Records. A next generation traditionalist plugged firmly into the modern mainstream, with all the hallmarks of a rising star, Leatherwood concluded his first-ever headlining tour, The Neon Does Tour last year, made his Grand Ole Opry debut on Sept. 14, 2024, and he returns to Good Molecules Reverb Stage at CMA Fest this year. He is set to release his self-titled debut album on May 16, 2025 featuring latest releases “Where the Bar Is” and “Shenandoah.” For the latest, visit bryceleatherwood.com.
BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville - 60th Academy of Country Music Awards Recap
Lainey Wilson, for the second consecutive year, was awarded the top honor at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards with her win as Entertainer of the Year. Throughout the broadcast, she would capture a total of four awards (tying for top recipient of the night) including her third back-to-back win as Female Artist of the Year, her second win for Album of the Year with her latest release Whirlwind and her first win as Artist-Songwriter of the Year. The 16x ACM Award-winner also took the stage twice as a performer. First, she shared the title track “Whirlwind” from her ACM Album of the Year and later she performed “Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert. “Trailblazer,” available now, was also penned by Wilson, Lambert and Brandy Clark.
Jelly Roll, a 3x Nominee at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, hit the stage with his latest single “Heart of Stone,” a release from his latest album Beautifully Broken that is currently climbing the country charts. He would be joined on stage with Shaboozey as they delivered their collaboration “Amen.”
Blake Shelton, a 6x ACM winner, shared his 30th #1 single “Texas” in the program and would return to present Entertainer of the Year to Lainey Wilson to close out the awards. “Texas” is available on Shelton’s new album For Recreational Use Only, which is available today.
Miranda Lambert Joins "American Idol" for “Kerosene” Performance & Top 10 Mentorship
Ahead of performing on this week’s Academy of Country Music Awards, where she holds the title of winningest artist in ACM history, country music superstar Miranda Lambert lit up the “American Idol” stage during tonight’s Top 10 episode. In addition to serving as a guest mentor, Lambert delivered a fiery performance in celebration of the 20th anniversary of her breakthrough hit “Kerosene.” Watch Below.
Lambert brought her signature authenticity and sharp musical instincts to “Idol” rehearsals this week, offering guidance and encouragement to each of the 10 remaining hopefuls. Her appearance gave viewers a firsthand look echoing her latest endeavor as co-founder of Big Loud Texas, a label imprint aimed at supporting and developing rising talent. With her passion for nurturing artists on full display, Lambert’s mentorship marked a powerful moment in this season’s competition.
As she performed her iconic single “Kerosene,” Lambert also celebrated a personal milestone – the 20th anniversary of that breakthrough album, now available on vinyl for the first time ever. The high-octane performance reminded audiences why she remains celebrated by NPR as the “backbone of contemporary country music” two decades into her storied career.
That record kicked off a run of 10 consecutive Top 10 albums, with the latest, Postcards from Texas (featuring current single “Run”), available everywhere now. The three-time GRAMMY Award-winner next performs on this week’s ACM Awards, airing live on Prime Video at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, May 8. Lambert is also set to join Morgan Wallen for several stadium dates of the upcoming I’m The Problem Tour, while headlining sets at festivals and one-off dates this summer including Country Stampede, Lakefront Music Fest, Field & Stream Music Fest and more.
About Miranda Lambert
Critically acclaimed groundbreaker/songwriter/superstar Miranda Lambert has defined her multi-faceted career as an artist, entertainer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. Her 10th solo studio album, Postcards from Texas, available everywhere now via Republic Records, continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Top Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs and 14 Country Music Association Awards. A TIME100 honoree and perennial best-of-the-year list maker at the New York Times, TIME, Rolling Stone, Billboard, Stereogum, People and more, NPR has called her “the most riveting country star of her generation.”
A multi-dimensional superstar, she’s earned seven No. 1 solo albums, 10 No. 1 hit radio singles, more than 80 prestigious awards and countless RIAA certifications; conquered Las Vegas with her twice-extended Velvet Rodeo residency; blurred genres with Leon Bridges, the B-52s, Loretta Lynn, Enrique Iglesias, Sheryl Crow and Elle King; and delivered her LGBTQ+ inclusive anthem Y’all Means All” for Netflix’s “Queer Eye.” She’s taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and the first female restaurateur on Lower Broadway with her Tex-Mex cantina Casa Rosa, while also expanding her creative reach with her Wanda June Home collection exclusive to Walmart and her Idyllwind clothing and boot line at Boot Barn. Her passion for rescue animals inspired the creation of her MuttNation Foundation, which has raised over $10 million since inception to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with the transport of animals during times of natural disaster.
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Eric Church Joined Willie Geist on ”Sunday TODAY" Ahead of 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' Release This Friday 5/2
As the release of his highly anticipated new album Evangeline vs. the Machine approaches this Friday, May 2, Eric Church sat down with Willie Geist on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY.” The two discussed Church’s nearly two-decade journey defined by consistent risk-taking and rule-breaking as he enters a bold new chapter with his most sonically ambitious project yet. Watch the in-depth and wide-ranging conversation HERE, and hear the full, extended interview via the “Sunday Sitdown” podcast HERE.
“In the day we live in now, with all the social media… you can release a song on Tuesday, another song on Friday, another song on Tuesday,” explained Church in the feature. “I’m an album artist, always have been, and I think we’ve gotten away from that now. The ‘machine’ is consumption; the ‘machine’ is the world we live in – and the interesting thing about ‘Evangeline’ is it’s kind of creativity versus the machine, and ‘Evangeline’ represents that creativity.”
Reflecting later in the interview on a short span that included performing at the Route 91 Harvest Festival that was tragically impacted by a mass shooting, then facing a life-threatening blood clot and the death of his brother, Church notes, “You can listen to the music, maybe, and you can see that I was brash, arrogant in a lot of ways. But it changes when you have those things happen to you, and I think it made the music more humble, and maybe more observant.”
Church further expanded on the album’s themes during a separate appearance on “The Steam Room” podcast with basketball icons Charles Barkley and Ernie Johnson, noting, “Everything I look at today involves kids on iPads and kids doing whatever they do on ‘machines,’ and it’s a little bit of a crux between creativity versus the ‘machine’ that tries to manipulate that creativity.” Hear the full conversation HERE.
Driven by that sense of artistic purpose, Evangeline vs. the Machine expands the legacy of one of country music’s most fearless storytellers. Anchored by lead single “Hands of Time” – which debuted as the most-added song at Country radio and earned Church a new personal record for first-week impact with 135 stations – the album is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE.
Following the release, Church will bring the new music and his esteemed catalog to life onstage with a run of high-profile shows, beginning with two To Beat The Devil residency shows at London’s revered Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17. He will then take over Nashville’s Pinnacle for a sold-out, two-night installment of Evangeline vs. The Machine Live on May 23–24. In July, he heads west for what has become a roughly once-a-decade experience at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where fans can expect a unique set each evening across three sold-out shows: Eric Church vs. The Machine; Eric Church vs. The ECB; and Eric Church vs. The Guitar.
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram@ericchurchmusic.
About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including 2020’s Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee – including three nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has built a passionate fan base through his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his forthcoming album, Evangeline vs. The Machine arriving May 2, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and recently celebrated the first anniversary Chief’s, his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway.
Eric Church joined Willie Geist on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY” yesterday, April 27. | Photo Courtesy of NBC
TUNE IN 4/27: Eric Church Joins NBC's "Sunday TODAY" Ahead of 'Evangeline vs. The Machine' Out 5/2
Eric Church, hailed by Esquire as “one of the most singular working artists in any genre” and named NPR’s “gold standard for mainstream country,” joins Willie Geist for an exclusive conversation on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY” this Sunday, April 27. The in-depth and wide-ranging interview previews his highly anticipated new album, Evangeline vs. the Machine, arriving next Friday, May 2. “Sunday TODAY” airs at 6 a.m. PT / 8 a.m. ET (check local NBC listings).
Filmed at the Terminal 5 concert venue in New York City, where Church performed in 2010 on the cusp of releasing his breakthrough album, Chief, the sit-down interview offers an intimate look at his nearly two-decade journey marked by consistent risk-taking and rule-breaking as he enters a bold new chapter with his most sonically ambitious project yet.
Evangeline vs. The Machine expands the legacy of one of country music’s most fearless storytellers. Anchored by lead single “Hands of Time” – which debuted as the most-added song at Country radio and earned Church a new personal record for first-week impact with 135 stations – the album is available to pre-order/pre-save HERE.
Following the release, Church will bring the new music and his esteemed catalog to life onstage with a run of high-profile shows, beginning with two To Beat The Devil residency shows at London’s revered Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17. He will then take over Nashville’s Pinnacle for a sold-out, two-night installment of Evangeline vs. The Machine Live on May 23–24. In July, he heads west for what has become a roughly once-a-decade experience at Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where fans can expect a unique set each evening across three sold-out shows: Eric Church vs. The Machine; Eric Church vs. The ECB; and Eric Church vs. The Guitar.
For more information, visit EricChurch.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram@ericchurchmusic.
Eric Church joins Willie Geist on NBC’s “Sunday TODAY” this Sunday, April 27 (check local listings). | Photo Courtesy of NBC
About Eric Church
A seven-time ACM Award winner, four-time CMA Award winner (including 2020’s Entertainer of the Year) and 10-time GRAMMY nominee – including three nods for Best Country Album, Eric Church has built a passionate fan base through his critically acclaimed catalog of music. Church’s October 2024 release, “Darkest Hour,” saw the superstar signing over all of his publishing royalties to the people of North Carolina to provide immediate relief following the devastation of Hurricane Helene while also providing ongoing funds to support a more resilient future for his home state. The song is featured alongside current single “Hands Of Time” on his forthcoming album, Evangeline vs. The Machine arriving May 2, marking his first new music since 2021’s Heart & Soul triple album (“Stick That In Your Country Song,” “Hell Of A View”). That project followed prior releases including RIAA Gold-certified Desperate Man (“Some Of It,” “Desperate Man”), Platinum-certified Sinners Like Me (“How ’Bout You,” “Guys Like Me”), Carolina (“Smoke a Little Smoke,” “Love Your Love the Most”) and Mr. Misunderstood (“Record Year,” “Round Here Buzz”), Double-Platinum certified The Outsiders (“Like a Wrecking Ball,” “Talladega”) and 4x Platinum-certified Chief (“Springsteen,” “Drink In My Hand”), as well as 32 Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum certified songs. Church is also a minority owner of the Charlotte Hornets, a co-owner of the iconic Field & Stream brand, has his own SiriusXM music channel, “Eric Church Outsiders Radio,” his own liquor offering, Whiskey JYPSI, and recently celebrated the first anniversary Chief’s, his six-story venue on Nashville’s famed lower Broadway.
PARMALEE’S FELL IN LOVE WITH A COWGIRL ALBUM OUT THIS FRIDAY
The countdown is on to Fell In Love With A Cowgirl, the first new studio album from Parmalee since 2021. The April 4 album features seven new songs from the band, including the recently released “Feels Like Home,” and their new hit single “Cowgirl,” which is currently climbing the country charts.
To celebrate the launch of the album, the band is set to take the stage on NBC’s Today on April 7, delivering the television premiere of “Cowgirl. “We’re excited to be heading to New York to play the Today Show next week with the new album final out,” said the band. “It’s going to be so much fun, so let's go!”
Another standout from the album is the emotionally charged “God Knew Better”—a mid-tempo ballad that thanks God for sending the one woman who could calm a reckless heart. Co-written by Abram Dean, David Fanning, Jamie Collazo, Andy Albert, and the band, Parmalee describes the track as “like running into an old friend you didn’t know you needed to see.”
Fell In Love With A Cowgirl kicks off a two-part album series that deepens Parmalee’s signature blend of modern swagger and timeless storytelling. From love’s quiet comforts to wild, carefree nights, the band continues to push the boundaries of contemporary country with heart, grit, and style.
Fans can pre-order/pre-save/pre-add Fell In Love WIth A Cowgirl here.
Parmalee’s evolution from chart-topping hits to innovative new sounds continues to solidify their place at the forefront of the country genre. From the album’s lead track “Feels Like Home,” the band invites listeners on a musical journey that’s equal parts nostalgic and refreshing on this project featuring anthems for anyone who’s ever found solace, celebration, comfort and closure as one falls in and out of love.
About Parmalee:
As the most-played group/band on Country Radio in 2023, Parmalee is one of Country Music's most successful acts with five #1 singles, multiple platinum records, and over 1 Billion on-demand streams. Parmalee is comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), Cousin Barry Knox (bass), and lifelong friend Josh McSwain (guitar/keyboard). The North Carolina natives first topped the charts with “Carolina,” followed by their PLATINUM-certified No. 1 single with Blanco Brown, “Just the Way.” They followed with “Take My Name,” Billboard’s Most Played Country Song of 2022. They scored their third consecutive #1 single with “Girl In Mine,” Billboard’s 8th Most Played Country Song of 2023. They closed out 2024 with their fourth consecutive #1 “Gonna Love You.” Parmalee kicked off their new “Fell In Love With A Cowgirl” Tour in February, hitting stages across North America in 2025, before dropping their latest album of the same name on April 4.
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LAINEY WILSON NOMINATED FOR SEVEN AWARDS AT 60TH ANNUAL ACM AWARDS
12x ACM Award-winner and reigning Entertainer of the Year Lainey Wilsonis nominated for seven awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Album of the Year (Whirlwind), Song of the Year (“4x4xU,” as an artist and songwriter), Visual Media of the Year (“4x4xU”) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. The awards ceremony will stream live exclusively on Prime Video on Thursday, May 8 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.
The nominations add to yet another triumphant year for Wilson, who recently earned her eighth #1 at country radio with “4x4xU,” and is in the midst of her nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, including stops this fall at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center, Baton Rouge’s Raising Cane’s River Center Arena and Denver’s Ball Arena among many others. The upcoming dates follow the tour’s first leg—a completely sold-out extensive run across the U.K and Europe earlier this month. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.
Photo credit: Eric Ryan Anderson
The tour further celebrates Wilson’s widely acclaimed new album, Whirlwind, which was released this past summer via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville (stream/purchase HERE). Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), the record earned Wilson her best sales week ever as it debuted at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart—her first top 10 entry.
In just the past year, Wilson was also inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, performed during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards, three awards at the 59th ACM Awards and two awards at the 58th CMA Awards, where she also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Wilson also received two awards at this year’s ACM Honors: the prestigious Triple Crown Award—presented to those who have won ACM Entertainer of the Year, Female/Male Vocalist of the Year and New Female/Male Vocalist of the Year—and the Milestone Award, which is given to an artist who has had an unprecedented or outstanding year in country music.
A prolific and sought-after songwriter, Wilson has scored eight #1 hits including “4x4xU,” “Watermelon Moonshine” and the 2x PLATINUM Certified “Heart Like A Truck,” and has collaborated with artists such as Post Malone (“Nosedive”), Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”), HARDY (“wait in the truck”) and Myles Smith (“Nice To Meet You”). She is also a triple threat within entertainment as a singer, songwriter and actor, as she made her acting debut in season 5 of Paramount’s hit series Yellowstone and recently returned for its final episode of the series. Moreover, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma,” which was featured in the new Twisters movie.
LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
April 3—Brooklyn, NY—King’s Theatre
May 30—Panama City Beach, FL—Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam
May 31—Lexington, KY—Railbird Festival
June 6—Myrtle Beach, SC—Carolina Country Music Fest
June 20—Wildwood, NJ—Barefoot Country Music Fest
June 26—Milwaukee, WI—Summerfest
June 27—Cadott, WI—Country Fest
July 10—Ottawa, ON—Ottawa Bluesfest
July 12—Cavendish, PEI—Cavendish Beach Music Festival
August 14—Phoenix, AZ—Footprint Center*
August 15—Albuquerque, NM—Isleta Amphitheater*
August 16—Denver, CO—Ball Arena*
August 21—Bend, OR—Hayden Homes Amphitheater*
August 22—Sacramento, CA—Golden 1 Center*
August 23—Los Angeles, CA—Kia Forum*
August 28—Calgary, AB—Scotiabank Saddledome*
August 29—Edmonton, AB—Rogers Place*
August 30—Saskatoon, SK—SaskTel Centre*
September 11—Baton Rouge, LA—Raising Cane’s River Center†
September 12—Baton Rouge, LA—Raising Cane’s River Center†
September 13—Bossier City, LA—Brookshire Grocery Arena†
September 18—Austin, TX—Moody Center‡
September 19—Fort Worth, TX—Dickies Arena‡
September 20—Houston, TX—The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman ‡
September 25—Toronto, ON—Budweiser Stage§
September 26—Clarkston, MI—Pine Knob Music Theatre§
September 27—Grand Rapids, MI—Van Andel Arena§
October 2—Nashville, TN—Bridgestone Arena||
October 3—Noblesville, IN—Ruoff Music Center§
October 4—Cleveland, OH—Blossom Music Center§
October 9—Columbia, MD—Merriweather Post Pavilion§
October 10—New York, NY—Madison Square Garden§
October 11—Mansfield, MA—Xfinity Center§
October 16—St. Louis, MO—Hollywood Casio Amphitheatre||
October 17—Rosemont, IL—Allstate Arena||
October 18—Saint Paul, MN—Xcel Energy Center||
October 24—Knoxville, TN—Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center#
October 25—Charlotte, NC—Spectrum Center#
November 7—Tampa, FL—Amalie Arena#
November 8—Orlando, FL—Kia Center#
~with special guest Zach Meadows
*with special guests ERNEST and Kaitlin Butts
†with special guests ERNEST and Maddox Batson
‡with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Drake Milligan
§with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Lauren Watkins
||with special guests Muscadine Bloodline and Maddox Batson
#with special guests ERNEST and Drake Milligan
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Morgan Wallen’s Roisterous Return to SNL
Live from New York, Morgan Wallen returned to NBC’s Saturday Night Live last night (3/29/25) to perform two new songs from his fourth studio album, I’m The Problem, arriving Friday, May 16, 2025.
Host and Oscar winner Mikey Madison first introduced Wallen for “I’m The Problem.” Strumming his Martin J40 guitar center stage, Wallen took to the iconic 30 Rock set with an evidence board filled by personal images of the superstar dating back to 2018, as Mark “Taco” Annino on drums set atop a vintage desk riser flanked by his touring band Luke Rice on bass; Dominic Frost on guitar and vocals; Tyler Tomlinson on guitar; Chris Gladden on keys; and Tony Aichele on acoustic guitar.
Three segments later Wallen returned with “Just In Case,” this time kicking off next to a TV console with text periodically flickering, sending fans into a frenzy online about the much rumored album track titles.
“Just In Case” was written by Wallen, John Byron, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak, Josh Thompson, Blake Pendergrass and Alex Bak; and “I’m The Problem” was written by Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Grady Block and Jamie McLaughlin. Both songs were produced by Joey Moi and Charlie Handsome. Listen to “Just In Case” HERE and “I’m The Problem” below.
Wallen recently became the first artist ever to have two albums spend over 100 weeks in the top 10 of the Billboard200 chart, with Forbes proclaiming “he’s managed incredible feats that few in his genre before him came close to.” With each album, Wallen has refined his music, but with this one, Wallen digs even deeper, providing a glimpse into his life that feels more intimate, more grounded, and closer to his core.
The project sparked Wallen’s 2025 I’m The Problem Tour. Kicking off June 20 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, Wallen’s 20-show run will include stops in Seattle, Washington; Foxborough, Massachusetts; Toronto, Ontario and more. With a second stop recently added in Madison, Wisconsin, Wallen’s appearances will mark the first time an artist has played two consecutive nights at Camp Randall Stadium.
A rotating lineup of guests including Brooks & Dunn, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Koe Wetzel join in direct support with Gavin Adcock, Corey Kent, Ella Langley and Anne Wilson as first-of-three across select dates. Coupled with Wallen’s Sand In My Boots Festival, these 21 shows are the only place to see the superstar in 2025.
About Morgan Wallen:
Morgan Wallen sets the pace in, and beyond, country music – with Billboard calling him “the biggest country star in the world” and The New York Times doubling down, declaring he’s “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” With 17 No. 1 singles at Country radio, 19 Billboard Music Awards to-date, more than 170 weeks spent atop Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart (the most in country music history), the highest selling country tour under his belt and more, Wallen has propelled country music to a global level in less than five years. As Las Vegas Review Journal puts it: “Wallen’s appeal is remarkable as it is fueled by his ability to connect to a crowd.”
With Dangerous: The Double Album, Wallen solidified his place as country music’s “dominant superstar,” with the project recently being named Billboard’s No. 1 Album of the 21st Century. One Thing At A Time’s groundbreaking success saw Wallen’s crossover appeal reach a global scale, as he topped the Australian ARIA charts for the first time, along with a host of other accolades. With two No. 1’s already hailing from his forthcoming album release I’m The Problem, due May 16 via Big Loud / Mercury, Wallen digs even deeper, uncovering a side that’s both more vulnerable and more resolute than ever before.
As Wallen prepares a refreshed setlist for his 20-stadium-show I’m the Problem Tour, kicking off on June 20 in Houston, Texas, he’s also highlighting some of his favorite artists by bringing the personally-curated, multi-genre Sand In My Boots Festival to Gulf Shores, Alabama, this May, which sold out in less than two hours.
Wallen continues to donate a portion of every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation—which supports youth music and athletic programs and gives communities access to essentials in times of crisis. More at MorganWallen.com.
Nightfall Appear on CNN
For more than three decades, Nightfall have stood as a shining pillar for Greek metal.
Since rising from Athens' underground catacombs in the early '90s, half-masked frontman Efthimis Karadimas and his crew of rebels have sculpted towering, Gothic melodies from blackened slabs of metal. The band's upcoming eleventh album stands tall amongst the pantheon of their discography as its darkest and most epic creation yet. Blessed with thunderous production, a powerful and timely message, and the most electrifying hooks in their 30-year career, with Children of Eve, Nightfall are uniting blackened souls everywhere.
Efthimis, drummer Fotis Benardo and bassist Vasiliki Biza invited CNN Greece correspondent Stelios Papagrigoriou to Devasoundz Studios, where Children of Eve was recorded. They discussed the early days of the Greek metal scene, what stands out about their new album, mental health and the presence of women in metal.
"We've always wanted to communicate through our music with people like us, with people who like the hard sound", Efthimis told CNN. "At first, we struggled a lot, since in the past things were very difficult in Greek society. They didn't like intensities, long hair, chains, etc. People showed interest much later. When they realized that what we are doing is serious and has a future".
Watch an excerpt from Nightfall's interview with CNN Greece's Stelios Papagrgiorgio.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhwtYCRcqqM
For subtitles, click Settings (Gear icon) -> Subtitles -> Auto-translate, then select your preferred language.
Read the full interview at cnn.gr
https://www.cnn.gr/style/politismos/video/466968/oi-nightfall-epi-skinis-kapote-imastan-meros-mias-ypokoultoyras-simera-kati-exei-allaksei
Children of Eve comes out May 2, 2025 on Season of Mist.
Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/nightfallchildrenofeve
With Children of Eve, Nightfall return from the shadows to unite blackened souls everywhere with their darkest and most epic creation yet.
Line-up:
Efthimis Karadimas - Vocals
Kostas Kyriakopoulos - Guitars
Vasiliki Biza - Bass
Fotis Benardo - Drums
Recording Credits:
Recorded at Devasoundz Studios, Athens, Greece
Produced by Efthimis Karadimas with Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos
Engineered by Fotis Benardo & Thimios Krikos
Mixed & Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark
Production Credits:
Produced by Efthimis Karadimas & Engineered by Fotis Benardo
Mixed & Mastered in Hansen Studios, Denmark by Jacob Hansen
Cover Art:
Eliran Kantor
Art Concept:
Efthimis Karadimas
Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/nightfallchildrenofeve
Follow Nightfall:
Official Website: http://www.nightfall.gr/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightfallband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NIGHTFALL_band
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightfallband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4W0Vom1cl6o3UCq8tTfRHV
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/nightfall/1369568685
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/76457
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3521048
Bandcamp: https://nightfallofficial.bandcamp.com/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nightfallband_gr
Craig Morgan Performs “American Soundtrack” on Fox & Friends
Country music hitmaker and Army Reserve soldier Craig Morganperformed the title track to his newly released EP, American Soundtrack, earlier today on Fox & Friends (Fox News). ICYMI, watch the live performance of “American Soundtrack” HERE.
Craig Morgan’s American Soundtrack EP is available HERE.
The new music is already receiving high praise, as American Soundtrack “represents the best of who Morgan is an artist and a person” (Country Swag) and how “every song on ‘American Soundtrack’ reflects his deep faith and patriotism, embodying the values that define him as both a singer and soldier” (Country Now).
The new music comes as Morgan joins his buddy, Blake Shelton, on his “Friends & Heroes” 2025 Tour with shows this weekend in Boston, MA at TD Garden (March 7) and Albany, NY at MVP Arena (March 8). Morgan’s “high-energy lifestyle, whether it’s snowmobiling through Alaska or working on his Nashville farm, keep him feeling decades younger than his age, which will come in handy…on tour with Blake Shelton” (Muscle & Fitness) while Lexington Herald Leader noted Morgan’s recent energetic performance has him “bounding onstage like a cannonball after Shelton’s first five songs [where he] dug into ‘Redneck Yacht Club’ with a jolt of vocal immediacy and vigor.”
Get concert tickets and more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, X and TikTok.
About Craig Morgan:
Singer, author, actor, and soldier Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music hitmaker who has amassed nearly 2.5 billion career streams and charted over 25 songs on Billboard. With signature hits including “Redneck Yacht Club,” “Almost Home,” “International Harvester,” “Soldier,” “That's What I Love About Sunday,” and his faith-filled tribute, “The Father, My Son and the Holy Ghost,” the multi-faceted entertainer’s music has formed the soundtrack to our lives for over two decades. His new music, American Soundtrack (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), is no exception, with each of the EP’s six songs infused with Craig’s faith and patriotism. The record was released the same weekend Morgan set out on Blake Shelton’s “Friends & Heroes” Tour, with twelve shows through March.
Craig received one of country music's highest honors when he was inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry in 2008. Prior to becoming a country music star and TV sensation, Craig spent seventeen years serving our country in the Army and Army Reserve and in 2023 enlisted again in the Army Reserve, continuing his military career as a Warrant Officer. He remains an avid supporter of America's military personnel and has made more than sixteen overseas trips to perform for our troops. Craig is a member of the U.S. Field Artillery Hall of Fame and recipient of the USO Merit Award. In 2018, he was awarded the Army’s Outstanding Civilian Service Medal, one of the highest awards the Department of the Army can bestow upon a civilian, in recognition of his significant dedication to our military men and women around the world. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, the USO and more.
His emotional and inspiring memoir - God, Family, Country – is available now. In the book, Craig details all aspects from his inspiring life, revealing never-before-heard stories including the impetus behind his recent enlistment in the Army Reserve, how he worked alongside the CIA as a soldier in Panama, fought sex traffickers as an undercover agent in Thailand, forged his own path to country music stardom, and lives his life by the deepest values: God, family, country.
Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok.