Craig Morgan Performs “American Soundtrack” On “Live With Kelly & Mark”

July 7, 2025

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.

DUSTIN LYNCH BRINGS THE PARTY WITH CLUB SET REMIXES EP – OUT JULY 4

July 1, 2025

Country superstar Dustin Lynch cranks the volume this Fourth of July with the release of his high-octane Club Set Remixes EP, a five-track fusion of country charm and dance-floor fire. This adrenaline-pumping project reinvents some of Lynch’s biggest hits through the lens of late-night club sets and sun-drenched pool parties that have become “must see” experiences in Vegas, Nashville and beyond. Pre-save or pre-add the Club Set Remixes HERE.

A bold crossover moment, Club Set Remixes EP features pulse-pounding reworks of chart-toppers including “Small Town Boy,” “Seein’ Red,” “Thinking ’Bout You,” “Stars Like Confetti,” and his latest single “Easy To Love.” Remixers include high-profile DJs MOONLGHT, MC4D, and more—artists who’ve helped transform Lynch’s music into genre-defying anthems lighting up nightlife scenes.

“Putting together the Club Set Remixes EP was a fun ride. This year, I’ve been spinning these tracks in my club sets, and the energy they bring is next level. It’s a new way to experience some of my biggest songs—plus ‘Easy To Love’—in a way that hits different after dark. These remixes are built for the party, and I can’t wait for y’all to turn them up,” says Dustin.

No stranger to pushing boundaries, Lynch has been building a second lane as a nightlife headliner. From his WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY to surprise club and Pool Situation sets in cities across the country, he’s become a magnet for fans craving something fresh, performing live vocals over real-time DJ mixes alongside longtime collaborator Grant Fisher to keep the crowd on its feet.

TheClub Set RemixesEP captures that same dance floor fueled magic: reworking country faves into crowd-ready anthems.

This release arrives in the heat of a red-hot summer for Lynch, who recently dropped his laid-back single “Easy To Love,” the most added song at country radio the week of release, and kicks off his TWO FOR THE ROAD TOUR with Scotty McCreery this fall. He’s also currently in the middle of his historic Vegas residency, marking Wynn Nightlife’s first-ever country headliner, where his club sets blur genre lines and draw dance fans and country diehards alike.

JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR, EXTENDS CURRENT TOUR INTO NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA

June 30, 2025

ACM Artist of the Decade and 3X Entertainer of the Year, Country powerhouse Jason Aldean officially announced the international extension of his FULL THROTTLE TOUR today, adding dates in New Zealand and Australia starting in 2026.

The FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR marks Aldean’s first time headlining New Zealand and his first return to Australia since headlining in 2016 - where he became the first headliner to ever sell out CMC Rocks QLD Country Music. Aldean’s 2026 international run is set to kick off Thursday, February 19th at Spark Arena in Auckland, before heading to Australia for six additional headlining dates including Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Aldean will also headline inaugural country music experience, Sunburnt Country, with headlining shows scheduled for Toowoomba, Hunter Valley, and Canberra. Corey Kent and Brad Cox join as 2026 Full Throttle Tour openers – Corey Kent across all shows and Brad Cox joining the Sunburnt Country dates.

Aldean has solidified his “Country superstar status” (Variety) having garnered 30 No. 1 career hits at Country radio, nearly 20 billion streams, and more than 20 million albums sold with “his own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success” (Atlanta Journal Constitution).

His history-making, prolific career has included nearly two decades of chart-topping hits, including “Dirt Road Anthem,” “Don’t You Wanna Stay,” “Fly Over States,” “She’s Country,” “Big Green Tractor,” “Amarillo Sky” and most recently, his 30th career #1 at Country radio, “Whiskey Drink.”

Produced by Live Nation, Aldean’s FULL THROTTLE TOUR is set to resume July 17th in Tulsa, OK after launching earlier this year (May 2025). Previously announced dates across the US include Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Denver’s Ball Arena, Grand Rapid’s Van Andel Arena, Charleston’s Credit One Stadium, West Palm Beach, FL’s iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre, and more.

Tickets for the FULL THROTTLE WORLD TOUR (New Zealand and Australia dates) are available starting with Artist presale tickets Wednesday, July 2nd at 12pm.

Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney starting Wednesday, July 2 at 12pm through Friday, July 4 at 12pm (local) as well as preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets available starting Monday, July 7 at 1pm. Check out priceless.com/music for details.

One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets in Auckland during a 48-hour presale starting Wednesday, July 2 at 12pm at one.nz/music.

My Live Nation members may secure tickets in Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney during the presale beginning Friday, July 4 at 1pm until Monday, July 7 at 12pm.

Face To Face touring members may secure tickets in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley and Canberra during the presale beginning Friday, July 4 at 1pm until Monday, July 7 at 12pm.

General public tickets for all shows on sale Monday, July 7 at 1pm. All times are local.

For complete tour and ticket information, including VIP packages, visit livenation.com.au and livenation.co.nz.

To see a full list of international and domestic tour dates visit JasonAldean.com for more information.

FULL THROTTLE TOUR 2025 DATES:

Thu Jul 17 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center

Fri Jul 18 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP

Sat Jul 19 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Thu Jul 24 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater

Fri Jul 25 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena

Sat Jul 26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 07 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena

Fri Aug 08 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center

Sat Aug 09 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake

Thu Aug 14 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion

Fri Aug 15 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

Sat Aug 16 — Austin, TX — Moody Center

Thu Aug 21 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Fri Aug 22 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion

Sat Aug 23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 04 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena

Fri Sep 05 — Green Bay, WI — Resch Center

Thu Sep 11 — Detroit, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sat Sep 13 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 18 — Lincoln, NE — Pinnacle Bank Arena

Fri Sep 19 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena

Sat Sep 20 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Thu Sep 25 — Lafayette, LA — CAJUNDOME

Fri Sep 26 — Birmingham, AL — Coca-Cola Amphitheater

Sat Sep 27 — Charleston, SC — Credit One Stadium

Fri Oct 03 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sat Oct 04 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

JUST ADDED-FULL THROTTLE 2026 Dates – New Zealand and Australia:

Thu Feb 19 — Auckland, NZ— Spark Arena

*Sat Feb 21—Toowoomba, AU — Sunburnt Country

Sun Feb 22 — Brisbane, AU— Brisbane Entertainment Centre

Wed Feb 25— Melbourne, AU — Rod Laver Arena

Thu Feb 26— Sydney, AU — Qudos Bank Arena

*Sat Feb 28— Hunter Valley, AU — Sunburnt Country

*Sun Mar 1— Canberra, AU — Sunburnt Country

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY JULY 7, 1PM

Mastercard presale: Wednesday July 2, 12pm – Friday July 4, 12pm

One NZ presale: Wednesday July 2, at 12pm - Friday July 4, 12pm

Live Nation presale: Friday July 4, 1pm - Monday July 7, 12pm.

All times are local.

For complete tour and ticket information, including VIP packages, visit: livenation.com.au andlivenation.co.nz

*SUNBURNT COUNTRY:

Sat Feb 21 – Queens Park, Toowoomba

Sat Feb 28 – Roche Estate, Hunter Valley

Sun Mar 1 – Stage 88, Canberra

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY JULY 7, 1PM

Face To Face Touring presale: Friday July 4, 1pm - Monday July 7, 12pm.

For more information please visit sunburntcountrymusic.com.au

Craig Morgan To Perform “American Soundtrack” On “Live With Kelly & Mark” This Friday, July 4

June 30, 2025

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.

BLAKE SHELTON PREMIERES “STAY COUNTRY OR DIE TRYIN’” MUSIC VIDEO VIA CMT AND TIMES SQUARE BILLBOARD

June 28, 2025

Country superstar Blake Shelton premieres the music video for his new single, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’,” via CMT. The video debuted with a special airing on the Times Square Paramount Billboard in New York City. Watch the new video Below.

Directed by Shelton’s longtime collaborators Adam Rothlein and Jennifer Ansell of Tiny Terror Productions, the cinematic video uses cutting-edge AI effects to portray the birth, life, and death of a family home across seven generations, offering a moving tribute to legacy, land, and country life. The featured home isn’t just a place—it’s a legacy built from values that don’t fade. As each generation takes over, they carry on the promise of living simply and holding fast to what really matters - a powerful reminder that staying country isn’t just about where you live, but how you live.

The single, released on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Wheelhouse Records, follows Shelton’s 30th career No. 1 hit, “Texas,” and is already climbing the charts. Written by Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, and Beau Bailey, “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” is a gritty, high-octane anthem celebrating rural resilience and small-town pride.

“When I heard ‘Stay Country or Die Tryin’,’ it took me back to the first time I heard ‘Ol’ Red’ or ‘God’s Country,’” says Shelton. “It’s full of energy and packed with those sayings and moments that feel like home to me. I love singing this one live—it’s a blast.”

The song appears on Shelton’s new album, For Recreational Use Only, and was recently performed during his headlining set at Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest 2025. That performance aired during “CMA Fest presented by SoFi,” a three-hour primetime special hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, on Thursday, June 26 and is streaming today on Hulu. Available everywhere now, listen to the new album HERE.

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LAINEY WILSON DEBUTS EXCLUSIVE 3-SONG APPLE MUSIC SESSIONS EP

June 24, 2025

16x ACM, 9x CMA and Grammy Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson debuts her exclusive Apple Music Sessions EP today, which was recorded in London and features covers of The Beatles’ “Come Together” and Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved,” as well as a reimagined version of her song “Devil Don’t Go There.” Listen HERE.

Wilson also joined The Kelleigh Bannen Show in London to discuss the EP. On her cover of “Come Together,” she tells Bannen, “Last year when we were here [in London], we got to record a song at Abbey Road, and just really felt that energy in the building. And just trying to wrap your head around how influential The Beatles really are and what they have done to every single genre.”

On her choice of covering Lewis Capaldi’s “Someone You Loved,” she adds: “I watched his documentary and it really inspired me to see how he works, and how he just goes into his hole, and if he’s not feeling creative, he fights for it. You know what I’m saying? He fights for that creativity, which I love.” Listen to the full interview anytime on Apple Music HERE.

The release adds to yet another triumphant year for Wilson, who continues to receive overwhelming attention with her acclaimed new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” which earned Wilson her biggest first day of streaming to date (1.16M), while Billboard called it “one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date, crescendo-ing from a soft-focus, tender vocal, before gradually reaching into her upper register for powerful moments that heighten the song’s emotional acuity.” The song is from the deluxe version of Wilson’s album, Whirlwind, which is set for release August 22 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville (pre-order/pre-save/pre-add here).

In the past year, Wilson also won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (her third consecutive win), Album of the Year (Whirlwind) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year, was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry, won Best Country Album at the 2024 Grammy Awards and two awards at the 58th CMA Awards, where she also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. She’s also scored eight #1 hits, recently debuted “Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert and will make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him. Known for her electric live performances, Wilson is currently in the midst of her nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center and Denver’s Ball Arena among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
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 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

LAINEY WILSON DEBUTS OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FOR “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO”

June 23, 2025

Lainey Wilson unveils the official music video for her critically acclaimed new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” today, directed by decorated filmmaker TK McKamy (Tim McGraw, Reba, Darius Rucker).

Falling through a rabbit hole of nostalgia, Wilson embarks on a surreal adventure inspired by the timeless magic of The Wizard of Oz. In pursuit of love lost, Wilson takes a trip down the yellow brick road through symbolic memories as a mysterious cowboy lures her deeper into a lucid dream. Watch and share Below.

Continuing to receive overwhelming attention from fans and critics alike, “Somewhere Over Laredo” was the most added song at country radio at impact, garnered over 1.16 million streams across platforms in its first 24 hours (Wilson’s biggest first day of streaming to date) and earned praise from CBS Mornings, Rolling Stone and Billboard, the latter of which called it “one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date, crescendo-ing from a soft-focus, tender vocal, before gradually reaching into her upper register for powerful moments that heighten the song’s emotional acuity.”

The song is from the upcoming deluxe version of Wilson’s award-winning album, Whirlwind, set for release August 22 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville in celebration of the record’s one-year anniversary (pre-order/pre-save/pre-add here). In addition to Whirlwind’s original 14 songs, the new extended edition will feature five additional tracks: “Somewhere Over Laredo,” “Bell Bottoms Up,” “King Ranch, King George, King James,” “Yesterday, All Day, Every Day” and “Peace, Love, and Cowboys.”

The release adds to yet another triumphant year for the 16x ACM, 9x CMA and Grammy Award-winning artist, who won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards earlier this spring: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (her third consecutive win), Album of the Year (Whirlwind) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. During the awards ceremony, she also debuted new song, “Trailblazer,” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, which she wrote with Lambert and Brandy Clark.

Additionally, Wilson is amid her nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center 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 year. See below for the complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
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 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

FAN-FUELED FIRE: ALEXANDRA KAY DROPS SULTRY NEW TRACK “FEMININE ENERGY” AMIDST VIRAL DEMAND

June 22, 2025

With a fiercely loyal 8.6M-strong following, powerhouse vocalist and heart-first lyricist Alexandra Kay today delivers the sultry new anthem “Feminine Energy” that radiates confidence, allure and full-throttle sensuality. Fusing flirtatious-pop shimmer and bold-country attitude, the track depicts how a fearless love can awaken a woman’s most radiant and powerful self. Listen below.

Rushing to drop the empowering anthem, once her teases exploded online, her inbox and comments were flooded with release manifestations. Originally slated to release with her sophomore album later this year – when fans demand, Alexandra listens. Giving another glimpse into her hotly awaited new project and more on the way soon, “Feminine Energy” follows the dreaming romance of “The Last” and captivating singalong “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.”

Having just wrapped two headlining tours that included commanding stages worldwide and selling well-over 80,000 tickets, the Pandora “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” and CMT “2025 Next Women of Country” member will join Brad Paisley on tour this summer – but not before delivering a pulse-pounding, encore-worthy sold-out hometown show at St. Louis Music Park. She also added “business owner” to her repertoire this week by opening her first coffee shop, The Coffee Girl, in Waterloo, Ill. on June 19 where she greeted fans for nearly six hours at the establishment. In addition, she’ll be returning to the Grand Ole Opry stage on June 27 in Nashville.

Known as “The Coffee Girl” for her “Coffee Covers” series on social media, where she delivered soulful renditions of country classics while making her morning coffee, The Coffee Girl celebrates how far she’s come.

Turning casual morning routines into must-watch moments, the rising powerhouse racked up millions of views. Her cover of Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” alone skyrocketed past 60 million views and caught the attention of legends like Randy Travis and Tim McGraw—who later invited her on tour. Raw, nostalgic, and wildly addictive - what started as a front-porch-worthy phenomenon, turning her cozy kitchen corner into country music fans’ favorite stage, became a full-blown launchpad for her career and now first business endeavor. And, it all started with just a mason jar, knockout vocals and a little “Feminine Energy.”

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JOHN MORGAN SETS HEADLINING 2025 “FRIENDS LIKE THAT” TOUR

June 16, 2025

Multi #1 country music artist John Morgan today announces his headlining 2025 “Friends Like That” Tour that will hit major markets such as Nashville, Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, San Diego and more. Following his FOURTH #1 as a songwriter and first as an artist - “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean)” - the North Carolinian impacts country radio today as the #1 most added with his fan-favorite and dynamically nostalgic track “Kid Myself.”

“Man, this is my first headlining tour, and I’m pumped to do it with some of my great buddies who we’ll announce very soon,” shares John. “We’re hitting some brand new cities for y’all on this run and are coming back to some of our favorites venues too like Touch of Texas [Binghamton, NY ] and Stashe at the Intersection [Grand Rapids, MI] - ready to bring Carolina Blue out on the road.”

As featured on his critically acclaimed debut album, Carolina Blue, that MusicRow called “a greatest hits collection in waiting” and the Tennessean praised as “a studied, hit-laden road to Nashville country stardom,” “Kid Myself” is already making an impact amongst fans and critics alike. Listen Below.

Written by the rising star with Tyler Hubbard and Jordan Schmidt, the breathtaking track travels back to a regretful decision that cut a relationship short. Ultimately about forgiving yourself, the reflective and wistful single fuses the sought-after writer’s emotively brilliant vocal delivery with strikingly clever lyrics that acknowledge the tough but mature truth behind the past.

Ready to take his electrifying set and singalong ready-tunes to the next level, public on sale for John Morgan’s “Friends Like That” Tour starts this Friday, June 20 at 10 am/CT. Get tickets HERE.

For a sneak peak, watch his heart-pulsing performance of his #1 song “Friends Like That” on The Kelly Clarkson Show HERE.

“Friends Like That” Tour Dates

October 9 - Buffalo, NY - Buffalo Iron Works

October 10 - Binghamton, NY - Touch of Texas

October 17 - Atlanta, GA - Smith’s Olde Bar

October 22 - Cadillac, MI - Venue Event Center

October 23 - Grand Rapids, MI - Stashe at the Intersection

October 24 - Chicago, IL - Carol’s Pub

November 6 - Bloomington, IN - Bluebird

November 7 - Nashville, TN - Nashville Palace

November 8 - Louisville, KY - Zanzabar

November 28 - Denver, CO - Grizzly Rose

November 29 - Colorado Springs, CO - Whiskey Rose

November 30 - Grand Junction, CO - Warehouse 2565

December 4 - Great Falls, MT - Newberry

December 5 - Spokane, WA - The District at the Knitting Factory

December 6 - Tacoma, WA - Elks Temple

December 7 - Portland, OR - Ponderosa Lounge

December 9 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post

December 10 - San Diego, CA - Moonshine Flats

December 13 - Cherokee, NC - Harrah’s Casino

DUSTIN LYNCH MAKES A SPLASH (AND KEEPS THE PARTY GOING) WITH CMA FEST TAKEOVER

June 14, 2025

If there’s one thing Dustin Lynch knows how to do, it’s throw a party — and he proved it once again during CMA Fest 2025, hosting not one but two back-to-back blowout events in downtown Nashville.

Presented by Hey Dude and held at the rooftop pool of Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE returned for its third consecutive year on Friday (6/6) — and fans were ready. Lining up as early as 5 a.m., Lynch’s Stay Country faithful fans packed the deck for a two-hour set that raged through the afternoon, rain delay and all.

Living up to its reputation as country music’s premier pool party, this year’s bash featured surprise performances from Sister Hazel (“All For You”) and Deana Carter, who treated the crowd to hits including “We Danced Anyway” and the iconic “Strawberry Wine.” With sponsors Coors, Happy Dad and Hey Dude Shoes in the mix, the event also kept traditions alive with the infamous Mullet Barber and a fan-favorite Belly Flop Competition.

The next night (6/7), Lynch traded poolside for party mode, bringing the energy to Barstool Nashville for his exclusive DUSTIN LYNCH NIGHTLIFE PARTY CLUB SET, a nod to his ongoing 2025 WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY. With a line around the block and the venue quickly reaching capacity, the crowd was treated to a surprise set from viral star Dasha, who performed her breakout “Austin” and fan-favorite “Not At This Party.”

Lynch, whose latest single “Easy To Love” was the most added song at country radio the week of release, continues to build momentum with his signature blend of country charm and high-octane showmanship. Throughout CMA Fest, fans could also find Dustin at SiriusXM’s Music Row Happy Hour at Chief’s on Broadway, at Audacy at the Hard Rock Cafe, at the iHeartCountry House Party at Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa and the 10x #1 hitmaker also led a conversation about the Road to #1s with Drew Baldridge and John Morgan looking at their first #1s. Up next, fans can catch him at various stops across the US this summer and back in Las Vegas with poolside and club sets at Encore Beach Club and XS Nightclub, as well as on the road this fall for his TWO FOR THE ROAD TOUR alongside Scotty McCreery.

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LANIE GARDNER DROPS NEW EP POLAROIDS, SHINES AT CMA FEST 2025

June 10, 2025

Rising country talent Lanie Gardner capped a breakout week with the release of her new EP Polaroids (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville) and a string of standout performances across CMA Fest 2025.

The six-song project blends country grit, alt-pop edge, and acoustic soul into what Entertainment Focus hails as a “confident leap into Southern pop-country terrain, bringing groove, grit, and a whole lot of attitude.” Produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton, and Chris Ganoudis, the project includes standout releases like the “searing and sultry” (Billboard) “Buzzkill," the emotionally charged “Concrete Cowboy,” and the breezy new opener “Takin’ The Slow Ride.” Listen to Polaroids here.

To celebrate the release, Gardner performed across CMA Fest stages, including Spotify House, the Reverb Stage, Ole Red’s On The Rise Showcase, and a surprise spotlight at Darius Rucker and Friends at The Ryman alongside Morgan Wallen, Luke Bryan and more. She also joined the CMT Next Women of Country showcase and hosted a packed release party at Chief’s Bar in downtown Nashville.

She closes out the week as Apple Music Country’s “Riser of the Month,” featured throughout June on Country Risers Radio with Ward Guenther. Listen here.

With Polaroids, Gardner proves she’s "a dynamic artist who can shift between moods, genres, and personas with ease,” writes Entertainment Focus. “She’s not only got the voice, but also the vision, to claim her space in modern Southern pop and mainstream country.”

ABOUT LANIE GARDNER:

Lanie Gardner’s extraordinary journey is a testament to her unmatched talent and unwavering determination, from her roots in the Appalachian Mountains to international stages. A gifted storyteller and songwriter from an early age, Lanie crafted a distinctive blend of classic rock and country influences that quickly set her apart. Her career skyrocketed after her cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams” went viral, amassing over 60 million views. With her debut self-penned album A Songwriter’s Diary, released in late 2024, Gardner held her own offering a deeply personal 10-track journey through her roots and creative beginnings. Now, Gardner unveils her highly anticipated new EP, Polaroids (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville)— a six-track blend of feel-good energy and message-driven meaning, featuring standout tracks like the previously released “Buzzkill” and the emotionally charged “Concrete Cowboy.” Acclaimed by Billboard as “a true artist with staying power" and by MusicRow as “one of the most exciting rising stars today,” Lanie’s rise has been marked by significant milestones, including being named by the Recording Academy and Amazon Music as a “2025 Artist to Watch” and to CMT’s Next Women of Country: Class of 2025. From being featured on the movie soundtracks for Queen of the Ring and Twisters to touring with the Jonas Brothers, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson and ZZ Ward, Lanie is on the fast-track to stardom. Most recently, she collaborated with country superstar Thomas Rhett and Warren Zeiders, being featured on their just-released tracks “What Could Go Right” and “Love In Letting Go,” respectively. This year alone, she made her Stagecoach debut, joined Corey Kent’s Black Bandana Tour, and will hit the road again this summer/fall with Gavin Adcock. She was also recently invited to make her Opry debut, further solidifying her place as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices. Her soulful sound and captivating stage presence have earned her widespread acclaim and a dedicated fan base. As she continues her ascendancy, Lanie remains a genre-defying artist.

Jon Loba to Receive 2025 CRB President’s Award

June 10, 2025

The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. (CRB) is proud to announce Jon Loba, President of Frontline Recordings for BMG Americas, as the recipient of the 2025 CRB President’s Award.

The CRB President’s Award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and played a vital role in shaping the success of the Country Radio Seminar (CRS) and its mission to advance the country radio format.

CRB/CRS Board President Kurt Johnson shared, “Jon Loba doesn’t just play the game—he redefines it. He’s backed legends, bet on new voices, and pushed Country forward at every turn. His impact on CRS is undeniable, and now, with a broader platform at BMG, he’s reminding the industry why Music Row sets the standard. This award isn’t just deserved. It’s overdue.”

With more than two decades of leadership in the music industry, Loba has established himself as a bold visionary and driving force behind some of country music’s most notable success stories. Known for championing talent and innovation, Loba has been a pivotal player in the careers of Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Dustin Lynch, and Parmalee, as well as the global viral hit “The Git Up” by Blanco Brown, among many others. As President of Frontline Recordings for BMG Americas, he oversees a wide array of genre-spanning label operations while continuing to elevate the presence and power of country music on a global stage.

Loba’s influence extends beyond artist development—his strategic foresight and unwavering support of CRS have helped shape programming and partnerships that directly impact the future of the country radio and music community.

Past recipients of the CRB President’s Award include John Esposito, Beverlee Brannigan, Sarah Trahern, Mike Dungan, Charlie Morgan, Bob Kingsley, Joe Galante, and Erica Farber, among other respected industry leaders.

The 2025 CRB President’s Award will be presented during the Country Radio Hall of Fame event, scheduled for July 21, 2025, at the Virgin Hotel Nashville. The evening will also recognize distinguished radio professionals, including on-air personalities Big D & Bubba, Mary McCoy, and Rowdy Yates, along with radio honorees Ginny “Rogers” Brophey, Clay Hunnicutt, and Gregg Swedberg.

Additional event details, including ticketing information, will be announced in the coming weeks.

For more information about the Country Radio Hall of Fame and to view past inductees, please visitwww.countryradioseminar.com.

About Country Radio Hall of Fame: The Country Radio Hall of Fame was established to recognize those who have dedicated their careers to the advancement and success of country radio. Honorees represent the very best of the industry, with a commitment to excellence that continues to shape the landscape of country music radio.

About Country Radio Seminar: Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is an annual convention designed to educate and promote the exchange of ideas and business practices in the Country music industry, with specific emphasis on issues relevant to Country radio. CRS 2026 is scheduled for March 18-20, 2026.

About Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.®: The Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1969 to bring radio broadcasters worldwide together with the Country Music Industry to ensure vitality and promote growth in the Country Radio format.

UNFILTERED: LANIE GARDNER REVEALS NEW PICTURE-PERFECT EP, POLAROIDS, AVAILABLE NOW

June 7, 2025

Named a “2025 Artist to Watch” by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY and Amazon Music, Lanie Gardner, unveils her highly anticipated new EP, Polaroids, via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. A six-track collection full of vivid storytelling, boundary-pushing soundscapes, and emotional truth, Polaroids is the perfect soundtrack for long drives, golden-hour moments, and everything in between. Listen to Polaroids here.

Produced by Oscar Charles, Jonathan Singleton, and Chris Ganoudis, Polaroids blends modern country grit with alt-pop edge and acoustic soul, capturing a 25-year-old artist fully stepping into her voice and vision. Building on the raw intimacy of her 2024 debut album A Songwriter’s Diary, Gardner widens the lens with this new project, giving each co-written song a mellow mix of feel-good energy and message-driven meaning.

“Polaroids feels like a time capsule of everything I’ve lived and learned these past few years,” shares Lanie. “Each song is a snapshot of a moment that shaped me — the highs, the heartbreak and everything along the way.”

Alongside previously released standouts like “Buzzkill”—called “searing and sultry” by Billboard—and the emotionally charged “Concrete Cowboy,” Polaroids features a mix of new tracks that further showcase Gardner’s range. Highlights include the breezy opener “Takin’ The Slow Ride,” a windows-down anthem blending country rock with Southern soul, and the bright, roots-pop groove of “Hold Your Horses,” a playful reminder to slow down and soak it all in.

Gardner celebrated the release of Polaroids with a string of appearances at CMA Fest 2025, including standout performances at Spotify House, the Reverb Stage, and Ole Red’s On The Rise Opry celebration, as well as a surprise spotlight set at Darius Rucker and Friends at The Ryman. Today, she will perform at this year’s CMT Next Women of Country program at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, followed by her Polaroids EP release party at Chief’s Bar in downtown Nashville. To cap it off, Lanie will be featured as Apple Music Country's "Riser of the Month," joining host Ward Guenther for weekly in-depth conversations on Country Risers Radio HERE.

Gardner continues to earn praise and high-profile collaborations across the Country music landscape. Her recent duet “What Could Go Right” with Thomas Rhett remains a fixture on top country streaming playlists, while her heartfelt team-up with Warren Zeiders on “Loving in Letting Go” showcases her emotional depth and vocal power.

This year alone, she made her Stagecoach debut, joined Corey Kent’s Black Bandana Tour, and will hit the road again this fall with Gavin Adcock. She was also named to CMT’s 2025 Next Women of Country class and was recently invited to make her Opry debut, further solidifying her place as one of the genre’s most exciting new voices.

Lanie first gained attention with her viral cover of “Dreams” (55M+ views), which hit No. 25 on the Billboard Rock charts and led to collaborations with David Guetta and MORTEN and her original music has been featured on the soundtracks for both Twisters and Queen of the Ring. As Billboard put it, she’s “a true artist with staying power,” and MusicRow calls her “one of the most exciting rising stars today.”

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JASON ALDEAN CELEBRATES HIS 30th #1 AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH HIS LATEST SINGLE “WHISKEY DRINK”

June 4, 2025

GRAMMY nominated entertainer and ACM Artist of the Decade, Jason Aldean lands his 30th #1 at Country Radio via Broken Bow Records this week with his latest single “Whiskey Drink,” featured on his album Highway Desperado. Recently, kicking off his “Full Throttle Tour” with sold out dates at the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH (5/23), Budweiser Stage in Toronto, Canada (5/24) and the Broadview Stage at SPAC in Saratoga Springs, NY (5/25), the country music superstar is bringing his hit packed show to CMA Fest this week in Nashville as he closes out Nissan Stadium on the opening night, Thursday, June 5 before heading back out on the road in July.

With this latest accolade, Jason joins an elite class of entertainers who have logged 30+ #1 hits throughout their career like George Strait, Tim McGraw, Ronnie Milsap, Merle Haggard, Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and Blake Shelton.

“30 #1s is a huge milestone, and I couldn’t let it go by without thanking the fans, country radio, the songwriters, BMG and the best promo team in the business,” says Jason Aldean. “I appreciate all the support we have gotten from everyone over the last 20 years. And, I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon; so, I’m working hard on getting this next round of music out and can’t wait to share it soon.”

“I always say icons come from the fringes and Jason Aldean exemplifies that without question,” says Jon Loba, President, Frontline Recordings, BMG Americas. “When many questioned his music early on, he was uncompromising and in the process, added an entirely new sound to the genre that many tried to chase, but none could replicate. Today, he registers his 30th #1, while continuing to sell out arenas and amphitheaters. We at BMG look forward to him shaping the sound of Country music for years to come.”

To purchase tickets to the “Full Throttle Tour," visit JasonAldean.com.

“FULL THROTTLE TOUR” 2025 DATES:

Thu Jul 17 — Tulsa, OK — BOK Center

Fri Jul 18 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP

Sat Jul 19 — St. Louis, MO — Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre

Thu Jul 24 — Albuquerque, NM — Isleta Amphitheater

Fri Jul 25 — Denver, CO — Ball Arena

Sat Jul 26 — Salt Lake City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre

Thu Aug 07 — Nashville, TN — Bridgestone Arena

Fri Aug 08 — Noblesville, IN — Ruoff Music Center

Sat Aug 09 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Pavilion at Star Lake

Thu Aug 14 — Dallas, TX — Dos Equis Pavilion

Fri Aug 15 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman

Sat Aug 16 — Austin, TX — Moody Center

Thu Aug 21 — Raleigh, NC — Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Fri Aug 22 — Charlotte, NC — PNC Music Pavilion

Sat Aug 23 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 04 — Grand Rapids, MI — Van Andel Arena

Fri Sep 05 — Green Bay, WI — Resch Center

Thu Sep 11 — Detroit, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre

Sat Sep 13 — Tinley Park, IL — Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre

Thu Sep 18 — Lincoln, NE — Pinnacle Bank Arena

Fri Sep 19 — Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena

Sat Sep 20 — Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center

Thu Sep 25 — Lafayette, LA — CAJUNDOME

Fri Sep 26 — Birmingham, AL — Coca-Cola Amphitheater

Sat Sep 27 — Charleston, SC — Credit One Stadium

Fri Oct 03 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre

Sat Oct 04 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre

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DUSTIN LYNCH DROPS CHILL SUMMER JAM "EASY TO LOVE"

May 30, 2025

Dustin Lynch ain’t “Easy To Love.” Flipping the title of his brand-new single in an unexpected way, the MULTI-PLATINUM star is the first to admit he’s stubborn, restless, and tough to pin down when it comes to matters of the heart. Listen to the chill summer jam here.

Written by Lynch with Ben Johnson, Jon Robert Hall, Hunter Phelps, and Zach Crowell, the autobiographical narrative speaks to Lynch’s life on the run as he confesses that he’s always been good at going alone – but is still looking for more: “I’m still thinkin’ maybe one day I’ll find her / They always say when you know, you know / If I know me, she’ll be my next right turn / But I’ll take a left just to see where it goes.”

Equal parts vulnerable and vibey, easygoing production by Crowell wraps warm guitars and sunlit grooves around Lynch’s self-aware lyrics and no worries charm. “Easy To Love” marks the anticipated follow-up to Lynch’s 10th #1 “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll).”

The adjoining music video further speaks to the track’s blue-skied optimism as a visual love letter to Key West. Filmed under director Jack Owens, the Florida footage captures Lynch ready for every opportunity that comes his way.

Throwing his see-and-be-seen pool parties for the last decade, he will next host DUSTIN LYNCH POOL SITUATION: NASHVILLE 2025, presented by Hey Dude. Returning for the third year at the rooftop pool of Margaritaville Hotel Nashville, the 18+ event is set for June 6 during CMA Fest weekend. Admittance is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis – but Lynch’s Stay Country Club members will get exclusive early access. Fans can join the Stay Country Club now.

Keeping the party going on June 7, Lynch will offer Nashville a taste of his Club Set – from his 2025 WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY – when he hosts the DUSTIN LYNCH NIGHTLIFE PARTY at Barstool Nashville. Admittance for the 21+ event is FREE on a first-come, first-served basis. For a VIP table, text 615.606.2889.

Marking Wynn Nightlife’s first-ever country music artist residency in Las Vegas, Lynch’s 2025 WYNN NIGHTLIFE LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY boasts a live performance Daytime Pool Situation at Encore Beach Club and a Club Setat XS Nightclub through August. With a July 4 appearance on deck, find full details to all upcoming Lynch shows (including his co-headlining TWO FOR THE ROAD TOUR with Scotty McCreery) here.

LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SINGLE “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO” IS MOST ADDED AT COUNTRY RADIO THIS WEEK

May 28, 2025

16x ACM, 9x CMA and Grammy Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson’s new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” is the most added song at country radio this week with 129 adds. Furthering its success, the track garnered over 1.16 million streams across platforms in the first 24 hours of its release, earning Wilson her biggest first day of streaming to date.

The song is from the new deluxe version of Wilson’s award-winning album, Whirlwind, which will be released August 22 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville in celebration of the record’s one-year anniversary (pre-order/pre-save/pre-add here). In addition to Whirlwind’s original 14 songs, the extended edition will feature five additional tracks: “Somewhere Over Laredo,” “Bell Bottoms Up,” “King Ranch, King George, King James,” “Yesterday, All Day, Every Day” and “Peace, Love and Cowboys.”

Already receiving widespread attention, Wilson performed “Somewhere Over Laredo” live for the first time at the 2025 American Music Awards earlier this week and appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss the new track, while Billboard praised, “one of her most commanding, dynamic vocal performances to date, crescendo-ing from a soft-focus, tender vocal, before gradually reaching into her upper register for powerful moments that heighten the song’s emotional acuity.”

Written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and Andy Albert, the track honors the timeless classic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” while showcasing Wilson’s poignant storytelling and authentic country sound, as she reflects on past love and pays tribute to small towns across the country.

The release adds to yet another triumphant year for Wilson, who won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards earlier this month: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (her third consecutive win), Album of the Year (Whirlwind) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. During the awards ceremony, she also debuted a new song, “Trailblazer,” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, which she wrote with Lambert and Brandy Clark.

Additionally, Wilson is in the midst of her nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which includes stops at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Los Angeles’ Kia Forum, Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Austin’s Moody Center 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 year. See below for the complete tour itinerary, full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Jay Joyce (Miranda Lambert, Eric Church), Whirlwind was released to overwhelming critical attention last summer with The Tennessean calling it “the best release of her career,” while NPR Music praised, “She’s becoming a major headlining country star, and this album feels like it’s cementing that position” and Rolling Stone declared, “her music has a blend of brawn, heart, and willingness to upend the status quo that’s not only listenable, but also the kind of thing you can’t help but root for.”

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 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 and will make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in Paramount’s hit television series, Yellowstone. Moreover, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma,” which was featured in the new Twisters movie.

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
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 18—Nashville, TN—Grand Ole Opry
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 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

ALEXANDRA KAY RELEASES THE STARRY EYED ROMANCE OF “THE LAST,” AVAILABLE NOW

May 23, 2025

With over 8.5M social media followers, Alexandra Kay, a destined-for-stardom songstress who was named to Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” and CMT’s “2025 Next Women of Country” lists, unleashes her innately heartfelt lyricism in the starry-eyed romance of “The Last,” available now. Mixing her exquisitely warm, angelic vocals with wistful instrumentation, the enchanting new song paints the dreamy scene of what it feels like when you finally find the one meant for you. Written by Alexandra Kay with Jon Green and producer Andrew DeRoberts, “The Last” exploded the moment it hit socials with fans belting out every lyric at her sold-out headlining shows like it had been in her catalog for years. Listen to the highly anticipated new song Below.

“This song represents starting over with someone new,” shares Alexandra Kay. “It doesn’t matter what experiences you’ve had before you met them, all that matters is that you finally found the one you want to spend your last days with.”

Being raw, candid and vulnerable about the gut-wrenching pain she experienced throughout her divorce, the budding superstar drew in over 8.5 MILLION devoted followers, who shared in her journey of perseverance, reflection and renewal. Inviting them into her inner circle, Alexandra showed her heart by covering beloved country songs over a cup of morning coffee.

Now, confident and in her lover-girl era, Alexandra isn’t stepping away from the heartfelt emotion that her prominent debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, was anchored in. Having gone #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts and Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, the “adept, propitious singer-songwriter” (Billboard) amplifies her effervescent spirit, releasing the sharp-witted “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” and the alluringly beautiful “The Last.”

Taken under genre-bending phenomenon Jelly Roll’s wing, Alexandra most recently accompanied the country icon on his 2024 Beautifully Broken Arena Tour, which included his sold-out hometown show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, as well as opened for Morgan Wallen at his sold-out Hyde Park show in London. She landed her first motion picture soundtrack feature with the acclaimed Twisters: The Album, sold over 80,000 tickets as an independent headlining artist and is one of the top-selling artists on TikTok Shop for music. Now signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Alexandra is finalizing her latest full-length project to release later this year.

Currently selling out shows across the UK + Europe on her All I’ve Ever Known Tour, the mesmerizing entertainer just wrapped a hugely successful headlining run of her “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour. Next, she’s closing out this European leg with a sold-out show in London on May 29, before opening for Brad Paisley this summer and performing throughout the week at CMA Fest in Nashville June 5-8. For a full list of tour dates, visit www.AlexandraKayOfficial.com.

About Alexandra Kay:

With over 8.5 MILLION social media followers, Alexandra Kay, who starred on Netflix’s series Westside, holds the rare and extraordinary ability to genuinely connect with audiences by just being her authentic true self via heartfelt melodies, her “refreshing brand of storytelling…custom-made for the country music genre” (People), and her “angelic, yet soaring vocals” (American Songwriter). Cementing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the industry, the bright and tenacious rising star that Billboard acclaimed as “an adept, propitious singer-songwriter,” dropped her debut album - All I’ve Ever Known - in 2023. The project reached #1 on the iTunes All Genre and Country charts globally and earned her a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, independently.

Now, signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and named to Pandora’s “2025 Artist to Watch: Country” list and CMT’s “Next Women of Country: Class of 2025,” Alexandra wrapped a milestone 2024 complete with a headlining tour, an opening slot on Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken Arena Tour where she was taken under his wing and was featured on the acclaimed Twisters movie soundtrack. Ready to take 2025 to the next level, the captivating songstress is giving a glimpse into her sophomore album, releasing the starry-eyed romance of “The Last” and the contagiously catchy sing-along “Cupid’s A Cowgirl.” Having just wrapped her headlining U.S. and Canada “Cupid’s A Cowgirl” Tour, the budding star is currently across the pond for her headlining international All I’ve Ever Known U.K. & Europe Tour that has already sold out in Amsterdam, Glasgow, Birmingham, Belfast and Manchester.

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LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SINGLE “SOMEWHERE OVER LAREDO” OUT TODAY

May 23, 2025

6x ACM, 9x CMA and Grammy Award-winning artist Lainey Wilson’s new single, “Somewhere Over Laredo,” is out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Listen Below.

Written by Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson and Andy Albert, the song honors the timeless classic “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” while showcasing Wilson’s poignant storytelling and authentic country sound, as she reflects on past love and pays tribute to small towns across the country.

Wilson will perform the song live for the first time at the 2025 American Music Awards this Monday, May 26, where she is nominated for Favorite Female Country Artist.

Officially impacting radio this Tuesday, May 27 via Broken Bow Records, fans will hear the new track as it world premieres across all major U.S. Country Radio Stations today.

The release adds to yet another triumphant year for Wilson, who won four awards at the 60th Annual ACM Awards earlier this month: Entertainer of the Year (her second consecutive win), Female Artist of the Year (her third consecutive win), Album of the Year (Whirlwind) and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. During the awards ceremony, she also debuted new song, “Trailblazer,” with Reba McEntire and Miranda Lambert, which she wrote with Lambert and Brandy Clark.

Additionally, Wilson is in the midst of her nearly sold-out Whirlwind World Tour, which includes stops 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 year. See below for the complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.laineywilson.com/tour.

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 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 and will make her feature film acting debut in next year’s adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him, after first acting in Paramount’s hit television series, Yellowstone. Moreover, Wilson wrote and recorded “Out of Oklahoma,” which was featured in the new Twisters movie.

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville - 60th Academy of Country Music Awards Recap

May 9, 2025

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.

BLAKE SHELTON’S FOR RECREATIONAL USE ONLY — OUT NOW

May 9, 2025

Hot off his 30th career No. 1 with the twangy, swagger-packed “Texas,” Blake Shelton drops his new album For Recreational Use Only — a 12-track dose of country grit, charm, and heart available now via BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records. Listen Below.

“I can’t believe it’s been four years since we released an album, and I’m excited to get the whole record out there,” said Shelton. “I’ve always been someone who wants to collect great songs but sometimes the hardest thing to do is to find something that hasn’t been said or written before or a melody that we haven't heard. I’m always on the search for that. I look back over the years, and I’m just proud because some of those songs don’t sound like anything else. And I think we did it again with this album.”

To celebrate the release, Shelton performed “Texas” on the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards and he will take over national television next week. On Tuesday, May 13, he’ll perform live from the Today Show Summer Concert Series stage at Rockefeller Plaza before stopping by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon later that night. He’ll close out the week on Friday, May 16, with a reunion on The Kelly Clarkson Show, joining his former Voice rival and longtime friend.

One of the most personal cuts on the record is “The Keys,” a melodic slow-burn co-written by HARDY that Shelton says hit him straight in the gut. “You know, I’m not the kind of guy who hangs on to a lot of stuff, but I’ve got this weird habit—I don’t throw away old keys,” Shelton explains. “Apartment keys, truck keys, padlock keys—I keep them all. So this song really got to me. The story, the melody, the way it wraps up at the end... I couldn’t shake it.”

HARDY, who also co-wrote the already released fan-favorite “Let Him In Anyway,” sent Shelton the demo with him specifically in mind. “This one’s more in my lane than his,” Shelton says. “It’s got the feel of those mellow, romantic tracks I’ve done through the years—like ‘Drink On It.’ Songs like this are why I still love making records.”

For Recreational Use Only marks Shelton’s first studio album in four years and his debut on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. With guests including Gwen Stefani, John Anderson, and Craig Morgan, the project is a rowdy, reflective ride through heartbreak, backroads, and the kind of Southern wisdom you only learn the hard way. It's Shelton at his most grounded—and most freewheeling.

About Blake Shelton:

With 30 No. 1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 billion global streams, Blake Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others. His debut BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville album, For Recreational Use Only, drops May 9. The 12-track album, his first in nearly four years, features his No. 1 Wheelhouse Records single “Texas,” the poignant “Let Him In Anyway,” the red-dirt “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” and includes appearances by Gwen Stefani, John Anderson and Craig Morgan.

Shelton kickstarted the year with his Live In Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. He just wrapped his Friends & Heroes Tour, which featured Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts, and will play a variety of festivals this summer The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and most recently, Las Vegas, with a stand-alone venue complete with a roof-top stage and bar on the Las Vegas strip.

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