CRAIG MORGAN’S READIES FOR RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM, MY COUNTRY, THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6

Country music hitmaker and Army veteran Craig Morgan is readying for the release of his new album, My Country (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), a musical celebration of our great nation as well as the genre that speaks to the soul of its people. Releasing this Friday, November 6, during America’s 250th birthday year, the upcoming 11-song album displays his unwavering patriotism for the Stars and Stripes with songs like “Long May You Wave” and honors his late friend, Toby Keith, with a passionate and personal cover of “American Soldier” along with new titles “I’m Country Music” and “The Will.”

AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 6: Pre-Save/Add/Order Craig Morgan’s album My Country HERE
WATCH: "I'm Country Music" music video BELOW

Craig will perform live on Fox & Friends (Fox News) on Friday, November 6 at the release of My Country. Prior to his headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, the Grand Ole Opry member will host Craig Morgan’s Veterans Day 5K, supported by Humana, that morning at the Grand Ole Opry House. Registration is open at veteransday5k.com and net proceeds will benefit Opry Trust Fund, Operation Finally Home, the USO and the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation. In the weeks ahead, watch for Craig on The MeatEater Podcast and features with Hook & Barrel, American Songwriter, Nashville Lifestyles, and more.

About Craig Morgan
Singer, author (God, Family, Country), TV/Film star (The Pirate King, Beyond The Edge, The Ballad of Davy Crockett, Craig’s World, After The Storm, Morgan Family Strong, All Access Outdoors, Rizzoli & Isles, Army Wives), and soldier Craig Morgan is best known as a country music hitmaker who has amassed more than 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. He 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 record of military service. He remains committed to supporting active duty and veteran members of our military through work with Operation Finally Home, and the USO. Craig’s 24 years of partnership with the USO has included 12 overseas tours, most recently to the Middle East, and has visited 56 bases in 18 countries, entertaining nearly 55k troops around the world. He 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.

During America’s 250th birthday year, Craig will release My Country (BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville), a musical celebration of our great nation as well as the genre that speaks to the soul of its people. Available November 6 ahead of Veterans Day, Morgan’s 11-song album displays his unwavering patriotism for the Stars and Stripes with songs like “Long May You Wave” and honors his friend, the late Toby Keith, with a passionate and personal cover of “American Soldier” along with new titles “I’m Country Music” and “The Will.”

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 socials HERE.

DUSTIN LYNCH WIPES THE SLATE CLEAN WITH SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM OUT NOW

MULTI-PLATINUM, 10x #1 hitmaker Dustin Lynch releases his seventh studio album, Clean Slate, available everywhere via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Across 12 tracks, Lynch navigates love, heartbreak, second chances and the hard-earned perspective that comes with time, delivering a collection that balances the energy of his signature country sound with some of his most vulnerable storytelling to date. Listen BELOW.

At the heart of the album is its aching title track, “Clean Slate,” a deeply personal reflection on losing your way and wondering whether it's too late to find your way back. Building slowly around a hurt he can't quite explain, Lynch inhabits the mind of a wide-eyed desperado who has spent too long giving his angels the cold shoulder. As the arrangement swells, so does the weight of everything he's been carrying, searching for somewhere safe to land and the possibility that his past doesn't have to determine his future.

Written by Johnny Simpson, Jeremy Dussolliet, Tim Sommers, James Abrahart and Jackson Foote, and produced by Ross Copperman, “Clean Slate” gives the album its name and its emotional center. More than a promise of a fresh start, the song confronts the difficult space between who you've become and who you still hope to be.

“There's something compelling about the idea of a clean slate that signifies and promises a new chapter. I think we've all had moments where we look at our lives and wonder how we got to where we are,” shares Lynch. “What I love about this song is that it is a hard look in the mirror.That felt like the right message to build this album around.”

While the title track carries the album's emotional weight, Clean Slate moves through the full spectrum of relationships and experiences that have shaped Lynch's life and music. The road-tested, high-energy “Made In A Bottle” finds him chasing relief from a lost love one bar at a time, while “How You Been,” his up-tempo collaboration with Ashley Cooke, revisits a summer romance through a phone call that brings every memory rushing back. Lynch has described the duet as a second chapter to his 4X PLATINUM smash “Thinking ’Bout You.”

Elsewhere, “One Tennessee” brings a fiery vocal performance, while “Built Us A Life” and “Old Man Knows” add to the album's reflections on love, experience and the passage of time. The collection closes with “Home To You,” a collaboration with electronic duo MC4D that brings a dance-driven finish to an album rooted in Lynch's country foundation.

Lynch worked with an extensive roster of Nashville songwriters and musicians on the project, contributing to eight of its 12 tracks alongside collaborators including Zach Crowell, Justin Ebach, Josh Thompson, Jameson Rodgers, Brent Anderson, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson and John Byron. Production duties are shared by Ross Copperman, Zach Crowell and Austin Shawn, with MC4D producing the album's closing track. Together, they bring a mix of live-band energy, modern country production and electronic influences to a collection that reflects the different sides of Lynch's musical identity.

Clean Slate arrives as Lynch continues to build on a career spanning 10 No. 1 hits, four Top 5 albums, 12 RIAA-certified singles and more than 5 BILLION cumulative global streams. Earlier this year, he celebrated those milestones with Setlist Staples - 10 #1's, a collection of his decade-plus run of Country radio chart-toppers, alongside new RIAA certifications for “Small Town Boy” (5X PLATINUM), “Thinking ’Bout You” (4X PLATINUM), “Ridin’ Roads” (2X PLATINUM) and “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” (PLATINUM).

With Clean Slate, Lynch adds another chapter to a catalog built on lasting hits, bringing the stories, sounds and experiences of where he's been into sharper focus as he looks toward what's next.

ALEXANDRA KAY ANNOUNCES ONE WOMAN SHOW TOUR

Country artist Alexandra Kay announced her headlining One Woman Show tour which will hit cities like Detroit, MI, Toronto, ON, Boston, MA, Indianapolis, IN, Cincinnati, OH, Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, Chicago, IL and starts January 22 in Columbus, OH. Tickets go on sale October 30 and are available here. Kay has not only headlined her own tours, but has been the support for Garth Brooks, Jelly Roll, Brad Paisley and most recently Jon Pardi. The globally impacting artist with over 9 million followers will also tour Europe and the UK this spring after her U.S. run.

"I am so excited to begin this new chapter, and I cannot imagine beginning it with anyone but my favorite people on the planet.. my fans, the people who carried me to where I am,” shared Kay. “This One Woman Show would not exist night after night without them. I have so much that is deep and honest to say in this new music, and some conversations deserve to happen face-to-face." 

The One Woman Show Tour schedule:

January 22 - Columbus, OH
January 23 - Detroit, MI
January 24 - Grand Rapids, MI
January 26 - Toronto, ON
January 28 - Boston, MA
January 29 - Silver Spring, MD
January 30 - Allentown, PA
January 31 - Cleveland, OH
February 2 - Indianapolis, IN
February 3 - Cincinnati, OH
February 5 - Bristol, VA
February 6 - Charlotte, NC
February 7 - Birmingham, AL
February 9 - Houston, TX
February 11 - Dallas, TX
February 12 - Oklahoma City, OK
February 13 - Omaha, NE
February 16 - Minneapolis, MN
February 17 - Madison, WI
February 18 - Chicago, IL

Within the last year, Kay has charted on the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart with her latest album Second Wind, been selected as a Pandora’s “Artist to Watch,” Billboard“Rookie of the Month,” Opry NextStage, CMT Next Women of Country and joined the company of Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood among the Top Five of All-Time first-week debuts by a solo female artist on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts. The entrepreneur, who recently celebrated the one year anniversary of her coffee shop, The Coffee Girl, in her hometown of Waterloo, IL was a featured performer on The Kelly Clarkson Show and profiled in Rolling Stone, People, Taste of Country, American Songwriter, and was the cover of MusicRow Magazine’s Rising Women on the Row issue.  

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RYAN AND RORY GO THE WHOLE 9 YARDS WITH DEBUT ALBUM

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s breakout duo Ryan and Rory are ready to go all in with the announcement of their debut full-length album, The Whole 9 Yards, arriving February 19, 2027. Produced by Kevin Bard and executive produced by John Hamlin, the 12-track collection finds Ryan Follesé and Rory John Zak expanding on the infectious chemistry, powerhouse harmonies and crowd-winning energy that have fueled their rise while revealing new sides of the duo along the way. Pre-add/pre-save/pre-order The Whole 9 Yards HERE.

Spanning rowdy Friday-night anthems, hard-earned heartbreak and songs built around love that holds on for the long haul, The Whole 9 Yards lives up to its name. Ryan and Rory bring all of themselves to the project, moving from the harmonica-and-guitar charge of previously released “Beer Wants Me” to the unwavering devotion of title track “9 Yards,” the spiritual reckoning of “WWJD” and the deeply personal “Eyes Closed.”

“The Whole 9 Yards is the whole dang shebang,” says Ryan Follesé. “It's everything we grew up loving mixed with the music that feels right to us. Songs about love, faith, loss, drinking and everything in between. We wanted to make an album that makes people feel something and, in the same breath, want to shotgun a beer. It's a soundtrack to all of it.”

“Ryan and I have our own stories to tell, but over the last few years, we've been writing one together,” says Rory John Zak. “This album captures everything we've lived, felt and experienced along the way. From start to finish, The Whole 9 Yards is exactly who we are, and we couldn't be prouder to share it.” 

Giving fans another look at the album, Ryan and Rory share “Rock In The River” out now. Co-written by Ryan Follesé, Frank Legeay, Autumn Buysse and Andrew Bloom, the soaring ballad promises the kind of love that remains steady when everything else starts giving way. Driving acoustic guitars and a powerful choir build around that promise as the song moves toward one of the album’s most emotional moments.

“'Rock In The River' is the most personal song on the album for me,” says Ryan Follesé. “I was going through a tough time and honestly didn’t even want to write a song that day. But I started thinking about how blessed I am to have people who lift me up and encourage me to use he gifts I've been given. Thank God I showed up.”

“'Rock In The River' is one of those rare songs that feels familiar from the first listen,” says Rory John Zak. “It's a ballad, but there's a real rhythmic drive to it. Kevin Bard helped us give every instrument room to breathe, letting the acoustic guitars lead while everything else builds around them. And that choir? Those moments are money.”

Already named a SiriusXM Highway Find, Ryan and Rory have continued to build momentum with acclaimed performances at C2C Festival in London, a Grand Ole Opry debut and tours alongside Sam Hunt, Brett Young, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, John Morgan and Tyler Braden. Their recent releases have showcased the range that carries into The Whole 9 Yards, pairing the high-octane energy that has become a calling card with the timeless storytelling at the center of the duo’s sound.

About Ryan and Rory:

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville's breakout duo Ryan and Rory are quickly establishing themselves as one of country music's most exciting new acts. Named a SiriusXM Highway Find, the pair first built momentum with their self-titled debut EP, led by the high-energy anthem "Pour Decisions" and Billboard's "must-hear" pick "This Town." They have continued to expand their catalog with fan favorites including "What's Mine Is Yours," "Truck Stop," "Together Again (feat. Jamey Johnson)," "Them Boots," "Girls Are Pretty," "Lawn Chair In The Living Room," "Wasn't Thinkin'," and "Beer Wants Me." Ryan Follesé, an American Music Award-winning songwriter and former frontman of Hot Chelle Rae, joins powerhouse vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Rory John Zak to deliver a sound that blends modern country energy with timeless storytelling. After touring with Sam Hunt, Brett Young, Jamey Johnson, Jake Owen, John Morgan, and Tyler Braden, making their Grand Ole Opry debut, and earning praise from MusicRow, PEOPLE, Country Swag, and The Tennessean, the duo is now gearing up for their debut full-length album, The Whole 9 Yards. The 12-track project expands their range even further, with deeply personal new song "Rock In The River" offering the latest preview of what's to come.

MARY KUTTER THROWS LOVE INTO THE RING WITH HARD-HITTING NEW TRACK “DAMN I LOVE YOU” – OUT NOW

Love hurts, but Mary Kutter isn't interested in nursing the bruise. With “Damn I Love You,” out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, Kutter turns reckless devotion into a full-contact sport, delivering a hard-charging confession about loving someone past the point of reason. Written by Kutter, Brian Alexander, Tom Pino and Paul Wrock, and produced by Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy, the track hints at what’s next from the Kentucky-raised singer-songwriter. Listen HERE and watch the official music video BELOW.

Built on roaring guitars and Kutter's commanding vocal, “Damn I Love You” pushes country storytelling straight into rock territory. Its lyrics measure devotion in broken bones and bad decisions, capturing the kind of all-consuming love that makes self-preservation feel beside the point. The harder it hits, the deeper Kutter digs in.

The song nearly sounded very different. Kutter originally wrote “Damn I Love You” as a slow 6/8 ballad before scrapping everything but the title. The problem wasn't the song. It was that something this irrational had no business behaving itself.

“It started out real sad and real pretty, but that just wasn't what the feeling sounded like to me,” says Kutter. “Loving somebody that hard, especially when you know they might not do the same for you, isn't always pretty. It can feel like a bar fight in your chest. Once I realized that, I knew we needed to crank it up.”

Following the darkly cinematic “Bed of Roses,” “Damn I Love You” reveals another side of the world Kutter is building, where country storytelling collides with rock-leaning intensity and emotions rarely arrive clean or uncomplicated. Together, the songs begin to leave breadcrumbs toward a forthcoming full-length project for Kutter.

For Kutter, those contradictions are often where the story gets interesting. Raised in the backwoods of Kentucky, she has built her songwriting around characters and experiences that live somewhere between right and wrong, strength and vulnerability, love and self-preservation. “Damn I Love You” doesn't try to resolve any of it. It finds the thrill in losing all good sense.

About Mary Kutter:

Kentucky raised and Nashville based, Mary Kutter writes songs that live in the gray area, blurring genre lines and creative narratives. Drawing from country storytelling and rock-leaning intensity, her music favors sharp images over easy answers. As both a songwriter and recording artist, Kutter gravitates toward characters on the edge, flawed, resilient and unapologetically human. Before stepping fully into her own voice as an artist, she built a reputation as a songwriter willing to go where others would not, with her work appearing on major-label releases and charting records by Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith and Zach John King. Praised by The Tennessean as a “natural-born storyteller” who isn't afraid of the big topics, Kutter has also earned early attention from PEOPLE, MusicRow and Country Swag for her distinctive voice, sharp songwriting and fearless approach to storytelling. In 2026, Kutter signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and introduced this next chapter with the darkly cinematic “Bed of Roses,” a sharp-edged murder ballad steeped in classic country storytelling and Southern noir. Now, she turns up the volume with the hard-hitting “Damn I Love You,” with more still to come.

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LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SONG “KINDA LOVE IT”

Multi-platinum global superstar Lainey Wilson’s new song, “Kinda Love It,” is out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Listen HERE and watch the official music video BELOW. 

Written by Wilson, John Mayer, Kid Harpoon and Jon Decious, the infectious, upbeat track explores new sonic territory for Wilson and captures the thrill of being swept up in an exciting, yet unpredictable romance. 

The release adds to yet another landmark year for the 12x CMA-winner and reigning Entertainer of the Year, who will return to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 18. This is Wilson’s third time hosting following her solo debut last year (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991) and her first appearance in 2024 with Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Wilson is also nominated in three categories this year—Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”)—and recently received the CMA International Artist Achievement Award. 

Additionally, Wilson will join Harry Styles for four shows at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium in May, while her single, “Phone, Keys, Wallet” (feat. John Mayer on guitar), is currently top 15 at country radio and continuing to climb. 

Earlier this year, Wilson released two additional tracks ("Younger You" with Miley Cyrus and "Can't Sit Still"), joined Chris Stapleton for a run of stadium shows and was the subject of an in-depth Netflix documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool (watch HERE). Wilson also made her film acting debut in Universal's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him, before appearing in season two of Netfllix's sitcom, Leanne.

The Grand Ole Opry member is a prolific, sought-after songwriter, who has scored nine #1 hits including “4x4xU” (3x Platinum), “Watermelon Moonshine” (3x Platinum) and “Heart Like A Truck” (4x Platinum), in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, made her acting debut in Paramount’s hit television series, Yellowstone, and recently launched a new collaboration with MacKenzie-Childs, her fifth collection with Wrangler and her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection). 

Photo Credit: Erick Frost

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

October 10—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun
May 7—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 8—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 14—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 15—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
*with Harry Styles

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DUSTIN LYNCH CALLS UP ASHLEY COOKE FOR “HOW YOU BEEN”

MULTI-PLATINUM, 10x #1 hitmaker Dustin Lynch teams up with Ashley Cooke on “How You Been,” an up-tempo country duet that turns one phone call into a rush of summer memories. Available everywhere today, listen BELOW.

Described by Lynch as a “chapter 2” to his 4X PLATINUM smash “Thinking ’Bout You,” “How You Been” finds an old connection suddenly back on the line, reopening a chapter neither side may have completely left behind. Ferris wheel first kisses, moonlit nights and a summer in Myrtle Beach come flooding back as a casual check-in starts sounding more like an invitation to pick up where they left off.

“I’m so happy to finally have a song out with Ashley. She sounds incredible on ‘How You Been,’ and from the first time I heard it, it felt like the perfect song for us to do together,” shares Lynch. “To me, it feels like chapter two of ‘Thinking ’Bout You.’ It’s that idea of reconnecting with somebody from your past and realizing those memories might still mean something to both of you. Ashley brings so much personality to her side of the song, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it.”

“The second I heard this song, I was beyond excited Dustin asked me to be a part of it,” shares Cooke.“Not only is it an absolutely infectious melodically, but lyrically it packs a punch and has that clever double entendre I really love in a song. It’s that ‘invisible string’ story in a way that feels fun and flirty. Great song and even better duet partner, what more could you ask for?” 

Matching the song’s forward momentum, “How You Been” trades studio gloss for an up-tempo, driving arrangement with the feel of a full band in the room. Lynch and Cooke play both sides of the conversation, their vocals bringing a lived-in ease to a story that hangs on a deceptively simple question: if the memories are still this vivid, how far away is the past really?

“How You Been” offers another look at Lynch’s seventh studio album, Clean Slate, arriving October 30 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Across 12 tracks, the album finds Lynch taking stock of where he’s been and where he wants to go next, exploring love from every angle – from new possibilities and hard-earned perspective to heartbreak, second chances and the connections that refuse to disappear.

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ABOUT DUSTIN LYNCH:
Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving 10 number ones, four Top 5 albums, MULTI-PLATINUM status with 12 RIAA-certified singles and more than 5 BILLION cumulative global streams. Now, the proven hitmaker turns the page with his seventh studio album, Clean Slate, arriving October 30 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Across 12 tracks, Lynch takes stock of where he’s been and where he’s headed, exploring love, heartbreak, hard-earned perspective and the moments worth holding onto while staying true to the sound that has defined his career. The album includes “Easy To Love,” road-tested honky-tonk anthem “Made In A Bottle,” “How You Been” with Ashley Cooke and “Home To You” with MC4D. Lynch recently celebrated a decade-plus of chart-topping music with Setlist Staples - 10 #1’s, bringing together the songs that have become the foundation of his live show. Released alongside new RIAA certifications for “Small Town Boy” (5X PLATINUM), “Thinking ’Bout You” (4X PLATINUM), “Ridin’ Roads” (2X PLATINUM) and “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” (PLATINUM), the collection underscores a catalog built to last. Beyond the charts, Lynch has headlined packed venues and toured with some of country’s biggest names, including Kane Brown, Luke Bryan, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton. A longtime fixture in Las Vegas nightlife, he made history as Wynn Nightlife’s first-ever country music artist residency in 2025 and returned in 2026, further expanding his sound through genre-blending collaborations and his Club Set Remixes EP. Since his PLATINUM breakout “Cowboys and Angels” in 2012, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member, alongside high-profile nominations from the Academy of Country Music Awards, American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards and CMT Music Awards.

COLIN STOUGH & KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD PLUG IN FOR “BONE DRY (REVISITED)” – OUT NOW

Colin Stough plugs “Bone Dry” back in alongside blues-rock icon Kenny Wayne Shepherd with “Bone Dry (Revisited),” available everywhere today. Listen BELOW.

Originally released in July as one of Stough’s most stripped-down recordings to date, “Bone Dry” found the Mississippi native with nothing left between his gravel-worn vocal and the aftermath of a relationship that took everything out of him. Now, Stough and Shepherd revisit that heartbreak from the other side of the amplifier, giving the song an electric edge while leaving its emotional core exposed.

“Getting to work with Kenny Wayne Shepherd on ‘Bone Dry’ was honestly pretty surreal for me,” shares Stough. “I’ve been a fan of his music for a long time, so having him bring his guitar and his sound to a song that means a lot to me was something I’ll never forget. He took the song to a whole different level, and I’m really proud of what we made together.”

“Colin has been so great to work with. He knows exactly what he wants with his music. I understand just how unusual it is for someone his age to possess that kind of maturity and drive. He has exceptional musical instincts and is such a great writer, singer, guitarist, and he has a lot of depth in his musical arsenal to draw from. It’s been a lot of fun working with him and I’m excited to see what we come up with next,” shares Shepherd.

Written by Stough, Gavin Lucas and Jackson Inman, “Bone Dry” uses the image of a river run dry to capture the point after heartbreak when even the tears are gone. Cracked earth, empty skies and memories of what once flowed freely frame a breakup that leaves Stough drained rather than angry. On “Bone Dry (Revisited),” Shepherd’s unmistakable guitar enters that landscape, answering Stough’s weathered vocal and bringing new voltage to a song built around having nothing left to give.

The collaboration also brings together two artists whose musical roots meet naturally across Southern rock, country and blues. A multi-Platinum blues-rock guitarist with six GRAMMY nominations, Shepherd has notched a string of No. 1 blues albums and No. 1 mainstream rock singles across his career. Raised on the Mississippi-Alabama line, Stough grew up absorbing the sounds of artists including The Allman Brothers and has increasingly pushed his own music toward the heavier edges of his influences. With Shepherd joining him on “Bone Dry (Revisited),” the song stretches further into that blues-rock lineage without losing the raw country storytelling at its center.

About Colin Stough
Born and raised on the Mississippi-Alabama line, 21-year-old Colin Stough was brought up on Southern rock and second chances. A self-taught guitarist and gravel-voiced storyteller influenced by The Allman Brothers, Conway Twitty and Koe Wetzel, he first picked up a guitar at age eight, later trading prized possessions for a pawn shop acoustic he still plays today. After high school, he worked full-time as an HVAC tech until his mom pushed him to audition for American Idol Season 21. That leap launched a life-changing ride, including a standout third-place finish, a deal with 19 Recordings/BMG Nashville and breakout songs like “Sober,” “‘Til The Day One Does” and the hard-edged anthem “White Trash.” With a skinned-raw vocal and lyrics carved from lived experience, Stough has built a loyal following of more than 800K across social platforms. His EPs Promiseland and Lookin’ For Home offer a no-frills portrait of a young man navigating life with Southern grit, while releases including “White Trash,” “20 Bucks,” “Best For You,” “21 Year Old Man Blues,” “Trippin’” and “Bone Dry” continue to showcase both the power and vulnerability of his songwriting. His latest, “Bone Dry (Revisited),” finds Stough joining forces with blues-rock icon Kenny Wayne Shepherd for an electrified new take on his stripped-down heartbreak ballad. On the road, he has opened for acts like Chase Matthew, Drake White and Kidd G as he continues to build his audience one show at a time. A student of Skynyrd and the outlaw spirit, Stough isn't chasing trends. He's telling the underdog's truth, one song at a time.

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JOHN MORGAN ADDS FALL TOUR DATES AND RELEASES NEW SONG "CRY BABY"

Six time #1 hitmaker John Morgan is releasing his newest track, “Cry Baby.” The raw lovesong is written by John Morgan, Lydia Vaughn, Kurt Allison, and Tully Kennedy and produced by John Morgan and Brent Anderson. Listen to “Cry Baby” Below.

The country star is also adding fall dates to his touring schedule as his latest single “Kid Myself” is eyeing the top of the country airplay charts. After wrapping Brantley Gilbert’s Real American Tour, Morgan is adding ten headlining shows beginning November 12 in Myrtle Beach, SC and ending on December 5 in Starkville, MS. Tickets are on sale now and fans can buy tickets HERE. 

On his self-aware new song "Cry Baby," John Morgan turns the mirror on himself. He owns up to the moments he's let his temper get the better of him — and the guilt that follows when he sees the hurt he's caused reflected in someone he loves. It's a vulnerable, grown kind of love song, less about grand romantic gestures and more about the harder work of accountability, growth, and trying to be better for the person who's stuck by him. With his signature blend of grit and sincerity, Morgan delivers a heartfelt plea that balances toughness with tenderness — proof that real strength is admitting when you're wrong.  

Morgan is spending this fall touring, not only on Brantley Gilbert’s Real American Tour, but headlining his own dates with support from Erin Kinsey and Chris Ryan. Tickets are currently on sale HERE.

9/25 Uncasville, CT                Mohegan Sun Arena*
9/26 Verona, NY                     Turning Stone Resort Casino*
10/1 Huber Heights, OH         Rose Music Center at The Heights*
10/2 Rockford, IL                    BMO Center*
10/8 Savannah, GA                VyStar Pavilion
10/9 Roanoke Rapids, NC      Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre*
10/15 Youngstown, OH           Covelli Center*
10/16 Cincinnati, OH               PNC Pavilion*
10/17 Toledo, OH                    Huntington Center*
11/5 Macon, GA                       Atrium Health Amphitheater*
11/6 Biloxi, MS                        Mississippi Coast Coliseum*
11/7 Corinth, MS                     Crossroads Arena*
11/12 Myrtle Beach, SC          The Boathouse
11/13 Wilmington, NC             Bowstring
11/14 Isle of Palms, SC          The Windjammer
11/15 Jacksonville, FL             Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair^
11/19 Nashville, TN                 Odies
11/20 Charlotte, NC                 Amos’ Southend
11/21 Winston-Salem, NC       The Ramkat
12/3 Chattanooga, TN             Barrelhouse Ballroom
12/4 Birmingham, AL               WorkPlay Soundstage
12/5 Starkville, MS                  Rick’s Cafe

* Brantley Gilbert's “Real American Tour” Date

^ Support for LoCash

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GRAMMY-nominated and 6x #1 hitmaker, John Morgan delivers country music with a blue-collar edge rooted in the only life he knows. Raised in Sylva, North Carolina — a small town in the Great Smoky Mountains — he grew up playing bluegrass festivals in his family band. Now a “Music City songwriting star” (Tennessean) and “in-demand songcrafter” (Billboard), John has written 16 songs for Jason Aldean alone — including Aldean’s #1 hits “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” “Trouble With A Heartbreak,” “Whiskey Drink,” “Don’t Tell On Me” and the GRAMMY®-nominated “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood. His songs have also been recorded by Jon Pardi, Dustin Lynch and Thomas Rhett. After years behind the scenes, John’s breakout moment came with his debut single “Friends Like That (feat. Jason Aldean),” which shot to #1 at country radio — earning him his fourth #1 as a songwriter and first as an artist. Morgan’s songwriting also earned him the coveted CMA Triple Play Award. The momentum continues with his debut album Carolina Blue, out now. A blend of raw storytelling and small-town soul, the project features the rising single “Kid Myself,” currently climbing the charts. Having already played the Grand Ole Opry and toured with Jason Aldean, Kane Brown, Riley Green, ERNEST, Nate Smith and more, John is heading out on Brantley Gilbert's “Real American Tour” this fall where he will sing his hits and preview new music like his latest releases “Once in a Mile" and "Cry Baby." John has a track record that proves that he’s not just one of Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters - he’s one of its next big stars.

CRAIG MORGAN’S UPCOMING ALBUM MY COUNTRY CELEBRATES THE HEART, SOUL AND SOUND OF AMERICA

Long before his more than two decades of success as a country-music artist, Craig Morgan answered a higher calling — serving our country in the United States Army and Army Reserve. During America’s 250th birthday year, Craig will release My Country, a musical celebration of our great nation as well as the genre that speaks to the soul of its people. Available on November 6 ahead of Veterans Day, Craig’s upcoming 11-song album — My Country (BBR Music Group / BMG Nashville) — displays his unwavering patriotism for the Stars and Stripes with songs like “Long May You Wave” and honors his late friend, Toby Keith, with a passionate and personal cover of “American Soldier.”

Craig’s comprehensive catalog has formed the soundtrack of our lives and his newest song, “I’m Country Music,” available today ahead of the album’s release is no exception. The song, which Craig has previewed in concert and on the Opry stage, pays tribute to die-hard music fans and all the ways country music speaks to our hearts, hopes, fears, tears, and celebrations.

AVAILABLE TODAY: Stream Craig Morgan’s track “I’m Country Music”
AVAILABLE NOVEMBER 6: Pre-Save/Add/Order Craig Morgan’s album My Country HERE

“This new album brings together two things I love - my country and country music - and it’s created to celebrate both,” shares Craig. “You’ve been hearing ‘I’m Country Music’ in my shows lately and I’m excited to finally release it today. And I’m privileged too to have the blessing of my friend Toby Keith’s family to record and release my own version of his iconic song, ‘American Soldier,’ on the project too. I can’t wait for everyone to listen!”

Craig, who currently serves in the Army Reserve, continues to give back to our military veterans. Prior to his headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium on Saturday, November 7, the Grand Ole Opry member will host Craig Morgan’s Veterans Day 5K, supported by Humana, that morning at the Grand Ole Opry House. Registration is open now at veteransday5k.com and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Opry Trust Fund, Operation Finally Home, the USO and the Dickson County Craig Morgan Foundation.

Learn more at craigmorgan.com and engage with Craig on socials HERE.

JADE EAGLESON & MIDLAND ARE “COMING SOON TO A HONKY TONK NEAR YOU” – OUT NOW

Jade Eagleson has never been interested in sanding down the edges of country music. Now, kicking off his next chapter with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, the award-winning artist teams up with neotraditional country revivalists Midland on “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You,” doubling down on the sound he has championed from the start. Available everywhere HERE.

Co-written by Eagleson, Matt Roy, Casey Brown and Travis Wood, the rowdy heartbreak anthem sends a newly single cowboy on an all-night barroom tour rather than home to nurse a broken heart. Produced by Todd Clark and Wood, the track was deliberately built to feel at home in the kind of honky tonks that first shaped Eagleson’s musical instincts, bringing fiddle and pedal steel to the forefront. Midland’s unmistakable harmonies meet Eagleson’s twang, pairing two acts united by a shared reverence for classic country.

“We really wanted this song to feel like you’re right inside some honky tonk in the middle of nowhere,” shares Eagleson. “From the writing to the musicians we brought in and the way we produced it, every choice was made with that in mind. It was important to me that it sound like the country music I grew up playing and still love today.”

For Eagleson, that commitment to country tradition predates the accolades that have followed. Raised on a family farm, he stepped away from some of his duties there in 2017 to pursue music full time, carrying with him a sound rooted in the country music he had long loved and played. When he began making trips to Nashville nearly a decade ago, Eagleson recalled being politely turned away by some in the music industry because what he was doing was considered “too country.” Rather than change his sound, he made it his calling card.

That conviction has since taken Eagleson from the farm to more than 430 million global streams, 130 million YouTube views and five No. 1s at Canadian Country Radio, alongside multiple GOLD and PLATINUM certifications. His self-titled 2020 debut introduced an artist intent on bringing neo-traditional country forward on his own terms, while subsequent releases continued to build a career around the steel, fiddle and storytelling at the center of his musical identity. His momentum continues this year, with Eagleson earning CCMA Award nominations for Male Artist of the Year and Fans’ Choice.

“This song marks the beginning of my next chapter musically, and I couldn’t be more excited,” says Eagleson. “Having Midland on it makes it even more special. I’ve been a fan since day one, and there ain’t too many folks out there that can twang like them.”

“Jade is cut from the same cloth as us. He’s a troubadour and a honky tonk revivalist taking traditional country music into the modern era,” says Midland’s Mark Wystrach. “He hit us up to join him on this up-tempo bar banger, and it was a no-brainer. He’s our little brother and a helluva artist. Midland x Jade Eagleson are comin’ to a honky tonk near you soon!”

With “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You,” Eagleson lets the sound that got him here lead the charge into his next chapter.

About Jade Eagleson
Jade Eagleson built his career by betting on the kind of country music he knew long before he had the accolades to prove the bet paid off. Raised on a family farm, Eagleson stepped away from some of his duties there in 2017 to pursue a longtime dream of making music, setting his sights on bringing neo-traditional country back to the forefront. Early trips to Nashville found some politely turning him away for being “too country,” but Eagleson never saw that as a reason to change course. His 2018 debut “Got Your Name On It” became his breakthrough, with its music video surpassing 100 million views and the song becoming the first debut single by a Canadian artist to achieve PLATINUM certification. Since then, Eagleson has amassed more than 430 million global streams, including 215 million in the United States, alongside 130 million YouTube views, five No. 1s at Canadian Country Radio and multiple GOLD and PLATINUM certifications across three albums. That commitment to the music that first shaped him remains at the center of Eagleson’s work today. With steel, fiddle and country storytelling as guideposts, the 2025 CCMA Male Artist of the Year and four-time JUNO Award nominee enters his next chapter with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville not by leaving his roots behind, but by taking them to a bigger stage with his latest release “Coming Soon To A Honky Tonk Near You” with Midland. 

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About Midland
Footloose and free, working hard and drinking harder, always riding into the sunset or sunrise, GRAMMY-nominated trio Midland makes country music feel viscerally alive and timeless, with songs for people to drink, swing, love and, yes, lose to. Name inspired by a Dwight Yoakam song, the Dripping Springs, TX-born trio channels a distinctly 21st century post-modern traditionalism, recapturing that classic country essence through thick harmonies, steel guitars and a worn-in cool that has made their music a dive bar staple worldwide. Honed in barrooms, it’s a sound that’s been imitated but never duplicated since their now 5X PLATINUM, No. 1 “Drinkin’ Problem.”


For Mark Wystrach, Cameron Duddy and Jess Carson, music isn’t just something to play in your car. It envelopes their aesthetics, from the Nudie Cohn-inspired rhinestone suits, their Insolito Tequila and Kingsmaker cigar line to their album-focused musical explorations and lean, song-forward live presentation. From head-turning debut On The Rocks through the Billboard Top Country Albums chart-topping Let It Roll and into The Last Resort: Greetings From and Barely Blue, Midland has built a catalog that bridges conceptual ambition with roots-driven songwriting, continuing through projects like The Sonic Ranch and Live From The Palomino. Alongside “Drinkin’ Problem,” their catalog also includes PLATINUM-certified “Burn Out” and GOLD-certified favorites “Cheatin’ Songs,” “Make A Little” and “On The Rocks.” The band's commitment to the sounds, stories and places that define country music persists on Stages, out now via Blue Highway Records. Braiding Laurel Canyon country-rock, Texas outliers, and a shot of vintage Nashville, the critically acclaimed project pulls together the many phases of their journey, further staking their claim as one of country’s most engaging acts. 

LANIE GARDNER RELEASES FADED POLAROIDS (DELUXE) VIA BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE

Lanie Gardner releases Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, adding three new songs to the collection she released in 2025. Featuring “You Ain't My Daddy,” “Bye Bye,” and “Say It Sober,” the 21-track project brings resolution to a deeply personal chapter for Gardner while offering a glimpse at the woman and artist she's becoming. Listen to Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) below.

For Gardner, Faded Polaroids was always about more than a collection of songs. The album captured the lessons, heartbreaks and growing pains of her early twenties, but she felt the story needed one final chapter before she could move forward. The three new songs offer that resolution, reflecting the perspective Gardner gained after living through the experiences that shaped the original album.

 “This project captures the lessons, heartbreaks, and growing pains of my early twenties while reflecting my desire to keep pushing the boundaries of country music,” Lanie shared. “Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) reveals, specifically, more of the woman I've become after living through those experiences and carrying the wisdom they left behind.”

The three new songs were written and recorded with Kristian Bush, who Gardner credits with helping bring her vision to life while allowing her to remain at the center of the creative process. Working without phones, distractions or outside comparisons, the pair and their team focused on building a world around the songs that felt entirely their own. The result is a collection that continues Gardner's genre-blurring approach while giving her room to explore a more evolved perspective.

At the center of the new collection is “Say It Sober,” which offers a more reflective side of Gardner following the unapologetic energy of “You Ain't My Daddy.” The track serves as another piece of the story Gardner wanted to finish telling before turning the page on the Faded Polaroids era.

Earlier this summer, Gardner gave fans the opportunity to choose which of the three new songs they wanted to hear first, with “You Ain't My Daddy” ultimately earning the most votes. The response reinforced the connection Gardner has built with an audience that sees itself in her honesty and independence. As she puts it, “The girls aren't taking the backseat anymore!” The song's message of supporting women rather than controlling them resonated not only with her female fans, but with listeners who connected to the idea. 

Now, as Gardner brings Faded Polaroids to the road, the deluxe edition marks both an ending and a beginning. She recently wrapped select dates with Jordan Davis, continues Luke Bryan's “Word On The Street Tour”into the fall before joining Ty Myers. With the final chapter of Faded Polaroids now complete, Gardner is carrying its lessons forward while leaving behind the parts of herself that no longer fit.

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ABOUT LANIE GARDNER:
Hailing from the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina, Lanie Gardner has quickly established herself as one of country music’s most distinctive new voices, blending the storytelling heart of country with the grit of rock, the soul of blues and the hooks of pop. She first captured global attention with her viral cover of Fleetwood Mac’s “Dreams,” which has amassed more than 100 million views and helped launch her career. Since then, she has been named a 2025 Artist to Watch by the Recording Academy and Amazon Music, an Apple Music Riser of the Month, a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country: Class of 2025 and a SiriusXM Highway Find. Gardner made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 2025 and has performed everywhere from Stagecoach to TODAY, while sharing the stage with artists including Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Ty Myers, the Jonas Brothers, Cody Johnson and ZZ Ward. Her songwriting has also led to collaborations with Thomas Rhett, Warren Zeiders and Dorothy, with “What Could Go Right” reaching No. 1 on SiriusXM’s The Highway. Released in 2025, Faded Polaroids introduced listeners to Gardner’s most personal collection of songs to date. Now, Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) expands that story with three new tracks, continuing to explore the experiences and emotions that have shaped Gardner both personally and creatively.

DUSTIN LYNCH ANNOUNCES SEVENTH STUDIO ALBUM CLEAN SLATE - AVAILABLE OCTOBER 30

MULTI-PLATINUM, 10x #1 hitmaker Dustin Lynch announces his seventh studio album, Clean Slate, arriving October 30 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. The 12-track collection is available to pre-add, pre-save and pre-order HERE.

Taking its name from the album’s introspective title track, Clean Slate finds Lynch looking at where he’s been, what he’s learned and where he wants to go next. Across 12 tracks, love comes into view from every angle: imagining the life you could build, recognizing the one worth coming home to, chasing a new spark, revisiting the one that got away and confronting the heartbreak that refuses to disappear at last call. There are nights made for cutting loose and hard-earned lessons that only come with time, all leading back to the possibility of clearing the slate and moving forward.

“There’s a lot of life on this record,” shares Lynch. “Falling for somebody, missing somebody, looking back at things you might do differently now, going out and having a damn good time, and figuring out what matters when everything else gets quiet. I’ve lived a lot of life since my first record, and I wanted this album to feel true to where I am today while still sounding like me.”

Lynch co-wrote seven of the album’s 12 tracks, working alongside Nashville songwriters including Zach Crowell, Justin Ebach, Josh Thompson, Jameson Rodgers, Brent Anderson, Hunter Phelps, Ben Johnson, John Byron and more. Production is shared across the collection by Ross Copperman, Zach Crowell and Austin Shawn, with MC4D producing and featuring on album closer “Home To You.” Clean Slate also features Ashley Cooke on “How You Been.”

Before Clean Slate arrives in full, Lynch leads off with “Made In A Bottle,” available September 4. Written by Jesse Frasure, Mark Holman and Geoff Warburton and produced by Ross Copperman, the straight-down-the-middle honky-tonk anthem is built on real instruments, real players and the snap of a full band. Against that high-energy backdrop, Lynch makes the rounds from bar to bar only to learn there isn’t a pour strong enough to outrun the memory of the one he lost.

“We started playing ‘Made In A Bottle’ live this summer and the reaction was immediate,” shares Lynch. “I love the energy of it and the rhythmic pocket in that chorus. You can’t help but move along to it. Production-wise, we wanted it to feel like you’re right there in the middle of our live show. There aren’t a bunch of studio tricks. It’s real instruments and real players, and it’s just a great honky-tonk song. We’ve road-tested it all summer, and it fits our show perfectly.”

The announcement follows Lynch’s Setlist Staples - 10 #1’s, a collection bringing together all 10 of his Country radio chart-toppers and capturing the songs that have become the foundation of his live show. Released August 28, the collection arrived alongside new RIAA certifications for “Small Town Boy” (5X PLATINUM), “Thinking ’Bout You” (4X PLATINUM), “Ridin’ Roads” (2X PLATINUM) and “Chevrolet (feat. Jelly Roll)” (PLATINUM).

Lynch continues to bring that catalog to the stage with shows slated throughout the fall and into 2027, including a September 30 return to the Grand Ole Opry, followed by a special post-show event at Studio A. For tickets and a full list of upcoming dates, visit HERE.

JASON ALDEAN EARNS TWO DIAMOND CERTIFICATIONS FOR “YOU MAKE IT EASY” AND “DIRT ROAD ANTHEM”

Jason Aldean celebrated a monumental career milestone backstage at his sold-out Double Down Tour date in Washington, D.C., where two of his biggest hits, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” were honored with official RIAA Diamond certifications- an official career first for the Georgia native. Aldean was surprised backstage last night with the Diamond certifications, which recognize the enduring success of two songs that have become defining moments in Aldean’s catalog and during his live shows. The historic achievement comes on the heels of a remarkable run of new RIAA certifications for Aldean. Earlier this month twelve of Aldean’s albums and singles received new Platinum certifications, including My Kinda Party (6× Platinum album). Newly Diamond certified “Dirt Road Anthem,” from his multi-Platinum My Kinda Party album, became one of the signature breakthrough anthems of Aldean’s career, while “You Make It Easy” became and has remained a continuous fan favorite following its release. Additional recent certifications include: 

My Kinda Party (album)– 6X Platinum
My Kinda Party – 5X PlatinuM
Fly Over States – 4X Platinum
Any Ol' Barstool – 3X Platinum
Amarillo Sky – 3X Platinum
Don’t You Wanna Stay (with Kelly Clarkson) - 3X Platinum
Tattoos On This Town – 2X Platinum
Hicktown – 2X Platinum
Why – 2X Platinum
Lights Come On – 2X Platinum
Little More Summertime – Platinum
They Don't Know (album) – Platinum

“Having two songs reach Diamond status is something I never could have imagined when we were making these records,” said Aldean. “These songs have taken on a life of their own because of the fans. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, streamed, bought the records, come to the shows and made these songs part of their lives. It’s special to have a moment that is still a career first all these years in, especially one that is all due to the fans. Thank you guys so much. We want to keep doing this and keep putting out songs and touring for a long time to come, and we don’t take getting to do this for granted.”

To commemorate the historic achievement, Aldean is releasing The Diamond Collection, an exclusive vinyl edition celebrating his two newly Diamond-certified singles, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” available November 20. The limited-edition release gives fans a chance to own a commemorative piece celebrating two songs that have helped define Aldean’s career and cemented his place among country music’s most successful artists. Pre-order here.

From L to R: BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s GM Peter Strickland, Maverick’s Chris Parr, BMG North & South America’s President, Frontline Recordings, Jon Loba, Jason Aldean, Maverick’s Clarence Spalding, RIAA SVP Media Relations + Gold & Platinum Program Erin Burr, Tom Clees, SVP Government & Industry Relations RIAA

In addition, on Sept. 18, Aldean will also release on vinyl three landmark albums—4X Platinum Jason Aldean (2005), the newly certified 6X Platinum My Kinda Party (2010), and Platinum They Don't Know (2016) —marking the first time each title will be available on vinyl. Pre-order Jason Aldean, My Kinda Party and They Don’t Know on vinyl here.  

Noted for his “timeless country appeal” (The Tennessean) the ACM Artist of the Decade has achieved country stardom with his “own recipe…one that has vaulted him to the pinnacle of Country music success,” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Following his 32nd career #1, Aldean released his current single, “Anytime Soon,” off his current album Songs About Us and is set to continue his Songs About Us headlining tour run with shows in Charleston, WV (8/21) and Cincinnati (8/22), OH this weekend. With two Diamond certifications, 12 recent Platinum certifications, 32 chart-topping singles, and numerous sold-out Double Down Tour and Songs About Us headlining dates, Aldean continues to celebrate the extraordinary staying power of his music and the fans who have made these songs part of their lives for more than two decades. For a full list of Songs About Us tour dates and additional information visit JasonAldean.com.

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JOHN MORGAN REMINISCES WITH NEW SINGLE "ONCE IN A MILE"

Six time #1 hitmaker John Morgan releases a new track today, “Once in a Mile.” Written by Morgan and Brent Anderson, the new song comes as Morgan’s current single “Kid Myself” is inside the Top 10 on the radio charts and climbing. Listen to “Once in a Mile” Below.

In “Once in a Mile,” Morgan turns the drive back home into an unraveling of memories - every passing mile stirring up the ghosts of a love that used to exist there. The production carries its own sense of momentum, a steady, driving pulse that mirrors the highway itself, propelling the song forward even as the lyrics pull backward into the past. Built on classic country instrumentation with a warm, nostalgic glow, the track captures that bittersweet ache of proximity: the closer you get to home, the closer you get to what you lost. Morgan's grounded, emotive vocal delivery sits at the heart of it all, turning a simple road trip into a quietly devastating meditation on memories and heartbreak.

John Morgan will be out on the road this fall.

Tour Dates
September 4 - Seneca, OR - John Morgan: Live at Silivies

September 5 - Lakeview, OR - Lake Country Round-up

September 6 - Filer, ID - Twin Falls Country Fairgrounds

September 10 - Cashmere, WA - Chelan Country Fair

September 12 - Ashland, VA - Country Jam III Music Festival

September 24 - Boston, MA - Leader Bank Pavillion*

September 25 - Uncasville, CT - Mohegan Sun Arena*

September 26 - Verona, NY - Turning Stone Resort Casino*

October 1 - Huber Heights, OH - Rose Music Center at The Heights*

October 2 - Rockford, IL - BMO Center*

October 8 - Port Wentworth, GA - VyStar Pavilion

October 9 - Roanoake Rapids, NC - Carolina Crossroads Amphitheatre*

October 15 - Youngstown, OH - Covelli Center*

October 16 - Cincinnati, OH - PNC Pavilion*

October 17 - Toledo, OH - Huntington Center*

November 5 - Macon, GA - Atrium Health Amphitheater*

November 6 - Biloxi, MS - Mississippi Coast Coliseum*

November 7 - Corinth, MS - Crossroads Arena*

November 15 - Jacksonville, FL - Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair

* Brantley Gilbert's "Real American Tour" Date

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BBR MUSIC GROUP/BMG NASHVILLE ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF JADE EAGLESON

BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville proudly announces the signing of award-winning Canadian country artist Jade Eagleson to its recording roster. One of the genre's leading international voices, Eagleson has amassed more than 430 million global streams and 130 million YouTube views while earning five No. 1 singles at Canadian Country Radio, multiple GOLD and PLATINUM certifications, and widespread acclaim for his modern take on neo-traditional country music.

The Ontario native continues to build on that momentum following a remarkable stretch that includes four JUNO Award nominations, 2025 CCMA Male Artist of the Year, 2024 CCMA Album of the Year, and 2023 CCMA Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year honors.

In addition to signing with the label, Eagleson also expanded his team signing with Range Music for management, CAA for booking and Spirit Music, in a joint venture with Alliance Music Partners, for publishing. 

Photo ID: Standing: BMG’s Jen Morgan, CAA’s Karen Schillinger & Bennett Beckner, BMG’s Quinn Bauducco, Range Music’s Shawn McSpadden & Trey Wilson, BMG Canada’s Lindsay Hyslop Seated: BMG North America’s Katie Kerkhover, BMG Canada’s Bryan Columbus, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s JoJamie Hahr, Jade Eagleson, BMG North & South America’s Jon Loba, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s Peter Strickland & Camille Kenny

“I’m incredibly excited to begin my journey with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville,” says Jade. “I have always had a profound respect for their team and the way they love and elevate their artists. The whole team feels like family and I’m so very proud to call this label my home. Regarding Range, that team has already been such a strong support for me, and we’re only just getting started. I feel incredibly aligned with them. They are strategic and innovative, and have been a blessing to have in my life. The fine folks that work there have quickly become some of my best friends.  In addition, I love my agents at CAA, and I am so grateful that they rolled the dice on me and my obsession with steel and fiddle. It hasn’t been all that long and I’ve already had experiences that will last a lifetime. I am excited to continue playing and growing new markets with these fine folks. For the Spirit Music team, I remember coming to Nashville close to 10 years ago exploring publishing options, and most folks politely turned me away because what I was doing at the time was too country. Frank Rogers and Derek Wells on the other hand took the time to hear my music, and show interest in what I was doing when nobody else would. I have also had the privilege of working with Abbey for the last year or two and love that I can work with all of these incredible people on my upcoming releases. With these leaders in my corner across all aspects of my career, I am looking forward to what the next few years look like for me, my music and my opportunities to connect and engage with fans globally.”

"Jade represents so much of what everyone loves about this format. He knows exactly who he is as an artist, has an undeniable respect for the genre and has built an incredible career by stying true to that," says JoJamie Hahr, EVP, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. "What he has already accomplished is impressive, but we believe there is so much more ahead. We're thrilled to welcome Jade to the family and excited to be part of this next chapter."

"Spirit Music has been a big fan of Jade Eagleson for years,” shares Frank Rogers, CEO Spirit Music. We are excited to partner with Jade and help let the rest of the world discover what we (and all of Canada) have been excited about for a long time! Let’s go!”

"Jade has achieved remarkable success, and I am beyond excited to partner with him and Spirit Music on this next chapter,” says Abbey Adams, Co-Founder, Alliance Music Partners. “This is a pivotal point for Jade, the possibilities are endless, and we're thrilled to be a part of creating something even bigger with him." 

About Jade Eagleson
Jade Eagleson has made quite a mark on the international country music scene. Boasting more than 430 million global streams and 130 million YouTube views since the debut of his self-titled album in 2020, which earned four GOLD and two PLATINUM-certified singles, Jade has also landed five No. 1 singles at Canadian Country Radio, three GOLD and one PLATINUM-certified track from his sophomore album, and another two GOLD-certified tracks and one PLATINUM-certified track from his third album, Do It Anyway. These last few years have been unmatched for the Ontario native. Jade kicked off 2025 with his fourth JUNO Award nomination and was recently named 2025 CCMA Male Artist of the Year after winning Album of the Year in 2024 and both Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year in 2023. In addition, Jade is nominated for the Fans’ Choice and Male Artist of the Year awards at the 2026 CCMAs.

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LANIE GARDNER ANNOUNCES FADED POLAROIDS (DELUXE) ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 4

Following the success of her acclaimed album, Lanie Gardner will release Faded Polaroids (Deluxe) on September 4 via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Available for pre-add/pre-save today, the expanded edition features three brand-new songs, continuing the musical journey that began with her Polaroids EP and evolved on Faded Polaroids. Fans can hear the first new release, "You Ain't My Daddy," below.

Alongside the album's original 18 tracks, which helped earn Gardner recognition as a “2025 Artist to Watch” by the Recording Academy/GRAMMY, Gardner worked with Kristian Bush on the deluxe edition to expand on the world of Faded Polaroids. With three new songs - "You Ain't My Daddy," "Bye Bye," and "Say It Sober” - she further showcases her fearless songwriting and unmistakable voice.

“Faded Polaroids felt like a resolution before stepping into the next chapter of my artistry, capturing the growing pains of my early twenties. With the deluxe edition, I’m reflecting on the woman I’ve become because of them,” Lanie shared. “These new songs solidify that evolution, and I hope they encourage women to trust themselves, reclaim their voices, and never settle for anything that makes them forget their worth. That’s exactly how I felt writing them.”

After teasing snippets across social media, Gardner let fans vote on which of the new songs they wanted to hear first and they chose "You Ain't My Daddy." Equal parts playful and defiant, the country-rock anthem pushes back against unsolicited opinions and expectations with sharp wit, gritty guitars and a singalong chorus. It's a reminder that no one else gets to decide who you are or how you choose to live your life. Go behind the scenes with Lanie and the making of the song here. 

The release arrives as Gardner continues her breakout year on Luke Bryan's “Word On The Street Tour,” bringing her music to audiences across the country. Since first capturing global attention with her viral cover of Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams," Gardner has carved out a sound that blends the storytelling heart of country with the grit of rock, the soul of blues and the hooks of pop. With Faded Polaroids, Gardner continued defining her sound, and the deluxe edition pushes that evolution even further.

Gardner will continue on Luke Bryan’s “Word On The Street Tour” into the fall, before joining Jordan Davis and Ty Myers for select dates. Visit laniegardnermusic.com for ticket information.

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ALISON NICHOLS FINDS THE SILVING LINING ON BOLD NEW ANTHEM "ALL HEAVEN BROKE LOOSE" – OUT NOW

Alison Nichols discovers that sometimes the best things happen after everything falls apart on her new release, "All Heaven Broke Loose," out now via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Written by Nichols with Natalie Stovall and Zach Manno, and produced by Will Rambeaux and Ilya Toshinskiy, the bold country-pop anthem transforms heartbreak into hope, celebrating the unexpected freedom that comes from starting over. Listen HERE. 

Built around the clever twist of its title, "All Heaven Broke Loose" flips a familiar phrase into something entirely its own. As Nichols sings about watching someone drive away, the song steadily trades heartbreak for healing, landing on a realization that echoes throughout the chorus: sometimes losing what you thought you wanted is exactly what leads you where you're meant to be. By the final chorus, lyrics like "I found me when I lost you" reveal a story that's less about the end of a relationship than the beginning of a new chapter.

"This song is about the last year of my life. It's been one crazy roller coaster of emotions. I signed my record deal, lost a relationship and had to figure out who I was on the other side of it. Looking back now, I can honestly say what felt like the worst thing that could've happened ended up making room for some of the best things. I hope anyone who's walking through heartbreak can hear this song and realize there's life after goodbye. Sometimes all heaven really does break loose," says Nichols.

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Sonically, "All Heaven Broke Loose" was built as a big, bold country-pop statement. Bright metallic electric guitars, chiming steel and a driving rhythm section give the verses emotional weight before the soaring chorus delivers the exhilaration of moving forward. Balancing the sadness of heartbreak with the freedom of a fresh start, the track captures the moment when pain gives way to possibility.

Following the warmth of "Dressin' Down" and the carefree spirit of "Box Wine Problems," Nichols continues to reveal new dimensions of her artistry, pairing deeply personal storytelling with a modern country sound that feels both relatable and uplifting. "All Heaven Broke Loose" is another step forward for one of country's brightest emerging voices.

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PARMALEE DROPS NEW TRACK “I NEED SOMEBODY”

Six-time number one hitmaker Parmalee returns with the band’s latest track, “I Need Somebody.” Written by Matt Thomas, Taylor Phillips, Andrew DeRoberts, David Fanning and Andy Albert, the upbeat track reflects on a person’s heartbreak and the desire to wipe it out of their memory by seeking to find a forever love. Listen to “I Need Somebody” BELOW. Recently earning the longest-running number one by a band in nearly 14 years on the Billboard Country Airplay chart, Parmalee’s current single, “God Knew Better,” is currently climbing the country charts.  

Parmalee is currently on tour:

7/31 Lexington, SC - Icehouse Amphitheater
8/1 North Myrtle Beach, SC - Alabama Theater
8/7 Lodi, CA Kat County 103 - In The Grove
8/8 Las Vegas, NV -  Edgewater Casino Resort
8/15 Chelsford, UK - Country Calling – Hylands House
8/21 Johnson Creek, WI - Gobbler Theater
8/22 Sunrise Beach, MO - Captain Ron’s
8/28 Dieppe, Canada - YQM Countryfest – Site MusicuArt Site
8/29 Mason, NH - The Range
9/5 Bedford, TX - Bedford Beats and Eats Fest
9/11 Chittenango, NY - The Haven of The Wild – Chittenango, NY
9/12 Norwalk, CT - Norwalk Oyster Festival
10/4 Doswell, VA - State Fair of Virginia
10/10 Palmyra, MO - Marion County Fairgrounds
10/16 Cave Creek, AZ - Harold’s Cave Creek Corral
11/13 Indianapolis, IN - 8 Seconds Saloon

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COLIN STOUGH LAYS HIS HEART BARE ON HAUNTING NEW BALLAD "BONE DRY" - OUT NOW

Colin Stough strips everything back on his latest release, "Bone Dry," available everywhere now. Listen BELOW.

Written by Stough alongside Gavin Lucas and Jackson Inman, and produced by Phillip White and Stough, "Bone Dry" trades roaring guitars for quiet devastation. Anchored by acoustic guitar, understated percussion and one of Stough's most vulnerable vocal performances to date, the heartbreak ballad captures the emptiness left behind when there are simply no tears left to cry.

"'Bone Dry' is about getting to that point after a breakup where you've cried all the tears you've got left," Stough shares. "The person you loved was everything to you, and then one day they're gone, and you're just standing there trying to figure out what comes next. Growing up in Mississippi, rivers, rain and dry ground were just part of everyday life, so that imagery always stuck with me. Sometimes heartbreak doesn't leave you angry. It just leaves you empty. That's what this song is."

Built around imagery of dried-up riverbeds, cracked earth and empty skies, "Bone Dry" turns the landscape of Stough's Mississippi upbringing into a portrait of heartbreak. His gravel-worn vocal carries every ounce of the song's emotional weight before giving way to a restrained guitar solo that never overwhelms the story, allowing every lyric to settle long after the final chorus fades.

The release follows the rock-driven "Trippin'," showcasing another side of Stough's artistry and continuing to prove that whether he's turning the amps up or stripping everything away, his greatest strength has always been telling the truth.

About Colin Stough
Born and raised on the Mississippi-Alabama line, 21-year-old Colin Stough was brought up on Southern rock and second chances. A self-taught guitarist and gravel-voiced storyteller influenced by The Allman Brothers, Conway Twitty and Koe Wetzel, he first picked up a guitar at age eight, later trading prized possessions for a pawn shop acoustic he still plays today. After high school, he worked full-time as an HVAC tech until his mom pushed him to audition for American Idol Season 21. That leap launched a life-changing ride, including a standout third-place finish, a deal with 19 Recordings/BMG Nashville and breakout songs like "Sober," "'Til The Day One Does" and the hard-edged anthem "White Trash." With a skinned-raw vocal and lyrics carved from lived experience, Stough has built a loyal following of more than 800K across social platforms. His EPs Promiseland and Lookin' For Homeoffer a no-frills portrait of a young man navigating life with Southern grit, while releases including "White Trash," "20 Bucks," "Best For You," "21 Year Old Man Blues," "Trippin'" and now "Bone Dry" continue to showcase both the power and vulnerability of his songwriting. On the road, he has opened for acts like Chase Matthew, Drake White and Kidd G as he continues to build his audience one show at a time. A student of Skynyrd and the outlaw spirit, Stough isn't chasing trends. He's telling the underdog's truth, one song at a time.

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