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CDX
NEWS
Chris
Young talks
about his new single and what he thought of it the first time he heard it.
Bailey Zimmerman's comments on how he connects with his music.
Plus... the latest news from legendary artists... Trace Adkins, Eddy
Raven, and Donna Fargo!
CDX WEEKLY CHARTS April
9th, 2025
Airplay for March 31st, 2025
– April 7th, 2025 – Country Singles
#1 No.1 1 week MORGAN WALLEN – “I’m The Problem” (Big Loud Records) moved 3-1, 4612 Spins (+252) 130 Stations 9 weeks on chart
** SPIN GAINER ** ERIC CHURCH “Hands Of Time” (EMI Records Nashville (UMGN)) No.30 1314 Spins +409 3 weeks on chart
UK NEWS
(9 April 2025) UK artist Emily B has presented her first ever folk/ country solo release
with ‘Got To Get
Your Own (Folk/Country)’ featuring Celia on guitar which was first
released as a POP single on March 19, 2025 (Emily B, T. L .S. Orchestra)
‘Emily
B feels spiritually connected and emotionally driven by her parents that were
both folk artists. Emily B’s mother Celia Brothers is a featured guitarist on
this track. This is a change of lane and speed for Emily B, but please watch
out!… There will be more folk and country tracks coming down the line.’ Watch
the YouTube music video.
Emily B is a UK artist who duetted with Dennis from Musical Youth on a version of ‘Pass The Dutchie. ' Emily B is not just a singer, she also plays many instruments including the piano and saxophone. After finally breaking away from record labels that did not put the time, effort or promotion into her, Emily B decided to walk away from all that negativity. She is now under new management - ‘Thirst Light Springer’ who’s allowing her to express herself musically in many different ways from jazz to rock, pop and dance music and not taking away her name on the tracks to keep her as an unknown. Read more about her at www.iamemilymusic.com
(10 April 2025) “Before The Ice Melts” (PRESAVE) the 8th and final single from Katy Hurt’s debut album GIMME A BREAK will drop on Friday April 18th! Katy shares: “I just couldn't resist putting out one more single before the album arrived and this has been one of my favourite songs to play for the longest time so it felt like the perfect way to lead into Gimme A Break!”
(11 April 2025) Georgia Nevada Releasing New Country Rock Single, "My Town, Too"For fans of: Lainey Wilson, Elle King, Miranda Lambert & Ashley Mcbryde
The “UK’s queen of country rock”, Georgia Nevada, is back with a brand-new single,
"My Town, Too." Written by Nevada and brought to life
by her band, the song puts a fresh spin on small-town heartache, proving that
no one gets to claim the past—or the places that shaped you. With driving
guitars, a no-nonsense attitude and Nevada’s mix of grit and melody - this is a
track to turn up loud.
The song received airplay on Tim Prottey-Jones’
CountryLineRadio Homegrown EP 246.On
Facebook she shared with fans “Creating this song with
my band was awesome. I will forever rave over the talent of these guys but it’s
always justified. This song wouldn’t have become half the banger it is without
their input!
Thank you to the fabulous Pete (Stannard) at Greenwave
Productions for putting up with our studio brains and understanding that coffee
breaks are a necessity (also for his sick engineering, mixing & mastering)”
You can listen to the single HERE
(11 April 2025) ** SINGLE OF THE WEEK ** Ingrid’s new single “Another Year” dropped
April 11th on all platforms. It’s a deeply personal song about grief and the
emotions that come with loss—something so many of us experience yet often
struggle to put into words. This song was written from the heart, together with
co-writers Evangelista Disco and Duncan Hamilton.
"This is
wonderful" - Tim Prottey-Jones CountryLineRadio Homegrown EP 246
It speaks of grief, my thoughts about heaven and losing
loved ones. I hope some of you can find something in it too.
co-written late last autumn with the amazing Evangelista
Disco & Duncan Hamilton prod&mix Duncan Hamilton master Natalie Bibby
at Airmastering thank you for all the love I’ve already received on this one,
for the support from UK & Finnish radio and Spotify Finland”
You can listen to the single HERE
Ingrid (WEBSITE) is a
22-year-old country-pop artist from Helsinki, now based in London. Her music is
deeply rooted in heartfelt storytelling, with lyrics that are honest,
emotional, and easy to connect with. Blending warm, soulful vocals with
acoustic country elements and modern pop, she’s crafting a sound that feels
both fresh and familiar. With her natural talent for performing and conveying
raw emotion, Ingrid is carving out a promising future as an authentic new voice
in country-pop.
(11 April 2025)
As they geared up for their biggest performance to date at C2C:
Country to Country Festival in London UK-based country rock band Wood Burnt Red announced
their deeply personal new single, "Drifting," which
is now out, released on 11 April 2025.
Listen to the track on YOUTUBE
"Drifting" is one of the hardest songs I’ve
ever written," shares the band's lead singer, Tom Franklin. "It’s
a very personal and emotional track for me, and every time I play it or hear
it, it really hits me hard. That’s something I love about music—it has the
power to move us in ways we can’t always explain. So as difficult as this song
is for me to perform, I want the world to hear it."
The song delves into the depths of depression—something the
songwriter admits they had never fully understood until experiencing it
firsthand a few years ago. "It hit me hard. It took me to some dark
places, really dark places, and it saddens me greatly knowing that so many
people suffer from this horrific mental illness, and so many go through it
alone. I hope this track strikes a chord with some of those people, and
hopefully, they feel ‘not so alone’—maybe even reach out to someone and talk
about it."
The single follows the success of their previous releases
and solidifies their reputation as one of the most compelling new acts on the
UK country scene.
(11 April 2025) The British Country Music Festival 2025
are thrilled to announce that Brittney Spencer is our Saturday night headliner.Hailing from
Baltimore, Brittney has carved out a bold and authentic space in country music
with her powerful storytelling, free spirit, and fearless creativity.
Dubbed “Nashville’s new star” by CBS Mornings , she
has earned praise from The New York Times, Vanity Fair and more — and has taken
to the stage on The Today Show, The Late Show, CMA & ACM Awards, and more.
We’re counting down the days!
UK CHART NEWS
UK Country Radio Airplay
Chart (published April 13, 2025)
See The TOP 40 at countrymusic.co.uk
You can find the weekly UK Country
Radio Airplay Chart, published by Holler and updated every Sunday at 5pm
GMT - HERE.
See Blog UK Country Radio Airplay Chart
Presents First Annual Awards for more information Chart dated April 13, 2025
Riley Green has reached the top of this week's UK Country Radio Airplay
chart with his single, 'Worst
Way' which lifted 8-1 in his 27th chart frame.
This marked his
second time at the top of the chart, following his and Ella Langley's 'you look
like you love me' last July. The song first appeared on Green's WAY OUT HERE EP in April 2024 and was
later included on his Don't Mind If I Do
album. 'Worst Way' also holds a position in the Top 20 on the US equivalent
chart.
Blake Shelton's multi-week UK No. 1 “Texas”
followed in the second spot which rebounded 4-2 in his 21st chart frame.
Dasha with 'Not At
This Party' slipped 2-3
(#2 peak) in her sixth chart
frame.
Megan Moroney's 'Am I
Okay?' climbed 6-4
(#2 peak) in her 33rd chart
frame.
Myles Smith's 'Nice
To Meet You' jumped 12-5
(#2 peak) in her 8th chart week.
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.11 “Happen
To Me” Russell Dickerson“
Debut
No.19 “Heart of Stone” Jelly Roll (surges 150 spots to 170-19)
Debut
No.31 “Bell Bottoms Up” Lainey Wilson
Debut
No.33 “Traveling Alone” Kathleen Edwards feat Jason Isbell
Debut
No.39 “Gettin' Gone” ERNEST feat. Snoop Dogg
Debut
No.40 “Country Never Leaves” Willow Avalon
UK Official Charts
UK Albums
11 April 2025 – 17 April 2025
Leadership of the chart changes hands for the 17th week in a row, with Who
Believes In Angels? debuting at No.1 for Elton John & Brandi Carlile, on consumption of 22,843 units
(9,682 CDs, 5,548 vinyl albums, 5,266 cassettes, 431 blu-rays, 1,004 digital
downloads and 912 sales-equivalent streams).
It is Elton John’s 10th No.1, 34th Top 10 and 49th Top 75 album in a chart career spanning almost 55 years but only the second Top 75 entry for Carlile, whose previous appearance came in 2008, when The Story, the second of her seven solo albums, reached No.58.
John becomes the 17th act to have 10 No.1 albums, Who Believes In Angels’ coronation coming just 13 weeks after his 2007 compilation Diamonds finally topped the chart after being released in a multiplicity of new variants. He previously reached No.1 with Don’t Shoot Me, I’m Only The Piano Player (1973), Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973), Caribou (1974), Elton John’s Greatest Hits (1974), Sleeping With The Past (1990), The Very Best Of Elton John (1990), Pnau collaboration Good Morning To The Night (2012) and The Lockdown Sessions (2021), making this year the first in which he has achieved two No.1 since 1990.
John was 78 last month, and Carlile is 43, making them, with a 35-year age gap, the most disparately-aged duo ever to have a No.1 album.
Brandi Carlile exclusively told Official Charts: “Hello my beloved UK! Thank you so much for making Who Believes In Angels? the Official Number 1 album! “This is a dream come true for me because I got to make this album with my absolute hero and dear friend Elton John! “I want to say a huge thank you to all the fans in the UK for your support, and obviously to Elton for believing in me and championing me in such a generous way. Thank you to our wonderful collaborators - my inspiration Bernie Taupin and the brilliant Andrew Watt. “I can’t wait to see you all this summer on tour!”
UK Singles
11 April 2025 – 17 April 2025
Alex Warren’s Ordinary
continued to prove anything but, securing a fourth straight week at No.1,
with consumption increasing 2.75% to 73,490 units (1,943 digital
downloads and 71,547 sales-equivalent streams), a new high for a No.1 single in
2025. That is slightly more than the combined consumption of Pink Pony Club –
No.2 for the fourth time in total and third week in a row with consumption up
6.08% at 37,111 for Chappell Roan - and Azizam, which debuts at No.3 (35,988
sales) for Ed Sheeran.
Chappell Roan with her
country track “The Giver” fell 8-9 in her fourth frame
In his 51st chart frame Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy)
fell 45-50
Dasha
with “Austin” fell 67-74 in her 56th chart frame
Post Malone “I Had Some Help” (feat.
Morgan Wallen) fell 72-79 in their 45th frame.
1
NE 1 Elton John and Brandi Carlile ~ Who Believes In Angels?
2 4 33 Sabrina Carpenter ~ Short n' Sweet
3 NE 1 Black Country, New Road ~ Forever Howlong
4 3 52 Ariana Grande ~ Eternal Sunshine
5 7 28 Ed Sheeran ~ +-=÷× (Tour Collection)
11 April 2025 – 17 April 2025
1 1 9 Alex Warren ~ Ordinary
2 2 21 Chappell Roan ~ Pink Pony Club
3 NE 1 Ed Sheeran ~ Azizam
4 3 5 Doechii ~ Anxiety
5 4 64 Benson Boone ~ Beautiful Things
9 8 4 Chappell Roan ~ The Giver (Peak No.2; 4 weeks -
27/03/2025 to 17/04/2025)
50 45 51 Shaboozey ~ A Bar Song (Tipsy) *** (Peak No.3 36
weeks - 25/04/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 15 weeks -
09/01/2025 to 17/04/2025)
74 67 56 Dasha ~ Austin
*** (Peak: No.5, 43 weeks -
07/03/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 7 weeks - 09/01/2025 to 20/02/2025 +
6 weeks 13/03/2025 to 17/04/2025)
79 72 46 Post Malone ft Morgan Wallen ~ I Had Some Help *** (Peak: No.2, 31 weeks - 23/05/2024 to 19/12/2024 + 15
weeks - 09/01/2025 to 17/04/2025)
11 April 2025 – 17 April 2025
Alison Krauss & Union Station with ARCADIA Held at No.1 (2 weeks; #1 peak)
Brown Horse with ALL
THE RIGHT WEAKNESS made a debut at No.2 (1 week; #2 peak) tagged
Americana; released April 4
Post Malone with F-1
TRILLION slipped 2-3 (34 weeks; #1 peak)
Shaboozey with WHERE I'VE
BEEN ISN'T WHERE I'M GOING moved 5-4 (45 weeks; #2 peak)
Taylor
Swift with FEARLESS (Taylor’s
Version) moved 6-5 (209 weeks; #1 peak)
Lainey Wilson with
WHIRLWIND held fell 3-6 (33 weeks; #1 peak)
Beyoncé with COWBOY
CARTER held at No.7 (54 weeks; #1 peak)
Lisa T with NICE TO MEET
YOU AGAIN held at No.8 (2
weeks; #8 peak)
MJ Lenderman with
MANNING FIREWORKS climbed 16-9 (31 weeks; #2 peak)
Tony Christie with A NEW LIFE made a debut at No.13 (1 week; #13
peak)
Kip Moore with
SOLITARY TRACKS plummeted 4-20 (6
weeks; #1 peak)
Lisa T on Instagram
shared “OMG WERE STILL IN @officialcharts !!!!! We have just found
out that we are in the charts for the SECOND WEEK!!! WHAAAAAAAT!!! OMG wow wow wow wow wow. After an amazing week of enjoying our brand new album
‘Nice To Meet You Again’ hitting the Top 10 Official UK Country Album Charts,
we checked our phones to see who had replaced us only to realise we are still
holding our Top 10 position!!!! This is insane thank you so much!! 🎶🎶🎶🎶
COUNTRY ALBUM RELEASES (Major)
(11 April 2025) Jon Pardi
- Honkytonk Hollywood (Capitol Records Nashville)
(11 April 2025) Turnpike
Troubadours - The Price of Admission (Bossier City Records/ Thirty Tigers)
BILLBOARD/ MEDIABASE Charts
In Brief: Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue week of April 19, 2025) Starts
Sun April 13, Ends Sat April 19, 2025
Billboard
Country Charts (Chart issue week
of April 19, 2025)
Country Album Chart ** No.1 (82
non-consecutive weeks) ** ONE THING AT A TIME Morgan
Wallen
Hot Country Songs ** No.1 ** (1 week) “All the Way” Bigxthaplug featuring Bailey Zimmerman
Country Airplay Chart ** No.1 (2 weeks) ** “Hometown Home” LOCASH
Country Digital Songs ** No.1
** (1 week) “All the Way” Bigxthaplug featuring Bailey Zimmerman
Billboard 200 News
Playboi
Carti’s MUSIC returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart (dated
April 19), rising one spot, with 64,000 equivalent album units earned in the
U.S. in the week ending April 10, according to Luminate. Of that sum, 96% was
driven by streaming activity.
With MUSIC earning 64,000 units in the latest tracking week, that marked the
smallest weekly sum for a No. 1 album in over a year, since the Jan. 20,
2024-dated chart, when Morgan Wallen’s One Thing at a Time was tops with 61,000
units.
Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200 chart, Elton
John and Brandi Carlile’s first collaborative album, WHO BELIEVES IN ANGELS?,
debuted at No. 9.
The set earned 40,000 equivalent album units in its opening week. Of that sum, album sales comprise 36,500 (it debuts at No. 2 on Top Album Sales), streaming equivalent albums (SEA) units comprised 2,500 (equaling 3.54 million on-demand official streams of the set’s songs) and track equivalent albums (TEA) units comprised 500.
Morgan Wallen’s ONE THING AT A TIME climbed 10-7 (44,500; down less than 1%)
Billboard Hot 100 News
BigXthaPlug, with "All the Way," and Warren, with "Ordinary," are the first acts to notch initial top 10s this year. Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” lead the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for an eighth total and consecutive week. The single, whose title celebrates late R&B legend Luther Vandross, who is sampled on the track, became Lamar’s sixth No. 1 and SZA’s third. Lamar and SZA each extend their longest career Hot 100 reigns with the song.
BigXthaPlug’s “All
the Way,” featuring Bailey Zimmerman, launched at No.4 on the Hot
100 with 24.1 million streams, 30,000 in airplay audience and 8,000 sold in its
first week, following its April 4 release. It begins atop Streaming Songs and
Digital Song Sales, marking each act’s first No. 1 on each ranking.
The track concurrently soars
in at No. 1 on the multimetric Hot
Country Songs chart, where BigXthaPlug
leads in his first visit and Zimmerman achieves his first leader among five top
10s. The collaboration also opened at No. 3 on Hot Rap Songs.
Shaboozey’s “A
Bar Song (Tipsy)” dropped 4-6 on the Hot
100, following its record-tying
19 weeks at No. 1 beginning last July.
Morgan Wallen “I’m the Problem” kept at No.9
on the Hot 100, after it started at its No. 2 high in February, and,
rounding out the top 10.
Billboard’s
Country Airplay Chart News
MAKING THEMSELVES AT ‘HOME’ LOCASH, the duo of
Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, topped Country Airplay for a
career-high second week with “Hometown Home” (BMG/Galaxy
Label Group) (29.9million, down 1%). The act previously led with “I Know
Somebody” for one week in October 2016.
Jason Aldean rang up his milestone 40th top 10 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart as he hoisted “Whiskey Drink” (Macon/Broken Bow) three spots to No. 8 on the list dated April 19. The song rose by 8% to 18.6million audience impressions April4-10, according to Luminate. The single, which Kurt Allison, Jonathan Edwards, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan cowrote, is from Aldean’s LP Highway Desperado.
Megan Moroney earned her second Country Airplay top10 as “Am I Okay?” (Megan Moroney/Columbia/Columbia Nashville) hopped 13-10 (16.5 million, up 9%). The Savannah, Ga., native wrote the song with Jessie Jo Dillon and Luke Laird, and Kristian Bush produced it. The single is from Moroney’s same-named LP, which entered Top Country Albums at its No. 3 peak last July, marking her second top 10. Her Lucky hit No. 10 in May 2023. Moroney notched her first top 10 with her rookie single, “Tennessee Orange” (No. 4, June 2023).
Billboard’s Country Chart News
No.1 BIGXTHAPLUG
Featuring BAILEY ZIMMERMAN “All the Way”: Rapper BigXthaPlug (real name
Xavier Landum), from Dallas, teams up with Bailey Zimmerman for the
genre-bending “All the Way.” Released April 4, the collaboration flew in
atop the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart (dated
April 19) with 24.1 million official U.S. streams and 8,000
sold
April 4-10, according to Luminate. It concurrently opened atop the
all-genre Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales lists, and at No. 3 on
Hot Rap Songs. BigXthaPlug rules Hot Country Songs in his first appearance,
while Zimmerman earns his initial leader among five top 10s. The track
previews BigXthaPlug’s forthcoming country-focused project.
No.7 Zach Top “I
Never Lie”: The single, which Top co-wrote, lifted 8-7 after hitting
No. 6 on Hot Country Songs with
9.2 million streams and 1,000 sold. On Country Airplay, it
climbd 9-7 for a new high (20.5 million in audience, up 1%). The track is
from his LP Cold Beer & Country Music, which rebounds a spot to its
No. 4 best on Top Country Albums
Country Airplay
** No.1 (2 weeks) ** “Hometown Home” LOCASH 29.852 million audience (-0.290 million gain) / 8687 radio
plays (+2) / 45 weeks on the chart
** Airpower ** No.17 “Park” Tyler Hubbard
** Airpower ** No.19 “This Heart” Corey Kent
** Most Increased Audience ** No.30 “Just In Case” Morgan Wallen (+2.965 million gain)
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.41 “Drink With You” Brett Young
Hot County Songs
** No.1 (1 week)/ Hot Shot Debut ** “All The Way” BigXthaPlug featuring Bailey Zimmerman
** Airplay Gainer ** No.4 “Just In Case” Morgan Wallen
** Sales Gainer ** No.9 “Liar” Jelly Roll
** Streaming Gainer ** No.14 “Am I Okay?” Megan Moroney
Debut No.48 “What Kinda Man” Parker McCollum
Country
Aircheck MEDIABASE Chart
Congratulations to LoCash (Preston Brust and Chris Lucas),
Kerry Wolfe, Cheryl Broz, Kristen
Brust, John Lessard, Ray Vaughn and the Galaxy and
Studio2Bee
(Skip Bishop, Butch Waugh) promotion teams on keeping “Hometown Home” at No. 1 for
a second week. It is the first multi-week No. 1 by a duo since “10,000 Hours” by Dan + Shay & Justin Beiber in January 2020. Songwriters are Zach Abend, Andy
Albert,
Brust and Lucas.
LOCASH
with “Hometown Home” (Galaxy) held at No.1 logging 9159 radio spins (-353), 35.716 million audience
impressions (-1.428 million) with 31909 Total Points (-1108) from 159
tracking stations (159 ADDS) for the published chart dated April 14, 2025
Hardy’s “Favorite Country
Song” Is The Most Added
Kudos to Stacy Blythe and the Big
Loud crew on racking up 82 adds for “Favorite
Country Song” by Hardy. It is his fourth
release to top the CA/MB Add Board.
April 14, 2025 The Weeks ADDS
Artist/Title
(Label) TW Historic
HARDY/Favorite
Country Song (Big Loud) 82 82
BRETT
YOUNG/Drink With You (Nash. Harbor) 58 58
CHASE
MCDANIEL/Burned Down Heaven (Big Machine) 41 44
SHABOOZEY/Good
News (Empire/Magnolia) 28 140
RUNAWAY
JUNE/New Kind Of Emotion (Quartz Hill) 22 23
CHRIS
YOUNG/Til The Last One Dies (Black River) 20 114
RUSSELL
DICKERSON/Happen To Me (Triple Tigers) 18 123
MORGAN
WALLEN/Just In Case (Big Loud) 16 90
JELLY
ROLL/Heart Of Stone (BMG/Republic/Stoney Creek) 11 108
NEWS
(7 April 2025) Montgomery
Gentry’s Eddie Montgomery’s timeless songs and raucous vocals are synonymous
with a good time – making the Kentucky native a perfect fit as the newly named
Brand Ambassador for Southern Kentucky Distillery.Founded by three proud
Kentuckians, Southern Kentucky Distillery (SKD) produced the first “legal”
bourbon in Cumberland County Kentucky, since prohibition.
(8 April 2025) Award-winning
author and music biographer Jake Brown (“Nashville Songwriter,” ”Behind
The Boards: Nashville,” “In the Studio”) introduces his newest book,“Songs
Of Nashville: The Real Stories Behind Country Music’s Greatest Hits.”
Written in celebration of and as
a dedication to Nashville’s unsung heroes–the tunesmiths that have penned No. 1
hits for renowned country recording artists–the 300-page hard copy highlighting
intimate, candid, first-hand, conversations will be available June 24,
2025. (Published by Diversion Books/Distributed by Simon
& Schuster)
Marking his 60thpublication,
veteran music journalist Brown takes a deep dive to reveal the ideas brought to
life in song and the writing process behind some of the most popular recordings
in classic and contemporary country music released over the last 50
years.
“This is a love letter to
Nashville’s unsung heroes,”said author Jake Brown. “It’s a
celebration of, and my dedication to, the brilliant minds behind generations of
country hit songs and the songwriters who created them.”
(9 April 2025) Marking the first release from newly announced DeVille Records, 2x 2025 ACM Award nominee ERNEST is joined by global icon Snoop Dogg for feel-good twang (and a mile-high flow) on “Gettin' Gone,” accompanied by the song's official music video, now out.
Co-written by 3X CMA Triple Play winning artist ERNEST, “Gettin' Gone” was first shared informally with Snoop, who immediately asked to be on the track. The video produced by Dustin Haney captures the pair in ERNEST's beloved Cadillac DeVille driving around Nashville, outside of Castle Recording Studios and down Broadway.
(9 April 2025) LAS VEGAS, Nev. –
With Sphere production firing with sound, video and lights, Kenny Chesney is
doing what he loves best: building something to take No Shoes Nation to new
heights. Beyond the all-new, full-immersion content, the impossibly dialed-in
sound quality, the Sandbar on the floor and a set list promising some
surprises, the East Tennessee songwriter/superstar wanted to create a place
where his fans could come together – whether they’re going to the show or not –
and celebrate all the music, memories and moments along the way.
To document the moment, Chesney wanted to create a space to share the journey.
Taking over a two-story space at The Venetian® Resort Las Vegas – the only
resort connected to Sphere, he’s curating the multi-purpose Guitars, Tiki
Bars and a Whole Lotta Love in partnership with Vibee, the destination
experience company bringing fans closer to the music.
(9 April 2025) The Country
Music Hall of Fame®and Museum will explore the life and career
of Country Music Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton in a new exhibition, Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker. The exhibit
will focus on turning points throughout Parton’s more than 60-year career where
she overcame obstacles and ignored naysayers to become one of the most beloved
and widely recognized celebrities across the world. The exhibit will be open
from May 20 until Sept. 2026.
"Being inducted into the
Country Music Hall of Fame was one of the greatest moments of my life, and
being able to have a personal exhibit for the fans that put me there is a very
big deal to me,” said Dolly Parton. “This seeker is very proud and honored, and
I hope you enjoy my journey. I will always love you.” See exhibit highlights HERE
(9 April 2025) Write To Work: The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) board has added Lydia Vaughn, Deric
Ruttan and Dan Wilson. Additionally, Jimmy Yeary has
re-joined and eight current board members were re-elected to two-year
terms: Kelly Archer, Jessie Jo Dillon, David
Hodges, Lee Thomas Miller, Tim Nichols, Josh
Osborne, Troy Verges and Parker Welling; full list here.
(9 April 2025) A petition to rename Nashville
International Airport after Dolly
Parton has now reached nearly 50,000 signatures. The petition
states in part, "She is not only a celebrated artist who encourages love,
acceptance, and goodwill through her music, but also a philanthropist, known
for her countless contributions to society. It is only fitting that an
institution as significant as Nashville International Airport carries the name
of such a remarkable woman [...] we could all be departin' from Parton."
See the petition here.
(11 April 2025) Globally recognised award-winning
musician Jelly Roll (Jason
DeFord), whose groundbreaking meteoric rise in the industry has led to more
than 50 international award nominations and wins in the last two years, has
made an indelible mark on the music industry, despite early struggles with the
law.
In recognition of his contributions to advocating for improving foundational literacy within the justice system domestically and internationally, especially among young offenders, through educational programs and resources, Jelly Roll was presented the Global Literacy Award at the World Literacy Summit 2025 at Oxford University’s Sheldonian Theatre on Tuesday. Jelly Roll was presented the award by the CEO of the World Literacy Foundation, Andrew Kay, and Board of Directors’ member, Dr Donald Green, who shared, “we are here to celebrate your advocacy for adult literacy and we say ‘thank you’.”
Speaking to the attendees, which included representatives
from the World Bank, HarperCollins and Penguin Books, Jelly Roll expressed, “We're
in a room full of people who have dedicated most of their life to serving,
helping, educating, and leading others. You know what I mean, like that's what
we were called to do. It's not even what I was called to do. That's why y'all
are here right now. That's what brought y’all to Oxford for this week.” Jelly
Roll’s keynote address is available to view here.
(13 April 2025) AVERY COUNTY, N.C. – Chief Cares, the
nonprofit founded by country music star Eric
Church and his wife Katherine in 2013, has officially broken
ground on its first mid- to long-term housing development to support
families displaced by Hurricane Helene. The development, called Blue Haven, is
located in Avery County, North Carolina – an area close to Church’s heart and
home.
Standing before local leaders, supporters and community members Friday, April
11, Church shared a deeply personal vision for the future. “The land we stand
on today sits in the heart of a county that has meant so much to me,” he said.
“This is a place my family and I are proud to call home… Mountain people, my
people.”
GOSSIP
(13 April 2025) 'I'm pretty excited': Post Malone teases new
country album
Post
Malone has recorded around 35 songs for his
upcoming country album. While headlining Coachella, he shared his excitement
about the new project with Billboard, highlighting his collaborations with
Ernest, Hardy, and Thomas Rhett. He said, “We just have fun, talk, and make
songs,” and now it’s about deciding which tracks to include.
AMERICANA NEWS
(8 April 2025) Jason Isbell – FOXES IN THE SNOW (Southeastern
Records/Thirty Tigers | 907 plays) held at No.1 & Charlie Crockett with “Lonesome Drifter”
(Lone Star Rider/Island | 567 plays) moved 2-1 on the albums and singles
Americana Radio Charts (week of April 8, 2025). Visit americanamusic.org to
see the full charts and details for the current week's Albums and Singles.
(11 Apil 2025) Just
over a year since signing his first publishing deal with Banner Music and
Middleground Music, Nashville-based, Lynchburg, VA native, Levi Foster released “She’s In Richmond,” (Listen HERE) This is Foster’s first single off his
anticipated debut album, We Made Fire out Fall of 2025. The
10-track collection was produced at Cartoon Moon Recording by the studio’s
owner Ken Coomer, a native Nashvillian and three-time
Grammy-nominated drummer and producer, who was an original founding member
of Wilco, touring and recording with the band for eight years. Prior to
that, he was a founding member of post-punk band, Clockhammer, and a member of
Uncle Tupelo.
“She’s In Richmond” is a likable, mid-tempo country rock track about a musician
on the road and trying hard to save money to buy a ring for his sweetheart back
home. “I was living in my van soon after moving to Nashville when I
came up with the hook, ‘I’m in love and she’s in Richmond,’” says Foster.
“Being a Virginia native, I was missing home at the time, so I wanted to write
a song about a guy on the road rushing to get back home. The song is straight
down the middle, with some ‘90s rock influence along with the vibe of some ‘70s
groove bands.”
(9 April 2025) Molly Tuttle - "San Joaquin"
(Live at the Grand Ole Opry) (February 21st, 2025.) YOUTUBE
BLUEGRASS
(8 April 2025) Nu-Blu
Releases First Fully AI-Produced Music Video: "Time (Still On Your
Side)"
Known for their heartfelt bluegrass sound and
their ability to blend traditional acoustic elements with contemporary
storytelling, North Carolina-based band Nu-Blu is about to push the boundaries of music technology with
the release of their groundbreaking music video for the song “Time (Still On Your Side).” The video is the first fully AI-produced music video
in the bluegrass genre, marking a significant step into the future of music
production and visual storytelling. |
(11
April 2025) In celebration of their 35th
anniversary, Leftover
Salmon, the legendary bluegrass-rooted jam
band, will be releasing their new studio album, Let’s Party About
It on May 9th. The first track from the album, "Big
Wheel" is available to stream now HERE.
According to Leftover Salmon’s Vince Herman, the message of the
song is simple: "The world keeps turning. Find a spot to watch it fly by
and ride the wheel."
MUSIC NEWS
Popular songs are getting shorter, with Grammy-winning hits and Spotify
chart-toppers all shrinking in length. But is streaming really to blame? The
answer is more complex, with history, genre, and evolving songwriting trends
all playing a role. It may be tempting to blame shrinking song lengths on the
short attention spans of listeners in the streaming age. But music journalist,
NYU music professor, and co-host of the podcast Switched on Pop, Charlie
Harding, believes there are more factors at play than one might expect. “This
trend is multi-variant, with lots of influences,” he told Chartmetric. “It’s
not just technology, it’s not just culture.” Can Writing Shorter Songs Actually
Make You More Money? “If you are already a huge star, perhaps one
could say that,” says Harding per the above. “If you write 40 songs that are
two minutes long, it’s possible [people will listen more frequently] because it
takes up less time.
AWARDS
(9 April 2025) Ella Langley celebrated the gold certification of
"Weren’t For The Wind"
(9 April 2025) Memory Lane: Jessie Jo Dillon was
named Songwriter of the Year at the Association for Independent Music Publishers' 10th annual AIMP Nashville Awards Tuesday
night (4/8) at Marathon Music Works. Dillon's publisher, Big
Machine Music, took home honors as Top Independent Music Publisher. Jordan
Davis won for Artist/Writer, Zach Top for Rising
Artist/Writer and Jon Decious for Rising Songwriter of the
Year. Cody Johnson's "The Painter" earned Song of the Year for its
writers.
(9 April 2025) ICYMI: Leading up to the
60th-anniversary show on May 8, the ACM has launched two digital series, ACM Host Highlights, where country artists look back
on their memories of hosting the ACM Awards, and ACM Firsts, where
artists watch and reflect on some of their first ACM memories. The first series
kicks off with Lorrie Morgan, Brooks & Dunn and Keith Urban. ACM Firsts, meanwhile,
features Riley Green, Carly Pearce, Sara Evans, Miranda
Lambert and Parker McCollum, among others. Watch here.
(10 April 2025) Ashley McBryde to Receive Honorary
Doctorate in Music from Arkansas State University
“Everybody called my dad Doc and everybody called his dad Doc. I always
wondered what that felt like - the pride that filled their chests when they
were addressed by that title,” shares McBryde. “I am beyond grateful and so
humbly honored to be recognized by my Alma Mater with a Doctorate in Music. To
know I now carry that title in a field that has been my life's passion and
purpose is a feeling I will cherish forever.” Watch on Instagram
(11 April 2025) For an artist
who's achieved nearly every industry honor, and continues to be revered by his
peers and adored by his fans, Country Music Hall of Famer and Longest-Serving
Grand Ole Opry Member Bill Anderson accepted another prominent honor this week to add to
his mantel. The Tennessee Songwriters Association International bestowed
the Lifetime Achievement Award to Anderson at Harken Hall this
week.
Songwriter Bobby Tomberlin ("One More Day" Diamond Rio) gave a
rousing performance of a few of Anderson's treasure trove of hits Anderson has
penned over the past 70 years, and Danny Wells ("Check Yes or
No" George Strait) presented the honor during the event.
(13 April 2025) Absolutely
Gospel Music is thrilled to announce the official lineup of performers for
the highly anticipated 2025 AGM Awards Show, hosted by renowned
artists Gary Chapman and Joseph Habedank. This
year’s event promises to be an unforgettable evening honoring the best in
Southern Gospel, Southern Roots, Positive Country, and Bluegrass music.
The celebration will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM, at the
stunning Mulehouse in Columbia, Tennessee, a venue acclaimed for its
breathtaking architecture, rich history, and pristine acoustics.
Artists and performances for this special celebration event
includeBrothers of the Heart, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, David Timms, Gary
Chapman, High Road, Jason Crabb, Joseph Habedank, Karen Peck & New River,
The Isaacs, The Lefevre Quartet, Mercy’s Won, The Music City Quartet, Phillips
& Banks, The Simmons Family, Southbound and The Wilbanks.
TOUR / LIVE EVENTS
(7 April 2025) Texas
Singer-Songwriter Dylan Gossett Announces Summer Run The American Trail
Tour:
Drawing acclaim from both critics and fans alike and
selling over 72,000 tickets globally in 2024 alone, Platinum-certified singer,
songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Gossett reveals he'll hit the road once again
this July on The
American Trail Tour, which will
make stops across the midwest and west in Kansas, Illinois, Iowa, Colorado,
Wyoming and Montana. The buzzing artist-to-watch will also be performing at
various festivals this summer, including Windy City Smokeout and Under The Big
Sky. See the full list of new and previously announced tour dates below.
Tickets for The American Trail Tour go
on-sale via pre-sale on April 9 at 10 a.m. local time and public on-sale on
April 11 at 10 a.m. local time.
Gossett
is currently on The
Back 40 Tour across the U.S. and Canada and will make
his highly anticipated debut at this year's Stagecoach Festival on April 26.
The Austin, Texas native recently dropped his first release of 2025 “Like I Do,” teasing more to
come from him this year—listen to “Like I Do” here.
(9
April 2025) CHARLESTON, S.C. – For the fourth consecutive year, three-time
GRAMMY Award-winner and Charleston native Darius Rucker has
teamed up with SRE Entertainment to bring the highly anticipated Riverfront Revival music festival back to North Charleston’s Riverfront Park
on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025. The festival continues to
impress each year, and this year’s lineup promises to deliver even more
excitement with a return to its Country roots.
In addition to Rucker, this year’s festival will feature another local legend,
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers, plus performances by Riley Green, The Red
Clay Strays, Whiskey Myers, Flatland Cavalry, Lukas Nelson, Dylan Marlowe,
Kashus Culpepper, Brittney Spencer, Clay Street Unit, Neon Union, Austin
Williams, Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Warrick McZeke, Faith Schueler,
Whiskey Run and Elizabeth Covington.
TV
|
LoCash performed
"Hometown Home"
on Fox & Friends (4/8) and talked Bet
The Farm on CBS Mornings Plus (4/7). |
PRESS RELEASES
(7 April 2025) Country Music
Legend, Bobby Bare, turned 90 years
old (07/04). In celebration, along with a week full of special events,
the Mayor of Nashville, Freddie O'Connell, proclaimed today Bobby
Bare Day in the City of Nashville. The proclamation was presented to
Bare on the eve of his birthday in a small family gathering.
A multitude of Bare acolytes, poets, and prophets will gather at the Basement East to celebrate the Country Music Hall of Fame member with a sold-out evening of songs and stories. An Americana Salute to Bobby Bare, hosted by Bobby Bare Jr., includes Shawn Camp, Elizabeth Cook, Rodney Crowell, Steve Earle, Emmylou Harris & Buddy Miller, Jaimee Harris & Mary Gauthier, Jamey Johnson, Jim Lauderdale, Kendell Marvel, Chuck Mead, Todd Snider, Aaron Lee Tasjan, The Cowpokes, Jacob Tolliver, and Lucinda Williams. The evening is benefitting MusiCares.
UPDATED: Though Bobby was not in
attendance, his presence was deeply felt throughout the sold-out room. The
diverse crowd of fans was a testament to how his music resonates across
generations, continuing to break boundaries and connect with people of all
ages. Listeners were singing along all night, right up until the final song,
when the entire room joined in to sing "Happy Birthday" to the legend
himself!
In addition to the incredible performances by these legendary artists, the
audience was reminded of the special proclamation from Nashville Mayor
Freddie O’Connell, who declared April 7th as 'Bobby Bare Day' in honor of
the country legend! This official recognition not only celebrated Bobby's
monumental contributions to country music but also solidified his lasting
impact on the city's rich musical heritage.
(7 April 2025) Multi-Platinum
entertainer and "born showman" (Music Row) Russell Dickerson knocks
out Round 1 of his RUSSELLMANIA TOUR, delivering high-energy,
dance-filled, sing-along performances that have fans on their feet and roaring
for more. With almost a dozen shows from Nashville, TN (3/14) to Garden City,
ID (4/5), Russell’s sold-out crowds and confetti-filled concerts are the
ultimate party. Don't miss the electrifying action extending into amphitheaters
this summer, with direct support from Jake Scott and Niko Moon joining the
lineup.
(9 April 2025) Acclaimed
singer-songwriter and The Voice finalist Ian Flanigan has
released his powerful new song “Second Chances,” just in time for
Alcohol Awareness Month. Blending folk, country, and blues, the track offers a
heartfelt reflection on someone coming to terms with their past and realizing
they’re “one step closer to starting over.” With honest lyrics and raw delivery,
Flanigan draws from his own journey, offering hope to those who are struggling
and reminding us all that life is lived “one day at a time.”
“I recently hit ten years
alcohol-free,” shares Flanigan. “Second Chances” is a song I
wrote with my buddy, Johnny Woods about getting a new outlook on life and
realizing sometimes it takes a thousand small steps to make a big change. I
will always encourage you to never give up! It does get better!” To
purchase/stream: IanFlaniganSecondChances
(11 April 2025) Warner Music
Nashville songstress Avery Anna announced her sophomore album, let go letters,
out May 16. Watch the let go letters trailer HERE and pre-order the
album HERE.
Every song on the record is
inspired by real-life situations that Avery’s fans shared with her in a letter
series, which has long been a safe place for her listener community to ‘let go’
of experiences that may be troubling them by writing them down and sending them
off. Avery read these letters and took the general themes—anything from body
dysmorphia, depression, alcoholism in the family, self-esteem, etc.—and turned
them into songs, making her fans' experiences the center of the project to
let them know they’re heard, seen, and not alone.
To accompany the announcement, Avery has released a new song from the project, 'danny don’t'. Written solely by Avery, 'danny don’t' is the singer’s response to a fan-written letter she received at a show from a man struggling with the weight of life and contemplating giving it up entirely. The stripped-down track serves as Avery’s letter back to him, where she pleads with soaring vocals that he keep going. The song delves into the typically unsung topic of men’s mental health. Avery expands on the experience, the ‘let go letters’ concept, and provides a trigger warning in a video she posted—watch here.
(11 April 2025) The countdown continues to Blake Shelton’s highly anticipated new album FOR RECREATIONAL USE ONLY, available May 9 on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.
Leading the album rollout is the hit single 'Texas', which has soared into the U.S. Top 10 and continues to climb both radio and streaming charts. Shelton also recently unveiled 'Let Him In Anyway' a soul-stirring ballad that Billboard praised as having “the makings of an enduring Shelton classic.”
Now Shelton delivers another
taste of the album with the release of the electrifying new track 'Stay
Country Or Die Tryin’', written by Drew Parker, Graham Barham,
Sam Ellis and Beau Bailey. Listen HERE
“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 got so much energy and is full of those
little catchphrases and things we say out in the country. I absolutely fell in
love with it. I’m proud of this recording—and I love singing it live even more.
Hopefully, you’ll come catch a show and sing it with us.”
(11 April 2025) Known for her
2001 hit “What I Really Meant To Say,” country chart-topper Cyndi Thomson returns
to her roots with her bittersweet new single, “Five More Minutes,”
available now on all digital streaming platforms. Counting milestones and
memories that withstand the test of time, “Five More Minutes” - co-written by
Steven Solomon, William Boreing, Lindsay Boreing, and Thomson herself -
wrestles with a nostalgia-soaked somberness, wishing you could “go back for
five more minutes” to relive the moments that matter most. The official music
video, filled with timeless mementos recounting the endearing memories
throughout Thomson’s life, will premiere on YouTube on Monday, April 14 at 12
p.m
(April 11, 2025)
Singer/Songwriter Evan Bartels announces his upcoming project To MAKE YOU CRY
releasing May 23 via Lost Highway Records, with the title track out now.
“‘To Make You Cry’ isn’t just a
song. It’s the ash that has come from the flame of my life,” shares Bartels.
“It’s more than hope. It’s resolve. No matter how dark the night, just make it
to the morning.” Listen to 'To Make You Cry' HERE
Bartels recently wrapped a
successful run at C2C (Country 2 Country) international country music festival
in London, Berlin and Germany. He returns overseas with upcoming tour dates in
the UK and Ireland, an appearance at The Long Road Festival in August, and more
U.S. dates to be announced:
Thursday
15 May 2025 - Galvanizers SWG3, Glasgow (100
Eastvale Place, G3 8QG) TICKETMASTER UK £26.50
Monday 19 May 2025 - The Academy, Dublin (57 Middle Abbey
Street, Dublin, 1, Ireland) TICKETMASTER IE (w/ Charles Wesley Godwin)
Saturday
23 August 2025 - The Long Road, Stanford Hall (Stanford-on-Avon,
Lutterworth, LE176DH) EVENT
(NASHVILLE, TN - April 11, 2025)— Texas country artist Garrett Bradford has officially released his new single, “She Loves Horses,” and it is now out on all streaming platforms via H.O.T.
Records (YOUTUBE stream). The song marks the first release from his upcoming EP, Honkiest
of Tonkers – Part II, due out May 23, 2025.
A ballad about love gone wrong, “She Loves Horses” tells the
story of a man who finds the perfect woman—only to break her heart and watch
her love turn to hatred. The track is a moving blend of classic storytelling
and country soul, co-written by Bradford and veteran hitmaker Tammy Hyler (Martina
McBride, Collin Raye, Sheryl Crow).
The single is the first in a series of upcoming releases from
Honkiest of Tonkers – Part II, which will continue with “Firefly” on May
2, leading up to the full EP release on May 23. The project also includes a
brand-new radio version of Bradford’s breakout song “This Way of Life”,
featured in Season 3, Episode 9 of Yellowstone. The song became the most
Shazamed country song in the U.S. the day after it aired.
(April
11, 2025) Country rock superstar HARDY's next round is in the chamber with a new
EP, COUNTRY!, set for release on May 2 via Big
Loud. Two new songs from the EP, his first new music of 2025, have debuted “Favorite Country Song”
and “Buck On The Wall.”
“Two
new songs—I'm extremely excited,” says HARDY. “Both songs remind me
of a very special place, the place where I grew up, the place where I became
who I am—my deer camp. It's now the only place I have to go home to since
somebody lives in my childhood home. I feel like it's been a long time coming to
put out some music that gets back to my roots.”
Additionally,
HARDY will make his first ever appearance on the iconic Grand Ole Opry stage
on April 29.
The
new tracks come ahead of the kickoff of HARDY's massive JIM BOB
World Tour next month, with headline dates across the U.S. through
September, plus festival dates in North America, and festivals and first-ever
headline shows in Europe.
(11
April 2025) Ingrid Andress heightens anticipation for her next
chapter as she shares the new single ‘Catch 22’. The single and the
recent ‘Footprints’ are her first new music since her
acclaimed 2022 album ‘Good Person’. ‘Good
Person’ and her debut collection ‘Lady Like’ have
exceeded 1.5 billion streams, leading to two Grammy
Award nominations and a double-Platinum #1single in the
shape of ‘More Hearts Than Mine’. She is also an in-demand
collaborator, with songwriting credits including Charli
xcx’s iconic ‘Boys’ and Bebe Rexha’s ‘Girl In
The Mirror’.
‘Catch 22’ is a stripped back acoustic track, which creates the
space for Ingrid’s naturally graceful vocal to tell a personal
story. She cleverly plays on the catch 22 concept to describe a failing
relationship with someone who can’t seem to grow up, still chasing the forever
young feeling of being twenty-two. Listen HERE.
Ingrid says, "’Catch 22’ is a song about trying to grow in
a relationship that you’ve already outgrown. Love is not for the faint of
heart, especially when it’s up to you to leave it behind. The song takes place
in a relationship because it’s commonly the place we see it happen the most. At
one point or another, we've all found ourselves in relationships where we love
and care for someone that no longer fits. We stay and hope they will change
because who doesn't want someone to love and be loved by? And it’s never really
‘that bad.’ Until one day you wake up and want a beautiful life that’s much
more than not ‘that bad’ and the only person who can change that is you."
(11
April 2025) Stellar alternative country artist Jennifer Alvarado releases
new single "Something 'Bout A Boy." The single is now
available on all digital streaming platforms, and you can listen to it HERE.
“Something
‘Bout A Boy” isn’t afraid to dive into uncomfortable truths, capturing the
messiness of real life without offering easy answers. Alvarado’s songwriting
stands out for its unapologetic honesty, painting vivid pictures without
filtering the complexities of human emotion. With this track, she stakes her
claim as a voice in country music, unafraid to tackle difficult subjects
head-on. If you’re looking for music that cuts through the superficial, this
song is a raw, emotional ride that leaves a lasting impact.
(11 April 2025) Dubbed “Country
music’s newest badass” by People, Kolby
Cooper returns with Love You, Goodnight—a
no-holds-barred, emotionally charged album that hits like a shot of whiskey and
stays with you like a scar that sparks a good story. Fueled by raw honesty,
gritty vocals, and a rebel spirit that refuses to play it safe, it’s a thrill
ride through heartbreak, redemption, and everything in between. StreamLove
You, Goodnightnow—available everywhere HERE.
“Making this album really kicked
my ass. It took longer than I wanted it to, yet we dug down deep on this one
and I think it really gives a glimpse into my life over the last few years,”
shares Cooper. “There’s the part of me that is focused on being a great husband
and dad to my wife and kids and then there’s the other side that is trying to
make this dream happen out here on the road...and with all of that I think you
will feel that there is an underlying theme of brokenness on this album that
maybe writing and singing about it helps others not feel quite so alone.”
(11 April 2025) From bull rider
to rising country singer-songwriter, Lane
Smith is taking the country music scene by storm. Released
everywhere today, Lane unveils his highly anticipated sophomore album, Austin.
The album marks a new chapter in Smith's musical journey and showcases his
undeniable talent as a singer-songwriter.
LISTEN TO AUSTIN THE
ALBUM HERE.
Known for his raw authenticity
and captivating storytelling, Lane Smith has already made a name for himself
with several fan-favorite singles, including “I Bought a Ring,” “Stone
Cold Sober,” and “Bleed.” These tracks have garnered significant
attention and amassed extensive streams across major music platforms, cementing
Lane as a force to be reckoned with in the country music world. Connect with
him by visiting his website
(11 April 2025) Hailed as “one
of Nashville’s hottest rising duos” (Country Now), Ryan and Rory are
in a giving mood with “What’s Mine Is Yours," a romantic, nostalgia-soaked
anthem that’s pure country gold. From the bottom of their hearts to the top of
their dresser drawers, they are offering everything down to their last name in
this song, now available, HERE.
“What’s Mine is Yours” is about
giving yourself completely to another person,” says Ryan Follese. “I think it
takes just the right person to make two lives one.” “It’s also about how the
simple things can say so much about a great relationship,” adds Rory John Zak.
“Like when she borrows a t-shirt and I never get it back."
(11 April 2025) Following the
biggest global breakthrough of the last 12 months, multi-Platinum recording
artist Shaboozey, announces Where
I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going: The Complete Edition, an extended version
of his RIAA Platinum-certified breakthrough album featuring brand new music and
special guests.. The 18-track project will be released on April 25 via
Empire. Along with this news, Shaboozey has released a brand new single
and music video, “Blink Twice,” featuring BRIT Award-winning UK
artist Myles Smith.
NASHVILLE, TN (April 11,
2025) - Taylon Hope’s "Cold In Colorado" takes
listeners on an emotional journey through heartbreak. The new single by the
rising young country music artist indicates her growing talent. Self-penned by
Taylon and is now available for streaming and download on all streaming and
download music platforms HERE.
The song is about a couple losing one another but still leaving hope that they
could be something again one day. The visuals associated with “Cold in
Colorado” brought the song to life. Each element enhances the narrative woven
throughout the lyrics, from the landscapes of Colorado’s mountains to the
intimate moments during tough times. It has been an amazing journey watching
this song evolve from a simple idea into what I think is a very special
song.
(11 April 2025) Acclaimed
Nashville rockers A Thousand Horses have released the deluxe version of THE
OUTSIDE, which features bonus live & acoustic material and the
previously unreleased single ‘Til My
Heart Don’t Beat’.
Originally released last year, The Outside is the band’s third
studio album and signifies a turning point in their career after a period of
intense change in their personal lives.
Lead singer Michael Hobby comments, “We are thrilled to release the
deluxe version of our album, The Outside, and share a new song, ‘Til My Heart
Don’t Beat’. This song serves as a bridge to the next chapter and what’s to
come. It’s been a long time since we last returned to the UK, and I couldn’t be
more excited to be back this summer. I can’t wait to see everyone!”
The album opens with the life-affirming ‘Highway Sound’, a
soul-soothing track that instantly set the tone for the album. It first took
shape over the course of a weekend trip to a Texas farmhouse in the summer
2021, during which the band wrote the song during an impromptu session on the
porch. About the track Hobby adds it’s “the freedom of cutting ties
with the negativity of the past and putting your energy into celebrating a new
beginning.”
INTERVIEWS
ICYMI: In Conversation With:
Shaboozey
ACM award nominee Shaboozey joins CountryLine’s
Nathalie Cox at C2C to spill the whiskey on his whirlwind of a year! From the
Grammy’s to appearing on SNL and of course, ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy)’ hitting over
one billion streams… which became the longest running US #1 single of all time!
What’s his next move? WATCH HERE (first published March
28, 2025)
Backstage with Drew Baldridge in
London at London’s O2 Arena as he prepared for his 2025 Country2Country set. HERE
Dierks
Bentley dished the dirt backstage
with CountryLine at C2C in London, where
we dive into his time across the pond HERE
WATCH
COUNTRY FASHION
With lyrics like “I’m fillin’ up these jeans like I do my
cup / Throwback, throw down, bell bottoms up,” Wilson emphasizes that this is a
lifestyle, not just fashion.
She is now channeling that same bold energy into fashion
with the eagerly awaited Wrangler x Lainey Wilson
Spring/Summer 2025 collection.
Go big or go home with the Wrangler® x Lainey Wilson
Embroidered Bell Bottoms. Inspired by Lainey’s signature silhouette, these
bell-bottom jeans are brought to life with an embroidered design full of
wildflowers that extend the length of the front.
Lainey knows better than most just how much life can change.
The Wrangler® x Lainey Wilson Blooming Bell Jumpsuit celebrates the
constant growth of a girl who went from Baskin, LA to Nashville, TN in pursuit
of her dreams. It comes with a colorful, retro-inspired floral print from top
to bottom, a zippered front, a slim knee, and a full bell-bottom leg after
Lainey’s signature silhouette.
Hard work will get you there, but you’ve got to have a
little fun along the way. The Wrangler® x Lainey Wilson Animal Print Bell
Bottoms are modeled after our high-rise Trumpet Flare but with a slimmer
knee and fuller leg opening to honor the country music star’s signature
silhouette and untamed spirit.
BIRTHDAYS
Birthdays in the week ahead:
April 14: the
late Loretta Lynn - (April 14 1935;
died October 4, 2022 (aged 90)
April
15: Sam Bush (New Grass Revival) (1952), Margo Price (1983), Chris
Stapleton (1978), Lee Raymond Kernaghan (AUS; 1964)
April
17: Gord Bamford (1976; Traralgon, Victoria, Australia)
April
19: Bekka Bramlett (1968), Amber Louise Lawrence (1978; Mascot,
New South Wales), Tenille Jade Dakota Arts (April 19, 1994 (age 31)
April
20: Sally Barris (1962) Wade Hayes - (1969)
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