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NEWS
Kenny Chesney talks about becoming a member of
the Country Music Hall of Fame at the same time as June
Carter Cash.
Plus, Lainey Wilson comments on making music videos.
CDX WEEKLY CHARTS April
2nd, 2025
Airplay for March 24th, 2025
– March 31st, 2025 – Country Singles
#1 No.1 2 weeks ZACH TOP
– “I Never Lie” (Leo33) 4557 Spins (-19) 133 Stations 22 weeks on chart
** SPIN
GAINER ** ERIC CHURCH “Hands Of Time” (EMI Records Nashville (UMGN)) No.38
905 Spins +684 2 weeks on chart
UK NEWS
(2 April 2025) CountryLine Homegrown - Wednesday Evenings
8pm (An hour of UK country music presented by Tim Prottey-Jones)
Brand new singles from Two Ways Home, Georgia Nevada
(“My Town Too” out April 11), Arizona Jones, Ingrid (From Finland, based in
London; “Another Year” out April 11), Ashley James (“No Feeling”), Robyn Red, The
Barker Band (Folk/ Rock) with plays from Belle Davenport, Pip Marsh & more.
– Listen/Stream Here - Download (128kbps; 55MB)
(3 April
2025) The Long Road Festival
were thrilled to announce that James Bay will headline Sunday,
closing out an unforgettable weekend! Also joining the lineup is Mackenzie
Carpenter, The White Buffalo, Darren Kielty, and many more...Alongside Drake Milligan, Midland, Seasick
Steve, Larry Fleet, Charles Wesley Godwin and Alana Springsteen.
Singer-songwriter James Bay is known for
his soulful storytelling and raw, rootsy sound. With hits
like Let It Go and Hold Back The River under
his belt, plus his latest album Changes All The Time featuring
collaborations with Noah Kahan and The Lumineers, his set promises to be
something special.
(3 April 2025) The British Country Music Festival 2025 welcome
Red Sky July to their TBCMF 2025 lineup!
Featuring Ally McErlaine (Texas), Shelly Poole (Alisha’s Attic), and Haley Glennie-Smith, this award-winning trio blends Alt-Folk, Country, and Americana—earning praise from the Daily Express, who stated they “could grace any multi-selling Nashville release.”
With performances at Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, T in the Park, and C2C, plus
tours with Sheryl Crow, Steve Earle, and Jools Holland, Red Sky July’s third
album ‘The Truth and The Lie’ was described by the Guardian newspaper as “a
modern country masterpiece”.
Their latest album the 10-track MISTY MORNING
(tagged FOLK) dropped Feb 28, 2025
americana-uk.com in their review stated: The
set is undoubtedly a departure from Red Sky July’s previous work as they
rediscover themes they may have briefly touched on before and explore new ones,
too. With “Misty Morning,” they have delved deeply into folk. They have
explored the beauty of nature, love, relationships, and loss. It is a coherent
collection of songs that will delight the listener. 8/10
(4 April 2025)
Fresh from her European tour, powerhouse artist Emilia Quinn is keeping the momentum high with the
announcement of her second single of the year! Following the success of ‘High
On Life,’ Emilia is set to release another hard-hitting track from her upcoming
album DENTED HALOS—the emotionally charged anthem, ‘Does She Know,’
dropped on April 4th, 2025.
Described as “A
hauntingly raw and powerful ballad”, Does She Know delves into
the turmoil of being the other woman, inspired by the psychological
thriller Behind Her Eyes. As she penned the song, Emilia fully
immersed herself in the protagonist’s perspective, delivering a gut-wrenching
narrative of guilt, betrayal, and heartbreak.
“I took the
idea of being the other woman questioning the lover, lamenting on her role in
betraying her friend, and ran with it as a theme,” Emilia explained. “I
wanted to demonstrate her pain and create an alternative perspective in the
genre of cheating songs.”
The presser
describes the single: With captivating melodies, emotionally charged
lyricism, and Emilia’s signature gritty vocals, Does She Know is set
to leave a lasting impact on listeners, cementing her reputation as a
compelling voice in the Americana and Blues/Rock scenes. TESTDRIVE the song HERE
** BREAKING NEWS ***
Roadhouse Weekender CANCELLED
Roadhouse Weekender - WHEN: Friday 4 July – Sunday 6
July 2025
WHERE: Bodiam, East Sussex (Park Farm Camping Barn, Junction Rd
Bodiam TN32 5XD)
The organisers posted: Important update regarding Roadhouse Weekender 2025:
With an extremely heavy heart, we have to announce the
cancellation of the festival. We have worked night and day for the past
10 months to try and bring you an incredible experience so this is a decision
we do not take lightly.
We thank everyone who supported us from day one, the teams who worked on
the original project and our sponsors who were helping to make this happen.
2025 UK Headline Tour Dates:
Wednesday 17 September 2025 - Night
& Day Cafe, Manchester (26 Oldham Street, M1 1JN) TICKETWEB £21.44
Wednesday 24 September 2025 - Craufurd Arms,
Milton Keynes (59 Stratford Road, Wolverton MK12 5LT | WEBSITE) EVENT £20.13
Friday 26 September 2025 - Waterfront
Studio, Norwich (The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio, King St NR1 1QH) EVENT
Thursday 9 October 2025 - The Cluny, Newcastle
upon Tyne (36 Lime St Ouseburn NE1 2PQ) TICKETWEB £20.75
Friday 10 October 2025 - Cabaret Voltaire, Edinburgh
(36 Blair Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QR) TICKETMASTER UK
UK CHART NEWS
UK Country Radio Airplay
Chart (published April 6, 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.
Chart dated April 6, 2025
Eric Church’s new single “Hands of Time” topped the
list at No.1. The soulful track from his brand-new album Evangeline vs.
The Machine rocketed 26-1 in his 2nd frame. Church performs at London’s
Highways festival next month.
Dasha's catchy
'Not At This Party' held at No.2 in her fifth chart frame.
Drew Baldridge with “Tough People”, a powerful anthem
of resilience and strength, pushed 14-3 in his 21st week.
The eight week No.1 Blake
Sheltons' “Texas” fell 1-4 in his 20th chart
frame.
Ella Langley’s popular “weren’t for the wind” climbed
12-5 in her 19th frame.
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.33 “Just In Case” Morgan Wallen
UK Albums
28 March 2025 – 3 April 2025
In a showdown between two
stylistically dissimilar British bands who came to prominence in the 2000s, The
Darkness’ dreams of securing their first No.1 album for 22 years are toast, but
Mumford & Sons are back on top for the first time in a decade, with
folk rock trumping hard/glam rock.
Mumford & Sons’ fifth regular studio album in total, and their first since
slimming down to a trio in 2021, Rushmere – named after a pond on Wimbledon
Common where the band was formed – is their third No.1, following 2012’s Babel
and 2015’s Wilder Mind, and debuts atop the chart on first week consumption of 35,655
units (18,124 CDs, 7,413 vinyl albums, 6,043 cassettes, 1,192 digital
downloads and 2,883 sales-equivalent streams).
UK Singles
4 April 2025 – 10 April 2025
While its nearest challengers idle, Ordinary sprints to a third week at
No.1 for Alex Warren, with consumption soaring a further 14.68%
week-on-week to 71,522 units (2,100 digital downloads and 69,422
sales-equivalent streams) – the highest for a No.1 song so far this year, and
the highest by a contemporary hit (ie: not a Christmas oldie) in 40 weeks.
Chappell Roan with her
country track “The Giver” fell 5-8 in her third frame
In his 49th chart frame Shaboozey’s A Bar Song (Tipsy)
fell 42-45
Dasha
with “Austin” climbed 73-67 in her 55th chart frame
Post Malone “I Had Some Help” (feat.
Morgan Wallen) rose 74-72 in their 45th frame.
4 April 2025 – 10 April 2025
1
NE 1 Mumford and Sons ~ Rushmere
2 NE 1 The Darkness ~ Dreams On Toast
3 RE 51 Ariana Grande ~ Eternal Sunshine ****expanded Brighter Days
Ahead edition released
4 2 32 Sabrina Carpenter ~ Short n' Sweet
5 NE 1 Lucy Dacus ~ Forever Is A Feeling
4 April 2025 – 10 April 2025
1 1 8 Alex Warren ~ Ordinary
2 2 20 Chappell Roan ~ Pink Pony Club
3 3 4 Doechii ~ Anxiety
4 4 63 Benson Boone ~ Beautiful Things
5 NE 1 Ariana Grande ~ Twilight Zone
8 5 3 Chappell Roan ~ The Giver (Peak No.2; 3 weeks -
27/03/2025 to 10/04/2025)
45 42 50 Shaboozey ~ A Bar Song (Tipsy) *** (Peak No.3 36
weeks - 25/04/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 14 weeks -
09/01/2025 to 10/04/2025)
67 73 55 Dasha ~ Austin
*** (Peak: No.5, 43 weeks -
07/03/2024 to 26/12/2024 + 7 weeks - 09/01/2025 to 20/02/2025 +
5 weeks 13/03/2025 to 10/04/2025)
72 74 45 Post Malone ft Morgan Wallen ~ I Had Some Help *** (Peak: No.2, 31 weeks - 23/05/2024 to 19/12/2024 + 14
weeks - 09/01/2025 to 10/04/2025)
4 April 2025 – 10 April 2025
Alison Krauss & Union Station with ARCADIA made a debut at No.1 (1 week; #1 peak)
Post Malone with F-1
TRILLION rose 5-2 (33 weeks; #1 peak)
Lainey Wilson with
WHIRLWIND held fell 1-3 (31 weeks; #1 peak)
Kip Moore with
SOLITARY TRACKS slipped 2-4 (5
weeks; #1 peak)
Shaboozey with WHERE I'VE
BEEN ISN'T WHERE I'M GOING fell 3-5 (44 weeks; #2 peak)
Taylor
Swift with FEARLESS (Taylor’s
Version) moved 7-6 (208 weeks; #1 peak)
Beyoncé with COWBOY
CARTER climbed 8-7 (53 weeks; #1 peak)
Lisa T with NICE TO MEET
YOU AGAIN made a debut at No.8 (1
week; #8 peak)
COUNTRY ALBUM RELEASES (Major)
(4 April 2025) Parmalee -
FELL IN LOVE WITH A COWGIRL (This Is Hit/ Stoney Creek Records) 7 songs, 19:09
BILLBOARD/ MEDIABASE Charts
In Brief: Billboard Country Charts (Chart issue week of April 12, 2025) Starts
Sun April 6, Ends Sat April 12, 2025
Billboard
Country Charts (Chart issue week
of April 12, 2025)
Country Album Chart ** No.1 (81 non-consecutive weeks) ** ONE THING AT A
TIME Morgan Wallen
** No.1 (40
weeks) ** “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Shaboozey
** No.1 (1 week) ** “Hometown Home” LOCASH
Country Digital Songs ** No.1 ** (2 non-consecutive
weeks) “I’m The Problem” Morgan
Wallen
Billboard 200 News
Ariana Grande’s 2024 album
ETERNAL SUNSHINE returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart for its
third total week atop the list, flying 87-1 on the April 12-dated chart,
following the set’s deluxe reissue, dubbed Eternal Sunshine Deluxe: Brighter
Days Ahead. Bolstered with six previously unreleased songs, the expanded effort
— available at streamers, and to purchase as a download, CD and vinyl LP —
earned 137,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending April 3
(up 968%), according to Luminate.
Morgan
Wallen’s ONE THING AT A TIME was
stationary at No.10 (almost 45,000; down 2%).
Billboard Hot 100 News
Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for a seventh
total and consecutive week. The single, whose title shouts out late R&B
crooner 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.
Shaboozey’s “A
Bar Song (Tipsy)” slipped 3-4 on the Hot 100, following
its record-tying 19 weeks at No. 1 beginning
last July. It adds a milestone 40th week atop the multimetric Hot Country Songs chart (where only one hit
has led longer: Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line’s “Meant To Be”: 50 weeks
in 2017-18).
Morgan Wallen boasted two songs in the Hot 100’s top 10,
back-to-back: “Just in Case” dropped to No.8 a week after
it debuted at No.4 and “I’m the Problem” lifted 11-9, after it
launched at its No. 2 best in February.
Billboard’s
Country Airplay Chart News
LOCASH lead the Billboard’s
Country Airplay chart (dated April12) for the first time since 2016
as “Hometown Home” (BMG/Galaxy Label Group) ascended 2-1. The song
increased by 10% to 30.1 million audience impressions March 28-April 3,
according to Luminate. The duo — Preston Brust and Chris Lucas — co-authored
the song with Zach Abend and Andy Albert. Jacob Rice produced it. In early
2024, LOCASH originated Galaxy Label Group in partnership with Studio2Bee
Entertainment, founded by veteran Nashville music executives Skip Bishop and
Butch Waugh. “Seeing ‘Hometown Home’ sitting at the top of the Billboard chart
has been amazing in ways we couldn’t imagine,” Brust and Lucas said in a joint
statement. “It’s our first No. 1 since we went all in and bet on ourselves
and launched our own record label. We get to appreciate this hit on so many
levels: as writers, artists and as record-label executives. This song is so
special. It’s been epic watching it land on people’s hearts. It just feels
different bringing this one ‘home.’ ”
LOCASH previously topped Country Airplay when “I Know Somebody” led for
one week in October 2016. The tandem establishes the longest break between No.
1s — eight years, six months and two weeks — since David Lee Murphy went
22-plus years between leaders from 1995 to 2018.
Billboard’s
Country Chart News
No.1 Alison Krauss & Union Station Arcadia: The group’s
first studio album in 14 years bounds in atop Bluegrass Albums with 10,000 equivalent
album units, including 9,000 in album sales, according to
Luminate. It’s Krauss’ seventh No. 1 (and fifth with Union Station). It
also opened at No.13 on Americana/ Folk Albums and No. 29 on Top Country
Albums.
No.1 Shaboozey “A
Bar Song (Tipsy)”: The hit reached a 40th week atop the multimetric Hot
Country Songs chart, the list’s second-longest reign, after Bebe Rexha and Florida
Georgia Line’s “Meant To Be” (50 weeks, 2017-18). Shaboozey’s smash
tallied 49 million in all-format audience, 16.1 million official U.S.
streams and 2,000 sold March 28-April 3.
Country Airplay
** No.1 (1 week) ** “Hometown Home” LOCASH Scott 30.142 million audience
(+2.695 million gain) / 8685 radio plays (+807) / 44 weeks on the chart
** Most Increased Audience ** No.4 “I’m The Problem” Morgan Wallen (+3.220 million gain)
** Airpower ** No.19 “Worst Way” Riley Green
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.40 “Til The Last One Dies” Chris Young
Debut No.53 “Heart Of Stone” Jelly Roll
Debut No.59 “Not At This Party”
Dasha
Hot County
Songs
** No.1 (40
weeks) ** “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” Shaboozey
** Sales Gainer ** No.3 “I'm The Problem” Morgan
Wallen
** Airplay Gainer ** No.6 “The Giver” Chappell Roan
** Hot Shot Debut ** No.32 “Bar None” Jordan Davis
Debut No.36 “She Hurts Like Tequila” Cody
Johnson & Carin Leon
** Streaming Gainer ** No.41 “Thought It Was Love” Ty Myers
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 taking “Hometown Home” to No.
1. It is the duo’s third
chart topper, and the first for their self-funded label. Songwriters are Zach Abend, Andy Albert, Brust and Lucas.
LOCASH with “Hometown Home”
(Galaxy) moved 2-1
logging 9512 radio spins (+915), 37.144 million audience impressions (+2.629
million) with 33017 Total Points (+3259) from 159 tracking stations (159
ADDS) for the published chart dated April 7, 2024
Chris Young’s “Til The Last One Dies” Is The Most Added
And kudos to Bill Macky and
the Black River promotion team on scoring
93 for Chris Young’s “Til The Last
One Dies.” Young’s debut on the label is his sixth release to top the CA/MB
Add Board and the largest of his career,
topping the previous record of 43 for “Tomorrow” in February 2011.
"I have loved ‘Til The Last One Dies’ from the first time I heard it,
and I’m blown away by this response," shared Young. "Not only
most added with 94 combined stations on, but also the BIGGEST week one add day
of my CAREER with 93 stations coming in on day one! Thank you Country Radio and
thank you Black River Entertainment!!!! Let’s hope everyone plays this song…
Til The Last One Dies!"
"Our team wanted to give Chris an add date worthy of
his superstar status, and the team delivered with 93 stations and the biggest
week one add day of his career!" said Black River's Vice President, National Promotion Bill
Macky. "We are beyond excited to represent Chris and his
music, and weare so thankful to our partners at Country Radio for helping us
deliver this hit song!"
Teaming up with producer Andy Sheridan for the
first time, Young co-produced "Til The Last One Dies," the follow-up
to his 14th career No. 1 song, "Young Love & Saturday Nights."
April 7, 2025 The Weeks ADDS
Artist/Title (Label) TW Historic
CHRIS YOUNG/Til The Last One Dies (Black River) 93 94
MITCHELL TENPENNY/Same Moon (Riser House/Columbia) 48 53
M. CARPENTER f/MIDLAND/I Wish You Would (Valory/Big
Machine) 31 35
MORGAN WALLEN/Just In Case (Big Loud) 31 74
JORDAN DAVIS/Bar None (MCA) 21 123
CHASE MATTHEW/Darlin' (Warner/WAR) 17 100
SHABOOZEY/Good News (Empire/Magnolia) 14 112
COREY KENT/This Heart (Combustion/RCA) 8 149
NATE SMITH/Fix What You Didn't Break (RCA) 8 152
DIERKS BENTLEY/She Hates Me (Capitol) 7 146
ERIC CHURCH/Hands Of Time (EMI Nashville) 7 150
JELLY ROLL/Heart Of Stone (BMG/Republic/Stoney Creek) 7 97
RUSSELL DICKERSON/Happen To Me (Triple Tigers) 7 105
NEWS
(31 March 2025) With 21
genre-spanning Award wins and four GRAMMY nominations, Jelly Roll impacts country radio today with the
powerful “Heart of Stone.” His third single from his critically
acclaimed sophomore country album, Beautifully Broken, that
debuted at #1 on the Billboard.
(2 April 2025) GLAAD, the world’s
largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, and groundbreaking country music
star Ty Herndon today announced the first round of
performers who will take the stage for the tenth anniversary of the Concert for
Love & Acceptance. Today’s announcement includes pop-country sensation Dasha,
as well as David Archuleta, Brooke Eden, Lindsay Ell, and Sam
Williams.
Additional performances and
appearances will be announced ahead of the show, set to take place on Monday,
June 2, 2025, at 7:30 PM at Category 10—formerly the
Wildhorse Saloon.
(2 April 2025) Nashville-based Monument Records is
closing after more than eight years. Among those departing are GM Katie
McCartney, Jensen, VP/Marketing & Commercial Partnerships Casey
Thomas and Dirs./Regional Promotion Glenn Noblit and Megan
McCaffrey. Other artists on Monument are Walker Hayes (in
a joint venture with RCA/NY), Brandon Ratcliff, Alex
Hall, Shelby Lynne and the recently-signed Clay
Street Unit. No word on their disposition within Sony, if any.
(2 April 2025) Bits &
Pieces: Zac Brown has launched a hard iced tea brand, Crooked
Tea, available in lemon, peach and raspberry flavors. He kicked off the
launch by handing out cans from behind the bar at Tin Roof Broadway in
Nashville Monday (3/31).
(4 April 2025) GRAMMY and 4x ACM
Award nominee ERNEST launches DeVille
Records, a joint venture with Big Loud Records. The label
founded on the old-school values of artist development and creative swagger
welcomes GRAMMY-nominated Chandler Walters, Rhys Rutherford,
and Cody Lohden as its first artists.
“We're going to build this
thing wide and on concrete,” ERNEST says of DeVille Records.
“Artist development. Write the songs and do it the old-school way. Make the
videos, see the vision, help the vision come to life.”
Inaugural project CADILLAC
SESSIONS is a mixtape-style compilation featuring two new
originals and one cover from ERNEST, Walters, Rutherford and Lohden – plus
additional superstar guests, out May 9.
GOSSIP
(2 April 2025) Morgan Wallen is now selling merchandise inspired by his
controversial exit from Saturday Night Live. The country star left the
SNL stage early, sparking viewer speculation about his experience on the show.
He posted a photo of a private jet with the caption, "Get me to God's
country." Wallen is now selling T-shirts and baseball caps featuring this
quote for $45 each on his official website.
AMERICANA NEWS
(1 April 2025) Jason Isbell – FOXES IN THE SNOW (Southeastern
Records/Thirty Tigers | 860 plays) held at No.1 & Mumford & Sons with “Rushmere” (Glassnote
Records | 570 plays) moved 3-1 on the albums and singles Americana
Radio Charts (week of April 1, 2025). Visit americanamusic.org to
see the full charts and details for the current week's Albums and Singles.
MUSIC NEWS
Music industry consultancy Midia Research has published its latest
estimates of global music subscribers, covering the fourth quarter of
2024. The most interesting finding is that 78.4% of new subscribers to
music-streaming services now come from outside North America and Europe,
showing the growing importance of ‘high-potential’ markets to the music
industry. Midia noted that North America and Europe combined now account
for 41% of total (not just new) subscribers globally. That’s been falling
steadily over the past decade: from 62% in 2015 and 52.3% in 2020. “Although
label streaming revenues are slowing, the global music subscriber market
continues to grow at pace, adding nearly the same number of subscribers as in
2023,” said Midia Research MD Mark Mulligan in a statement.
Amazon has submitted a bid to acquire all of TikTok, according to a new
report from The New York Times. The last-minute bid comes as TikTok faces an
April 5 deadline to shed its Chinese ownership or face a ban in the U.S.
However, the parties involved in the deal talks do not appear to be taking
Amazon’s bid seriously, according to The Times’ report. President Donald
Trump is scheduled to meet with officials to discuss the app’s fate on
Wednesday. Trump said earlier this week that a deal with TikTok’s parent
company ByteDance to sell the app will be finalized before the April 5
deadline.
(6 April 2025) While some recent
industry statistics show a slowdown in the U.S. streaming market, spending
remains quite healthy, according to new figures from market research firm MusicWatch.
Most notably, 50 million more Americans bought recorded music in 2024 than a
decade earlier. Products included in that count are on-demand music
subscriptions, paid internet radio subscriptions, physical
formats such as CDs and LPs, and digital downloads. Some of that increase
can be attributed to population growth over the last 10 years. The total U.S.
population — including people under 13 and non-internet users who are typically
not counted in market research surveys — grew by roughly 19million over that
period. But since the number of music buyers far outstripped population growth,
most of the increase came from a greater interest in music products
AWARDS
(2 April 2025) Somebody Save
Three: Songwriters Rocky Block, John Byron, Zach
Crowell, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley (2x), Charlie
Handsome (2x), Jelly Roll, Ben Johnson, Chase
McGill, Jordan Minton, Randy Montana, Hunter
Phelps, Taylor Phillips, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh
Thompson and Morgan Wallen will be
recognized during the Jim Beavers-hosted CMA Triple Play Awards April 29 in Nashville. Additionally,
publishing vet David Conrad will receive the CMA Songwriter
Advocate Award, and 73 songwriters who have achieved their first No. 1 country
song since the previous ceremony will be honored.
4X4X2: Broken
Bow's Lainey Wilson celebrates No.1s "
(3 April 2025) Tex Mix: Warner/CoJo/WMN’s Cody Johnson celebrates
the platinum (5x) certification of “’Til You Can’t” and gold
certification of Leather.
(4 April 2025) Randy Travis, seven-time
GRAMMY® winner and Country Music Hall of Fame member, will be honored by the
Recording Academy® during the GRAMMYs on the Hill® awards in Washington,
D.C., taking place on April 8, 2025. This prestigious recognition celebrates
Travis’s dedication to advocating for creators’ rights and fair compensation
for artists in the evolving digital age. Amidst the honor, Travis will revisit
Capitol Hill to meet with legislators and advocate for the NO FAKES Act, the
American Music Fairness Act, and have overall discussions on how to protect one
of our Nation’s greatest exports, human art and creativity.
TOUR / LIVE EVENTS
(2 April 2025) Live In The Vineyard Goes Country
(LITVGC), presented by Visit Napa Valley®, has
announced the addition of Jordan Davis, Laci Kaye Booth, Chloé Caroline,
Preston Cooper, Bradley Gaskin, Erin Grand, Greylan James, and Timmy
McKeever to its 2025 lineup.
Taking place April 22-24, 2025,
in Napa Valley, California, LITVGC continues its tradition of delivering
exclusive, one-of-a-kind experiences that bring together top-tier talent,
industry professionals, and the breathtaking beauty of wine country.
(3 April 2025) Tour Support: Jordan Davis' 2025
Ain’t Enough Road Tour with Mitchell Tenpenny and Vincent
Mason kicks off Sept. 11 in Greater Palm Springs, CA and stops in
cities including Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, St. Louis, Rosemont and
Savannah before wrapping Oct. 25 in Estero, FL. Tickets go on sale Friday
(4/4) here.
Watch the announcement featuring Peyton Manning and Jim
Nantz here.
(4
April 2025) It's A Centennial: The
Grand Ole Opry are celebrating their best year yet with the launch
of Opry 100 Honors, a brand-new show series proudly sponsored by
Dan Post Boots. This special series pays tribute to the icons who’ve shaped the
Opry’s first century, with today’s stars like Lainey Wilson, Martina
McBride, Trace Adkins, Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Crystal Gayle and
many more bringing their biggest hits to life on the legendary Opry stage.
They kick off with three nights honouring some of your favorite trailblazers:
May 13th: Loretta Lynn
June 18th: Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash
July 8th: Charlie Daniels
(4
April 2025) Tour Support: Sam Barber's North America Tour kicks off May
29 at The Windjammer in Isle Of Palms, SC and runs through Dec. 5 in Fort
Worth. Ticket info here.
Cody Jinks' 32-date Hippies And
Cowboys Tour kicks off April 6 at the Tortuga Music Festival in
Ft. Lauderdale. Joining on select dates are Tanner Usrey, Ward
Davis and Shane Smith & The Saints; ticket info here.
Aaron Watson's Buy The World A Round Tour kicks
off its summer leg April 5 at The Backyard in Waco, TX and runs through Oct. 17
in El Paso. Ticket info here.
(6 April 2025) Tour Support: Cole Swindell's Happy Hour Sad
Tour kicks off Sept. 4 in Toledo, OH. Joining on select dates
are Priscilla Block, Logan Crosby and Greylan
James. Tickets go on sale Friday (4/11) here.
The
fall dates for Luke Bryan's Farm Tour 2025 will take place Sept.
18-20. Tickets here Friday (4/11).
Dylan Gossett's The
American Trail Tour will make stops across the midwest and west
beginning July 9 in Wichita. Tickets go on sale Friday (4/11) here.
TV
ICYMI: Carrie Underwood continued her Idol To Icon web series,
revisiting Hollywood Week, sharing BTS stories and looking back on her fashion
choices.
Amazon Music will
livestream Stagecoach April 25-27 on Twitch, Prime Video, and the Amazon Music app beginning
at 4pm PT daily. "Country is one of the hottest genres in music, and
now labels outside of the old Nashville system have come to town to cash
in."
PRESS RELEASES
(2 April 2025) After nearly four
years since his last studio album, Blake Shelton is back with For
Recreational Use Only, his highly anticipated debut for BBR Music
Group/BMG Nashville, set for release May 9.
Leading the charge is the US Top
10 hit single 'Texas',
which has already resonated with fans and country radio alike, with People
Magazine describing it as “rollicking.”
(4 April 2025) MORRISON, Colo. –
With his new album EVANGELINE VS. THE MACHINE arriving
May 2, Stereogum’s “greatest working rock star” Eric Church returns
to the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre for a special three-night run of distinct
performances July 14-16, curating a unique, immersive experience for each
show:
July 14: Eric Church vs. The Machine – a full-scale production
featuring his band joined by a dynamic ensemble of strings, horns and choir
combining to deliver an epic, must-see set.
(4 April 2025) Brothers Osborne’s Break
Mine EP is out now and includes their Grammy nominated song ‘Break
Mine’.
Following their triumphant UK
tour in January, Brothers Osborne have shared their new single ‘Finish
This Drink’, which is the band’s first new music since the
release of their Break Mine EP. ‘Finish This Drink’ is
self-produced by TJ and John Osborne and previews forthcoming music from the
duo.
The four song EP follows their
GRAMMY- nominated 2023 self-titled album, Brothers Osborne which
is out now and available on all formats here.
Brothers Osborne recently earned their 18th Duo of the Year nomination
for this year’s Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards taking place on May 8.
The duo has won the category four times and has scored seven ACM trophies in
total.
(3 April 2025) The late Dan Seals’ legacy
isn’t done being written with the never-before-heard single “Steal A
Little Thunder” out now! This single was written by his late
brother, Seals & Crofts’ Jim Seals along with Brian
Whitcomb. The release comes as part of a partnership with Nashville-based
record label Melody Place, known for its commitment to preserving
and sharing timeless music. Listen here: orcd.co/danseals
(April 3, 2025)
Neo-traditionalist Alex Miller gives the world “The Byrd” with his
latest streaming release, the rollicking, toe-tapping ‘90s inspired romp of a
duet with hitmaker Tracy Byrd. Available now for Streaming, the epic
fast-moving track brings back the energy of the great “Moe & Joe” duets of
the past while staying firmly planted in the modern-day soundscape. Alex and
Tracy first performed the song live acoustically on the Coffee,
Country & Cody show (Circle TV and WSM Radio) in
mid-March. American Songwriter premiered the track
online yesterday. “The Byrd” will be released to Country radio later this
month.
Written by Miller and his
producer, friend and hit songwriter Jerry Salley, “The Byrd” (Billy Jam
Records), is an homage to Tracy and his long career as it name-checks the
star’s numerous hits throughout.
(4 April 2025) Elton John and Brandi
Carlile release their acclaimed collaborative studio album Who
Believes In Angels? (Tagged ROCK), out now via Island EMI Records.
Listen here.
The highly anticipated album comes the week after Elton and Brandi debuted several tracks live during a magical evening of music and conversation at The London Palladium. The show, which received widespread 5* reviews from critics, will air on ITV1, ITVX, STV and STV Player on Saturday 19th April and on CBS on Sunday 6th April.
One of the tracks debuted live
was album focus track ‘Little Richard’s Bible’. A
meditation on the rock and roll legend’s journey from outrageous gay rock
star to devout Christian gospel singer and back again, set to frantic piano, a
blasting brass riff and a bassline inspired by T Rex, ’Little Richard’s
Bible’ turned out to be the key to an extraordinary album.
Speaking on the track Elton
says: “I played ’Little Richard’s Bible’ just accompanied by Chad
Smith hitting the hi-hat. Then Andrew put the band on it. When I heard it, I
thought ‘God Almighty, this is incredible.’ The frost melted. It was
a breakthrough: it had so much energy, and it was exactly the energy I wanted.
I suddenly thought ‘yeah, this album’s going to be great.’”
“Easily the best album he has
made this century” - The Guardian
“A career highlight for
Carlile and a rejuvenation for John” ★★★★ - MOJO
★★★★
– CLASH ★★★★★ - Daily Telegraph ★★★★★ - Daily Mail ★★★★
- The Times ★★★★ - Mail On Sunday
(4 April 2025) Legendary
songwriter Guy Clark’s iconic
album, DUBLIN BLUES, shines in a new light with this remixed
and remastered 30th anniversary reissue. The album was remixed
by Miles Wilkinson, its original co-producer and engineer, at Compass
Sound Studio in Nashville (formerly Glaser Sound Studio, aka "Hillbilly
Central"). It includes liner notes written by Wilkinson and Clark’s former
touring partner, the acclaimed singer-songwriter Darrell Scott.
(4 April 2025) Country artist
and songwriter Jillian Cardarelli has released her highly-anticipated single, "The
Boys," available now on all streaming
platforms. The song was written by Jessica Cayne, Kyle Kelso and Tina
Paroland produced by Daniel Dennis.
The tune immediately captured Cardarelli’s
attention, drawing on her love for all things classic country and iconic
sound. Blending rich, traditional country influences with a contemporary
sound," The Boys" is a heartfelt homage to the
legendary artists who have shaped the genre. Cardarelli’s signature vocals and
emotive delivery brings the song to life, making it a must-listen for both
longtime country fans and new audiences alike.
(3 April 2025) Country hitmaker Larry Fleet may
be a self-proclaimed rollin’, ramblin’ and gamblin’ man, however behind it all
is the woman who keeps him steady—his wife. Built from grit and grace, her
unshakable loyalty shines as the inspiration behind Fleet’s newest release, “A
Lotta Women.” Listen HERE.
Fleet’s release arrives as his headlining Hard Work & Holy Water
Tour spans the United States with sold-out shows featuring
Kentucky-rooted Everette on select dates. Showcasing his dynamic vocals and an
ace band, he also brings the tour to Europe in August.
Written by Fleet, James McNair and Jake Mitchell, “A Lotta Women” offers a
unique perspective on relationships as a touring artist.
“There’s not a lotta women that put up with this kind of life, especially with
everything that entails: being gone all of the time and traveling,” Fleet
shares. “I’ve got me one of those women that sticks around through it all and
gives me the opportunity to pursue this dream. And that’s true for a lot of us
workin’ folks.”
(4 April 2025) The countdown is over
to Fell In Love With A Cowgirl, the first new studio album from Parmalee since 2021. The April 4 album features
seven new songs from the band, including the recently released “Feels Like
Home,” and their new hit single “Cowgirl,” which is currently
climbing the country charts.
To celebrate the launch of the
album, the band is set to take the stage on NBC’s Today on April
7, delivering the television premiere of “Cowgirl. “We’re excited to be heading
to New York to play the Today Show next week with the new album final out,”
said the band. “It’s going to be so much fun, so let's go!”
Fell In Love With A Cowgirl kicks
off a two-part album seriesthat deepens Parmalee’s signature blend of
modern swagger and timeless storytelling. From love’s quiet comforts to wild,
carefree nights, the band continues to push the boundaries of contemporary
country with heart, grit, and style. Fans can listen to it here.
(April 4, 2025) Burgeoning
powerhouse vocalist Preston Cooper is set to release his debut album, TOLEDO
TALKIN’, on May 30 via The Valory Music Co. With 12 incendiary tracks –
all but three co-written by the no-frills newcomer – Toledo Talkin’ sticks
close to Cooper’s shoot-it-straight style. The album features recently released
songs including his staggering debut “Weak,” emotive rocker “One More
Place I’ve Never Been” and the “tender yet powerful” (Billboard),
“Numbers On A Mailbox.”
In conjunction with today’s
announcement, Preston unveils the fiery, adrenaline-pumping
anthem, “One
For The Road.” Described by Preston himself as a
"speeding-ticket song," the track embodies the high-octane energy
that runs throughout the upcoming album.
(4 April 2025) Heart of Texas
Records, in partnership with StarVista Music, proudly announces the release
of Tayla Lynn’s first single from her upcoming album, ‘SINGIN’
LORETTA,’ (5/30) — a heartfelt tribute to her iconic grandmother,
Loretta Lynn. The single, "Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’
On Your Mind)," was premiered
by Whiskey Riff, proving the classic remains as
powerful and relevant today as ever. This second full-length solo record
features beloved hits like "Rated ‘X’," "Blue Kentucky
Girl," "One’s On the Way," and "You’re Lookin’ at Country,"
along with a few lesser-known gems such as "Out of My Head and Back in My
Bed" and "The Titanic." Singin’ Loretta will be released on May
30th.
To listen/stream: lnk.to/DontComeHomeADrinkin
COUNTRY FASHION
(3 April 2025) Dolly Parton introduces her limited-edition collaboration with Good American: Dolly’s Joleans. The collection features denim adorned with shimmering rhinestones, country glam-inspired details, and more, all of which reflect Dolly’s one-of-a-kind essence. The natural synergy between Good American and Dolly Parton can be felt throughout the collection—from the clothes to the campaign, there’s a consistent embrace of expressing yourself and celebrating who you are.
"Dolly Parton is a true
icon whose influence transcends generations, and partnering with her on this
collection is an incredible honor,” says Emma Grede, CEO and Co-Founder of Good
American. “Together, we created a collection that embodies self-expression and
embracing what makes each of us unique."
BIRTHDAYS
April 9: Carl
Perkins - (1932), the late Hal
Ketchum (1953)
April 10: Maren Larae Morris (1990), Laura Bell Bundy (1981)
April 11: Jim
Lauderdale - (1957), Steve Azar
- (1964), Chalee Tennison -
(1969)
April 12: Vince
Gill (1957), Easton Corbin
(1982), Jessie James Decker (April 12, 1988; Vicenza, Italy)
RIP
(3 April 2025) Canadian artist
and songwriter Joseph "Dick" Damron passed March 29. He was 91. Damron's recording
career began in 1959, and he scored five No. 1s on the Canadian Country chart
during the following two decades. He won Canadian Country Music Awards for Best
Male Vocalist (1983), Best Single (1984) and Entertainer (1989). Damron also
had cuts recorded by Charley Pride and George Hamilton IV. He was inducted into
the CCMA Hall of Fame in 1994 and the International Country Music Hall of Fame
in 2001.
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