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COUNTRY ARTIST BAILEY MARIE TAKES US TO "HONKY TONK HALLELUJAH" IN
NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO
November
6, 2025 (Nashville, TN): Country artist Bailey Marie releases new single &
music video "Honky Tonk Hallelujah." The single is now available on
alldigital
streaming platforms (Spotify).
The
music video features Ginger
Billy,
social media star with over 9 million followers on TikTok and Instagram.
Bailey
shares her story behind the single: “When I got kicked out of school for
singing at Coyote Joe’s, I could’ve written a sad song about it — but that’s
not who I am,” she says. “I wanted to turn it into something fun that people
could sing and dance to. 'Honky Tonk Hallelujah' is my way of laughing through
it all, celebrating the music, and reminding myself — and everyone else — to
find joy even when things don’t go as planned.” Bailey
Marie’s “Honky Tonk Hallelujah” drops you straight into a Saturday night at a
small-town bar — specifically the legendary Coyote Joe’s — where faith and fun
blur into one. Her witty, clever storytelling recalls Miranda Lambert's sharp
lyricism, though Bailey adds her own honky-tonk fire and infectious
energy: “Two blocks down past the Church of Christ / where the road
turns to dirt / yeah, it’s on the right / where the faithful gather on a
Saturday night / and I know that you know, knock three times, Joe’ll let you
in.” The
music video features social media influencer and TikTok star Ginger Billy, who
brings his humor and Southern charm to the project alongside Bailey. The
chorus roars, Bailey’s vocal strong and sure: “Raise your glass and
sing along / the music’s loud and the drinks are strong / singing praise with a
shot in hand / we all find grace in a two-step dance / there’s no sin in one
more round / they’ll pick you up if you fall down / can I get an amen / let the
spirit move ya / it’s a honky tonk hallelujah.” MORE
ABOUT BAILEY MARIE: Bailey Marie is a rising country/pop singer, songwriter,
and
actor from North Carolina whose heartfelt storytelling and powerhouse
vocals bridge traditional country roots with a modern pop edge. She made her
Apollo Theater debut at just 10 years old and has since performed at iconic
venues including The Roxy in Hollywood, Universal Studios in Burbank, and
Coyote Joe’s in Charlotte. She has written over 70 original songs alongside
acclaimed Nashville hitmakers such as Leslie Satcher, Doug Johnson, Burton
Collins, Bobby Terry, and Terri Jo Box, and currently collaborates with
Grammy-nominated producer Kent Wells, best known as Dolly Parton’s longtime
producer. Bailey
has shared the stage with Lainey Wilson, Gwen Stefani, John Michael Montgomery,
Priscilla Block, and Lily Rose, and has appeared on major TV shows like Apple
TV’s Swagger (as Marianne) and HBO Max’s The Staircase (as
Ashley Zamperini). In 2023, she spent the summer in Los Angeles filming for a
major network music show, and her upcoming festival lineup includes Field &
Stream Music Festival with Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, and Lynyrd Skynyrd;
Carolina Country Music Fest with Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll; and Lovin’ Life
Fest with Gwen Stefani. With
her soulful voice, magnetic stage presence, and unstoppable drive, Bailey Marie
continues to carve her place as one of country music’s brightest new stars.
COVER OF JIMMY EAT WORLD CLASSIC “THE MIDDLE” OUT NOW
NEW
YORK, NY —
Gaining traction as one of country music’s fastest-rising artists, acclaimed
Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and performer Kaitlin Butts will
unveil her new Yeehaw SessionsEP on November 14, 2025.
It notably marks the celebrated rising star's debut under her recently minted
deal with Republic Records. Pre-order/Pre-save Yeehaw
Sessions EP HERE.
"From releasing my album over a year ago as an independent artist, to
having a viral song, to now signing a record deal with such a prestigious label
like Republic Records, the journey has felt nothing short of surreal,” shares
Butts. "I’m so inspired by the Republic team and how their vision aligns
with the dreams that I’ve always had for myself.”
Kicking off this next chapter in earnest, she just shared a powerfully moving
cover of the Jimmy Eat World classic “The Middle” giving
fans the first taste of the forthcoming EP.
Listen to “The
Middle”HERE. (preferred music platform) or watch video:
The woman declared “unafraid to test boundaries,” by Rolling Stone, spikes this pop-punk
staple with serious Oklahoma soul. Stripping back the arrangement back to bare
acoustic guitar, slide, fiddle, and dobro, her vocals especially shine as she
delivers the instantly recognizable hook with a whole lot of heart. Ultimately,
this version of “The Middle” illuminates Butts’ impressive
range and uncanny ability to make even the most recognizable track her own with
respect and reverence.
"It has been such an incredible year! And in the midst of these great
things — viral songs, huge tour opportunities — all that positive attention can
bring with it some negative moments too. I was feeling particularly down about
myself after some of those negative comments online and starting to wonder if
maybe they were right. Then one night at karaoke with friends — because that’s
what I, as a professional singer, do to make myself feel better,” Butts shares
with tongue firmly planted in cheek, “this girl started singing 'The Middle,' a
song that I was very familiar with but reading the lyrics on the screen, it was
the first time I was able to take in what the song meant and I started to tear
up. I needed to hear those words in that exact moment. It was a reminder to me
that I’ve worked my entire life for this dream, and I’ll be damned if I let some
keyboard warrior rain on my parade. I hope my version meets someone the way
that song met me in that moment."
On the music video, she shares: "In Jimmy Eat World’s original music
video, a girl shows up to a party, strips her coat at the door and walks into a
party where everyone is in their underwear. In this video, I wanted to pay
tribute to that and throw my band in the back of a truck like we were on our
way to that party,” Butts says. "I called up Chris Beyrooty to direct and
we headed to Taylor Sheridan’s Bosque Ranch in Weatherford, TX. With the band
dressed in their skivvies, we hit record and captured something hilariously
beautiful."
In the spirit of her first covers EP, 2022’s Sad Yeehaw Sessions,
the Yeehaw Sessions sees Butts re-record,
reimagine, and reinvigorate a handful of personal favorite tunes accompanied by
her live band.
“A couple years ago I put out an EP called Sad Yeehaw Sessions, a
collection of sad covers that I have always loved and wish I had written
myself.” Butts shares. “It fit perfectly with my album at the time, What
Else Can She Do, which I had written during a difficult time in my life.
After releasing Roadrunner!, which features much happier songs, I
wanted folks to know that there were brighter days ahead. In keeping with that
theme, we've created the antithesis of Sad Yeehaw Sessions,
something upbeat, rowdy and fun….all cover songs that I’ve been performing live
the last couple years."
After road-testing these renditions much to the delight of audiences
everywhere, she has outfitted the EP with covers of “Red Wine
Supernova” by Chappell Roan, “Sin Wagon” by The
Chicks,” “Tulsa Time” by Don Williams, as well as
“The Middle.” Plus, it boasts a new recording of her viral hit “You
Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead to Me),” infusing it with a rush of
energy.
Check out the full tracklisting below.
She will celebrate
the arrival of Yeehaw Sessions on November 14 with a
very special headline show at the largest honky-tonk in the world—Billy
Bob's in Fort Worth, TX. Tickets are available HERE.
Throughout 2025, she has captivated crowds everywhere on tour with Sierra
Ferrell, Lainey Wilson, Molly Tuttle, Wyatt
Flores, The Lone Bellow and Flatland Cavalry.
Renowned for her stage presence, she’s also played with the likes of Ella
Langley and Brothers Osborne in addition to
electrifying festivals, including Lollapalooza, Two
Step Inn,C2C, and Breakaway Festival. Not
to mention, Opry NextStage touted her among its “Class of 2025,” and CMT named
her as part of its CMT Next Women of Country Class of 2025.
EP TRACKLIST:
1. Red Wine Supernova
2. Tulsa Time
3. You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me)
4. Sin Wagon
5. The Middle
ABOUT KAITLIN BUTTS:
Kaitlin Butts' fearless approach to country music is helping her reach new
heights. In 2024, Butts released her acclaimed album Roadrunner!.
She leaned into her lifelong love of musical theater and dreamed up a
modern-day reimagining of the soundtrack to her all-time favorite musical,
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!, which ended up on numerous
best-of year-end lists. Butts also hit the road hard in 2024, making her
Lollapalooza debut as well as opening for Dierks Bentley, Brothers Osborne and
Flatland Cavalry, and trekked across the U.S. on her first-ever coast-to-coast
headlining tour.
2025 has been another banner year for the Tulsa-born, Nashville-based artist.
In addition to her viral anthem, “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),”
amassing over 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams, she
joined Lainey Wilson on her Whirlwind Tour and was featured in
the Country Music Hall of Fame’s latest American Currentsexhibition.
Butts also joined the 2025 Opry Next Stage Class as well as the CMT Next Women
of Country Class of 2025. Showing no signs of slowing down, she just landed a
deal with Republic Records launching her next chapter with the Yeehaw
Sessions EP.
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (October 31, 2025) - Country singer-songwriter Cyndi Thomson captures
the magic and melancholy of the holiday season with her brand-new single “Christmas
in New York,” out now on all streaming platforms. Co-written by
Thomson with Heather Morgan, the wistful track paints a cinematic picture of
love lost against the backdrop of the city that never sleeps. Snow falls,
champagne flows, and Fifth Avenue sparkles - but for Thomson, joy is
bittersweet without the one she loves beside her.
Listen
to “Christmas In New York” HERE (preferred music
platform) or tap below:
“‘Christmas
in New York’ was written from that bittersweet place of missing someone during
the holidays,” said Thomson of the tune. “It’s about love, loss, and the magic
of a city that holds both. I hope it comforts anyone who’s ever spent Christmas
with a memory instead of a person.”
Blending
her signature emotional delivery with warm, classic production, “Christmas in
New York” follows the release of Thomson’s version of 2005 Gary Allan hit “Life Ain’t Always
Beautiful” -
a song she co-wrote with Tommy Lee James, out September 19. With its release
(which was followed by the release of an accompanying video), Thomson stepped back
into her own words, offering her perspective as both the original writer and a
woman who has lived through the trials and triumphs the song reflects.
Known
for her soaring vocals and timeless storytelling, Thomson’s career began with a
record-breaking debut in 2001, when her first single became the
highest-charting debut by a female country artist at the time. In May, she
released her most recent EP, Acres of Diamonds - a celebration
of the life she built while away from the music scene.
About
Cyndi Thomson:
Hailing
from Georgia, Cyndi Thomson emerged onto the country music scene in the early
2000's, quickly securing a publishing deal with Sony ATV and a record contract
with Capitol Records. She soared to stardom with her debut album, MY WORLD, and
the hit single, "What I Really Meant to Say." However, beneath the
veneer of success, Cyndi struggled with intense anxiety, ultimately choosing to
step away.
Over
the next several years she discovered a love for jewelry design and launched
her very own collection, HAYBELLE CO. Now, on the brink of a musical comeback,
Cyndi has recently released multiple new heartfelt tracks signifying a
remarkable return to her roots and an exploration of new musical horizons. Her
songs are deeper, her voice is stronger and her storytelling is more compelling
than ever.
Over
95 Million Units Certified Including 22.5 Million in Albums & 72.5 Million
in Singles
Credit:
Chris Hollo
Left
to Right: Robert Femia (COO & EVP Business & Legal Affairs, MCA),
Jackie Jones (SVP Artist & Industry Relations,
RIAA), Carrie Underwood, Mike Harris (President & CEO, MCA) Katie
McCartney (EVP / General Manager, MCA) and Stephanie Wright (EVP / Head of
A&R, MCA)
Carrie
Underwood has
been named the highest RIAA certified female country artist of all time. She
has sold 95 million units (22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles)
in the US alone across solo titles and collaborations.
“Accomplishments
like this are more than I would have ever dared to dream of when I was starting
out,” says Underwood. “I owe everything to the fans, who have literally voted
for me from the beginning of my career and have showed up and given me so much love
for over 20 years. I feel truly blessed.”
“This
monumental achievement solidifies Carrie Underwood’s legacy as a generational
talent and a true titan of the music industry. Becoming the highest RIAA
certified female country artist of all time is a testament to the unparalleled
connection Carrie shares with fans and the enduring power of her artistry,”
adds Mike Harris, President & CEO, MCA.
The
MCA team presented Underwood with a plaque following her performance at the
Grand Ole Opry last week to celebrate the accomplishment. Her highest RIAA
certifications include her 9x Platinum debut album Some Hearts,
singles “Before He Cheats” (11x Platinum), “Blown Away” (5x Platinum), “Cowboy
Casanova” (4x Platinum), “All-American Girl” (3x Platinum), “Church Bells” (3x
Platinum) and platinum and multi-platinum collaborations, including her most
recent, “I’m Gonna Love You” with Cody Johnson (Platinum).
Additionally,
Underwood’s original holiday song from her 2021 holiday album, My Gift
(Special Edition), “Favorite Time Of Year,” has been certified Gold.
Underwood
has won over 100 major awards including 8 GRAMMY® Awards, 16 ACM Awards
including three for Entertainer of the Year (the first female in history to win
twice and the only female ever to win three times), 25 CMT Music Awards
(holding the record for the most award wins ever for the show), 17 American
Music Awards, 10 People’s Choice Awards, and 7 CMA Awards. She has recorded 29
#1 singles (14 of which she co-wrote), and has eight albums that are certified
Multi-Platinum or Platinum by the RIAA. All 10 of her albums (including
nine studio albums and her 2014 Greatest Hits: Decade #1) – three of which she
co-produced – have debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Top 200 chart for all
genres, beginning with her 9x Platinum debut album, Some Hearts, which was
released in 2005.
** OF NOTE **
I wonder if it is hard pure sales or stream units taken into account?
REF: Carrie Underwood has become the highest RIAA Certified female country artist of all time with over 95 million units (22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles) .
According to RIAA, Reba McEntire has sold 41 million certified albums in the United States, making her the eighth best selling female album artist in the USA.
How many did Taylor Swift sell when she was a tagged country artist?
Canadian Shania's The Women In Me (12 million shipments throughout the United States.) & Come On Over (over 40 million copies).
Carrie
Underwood is a true multi-format, multi-media superstar, spanning achievements
in music, television, film, and as a bestselling author and successful
entrepreneur. She has been a proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2008 and
was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2018.
She has also
built a successful business portfolio inspired by her passion for health and
wellness, as she founded and created the fitness and lifestyle brand, CALIA by
Carrie Underwood, and her first book, FIND YOUR PATH was an instant New York
Times bestseller in 2020 when she also launched her popular fitness app, fit52.
Carrie launched her exclusive year-round SiriusXM channel, CARRIE’S COUNTRY, in
2023, and created two additional channels, CARR-DIO by CARRIE’S COUNTRY and
SAVIOR SUNDAY DAILY by CARRIE’S COUNTRY, both of which stream exclusively on
the SiriusXM app.
She became the first artist to perform at the Resorts
World Theatre in 2021, where her REFLECTION: The Las Vegas Residency concluded
its 72-show run on April 12, and her concert special, “CARRIE UNDERWOOD:
REFLECTION,” is now streaming worldwide on Hulu and Disney+. She has starred in
the show open for primetime television’s #1 program, NBC’s Sunday Night
Football, for 13 consecutive seasons, and will return for a second season on
the judges panel of the hit show “American Idol,” alongside Luke Bryan and
Lionel Richie on ABC and Hulu, which she joined this year, marking the 20th
anniversary of her winning the title.
Performing
on The Kelly Clarkson Show Monday, October 27
Debut Single “Straight For The Heart” Impacts Country Radio on November 10 –
Watch Music Video HERE
Second Wind: The Tour is a Spiritual Revival — Lines Around the Block,
Every Lyric Sung Back, and Emotion So Real It Echoes Long After the Final Note Watch
HERE
Photo
Credit: Alysse Gafkjen
Nashville,
TN (October 24, 2025) - Billboard’s
Rookie of the MonthAlexandra Kay returns with fierce creative momentum
and unstoppable energy in sophomore album, Second Wind— a
career-defining project that’s rooted in resilience, reinvention and raw
emotion - available now.
“Second Wind is about honoring the moments when you think you’re finished —
and realizing you’ve only just begun,” Alexandra shares.
Produced by Andrew DeRobert with the Billboard-charting artist co-writing all
but two tracks, Second Wind marks a triumphant evolution — both sonically
and spiritually. Breathing new life into her story, Second Windis a
revival, hitting like a spark in the dark - magnetic and glowing with
possibility. Through shimmering synths, soulful vocals, and razor-sharp
lyricism, the fierce new project invites listeners into a deeply personal
journey of renaissance, vulnerability, and the power of starting over
stronger.
Woven with golden honesty and infused with her timeless vocals, critics are
already buzzing over the Pandora 2025 “Artist to Watch: Country” and CMT 2025
Next Women of Country member. With over 8.7M social media followers, her
brilliant storytelling is "custom-made for the country music genre" (People).
“grit,
hustle and honesty have fueled her ascendant trajectory on her
sophomore album Second Wind” - Billboard
“poised to be one of country music's next success stories”
– Morning Hangover
“Alexandra Kay’s grounded storytelling has made her a country standout.”
- HITS “an absolute force in country music” – Country Swag
“a career-defining moment” – All Country News "Second Wind isa musical revival…her most powerful musical
statement yet." – Entertainment Focus
"thesongwriting is topnotch” – MusicRow “knows how to captivate audiences with her brand of heartfelt country”
– Holler
“unparalleled storytelling”– Country Now
"a fearless new era filled with power, growth, and heart.”
- Countrytown
“Second Wind tells the story of Alexandra Kay’s evolution.” - St.
Louis Magazine
Featuring
“Straight For The Heart” that’s impacting country radio November 10, the
magnetic single has already amassed over 1.6M on-demand streams and earned
placement on the hottest DSP playlists including New Boots (Spotify) +
Breakthrough, Country (Amazon Music) + New Country (Pandora) + Country's New
Crop (YouTube Music).
The project also includes fan-favorites “Feminine Energy” and “What
He Does” that Entertainment Focus called “a bold, feisty new banger”
and “one of the most moving tracks of her career.” The album also includes “The
Last” that MusicRow praised as “a delightful listening experience,” and
“Cupid’s A Cowgirl” that Us Weekly boasted as “a raucous take on
the single life.” Furthermore, “What He Does” claimed the top spot on the
iTunes Country chart upon release, beating out several household names, and
climbed to Top 5 All Genre.
Now on her third headlining tour of the year — following a high-profile summer
run with Brad Paisley —Second Wind: The Tour finds Alexandra at her most
powerful, continuing to captivate audiences and pack out venues across the
country through November, before she returns to the Grand Ole Opry on December
12.
With her critically acclaimed independent debut album, All I’ve Ever Known,
hitting #1 on iTunes (All Genre & Country) and Top 10 on multiple Billboard
charts (Current Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker), the heart-first
starlet is serving up the same tear-streaked ballads, poetic storytelling and
diary-deep honesty that fuelled her divorce album and her fans crave.
With
over 8.7 MILLION social media followers, Alexandra Kay, who starred on
Netflix’s series Westside, holds the rare and extraordinary ability to
genuinely connect with audiences by just being her authentic true self via
heartfelt melodies, her “refreshing brand of storytelling…custom-made for the
country music genre” (People), and her “angelic, yet soaring vocals” (American
Songwriter). Cementing herself as a force to be reckoned with in the
industry, the bright and tenacious rising star that Billboard acclaimed
as “an adept, propitious singer-songwriter,” dropped her debut album - All
I’ve Ever Known- in 2023. The project reached #1 on the iTunes All Genre
and Country charts globally and earned her a spot in the Top 10 on Billboard’s
Current Country Album, Emerging Artist and HeatSeeker charts, independently.
Now,
signed to BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and named to Pandora’s “2025 Artist to
Watch: Country” list and CMT’s “Next Women of Country: Class of 2025,”
Alexandra wrapped a milestone 2024 - in which she headlined her own tour,
joined Jelly Roll on his Beautifully Broken Arena Tour where she was
taken under his wing and was featured on the GRAMMY-nominated Twisters movie
soundtrack. Taking 2025 to the next level, the captivating songstress has been
commanding stages worldwide. Having just wrapped dates with Brad Paisley along
with opening her coffee shop, The Coffee Girl, in her hometown of Waterloo,
Ill., the Billboard-charting country riser recently released her
sophomore album, Second Wind and is currently on her third headlining
tour of the year. Featuring her debut single “Straight For The Heart” that has
been lighting up her live show, the electrifying new anthem impacts country
radio on November 10.
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. (October 24th, 2025) - Rising singer-songwriter Ash Ruder invites
listeners on an introspective road trip through memory and transformation with
the release of her new EP, Miss California, available today
via Riser House Records.
A
coming-of-age concept album, Miss California unfolds like a
cinematic drive down Highway 1 — where nostalgia rides shotgun and the horizon
hums with possibility. The opening track, “The Valley (Cinematic Cut),” sets
the tone with the crackle of a radio turning on, tuning between childhood
recollections and the restless ache to grow. Each song serves as a mile marker
along Ruder's journey — pit stops, open roads, and reflections on love,
identity, and the bittersweet passage of time.
“Miss
California started as an inner monologue I couldn't keep to myself,” Ruder
shares. “A wrestling with the tension of two opposing feelings: grief that I
wasn't a child anymore and excitement to finally begin chasing the thing I
dreamed of as a little girl. Every song is the embodiment of the real
conversations I've had with myself and others along the way — what if I fail?
what if I regret leaving? but what if I find myself?”
**** USE the Playlist play control2nd
left from top of the screen to see the playlisted..tracks and select
one to play from the drop down menu *** 👇
“MISS
CALIFORNIA” TRACKLISTING
1.The
Valley (Cinematic Cut) - Ashlyn Ruder, Jared Hampton, Vinnie Paolizzi
2.Miss
California - Ashlyn Ruder, Jonathan Gamble, Jeff Pardo
3.Blue
Genes - Ashlyn Ruder, Jonathan Gamble, Fran Litterski
4.Countryside
- Ashlyn Ruder, Melissa Fuller, Fran Litterski
5.In
the Cards - Ashlyn Ruder, Jonathan Gamble, Jeff Pardo
6.Gypsy
- Stevie Nicks
The
EP's title track, “Miss California,” arrives at the heart of
the journey—a tender moment of longing for what's familiar, even as the road
stretches ahead. On “Countryside,” Ruder trades Malibu's
golden coasts for the quiet calm of farmland, reminding listeners there's more
to her home state than cityscapes and ocean views.
“Blue
Genes,” Ruder's
viral breakout, wrestles with the inherited patterns that shape us, a raw and
resonant reflection on “emotional hand-me-downs.” “In the Cards” follows
as a wistful 1970s-style radio ballad that captures the sting of change with
graceful honesty, while “Gypsy” closes the record like a soft
exhale — a reflection of who we were and who we're becoming.
Dreamlike,
cinematic, and sun-faded in tone, Miss California is both a
love letter to the places we come from and an ode to the courage it takes to
leave them behind. Through Ruder's evocative storytelling and vulnerable
lyricism, the project captures the ache of leaving, the beauty of arriving, and
the freedom of becoming.
You
can connect with Ash Ruder by visiting her website. For more information on Riser House, you can visit
their website.
ABOUT
RISER HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT:
Founded
by Jennifer Johnson, Matt Swanson, and Mitchell Tenpenny in 2016, Riser House
Entertainment was created with the goal of creating music that stands the test
of time. Home to some of Nashville's most exciting acts, including Mitchell
Tenpenny, Dillon Carmichael, Meghan Patrick, LANCO, Stephen Day, Coiler, The
Wldlfe, and Ash Ruder, Riser House takes an artist-first philosophy and
supports artists' careers from publishing, distribution, and radio promotion to
marketing, A&R, and creative services.
October
24, 2025 (Nashville, TN): Nashville country artist Maddie Lenhart releases new
single "Drive Me Crazy." The single is now
available on all digital streaming platforms. (preferred music
platform) or listen below.
With
“Drive Me Crazy,” Maddie Lenhart delivers a breathtaking dose of freedom,
longing, and wild abandon — wrapped in a sound that feels like the golden hour
between country and indie folk. From the opening line, “I been
stayin’ on the safe side, in between the white lines,” Lenhart paints
a picture of emotional restraint and the aching desire to finally break free.
What follows is a crescendo of grit and grace — jangling guitars, steady
percussion, and a vocal that balances vulnerability with fire.
Sonically,
“Drive Me Crazy” lands somewhere between Kacey Musgraves’ “Slow Burn” and
Maggie Rogers’ “Alaska” — fusing rootsy warmth with a modern edge. Lenhart’s
voice glows with authenticity — soft where it needs to ache, bold where it
needs to soar — and her lyrics hit like headlights on an empty highway:
romantic, restless, and real. By the time she reaches the chorus — “I
wanna feel that rush, feel that fire / Like a ’68 Mustang goin’ 95” —
you’re right there with her, chasing that same spark of something dangerous and
beautiful.
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ABOUT MADDIE LENHART:
Hailing from the hills of West Virginia, Maddie Lenhart has
taken her mountaintop soul and Appalachian storytelling to the Nashville scene
in a major way. Performing at every talent show she could find as a child,
Maddie’s love for music deepened with age. After graduating college in the Blue
Ridge Mountains, she moved to Nashville and immersed herself in the city’s
songwriting community. The COVID-19 pandemic became a turning point, prompting
her to commit to music full-time.
2025
has been monumental for Lenhart. She was named an Artist You Need to Know by
Holler, performed on the Spotlight Stage at CMA Fest, and took the stage at The
Kennedy Center in June. Her music has been featured by the Academy of Country
Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and other major platforms.
Jones
recently featured in FORBES from Daytona International Speedway
New
music competition show ‘The Road,’ premieres Sunday, October 19th on CBS &
Paramount+
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. – Country music singer-songwriter Billie Jo Jones, a musician
on the CBS/Paramount+ music competition series ‘The Road’ premiering Sunday,
Oct. 19 (9:00 - 10:30 PM, ET/PT), is turning heads with her highly anticipated
second album, TURQUOISE & SILVER. Available on
all major streaming platforms, the album is a fiery, unapologetic collection
that celebrates individuality, authenticity, and artistic growth.
Blending
heartfelt storytelling with bold, dynamic melodies, ‘Turquoise &
Silver’ reflects Jones’s journey as an artist unafraid to explore her
voice and push creative boundaries. Each track captures the spirit of
resilience, self-expression, and empowerment, offering listeners a vivid
glimpse into the experiences and emotions that have shaped her life and music.
With its mix of soaring anthems and intimate ballads, the album establishes
Jones as a powerful and distinctive presence in contemporary country music.
To
see Billie Jo Jones feature in FORBES, visit HERE.
Leading
up to the release of her new album, Billie Jo Jones has made a significant
impact with three standout singles: “Marilyn,” premiered by Center
Stage Magazine; “Flame,” premiered by Cowboys &
Indians; and the title track “Turquoise & Silver,” premiered
by Think Country.
Together,
these songs highlight the range and depth of Jones’s artistry, blending
heartfelt storytelling, bold melodies, and emotional resonance. The singles
collectively set the stage for an album that is both dynamic and deeply
authentic, offering listeners a powerful glimpse into the sound, heart, and
vision of Billie Jo Jones.
(17
Oct 2025) Billie Jo Jones - Turquoise & Silver (Get Joe Records) 12 songs,
42:03
RATING:
3.1/2 STARS
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Tracks: End OF Me, Reasons To Call, Playin’ Pretend, Love’s Not Goin’ Anywhere
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‘Turquoise
& Silver’ track listing:
1.
Flame 3:14 (Billie Jo Jones, Bobby E. Boyd, Leonard Sniegowski) 6.1K streams
(released on 11 April 2025)
2.
Reasons To Call 4:08 (Aaron Weatherholt, Leonard Sniegowski)
3.
Oh We Owe 2:39 (Aaron Weatherholt, Billie Jo Jones, Kelly Schoenfeld)
4.
Marilyn 3:21 (Billie Jo Jones, Pete Salis) 6.4K streams
5.
End OF Me 3:26 (Billie Jo Jones, Bobby E. Boyd, Leonard Sniegowski, TAMMY
MARLER)
6.
Tequila’s Hittin’ Me Harder 3:00 (Aaron Weatherholt, Billie Jo Jones, Bobby E.
Boyd, Kelly Schoenfeld, Leonard Sniegowski, TAMMY MARLER)
7.
Playin’ Pretend 4:52 (written by Billie Jo Jones, Bobby E. Boyd, Leonard
Sniegowski)
8.
Find A Better Man 2:59 (Billie Jo Jones, Leonard Sniegowki)
9.
Run Darlin’ Run 3:27 (Billie Jo Jones, Morgan Lee Powers, Trannie Anderson)
10.
Love’s Not Goin’ Anywhere 3:38 (Bobby E. Boyd, Dave Norris, Leonard Sniegowski)
11.
Turquoise & Silver 2:56 (Billie Jo Jones, Leonard Sniegowski, Morgan Lee
Powers)
12.
Forever 4:17 (Billie Jo Jones, Leonard Sniegowski)
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Billie
Jo Jones Unveils Captivating New Single “Marilyn”
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. - Country music singer-songwriter Billie Jo Jones, a musician on the
upcoming CBS/Paramount+ competition series ‘The Road,’ (Sundays 9:00 PM -
10:00 PM, ET/PT), is releasing her latest single, “Marilyn.”
Premiered by Center Stage Magazine, the song marks another bold
step in Jones’ journey as a storyteller and vocalist, blending heartfelt lyrics
with a sound that is both timeless and refreshingly modern. Written by Billie
Jo Jones and Pete Sallis, “Marilyn” is equal parts romance and nostalgia,
telling the story of a long-awaited date night where classic Hollywood romance
meets modern-day country sparkle. With lyrics like “Tonight you’re my James
Dean and I’ll be your Marilyn Monroe,” Jones captures the effortless chemistry
of rekindled love. And wrapping it all in a feel-good melody that’s impossible
not to sing along to.
To
keep up with everything Billie Jo Jones, visit HEREand follow the socials
linked below.
Billie Jo Jones
was born and raised in Texas, seemingly destined for the stage from the start.
"I was putting on private concerts for my grandparents in their living
room when I was just 4 or 5 years old," she recalls. "They would sit,
watch me for hours, and clap for me after every song." This early passion
blossomed into a deep love for classic country music, inspired by icons like
Shania Twain, the Dixie Chicks, Patsy Cline, Ray Price, and Loretta Lynn, all
of whom continue to influence her authentic artistry today.
Billie Jo quickly transitioned from the living room to the airwaves, launching
a streak of chart-topping hits that established her as a formidable voice in
country music. Her breakout single, “Right Now Kinda Girl,” topped the Texas
Regional Radio Chart and paved the way for her debut full-length album, ‘Some
Girls Don’t Cry,’ whose powerful title track also hit #1.
She followed this success with “Whose Tequila Are You Drinkin’,” a hit that
soared to #1 on the CDX True Indie chart, earned her the
distinction of Top Female Indie Artist on Music Row’s Breakout Radio chart,
and became an Amazon #1 Best Seller. Her fourth consecutive chart-topper,
“Flame,” solidified her rising status.
Now
reaching a national audience, Billie Jo’s music, personality, and undeniable
stage presence are shining through on the new CBS/Paramount+ television series
‘The Road,’ premiering Sunday, October 19th at 9:00 PM, ET/PT on the CBS
Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
Never
one to slow down, Billie Jo Jones is back in the spotlight with her current
single, “Turquoise & Silver,” which is burning up the airwaves and climbing
the charts at country radio. Billie Jo continues to prove she’s one of the most
exciting and authentic voices in modern country music.