Earlier this year, the Americana world was introduced to Dustin Brown, a new name that quickly captured widespread attention. His self-titled album arrived quietly but made a major impact, earning praise from many outlets. With sharp songwriting and a distinct artistic voice, the project climbed into the Top 40 of the Americana Music Chart, an […]
A Holiday Song With Heart North Carolina-grown and Nashville-based Trey Calloway has built a career grounded in authenticity, soulful storytelling, and a deep connection to his roots. Long before collecting millions of streams and winning Songwriter of the Year at the Texas Country Music Awards, he was a church-raised gospel singer who fell in love
The Academy of Country Music announced that the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will return to Las Vegas on Sunday, May 17, 2026. After three successful years in Texas, the show will once again take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, streaming live on Prime Video and on the Amazon Music channel on
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Country Evolution is proud to premiere JD Shelburne’s brand-new rendition of “Silver Bells,” featuring special guest and Grammy Award-winning artist Crystal Gayle. Recorded in Nashville, the festive duet arrives tonight at midnight and marks a full-circle moment for Shelburne, who recently shared the Grand Ole Opry stage with Gayle for the very first time. A
Seven-time GRAMMY winner Randy Travis and Warner Records Nashville are surprising fans this holiday season with the release of an unreleased Christmas recording, “Where My Heart Is.” The newly uncovered track, recorded before Travis’ 2013 stroke, is now available for listeners to enjoy. “Where My Heart Is” showcases the warmth and timeless quality of Travis’
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Rising country vocalist Ashley Ryan is kicking off the festive season with “Mistletoe Missin’ You,” a tender, bittersweet Christmas release now available on all streaming platforms. The song mixes warm, classic country tones with nostalgic holiday imagery, showcasing Ryan’s ability to merge emotional storytelling with her powerful vocal style. Though the message centers on longing,
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A New Spin on Collecting Music A new physical music format is making waves in the industry. Tiny Vinyl, a four-inch playable record designed as a modern collectible, is now available online and in stores across the United States. The format offers fans a fun, limited-edition way to celebrate their favorite artists while embracing the
Vince Gill has unveiled Secondhand Smoke, the second EP in his 50 Years From Home series, a collection of monthly releases honoring the moment he left Oklahoma to pursue a career that would become one of country music’s most celebrated stories. The project is deeply personal for Gill, who acknowledges his creative pull toward emotional
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Tuesday marked a monumental moment in country music history as Reba McEntire celebrated the 50th anniversary of her first record deal with Mercury Records, signed on November 11, 1975. The milestone was commemorated in front of a live studio audience at Happy’s Place, where current MCA Records executives surprised McEntire with a 50th Anniversary plaque,
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Country singer-songwriter Tori Martin brings her evocative new single “Last Night In Laredo” to life with the premiere of its official video. The track, which dropped on Friday, October 24, marks Martin’s latest release with LuckySky Music and offers a raw, cinematic take on fleeting love and heartbreak under the rodeo lights. “I think the
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