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Flat River Band and The Oak Ridge Boys

Flat River Band and The Oak Ridge Boys Revive a Classic Country Hit

Flat River Band has released a brand-new version of the beloved No. 1 hit “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight,” now available on all major streaming platforms. This new take on the Rodney Crowell and Donovan Cowart-penned song features none other than legendary country group The Oak Ridge Boys. Produced by Tre Corley and Flat […]

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Chancey Williams

Chancey Williams Honors Cowboy Faith in New Single “Pearl Snap Preacher”

Neo-traditional country artist Chancey Williams returns with his fourth single of 2025, “Pearl Snap Preacher,” now available on all digital streaming platforms. The reflective ballad paints a vivid picture of cowboy spirituality, capturing the kind of quiet faith practiced in open fields rather than church pews. Written by Cody Robbins, Kayley Bishop, and Nick Deleo,

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The Grammys

GRAMMY Awards Add Best Traditional Country Album Category for 2026

The Recording Academy has announced a major update to the GRAMMY Awards ahead of its 68th annual ceremony: the addition of a new category, Best Traditional Country Album. This move highlights the Academy’s ongoing efforts to adapt to the evolving music landscape while honoring genre traditions and providing more inclusive recognition for artists across the

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Americana Music Association

Americana Music Association Unveils 2025 Nominees

The Americana Music Association has officially announced the nominees for the 24th annual Americana Honors & Awards. The nominations were unveiled in a video shared on social media, featuring appearances from Brandi Carlile, Kashus Culpepper, S.G. Goodman, Jim Lauderdale, Kacey Musgraves, and Molly Tuttle. Winners will be revealed on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, during a

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Joe Nichols Fan Appreciation Party

Joe Nichols Honored With Platinum Milestones at Fan Appreciation Party in Nashville

Joe Nichols, a three-time GRAMMY nominee and Quartz Hill Records artist, was honored on June 4 for a series of impressive career milestones. During his annual Fan Appreciation Party at the Troubadour Theatre in Nashville, Nichols was surprised with five official RIAA plaques celebrating his recent certifications. A Night of Platinum Recognition Nichols received Platinum

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Turnpike Troubadours CBS Saturday Mornings

[WATCH] Turnpike Troubadours Perform on CBS Mornings and Celebrate Success of ‘The Price of Admission’

Turnpike Troubadours made a powerful appearance this past weekend on CBS Mornings’ “Saturday Sessions,” showcasing songs from their highly praised new album The Price of Admission. The band performed three standout tracks, including “Heaven Passing Through,” “Nothing You Can Do,” and “On The Red River.” Watch the Performance of “On the Red River” Watch the

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George Jones Statue Nashville

Ryman Auditorium Honors George Jones with New Icon Walk Statue

On Tuesday, June 3, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium unveiled a new statue honoring the legendary George Jones, one of the most revered voices in country music history. The detailed bronze likeness joins the Ryman’s Icon Walk, a permanent outdoor tribute to artists who have made profound contributions to the Mother Church of Country Music and

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Hailey Whitters Corn Queen

Hailey Whitters Embraces Her Roots with Bold New Album ‘Corn Queen’

Today, Hailey Whitters, the Iowa native and Nashville-based singer/songwriter, unveiled her deeply personal new album Corn Queen via Pigasus Records / Big Loud Records / Songs & Daughters. Produced by longtime collaborator and now-husband Jake Gear, the 16-song collection is a rich tapestry of Whitters’ life, capturing the soul of small-town America with a blend

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Lainey Wilson Boots

Lainey Wilson Launches Golden West Boots: A Bold Step into Fashion

Country star and actress Lainey Wilson officially steps into the fashion world today, Thursday, June 5, with the launch of her new premium boot brand, Golden West Boots. The brand’s first collection is available now at goldenwestboots.com and at a special pop-up event inside Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Restaurant and Bar in Nashville, TN. From

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