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Fifth Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Hauls In $400k for U.S. Military Vets
Nashville, Tenn. (September 26, 2023) — On Wednesday, September 13 at the fifth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards held at the City Winery in Nashville, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) raised...
Michelle Wright Signs with BFD / Audium Nashville to Rerelease Master Recordings of Hits
Nashville, Tenn. (September 19, 2023) — Michelle Wright, one of Canada’s most successful and widely-recognized country artists, has signed with BFD / Audium Nashville to rerelease master recordings of some of her biggest hits into the marketplace....
Todd Snider Set to Release Vaulted ‘Crank It, We’re Doomed’ Album
Nashville, Tenn. (September 15, 2023) — Sometimes an artist makes a record, then decides not to release it. Neil Young and Prince are two artists who famously did that multiple times. Todd Snider is another artist who has done it, putting three...
Tony Jackson Remembers Country Music with New Album, ‘I’ve Got Songs to Sing’
Nashville, Tenn. (August 31, 2023) — Tony Jackson makes his return to the airwaves with his new album, I’ve Got Songs to Sing, slated for release on September 29, via BFD / Audium Nashville. Jackson’s viral hit, “The Grand Tour,”...
‘Darryl Worley & Friends: Home For The Holidays’ Coming to Gaylord Opryland’s 40th Annual ‘A Country Christmas’
Nashville, Tenn. (August 30, 2023) - This holiday season, country music hitmaker Darryl Worley will headline a brand-new, multi-week dinner show residency as part of Gaylord Opryland’s 40th annual A Country Christmas. Known for major hits like “Have You Forgotten?,”...
Trace Adkins, Ricky Skaggs, Steven Curtis Chapman and More Added to Ronnie Milsap Tribute Show
Nashville, Tenn. (August 28, 2023) – Earlier this summer, Country Music Hall of Fame member Ronnie Milsap revealed his final Nashville concert, a special tribute event taking place October 3 at Bridgestone Arena. Milsap today announced eleven additional artists who...
Ray Hildebrand of Paul & Paula Fame Passes At 82
Nashville, Tenn. (August 19, 2023) — Ray Hildebrand, professionally known as “Paul," one half of the 60s Pop duo, Paul & Paula, passed away peacefully yesterday, August 18, surrounded by his family in Kansas City. He was 82. Paul &...
The Frontmen Release Two New Tunes: “It Was Always You” & “God Blessed Texas”
Nashville, Tenn. (August 18, 2023) — More new tunes have arrived from The Frontmen. The trio, consisting of Larry Stewart of Restless Heart; Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar; and Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas, today released two new songs via their record...
Fifth Annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner and 2023 Recipients Announced
Nashville, Tenn. (August 15, 2023) — Announced today, the fifth annual Charlie Daniels Patriot Awards Dinner will be held on Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at Nashville’s City Winery. All proceeds from the evening will...
Double Whammy: Aaron Lewis’ “Am I The Only One” Certified Gold + New STAIND Single Hits No. 1
Nashville, Tenn. (August 7, 2023) — STAIND frontman turned best-selling country artist Aaron Lewis made headlines in the summer of 2021 when "Am I The Only One" (The Valory Music Co.) debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Chart. That...
Historic Vocal Collab: ALABAMA and The Oak Ridge Boys Honor The Gaithers
Nashville, Tenn. (July 31, 2023) — It’s history in the making. For the first time ever, iconic country music groups ALABAMA and The Oak Ridge Boys have recorded together in-studio. "Jesus and John Wayne,” a new collaborative effort from two...
BBR Music Group Recording Artist Tim Montana Announces ‘American Thread’ Benefit Concert
Nashville, Tenn. (July 18, 2023) – BBR Music Group recording artist Tim Montana is rallying the troops for his inaugural American Thread benefit concert, set for October 2 at Nashville's City Winery. The special...
Music Industry Vets Chuck Rhodes and Dr. Glenn Toby Launch The Entertainment Alliance
Nashville, Tenn. (July 13, 2023) – As first reported by Billboard, music industry vets Chuck Rhodes and Dr. Glenn Toby have officially launched The Entertainment Alliance (TEA), a new full-service, multi-genre entertainment company...
Darryl Worley Delivers Reimagined Version of Biggest Hit for 20th Anniversary
Nashville, Tenn. (June 30, 2023) – PLATINUM-selling singer/songwriter Darryl Worleyrecognizes the power of a song. It’s been two decades since his biggest hit “Have You Forgotten?” took Country Music and the nation by storm. Penned alongside Wynn...
Outback Presents Appoints Mark Turcotte as Senior VP of Marketing
Nashville, Tenn. (June 28, 2023) — Outback Presents has announced the appointment of former Cox Media Group national marketing executive Mark Turcotte to the role of Senior VP of Marketing. "This is a landmark moment for Outback...
Gary Sinise Formally Accepts Charlie Daniels Patriot Award
Nashville, Tenn. (June 26, 2023) — Famed actor Gary Sinise, best known for his acclaimed role as Lt. Dan alongside Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump, has formally accepted the Charlie Daniels Patriot Award. Last week...
Tony Jackson Returns with New Single, “Five Dollar Bible”
Nashville, Tenn. (June 22, 2023) — Traditional country’s standard bearer, Tony Jackson, is back with his latest single, “Five Dollar Bible.” The single marks his first release since signing to BFD / Audium Nashville. “Five Dollar Bible” tells the story...
SOLD OUT: Return of ALABAMA’s June Jam Draws Nearly 11,000 Fans to Fort Payne, Alabama
Nashville, Tenn. (June 21, 2023) — The attendance has been tallied and it's now confirmed that the resurrection of country group ALABAMA's iconic June Jam drew nearly 11,000 fans to the city of Fort Payne, Alabama. The return of the SOLD...
ALABAMA Reacts to Receiving CMA’s Highest Honor, The Pinnacle Award
Nashville, Tenn. (June 12, 2023) — Iconic country group ALABAMA is no stranger to industry awards, having received over 250 throughout its 50-plus year career. Last night, founding members Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry received yet another...
Ronnie Milsap Announces Final Nashville Show
Nashville, Tenn. (June 6, 2023) – Country Music Hall of Famer Ronnie Milsap has announced his final Nashville performance with a star-studded lineup coming together to pay tribute to the legend on October 3, 2023 at Bridgestone...
BlackHawk and The Outlaws Donate a Collective $75,000 to MusiCares and Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center
Nashville, Tenn. (June 1, 2023) — Last week, country group BlackHawk and southern rock band The Outlaws, continued their yearly charitable giving, this time donating a collective $75,0000 to MusiCares and the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer...
The Frontmen Drop Fresh Tunes Via New Label Home, BMG/BBR Music Group
Nashville, Tenn. (May 26, 2023) — The Frontmen (Larry Stewart of Restless Heart; Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar; and Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas) today released two fresh songs through their new label home, BMG/BBR Music Group. “Left Their Mark” and...
John Anderson Headlines Ryman for First Time in Career
Nashville, Tenn. (May 25, 2023) — Over the course of his near 50-year career, country music legend John Anderson, to the surprise of many, has never headlined Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.That all changed on Sunday, May 21, when the veteran...
Artists, Friends and Family Celebrate The Marshall Tucker Band’s Doug Gray on His 75th Birthday
Nashville, Tenn. (May 24, 2023) — On Monday, May 22, Doug Gray, frontman of legendary country and southern rock group The Marshall Tucker Band (MTB), was caught by surprise after receiving a special video reel on his 75th birthday. The video...