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The Kentucky Headhunters Return with New Twelve-Track Album, ‘That’s A Fact Jack!’
Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 22, 2021) — Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning southern rock, blues and country group The Kentucky Headhunters announced their latest album, That’s A Fact Jack!, set to release on Oct. 22 via BFD / Audium Nashville. The upcoming project marks the...
Ray Stevens Returns to Comedy Music with ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Funny Anymore’
Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 20, 2021) — Ray Stevens fans rejoice! The "King of Comedy Music" is returning to his roots with the upcoming release of Ain't Nothin' Funny Anymore. The new 14-track album drops on Friday, Oct. 8 via Curb...
In Remembrance of 9/11, Darryl Worley Set to Appear on Fox & Friends, The Bobby Bones Show, CMT and More
Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2021) — Twenty years after 9/11, country music hitmaker Darryl Worley's "Have You Forgotten?" continues to resonate with fans across the nation. This week, Worley will visit with various media outlets to talk about the No. 1 hit song and...
Ray Stevens’ CabaRay Reopens this Weekend
Nashville, Tenn. (Sept. 2, 2021) — Need a good laugh this Labor Day weekend? Ray Stevens has you covered. The Country Music Hall of Fame member has announced the reopening of his West Nashville showroom, CabaRay. Country music's legendary funnyman will resume live...
Charlie Daniels Posthumously Receives Pandora Billionaire Award
Nashville, Tenn. (August 23, 2021) — Country and southern rock icon Charlie Daniels posthumously received Pandora's Billionaire Award last week at the 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels, held at Bridgestone...
Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry Members Remember Tom T. Hall
Nashville, Tenn. (August 21, 2021) — Members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry are remembering Tom T. Hall following the news of his passing. Hall, a member of all four...
American Songwriter Premieres Lyric Video for New Collin Raye Single, “Rock ‘N’ Roll Bone”
Nashville, Tenn. (August 20, 2021) — American Songwriter has exclusively premiered the new lyric video for multi-platinum selling country star Collin Raye's latest single, "Rock 'N' Roll Bone." The song is the second single to be released...
“Am I the Only One” Co-Writer Ira Dean Celebrates Mainstream Success of Hit Song
Nashville, Tenn. (August 13, 2021) — Last week in Nashville, Ira Dean (formerly of country music group Trick Pony) and his publishing company, 8 Track Entertainment, gathered with friends and industry colleagues to celebrate the mainstream success of "Am I the Only...
Ahead of 2021 Volunteer Jam, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Declares August 18 ‘Charlie Daniels Day’
Nashville, Tenn. (August 12, 2021) — Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has officially declared August 18, 2021 as 'Charlie Daniels Day' across the Volunteer State. The proclamation comes as friends, family and fans gear up to celebrate the late musical icon at the 2021...
Ricky Skaggs Reveals New Kentucky Thunder Band Members
Nashville, Tenn. (July 29, 2021) — Ricky Skaggs has added new Kentucky Thunder band members to its roster of first-rate musicians with Mike Rogers performing tenor vocals and playing rhythm guitar and Billy Contreras on fiddle....
ALABAMA Remembers ZZ Top’s Dusty Hill
Nashville, Tenn. (July 29, 2021) — Iconic country rock band ALABAMA today released the following statements regarding the passing of ZZ Top's Dusty Hill:"We loved ZZ Top. We grew up playing all of their songs when we first started performing. Their music was the most...
Charlie Daniels, Jr. Announces “The Charlie Daniels Podcast”
Nashville, Tenn. (July 23, 2021) — Charlie Daniels, Jr., son of the late country music and southern rock icon Charlie Daniels, today announced a new bi-weekly podcast dedicated to the life and career of his father. “The Charlie Daniels Podcast: From 'Long Haired...
Todd Snider Announces 2021 Tour: “Return of the Storyteller”
Nashville, Tenn. (July 21, 2021) — Todd Snider, who Rolling Stone hails as “America's sharpest storyteller,” is headed back to the live music circuit following a year-long hiatus due to Covid-19. Beginning this month, Snider will embark on his...
BlackHawk and The Outlaws Sign with UTA for Worldwide Representation
Nashville, Tenn. (July 14, 2021) — Country music hitmakers BlackHawk and legendary southern rock staple The Outlaws have signed exclusive booking deals with UTA (United Talent Agency). UTA will represent both bands worldwide in all areas — live concert bookings,...
Travis Tritt Added to 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels
Nashville, Tenn. (July 8, 2021) — The 2021 Volunteer Jam: A Musical Salute to Charlie Daniels has added country legend Travis Tritt to its previously-announced star studded lineup. The big salute to the life and career of the late Country Music Hall of Fame member...
Nashville’s Kendra Scott Jewelry Partners with The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project to Raise Money for Vets
Nashville, Tenn. (June 28, 2021) — Ahead of 4th of July weekend, Nashville's Kendra Scott Jewelry is partnering with The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) to raise money for our nation's military heroes. On July 1 and 2 (online: July 1 & 2 / in-store:...
ALABAMA’s Multi-City “50th Anniversary Tour” Kicks Off July 2 and 3 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena
Nashville, Tenn. (June 28, 2021) — ALABAMA, the greatest country rock band in the history of the genre, is poised to return to the road after nearly two years. The group's long-awaited "50th Anniversary Tour" — much of which was delayed due to Covid-19 — consists of...
‘Charlie Daniels & Friends — Duets’ Set to Release on July 16, Exclusively in Walmart Stores
Nashville, Tenn. (June 17, 2021) — Walmart is helping pay tribute to the late Charlie Daniels by exclusively carrying an upcoming collaborative album that features the Country Music Hall of Fame member dueting with some of the biggest stars in...
Country Music Hall of Fame Member Ray Stevens’ Nouveau Retro (What’s Old Is New Again), Out Now
Nashville, Tenn. (June 14, 2021) — Country Music Hall of Fame member Ray Stevens came blazing into 2021. As of today, the two-time GRAMMY® Award winner has released four new albums within the first five months of the new year. Out now, Stevens’ latest release, Nouveau...
Darryl Worley Partners with Leatherwood Distillery to Raise Funds for Military and Veteran Organizations
Nashville, Tenn. (June 11, 2021) — Country music hitmaker Darryl Worley partners with veteran-owned and veteran-operated Leatherwood Distillery to launch a limited-edition spirits line to help raise money and awareness for veteran and...
Operation Song Featured on Huckabee in Honor of “A Salute to Gold Star Families”
Nashville, Tenn. (June 10, 2021) — In case you missed it, Operation Song was spotlighted on TBN's Huckabee over the weekendin honor of the newly released A Salute to Gold Star Families album. The Nashville-based non-profit...
Mark Collie’s ‘Book of My Blues’ Available Today
Nashville, Tenn. (June 4, 2021) — Country music trailblazer, sought-after actor and talented musician Mark Collie has released his latest album, Book of My Blues, available everywhere today via BFD/Audium Nashville/Orchard in association with Harvest Entertainment,...
Recording Artist Jim Brown Pays Tribute to Essential Workers with ‘Never Quit Never Does’
Nashville, Tenn. (May 26, 2021) —Nashville recording artist Jim Brown has launched his sixth studio album, Never Quit Never Does. Now available through iTunes, Spotify and Amazon Music, the collection boasts a masterful blend of country and rock and reflects the proud...
The Late Charlie Daniels to be Honored with 15-Mile Ruck March
Nashville, Tenn. (May 21, 2021) — Next week leading into Memorial Day weekend, The Charlie Daniels Journey Home Project (TCDJHP) will team with the Shepherd’s Men (of the Atlanta-based Shepherd’s Center) to honor its founder, the late Charlie Daniels. Each spring, the...