Eli Young Band, Photo Courtesy of Jeff Ray

    Eli Young Band Shares Secret to 25-Year Career And How Their New Album ‘Strange Hours’ Was Born Out of “Frustration”

    Posted on August 1, 2025

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    Nicole Palsa

    Eli Young Band revealed the surprising inspiration for their new album, Strange Hours, how their collaboration with Corey Kent came together and the secret to their longevity.

    Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney, Kelsea Ballerini; Photo Courtesy of Getty Images for Spotify

    Shaboozey, Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton, Megan Moroney And More Heat Up Ole Red During Spotify House Takeover

    Posted on June 11, 2025

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    Nicole Palsa

    Spotify House returned to Ole Red during 2025 CMA Fest with 60+ performances, surprise guests, and nonstop country music moments.

    Tracy Lawrence; Photo Courtesy of Evan De Stefano

    Tracy Lawrence Brings Honky-Tonk Nostalgia To Sold-Out Show at Ryman Auditorium In Nashville

    Posted on May 24, 2025

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    Nicole Palsa

    “Every chance I’ve had to perform at the Ryman Auditorium has been a one-of-a-kind experience, filled with an unmatched energy,” Lawrence shared.

    Danae Hays, Photo Courtesy of Chris Hollo for Grand Ole Opry

    Danae Hays Delivers Comedy Gold During Dream-Come-True Grand Ole Opry Debut

    Posted on March 7, 2025

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    Nicole Palsa

    “Thank you, Jesus. Thank you for giving me this opportunity. We finally arrived,” Hays said during her Opry debut.

    Randy Travis, Clay Walker; Photo Courtesy of Cole Prine and Dawson Skinner

    Country Music Icon Randy Travis’ Life Story To Be Told in New Biopic, ‘Forever and Ever, Amen’

    Posted on March 7, 2025

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    Nicole Palsa

    The biopic film will begin production this summer, with an expected release date in 2026.

    Drew Baldridge, Dasha, Zach Top, Ashley Cooke and Warren Zeiders, Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    Drew Baldridge, Ashley Cooke, Dasha, Zach Top, and Warren Zeiders Show Star Power At CRS’ New Faces of Country Music

    Posted on February 23, 2025

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    Nicole Palsa

    It’s evident that Baldridge, Cooke, Dasha, Top, and Zeiders are certainly making their mark on the country music genre and have bright futures ahead of them.

    Clay Walker; Photo Courtesy of Kirsten Balani

    Clay Walker Talks “Surreal” Experience Recording New Music With Iconic Producer, Memories with Toby Keith and More

    Posted on June 28, 2024

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    Nicole Palsa

    Walker worked with “iconic” producer Tony Brown on his new project, who is best known for his work with George Strait.

    Chase Matthew, Photo by Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images for CMT

    Chase Matthew Talks New Song “Darlin’,” Upcoming Jason Aldean Tour, Teases A Triple Album And More

    Posted on April 10, 2024

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    Nicole Palsa

    Matthew sat down with Music Mayhem to chat about his music, friendships with artists like Jelly Roll and Colin Stough, upcoming tour with Jason Aldean, and more.

    Raelynn, Photo Provided, Courtesy of Annie Loughead

    RaeLynn Talks New Song “Funny Girl,” Touring With Kane Brown, And Welcoming Beyoncé To Country Music

    Posted on March 8, 2024

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    Nicole Palsa

    Raelynn sat down with Music Mayhem during the annual Country Radio Seminar (CRS) in Nashville to chat about her new era of music and more.

    George Birge, Megan Moroney, Conner Smith, Dillon Carmichael, Corey Kent; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    George Birge, Megan Moroney, Conner Smith, Dillon Carmichael And Corey Kent Stun At CRS’ New Faces Of Country Music

    Posted on March 2, 2024

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    Nicole Palsa

    After witnessing this showcase of rising talent, it’s evident that the New Faces of Country Music class of 2024 have a bright future ahead of them.

    HARDY; Photo by Andrew Wendowski

    HARDY, Nate Smith and More Raise Over $70,000 For Tornado Relief Efforts With ‘Unplugged for Tennessee’

    Posted on December 18, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    The benefit concert raised funds for those impacted by the devastating tornadoes that claimed six lives and resulted in the loss of property for thousands of businesses and residents in Middle Tennessee.

    Scotty Emerick; Photo Provided by TKO Artist Management

    Scotty Emerick Reflects On Writing Hits For Toby Keith, Jimmy Buffett, And Releasing His Own Music

    Posted on December 1, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Emerick also revealed that he plans to record another album next year, and hinted that he’ll be touring some more as well.

    Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde; Photos Courtesy of Katie Kauss and Libby Danforth

    Country Stars Join Forces to Fight Childhood Cancer During 34th Country Cares for St. Jude Seminar

    Posted on November 27, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    To learn more and to become a Partner in Hope, visit musicgives.org.

    Ryan Larkins; Photo Courtesy of Red Street Records

    Ryan Larkins Talks Debut Single “King of Country Music,” Working With Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts & More

    Posted on November 27, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    Larkins opened up about the inspiration for “King of Country Music,” writing “The Painter” for Cody Johnson, working with Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts, and more.

    Lainey Wilson; Photo Courtesy of CMA

    Lainey Wilson Makes History With CMA Entertainer Of The Year Win, Tearfully Accepts: “It’s Really, Really Wild”

    Posted on November 9, 2023

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    Nicole Palsa

    “I’ve been in this town for 12 and a half years, and it finally feels like country music, it is starting to love me back,” Wilson said with tears in her eyes.