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Just Jayne Release A LIL MORE JAYNE Deluxe Edition
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

Country-pop trio Just Jayne released the deluxe edition of their debut EP A LIL MORE JAYNE, featuring new single It Could Be Worse and seven additional tracks co-written by Meghan Trainor and other songwriters.

Just Jayne Release 'It Could Be Worse' With Deluxe EP A LIL MORE JAYNE
by Rachel Stone - Oct 2, 2026

Country-pop trio Just Jayne released the deluxe edition of their debut EP featuring eight tracks with three-part harmonies and songs co-written by Meghan Trainor and other industry songwriters.

Mark Wills Releases "I'll Fly Away" with Ricky Skaggs and Rhonda Vincent
by Rachel Stone - Sep 11, 2026

Mark Wills released the gospel standard "I'll Fly Away" featuring Grand Ole Opry members Ricky Skaggs and Rhonda Vincent from his upcoming GRAND OLE REVIVAL album, recorded live at the Grand Ole Opry Stage.

Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie to Receive Luminary Award at Pittsburgh Jazz Festival
by Stephi Wild - Sep 8, 2026

Drummer Bernard 'Pretty' Purdie will headline the Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival, backed by a local ensemble and receiving the festival's Luminary Award for lifetime achievement.

DC JAZZFEST Underway With Performances Across Washington, DC
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2026

DC JazzFest continues across Washington, DC neighborhoods, culminating in a two-day finale at The Wharf featuring NEA Jazz Masters, GRAMMY winners and emerging artists on indoor and outdoor stages.

Photos: Carolyn Miller Releases Self-Titled EP CAROLYN MILLER, Out Now
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Nashville-based artist Carolyn Miller released her self-titled, six-song EP, produced by Frank Legeay and led by the focus track "Save It," exploring love, resilience, and motherhood.

Brandon Wisham Releases Debut EP AIN'T WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE
by Rachel Stone - Aug 21, 2026

Brandon Wisham released his 11-song debut EP via The Core Records/Capitol Records, exploring grief, heartbreak and healing ahead of his first Grand Ole Opry Circle appearance.

Photo Review: Mary Kutter and Junior Brown, Special Guest for Hank Williams, Jr.
by Brian Hilbrand - Aug 16, 2026

Kentucky-raised and Nashville-based, Mary Kutter writes songs that live in the gray area, blurring genre lines and creative narratives. Drawing from country storytelling and rock-leaning intensity, her music favors sharp images over easy answers. As both a songwriter and recording artist, Kutter gravitates toward characters on the edge, flawed, resilient, and unapologetically human. Junior Brown is currently finishing up recording on his latest album, “Deep In The Heart Of Me”. The release date is slated for Spring 2017. Junior’s performance on the promotional song, “Better Call Saul,” was recorded and released both as a video on AMC as well as a flexible 33 1/3rd vinyl record included in the show’s box set from Season One. Junior, Tanya Rae, and the band continue to tear up the highways and no doubt will be appearing in concert near you one of these days. Seeing Junior live is a definite must, so GUIT WITH IT ’cause he’s AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL!

Just Jayne Release Debut EP JAYNE via The Core Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Country-pop trio Just Jayne released their debut EP, JAYNE, featuring seven tracks and collaborations with songwriters including Meghan Trainor and Sasha Alex Sloan.

JUST JAYNE Trio to Release Debut EP JAYNE via The Core Records
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Nashville trio Just Jayne released their debut EP Jayne, featuring collaborations with songwriters including Meghan Trainor, Kid Harpoon and Sasha Alex Sloan.

Mark Wills to Release GRAND OLE REVIVAL Gospel Album Recorded Live at Opry
by Rachel Stone - Aug 14, 2026

Grand Ole Opry member Mark Wills will release Grand Ole Revival, a live gospel album recorded inside the Opry Circle featuring Cody Johnson, Trisha Yearwood, Vince Gill and others, via Gaither Music Group.

Just Jayne Releases New Single 'White Picket Fence'
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026

Trio Just Jayne released their new single 'White Picket Fence' via Interscope Capitol, adding to the group's growing catalog.

Kiefer to Release Solo Debut Album MEMORY BOMB on Blue Note Records
by Joshua Wright - Jul 23, 2026

Pianist Kiefer announced MEMORY BOMB, his solo debut for Blue Note Records, produced with collaborators CARRTOONS and Shibo, featuring Nate Smith, Walter Smith III, Erick The Architect, and others.

Listen: Kurt Elling Releases Double Single 'Sermonette / If It's True'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 16, 2026

Kurt Elling released 'Sermonette / If It's True' on Big Shoulders Records following his run as Hermes in Hadestown. The double single pairs an original jazz vocalese with his recording of a song from the Tony Award-winning musical. Listen now!

Lalah Hathaway, Lady Blackbird and More Join PITTSBURGH INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2026

The 16th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival revealed a lineup including Lalah Hathaway, Terri Lyne Carrington, Lady Blackbird, and Bernard Purdie, with most performances free on Liberty Avenue.

Newport Jazz Festival Unveils Full 2026 Lineup with Jon Batiste, Thundercat, & More
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 22, 2026

This summer, the Newport Jazz Festival will return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island for its 72nd edition, running from July 31st to August 2nd, under the newly appointed Newport Jazz Artistic Director, Nate Smith. 

Jersey City Jazz Festival Reveals 2026 Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Apr 21, 2026

The Jersey City Jazz Festival will present a three-day waterfront event at Exchange Place Plaza, merging with the Jersey City Latin Jazz Festival for the first time, featuring Joe Lovano, Eddie Palmieri, Nate Smith, and more.

Lineup Set For 54th Annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 9, 2026

The Stanford Jazz Workshop has announced the 54th annual Stanford Jazz Festival at Stanford University. This year's festival will feature a diverse lineup including jazz legends and contemporary artists across various genres.

Cynthia Erivo Wins NAACP Image Award for WICKED: FOR GOOD - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 2, 2026

Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, Colman Domingo, Angela Bassett, and more took home awards this past weekend at the 57th NAACP Image Awards. Check out the full list of winners now.

Laufey, Lady Gaga, & More Win 2026 GRAMMY Awards - Full List of Winners
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 1, 2026

It's music's biggest night! Laufey, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo, Billie Eilish, Bad Bunny, and more took home awards at The 68th Annual GRAMMYs. Check out the full list of GRAMMY winners here.