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Joshua Hedley's 'My Opry Debut' Episode Premieres at Rolling Stone Country

Joshua Hedley is the subject of the latest “My Opry Debut” episode, which premieres today at Rolling Stone Country. Watch/share HERE. Of the mini-documentary, Rolling Stone Country proclaims, “The vocalist offers a pristine delivery, reinforcing his reputation as one of country's new crop of must-hear live performers.” Chronicling Hedley's preparation and experience debuting at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, the video includes exclusive performance footage of “I Never (Shed A Tear)” plus scenes of Old Crow Medicine Show's Cory Younts surprising Hedley with the Opry invitation during a live interview at WSM Radio. 

Nora Jane Struthers Straddles Folk, Roots, & Rock with New Release CHAMPION at Joe's Pub

Nora Jane Struthers has written 'some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists,' says Ann Powers of NPR Music. The songs that last decades and weave themselves into the fabric of listeners' lives are usually the ones in which an artist lays her soul bare for the world to hear. Struthers' new album Champion on Blue Pig Records, is built on these kinds of songs. 

VIDEO: Brandi Carlile Releases HOLD OUT YOUR HAND Music Video

In conjunction with National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Brandi Carlile's music video for “Hold Out Your Hand” is premiering today via NPR Music. Watch/share HERE. Of the acclaimed musician, NPR Music's Ann Powers declares, “…when Brandi Carlile commits to a cause, she commits. That's not a surprise—the Washington state-based singer-songwriter is famous for the depth of her dedication, whether to family, a cause, or the gorgeously crafted songs that have made her a central figure in the 21st-century singer-songwriter scene.”

Wynona & the Big Noise, Joe Nichols, & More Take Over Port St. Lucie, With Chillin' on the Lucie this October

Grab your sunscreen and head down south for the Chillin' on the Lucie music festival in Port St. Lucie, Fla., Oct. 3 - 7. Headlining will be country icon, Wynonna, with her band The Big Noise, and hit-maker Joe Nichols, with two more to be announced. RaeLynn, Thompson Square, Craig Campbell, Restless Heart, Love and Theft, Trent Tomlinson, Scooter Brown Band and Southern Halo are also scheduled to perform at the festival, with more acts to be announced. Tickets can be purchased here.

Joshua Hedley's Anticipated Debut Album MR. JUKEBOX Is Now Available For Pre-Order

Mr. Jukebox, the highly anticipated debut album from Joshua Hedley, will be released April 20 on Third Man Records and is now available for pre-order. Hedley will tour throughout 2018 in support of the record, including stops at SXSW, High Water Festival, Stagecoach and Pickathon as well as album release shows at Brooklyn's Union Pool, Nashville's The Basement East and L.A.'s The Roxy and Hi Hat.

Brent Cobb Extends U.S. Headline Tour

Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and performer Brent Cobb will extend his Ain't A Road Too Long tour including newly confirmed stops in Houston, Austin, Dallas, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle and Denver among many others.

Becca Mancari Announces Tour Dates with Nikki Lane & More

After a banner 2017 that marked the release of her critically-acclaimed debut album Good Woman, Nashville's Becca Mancari is announcing 2018 tour dates with Nikki Lane, The Lone Bellow, and The Weeks.

Nora Jane Struthers Plays The Linda In January

Nora Jane Struthers has written 'some of the most quietly powerful narratives within the new wave of Americana artists,' says Ann Powers of NPR Music. The songs that last decades and weave themselves into the fabric of listeners' lives are usually the ones in which an artist lays her soul bare for the world to hear. Struthers' new album Champion, due out October 13 on Blue Pig Records, is built on these kinds of songs.

Brandi Carlile Performs 'The Mother'; New Album Out February

Brandi Carlile's new song, The Mother, is premiering today (listen/share HERE). Of the song, Carlile explains, 'Welcome to the end of being alone inside your mind ' To some, this sounds like the realization of their most sacred dreams true companionship.

Anderson East's 'All On My Mind' #1 at Triple A Radio

Anderson East's All On My Mind is #1 this week at Triple A radio (both BDS and mediabase). Written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, Anderson East and Aaron Raitiere, All On My Mind is East's first single to reach #1 and was produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb and Elektra Records President Gregg Nadel.

Brandi Carlile's 'The Mother' Premieres Today

Brandi Carlile's new song, The Mother, is premiering today. Of the song, Carlile explains, 'Welcome to the end of being alone inside your mind ' To some, this sounds like the realization of their most sacred dreams true companionship. For some, this sacrifice is too much to bear and requires its own brand of radical forgiveness. For the most part and for me, it's equal measures of both. I am not just a mother, but it's all that I am.

Becca Mancari Premieres 'Good Woman' Official Video with UPROXX

Today, UPROXX premiered the video for the album's title track and said, '...she's perfected a cosmic roots sound that has its origins in the earthy sounds of traditional music, but that spreads ever outward, into the future.'

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