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Here’s new music to take a listen to this week, some from familiar artists and others are artist you might want to explore. Cruz Contreras [caption id="attachment_24873" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Cruz Contreras[/caption] Black Lillies frontman Cruz Contreras will release his solo debut album later this month. Ahead of the release,“Stop Giving Your Heart Away" is out now. A song he says "tell(s) a story of change through the heartbeat-pulse of a song." Take a listen here.  Blessing Offor [caption id="attachment_24874" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Blessing Offor[/caption] Singer/multi-instrumentalist Blessing Offor has released My Tribe (Extended Edition) – a deluxe delivery of his debut album. The four-time Dove Award Nominee has included three brand-new tracks – “Good Good,” “Amen,” and “Same Clouds” – that embody numerous aspects of Blessing’s songwriting, in...

Here’s new music to take a listen to this week, some from familiar artists and others are artist you might want to explore. Tim McGraw [caption id="attachment_24586" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from Robby Klein Mgmt[/caption] Tim McGraw releases his highly anticipated new album Standing Room Only  on August 25, 2023 via Big Machine Records. Standing Room Only features 13 brand-new tracks and was produced by McGraw and his longtime producing partner Byron Gallimore. McGraw also announced a new tour, stopping in Nashville on April 25, 2024. Take a listen here. Zach Bryan [caption id="attachment_24587" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo from YouTube[/caption] A new self titled album was released on Friday.  This album features The Lumineers, Kacey Musgraves, and War & Treaty. For those headed to Pilgrimage, both Zac Bryan and The Lumineers are scheduled to perform; perhaps we can hear the du...

Jason Aldean announced his 11th studio album, HIGHWAY DESPERADO, will be released November 3rd. Aldean shared the inspiration for the album’s title came from his latest sold-out headlining arena tour, as well as his early days as an artist. “I think when I look back on it, I built my career early on my live show, and have been on the road touring since I was 18 years old. For us, touring is our favorite part. Getting on the bus and going town to town and playing our shows and doing our thing and seeing the fans… the title for the tour and album was really inspired from that,” shared Aldean in a release, adding that it also served as inspiration for the album’s title track, which he co-wrote. HIGHWAY DESPERADO features fourteen total tracks, including Aldean’s Hot 100 chart-topping single and current Top 10 Country radio hit, “Try That In A Small Town,” which has over 120M Global streams to date. The album also features the newly released track “Let Your Boys Be Country,” as we...

Here's new music to take a listen to this week, some from familiar artists and others are artist you might want to explore. The Shindellas [caption id="attachment_24307" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo by Ezelle Frank[/caption] “Ooh La La,” the new song from emerging R&B girl group, The Shindellas, is out now. Of the single, The Shindellas share, “‘Ooh La La’ is a fresh feminine bop! A guaranteed instant classic.” “Ooh La La” is the third song unveiled from their highly anticipated new album, Shindo , set for release on October 20. Take a listen here.  Carver Commodore [caption id="attachment_24308" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo courtesy of Carver Commodore[/caption] Indie rock band, Carver Commodore is thrilled to release their new EP If Nothing Happens that is out now. Formed in 2017, Carver Commodore was a new start for founding members Payton Pruitt and Phillip Blevins a...

Honeybees are seeing a decline in population in certain areas of the world, however, Tennessee is one place where honey bees get a lot of positive attention. Ranked as the 18th best place for beekeeping according to lawnlove.com , the state has the third most beekeeping associations in the country. One of those associations, the Dickson Bee Club , will be sponsoring the 3rd Annual World Honeybee Day Festival at the Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center on August 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This fun-filled, free festival will have plenty of activities for the entire family. They will have everything from kid’s activities -- such as free face painting and a "dress like a bee" contest -- to food trucks, bands providing live music all day, a beer and mead garden tent, and more than 60 vendors selling honey and bee related products, flowers, arts and crafts, farm fresh produce, woodworking, and much more. It is a great day to learn all about honeybees by getting up close ...

Honeybees are seeing a decline in population in certain areas of the world, however, Tennessee is one place where honey bees get a lot of positive attention. Ranked as the 18th best place for beekeeping according to lawnlove.com , the state has the third most beekeeping associations in the country. One of those associations, the Dickson Bee Club , will be sponsoring the 3rd Annual World Honeybee Day Festival at the Bibb-White Bluff Civic Center on August 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. This fun-filled, free festival will have plenty of activities for the entire family. They will have everything from kid’s activities -- such as free face painting and a "dress like a bee" contest -- to food trucks, bands providing live music all day, a beer and mead garden tent, and more than 60 vendors selling honey and bee related products, flowers, arts and crafts, farm fresh produce, woodworking, and much more. It is a great day to learn all about honeybees by getting up close ...

Here's new music to take a listen to this week, some from familiar artists and others are artist you might want to explore. Luke Bryan [caption id="attachment_23723" align="aligncenter" width="794"] photo from Luke Bryan[/caption] Luke Bryan releases a new song “Southern and Slow” today across all digital platforms. “Southern and Slow,” the third song off a forthcoming album, was written by Matt Dragstrem, Josh Thompson and Chase McGill and co-produced by Jeff Stevens and Jody Stevens. “‘Southern and Slow’ reflects on simple times,” said Luke. “Those picture-perfect moments like the sun setting behind a water tower, honey dripping off a spoon, well, it doesn’t get much country’er than that. Let’s slow it down southern style because this life seems to be moving faster than ever.” Take a listen here.  Carrie Underwood [caption id="attachment_23724" align="aligncenter" width="800"] photo courtesy of Carri...

Gibson, the iconic American instrument brand, has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world. Gibson Custom Shop is proud to announce a partnership with acclaimed musician and songwriter, Miranda Lambert, with the new Gibson Miranda Lambert Bluebird, her first-ever signature guitar. The rare Gibson acoustic guitar is made in the USA, hand-crafted in the storied Gibson Acoustic factory in Bozeman, Montana by Gibson’s expert acoustic luthiers. The new Miranda Lambert Bluebird from Gibson Custom Shop is now available worldwide at authorized Gibson dealers, and on www.gibson.com. “I have been playing Gibson acoustic guitars for so long now, so to be able to partner with such an iconic brand to create my own version of the classic Hummingbird is a dream come true,” shared Lambert. “I hope this encourages musicians everywhere – especially young girls – to pick up a Bluebird and chase the same d...

If you are looking for new music, we have created a list of established artists you might know and new artists you may want to explore. Izzy Bizu photo by Sofi Adams Buzzy soul-pop hitmaker Izzy Bizu has released her liberating, sunny new single “Flower Power.” See Bizu at Ascend Amphitheater on September 15th at Ascend Amphitheater. “‘Flower Power’ is a song I wrote about trying things for the first time, feeling liberated, feeling the energy of others and trusting in them to take me on adventures I’d never forget,” shares Izzy on the new single. “Hope you enjoy this little piece of my story, big love.” Take a listen here.    Adam Warner photo from Adam Warner Country Rocker, Songwriter and Marine Veteran Adam Warner releases the highly-anticipated video for his popular single “The Farmer.” The music video was filmed on three large farms to include Acres of Grace Farm in Red Boiling Springs TN and the other two near Adam’s hometown of Lawrenceville IL – Thomps...