Newcomer Trace Nixon’s debut EP, HAND ME DOWN NAME, is set for an October 3 release. Trace wrote each of the five songs in the collection and they’re filled with insights into his life and character. The songs reflect a lifetime of lessons learned – and a hefty risk for this Virginia native. “This is […]
International country-pop powerhouse Twinnie turns heartbreak into a hoedown with her official music video for “Giddy Up.” Since its release on August 8, the track has already surpassed 275K streams and has gone viral on TikTok, inspiring fans to create dances and trends around the empowering breakup-meets-dancefloor anthem. Filmed against the breathtaking backdrop of Joshua Tree, California, the video (directed by Joey […]
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Audacy’s Country WDAF-FM (106.5 The Wolf) in Kansas City will debut Jenny & Jagger in the Morning on Tuesday, September 9. The new show will pair former KBEQ (Q104) morning co-host Jenny Matthews with Mike “Jagger” Thomas, who has most recently been heard in afternoons on Hot AC KZPT (99.7 The Point), while handing fill-ins […]
When you hear Lakelin Lemmings sing for the first time, you can’t help but feel like you’ve been listening to her forever. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter from West Tennessee is utterly approachable, and undeniably herself. She’s the all-American girl next door, with big dreams and the talent to achieve them. Now 19 years old, Lakelin began […]
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WIYY-FM (98 Rock) in Baltimore appoints Justin Johnson as Program Director, effective September 1. Johnson, who joined the station in 2023 as Assistant Program Director, succeeds longtime PD Rick Strauss, who is retiring. He previously served as Program Director at iHeartMedia’s WEBN in Cincinnati from 2019 to 2023, where he also coordinated branding for iHeart’s […]
Country newcomers Presley & Taylor today release “THE KIND OF GIRL,” an autobiographical ballad that sends an embracing message to the millions of Country fans worldwide that aren’t native to the South. The track shows reverence to the two sisters’ northern roots and shares just how much common ground they’ve found with the southern way […]
Nick Cain has released his new single, “Everything But Lonely,” capturing the post-relationship sense of freedom and newfound clarity for the future. Blending carefree lyrics with a twangy, country-infused sound, Cain delivers a refreshingly upbeat take on life after loss and finding joy in unexpected places. “Everything But Lonely” is now available to stream worldwide […]
Black Sands, the musical project of songwriter and producer Andrew Balfour, has emerged with their latest single, “Making Memories,” marking a turn to country music. The first single of the new era is a radiant, feel-good anthem, a love letter to easygoing nights, shared glances, drinks that blur into laughter, and the kind of moments […]
Fast-rising Country newcomer Elizabeth Nichols today lands a gut-punch with the buzzed-about ballad “Daughter,” available now via PULSE Records. Fresh off the June release of her debut EP Tough Love, Nichols delivers another relatable story that serves as candid commentary on life in the modern age. “Daughter” finds the narrator admitting the vulnerable, intrusive thoughts […]
International EDM fans, brace yourselves. Body Language — the sizzling, sexy, high-energy anthem from vocal powerhouse Ashley Paul — has arrived. Produced by multi-platinum record producer Joel Diamond and with lead vocals expertly captured by acclaimed producer Lucas Marx (son of music legend Richard Marx), this track reimagines the 1980s classic originally recorded by Jocelyn […]
