RISING STAR MAGGIE ANTONE CONFIRMS 2025 NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINE TOUR December 9, 2024—Today, rising vocalist, songwriter and producer Maggie Antone confirms a run of headline dates in early 2025, with support from Eli Winders, Molly Forbes and Kinsley. See full routing below—including stops in Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Antone’s hometown of Richmond and more—and get tickets beginning this Friday at 10A.M. local time HERE. READ MORE

RIKI LINDHOME (GARFUNKEL AND OATES) DEBUTS NEW TRACK “SO LONG FAREWELL” ALONGSIDE VIDEO December 9, 2024—Emmy Award-nominated actress, comedian and musician Riki Lindhome—best known for her work as half of the comedy duo Garfunkel and Oates and roles in Netflix’s “Wednesday,” Knives Out and more—is sharing the new song “So Long Farewell” alongside a video co-directed by Lindhome and frequent collaborator Elisabeth Caren. Watch/share the video HERE. READ MORE

TURNPIKE TROUBADOURS END 2024 WITH 3-SONG PERFORMANCE IN PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF “YELLOWSTONE” December 9, 2024—Wrapping up yet another landmark year, Turnpike Troubadours appeared in the penultimate episode of “Yellowstone” last night performing three songs: “Good Lord Lorrie,” “Brought Me” and “Pay No Rent.” The group has also become a recurring presence in Paramount’s new show, “Landman,” with six of their songs featured so far this season: “The Housefire,” “Mean Old Sun,” “The Rut,” “Empty As A Drum,” “Gin, Smoke & Lies” and “Wrecked.” READ MORE

SAMORA PINDERHUGHES’ NEW SINGLE “AM I HUMAN?” OUT TODAY, FEATURING JAMILA WOODS AND OTHERS December 6, 2024—Award winning pianist, composer, vocalist, and multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes’ new single, “Am I Human?” is out today—listen/share here. The track, developed by arts organization The Healing Project with the advocacy organization Worth Rises, supports the #EndTheException campaign, advocating to end the exception in the 13th Amendment that allows slavery to be used as criminal punishment. READ MORE

BREAKOUT ARTIST WILLOW AVALON REVEALS NEW HOLIDAY SONG “SAVE A LITTLE CHRISTMAS” December 6, 2024—Breakout singer, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon shares “Save A Little Christmas” today, a new holiday song showcasing her charming lyricism. Listen/share HERE. On the song, Avalon shares, “For me, Christmas is all about spending time with the people you love. We’ve all known what it feels like when you can’t be with that one person you really want to be with on Christmas. This is a song about that feeling.” READ MORE

RISING ARTIST KEVIN SMILEY DEBUTS NEW PERFORMANCE VIDEO FOR “SUNSHINE STATE” December 5, 2024—Emerging singer, songwriter and musician Kevin Smiley released a new acoustic performance video for his song, “Sunshine State.” Watch/share “Sunshine State (Live From The Studio)” HERE. READ MORE

INTRODUCING BEA AND HER BUSINESS December 4, 2024—Breakout pop artist Bea and her Business is having a landmark year. After selling out shows across the globe and building a loyal fanbase through her brutally honest lyricism and deeply powerful voice, Bea will make her U.S. headline debuts at New York’s Mercury Lounge on December 9 and Los Angeles’ Moroccan Lounge on December 11. READ MORE

RISING ARTIST WILLOW AVALON CONFIRMS DEBUT U.K. AND IRELAND HEADLINE TOUR December 4, 2024—Breakthrough singer, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon is gearing up for an exciting 2025 with her highly anticipated debut U.K. and Ireland headline tour set to kick off in March. Following a string of sold-out shows this fall, including a recent performance at Los Angeles' Roxy Theatre, Avalon will bring her dynamic live show to the U.K. and Ireland with stops at Manchester’s YES (The Pink Room), London’s Colours, Glasgow’s Oran Mor, Dublin’s The Ambassador and more. READ MORE

LAINEY WILSON LAUNCHES HEART LIKE A TRUCK FUND WEEK OF GIVING December 3, 2024— Grammy, CMA and ACM Award-winning singer and songwriter Lainey Wilson took the stage at the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving Halftime Show as part of The Salvation Army’s 134th Red Kettle Campaign. During her performance, Wilson performed a medley of her hits, including her current radio single, “4x4xU.” She also surprised fans by bringing out fellow artist and friend Jelly Roll to perform their chart-topping collaboration, “Save Me.” Watch the full performance HERE. READ MORE

FLATLAND CAVALRY CONFIRMS 2025 “FLATLAND FOREVER TOUR” December 2, 2024—Acclaimed band Flatland Cavalry will take their electric live shows across the country next year with their newly confirmed “Flatland Forever Tour.” Stops include Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Roxy, Birmingham’s Alabama Theatre, Omaha’s Steelhouse Omaha, Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater, Madison’s The Sylvee, Memphis’ Minglewood Hall, Charlottesville’s Ting Pavilion and Portland’s Crystal Ballroom among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary.READ MORE

TYLER CHILDERS’ 2025 HEADLINE TOUR ON-SALE NOW November 26, 2024—Tyler Childers’ extensive 2025 headline tour was met with widespread demand when tickets went on-sale this past Friday, with shows at Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena, Raleigh’s Coastal Credit Union Music Park, Charlotte’s PNC Music Pavilion, The Woodlands’ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and Cincinnati’s Riverbend Music Center selling out immediately. A limited number of tickets remain for several other stops next year including Minneapolis’ Target Center, Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Bristow’s Jiffy Lube Live and more. See below for complete tour itinerary. READ MORE

MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER, JULIE FOWLIS AND KARINE POLWART TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM LOOKING FOR THE THREAD ON JANUARY 24 November 22, 2024—Mary Chapin Carpenter, Julie Fowlis and Karine Polwart will release their new album, Looking For The Thread, January 24 via Thirty Tigers, an exciting debut collaboration from the trio. Pre-order/pre-save HERE. READ MORE

RISING ALT POP FORCE LIA PAPPAS-KEMPS’ DEBUT EP GLEAM PRODUCED BY GRAMMY-NOMINATED NATHAN FERRARO OUT NOW November 22, 2024—Gleam, the debut EP from rising Toronto singer-songwriter Lia Pappas-Kemps produced by Nathan Ferraro (Beyoncé, Charli xcx, Carly Rae Jepsen), who is nominated for three Grammys for Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em,” is out today via AWAL—get it HERE. Additionally, the video for “Catch Release” debuts today—watch HERE. READ MORE

BREAKOUT ARTIST WILLOW AVALON SHARES “GETTIN’ RICH, GOIN’ BROKE” MUSIC VIDEO November 21, 2024—Today, breakout singer, songwriter and musician Willow Avalon debuts a new music video for her track, “Gettin’ Rich, Goin’ Broke.” Watch/share HERE. READ MORE

LAINEY WILSON WINS FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR AND MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR AT 58TH CMA AWARDS November 21, 2024—9x CMA Award-winner Lainey Wilson took home two awards at last night’s 58th Annual CMA Awards: Female Vocalist of the Year and Music Video of the Year (“Wildflowers and Wild Horses”). Wilson also made her hosting debut alongside Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan in addition to performing her current radio single, “4x4xU,” and “Amarillo by Morning” as part of the George Strait Lifetime Achievement tribute during the live show. Wilson’s live version of “4x4xU” will be released tonight to all streaming platforms. Pre-save/pre-add HERE. READ MORE

CHRIS STAPLETON LEADS WINNERS AT 58TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS, TIES RECORD FOR MOST CMA WINS EVER November 21, 2024—Chris Stapleton was the top winner at last night’s 58th Annual CMA Awards with three wins: Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year (“White Horse”) and Single of the Year (“White Horse”). With the accolades, Stapleton is now a 19x CMA Award-winner, tying the record for most wins ever with Brooks & Dunn, while also extending his own record for most wins in the Male Vocalist of the Year category (eight). Stapleton’s wife and collaborator Morgane Stapleton also won her first CMA Award last night for Single of the Year as a producer. READ MORE

LIZZY MCALPINE SET TO MAKE BROADWAY DEBUT IN LINCOLN CENTER THEATER’S FLOYD COLLINS November 21, 2024—Fresh on the heels of a wildly successful year, acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Lizzy McAlpine confirms she’ll make her Broadway debut in Lincoln Center Theater’s production of the modern-day classic, Floyd Collins, as Nellie Collins—sister to the titular Floyd Collins (Jeremy Jordan). Performances at the Vivian Beaumont Theater are set to begin in Spring 2025, marking the musical’s long-awaited Broadway premiere. READ MORE