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CMA and ACM Award-winner Moe Bandy marks the 50th anniversary of his iconic hit “Bandy The Rodeo Clown,” a country classic written by Whitey Shafer and Lefty Frizzell that remains one of his most requested songs. The celebration continues with his new album Songs I Missed, a heartfelt tribute to the country songs he once passed on or wished he had recorded. Featuring timeless tracks like “Amarillo By Morning” and “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” the album stays true to Bandy’s traditional honky-tonk roots. Currently on tour, Bandy is bringing this milestone year to fans across the country.

William Lee Golden and The Goldens Were Recently Inducted Into The North American Country Music Association International Hall of Fame Along With Billy Dean, Marty Raybon, and Mark Wills.

Ciska Ciska releases Jump Right In, a raw and melodic indie rock track blending folk and Americana, inspired by betrayal and emotional reckoning.

The Kyle Jordan Project reinvents London Calling with a gritty, explosive modern rock edge that channels punk urgency into a bold and timely revival.

Don McLean–inspired children’s book Vincent: Starry Starry Night wins a 2025 IBPA Book Award for its cover design, celebrating its emotional storytelling and artistic impact.

Leon Todd Johnson releases Kei, the second single from his upcoming album wa kei sei jaku — a serene, neoclassical meditation on reverence, rooted in the spirit of the Japanese tea ceremony.

Mary Lambert returns with The Tempest, her first major single in nearly a decade — a bold and defiant anthem about autonomy, liberation, and the power of collective action.

The Commodores and The Three Degrees join the 2026 Ultimate Disco Cruise and Beyond lineup, sailing February 23–28 aboard the Norwegian Pearl with over 40 legendary acts.

Rat Silo returns with Kill God Now, a blistering alt-rock anthem that confronts blind faith, moral control, and religious hypocrisy with fearless intensity.

James Berkeley steps into the spotlight with Giving Me Love, the heartfelt lead single from his debut solo album Lost Boy, Golden Hour — a genre-blending journey of soul, jazz, and dream pop.

Die Tired unleashes Fall Forever, a high-voltage grunge-rock anthem about love, risk, and diving headfirst into the unknown with raw emotion and arena-ready intensity.

Justine Blazer celebrates the release of her playful new single “4th of July” with Rob Mayes and Steve O’Brien, alongside 17 nominations at the 2025 Josie Music Awards.

Dominican music sensation Luis Brown returns with “Dame Chapa” (feat. Pressure 9x19) and announces his signing to Atlantic Records, setting the stage for his international breakthrough.

Whiskey Jack and Kiera Jas team up on Old Expressions, a warm and nostalgic folk collaboration that captures the quiet beauty of love, change, and timeless connection.

Sam Varga drops Minute Man, a defiant and genre-blurring love song for the end of the world that turns modern anxiety into something bold, cinematic, and deeply personal.

Mindistry drops Dunkelgrau, a crushing industrial metal anthem forged from the chaos of war and built to dominate with relentless sonic force.

Anthony Mills share another story from his upbringing on 1st punch, new single from upcoming third country album. Single release on 4th of July via Icons Creating Evil Art. The new album fight'n songs coming this fall.

Chas Collins honors faith, freedom, and small-town pride with No Place I’d Rather Be, a powerful country anthem for summer celebrations and the American spirit.

Shaya Zamora releases Dark Sea, a haunting alternative single about struggle and resilience, continuing his rise as a breakout voice in emotionally charged, spiritually rooted storytelling.

SoCal folk rock duo Wells Ferrari release Life After Death, a hopeful new single about healing after heartbreak, ahead of their full band debut and upcoming UK tour.

Screams of Tranquility unveil “Crimson Hallows,” a punishing track drenched in wrath, myth, and melodic ferocity. With relentless blast beats, soaring screams, and lore-driven lyrics, it marks the beginning of the Hunter’s Heir — a new era in the band’s brutal saga.

Jacquie Roar unleashes Free, a fiery southern rock anthem celebrating fearless women, untamed spirit, and the power of owning your voice without apology.

Daniel Seavey expands his debut album Second Wind with new single Eden, a heartfelt pop-rock track about vulnerability, light, and learning to be seen.

ACM Award-winning country group RICOCHET returns with a genre-bending remix of their 1996 hit “Daddy’s Money,” reimagined by Eric Kupper. Now climbing to #6 on the Music Week Commercial Pop Dance Chart, it marks their first dance remix and a new chapter in their legacy. Following the success, the group is set to release a remix of “What Do I Know” and continues their tour across the US. This milestone coincides with frontman Heath Wright’s recent Emmy Award and the band’s new album, Then & Now… The Hits & More.

Ava Max kicks off her bold new era with Wet Hot American Dream, a fiery dance-pop anthem from her upcoming third album Don’t Click Play, out August 22 via Atlantic Records.