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Neal McCoy, John Berry, Bryan White and other country legends gathered to bowl at the White House’s Truman Bowling Alley for the first Country Music Bowling Night.

Mindistry’s Bloodline EP forges a brutal concept journey through centuries of warfare in five tracks. Anchored by crushing riffs, mechanical grooves, and war-cry vocals, it’s an immersive metal saga that hails the defiant spirit of warriors across time.

Ed Sheeran’s new single “A Little More,” co-written with DAVE, Blake Slatkin, Cirkut, and Johnny McDaid, blends witty lyrics with blues-tinged instrumentation. The Emil Nava–directed video reunites Rupert Grint and Nathalie Emmanuel in a playful narrative, setting the stage for his forthcoming album Play, arriving September 12.

Laura-Mary Carter’s ‘June Gloom,’ featuring IDLES’ Lee Kiernan, explores melancholy indie and Americana ahead of her Bye Bye Jackie debut.

Loud George’s new single “Wash” merges 90s grunge distortion with modern alt-rock edge and raw vocal delivery. Driven by the refrain “This feeling washes over me,” the track explores emotional fatigue and existential despair through heavy, fuzz-drenched guitars and introspective lyrics. A haunting rallying cry, “Wash” compels listeners to confront the darkness they try to outrun.

T. Graham Brown’s LIVE WIRE debuts Tanya Tucker interview and rare live cuts from country icons on SiriusXM Prime Country this August.

The Surf Ballroom & Museum opens Not Fade Away this September, honoring Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper with an immersive digital and artifact-driven exhibit in its new Music Enrichment Center.

In The Pines unveil “Sunbeam Dream,” the hypnotic second single from their self-produced LP Sunbeam Dream. Recorded in their Dayton-based studio using salvaged vintage gear, the track layers fuzz-drenched guitars and resuscitated Mellotron to craft a rich, dreamlike psych-rock sound.

Blase’s new single “Finding Myself in You” previews his LP Somewhere Out There with lush indie pop and vintage synth texturen. Recorded in his self-built studio and inspired by a cross-country journey, the song explores love as a mirror that reveals new depths and renewal. It’s a warm, immersive track that balances quiet vulnerability with uplifting energy.

NewDad’s “Pretty,” out August 8, is a wistful alt-rock ode to Galway and homesickness. Gentle guitars and Julie Dawson’s hushed vocals capture the yearning for home ahead of their September 19 album Altar.

Suppressed Intentions’ new single “Framework” fuses urgent indie rock riffs and alt-pop hooks to challenge manipulation and inspire listeners to break free.

Jeannie Seely, Grammy-winning zanger-songwriter and trailblazing Grand Ole Opry host, died at 85, leaving a powerful legacy.

AViVA’s new single “Sinister” fuses cyberpunk alt-pop rock with themes of self-protection ahead of Reading and Leeds Festival performances.

Sophie Powers collaborates with K-Pop group ILLIT on a vibrant reimagining of “jellyous,” blending edgy vocals with dance-floor energy.

Jacquie Roar’s “Til the Gas Runs Out” is a high-octane country-rock anthem of grit, fire, and fearless storytelling.

Haute & Freddy release new single ‘Sophie’ with a haunting visualizer by Silken Weinberg ahead of major festival sets.

Caryn Dixon’s “Bird in a Cage” is a powerful country-rock anthem over breaking free and reclaiming one’s voice.

Los Angeles alt-rock band i’s new single “Parade” fuses grunge grit and dark romance into a twisted love theme.

Yaelokre’s new single “To douse a scalded tongue” launches their mythic Meadowlark saga with poetic folk-pop storytelling.

13-year-old Josie Sal’s “Redneck Weekend” captures small-town weekends’ carefree spirit in a feel-good country anthem.

Sam Barber’s EP Music for the Soul features “Home Tonight” and “Man of the Year” just as his North American headline tour resumes in August.

Kevian Kraemer drops infectious single “Tan Lines,” capturing the thrill of new love ahead of his Jersey or Mars Tour finale.

Daniel Seavey expands his debut solo album Second Wind with new single Blame It On You, as his tour resumes.

Robby Johnson’s new single “You Pick The Flowers” is a tender country ballad over second chances and unspoken vows.

Eighty Ninety’s “Hollywood Dream” blends cinematic indie-pop with pulsing guitars to explore love’s fine line between fantasy and reality.