Entries by Nashville Insider

JON PARDI STRUTS TO COUNTRY RADIO AS MOST ADDED SONG WITH “TWO-STEPPING GOOD TIME” SINGLE “BOOTS OFF”

Multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi notches most added at country radio with his “rousing” (Forbes) line-dancing love song, “Boots Off,” a standout from his latest album HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD via MCA. Co-written by Pardi, Luke Laird and Wyatt McCubbin, the track bursts from the speakers with a bold guitar riff, roadhouse “gritty stomp” (Fandom Daily) and playful […]

TREY CALLOWAY’S NEW SINGLE “HANK U” IS OUT NOW

Country artist and award-winning singer-songwriter Trey Calloway releases his latest single, “Hank U,” premiered today with RFD-TV. A heartfelt nod to the pioneers who paved the way for country music, the track finds Calloway tipping his hat to the timeless influence of Hank Williams and the honky-tonk heroes who shaped the genre. With clever lyricism […]

BLAKE SHELTON KICKS OFF HIS 2026 RESIDENCY WITH “BLAKE SHELTON: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS” AT THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE

With his current single “Stay Country Or Die Tryin’” sitting at No. 1 on the country radio charts, country music superstar Blake Shelton returned to Las Vegas in grand fashion, launching “BLAKE SHELTON: LIVE IN LAS VEGAS” at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Shelton delivered a nearly two-hour, high-energy performance that celebrated his hit-filled career, […]

DOLLY’S LIGHT: AN 80TH BIRTHDAY ANTHEM FOR HOPE

In a career defined by glitter, grit, and unparalleled generosity, Dolly Parton has always found a way to turn personal milestones into gifts for the world. As she approaches her 80th birthday on January 19, 2026, the Smoky Mountain songbird is doing exactly that—releasing a breathtaking new rendition of her 1977 classic, “Light of a […]

JASON ALDEAN RELEASES THREE NEW SONGS AHEAD OF SONGS ABOUT US APRIL 24 ALBUM RELEASE

Multi-platinum award-winning artist and reigning country powerhouse Jason Aldean continues the rollout of his upcoming album, Songs About Us, with the release of three new tracks today. The songs offer fans a deeper look into the emotional breadth of his new 20-track album and includes Aldean’s long-awaited duet with his wife. “Easier Gone” featuring Brittany […]

BLAKE SHELTON CELEBRATES HIS 31ST NUMBER ONE AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH “STAY COUNTRY OR DIE TRYIN’”

Blake Shelton marks his 31st run to the top of the country airplay charts with his latest release “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” via Wheelhouse Records. This second number one from his BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville album For Recreational Use Only was written by Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis, and Beau Bailey. “Stay Country […]

CHRIS STAPLETON’S “TENNESSEE WHISKEY” BECOMES FIRST COUNTRY SONG EVER CERTIFIED RIAA DOUBLE DIAMOND

Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” has been certified RIAA Double Diamond with over 20 million units sold—the first country song ever to reach this milestone.Of the achievement, RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier shares, “Chris Stapleton’s undeniable vocal grit and storytelling have connected deeply – driving chart successes, earning major awards, and most importantly, resonating with […]

RYMAN AUDITORIUM ANNOUNCES 2026 LINEUP FOR SPRINGER MOUNTAIN FARMS BLUEGRASS NIGHTS AT THE RYMAN

Springer Mountain Farms “Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman” returns to Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, beginning Tuesday, June 16, and continuing Tuesday nights through July 21, 2026. Celebrating the Ryman’s legacy as the birthplace of bluegrass music, the six-show series will feature performances from some of the genre’s most celebrated artists. The 2026 season opens with […]

COUNTRY STAR CLAY WALKER IS DOIN’ WHAT HE LOVES ON THE “DOIN’ WHAT I LOVE TOUR” 2026

Country hitmaker Clay Walker is about to embark on his 2026 headlining “Doin’ What I Love Tour.” The award-winning musician will criss-cross the USA starting January 23 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Tickets are available now at claywalker.com. The Texas Cowboy Hall of Famer sold out his Ryman Auditorium headline debut last November, and performed 59 show […]