Entries by Nashville Insider

MEGAN MORONEY ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM CLOUD 9

Sony Music Nashville/Columbia Records singer/songwriter Megan Moroneyhas announced the upcoming release of her globally anticipated new album, Cloud 9. Due out on February 20, the Country superstar’s third studio LP is poised to be one of the defining and most exciting releases of 2026. “I am so excited for my fans and I to dive […]

COUNTRY SINGER-SONGWRITER CAROLINE JONES ANNOUNCES EMOTIONALLY-RICH ALBUM GOOD OMENSET FOR FEB. 13 RELEASE

Rising country singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and band member of GRAMMY-Award winning Zac Brown Band, Caroline Jones, has announced her highly anticipated album, Good Omen, to be released February 13, 2026. Marking Jones’ first album with Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, Good Omen showcases Jones’ most raw and lyrically honest songwriting to-date, reflecting her growth and new […]

GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNING LARRY GATLIN AND JAZZ SENSATION JAIMEE PAUL CAPTURE THE MAGIC OF THE CHRISTMAS SEASON WITH “BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE”

Legendary country singer Larry Gatlin and acclaimed recording artist Jaimee Paul are making the most wonderful time of the year even more special with the timeless holiday single, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” (available via Green Hill Music/CDX). The two recently wrapped their take of the Christmas favorite filled with jazzy vocals and mistletoe playfulness. It’s […]

REBA MCENTIRE SURPRISED ON SET OF “HAPPY’S PLACE” TO MARK THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIRST RECORD DEAL

Tuesday marked the 50th Anniversary of Reba McEntire’s first record deal with Mercury Records on November 11, 1975. Current MCA executives surprised her in front of a studio audience at “Happy’s Place,” presenting her with a 50th Anniversary plaque to commemorate the countless accomplishments and accolades she has collected throughout her career since that monumental […]

CMA ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL PERFORMERS FOR “THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”

The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed another round of performers for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards.” Kelsea Ballerini, Brandi Carlile, Kenny Chesney, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Patty Loveless, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, and Chris Stapleton join the growing list of performers for this year’s star-studded CMA Awards. Hosted by Lainey Wilson, […]

GRAND OLE OPRY 100TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM OPRY 100: COUNTRY’S GREATEST SONGS OUT NOV. 7

The Grand Ole Opry marks the release of its 100th anniversary acclaimed double album OPRY 100: Country’s Greatest Songs with a week of special events showcasing the decades of performances included on the project. The Opry partnered with Virgin Music Group on the one-of-a-kind album commemorating 100 years of the Opry and featuring 20 never-before-released […]

CHARLY REYNOLDS TO RELEASE EMOTIONALLY POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “HOUSE TO COME HOME TO” THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7

Country artist Charly Reynolds delivers her most vulnerable work yet with the release of her new single, “House To Come Home To,” to be released this Friday, November 7, on all major streaming platforms. Written by Reynolds alongside Melody Federer and Chris Mackey (aka Dirty Rice), and produced by Zachary Manno, the song strikes an […]

JOHN OATES IS THE FALL 2025 NYU STEINHARDT-AMERICANA MUSIC FOUNDATION ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Legendary singer-songwriter John Oates will be the NYU-Americana Music Foundation artist-in-residence for Fall 2025 at NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. During his three-day residency, November 10-12, 2025, Oates will discuss his life in music, engage with students and faculty in the classroom, conduct a master class, and lead a collaborative performance […]

CMA ANNOUNCES PERFORMERS FOR “THE 59TH ANNUAL CMA AWARDS”

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced the initial lineup of performers for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards.” Blending first-time nominees and performers with Country Music’s most celebrated superstars, this year’s lineup promises unforgettable moments from BigXthaPlug, Luke Combs, Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, Shaboozey, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. […]