Entries by Nashville Insider

JENNA PAULETTE AND ASHLEY McBRYDE DUET ON “THE PROPHET (GRANDADDY’S SONG),” OUT NOW

When cowgirl and songstress Jenna Paulette released her sophomore album, Horseback, last September, the 13-track project featured one song in particular that held a special place in the Texan’s heart. “The Prophet (Grandaddy’s Song),” written by Ashley McBryde, Matraca Berg and Lori McKenna, was dedicated to Paulette’s grandfather, and encapsulates the reverence felt toward the […]

COUNTRY LEGEND RANDY TRAVIS AND WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE/RHINO RECORDS ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF NOW PLAYING VINYL – A CURATED COLLECTION OF TIMELESS SONGS

Warner Music Nashville and Rhino Records along with Randy Travis proudly announce the upcoming release of NOW PLAYING – Randy Travis, a new vinyl collection featuring 10 of the country icon’s most beloved songs. This special release, part of Rhino’s Now Playing series, will be officially available on August 1, bringing Randy Travis’ timeless sound […]

OPRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP IGNITES NASHVILLE WITH WEEK-LONG 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION FEATURING ROOFTOP FIREWORKS VIEWS, LIVE MUSIC, AND ICONIC PERFORMANCES ACROSS DOWNTOWN VENUES

Opry Entertainment Group is set to host an unforgettable week-long Fourth of July celebration in downtown Nashville, inviting locals and visitors to immerse themselves in a vibrant array of events from July 1-8. The festivities will span Category 10, Ole Red, and the historic Ryman Auditorium, promising spectacular summer experiences. At Category 10, the “Luke […]

COLE SWINDELL RELEASED EMOTIONAL NEW SONG “DALE, JR.”

Multi-Platinum-selling superstar and multi–ACM Award-winner Cole Swindell released his highly-anticipated new song, “Dale, Jr.,” June 13 across all digital platforms- in honor of Father’s Day. “Dale, Jr.” will be on his upcoming fifth studio album for Warner Music Nashville, Spanish Moss, scheduled to be released June 27. . “Dale, Jr.,” written by Cole Swindell, Greylan […]

SUN RECORDS AND McINTOSH HONOR THE ICONIC ARTISTRY OF JOHNNY CASH

The unmistakable voice of Johnny Cash returns in a groundbreaking celebration of sound, thanks to a collaboration between world-class institutions Sun Records, the label that famously launched Cash’s career, and McIntosh, the leading name in audio excellence. Released today, McIntosh SESSIONS Volume 2: Pure Johnny Cash is an exclusive 18-track double album that revives the […]

BAILEY ZIMMERMAN SURPRISED WITH EIGHT RIAA CERTIFICATIONS

The weekend of June 7-8 marked a milestone moment for multi-platinum country superstar Bailey Zimmerman, who kicked off his Summer 2025 New To Country Tour with sold-out shows in Indianapolis, IN and Sterling Heights, MI, and ended the weekend with a performance at Nissan Stadium for CMA Fest. Just before taking the stage Sunday night […]

“CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI,” REVEALS LINEUP FOR PRIMETIME CONCERT SPECIAL AIRING THURSDAY, JUNE 26 AT 8/7c ON ABC AND NEXT DAY ON HULU

The countdown is on! With “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” just around the corner, the Country Music Association and ABC have revealed the jam-packed lineup featured in the primetime concert television special. Hosted by Country Music stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde, the special airs on Thursday, June 26 at 8/7c on ABC and next […]

“AMERICAN IDOL” WINNER IAM TONGI RELEASES POWERFUL NEW TRACK, “UNBREAK MY HEART,” FOR HIS LATE FATHER

On the heels of a week of career firsts and milestones including a performance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” his CMA Fest debut and being surprised with a plaque for 100,000,000 streams, “American Idol” Season 21 winner and Hawaii native, Iam Tongi, releases the powerful new track, “Unbreak My Heart.” Written by Johnny Reid and […]