Entries by Nashville Insider

THE BAND PERRY IS BACK – SURPRISES FANS WITH OFFICIAL RETURN TO COUNTRY FORMAT + PERFORMANCE AT NASHVILLE’S CMA FEST

The Band Perry announces their official return to country music. The new lineup for the family band is Reid Perry, Kimberly Perry, and Johnny Costello. Surprising fans, the trio will performed on CMA Fest’s Hard Rock Stage on Friday, June 6. “After stepping away to take a break and evolve, we’re feeling more grounded, more […]

NU-BLU BRINGS TWO DECADES OF CHART TOPPING BLUEGRASS TO CMA FEST 2025

North Carolina’s acclaimed acoustic powerhouse, Nu-Blu, brought their signature sound to Nashville for a highly anticipated appearance at CMA Fest 2025. Celebrating an incredible 20 years in music, the band, fronted by the dynamic husband-and-wife duo Daniel and Carolyn Routh, has firmly established itself as one of the most compelling acts in bluegrass. Hailed by […]

CMA FEST PRESENTED BY SOFI UNITES FANS AND ARTISTS FOR A POWERFUL CELEBRATION OF COUNTRY MUSIC AND GIVING BACK

CMA Fest presented by SoFi, the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, returned to downtown Nashville for its 52nd year this past weekend, welcoming an estimated 95,000 fans from across the globe for four days of live music, artist discovery and unforgettable moments. From June 5-8, artists, fans and industry came together to celebrate […]

ALLIE COLLEEN SHARES DEEPLY PERSONAL, RAW, AND EMOTIONAL SINGLE “MAHOGANY TEAKWOOD”

Allie Colleen, recognized for her unforgettable voice and powerful gift for songwriting, has released her first single for the year, “Mahogany Teakwood.” The very intimate and personal song was self-penned by Allie Colleen and produced, mixed and engineered by Dave Pahanish in Nashville with Sol Philcox Littlefield adding his special touch on acoustic guitar. Allie […]

HUDSON WESTBROOK ANNOUNCES ANTICIPATED DEBUT ALBUM TEXAS FOREVER OUT JULY 25

Just 13 months after his first-ever release, skyrocketing Texas country star Hudson Westbrook announces today his 17-track debut album, Texas Forever, out July 25 via Warner Music Nashville / River House Artists. Entirely co-penned by Westbrook and loaded with Texas-grown charisma, the anticipated record is a compelling, effortlessly charming tribute to coming of age in […]

COUNTRY SINGER KAREN WALDRUP KICKS THE BLUE AWAY WITH THE RELEASE OF HER NEW SINGLE “BLUE COWBOY BOOTS” NOW AVAILABLE

Karen Waldrup, known for her powerful voice, viral videos, and creative spirit, is back with her brand new single, “Blue Cowboy Boots,” out today. Premiered by Whiskey Riff, the song is more than just a catchy tune — it’s a ride through emotion and strength. Throughout the song, “blue cowboy boots” stands as a symbol […]

16TH ANNUAL “DARIUS AND FRIENDS” CONCERT BRINGS TOGETHER TYLER BRADEN, LUKE BRYAN, KASHUS CULPEPPER, LANIE GARDNER, MORGAN WALLEN & AUSTIN WILLIAMS, CONTINUING RUCKER’S PLEDGE TO ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Nearly two decades after first visiting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® where he was immediately inspired to pledge his support, three-time GRAMMY Award-winner Darius Rucker continues to give back. With this year’s 16th annual “Darius and Friends” benefit concert sold out well in advance despite the surprise guests not being revealed until they took the […]

DIERKS BENTLEY ESTABLISHES BROKEN BRANCHES FUND TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES THROUGH MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY’S CREATIVE AND TOURING COMMUNITIES

Award-winning songwriter and entertainer Dierks Bentley announces the establishment of the Broken Branches Fund with a multi-year financial commitment to provide mental health resources to the creative and touring communities. The Broken Branches Fund will be administered in partnership with Music Health Alliance (MHA) and will provide mental health grants for qualified candidates and their […]