Americana-Country rockers Jason Scott & The High Heat have announced their highly anticipated new album, American Grin, set for release on March 28 via Leo33. Fans can pre-save the album HERE. The album follows their acclaimed debut, Castle Rock, and expands their signature sound – melding high energy southern rock with desert-worn Americana, honky tonk grit, and road-trip-ready anthems.

To celebrate the announcement, the band has released “Golden,” a standout track from American Grin, available everywhere.

A soundtrack for wide-open highways and late-night dives, American Grin, captures the essence of the American experience – its contradictions, its humor, its resilience. Inspired by everything from spaghetti-western soundscapes to Tex-Mex textures and roadhouse funky-tonk, the album blurs genre lines while staying true to Jason Scott’s sharp storytelling and the band’s electric chemistry.

“We wanted to be a little bit playful during such a serious time,” Jason says of the album, which he began writing during the Covid pandemic. “To pull back, look at the landscape, and write about the absurdity of American life.”

That balance of humor and depth shines throughout the album – whether in the Friday-night misadventures of “Me & The Bottle (Hungover You)”, the thumping, baritone guitar-driving “Yardwork” (which is about much more than lawn maintenance), or the expansive, symphonic closer “Maria,” which recalls the lush experimentalism of Wilco and The Beach Boys.

Recorded with former bandmate turned producer Taylor Johnson, the album was crafted in both Oklahoma City and the Texas borderlands, where the band drew inspiration from the sounds and culture surrounding them. From ZZ Top-worthy guitars on “If We Make Til The Mornin’” to the mariachi-influenced strains of “Interstate of Mind”, American Grin expands the sonic reach of the band while staying true to the grit and groove that have made them one of the most compelling acts in Americana today.

Jason Scott & The High Heat are set to hit the road in support of American Grin, with dates including March 6 at the new Skinny Dennis in Nashville and an upcoming show at Mercury Lounge in Tulsa.

About Jason Scott & The High Heat

Jason Scott & The High Heat create a sound that’s too loud for folk and too textured for Red Dirt, carving their own path in the world of Americana and heartland roots-rock. Based in groove, grit, and authenticity, the band is led by Jason Scott, a songwriter whose Pentecostal upbringing, years spent as a preacher-in-training, and eventual crisis of faith give him a storyteller’s edge and a unique perspective on life, love, and modern struggles. Their music blends heartfelt storytelling with dynamic, sweeping soundscapes, creating a distinct sonic identity that resonates deeply with fans and critics alike.

Their debut album, Castle Rock, introduced the world to their genre-defying sound, drawing comparisons to legends like Tom Petty and Jason Isbell, while their live performances have earned them recognition as one of the most exciting bands in the Americana scene. With accolades from NPR, The Boot, BBC Radio, and more, Jason Scott & The High Heat continue to push the boundaries of Americana and roots music, blending sharp songwriting with engaging live performances.

Rising Country music powerhouse, Grace Tyler, is shouting out all the ladies who got labeled “crazy” after a break-up in her latest release, “She Wasn’t Crazy,” out now. The track, written by Tyler, Ben Foster and Averie Bielski, is a thought-provoking account of how women are often mischaracterized following the end of a relationship and how first-person narratives often do not tell the full story.

“She wasn’t crazy – even though he said she was. I realized after going through a breakup that a man who tells you all of his exes are crazy is probably the problem. I wanted to write a song for the exes of my ex and that I understand the heartbreak this man put them through.”
-Grace Tyler

Tyler is set to release her latest EP, Everything I Didn’t Say, on March 14th. The autobiographical project follows, in track sequence, the downfall of a deeply committed relationship. This collection of music is a cathartic examination of what went wrong as told through Tyler’s undeniable vocals and heartbreakingly honest storytelling.

About Grace Tyler:

Born and raised in Frisco, TX, Grace Tyler was indoctrinated at an early age by the melodies of her idols such as Dolly Parton, George Strait and Miranda Lambert. With a vocal presence and songwriting sensibility that harnesses traditional Country music roots with contemporary appeal. Cutting her teeth as a performer in her teens, Tyler performed at venues throughout the Texas Country and Red Dirt music scene. After gaining industry recognition, she moved to Nashville to attend Belmont University and hone her craft – taking mentorship from multi-Platinum recording artist and unequivocal storyteller, Lee Brice. Tyler first felt the taste of fame when publishing “My Mistake,” the viral breakup single which first captured ears and hearts on TikTok. She was awarded the cover of Texas Country Now playlist on Spotify June of 2022, playlist placement on Fresh Finds all genres and Fresh Finds Country. Tyler also performed for Spotify’s Coastal Cowgirls series in Venice Beach, CA (April 2024) and her first CMA Fest performances of her young career (June 2024) via Spotify’s Fresh Finds Stage and Hard Rock Stage at Hard Rock Cafe. Tyler has also been featured on the cover of Amazon’s “Breakthrough Country” playlist for her song, “Lose Me,” currently sitting at #3 (Dec. 2024), and was 1 of 8 multi-genre artists nominated for Spotify’s “Fresh Finds Favorites” with her song, “Weak Man,” (Nov. 2024). Recently the rising star hit the road on her first tour, opening for popular Texas act, Shane Smith and the Saints. Now, Tyler is set to heal some broken hearts with her powerful forthcoming EP, Everything I Didn’t Say, due out on March 14th. “She Wasn’t Crazy” follows her recent release, “I Hope You Have a Daughter,” which is a candid sentiment to an ex that warns you often reap what you sow.

Dubbed by NPR as “the backbone of contemporary Country music,” Miranda Lambert expands her celebrated Postcards from Texas musical chapter with an official music video for upcoming single “Run,” impacting at Country radio this coming Monday, Feb. 24. Embracing the sense of freedom and the three-time GRAMMY Award-winner’s fiercely independent spirit on display in the song’s lyrics, the video directed by Kate Rentz is out now. Watch HERE.

Pulled from the archives for her latest critically acclaimed album, the solo-penned song written around the time of The Weight of These Wings found its rightful home on Postcards from Texas, with MusicRow declaring, “The thrilling, pumping production sets your pulse racing. The lyric of regret, deception and escape grabs your ear. Her voice, as always, rules your heart. An artist at the top of her game with a mini masterpiece.” Billboard also praises “Run” as “the singer-songwriter at her best…Heartfelt and heart-wrenching, she sings of regret while accepting wildflower ways,” while American Songwriter highlights it as the album’s “most vulnerable moment.”

“I wasn’t ever ready to perform it until now,” Lambert shared of the anthem with Kelleigh Bannen on “Today’s Country Radio.” “That’s what songs are for, and you may not be ready at that one time to sing about something really raw… but then it can come back around,” adding that the song is “an admission of human error too…It’s an apology, but it’s also a resolve.”

Filmed at Don Donnelly’s D Spur Ranch & Riding Stables in Gold Canyon, Ariz., the striking desert visuals bring the vulnerable song to life with Lambert surrounded by mirrors, wildflowers and horses—including her own horse, Cool, who joined Lambert’s stable in 2024 as she embraced a new hobby of mounted shooting.

“There is always a sense of freedom when you’re on the back of a horse with the wind in your hair, so it felt really significant to have Cool with me in this video,” reflects Lambert. “I love horses because they’re a way to run to something – or away if you need to. I started riding when I turned 30 and wanted to try more things that scared me. Now horses are such a passion of mine and mounted shooting is a brand-new way to push myself and to chase that feeling of being bravely true to yourself, which is exactly what this song is about.”

“Run” follows “Wranglers” as the second single off Postcards from Texas, which arrived in September and continued her unbroken streak of 10 consecutive Top 10s on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart. Lambert is also set to join Morgan Wallen for several stadium dates of the upcoming I’m The Problem Tour, plus headlining sets at festivals and one-off dates this including Two Step Inn, Country Stampede, Lakefront Music Fest, Field & Stream Music Fest and more.

Legendary GRAMMY Award-winning country group Shenandoah today released a special mini-documentary that tells the story of how the “Sunday In The South” music video — featuring Jason Aldean and Luke Bryan — came together.

The footage includes Shenandoah (Marty Raybon and Mike McGuire), Aldean and Bryan discussing recording the song and their mutual admiration for each other.

“My earliest memories of ‘Sunday In The South’ is that it was a song that was speaking exactly my life,” says Bryan. “This song shaped the way I thought about music and how I wanted to make music one day.“

“’Sunday In The South’ embodied where Luke and I were from in Georgia,” adds Aldean. “It was something that was very relatable. Country music was super hot at the time and It was cool to hear something on the radio you relate to that much. I remember the original video in sepia tones playing on TNN mornings back in the day. ”

Produced by GRAMMY® winning engineer Noah Gordon “Sunday In The South” was recorded at the historic Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, home to Shenandoah founding members Raybon and McGuire. Bryan’s vocals courtesy of Jeff and Jody Stevens and Aldean’s vocals courtesy Mickey Jack Cones.

The video was directed by the Edde Brothers with portions filmed at the Country Boy Restaurant in Leipers Fork, Tennessee. The video also recaptures all the iconic landmarks in Muscle Shoals that were in the original music video, released 35 years ago.

Upon the release on the music video last December, the song soared to the Top of the iTunes All Genres and Country Charts, landing Shenandoah its 16th No. 1 Single. Within the first 48 hours of release of the music video, it amassed over eight million views across social media platforms and was the #9 trending music video on YouTube.

Rising country artist and The Voice finalist Ian Flanigan is set to release his highly anticipated sophomore album, The Man My Mama Raised, on March 7, 2025, via Reviver Records. To celebrate, Flanigan will embark on the Southbound Writers Round Tour, a limited-run, intimate tour alongside fellow The Voice standout Jim Ranger and singer-songwriter Randall Fowler.

This unique tour will bring the trio’s raw storytelling and dynamic performances to select venues along the East Coast and South, creating an up-close and personal experience for fans. The Southbound Writers Round Tour will kick off March 6 at Daryl’s House Club in New York and run through March 18, ending at Nashville’s iconic Bluebird Café.

March 6 – Daryl’s House Club, Pawling, N.Y. – Tickets
March 7 – City Vineyard by City Winery, New York, N.Y. – Tickets
March 8 – Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. – Tickets
March 9 – The Common Good, Ellenville, N.Y. – Tickets
March 11 – New Realm Brewing Co., Charleston, S.C. – Tickets
March 12 – Tiki Taco, Summerville, S.C. – Tickets
March 13 – Sports Break Bar & Grill, Greenwood, S.C. – Tickets
March 15 – Juana’s Pagodas, Navarre, Fla. – Tickets
March 16 – Twisted Fork, Port Charlotte, Fla. – Tickets
March 18 – The Bluebird Café, Nashville, Tenn. – Tickets

“This tour is something special. It’s a chance to strip things down and connect directly with the audience in an intimate setting. Playing alongside Jim and Randall, two incredible songwriters and friends, makes it even more meaningful,” says Ian Flanigan.

About ‘The Man My Mama Raised’

Heralded by Blake Shelton as a “once-in-a-lifetime vocalist,” Ian Flanigan has been a lifelong troubadour touring the country since he was 17. He went from living full time on the road out of a Winnebago crisscrossing the country playing bars, clubs, and festivals to finishing 3rd on The Voice.

Flanigan follows his 2022 Reviver Records debut album, ‘Strong,’ with ‘The Man My Mama Raised,’ a richly satisfying collection that not only showcases Flanigan’s warm, textured vocals but also his songwriting prowess as he co-wrote ten of the 13 cuts.

“Our goal on this record was to create a new lane in country music, something my own,” he says. “We wanted diversity, and we were focused on great storytelling. Plus, we were always keeping the live show in mind.”

Flanigan has toured with Trace Adkins and Chris Janson, scored a No. 5 hit on the US iTunes chart with “Grow Up,” and been featured on CMT, RFD-TV, Fox News, American Songwriter, Whiskey Riff, The Music Universe, Country Now, Everything Nash, Entertainment Tonight, People Magazine, USA Today, Yahoo News, and The Wrap.

‘The Man My Mama Raised’ looks sure to continue the momentum, but even more importantly, Flanigan hopes it connects with listeners, entertains them, moves them, and makes them think.

“There’s relatability between all of us and the hardships and all the joys in life,” Flanigan says. “I really want people to feel connected after listening to this album. There are a few songs that are just fun and barn burners, and then there’s some deep stuff that we all go through. I hope the listener feels a sense of connection and they have a good time.”