The Bellamy Brothers’ highly-anticipated new album, Double Dog Dare, is now available from Bellamy Brothers Records and Select-O-Hits. The iconic country duo was also the guests on the nationally syndicated radio show, “Country Gold,” with Steve Harmon last weekend.

Double Dog Dare includes their “sublimely country (MusicRow)” collaboration, “Forever Ain’t Long Enough” with Gene Watson and “I’d Lie to You For Your Love” featuring the late K.T. Oslin, dubbed by Country Universe as “one of the best records released this year.”

Produced by David and Howard Bellamy and Randy Hiebert, the 12-song collection also features a duet with The Isaacs titled “Normal Ain’t Coming Back,” along with previously released singles and videos for “Crawl in a Hole” and “Doin It This Way.”

The video shoot for “Crawl in a Hole” was spotlighted on season four of the Bellamy Brothers’ “Honky Tonk Ranch.” The hit reality series chronicles their “unusual lives, blending music stardom, vigorous road tours and cattle ranching (Tampa Bay Times).” Episodes are available to watch for free on Circle Country’s YouTube channel.

Along with their non-stop touring schedule, the Bellamy Brothers are busy with their Trulieve medical marijuana brand Old Hippie Stash, which includes the strains Reggae Cowboy, Big Love, Afterglow, Rattler, Blue Rodeo and Bird Dog. The duo backed the Smart & Safe Florida campaign to implement safe and common-sense cannabis regulation in their home state of Florida and are encouraging Florida residents to vote Yes on Amendment 3 on their ballots this November.

Category 10, the Luke Combs-inspired entertainment complex, is now opened. Opening celebrations began with a private concert for Combs’ Bootlegger fans. Combs performed some of his biggest hits including “Hurricane,” “Beautiful Crazy” and “Beer Never Broke My Heart.”

Of the opening, Combs shared on-stage, “Welcome to Category 10! Thank you for being here. This is a dream come true, and I am excited to share it with y’all. This a fan first venue with a little something for everybody.”

The celebration continued all weekend with live music from Nashville’s best up-and-coming artists and DJs. Inside Hurricane Hall, guests will experience the debut of “The Light Show,” an immersive, custom-designed light feature that redefines country music performances. At select times, The Light Show will be paired with synchronized routines by Category 10’s new dance team. Guests can also enjoy a menu of scratch-made, Luke Combs-inspired dishes and signature cocktails in collectible Category 10 glassware.

The four-story, 67,000-square-foot venue features six interior bars, three stages, a retail area and four entertainment experiences inside the venue, with a 7,000-square-foot rooftop debuting early 2025. Guests can move throughout the venue’s experiences without closing their tab in each space, ensuring an uninterrupted immersive visit to Category 10.

The five entertainment experiences that are influenced by Combs’ music and passions include:
• The Honky-Tonk: Situated at the front of the entertainment complex, the two-story genuine Honky-Tonk is complete with two bars, a retail shop and a main stage for top-caliber live music.
• Hurricane Hall: Located on the first floor, and the epicenter of the venue, Hurricane Hall boasts the largest dance floor and stage in downtown Nashville, paired with an immersive light and sound experience. The space is fully equipped for world-class line-dancing and can host ticketed concert events with a capacity of up to 1,500 guests. It is also home to the Beer Never Broke My Heart bar and the Neon Dream bar.
• The Still: Inspired by Luke’s songwriting, The Still, found on the second floor, is an intimate and elevated lounge setting with a wide selection of bourbon, hand-picked by Luke himself. The space is designed for Combs’ Bootleggers Fan Club, bourbon aficionados, songwriters, and music lovers.
• 5 Leaf Clover Sports Bar: Named after Luke’s hit song, “5 Leaf Clover,” the third-floor sports bar will have a mix of lounge and table seating along with massive screens to showcase an expansive selection of major sports playing year-round. For the ultimate sports fan, the space also features a real-time sports ticker wrapped around the room.
• The Eye: Debuting in early 2025, The Eye is slated to have the largest outdoor deck in the Broadway area with a 7,000-square-foot rooftop and unobstructed views of the Cumberland River and Nissan Stadium.

Category 10 is owned and operated by Opry Entertainment Group, a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP), and designed in partnership with design and innovation firm, Journey. The entertainment venue is located on Nashville’s most historic street at 120 Second Avenue North.

As we lead into this Veterans Day weekend and honor those who gave everything for this great nation, RFD-TV will premiere a one-hour music special ‘An All-Star Salute To Lee Greenwood’ on Monday, November 11th at 8 PM (ET) with a re-airing at 12 AM (ET).

Music performances will include Big & Rich, Crystal Gayle, Gavin DeGraw, Home Free, Jamey Johnson, John Berry, Michael Ray, Michael W. Smith + The Isaacs, The Oak Ridge Boys, Sam Moore + T. Graham Brown, Tracy Lawrence and, of course, a finale performance of Lee Greenwood singing “God Bless The U.S.A.” with a cast of artists that also includes Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, John Conlee, Deana Martin, Neal McCoy, Billy Dean, and Rodney Atkins, among others. Special video appearances by Dolly Parton, Paula Dean, and Kid Rock!

During the taping of this special, two adapted homes were given to deserving veterans through Greenwood’s association with Helping A Hero, a 501(c)3 organization. Those homes were donated by Louis and Patti Breland of Breland Homes in Huntsville, Alabama.

About Lee Greenwood:
Throughout his expansive career, international country music icon Lee Greenwood has earned multiple CMA and ACM Awards, a Grammy Award for Top Male Vocal Performance on “I.O.U.” in 1985, and a multitude of other prestigious awards nominations. His discography includes twenty-two studio albums, seven compilation albums, seven No. 1 hits, and thirty-eight singles including songs like “It Turns Me Inside Out,” “Ring On Her Finger Time on Her Hands,” “She’s Lyin’,” “I Don’t Mind the Thorns if You’re the Rose,” “Dixie Road,” “Somebody’s Gonna Love You,” “Going Going Gone,” “You Got A Good Love Comin’,” among others. His stand-out hit “God Bless the U.S.A.” has been in the top five on the country singles charts three times (1991, 2001, and 2003), giving it the distinction of being the only song in any genre of music to achieve that feat. It reached the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart shortly after 9/11. Known for his stand-out patriotism and support of the U.S. military, Greenwood has been honored with the Congressional Medal of Honor Society’s National Patriot’s Award and entertained troops on more than 30 USO Tours.

Nashville-based singer/songwriter Hannah McFarland shares her new single “Hey Highway” — a poignant heartbreak ballad spotlighting her stunning vocals and beautifully detailed storytelling. Her debut release for The Core Records/Capitol Records, “Hey Highway” immediately affirms the Alabama-bred artist as one of the most captivating new voices in country music.

“‘Hey Highway’ is one of my favorite songs that I’ve written, and it feels so special to have it released as my first single after signing my record deal,” says McFarland. “I couldn’t be more excited to take the next step in my career alongside The Core Records and Capitol Records, with this song as part of the foundation.”

Co-written by McFarland and Kaylin Roberson, “Hey Highway” offers up a deeply relatable portrait of post-breakup yearning, set entirely over the course of a tearful drive home. While the slow-burning track’s opening lyrics find her struggling to keep her ex off her mind, the narrative takes a turn when the radio plays a tune that triggers a whirlwind of painful memories. As she captures every moment with a lovely specificity, McFarland reveals her gift for intertwining raw emotion with charmingly clever wordplay (from the chorus: “I’ll be breaking down by the time this song is over/So, hey highway, I think I need a shoulder”).

Produced by Will Bundy (Graham Barham, Ella Langley), “Hey Highway” merges McFarland’s tender yet soulful vocals with a quietly spellbinding sound, lit up in lush B-3 organ melodies and dreamy pedal-steel tones (courtesy of Russ Pahl, an esteemed session player known for his work with superstars like Vince Gill, Norah Jones, Carrie Underwood, and many more). With its finespun small-town imagery and loving reference to country legend Keith Whitley, the result is a gorgeous convergence of classic country sensibilities and undeniably fresh perspective.

A truly gifted songwriter who recently signed with Warner Chappell Music (one of the world’s leading publishing companies), McFarland moved to Nashville from her hometown of Mobile in 2016 to pursue her lifelong passion for music. Over the years, she’s emerged as a one-of-a-kind talent and earned the admiration of some of the biggest heavy-hitters in country — a feat that includes joining multi-platinum-selling superstar Zach Bryan onstage to perform his chart-topping, Grammy-winning smash “I Remember Everything (feat. Kacey Musgraves),” as well as opening for the likes of Kelsea Ballerini, Old Dominion, Travis Tritt, and more.

In addition to making waves with past singles like “The Bed I Made,” “R.I.P.,” and “Run out of Cowboy,” McFarland recently teamed up with Georgia-bred singer/songwriter Austin Snell for “I’ve Been Drinking” — a September 2024 release that landed on coveted playlists like Spotify’s New Boots and All New Country and Apple Music’s New In Country and Soundcheck.

Currently she is wrapping up tour dates with Tucker Wetmore and Brett Young, McFarland will head out on a fall tour supporting hitmaker Kip Moore, including stops at iconic venues like New York City’s Webster Hall. Stay tuned for more new music from McFarland soon.

Sheppard’s Latest Album ‘Chemistry: The Duets Collection’ With Kelly Lang Is Available Now

Country music icon T.G. Sheppard is celebrating 50 years in country music. Ranked among the top 100 country artists of all time by Billboard Magazine,

Sheppard’s first #1 hit single, “Devil In The Bottle” was released in October 1974. The song quickly climbed the charts, claiming the top spot on the U.S. country singles chart for one week and remaining on the charts for a total of ten weeks. This hit laid the foundation for Sheppard’s incredible career, marking the first of his 22 #1 hits, which include classics like “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” “I’ll Be Coming Back for More,” “Do You Want to Go to Heaven,” “Party Time,” “Only One You,” “I Loved ‘Em Every One,” “Slow Burn,” and more!

“Over 50 years ago, I had no idea the career journey I started would still be going strong today,” shares Sheppard. “It’s been the most incredible and rewarding trip, and I’m happy to say the highs have far outweighed the lows. I still have to pinch myself to make sure this isn’t just a dream. Every day, I thank God and the fans for blessing me with such an amazing life and allowing me to continue doing what I love. I hope you’ll join me on the 50th Anniversary Tour and sing along to many of the 22 #1 hits I’ve been fortunate enough to achieve. I am humbled beyond words.”

T.G. Sheppard and acclaimed singer-songwriter and author Kelly Lang recently released their latest duets album, ‘Chemistry: The Duets Collection’. Sponsored by Gus Arrendale and Springer Mountain Farms, this release includes eleven love songs, several of which have never been recorded as duets. Classics such as “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” “More Today Than Yesterday,” and “It’s Too Late,” along with their recently released singles “You’re Still The One,” “Addicted to You” and “Because You Loved Me” help create a heartfelt collection that will continue to stand the test of time!