Acclaimed country-roots six-piece Flatland Cavalry returns with their soul-searching new single “Gone.” Accompanied by a lyric video, “Gone” marks the Texas-bred band’s first release since signing with the newly relaunched Lost Highway Records.

One of their first releases since 2024’s Flatland Forever (a critically lauded compilation featuring some of their most beloved songs to date), “Gone” ushers in a bold new era for Flatland Cavalry: Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Jonathan Saenz (bass), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle), and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo). Arriving just ahead of their headline show at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre next Monday (October 20), “Gone” finds the band looking back on their decade-plus journey of nonstop touring.

“Since our last show of the tour is at Red Rocks, it felt right to utilize the moment by tipping our hats to where all we’ve been, and to tee up what’s to come next — I could just imagine singing that line ‘Chased them clouds in Colorado’ and all the folks cheering along,” says Cordero. “We recorded a batch of songs earlier this year, and ‘Gone’ was the first because it was closest to my heart as we transitioned from being gone for a month to being straight into the studio. I feel like a piece of you gets woven into the mix, and when I listen to the recording of that song, I feel the soul of a man that’s been away for the last 10 years.”

Produced by Dwight Baker, “Gone” arrives as a riveting piece of storytelling from a band hailed by Rolling Stone as “one of the most dynamic presences in country music.” In a shining example of Flatland Cavalry’s signature “Easy on the ears, heavy on the heart” sound, the midtempo tune unfolds in wistful fiddle melodies and warm guitar tones as Cordero begins to spin a gritty but quietly triumphant portrait of a life lived on the road (“Well, I got drunk with buds in Dublin/I’ve been sober in October/Wandered through the darkness/Stuck around to greet the dawn”). At its heart-stirring chorus, “Gone” inhabits a tender intensity as Flatland Cavalry speaks to the emotional toll of endless vagabonding (“Living out an outlaw cowboy song/It’s a heavy price to pay/I’ll make light of it someday/With a tale to tell for each one/I’ve been gone”).

Co-written by Cordero, Ryan Beaver (Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum), and Aaron Eshuis (Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts), “Gone” takes on a potent energy at the second verse, threading its confessional self-reflection with a bit of quick-witted poetry (“In my mind I’m just a drifter/A traveler, a visitor/Turning over miles, turning pages, turning stones/Spurring late-night conversation/Otherworldly observations/By the time I make some sense of it/I’ll be moving on”). After tearing through an entrancing instrumental section graced with Dillon’s fiery guitar work, Flatland Cavalry builds to a piano-led bridge that brings the story to a powerful crescendo: “And when they call my number/To the Gatherin’ of Goners/I’ll wear my rambler’s smile with honor/And waltz into the Great Beyond.”

Last month, Flatland Cavalry released “Midland After Midnight,” a timelessly romantic track featured on Landman – Songs From and Inspired by the Paramount+ Original Series (Volume I). The official soundtrack to the hit series (a modern tale of fortune-seeking amongst roughnecks and billionaires in the world of oil, starring Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michael Peña, Jon Hamm, and Demi Moore), the compilation also includes songs by Parker McCollum, Ella Langley, Red Clay Strays, George Strait ft. Chris Stapleton, and more.

With support from Kaitlin Butts and Angel White, Flatland Cavalry’s forthcoming Red Rocks show will serve as the last stop on a major headline run that’s also included a sold-out performance at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Flatland Cavalry will be joining Lainey Wilson’s Whirlwind World Tour as a special guest in Australia and New Zealand in February 2026.

In another career highlight for Flatland Cavalry, last Thursday marked the premiere of Flatland Forever: A Texas Tech Story — a first-of-its-kind documentary chronicling the band’s early days and their roots at Texas Tech University, where Cordero, Dillon, Gallegos, and Albers all studied. Visit Texas Tech’s official YouTube account to watch Flatland Forever: A Texas Tech Story now. Along with the documentary premiere, the band was inducted in the West Texas Walk of Fame.

Over the past two years alone, Flatland Cavalry has achieved a number of major milestones, such as garnering their first ACM Award nomination (in the category of Group of the Year) and earning their first RIAA Gold certification (for their breakout single “A Life Where We Work Out”). In an auspicious start to their new chapter, the band’s signing to Lost Highway Records finds them joining the ranks of culture-shifting acts who’ve called the label home, including Kacey Musgraves, Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Robert Earl Keen, and many more. More new music from Flatland Cavalry is on the way soon.

ABOUT FLATLAND CAVALRY

Since playing their first show as a group in Lubbock, TX, in 2014, Flatland Cavalry has received widespread attention from fans, fellow artists, and critics alike, with Rolling Stone declaring, “Flatland Cavalry Are at the Fore of the Red Dirt Renaissance…one of the most dynamic presences in country music,” while The Wall Street Journal praises, “This is a straightforward, upbeat electrified country-rock band,” and American Songwriter proclaims, “a dynamic representation of country music…Kris Kristofferson and John Prine’s enduring influence of folk storytelling traces through.” The band also recently wrote and recorded songs for two major film soundtracks (Twisters and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes), received their first ACM Awards nomination (Group of the Year), and had music featured on Paramount’s Yellowstone and Landman as well as Netflix’s The Ranch. Additionally, they’ve garnered more than 1 billion streams across platforms to date in the U.S. alone, earned six #1 singles at Texas Country Radio, and toured relentlessly — including countless sold-out headline dates and shows with Willie Nelson, Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis, Midland, and more. Most recently, the band achieved a major career milestone, selling out their first headline arena show at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena on New Year’s Eve. Based in both Texas and Nashville, Flatland Cavalry is Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, percussion), Jonathan Saenz (bass, background vocals), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle), and Adam Gallegos (piano, organ, keys, mandolin, banjo, acoustic guitar, Wurlitzer, Mellotron).

Critically acclaimed Country artist, Drake Milligan, announces a brand-new album, Tumbleweed, set to release November 7, and drops a new song, “Old Flames, Old Whiskey,” out everywhere now – pre-add/pre-save/pre-order and listen HERE. Produced by Trent Willmon, Tumbleweed will include 14 tracks that perfectly combine traditional Texas country, Western swing, and modern Nashville stylings, while showcasing Milligan’s timeless musicality. The title track, which was released last month, hit #12 on the UK Country Radio Airplay chart in only its second week. Milligan celebrated these announcements on the Grand Ole Opry stage last Friday (10/17/25).

Written by Brett and Jim Beavers, “Old Flames, Old Whiskey” leans into Milligan’s smooth baritone as he weaves a tale of memory, regret, and the trouble that comes when heartbreak meets a bottle. The new song captures the spirit of country’s golden era while firmly establishing Milligan’s place as one of the genre’s most compelling new voices.

Having been on the road throughout 2025 opening for Lainey Wilson, Blake Shelton and Luke Bryan, Milligan will kick off “The Tumbleweed World Tour” at his headlining show at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl on November 11, which will also serve as his official album release party. The tour will include all forthcoming shows including dates in Paris and Brussels in March 2026 and C2C Festival in Rotterdam, Berlin, London, Glasgow, and Belfast. Milligan is also announcing a pop-up performance at Ole Red in Orlando, FL on Saturday, November 8, a second show in the market as he’ll be onstage at the KIA Center opening for Lainey Wilson earlier that night. Attendees will get an intimate glimpse into his re-imagined show ahead of “The Tumbleweed World Tour.”

With a pen that cuts deep and a fearless vision that continues to shape the sound of modern music, acclaimed songwriter JESSIE JO DILLON is commanding a career-defining year – one that reaffirms her standing as one of Nashville’s most vital voices. Her eclectic songbook not only exemplifies excellence in the craft but defines it. As her innate talent, sharp instincts and masterful lyrics have never been more essential, Jessie Jo is a once-in-a-generation songwriter at the peak of her power.

In a season filled with creative triumphs and industry recognition, Jessie Jo reached new heights this year – remains the two-time, reigning ACM Awards and AIMP Nashville Songwriter of the Year, earned MusicRow Awards Female Songwriter of the Year honor and received her second consecutive GRAMMY® Awards nomination for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical, further cementing her place among the industry’s most respected and in-demand creatives.

“I don’t know if I’m ever more content or safe feeling than when I’m working on a song with the people I love,” Jessie Jo shared while recently accepting her ACM Songwriter of the Year award. She continued, “to all the songwriters who came before me and the ones coming up now, this community is built on soul and storytelling and I’m so proud to be a part of it.”

“Every time I’ve had the pleasure of writing with Jessie Jo Dillon it’s been truly so special. She has this gift for creating a space where you can put your guard down and you can be completely honest and vulnerable and she somehow makes you feel braver in that process,” Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild shared while presenting Jessie Jo with her ACM Songwriter of the Year award.

Jessie Jo is currently vying for CMA Awards Song of the Year with Megan Moroney’s No. 1 hit “Am I Okay?,” marking her first nomination. This milestone follows her prestigious CMA Triple Play Award for writing three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period (Jelly Rolly’s Halfway To Hell,” Old Dominion’s “Memory Lane” and Tyler Hubbard’s “Back Then Right Now”) – a testament to both her prolific output and unmatched ability to connect with listeners at scale.

Jessie Jo also earned a highly coveted NSAI ’10 Songs I Wish I’d Written” Award for co-penning Morgan Wallen’s “Lies Lies Lies,” recognition by Variety for their inaugural Power of Women Nashville class of top songwriters and was awarded the Song Suffragettes’ 2025 Yellow Rose of Inspiration Award. She recently notched another multi-week No. 1 with Russell Dickerson’s “Happen To Me,” which reigned atop the Country radio charts across the US, Canada and UK.

Beyond her songwriting achievements, Jessie Jo remains dedicated to advocating for and nurturing the next generation of authentic and fearless voices. In August, she launched Gatsby Records as Founder & President, a new imprint under MCA. The label recently celebrated its first release with Carter Faith’s critically-acclaimed debut album Cherry Valley, out now. Jessie Jo co-penned “Burn My Memory” alongside Jessi Alexander, Brock Berryhill and Faith for the project.

The music competition landscape is getting a dose of reality as CBS prepares to debut its new docu-follow series, The Road. The show, a stark and unpolished look at the life of a touring country musician, premieres Sunday, October 19, on the CBS Television Network.

Created by executive producers Blake Shelton and Taylor Sheridan, The Road is a departure from traditional “shiny floor” singing shows. Instead of performing on sound stages, 12 emerging artists will serve as opening acts for headliner and executive producer Keith Urban at real music venues across America. The contestants will have to win over live audiences with their original music to advance to the next city on the tour, with the audience acting as the ultimate judge.

“This isn’t another shiny stage show where people just belt out cover songs,” said Shelton, a long-time veteran of the genre. “You’ll see the great moments, but you’ll also see the downtime, the homesickness, the nights where a crowd in Texas loves you and the next night in Memphis they walk out on you. That’s the reality of chasing this dream.”

The series, also executive produced by Keith Urban, David Glasser, and Lee Metzger, features Grammy Award winner Gretchen Wilson as a “tour manager” who will guide the artists on their journey. Guests from the country music world, including Jordan Davis, Karen Fairchild, Dustin Lynch, and Brothers Osborne, are also confirmed to appear as advisors.

In his own statement, Urban highlighted the show’s focus on real-world touring. “This show is all about being on the road,” he stated. “I don’t think it’s a job. I think it’s a calling.”

The winner of the season will receive a grand prize that includes a record contract and $250,000. The Road will air Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and will be available to stream on Paramount+.

Global country music superstar Brad Paisley is set to release a new Christmas album on November 7, Snow Globe Town. The 16-track album features eight new songs written by Brad as well as some all-time favorite Christmas classics.

To celebrate the announcement of his second Christmas album Brad is releasing a new song from the record, “Leave The Christmas Lights On” available now at all digital retailers today. Also available is “Counting Down The Days”, written by Brad and Chris Dubois, as the official anthem of Hallmark Channel’s 16th annual Countdown to Christmas programming event, which launches Friday.

“I had so much inspiration writing songs for Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas movie,” said Brad. “It sparked a real creative energy that was honestly hard to stop so we made an entire album.”

The result is an album written by the newly inducted Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member that is full of Brad’s comedic whit, dynamic storytelling, masterful musicianship and stellar production.

Brad, a Grand Ole Opry member since 2001, has also co-written two additional songs for inclusion in Hallmark’s A Grand Ole Opry Christmas film. The new, original movie starring Nikki DeLoach (Curious Caterer Mysteries, Our Holiday Story) and Kristoffer Polaha (A Biltmore Christmas, The Christmas Quest), is set to premiere Thanksgiving weekend, Saturday, November 29. at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Channel, streaming next day on Hallmark+. Brad will also appear in the film alongside many familiar faces from the Opry and country music.

Tomorrow, Brad will perform as part of an exclusive Hallmark kick-off event in Nashville to celebrate their upcoming Countdown to Christmas programming.

ABOUT BRAD PAISLEY
Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists. For nearly 25 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards including a highly coveted Entertainer of the Year honor and recognition as the most successful CMA Award co-host in history, alongside Carrie Underwood, for 11 consecutive years. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2001, Paisley has written 21 of his 25 No. 1 hits, and in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The superstar’s past works have amassed nearly 5 billion career streams. Paisley was recently inducted into Nashville’s Songwriters Hall of Fame.