Muscadine Bloodline

Muscadine Bloodline has released a new album Longleaf Lo-fi, via Stancaster Music/Thirty Tigers.

Members Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton surprise-announced the album earlier this month without any details, giving fans the option to purchase a limited-edition vinyl of the new album before it hit streaming. Within 24 hours, all 3,000 copies were completely sold out.

“Longleaf Lo-fi is the most laid-back and real record we’ve ever made. It feels like sitting by a fire on a cool Mississippi night,” explains Muscadine Bloodline. “Every song comes from somewhere on Highway 59 between Meridian and Poplarville, shaped by the towns, the memories, and people along the way. We’re from Alabama, but we spent a lot of our adult years and made some of our best memories in Mississippi, and both of our wives are from there too. So these songs didn’t feel like stories we made up. They felt like memories we already had.

“We left town for a while and recorded the whole album in a cabin on a quail farm in Poplarville. No rush, no fancy studio. Just us, some guitars and time to let the music happen. It’s simple, acoustic led, and we kept it that way on purpose. Longleaf Lo-fi isn’t about being polished. It’s about being present.”

In honor of Veterans Day last week, they released a video for “Peter From Picayune,” a heartfelt portrait of bravery and sacrifice. “Peter From Picayune” follows the release of “My Meridian” which was released last month and also appears on the new album.

Longleaf Lo-fi Track List:
1) “Goose Chase”
2) “Silence”
3) “My Meridian”
4) “Maybe I’ll Say It” (feat. Tenille Townes)
5) “Arsonist”
6) “Right Place, Right Time”
7) “Grace”
8) “Peter From Picayune”
9) “Clairvoyant”
10) “59”
11) “You Will Be Loved”

CMA has revealed the performers and special guests for the upcoming 59th Annual CMA Awards on Wednewsday night (Nov. 19).

Presenters and special guests for “country music’s biggest night” include Lady A; Alison Brown; actress Jessica Capshaw; Billy Ray Cyrus; Lauren Daigle; Jordan Davis; actress Elizabeth Hurley; Cody Johnson; comedian Bert Kreischer; Brandon Lake; Ella Langley; Banjoist and comedian Steve Martin; comedian/actress Leanne Morgan; Ne-Yo; actor Chris O’Donnell; Kimberly Perry; LeAnn Rimes; actor Alan Ritchson; Good Morning America anchor Lara Spencer; Landman star and musician Billy Bob Thornton; actress Grace Van Patten; Gretchen Wilson; and Bailey Zimmerman.

Keith Urban and Little Big Town have been added to the star-studded list of performers for Wednesday night’s show, joining  previously-announced performers Kelsea Ballerini, BigXthaPlug, Brandi Carlile,Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Riley Green, Miranda Lambert, Ella Langley, Patty Loveless, Megan Moroney, Old Dominion, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Chris Stapleton, Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Lainey Wilson and StephenWilson Jr.

CMA Awards Backstage Live, a second screen experience hosted by Lauren Alaina and HaleyyBaylee live on CMA’s TikTok channel (@countrymusicassociation), will take viewers behind-the-scenes at Bridgestone Arena during the CMA Awards broadcast. CMA will go live multiple times on TikTok starting at the red carpet and wrapping up after the last trophy is handed out, featuring interviews with artists and celebrities, real-time reactions from winners, and all the action during the show.

Hosted by Lainey Wilson, the live broadcast airs from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville from 7-10 p.m. CT on ABC, with next-day viewing available on Hulu.

Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

The 14th annual ECCHO Live Workshop brought nearly 500 attendees together on Tuesday (Nov. 11) at Soundcheck Annex in Nashville. The annual event reflects ECCHO Live’s mission to support live event professionals through education, community, connection, health and opportunities. Workshops throughout the day focused on career growth, leadership development, financial wellness, safety preparedness and access to professional headshots.

The free event featured keynote speaker Sarah Trahern, CEO of the Country Music Association (CMA), sharing insights from her career journey and advice on succeeding in an ever-evolving industry.

The nonprofit also announced an expansion of its All Access program to include a Financial Wellness initiative, providing up to four free financial-coaching sessions each year.

“The live event world can be challenging to navigate,” says ECCHO Live founder Chris Lisle. “We exist to give people in this industry the resources and support they need to succeed.”

Touring veteran Robin Majors was honored with the 2025 Sam “Old Skool” Harden Award, which recognizes an industry leader dedicated to mentoring and uplifting the next generation of professionals. Majors, currently serving as assistant tour manager for Kenny Chesney, began his career in the 1970s with the Marshall Tucker Band and continues to exemplify mentorship and excellence on the road.

Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

Robin Majors and Chris Lisle. Photo: Courtesy of ECCHO Live/Jason Davis.

Warner Records Nashville Celebrates Rebrand With Staff

Photo: Alan Poizner

Warner Records Nashville recently celebrated its label rebrand with a special staff “re-brunch” at its Nashville headquarters.

Kenny Chesney Surprises CBS Mornings Co-Hosts

Kenny Chesney did his first interview about his memoir, Heart Life Music, with CBS Mornings, so he thought it was only fitting to surprise the morning crew and return to the show to celebrate the book becoming a New York Times bestseller with the network’s Gayle King, Nate Burleson and Vlad Duthiers. Chesney shared how the book is paying “tribute to the people who have been in the audience all these years” and why he never anticipated his book landing in the No. 1 spot during his return visit.

Brad Paisley Talks Snow Globe Town On Jimmy Fallon

Brad Paisley and Jimmy Fallon. Photo: Todd Owyoung/NBC

Brad Paisley made an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last night (Nov. 13) to talk about his new Christmas album, Snow Globe Town. Paisley will return to the show on Thanksgiving to perform “Counting Down The Days” from the new project.

Jaye King Inks With Centricity Music

Pictured (L-R): John Mays, President, A&R; Camy McArdle, Co-GM / Sr. VP, Business Affairs & Publishing; Jaye King; Andrew Lambeth, Co-GM / Sr. VP of Marketing; John Stokes, Sr. VP of Marketing & Operations and Chad Segura, Sr. VP of Publishing

Singer-songwriter Jaye King has signed an exclusive, worldwide recording and publishing contract with Centricity Music. The Bradenton, Florida native’s debut digital single from the label, “Hard Place,” is available now at streaming and digital outlets everywhere.

“What really drew us to sign Jaye was certainly his remarkable musicality, but also the maturity and servant heart that he carries with him when he walks into a room,” says Matt Ewald, Centricity VP of A&R. “Jaye is a professional level drummer, bass guitar and keys player, but those gifts are more than matched by his heart for family, the local church and his mission to spread the hope of the Gospel. When you get to know Jaye you quickly encounter a person you want to get behind and be in lock step with.”