Dax To Kick Off ‘The Anger Management Tour’ In September

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Dax. Photo: Annie Devine

Breakout artist Dax will launch his next headlining run, “The Anger Management Tour,” starting this fall.

Kicking off in September, the tour is set to visit 46 cities across North America, including Toronto, Chicago, Indianapolis, Louisville, Dallas, Boston, Huntsville and more, wrapping with a show at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl on Dec. 13. Tickets are on sale now here.

Earlier this month, Dax released his gripping track “Caught You In The Bed,” which was inspired by the emotional weight of discovering infidelity firsthand, and explores the complicated feelings surrounding a blindsiding betrayal from a partner. Penned by Dax, the song’s honest and vulnerable storytelling captures the relatable conflict that comes with broken trust. “Caught You In The Bed” builds on a string of personal releases from Dax this year, including “God, Can You Hear Me?” and “Temptation.”

“The Anger Management Tour” follows Dax’s “Lonely Dirt Road Tour” last fall, which sold out all 16 dates across the U.S. and Canada, including stops in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and more. This summer, Dax will make his CMA Fest debut on June 6 at the Chevy Vibes Stage

Dax has accumulated nearly 50 million followers across social media and nearly four billion career streams to date.

“The Anger Management Tour” Dates:
Sept. 11, 2026 in Casper, Wyo. at The Gaslight Social
Sept. 12, 2026 in Denver, Colo. at Fillmore Auditorium
Sept. 13, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colo. at Phil Long Music Hall
Sept. 17, 2026 in Kansas City, Mo. at The Truman
Sept. 18, 2026 in St. Louis, Mo. at Delmar Hall
Sept. 19, 2026 in Indianapolis, Ind. at The Vogue
Sept. 20, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio at House of Blues Cleveland
Sept. 23, 2026 in West Springfield, Mass. at Big E Fest
Oct. 8, 2026 in Gainesville, Ga. at The Hall
Oct. 9, 2026 in Raleigh, N.C. at The Ritz
Oct. 10, 2026 in Columbia, S.C. at The Senate
Oct. 11, 2026 in Knoxville, Tenn. at The Mill & Mine
Oct. 13, 2026 in Huntsville, Ala. at Mars Music Hall
Oct. 15, 2026 in DeLand, Fla. at Cafe DaVinci
Oct. 16, 2026 in Stuart, Fla. at Terra Fermata
Oct. 17, 2026 in Tampa, Fla. at Zodiac Live
Oct. 18, 2026 in St. Augustine, Fla. at Colonial Oak Music Park
Oct. 20, 2026 in Birmingham, Ala. at Iron City
Oct. 21, 2026 in Baton Rouge, La. at Texas Club
Oct. 23, 2026 in Dallas, Texas at The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
Oct. 24, 2026 in Austin, Texas at Scoot Inn
Oct. 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas at House of Blues Houston
Oct. 29, 2026 in Tucson, Ariz. at Rialto Theatre
Oct. 31, 2026 in San Diego, Calif. at House of Blues San Diego
Nov. 1, 2026 in Ventura, Calif. at Ventura Music Hall
Nov. 5, 2026 in Sacramento, Calif. at Ace of Spades
Nov. 7, 2026 in Seattle, Wash. at The Showbox
Nov. 8, 2026 in Portland, Ore. at Wonder Ballroom
Nov. 10, 2026 in Vancouver, BC at Vogue Theatre
Nov. 13, 2026 in Edmonton, AB at Midway
Nov. 16, 2026 in Winnipeg, MB at The Park Theatre
Nov. 19, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minn. at Varsity Theater
Nov. 20, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wis. at The Rave
Nov. 21, 2026 in Chicago, Ill. at House of Blues Chicago
Nov. 24, 2026 in Wyandotte, Mich. at District 142
Nov. 25, 2026 in Toronto, Ont. at HISTORY
Nov. 26, 2026 in Ottawa, Ont. at HISTORY Ottawa
Nov. 27, 2026 in Montreal, QC at Le Studio TD
Dec. 3, 2026 in Boston, Mass. at Paradise Rock Club
Dec. 4, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pa. at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
Dec. 5, 2026 in Silver Spring, Md. at The Fillmore Silver Spring
Dec. 8, 2026 in McKees Rocks, Pa. at Roxian Theatre
Dec. 10, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Bogart’s
Dec. 11, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at The KING of CLUBS
Dec. 12, 2026 in Louisville, Ky. at Headliners Music Hall
Dec. 13, 2026 in Nashville, Tenn. at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

Inside emeraldwave’s Pursuit Of Purpose-Driven Music [Interview]

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Blake Davis.

In a world where stress, burnout and anxiety have become increasingly common, one Nashville-based music label is exploring how sound can be used for more than entertainment.

emeraldwave, a wellness-focused label under Sun Label Group, creates music designed to help listeners relax, focus and reconnect with themselves. From calming ambient tracks to projects built around specific sound frequencies, the label’s releases are intended to support everything from anxiety relief to better sleep and concentration. Unlike many wellness platforms, emeraldwave’s music is available on major streaming services, making it accessible to anyone looking for a moment of calm during a busy day.

“We wanted to make music that had a purpose,” Blake Davis, General Manager, Green Hill Music, shares with MusicRow.

That purpose has shaped many of emeraldwave’’s releases. While some projects offer listeners relaxing background music for everyday activities, others are built around specific wellness goals. The label has released collections focused on anxiety relief, depression support, trauma recovery and ADHD, incorporating techniques such as frequency-based sound design and bilateral stimulation, which alternates audio between ears to encourage relaxation and focus.

The company’s roots trace back to Green Hill Music’s extensive catalog of instrumental and ambient recordings. According to Davis, the company had long produced music that listeners often associated with relaxation, including the instrumental and ambient recordings frequently heard in spas, resorts and other public settings. As the team considered how to better define that catalog, they began to see an opportunity to create a brand centered specifically on wellness.

That vision took shape around the same time the COVID-19 pandemic increased conversations surrounding mental health and self-care. Rather than creating another subscription-based wellness platform, Davis said the goal was to develop music that anyone could access through the streaming services they already use. The result was emeraldwave.

One of emeraldwave’s most distinctive offerings is its collection of frequency-based releases, which are designed around specific wellness goals. Davis said the label researches frequencies and sound-based techniques that have been associated with various emotional and mental wellness benefits before developing projects centered on those concepts.

“I started researching different hertz and then going, ‘What is this used for? How does it help people?’ And that’s really what kind of informed what project was coming next,” Davis shares.

That research has inspired a variety of releases aimed at addressing common challenges listeners face in their daily lives. The label’s 432 Hz project focuses on anxiety relief, while 528 Hz was created for listeners dealing with depression. More recently, emeraldwave released a bilateral stimulation project designed to help listeners with ADHD, using audio that alternates between the left and right ear to create a calming effect when heard through headphones.

Rather than simply creating relaxing music, Davis said the team looks for areas where listeners may need additional support. “What would be most helpful for what we hear people are dealing with?” he says. “We’re so fast-paced all the time. How often are you truly taking time to yourself?”

Accessibility has remained a key part of emeraldwave’s mission. According to Davis, the decision to integrate into existing streaming platforms was intentional, allowing listeners to access emeraldwave’s catalog without additional memberships or commitments.

“We wanted stuff that anybody could use. They don’t have to wait for a class. They can do it in their car, their office, on their phone, wherever. There really is something for everybody,” Davis says.

The catalog includes playlists built around activities ranging from exercise and meditation to cooking and studying, as well as the label’s “Rock Me Gently” and “Rock Me Classical” series, which reimagine familiar songs through calming instrumental arrangements.

emeraldwave remains deeply connected to Nashville’s music community. According to Davis, many of the label’s projects are created by local musicians, producers and arrangers who have spent years working throughout the city’s music industry.

Producer Ron Sorbo has helped shape many of emeraldwave’s frequency-based releases, while artists such as Grammy-nominated composer David Arkenstone and pianist Jim Brickman have also contributed to the label’s catalog. Davis noted that many of the musicians involved have extensive experience performing, recording and arranging music across a variety of genres.

“There’s plenty of people here in Nashville that are really good at it,” Davis says. “A lot of people probably don’t realize that this kind of music is being created right here.”

Looking ahead, emeraldwave has several wellness-focused releases planned throughout the year, including projects centered on reducing stress and tension, emotional healing and nervous system support. Davis said the team continues to identify areas where listeners may benefit from intentional wellness-focused music and develop projects around those needs.

While emeraldwave’s catalog continues to grow, Davis said the label’s purpose remains unchanged.

“Here’s something that’s created in Nashville, from a Nashville label, using real Nashville musicians, and is really intentional about wanting to help people,” Davis says.

Whether through frequency-based releases, curated playlists or instrumental recordings, emeraldwave aims to provide listeners with accessible tools for relaxation, focus and mindfulness. As conversations surrounding mental health and wellness continue to evolve, the label remains committed to its mission of “nourishing the human spirit through sound.”

Brenda Lee’s Classic Catalog Arrives On Streaming Platforms For First Time

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Brenda Lee‘s catalog is coming to streaming for the first time with more than a dozen albums arriving over the coming months via MCA/UMe.

Launching today, Decades Vol. 1 serves as the first installment in the rollout, and features four landmark albums that showcase Lee’s artistic evolution across multiple decades and genres. The collections spans heartbreak ballads, countrypolitan classics and modern country reinventions, and highlights some of the most defining moments of Lee’s career. Decades Vol. 1 includes: Too Many Rivers (1965); New Sunrise (1973); L.A. Sessions (1976) and Even Better (1980).

Originally released by Decca Records in 1965, Too Many Rivers marked the 13th studio album of Lee’s career and her transition from teen pop sensation into the sophisticated “Nashville Sound.” Produced by Lee’s longtime collaborator Owen Bradley, whom she first began working with at just 13, the album features the crossover hit title track which reached No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the AC chart. The album showcased Lee’s versatility through a mix of contemporary pop favorites and classic standards, including renditions of “It’s Not Unusual,” “Stormy Weather (Keeps Raining All The Time),” “Hello, Dolly!” and “Unforgettable.”

New Sunrise was released at the height of Lee’s country music resurgence, further solidifying her place as one of the era’s standout crossover artists. Lee’s twenty-third album, the project blended countrypolitan production with contemporary pop influences, and featured interpretations of songs like Stevie Wonder’s “You Are the Sunshine of My Life” and Paul McCartney’s “My Love.” The project became Lee’s second consecutive Top 10 release on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, spending 25 weeks on the chart and peaking at No. 7. Driven by the hit singles “Sunday Sunrise” and “Wrong Ideas”—both of which reached the Top 10 on the country chart—New Sunrise further cemented Lee’s place within country while expanding her visibility across TV, touring circuits, and Las Vegas performances throughout the decade.

Released in 1976 as Lee’s 26th studio album, L.A. Sessions found her embracing a polished pop-oriented sound after several years as a country hitmaker. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer Snuff Garrett, known for his work with Cher, the album reflected a stylistic shift toward upbeat West Coast pop arrangements while continuing to showcase Lee’s versatile vocal style. The album became Lee’s fifth release to chart on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and featured the singles “Takin’ What I Can Get” and “Ruby’s Lounge.”

Lee’s 28th studio album Even Better reestablished her presence on the country charts at the start of a new decade. Produced by Ron Chancey, the 1980 album embraced a more contemporary country sound across a collection of modern country compositions, including songs written by acclaimed songwriter Rafe Van Hoy. Even Better delivered Lee’s first country Top 10 hits in several years with “Tell Me What It’s Like,” which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, and “The Cowgirl and the Dandy,” which reached No. 10. A third single, “Keeping Me Warm For You,” followed in 1982, helping introduce Lee to a new generation of country audiences.

Over the next several months, more than a dozen key albums from across Lee’s celebrated catalog spanning the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s will arrive on streaming platforms for the very first time, bringing another chapter of her groundbreaking career into the digital era.

Rock ‘N Jock Celebrity Softball Game Unveils Full Lineup

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Riley Green & Zach Top

The full lineup has been revealed for the Folds Of Honor Rock ’N Jock Celebrity Softball Game set for Monday (June 1) at First Horizon Park in Nashville.

Team Military will include Team Captain Riley Green, Mat Best, Gavin Adcock, Ryan Ellis, Danae Hays, RaeLynn, Jordan Davis, McCoy Moore, Warren Zeiders, JC Latham, Jessie James Decker, Eric Decker, Cooper Alan
Honorary Military Member Sergeant First Class Joseph C. Ervin, Honorary Military Member Army Officer Lauren Warner and Honorary Base Coach Special Forces Assistant Detachment Commander Dean Goble.

Team First Responders will include Team Captain Zach Top, Roger “The Rocket” Clemens, Jay Cutler, HARDY, Ashley Cooke, Pricilla Block, Zach John King, Parker McCollum, Chris Lane, Travis Pastrana, Waka Flocka Flame, Jermaine Johnson, Robert Rausch, Honorary First Responder Firefighter Travis Merryman, Honorary First Responder Officer Alicean Stottlemyer and Coach Ross Chastain.

Tickets are available here. This year, the Rock ’N Jock Celebrity Softball will be livestreamed in full on FOX Nation with host Tomi Lahren, who is co-host of FOX News Channel’s Big Weekend Show and the host of Outkick’s Tomi Lahren is Fearless. Black Rifle Coffee Company and Green will match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000 exclusively during the live stream. The stream can be viewed here.

Folds of Honor is a nonprofit that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. In partnership with Jockey International, Inc. (Jockey), 200 tickets to the game were provided for military and first responder families.

Kinsley Signs With MCA

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Pictured (L-R): MCA’s Stephane Wright; Morris Higham Management’s (MHM) Kyle Quigley; MCA’s Mike Harris; Kinsley; MHM’s Clint Higham; MCA’s Katie McCartney, Rob Femia and Damon Moberly. Photo: Evan Harney

Singer-songwriter Kinsley has inked with MCA. Alongside the signing, she has released her new single and performance video, “Pieces of Me.”

Written by Kinsley, David DeVaul and Jack Hummel, and produced by Ryan Kohn, the tune reflects Kinsley’s honest and emotional style centered on healing and connection. She first introduced fans to her music through her “Midnight Sessions” on YouTube, where she showcased her songwriting.

“I started writing poetry as a way to process what I was feeling. My family was dealt many cards over the years, both good and bad, and poetry had a way of making it all make sense. The silver lining became easier to find when I wrote it all down,” says Kinsley.

“I once heard someone say that ‘the past is a map of how to love you,’ and the more people I met the more I realized that truth. We are all just echos of fragmented pieces and there’s beauty in the way it binds us all together,” she continues.

Kinsley’s journey has taken her from California to North Carolina, where she learned music on her family’s land, then to Texas during high school, and finally to Tennessee, where she now lives with her family.

“Music is what saved my life, and so I tend to meet it at a place of confession, hoping it saves others along the way. With ‘Pieces of Me’ I finally get to admit that at times I was searching for something I can’t remember anymore, and that in and of itself is freeing,” Kinsley adds. “I encourage you to think of this song as a letter to time, that’s the truest way these lyrics are meant to be heard.”

Riley Green Offers A Window Into His World On New LP ‘That’s Just Me’ Due In September

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Riley Green will release his fourth album, That’s Just Me on Sept. 18 via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Today, he’s also dropping a new single from the project, “Think As You Drunk” a high-energy summer anthem.

Equal parts rowdy drinking song and heartfelt homage, “Think As You Drunk” pays tribute to country legend Toby Keith while showcasing Green’s signature sound and down-home charm. The track arrives on the heels of the previously released tender ballad, “My Way,” and a portion of the new single’s proceeds will be donated to the Toby Keith Foundation.

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Written and recorded during a pivotal year in Green’s life and in the midst of the biggest tour of his career to date, That’s Just Me is a deeply personal body of work that captures the many sides of Green as an artist as well as a songwriter. Rooted in his signature country storytelling with a strong western spirit, the record includes tender moments of yearning, brooding and heartbreak, carefree beachy anthems and the fun-loving drinking songs fans have come to love. Reflecting a season of change and growth, That’s Just Me showcases Green at a defining moment, revealing new layers while staying true to the authenticity that has always driven his music.

“This record came together during a pretty big season of life for me,” says Green. “I was out on the road on the biggest tour I’ve ever had, writing and recording while a lot was changing at the same time. There are songs on here that are more emotional, some that are made for having a good time with your buddies, and others that come from real moments I was living through. I never wanted it to feel like one thing, I wanted it to feel like me, and all the different sides that come with that.”

Green is already in the midst of a busy year and earlier this spring made his acting debut on CBS’ hit drama series, Marshals, playing a former Navy SEAL. He was also recently announced as a coach on the upcoming 30th season of NBC’s The Voice, and will co-host CMA Fest Presented by SoFi on ABC on June 24. He also launched his spirits brand Duck Club Bourbon, and is currently on the road on his headlining “Cowboy As It Gets Tour” with stops across major cities nationwide.

Corey Kent Readies ‘Heartland Rock and Roll’ Arriving In September

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Corey Kent will release his new album Heartland Rock and Roll on Sept. 25 via Sony Music Nashville.

“Heartland Rock and Roll is my third major label album, and it’s really the first time I’ve been able to finally name the sound I’ve been working towards my entire career,” shares Kent. “These songs sound like where I’m from. The lyrics span from nostalgia, to honest regrets and gratitude for the simple things I value most in life. From top to bottom, this is me. Every artist wants to leave their mark in music… a way to say, ‘I was here and I did it my way.’ This feels like mine. This is heartland rock and roll.”

The 16-track project was produced primarily by Austin Goodloe, with additional production from Jon Randall and Chris Farren.

Fans first got a glimpse at the album with “Rocky Mountain Low (feat. Koe Wetzel),” followed by “Empty Words” and “Wannabe.” Alongside the announcement, Kent released “Cigarette Burns,” written by Zach John King, Ben Stennis, Lauren Hungate and Jameson Rodgers.

“This song has such an infectious pulse and a perspective I’ve never heard before, which is why I gravitated towards it. One of my favorite records ever is Come Around Sundown by Kings of Leon,” Kent says. “There’s a few songs on there that have a very country western feel to them while keeping all of the laid back, beach town rock elements. This song feels like it would fit right into that record which is why I think I love it so much. I can’t wait for people to hear this because to me it feels like a fresh soundscape in country music. Timeless, yet new.”

The project follows Blacktop and Black Bandana, which feature his two No. 1 singles. Kent has amassed over one billion career streams and multiple RIAA certifications.

“If you’re an artist, you hope to have that record – the one that when people think about you, they think about that record,” he adds. “For the first time in my career, I feel like I do.”

Kent is set to perform across three stages during CMA Fest next week including Billboard Country Live at Category 10, Gibson Garagefest Sony Nashville Takeover at Gibson Garage Nashville and Spotify House at Ole Red Nashville.

Dustin Lynch To Host Fourth Annual ‘Dustin Lynch Pool Situation: Nashville’

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Dustin Lynch. Photo: Kai Gorowsky

Dustin Lynch will host his fourth annual “Dustin Lynch Pool Situation: Nashville” next week during CMA Fest.

The event is set for June 4 at the Margaritaville Hotel. It is exclusively open to Stay Country Club members and their guests. Fans can join and RSVP here.

The event will feature surprise guests and activities. Previous guests include Deana Carter, Jordan Davis, HARDY, Little Big Town, MacKenzie Porter and more. In addition, attendees have participated in the on-site mullet haircuts, belly flop competition and more.

Ryman & BMI Unveil Fifth Annual Block Party Lineup

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BMI and Ryman Auditorium have unveiled this year’s lineup for the fifth annual Ryman & BMI Block Party, returning June 4-6 during CMA Fest.

Tenille Arts, Leah Blevins, Colton Bowlin, Sela Campbell, Colton Dawson, Tyce Delk, Mary Kutter, Steve Ray Ladson, Cody Lohden, Kat Luna, Lily Meola, Robyn Ottolini, Shaylen, Shelby Raye, Coey Redd and TRIPPP are set to perform. Each day will also feature interactive photo opportunities, food vendors and exclusive promotional giveaways.

“As the Ryman & BMI Block Party enters its fifth year, BMI celebrates half a decade of partnering with Ryman Auditorium to provide an essential platform for our creators,” says BMI Vice President, Creative, Nashville Clay Bradley. “Each year we intentionally build upon the success of the last to elevate the experience for both our performers and fans during the high-energy week of CMA Fest, and this year’s lineup reflects that.”

Ryman & BMI Block Party Schedule:
Thursday, June 4th
1:50P Kat Luna
2:40P Robyn Ottolini
3:30P Tyce Delk
4:20P TRIPPP

Friday, June 5th
12:10P Coey Redd
1:00P Mary Kutter
1:50P Cody Lohden
2:40P Sela Campbell
3:30P Shaylen
4:20P Colton Bowlin

Saturday, June 6th
12:10P Shelby Raye
1:00P Colton Dawson
1:50P Leah Blevins
2:40P Lily Meola
3:30P Steve Ray Ladson
4:20P Tenille Arts

 

Belles Signs With WME

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Pictured (L-R): Jay Williams (WME), Belles, and Lance Roberts (WME). Photo: Corbin Schmidt

Country artist Belles has signed with WME for worldwide representation.

Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Belles moved to Nashville in 2018 and has continued to grow her career through touring and songwriting. She recently released “Son of Jolene” featuring Dolly Parton. Her single “Crazy As Me” earned more than 30 million social media views, over two million Spotify streams, and contributed to more than 100 million total views and streams across platforms. She has amassed more than 1.5 million followers across social media.

Belles will continue her Songs & Stories Tour across the country throughout 2026. She will perform with Diamond Rio and Easton Corbin, select dates with Gene Watson, as well as appearances at CMA Fest and Country Calling Festival. Belles is set to make her Grand Ole Opry debut on July 30.

“Touring has always been the heartbeat of this journey for me, and I’m so grateful to the clubs and fans who took a chance on me along the way,” shares Belles. “Signing with WME feels like an exciting next chapter. From the moment I met Lance [Roberts] and Jay [Williams], I knew it was the right fit, and I can’t wait for what’s ahead.”

“Belles has something special and an artist’s career we had to be part of,” adds WME’s Lance Roberts. “The momentum she’s building right now is incredibly exciting to be a part of. We’re thrilled to welcome her to WME and look forward to helping expand on her already incredible team.”

Belles is signed with East Music Row Records, published by Deluge Music, and managed by Christina Dunkley at Red Light Management.