Eric Church’s three-night run of shows at Red Rocks Amphitheatre over July 14-16 are now available to fans around the globe as a pay-per-view event via nugs, the live concert streaming platform.

In the exclusive, pay-per-view event fans can tune in as Church curates a unique, immersive experience for each of the special shows. On July 14 Eric Church vs. The Machine will feature a full-scale production featuring his band joined by a dynamic ensemble of strings, horns and choir. On July 15 Eric Church vs. The ECB will include a raw, high-energy set with his original band, including longtime collaborator Joanna Cotten. The July 16 show Eric Church vs. The Guitar will feature a stripped-down, intimate evening with Church delivering an acoustic performance.

Available in both HD and 4K, the pay-per-view events can be purchased now via the nugs mobile app on iOS and Android or online via nugs.net. While mobile and desktop are the points of purchase, the shows can also be streamed on the big screen via the nugs app on Roku or AppleTV. Church has a long, storied history at Red Rocks, making his debut on the legendary stage in August 2007. His August 2016 performance at the venue was captured for a PBS special, highlighted by his striking cover of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.”

With the recent release of his new album Evangeline vs. The Machine, Church will also bring this next chapter of his live show to fans in arenas coast to coast with his 22-date “Free the Machine Tour,” which kicks off on Sept. 12.

The No Ka ‘Oi Songwriters Festival returns to South Maui Nov. 6–9, bringing songwriters to the island for a long weekend of music, storytelling and philanthropy.

Now in its second year, the event is has performances and programming taking place in the Wailea and Kihei communities. In addition to hosting exclusive shows, the festival raises funds for Lele Aloha Foundation, which provides direct aid including housing solutions, essential supplies and support for families affected by the 2023 Lahaina wildfires, and the Maui Family YMCA Music Program, which has delivered more than 600 free music lessons in piano and ukulele.

This year’s guests include Jeffrey Steele, Jessi Alexander, Randy Houser, Tucker Wetmore, Marti Frederiksen, Mackenzie Carpenter, Lydia Vaughan, Jacob Hackworth, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Elisha Hoffman, Derick Sebastian, Micah Carpenter, Ryan Beaver and many special guests to be announced.

“Music is powerful but pairing it with purpose is where the real magic happens,” says festival co-founder Danny Goodfellow. “This is more than a festival—it’s a cultural bridge between Nashville and Maui, and a way to give back to a community that inspires us.”

A full schedule and ticket information is available here.

Jason Aldean has announced an international leg of his “Full Throttle Tour,” adding dates in New Zealand and Australia in 2026.

The “Full Throttle World Tour” marks Aldean’s first time headlining New Zealand and his first return to Australia since headlining in 2016, where he became the first headliner to ever sell out CMC Rocks QLD Country Music. The international run kicks off Feb. 19 at Spark Arena in Auckland, before heading to Australia for six shows including Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Aldean will also headline the inaugural country music experience, Sunburnt Country, with shows scheduled in Toowoomba, Hunter Valley and Canberra.

Corey Kent and Brad Cox join as 2026 “Full Throttle Tour” openers with Kent playing all shows and Cox joining the Sunburnt Country dates. Tickets for the New Zealand and Australia dates are available starting with presale on July 2 and general on sale beginning July 7.

Aldean’s stateside “Full Throttle Tour” is set to resume July 17 in Tulsa after launching in May. Previously announced dates across the U.S. include Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Denver’s Ball Arena, Charleston’s Credit One Stadium, West Palm Beach’s iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre and more.

“Full Throttle World Tour” New Zealand and Australia Dates:
Feb 19 — Auckland, NZ— Spark Arena
Feb 21—Toowoomba, AU — Sunburnt Country
Feb 22 — Brisbane, AU— Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Feb 25— Melbourne, AU — Rod Laver Arena
Feb 26— Sydney, AU — Qudos Bank Arena
Feb 28— Hunter Valley, AU — Sunburnt Country
Mar 1— Canberra, AU — Sunburnt Country

Dolly Parton Teams Up With The Wiggles

Dolly Parton recently teamed up with The Wiggles to celebrate the launch of the music video for their cover of “Love Is Like A Butterfly,” featured on the group’s recent country album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up. This meeting is the first in-person gathering after the collaborators recorded remotely across continents.

The album features two standout collaborations written by and featuring Parton including “Friends” and “We Will Always Be Friends.” In addition to this, the album includes covers of two Parton classics including the tender “Love Is Like a Butterfly” and “Counting 1 to 5,” a playful reimagining of her global hit “9 to 5.”

Joe Nichols Throws Out First Pitch At St. Louis Cardinals Game

Joe Nichols threw out the first pitch at Busch Stadium on June 26 ahead of the Cardinals game against the Chicago Cubs. Joining him on the mound was Cardinals’ pitcher Matt Svanson and Cardinals’ mascot Fredbird.

National Museum Of African American Music Wraps Up Black Music Month Celebration Performance By Kenny Sharp

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) wrapped up “We Are Music City,” its most ambitious Black Music Month celebration to date, with a performance by Kenny Sharp‘s Brown Liquor Music. The standing-room-only performance ended with dancing, a standing ovation and an hour-long autograph line.

“Music is really blending genres and influences more than ever right now and I feel NMAAM was the perfect venue to host our show,” says Sharp. “I am truly inspired and informed creatively by so many disparate styles and times. It was an honor to pay tribute in that space last night, while also looking forward and allowing us to do our own original music for a blend of the familiar with the brand new.”

“Kenny Sharp’s ‘Brown Liquor Music’ perfectly embodies NMAAM’s mission – celebrating African American musical innovation that transcends boundaries,” adds Dexter D. Evans, Senior Advisor, Strategic Advancement, NMAAM. “There was no better artist to break in our Amplify Lounge than someone who blends so many sounds together, just as our museum celebrates the full spectrum of African American musical contributions. This is what we do at NMAAM – we don’t just preserve history, we actively create the future of music.”

She Is The Music, FEMco & Anzie Blue Team Up To Host Female Showcase

She Is The Music and FEMco, along with music venue Anzie Blue have teamed up for a free showcase on July 16, beginning at 6 p.m.. The multi-genre line-up includes Maggie Rose, Jillian Jacqueline, Summer Joy, Stella Prince, Mary Marguerite and Sinclair.

Admission is free, but tickets are required and available here.

Patrick Mayberry Inks With Provident Entertainment, Releases Debut Single

Worship leader and songwriter Patrick Mayberry has inked with Provident Entertainment and released his debut single “Thank The Lord.” Writing the song on his own, Mayberry aimed to create a piece that was both fun and heartfelt, while recognizing the many ways God has influenced his life.

“One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned is the practice of gratitude. When I take time to acknowledge the blessings in my life—both the big and small ways I see God providing—I become completely overwhelmed with thankfulness,” he shares. “We may not have everything we want, but if we truly stop and look around, we realize we have so much more than we need. This song is a celebration of that—a response of thanksgiving for everything God has done in my life.”

Corey Kent has notched his second No. 1 song at country radio with “This Heart,” following his breakout hit “Wild As Her.” With over 75 million streams, the song reached the top of both the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart and the Billboard Country Airplay chart.

Rising from the red dirt country scene, Kent has amassed over 1 billion career streams and multiple Gold and Platinum certifications.

Kent is set to play two hometown shows this summer alongside a run of festival dates. Additionally, he will join Morgan Wallen later this summer for two dates.