Buddy Miller is releasing his new 12-track, self-titled album on Sept. 11 via New West Records.
The self-produced project is Miller’s first solo album in 15 years, and features appearances by Emmylou Harris, The War & Treaty, Lee Ann Womack, Shawn Colvin, Ashley Monroe, Elizabeth Cook, Jim Lauderdale, Dan Penn and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams.
When compiling the songs for the new collection, Miller started with 50-odd possibilities before winnowing it down to include an early Temptations hit, a Jesse Winchester track,“Till the Wheels Come Off,” which Ashley Monroe, Elizabeth Cook, Angaleena Presley and Meg McRee wrote about Buddy and his wife Julie, and more.
“The intention was to make a country soul record,” Miller says, “but then I kept running into songs Julie had written that I wanted to put in.”
“Don’t Look Back” features Dan Penn, the legendary co-writer of “The Dark End of the Street,” “I’m Your Puppet,” “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and countless other classics.
“I met Dan around 1994 when he came over to look at a Studer 24-track tape machine I’d listed in the PennySaver,” says Miller. “He passed on the Studer, but I gained a hero as a friend. He sang on my first record and I played a few sessions at his studio. His songs have been recorded by Aretha, Otis, Janis, Linda Ronstadt, and so many more — and his singing is as soulful as ever.”
Buddy Miller follows In the Throes, Miller’s 2023 collaboration with his wife Julie. The core band on the new album includes Fred Eltringham (drums, percussion), Viktor Krauss (bass), Tim Lauer (keyboards), and Steve Fishell (pedal steel), with frequent appearances from The McCrary Sisters.
Miller is a Grammy winner who has been named “Instrumentalist of the Year” multiple times by the Americana Music Association, and is also a highly sought-after and respected producer and guitarist who has worked with Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, John Fogerty, Solomon Burke, Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, Frank Black of the Pixies, Steve Earle, and many more.
Buddy Miller Track List:
1. “As Long as I Have You”
2. “You Never Really Get Over It” (with Shawn Colvin)
3. “Strange Desire” (with Jim Lauderdale)
4. “Ruby Hang On” (with Regina McCrary)
5. “Don’t Look Back” (with Dan Penn)
6. “Not Enough Time to Change”
7. “Losers’ Celebration”
8. “Lay Down the Burden of Your Heart” (with The War & Treaty)
9. “Stop Me” (with Lee Ann Womack)
10. “Till the Wheels Come Off” (with Ashley Monroe and Elizabeth Cook)
11. “The Inner Sanctum of God” (with Emmylou Harris and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams)
12. “Masterpiece in the Sand”
Industry Ink: Bill Anderson, Brad Paisley, Kane Brown, Sony Music Publishing, Rylie Bourne, More
/by Lauryn SinkBill Anderson Celebrates 65th Opry Anniversary
Photo: Chris Hollo/Courtesy of the Grand Ole Opry
Bill Anderson recently celebrated his 65th Opry anniversary. He is the longest-serving member, and the first artist in the 100-year history of the Opry to mark 65 years. Anderson was officially inducted as a member of the Opry on July 15, 1961.
“The Opry is the home of country music, and thankfully for 65 years now the show has been home to Whisperin’ Bill Anderson,” says Opry Executive Producer Dan Rogers. “We’re so thankful that through all the stages of his career—all the hits, all the songwriting successes, all the TV appearances, all the tour dates, and more, Bill has always come home to this Opry he loves. We’re so honored, we’re so proud, and we’re looking forward to the next 65.”
Brad Paisley Makes Surprise Appearance At Whiskey Jam
Brad Paisley and David Lee Murphy. Photo: Sean O’Halloran
Brad Paisley made a surprise appearance at Whiskey Jam last night (July 20) to celebrate his recently released project, Tacklebox – Disc 1.
He performed “Hi Ho Silverado” from the project before bringing David Lee Murphy on stage for a rendition of “Dust On The Bottle.”
Kane Brown Performs At Dak Prescott’s Faith Fight Finish Foundation Gala
Nikki Boon, Kane Brown, Dak Prescott, and Martha Earls. Photo: Carol Vig Photography
Kane Brown took the stage Friday (July 17) at the fifth annual Faith Fight Finish Foundation Gala in Dallas, delivering a live performance of his hit “Miles On It” for guests at the charity event hosted by Dak Prescott.
The foundation focuses on four main pillars: colon cancer research, mental health and suicide prevention, bridging the gap between law enforcement and the communities they serve and providing assistance for individuals and families facing life-challenging hardships.
Sony Music Publishing Hosts Parking Lot Party
Bobby Braddock, Mark Wills and Rusty Gaston. Photo: Peyton Hoge
Sony Music Publishing hosted a parking lot party last week (July 16) honoring legendary songwriter Bobby Braddock.
During the celebration, Mark Wills performed “He Stopped Loving Her Today” and “19 Somethin’.”
Rylie Bourne Signs Management Deal With Todd Wilkes Entertainment
Todd Wilkes and Rylie Bourne. Photo: Jessie Addleman
Rylie Bourne has signed a management deal with Todd Wilkes Entertainment.
Bourne recently earned two cuts with Sister Sadie, and her recent single “Company I Keep” was added into rotation on SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction. Bourne is currently on the road playing acoustic guitar and singing background vocals for Mae Estes.
“I’m really excited to work with Rylie,” says Todd Wilkes, owner of Todd Wilkes Entertainment. “She’s one of the most talented female singers I’ve ever met. When I first heard her sing, I knew I had to sign her. Her vocals and her songs are simply amazing.”
Dollar General Literacy Foundation, Bobby Bones & iHeartRadio Kick Off The Yellow Glasses Project
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has partnered with Bobby Bones and iHeartRadio to kick off The Yellow Glasses Project.
“I know firsthand how education can impact your life,” says Bones. “I was the first person in my family to graduate high school, and that opened a door I didn’t know was there, which is why I’m so passionate about partnering with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. A little bit of support at the right moment can open a world of possibilities. Literacy isn’t just about learning to read. It’s about having the confidence to dream bigger.”
Customers can now purchase their own pair of yellow sunglasses for $2 at participating Dollar General stores across the country through International Literacy Day on Sept. 8 to benefit the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which funds literacy and education programs at schools, libraries and non-profit organizations in DG’s hometowns.
CMHOFM Celebrates New Art Exhibition ‘We’re Still Here’
Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Last week, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum celebrated the opening of “We’re Still Here,” an art exhibition by Jeremy Salazar in collaboration with The Forge and IndigeNash.
“We’re Still Here” includes painted and photographic works. Raised on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, Salazar is a self-taught artist who has gained national recognition for contemporary Native artwork that centers Indigenous perspectives, celebrates lived experience and expands conventional narratives surrounding Native identity through his studio moniker, Three Feather Studios.
The exhibition is free and open to the public now through Sept. 11.
Chris Palmer Joins Triple Tigers Records/AKANDO Music
/by Madison HahnenChris Palmer
Chris Palmer has joined Triple Tigers Records/AKANDO Music as VP of National Promotion, filling the role previously held by Raffaella Braun following her promotion to Co-President. A 28-year radio promotion veteran, Palmer has helped earn 56 No. 1 hits throughout his career.
“Having Chris Palmer part of this ambush of tigers is so exciting. He brings the experience and creative juices, but most of all, the passion and fun we all love about this job,” says Braun.
”I can’t wait to join an already incredible team, many of whom I’ve already worked with, that are firing on all cylinders with arguably Nashville’s hottest artist roster,” adds Palmer.
Most recently, Palmer served as VP of Promotion at The Valory Music Company. He previously held promotion roles at Warner Music Nashville and Lyric Street Records, where he began his career in 1998.
In his new role, Palmer will oversee radio promotion for both Triple Tigers Records and AKANDO Music. He begins with the label on July 27.
Palmer can be reached here.
Country Thunder Wisconsin Draws Thousands For Four Days Of Music In Twin Lakes
/by Lauryn SinkPhoto: Anthony Houle/Country Thunder
Thousands of fans gathered in Twin Lakes for Country Thunder Wisconsin from July 16-19, marking the festival’s 30th year.
Headlined by Gavin Adcock, Riley Green, Keith Urban and The Red Clay Strays, the powerhouse lineup also included Gretchen Wilson, Mark Chesnutt, Ian Munsick, Nate Smith, Shaboozey, George Birge, Dasha, Corey Kent, Mae Estes and many more.
Highlights from the weekend included Adcock calling two young fans to the stage during his set, a surprise appearance from Dasha to perform “Don’t Mind If I Do” with Green, “Nate Smith Karaoke” and more.
The Buckin’ Thunder Pro Bull Riding Event, new to the festival this year, crowned Jake Morinec as champion. The Songwriter Stage featured performances from Ryan Beaver, Neil Medley, Chase McDaniel, Benjy Davis and Trent Wayne, among others.
Ticket information for Country Thunder Wisconsin 2027 is available here.
Photo: Anthony Houle/Country Thunder
Photo: Anthony Houle/Country Thunder
LOCASH Plots ‘LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY TOUR’
/by Lorie HollabaughLOCASH. Photo: Josh Beech
LOCASH has launched the first leg of their coast to coast “LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY TOUR.”
Hot on the heels of National Piña Colada Day, LOCASH are keeping the party going with a North American run named for their summer anthem “Let The Country Music Play,” a feel-good collaboration with Parmalee that reinvents Rupert Holmes’ “Escape (The Piña Colada Song)” as a timeless tribute to country music.
The new tour includes stops at many of the summer’s biggest festivals, including Freedom Fest in Little Falls, Minnesota (July 17), the OC Smoke Show in Mission Viejo, California (Aug. 15), Country Splash Cabo in San José del Cabo, Mexico (Sept. 5), and more through mid-December.
In addition, LOCASH will make their way to Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriter Festival in mid-September, where they’ll host the LOCASH Golf Bash, a one-of-a-kind scramble tournament set on the fairways of Atlantic Dunes at Sea Pines Resort, with every swing supporting Lowcountry charities and the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
“LET THE COUNTRY MUSIC PLAY TOUR” Dates:
7.16 – Eau Claire, WI – Country Jam USA
7.17 – Little Falls, MN – Freedom Fest MN
7.24 – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair
7.25 – Highland, CA – bEATS at Yaamava’ Resort & Casino
8.7 – Lake Ozark, MO – Lazy Gators
8.8 – West Chester Township, OH – Voices of America Country Music Fest
8.9 – Binghamton, NY – Spiedie Fest & Balloon Rally
8.13 – Rohnert Park, CA – The Event at Graton Resort & Casino
8.14 – Tulare, CA – Adventist Health Amphitheater
8.15 – Mission Viejo, CA – OC Smoke Show
8.16 – Las Vegas, NV – 95.5 The Bull Presents Country at the Cove @ M Resort
8.22 – Farmington, NM – Northern Edge Casino
8.29 – Daytona, FL – Coke Zero Sugar 400
9.5 – San José del Cabo, Mexico – Country Splash Cabo
9.12 – Cincinnati, OH – Venue TBA
9.18 – Hilton Head, SC – Hilton Head Island Jam Songwriter Festival
9.23 – Fort Myers, FL – Island Hopper Songwriter Fest
10.9 – Maryville, TN – The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint
10.24 – Kansas City, MO – PAWSapalooza 2026
11.15 – Jacksonville, FL – Jacksonville Fairgrounds
12.3 – Portland, ME – Venue TBA
12.5 – Sarasota, FL – Joyland Country Music Night Club
12.11 – Hollywood, FL – Venue TBA
12.12 – Hollywood, FL – Venue TBA
Whitefish Songwriter Festival Returns To Montana For Sixth Year
/by Lorie HollabaughQuartz Hill Music Group is the event’s presenting sponsor, and songwriters Marla Cannon-Goodman, Aaron Rattiere, Frank Meyers, Paul Jenkins, Adam Hambrick and more will light up the stages around Whitefish during the annual event. Label artists Spencer Hatcher, Lakelin Lemmings and Gabe Walsh will also join the festival this year.
“I’ve always believed in the power of a song – as well as in both the joy and in the healing that music can bring,” says Benny Brown, Quartz Hill Music Group founder. “I’m excited to partner with the Whitefish Songwriter Festival because it’s a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the talented songwriters who create those special moments with a new audience that truly values great music and how it all begins. ”
The all-ages event has something for everyone and works in conjunction with the Whitefish Chamber of Commerce to offer educational elements throughout the event. Several of the artists/songwriters will visit local schools and encourage the art of songwriting with the local students. The festival is also unveiling more opportunities for music education and cultivating aspiring artists with a songwriter workshop and songwriting contest. Each year, the festival transforms Whitefish into a destination for music lovers, hosting acclaimed songwriters performing throughout downtown, supporting working artists while enriching the cultural life of the community and generating significant local economic activity.
“The Whitefish Songwriter Festival is built on the power of great songs and the connections they create,” says Cari Klepper, festival producer and founder. “Having Quartz Hill Music Group as our presenting sponsor allows us to expand opportunities for songwriters while bringing even more world-class music to our community.”
A full list of performers can be found here, and tickets are available here.
Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen Extend ‘Still Gettin’ Away With It Tour’
/by Lorie HollabaughRyan Bingham. Photo: Elias Tahan
Grammy and Oscar winner Ryan Bingham and his band The Texas Gentlemen are extending their “Still Gettin’ Away With It Tour” into the fall.
Newly confirmed stops include Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Chicago’s Riviera Theatre, Milwaukee’s Eagles Ballroom, Omaha’s The Steelhouse and St. Louis’ The Pageant, among others.
Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting tomorrow (July 22), with general on-sale following on July 24.
The fall tour continues a breakout year for Bingham, whose new album They Call Us The Lucky Ones was released this spring. The album was his first full-length project in over seven years, and across the project’s 10 tracks, he reflects on the highs and lows of an artist’s life on the road and his newfound sense of joy and hope. Along with his “Still Gettin’ Away With It Tour,” Bingham will also join Zach Bryan for select stadium shows this summer.
“Still Gettin’ Away With It Tour” Dates:
October 13—Memphis, TN—Satellite Music Hall
October 14—Louisville, KY—The Louisville Palace Theatre
October 16—Grand Rapids, MI—GLC Live at 20 Monroe
October 17—Nashville, IN—Brown County Music Center
October 18—Nashville, TN—The Ryman Auditorium
October 20—Chicago, IL—The Riviera Theatre
October 21—Milwaukee, WI—The Rave / Eagles Club
October 23—St. Paul, MN—Palace Theatre
October 24—Des Moines, IA—Val Air Ballroom
October 25—Omaha, NE—Steelhouse
October 27—Wichita, KS—The Cotilion
October 28—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater
October 30—St. Louis, MO—The Pageant
November 1—Oklahoma City, OK—The Criterion
November 3—Albuquerque, NM—Revel Entertainment
November 4—El Paso, TX—Abraham Chavez Theatre
November 6—Waco, TX—The Backyard, Waco
November 8—Corpus Christi, TX—Concrete Street Amphitheater
November 14—Ft. Worth, TX—Billy Bob’s
Shania Twain To Launch Pop-Up SiriusXM Channel
/by Lauryn SinkShania Twain. Photo: Timothy White
Shania Twain is set to launch a pop-up SiriusXM channel, Little Miss Twain Radio, in celebration of her upcoming album.
The channel will be available to subscribers in their cars on channel 105 from July 23 through Aug. 6 and on the SiriusXM app from July 23 through Aug. 22.
“Shania Twain is a true icon whose music has inspired generations of fans and artists alike,” says Scott Greenstein, SiriusXM’s President and Chief Content Officer. “We are thrilled to bring fans closer to Shania than ever before with a dedicated channel and intimate performance honouring both her extraordinary career and this exciting new chapter.”
Twain will perform a special one-night-only performance at New York City’s Racket NYC on July 23 to celebrate the album, which releases July 24 via Republic Nashville.
Mo Pitney Slates ‘Outskirts Of Town’ For March
/by Lorie HollabaughCurb Records artist Mo Pitney has released a new single “Happy Hour,” from his upcoming third studio project, Outskirts of Town, due March 26, 2027.
“Happy Hour” is the third advance track previewing the full set bowing next year, and Pitney trades a drink with the boys for a night at home with the family on the new single. The father of three knows the days are long, but the years are short; and he intends to make the most of it, soaking up every minute with his wife and kids. The track serves as a mid-tempo reminder of what matters most, and was written by Adam Wright and Clint Daniels; and was produced by Jim “Moose” Brown and Pitney.
Pitney embraces a slower, simpler pace of life on Outskirts of Town. The 11-track collection is built on emotional storytelling and wholesome living, and is a celebration of the country music that raised him and the small town that anchors him. The Cherry Valley, Illinois native’s project captures the strength and security of family, enduring love and time-tested faith, and “Happy Hour” joins previously released singles “Fiddle Around” and “Wake Up and Smell the Country (with Jake Worthington).” Fans can anticipate a steady stream of new music from Pitney throughout 2026.
Outskirts of Town Track List:
1. “Outskirts of Town”
2. “Wake Up and Smell the Country (with Jake Worthington)”
3. “I Think I Know”
4. “Fiddle Around”
5. “Loving You”
6. “Heart Made for You”
7. “Happy Hour”
8. “God Speaks Through the Radio”
9. “Black Suit”
10. “Can’t You Hear A Brother Calling” – Mo Pitney, Sonya Isaacs, & Ben Isaacs
11. “Hole in His Heart (JoJo’s Song)”
Tyce Delk Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut
/by Lauryn SinkTyce Delk. Photo: Emma Kate Golden
Tyce Delk made his Grand Ole Opry debut last Thursday night (July 16).
The New Mexico native performed his breakthrough track “Adeline” and an unreleased original called “Up There Down Here,” dedicated to one of his lifelong friends from New Mexico who passed away in February. Delk received a standing ovation after each song. Later in the evening, Delk popped up during Ashland Craft’s set to perform their just-released duet, “Doesn’t Have To Be That Way.”
Delk released his second EP Everything But Gone last month. On the road now, Delk continues a nationwide run of fairs, festivals, rodeos, support slots, and headline gigs with upcoming stops in Montana, Wyoming, Nebraska and more.
Tyce Delk and Ashland Craft. Photo: Emma Kate Golden
Photo: Emma Kate Golden
Photo: Emma Kate Golden
Buddy Miller Slates New Self-Titled Solo Album For September
/by Lorie HollabaughBuddy Miller is releasing his new 12-track, self-titled album on Sept. 11 via New West Records.
The self-produced project is Miller’s first solo album in 15 years, and features appearances by Emmylou Harris, The War & Treaty, Lee Ann Womack, Shawn Colvin, Ashley Monroe, Elizabeth Cook, Jim Lauderdale, Dan Penn and Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams.
When compiling the songs for the new collection, Miller started with 50-odd possibilities before winnowing it down to include an early Temptations hit, a Jesse Winchester track,“Till the Wheels Come Off,” which Ashley Monroe, Elizabeth Cook, Angaleena Presley and Meg McRee wrote about Buddy and his wife Julie, and more.
“The intention was to make a country soul record,” Miller says, “but then I kept running into songs Julie had written that I wanted to put in.”
“Don’t Look Back” features Dan Penn, the legendary co-writer of “The Dark End of the Street,” “I’m Your Puppet,” “Do Right Woman, Do Right Man,” and countless other classics.
“I met Dan around 1994 when he came over to look at a Studer 24-track tape machine I’d listed in the PennySaver,” says Miller. “He passed on the Studer, but I gained a hero as a friend. He sang on my first record and I played a few sessions at his studio. His songs have been recorded by Aretha, Otis, Janis, Linda Ronstadt, and so many more — and his singing is as soulful as ever.”
Buddy Miller follows In the Throes, Miller’s 2023 collaboration with his wife Julie. The core band on the new album includes Fred Eltringham (drums, percussion), Viktor Krauss (bass), Tim Lauer (keyboards), and Steve Fishell (pedal steel), with frequent appearances from The McCrary Sisters.
Miller is a Grammy winner who has been named “Instrumentalist of the Year” multiple times by the Americana Music Association, and is also a highly sought-after and respected producer and guitarist who has worked with Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt, Robert Plant, Elvis Costello, John Fogerty, Solomon Burke, Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, Frank Black of the Pixies, Steve Earle, and many more.