Pictured (L-R): Jerrod Flusche, Alex Trejo, Giovannie Yanez, Milton Toles, Carlos Villa. Photo: Brass Knuckle Vision

Giovannie and The Hired Guns have signed with Warner Music Nashville and will release their anticipated album, Tejano Punk Boyz, on Oct. 28.

In the last year, the Texas band has been named one of Amazon Music’s 2022 Artists to Watch, and their breakout single, “Ramon Ayala,” has garnered 18 million digital streams since independently releasing last summer. Following its No. 1 on the Active Rock Radio Chart, the track claimed the No. 1 slot on the Alternative Radio Chart this week, and has notched five weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock & Alternative Airplay Chart. This is the first time since 2006 that an artist’s first career-charting radio single reached No. 1 at both Alternative and Active Rock.

Fronted by Mexican-American lead singer and guitarist Giovannie Yanez, the group also includes Carlos Villa (guitar), Jerrod Flusche (guitar), Alex Trejo (bass guitar) and Milton Toles (drums).

“This year has felt like a dream that never ends. The No. 1s are so cool because we are reaching so many new fans. We can’t wait to share the full album soon,” says Yanez.

Griff Morris of Crush South Management adds: “This band is on a mission to take over the world. They have the talent, work ethic and vision to do exactly that. Bet on it.”

“This partnership is a perfect example of Warner Music Nashville’s philosophy to let the music lead. Giovannie and The Hired Guns are pure adrenaline and one of a kind,” notes Co-President of Warner Music Nashville, Cris Lacy. “Their broad musical reach has inspired an exciting ’first’ for us, a collaboration with one of our US rock sister labels and Warner Music Latina to make sure Gio’s ascension to superstardom is multilateral.”

Pictured (L-R): ONErpm’s Ryan Cunningham, Wynn Williams, ONErpm’s Tim Wipperman, John Lytle (Wynn’s Manager). Photo: Stephanie Orr

Country neotraditionalist Wynn Williams has signed with global music provider ONErpm, who will provide marketing and distribution for Williams’ new music.

A Weatherford, Texas rodeo cowboy, who comes from a long line of singers, Williams combines the honky-tonk attitude of Brooks & Dunn with the crooning style of fellow Texan George Strait.

“Wynn is a dynamic new talent,” states Tim Wipperman, managing director for ONErpm’s Nashville headquarters. “With the pendulum swinging back toward traditional country, we believe Wynn is uniquely positioned for immediate industry success. Thanks to A&R Executive Ryan Cunningham for bringing Wynn into the family.”

With the announcement, Williams also released his newest single, “I Love Her for Leaving.” Co-written with Brice Long, the new track is a memorable mid-tempo ballad with a clever twist.

“[Wynn] has all the elements a country artist needs to break through. He’s got the look, the talent, the willingness to learn and a great attitude,” says his producer, country music artist-songwriter Trent Willmon.

“We’ve put a lot of time and effort into cultivating a record that possesses all the elements of what country music is to me,” Williams notes.

Dolly Parton‘s A Holly Dolly Christmas is being released as an expanded edition with eight new tracks on Oct. 14. Parton’s classic track “A Smoky Mountain Christmas,” one of the rarities from the the Ultimate Deluxe Edition, is available everywhere digitally now.

Upon its release in October 2020, the album received a Grammy nomination and debuted at No. 1 on both the Billboard Country and Holiday albums charts. Guests on the album include Michael Bublé, Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Jimmy Fallon, Willie Nelson, and her late brother, Randy.

Four singles were released from the album: “Mary, Did You Know?” “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus,” “Christmas On The Square,” and the top 10 AC hit “Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” with Bublé. “Three Candles” and “The Wish Book,” originally released as digital-only bonus tracks, will make their CD and LP debuts on the Ultimate Deluxe Edition.

A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition also features the digital debut of “Something Bigger Than Me” and “Silent Night,” songs Parton contributed to the 1997 animated holiday film Anabelle’s Wish. The final bonus track on the Ultimate Deluxe Edition is “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” Parton’s top 5 AC duet with Rod Stewart from his Grammy-winning 2004 album, Stardust…the Great American Songbook, Volume III.

The new album will be available on digital and streaming services, as well as on CD and two-LP white vinyl with pre-orders available now.

A Holly Dolly Christmas: Ultimate Deluxe Edition Track List:
“Holly Jolly Christmas”
“Christmas Is” – featuring Miley Cyrus
“Cuddle Up, Cozy Down Christmas” – Dolly Parton & Michael Bublé
“Christmas On The Square”
“Circle of Love”
“All I Want For Christmas Is You” – featuring Jimmy Fallon
“Comin’ Home For Christmas”
“Christmas Where We Are” – featuring Billy Ray Cyrus
“Pretty Paper” – featuring Willie Nelson
“I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”
“You Are My Christmas” – featuring Randy Parton
“Mary, Did You Know”
Bonus Tracks
“Three Candles”*
“The Wish Book”*
“Baby It’s Cold Outside” – Duet with Rod Stewart
“A Smoky Mountain Christmas” #
“(I’d Like To Spend) Christmas With Santa” #
“Wrapped Up In You”#
“Something Bigger Than Me” +
“Silent Night”+
*Previously Unreleased on CD & Vinyl
#Previously Unreleased
+Previously Unreleased Digitally

LeAnn Rimes is getting into the holiday spirit early by announcing her upcoming “Joy: The Holiday Tour,” which will kick off Dec. 2 and run through Dec. 18.

The tour will visit New York, Washington, Iowa, Oregon, and includes a Ryman Auditorium show on Dec. 10. Tickets for the Music City show are already on sale, and the rest of the shows go on sale beginning Sept. 1.

The concerts will bring fans together for festive songs mixed with some of Rimes’ greatest hits and new songs from her upcoming new record God’s Work, which will be available on Sept. 16. The project features Mickey Guyton, Ziggy Marley, Aloe Blacc, Ben Harper, Ledisi, Sheila E. The 12-track record includes a mix of songs that are nearly three years in the making.

She has also remains busy with her iHeartRadio mental health and wholeness podcast, Wholly Human, that brings her lifestyle blog, Soul of EverLe, to life. Now in its third season, Wholly Human placed in the top 35 overall for podcasts worldwide and was recently named as one of the 15 best mental health podcasts that educate and empower listeners by Good Housekeeping.