Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Releases New EP ‘Night After Night’

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have released their new EP, Night After Night today (Oct. 24) via NGDB Records.

Night After Night was produced by Jerry Douglas and features longtime band members Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, and Bob Carpenter joined by Jaime Hanna, Ross Holmes, and Jim Photoglo, melding together six decades of influences, road miles, and family collaborations. The EP is the band’s first release of all-new music since 2009’s Speed of Life and a followup to their 2022 project, Dirt Does Dylan.

The focus track from the album, “Nashville Skyline” (feat. Matraca Berg) was co-written by Jeff, his son Jaime, and Jeff’s wife Berg. The tune features Jeff and Jaime strumming alongside each other on the record. “’Nashville Skyline is a lament about change,” says Jeff. “A yearning love letter to what was.”

Additional writers across the project include Daniel Tashian, Mac McAnally, and more.

Vinyl copies of Night After Night featuring music on one side and an etched graphic on the other as well as CDs will be released on Dec. 5 and are available to pre-order at the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band online store.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band also just announced the next leg of dates in commemoration of the band’s 60th Anniversary, “All The Good Times: The Farewell Tour – 60 Years of Dirt.” The new tour dates kick off with the Outlaw Country Cruise in March and will include a show at the Grand Ole Opry House on May 13 —the 60th Anniversary, to the day, of the band’s formation. Pre-sale for the new dates begins on Oct. 29 with general on-sale October 31.

Night After Night Track List:
1. “Night After Night” (Daniel Tashian, Paul Kennerley)
2. “Nashville Skyline (feat. Matraca Berg)” (Jaime Hanna, Jeff Hanna, Matraca Berg)
3. “If You Hang Around Long Enough” (Jeff Hanna, Mac McAnally)
4. “Peace and Quiet” (Drew Kennedy, Jeff Hanna, Matraca Berg)
5. “For All The Good It Did” (Alan Miller, Jaime Hanna)

Industry Ink: ASCAP, Riley Green & Dasha, Brett Young, Bellamy Brothers, More

ASCAP Hosts Annual Songwriting Workshops

Pictured (back row, L-R): ASCAP’s Duane Hobson, Mara Connor, Kelly Seidel, Leslie Bowe, Mark Taylor, Dan Harrison; (Front Row, L-R) Danny Jacobson, hit songwriter Jamie Moore, Haley Ganis, Elizabeth Makris, Andrew Rizzuto

ASCAP recently hosted its annual country and Christian songwriting workshops. Nine emerging songwriters participated in the country workshop, led by Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer Jamie Moore.

 

Riley Green & Dasha Perform Exclusive Show For Wells Fargo Credit Cardholders

Riley Green & Dasha. Photo: Terence Rushin

Riley Green and Dasha recently performed at an event in Atlanta for Wells Fargo cardholders as part of the Autograph Card Exclusives series.

Green performed crowd-favorite “Different ‘Round Here,” “Don’t Mind If I Do,” “you look like you love me,” “Change My Mind” and “Worst Way,” before closing out the night with a full-venue singalong of “Dixieland Delight.”

Dasha graced the stage with “Not at This Party,” “Work On Me,” a preview of the unreleased “Memo” and her breakout hit “Austin (Boots Stop Workin’).”

 

Brett Young Performs On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

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Brett Young recently performed his chart-climbing track “Drink With You” on The Kelly Clarkson Show.

Penned by Young, Jesse Frasure, Tony Lucca and Emily Weisband, the track is available on his fourth studio album, 2.0.

 

Bellamy Brothers Earn Gold Certification

Pictured (L-R): Jackie Jones (RIAA), Judy Seale (Agent), Howard Bellamy, David Bellamy, Scott Adkins (Publicist), Rob Battle (Agent)

The Bellamy Brothers have earned a RIAA Gold certification for “Let Your Love Flow.”

During a performance at the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 23, RIAA SVP of Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Jones and their team celebrated the duo with a presentation and RIAA Gold plaque to commemorate their achievement.

“It was an absolute thrill to discover that “Let Your Love Flow” went gold on the eve of its 50th anniversary. Having the opportunity to celebrate it during the Opry’s 100th anniversary with friends made it even more special,” shares David Bellamy.

 

Priscilla Block Celebrates Album Release

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Priscilla Block is celebrating the release of her recently released sophomore album, Things You Didn’t See.

Block has shared the album with appearances on The TODAY Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Fox & Friends, ABC News Live Prime and more. The project has been recognized by The New York Times, NPR, Billboard, GRAMMY.com, Consequence, MusicRow, UPROXX and more.

 

Ryan Aviation Group Hosts 2nd Annual Hangar Party

Tucker Wetmore. Photo: William King

Ryan Aviation Group recently hosted its second annual Hangar Party showcasing its newly launched Pullman Coaches.

The evening concluded with a performance from Tucker Wetmore, who drew in the crowd with a jam-packed set of hits including his No. 1 “Wind Up Missin’ You,” current single “3, 2, 1” and viral smash “Brunette.”

Music City Walk Of Fame To Induct Old Dominion, Charley Pride & Liz Rose

Charley Pride, Liz Rose & Old Dominion

The Music City Walk of Fame has unveiled its newest inductees. Old Dominion, Charley Pride (posthumously) and Liz Rose will be inducted on Nov. 11 at 1 p.m. The ceremony will be open to the public. Old Dominion, Pride and Rose will be the 110th, 111th and 112th stars on the Walk of Fame, recognized for their work of preserving the musical heritage of Nashville.

“These inductees represent the heart of Nashville’s music story,” says Ellen Pryor, Chair of Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, and Director of Communications at Frist Art Museum. “From Old Dominion’s rise from songwriters to stars, to Charley Pride’s trailblazing legacy, to Liz Rose’s timeless storytelling that defined an era — each has left an unforgettable mark on music and on Nashville.”

Since forming, Old Dominion have had nine No. 1 hits, collected eight ACM awards and seven CMA awards for Group of the Year. Their sixth album Barbara dropped on Aug. 22, and they are currently on their “How Good Is That – World Tour” performing in arenas through 2026.

Before his passing in 2o20, Pride was a Grand Ole Opry member, a three time GRAMMY winner, and was a recipient of the Recording Academy’s “Lifetime Achievement Award.” He had 39 chart-toppers, including “Kiss An Angel Good Morning.” Pride was also named CMA’s Entertainer of the Year in 1971, and was Top Male Vocalist in 1971 and 1972.

Songwriter Rose has most notably co-penned 16 tracks with Taylor Swift, including the GRAMMY winning “White Horse” and GRAMMY nominated “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).” She also co-wrote the 2015 GRAMMY and CMA winning song “Girl Crush,” recorded by Little Big Town.

Meghan Patrick To Release ‘Golden Child (The Final Chapter)’ In January

Meghan Patrick will release a new deluxe version of her latest album, Golden Child (The Final Chapter), on Jan. 9 via Riser House Artists.

The new expanded version will feature six brand new songs, and she’s releasing the brand new track “Both Can Be True” today (Oct. 24) across all streaming platforms. The track balances vulnerability with resilience and captures the complicated duality of everyday life.

“This song is about realizing how hard it can be in life to truly ‘have it all’ at one time, but understanding there’s always beauty and happiness to be found if you’re looking for it,” Patrick shares. ”It’s ok to be grateful for what you have and still want more, or love someone while knowing they aren’t “the one”. Life can be heartbreaking lows and exhilarating highs, and the beauty of living is accepting that both can be true, and sometimes at the same time.”

Patrick co-penned all six additional tracks, with writing collaborations from Trannie Anderson, Paul Sikes, Natalie Hemby and more.

Patrick’s 3rd Annual Benefit Show in support of YWCA Nashville & Middle Tennessee’s Domestic Violence Services Program will take place on Monday, (Oct. 27) at The Nashville Palace. This year’s lineup features Kasey Tyndall, Meg McRee, Alana Springsteen, Madeline Edwards, Thelma and James, Brad Clawson, Caylee Hammack, and Andy Albert.

Golden Child (The Final Chapter) Track List:
1. “You For Me” (Meghan Patrick, Jon Decious, Paul Sikes)
2. “Both Can Be True” (Meghan Patrick, Trannie Anderson, Dallas Wilson, Michael Whitworth)
3. “Safe Place To Break” (Meghan Patrick, Shane Minor, Zach Kale)
4. “Jessica, Jezebel” (Meghan Patrick, Karen Kosowski, Emma-Lee)
5. “Hold On Meg” (Meghan Patrick, Karen Kosowski, Natalie Hemby)
6. “Project” (Meghan Patrick, Kat Higgins, Jake Rose)

Dylan Gossett Drops Deluxe Version Of Debut Album ‘Westward’

Dylan Gossett is expanding his album Westward with a new deluxe version of the project, out today (Oct. 24) via Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records.

Westward (Deluxe) includes three new tracks: the solo-penned “Windy City” and collaborations Noeline Hofmann on “American Trail” and Ole 60 on “Back 40.”

“‘Windy City’ is about being from the South and how crazy it is to have music that is being listened to up North and far away from where I’m from,” says Gossett. “It was inspired by Windy City in Chicago because it was a big moment to be in Chicago and hear people singing my music for the first time, but it’s really about everywhere and just how special it is to have something I never even dreamed possible.”

This fall Gossett will continue “The Westward Tour” through the end of the year, with upcoming shows in Toronto, Denver, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and more. He’ll perform at the 2025 National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas on December 6, as well as ring in the New Year at Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth on December 31.

Gossett has racked up over a billion streams across his catalogue to date, and his breakout single “Coal” recently went double Platinum, in addition to going Silver in the U.K., Platinum in Australia, double Platinum in Canada, and double Platinum in Ireland. The song marked his first entry on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and broke into the Top 25 of the Billboard Country Digital Songs Chart and Top 5 of the Spotify Viral 50 U.S. and Global Charts. In addition, his single “Beneath Oak Trees” recently went Gold.

Westward (Deluxe) Track List:
1. “Lord Will You Carry Me” (Dylan Gossett)
2. “Hangin’ On” (Dylan Gossett)
3. “Cicada Choir” (Dylan Gossett)
4. “American Trail” (Colton Forrest Hardy, Dylan Gossett)
5. “Snake Eyes” (Dylan Gossett)
6. “Livin’ the Dream” (Dylan Gossett)
7. “Sweet Lady” (Dylan Gossett)
8. “Adeline (You’re Outta Line)” (Colton Forrest Hardy, Dylan Gossett)
9. “Roll of 35” (Dylan Gossett)
10. “Like I Do” (Colton Forrest Hardy, Dylan Gossett)
11. “Tired of Running” (Dylan Gossett)
12. “Smell of Rain” (Dylan Gossett)
13. “Back 40” (Dylan Gossett)
14. “Tree Birds” (Dylan Gossett)
15. “Song About You” (Colton Forrest Hardy, Dylan Gossett)
16. “Coal” (Dylan Gossett)
17. “Baptized by Rain” (Dylan Gossett)
18. “American Trail” (feat. Noeline Hofmann) (Colton Forrest Hardy, Dylan Gossett)
19. “Back 40” (feat. Ole 60) (Dylan Gossett)
20. “Windy City” (Dylan Gossett)

Cam Finds Artistic Freedom In New Era [Interview]

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When Cam accepted her Grammy award for her work on Cowboy Carter earlier this year, it wasn’t just a career milestone, it was a full-circle moment. Behind the scenes, as she contributed to Beyoncé’s genre-busting project, Cam was simultaneously crafting her own most personal body of work to date: All Things Light.

“I mean it was incredible,” Cam tells MusicRow of the Grammy win. “It just feels so gratifying on so many levels. It feels like art was made, that is a history lesson that is pushing boundaries and it still got recognized in a kind of commercial way.”

That same spirit of boundary-pushing fuels All Things Light. The album is at once genre-fluid, deeply vulnerable, and spiritually exploratory, far from anything resembling a calculated industry move. But according to Cam, that’s exactly the point.

Released as her first solo single in four years, “Alchemy” marked the beginning of this new era for Cam. “There’s really this whole album with me taking a fear of death and looking uncertainty in the eye with COVID and new motherhood and not letting those heavy feelings just lie,” she explains. “This is ‘Alchemy.’ I was trying to make it an uptempo happy song and I still inserted a Buddhist death meditation.”

The contrast between light and dark is central to Cam’s new work. From facing the mortality of loved ones to reckoning with what legacy means for a mother and an artist, All Things Light emerged from some of the most disorienting years of her life.

“Having my daughter and the postpartum or whatever that period is of darkness and COVID, it’s just like, my life has changed and I do not know what’s coming next,” she says.

In the middle of all this, a simple question from her daughter, “Mom, what happens when we die?,” served as a spark.

“What came out of me in that moment was that our bodies get really still and our light goes back up to the stars,” Cam recalls. That spontaneous, gut-level answer became a guiding philosophy for the album. “I really used my feelings and what felt right in my tummy and my body. This is what I need to help me deal with difficult moments.”

Musically, All Things Light refuses to be boxed in. It blends country, Americana, pop and more. “To me, the most natural stuff comes out of me in a way that’s just a mix of all those things because I listened to all those things,” she says. “I should be able to paint with all the colors that I want to tell the story how it needs to be told.”

Though she didn’t set out to break rules, the genre-blurring nature of the record became a quiet act of rebellion, especially in a shifting industry. “At the beginning of all this, I was like, I don’t know if there will be an industry to return to. I should be doing this for art’s sake,” Cam says. “There’s no way you can abandon how important art and music is for humanity.”

Songs like “Slow Down” and “Everblue” give listeners space to feel everything. “‘Everblue’ is just such a night drive or a calm sadness that is for some reason one of my favorite feelings. I recognize it,” she says. “Maybe just all of us sad girl Tumblr post by it. It feels so good.”

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One of the album’s most spiritually charged and potentially controversial songs is “Turns Out That I Am God,” a track Cam says she approached with great care. “I worked really hard to make sure I said it in a way that felt humble,” she explains. “I wasn’t raised with religion, so the word God, some people feel belongs to them. That’s not where I’m coming from.”

Instead, she explores spirituality as a universal human experience, something deeply personal and yet inherently shared. With input from a rabbi and a pastor, Cam found confidence in her message. “It turned out that ‘I’m God’ was something that I needed to say.”

Sharing it was scary, she admits. But that fear, for her, is a sign she’s doing it right. “It’s not art if you aren’t a tiny bit nervous to say something.”

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Cam recently performed at The Bluebird Cafe with longtime trusted collaborator Tyler Johnson, another moment that felt full circle.

“I remember watching from the outside of that circle going to shows early on being like, I want to be in the middle of that circle, having written those songs. And Now being in the middle of the circle and between Ty and I having we’re singing, he’s got Harry Styles cuts, and we both have a Miley Cyrus and Beyonce cuts. It makes me so proud of how he has worked so hard.”

Cam’s set for her “The Slow Down Tour” will bring these themes into full view. A giant white crane, built like a parade puppet, will be on stage as a spiritual symbol. Its origin? Her sister kept seeing cranes during a difficult period in her life. Then, one showed up unexpectedly in her parents’ driveway on a day of good news. Cam knew it had to become part of the tour.

“This bird is coming with me,” she says. “This is the whole point of art. You turn the darkness into something else, and you make it a symbol of how you can make it through or how you did make it through, or music to hold your hand while you make it through.”

The show design, she says, is just as intentional as every lyric. “I’m hoping to make people cry and then make them dance.”

Looking back, Cam sees this moment as the fulfillment of what her younger self always hoped for. “I think younger me would’ve wanted me to be exactly like this,” she reflects. “I know younger me is just like, yes, look at you having your body and your own experiences and living your life.”

Cam’s “The Slow Down Tour” will visit the Ryman Auditorium this Sunday (Oct. 26).

Sam Barber To Travel ‘The American Route’ On 2026 Tour

Sam Barber. Photo: Preston Hoffman

Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Sam Barber will kick off the new year with “The American Route” headline tour beginning with a two-night stand Jan. 30-31 in Oxford, Mississippi. Waylon Wyatt, Michael Marcagi, Clover County, Bebe Stockwell and Wild Horses will join as support.

The tour will visit Omaha, Virginia Beach, Clearwater, Raleigh, Lexington, and more through June 6. Fans can sign up for early access to tickets here. The artist presale begins Oct. 28, with general on-sale to follow Oct. 31.

Barber continues his wide-ranging 2025 headline run resuming Oct. 31 in Asheville through early December. The quick rising artist has amassed more than 2 billion global streams to date, and his 2024 Gold debut album, Restless Mind has yielded hits like the double Platinum “Straight and Narrow,” “Better Year,” and the Platinum “Indigo (feat. Avery Anna),” which has amassed 500 million global streams, Platinum certification in Australia, and 2x Platinum certification in Canada while spending 14 weeks and counting among the country radio airplay charts and reaching the top 40 on Billboard’s overall Hot 100.

He also released his album Music for the Soul earlier this year, which includes “Man of the Year,” and extended the project with the addition of “Better Than The Floor,” a collaboration with artist and producer Chance Peña.

“The American Route” Tour Dates:
Jan 30 – Oxford, MS – The Lyric Oxford *
Jan 31 – Oxford, MS – The Lyric Oxford *
Feb 5 – Salem, VA – Salem Civic Center $ #
Feb 6 – Washington, DC – The Anthem $ #
Feb 7 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium $ #
March 12 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee &
March 13 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee &
March 14 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall &
March 19 – Fort Wayne, IN – Clyde Theatre &
March 20 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe &
April 24 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach ^
May 7 – Omaha, NE – The Astro Amphitheater + *
May 8 – Wichita, KS – Wave Outdoors + *
May 9 – Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheater + *
May 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome + *
May 15 – N. Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery + *
May 16 – Huntsville, AL – The Orion Amphitheater + *
May 21 – Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound + *
May 22 – Pompano Beach, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater + *
May 23 – St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre + *
June 4 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater $ #
June 5 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre $ #
June 6 – Lexington, KY – Railbird Festival ^

* Support from Bebe Stockwell
$ Support from Waylon Wyatt
# Support from Wild Horses
& Support from Clover County
+ Support from Michael Marcagi
^ Festival Appearance

Zach Top Notches Second No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chart

Zach Top; Photo: Citizen Kane Wayne

Zach Top claims his second No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with his track, “Good Times & Tan Lines”

The song comes off of his second studio album Ain’t In It For My Health and was written by Top, Carson Chamberlain and Wyatt McCubbin.

Top is bringing his “Cold Beer & Country Music Tour” overseas next year with special guest McCubbin. The trek will begin on Feb. 21 in Zurich, with headline dates in Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo.

“Good Times & Tan Lines” currently sits at No. 16 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 11 on the Mediabase chart.

Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

Kashus Culpepper Sets ‘Act 1’ For Debut Album

Kashus Culpepper will release his debut album, Act 1, on Jan. 23 via Big Loud Records.

“Creating music has been the greatest joy of my life,” shares Culpepper. “What a magical thing it is. My debut album Act I serves as a beginning of that journey.”

The 18 track project draws from Culpepper’s wide array of musical influences, and blends country, soul, blues, folk and rock. Listeners will be able to hear varied instrument use, including banjo and pedal steel, cello, violin and harp.

Culpepper co-penned all 18 songs, with additional writing credits from Jacob Durrett, Matt Warren, Natalie Hemby and more. The record was recorded in Muscle Shoals with production by Brian Elmquist. The album also features collaborations with Sierra Ferrell on “Broken Wing Bird” and Marcus King on “Southern Man.”

Culpepper gave listeners a taste of the album today with his latest track “Mean To Me,” along with the official music video directed by Lewis Carter.

Act I Track List:
1. “Intro” (Kashus Culpepper, Jordan Dozzi, Jacob Durrett)
2. “Southern Man” (feat. Marcus King) (Kashus Culpepper, Bear Rinehart)
3. “Alabama Beauty Queen” (Kashus Culpepper, Luke Preston, Diego Urias)
4. “Woman” (Kashus Culpepper, Anderson East)
5. “Break Me Like” (Kashus Culpepper, Grady Block, Hank Compton)
6. “Believe (Kashus Culpepper, Foy Vance)”
7. “Stay” (Kashus Culpepper, Jordan Dozzi, Jacob Durrett)
8. “Mean To Me” (Kashus Culpepper, Oscar Charles, Diego Urias, Matt Warren)
9. “Broken Wing Bird” (feat. Sierra Ferrell) (Kashus Culpepper, Brian Elmquist)
10. “Better Weather” (Kashus Culpepper, Luke Preston)
11. “That’s The Feeling” (Kashus Culpepper, Brian Elmquist)
12. “Man Of His Word” (Kashus Culpepper, Natalie Hemby)
13. “In Her Eyes” (Kashus Culpepper, Brent Cobb, Oscar Charles)
14. “Is It True” (Kashus Culpepper, Rhett Akins, Rocky Block)
15. “After Me?” (Kashus Culpepper, Mark Addison Chandler)
16. “Out Of My Mind” (Kashus Culpepper, Brian Elmquist)
17. “House On A Hill” (Kashus Culpepper, Rhett Akins, Jimi Bell)
18. “Cherry Rose” (Kashus Culpepper, Mikky Ekko, Brian Elmquist)

Dalton Davis Signs With MCA/Republic Records

Pictured (L-R): Damon Moberly (MCA), Stephanie Wright (MCA), Robert Femia (MCA), Katie McCartney (MCA), Joshua Berkman (Republic Records) , Mike Harris (MCA), Dalton Davis, Steve Astephen (The Familie), Alexandre Lunt (Type A Management), Nicole Trotta (Type A Management), Royce Risser (The Familie). Photo: Courtesy of MCA

Dalton Davis has inked a record deal with MCA/Republic Records.

A Gastonia, North Carolina native, Davis grew up with rural roots, which have helped formed his sound today. He spent time touring with gospel artists, before he was mentored by hip-hop engineers. Combining all these experiences, Davis’ sound blends outlaw edge with soul.

Davis has already built a fan base through the release of “Sit Crooked,” “So Far So Good,” and “Blue Ridge Sky.” Today (Oct. 24), he drops his label debut, “Cows In The Front Yard.”

“This record deal isn’t the finish line — it’s the starting gun. Every song I’ve written up to now and every show I’ve played was just qualifying for the race, and signing with MCA/Republic means I finally get to run,” says Davis. “Signing with MCA/Republic was a big move, but one I couldn’t be more grateful to be making. With two legendary labels in my corner and ‘Cows In The Front Yard’ ready to roll, the cowboy come up starts here.”

Davis has opened on the road for Kameron Marlowe, Brantley Gilbert, Midland, Ashley McBryde, Gary Allen and Dwight Yoakam.