Molly Tuttle. Photo: Ebru Yildiz
Molly Tuttle is gearing up for the release of her new solo album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, on Aug. 15 via Nonesuch Records.
She recently shared a new single and video from the upcoming project, “The Highway Knows.” Recorded with producer Jay Joyce, the fifth full album from the singer, songwriter and guitarist marks a sonic departure from Tuttle’s recent work. Tuttle goes to a whole new place on her new album, which is a hybrid of pop, country, rock and flat-picking, plus a murder ballad for good measure. Her virtuoso guitar work takes center stage on this project more than ever, and for the first time, she introduces her banjo playing on two songs.
So Long Little Miss Sunshine was recorded with drummer/percussionists Jay Bellerose and Fred Eltringham, bassist Byron House, and Joyce on multiple instruments. Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show) also plays banjo, fiddle and harmonica, as well as singing harmony, and much of the LP was co-written with Secor, who is also Tuttle’s partner.
“I’ve been wanting to make this record for such a long time,” says Tuttle. “Part of me was scared to do such a big departure, and that went into the album title. I think ‘The Highway Knows’ is reflective of a lot of the album stylistically. We wove together different genres and sounds, and ended up with something that I’m really proud of.”
Last month Tuttle gave fans a taste of the upcoming new album with the lead single “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark,” and an accompanying video. The song is already her most successful radio track, currently sitting at No. 2 on Americana Radio, and debuts this week on the AAA Radio Chart, a career first.
Tuttle is the US Ambassador for Spotify’s EQUAL program for the month of July. EQUAL is Spotify’s program aimed at “turning up the volume on the voices of women making waves around the world.”
So Long Little Miss Sunshine Track List:
1. “Everything Burns”
2. “The Highway Knows”
3. “Golden State Of Mind”
4. “Rosalee”
5. “I Love It”
6. “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark”
7. “Easy”
8. “Summer Of Love”
9. “Old Me (New Wig)”
10. “Oasis”
11. “No Regrets”
12. “Story Of My So-Called Life”
Braxton Keith To Embark On ‘This Ain’t My First Tour Tour’ This Summer
/by Lauryn SinkBraxton Keith. Photo: Benjamin Humphrey
Braxton Keith is set to embark on his “This Ain’t My First Tour Tour” in July. The tour will stop in Kentucky, Texas, Oklahoma and many more through November. Additionally, he will join Cody Johnson, Gavin Adcock and Luke Bryan on select dates between his headlining shows.
Additionally, he is set to release his latest track, “Baby You Do,” this Friday (July 18).
“‘Baby You Do’ is about the memory of a past love,” Keith says. “It haunts you when you sleep and then again when you wake up. It sticks with you. It’s about the ghost of a person whose love you wish you still had, but know you can never get back.”
“This Ain’t My First Tour Tour” Dates:
Sep. 19 – Pasadena, TX – Pasadena Livestock and Rodeo
Sep. 20 – Mission, TX – Las Palmas Race Park
Sep. 27 – Shreveport, LA – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium
Oct. 2 – Athens, GA – Georgia Theatre
Oct. 11 – Angelton, TX – Brazoria County Fair
Oct. 16 – Midland, TX – Braden Joplin Memorial Concert
Oct. 24 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheater
Nov. 7 – Waco, TX – Camp FIMFO
CeCe Winans To Celebrate The Season With New 2025 Christmas Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughCeCe Winans is sharing the joy and peace of the Christmas season with audiences nationwide this December on her “Christmas with CeCe Winans Tour,” kicking off Dec. 10 in Austin.
Special guests Angie Winans and Debbie Winans, CeCe’s sisters and fellow vocalists, will join her on the eight-city trek, which will include stops in Hattiesburg, Boston, Philadelphia and more through Dec. 20. The holiday experience will celebrate the true meaning of the season through unforgettable music and soulful moments of worship, and fans can expect a mix of Winans’ most beloved hits as well as timeless Christmas classics. Tour dates and ticket information are available at cecewinans.com.
“I’m truly thankful for the opportunity to bring this Christmas tour to so many cities,” says Winans. “There’s nothing like the joy and peace that this season brings, and being able to share that through music is a blessing. I’m especially excited to be doing this with my sisters; it’s going to be a beautiful time of worship, celebration, and togetherness.”
Winans’ recent albums, Believe For It and More Than This have resonated strongly with fans, leading to over one billion streams and downloads, multiple award wins, and a tour resurgence garnering over 100 shows across the globe over the last two years.
Anne Wilson Plots Benefit Concert For Kentucky Tornado Relief
/by Lauryn SinkAnne Wilson will return to her home state for a benefit concert at Corbin Arena in Corbin, Kentucky on Aug. 11, raising funds for families and communities impacted by the deadly tornado that struck Eastern Kentucky in May.
All proceeds from the show will benefit tornado recovery efforts in the region, supporting both The Sheppard Family Foundation’s direct work with families in London and Laurel County and the region-wide Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund. Tickets are on sale now.
“Kentucky is my home, and both the London and Somerset areas hold such dear memories for me,” shares Wilson. “When I found out about the tornadoes that hit in May and the devastation they caused, I knew I wanted to host a night that could bring hope and raise money for those in need. I’m so excited to be playing Corbin Arena for the very first time — the same venue where I saw so many concerts growing up. I’m praying this night of music brings healing, comfort and strength to those in need. I can’t wait to be back in my home state.”
Cameron Walker Signs With Big Machine Music
/by Madison HahnenPictured (L-R): Big Machine Music VP Tim Hunze, Cameron Walker, Big Machine Music President Mike Molinar, Endurance Entertainment’s David Lovett. Photo: Courtesy of Big Machine Music
Cameron Walker has inked an exclusive co-publishing deal with Big Machine Music.
“The entire team at Big Machine Music has been a dream to work with creatively and administratively,” shares Walker. “I feel incredibly fortunate to be in such great hands with people who allow me to fully focus on creating. It is an honor to be part of the BMM family.”
A Southport, Connecticut native, Walker now resides in Nashville and has had his songs recorded across genres by Sabrina Carpenter, Seventeen, All Time Low, Jax, Royal & the Serpent and Austin Snell, among others, as well as notching No. 1 singles on the K-pop and J-pop charts. Walker’s tunes have also been featured in commercials for Apple, Ford and Nike, as well as heard in TV shows and films across Disney, 20th Century Studios and more.
“Cam is the consummate creative. The breadth of his work across genres and sync as a songwriter, musician and performer is so impressive,” says Mike Molinar, President of Big Machine Music. “He is a musician’s musician and exactly the type of songwriter who will continue to flourish as the songwriting community further expands globally.”
Thomas Edwards Signs With Warner Music Nashville
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R, back row): Mike Dupree (SVP Creative Director, Warner Music Nashville), Stephanie Wright (SVP A&R, Warner Music Nashville), Cris Lacy (Co-Chair/Co-President, Warner Music Nashville) and Patrick Worstell (Director Marketing, Warner Music Nashville); (L-R, front row): Gregg Nadel (Co-Chair/Co-President, Warner Music Nashville), Thomas Edwards and Rusty Morrell (FORM Management). Photo: Andrea Schollnick
Rising singer-songwriter Thomas Edwards has signed a record deal with Warner Music Nashville.
“I’m so excited to be working with Warner and their great team of driven people,” Edwards shares. “After spending the last four years in town improving my craft as a writer and artist, I am excited to let these songs out in the world with great partners at Warner. I look forward to challenging myself as a creative and all the great music to be made ahead!”
To celebrate the signing, Edwards will release his new song, “Drunk Enough,” this Friday (July 18). Penned by the singer along with Dave Cohen and Aaron Ratiere, the track follows previously released “Old Crowd” and his debut song “Runnin’ Through That T,” which was inspired by his collegiate football career at the University of Tennessee.
Tyler Rich’s ‘Leaving California Tour’ Set To Launch In September
/by Lorie HollabaughTyler Rich
Tyler Rich will embark on his new “Leaving California Tour” this fall, kicking off Sept. 28 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
The 13-date tour will hit cities including Omaha, Des Moines, Las Vegas, Portland, L.A. and more through Nov. 22, and follows Rich’s nationwide headlining tour earlier this year. Ticket sales for the tour will roll out in stages beginning with the Artist Pre-Sale starting today (July 15), and tickets will be available to the general public starting July 18 at TylerRich.com.
Rich heads into the new tour fresh off the release of his sophomore album Hello California, and on the heels of the release of his two latest singles, “When?” and “Summer Of Us,” which dropped over the last two months. Since debuting on the country scene he has racked up over half a billion streams and scored three No. 1s on SiriusXM’s The Highway, including the Gold singles “The Difference” and “Leave Her Wild,” as well as the viral favorite “Better Than You’re Used To.”
Tour Dates:
July 16 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry *
August 2 – Wahoo, NE – Saunders County Fair *
August 21 – Wheatland, CA – The Event 2025 *
August 22 – Lakehead-Lakeshore, CA – A Lakeshore Live Music Session *
September 6 – Dinuba, CA – Night on the Range *
September 11 – San Diego, CA – Moonshine Beach *
September 12 – Lodi, CA – Lodi Grape Festival *
September 13 – Clearlake Oaks, CA – Cache Creek Vineyards *
September 27 – Windsor, CO – Hoedown Hill Country Music Festival *
September 28 – Colorado Springs, CO – The Black Sheep
October 2 – Long Island, NY – Mulcahy’s
October 17 – Sauget, IL – Pop’s Nightclub
October 23 – Omaha, NE – Barnato
October 24 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
October 25 – Iowa City, IA – Wildwood
November 7 – Las Vegas, NV – Stoney’s Rockin’ Country
November 8 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa
November 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – Cadence Clubhouse
November 14 – Stamford, CT – Palace Theatre Upstage
November 15 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry at Basic City
November 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Regent Theater
November 22 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
*previously announced dates
Black River Entertainment Adds Traci Hite As Director Of Promotion, Southeast
/by Lauryn SinkTraci Hite. Photo: Courtesy of Black River Entertainment
Black River Entertainment has added Traci Hite to its team as Director of Promotion, Southeast.
“Black River Entertainment has such an impressive roster and a legacy of success that speaks for itself,” says Hite. “I’m incredibly honored to be a part of our team’s next chapter and contribute to the exciting future ahead.”
“Traci came highly recommended, and she did not disappoint,” adds VP National Promotion, Bill Macky. “Her passion, energy and enthusiasm for our artists and music were evident from our first meeting. She is going to be a great addition to our team.”
Hite has made previous stops at Way-FM\Alabama, KCBI-FM\Dallas, Capitol Christian Music Group, Curb-Word Entertainment and most recently Quartz Hill Records/Stone Country Records. She joins the Black River Entertainment team as Kelsea Ballerini’s “Baggage” and Chris Young’s “Til The Last One Dies” gain traction at country radio.
Based in Cullman, Alabama, Hite can be reached at thite@blackriverent.com.
Zac Brown Band Plots December Album & Vegas Sphere Dates
/by Lauryn SinkThe Zac Brown Band is set to release their newest record, Love & Fear, on Dec. 5. To celebrate the record, the band will perform a four-show run of the same name at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13.
“Bringing our new album Love & Fear to Sphere in Las Vegas is a dream come true,” says Brown. “It’s my masterpiece so far. This show is the story of my life that I have never shared, a journey through my imagination, music and stories that have defined who I am. All of this brought to life in the incredible immersive environment of Sphere. It will be a unique experience where you can really feel every note, every word, right there with us. We can’t wait to share it with the fans.”
Love & Fear is the band’s seventh studio album and explores duality, healing and the human experience. A second track from the album, “Let It Run (feat. Snoop Dogg),” will be released this Friday (July 18), which comes on the heels of the lead single, “I Ain’t Worried About It,” released last month. Alongside Snoop Dogg, the 13-track record also features Dolly Parton and Marcus King.
Zac Brown Band will utilize the Sphere’s technologies including the world’s highest resolution LED display that wraps up, over, and around the audience creating a fully immersive visual environment. The venue also features the world’s most advanced concert-grade audio system, Sphere Immersive Sound, which delivers audio with clarity and precision to every guest.
Tickets to “Love & Fear” are available to the general public beginning July 25 at 10 a.m. PT with fan club presale beginning July 21. Travel VIP packages, which include a concert ticket and two-night stay at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, the resort connected to Sphere, are available now. All other VIP packages will be on sale July 21 at 10 a.m. PT. More information on all ticket options is available here.
Love & Fear Tracklist:
1. “I Ain’t Worried About It”
2. “Hard Run (feat. Marcus King)”
3. “The Sum”
4. “Let It Run (feat. Snoop Dogg)”
5. “Animal”
6. “Butterfly (feat. Dolly Parton)”
7. “Give It Away”
8. “Can You Hear Me Now”
9. “Thank You For Loving Her”
10. “Come To Me”
11. “Nothing’s A Coincidence”
12. “Passenger”
13. “What You Gonna Do”
Molly Tuttle Heads Into New Sonic Territory On Latest Album
/by Lorie HollabaughMolly Tuttle. Photo: Ebru Yildiz
Molly Tuttle is gearing up for the release of her new solo album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, on Aug. 15 via Nonesuch Records.
She recently shared a new single and video from the upcoming project, “The Highway Knows.” Recorded with producer Jay Joyce, the fifth full album from the singer, songwriter and guitarist marks a sonic departure from Tuttle’s recent work. Tuttle goes to a whole new place on her new album, which is a hybrid of pop, country, rock and flat-picking, plus a murder ballad for good measure. Her virtuoso guitar work takes center stage on this project more than ever, and for the first time, she introduces her banjo playing on two songs.
So Long Little Miss Sunshine was recorded with drummer/percussionists Jay Bellerose and Fred Eltringham, bassist Byron House, and Joyce on multiple instruments. Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show) also plays banjo, fiddle and harmonica, as well as singing harmony, and much of the LP was co-written with Secor, who is also Tuttle’s partner.
“I’ve been wanting to make this record for such a long time,” says Tuttle. “Part of me was scared to do such a big departure, and that went into the album title. I think ‘The Highway Knows’ is reflective of a lot of the album stylistically. We wove together different genres and sounds, and ended up with something that I’m really proud of.”
Last month Tuttle gave fans a taste of the upcoming new album with the lead single “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark,” and an accompanying video. The song is already her most successful radio track, currently sitting at No. 2 on Americana Radio, and debuts this week on the AAA Radio Chart, a career first.
Tuttle is the US Ambassador for Spotify’s EQUAL program for the month of July. EQUAL is Spotify’s program aimed at “turning up the volume on the voices of women making waves around the world.”
So Long Little Miss Sunshine Track List:
1. “Everything Burns”
2. “The Highway Knows”
3. “Golden State Of Mind”
4. “Rosalee”
5. “I Love It”
6. “That’s Gonna Leave A Mark”
7. “Easy”
8. “Summer Of Love”
9. “Old Me (New Wig)”
10. “Oasis”
11. “No Regrets”
12. “Story Of My So-Called Life”
Grand Ole Opry Celebrates Jamey Johnson’s Birthday With ‘Honky Tonk Throwdown’
/by Lauryn SinkDan Rogers, Jamey Johnson and Bill Anderson. Photo: Chris Hollo
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated Opry Member Jamey Johnson’s birthday on Sunday (July 13) with a “Honky Tonk Throwdown” themed show.
Gracing the stage alongside Johnson was Megan Moroney, Ernest, Randy Houser, Ryan and Rory, Stars Go Dim and The Down Home Boys. Surprise guests Lily Meola and Lukas Nelson as well as Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson also took the stage.