Empire Nashville artist Don Louis has announced he’s releasing a deluxe version of his album Liquor Talkin’ on April 18. He’s previewing the expanded project with a brand new song,“XO,” along with a corresponding video.

Louis co-wrote “XO” alongside the track’s producer Kipp Williams, and while never officially released, it has remained a fan-favorite at his live shows. Just ahead of Valentine’s Day, “XO” finds Louis self-assured as a self-proclaimed knight in shining armor and starched jeans, brushing off the ones who jump to conclusions. With an infectious rhythm, the country jam blends Louis’ warm, deep-Southern drawl with modern beats and tips its hat to George Strait with a “Check Yes or No” reference.

“The inspiration for ‘XO’ struck me while listening to George Strait’s classic ‘Check Yes or No,’” says Louis. “I aimed to create a catchy tune that captures the thrill of connecting with someone special, while keeping that irresistible Southern country vibe. I truly believe ‘XO’ perfectly blends R&B and country.”

Liquor Talkin’ Deluxe will also feature a new, Texan-latino fused version of “Mine In My Mind,”  featuring a collaboration with Miami-born artist Sammy Arriaga, as well as three new songs.

Liquor Talkin’ Deluxe Tracklist:
1. “She’s Trouble (Feat. Sophia Scott)” (Don Louis, RVSHVD, Sophia Scott)
2. “Neon You” (Dalton Little, Easton Hamlin)
3. “Liquor Talkin’” (Cale Dodds, Don Louis, Thomas Kipp Williams)
4. “Mine In My Mind (feat. Sammy Arriaga)” (Adrian Sowa, Brett Truitt, Don Louis, Nicholas Varelas, Tanner Olsen)
5. “Drunk and Alone” (Don Louis)
6. “Give Me A Song” (Don Louis)
7. “Long Time Coming” (Don Louis, Kaleb Jones)
8. “Stick to Whiskey” (Don Louis, Serge Sanchez)
9. “Footloose” (Chris Sligh, Don Louis, Mary Kutter)
10. “Buckle Bumpin’” (Blake Hubbard, Don Louis, Jarrod Ingram)
11. “Tough Pill To Swallow” (Brandon Sammons, David Ray Stevens, Don Louis)
12. “When I’m Gone” (Don Louis, Serge Sanchez)
13. “XO” (Don Louis, Kipp Williams – Producer: Kipp Williams)
14. “Look What You Made Me Do” (Don Louis, Kipp Williams, David Ray Stevens)
15. “She Ain’t Crazy Yet” (Don Louis, Autumn Buysse, Danielle Blakey)

Bryan Martin has announced he’ll release his upcoming album, Years In The Making, on April 4. The first single from the 13-track project, “Ain’t My Old Man,” is out now via Average Joes Entertainment.

Written by Martin, Lee Thomas Miller and Nick Walsh, “Ain’t My Old Man” delves into Martin’s relationship with his father, capturing the universal feeling of realizing you’ve inherited more from your parents than you ever expected.

“I think a lot of us grow up wanting to be like our dads, but at the same time saying, ‘I don’t want to be nothing like that when I grow up,” Martin shares. “I want to have more patience and teach my kids how to do things. Then you grow up and sometimes you catch yourself in moments where you’re just like, ‘man, I’m just like that guy.’”

Martin continues to build momentum following his Platinum hit, “We Ride,” which has garnered over 300 million streams and landed at No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, and the success of his rising single, “Wolves Cry,” which is currently climbing the country charts.

Years In The Making Track List:
1. “What About Me”
2. “Wishbone”
3. “Goin For Broke”
4. “Headstrong”
5. “Buzzards” (Explicit)
6. “Cowboy In This Indian”
7. “Silver and Gold” (feat. Ben Roberts)
8. “Years In The Making”
9. “Don’t Come Lookin For Me” (feat. Marty Stuart)
10. “Wolves Cry”
11. “Ain’t My Old Man”
12. “Gettin Fore The Gone”
13. “Easier Bein Me”

Jason Scott & The High Heat are set to release their new album, American Grin on March 28 via Leo33. To commemorate the announcement, the band released “Golden,” from the upcoming project last Friday (Feb. 7).

The album builds on their debut project, Castle Rock, and broadens their distinctive style by blending high-energy Southern rock with rugged Americana, a touch of honky tonk grit and anthems perfect for the open road. A balance of humor and depth shine throughout the album, whether in the Friday-night misadventures of “Me & The Bottle (Hungover You)”, the thumping, guitar-driving “Yardwork,” or the symphonic closer “Maria,” which recalls the lush experimentalism of Wilco and The Beach Boys.

Produced by former bandmate Taylor Johnson, the album was recorded in both Oklahoma City and the Texas borderlands, where the band drew inspiration from the local sounds and culture. From ZZ Top-style guitars on “If We Make Til The Mornin’” to the mariachi-inspired elements in “Interstate of Mind,” American Grin broadens the band’s sonic landscape while remaining rooted in the grit and groove they’ve become known for.

“We wanted to be a little bit playful during such a serious time,” Scott says of the album, which he began writing during the pandemic. “To pull back, look at the landscape, and write about the absurdity of American life.”

American Grin Track List:
1. “Jimmy” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
2. “High Country” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
3. “Golden” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
4. “Me & The Bottle (Hungover You)” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
5. “Interstate of Mind” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
6. “Yardwork” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
7. “Natalie” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
8. “Intermission” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
9. “Bernadette”(Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
10. “Too Wasted” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
11. “If We Make Til The Mornin’” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
12. “Get In Line” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)
13. “Maria” (Jason Scott, Taylor Johnson)

Hardy will launch his “Jim Bob World Tour” this May, headlining arenas and amphitheaters across the U.S. through September.

Longtime friends and collaborators Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr., Sikarus and McCoy Moore will join as support on select dates on the tour, which will include stops in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Kansas City, New York City, Birmingham and many more. He will also tour overseas with stops in Amsterdam, London, Glasgow, Dublin and more beginning in late June. Fan pre-sales will begin tomorrow (Feb. 11) with general on sale Feb. 14 at hardyofficial.com.

Fresh off the heels of his first-ever live album, Hardy (Live From Red Rocks), the tour continues a monumental run for Hardy. In 2024, he released his No. 1 LP Quit!!; toured across North America including his first stadium show; collaborated with heroes Fred Durst and Chad Smith; appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel Live!; hit 15 No. 1 songs; racked up over six billion career streams and more.

“Jim Bob World Tour” Dates:
May 22 – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre – Chula Vista, CA*
May 23 – T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV*
May 24 – Glen Helen Amphitheater – San Bernardino, CA*
May 29 – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT*
May 30 – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater – Nampa, ID*
May 31 – Cascades Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA*
June 5 – Save Mart Center – Fresno, CA*
June 6 – Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA*
June 7 – Shoreline Amphitheatre – Mountain View, CA*
June 23 – Melkweg – Amsterdam, Netherlands**
June 25 – O2 Academy – Birmingham, U.K.**
June 27 – O2 Academy Brixton – London, U.K.§
June 29 – O2 Victoria Warehouse – Manchester, U.K.§
June 30 – O2 Academy – Glasgow, U.K.§
July 2 – Waterfront Hall – Belfast, Northern Ireland§
July 3 – National Stadium – Dublin, Ireland§
August 14 – T-Mobile Center – Kansas City, MO†
August 15 – Denny Sanford PREMIER Center – Sioux Falls, SD†
August 16 – Somerset Amphitheater – Somerset, WI†
August 21 – Van Andel Arena – Grand Rapids, MI†
August 22 – Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI†
August 29 – Maine Savings Amphitheater – Bangor, ME†
August 30 – Xfinity Theatre – Hartford, CT†
September 4 – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview – Syracuse, NY†
September 5 – The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA†
September 6 – Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA†
September 11 – Brandon Amphitheater – Brandon, MS‡
September 12 – Coca-Cola Amphitheater – Birmingham, AL‡
September 13 – CCNB Amphitheatre – Simpsonville, SC‡
September 18 – Lakewood Amphitheatre – Atlanta, GA†
September 19 – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre – Tampa, FL†
September 20 – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL†
September 24 – Madison Square Garden – New York City, NY†

*with Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr. and McCoy Moore
**with Bec O’Malley
§with McCoy Moore
†With Koe Wetzel, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Sikarus
‡with Stephen Wilson Jr. and Sikarus