Vince Gill has released Eighteen Summers, the latest EP in his year-long 50 Years From Home Series.

The upbeat, slightly Cajun-flavored title track kicks the ninth EP off as a duet with co-writer Cyndi Thomson, a fellow country singer who had some hits during the early 2000s. Gill wrote the smooth, swinging “I’m All the Mississippi You’ll Ever Need” from the project with Belle Frantz, but credits Steve Earle with inspiring the title.

“Steve had this bass player named Dennis Crouch, who has played with everybody – a world-class musician,” says Gill. “Steve used to introduce him and would say, ‘This cat over here is all the Arkansas you’ll ever need.’ That always stuck with me, and when Belle and I were writing I asked her where she was from and she said Mississippi, so I said, ‘OK, maybe this is the time.’ Some songs just show up a whole lot later than you ever anticipated.”

The two-stepping, twangy and slightly sinister “I’ll Haunt Your Memory” marks Gill’s first co-write with Carter Faith, and Gill wrote the mellow, lovelorn “Gone Like Yesterday” himself, wallowing in how “Misery keeps me company.” The tone is decidedly happier on “Dancing In Texas,” a collaboration with Catie Offerman with a three-quarter time sway that invites listeners to leave their problems behind. “I’ve lived in a waltz tempo.” Gill notes. “Waltzes built my house – ‘When I Call Your Name,’ ‘Pocket Full of Gold,’ those kinds of songs. I’ve always been drawn to waltzes because when I was a little boy my mom taught me how to do it, and the only kind of dancing I still do is an occasional waltz.”

“Last Night at Closing Time” penned with Brad Warren, Brett Warren, (The Warren Brothers) and Preston Cooper, offers another mood shift. The mid-tempo ode to loneliness features a soul-piercing pedal steel solo by Paul Franklin, and introduces a protagonist who passes away in the last verse. For the EP’s previously-released single Gill chose “What the Cowgirls Do,” his hit from 1994’s When Love Finds You album.

Gill’s familial musical roots are celebrated on Eighteen Summers on the guitar featured on the cover. It’s been around Gill his whole life, though he doesn’t know where it came from initially. “It’s a tiny little thing I used to drag around with me everywhere and bang and beat on it,” he remembers. “My mom has a picture of me sleeping face down on the couch when I was about a year and a half, maybe two years old, with my arm around that guitar.”

Commemorating his departure from Oklahoma to begin his music career, Gill has been releasing a new EP each month, drawing from songs he’s written mostly over the past few years.

Eighteen Summers Track List:
1. “Eighteen Summers” (Vince Gill, Cyndi Thomson)
2. “I’m All The Mississippi You’ll Ever Need” (Vince Gill, Belle Frantz)
3. “I’ll Haunt Your Memory” (Vince Gill, Carter Faith, Ashley Monroe)
4. “Gone Like Yesterday” (Vince Gill)
5. “Dancing In Texas” (Vince Gill, Catie Offerman)
6. “Last Night At Closing Time” (Vince Gill, Preston Cooper, Brett Warren, Brad Warren)
7. “What The Cowgirls Do” (Vince Gill, John Jarvis)

Josh Rouse has inked with New West Records.

Rouse first broke through with his 1998 debut, Dressed Up Like Nebraska. He has since released 13 more critically acclaimed albums, blending folk, roots rock and classic pop with thoughtful songwriting. After living in Spain for more than a decade, Rouse won a Goya Award for his song “Do You Really Want To Be In Love.” Since returning to Nashville in 2018 with his wife and children, he has continued to tour and record, performing at venues and festivals around the world, including Glastonbury and Massey Hall.

Alongside the signing, Rouse has revealed he will release his new album Museums and Women on Oct. 23. The 10-song album was produced by Brad Jones. Museums and Women finds Rouse at his most hopeful and romantic, mixing thoughtful lyrics with subtle humor as he tells stories of drifters and dreamers finding meaning in everyday life. The songs balance bittersweet emotion with warm, understated melodies, creating a rich, cinematic look at the people who briefly pass through our lives.

“I was drawn to these songs because they’re so observational,” says Rouse. “They’re full of characters and stories I dreamed up from little moments that sparked my imagination on the road. At the end of the day, though, it’s inevitable that I’m in there somewhere, too.”

He will also hit the road this fall to support the album, with stops in Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia and more through Nov. 21.

Niklas Juritsch has signed with Range Music.

Originally from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria, Juritsch has garnered upward of eight million combined digital streams and nearly 100,000 monthly Spotify listeners. He has performed at London’s Lil Nashville, American SpeedFest in the U.K., Sweden’s Buckle Up Country Fest and made multiple appearances at Nashville’s Whiskey Jam. He is currently in the studio with plans to release new music later this year.

“Signing with Range is a dream come true,” says Juritsch. “Nashville has always felt like home creatively. Moving there to write, record, and immerse myself in the songwriting community is something I’ve worked toward for years. I’m incredibly grateful to have found a team that believes in my music and my long-term vision. I can’t wait to share this next chapter with listeners around the world.”

“We are incredibly excited to welcome Niklas as an artist on Range Music’s label,” shares Jack Minihan, Managing Partner at Range Media Partners and Range Music. “From the moment we heard his music, it was clear that he has a unique voice, a genuine connection to his songwriting, and the type of artistry that can resonate with audiences around the world. We believe in Niklas’ vision and are thrilled to be part of this next chapter as he moves to Nashville, immerses himself in the songwriting community, and continues building his career as an artist.”

“Niklas has dedicated years to developing his craft, and this signing is a testament to his talent, work ethic, and commitment to becoming the best artist he can be,” adds Liam Sullivan, Founder and Artist Manager of Deep Cuts Management Co. “From the beginning, our goal has been to build a long-term international career rooted in Nashville, and Range Music shares that vision. We are excited to partner with a team that understands Niklas as an artist and believes in the future we are building together.”

Ian Munsick Named Maverick Of Wyoming By Wyoming Office Of Tourism

The Wyoming Office of Tourism (WOT) has named Ian Munsick among its inaugural Mavericks of Wyoming. Inspired by WOT’s Mavericks Wanted campaign, the initiative recognizes Wyomingites whose leadership and authenticity reflect the untamed Western spirit that defines Wyoming.

In partnership with Wrangler, Munsick was presented with a limited-edition custom Mavericks Wanted Wrangler jacket by WOT executive director Domenic Bravo.

 

Randy Travis Visits City Of Hope Chicago

Randy Travis recently visited City of Hope Cancer Center Chicago to fulfill a patient’s lifelong wish to meet him. The patient requested a Zoom call with Travis, but he and his wife, Mary, made a surprise trip to Chicago for an in-person visit with her and the hospital staff.

 

Zac Brown Band Celebrates Record-Breaking 15th Fenway Sellout

The Zac Brown Band celebrated a record-breaking 15th consecutive sold-out performance at Boston’s iconic Fenway Park over the weekend. The band already held the venue’s records for the most consecutive sold-out shows and the most tickets sold in its history.

The band surprised every fan in attendance with a cruise vacation aboard Margaritaville at Sea next year.

“We were honored to work alongside Zac to help bring this incredible surprise to life for his fans,” says Christopher Ivy, Chief Executive Officer of Margaritaville at Sea. “This was an extraordinary way to thank the fans who have supported him throughout his career, and we’re proud to have helped make that incredible vision a once-in-a-lifetime reality.”

 

Zac Brown & Kendra Scott Win $25,000 For Camp Southern Ground ‘Celebrity Family Feud’

Zac Brown and Kendra Scott recently appeared on Celebrity Family Feud, winning $25,000 for Brown’s Camp Southern Ground. Joined by Zac Brown Band member Jimmy De Martini, Zac Brown Collective COO Chris Sherrer, and Kendra’s personal assistant Tyler Kain, Team Zac & Kendra faced country star, Mickey Guyton’s team, which competed for Equal Access.

Camp Southern Ground hosts inclusive, week-long residential camps for children ages 7 to 17, bringing together typically developing children, children with neurodevelopmental differences and youth from underserved and military families. Its model creates a shared experience where children of different backgrounds and abilities can build confidence, empathy and a genuine sense of belonging.

 

Maren Morris Partners With Sam’s Club For Fall 2026 Collection

Sam’s Club has launched the new EDITED by Maren Morris Fall 2026 Collection, available now exclusively online at Sam’s Club and in 400 Sam’s Club locations on Sept. 7.

The 12-piece collection in available in sizes XXS to 3X and each item is priced at under $40.

 

ASCAP Showcases Rising Artists At Franklin Songwriters Round

ASCAP hosted a songwriters round on Thursday, July 30 as part of a new quarterly showcase at the Black Dog Pub and Music Lounge in Franklin. The event featured ASCAP members Andrew Worley, Callie Young, Charity Bowden, Chelsey Stallings, Liz Hengber and Solo Lowit.

 

Amy Alexander Performs At Gibson Garage

Amy Alexander held a surprise performance at the Gibson Garage in Nashville last week for Sunderland AFC players while the Premier League team visited the city for the first stop of their U.S. pre-season tour. She performed one of her original songs, “Any Way Together,” along with the club’s classic Elvis anthem, “Can’t Help Falling in Love,” with husband Brandon Bernstein accompanying on guitar.