Texas-based indie band The Wilder Blue is gearing up for the release of their new album, Cinco, on Aug. 28. Ahead of the album release, the band has unveiled a new track from the project, “Chasin’ The Sun.”

Cinco is the band’s fifth album and showcases their adventurous musicianship, relatable storytelling, and signature five-part harmonies. The new ten-track project finds them exploring new creative territory, incorporating outside musicians and songwriters for the first time, while embracing a renewed sense of freedom and exploration. Earlier this summer, they unveiled the album track “Texas Women” featuring Tracy Byrd.

“We set out to make an album that pairs well with campfire coffee kettles, dusty neon band signs, and sun-bleached dashboard Polaroids,” says lead singer Zane Williams. “We figured it out together, as friends, the five of us. It was exhausting and exhilarating. Our memories, now your music. We hope you enjoy Cinco.”

Known for their engaging five-part harmonies and songwriting, the group has released four studio albums to date, including 2025’s Still In The Runnin’, which was self-released, self-produced and fan-funded, and debuted to critical attention. They also teamed with Luke Combs for a cover of The Eagles’ “Seven Bridges Road,” which has garnered over eight million streams across platforms.

Cinco Track List:
1. “Sinners and Strays”
2. “Last Chance for Dancin’”
3. “When He’s Out of Sight”
4. “Leavin’ Town”
5. “The Hunt”
6. “Wild Western Windblown Band”
7. “Texas Women” (feat. Tracy Byrd)
8. “Chasin’ The Sun”
9. “Good Woman”
10. “Only the Years”

Orville Peck is offering up a candid account of his journey through addiction and sobriety and how he rebuilt his life on his upcoming new album Mule, Sept. 18 via Warner Records.

Along with the album news, he’s releasing a pair of songs from the set: “Prologue (Eulogy Of A Man Turned Mule),” which features Emmylou Harris, Noah Cyrus, and Allison Russell; and the lead single “Too Little, Too Late,” a raucous, dirt-kicking country-pop rocker that feels like pure freedom.

On Mule, Peck turns his gaze inward, reckoning not only with his deeply personal past, but with the divide between the larger-than-life persona of Orville Peck and the man behind the mask. Peck’s fourth project unfolds as a chronological timeline of the year that reshaped his life, tracing the collapse of addiction, the pursuit of sobriety, and the slow, rocky process of rebuilding. Told with unflinching honesty, humor, and compassion, Mule finds Peck confronting love, loss, and identity through songs that move between classic country storytelling, bluegrass and expansive Americana.

“Prologue (Eulogy Of A Man Turned Mule)” is the scene-setting first track on Mule, finding three generations of female country icons harmonizing lyrics written and arranged by Peck. In the video, they don black veils and, in an eerie alternate space, nurse uniforms as they sing his would-be eulogy. It’s a stirring bleak ending that represents a beginning, as it turns out. “Too Little, Too Late” punctuates the redemptive back half of the set, and finds Peck dancing toward the finish line. Produced by Jay Joyce, the song embodies what it feels like to be finally secure with who you are and the feeling of having moved on when your ex comes crawling back.

Hot on the heels of his recent Grand Ole Opry debut, Peck has also announced his new fall “Man Turned Mule Tour.” The North American run will kick off on Oct. 28 in Sacramento and wrap up on Nov. 22. Nashville singer-songwriter Abbie Callahan joins Peck on the North American run, and $1 from every ticket sold on the “Man Turned Mule Tour” will be donated to The Trevor Project, supporting its mission to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ young people.

Mule Track List:
1. “Prologue (Eulogy Of A Man Turned Mule)”
2. “Big Ol’ House”
3. “Already Gone”
4. “Rehab Blues”
5. “Ring The Bell”
6. “Blue Skies”
7. “The Fall”
8. “Cowboy Heart”
9. “The Breeze, The Grass, The Mourning Dove and Me”
10. “Run Out Of Road”
11. “Too Little, Too Late”
12. “War Of The Worlds”
13. “Mule”

G Major Mgmt has expanded its roster and team with the addition of artists Mae Estes and Clayton Mullen, and team members Taylor Venis and Kenzie Couch.

“The heart of G Major has always been the people,” shares G Major Founder Virginia Bunetta. “We look for artists who have a clear vision and a strong work ethic. Our team is one that will champion them every step of the way.”

Blue Highway Records’ Estes has earned recognition as a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country Class of 2024, was named the Association of Independent Music Publishers’ Rising Artist-Writer of the Year in 2024 and is a three-time Arkansas Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year. The Arkansas native recently released her label debut, “The 90s Called.”

“I’m absolutely blown away at the powerhouse staff that makes up G Major,” shares Estes. “Virginia is the ultimate leader and truly surrounds herself with only the best. The alignment of this partnership has been the biggest blessing to me and the rest of my team. I’ve truly never been so excited about the future of my music. I’m so excited to continue to dream with and learn from this incredible group of people!”

“Mae Estes is a treasure,” shares Bunetta. “Her songwriting, vocal ability and her love, passion and stewardship for traditional country music is unrivaled. We are thrilled to be a part of her journey.”

Mullen has amassed 40 million career streams and has shared the stage with the likes of Warren Zeiders, Vincent Mason and Logan Crosby. He is preparing to release a new EP this summer with support from CmdShft and will preview the new project with “Can’t Compete with Carolina,” available Friday (July 31).

“I was fortunate to meet the G Major team at exactly the right time in my career,” says Mullen. “I feel like I’m finding my stride as an artist, and I’m ready to take that next big step. From our very first conversation, it was clear we shared the same vision, and I knew I had found a team that truly believed in what I’m building. Their experience, passion and commitment to developing artists made G Major the perfect partner for this next chapter. It already feels like home, and I couldn’t be more excited to see what we’ll accomplish together.”

“Clayton Mullen has built a strong foundation through years of consistent touring and a deep commitment to his craft,” shares G Major Sr. Director of Marketing Samantha Thornton. “It’s exciting to see his artistry continue to grow with each new chapter. We’re honored to be part of his journey as he reaches even more fans.”

Venis joins as Day-to-Day Manager, bringing more than six years of experience across executive operations, artist relations and event management. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Belmont University’s Music Business program, she has held roles with Red Light Management, SB Projects, Q Prime South and Riser House Entertainment. She joined Big Loud Records in 2021 as Sr. Executive Assistant to the company’s CEO, rising to Day-to-Day manager, where she oversaw merchandise and album launch campaigns, including the record-breaking all-genre No. 1 album One Thing At A Time, as well as Director of Special Events. Venis will serve as Day-to-Day Manager for Estes while working closely with G Major’s roster, helping oversee artist strategy and execution.

Couch joins the company as Assistant Day-to-Day Manager after building a strong foundation in country music promotion. A graduate of the University of Tennessee, she most recently served as Promotions Coordinator at MCA, where she contributed to multiple No. 1 country radio singles for artists including Jordan Davis, Sam Hunt and Luke Bryan, as well as Taylor Swift’s historic return to country radio with “I Knew It, I Knew You.”

“I am beyond excited for the next chapter of G Major’s growth,” shares Bunetta. “Kenzie and Taylor are incredible additions to our operations team who are already making an impact with their energy and professionalism.”