The Gatlin Brothers Kick Off 70th Anniversary Celebration Tour

The Gatlin Brothers. Photo: Brandon Wood

The Gatlin Brothers officially kicked off their “70th Anniversary Tour” on March 8 with a concert in their hometown of Abilene, Texas.

The March 8 show was on the exact date their musical journey first began in 1955 when Larry was only six, Steve was four and Rudy was just two years old. The “70th Anniversary Tour” is set to travel to Myrtle Beach, Beaumont, Santa Fe, Branson and many more.

“For the last 70 years, I have been greatly blessed and highly favored to make music with my two best friends, Steve and Rudy,” says Larry Gatlin. “It’s been a great run and it ain’t over, boys. Let’s keep doing this until just before we start stinkin’ up the joint and not one minute longer. See y’all at sound check. Love, Larry Wayne.”

Last week, the country singers were featured on Fox & Friends in honor of this milestone.

Tickets and tour dates are available here.

Thelma & James Sign With Big Loud Records

Pictured (L-R, front row): Seth England (Partner / CEO, Big Loud), Jake Etheridge, MacKenzie Porter and Joey Moi (Partner / Producer / President of A&R, Big Loud); (L-R, back row): Patch Culbertson (EVP / GM, Big Loud), Eric England (SVP of Insights & Analytics, Big Loud Records), Stacy Blythe (EVP of Promotion, Big Loud Records), Brianne Deslippe (SVP of Global Marketing & Strategy, Big Loud Records), Trisha McClanahan (Manager, McClanahan Management), Autumn House Tallant (A&R, Red Light Management), Candice Watkins (SVP of Marketing, Big Loud Records), Paul Logan (SVP of Sync and Brand Partnerships, Big Loud Records), Sara Knabe (SVP of A&R, Big Loud Records), Corey Brewer (VP of Media and PR, Big Loud Records) and Jeff Tanner (SVP of Business Affairs, Big Loud). Photo: Brayln Kelly Smith

Rising duo Thelma & James has signed with Big Loud Records.

The duo is comprised of married singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, whose first co-write in over a decade “Happy Ever After You,” released in January. The song evolved organically from an impromptu video that garnered millions of views overnight and earned praise from fellow artists like John Mayer, Luke Combs, Brandi Carlile and more, garnering nearly 20 million listens in just two months. Today the pair are releasing their second-ever offering, “First Love,” and are currently in the studio with plans for more new music to follow.

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“The most gratifying part of my job is seeing artists come together to create something special that instantly connects with listeners,” Big Loud Partner/CEO Seth England shares. “It’s even better when those artists are as kind, talented and hard-working as MacKenzie and Jake. We couldn’t be more excited to welcome them to Big Loud as a duo and we’re thrilled for what’s to come.”

“Jake and I are so excited to sign our new project Thelma & James to Big Loud Records,” shares Porter, who is also a solo artist on the Big Loud roster. “Big Loud has believed and invested in me over the years and I wouldn’t wanna start this new chapter with anyone else.”

UMG Nashville Releases Soundtrack For Paramount+ Series ‘Landman’

Universal Music Group Nashville has unveiled the original series soundtrack for the Paramount+ series Landman, featuring an original score by composer Andrew Lockington (San Andreas, Rampage).

Set in the boomtowns of West Texas, Landman follows a high-stakes world of oil and fortune-seeking among roughnecks and billionaires. The series soundtrack promises to capture the same intensity alongside the vast Texas landscape where it unfolds. The series stars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Michael Peña, Jon Hamm and Demi Moore.

“The music of Landman aims to be honest, raw, exposed, and above all else…human,” shares Lockington. “For music to serve as a carrier wave for emotion, we need to recognize that there’s emotion in the melody, the notes, the breaths, the squeaks of the fingers on the fretboard of the guitar and even the poignant pauses in the humming. Those nuances are what we tried to capture and preserve to best represent the world of Landman.”

Landman Original Series Soundtrack Track List:
1. “Landman Main Title”
2. “Faster Ways To Die”
3. “Death Rattle”
4. “Second Chances”
5. “Wind Turbines”
6. “I’ll Never Quit You”
7. “Boomtown Crude”
8. “On All Fours”
9. “Desire”
10. “In Your Heart”
11. “Ghosts”
12. “Up Early”
13. “Not The Last One”
14. “Crimson Blood”
15. “Wolf Song”
16. “Monday Morning”
17. “To Live A Life”
18. “He Did Good”
19. “Executing The Plan”
20. “Memories”
21. “Place In My Heart”
22. “Fields Of Sorrow”
23. “All I Saw Is You”

Blake Shelton’s ‘Texas’ Rises To No. 1 On MusicRow Radio Chart

Blake Shelton rises to the No. 1 position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with his track “Texas.”

The song is Shelton’s first new solo single since 2023’s “No Body,” and was written by Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock, Josh Dorr and Lalo Guzman. “Texas” also marks Shelton’s lead single from his BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville debut album, For Recreational Use Only, which he announced today (March 14).

Last month, Shelton wrapped up his first-ever residency at The Colosseum At Caesars Palace.

“Texas” currently sits at No. 11 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 5 on the Mediabase chart.

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

Miranda Lambert Celebrates 20 Years Of ‘Kerosene’

Miranda Lambert is marking the 20th anniversary of Kerosene—the album that launched her into country music stardom—with a special milestone release. To celebrate, she’s sharing “I Don’t Love Here Anymore,” a never-before-released track from the original album sessions, out today (March 14). On April 25, Kerosene will be available on vinyl for the first time ever.

Released on March 15, 2005, Kerosene debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and later earned Platinum certification from the RIAA. The breakthrough record set the tone for the career that followed—one that’s cemented Lambert as the most-awarded artist in ACM history. Her latest album, Postcards from Texas, became her 10th consecutive top 10 project.

“This album changed everything for me,” Lambert shares of Kerosene. “It’s where my journey truly began, and I can hardly believe it’s been 20 years. Releasing Kerosene on vinyl for the first time—and sharing a never-before-heard song from that era—feels incredibly special. I can’t wait for y’all to hear it and relive the fire that started it all!”

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The anniversary release comes on the heels of Lambert’s newest single, “Run,” which hit country radio on Feb. 24, picking up 73 first-week adds. This year, the three-time Grammy winner will join Morgan Wallen for select stadium dates on his “I’m The Problem Tour,” while headlining festival slots and solo shows across the country, including Two Step Inn, Country Stampede, Lakefront Music Fest and Field & Stream Music Fest.

Industry Ink: Megan Moroney, John Fogerty, Sam Barber, More

Megan Moroney Helps Uber & Waymo Celebrate SXSW

Megan Moroney performs at Uber And Waymo Celebrate SXSW at The High Road on Dawson on March 10, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Photo: Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Uber and Waymo

Megan Moroney recently performed at Uber and Waymo’s SXSW Celebration on March 10. Moroney sang her standout hits including the anthemic “Am I Okay?,” “No Caller ID” and breakout No. 1 “Tennessee Orange,” just days before embarking on her sold-out “Am I Okay? Tour.” The evening also welcomed an array of special guests, including Xandra Pohl, Reece Feldman, Alex Bennett, Jenna Palek and more.

 

BMI Presents John Fogerty SXSW Show At Stubb’s

BMI’s Mitch Ballard and Nina Carter, John Fogerty, BMI’s Mason Hunter and Samantha Cox at Stubb’s in Austin, Texas on March 11, 2025. Photo: Erika Goldring for BMI

BMI presented a special evening of Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and BMI Icon John Fogerty at Stubb’s in Austin during SXSW. In appreciation of his Texas fanbase and as a precursor to his Keynote conversation with fellow Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Tom Morello on March 12, Fogerty played several of his iconic hits including “Bad Moon Rising,” “Fortunate Son,” “How You Ever Seen The Rain?” and more. Before wrapping up the evening, he surprised fans by welcoming Morello to the stage, who joined him in performing “Travelin’ Band” and “Proud Mary.”

 

Sam Barber Performs On CBS Saturday Morning’s ‘Saturday Sessions’

Singer-songwriter Sam Barber recently delivered a three-song set on CBS Saturday Morning’s Saturday Sessions. His performance included renditions of his Billboard Hot 100 anthem “Indigo,” the newly double-Platinum “Straight and Narrow” and “Better Year,” which shined as a fan-favorite on Paramount’s Yellowstone.

 

Brett Young, Russell Dickerson, More Set To Play ‘Rock Fore! Dough’ Concert

Brett Young, Russell Dickerson, Channing Wilson, The Mason Jars and DJ Rock are set to perform at the 21st annual “Drive for Show, Rock Fore! Dough Concert” on Masters Tuesday, April 8 at Lady A Pavilion in Evans Towne Center Park in Evans, Georgia. One hundred percent of the proceeds from “Drive for Show, Rock Fore! Dough” benefit First Tee – Augusta.

Over the years, the concerts have raised $1.8 million, and since its inception in 1997, The First Tee Network has opened over 175 learning facilities worldwide, established over 335 affiliate relationships with existing golf courses, and introduced over 2.3 million young people to the game of golf and its inherent positive values.

 

Reckless Kelly Named Texas Music Chart Awards Entertainers Of The Year

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Americana/outlaw country rockers Reckless Kelly were named Entertainers of The Year at the inaugural 2025 Texas Music Chart Awards. The virtual ceremony, held on March 8, honored some of the biggest names in Texas music, with Reckless Kelly being honored with the night’s biggest award. The win is a testament to the band’s unwavering influence on the scene and the success of their new album The Last Frontier, which has already spawned two, multi-week No. 1 singles at Texas radio.

Weekly Register: Zach Top, Sam Barber & Avery Anna Debut On Country Charts

Pictured (L-R): Zach Top, Sam Barber, Avery Anna

Morgan Wallen maintains the top position on the country albums and streaming songs charts this week, according to Luminate data. His 2023 album One Thing At A Time accrued 42K in total consumption (1.1K album only and 53 million song streams) and his latest song “I’m The Problem,” remains in the No. 1 position on the songs chart with 13 million streams.

Further down the albums chart, Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album stays in the No. 2 spot earning 30K in total consumption, Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion at No. 3 with 24K in total consumption, Jelly Roll’s Beautifully Broken at No. 4 with 19K and, new on the chart this week, Zach Top‘s Cold Beer & Country Music with 18K.

On the songs chart, Shaboozey remains at No. 2 with “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” earning 12 million streams adding to one billion, Wallen’s “Love Somebody” at No. 3 with 12 million streams, Post Malone’s “I Had Some Help” at No. 4 with 11 million streams and Sam Barber and Avery Anna eclipse Wallen at No. 5 with “Indigo” accruing 9 million streams.

‘An Acoustic Evening For Autism’ Benefit Moves To Nashville Palace

The Country Music Autism Awareness Foundation is moving their 2nd Annual fundraising event “An Acoustic Evening For Autism” to the Nashville Palace on April 1 due to increased demand.

Established last year by Christian country singer-songwriter Doug Mathis, the 2025 event will showcase acoustic performances by Darryl Worley, T. Graham Brown, John Berry, Jamie O’Neal, Minnie Murphy, Mathis and several surprise guests, with evening hosted by Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame personality Devon O’Day.

All proceeds will benefit Vanderbilt Kennedy Center’s Treatment and Research Institute for Autism Spectrum Disorders (VKC TRIAD) in Nashville. General admission tickets are available now.

“Given last year’s successful launch we have decided to move our largest fundraiser event to a larger venue, to accommodate a larger crowd,” says Mathis. “Beyond that, the Nashville Palace is a legendary country music venue that also will increase our production capabilities as we plan to grow this into an annual event.”

DISClaimer Single Reviews: Mickey Guyton Delivers A ‘Stunning Listening Experience’

Mickey Guyton

This sure sounds like a good weekend for music.

Four of our DISClaimer candidates are performing in Music City over the next several days—Russell Dickerson, Onoleigh, Jet Black Roses and Gary Nicholson. I recommend them all.

This is also a good week for solid, meat-and-potatoes country music. I refer you to the new sounds from Zach Top & Billy Strings, Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Willie Nelson & Rodney Crowell, William Beckmann and Tucker Wetmore. This makes my heart feel so good.

William Beckmann, by the way, is our DisCovery Award winner.

The Disc of the Day is claimed by the spectacular vocal delivery of Mickey Guyton.

TUCKER WETMORE / “3, 2, 1”
Writers: Jordan Reynolds/Josh Miller/Summer Overstreet; Producer: Chris LaCorte; Label: EMI Nashville/Back Blocks Music
– Twangin’ dobro, thumping propulsion, joyous mood, cool country singer… What’s not to love? Wetmore drops his debut album next month. Based on what I’ve heard so far, it’s bound to be a winner.

MICKEY GUYTON / “You Don’t Know Me at All”
Writer: Dave Jordan; Producer: Karen Kosowski; Label: Capitol Records Nashville
– Guyton drew a standing ovation for her performance of this power ballad on Monday’s Ringo & Friends at the Ryman TV special. As a single, it’s a stunning listening experience, with goosebumps popping up all over when she rolls into that chorus. This lady can SING. Listen and believe.

GARY NICHOLSON / “What a Little Love Can Do”
Writers: Gary Nicholson/Stephen Bruton; Producers: Gary Nicholson, Kevin McKendree; Label: Qualified Records
– This Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member is also a performer of warmth and personality. You’ll hear it for yourself on this jangly country rocker. It’s the lead-off track of his groovy album Common Sense. Nicholson will be celebrating it with his pals on Saturday evening (March 15) at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge. Showtime is 9:00 p.m.

WILLIE NELSON & RODNEY CROWELL / “Oh What a Beautiful World”
Writer: Rodney Crowell; Producer: Buddy Cannon; Label: Legacy Recordings
– Pure poetry, to the accompaniment of sighing harmonica, rippling guitars and a gently rolling rhythm. This is the title tune of an album devoted to Crowell’s songs that Willie will issue as his 154th collection. It’s due next month, but while you wait, immerse yourself in this dreamy, bittersweet meditation on the passage of time. A lovely, lovely record.

BRAD PAISLEY & DAWES / “Raining Inside”
Writers: Brad Paisley/Lee Thomas Miller/Taylor Goldsmith; Producers: Brad Paisley, Luke Wooten; Label: EMI Nashville
– The country star and the rock band create a stately bluesy mood on this downbeat ballad. Stay tuned for the guitar fireworks at the finale.

TIM McGRAW & PARKER McCOLLUM / “Paper Umbrellas”
Writers: Drake Milligan/Monty Criswell; Producers: Byron Gallimore, Tim McGraw; Label: Big Machine Records
– Advice and barroom sympathy from one broken heart to another. The rolling track is terrific, and the well-crafted lyric is even better. Absolutely play this.

RUSSELL DICKERSON / “Happen to Me”
Writers: Chase McGill/Christopher LaCorte/Jessie Jo Dillon/Robert Hazard/Russell Dickerson; Producers: Chris LaCorte, Josh Kerr, Russell Dickerson; Label: Triple Tigers
– Tap your foot. This one’s a good-time banger with energy that doesn’t let up. Perfect for a springtime playlist. Born showman Dickerson plays at the new venue The Pinnacle tomorrow evening (March 14).

DOLLY PARTON / “If You Hadn’t Been There”
Writer: Dolly Parton; Producers: Gregg Perry, Kent Wells; Label: Butterfly Records
– Our hearts are heavy for our beloved Dolly, who has lost her life’s companion. She pours her heart out in this tender eulogy for Carl. I choked up. There is love behind every tear-stained note of this performance.

ONOLEIGH / “Bottomless Tears”
Writers: Ally Sou/Emile Ghantous/Josh Goode/Onoleigh Pommier/Sam SZND; Producer: Emile Ghantous; Label: Onoleigh
– Raising a glass to a busted love affair. She sings this with remarkable force and confidence, crushing the message with clarity and emotional directness. She sounds like a total pro. The lady performs this evening (March 13) at 6:00 p.m. at The Analog. It’s a release party for her EP First Rodeo. I am told that she puts on a great show.

ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION / “Granite Mills”
Writer: Timothy Eriksen; Producer: Alison Krauss & Union Station; Label: Down The Road Records
– Esteemed bluegrass star Russell Moore has joined Union Station, and he takes the gripping lead vocal on this tragic, factory-fire story saga. This is a traditional tune, based on the 1874 burning of a textile mill in New York State. Heart and soul in every note of this thrilling tenor’s singing. This will be on the group’s comeback album, Arcadia, which drops on March 28.

WILLIAM BECKMANN / “Honky Tonk Blue”
Writers: Chris Stapleton/William Brice Long; Producer: Jon Randall; Label: Warner Music Nashville
– The title says it all. Magnificently country. This is the real stuff, folks. Can I get a loud, “Amen!”

ZACH TOP & BILLY STRINGS / “Don’t Cheat in Our Hometown”
Writers: Ray Pennington/Roy Eugene Marcum; Producer: Carson Chamberlain; Label: Leo33
– Hillbilly nirvana. These two one-up each other in awesome honky-tonk vocal slides and dazzling guitar-string tickling as they navigate this Stanley Brothers bluegrass classic made famous by Ricky Skaggs in 1984. Music to warm your country heart.

JET BLACK ROSES / “Psychoboogie Hoochiecoo”
Writers: none listed; Producer: Greg Archilla; Label: JBR
– Funky, horn-punctuated Southern rock with some built-in grease. Other tracks show that the group is equally at home in country settings. This outfit will be jamming at Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row on Lower Broadway tonight (March 13) at 8:00 p.m.

Chris Stapleton & Jelly Roll To Headline NCAA March Madness Music Festival

Chris Stapleton & Jelly Roll

Chris Stapleton and Jelly Roll will headline the 2025 NCAA March Madness Music Festival in San Antonio on April 4-6.

Held in conjunction with the 2025 Division I Men’s Final Four, the free, three-day festival is set to take place at Tower Park at Hemisfair in San Antonio, and will also feature headliner Pitbull as well.

On Friday, April 4, Pitbull will headline the AT&T Block Party, and Doechii will bring the heat to AT&T’s Block Party. R&B artist Ravyn Lenae opens the evening, ensuring fans a night to remember. AT&T customers attending can connect to expedited entry through the AT&T Fast Lane. To get in, just show the AT&T icon on your phone screen.

On Saturday, April 5, Coca-Cola LIVE! brings an unforgettable lineup of talent to the stage, topped by Jelly Roll headlining a day of breakout performances. T-Pain will also perform, bringing incredible vibes and fan-favorite tunes to the stage. Kicking off the afternoon, rising singer-songwriter Willow Avalon will perform on the Coca-Cola LIVE! Stage. This year, concertgoers can check out the Coca-Cola Chill House – a perfect spot to enjoy music and stay refreshed between sets.

On Sunday, April 6, Capital One JamFest will be headlined by Stapleton. The night of music under the stars continues with Benson Boone, and fresh off their first arena tour, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will take the stage with their blend of rhythm and blues. Brothers Osborne will perform their 2024 hit “Break Mine,” at this year’s Capital One JamFest as well.

Fans can learn more about each day’s events, times, and more at ncaa.com/marchmadness/musicfest. CBS Sports and TNT Sports will provide live coverage of all 67 games from the 2025 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship across TBS, CBS, TNT and truTV – and NCAA March Madness Live. Games airing on CBS will also stream live on Paramount+, and games airing on TBS, TNT and truTV will also stream live on Max. CBS will televise the Final Four, beginning with the National Semifinals on April 5, and then the National Championship on April 7.