Randy Houser has released his new Note To Self Deluxe collection, an expanded version of his Note To Self album featuring four new collaborations.

The new deluxe album includes a special collaborative take of Houser’s song “Cancel” featuring Cody Johnson. Penned by Houser, the introspective track promotes forgiveness, calling for empathy and emphasizing the importance of listening to others and avoiding judgment.

“After I wrote it, I went on Cody’s bus, and we talked about cutting it together,” shares Houser. “I was honored that something so meaningful to me was also important enough to him to want to be a part of it.”

Previously released tracks “Still That Cowboy” with Miranda Lambert, along with “Rub A Little Dirt On It” with Riley Green and “Country Round Here Tonight” with Justin Moore also appear on the new deluxe album.

Last week during one of two sold-out performances at Bridgestone Arena as part of Johnson’s “Leather Deluxe Tour,” Houser received a Gold plaque for the title track from Note To Self, marking his first Gold record with Magnolia Music Group.

Note To Self Deluxe Track List:
1. “Still That Cowboy” feat. Miranda Lambert (Randy Houser, Matt Rogers, Josh Hoge)
2. “Workin’ Man” (Randy Houser, Randy Montana)
3. “Note To Self” (Randy Houser, Bobby Pinson, Casey Beathard, Ross Copperman)
4. “Country Round Here Tonight” feat. Justin Moore (Randy Houser, Brice Long, Jeff Hyde)
5. “Take It To The Bank” (Randy Houser, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell)
6. “Call Me” (Randy Houser, Paul Overstreet, Andrew Albert)
7. “Out And Down” (Randy Houser, Matt Rogers, Chris Destefano)
8. “Rub A Little Dirt On It” feat. Riley Green (Randy Houser, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell)
9. “American Dreamer” (Randy Houser, Brett Warren, Brad Warren)
10. “Remember How To Pray” (Randy Houser, Kendell Marvel)
11. “Cancel” feat. Cody Johnson (Randy Houser)
12. “Still That Cowboy” (Randy Houser, Matt Rogers, Josh Hoge)
13. “Country Round Here Tonight” (Randy Houser, Brice Long, Jeff Hyde)
14. “Rub A Little Dirt On It” (Randy Houser, Jeff Hyde, Ryan Tyndell)

Girls Write Nashville will host its fourth annual benefit show on March 23 at 3rd and Lindsley.

The event will open with a writers round from four teen songwriters part of Girls Write Nashville’s various programs, Solace, Anya, Thalia D. and Koley Berry. The four will be performing alongside their teacher Rachel Rodriguez, before Grace Bowers delivers a headline set.

“This concert is one of the most special nights of the year for us. It’s a chance to put our young songwriters on the same stage as world-class artists and show Nashville what’s possible when you invest in the voices of the next generation,” shares Girls Write Nashville Executive Artistic Director/Co-Founder, Jen Starsinic. “As a trauma-informed creative youth development organization creating safe, creative communities and opportunities for cultural participation for youth, this annual event is not just a show—it’s a way for the community to experience what we do, get involved, and directly support the well-being of Nashville students in underserved schools through our community’s shared love of music.”

All proceeds from the show will be fully donated to Girls Write Nashville’s free educational programs in MNPS Title I schools, helping to support the next generation of young artists in Nashville. Tickets are on sale now.

Country Radio Seminar kicked off Wednesday (Feb. 19) at the Omni Nashville Hotel. Below are some of the highlights from yesterday’s programming.

‘Y’all Means All Diversity Breakfast’ Kicks Off CRS Week

CRS 2025 kicked off yesterday with the “Y’all Means All: Diversity Breakfast.” Moderated by Tiffany Provenzano, Director at Equal Access/mtheory, the panel featured an esteemed lineup of voices, including Sean Copeland (Program Director, Hank-FM, Indianapolis, Radio One), Shannon Sanders (Executive Director, Creative, BMI) and singer-songwriter Madeline Edwards.

 

Streaming Experts Share ‘Everything You Want To Know’

As part of CRS’ Digital Music Summit, streaming experts came together to discuss current state of country music streaming and share best practices for labels, managers, and marketing teams. This session aims to integrate the streaming and radio communities further, ensuring both thrive together. Participants included Amazon Music’s Jenni Tay, Spotify’s Tim Foisset and YouTube’s Copeland Isaacson, and it was moderated by UMG Nashville’s Mike Harris.

 

‘Cycle of A Song’ Highlights ‘You Look Like You Love Me’

As part of the “Cycle of A Song” series, Wednesday’s session focused on Ella Langley‘s chart-topper “You Look Like You Love Me.” Panelists Mya Hanson, Jeannie Sullivan, Daniel Miller, Bryan Washington, Sarah Pfeiffer and Megan Hinde joined Langley to explain the journey the song took to become a hit, showcasing the vital roles social media, streaming platforms, radio play and touring can play in building an artist’s audience.

 

Warner Music Nashville Luncheon

CRS attendees feasted on some lunch and good music at the Warner Music Nashville Luncheon. This year’s edition featured performances from Gavin Adcock, Avery Anna (alongside special guest Sam Barber), Tyler Braden, Chase Matthew, Redferrin and Hudson Westbrook.

 

CRS Honors Recognizes Industry Professionals

The Country Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2025 were announced during CRS Honors at CRS 2025. This year’s honorees include Big D & Bubba, Mary McCoy, Rowdy Yates, Ginny “Rogers” Brophey, Clay Hunnicutt and Gregg Swedberg. CRS also presented four prestigious scholarships during the event, including the Rusty Walker Scholarship, the Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship, the Futuri Scholarship, and the Mentoring and Inspiring Women Scholarship.

Multi-Platinum, award-winning artist Megan Moroney and ACM Award winner Tigirlily Gold delivered poignant performances during the ceremony.

 

Amazon Music Presents ‘Country Heat’ at CRS 2025

To end the Digital Music Summit on day one of CRS, Amazon Music brought the party of their “Country Heat” show. Attendees were treated to music from headliner Jordan Davis along with Graham Barham, Lanie Gardner, Noeline Hofmann and Vincent Mason.

Gravel Road Records, the independent record label co-founded by industry veterans Anthony Martini and Rich Barner, has signed rising country artist Travis Bolt, whose viral single “Never Tried Cocaine” has rapidly gained traction. The song, a fresh take on a heartbroken country ballad, has amassed over 12 million streams and 20,000 Shazams, driven by explosive TikTok growth with over 100,000 new followers and 10 million plays in the past month.

Bolt’s distinctive, rugged vocals and compelling songwriting add to Gravel Road’s growing roster, which includes Willie Jones, Lakeview and Compton Cowboys.

“Travis Bolt’s voice stopped me dead in my tracks the second I heard it. He’s a rare talent and I couldn’t be more excited to help push his music out to the world,” says Martini.

Barner adds, “Travis is an amazing human being and family man that has busted his ass to get here. He has a voice like I’ve never heard before. It’s going to be our absolute pleasure at gravel Road to watch him take off like a rocket ship.”

Bolt’s outlaw country sound is both raw and refined, blending influences from Jerry Jeff Walker and Cody Jinks with shades of Ray LaMontagne and Amos Lee. His debut EP under Gravel Road Records is set for release this spring.

“I’m a guy from small-town Texas who makes music because I love it,” says Bolt. “I was always afraid of being put in a box by executives. Anthony and the Gravel Road team showed me I could walk my own path. It’s more than a team—it’s a family.”