“Hello From The Hills,” a special collaborative benefit concert co-presented by The Hello in There Foundation and Hope in the Hills, will return to Nashville’s City Winery on Jan. 26.

The third annual event will feature performances from Ruby Amanfu, Cory Branan, Hayes Carll, Brad Goodall, Silas House, Amanda Shires, Blackberry Smoke’s Charlie Starr and Jesse Welles.

Tickets for the show go on sale today (Jan. 10) here. The Hello in There Foundation and Hope in the Hills have selected three organizations to receive grants this year: Building Lives, which assists veterans rebuild their lives following service; Operation Stand Down Tennessee, an agency that connects veterans with careers, community and crisis services; and My Fathers House Nashville, an organization that provides shelter, parenting education, recovery information and life skills for fathers coming out of institutions.

“‘Hello From The Hills’ is more than a concert—it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and the power of music to bring about real change,” says Jody Whelan, Managing Partner of Oh Boy Records and The Hello in There Foundation Board Member and Treasurer. “By coming together, we’re not just raising our voices, but lifting up those who need it most. We are so proud to share the stage with these nonprofits who are doing incredible work to support the community.”

Established in 2021 by the family of John Prine, The Hello in There Foundation continues the love, kindness and generosity Prine shared with the world. Inspired and guided by Prine’s simple song title, “Hello In There,” their mission aims to identify and collaborate with individuals and communities to offer support for people who are marginalized, discriminated against or, for any reason, are otherwise forgotten.

Hope in the Hills is a non-profit committed to combating the opioid crisis and support recovery across Appalachia. Created by a group of local community members and members of Tyler Childers’ team, Hope in the Hills raises funds and awareness to combat addiction with initiatives such as youth programs and recovery houses.

Stephen Wilson Jr. has released a deluxe edition of his debut double album, Søn Of Dad, via Big Loud Records.

The collection features two new tracks taken from his “Live at the Print Shop” performance, the dedication to his late father “I’m A Song” and a reinterpretation of Ben E. King‘s “Stand By Me.”

“A song can be a bookmark in a 10 million+ page book that can take you right to the very paragraph and page. A story is what a song is, and our species lives for stories,” Wilson Jr. says. “‘I’m A Song’ was the song that made it all make sense for me. A cache I found along the trail that gave form to what I was chasing. My father’s favorite song, he told me. A song I couldn’t play for a while but one that came back to me when it was time. Time is the thread that is stamped along the way as our chosen path is woven for the length it is given. A path I chose because my father was a song, and it demands to be sung.”

The new version also includes 10 acoustic renditions of tunes like “Cuckoo,” “Year To Be Young 1994,” “Father’s Søn,” “Grief is Only Love” and more.

“In an attempt to continue the conversation after the release of Søn Of Dad, we’ve been traveling all over the world playing these songs and watching them evolve with a few new welcome additions to the story,” he continues. “Playing them stripped down and in full band settings. Each performance is an opportunity to learn something new about the song.”

The deluxe album arrives as Søn Of Dad enters its seventh consecutive week in the top 10 on the iTunes Country Albums chart, where it has reached No. 1 multiple times. Wilson Jr. plans to take these tracks on the road for his extended “Søn Of Dad Tour” next month.

Additionally, a four-disc deluxe edition vinyl is now available preorder. For more information, click here.

Søn Of Dad (Deluxe) Track Listing:
1. Stand By Me (Live at The Print Shop)
2. I’m A Song (Live at The Print Shop)
3. The Devil
4. Cuckoo
5. Billy
6. Patches
7. American Gothic
8. Werewolf
9. Mighty Beast
10. Year to Be Young 1994
11. Twisted
12. Father’s Søn
13. Grief is Only Love
14. Hang in There
15. Calico Creek
16. Holler from the Holler
17. Hometown
18. Not Letting Go
19. For What It’s Worth
20. All the Wars from Now On
21. Kid
22. Henry
23. You
24. The Beginning
25. Cuckoo (Acoustic)
26. Year to Be Young 1994 (Acoustic)
27. Father’s Søn (Acoustic)
28. Grief is Only Love (Acoustic)
29. Patches (Acoustic)
30. Kid (Acoustic)
31. American Gothic (Acoustic)
32. All the Wars from Now On (Acoustic)
33. The Devil (Acoustic)
34. Calico Creek (Acoustic)

Rising artist Mackenzie Carpenter will release her debut album, Hey Country Queen, on March 7 via The Valory Music Co.

Carpenter pays homage to the beloved Country Queens who paved the way for her to speak her mind, write her truth and have some fun along the way on the new album, and co-wrote all 13 tracks on the new project.

The young star already released tracks “Sound Of A Heartbreak,” “Only Girl” and “Boots On,” from the new album, and a brand-new song “Dozen Red Flags,” is out now. Written by Carpenter alongside Nicolle Galyon and frequent collaborator Brandon Hood, “Dozen Red Flags,” is an anthem for the girls who realize they deserve to be knee-deep in red roses—not red flags—and have the courage to step away in search of something better.

“This album has been a long time coming, and I’m so excited to finally share these songs with you. I’ve lived with them for years, and now it’s time to set them free,” shares Carpenter. “Hey Country Queen captures the essence of girlhood, heartbreak and love, and I can’t wait for you to hear it.”

Hey Country Queen Track List:
1.“Dozen Red Flags” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Nicolle Galyon, Brandon Hood)
2. “Boots On” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Rhett Akins, Brandon Hood, Ben Williams)
3. “Only Girl” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Micah Carpenter, Mia Mantia, SJ McDonald)
4. “I Wish You Would (ft. Midland)” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Jonathan Hutcherson, Jamie Moore, Chris Tompkins)
5. “Don’t Mess With Exes” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Nicolle Galyon, Brandon Hood)
6. “Gone Fishin’” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Mia Mantia, SJ McDonald)
7. “Red Wine Blue” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Luke Laird, Anna Vaus)
8. “Jesus, I’m Jealous” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Steve Moakler)
9. “Sound Of A Heartbreak” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Brandon Hood, Liz Rose)
10. “Cowgirl Like Me” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Micah Carpenter, Lauren LaRue)
11. “Guys Like You” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Nicolle Galyon, Brandon Hood)
12. “The Other Side” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Mia Mantia, SJ McDonald)
13. “Country Queen” (Mackenzie Carpenter, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ben Johnson)

The Wiggles are grabbing their cowboy hats and boots and teaming up with some country stars including Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Jackson Dean, Dasha and more for a brand new album, Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! set for release March 7.

Other artists joining The Wiggles on their country romp are Orville Peck, Morgan Evans, Troy Cassar-Daley, MacKenzie Porter, Kaylee Bell, Travis Collins, The Wolfe Brothers, Lucky Oceans and the late Slim Dusty. The title track from the new project, a collaboration with Dasha, is out now.

As the world’s most popular children’s entertainment group, The Wiggles have educated, entertained and enriched the lives of millions of pre-schoolers (and their parents) across the globe with over three billion music streams, five billion views on YouTube, 30 million album and DVDs sales and over eight million books sold globally.

“This is one of the most exciting projects we’ve ever been a part of, in fact, I’ve never spent so much time on an album before,” says Anthony Field, Blue Wiggle and co-founder of the group. “Country music is all about storytelling and connection. Combining that with The Wiggles’ fun and imagination and collaborations with these legendary country music artists felt like the perfect match. We can’t wait for families everywhere to hear these songs!”

“We’re so excited to share Wiggle Up, Giddy Up! with families everywhere,” adds Lachy Gillespie, Purple Wiggle. “It’s a song that’s packed with energy, fun, and plenty of country flair. Collaborating with the incredible Dasha, whose music has already brought country music to a whole new audience, was an absolute joy. Whether you’re three, thirty-three, or ninety-three, this song is all about bringing people together to sing, dance, and even try a bit of line dancing!”

Chris Stapleton has added a slate of summer dates to his “All-American Road Show” tour beginning June 4 in Greenville, South Carolina.

Newly-confirmed shows include dates at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Charlottesville’s John Paul Jones Arena, Denver’s Ball Arena, Salt Lake City’s Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre and Albany’s MVP Arena, among others. Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Marcus King, Nikki Lane, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose, Brittney Spencer, Allen Stone, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives and The War & Treaty will serve as special guests on the tour.

Stapleton’s fan club will have early access to tickets starting Jan. 14, with general on-sale following Jan. 17 at chrisstapleton.com/tour.

The dates add to yet another stellar year for Stapleton, who is nominated for two awards at the upcoming 67th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Country Album (Higher) and Best Country Solo Performance (“It Takes A Woman”).

“All-American Road Show” Tour Dates:
June 4 – Greenville, SC – Bon Secours Wellness Arena†
June 7 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena‡
June 12 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena+
June 18 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum^
June 20 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena^
June 27 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre#
July 11 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre‡
July 12 – Milwaukee, WI – Harley-Davidson Homecoming Festival
July 23 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena~
July 25 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden~
August 1 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center**
August 8 – Phoenix, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena‡‡
August 15 – Salt Lake City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre*
August 22 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena**
October 10 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live

*with special guest Marcus King
†with special guest Nikki Lane
‡with special guest Brittney Spencer
+with special guest Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
^with special guest Maggie Rose
#with special guest The War & Treaty
~with special guest Grace Potter
**with special guest Allen Stone
‡‡with special guest Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives