Riley Green plans to take fans Way Out Here with his new EP. The seven-song project is set to be released on April 12, the first day of his inaugural Duckman Jam, via Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment.

Green explores the familiar territory of life, relationships and hard truths through a different lens on Way Out Here. The collection includes the previously released title track and his current single “Damn Good Day to Leave,” which was recently the most added at country radio upon impact, as well as a cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Atlantic City” along with “Jesus Saves” and “Worst Way,” both of which the multi-Platinum artist penned solo.

Green has been traveling across the country on his “Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour,” giving arenas and amphitheaters a preview of the new music with support from Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley.

“We’ve been playing these new songs on the road and wanted to get them to the fans soon as possible,” he says. “I’m always working on new music and have more coming throughout the year.”

Way Out Here Track Listing:
1. “Jesus Saves” (Riley Green)
2. “Way Out Here” (Casey Beathard, David Lee Murphy, Josh Thompson)
3. “Atlantic City” (Bruce Springsteen)
4. “Good Morning from Mexico” (Riley Green)
5. “Damn Good Day to Leave” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Jonathan Singleton, Nick Walsh)
6. “Pick a Place” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan)
7. “Worst Way” (Riley Green)

The Ryman Auditorium and PNC Bank have extended their partnership. In celebration, the Ryman and PNC will offer 30 weeks of free programming and a rededication of the PNC Plaza.

The PNC Plaza at the Ryman outdoor stage was first introduced in 2021. The stage is used for live performances, free for visitors to enjoy. The Fisk Jubilee Singers were the first performers on the stage, and since then, the Ryman and PNC have hosted 130 events with 162 artists performing.

“Engagement in arts and culture helps enrich lives and build stronger, more vibrant communities,” says Mike D. Johnson, PNC Regional President for Tennessee. “PNC’s substantial support of the arts in Greater Nashville, highlighted by the iconic Ryman Auditorium, and across our coast-to-coast footprint, reflects the economic, social and personal impact the arts can have on all of us.”

PNC Bank also has sponsorships with The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Austin City Limits and ACL Live, showing its dedication to supporting communities through music.

Kiran Gupta will take the PNC Plaza stage tonight (March 26). The free programming will continue on April 4 with the return of the Ryman Sidewalk Sessions. The stage will also host various events throughout the summer, including “Bluegrass Nights Pickin’ on the Plaza,” CMA Fest events, Ryman Community Day and more.

Amazon Music’s Twitch Channel is set to livestream Platinum artist Breland‘s third annual “Breland & Friends” benefit concert, taking place tonight (March 26) at the Ryman Auditorium. This is the second time the two have partnered to stream the event.

Since selecting Breland as their Breakthrough Artist in early 2022, Amazon Music has put their full support behind his music and his debut record, Cross Country, which is now officially certified Gold. According to the platform, over 50 percent of the streams that contributed to Breland’s Gold certification came from Amazon Music.

Other ways Amazon Music has supported Breland include curating a bespoke album release party for Cross Country held at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), his inclusion as the face for the new echo studio color launch and the latest version of echo buds in addition to several Amazon Music Originals, global marketing campaigns, increased visibility across playlists and programming and more. He was also prominently featured in For Love and Country, an Amazon Music Original feature-length documentary that highlights prominent Black voices who are pushing country music forward.

Additionally, Breland makes a performance cameo in Prime Video’s Amazon/MGM film Road House, where he sings his song “Praise the Lord,” a special re-recording specifically created for the film. The film, directed by Doug Liman and starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, is now available to stream on Amazon’s Prime Video.

“Breland & Friends,” which kicks off his headlining “Little More Countrier Tour,” will feature a star-studded cast and benefit the Oasis Center, an organization dedicated to helping Middle Tennessee’s at-risk youth. The event has raised over $300,000 so far in its three years. Livestream the 2024 “Breland & Friends” here.

Dan + Shay showcased their incredible vocal and entertainment skills during their sold-out show at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Thursday evening (March 21), which served as the 11th stop on “The Heartbreak On The Map Tour.”

Hailey Whitters got the night started. Wearing a blue and white floral-printed babydoll dress and blue cowboy boots, she serenaded the crowd with Platinum hit “Everything She Ain’t” and more before closing with her latest single “I’m In Love” as her name glowed in a the middle of a hot pink heart on the screen above her.

Ben Rector‘s name then appeared in white above of the stage and blue rays beamed into Bridgestone as he sat at a keyboard performing “It Would Be You.” Hues of orange flashed as he moved into “Old Friends” and a few lines of Alphaville‘s “Forever Young,” which included a satisfying solo from his saxophonist. Rector paused to welcome everyone before sliding into “Loving You Is Easy” and customizing a verse to describe Nashville.

He donned a white cowboy hat as he put a country twist on “Forever Like That” and sang what he considers to be “the best song ever written,” Nitty Gritty Dirt Band‘s “Fishin’ in the Dark,” belting a chorus with a crowd and taking a video before chucking his hat into the mass below and transitioning to “30,000 Feet.” Rector invited Whitters to return to the for their duet “Color Up My World,” and then led the audience in accompanying him for “Living My Best Life.” He introduced his band members and thanked concertgoers before finishing with fan favorite “Brand New.”

After a brief intermission, a bring spotlight covered the middle of the stage’s protruding platform to highlight the dynamic duo of Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney, who welcomed the fan-filled venue with waves and open arms. The platform pulsated with red light as they kicked things off with their 10th No. 1 single “Save Me The Trouble.” The red lights and platform turned pink as they shifted to “Alone Together.” Smyers put the guitar he had played for the first two numbers away as aqua lights explored the stage during “All To Myself.”

As the two sang “Breakin’ Up With a Broken Heart,” they introduced their band members to the crowd, and a map mirroring the tour logo expanded to depict each musician’s hometown while they were individually shown live on the screen above. The word “Ayo” appeared behind the Warner Music Nashville act in sync with the “Show You Off” chorus. After acknowledging the “magic in the air,” Dan + Shay took us to “Heaven + Back.”

“We are only of few songs into this set and I have a good feeling this is going to be the greatest night of our entire lives,” stated Smyers. He continued, “From the bottom of our hearts, Nashville, this means more to us then you guys will ever know. This is such a special night.”

Smyers then placed himself behind a black piano while coral and pink colors blended together on the stage screens to depict a sunset-like image for “You.” Screams of excitement filled the air and a fiery mix of warm tones radiated from the platform as the beginning notes of “I Should Probably Go To Bed” started to play. The pair embraced each other in a sincere hug before Smyers bowed down to Mooney and asked the audience to give it up for “the best singer in country music.”

Smyers’ guitar returned and mugshots of various people shuffled across the screens during “How Not To,” symbolizing that we all guilty of heavily reminiscing on the past when we know moving on is the better option. The stands swayed as they performed their tour’s namesake “Heartbreak On The Map.” The guys then put on Elvis-inspired jackets to emphasize the Las Vegas-esque production for “We Should Get Married.” The energy softened for the sentimental “From The Ground Up.” One of Mooney’s precious sons came out to greet the crowd, and the duo snapped a special photo with everyone.

“The next song are about to [perform] started it all. Dan wrote the title in his phone, and said, ‘No matter what, Dan + Shay is always going to be a first dance at somebody’s wedding, a tattoo on somebody’s arm and a band that Nashville, Tennessee put on this stage,” said Mooney before “Always Gonna Be.”

Mint green rays graced the stage and surrounding seats as they sang “10,000 Hours,” the hit recorded with Justin Bieber that earned them entrance into the Spotify Billionaires Club. Both guys sat down in black chairs placed in the middle for “My Side of the Fence.” They took multiple moments throughout their set to absorb the love from their fans and express their appreciation. Smyers gave away his guitar pick to an adorable little fan being held by her father in the pit below, and they made note of the power of songwriters before telling each music lover that they were “Glad You Exist” through song.

Ocean waves splashed above them as they covered The Killers‘ classic “Mr. Brightside,” which had the entire arena on their feet. Dan + Shay moved into one of their early smashes “19 You + Me” and their first No. 1 at country radio “Nothin’ Like You.” To everyone’s surprise, they vanished under the stage, but soon reappeared on top of a small house for “Bigger Houses,” the title track of their latest album. Overwhelmed with emotion, they hugged each other and voiced their immense gratitude to the sold-out crowd.

“You chose to spend your hard-earned money to come to the Dan + Shay concert and that means the world to us,” the men shared.

Clips from each of their wedding videos were shared with the stands, creating a beautifully intimate environment for “Speechless,” with fans taking the mic for the final verse. The duo recalled how they met, stating their brotherly love for one another, and shouted out their crew and openers, asking everyone to give them another listen on our way home. After wrapping with their mega-hit “Tequila,” Dan + Shay then took some time to sign autographs and engage with fans, further showing their devotion.