Country rockers The Cadillac Three will release their sixth studio album, The Years Go Fast, on Oct. 27. The project’s lead single “Young and Hungry” released today (Sept. 8) via Big Machine Records.

“‘Young and Hungry’ is actually a song that we’ve known since the beginning of the band,” drummer Neil Mason explains. “It was originally by The Jane Shermans, which was a band featuring the song’s producer, Angelo, and his wife, Eulene. We loved that song forever, and Jaren [Johnston] had the idea to take it and insert the story of him and his wife into it.”

“When you say, ‘the years go fast,’ it really makes sense,” adds Johnston. “We’ve been together for a long time, in some shape or fashion. We met when we were 14 or 15, in high school. I think the track kind of embodies the whole album. I’m so thankful that we came across that idea because it’s probably the most uplifting thing on the records.”

In 2020, the Nashville trio of Johnston, Mason and Kelby Ray released a pair of albums in Country Fuzz and Tabasco & Sweet Tea. What followed was a season of upheaval that left them reeling.

“We put out 31 songs in one year. It was like, ‘let’s give people a breather. Let’s give us a breather,'” says Johnston. “We were coming off COVID and then my dad passed away. It’s a whole different life now. Talk about having some shit to write about.”

The ACM-nominated group’s sixth studio album, The Years Go Fast, is the product of coming through those trials and emerging on the other side—battle-scarred, a little older, a little wiser and more willing to be vulnerable. It’s expansive in sound, reflective of the way The Cadillac Three continue to think with their brand of country-rock, but it still sounds like only the three of them can.

“This record does have a lot of growth, a lot of hurt and heartbreak,” says Mason. “We are a little more grown up now, but we’re still doing the same thing we were doing in the beginning.”

The Years Go Fast is a statement about big change, but it’s also about the ways friendship, love, and family are anchors when everything starts to fall apart.  The Years Go Fast is available now for pre-order, with the band continuing their “The Years Go Fast Tour” this fall.

Wynonna is set to host NBC’s Christmas at the Opry holiday special airing on Dec. 7,  and receive the People’s Choice Country Awards honor of Country Champion at the inaugural awards ceremony airing live on Sept. 28.

The People’s Choice Country Awards and Christmas at the Opry, both originating at the Opry, will air on NBC, and be available to stream the next day on Peacock.

“Wynonna is one of the most recognized and lauded performers in country music,” says Cassandra Tryon, Senior Vice President, Live Events, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “Not only is she incredibly talented, her selflessness and passion for putting the needs of others in the spotlight is unmatched. We can’t think of a better person to honor as our inaugural Country Champion and to celebrate the holidays with across these two major country music events.”

As the first Country Champion Award recipient, Wynonna will be celebrated for her decades-long career and heroic efforts around philanthropy and activism. She has consistently used her public platform to create meaningful change and advocate for children, military veterans and their families, disaster relief and more through her work with numerous organizations including the Wounded Warrior Project and Habitat for Humanity.

Wynonna will join previously announced People’s Choice Country Awards honoree Toby Keith, who will be presented with the Country Icon Award. The nominees for the inaugural show were also announced recently.

Featuring some of the best voices in country music, the festive two-hour special Christmas at the Opry will treat viewers to an array of Christmas favorites, holiday classics and today’s biggest hits. Wynonna will host the highly anticipated musical event featuring performances in front of a live audience of country music fans. The performer lineup will be announced at a later date.

Christmas at the Opry is executive produced by Jesse Ignjatovic, Evan Prager and Barb Bialkowski for Den of Thieves along with RAC Clark and Jen Jones. People’s Choice Country Awards is produced by Den of Thieves with Ignjatovic, Prager and Bialkowski serving as executive producers, along with Clark as executive producer and showrunner. These projects are an example of collaboration resulting from NBCUniversal’s equity investment in Opry Entertainment Group alongside Atairos, which was finalized last year.

A limited number of show tickets and VIP packages for the People’s Choice Country Awards on Sept. 28 as well as tickets for the Oct. 3 taping of Christmas at the Opry are on sale now at Opry.com.

Riley Green has announced his 33-city “Ain’t My Last Rodeo Tour,” which will kick off Feb. 22. Tracy Lawrence and Ella Langley will support him on arena and amphitheater stages across the country on the new tour.

The trek will visit Savannah, Lexington, Biloxi, Baton Rouge, Anaheim, San Jose, Omaha and more through June 1. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Sept. 15, with pre-sale beginning Sept. 12.

Green’s new album Ain’t My Last Rodeo is due out Oct. 13 and includes the “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”-singer’s current single with his former tour-mate, “Different ‘Round Here (Ft. Luke Combs),” and a lot more of the undeniably country sound fans have come to know and love from him. Heavily influenced by the rural, small town and slower way of life Green returns to after performing for thousands of fans, Ain’t My Last Rodeo is a window into his experiences, values, pastimes and love of family.

“Ain’t My Last Rodeo is inspired by what I know best: hard work, life outdoors and family and it’s going to be fun adding these new songs to our full set,” says Green. “I’ve been a fan of Tracy Lawrence since I was a kid so I’m looking forward to having him out with us and watching the fans singing along to all his hits. I also really love what Ella Langley is doing—it’s going to be a great time all around.”

Ampersand Studios on Music Row

Ampersand Studios, a new flexible workspace and production space dedicated to the creative community, has opened its inaugural Nashville location on Music Row at 1030 16th Ave. S.

Ampersand Studios Private Office

Located in Nashville’s first sustainable, mass timber-framed office building just one block from Edgehill Village, the 26,000-square-foot creative hub features floor-to-ceiling glass private offices and elevated workspaces specifically designed for today’s hybrid workforce.

The workspace is focused on thoughtful design and flexibility, and offers a range of membership options, including daily and monthly passes, content production, space rentals and more.

“Ampersand Studios was created to provide connection and business growth opportunities for any entrepreneur and creative that would benefit from the resources of an innovative and collaborative working environment,” says Matthew Giles, Ampersand Studios Founder & Principal. “Our model and offering are a perfect fit for the many creatives who call Nashville home, and we look forward to helping them expand their relationships and businesses by providing a unique creative incubator.”

Pictured (L-R): Round Hill’s Mike Whelan, Christian Yancey, Round Hill’s Taylor Antle and Lindsay Will

Christian Yancey has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Round Hill Music.

The Georgia native quickly gained footing writing with artists such as Austin Snell, Cody Lohden, Trey Lewis and Logan Michael after moving to Nashville. He co-wrote Snell’s hit single, “Excuse The Mess,” which gathered  a million streams within its first week of independent release. Yancey dropped his latest single, “Wrong Side Of Goodbye,” on Aug. 18.

“Christian has an incredible tenacity and passion for music,” says Round Hill Sr. Director of A&R Lindsay Will. “His competitive spirit and love for music and the Nashville community make him the perfect fit for our roster. He will be a huge asset to the Round Hill team!”

“I am beyond excited to be a part of this team at Round Hill,” shares Yancey. “As soon as I met them, I immediately saw how hardworking and dedicated they are to what they love. I am very excited about my future here!”