Columbia PFG Celebrates 30 Years Of Bahama Shirt With Special Luke Combs Edition

Columbia PFG’s is introducing the Bahama™ II Luke Combs Edition Short Sleeve limited edition shirt. The iconic Bahama shirt has been trusted by fishermen through sun, salt, sweat and countless adventures for 30 years, and in celebration of the shirt’s 30^th anniversary, Columbia has rolled out the new limited edition shirt that combines an exclusive black colorway with a trim highlight in Luke’s favorite Mossy Oak Greenleaf Camouflage trim. The shirt is available now.

“I’ve worn the Bahama for years because it works – whether I’m stepping out on stage or casting a line,” says Combs. “Wear the hell out of it, make some memories, and enjoy the ride. I hope you love it as much as I do.”

 

Ian Munsick Partners With Schaefer Outfitter For New Clothing Line

Ian Munsick is celebrating the launch of his capsule collaboration collection with Schaefer Outfitter. The Jackson Hole, Wyoming company has spent four decades providing western wear to working cowboys and ranchers. Their collection with Munsick includes custom pearl snap shirts, outerwear, hats and graphic tees designed collaboratively between Munsick and the Schaefer team. As Munsick embarks on his “Road to the Mountain Goat Western Tour,” Schaefer Outfitter will join on select stops in Park City, Laramie, and Deadwood, and at each location, fans will have the opportunity to see and try pieces from the collection. The tour’s merch operation will also carry Schaefer Outfitter hats and tees for fans to purchase.

 

Erin Kinsey Earns Gold Certification For ‘Trouble’

Erin Kinsey has earned her first RIAA Gold certification for her single “Trouble.” Kinsey received the news when her manager surprised her onstage with the plaque during her headline show at Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo, Norway, on Aug. 14. Released Oct. 11, 2024, “Trouble” first appeared on Kinsey’s EP Getting Away With It and earned its certification in less than two years. The surprise came just one week after Kinsey independently released her debut album, Suede. Kinsey is currently touring Europe and returns stateside this fall for U.S. dates with Lily Rose and Alana Springsteen.

Haley Gallery To Present *uter(us) Exhibit By Sarah Matthews

The Haley Gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is presenting *uter(us), an art exhibit showcasing the works of printmaker Sarah Matthews, who is also serving as the 2026 Hatch Show Print Visiting Artist. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public beginning Sept. 18-Nov. 13, will include a series of letterpress prints and artists’ books created at Hatch Show Print.

The exhibition examines women’s health through the language of medicine, exploring the words and phrases physicians and nurses use when speaking to patients. It also addresses critical issues including period poverty, the maternal mortality crisis, the pink tax and reproductive healthcare. By transforming medical language into visual narratives, the exhibit invites viewers to confront these disparities, amplifying conversations about bodily autonomy, informed consent and equitable healthcare for all women. On Sept. 18, the Haley Gallery will host a reception with Matthews to celebrate the exhibition opening. which is free and open to the public.

Tony Hannah is releasing her new album Love it or Leave it on Aug. 21.

The 10-track album pairs the polish of ’90s country with the East Tennessee native’s tales about work, money, heartbreak, bad decisions, reinvention, fresh starts and knowing when enough is enough.

The four tracks previously released from Hannah’s new project reveal the grit, wit and vulnerability running through Love it or Leave it. “Comin’ Up Short” captures the exhaustion of working hard, struggling to make ends meet, while “Easy on the Eyes” offers a playful warning about a barroom heartbreaker whose looks conceal the trouble underneath. “What the Heart Wants” trades sass for vulnerability, capturing the lingering ache of loving someone who no longer feels the same, while “It Takes a Man,” turns the indignity of being ghosted into a classic-country lament about having the courage to simply say goodbye.

The album also carries Hannah’s family country music legacy forward with “An Old Pair of Shoes,” written by her late uncle Art “AJ” Masters with Jerry Foster and Johnny Morris and recorded by Randy Travis. Hannah grew up singing around the campfire with her uncle and credits him with planting the seed that eventually led her toward Nashville.

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will feature singer, songwriter and guitarist Pat McLaughlin in its Poets and Prophets interview series on Oct. 3, at 2:30 p.m. in the museum’s Ford Theater.

McLaughlin is one of three 2026 honorees selected for the series, which highlights songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music. The interview will be moderated by Museum Writer-Editor Allison Moorer and will feature rare photos, film and recordings. Following the program, McLaughlin will sign commemorative Hatch Show Print posters.

The program is included with museum admission and is free for museum members. Seating is limited, and a program ticket is required. Tickets go on sale to the public tomorrow (Aug. 20) at 10 a.m.

A Waterloo, Iowa, native, McLaughlin moved to Nashville in 1977 after living in San Francisco and Boston. He was drawn to the city’s diverse music community and spent his nights immersed in music while working as a carpenter during the day. His first major songwriting success came in 1987 when Steve Wariner took “Lynda” to No. 1 on the country charts.

Along with writing for other artists, McLaughlin has released 10 solo albums, including his latest, Nashville After Dark. He has also recorded collaborative projects including Tiny Town and The World Famous Headliners.

His songwriting credits include “Tell Me About It,” a No. 4 country hit for Tanya Tucker and Delbert McClinton; “Firecracker,” a No. 2 hit for Josh Turner; “Songs About Rain,” a No. 12 hit for Gary Allan; and “Years,” the title track of John Anderson’s acclaimed comeback album.

His songs have also been recorded by artists including Dan Auerbach, Phoebe Bridgers, Marcus King, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt and Lee Ann Womack.

A longtime collaborator and band member with the late John Prine, McLaughlin co-wrote several songs with Prine, including five tracks on The Tree of Forgiveness. In 2021, McLaughlin won a Grammy for Best American Roots Song and the Americana Music Association’s Song of the Year award for co-writing Prine’s final recorded song, “I Remember Everything.”

The “Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience” is opening at The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf in Mobile, Alabama on Sept. 12, inviting visitors into the life, music and Gulf Coast spirit of one of the region’s most influential icons.

Opening weekend begins Sept. 11 with “Margaritas and Memories,” featuring Mac McAnally and Scotty Emerick at the historic Saenger Theater, followed by the grand opening and unveiling of a new bronze Buffett sculpture on Sept. 12. Additional events will include live music and a nautical-inspired mural festival in Cooper Riverside Park.

More than a traditional museum exhibit, the permanent installation spans 6,000 square feet and combines a gallery of rare artifacts with an immersive concert experience. The exhibit explores Buffett not only as a musician, but as an author, sailor, pilot, entrepreneur, adventurer, philanthropist and storyteller whose influence extended far beyond music. The experience brings together more than 130 artifacts from Buffett’s life and career, including handwritten lyrics, his 12-string Martin guitar, his 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame statue, rare concert and recording footage, and a full-scale recreation of Shrimp Boat Sound, his Key West recording studio.

Buffett’s connection to the Gulf Coast was central to his life and work. He grew up in Mobile, where his family had deep ties to the maritime industry, and the region remained a constant presence throughout his career. The National Maritime Museum of the Gulf is located on Mobile’s waterfront, across the Mobile River from the area where Buffett’s parents worked at Alabama Dry Dock and Shipbuilding Co. The museum also preserves artifacts connected to his grandfather’s maritime history, creating a direct connection between the exhibition and the Buffett family’s Gulf Coast and maritime heritage.

“Creating the Jimmy Buffett Experience has been an absolute honor for our entire team. We have spent nearly two years listening, researching, collecting stories, curating artifacts, and working to capture the remarkable life of a man who meant so much to so many people,” says Karen Poth, Executive Director of the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf. “We didn’t get far into this project before we realized this exhibition will never be a finished story. It is a living exhibit. And it will continue to change and grow as new stories are shared, new artifacts come to light, and we learn more about Jimmy and the world he created. Opening the doors on Sept. 12 is not the end of this journey; it is the beginning.”

Advance tickets are currently available for admission to both the Jimmy Buffett: Son of a Son of a Sailor Experience and the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf.

Sons of Habit made their Grand Ole Opry debut last Friday night (Aug. 14) with a three-song performance.

The rising band opened their set with “5:21” and shed a few tears as they took in the significance of the moment. They followed with “Nostalgia” before closing with their breakout hit “Madeline,” the first song the band ever wrote and released. Their performance earned a standing ovation from the packed Opry audience.

“You dream your whole life for something like this. Ever since I can remember I’ve dreamt of every little detail about this place and this moment,” shared Sons of Habit’s Mitchell Douglas from inside the circle.

Originally from Owensboro, Kentucky, Sons of Habit, comprised of Douglas, Hagan Edge, Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick, has amassed millions of streams and toured alongside Dylan Gossett, 49 Winchester, Ole 60 and Shane Smith & The Saints. The band signed with Lucille Records/MCA earlier this year.