Music

When we call country music an American art form, that includes all of America. Country music has a long history of sharing musical elements with music from South of the border — and Veronique Medrano reminds us of those influences in the bombastic “Running on Empty.” Medrano, a self-described Tex-Mex country artist, hails from Brownsville, Texas. Her new song

Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires are two of Nashville’s most celebrated musicians — and a married couple whose relationship is widely revered. In a Rolling Stone interview, Isbell recalls that he first saw Shires when she was playing with Billy Joe Shaver at the 2003 Austin City Limits Festival. They officially met a year later,

Since late December Emma Løv has been teasing fans with a new track, which finally dropped today called ‘Only Human’. One half of pop group Loote, Emma Løv is currently gearing up to release a solo project, and ‘Only Human’ is the latest sure fire hit from that record. It follows the infectious single ‘Homesick’.

Kelsea Ballerini hinted strongly at the marital troubles leading to her divorce in the new EP Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, but now she’s talking specifics. In the new episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, Ballerini opened up to host Alex Cooper about the factors that led to her split from singer-songwriter Morgan Evans

Thirty-three years ago today, on Feb. 22, 1990, Travis Tritt released his debut album, Country Club. The record was a long time coming: According to Country Music: The Encyclopedia, the Marietta, Ga., native signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Nashville in 1987 for three singles. The first tune under that contract, “Country Club” —

Over the past fifteen years, Record Store Day has become an unofficial holiday for music lovers worldwide. The annual event draws thousands of eager shoppers to their local record stores in hopes of snagging limited releases from their favorite artists. On Saturday, April 22, Record Store Day 2023 will usher in the release of rare, expanded and

Garth Brooks took some time at the very top of his weekly Inside Studio G Facebook streaming show to salute his longtime friend, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, on President’s Day on Monday evening (Feb. 20). “I think we should probably address … since its President’s Day … we’ve got a lot of prayers, good

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Bruce Springsteen received a royal welcome to Texas on Thursday night, as George Strait — the beloved “king” of country music — joined him and the E Street Band onstage at Austin’s Moody

Twenty-three years ago today, on Feb. 22, 1999, Brad Paisley‘s debut single, “Who Needs Pictures,” was released. The song was the title track of the artist’s freshman album, which was released the following June. Brad Paisley Who Needs Pictures single coverArista Nashville loading… Paisley wrote “Who Needs Pictures” with good friends Chris DuBois and Frank Rogers. With lines

It’s official: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are set to release their eighth studio album, Weathervanes, on June 9. The project finds the 44-year-old singer-songwriter examining life through a different lens, offering a thoughtful perspective that emerged from navigating a new set of distinctly adult challenges. “There is something about boundaries on this record,” Isbell says.

With two days of honky tonkin’ musical showcases in the rearview mirror, the 2023 Ameripolitan weekend in Memphis came to a close on Sunday — but not without a few more fireworks.  From a showcase of one of country music’s most recognizable instruments to memorable award show speeches, here are the four best things we saw on the

The songwriter released an in-the-studio album trailer narrated by ESPN’s Wright Thompson Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit have a new album on tap. On Monday, the songwriter and his record label, Southeastern Records, released a teaser video that captures Isbell and his bandmates recording in the studio. [embedded content] Narrated by ESPN’s Wright Thompson,

Seventy-five years ago today (Feb. 21, 1948) was an historic day for Little Jimmy Dickens: It was on that date that the then-27-year-old made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry, performing “John Henry” and “I Dreamed of an Old Love Affair.” Dickens began his career as a teenager, under the moniker Jimmy the Kid,

After a triumphant and exciting day one of the 2023 Ameripolitan Music Awards weekender —the organization’s first gathering since 2020 — the music and good times took an even bigger leap forward on Saturday, with everyone from singer-songwriters to one-man bands, supergroups and more taking center stage. From Brennen Leigh to Sierra Ferrell, here are

One of the UK’s biggest international breakthrough artists Freya Ridings adds to the anticipation for the May 5th release of her Blood Orange album by sharing the new song “Face in The Crowd”.Born from personal experience, “Face in The Crowd” is a heartfelt confession in which Freya bares her soul, the rich timbre of her

Joy Oladokun wants her music to be a real portrait of life. On Friday, with the release of her soft single “Changes,” the songstress revealed that she will be releasing her project Proof of Life on April 28. On the new single, backed by breezy guitars, Oladokun sings candidly about “keeping with the changes” of

Neo-traditional country newcomer Mae Estes has released her highly anticipated debut EP, Before the Record. Out today (Feb. 17), the aptly-titled six-song set includes one never-before-heard track, “Town Left Me.” Penned by Estes, Autumn McEntire and Paul Sikes, the poignant, semi-autobiographical tune chronicles Estes’ struggle to grapple with how much her hometown has changed during her absence. It

The women of country and western music wowed on day one of the Ameripolitan Music Awards festivities in Memphis with their over-the-top outfits, wit, and — of course — their music. From honky tonk to outlaw, western swing, doo-wop and more, there was a flavor of country music on display to appease everyone’s musical appetite

Email: neill@outloudculture.com Socials: @neillfrazer Breakout singer-songwriter Mimi Webb releases “Roles Reversed,” – LISTEN HERE – the latest track off her forthcoming debut album, Amelia, arriving March 3 via EPIC Records. “Roles Reversed” premiered exclusively today on Apple Music’s New Music Daily with Zane Lowe. Mimi’s vocals are filled with longing and emotion as she takes the listener on a journey of hurt

The Cadillac Three enlist Elvie Shane and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor for the Tennessee-Kentucky collab you didn’t know you needed. “Hillbilly” mixes Secor’s haunting fiddle with the grungy stomp of the Cadillac Three, all propelled by the moonshine drawls of Shane and TC3 singer-guitarist Jaren Johnston. But while the Nashville born-and-bred TC3 are

Chris Stapleton has reunited with Pink for their tender new duet, “Just Say I’m Sorry.” The plaintive song, which Stapleton wrote with Alecia Moore, finds both singers imploring their significant others to put down their pride and apologize. “Just say, ‘I’m sorry’ / It’s not the hardest thing to do / Just say you’re wrong

Over the past two decades, Kyle Jacobs built a reputation in Nashville as one of country music’s most accomplished songwriters. The Minnesota native earned the respect of many of the genre’s most prominent artists for his talents as a lyricist and musician. He became a staff writer for Curb Records in 2003 and went on

I was so excited to see and hear that Niall Horan released a brand new single called “Heaven”. The last studio music we heard from Horan, was when he released his sophomore record Heartbreak Weather, which was in my opinion the best album of 2020. Horan’s upcoming third studio album The Show, is set for release

Country music songwriter Kyle Jacobs has died, Nashville Police confirmed to Rolling Stone. According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, Jacobs, the 49-year-old husband of country singer Kellie Pickler, was found dead inside the couple’s Nashville, Tennessee, home on Friday from an apparent suicide. Officers responded to a 911 call at 1:21 p.m. Friday afternoon.

Reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Lainey Wilson has released her cover of the Rolling Stones classic “You Can’t Always Get What You Want” from their 1969 album, Let It Bleed. Instead of opening with a choir like the original, Wilson’s reimagined version starts off with gentle acoustic strums, before she arrives on the

Feb. 17 is undoubtedly a day that is etched in Brad Paisley‘s mind forever. It was on that day in 2001 that he achieved a lifelong ambition, when he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry. Paisley was surprised with an invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry on Dec. 16, 2000, by Bill Anderson, Jeannie

Zach Bryan has made a clear point of trying to keep his upcoming Burn Burn Burn Tour a fan-focused event, with tickets selling for no more than $156 according to the singer, and the use of a non-transferrable ticketing policy to prevent resale and ensure that fans aren’t gouged to see him play. The resale

Kelsea Ballerini “Penthouse” Kelsea Ballerini bares her heart on her new ballad, “Penthouse.” The plaintive ballad finds the newly-divorced singer reflecting on the quality of her past marriage and the facade they put up. Lyrically, it harkens back to the sentiment of Tammy Wynette‘s “I Don’t Wanna Play House.”  In that 1967 hit, Wynette recounts her daughter’s