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Eric Church has always done things differently and the highly-anticipated opening of his downtown Nashville bar, restaurant and live music venue, Chief’s, is no exception. Its roll-out reminiscent of his 2015 Mr. Misunderstood surprise album release that prompted fans to run to mailboxes for the first word (and listen) of his fifth studio album, this week similarly saw tens of thousands of fans logging online to match their personal deeds to the physical framework of the revitalized six-story downtown Nashville establishment.

“This is top class cool,” one Choir member remarked, posting an image of their deed to which another replied, “This is so awesome to be a part of!”

“You’ve helped me build my career brick by brick, and I want the whole world to know that the building is yours,” Church shared directly with fans. “This is not just another club downtown. This is our house. I’ve been involved in every step of restoring this historic building into a place we can call our own and, because you’ve been with me every step of my career, I’m proud to dedicate a physical brick of the Chief’s building to each and every one of you.”

In addition to being given a deed to individual bricks that form the building, fans also received the first of an ongoing series of digital collectibles, including a digital version of their brick which gives access to exclusive content and other new fan club perks – like never before heard demos, unreleased video footage and priority entry at Chief’s. Other digital collectibles given to fans upon launch included ‘Vinyl for Life’ – which grants a fan first edition vinyl of Church’s entire catalog and a copy of every new piece of vinyl released going forward, including all color variants. The new technology is also being utilized to give away rare items, including a signed guitar that is paired with a digital collectible that grants access to content like a guitar lesson from Church’s guitarist Driver Williams and videos of performances of Church playing the guitar. Other giveaways include year-long subscriptions to SiriusXM and a chance to record a guest DJ set at the Chief’s studio as part of Outsiders Radio “Insiders Hour.”

“My songs are mine, until I release them, and then they’re never mine again. And this building’s a lot that way,” reflects Church. “It’s been mine in the building of it, in the cultivating with the stories, the challenges, and the successes. But once Chief’s opens, it’s not mine anymore. It belongs to the Choir. It belongs to the fans. It belongs to the patrons. It belongs to the stories they create there. It belongs to the music they listen to there and share from there. So, my story ends where theirs begins and that’s the essence of what you do musically and what we’re trying to do at Chief’s.”

Church initially announced Chief’s in early 2022 with real estate developer and hospitality entrepreneur Ben Weprin of AJ Capital leading the renovation. As construction is well underway, the co-owners have also revealed more details of the space designed to celebrate Church’s ever-expanding musical legacy while creating a downtown Nashville gathering place for all.

Chief’s features a ticketed music venue plus additional live entertainment throughout the building and unique décor elements such as more than 4,000 concert posters from throughout the CMA Entertainer of the Year’s career papering the ground floor. Chief’s will also house a studio for broadcasting, inclusive of Eric Church Outsiders Radio on SiriusXM, with the capability of hosting broadcasts by various media partners. With street-level windows, the studio will provide fans from around the world with a thrilling behind-the-scenes experience with a front-row view of broadcasting in action.

The venue also taps into Church’s Carolina roots in partnership with Rodney Scott, whose Whole Hog BBQ – part of the Pihakis Restaurant Group – will overlook downtown with its ‘Hell of a Q’ rooftop location.

Situated at the intersection of 2nd Avenue North and Broadway at 200 Broadway in historic downtown Nashville, Chief’s is designed with Church’s direct input to pay homage to chapters in his life. Between the inspirational interiors and thoughtful focus on unique live performances – and now ownership of the building itself – Chief’s will offer fans an unparalleled entertainment experience in Music City.

For more information, visit EricChurch.com and ChiefsOnBroadway.com.

While we are currently celebrating Woman’s Month, Friday (March 8th) is International Women’s Day, which is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. International Women’s Day has been observed since the early 1900’s.

Many of your favorite female country artists are also celebrating this day in honor of women everywhere and of their influences and inspirations.

Anne Wilson made waves with her captivating morning television debut on Fox & Friends’ series ‘Faith & Friends Weekend’ yesterday, March 3. Performing live in the heart of the Big Apple, Wilson enchanted audiences across the country with her Top 5 Christian radio single “Strong,” a preview from her highly anticipated album REBEL, arriving April 19. The remarkable appearance propelled “Strong” up the iTunes charts, peaking at No. 1 on the Christian chart and at No. 11 all genre. Notably, her forthcoming album REBEL also notched the No.1 spot on the Amazon Best Sellers album chart.

WATCH: “STRONG” ON ‘FAITH & FRIENDS’ 

Already off to a momentous start in 2024, Wilson recently graced Vevo DSCVR’s live series with two new performances. Set in Vevo’s NYC studio, she delivered soulful renditions of the album’s title track “REBEL” and her Country radio single “Rain In The Rearview” that showcases her “ceiling-scraping vocal capabilities” (Billboard). Watch the Vevo DSCVR series here.

Last week, the Opry NextStage Class of 2024 member revealed the star-studded features on her upcoming album live from the Grand Ole Opry stage. The album features collaborations with some of music’s biggest names, including Lainey Wilson, Jordan Davis and Chris Tomlin, promising a bold, genre-blending collection that will “no doubt intensify the already sky-high sense of anticipation ahead of the record” (Holler). A co-writer on each of the album’s 16 songs, Wilson teamed up with some of Music Row’s most in-demand songwriters such as Nicolle Galyon, Emily Weisband, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson for a revolutionary project firmly rooted in both Country and Christian music, produced by Jeff Pardo and Jonathan Smith.

PRE-ORDER: REBEL

Wilson continues to showcase her multifaceted artistry and the faith-infused Country essence with her Feb. 2 release “God & Country.” As her commanding vocals lead the track that MusicRow dubs a “spectacular show-stopper,” Wilson revisits her Kentucky roots that capture growing up in the heart of the heartland. As the anticipation for her record on April 19 builds, Wilson’s current single “Rain In The Rearview” continues to make waves on Country radio and the new music video premiered on CMT/Paramount’s Time Square billboard, CMT, CMT Music and CMT.com.

Recognized as a 2024 CMT Next Women of Country and a Spotify Hot Country Artist to Watch in 2024, Wilson shares her new music on the road as part of Scotty McCreery’s Cab In A Solo Tour this spring and at major Christian and Country music festivals this summer. For dates and more information, visit www.annewilsonofficial.com and keep up with her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

REBEL Track List:

1. “REBEL” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
2. “Rain In The Rearview” (Anne Wilson, Matthew West, Zach Kale, Jaren Johnston)
3. “Strong” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
4. “God & Country” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Trannie Anderson)
5. “Praying Woman (with Lainey Wilson)” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lainey Wilson, Trannie Anderson)
6. “Songs About Whiskey” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lauren Hungate)
7. “Sinner’s Prayer” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lauren Hungate)
8. “The Cross (with Chris Tomlin)” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Jonathan Smith)
9. “My Father’s Daughter” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Emily Weisband)
10. “Red Flag” (Anne Wilson, Jonathan Smith, Casey Beathard)
11. “Country Gold (with Jordan Davis)” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
12. “Southern Gospel” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Lauren Hungate)
13. “Dirt Roads In Heaven” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Nicolle Galyon, Matthew West)
14. “3:16” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West)
15. “Milestones” (Anne Wilson, Nicolle Galyon, Lauren Hungate)
16. “Out of the Bluegrass” (Anne Wilson, Nicolle Galyon, Emily Weisband)

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Kacey Musgraves performed both “Deeper Well” and “Too Good To Be True” on Saturday night (March 2nd) on Saturday Night Live. This was Kacey’s third musical appearance on the long-running show. Actress Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, Euphoria, The White Lotus). This will be Kacey’s third musical performance on the long-running show.

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Kacey will release her new album, Deeper Well, on March 15th.

Kacey will launch her Deeper Well Tour April 28th in Dublin, Ireland.

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Singer/songwriter/producer Hueston seizes the moment on his new song “Living Fast,” available today. Written by Hueston with Brandon Sammons, and produced by BSAMZ, the track’s boundary-pushing lyrics tempt the listener to submit to a memory and go and do something stupid, baby while the night is still young.

Hueston also shares the “Living Fast” official music video today, giving a look into a fast-paced party night with friends, juxtaposed by his distinct, slow-burn vocal delivery from the center of the room. Watch “Living Fast” here.

“Living Fast” marks Hueston’s first release since signing with UMG Nashville’s newly-created Silver Wings Records, a distribution arm offering independent artist services. Last Thursday (2/29) he joined a star-studded lineup at UMG Nashville’s annual CRS showcase, bringing his distinct sound to the Ryman Auditorium stage for the first time, with a performance of his to-be-released song “It Wasn’t The Bottle.”

With more new music on the way, the South-Florida native will take the stage at major festivals across the country this summer including Country Jam in Grand Junction, CO, Michigan’s Tailgates N’ Tallboys and Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville, KY. As the rising artist’s TikTok likes, YouTube views and streams all soar into the millions, keep up with what’s to come from Hueston at iamhueston.com.

About Hueston:
Cory Hueston previously gained recognition as the front man of indie/alternative duo, The Blancos, but felt a call pulling him in a different direction. Now, via his own label Young Hueston, LLC and distribution by Silver Wings Records, he shares his emotional storytelling, skilled guitar, and soul-stirring vocals as solo artist, Hueston. His music translates easily to audience interpretation while still speaking directly to Hueston’s own professional and personal journeys overcoming depression and addictions, and turning over a new chapter in life. Hueston’s music is a direct reflection of his emotion – sometimes dark, sometimes provocative, and always soulful.

“You never know who will popup at BNA!”

Keith Urban surprised travelers at Nashville’s International Airport (BNA) on Saturday (March 2nd). He performed at BNA’s Live Stage in the C Concourse Food Court for about 45 minutes with his longtime bass player Jerry Flowers and drummer Terence Clark, delighting the crowd with “Long Hot Summer,” “Somebody Like You” and his brand-new single, “Messed Up As Me,” among others.

From the baggage claim to a REAL STAGE !!!!! Sooooo fun celebrating the release of “Messed Up As Me” with loads of you in Concourse C yesterday and a massive thank you to everyone at @Fly_Nashville for helping us pull off the surprise. pic.twitter.com/u2hxvEg2CB

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) March 3, 2024

Check out the video from Nashville International Airport featuring “Messed Up As Me” below.

Keith’s next gig is currently June 21st at the Barefoot Country Music Fest in Wildwood, New Jersey…but you never know where he’ll pop up next!

Kassi Ashton is clapping back at lying exes on her latest single, “Called Crazy,” out now via MCA Nashville. Ashton’s confidence reverberates throughout the song as she calls out the hypocrisy of men who praise her independence, only to chastise her for it when it no longer serves them.

On creating the song, Ashton explains, “This wasn’t a fancy hook or Nashville flip I had going into my co-write with Jared Keim and Emily Weisband. This was just one, single, universal bit of truth that I think all women would agree with; any man who has ever called me crazy, has called me again. After explaining it to them, Emily sang, ‘I never been called crazy by a man who didn’t come back’ just as you hear the melody in the song. I looked at her and sang ‘for more.’ We knew we had a smash and freaked out until the last word was written. I’ve been playing this out live here and there for the past six months and the screams I get from the women of the crowd after the first chorus hits tells me I was right in my assumption. Whether you want to pick up the phone when they call again, that’s for ‘crazy’ you to decide.”

“Called Crazy” is Ashton’s first release of 2024, following her sultry rendition of Christina Aguilera’s “Genie In A Bottle” released last November. In 2023, Ashton also released her Top 40 hit, “Drive You Out Of My Mind,” and its silky, slowed-down companion, “Drive You Out Of My Mind (Dark Room Edition),” released in September. “Drive You Out Of My Mind” received praise from Billboard, Music Row, Country Now and more for its energetic production and irresistible lyricism. Ashton also completed an extensive run of dates with Old Dominion, where she brought her rich vocals to fans nationwide. This year, Ashton is back on the road for several headlining performances, festival appearances, and more performances with Old Dominion. Full list of tour dates below.

2024 TOUR DATES

3/22 – Key West, FL (with Old Dominion)

3/23 – Key West, FL (with Old Dominion)

3/24 – Key West, FL (with Old Dominion)

3/28 – Stamford, CT – Palace Theatre

3/29 – Worcester, MA – Off The Rails

4/6 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Tortuga Music Festival

4/17 – Chicago, IL – Joe’s Bar

4/21 – Georgetown, TX – Two Step Inn

5/17 – Omaha, NE – Barnato

5/18 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note

6/15 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge

6/27 – Cadott, WI – Country Fest

6/29 – Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Lanes

7/7 – Cavendish PE – Beach Music Festival

7/11 – New Salem, ND – North Dakota Country Fest

7/12 – New Salem, ND – North Dakota Country Fest

8/4 – George, WA – Watershed Festival

Promises made, promises kept, and more music from four-time Grammy© Award winner Keith Urban.  “Messed Up As Me,” out today, is another release from his as-of-yet, unnamed album.

Keith, who debuted the song during CRS at The Ryman Auditorium as part of the annual Team UMG luncheon, “Most of us have been in dysfunctional relationships before, where there’s not a lot of compatibility, except for that one area where it’s so good you put up with all the rest.  A phone call or a night out and you’re right back where you shouldn’t be.”

02. MESSED UP AS ME
This song is about a relationship…should we call it a relationship ??? We’re calling it a relationship. It’s about two people who know they aren’t good for each other: it’s dysfunctional, makes no sense, it might even be toxic, but they keep going back… pic.twitter.com/NZfQYorHn0

— Keith Urban (@KeithUrban) March 1, 2024

Musically there’s an unresolved quality to the song. Just like a dysfunctional relationship, it’s a cycle of always going back to what you know.  “Messed Up As Me” is produced by Keith and longtime co-producer Dann Huff, and follows last month’s release of “Straight Line.”  Both are expected to be on the superstar’s album slated for release later this year.

Brothers Osborne have announced the release of their Break Mine EP on March 22^nd via EMI Records Nashville. The new, four-song EP includes two new tracks, “Break Mine” and “Get To Movin’ Again,” as well as two songs included on their GRAMMY-nominated 2023 self-titled album. Said TJ Osborne about the forthcoming release, “This one is for the fans. Every time we release an album, our fans are asking for more music, faster. We heard that, and held some special songs back from our last project so we could release them now. We also wanted to include a couple of the tracks from Brothers Osborne that we thought deserved some more of the spotlight. We can’t wait to play these songs on the road for you all this spring.” Break Mine EP is available to pre-save here.

Brothers Osborne recently announced their 35-date “Might As Well Be Us Tour” with dates throughout 2024. The duo will perform in cities including Atlanta, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Chicago and more (full dates below) with support from Stephen Wilson Jr., The Cadillac Three, Zach Top, Jackson Dean, Madeline Edwards, and Caylee Hammack. Tickets for all dates are on sale here.

The band made their debut appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! for a special performance of their song ““Goodbye’s Kickin’ In” with a string quartet and backing vocals. Watch their performance of “Goodbye’s Kickin’ In,” off their self-titled fourth studio album here. The band also appeared on CBS Mornings, joined by Anthony Mason at their homes in Nashville as they open up about the creative process behind their recent self-titled album, and their upcoming tour. John Osborne spoke candidly about his previous struggles with mental health and TJ touched on his journey since coming out. Watch the full interview here.

Brothers Osborne, the band’s self-titled fourth studio is out now via EMI Records Nashville. The album was named one of the most anticipated albums of the year by The Los Angeles Times who call it “a lively self-titled” album which adds “fresh sounds and textures to the Osbornes’ solidly built songs” and the duo recently on the cover of American Songwriter who say a “sense of comfortable confidence echoes through all eleven tracks on Brothers Osborne, which builds off the duo’s trademark meld of classic Southern rock and polished modern country.” Brothers Osborne is available on all platforms here.

Brothers Osborne are one of music’s most consistently adventurous bands, a duo connected by not just blood, but also a lifetime of performing together, and a shared working class upbringing in Deale, Maryland. The reigning CMA and ACM Duo of the Year winners are leaders of a progressive and still classic school of country music, and the faces of the new generation of Nashville. Anchored by TJ’s baritone and John’s guitar, every one of the album’s 11 tracks are distinctly Brothers Osborne songs – the album is also their most musically diverse yet, along with a new producer’s direction, it features synthesizers, and a piano ballad.

“We are always pushing ourselves, always evolving and not afraid to change,” John says. “But at the end of the day, we are also who we are.”

“This is a defining record at this point in our career, where we needed to put it all on our shoulders,” TJ says. “And we did. Like it was when we were growing up, it’s just John and me.”

Brothers Osborne Break Mine EP Track List:
1. “Break Mine”
2. “We Ain’t Good At Breaking Up”
3. “Back Home”
4. “Get To Movin’ Again”

Brothers Osborne Might As Well Be Us Tour Dates:

Thu, March 28 // Milwaukee, WI // The Rave – Eagles Ballroom*

Fri, March 29 // Omaha, NE // Steelhouse Omaha*

Sat, March 30 // Waukee, IA // Vibrant Music Hall*

Wed, April 03 // Atlanta, GA // Coca-Cola Roxy+

Thu, April 04 // Spartanburg, SC // Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium+

Fri, April 05 // Chattanooga, TN // Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium+

Thu, April 11 // Cincinnati, OH // The Andrew J Brady Music Center^

Fri, April 12 // Birmingham, AL // Avondale Brewing Company^

Sat, April 13 // New Orleans, LA // Saenger Theatre^

Thu, April 18 // Boston, MA // MGM Music Hall at Fenway &

Fri, April 19 // Philadelphia, PA // The Metropolitan Opera House (“The Met”)&

Sat, April 20 // Wallingford, CT // Toyota Presents Oakdale Theatre &

Thu, April 25// Saint Augustine, FL // The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre+

Fri, April 26 // Orlando, FL // Hard Rock Live Orlando+

Sat, April 27 // Hollywood, FL // Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hard Rock Live +

Sat, May 18 // Idaho Falls, ID // Mountain America Center &

Sun, May 19 // Sandy, UT // Sandy Amphitheater &

Tue, May 21 // Portland, OR // Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall &

Wed, May 22 // Abbotsford, BC // Abbotsford Centre &

Fri, May 24 // Modesto, CA // The Fruityard &

Sat, May 25 // Oakland, CA //Fox Theater &

Wed, May 29 // San Diego, CA // Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre &

Fri, May 31 // Santa Barbara, CA // Santa Barbara Bowl &

Sun, June 02 // Las Vegas, NV // The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas &

Fri, June 07 // Charlotte, NC // Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre @

Sat, June 08 // Raleigh, NC // Red Hat Amphitheater @

Thu, June 13 // Columbus, OH // KEMBA Live! Outdoor Amphitheatre *

Fri, June 14 // Buffalo, NY // Terminal B at The Outer Harbor *

Sat, June 15 // Sterling Heights, MI // Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill*

Thu, June 20 //Pittsburgh, PA // Stage AE – Outdoors+

Fri, June 21 // Indianapolis, IN // Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park+

Sat, June 22 // Chicago, IL // The Salt Shed+

Thu, June 27 // LaFayette, NY // Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards Summer Concert Series*

Fr,i June 28 // Newark, NJ // New Jersey Performing Arts Center – Prudential Hall*

Sat, June 29 // Cleveland, OH // Jacobs Pavilion at Nautical *

*Stephen Wilson Jr.

+ The Cadillac Three

^ Zach Top

& Jackson Dean

% Madeline Edwards

@ Caylee Hammack