NASHVILLE, TN (September 5, 2019) … LR Baggs has released a special edition episode of their Maker’s Mic podcast, a Songwriting Masterclass with John Oates, live from Summer NAMM 2019. Recorded at the Music City Center in Nashville, the episode follows hosts Mike Luckett and Mike Newsom as they interview one half of the best selling duo of all time (Hall & Oates) and accomplished solo artist, John Oates, about his songwriting process. Over the course of an hour, Oates discuss

Biggest Holiday Tour to Date - Austin, Houston, Dallas Announced September 3, 2019 ---Robert Earl Keen has added four more shows to his eighth annual Christmas tour with concerts announced today in Houston (12/18), Austin (12/20 & 21), and Dallas (12/27). Following the success of his 2018 sold-out Christmas run, Keen and his band are expanding the tour to more cities than ever before, beginning December 2 in Greenville, South Carolina and concluding December 30 in Fort Worth,

Prizes awarded include up to $5,000 Cash, Mentoring Sessions with Elle King, Ross Golan and Joe London, or Tom Douglas, Single Song Contract with Anthem Entertainment,1 of 12 Martin Guitars and More! Nashville, Tennessee (August 22, 2019) – Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) along with presenting sponsors Martin Guitars and Strings (Martin) and Country Music Television (CMT) are proud to announce details for the 20th Annual NSAI Song Contest. Kicking off S

NAZARETH, Pa. – August 19, 2019 – C. F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) introduces five new guitar models for the fall season. The launch includes additions to the popular Road Series and X Series and a Limited Edition D-45 Woodstock 50th Anniversary model. Road Series D-12E Koa and 000-12E Koa With the D-12E Koa and 000-12E Koa in Martin’s lineup, now more players can turn their dreams of owning a koa guitar into reality. The back and sides of these gorgeous models are constru

Cinematic Title Track Marks First Single for Upcoming Record Produced by John Oates NASHVILLE, TN (August 16, 2019) … Americana troubadour David Starr is thrilled to announce the release of the first single and title track from his upcoming record, Beauty and Ruin. Purchase and stream "Beauty and Ruin" now: AWAL.lnk.to/BeautyRuin “Beauty and Ruin is an intriguing project, with songs that mirror the tragedy of the book,” writes Americana Highways. “The entire project is an 'ah

Nashville Songwriters Residency Program Continues to Expand Offering Industry Mentorship and Vital Creative Opportunities NASHVILLE, TN…The Australian Arts Council continues their investment in Nashville by announcing their 2019 Grant recipient, singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sinead Burgess. In its third year, the Nashville Songwriters Residency Program allows Australian songwriters the opportunity to immerse themselves in the local music scene for three months

Industry-Wide Recycling Program Advances Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility with Over 3.9 Million Strings Recycled to Date NAZARETH, Pa. – August 8, 2019 – C. F. Martin & Co.® (Martin Guitar) announces their official partnership with D’Addario on the Playback string recycling program. Recognizing a growing need in the industry, D’Addario developed the program as a means to recycle guitar and orchestral strings, which are not accepted through municipal r

Duo, Haley Stevens and Julia Kate Snow are Ready to get RedNekkid August 2, 2019, Nashville, TN – Country’s hot new female duo, Sweet Leah, announces the release of "RedNekkid," the first single from their much anticipated debut EP. The irresistible summertime track was written by the duo, Haley Stevens and Julia Kate, with Allie Keck, and is produced by David Huff, who's credits include records with Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett and Little Big Town. An all-star band, including

Announces his Biggest Holiday Tour Yet August 2, 2019 ---Robert Earl Keen announces the launch of his eighth annual Christmas show with his most extensive tour yet! Following the success of his 2018 sold-out Christmas run, Keen and his band are expanding the tour to more cities than ever before, beginning December 2 in Greenville, South Carolina and concluding December 30 in Fort Worth, Texas. Tickets go on sale Friday, August 9, at 10:00 AM. (Listing of tour dates below.) I

First Ever Southeast Performance of Landmark Albums, Toulouse Street and The Captain and Me, Plus Select Hits Tickets On Sale Starting Friday, July 26 July 22, 2019...The Doobie Brothers announced they will bring their special album night to Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium on November 18, 2019. Previously, the band has only performed its landmark albums, Toulouse Street and The Captain and Me, in their entirety, plus select hits to double sold-out crowds at the legenda

- Tickets On Sale July 19, 2019 – July 15, 2019...The Doobie Brothers announced today 6 additional headline tour dates for 2019. The shows begin on September 15 in Las Vegas, Nevada, and run through November 9 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Tickets will go on sale Friday, July 19, 2019, on www.ticketmaster.com. Limited VIP packages will be available. The Doobie Brothers also recently announced their latest release from Rhino Records, The Doobie Brothers: Live From The Beacon The

Nashville, TN (July 11, 2019) ... Robert Earl Keen and Tyler Childers celebrated a series of collaborative performances in Texas last week including a record-breaking 4th of July show in Kerrville, TX. The shows marked the first time the friends have performed together on stage. Keen and Childers both guested on each other's sets. Keen sang Childers’ “Whitehouse Road” and “Honky Tonk Flame” with Tyler and his band, The Food Stamps. Childers joined Keen’s sets to perform “What