FINALIST FOR FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR AND SONG OF THE YEAR FOR "STAND" RECENTLY RELEASED HER 6 SIX SONG DEBUT EP, GRIT

Alexis Wilkins will perform at the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards on Monday, June 5 at the Reynolds Performance Hall on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. Wilkins is a finalist for Female Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Stand”).  She recently released a six-song EP titled, Grit.

 

Wilkins joins previously announced main stage performers Linda Davis, Louise Mandrell, The Blackwood Brothers, Sharon White, Ben Haggard, David Adam Byrnes, Erin Enderlin, Mae Estes, Tyler Kinch, Adam Hambrick, Midnight South, JD Clayton, Sylamore Special, Trey and Lexi Pendley, Pam Setser, Grace Stormont, Keith Symanowitz, The Bilderbacks, and Josie Hargis for the 2023 Arkansas Country Music Awards.  More performers to be announced for both main stage and the pre-show VIP.  

 

The show will be co-hosted by country music journalist and historian Charles Haymes and Miss Arkansas 2014 Ashton Gill. Tickets are on sale now at www.arkansasmusic.org.

 

The Arkansas Country Music Awards would like to thank AirWays Freight, Agri-Sure, Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas, Boxes & More, The Nabholtz Charitable Foundation, Lightning Bolt Advertising, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Conway, laminate.com, Palmer Music Company, Yadaloo Music & Arts Festival, Dwayne LaForce Photography and Leah's Lens.

TRUESONG’S NEW SINGLE, “ARMY OF LOVE” IS SET TO RELEASE APRIL 28, 2023

TRUESONG’S NEW SINGLE, “ARMY OF LOVE” IS SET TO RELEASE APRIL 28, 2023

Daywind Music Group has signed on The Ark Encounter and the Creation Museum’s very own resident Gospel group, TrueSong, to New Day Records. The group brings great Gospel music to their large daily audiences, infused with worship, southern, and country sounds. TrueSong is nominated as “Favorite New Artist” for the 2023 Singing News Fan Awards.

BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE ANNOUNCE THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE ANNOUNCE THEIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION

Legendary Southern Gospel Group, Brian Free & Assurance announce the release of their two-disc 30th Anniversary Collection, coming this Friday April 21st. The group will be having a Pandora Southern Gospel station takeover in celebration. They also have support from Apple Music on this release with the launch of an Essentials playlist as well as a re-discover launch from Amazon Music. Click HERE to listen.

ALEXIS WILKINS TO RELEASE GRIT EP APRIL 21ST, WITH NEW SINGLE “HEAVEN IN A STETSON” AVAILABLE APRIL 12TH

ALEXIS WILKINS TO RELEASE GRIT EP APRIL 21ST, WITH NEW SINGLE “HEAVEN IN A STETSON” AVAILABLE APRIL 12TH

Alexis Wilkins, one of today’s leading new female vocalists announces the pre-save availability of her 6-song EP, Grit. Pre-orders/pre-saves are now available. The EP’s new single, “Heaven In A Stetson” is available on April 12th, and is the follow-up to “Stand. Her music is released on Saddle Up Records, with distribution by AWAL. Pre-save Grit Here.

NEWSBOYS SET TO RELEASE NEW DIGITAL SINGLE, HE LIVES MARCH 31ST

NEWSBOYS SET TO RELEASE NEW DIGITAL SINGLE, HE LIVES MARCH 31ST

The beloved Christian music group, Newsboys, is releasing “He Lives”, the first of multiple digital singles they intend to release in 2023, in anticipation of their latest recording project. Written by Chris McClarney and Church of the City (Franklin, TN), “He Lives” is available now on all streaming platforms on March 31, 2023. Listen HERE

DARIN AND BROOKE ALDRIDGE (FEATURING RICKY SKAGGS, MO PITNEY, AND MARK FAIN) OFFER UP AN ALL-STAR AUDIO AND VIDEO COLLABORATION OF THE BEAUTIFUL GOSPEL CLASSIC “JORDAN”

DARIN AND BROOKE ALDRIDGE (FEATURING RICKY SKAGGS, MO PITNEY, AND MARK FAIN) OFFER UP AN ALL-STAR AUDIO AND VIDEO COLLABORATION OF THE BEAUTIFUL GOSPEL CLASSIC “JORDAN”

One of today’s leading and most innovative bluegrass artists, Darin and Brooke Aldridge, enlist the legendary Ricky Skaggs, the renowned vocal stylist Mo Pitney, and uber musician and producer Mark Fain for a wonderful version of the Gospel classic, “Jordan.” The Bluegrass Situation is set to premiere the video on Wednesday, March 22nd. The song and video will go worldwide on Friday, March 24th, on YouTube HERE. 

TOM MACDONALD JOINS FORCES WITH COUNTRY LEGEND JOHN RICH FOR NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “END OF THE WORLD"

TOM MACDONALD JOINS FORCES WITH COUNTRY LEGEND JOHN RICH FOR NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO “END OF THE WORLD"

UFO’s over major cities, natural disasters on our beaches, chemical spills in the Heartland, and all manner of chaos around the globe can’t stop Tom MacDonald (if that shit couldn’t, he sure as hell won’t be cancelled, by the way). Today, the chart-toppling independent artist, producer, visionary, and Hangover Gang Founder joins forces with multiplatinum country icon John Rich for the appropriately titled new single and music video “End Of The World.”

TENNESSEE TOURISM AND DICKSON COUNTY UNVEIL “TENNESSEE MUSIC PATHWAYS” MARKER HONORING JOHN RICH

TENNESSEE TOURISM AND DICKSON COUNTY UNVEIL “TENNESSEE MUSIC PATHWAYS” MARKER HONORING JOHN RICH

Multi-platinum singer/songwriter John Rich was honored this week by the State of Tennessee and Dickson County with the installation of a “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker honoring his contributions to the state’s rich musical heritage. At the marker reveal in downtown Dickson, Rich shared memories of his time attending Dickson County High School his senior year. Rich was joined by city leaders Dickson County Mayor Bob Rial, City of Dickson Mayor Dr. Don L. Weiss, State Representative Jody Barrett, Tennessee Dept. of Tourist Development Assistant Commissioner Melanie Beauchamp, along with civic and community leaders. The event was hosted at the Clement Railroad Hotel Museum.

RAELYNN TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO, “BROKEN ONE” MARCH 10TH

RAELYNN TO RELEASE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO, “BROKEN ONE” MARCH 10TH

Platinum country star RaeLynn, is officially releasing her new single, “Broken One” along with a music video going live at midnight on Friday, March 10th. The brand-new song penned by Justin Morgan, Jason Duke, and RaeLynn herself, is raw, honest, and captures her powerful story.  This is the second single released off her upcoming album, Funny Girl, coming August 2023.  Pre-Save “Broken One” HERE.

RaeLynn’s unique sound and approach to songwriting is authentic and real. “Broken One” has an extra layer of personal meaning as it is the second part of "Love Triangle" off her Wildhorse album, about growing up in a divorced home and finding love and a marriage that has lasted. RaeLynn’s breathtaking and heartfelt music video captures this story by featuring her husband, daughter, and in-laws. 

NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION RAISES MORE THAN $845K AT THE ANNUAL PAIRINGS: NASHVILLE’S ULTIMATE WINE AND FOOD WEEKEND

NASHVILLE WINE AUCTION RAISES MORE THAN $845K AT THE ANNUAL PAIRINGS: NASHVILLE’S ULTIMATE WINE AND FOOD WEEKEND

Nashville Wine Auction raised more than $845K at the 11th annual Pairings event, Nashville’s Ultimate Wine and Food Weekend on February 23rd-25th. Proceeds from the weekend will help fund the fight against cancer through local cancer organizations who provide innovative patient treatment, cancer research, and caregiver/patient support.

FOLDS OF HONOR TENNESSEE RAISES $204,960 AT ANNUAL DRAMS 'N JAMS FUNDRAISING EVENT PRESENTED BY TRUIST AT THE WOOLWORTH THEATER

FOLDS OF HONOR TENNESSEE RAISES $204,960 AT ANNUAL DRAMS 'N JAMS FUNDRAISING EVENT PRESENTED BY TRUIST AT THE WOOLWORTH THEATER

Folds of Honor Tennessee raised $204,960 at the annual Drams ‘N Jams fundraising event. This event featured performances from Kameron Marlowe, Tyler Braden, Drew Parker, Matt Thomas of the band Parmalee,

and Jessi Alexander. It also featured a whiskey tasting, both a silent and exciting live bourbon auction and more. Guest speaker, Kelli Campbell, gold star spouse and mother of four, delivered a moving speech about her family and connection to the Folds of Honor mission. This event brought together friends, entertainment, and fun at the Woolworth Theatre in support of Folds of Honor's mission to provide opportunities to the families of our nation’s injured and fallen service members and first responders in the form of scholarships.

ALEXIS WILKINS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “GRIT” ON FEBRUARY 17TH

ALEXIS WILKINS RELEASES NEW SINGLE, “GRIT” ON FEBRUARY 17TH

Arkansas-bred and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and artist, Alexis Wilkins, releases a brand-new single and the title track of her upcoming EP, “Grit”.  The captivating and traditional country single comes shortly after the release of her previous single, “Stand”.  Both are original tracks off Grit, expected to be released this Spring. "Stand" has already seen early success by hitting the top 10 on the iTunes charts, along with 4 million separate impressions. With the goal of making music that holds the tradition and legacy of the songs she grew up on, Grit comes out of the gates with swampy and melodic fiddle played by Jenee Fleenor, coupled with singing steel by Mike Johnson, Cactus Moser, Justin Weaver, and other greats. Her music is released on Saddle Up Records, with distribution by AWAL. Listen to “Grit” here.

DAYWIND MUSIC GROUP ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS RECEIVE MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 22ND ANNUAL ABSOLUTELY GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

DAYWIND MUSIC GROUP ARTISTS AND SONGWRITERS RECEIVE MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS FOR THE 22ND ANNUAL ABSOLUTELY GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS

Absolutely Gospel announced the nominees for the 2023 Absolutely Gospel Music Awards, which will take place on April 18, 2023. Artists and songwriters who call Daywind Music Group home dominated many top categories, including Song of the Year (8), Album of the Year (5), Progressive Single (7), Bluegrass Artist (6), Musician (6), Artist Songwriter (5), Professional Songwriter (4), Fan Favorite Artist of the Year (4), and more. Karen Peck & New River and Joseph Habedank led all artists with a phenomenal 10 nominations each this year, including Song of the Year and Fan Favorite Artist of the Year nominations or both.

BILLY BLUE RECORDS' ARTISTS HONORED AT THE 48TH ANNUAL SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS

BILLY BLUE RECORDS' ARTISTS HONORED AT THE 48TH ANNUAL SPBGMA BLUEGRASS MUSIC AWARDS

Artists from Billy Blue Records, one of today’s premier bluegrass music labels, were honored with two wins at the 48th Annual SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards held at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, TN, on Saturday, January 28th. Band leaders took center stage as Alan Bibey (Alan Bibey and Grasstowne) took home Mandolin Player of the Year, while Joe Mullins (Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers) took home Banjo Performer of the Year.

“It’s Happening Right Here,” Operation Underground Railroad documentary exposes child predators and victims in every U.S. community

“It’s Happening Right Here,” Operation Underground Railroad documentary exposes child predators and victims in every U.S. community

Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.) is releasing “It’s Happening Right Here” on Tuesday, January 31, a shocking documentary that exposes the ways child sex traffickers are infiltrating nearly every big city and small town in the United States. The film, from DNA Films and director Nick Nanton, shows how O.U.R. and other non-profits are assisting law enforcement efforts in Michigan, California, Utah and other states to stop predators from sexually assaulting children as young as seven.

Tribute Quartet Releases, Always Grace album on January 27th

Tribute Quartet Releases, Always Grace album on January 27th

Tribute Quartet, releases their highly-anticipated Daywind album, Always Grace, on January 27th.  Comprised of Gary Casto, Josh Singletary, Gus Gaches, and Ian Owens, Tribute Quartet is one of the most dynamic and sought-after male quartets in Gospel music with five #1 songs to their credit in the last two years.