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By Preshias Harris
April is showering us with a cloudburst of new music! In fact, it was SO much that it overflowed the April 2025 edition of my column, Inside Track on Music Row. I couldn’t let it get away, so here’s my “Special Added Extra Bonus Supplement” edition. Here you’ll find news about and links to new music from Lainey Wilson, Brandi Carlile & Elton John, Tucker Wetmore, Allison Krauss & Union Station, Jason Isbell, Onoleigh, Junior Sisk, Larkin Poe, Lauren Watkins, Caroline Jones, Bryan Ruby, Maddie Riccardo, Bobby Rush & Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, Shane Smith & The Saints plus tour updates, Opry news and more. It’s all here so keep scrolling. (If you missed the ‘real’ April 2025 column, you’ll find it directly below this post.)
ALBUM NEWS
JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS
JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS: Texas-via-Oklahoma band Jason Boland & The Stragglershave released their new album The Last Kings of Babylon, out now via Thirty Tigers. Listen / play Last Kings of Babylon here. The album marks a full circle moment for the band as they reunite with legendary producer Lloyd Maines, who produced the band’s debut album Pearl Snaps.
The release of The Last Kings of Babylon arrives on the heels of the band’s 25th anniversary. A quarter of a century ago, Boland and his Stragglers cemented themselves in the alt-country and Red Dirt scenes with the release of their 1999 breakthrough Pearl Snaps. Hailed by the New York Times as “one of the country scene’s most multidimensional songwriters,” Boland would go on to sell more than half a million albums and collaborate with Shooter Jennings and Robert Earl Keen over the course of his career.
In 2024 alone, Boland and his band mounted a 30-date anniversary tour, released a live album Live From Cain’s Ballroom, and cemented their status as one of the pillars of the Red Dirt movement with “The Boys of Oklahoma” concerts which have sold over 180,000 tickets. Tour and ticket info at https://thestragglers.com. #JasonBolandTheStragglers
JASON ISBELL
JASON ISBELL has released his first entirely solo acoustic album, Foxes in the Snow, out now via his own Southeastern Records. Listen/play Foxes in the Snow here.
Foxes in the Snow was recorded in New York City at the famed Electric Lady Studios in October 2024. Recorded entirely on the same all-mahogany 1940 Martin 0-17 acoustic guitar, and in the span of just five days, the album captures an artist at the peak of their powers; the virtuosic guitar playing and commanding vocal delivery on this collection is some of the most impressive of an already remarkable recording career. Isbell is one of the most highly lauded songwriters of his generation, and this stripped back, bare-bones format puts his immense talent for evocative storytelling and the complete mastery of his craft on full display.
This release marks Isbell’s first new music since the award winning Weathervanes, with his band The 400 Unit, in 2023. Isbell’s breakthrough solo album, Southeastern, was released in 2013 and spawned a modern classic in “Cover Me Up”. Since then, he has gone on to win six Grammy Awards and broken records as the first artist to ever take home the trophy for Best Americana Album three times. Music, tour/ticket info and more at JasonIsbell.com and on social media. #JasonIsbellMusic
ALLISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION
ALLISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION: Fourteen years since their last studio album together, Alison Krauss & Union Station make a powerful return with the release of Arcadia, out now via Down The Road Records, available via all music platforms here.
“Many people in bluegrass music talk about being born in the wrong decade,” says Alison Krauss, “and whenever I sing, the pictures I see in my head take place in a particular time. That’s what happened with these tunes, maybe even more so than in the past.”
Throughout Arcadia’s ten transcendent songs, produced by Alison Krauss & Union Station, beautiful and tragic stories unfold, as they reflect upon hard truths of history and the lives of those who have come before. The members of Union Station are a team of virtuosos, all with thriving solo careers. Krauss (fiddle, lead vocal) signed to Rounder Records at age 14 and has gone on to sell over 12 million albums, earning 27 wins and 44 nominations from the Grammy Awards. Jerry Douglas (Dobro, lap steel, vocals), Ron Block (banjo, guitar, vocals), and Barry Bales (bass, vocals) are all award-winning players, songwriters, and producers who have worked with and are considered some of the greatest musicians in the world. More at Allison Krauss’ website, at AirplayDirect, on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify and YouTube.
BOBBY RUSH & KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD
BOBBY RUSH & KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD: Born about 44 years apart, Bobby Rush and Kenny Wayne Shepherd joined forces at Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee for the sessions that led to Young Fashioned Ways which includes 10 tracks featuring Shepherd’s trademark guitar work and Rush’s soulful vocals, rhythm guitar and harmonica. Listen/play/download Young Fashioned Ways here and listen to the single “Who Was That” here.
The 91-year-old Rush is a three-time Grammy Award winner for Best Traditional Blues Album for Porcupine Meat, Rawer than Raw and 2024’s All My Love For You. He is also a 16-time Blues Music Awards winner (with 56 career nominations), and has been inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame, Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame and Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame.
In addition to his five-time Grammy nods, Shepherd has received two Billboard Music Awards, two Orville H. Gibson Awards which honors the world’s greatest guitarists, a Blues Music Award and a Keeping The Blues Alive Award. He’s also scored eight Top 10 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart, sharing the record with B.B. King and Eric Clapton for the longest running albums on the Billboard Blues charts with his album, Trouble Is… Check out upcoming tour & ticket details here.
TUCKER WETMORE
TUCKER WETMORE: Country powerhouse Tucker Wetmore has a lot to celebrate these days, including an upcoming album. Fresh off earning his first-ever nomination for ACM New Male Artist of the Year, he drops his final preview of new music ahead of his highly-anticipated debut album What Not To with the release of “Casino.” This week also marks the one-year anniversary of releasing his life-changing, RIAA Platinum No.1 single “Wind Up Missin’ You.”
Written by Josh Jenkins, Alex Palmer, John Pierce and Michael Tyler, today’s high-stakes country heartbreak anthem spins love into an addictive gamble, where the odds are stacked against him but he just can’t walk away. With a hook as irresistible as the game he’s playing, Wetmore deals out a slick, neon-lit soundtrack for anyone who’s ever bet it all on the wrong one. Listen to “Casino” here.
What Not To drops on Friday, April 25. The 19-track collection captures the highs, lows and lessons learned in Wetmore’s 25 years. Produced by Chris LaCorte, the record weaves together interconnected themes, “like red yarn connecting a bunch of pins on a wall,” as Wetmore describes it. At its core is the title track, “What Not To,” a song about struggle, compassion and salvation. Pre-order/pre-save What Not To here. Tour dates and more at TuckerWetmore.com. #TuckerWetmore @tuckerwetmore
AMERICANA NEWS
LARKIN POE
LARKIN POE – the Grammy Award-winning duo of Georgia-bred, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell – will kick off their Bloom Tour 2025 on April 8 in St. Louis, MO, in support of their recently released album, Bloom. The tour will span nearly two months, taking the band from coast to coast with stops across the country. Before hitting the road, Larkin Poe performed at the sold-out Woofstock at City Winery in Nashville with Emmylou Harris on March 31. To purchase tickets and for up-to-date news, visit www.larkinpoe.com.
Bloom is now in the top 5 for the second week after debuting in the top 10 at #8 on the Americana Music charts. The band’s lead single, “Easy Love Pt.1” has also made a strong impact at Americana Radio and has been in the #7 spot for six weeks.
Since releasing the album the band has received praise from CLASH, Forbes, Guitar World, Nashville Scene, No Depression, NPR, Premier Guitar, Relix, SPIN, Rolling Stone, Tennessean, as well as appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NPR’s Mountain Stage and many more. Larkin Poe was selected as the March US ambassador for Spotify’s Equal campaign and featured on a billboard in Times Square during the month of March. #LarkinPoe
BLUEGRASS NEWS
JUNIOR SISK
JUNIOR SISK: Beloved bluegrass troubadour Junior Sisk pays tribute to home and heritage in his heartfelt new single and studio video, “Sweeter Than Tupelo Honey”—the debut release from his new label, Turnberry Records. Listen / play to the track here and watch the video here.
Written by Bob Minner & Frank Ray, this soul-stirring song is a tribute to the simple joys of country life—one that many long for but too often leave behind. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of Mama’s biscuits in an iron skillet, Daddy’s tobacco barn, running coon dogs through the holler, and late nights picking bluegrass with old friends. But as Sisk sings, “It’s a doggone shame today… it’s fadin’ fast away, that country kind of life I dearly love. My rural ways of raisin’ are the memories I’m tastin’…sweeter than Tupelo honey on my tongue.”
“When I first heard ‘Sweeter Than Tupelo Honey,’ I put a hold on it right away,” says Sisk. “The song just struck a chord with me—telling the story of a country boy like me trying to make it in a city somewhere. I adore my life in the country and every memory of my rural way of raising, and I can’t imagine life any other way! I really like this song, and I hope everyone else does, too.”
Tour dates and more at JuniorSisk.com. #JuniorSisk
CHRISTIAN COUNTRY NEWS
SUNDAY MORNIN’ COUNTRY
SUNDAY MORNIN’ COUNTRY returns this year with another full lineup of the best Country and Gospel artists, who will be singing songs of inspiration in a wholesome, family-friendly atmosphere. This year’s event will take place Sunday, June 8th, at 4:00 PM on the Grand Ole Opry House stage. Once again, the legendary Brenda Lee will serve as host. Order tickets on www.opry.com or call 1-800-733-6779.
Artists and performances for this special celebration event include Brenda Lee, Charlie McCoy, Cowboy Joe & The Babcocks, Cutter & Cash and The Kentucky Grass, Dianne Sherrill, Holly Watson, John Berry, John McCuen, Melanie Walker, Jonnie W., Mandy Barnett, Music City Quartet, Ray Stevens, Tennessee River Boys, The Kody Norris Show and The Fox Brothers with more names to be announced soon.
Sponsored by the Nashville-based nonprofit Music City Christian Fellowship, the concert wraps up the week at the end of CMA Music Fest each year, leaving fans and guests with an uplifting memory of Nashville. Sunday Mornin’ Country is the longest-running Country/Gospel event during the music festival.
Stay current with Sunday Mornin’ Country on the Music City Christian Fellowship website and stay in touch on Facebook. #SundayMorninCountry
CMA NEWS
CMA NEWS: The Country Music Association (CMA), the premier trade organization supporting professionals within the Country Music industry, has announced recipients of the 2025 CMA Triple Play Awards, which honor the songwriters behind some of the genre’s most notable No. 1 hits.
This year’s 16 CMA Triple Play Award recipients are Rocky Block, John Byron, Zach Crowell, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley (two-time recipient), Charlie Handsome (two-time recipient), Jelly Roll, Ben Johnson, Chase McGill, Jordan Minton, Randy Montana, Hunter Phelps, Taylor Phillips, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson and Morgan Wallen. The CMA Triple Play Award is presented to songwriters who pen three No. 1 songs within a 12-month period based on the Country Aircheck, Billboard Country Airplay and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
In addition, legendary music publisher David Conrad will receive the CMA Songwriter Advocate Award. This year, CMA will also proudly honor 73 songwriters who have achieved their first No.1 Country hit since the previous ceremony. The CMA Triple Play Awards ceremony will be hosted by composer and CMA Board member, Jim Beavers, on Tuesday, April 29 in Nashville. Find a list of the No. 1 songs penned by each Award recipient here.
MUSIC VIDEO NEWS
ONOLEIGH
ONOLEIGH brings her untamed spirit to life in the music video for “First Rodeo,” the title track of her debut EP, premiering with Cowgirl Magazine. Directed by Logen Christopher of Stormlight Pictures, the video follows outlaw Onoleigh as she finds herself captured by a ruggedly handsome sheriff. Listen/play First Rodeo here and watch the video here.
A bold fusion of modern Nashville country and LA pop production, First Rodeo has cemented Onoleigh’s status as one of country music’s most exciting new voices. Following its release, the EP landed key placements on high-profile editorial playlists, including Amazon’s Breakthrough Country (#16), Spotify’s All New Country (#65) and Fresh Finds Country (#23). The title track was also placed on CMT’s The Roundup, ACM’s Fresh Music Friday and Country Swag’s New Country Music Releases playlists.
Onoleigh knows what she wants to say. The 27-year-old Mahomet, IL, native has spent the past few years in Nashville honing her sound, but her story began long before. At 16, she made frequent trips to Music City, quickly earning a spot in the Broadway circuit. Cutting her teeth on cover songs for tourists, she learned to command a crowd with her stunning vocals and undeniable presence. In the writing room, Onoleigh spent the next few years finding her voice as a songwriter and carving out a niche that is distinctly her own. More at Onoleigh’s website. #Onoleigh
SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS
SHANE SMITH & THE SAINTS share the new single “1,000 Wild Horses,” off their new album Norther (listen/play here), which is available now via Thirty Tigers/Geronimo West Records. Norther is the Austin-based group’s first album in five years and showcases the full spectrum of their style that seamlessly blends elements of country, Americana, Southern rock, folk, and a little honky-tonk with soaring four-part harmonies and Smith’s striking baritone vocals.
On “1,000 Wild Horses” Smith shares, “This song touches on a more strange, but real side of life. It’s a storyline addressing realms beyond what we can see with the naked eye. The character is confused about what they’d just experienced and tries to make sense of it; yet comes back to an epiphany of love for their partner. ‘I saw lightning turn to flame and colors I can’t explain. I saw 1,000 wild horses in the sky.’”
With four independent albums under their belt and a constant tour schedule, Shane Smith & The Saints built their career with bricks and mortar. They abide by a blue-collar work ethic, maintaining a high level of integrity, delivering a fiery live performance, and making lasting connections with a fanbase that is rapidly expanding. Tour/ticket info, music and more at shanesmithmusic.com.
OPRY NEWS
OPRY NEWS: Can the Grand Ole Opry really be 100 years old? Why, the sprightly ole gal doesn’t look or sound a day over ninety-nine! Or even fifty, for that matter. All this year, the Opry will be celebrating the 100thanniversary of its first broadcast on November 28, 1925, initially titled The WSM Barn Dance. The show quickly acquired its current name in 1927 when George Hay, the show’s host, uttered these words: “For the past hour, we have been listening to music largely from Grand Opera, but from now on, we will present ‘The Grand Ole Opry’.” And the rest, as they say, is history.
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated its impact on country music and American culture March 19, 2025 with a star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime live special that showcased unforgettable performances and iconic collaborations from some of the biggest names in country music. The three-hour special aired live on NBC and was Simulcast on Peacock.
The milestone celebration brought together legendary artists for heartwarming tributes and electrifying performances that honored the Opry’s rich history and served as a kickoff to a months-long celebration of 100 years that will last well into 2026. How many of country music’s finest can you spot in the photo above? #GrandOleOpry #WSMradio
PLATINUM RECORD NEWS
PLATINUM RECORD NEWS: Seven-time ACM nominee Cody Johnson has added additional metal counts to his official RIAA certifications as #1 award-winning song “’Til You Can’t” reaches five-times Platinum and his CMA Album of the Year Leather is certified Gold. Cody’s career now boasts 44 RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications—and 9 Billion career global streams and four #1 singles.
Johnson has established a following of passionately loyal fans who regularly sell out shows across the country. The artist that media has touted “just might be the future of real country music” has skyrocketed success with numerous celebrated albums: Leather Deluxe Edition, Leather, Human The Double Album, A Cody Johnson Christmas, Cody Johnson & The Rockin’ CJB Live, and Ain’t Nothin’ To It plus an award-winning feature-length documentary “Dear Rodeo: The Cody Johnson Story.”
Cody’s #1 single “Dirt Cheap,” written by Josh Philips, was awarded as Storyteller of The Year at the “People’s Choice Country Awards” and “The Painter” was awarded as the NSAI 2024 Song of The Year for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins. Music, tour updates and more at Cody’s website CodyJohnsonMusic.com and on social media. #CodyJohnsonMusic
PODCAST NEWS
PODCAST NEWS Country Thunder — the largest Country music festival brand in North America — is sharing the latest episode of its fan-favorite podcast, “On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer.” Continuing season two, the fourth episode features ACM Award-winning and history-making North Dakota-born duo Tigirlily Gold — sisters Kendra and Krista Slaubaugh. You can watch and listen to new episodes on all DSPs, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music. Watch the Tigirlily Gold episode here.
Host Troy Vollhoffer sits down with Kendra and Krista for a captivating deep dive interview about their unassuming rise out of Hazen, ND and into the spotlight, discovery by powerhouse songwriter and producer Shane McAnally, debut album Blonde, upcoming music, and so much more. The girls open up about their appreciation for formative influences such as Sugarland, Little Big Town, Lady A, Shania Twain, and Faith Hill as well as Garth Brooks and Daughtry. They speak on their roots in the church and years of tireless gigging. Fully committed to music, Krista refers to Tigirlily Gold as “a lifestyle,” while Kendra elaborates, “I’m going to give my best to today, and we can. It’s really nice being a duo. We can keep each other in check as how we’re feeling.”
“On the Bus with Troy Vollhoffer” is available wherever you listen to podcasts.
SINGLE NEWS
BRANDI CARLILE & ELTON JOHN
BRANDI CARLILE & ELTON JOHN: “Swing For The Fences,” the new song from Elton John and Brandi Carlile, a life-affirming, joyous track, is the latest offering from Elton and Brandi’s recently announced collaborative studio album Who Believes In Angels?, released April 4 via Interscope Records. Listen to the song here and order the album here.
“Swing For The Fences” is both a euphoric slice of rock ‘n’ roll, and a defiant and proud anthem. Speaking on the track, Brandi says: “’Swing For The Fences’ was a little gem I took into the studio with me: I’m a gay woman, Elton’s a gay man and we both have families, and our dreams have come true. I was thinking, wouldn’t it be cool to write an anthem for young gay kids out there that calls them into a bigger, more elegant, more fabulous life. Just like ‘go, go! don’t let anything hold you back!’.”
Elton adds: “When we recorded ‘Swing For The Fences,’ it was the moment that crystallized where the album was going. It was hard to get to that point, but we knew we had to rise to the occasion and we all just felt this massive sense of joy and euphoria. After our initial difficulties, all the uncertainties started to dissipate when this song came together. It just sounded great.”
CAROLINE JONES
CAROLINE JONES: Country singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and band member of Grammy-Award winning Zac Brown Band, Caroline Jones, has released her highly anticipated track, “No Tellin’.” It’s her first release since recently signing with Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment, signifying a new chapter of music. Stream “No Tellin’” here and watch the lyric video here.
Co-written and co-produced by Jones, “No Tellin’” is a bluegrassy, boot-stomper song about the moral courage it takes to tell a hard, ugly truth in order to free yourself and others from the pain of keeping a secret. Through the drama and power of live strings alongside empowering lyrics, Jones hopes this song touches the people who need to hear this message most. You can read more on what this song means to her in the People Magazine exclusive here.
This track marks her debut release with Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment. Jones says “I’m thrilled about this next chapter! This partnership feels like a natural, organic step forward in my evolution as an artist. The team is fantastic to work with and create alongside. I’m so proud of the sound that Julian Raymond, Ric Wake and I are crafting.”
Tour dates and more at carolinejones.com with updates on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook. #CarolineJones
MADDIE RICCARDO
MADDIE RICCARDO: Ascendant Nashville-based singer/songwriter Maddie Riccardo kicks off 2025 with the release of her evocative single, “Barstool”, produced by Simon Jay, out April 25th. Pre-save “Barstool” here. A bittersweet country anthem steeped in melancholic twang and laced with radio-ready hooks, the track captures the ache of dating in a town where the whiskey flows easier than commitment. Penned by Riccardo, the lyrics are raw and reflective, spotlighting the Peter Pan-syndrome men that haunt Nashville’s “small town, big city” dating scene. “It ain’t been easy here in Tennessee,” she sings. “Can’t find a good man who can love me / The whiskey’s more neat than the guys I see / Won’t marry or they already have a ring.”
Riccardo reflects, “After spending a couple of months working at a bar downtown, I witnessed some unforgettable moments that sparked the inspiration for ‘Barstool.’ It’s also a reflection of the conversations I have with friends about the challenges of dating in Nashville, where it seems like everyone’s out on Broadway, always looking for the next thing.”
At her core, Maddie Riccardo simply wants the world to know her—her feelings, her talent, and her vibe. “I am just a regular girl who writes music, and that’s about it,” she humbly advises. More about Maddie Riccardo on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
BRYAN RUBY
BRYAN RUBY: Rising country artist and award-winning songwriter Bryan Ruby released his latest single, “Growin’ On Me,” March 28, with the music video premiering exclusively with CelebSecrets. Click to watch here. Co-written with Chad Sellers and Ben Klick, the high-energy country anthem with a rock edge is a heartfelt reflection on how time reshapes dreams, balancing restless ambition with the quiet pull of home, love and stability. Blending nostalgia and self-discovery, the song embraces the idea that growth doesn’t mean giving up on the future — it just might look different than expected. Listen to “Growin’ On Me” here.
”‘Growin’ On Me’ is about chasing what’s next while staying true to where you come from. Spring is all about new beginnings, and I’m in a season of planting seeds for the future—personally, musically, and in life,” says Ruby. “It’s got that country rock energy I love, but the heart of it is pure roots. Can’t wait for y’all to hear it.”
With over 40 cuts to his name, including Billboard’s “Must Hear” artist Don Louis’ “Watered Down Whiskey”, Ruby has established himself as a standout songwriter in country music. His work has landed on the Texas Country Top 50, the iTunes Country Top 25 (#16), and has been recognized by the John Lennon International Songwriting Prize, where he was a finalist in 2023. More at Ruby’s website and on social media. #BryanRuby
LAUREN WATKINS
LAUREN WATKINS: Music City’s own Lauren Watkins has just released her latest single “Lose My Cool” (Songs & Daughters / Big Loud Records), her first track of 2025, following her debut 17-track album The Heartbroken Record released last year. Play / listen to “Lose My Cool” here.
The new track captures that exhilarating moment when you finally let your guard down for the right person. Watkins says the track is inspired by her relationship with hubby Will Bundy who shares writing credit with Watkins alongside powerhouse country scribes Rodney Clawson and Nicolle Galyon. The song has been described as striking the perfect balance between fierce independence and irresistible connection.
Billboard has described the “effortlessly smoky quality to Watkins’ voice, with a style of direct-yet-poetic songwriting reminiscent of Kacey Musgraves or Miranda Lambert.” Watkins hit the road hard in 2024, touring fairs, festivals and opening stadium shows for Morgan Wallen internationally on his One Night At A Time Tour. Keeping the momentum going this year, she’s sharing stages with Riley Green, Zach Top and Lainey Wilson while releasing new music starting with the not new track “Lose My Cool.” Find Lauren Watkins’ tour and ticket info here and follow her on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.
LAINEY WILSON
LAINEY WILSON: Almost single-handedly, Lainey Wilson has made bell bottoms “a thing” again. The flared pants quickly became identified with Lainey and the Wild Horses who are members of her official fan club.
On April 3, Lainey dropped this message to her ‘Stable’ of fans: “I always said if I opened a bar on Broadway it would be called Bell Bottoms Up. In honor of National Bell Bottoms Day this weekend, tonight at midnight, y’all will get to hear the song that has become the anthem of my bar, I hope you love it.” Pre-add / pre-save / listen to “Bell Bottoms Up” here.
And, yes there IS a National Bell Bottoms Day, celebrated on April 5. You can even design your own bell bottoms, according to Lainey’s post at Instagram, and submit your flared concepts. Or maybe wear your creations to Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Bar and Restaurant in Nashville.
Lainey’s latest studio album, Whirlwind, earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards and was hailed by The Tennessean as “the best release of her career.” Whirlwinddebuted at #8 on the all-genre Billboard 200 chart and #13 on the U.K. Official Albums Chart, marking Wilson’s first top 10 and top 15 entries, respectively. The album earned spots on several “Best Albums of 2024” lists. Tour dates and more here.
TOUR NEWS
STEVE EARLE
STEVE EARLE has announced his Fifty Years of Songs and Stories, a solo acoustic tour sprawling journey across over 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada. Marking half a century since he began writing songs and stories, this solo acoustic tour will take fans on a chronological exploration of his extensive discography. Along the way, Earle will share personal anecdotes from his legendary career, offering an intimate look at the moments that shaped his music. In addition to his solo acoustic dates, Earle will also perform select shows with Reckless Kelly, co-headline dates with Taj Mahal, and open for Parker McCollum.
Kicking off on May 25 at the Princess Theater Centre for the Performing Arts in Decatur, AL, the tour will make stops at renowned venues such as The Vic Theatre in Chicago, IL; Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas, TX; Calgary Folk Festival in Calgary, Alberta; and the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, UT, before concluding at the Rhythm & Roots Festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI, on August 31. Tickets are available here.
Steve Earle is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation. A protégé of legendary songwriters Townes Van Zandt and Guy Clark, he quickly became a master storyteller in his own right. More about Steve Earle at his website, on Instagram, X and Facebook.
My thanks to the recording artists, songwriters, music publishers, record labels and music industry publicists who always let me know what’s happening in their world so I can let you know!
Preshias Harris is an advocate for songwriters and a music career development consultant with the emphasis on new and aspiring artists and songwriters. Her book, ‘The College of Songology 101: The Singer/Songwriter’s Need to Know Reference Handbook’ is available at www.collegeofsongology.com. Follow her blog at www.nashvillemusicline.com. @PreshiasHarris #PreshiasHarris