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NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, acclaimed singer-songwriters Dylan Gossett and Charles Wesley Godwin announce their 2026 co-headline U.S. tour, bringing two standout voices in modern country and Americana together for a run of highly-anticipated dates this fall. The co-headline tour promises to deliver unforgettable shows spotlighting two of the genres’ most compelling songwriters and in-demand live performers.

Kicking off August 28 in Lubbock, Texas, the co-headline tour will make stops across North America through October, including in New Braunfels, Nashville, New York City, Raleigh and Asheville. Tickets will be available via artist presale on Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. local time, followed by public on-sale on Friday, May 8 at 10 a.m. local time. Max Alan will join the tour as support. See the full list of tour dates below.

Austin, Texas native Dylan Gossett continues to build momentum in 2026 with the recent release of his deeply personal new single “My Boy,” a heartfelt tribute dedicated to his growing family that further showcases his signature storytelling, which Billboard described as “a beautiful message to his son.” The track arrives amid a busy touring schedule, including a recent appearance supporting fellow Texan George Strait in Lubbock, as well as upcoming summer tour dates with Mumford & Sons and The Red Clay Strays. Fresh off the success of his critically acclaimed debut album Westward, Gossett remains one of country music’s fastest-rising artists, drawing fans worldwide with his vulnerable lyricism and powerful live performances. See Gossett’s full upcoming tour dates here.

West Virginia native Charles Wesley Godwin is getting ready for a big year in 2026. During his explosive Stagecoach set last month, Godwin announced that his new song “Better That Way”will feature country superstar Luke Combs and be released on May 15 via Big Loud Records. “Better That Way” will impact country radio immediately following its release. In addition to the new song announcement, Godwin teased a new album from the stage. Last week, Godwin was also announced as an opener on Kacey Musgraves Middle of Nowhere tour. See Godwin’s full upcoming tour dates here.

DYLAN GOSSETT & CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN CO-HEADLINE TOUR DATES:

August 28 // Lubbock, TX // Cook’s Garage

August 29 // New Braunfels, TX // Whitewater Amphitheater

September 26 // Nashville, TN // The Pinnacle

September 29 // New York, NY // The Rooftop at Pier 17

October 1 // Raleigh, NC // Red Hat Amphitheater

October 2 // Asheville, NC // Hellbender

ABOUT DYLAN GOSSETT

Hailing from Austin, Texas, 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Gossett has quickly become a rising face of Texas Country with his signature blend of Americana and Red Dirt influences and lyricism rooted in his southern upbringing. The multi-Platinum certified singer-songwriter initially took flight in 2023 with his breakthrough single “Coal,” which has now passed half-a-billion streams and is 2x RIAA Platinum Certified. “Coal” struck a chord with global audiences, cracking the Billboard Hot 100 and UK Official Singles Chart and picking up multi-platinum certifications around the world, with tastemakers like The New York Times declaring “Coal” “One of the year’s best country songs.”

Gossett continued his rise with the No Better Time EP [2023] and Songs In The Gravel EP [2024], which he self-wrote, recorded and produced. Keeping up this pace, he gained further traction with singles, such as the RIAA Gold Certified “Beneath Oak Trees,” “To Be Free,” “If I Had A Lover,” “Tree Birds” and more. Over the last few years, he has tirelessly toured the globe while building a formidable fanbase. He notably sold over 200,000 headline tickets worldwide to date. Not to mention, he’s become a standout at festivals including Stagecoach Festival, SXSW, CMA Fest, Country 2 Country, Austin City Limits Festival and more, in addition to making his Grand Ole Opry debut and supporting superstars like Noah Kahan and Morgan Wallen for select dates.

It’s no wonder major players such as Spotify, Amazon and The New York Times pegged him as an “Artist To Watch,” while MusicRow named him among its “Next Big Thing Artists”and Rolling Stone hailed him as “One of country music’s most in-demand live draws.” This career-defining momentum set the stage for his 2025 full-length debut Westward, released via Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records. Once again, Dylan self-produced and wrote the entire album, with three songs co-written with close friend and bandmate Colton Forrest Hardy. Led by singles “Like I Do,” “American Trail” and “Sweet Lady,” the album thematically ponders the nature of love, family, faith and what it means to pursue a lifelong dream. Following the release of Westward, Gossett dropped a deluxe version featuring three new tracks while he headlined shows across North America on The Westward Tour.

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ABOUT CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN

While it’s been two-and-a-half years since his last full-length album, his acclaimed Big Loud debut Family Ties, Godwin has stayed busy. In February of last year, he released the Lonely Mountain Town EP, featuring collaborations with ERNEST and Scott Avett of musical heroes The Avett Brothers. In September, he released his first-ever live album, Live From The Steel City. The 23-song album documents a sold-out night at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA, in front of 5,550 fans, and serves as a display of the power and energy Godwin and his band the Allegheny High bring to each and every show they play.

Godwin and the High also toured extensively in 2025. They hit Europe and the UK, opened for The Avett Brothers on the West Coast in April, and joined Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan on select Outlaw Music Festival dates in July. After selling out their headline debut at Red Rocks in October, Godwin spent November opening for Eric Church on his Free The Machine arena tour.

Godwin has been on a steady upward climb following his beloved debut album, 2019’s Seneca. Alongside his longtime band, the Allegheny High, the musician has developed a reputation as a thrilling and beautifully raucous live performer. Godwin has appeared on ESPN’s Sportscenter, performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS Saturday Sessions.

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NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, country hitmaker Ashley Cooke kicks off a defining new chapter with the announcement of her self-titled sophomore album, due out via Big Loud Records on August 14 (watch here). This Friday (5/8), the singer-songwriter will give fans a sneak peek at ashley cooke with the premiere of her all-new song “high school sweetheart.” Gohere to pre-order/pre-save ashley cooke now.

The latest entry in an acclaimed catalog including her 2023 full-length debut shot in the dark — a 24-song stunner featuring the Gold-certified “never til now” and “your place” (a No. 1 hit on Country radio) — ashley cooke marks a major turning point for the fast-rising star. Built around a baby-blue palette and breezy denim aesthetic, the album follows the boldly personal ace —a 2025 project whose title comes from her longtime nickname. While ace offered a never-before-seen glimpse at the woman and artist behind that moniker, ashley cooke puts the complete picture into crystal-clear focus: confident, self-aware and fully in her own lane.

“This record feels like a coming-of-age record disguised as a relationship album. I wrote a lot of it dead in the middle of real-life situations where I learned quite a bit about myself, so you’re getting the real, unpolished, recently-realized-truths in 15 tracks,” shares Cooke. “It’s messy, self-reflective, indecisive, filled with honesty, double entendres and emotional duality (I’m a Gemini, duh). Overall, it’s my perception of love and allllll the chaos it entails.”

Co-written alongside luminaries like Liz Rose, Lori McKenna, and Ashley Gorley, ashley cooke came to life with esteemed producers like the legendary Dann Huff (Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift) and elite session players like guitarist Ilya Toshinskiy (Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw). Across the LP, Cooke pairs her unfiltered storytelling with a sun-soaked coastal country sound — a perfect echo of her beachside roots and deep affinity for ’90s-era effortless cool.

Leading the way, “high school sweetheart” brings jangly guitar riffs, shimmering textures and feel-good rhythms to a sharp-witted takedown of someone who’s hopelessly stuck in teenage gossip mode. Along with the carefree yet cutting track, ashley cooke also includes standouts like the fan favorite “baby blues” (a recent No. 1 hit on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown), “the hell you are” (currently climbing the country radio charts), and “xs” (a March release that inspired Country Swag to hail Cooke as “one of the most exciting rising artists in the genre today”). See below for a partial tracklist to ashley cooke.

As anticipation builds for her forthcoming album, Cooke is now getting set to co-host and perform at “ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash” — an Academy of Country Music Awards Week event slated for May 16 at Mandalay Bay Beach in Las Vegas, also featuring Flatland Cavalry, Tucker Wetmore, Braxton Keith, and more. (Go here for ticketing details.) This summer, Cooke will also take the stage at can’t-miss festivals like Hoofbeat (June 27 in Cadott, WI). For more info on all upcoming live dates, visit ashleycooke.com.

Tracklist for ashley cooke

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2. “high school sweetheart” (Ashley Cooke, Boy Matthews, Cleo Tighe, Lauren Hungate, AFTERHRS)

3. “baby blues” (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Joe Fox, Kyle Sturrock, Seth Ennis)

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6. “excuses” (Ashley Cooke, Johnny Clawson, Kyle Sturrock)

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11. “the hell you are” (Ashley Cooke, Chase McGill, Emily Weisband, Seth Ennis, Joe Fox)

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13. “xs” (Ashley Cooke, Ashley Gorley, Emily Weisband, Will Weatherly)

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ABOUT ASHLEY COOKE

One of country’s most magnetic young storytellers, Ashley Cooke made her unforgettable debut with 2023’s shot in the dark and soon scored her first Country radio No. 1 with “your place” — a Gold-certified, Billboard Hot 100-charting hit that later won a 2024 CMT Music Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year. With a voice that carries both tenderness and quiet confidence, she’s since garnered nominations for New Female Artist of the Year at the ACM Awards and Best New Country Artist at the iHeartRadio Music Awards. While building up an acclaimed body of work including 2025’s ace — a nine-song project featuring her country radio smash “the hell you are” and longtime fan favorite “baby blues” (a No. 1 hit on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown) — Cooke has collaborated with major artists ranging from pop superstar Joe Jonas (“all I forgot”) to country hitmaker Brantley Gilbert (“Over When We’re Sober”). Known for her emotionally charged and high-energy live show, she’s also toured with heavy-hitters like Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum, Kane Brown and recently hit the road as support for Jon Pardi’s HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD TOUR. As her profile continues to rise, Cooke made a cameo appearance in March on CBS’ Marshals (the newly launched spinoff of the blockbuster Western saga Yellowstone), just before heading overseas for C2C: Country to Country 2026 (including a performance at the iconic O2 Arena in London). With her self-titled sophomore album due out August 14, she’s now gearing up to take the stage at leading festivals like Hoofbeat (6/27 in Cadott, WI).

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TO PERFORM AT BMI’S ROOFTOP ON THE ROW SERIES THIS MONTH

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, Big Loud Texas singer-songwriter Julianna Rankin delivers clever new song “XYZ71s.” Produced by Big Loud Texas co-founders Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, listen here. 

“’XYZ71s’ is a really special one to me,” shares Rankin. “It’s brilliantly written, undeniably catchy and the kind of song that gets under your skin, but in the best way. I haven’t stopped singing it since the day it found its way to me. As my first outside cut, I chose this song because I felt a deep and immediate connection to it, as if it had been sitting in my bones long before it ever found me. I’m so grateful to Jon, Chase, Micah and John for trusting me to bring it to life. I think it’s a song folks will see themselves in and won’t be able to help but sing along to.”

Rankin’s smoky vocals shine on the new track, adding to the powerhouse talent’s growing catalog.

“XYZ71s” was written by Jon Decious, Chase McGill, John Pierce and Micah Wilshire. A witty play on words about a Chevy Z71 truck, Rankin doubts her love interest is equipped for the job: 

XYZ71s

Come with a rearview

Ask my XYZ71s

Ain’t how he rolls, no more

He’ll tell you

Memory lane is the only dang place

It’ll steer to

Ask my XYZ71s

Get sold

Get sold 

Preceding today’s release, Rankin dropped “Little Miss Behavin’,” with an official music video starring Gretchen Wilson. Additionally, her label debut with Big Loud Texas, “Bad Habits and Good Horses,” was featured in the season finale of Landman via Paramount+.

Tomorrow, Rankin will support Band of Heathens at Gruene Hall in New Braunfels, Texas. Later this month, she will play BMI’s Rooftop On The Row series in Nashville alongside Avery Anna and Tyler Haverson, as well as headline Whitehorse Saloon in Austin. With additional supporting dates through the summer, stay up to date with Julianna Rankin here. 

Julianna Rankin Tour Dates

May 2 -– Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX+

May 19 – BMI’s Rooftop On The Row – Nashville, TN

May 23 – Whitehorse Saloon – Austin, TX

June 19 – Floores Country Store – Helotes, TX>

July 18 – 11th St. Cowboy Bar – Bandera, TX=

+ Supporting Band of Heathens 

> Supporting Casey Donahew

= Supporting Neal McCoy 

ABOUT JULIANNA RANKIN

Big Loud Texas singer-songwriter Julianna Rankin is an undeniable rising talent hailing from The Lone Star State. Raised on classic country and the blues with influences ranging from Keith Whitley, Bobbie Gentry and Waylon Jennings to Bonnie Raitt, Carole King and James Taylor, Rankin was emboldened to pursue a career in music after her family and peers alike discovered her talent while attending college at Texas A&M. After being discovered and signed by Big Loud Texas, her label debut “Bad Habits and Good Horses” was featured in the season finale of Landman via Paramount+. Signing with Big Loud Texas Publishing and Sony Music Publishing this year, her latest “XYZ71s” is out now. 

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“WHAT’S A LITTLE RAIN” OFFICIAL VIDEO OUT NOW

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, Nashville-native, GRAMMY®-nominated tastemaker and triple threat talent ERNEST releases his third full-length studio album, Deep Blue – listen here. 

Inspired by the sounds and spirit of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Deep Blue takes the listener out to sea on a nostalgic, sentimental trip. Full circle and reminiscent of ERNEST’s 9-song, 2019 entry Locals Only, the buoyant, laidback collection finds the “writer of hit songs and an emerging star in his own right” (The New York Times) centered and self-assured in “a sound all his own” (Pollstar). HITS praises ERNEST’s signature as “aesthetically smooth country of a certain vintage…there’s a freshness to all of it that captures the ear and makes the past vital and now, instead of retro.”

Across its star-studded credits, listeners will find a rolodex of Music Row legends contributing to Deep Blue, like2026 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Paul Overstreet, David Lee Murphy, Tony Lane, Scotty Emerick, Rivers Rutherford, Jimmy Yeary, Rodney Clawson, David Garcia, Nathan Chapman, Clint Daniels, and many more. 

The album marks several historic firsts within ERNEST’s esteemed catalog – his first time co-producing one of his own albums (alongside longtime collaborator Jacob Durrett), and first time including four outside cuts on any project. 

To pair with the album’s release today, ERNEST also dropped the official music video for “What’s A Little Rain” – watch here. Directed by Corey Miller, the official clip was shot over a day in St. Thomas with ERNEST, perfectly-timed rainstorm and boat ride included. 

Celebrating the record this weekend with several performances across the 30th Annual Key West Songwriters Festival, including a headlining, full-band set tomorrow night on the Duval Street Stage, ERNEST will also host an album release party in Key West at local staple Irish Kevin’s, with a Cadillac Music writers round to boot. 

Next week, ERNEST returns to the Grand Ole Opry’s hallowed Circle, treating fans with performances of songs from the new record before a summer full of fair and festival appearances and support dates with Eric Church and Thomas Rhett. Full list of ERNEST upcoming tour dates below, get tickets here.

For more information or tickets, please visit ernestofficial.com. 

Deep Blue Tracklist

1. Lorelei (Ernest Keith Smith, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Mark Holman)
2. Edge Of The U.S.A. (Ernest Keith Smith, Jacob Durrett, Chris Lane)
3. What’s A Little Rain (Ernest Keith Smith, Rodney Clawson, David Garcia)
4. Lucky (Ernest Keith Smith, Cody Lohden)
5. Quit While We’re Behind (Ernest Keith Smith, Scotty Emerick, Trent Tomlinson)
6. Somewhere In The Caribbean (Scotty Emerick, Paul Overstreet)
7. End Of The Night (Toby Keith, David Lee Murphy, Bobby Pinson)
8. Waste A Day (Ernest Keith Smith, Rodney Clawson, David Garcia)
9. Deep Blue (Ernest Keith Smith, Grady Block, Rocky Block, Hank Compton, Jamie McLaughlin)
10. If I’m Not Careful (Ernest Keith Smith, Ronnie Bowman, Clint Daniels, Chandler Paul Walters)
11. Same Moon (Ernest Keith Smith, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Mark Holman)
12. Boat Named After You (Nathan Chapman, Tony Lane)
13. Time Is A Thief feat. Lukas Nelson (Matt McKinney, Rivers Rutherford, Jimmy Yeary)

All songs produced by ERNEST & Jacob Durrett

ERNEST 2026 Tour Dates

5/2 – Key West, FL – Key West Songwriters Festival 2026

5/5 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry

5/24 – Chester, CT – Chester Meeting House

6/2 – Nashville, TN – Stars For Second Harvest

6/13 – Atlanta, GA – Braves Country Fest 2026

7/1 – Trois-Rivières, QC – Festivoix 2026

7/7 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Stampede 2026

7/10 – Fort Loramie – Country Concert 2026

7/11 – Youngstown, OH – Y-Live

7/12 – Rhinelander, WI – Hodag Country Festival 2026

7/15 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre At Caesars Republic !

7/16 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre At Caesars Republic !

7/18 – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair 2026

7/24 – Avon, OH – Country Rising Festival Cleveland 206

7/25 – Marysville, OH – Union Country Fairgrounds

8/8 – Arcadia, WI – Ashley For The Arts 2026

8/25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *

10/2 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center ^

10/3 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center ^

10/9 – Albuquerque, NM – Financial Credit Union Amphitheater ^

10/10 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre ^

10/17 – Mesquite, NV – I-15 Country and Rock Music Festival 2026

11/20-22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest 2026

! supporting Eric Church

^ supporting Thomas Rhett

* with Ian Munsick

ABOUT ERNEST

Nashville’s most unpredictable hitmaker ERNEST is “The Charmer” (MusicRow): a triple threat talent who “creates a sound all his own” (Pollstar) and one of Music City’s defining artist-writers who continues to push and challenge the artistic status quo. A 4X CMA Triple Play Award winner, 2X Variety Hitmakers honoree, and GRAMMY / ACM / CMA Award nominee, ERNEST fuses influences ranging from Eminem to George Jones. Crafting a twist-heavy verse style that’s become his signature, his songcraft carves out country’s sonic landscape, proving its mettle and earning him 13 #1 hits as a songwriter, including all-genre #1 “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone), as well as a #1 at country radio himself. 

ERNEST just wrapped his headlining Live From The South Tour. He will embark on a slate of fair and festival appearances this summer before touring with Eric Church and Thomas Rhett later this year. Nashville’s most dynamic talent is out to sea, taking fans on a breezy, sentimental trip with third full-length studio album, Deep Blue, out now.

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GODWIN ANNOUNCED THE COLLABORATION DURING HIS STAGECOACH SET THIS PAST WEEKEND

PRE-SAVE “BETTER THAT WAY” HERE

NASHVILLE, TENN. – During his explosive Stagecoach set this past weekend, Charles Wesley Godwin announced that his new song “Better That Way” will feature country superstar Luke Combs and be released on May 15 via Big Loud Records. In addition to this announcement, Godwin teased a new album from the stage. His set, which was played to a full tent at the Palomino Stage, also featured two guest appearances, Wyatt Flores on the new song “Hey There, Son” and Willow Avalon on fan favorite “Temporary Town.” Godwin will be announcing new tour dates soon.

While it’s been two-and-a-half years since his last full-length album, his acclaimed Big Loud debut Family Ties, Godwin has stayed busy. In February of last year, he released the Lonely Mountain Town EP, featuring collaborations with ERNEST and Scott Avett of musical heroes The Avett Brothers. In September, he released his first-ever live album, Live From The Steel City. The 23-song album documents a sold-out night at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA, in front of 5,550 fans, and serves as a display of the power and energy Godwin and his band the Allegheny High bring to each and every show they play.

Godwin and the High also toured extensively in 2025. They hit Europe and the U.K., opened for The Avett Brothers on the West Coast in April, and joined Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan on select Outlaw Music Festival dates in July. After selling out their headline debut at Red Rocks in October, Godwin spent November opening for Eric Church on his “Free The Machine” arena tour.

Godwin will make his CMA Fest debut in June and play the Under the Big Sky festival in July. A full list of tour dates can be found here. 

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SET FOR CMA FEST IN JUNE

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today DeVille Records’ singer-songwriter Cody Lohden delivers windows-rolled-down summer anthem “Drinks Can Drink.” Showcasing his authentic songwriting and unique perspective on small town living, recently released “Go Round,” was called “a radio-ready hit and a lived-in slice of Americana” by All Country News.

“I’m pumped for y’all to hear this one,” shares Lohden. “It’s one of those records that feels like a night you don’t want to end.”

The new song was written by Lohden alongside Rian Ball and Nick Boyd. Trading barstools for Chevy seats in this witty tune, Lohden sings:

Them drinks can drink themselves

Let’s skip out on this bill

Get my Silverado spinning like a bat straight out of hell

Somewhere way off the map

Far away from where we’re at

The former firefighter / paramedic born and raised in Garfield, Kentucky previously released “Buckle Up” that Country Central called, “both savvy and catchy, likely to get stuck in listeners’ heads with ease” following his debut single, “Tail Light, Porch Light, Miller Lite.”

For the last two months, Lohden has been on the road supporting ERNEST on his Live From The South Tour. Today, Lohden will play in Cullman, Alabama at the Alabama Strawberry Festival. In June, he will make his CMA Fest debut on the Good Molecules Reverb stage. Stay up to date with Cody Lohden here. 

ABOUT CODY LOHDEN

A vocal powerhouse with both the pipes and penmanship of an authentic country hero, Cody Lohden is a singer-songwriter signed to ERN’s Cadillac Music / DeVille Records, primed for a creative breakout. The former firefighter / paramedic spent the last few years on a unique story of self-styled success and now answers the call of a new artistic chapter. Raised in Garfield, Kentucky, Lohden got his first guitar at 12 and quickly put it to use, drawn to the simplicity of country craftsmen like Keith Whitley and Don Williams, and the greasy grit of rockers like Bob Seger. He joined the school choir but was too shy to sing solo… until Lohden’s dad entered him in a local singing competition, which he won. Performing for a crowd of 800, his stage fright was replaced by a passion for the stage, and Lohden went on to make monthly trips to Nashville, learning to write songs with a lived-in mix of heart and hooks. Lohden was releasing music independently while living on a buddy’s couch for six months when one of his TikTok videos went viral, connecting the raw talent with hitmaker ERNEST. Lohden signed a publishing deal with ERN’s Cadillac Music four months before making the move to Nashville, and has since toured in support of Bailey Zimmerman, Walker Hayes and ERNEST, while co-writing cuts for ERNEST, Zimmerman, Austin Snell and others. 

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PERFORMING WITH TEXAS’ VERY OWN GEORGE STRAIT AT

JONES AT&T STADIUM IN LUBBOCK, TX TONIGHT

SET TO HIT THE ROAD THIS SUMMER WITH MUMFORD & SONS, PLUS NEW DATES WITH THE RED CLAY STRAYS ANNOUNCED TODAY

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, multi-Platinum singer, songwriter and producer Dylan Gossett returns with a brand new, deeply personal track celebrating the birth of his son, “My Boy” via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records—listenhere.

Gossett took to Instagram last night to share, “This is an important and personal time in my life and I wanted to share a glimpse of it with y’all.”See the announcement here.

On the tender song dedicated to his growing family, Gossett speaks from the heart and confesses: If you were to ask me how I felt, I’d say I’m still a kid myself. That I’m learning right and wrong and nothing else, but I’m thankful to the Lord, that I know what I’m here for. When it comes to lovin’ you, of that I’m sure. My boy.

To celebrate the release, Gossett will support fellow Texan George Strait at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, TX tonight. Later this summer, Gossett will hit the road with Mumford & Sons on select stadium dates across North America, then he’ll headline a string of U.K. dates. Today, Gossett also announced he’ll be supporting The Red Clay Strays later this summer on the band’s North American tour.

Last year, Gossett released his self-written and produced debut album Westward to critical acclaim. He followed the album with Westward (Deluxe) which included three new tracks—fan favorite track “Windy City” and collaborations with rising Canadian country singer-songwriter Noeline Hofmann on “American Trail” and Kentucky country band Ole 60 on “Back 40.” Listen here.

Over the past few years, Dylan Gossett has emerged as one of the biggest and brightest new stars in country music. With nearly 1.5 billion streams across his catalog to date, his breakout single “Coal” recently picked up a 2x Platinum Certification in the United States, in addition to going Gold in the U.K., Platinum in Australia, 2x Platinum in Canada, and 2x Platinum in Ireland. The song marked his first entry on the Spotify U.S. Top 200 Chart, Billboard Hot 100 Chart and U.K. Official Singles Chart Top 100. Not to mention, it broke into the Top 25 of the Billboard Country Digital Songs Chart and Top 5 of the Spotify Viral 50 U.S. and Global Charts. In addition, his single “Beneath Oak Trees” recently became RIAA Gold certified. It’s no wonder major players such as Spotify and Amazon pegged him as an “Artist To Watch” in 2024, while MusicRow named him among its “Next Big Thing Class of 2025 Artists.” Cementing himself as a global touring force, Gossett sold over 200,000 tickets worldwide to date. Stay tuned for more to come from Dylan Gossett in 2026.

UPCOMING TOUR DATES

April 24 – Lubbock, TX – Jones AT&T Stadium*

June 6 – Boulder, CO – Folsom Field –

June 8 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena –

June 9 – Rogers, AR – Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion –

June 11 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field –

June 13 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Stadium –

June 14 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake –

June 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater –

June 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower FCU Amphitheater at Lakeview –

June 19 – Bristow, CA – Jiffy Lube Live –

June 20 – Hershey, PA – Hershey Park Stadium –

June 22 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park –

June 27 – Glasgow, UK – Bellahouston Park !

June 28 – Chelmsford, UK – Hylands Park Chelmsford !

June 30 – Leeds, UK – Millennium Square !

July 2 – Rotselaar, Flanders – Rock Werchter !

July 3 – Dublin, IE – Iveagh Gardens !

July 5 – Belfast, UK – Custom House Square !

July 17 – Jackson, WY – Snow King Mountain

July 18 – Big Sky, MT – Big Sky PBR

Aug 16 – Sioux Falls, SD – Denny Sanford Premier Center ^

Aug 18 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center ^

Aug 19 – Bismarck, ND – Bismarck Event Center ^

Aug 22 – Missoula, MT – Adams Center ^

Sept 2 – West Valley City, UT – Maverik Center ^

Sept 4 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Amphitheater ^

Sept 11 – Sacramento, CA – Golden State Arena ^

Sept 12 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena ^

Sept 16 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena ^

Sept 17 – Phoenix, AZ – PHX Arena ^

Sept 23 – Baton Rouge, LA – Texas Club

Oct 16 – College Station, TX – Farmer’s Fest

Nov 20-22 – St Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest

SUPPORT KEY:

* Supporting George Strait

– Supporting Mumford & Sons

! U.K. Headline Tour

^ Supporting The Red Clay Strays

ABOUT DYLAN GOSSETT

Hailing from Austin, Texas, 27-year-old singer, songwriter, and producer Dylan Gossett has quickly become a rising face of Texas Country with his signature blend of Americana and Red Dirt influences and lyricism rooted in his southern upbringing. The multi-Platinum certified singer-songwriter initially took flight in 2023 with his breakthrough single “Coal,”which has now passed half-a-billion streams. “Coal” struck a chord with global audiences, cracking the Billboard Hot 100 and U.K. Official Singles Chart and picking up multi-Platinum certifications around the world, with tastemakers like The New York Times declaring “Coal” “One of the year’s best country songs.”

Gossett continued his rise with the No Better Time EP [2023] and Songs In The Gravel EP [2024], which he self-wrote, recorded and produced. Keeping up this pace, he gained further traction with singles, such as the Gold-certified “Beneath Oak Trees,” “To Be Free,” “If I Had A Lover,” “Tree Birds” and more. Over the last few years, he has tirelessly toured the globe while building a formidable fanbase. He notably sold over 200,000 headline tickets worldwide to date. Not to mention, he’s become a standout at festivals including Stagecoach Festival, SXSW, CMA Fest, Country 2 Country, Austin City Limits Festival and more, in addition to making his Grand Ole Opry debut and supporting superstars like Noah Kahan and Morgan Wallen for select dates.

It’s no wonder major players such as Spotify, Amazon, and The New York Times pegged him as an “Artist To Watch,” while MusicRow named him among its “Next Big Thing Artists”and Rolling Stone hailed him as “One of country music’s most in-demand live draws.”This career-defining momentum set the stage for his 2025 full-length debut Westward, released via Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records. Once again, Dylan self-produced and wrote the entire album, with three songs co-written with close friend and bandmate Colton Forrest Hardy. Led by singles “Like I Do,” “American Trail” and “Sweet Lady,” the album thematically ponders the nature of love, family, faith and what it means to pursue a lifelong dream. Following the release of Westward, Gossett dropped a deluxe version featuring three new tracks while he headlined shows across North America on his headline The Westward Tour.

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CURRENTLY SUPPORTING MADDOX BATSON ON TOUR

“THE RISING ARTIST IS STEADILY CARVING OUT HIS LANE ON THE ROAD TO STARDOM.” – ONES TO WATCH

M*STAR STUDIOS: VINTAGE GRAILS TIMMY MCKEEVER WILL NEVER SELL

LOGS 50K SPOTIFY FOLLOWERS

NASHVILLE, TENN. – On a winning streak of resonating singles, rising country star Timmy McKeever reckons with blame and toxicity on “Wrong With Me,” out now via Big Loud Records. Featured on Ones To Watch, McKeever is a “fresh yet seasoned face in country music” who “blends modern rhythms with deeply personal storytelling.” Listen to “Wrong With Me” here.

The new song was written by McKeever alongside Kipp Williams and Cale Dodds and produced by No. 1 hitmaker Alex Maxwell (“Darlin’” By Chase Matthew). Facing the toxicity of a formerly beloved relationship, McKeever asks:

What if I’m not the reason

Why I can’t fall asleep

What if I started seeing

What everybody sees

What if I’m tired of being

Who you think I should be

Girl what if all along

You’ve been what’s wrong with me

McKeever recently dropped infectious “20 Over,” which became his highest pre-save on a track release to date, proving the young star’s hitmaking ability. He’s making a name for himself with a growing catalog and energetic, sing-along live shows. On a recent tour date in Los Angeles, McKeever sat down with M*Star Studios to discuss his vintage wardrobe on the road and journey to music. Watch his “Pieces I’ll Never Sell” here.

The California-born, Nashville-based artist is currently supporting Maddox Batson on his 2026 Live! Worldwide Tour. The tour hits Bayou Music Center in Houston tonight and Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa on Sunday, with the tour’s conclusion at The Pinnacle in Nashville on May 3. McKeever will make his CMA Fest debut on the Good Molecules Reverb stage in June and take the stage at FarmJam Music Festival in September.

Timmy McKeever Tour Dates

April 24 – Bayou Music Center – Houston, TX+

April 26 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK+

April 29 – The Factory At The District – St. Louis, MO+

May 3 – The Pinnacle – Nashville, TN+

June 7 – CMA Fest – Nashville, TN>

September 6 – FarmJam Music Festival – Colville, WA>

+ Supporting Maddox Batson

> Festival Date

ABOUT TIMMY MCKEEVER

Rapidly emerging as one of country music’s most compelling new voices, Timmy McKeever is stepping confidently into his next chapter signing to Big Loud Records and dropping a string of buzz-building releases. Blending modern country production with honest songwriting, McKeever began shaping his sound and stage presence in his home state of California, performing at venues like The Maverick and House of Blues Anaheim. Since relocating to Nashville, his momentum has skyrocketed, earning national attention and bigger stages. McKeever has racked up over 25 million streams. On social media, he continues to generate serious buzz, consistently reaching over five million monthly impressions and interactions, underscoring his growing grassroots fanbase and national reach. An electric performer, McKeever has logged more than 400 live shows, including opening slots for Cody Johnson, Ryan Hurd, Ashley Cooke, Gabby Barrett, Dylan Scott, Chris Janson and Drew Baldridge. McKeever is currently on the road with Maddox Batson on his 2026 Live! Worldwide Tour. 

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NASHVILLE, TENN. – Breakout country artist Owen Riegling releases his highly anticipated sophomore album, In The Feeling, out today via Universal Music Canada and Big Loud Records. 

Listen to in the feeling here. 

Watch the album trailer here. 

Framed as a coming-of-age concept album, In The Feeling, is a song-driven road trip. A 12-song project that reflects a transformative chapter in Riegling’s life, shaped by his storytelling, curiosity, embracing the unknown and getting to know himself. Extending the concept beyond music, the album’s visuals were captured during a road trip starting in Santa Monica with various stops and through to New Orleans mirroring the experiences of life on the road as a touring artist.

“Over the last couple years, my life’s changed in ways I couldn’t have imagined and so have the feelings that come with it,” shares Riegling. “I wanted this album to feel stripped back and candid. A reflection of real life as it’s being lived. Writing these songs felt deeper than any I’ve written before. It was like creating an internal compass the only way I know how: by writing what I see and how I feel. The future is still being written, but In The Feeling is me, right now. And I can’t wait for you to take the ride with me.”

Produced in Nashville by Oscar Charles (Chase Rice, Elvie Shane) and mixed by Jordan Rigby, In The Feelingfeatures co-writes with some of Nashville top songwriters, including Luke Laird (Eric Church, Carrie Underwood), Jonathan Singleton (Lainey Wilson, Tim McGraw, Luke Combs), Jimi Bell (Brantley Gilbert, Jon Pardi, Luke Combs, Bailey Zimmerman), Kyle Sturrock (Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley) and others. The dynamic sound was built with a hands-on approach in the studio, as producer Oscar Charles and Riegling play almost all the instruments on the album, “It’s really just me and Oscar in the studio. He’s on drums, bass, harmonies, and I’m playing most of the guitars. It just made the whole thing feel super organic.” In The Feeling is available now both on vinyl and CD and physical editions will include a handful of special interludes.

Since winning the 2022 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Competition, the Universal Music Canada/Big Loud Records recording artist has earned a platinum-certified hit with “Old Dirt Roads,” releasedBruce County (From The Beginning), and toured extensively across North America. Now surpassing 170 million global streams, a CCMA-winner, a JUNO-nominee, Riegling continues to cement his place among the most compelling country voices. A relentless performer, Riegling has headlined his own shows and supported artists including Brett Young, Jake Owen, Tyler Hubbard, Chase Rice, Tyler Braden, Kashus Culpepper, Dierks Bentley and more. His momentum carried into the 2025 CCMA Awards, where he took home the ‘Ford F-150 Album of the Year’ award for Bruce County (From The Beginning),  adding to his 2024 CCMA wins for ‘Songwriter of the Year’ (“Old Dirt Roads”) and ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year.’

Riegling continues his rapid ascent as a steadfast road warrior and recently announced his upcoming North American headline run In The Feeling Tour set for fall 2026, alongside festival and support slots for Dierks Bentley and Parker McCollum amongst others. This weekend (April 18), Riegling will take the stage at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall for a special One Night Only ‘Live In Concert,’ and is set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut on April 22. Visit www.owenriegling.com/#tour for a full list of live dates.

In The Feeling Tracklisting 

1.     Phone Call From Home (Owen Riegling, Ryan Kennedy)

2.     Rest Of My (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Luke Preston, Jonathan Sherwood)

3.     Taillight This Town (Owen Riegling, Kyle Sturrock, Jimi Bell)

4.     Miles Away (Owen Riegling, Mark Holman, Jonathan Singelton)

5.     Same Blood (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Luke Preston)

6.     Born Again (Owen Riegling, Jesse Slack)

7.     Going Missing (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Jimi Bell, Jacob Davis)

8.     Love Hate Love (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Luke Preston, Luke Laird )

9.     Mailbox (Owen Riegling)

10.   Last Thing On My Mind (Owen Riegling, Brad Rempel, Joe Fox)

11.   In The Feeling (Owen Riegling, Ryan Kennedy)

12.   Anything But Me (Owen Riegling, Connie Harrington)

All songs produced by Oscar Charles

2026In The Feeling Tour Dates

April 18: Toronto, ON – Massey Hall

July 26: Bala, ON – The Kee to Bala
Sept 24: Nashville, TN – Exit/In
Sept 25: Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar
Sept 26: Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Oct 1: Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
Oct 2: Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub
Oct 3: Lexington, KY – The Burl
Oct 8: New York, NY – The Mercury Lounge
Oct 9: Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore – The Foundry
Oct 10: Cambridge, MA – The Middle East – Upstairs
Oct 18: Victoria, BC – McPherson Playhouse
Oct 19: Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom
Oct 20: Vernon, BC – Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre

Oct 21: Calgary, AB – The Palace Theatre
Oct 23: Regina, SK – Casino Regina
Oct 24: Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
Oct 25: Grande Prairie, AB – Bonnetts Energy Centre
Oct 27: Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Oct 28: Thunder Bay, ON – Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Oct 30: London, ON – Centennial Hall

Oct 31: Kitchener, ON – Centre In The Square
Nov 1: Hamilton, ON – FirstOntario Concert Hall
Nov 3: Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort
Nov 4: Ottawa, ON – History Ottawa
Nov 5: Montreal, QC – Beanfield Theatre
Nov 7: Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick

2026 Owen Riegling Live Dates

April 25: Cullman, AL – Depot Park in Downtown Cullman

June 12: Rogers, AR – Walmart Amphitheater/

June 13: Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater/

June 19: Steinbach, MB – Summer In The City

June 20: Strathmore, AB – Strathmore Agricultural Grounds

June 26: Dauphin, MB – Dauphin’s Countryfest Site

July 16: Eau Claire, WI – Jam Grounds (Eau Claire)

July 25: Mattawa, ON – Explorer’s Point Park

Aug 8: Paradise Hill, SK – Paradise Hill Arena

Aug 14: Stirling, ON – Stirling Fair

Sept 3: Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre>

Sept 4: Gilford, NH – Bank of New Hampshire Pavillion>

Sept 5: Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Centre>

Sept 11 – St. Tite, QC – Festival Western de St. Tite

Support to:

/Dierks Bentley

>Parker McCollum

ABOUT OWEN RIEGLING

Country artist and award-winning singer-songwriter Owen Riegling is quickly emerging as one of the genre’s most authentic and dynamic new voices. Raised in the farming community of Mildmay, Ontario (pop. 1,200), Riegling pairs a small-town soul with a modern, arena-ready edge.

After winning the 2022 Boots & Hearts Festival Emerging Artist Competition and signing with Universal Music Canada, Riegling broke through with his platinum-certified hit “Old Dirt Roads.” His expanded EP-turned-album Bruce County (From The Beginning) earned major recognition, including 2025 CCMA Album of the Year, multiple Country Music of Ontario Awards, and a 2025 Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Artist of the Year. With more than 170 million global streams, his momentum continues to build.

A relentless performer, Riegling has headlined his own shows and supported artists including Brett Young, Jake Owen, Tyler Hubbard, Chase Rice, Tyler Braden, Kashus Culpepper, Dierks Bentley and more.  Life on the road paired with major personal milestones, including his recent marriage to longtime partner Liv, shaped the emotional core of his new Universal Music Canada/Big Loud Records album, In The Feeling. Produced in Nashville by Oscar Charles and featuring collaborations with some of Nashville’s most respected songwriters, In The Feeling captures a defining chapter of growth and self-discovery. The project finds Riegling wrestling with identity, distance from home, and the balance between ambition and belonging. Radio hit “Taillight This Town” reflects that push-and-pull between leaving and longing, while the highly energetic “Love Hate Love” showcases his big stage energy and evolving confidence.

Grounded in family, community and the values that shaped him, Riegling blends vulnerability with convictions as his sound matures, so does his sense of self. “I’m just making the music that I would want to listen to,” Riegling says. “I’m not trying to be anybody other than myself.”

From rural Canada to international stages, Riegling is no longer simply chasing the dream, he is fully stepping into it. It’s official: on In The Feeling, Owen Riegling has found himself. Now – it’s your turn to find him.

CONNECT WITH OWEN RIEGLING

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NEW ALBUM, DEEP BLUE, OUT MAY 1

PRE-ORDER DEEP BLUE VINYL HERE

ERNEST RAISES OVER $207K FOR SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK AT 3RD ANNUAL ERNVITATIONAL

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, GRAMMY®-nominated tastemaker and triple threat talent ERNEST unveils “Time Is A Thief” feat. Lukas Nelson – listen here.

Written by Matt McKinney, Rivers Rutherford and Jimmy Yeary, the closing track of the 4X CMA Triple Play winner’s forthcoming album Deep Blue (out May 1) is a stunning reflection on life’s most precious and fleeting asset. Unfolding over a dream-like bed of plucked acoustic, electric and steel guitars, ERNEST and Nelson duet seamlessly:

It’s like a penny (like a penny)

On a busy sidewalk

Stepped over and ignored

It don’t mean nothin’ (don’t mean nothin’)

Nothin’ to ya

‘Til you’re a penny short

“This is one of my favorite songs on the album,” ERNEST shared last week on social media. “I had the pleasure of getting to sing it with my friend Lukas Nelson. We recorded it in one day, and the vocal you hear on the record is the vocal we sang down as the band played it that day. I told Lukas to take a pass down on guitar, and that’s what you hear… one pass from Mr. Lukas.”

“ERNEST has a great knack for recognizing great songs,” Nelson adds. “Loved being able to collaborate with him on this one.”

“So much of who I am comes from my time in the Islands,” ERNEST says. “I wouldn’t be here if it weren’t for them. I found myself in that Caribbean water and will always call it home away from home.”

“Time Is A Thief” feat. Lukas Nelson joins early favorites “Boat Named After You,” “Lorelei,” Toby Keith cut “End Of The Night” and title track “Deep Blue” in previewing ERNEST’s third full-length studio album, a tribute to the sounds and spirit of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Deep Blue harkens back thematically to ERNEST’s first-ever project, Locals Only (2019 via Big Loud Records), but showcases seven years’ worth of growth against the backdrop of a tropical escape. The record takes the listener out to sea on a nostalgic, sentimental trip. 

Earlier this week (4/13), fresh off the day-of announce sell out of his Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert in June, Nashville native hitmaker ERNEST doubled down on his commitment to the community, raising over $207,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank at the third annual ERNvitational Golf Tournament. See photos here.

ERNEST is touring now, wrapping up the final two weekends of his Live From The South Tour, before playing fairs and festivals all summer long. In August, ERNEST joins Ian Munsick at Red Rocks, before a run of support dates with Thomas Rhett this fall. Full list of tour dates below – buy tickets here.

For more information or tickets, please visit ernestofficial.com. 

Deep Blue Tracklist

1. Lorelei (Ernest Keith Smith, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Mark Holman)
2. Edge Of The U.S.A. (Ernest Keith Smith, Jacob Durrett, Chris Lane)
3. What’s A Little Rain (Ernest Keith Smith, Rodney Clawson, David Garcia)
4. Lucky (Ernest Keith Smith, Cody Lohden)
5. Quit While We’re Behind (Ernest Keith Smith, Scotty Emerick, Trent Tomlinson)
6. Somewhere In The Caribbean (Scotty Emerick, Paul Overstreet)
7. End Of The Night (Toby Keith, David Lee Murphy, Bobby Pinson)
8. Waste A Day (Ernest Keith Smith, Rodney Clawson, David Garcia)
9. Deep Blue (Ernest Keith Smith, Grady Block, Rocky Block, Hank Compton, Jamie McLaughlin)
10. If I’m Not Careful (Ernest Keith Smith, Ronnie Bowman, Clint Daniels, Chandler Paul Walters)
11. Same Moon (Ernest Keith Smith, Rhett Akins, Ben Hayslip, Mark Holman)
12. Boat Named After You (Nathan Chapman, Tony Lane)
13. Time Is A Thief feat. Lukas Nelson (Matt McKinney, Rivers Rutherford, Jimmy Yeary)

All songs produced by ERNEST & Jacob Durrett

Pre-order / pre-save / pre-add Deep Blue here.

ERNEST 2026 Tour Dates

4/17 – Bettendorf, IA – Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center

4/18 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue #

4/23 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine #

4/24 – Cullman, AL – Alabama Strawberry Festival 2026

4/25 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel #

4/26 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal #

5/2 – Key West, FL – Key West Songwriters Festival 2026

5/5 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry

6/13 – Atlanta, GA – Braves Country Fest 2026

7/1 – Trois-Rivières, QC – Festivoix 2026

7/7 – Calgary, AB – Calgary Stampede 2026

7/10 – Fort Loramie, OH – Country Concert 2026

7/11 – Youngstown, OH – Y-Live

7/12 – Rhinelander, WI – Hodag Country Festival 2026

7/18 – Paso Robles, CA – California Mid-State Fair 2026

7/24 – Avon, OH – Country Rising Festival Cleveland 206

7/25 – Marysville, OH – Union Country Fairgrounds

8/8 – Arcadia, WI – Ashley For The Arts 2026

8/25 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre *

10/2 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center ^

10/3 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center ^

10/9 – Albuquerque, NM – Financial Credit Union Amphitheater ^

10/10 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre ^

10/17 – Mesquite, NV – I-15 Country and Rock Music Festival 2026

11/20-22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest 2026

# supported by Rhys Rutherford

* supporting Ian Munsick

^ supporting Thomas Rhett

ABOUT ERNEST

Nashville’s most unpredictable hitmaker ERNEST is “The Charmer” (MusicRow): a triple threat talent who “creates a sound all his own” (Pollstar) and one of Music City’s defining artist-writers who continues to push and challenge the artistic status quo. A 4X CMA Triple Play Award winner, 2X Variety Hitmakers honoree, and GRAMMY / ACM / CMA Award nominee, ERNEST fuses influences ranging from Eminem to George Jones. Crafting a twist-heavy verse style that’s become his signature, his songcraft carves out country’s sonic landscape, proving its mettle and earning him 13 #1 hits as a songwriter, including all-genre #1 “I Had Some Help” (Post Malone), as well as a #1 at country radio himself. 

ERNEST is currently headlining his Live From The South Tour, playing originals from his EP of the same name. Nashville’s most dynamic talent will release his third full-length studio album, Deep Blue,on May 1, previewed by “Lorelei,” “Boat Named After You,” “End Of The Night” and more.

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ABOUT LUKAS NELSON

Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician Lukas Nelson has become one of the most respected voices in music today. In the midst of a landmark year, Nelson released his Grammy-nominated album, American Romance, last summer to widespread acclaim. Produced by Grammy Award-winner Shooter Jennings (Brandi Carlile, Tanya Tucker), American Romance cements Nelson as a singular artist and led Billboard to praise, “it brims with the insightful songwriting and grizzled voice he’s known for,” while Forbes calls it “a collection of rich, detailed songs that chronicle restless life lessons and open-hearted adventures” and Whiskey Riff declares, “a masterful effort both sonically and lyrically, and Nelson’s songwriting abilities shine through more so than ever.” In celebration of the new music, Nelson will continue his extensive headline tour through the summer in addition to dates with Tedeschi Trucks Band and Zach Top.  

Throughout his esteemed career, Nelson has also established himself as a highly sought-after collaborator both in the studio and on the stage, teaming up with rising stars and music veterans alike such as Lainey Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr., Ernest, Miranda Lambert/Pistol Annies, The Travelin’ McCourys, Sierra Ferrell and more. Known for his captivating live performances, Nelson has sold out countless headline shows and been featured at renowned festivals such as Stagecoach, Ohana Festival, Bourbon & Beyond, and Farm Aid, in addition to appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Howard Stern Show, The Joe Rogan Experience and more. Additionally, Nelson co-produced the music for the acclaimed 2018 film A Star is Born, in which he also appeared. The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media and a BAFTA Award for Best Original Music.

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ERNEST MEDIA CONTACTS

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LUKAS NELSON MEDIA CONTACT

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WILL JOIN JASON ALDEAN AND LUKE BRYAN FOR LIVE BETWEEN THE HEDGES IN ATHENS, GEORGIA NEXT WEEKEND

PERFORMING AT ACM LIFTING LIVES COUNTRY ON THE GREEN

SUPPORTING DARIUS RUCKER ON HIS SONGS OF SUMMER TOUR

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today country superstar Lauren Alaina releases new song “Raining Whiskey,” marking her first release of 2026. Following the rise of “All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew),” which she performed on The Today show alongside Chase Matthew last year, the song is currently in the top 30s at country radio after being most-added two weeks in a row, marking the biggest first-week streaming numbers of Alaina’s career. 

“’Raining Whiskey’ is what happens when heartbreak meets happy hour,” shares Alaina. “It represents a completely different stage of my life than the one I am in now, but it reflects one that I’m glad I lived through. I am happy to finally be able to tell the story of my twenties while living a new chapter in my thirties.”

The new song “Raining Whiskey” was written by Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps, Jordan Minton, Geoff Warburton and VWillz. In this new stage of life, Lauren is tapping into her most melodic and sassy era yet: 

It’s raining whiskey in this bar

Two in the morning and it’s pouring on a broken heart

Yeah I can hear the thunder roll when I throw them back

Yeah you know as long as you ain’t with me

There’s a 100 proof chance it’s raining whiskey in this bar

Last year was monumental for Alaina with previously released singles, “Those Kind of Women,” “Household,” “All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew),” “Heaven Sent,”and “Little Things.” In addition to supporting Rascal Flatt’s on their Life Is A Highway Tour, she co-hosted the CMA Awards Backstage Live, was featured in the ABC primetime special, “Center Stage: Countdown to the CMA Awards — Special Edition of 20/20,” and participated in Variety‘s inaugural Interview Lounge.  

Next Saturday, the Georgia native will join Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, and Zach Top for Live Between The Hedges, taking place at the University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium. In May, she will participate in ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green alongside Riley Green, Rodney Atkins and Randy Houser. All ticket proceeds will benefit ACM Lifting Lives, buy tickets here. In June, Alaina will support Darius Rucker on select dates of his Songs of Summer Tour. Throughout the spring and summer, she will play various shows and festivals including Carolina Country Music Festival, CMA Fest, Rock the South, and more. 

For more information visit laurenalaina.com and follow Lauren Alaina on socials.Lauren Alaina 2026 Tour Dates

April 21 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry

April 25 – Athens, GA – Sanford Stadium+

May 2 – Austin, TX – Moody Center>

May 8 – Irvine, CA – Great Park Live*

May 15 – Las Vegas, NV – ACM Lifting Lives Country on the Green

May 16 – Las Vegas, NV – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

May 19 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry

May 23 – Reno, NV – Drifters Music Festival>

May 25 – Orem, UT – SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

May 29 – Oceanside, CA – Frontwave Arena

May 30 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge & Grill

June 4 – Myrtle Beach, SC – Carolina Country Music Festival>

June 5 – Roanoke, VA – Dr Pepper Park at the Bridges

June 7 – Nashville, TN – CMA Fest>

June 12 – Decatur, AL – Rock The South>

June 20 – Rockton, IL – Old Settlers Days>

June 25 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater^

June 26 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center^

June 27 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre^

July 5 – Aurora, IL – RiverEdge Park

July 6 – Traverse City, MI – National Cherry Festival>

July 10 – Bristol, VA – Hard Rock Live Bristol

July 11 – Ashland, KY – Rock The Country>

July 17 – Kimberly, WI – Paperfest>

July 26 – Hampton Beach, NH – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom

August 7 – Elkhorn, NE – The Club at Indian Creek

August 8 – Lincoln, IL – Logan County Fair>

August 15 – Galva, IL – The Back Road Music Festival>

August 28 – Ocala, FL – Rock The Country Ocala>

September 4 – Colville, WA – FarmJam Music Festival>

+Supporting Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean

* Supporting Billy Currington

^Supporting Darius Rucker

>Festival 

ABOUT LAUREN ALAINA

Lauren Alaina, praised by Rolling Stone for her “powerhouse, honey-toned vocals that meld timeless twang with modern sass,” continues her “limitless upward trajectory” (American Songwriter) as one of country music’s most magnetic entertainers. Her single “Raining Whiskey” follows previously released “All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew),” marking her biggest first-week streaming numbers of Alaina’s career. A dynamic live act, she will support Darius Rucker on his Songs of Summer Tour this year along with various festivals. A proud member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2022, Alaina has earned three No. 1 hits: platinum-certified “Road Less Traveled,” the 4x Platinum “ONE BEER” with HARDY and Devin Dawson, and Diamond-certified “What Ifs” with Kane Brown. With “What Ifs,” Alaina became the only solo female country artist in history to receive the RIAA’s Diamond song certification. The vocalist has performed on some of the highest-profile stages in the world including PBS’ A Capitol Fourth, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, CBS’ Beyond The Edge, ABC’s The Bachelorette, TODAY, Good Morning America, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, ABC’s CMA Fest specials, CMA and ACM Awards, Nickelodeon’s All That, Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime performance, MLB’s World Series national anthem performance, a performance at the White House for President Obama, and more.

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SUPPORTING ERNEST ON HIS LIVE FROM THE SOUTH TOUR

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today Deville Records’ singer-songwriter Rhys Rutherford drops cleverly-penned “Turning Into Us.” The new tune about an unexpected budding romance adds to his growing catalog of “storytelling brilliance” (All Country News). This weekend, Rutherford will make his Tortuga Music Festival debut in Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Florida. 

“I’ve always loved this song,” Rutherford shares. “I think it was 2019 and I had been trying to get ERNEST, my dad and me in a room for months. I hadn’t written with either of them yet at that time. When we finally made it happen, this song happened. The record turned out even better than I imagined when we wrote it and I’m so grateful to have been a part of it.”

With storytelling in his lineage, Rhys soaked up the wisdom and sound of chart-topping contemporary country from his father, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rivers Rutherford. The pair wrote the song with ERNEST, penning:

It’s just me and you babe

In this bar and we ain’t even buzzed

Me and you babe

Lookin’ like we might be turning into us

Rutherford recently collaborated with labelmate Lauren Watkins for slow burning “Problem For Tomorrow.” The pair trade verses on the duet showcasing their complementary honeyed vocals, with Country Central noting: “the story’s melody and lyrical narration unite in a beautifully choreographed interplay.” Rhys’ first song of the year, “Long Way,” highlights his lyrical relatability and smooth vocals. 

Through the month of April, Rutherford will support friend and mentor ERNEST on his Live From The South Tour, plus a stop at Summerfest in June. For more information or tickets, please visit rhysrutherford.com.

Upcoming Live Shows

April 12 – Tortuga Music Festival – Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL+

April 16 – The Hawthorn – St. Louis, MO*

April 17 – Quad Cities Convention Center – Bettendorf, IA*

April 18 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN*

April 23 – The Mill & Mine – Knoxville, TN*

April 25 – The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC*

April 26 – The Signal – Chattanooga, TN*

June 20 – Summerfest – Milwaukee, WI+

* Supporting ERNEST on Live From The South Tour

+ Festival Date

ABOUT RHYS RUTHERFORD

With the killer instincts of a Music City hitmaker, Rhys Rutherford was raised on songs – and is now putting his education to work. Signed to ERN’s Cadillac Music / DeVille Records and with a commanding baritone vocal, the emerging country songwriter’s first batch of tunes were just beginning to land, when provocateur (and benevolent bossman) ERNEST encouraged him to pursue an artistic career. “His voice is too good to just give away songs,” ERN says. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, the student of songwriting masters learned at the foot of his father – Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Rivers Rutherford – soaking up the wisdom and sound of chart-topping contemporary country. Matching that to a penchant for classic rock, grunge and hip hop, he wrote his first song at 16 – and after coming home from a short stint at Ole Miss, began using that open-minded fusion of styles for real. Years of under-the-radar work led to a publishing deal with ERN’s Cadillac Music in 2023, and then early cuts like Bailey Zimmerman’s “Is This Really Over?,” ERNEST’s “Hangin’ On (feat. Morgan Wallen),” George Pippen’s “Rest of Our Life” and more. Rutherford is currently supporting ERNEST on his Live From The South Tour.

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