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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PRE-SAVE NOW

IN THE FEELING TOUR SET TO CROSS NORTH AMERICA THIS FALL 2026

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, breakout country artist Owen Riegling releases his anthemic new single, “Anything But Me” the final preview from his highly anticipated forthcoming album, In The Feeling, set to release April 17 via Universal Music Canada and Big Loud Records. The new song arrives alongside the official visualizer – watch here.

Co-penned with Connie Harrington (Terri Clark, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn), the song traces Riegling’s journey of self-discovery and marks a defining chapter in his career. “I think this is the perfect song to close out the project and this coming-of-age era of my life,” Riegling shares, “’Anything But Me’ tells my story and the things I struggled with to get where I am today. It took me a long time to figure it out. Where I fit in. What I was meant to do. I was always comparing and doubting myself. But through music, touring, and the people I’ve met along the way, I am happy to say that these days I wouldn’t want to be anything but me.”

Produced in Nashville by Oscar Charles (Chase Rice, Elvie Shane) and mixed by Jordan Rigby, In The Feeling features 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 12-song project reflects a transformative chapter in Riegling’s life, shaped by constant travel, personal growth, and major milestones including his marriage. Physical editions of the album will include 12 tracks as well as a handful of special interludes.

Since winning the 2022 Boots & Hearts Emerging Artist Competition, the Universal Music Canada/Big Loud recording artist has earned a Platinum-certified hit with “Old Dirt Roads,” released Bruce 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 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. On April 18, Riegling will take the stage at Toronto’s iconic Massey Hall for a special One Night Only ‘Live In Concert,’ currently sold-out (more info here) and set to make his Grand Ole Opry debut April 22.

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

2026 IN 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 11: Fort Lauderdale, FL – Tortuga

April 13: Albany, NY – Empire Live+

April 14: South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground – The Ballroom+

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

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>

Support to:

+49 Windchester

/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 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 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.

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NEW SINGLE “ALTERNATE ENDING” OUT NOW VIA BIG LOUD RECORDS

“COUNTRY MUSIC FOUND ITS MODERN-DAY SONNY AND CHER OR THE WHITE STRIPES. EXCEPT THIS MARRIED DUO SINGS NOT OF DEVOTION, BUT OF THE QUIET, HARROWING THROES THAT BREATHE BEFORE HOLY MATRIMONY.” – COUNTRY CENTRAL 

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today rising duo Thelma & James earned their first Academy of Country Music Awards nomination for Duo of The Year, which will stream live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 17. Nominated alongside them in the category are legendary duos Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay and Muscadine Bloodline. 

The married duo, comprised of MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, took to social media celebrating the news from their kitchen – watch here.

Their most recent release, “Alternate Ending,” adds to their “growing canon of tragedy” (Country Central) following their first heartbreaker of the year, “If You Ain’t In Love By Now.” The pair are currently on their first-ever tour run as a duo supporting Luke Combs‘ stadium My Kinda Saturday Night Tour – hitting Jack Trice Stadium in Ames, Iowa this weekend. 

Last fall Thelma & James released their debut EP Starting Over – the culmination of an unexpected whirlwind year. Not realizing the best writing partner was with each other all along, their first co-write in over a decade produced viral track “Happy Ever After You” that Billboard noted as a “pared-back ballad of love undimmed by the time and miles between.” Garnering over 31 million global streams since its release, the impromptu song made waves online with support from Kendall Jenner, John Mayer, Brandi Carlile and more – which led to their record deal, invitation to open for Combs on his stadium tour and fast-tracked rise.

For more information or tickets, visit thelmaandjames.com.

Thelma & James 2026 Tour Dates

April 11 – Ames, IA – Jack Trice Stadium*

April 18 – South Bend, IN – Notre Dame Stadium*

April 25 – Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium*

May 2 – Knoxville, TN – Neyland Stadium*

May 9 – Norman, OK – Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium*

May 15 – Green Bay, WI – Lambeau Field*

May 16 – Green Bay, WI – Lambeau Field*

May 29 – Montreal, Quebec – Parc Jean-Drapeau*

May 30 – Montreal, Quebec – Parc Jean-Drapeau*

June 5 – Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Stadium*

June 6 – Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Stadium*

Aug 8 – Oro Station, Canada – Boots and Hearts Music Festival 2026

Aug 29 – Edmonton, Canada – Boots and Hearts West 2026

ABOUT THELMA & JAMES

An undeniable force, married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge form the musical partnership Thelma & James. Not realizing the best writing partner was right under their noses the whole time, their first co-write in over a decade produced “Happy Ever After You,” which earned Gold certification in Canada. Evolving organically from an impromptu video that earned praise from fellow artists like John Mayer, Luke Combs, Brandi Carlile and more, the song has since garnered over 31 million global streams since its release. The pair signed to Big Loud Records in 2025 are doubling down on their fortuitous new musical chapter with the release of debut EP Starting Over and most recent “Alternate Ending.”

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SUPPORTING LUKE COMBS ON HIS STADIUM MY KINDA SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR

“COUNTRY MUSIC FOUND ITS MODERN-DAY SONNY AND CHER OR THE WHITE STRIPES. EXCEPT THIS MARRIED DUO SINGS NOT OF DEVOTION, BUT OF THE QUIET, HARROWING THROES THAT BREATHE BEFORE HOLY MATRIMONY.” – COUNTRY CENTRAL 

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, rising duo Thelma & James release “Alternate Ending,” adding to their “growing canon of tragedy” (Country Central). The new song follows their first heartbreaker of the year, “If You Ain’t In Love By Now.” The pair are currently on their first-ever tour run as a duo supporting Luke Combs‘ stadium My Kinda Saturday Night Tour – hitting Scott Stadium tomorrow night in Charlottesville.

“We wrote this song in our home studio,” Thelma & James share. “We were talking about how there is always two ways things can play out. The truth and the alternate ending. I think Maggie [Chapman] actually said that exact sentence. And the song started from there. We debuted it last weekend on the Luke Combs tour for a stadium full of people!”

Written by Mackenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge alongside Josh Jenkins and Maggie Chapman, the “much-needed new duo” (GRAMMY.com) dream up an “alternate ending”:

Some nights I drink too much

I think about us 

I scheme up and I dream up some alternate ending

We’re still in love

And it’s messing me up

And I don’t know if I’m good or just good at pretending

Last fall Thelma & James released their debut EP Starting Over. The culmination of an unexpected whirlwind year. Not realizing the best writing partner was right under their noses the whole time, their first co-write in over a decade produced viral track “Happy Ever After You” that Billboard noted as a “pared-back ballad of love undimmed by the time and miles between.” The impromptu song made waves online with support from Kendall Jenner, John Mayer, Brandi Carlile and more – which led to their record deal, invitation to open for Combs on his stadium tour and fast-tracked rise.

For more information or tickets, visit thelmaandjames.com.

Thelma & James 2026 Tour Dates

April 4 – Charlottesville, VA – Scott Stadium*

April 11 – Ames, IA – Jack Trice Stadium*

April 18 – South Bend, IN – Notre Dame Stadium*

April 25 – Columbus, OH – Ohio Stadium*

May 2 – Knoxville, TN – Neyland Stadium*

May 9 – Norman, OK – Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium*

May 15 – Green Bay, WI – Lambeau Field*

May 16 – Green Bay, WI – Lambeau Field*

May 29 – Montreal, Quebec – Parc Jean-Drapeau*

May 30 – Montreal, Quebec – Parc Jean-Drapeau*

June 5 – Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Stadium*

June 6 – Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Stadium*

Aug 8 – Oro Station, Canada – Boots and Hearts Music Festival 2026

Aug 29 – Edmonton, Canada – Boots and Hearts West 2026

ABOUT THELMA & JAMES

An undeniable force, married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge form the musical partnership Thelma & James. Not realizing the best writing partner was right under their noses the whole time, their first co-write in over a decade produced “Happy Ever After You,” which earned Gold certification in Canada. Evolving organically from an impromptu video that earned praise from fellow artists like John Mayer, Luke Combs, Brandi Carlile and more, the song has since garnered over 20 million streams since its release. The pair signed to Big Loud Records in 2025 are doubling down on their fortuitous new musical chapter with the release of debut EP Starting Over and most recent “Alternate Ending.”

CONNECT WITH THELMA & JAMES

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PAYNE TO PLAY WITH WILLIE NELSON ON 2026 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR AND BEYOND

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS  – Prolific artist-writer, and guitarist in Willie Nelson‘s band, Waylon Payne returns to the spotlight with the release of today’s “Looking For A Feeling.” A brilliant showcase of the razor-sharp lyrical prowess that defines his artistry, Payne penned alongside Pam Tillis.
“I’m delighted to share this song with the world,” shares Payne. “Pam Tillis is an icon and I’m so proud that we were able to own this song.”

Payne made an indelible mark when he released his timeless debut The Drifter (2003), followed seventeen years later by Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me (2020) met with widespread acclaim. The latter shied away from no tough subject and was touted as one of the “Best Country and Americana Albums of 2020” by Rolling Stone, and “a stunner of an album” (Garden & Gun).

An outlaw poet, Payne comes by it honestly with a storied musical pedigree. The son of GRAMMY® Award-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne of Willie Nelson’s band, he even dons the name of his godfather Waylon Jennings. Writing for and playing with other musicians throughout his career, Payne has penned award-winning songs for Lee Ann Womack, Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe and more. Between his standout projects, Payne dabbled in acting. He appeared in the award-winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line (2005) as Jerry Lee Lewis and was cast in the starring role of Hank Garland in the biopic Crazy (2006).

With today’s release, the acclaimed artist-writer sets his sights on a new masterful body of work. To stay up to date, connect with Waylon on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

ABOUT WAYLON PAYNE

A poetic outlaw, Waylon Payne made an indelible mark with his timeless debut album The Drifter (2003). Building on the legacy of that album and the widespread acclaim of Blue Eyes, The Harlot, The Queer, The Pusher & Me (2020), Waylon sets his sights on a new masterful body of work. “Looking For A Feeling” is the first glimpse of his triumphant re-emergence, showcasing his signature razor-sharp lyrical prowess. Waylon’s musical pedigree is storied. The son of GRAMMY® Award-winning country singer Sammi Smith and Jody Payne of Willie Nelson’s band, he dons the name of his godfather Waylon Jennings. He began his prolific career writing for and playing with other musicians. Multi-talented with the charm of a seasoned entertainer, Waylon has also dabbled in acting; he appeared in the award-winning Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line (2005). After, he was cast in the starring role of Hank Garland in the biopic Crazy (2006).

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HEADLINING DROUGHT FLOWER TOUR BEGINS APRIL 9

NEW ALBUM INCLUDES FEATURES BY SARAH JAROSZ AND ZANDI HOLUP

“THE DROPTINES GRIND THEIR WAY OUT OF TEXAS AND INTO THE MAINSTREAM” – ROLLING STONE

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS  – In a musical landscape peppered with overnight sensations and viral moments, The Droptines stand out. Their gritty new album Drought Flower is out today. The 11-track record marks the band’s full-length debut via Big Loud Texas and is the follow-up to their 2024 self-titled debut album.

The close-knit band of five honed their chops in the Texas Hill Country, building a following fan-by-fan since their formation in 2019. More than anything, Drought Flower is a snapshot in time for a group of friends figuring out life and music as they go along. A culmination of their alt trajectory leading to some of music’s most revered stages, The Droptines made their Opry debut last week. Stepping into the hallowed circle, the outfit performed “Snowed In” and “Tombstone” from the new album.

Recorded at storied Aryln Studios with production by GRAMMY® Award winner Jon Randall, Jacob Sciba and Taylor Tatsch, nine of the album’s tracks were solo written by frontman Conner Arthur. On Drought Flower, The Droptines are pursuing timelessness, while acknowledging people in their lives who enabled such a pursuit. “A Town Near You (Feat. Zandi Holup)” explores detachment from a relationship because you can’t stay in one place for too long, “Well I’m gone like a wildflower, I move on from town to town.” “Mamaw” finds them mourning the loss of a family member (with Sarah Jarosz lending her voice). The title track laments a social encounter with a strong and independent woman. “Snowed In” is a fast-paced love song for a significant other that gets straight to the point.

If the album sounds like a gesture of thanks to the significant others, sisters, mothers, grandmothers and just about every other female figure in The Droptines’ lives, Arthur says that’s by design. The album is about growth, but it’s also about honoring the people who enabled it throughout the band.

“Maturity is reflected [on Drought Flower], for sure, and intentionality,” shares Arthur. “I think the overarching theme of it is an appreciation for the women in our lives and the matriarchy that raised most of us. There are some songs about lost friends and loved ones — there still is the element of laughing to keep from crying and that dark humor — but I think a lot of it is just kind of a love letter.”

Tonight, The Droptines take the stage in Austin for their album release show. Starting next week, the band will hit the road in their repurposed silver school bus-turned-tour bus for their headlining Drought Flower Tour which takes the band throughout the Lone Star State and includes stops in Lexington, Ky., Washington, D.C., New York City and more. The tour follows dates sharing the stage with Whiskey Myers and Dwight Yoakam. For tickets or more information, please visit thedroptines.com.

Drought Flower tracklist

1. A Town Near You (feat. Zandi Holup)
2. Tombstone
3. Old Tricks *
4. Drought Flower
5. Mamaw (feat. Sarah Jarosz)
6. Snowed In *
7. What Ate My Friend
8. Whatever It Is
9. Take Too Much
10. Calling All Cars
11. Grand Canyon

All songs written by Kenneth C Arthur; except “Calling All Cars” written by Mike McClure and Adam Odor + “Grand Canyon” written by Stephin Merritt

All songs produced by Jon Randall and Jacob Sciba unless otherwise indicated

* Produced by Taylor Tatsch

Drought Flower Tour Dates

April 3 – 3TEN – Austin, TX >

April 9 – Barnato – Omaha, NE ~

April 10 – The Wave – Wichita, KS ~

April 11 – Rose Music Hall – Columbia, MO ~

April 15 – Old Rock House – Saint Louis, MO ^

April 16 – Turntable – Indianapolis, IN ^

April 17 – Madison Live – Covington, KY ^

April 18 – The Burl – Lexington, KY ^

April 22 – Off The Rails – Worcester, MA #

April 23 – MilkBoy – Philadelphia, PA #

April 24 – Pearl Street Warehouse – Washington, DC #

April 25 – The Mercury Lounge – New York, NY #

April 30 – Blue Light Live – Lubbock, TX %

May 1 – Blue Light Live – Lubbock, TX *

May 2 – The Liberty – Roswell, NM *

May 8 – The Heights Theater – Houston, TX $

May 9 – The Kessler Theater – Dallas, TX $

May 29 – Stable Hall – San Antonio, TX +

May 30 – House Pasture Cattle Co. – Concan, TX $

> Album Release Show

~ Support By Keyland

^ Support By Benjamin Joseph

# Support By Nathan Bess

% Support By Gavin Story Band

* Support By Ashton Naylor

+ Support By Caroline Hale

$ Special Guest

ABOUT THE DROPTINES

Austin-based band The Droptines live wildly between the lines of Americana and rock and roll – what they dub alternative Americana. Signed to Big Loud Texas, the band’s first full-length project with the label, Drought Flower, is out now. Their artistry is defined by lead singer Conner Arthur’s vocal growl and reminiscent of The Droptines’ most pointed influences like rock heroes Tom Petty and James McMurty. Working with lauded producer and Big Loud Texas co-founder and president of A&R Jon Randall, the gritty band’s new music is entrenched in a southern vernacular – writing and performing the songs they want to hear most. Defined by a “beatnik-like itinerary of a lost soul’s activity” (Saving Country Music), The Droptines will hit the road on their headlining Drought Flower Tour next week. 

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NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today The 502s, affectionately dubbed “the happiest band on Earth,” release the official music video for infectious song “Your Nonsense Makes Sense.” Featured on their fourth studio album Easy Street, the song has had a meteoric rise. 

The video, directed by Taylor G Kelly, is set in The 502s sunshine-y universe colored by signature pastels. Tongue-in-cheek, the band works in The Department of Reasonable Thought judging cases of nonsense. Evident in the joyful community the band has built, “Your Nonsense Makes Sense” continues to resonate with audiences online bolstering the song’s viral following: 

Your nonsense makes sense

You’re speaking my language

When life gets hectic

You’re all that I need

On late nights in hard times

I love that your weirdness matches mine

I always find

You just make sense to me 

Their fourth album Easy Street includes songs like “Summer Fling” that the band debuted on Good Morning America, introspective “Quicksand” and exuberant “End of the World.” On their headlining show this year, their songs felt like “…communal celebrations rather than performances. The crowd was instantly responsive and eager to give back every ounce of enthusiasm the band offered them” (IMPRINT Entertainment). 

The 502s are currently on their Nonsense All Night Tour which will continue through May with stops at Jannus Live, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Empire Hall and more. Throughout the spring and summer will play a variety of festivals including RiverBeat Music Festival, Good Time Fest, The Long Road in the U.K. and Once in a Blue Moon at The Hague in the Netherlands. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the502s.com. 

Nonsense All Night Tour Dates

Apr 17 – RendezVan – Bend, OR+

Apr 24 – Tuck Fest – Charlotte, NC+

May 1 – RiverBeat Music Festival – Memphis, TN+

May 21 – Jannus Live – St. Petersburg, FL

May 22 – Terra Fermata – Stuart, FL

May 23 – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

May 24 – Good Time Fest – Charleston, SC+

May 27 – Empire Live – Albany, NY

May 28 – Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom – Hampton Beach, NH

May 29 – Performing Arts Center at Simsbury Meadows – Norwalk, CT

May 30 – XL Live – Harrisburg, PA

August 27 – The Long Road Festival – Hinckley, UK+

September 4-5 – Once in a Blue Moon – The Hague, NL+

+ Indicates festival date

ABOUT THE 502s

The 502s are a beach folk band from Florida, often called “the happiest band on Earth.” With breezy banjos, shout-along choruses and an energy that bursts like a cannonball into a swimming pool, their music feels like sunshine you can dance to. Their song “Just A Little While” made a viral splash with over 150M streams to date. Last fall the band embarked on their Easy Street Tour which hit iconic stages across North America including New York’s Irving Plaza and West Hollywood’s Troubadour. Pouring their unbridled energy and eclectic musicality into their most adventurous offering to date, The 502s’ new album Easy Street is out now. The 13-song collection will have you barefoot in the sand, laughing with friends and singing at the top of your lungs—even if it’s just in your kitchen. The 502s are currently on their headlining Nonsense All Night Tour. 

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TITLE TRACK “DEEP BLUE” + “END OF THE NIGHT” OUT TODAY

PRE-ORDER DEEP BLUE VINYL HERE

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, GRAMMY®-nominated tastemaker and triple threat ERNEST announces his third full-length studio album, Deep Blue, arriving May 1 via Big Loud Records – pre-order / pre-save / pre-add here. 

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. 

Heavily influenced and inspired by the sounds and spirit of the U.S. Virgin Islands, a place that’s made ERNEST who he is both personally and creatively, Deep Blue takes the listener out to sea on a nostalgic, sentimental trip. ERNEST’s artistic growth and maturity is clear, with the same razor-sharp pen and unique turns-of-phrase that have earned him four CMA Triple Play awards and two Variety Hitmakers honors at the center.  

Treating fans today, ERNEST unlocks two more early releases – album title track, “Deep Blue,” and an official studio version of Apple Music Lost & Found Session submission “End Of The Night.”

The 13-track album features previously released singles “Lorelei” which Billboard named “a worthy inclusion to country music’s history of balmy, tropical-infused tracks,” and “Boat Named After You,” as well as four outside cuts, a first for ERNEST from any previous project. Pulling from the archives, the award-winning writer unearthed a set of backlog cuts from Music Row legends like Toby Keith, Nathan Chapman, David Lee Murphy, Tony Lane, Scotty Emerick, just-announced 2026 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Paul Overstreet, and more, that perfectly round out the upcoming oceanside set. ERNEST also co-produced the album alongside longtime collaborator Jacob Durrett, another first within the tastemaker’s awarded catalog.

“I want to say thank you to the fans that have been here since the Local Only days.” ERNEST shares. “If you are new here, thank you for joining the ride. Most importantly, I want to thank the ocean and the islands. 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.”

Deep Blue will be released on exclusive deep blue–colored vinyl — pre-order here. A limited run of signed copies will also be available.

ERNEST on the road now headlining his nationwide Live From The South Tour. Tonight, the tour hits New York’s iconic Irving Plaza, before traveling to Houston, Fort Worth, Knoxville, and more, wrapping this April. Joining him on tour are breakout artist-writers Rhys Rutherford, Chandler Walters, and Cody Lohden, all three signed to ERNEST’s record label, DeVille Records, and his publishing company, Cadillac Music Publishing.

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’s Upcoming Live From The South Tour Dates

3/27 – New York, N.Y.– Irving Plaza*

3/28 – Bensalem, Pa. – Parx Casino*

4/2 – Houston, Texas – White Oak Music Hall*

4/3 – New Braunfels, Texas – Gruene Hall*

4/4 – Ft. Worth, Texas – Billy Bob’s*

4/16 – St. Louis, Mo. – Hawthorn #

4/18 – Minneapolis, Minn. – First Avenue #

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

4/25 – Asheville, N.C. – The Orange Peel #

4/26 – Chattanooga, Tn – The Signal #

* Support By Chandler Walters

> Support By Cody Lohden

# Support By Rhys Rutherford

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

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. 

An eccentric, free spirit, ERNEST released Cadillac Sessions last year alongside DeVille Records / Cadillac Music Publishing mentees Rhys Rutherford, Chandler Walters, and Cody Lohden. Featuring 16 tastemaking tracks and collaborations with Snoop Dogg and Miranda Lambert, the compilation album encapsulates the collaborative spirit of Nashville’s songwriting community, and the creative culture ERNEST is fostering within his own imprints.

ERNEST is currently headlining his Live From The South Tour, playing originals from his just-released 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” and “Boat Named After You.”

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PRODUCED BY DAVE COBB

NASHVILLE, TENN. – On the heels of several striking single releases, today country provocateur Coleman Jennings announces his forthcoming debut album Lead You Home out via Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records. The new collection, produced by GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), is set for May 8 and includes the playful “Good While It Lasted,” out today. 

Featuring 10 riveting country-folk tracks – all written solo (save for one tip of the cap to outside influence) – Lead You Home exudes originality; an exercise in artistic abandon, and in-the-moment inspiration. Captured in a stream of creative consciousness, nearly half of the set’s songs were at least partially penned on the spot in Cobb’s Savannah, Georgia studio, taking Cobb’s well-documented affinity for live recording to its ultimate end. Jennings would rarely have a full song to start with – often just a fragment, or a guitar riff he liked. But with Cobb at the controls and a tight band of like-minded creative outlaws, they would finish it by feel and record it then and there. The process both speaks to Jennings’ musical ethos and captures the country-folk spirit like nothing else.

“Sometimes you feel as if you don’t write the songs – it’s more like they’re being gifted to you because you’ve been open enough to receive them,” Jennings proclaims. On creating the album, he shares, “a lot of it genuinely feels like being a conduit for the universe, for God, and trying not to care. It was extremely improvisational and, in the moment, like ‘Let’s just have fun.’”

The album features previously released “Flyin’,” a testament to Jennings “carving out a lane that reveres tradition while remaining unafraid to blur its edges” (Country Central). It also includes his first label release “Head Spinning” and the ’70s-style harmony rich “Jamie” named one of Holler‘s “Best New Country Songs.”

In today’s new song “Good While It Lasted,” Jennings toasts to a love that burned hot but faded fast: 

It was good while it lasted

Guess I’ll be seein’ ya never

Goodbye to heartaches and laughter

Hello to the world

Cause it was good while we had each other

I’m a little glad that it’s up and over 

Coleman will hit the road mid-April supporting Benjamin Tod and The Incline Six, making stops in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas and Arizona. In July, he will support Charles Wesley Godwin on The Christian Name Tour for select dates. For more information or tickets, please visit coleman-jennings.com.  

Lead You Home Tracklist

1. Ride On
2. Head Spinning
3. Jamie
4. Flyin’
5. Marianaville
6. In The West
7. Mary Rae
8. Good While It Lasted
9. First Born Home
10. I Will Lead You Home

All songs written by Coleman Jennings; except “I Will Lead You Home” interpolation from “The Road Home” by Steven Paul

All songs produced by Dave Cobb 

Coleman Jennings Tour Dates

April 16 – Ozark Music Hall – Fayetteville, AR+

April 17 – Cain’s Ballroom – Tulsa, OK+

April 19 – Longhorn Ballroom – Dallas, TX+

April 20 – White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX+

April 21 – Emos Austin – Austin, TX+

April 23 – La Rosa – Tucson, AZ+

July 11 – UP District Festival Field – Fargo, ND>

July 14 – The District – Sioux Falls, SD>

July 18 – Majestic Valley Arena – Kalispell, MT^

+ Supporting Benjamin Tod and the Inline Six

> Supporting Charles Wesley Godwin

^ Under The Big Sky Official After Party 

ABOUT COLEMAN JENNINGS

With a hypnotic vibrato made to cut through the haze of modern life, and an old-school dedication to Western twang, Coleman Jennings can seem like a conduit to a different time – or even, a different spiritual plane. But as the country provocateur and Big Loud Texas / Mercury Records singer-songwriter says, his music is no echo of the past. More like a fierce statement of originality, crafted to stand out… and shake you to your core. Never afraid to call out the dull conventionality of commercial pop, the Texas native is a student of music with inspirations like Townes Van Zandt, The Eagles, Blaze Foley, John Hartford and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Diving deep into guitar while in high school, the gritty, unvarnished realism of roots poet Blaze Foley sparked an obsession with the art of country music and stoked an anti-establishment fire which still burns. Working with GRAMMY® Award-winning producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson), Jennings raises his distinctive voice for all to hear on his forthcoming debut album Lead You Home, set for May 8. 

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NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke launches her next era with an all-new song called “xs” — a clear-eyed, no-regrets breakup anthem spotlighting the depth and resonance of her infinitely relatable songwriting. Go here to listen to “xs” now.

Earlier this month, Cooke stoked major anticipation for “xs” by performing the song onstage at The O2 in London during her triumphant return to C2C: Country to Country. To create the moody midtempo track, Cooke co-wrote alongside several of Nashville’s most sought-after songwriters: Ashley Gorley (a 12-time ASCAP Country Songwriter of the Year winner whose credits include Morgan Wallen’s 12X Platinum “Last Night”), Emily Weisband (a GRAMMY winner known for her work with Keith Urban, Lady A, and many more), and Will Weatherly (a MULTI-PLATINUM hitmaker who’s penned songs for superstars like Carrie Underwood and Rascal Flatts).

Produced by the legendary Dann Huff (Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift), “xs” traces a slow-burn betrayal where wandering eyes and whispered rumors end in a line crossed and a love she won’t take back. With equal parts defiant spirit and raw sensitivity, Cooke transforms a classic cheating story into a matter-of-fact reckoning, refusing to indulge any excuses or attempts at making up (from the chorus: “Oh don’t deny I know you did it / Oh doesn’t matter how you spin it / Want me back after that forget it / Don’t you know crossing lines makes xs?”). Recorded with elite session players like guitarist Ilya Toshinskiy (Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw) and drummer Jerry Roe (Luke Combs, Cody Johnson), “xs” matches its mood of weary frustration with a low-lit backdrop of searing guitar tones and softly brooding rhythms.

Following the breakout success of songs like “baby blues” (a soulful and smoldering track that reached the No. 1 spot on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown in early March) and “the hell you are” (currently climbing the Country radio charts), “xs” arrives just two weeks after the release of the ace sessions — a stripped-back, all-acoustic offering featuring songs from her 2025 project ace. Her most personal output to date, ace earned praise from the likes of Holler (who noted that the nine-song effort “epitomizes why Cooke has cemented herself as a key figure in the contemporary country music landscape”).

Prior to releasing ace, the Florida-born singer/songwriter made an unforgettable first impression with her 2023 debut, shot in the dark — a 24-song album that delivered her GOLD-certified hits “never til now” and “your place” and won raves from leading publications like Billboard (who stated that “Cooke deftly mixes stories of love, heartbreak and lessons learned along the way, and showcases a range of sonic styles — all underpinned by her powerful but accessible vocals”).

Tonight at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville, KY, Cooke wraps up her recent run as support for MULTI-PLATINUM powerhouse Jon Pardi‘s HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD TOUR. Later this spring, she’ll make her debut appearance at Tortuga Music Festival in Fort Lauderdale (April 10), joining a star-packed lineup including Post Malone, Riley Green, Kenny Chesney, and more. For additional info on Cooke’s upcoming live dates, visit ashleycooke.com.

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, and 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 sophomore album due out later this year, she’s now gearing up to take the stage at leading festivals like Tortuga Music Festival (4/10 in Fort Lauderdale, FL) and Hoofbeat (6/27 in Cadott, WI).

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OCTOBER 29, 2026

OCTOBER 30, 2026

HARDY FAN CLUB PRESALE STARTS ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24 AT 10 A.M. CT

GENERAL ON-SALE BEGINS ON FRIDAY, MARCH 27 AT 10 A.M. CT

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Making the whole damn country, country, “Nashville wildcard” (Rolling Stone) HARDY today announces HARDY HALLOWEEN, a two-night celebration at The Truth in Nashville, TN, on October 29 and October 30, 2026.

Tickets will be available starting with a HARDY Fan Club Presale beginning on Tuesday, March 24 at 10 a.m. CT. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on-sale beginning on Friday, March 27 at 10 a.m. CT at HardyOfficial.com.  

A variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans will be offered to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, exclusive Meet & Greet and individual photo with HARDY, VIP-exclusive merchandise and more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.

In a feat of superstar storytelling, the five-time ACM award winner and two-time CMA award winner recently gathered fellow country heavyweights Tim McGraw, Eric Church and Morgan Wallen to release arguably the biggest musical event of the year – “McArthur.” Written by HARDY alongside Jameson Rogers, Josh Thompson and Chase McGill, with production by Jay Joyce, the song traces the changes of time and lineage across generations. The New York Times describes it as “a rootsy, fiddle-topped ballad that stays humble about what a legacy means.”

HARDY’s new album COUNTRY! COUNTRY! is a return to his roots. The album and tour take their name literally with songs ranging from celebrations of his youth in the Mississippi mud — “Bottomland” being named for a specific camo pattern HARDY favors for hunting — to commentary on the state of country music at large. In sum, it’s a celebration of what makes HARDY, HARDY. HARDY recently delivered a powerful performance of “Bottomland” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 

The new collection of songs written by “one of country music’s most talented tunesmiths” (Billboard) includes deluxe-release “Good Ole Boy,” solo penned fan-favorite “Dog Years,” collaborations with ERNEST (“Bro Country”) and Stephen Wilson Jr. (“Bedrooms In The Sky”), and No.1 “Favorite Country Song” – performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi has earned his reputation as “a promising purveyor of keeping the spirit of classic heavy Southern rock alive” (American Songwriter), “capable of writing the big hits for radio, obstinate enough to do something completely unexpected, and savvy enough to find the throughline for it all” (Rolling Stone). HARDY has also won three CMA Triple Play awards, was named the 2022 BMI Country Songwriter of the Year and is a three-time AIMP Songwriter of the Year. He’s collaborated and shared stages with Thomas Rhett, Morgan Wallen, Florida Georgia Line and more.

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OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING GRETCHEN WILSON OUT NOW 

ON TOUR WITH JAKE WORTHINGTON STARTING IN APRIL

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today buzzed-about imprint Big Loud Texas Publishing and Sony Music Publishing announce the signing of Big Loud Texas artist Julianna Rankin. Alongside the announce, Rankin releases her second song via Big Loud Texas “Little Miss Behavin’” produced by Big Loud Texas co-founders, Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall. Watch the official music video featuring Gretchen Wilson – here. 

“We’re thrilled to welcome Julianna to the Big Loud Texas Publishing family,” shares Lizzy Rector, Publishing Director, Big Loud Publishing. “She has a voice and storytelling perspective that is rooted and real and we couldn’t be more excited to be a part of what’s ahead.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Julianna Rankin into the Sony Music Publishing family alongside Big Loud Texas,” says Anna Weisband, SVP, Creative A&R, Sony Music Publishing Nashville. “She’s the definition of heart and soul. Her songwriting is full of true storytelling, personality, and grit. We can’t wait to help share that with the world!”

Rankin wrote the new song “Little Miss Behavin’” alongside Jon Decious and Josh Kear. In this post-breakup anthem, Rankin is ready to make a few mistakes: 

Little miss been misbehaving

Cool with the hell fire I’m raising

Tore up like a tor-damn-nado

Buy another round, watch that girl go

Little miss singing Redneck Woman

Little miss been tying one on and

Don’t give a damn what the grapevine’s saying

Kiss my little miss, miss behavin’

The new song follows her label debut “Bad Habits and Good Horses,” which was featured in the season finale of Landman via Paramount+. Written alongside Garrett Bradford and Jon Decious during a sync camp in Austin, Rankin is charting her own path with more new music on the horizon. 

Rankin will support Paul Cauthen at Freedom Salon in Folsom, CA with back-to-back shows today and tomorrow. Beginning in April, Rankin will support labelmate and Big Loud Texas traditionalist Jake Worthington on his Intent To Tonk Tour with stops in Chicago, Nashville, Boston and New York. Playing a few festivals in between, Rankin has a busy spring and summer ahead. Stay up to date with Julianna Rankin here. 

Julianna Rankin Tour Dates

March 20: Freedom Salon – Folsom, CA=

March 21: Freedom Salon – Folsom, CA=

March 28: Troubadour Festival – Bryan, TX>

April 2: Bowstring Brewyard – Wilmington, NC+

April 3: Buds Tavern – Youngsville, NC+

April 10: Joe’s Bar on Weed St. – Chicago, IL+

April 11: Cattle Country Festival 2026 – Gonzales, TX>

April 16: The Blue Note – Columbia, MO+

April 17: Crusens – West Peoria, IL+

April 24: Larry Joe Taylor’s Texas Music Festival – Stephenville, TX>

April 29: The Basement East – Nashville, TN+

April 30: The Signal – Chattanooga, TN+

May 1: The Orange Peel – Asheville, NC+

May 7: The Vanguard – Tulsa, OK+

May 8: Gilley’s Park City – Park City, KS+

June 11: Duling Hall – Jackson, MS+

June 18: The Sinclair – Boston, MA+

June 19: Mercury Lounge – New York, NY+

= Supporting Paul Cauthen

+ Supporting Jake Worthington

> Festival 

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 today, her new song “Little Miss Behavin’” is out now. Supporting Jake Worthington on his Intent To Tonk Tour this Spring, there is more new music on the horizon from the powerhouse talent.

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