COUNTRY HITMAKER’S the baby blues world tour IS UNDERWAY

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke premiered the official video for her current Country radio hit “baby blues” yesterday(9/23). Co-starring comedian/actor Matt Rife, the flirty and carefree visual arrives nearly a week after Cooke embarked on the baby blues world tour — a continent-hopping headline run in support of her acclaimed self-titled sophomore album. Go here to watch the official video for “baby blues” now.

Directed by Josh Erb, the video for “baby blues” fully leans into the breezy seduction at the heart of the song — a soulful stunner that recently stormed its way up Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs and the UK Country Airplay chart. Set beside a swimming pool on a sunny afternoon, the clip finds Cooke joining her friends in a laid-back hang while Rife plays the part of a waiter who serves them endless cans of Surfside. After Rife delivers her drink, he and Cooke lock into a quiet flirtation and begin trading lingering glances as the afternoon slips into night. Once the party winds down, Cooke follows Rife inside where he soon sweeps her onto the counter for a kiss — only for a pair of her friends to catch them in the act.

Fueled by the effortless chemistry between its two stars, “baby blues” marks a playful reunion for Cooke and Rife. During CMA Fest  earlier this year, the singer/songwriter brought Rife onstage at Billboard Country Live at Category 10 while performing “baby blues,” continuing a much-talked-about ritual in which Cooke searches the crowd for a baby-blue-eyed audience member and serenades them for the song’s final verse. Now one of Cooke’s signature songs, the longtime fan favorite hit No. 1 on SiriusXM The Highway’s Hot 30 Countdown earlier this year. 

On Monday (9/21), Cooke brought her “it girl” Country style to daytime television performing her chart-climbing single “baby blues” on Live with Kelly & Mark.” Co-host Kelly Ripa was clearly on board with the “baby blues” theme, rocking a baby blue look for the occasion and joking, “By the way, I’m on brand right?” Delivering a standout performance for viewers nationwide, “baby blues”has already amassed over 63 MILLION global streams to date. Watch her performance on Live with Kelly & Markhere.

Along with “baby blues,” ashley cooke includes standouts like her Country radio hit “the hell you are,” the no-regrets breakup anthem “xs,” the sharp-tongued but shimmering “high school sweetheart,” and the heart-racing “dance around it.” Released via Big Loud Records/Back Blocks Music and mainly produced by the legendary Dann Huff (Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift), the 15-song LP quickly earned praise from the likes of Ones To Watch (who noted that “at times pretty but messy, angry yet healed, the record captures the complicated emotions that come with growing, changing and finding yourself”). Go here to listen to ashley cooke now.

Cooke’s the baby blues world tour continues tonight (9/24) at Irving Plaza in New York City. Currently scheduled through February 25 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, the 28-date trek includes stops at famed venues throughout the US and UK, including 9:30 Club in Washington, DC (September 18), El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles (October 8), and Koko in London (January 29). For more info, 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, 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). Following the release of her self-titled sophomore album, she’s now gearing up to embark on the baby blues world tour — a 28-date global headline run launched on September 17 and will continue through February 25 at the legendary Ryman Auditorium.

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THEIR UPCOMING JUST A LITTLE RUN BEGINS NEXT MONTH, RETURNING TO THE VENUES FROM THEIR FIRST NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR 

THE 502S RETURN TO THE BASEMENT IN NASHVILLE ON OCTOBER 12

CELEBRATING MILESTONES:

5 YEARS OF “JUST A LITTLE WHILE” & COULD IT GET BETTER THAN THIS

FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF LABEL DEBUT ALBUM EASY STREET

PLAYFUL SMASH “YOUR NONSENSE MAKES SENSE” CONTINUES TO MAKE A SPLASH WITH OVER 28 MILLION STREAMS

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, The 502s release Easy Street (Deluxe), celebrating the one year anniversary of their Big Loud label debut album Easy Street. The 17-song collection produced by frequent collaborator Bobby Campbell, includes four new songs: “Gang’s Back Together Again,” “Lost In The Moment,” “Happy Hour” and “Saturday Night.” The band continues to make music that inspires people to “live life fully” (The Rumpus) and their live shows are intentionally “a giant gathering of friends, fostering a sense of community” (NYS Music). 

“Easy Street (Deluxe) was our way of opening up the world of the Easy Street record a little further and sharing some songs and stories that we’re really proud of,” The 502s share.”We’re really looking forward to playing these songs in a room together soon and making some new memories around them!”

Written by lead singer and guitarist Ed Isola and JT Harding (“Sangria” Blake Shelton), “Saturday Night” is full of late night laughter, barefoot dancing on picnic tables and “Happy Hour” beams with joy. From meeting up with old friends that make you feel like a kid again on “Gang’s Back Together,” to being where your feet are on “Lost In The Moment,” both were written solely by Isola. 

Easy Street (Deluxe) includes previously released songs “Summer Fling” that the band debuted on Good Morning America, introspective “Quicksand” and exuberant “End of the World,” as well as the playful smash “Your Nonsense Makes Sense” which continues to make a splash with over 28 million streams.

Next month, the band will head out on their Just A Little Run with stops in Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville and more in the same venues as their first headline tour. The 502s will return to The Basement in Nashville on October 12 to close out the run. The name Just A Little Run takes inspiration from their 2021 viral hit “Just A Little While,” which has over 173 million streams to date from their album Could It Get Better Than This. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit the502s.com. 

Easy Street (Deluxe) Track List

1. Sayonara (Ed Isola)
2. Summer Fling (Ed Isola)
3. Old School (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
4. Sweet Tooth (Ed Isola)
5. End of the World (Ed Isola, Grady Block)
6. In Bed with You (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
7. Night Like This (Ed Isola)
8. Pushing Daisies (Ed Isola, Fred Wilhelm)
9. Quicksand (Ed Isola)
10. Your Nonsense Makes Sense (Ed Isola)
11. Nothing Sweeter Than You (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
12. Someday I Will Be Alright (Ed Isola)
13. Tiki Bar Queen (Ed Isola)
14. Gang’s Back Together Again (Ed Isola)
15. Lost In The Moment (Ed Isola)
16. Happy Hour (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
17. Saturday Night (Ed Isola, JT Harding)

Just A Little Run Dates

October 7 – Vinyl Center Stage – Atlanta, GA

October 8 – Radio Room – Greenville, SC

October 9 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC

October 10 – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC +

October 11 – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC

October 12 – The Basement – Nashville, TN

+ Supporting JJ Grey & Mofro

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 173M 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’ 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. Next month, the band will embark on their Just A Little Run, with stops in Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville and more. Easy Street (Deluxe), which includes four new tracks, is out now. 

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NASHVILLE, TENN. – Yesterday, Big Loud hosted its second annual AMERICANAFEST Showcase, in partnership with Aviator Nation Dreamland. The curated special event highlighted the genre’s remarkable talent with performances by Kashus Culpepper, Thelma & James, Coleman Jennings, Alex Lambert, Nathan Bess and Waylon Payne.

ABOUT BIG LOUD RECORDS

Recently celebrating its 10-year anniversary, Big Loud Records’ head-turning success story began in 2015. Counting over 102 billion global on-demand streams, 38 No. 1 U.S. country airplay hits, 60 No. 1 country hits across international territories, three history-making Billboard Hot 100 all-genre No. 1s, over 150 RIAA certified titles, and more, the Big Loud Records roster is home to genre standouts Alex Lambert, Ashley Cooke, Brock Phillips, Chandler Walters, Charles Wesley Godwin, Cody Lohden, Coleman Jennings, Dallas Smith, Dylan Gossett, ERNEST, Hailey Benedict, HARDY, HIXTAPE, Jake Worthington, Julianna Rankin, Kashus Culpepper, Lauren Alaina, Lauren Watkins, MacKenzie Porter, Morgan Wallen, Owen Riegling, Stephen Wilson Jr., The 502’s, The Droptines, Thelma & James, Timmy McKeever and Waylon Payne. Big Loud Records was honored as the No. 1 Billboard Hot Country Songs Label in 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 + 2025, the 2022, 2023, 2024 + 2025 MusicRow Label Group of the Year and was named Platinum Labelat the 2021, 2023 + 2025 CRS / Country Aircheck Awards. Big Loud was also the Country Aircheck/Mediabase Label of the Year in 2023, 2024 and 2025, and CCMA Record Company of the Year in 2023 and 2024.

ABOUT AVIATOR NATION DREAMLAND

Aviator Nation Dreamland is an event space, music venue, bar and restaurant established in 2020 by Aviator Nation founder, Paige Mycoskie. Originally launched in Malibu, California, Dreamland was created as a home for music and entertainment, offering the highest quality sound for an intimate venue on the west side of Los Angeles. The Malibu location carries a deep musical legacy. When the building was known as the Malibu Inn, it hosted legendary performances by artists like The Doors, Fleetwood Mac, The Eagles, and The Beach Boys. Even earlier, in the 1970s, Neil Young owned the property and dubbed it the Crazy Horse Saloon. Inspired by this rich history, Mycoskie transformed the space into a vibrant tribute to music and artistic expression. With immersive sound, a creative build-out, and sweeping views of one of the world’s best surf spots, Dreamland Malibu offers a one-of-a-kind experience. Now, that experience expands to Nashville. This new venue blends Malibu’s laid-back luxury with Nashville’s deep-rooted musical culture, offering an unforgettable destination for both locals and visitors. With world-class sound, an artistic atmosphere, and a passion for music at its core, Dreamland continues to be an experience like no other—no matter which city you’re in. With two iconic venues and 20 Aviator Nation retail stores, we offer endless opportunities to collaborate with like-minded partners. We’re building a culture driven movement that extends far beyond the stage.

ABOUT AMERICANAFEST

AMERICANAFEST brings together hundreds of showcasing artists, industry leaders and music fans throughout the most notable venues in Nashville, Tennessee. To complement the nightly official showcases curated by a festival committee, multiple special events during the day allow agencies, labels and other industry entities to highlight their roster. The destination event also offers a three-day educational conference with networking opportunities, numerous panels, and premium industry interaction. The annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony at Ryman Auditorium recognizes the groundbreaking figures of Americana music and celebrates the music achievements of the past year. AMERICANAFEST serves as a fundraiser supporting the initiatives of the Americana Music Association and its Foundation and will take place in Nashville from September 15-19, 2026.

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SONG OF THE YEAR (“GARY”)

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (“GARY”)

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. commemorates the third anniversary of his debut double album søn of dad with the release of “Cørnerman,” a deeply personal tribute to his father on the eight-year anniversary of his passing.

About the song, Wilson Jr. says:

Remember to breathe

Breathe to remember

that hell of day

fifteen of September

Bell rings again

It just always does

the weeks that surround it

get lost in fuzz

Heavy bag swingin

to radio static

Those rounds in the basement

are still in the attic

scars will heal over

Go pick up your jaw

Stay in the fight til it’s win lose or draw

collapse on a stool

Fifteen of September

Remember to breathe

Breathe to remember

Last week, Wilson Jr. earned four nominations at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, making him one of the year’s top nominees. His nominations include both Song and Music Video of the Year for his single “Gary,” which he was the sole songwriter on, and for the accompanying video, which he co-directed with Tim Cofield. He also receives recognition in both the New Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year categories.

Last year, Wilson Jr. received a first-time nomination for New Artist of the Year at the 59th Annual CMA Awards and performed twice – first, a solo performance of his viral cover of “Stand By Me,” which garnered widespread acclaim, and next, with Shaboozey for their collaboration “Took A Walk” from the critically-acclaimed Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk. He has received a total of five CMA Awards nominations.

The official video for “Gary” marked his ninth collaboration with director Tim Cofield who also directed his official video for “Cuckoo,” which took home the ACM Award forVisual Media of the Year in May.

Recently, Wilson Jr. released his latest single “Hardwired”featuring Miranda Lambert, which Billboard hailed as an “ode to blue-collar workers of all stripes.” “Hardwired” followed this summer’s release of “Gary” (Live From CMA Fest 2026) and “Preacher’s Kid,” which was named a Song You Need To Know by Rolling Stone.

Throughout the rest of the year, Wilson Jr. will tour the U.S. and Europe on his headline Gary The Torch Tour that will culminate with two shows at The Truth in Nashville on December 11 and 12. Yesterday, it was announced Wilson Jr. will return to Stagecoach for a mainstage performance on April 24. Find a full list of tour dates below or visit his website.

Tour Dates

9/15 – Spokane, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest #

9/17 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre #

9/18 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre # SOLD OUT

9/19 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge (Concerts in the Grove) # SOLD OUT
9/22 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
9/24 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic # SOLD OUT
9/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre #

10/1 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory #

10/2 – Helotes, TX – John T. Floore’s Country Store #

10/3 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall #

10/15 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena #
10/17 – Sligo, IE – Sligo Live Festival * SOLD OUT
10/19 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT

10/20 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT

10/22 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton #
10/23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building # SOLD OUT

10/25 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse # SOLD OUT
10/27 – Paris, FR – Le Trianon #
10/29 – Zurich, CH – Volkshaus #

10/30 – Cologne, DE – Theater am Tanzbrunnen # SOLD OUT
11/1 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) # SOLD OUT
11/3 – Copenhagen, DK – VEGA # SOLD OUT
11/4 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan # SOLD OUT
11/5 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene # SOLD OUT
11/20–11/22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest *
11/21 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company # SOLD OUT
12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie #

12/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theater # SOLD OUT

12/5 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center # SOLD OUT
12/9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy # SOLD OUT
12/11 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT

12/12 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT

1/20-23 – Cancun, MX – Dave & Tim Riviera Maya 2027

4/24 – Indio, CA – Stagecoach *

* Festival
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 % Supporting Brandi Carlile

ABOUT STEPHEN WILSON JR.
Stephen Wilson Jr.’s journey from the hollers of southern Indiana to Nashville, Tenn. has been a winding road that’s taken many detours: He’s been an Indiana State Golden Gloves boxing championship finalist, a scientist, and a lead guitarist and songwriter in an indie rock band. In 2016, he ditched his laboratory 9-to-5 and signed a publishing deal with BMG Nashville where his alchemic songcraft immediately made waves, leading to cuts from Caitlyn Smith, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash and more. 2023 proved to be Wilson Jr.’s breakthrough year, signing with Big Loud Records and releasing his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad: a triumphant, genre-spanning set of 22 songs dedicated to his late father and given to the world on the five-year anniversary of his passing. In 2024, Stephen’s star grew as he made his network television debut on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, followed by performances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic series and Later…with Jools Holland. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of søn of dad, Wilson Jr. was also profiled in an extensive feature for CBS Saturday Morning, and last year, he released a deluxe edition of the album which featured a moving interpretation of “Stand By Me” that has been streamed tens of millions of times. Last November, he earned his first CMA Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and played twice on the broadcast – a moving performance of his song “Took A Walk” from the film The Long Walk with Shaboozey and a star-making rendition of “Stand By Me.” To close out the year, he released new single “Gary,” which he debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and is currently climbing the country radio charts. Fresh off his first ACM Award win for Visual Media of the Year for the video for his song “Cuckoo”, Stephen is currently in the midst of his Gary The Torch Tour headline tour that extends through December across the US and Europe/UK. In September, he shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band at The Gorge Amphitheatre and Brandi Carlile for 3 nights at Red Rocks. 

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PERFORMING AT THE 2026 CCMA AWARDS NEXT WEEK 

NOMINATED FOR FIVE 2026 CCMA AWARDS INCLUDING DUO OF THE YEAR, SONGWRITERS OF THE YEAR AND MORE

“THE MAGICAL COMBINATION OF THE ACTRESS-TURNED-COUNTRY-MUSIC ARTIST AND THE ACTOR-TURNED-INDIE ROCK STAR…” – PEOPLE

“COUNTRY MUSIC FOUND ITS MODERN-DAY SONNY AND CHER OR THE WHITE STRIPES.” – COUNTRY CENTRAL 

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today rising duo Thelma & James earned their very first Country Music Association nomination for Vocal Duo of The Year, which will broadcast live from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on November 18. Nominated alongside them in the category are duos Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Dan + Shay and Muscadine Bloodline. 

Just last week, the duo released new song “The Way That It Wasn’t” that All Country News called “cinematic country music.” This year, Thelma & James also delivered unconditional love song “Home In Your Broken Heart,” “Alternate Ending” and “If You Ain’t In Love By Now” of which Country Central noted the duo to be, “…country music’s most devastatingly tender of partnerships.” This all comes after a whirlwind year and the release of their debut EP Starting Over last fall.

In addition to their CMA Award nomination today, the band will perform at the 2026 CCMAs next week. Thelma & James are also up for five CCMA awards including Duo of the Year, Songwriters of the Year and more. Earlier this summer the pair wrapped their first stadium tour with Luke Combs and earned an ACM nomination for Duo of the Year. The “magical combination” (People) of their partnership continues to take them to new heights. 

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 ignited the spark of their partnership. The married duo made waves online when they shared the impromptu song and quickly gained support from Kendall Jenner, John Mayer, Luke Combs and more. For more information, please visit thelmaandjames.com.

For more information or tickets, visit thelmaandjames.com.

ABOUT THELMA & JAMES

Thelma & James have quickly turned an unexpected musical partnership into one of country music’s most talked-about new acts. Formed by married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, the duo recently earned their first ACM Award nomination and wrapped their first stadium tour with Luke Combs. 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.” Evolving organically from an impromptu video that earned praise from fellow artists like John Mayer, Brandi Carlile and more, the song has garnered over 30 million global streams since its release. The pair signed to Big Loud Records in 2025 are doubling down on their fortuitous musical chapter with the release of debut EP Starting Over and more new music on the horizon.

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NEW SINGLE “CØRNERMAN” ARRIVING SEPTEMBER 15

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. earned four nominations at the 60th Annual CMA Awards, making him one of the year’s top nominees. His nominations include both Song and Music Video of the Year for his single “Gary,” which he was the sole songwriter on, and for the accompanying video, which he co-directed with Tim Cofield. He also receives recognition in both the New Artist and Male Vocalist of the Year categories.

Stephen Wilson Jr. has also announced that he will release a new single “Cørnerman” on September 15. The song arrives on the three-year anniversary of his debut double album søn of dad, and the eight-year anniversary of the passing of his father. 

Last year, Wilson Jr. received a first-time nomination for New Artist of the Year at the 59th Annual CMA Awards and performed twice – first, a solo performance of his viral cover of “Stand By Me,” which garnered widespread acclaim, and next, with Shaboozey for their collaboration “Took A Walk” from the critically-acclaimed Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk. He has received a total of five CMA Awards nominations.

The official video for “Gary” marked his ninth collaboration with director Tim Cofield who also directed his official video for “Cuckoo,” which took home the ACM Award for Visual Media of the Year in May.

Recently, Wilson Jr. released his latest single “Hardwired” featuring Miranda Lambert, which Billboard hailed as an “ode to blue-collar workers of all stripes.” “Hardwired” followed this summer’s release of “Gary” (Live From CMA Fest 2026) and “Preacher’s Kid,” which was named a Song You Need To Know by Rolling Stone.

Throughout the rest of the year, Wilson Jr. will tour the US and Europe on his headline Gary The Torch Tour that will culminate with two shows at The Truth in Nashville, TN on December 11 and 12. Tomorrow through Sunday, he will also be supporting Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Find a full list of tour dates below or visit his website.

Tour Dates:
9/11–9/13 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre %

9/15 – Spokane, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest #

9/17 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre #

9/18 – Seattle, WA – Paramount Theatre # SOLD OUT

9/19 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Grand Lodge (Concerts in the Grove) # SOLD OUT
9/22 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #
9/24 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic # SOLD OUT
9/29 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre #

10/1 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory #

10/2 – Helotes, TX – John T. Floore Country Store #

10/3 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall #

10/15 – Belfast, UK – SSE Arena #
10/17 – Sligo, IE – Sligo Live Festival * SOLD OUT
10/19 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT

10/20 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow # SOLD OUT

10/22 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton #
10/23 – Bristol, UK – The Prospect Building # SOLD OUT

10/25 – Manchester, UK – O2 Victoria Warehouse # SOLD OUT
10/27 – Paris, FR – Le Trianon #
10/29 – Zurich, CH – Volkshaus #

10/30 – Cologne, DE – Theater am Tanzbrunnen # SOLD OUT
11/1 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) # SOLD OUT
11/3 – Copenhagen, DK – VEGA # SOLD OUT
11/4 – Stockholm, SE – Fållan # SOLD OUT
11/5 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene # SOLD OUT
11/20–11/22 – St. Petersburg, FL – St. Pete Country Fest *
11/21 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company # SOLD OUT
12/2 – Pittsburgh, PA – Citizens Live at The Wylie #

12/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Murat Theater # SOLD OUT

12/5 – Cincinnati, OH – Andrew J Brady Music Center # SOLD OUT
12/9 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy # SOLD OUT
12/11 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT

12/12 – Nashville, TN – The Truth # SOLD OUT

1/20-23 – Cancun, MX – Dave & Tim Riviera Maya 2027

* Festival
# Gary The Torch Tour
% Supporting Brandi Carlile

CONNECT WITH STEPHEN WILSON JR. 

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ABOUT STEPHEN WILSON JR.
Stephen Wilson Jr.’s journey from the hollers of southern Indiana to Nashville, Tenn. has been a winding road that’s taken many detours: He’s been an Indiana State Golden Gloves boxing championship finalist, a scientist, and a lead guitarist and songwriter in an indie rock band. In 2016, he ditched his laboratory 9-to-5 and signed a publishing deal with BMG Nashville where his alchemic songcraft immediately made waves, leading to cuts from Caitlyn Smith, Old Dominion, Tim McGraw, Sixpence None the Richer, Leigh Nash and more. 2023 proved to be Wilson Jr.’s breakthrough year, signing with Big Loud Records and releasing his critically-acclaimed debut double album søn of dad: a triumphant, genre-spanning set of 22 songs dedicated to his late father and given to the world on the five-year anniversary of his passing. In 2024, Stephen’s star grew as he made his network television debut on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers, followed by performances on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s #LateShowMeMusic series and Later…with Jools Holland. Ahead of the one-year anniversary of søn of dad, Wilson Jr. was also profiled in an extensive feature for CBS Saturday Morning, and last year, he released a deluxe edition of the album which featured a moving interpretation of “Stand By Me” that has been streamed tens of millions of times. Last November, he earned his first CMA Award nomination for New Artist of the Year and played twice on the broadcast – a moving performance of his song “Took A Walk” from the film The Long Walk with Shaboozey and a star-making rendition of “Stand By Me.” To close out the year, he released new single “Gary,” which he debuted on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and is currently climbing the country radio charts. Fresh off his first ACM Award win for Visual Media of the Year for the video for his song “Cuckoo”, Stephen is currently in the midst of his Gary The Torch Tour headline tour that extends through December across the US and Europe/UK. This year, he will share the stage with Dave Matthews Band at The Gorge Amphitheatre and Brandi Carlile for 3 nights at Red Rocks. 

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INCLUDES 4 NEW SONGS: “GANG’S BACK TOGETHER AGAIN,” “LOST IN THE MOMENT,” “HAPPY HOUR” AND “SATURDAY NIGHT”

THEIR UPCOMING JUST A LITTLE RUN BEGINS NEXT MONTH, RETURNING TO THE VENUES FROM THEIR FIRST NATIONAL HEADLINE TOUR 

THE 502S RETURN TO THE BASEMENT IN NASHVILLE ON OCTOBER 12

CELEBRATING MILESTONES:

5 YEARS OF “JUST A LITTLE WHILE” & COULD IT GET BETTER THAN THIS

FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF LABEL DEBUT ALBUM EASY STREET

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Celebrating the first anniversary of their Big Loud Records label debut, Easy Street,today The 502s announce the release of Easy Street (Deluxe), slated for Friday, September 18. With four new songs including: “Gang’s Back Together Again,” “Lost In The Moment,” “Happy Hour” and “Saturday Night,” The 502s continue to bring “optimism” and “feel-good energy” (NYS Music) to the world through their music.

“We made the Just a Little Run shows a little more intimate to give ourselves a chance to remember where we came from as a band, and to celebrate the journey so far with the people who’ve been there with us and made it possible! ‘Just a Little While’ has always been a really special song to us, so getting to go on the road to celebrate the five year anniversary of that song and record feels like such a blessing,” The 502s share. 

“The deluxe is an extension of that same feeling. It’s a way of opening up the world of the Easy Street record a little further and sharing some songs and stories that we’re really proud of,” The 502s explain. “We’re really looking forward to playing these songs in a room together soon and making some new memories around them!”

Written by lead singer and guitarist Ed Isola and JT Harding (“Sangria” Blake Shelton), “Saturday Night” is full of late-night laughter, barefoot dancing on picnic tables and “Happy Hour” beams with joy. From meeting up with old friends that make you feel like a kid again on “Gang’s Back Together,” to being where your feet are on “Lost In The Moment,” both feel-good tracks were written solely by Isola.

Easy Street (Deluxe) will include previously released songs like “Summer Fling” that the band debuted on Good Morning America, introspective “Quicksand” and exuberant “End of the World,” as well as the playful smash “Your Nonsense Makes Sense” which continues to make a splash with over 27 million streams.

The 502s just wrapped The Up, Up, Up The Coast and Across The Pond Tour last weekend where they stopped in Richmond, Nantucket, Queens and across the pond in the United Kingdom, Ireland, The Netherlands and Germany. Next month, the band will head out on their Just A Little Run with stops in Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville and more. The name Just A Little Run takes inspiration from their 2021 viral hit “Just A Little While,” which has over 172 million streams to date from their album Could It Get Better Than This. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.the502s.com/.

Easy Street (Deluxe) Track List

1. Sayonara (Ed Isola)
2. Summer Fling (Ed Isola)
3. Old School (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
4. Sweet Tooth (Ed Isola)
5. End of the World (Ed Isola, Grady Block)
6. In Bed with You (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
7. Night Like This (Ed Isola)
8. Pushing Daisies (Ed Isola, Fred Wilhelm)
9. Quicksand (Ed Isola)
10. Your Nonsense Makes Sense (Ed Isola)
11. Nothing Sweeter Than You (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
12. Someday I Will Be Alright (Ed Isola)
13. Tiki Bar Queen (Ed Isola)
14. Gang’s Back Together Again (Ed Isola)
15. Lost In The Moment (Ed Isola)
16. Happy Hour (Ed Isola, JT Harding)
17. Saturday Night (Ed Isola, JT Harding)

Just A Little Run Dates

October 7 – Vinyl Center Stage – Atlanta, GA

October 8 – Radio Room – Greenville, SC

October 9 – Charleston Pour House – Charleston, SC

October 10 – Lincoln Theatre – Raleigh, NC +

October 11 – Neighborhood Theatre – Charlotte, NC

October 12 – The Basement – Nashville, TN

+ Supporting JJ Grey & Mofro

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 172M 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’ 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. Next month, the band will embark on their Just A Little Run, with stops in Atlanta, Charleston, Nashville, and more. Recently announced Easy Street (Deluxe), including four new tracks, is slated for release on September 18. 

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SUPPORTING BILLY CURRINGTON, KIP MOORE AND JASON BOLAND ON SELECT DATES

NASHVILLE, TENN. / AUSTIN, TEXAS – Today, singer-songwriter Alex Lambert delivers romantic new song “Beautiful Mind” via Big Loud Texas. Lambert’s soulful vocals soar on the new track that follows fan-favorite “Think I’m In Love,” both highlighting his sonic convergence of country, soul and timeless R&B.

“This one’s for the ones who make the world more vibrant and colorful,” Lambert shared. 

“Beautiful Mind” was written by Lambert and frequent collaborators Oscar Charles and Madeline Edwards. The new song is dedicated to a love interest and their one-of-a-kind outlook on life:

I want to get lost in your high

What a beautiful mind so full of wonder

I wanna dance with you in color

Olivia, I just wanna be here all the time

Your beautiful mind

Signed to Big Loud Texas, the buzzed-about imprint co-founded by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, Lambert’s debut label release, “Shoot Me Down,” was named one of the “Best New Country Songs” by Holler. “Rules of Attraction” and “You Make Sense To Me” followed and serve as statements of artistic intent. Recent “Lay Down In A Pickup” is a hushed but spellbinding reverie that brings Lambert’s rich, distinct sound to the forefront.

Embarking on a run of home state shows this week, last night Lambert played Tulips in Fort Worth, tonight he’ll take the stage at 3TEN ACL Live in Austin, and Gruene Hall tomorrow in New Braunfels opening for Jason Boland. He’ll continue to support Billy Currington and Kip Moore on select dates throughout the month and is set for Big Loud’s AMERICANAFEST showcase on Sept. 15 at Aviator Nation Dreamland in Nashville. For more information or tickets, please visit alex-lambert.com.

Alex Lambert 2026 Tour Dates

September 4 – 3TEN ACL Live – Austin, TX

September 5 – Gruene Hall – New Braunfels, TX +

September 10 – Firefly Distillery – North Charleston, SC >

September 11 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC >

September 12 – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront – Richmond, VA >

September 24 – The Loving Touch – Ferndale, MI

September 25 – Great Lakes Center For The Arts – Bay Harbor, MI

September 26 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI

+ Supporting Jason Boland

> Supporting Billy Currington & Kip Moore

ABOUT ALEX LAMBERT

Soul-country singer-songwriter Alex Lambert is a Fort Worth-bred artist whose music is defined by country storytelling and timeless soul. Recently signed to Big Loud Texas, the buzzed-about imprint co-founded by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall, Alex brings a rich, distinct sound shaped by classic country, R&B and pop influences. Raised on everything from Willie Nelson to Michael Jackson, and later inspired by soul greats like Sam Cooke, Bill Withers and D’Angelo, Lambert developed his voice and musicianship early, learning guitar at age eight from his grandfather, a singer, songwriter and producer himself. Drawing influence from artists like John Legend, Amos Lee, Kacey Musgraves and Leon Bridges, Lambert’s debut releases with Big Loud Texas, “Shoot Me Down,” “Rules of Attraction” and “You Make Sense To Me,” serve as a statement of artistic intent. He takes his new music on the road through September on a headlining run as well as support dates with Billy Currington and Kip Moore, as well as Jason Boland. 

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WATCH LOHDEN’S SESSION WITH CARTER VINTAGE GUITARS: “TV ON” + “MARY JANE’S LAST DANCE”

“A LITTLE SOUTHERN ROCK, MODERN PRODUCTION AND A COMMANDING TONE” – BILLBOARD

NASHVILLE, TENN. – A vocal powerhouse known for his mix of heart and hooks, today country riser Cody Lohden releases unapologetic new song “One Boot Out The Door” via DeVille Records. After dropping several runaway fan favorites this year, like “Gettin’ Nowhere” and “Drinks Can Drink,” today’s new song reflects the heavier Southern rock influences of Lohden’s distinct sound.

“One Boot Out The Door” was co-written by Lohden alongside Jake Mitchell, Michael Whitworth and Cody Quistad. With production by Jordan Schmidt (Ella Langley, Kane Brown) and ERNEST, the new song is built around the clever lyrical turn:

I left my boat on the hitch

I left a jig on my pole

I left some Jack in that fifth

I left some fish in that hole

Passed out with one still on

Must’ve kicked one off out on the porch

She says she wants me gone

Well I’m already one boot out the door

On a winning streak of resonating singles, his most recent “Gettin’ Nowhere” is “one to crank with the windows down” (Raised Rowdy) while slow-burning “Camels In The Console” was called “his best work to date” by Country Central. He recently earned a co-sign from hitmaker HARDY who praised Lohden’s “Buckle Up” as “so well written” on an episode of Broken Record Podcast.

Tomorrow the Kentucky native is set to play LakeFest in his home state, with billings at Rock the South and RedWest Fest later this fall. Lohden has previously toured in support of Bailey Zimmerman, Walker Hayes and ERNEST. For more information or tickets, please visit codylohden.com.

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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“THE MAGICAL COMBINATION OF THE ACTRESS-TURNED-COUNTRY-MUSIC ARTIST AND THE ACTOR-TURNED-INDIE ROCK STAR…” – PEOPLE

“COUNTRY MUSIC FOUND ITS MODERN-DAY SONNY AND CHER OR THE WHITE STRIPES.” – COUNTRY CENTRAL 

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Doubling down on intricately penned songs that cut deep, today rising duo Thelma & James deliver “The Way That It Wasn’t.” Earlier this summer the pair wrapped their first stadium tour with Luke Combs and earned an ACM nomination for Duo of the Year. The “magical combination” (People) of their partnership continues to take them to new heights – they are nominated for five awards at the 2026 CCMAs this month, including Duo of the Year, Songwriters of the Year and more.

“’The Way That It Wasn’t’ is about missing a life you never actually got to have,” shares Thelma & James. “It’s that strange kind of heartbreak where you find yourself haunted by all the things you should’ve done, the things you can’t take back and the ghosts of what could’ve been.”

Today’s new song was written by Mackenzie Porter, Jake Etheridge, Jordan Critz and Josh Jenkins, with production by Lonas, the frontman of folk duo The Saint Johns. “The Way That It Wasn’t” is akin to their unforgettable “Alternate Ending,” reflecting on the what ifs of a past relationship:

So I sleep with the memories left on the table

And I drink with the ghost of what could’ve been

And I rewrite the future like some sorta fable

And it cuts me open again and again

And it still keeps me up, ain’t a night that it doesn’t

Damn it I miss the way that it wasn’t

This year, Thelma & James delivered unconditional love song “Home In Your Broken Heart,” “Alternate Ending” and “If You Ain’t In Love By Now” of which Country Central noted the duo to be, “…country music’s most devastatingly tender of partnerships.” This all comes after a whirlwind year and the release of their debut EP Starting Over last fall.

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 ignited the spark of their partnership. The married duo made waves online when they shared the impromptu song and quickly gained support from Kendall Jenner, John Mayer, Luke Combs and more. For more information, please visit thelmaandjames.com.

ABOUT THELMA & JAMES
Thelma & James have quickly turned an unexpected musical partnership into one of country music’s most talked-about new acts. Formed by married Nashville-based singer-songwriters MacKenzie Porter and Jake Etheridge, the duo recently earned their first ACM Award nomination and wrapped their first stadium tour with Luke Combs. 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.” Evolving organically from an impromptu video that earned praise from fellow artists like John Mayer, Brandi Carlile and more, the song has garnered over 30 million global streams since its release. The pair signed to Big Loud Records in 2025 are doubling down on their fortuitous musical chapter with the release of debut EP Starting Over and more new music on the horizon.

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FOUR-TIME 2026 CCMA AWARD NOMINEE; SET TO PERFORM ON NATIONAL BROADCAST SEPTEMBER 19 ON CTV

 HITTING THE ROAD THIS FALL FOR IN THE FEELING NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

IN THE FEELING NAMED ONE OF NPR‘s  ‘BEST COUNTRY ALBUMS‘

“THE RISING COUNTRY ACT IS BREAKING THROUGH” – BILLBOARD

“…RIEGLING DOES RED DIRT COUNTRY ON HIS TERMS.” – ONES TO WATCH

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, country singer-songwriter Owen Riegling reveals the deluxe edition of his sophomore album, In The Feeling Deluxe, arriving November 13 via Big Loud Records / Universal Music Canada. Featuring six new tracks, including special interludes previously exclusive to physical products, now available on digital platforms for the first time.

Alongside today’s announcement, Riegling releases his new single “Me Without My Hometown.” Penned by Riegling, the song is a reflection on leaving home and realizing the roots that shaped you never really leave you. It follows this summer’s release “Men Into Boys” and arrives on the heels of single “Love Hate Love,” which peaked at No. 2 at Canadian Country radio.

Riegling’s Double Platinum-certified breakout hit “Old Dirt Roads” introduced listeners to where he comes from and “Me Without My Hometown” feels like its older brother, a more mature perspective on the people and places that made him who he is today. Riegling shares, “I thought leaving home would help me find myself. Instead, it showed me that who I was back there is who I’ll always be.”

The deluxe edition of In The Feeling continues a standout year for Riegling. Released in April, the album landed on NPR‘s Best Country Albums list and days later, Riegling made his Grand Ole Opry debut. This year also saw Riegling named to Rolling Stone Canada’s Future of Music list, recognizing artists sharing where music is headed next.  With the addition of six tracks and the album’s special interludes available digitally for the first time, the deluxe edition further expands the world of In The Feeling and the stories at the heart of the project.

With more than 209 million global streams, Riegling heads into the 2026 CCMA Awards with four nominations including Entertainer of the Year, Ford F-150 Album of the Year, Fans’ Choice, and Male Artist of the Year. Riegling will also take the stage on the 2026 CCMA Awards broadcast, airing September 19 on CTV and streaming on Crave.

This month, Riegling hits the road ahead of his extensive In The Feeling North American Tour, with U.S. dates beginning September 24 in Nashville. He will also join Parker McCollum for select dates this month. Visit www.owenriegling.com/#tour for a full list of live dates.

In The Feeling Deluxe Tracklisting

1. Phone Call From Home (Album Version)
2. Rest Of My
3. Taillight This Town
4. Morris (Interlude)
5. Miles Away
6. Same Blood
7. Born Again
8. Going Missing
9. Love Hate Love
10. Mailbox
11. Last Thing On My Mind
12. Sue (Interlude)
13. In The Feeling
14. Anything But Me
15. Place And Space In Time
16. Men Into Boys
17. Me Without My Hometown
18. Born Again (Wedding Version)
19. In The Feeling (Live From Massey Hall)
20. Old Dirt Roads (Live From Massey Hall)

All songs produced by Oscar Charles

2026 IN THE FEELING TOUR DATES
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 – Mercury Lounge
Oct 9: Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry at The Fillmore Philadelphia
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
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: Montréal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Nov 7: Moncton, NB – Casino New Brunswick

2026 OWEN RIEGLING LIVE DATES
Sept 4: Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion>
Sept 5: Saratoga Springs, NY – Saratoga Performing Arts Center>
Sept 11: Saint-Tite, QC – Festival Western Saint-Tite 2026
Sept 19: Saskatoon, SK – SaskTel Centre (CCMA Awards)

> Supporting 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 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, and later partnering with Big Loud Records stateside, Riegling broke through with his Double 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 209 million global streams, Riegling’s reach continues to grow well beyond his small-town-roots.

In April 2026, Riegling released his acclaimed sophomore album, In The Feeling, which landed on NPR‘s Best Country Albums list and days later, Riegling made his Grand Ole Opry debut. This year also saw Riegling named to Rolling Stone Canada’s Future of Music list, recognizing artists sharing where music is headed next. Now a four-time nominee at the 2026 CCMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Riegling heads into the fall with his most extensive North American headline tour yet and the arrival of In The Feeling Deluxe, out November 13.

A relentless performer, Riegling has headlined his own shows and shared stages with artists including Dierks Bentley, Tyler Hubbard, Chase Rice and Kashus Culpepper, among others. Grounded in family, community and the values that shaped him, Riegling blends vulnerability with conviction as his sound and self evolve. “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.”

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ALAINA’S HIGHEST STREAMING DEBUT “NEVER BEEN IN LOVE (FEAT. KANE BROWN)” HAS SURPASSED 12M STREAMS

SMASH HIT “ALL MY EXES (FEAT. CHASE MATTHEW)” ENTERS TOP 10 AT COUNTRY RADIO

TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR THE STAGES TOUR, WHICH INCLUDES ALAINA’S HEADLINING RYMAN AUDITORIUM DEBUT ON NOVEMBER 12

“IT’S ALWAYS BEEN: SAME DREAM – DIFFERENT STAGES.” – ALAINA

NASHVILLE, TENN. – Today, country superstar Lauren Alaina releases her highly-anticipated album STAGES, out now via Big Loud Records. The 17-song collection was co-produced by hitmakers Joey Moi, Ben Johnson, Jacob Durrett, Mikey Reaves and Adam James. STAGES chronicles the defining chapters of Alaina’s life, with her signature lyrical candor and powerhouse vocals. Over the course of the album, she explores coming of age to starting a family and more, marked by three STAGES – Stage One: The Dreaming, Stage Two: The Breaking, Stage Three: The Becoming. 

Stage One: The Dreaming, explores Lauren’s adolescent years growing up in her small town of Rossville, Georgia. This is also where fans first met her on “American Idol” and her dreams started to become a reality. This chapter begins with “Babies Raising Babies,” which features her older brother Tyler Suddeth, “Those Kind Of Women,” “Household,” “Paints The Picket” and “The Ringer.” 

“My first stage was a hot pink and lime green bedroom, frogs everywhere, a hairbrush microphone, and a little girl dreaming bigger than those four walls. This stage is shaped by my parents’ love, my brother, our family’s highs and lows, and the small-town I’ll always love…Rossville, Georgia,” shares Alaina. “From singing in restaurants (shoutout Magoo’s), talent shows and chorus at Lakeview Middle School, Sunday mornings at River of Life, to the stage that changed everything: American Idol. A little girl with a dream. That girl was me.”

Stage Two: The Breaking, pays tribute to Lauren’s young adult life, when making mistakes and learning lessons along the way was all part of the plan. This chapter includes “Rings On The Table,” “If You Ain’t Gonna Love Me” and “Walking On Broadway.” In addition to previously released tracks “Better Off,” “Raining Whiskey,” that MusicRow called “clever” and the smash hit “All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew),” which enters Top 10 at country radio this week. 

“Stage Two is the growing up no one prepares you for. I packed my bags, moved to Nashville, and spent my twenties figuring out who I was and who I wasn’t,” Alaina reminisces. “It was heartbreak and healing, first loves and last calls, career highs and personal lows, Broadway, Red Door, and people who weren’t meant to stay but were meant to shape me. It was messy, beautiful, necessary, and ultimately led me to the love I was always meant to find.”

Stage Three: The Becoming, reflects Lauren’s current life, becoming a wife and a mother, on top of continuing to pursue her dreams through unimaginable grief. This chapter includes “Daddy Shoots Straight,” “Spin,” “Never Been In Love (feat. Kane Brown),” Alaina’s highest-streaming debut to date with 1.8M streams in its first week, “Boots On The Ground,” “Little Things,” and closes with “Heaven Sent.” 

“Stage Three is where I stand now. A wife. A mother. A dreamer. A woman still learning and still growing, just in different ways,” Alaina shares. “A woman who has everything I’ve ever dreamed of. I am balancing my dreams in my career and my dreams at home with my family. This stage holds the deepest joy I’ve ever known and the deepest loss. Losing my dad has changed me, and I’m still learning how to carry both love and grief at the same time. This stage is about holding tight to what matters and letting go of the little things.”

Following the release of STAGES, Lauren will play Rock The Country in Ocala, Florida tonight. She will make an appearance at the Grand Ole Opry next week with additional festival dates to close out the summer. Beginning in October, Alaina will head out on her headlining The Stages Tour spotlighting every era of her career, blending new music with the fan-favorite anthems that have defined her rise. Support across select dates will include rising artists Shane Profitt, Ashley Kutcher, and fellow “American Idol” alum Hannah Harper. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Lauren Alaina’s Official Website.

STAGES Tracklist

1. Those Kind Of Women (Monty Criswell, Derek George, Lynn Hutton, Lainey Wilson) *
2. Household (Lauren Alaina, Casey Brown, Lydia Vaughan, Parker Welling) *
3. Paints The Picket (Johnny Clawson, Peytan Porter, Kyle Sturrock) *
4. The Ringer (Mackenzie Carpenter, Josh Jenkins, Steve Moakler) *
5. Rings On The Table (Claire Douglas, Adam James, Madison Kozak) *
6. If You Ain’t Gonna Love Me (Lauren Alaina, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps) *^
7. Walking On Broadway (Marc Cohn, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ben Johnson, Hunter Phelps) ^
8. Better Off (Lauren Alaina, Joe Fox, Matt Jenkins, Josh Miller) ^
9. Raining Whiskey (Ben Johnson, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps, Geoff Warburton, Victor Williams) ^
10. All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew) (Lauren Alaina, Jimmie Gutch, Ben Johnson, Whitney Phillips) *+
11. Daddy Shoots Straight (Lauren Alaina, John Byron, Ben Johnson, Blake Pendergrass) ^
12. Spin (Lauren Alaina, Casey Brown, Lydia Vaughan, Parker Welling) *
13. Never Been In Love (feat. Kane Brown) (Lauren Alaina, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson) ^
14. Boots On The Ground (Lauren Alaina, Adam James, Madison Kozak, Mikey Reaves) #
15. Little Things (Lauren Alaina, Ross Copperman, Seth Ennis, Emily Falvey) *
16. Heaven Sent (Lauren Alaina, Michael Hardy, Ben Johnson) *

Produced by Joey Moi *

Produced by Ben Johnson ^

Co-produced by Jacob Durrett +

Produced by Mikey Reaves and Adam James #

The Stages Tour Dates

October 1 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater *

October 2 – Des Moines, IA – Hoyt Sherman Place *

October 3 – Clear Lake, IA – Surf Ballroom *

October 8 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa ^

October 9 – Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s ^

October 10 – Jacksonville, FL – FIVE ^

October 15 – Springfield, MO – Gillioz Theatre >

October 16 – Little Rock, AR – The Hall >

October 17 – Columbia, MO – The Blue Note >

October 22 – Lexington, KY – Manchester Music Hall >

October 23 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland >

November 5 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre *

November 6 – Troy, OH – Arbogast Performing Arts Center *

November 7 – Jackson, MI – Potter Center *

November 12 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium >

* with Shane Profitt

^ with Ashley Kutcher

> with Hannah Harper

Lauren Alaina 2026 Additional Tour Dates

August 28 – Ocala, FL – Rock The Country Ocala

August 29 – Biloxi, MS – Beau Rivage Resort & Casino

September 1 – Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry

September 4 – Colville, WA – FarmJam Music Festival

September 7 – Fort Oglethorpe, GA – Labor Day at the Post 2026

September 26 – Las Vegas, NV – Downtown Rocks 2026

October 26 – Orlando, FL – Eat to the Beat Concert Series

October 27 – Orlando, FL – Eat to the Beat Concert Series

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 new album STAGES, out now (8/28) builds on the momentum of smash “All My Exes (feat. Chase Matthew)” that marked the biggest first-week streaming numbers of her career. A dynamic live act, her headlining The Stages Tour begins this October. 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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Media Contacts

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