Riley Green, Josh Turner, Dan + Shay, Luke Bryan, Zach Top, Walker Montgomery and more
By Preshias Harris
Preshias Personal Note: This column is a little shorter (and later) than usual. It’s been a challenging few weeks with doctor visits, CT scans and MRIs ending with a biopsy of my liver, two urgent Emergency Room visits and hospital admission for severe abdominal pain requiring an emergency procedure. The good news: no evidence of liver or pancreatic cancer, but a LOT of pain. Despite my many health issues over the years, I’ve always managed to publish/post Inside Track on Music Row, America’s longest continuously-running monthly Country music column, and I wasn’t going to let this latest challenge break that 30+ year run! Thank you for your kind thoughts and prayers. Publicists: please send your media releases to me at this address: nashhvillemusicline@gmail.com
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QUOTE OF THE MONTH: “The greatest award in the music business is to be called a songwriter.” – Garth Brooks
BIBLE VERS OF THE MONTH: My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you— I whom you have delivered. – Psalms 71:23
ALBUM & EP NEWS
KYLE CLARK
KYLE CLARK: Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend Kyle Clark has released your summer soundtrack. The Platinum-certified songwriter, producer, and rising artist’s new 10-track album Better On A Boat is a laid-back, coastal-inspired country record made for long weekends on the water. Stream Better On A Boat here.
Alongside the album release, Kyle spotlights the project’s title track, “Better On A Boat” — a breezy coastal country anthem built around freedom, connection, and soaking up life’s simple moments. With vivid scenes of sunlit water, cold drinks, good company, and summer stretching endlessly overhead, the track pairs relaxed island-inspired production with heartfelt storytelling and romance. Easygoing yet deeply nostalgic, “Better On A Boat” captures the feeling of leaving the noise behind, embracing the moment, and finding peace somewhere out on the water.
Clark blends island ease with Southern grit — a duality that shapes both his sound and Better On A Boat. Produced and mixed by Clark and mastered by Sam Moses, the project leans deeper into his beach-forward lane within the genre.
Previously released singles from Better On A Boat — “Checking Out,” “Me, God And The Ocean,” “Blame It On The Sun,” “Dock And A Hard Place,” “Fake Dead In Fiji,” and “Florida On My Mind” — reflect Clark’s coastal-country perspective, capturing the easygoing rhythms and playful spirit of life by the water throughout the record. More at KyleClarkMusic.com; follow Clark on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
THOMAS CSORBA
THOMAS CSORBA has released his new album Tender Country via the newly-launched Turtlebox Records. (Pre-order / pre-save album here.) His third studio album, Tender Country, is country music uninterested in posturing, guided instead by tenderness, humor, and an acceptance of impermanence. That mentality comes across acutely in his new single, “The Big Time” (stream here), a gorgeous country ballad that poignantly illustrates the hardships of a life on the road and the family milestones you can miss along the way.
Csorba on the new single: “This song is the most honest song on the record. It’s a song that sits right there on the edge of the cliff of giving up. I figured there’s no other way to start but by addressing the elephant in the room. How does someone who values his stable home life and family reconcile that with his life as a travelling musician?”
Born in Houston, Texas and now rooted in Dallas, Thomas Csorba writes country music that feels less like performance and more like witness. The songs on Tender Country are deeply invested in the emotional architecture of family life. Marriage, routine, fatigue, joy, and discovery are all treated with equal seriousness. In Csorba’s hands, washing dishes and falling in love again become similar acts of quiet devotion. Tender Country follows Csorba’s 2024 release Windchimes. More at ThomasCsorba.com; follow Csorba on Instagram, Facebook and X.
ALELA DIANE
ALELA DIANE: Who’s Keeping Time? Is the title of the seventh full-length album from Alela Diane. The Portland songwriter’s new project came as the consequence of intuition, coincidence, and community. “I came to the end of a season last year,” Alela shares. “My daughters had grown a bit. I no longer had babies waking me in the middle of the night. I could hear myself think again.” More and more, those thoughts circled music. Play / stream Who’s Keeping Time? here.
Diane is keenly aware of time passing, the unrelenting flow of seasons, the flower’s fleeting bloom—but what she cares about most deeply, is now. Don’t forget to go outside / To feel the wind / To breathe the cold air / The winter branches in these bones / Know when to bloom / Know when to bear, she sings on album standout “In My Own Time.” More than a decade into one of contemporary folk’s most quietly extraordinary careers, and emerging from her own kind of artistic winter, Alela returns rich with fruit.
The songs of Who’s Keeping Time? range from lulling to raw to cinematic, with Alela’s mellifluous voice a lively and affecting instrument throughout. Alela almost always writes from personal experience, her lyrics sparkling vulnerable, as on “Dusty Roses,” “Wide Open Spaces,” and perhaps most palpably, “To Be Kind.” Tour dates and more at aleladiane.com and on Facebook and Instagram.
McCOY MOORE
McCOY MOORE: Sunshine State is the title of the debut album from McCoy Moore – an apt title for an artist whose music evokes the laid-back ambience of Florida. With a style rooted in the charm of his Central-Florida home, Sony Music Entertainment’s Moore makes country music so radiant and relaxed it should come with SPF 50. Listen to Sunshine State here.
Through beaming baritone vocals and a warm sonic glow, the singer-songwriter embodies the land of perpetual summer, complete with its easy-does-it code of humble sincerity. On Sunshine State, produced by hit maker Will Bundy (Riley Green, Ella Langley, Thomas Rhett), the Lakeland native shows Florida is much more than a vacation destination – it’s the place that made him the artist he is.
A lifelong country fan schooled on late ‘90s and early 2000s radio, Kenny Chesney (his first concert), Tim McGraw, and Keith Whitley were the soundtrack to travel baseball and day trips to the beach, before a chance encounter with Luke Combs in 2017 helped propel Moore to Nashville at 19 years old. Wrapping nostalgic real-life stories in a rich, resonate country baritone, he began releasing music in 2025 with tracks like “Something to You,” and has now accumulated more than 17 million global streams while touring with HARDY, Kip Moore, and Chase Rice. Visit McCoyMooreMusic.com; follow Moore on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube.
CMA’s FRESH FROM NASHVILLE
CMA’s FRESH FROM NASHVILLE: Looking for more albums? You can find a quick roundup of more current and recent releases at CMA’s Fresh From Nashville New Music Friday. Here are a few you’ll find there:
- Florida Georgia Line, Here’s To The Summertime (compilation)
- Julia Cole, Love You To Death
- Kingswood, Midnight Mavericks
- Ian Harrison, Jealous
- Ben Chapman, Feet On Fire
- Steep Canyon Rangers, Next Act
- Tim Hicks, Going Somewhere
Check out CMA’s Fresh From Nashville playlist every Friday – your go-to for the newest Country hits.
CHRISTIAN MEDIA NEWS
ANNE WILSON
ANNE WILSON: Platinum-certified, Grammy-nominated artist and songwriter Anne Wilson took home the Book Impact Award at the 2026 K-LOVE Fan Awards for her “Hey Girl” 40-Day Devotional. Created to help young women discover their true worth and unshakable identity in Christ, the devotional continues to make a meaningful impact with fans across the country.
Accepting the award from stage, Wilson shared, “I wrote this out of a place of needing to remind myself of who I am in Jesus, and that my identity is not the person that I am on stage or what I do for a living, but it is of who I am as a daughter of the Most High King. I want to remind all of the beautiful girls out there that you are so loved and that your identity is that you are a daughter of Jesus. It’s not about what you do, it’s not what people say about you, it’s who Jesus calls you to be. All glory to God.”
The win arrives just days before Wilson introduces her next literary chapter with Rebel: Following Jesus When the World Walks the Other Way, set for release on June 9.
CMA FEST ’26 UPDATE NEWS
CMA FEST ’26 UPDATE NEWS: From fresh fan experiences to exciting upgrades across the festival, CMA FEST presented by SoFi is leveling up this summer. Take a look at what’s new and why this year in Nashville June 4-7.
The all-new WRANGLER REMIX STAGE replaces the Hard Rock Stage for ’26, bringing fresh energy, a new vibe and exciting performances all weekend long on 1st Ave inside Fan Alley.
This year, you can shop official CMA FEST MERCH right from your phone. During CMA Fest, you can order ahead in the CMA Connect app or scan QR codes around Fan Alley to browse and buy.
Due to ongoing construction, general public on-site PARKING at Nissan Stadium will not be available during CMA Fest. Festival goers are encouraged to use rideshare, reserve nearby parking in advance through SpotHero.
Complimentary SHUTTLE SERVICE runs throughout CMA Fest to help fans get around with ease. General public shuttles begin operating two hours before Nissan Stadium gates open each day and run until 1:00 AM nightly, with extended service if shows run late.
Upgraded CMA FAN ACCESS brings fans even more ways to engage with CMA all year long and unlock special fan-only opportunities during CMA Fest. Turn on notifications in the CMA Connect app so you never miss surprise drops, limited-time experiences and exciting giveaways throughout the weekend.
Find ticket info, artist lineup and schedules and more at the official CMA Fest Guide here.
Wilson recently extended her 2026 nationwide The Stars Tour into the fall with 25 additional dates across the U.S. Tickets are available for purchase via annewilsonofficial.com; follow her on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
INDUSTRY NEWS
CDX RECORDS: CDX Records, in partnership with Sony Orchard Distribution, has announced the signing of emerging country artist Mikki Zip to its growing artist roster. In addition to her recording agreement, Mikki Zip has also signed with The Joseph Henry Agency for exclusive live performance representation and booking.
With a bold personality, undeniable stage presence, and a sound that blends modern country energy with authentic storytelling, Mikki Zip is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new artists to watch in the independent country music space.
The signing reflects CDX Records’ continued commitment to discovering and developing standout talent while providing artists with the tools needed to compete at the highest levels of today’s music industry.
“We’re incredibly excited about Mikki Zip,” said Joe Kelly, President of CDX Records. “She has the kind of natural charisma and authenticity that immediately connects with people. From the first conversation, it was obvious she had something special. We believe she has tremendous upside both as a recording artist and as a live performer.”
“I’m beyond grateful and excited for this next chapter,” said Mikki Zip. “To have a team that believes in me creatively and professionally means everything. I’m ready to get to work, release great music, and meet fans everywhere we can.”
More at MikkiZip.com; follow Mikki at Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
SINGLE NEWS
BARKER. BARR & DAWN
BARKER, BARR & DAWN: Country songbirds Megan Barker, Lockwood Barr, and Kimberly Dawn have released their debut single, “3 Girls Walk Into a Bar,” via United Masters distribution. It is available now at major digital retailers.
Written by Megan Barker, Lockwood Barr, Kimberly Dawn, and Greg Friia, “3 Girls Walk Into a Bar” was mixed by Kevin Willis and produced and mastered by Kent Wells (Dolly Parton). The track features Kent Wells on acoustic guitar and banjo, Steve Brewster on drums, Dave Fowler on bass guitar, Dane Bryant on keys, and Justin Ostranderon electric guitar. Opening with a funky loping guitar riff, and a rock-solid downbeat, the ladies spend the next few minutes setting the stage for some playful and mischievous shenanigans during a night out on the town.
“Three girls walk into a bar / We’re turnin’ heads like Hollywood stars / Hot damn left my cash in the car / Don’t worry girl, free drinks ain’t far”
The girls are definitely having a good time, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t dead serious about it (insert tongue firmly in cheek). Barker, Barr, and Dawn are all accomplished songwriters and performers in their own right, and each maintain successful solo careers who debuted the song last fall at The Hotel Café in Los Angeles. Find more about Kim, Lockwood and Megan “3 Girls Walk Into a Bar” here.
LAKELIN LEMMINGS
LAKELIN LEMMINGS: Rising country artist Lakelin Lemmings is embracing freedom, confidence and the beauty of growing up on her own terms with the release of her new single, “19 & Single,” available everywhere May 15, just one day before her 20th birthday. Stream / pre-save “19 & Single” here. Blending youthful honesty with modern country edge, “19 & Single” captures a generation learning that there’s no rush to settle down. The empowering country waltz opens with acoustic guitar and mandolin before building into a soaring, defiant chorus layered with electric-guitar power chords and undeniable confidence.
“‘19 & Single’ is about being comfortable where you are in life,” says Lemmings. “There’s so much pressure on young people to have everything figured out, but this song celebrates freedom, independence and enjoying life exactly as it is.”
Written by Neal Coty, Ash Bowers and Lakelin Lemmings, the track was produced by Bowers, known for producing Matt Stell’s multi-Platinum No. 1 hit “Prayed For You.” Coty is celebrated for penning classics including “She Was” by Mark Chesnutt.
Released on the final day of her teenage years, “19 & Single” serves as both a personal milestone and a coming-of-age anthem — one that blends classic country instrumentation with a fresh perspective from one of the genre’s emerging young voices. More at lakelinlemmings.com; follow her on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
WALKER MONTGOMERY
WALKER MONTGOMERY: Emerging hitmaker Walker Montgomery tips his hat to the hopeless romantics with his new single, “I Don’t Think I Will,” out now on Red Street Records. Stream here and watch here.
The ballad taps into that all-too-common feeling of meeting the one who might actually be the one and grappling with how real those feelings are, knowing this time there’s just no turning back. The song, written by Doug Johnson and produced by Bart Butler, perfectly captures that moment of surrender when the heart wins out over the head once and for all, and Montgomery’s sweetly simple delivery demonstrates why he’s one of the standout neo-traditionalists rising through the ranks of the country scene today. The track is at once fresh and yet tenderly familiar like an old jukebox favorite, which is no doubt the singer’s special sauce and the reason he’s so good at an old fashioned, straight-to-the-heart love song for the ages.
“Classic sounding country love songs are back! ‘I Don’t Think I Will’ has always been one of my favorite songs. Being able to give this song a whole new life and introduce it to a new generation is something I’ve been really looking forward to,” says Montgomery.
Fans can catch Montgomery performing at CMA Music Fest on June 4th on the Chevy Vibes Stage. Tour dates and more here; follow Montgomery on Instagram, Facebook and X.
STREAMING NEWS
T. GRAHAM BROWN
T. GRAHAM BROWN: Grammy-nominated, CMA and Emmy Award-winner, and Grand Ole Opry member T. Graham Brown returns with the latest episode of Live Wire on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58, available on demand anytime through the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW. This episode features a special interview with fellow Grand Ole Opry member and country music traditionalist John Conlee.
Conlee, known for his warm baritone and timeless country storytelling, has earned a permanent place in the hearts of fans with favorites including “Rose Colored Glasses,” “Backside of Thirty,” “Friday Night Blues,” “Common Man,” “Lady Lay Down,” and more. His Live Wire visit pairs classic conversation with some of the most beloved live recordings in country and American music.
“It’s summertime, and everyone is cranking up the tunes,” shares Brown. “This month on Live Wire, I’ll be chatting with the legendary John Conlee! Don’t miss out on some great stories and music – tune in and let’s celebrate summer together!”
In addition to the exclusive interview with John Conlee, the June episode of Live Wire will feature live cuts from Don Williams, The Bellamy Brothers, David Allan Coe, John Conlee, T. Graham Brown, and The Doobie Brothers. LIVE WIRE is also available on demand anytime through the SiriusXM app and Pandora NOW for listeners with a standard SiriusXM subscription. Visit siriusxm.com/streaming to learn more.
TOUR NEWS
LUKE BRYAN
LUKE BRYAN: Country music superstar Luke Bryan has announced the dates of his fall Farm Tour shows will be September 17-19. Openers will be announced at another time. These concerts fall into Luke’s release date for his ninth studio album, Signs, due out on September 18. Pre-order / pre-save the album here.
Tickets for the fall 2026 Farm Tour shows are on sale here at LukeBryan.com. September 17: Latrobe, Pennsylvania (1846 Farms). September 18: Millersport, Ohio (Miller Family Farm). September 19: Brookston, Indiana (Prairie View Farms). Farm Tour is sponsored by Bayer and Fendt.
Luke is well known for his philanthropic work, with dozens of appearances and performances, as well as through his Farm Tour concerts. The son of a peanut farmer, Luke brings these shows to farms across the country. Since the tour’s inception in 2009, he has awarded 90 college scholarships to students from farming families attending the local college or university near the tour stops, and he will increase that number this weekend.
More than ten million meals have been provided through sponsor Bayer’s “Take Care, Now” campaign and the #HerestotheFarmer social initiative. Luke’s work with these programs has been critical to raising awareness, educating communities, and facilitating access to nutritious food and to vitamins and minerals. More about Luke Bryan at lukebryan.com; follow him on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
ASHLEY COOKE
ASHLEY COOKE: Marking a new peak in her unstoppable rise, Country hitmaker Ashley Cooke will embark on a global headline run this September with the baby blues world tour — a 28-date outing including stops in major cities throughout the US and UK. All tickets for the baby blues world tour are officially on sale now, with $1 of every ticket sold going toward the Ashley Cooke Fund to benefit The Onsite Foundation’s Creatives Support Network (a program providing free mental-health support, education, and resources specifically designed for members of the songwriting community). Go here to purchase tickets now.
Also, Cooke is sharing a hilariously fun video inspired by the iconic four-way call scene from Mean Girls and featuring all five of her support acts for the baby blues world tour: Big Loud labelmate Timmy McKeever, Florida-bred singer/songwriter McCoy Moore, all-female trio Just Jayne, Country up-and-comer Aniston Pate, and Alabama-born rising star Hannah McFarland. Framed around a chain of increasingly chaotic phone calls, the clip closes out with another reference to the teen-movie classic (“On show days, we wear baby blue”) — a cheeky nod to the signature color for Cooke’s upcoming self-titled album.
The baby blues world tour will kick off a month after Cooke releases her highly anticipated self-titled sophomore album ashley cooke. (Pre-save album here.) More at ashleycooke.com; follow on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.
DAN + SHAY
DAN + SHAY: Hit duo Dan + Shay have announced their 2026 North American headlining, The Young Tour, supporting their upcoming sixth studio album, Young, which is set for release on August 21, 2026 via Warner Records Nashville. Pre-save / pre-add Young here. The album, that the duo call their “most personal album yet” includes the single “Say So,” the song they performed during the ACM Awards, May 17.
The 26-date tour kicks off on September 11 in Noblesville, Indiana, and runs through November 7 in Mountain View, California. Stops on the tour include Grand Rapids, MI, Columbus, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, Anaheim, CA, and more. Find tour and ticket updates at danandshay.com.
Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross are scheduled to support on most dates.
Dan + Shay have racked up over 14 billion global streams in addition to a string of Multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold certifications as well as a string if U.S. and international awards and recognitions. More about Dan + Shay at their website and on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
RILEY GREEN
RILEY GREEN: Multi-Platinum, ACM and CMA Award-winning singer-songwriter Riley Green has announced newly added fall dates for his 2026 headlining Cowboy As It Gets Tour. Special guests will include Randy Houser, Kashus Culpepper, with Hannah McFarland returning.
Members of Riley Green’s official fan club, Back 40 Duck Club, have first access to presale tickets & VIP packages starting Tuesday, June 2nd at 10am local. Riley Green App members have access to presale tickets where available starting Wednesday, June 3rd at 10am local. Join now at http://www.onelink.to/rileygreenapp. Presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale Friday, June 5th at 10:00AM local time on www.rileygreenmusic.com/tour.
The additional dates will take Green to major cities and arenas across the country, Joining him on select dates is an exciting lineup of special guests, including Justin Moore, Drake White, Mackenzie Carpenter, Hannah McFarland, and Zach John King.
The new dates follow the announcement of Green’s forthcoming new album, That’s Just Me, due September 18th (pre-save/pre-order here) and most recent release “Think As You Drunk” (listen here).
BRAXTON KEITH
BRAXTON KEITH: Following the release of his debut album, Real Damn Deal, in mid-May, and playing the Whiskey Jam Welcome Party as well as ACM Next Wave: Country’s Big Bash at Mandalay Bay – both in Las Vegas – rising star Braxton Keith is ramping up for the kick-off of his headlining Real Damn Deal Tour. The new tour schedule follows the wrap-up of his This Ain’t My First Tour Tour.
Twelve show dates have been announced for Braxton’s Real Damn Deal Tour, beginning with a stop in Silver Spring, MD, July 25, plus shows in Nashville, September 11 at Brooklyn Bowl and his hometown of Midland, TX, October 3. Find tour dates and tickets here.
Cole Goodwin, Cole Phillips, Carson Peters & Iron Mountain, Wild Bill and The Bruisers, Caden Gillard, and Cassidy Daniels have been announced as opening acts on the upcoming tour. More on Braxton Keith at his website; follow him on Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
ZACH TOP
ZACH TOP: Due to overwhelming fan response Zach Top has stated in a release that he will be extending his previously announced Cold Beer & Country Music Tour through the fall. The additional stops will now include Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, San Diego’s Pechanga Arena, San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center, Jacksonville’s VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum and several more.
Support on the new dates includes Lukas Nelson, Marty Stuart And His Fabulous Superlatives and Wyatt McCubbin.Ticket pre-sale begins Wednesday, June 10, at 10:00 a.m. local. General on-sale begins Friday, June 12 at 10:00 a.m. local.
Singer-songwriter Top is widely celebrated for leading the revival of the traditional 1990s country sound. Known for his rich baritone voice, authentic honky-tonk energy, and mastery of the steel guitar, he has quickly transitioned from a bluegrass prodigy into a major force in mainstream country music. Listen / play Zach Top’s “Ain’t In It For My Health” here. FollowZach Top on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.
JOSH TURNER
JOSH TURNER: With his latest MCA Records album, This Country Music Thing, acquiring 10M+ release-to-date global streams, country hitmaker Josh Turner has added 20 more cities to his This Country Music Thing Tour, including Memphis, Knoxville, Jacksonville, Fort Worth and Albany, NY. Openers include Spencer Hatcher, Payton Smith, Abbey Cone, Kaylee Smith, Belle Frantz and Will Jones. Find all shows and tickets here. The tour continues to showcase Turner’s commitment to traditional country music and his deep baritone vocals.
Known for timeless songs like “Long Black Train” and “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” Turner’s five No. 1 singles include “Your Man,” of which the official music video surpassed 237 million views. Turner was honored by an invitation by NASA’s Mission Control at Houston’s Johnson Space Center to perform “Two Steppin’ On The Moon” for astronauts on the International Space Station.
A native of South Carolina, Turner has been nominated for three GMA Dove Awards and won his first GMA Dove Award in 2021 for “I Saw The Light” featuring Sonya Isaacs, off his I Serve a Savior album. Grammy-nominated Turner has been awarded the Order of the Palmetto in his home state of South Carolina (2023), the highest civilian honor, and was inducted into the South Carolina Entertainment and Music Hall of Fame (2024). More about Turner at JoshTurner.com and on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.
TV SHOW NEWS
JIMMY BOWEN & FRIENDS
JIMMY BOWEN & FRIENDS: Entertainer Jimmy Bowen returned to the stage in May to kick off filming for Season 12 of his acclaimed live television music series, Jimmy Bowen & Friends. Now entering its twelfth season, the fan-favorite show continues to raise the bar, delivering unforgettable performances and must-see musical moments.
This season showcases an exciting and diverse lineup that reflects the spirit of the series—bringing together celebrated hitmakers, rising stars, and crowd favorites crossing genres and generations. Season 12 will feature appearances by Casey James, CJ Field, Emmy Russell, Eric Blankenship, Frank Myers, Hilljack, Jeff Bates, Kelly Lang, Midlife Crisis, Morgan Myles, Olivia Jo, and Onoleigh, with additional surprise guests expected throughout the tapings.
The television series consists of thirteen half-hour episodes and captures Bowen performing live with his world-renowned band alongside a rotating roster of guest artists. Known for its relaxed, collaborative atmosphere, Jimmy Bowen & Friends continues to deliver authentic performances and spontaneous musical moments that keep audiences coming back season after season.
Filming took place at The Troubadour Nashville May 19th through Thursday, May 21st.
Jimmy Bowen & Friends airs on a wide range of major networks including Nashville’s FOX 17 and CW Nashville.Check local listings for availability. Find all prior episodes here. More about Jimmy Bowen and tour dates and at his website and on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X/Twitter, and YouTube.
VIDEO NEWS
LIZ KENNEDY
LIZ KENNEDY: San Francisco-based Americana singer-songwriter Liz Kennedy has released a new animated video for “Arugula,” created by Eric Peltier, bringing fresh attention to a fan-favorite song from her 2014 album, Speed Bump. Produced by J. Jaffe at Studio D Sausalito, the song carries the kind of organic storytelling and playful inspiration that has long shaped Kennedy’s songwriting. “A friend once asked me how I write songs,” Kennedy shares. “I said, ‘I don’t know, give me an idea.’ We were eating dinner, and she said, ‘Okay, write a song about arugula.’ And I did. True!” The official video is available now on Liz Kennedy’s official artist YouTube channel. Watch the video hereand listen to “Arugula,” here.
Liz Kennedy reflects, “I never imagined this song would circle back around the way it has. “Arugula”, from my 2014 record Speed Bump, now has a brand-new video that is quite sweet and fun, and literally spicy, like the song. I feel the same about this song after all these years. I just like the guy in the song. Someone I married long ago.”
The recording features Liz Kennedy on vocals and piano, Billy Johnson on drums, Don Bassey on bass and background vocals, J. Jaffe on guitar and background vocals, Eamonn Flynn on keyboards, and Omega Brooks on background vocals. More at LizKennedyMusic.com; follow Kennedy on Facebook, X, Instagram and YouTube.
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