18 August 2025

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Marshmello and Jelly Roll Team Up For New Single “Holy Water”

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GRAMMY Award-nominated artist and producer Marshmello has released a blockbuster new single entitled ‘Holy Water’ featuring fellow GRAMMY Award-nominated superstar Jelly Roll, out now via Mercury Records/Big Loud Records. For “Holy Water”, Marshmello brought old school fire and flare to the production. Challenging himself to craft a classic country soundscape, Marshmello notably incorporated 12-string guitar, baritone guitar, and mandolin —which he played in the studio. All of these elements naturally integrate with the up-tempo beat and kinetic synths. Simultaneously, Jelly Roll sounds right at home against this striking and soulful backdrop. He projects his voice with spirit on the hook, “One tear for the brokenhearted, pour out a little holy water.” Of the song, Marshmello said, “It’s really heartfelt. This is one of the most emotional songs I’ve ever released. It’s about losing a loved one. Unfortunately, a lot of us can relate to that. When I showed the initial idea to Jelly Roll and told him the story, he loved it. “He’s an open book, and it was really great to see how it resonated. It inspired me to go in even more on the production and get creative with the country elements. He definitely brought it home to where it is now.” “Holy Water” marks the second country leaning collaboration from the genre bending artist and producer who first made history in the genre when he collaborated with Kane Brown for ‘Miles On It’. The song took flight as “the first song ever to debut at #1 on both the Top Dance/Electronic Songs Chart and Top Country Songs Chart.” The release showcases Marshmello’s ability to seamlessly traverse genres and arrives on the heels of earlier 2025 releases including “Worlds Apart” and “Save My Love”, and “Slow Motion”. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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CMA Awards Nominees Set to be Revealed

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With anticipation building for Country Music’s Biggest Night, the Country Music Association will announce nominees for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” as well as CMA Broadcast Awards finalists during a livestream on CMA’s official Facebook and YouTube channel in early September. The nominations announcement marks a defining point in Awards season—recognising the artists, songwriters, musicians, and industry professionals whose work has shaped the genre over the past year and setting the stage for a weeklong celebration of the genre’s creative excellence this November in Nashville. “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” broadcasts live Wednesday, Nov. 19 on ABC and streams the following day on Hulu. Coinciding with this morning’s announcement, the Second Ballot for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” opens today. As part of the CMA Awards’ longstanding peer-voting tradition, this round empowers members to help shape the final nominee slate across all 12 categories. Eligible CMA Professional voting members are encouraged to cast their votes before the ballot closes Monday, Aug. 18 at 6:00 PM/CT. Tickets for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards,” taking place Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, will go on sale Friday, Sept. 5 at 10:00 AM/CT. More than a singular night of honours, the CMA Awards anchors a weeklong celebration of the Country Music community. Returning to Nashville this November, CMA Awards Week will bring together artists and industry professionals through a variety of events and gatherings that spotlight the people, stories, and creative spirit at the heart of the genre. As part of CMA’s ongoing commitment to artist and crew wellbeing, All Access On-Site, an initiative from ECCHO Live, will return for a second year to provide licensed mental health professionals during CMA Awards rehearsals and show day. Following its presence at CMA Fest earlier this year, the program offers confidential, in-person support to artists and crew navigating the high-pressure demands of live production. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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Podge Lane Releases Follow-Up Single “Let Me Ask You”

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The Irish-born, New York-based alt-country troubadour Podge Lane has released his newest single, “Let Me Ask You”. Following the release of his roots-rocking summer single “Heatwave”, which amassed widespread acclaim, Lane pivots with a fragile, slow-burning ballad about the final moments of a relationship, and the questions that remain. Blending the intimate harmonies of The Civil Wars with the emotional honesty of Damien Rice, “Let Me Ask You” is biled as a raw ballad of love slipping away. Built sonically on sparse guitar, piano and soft backing vocals, the track builds to a desperate swell as drums, cello, and organ aid the singer’s plea before falling back into whispered resignation; A stark contrast to the summer sun in “Heatwave”, “Let Me Ask You” hones in on Lane’s astute lyrical insights and poses a new writing challenge for the songwriter. “I actually wrote this song without any notion of putting it out on a record. The week I moved to New York I was contacted to submit a song for a small film. “It was about a breakup where one of the characters still has a lot of unresolved issues. And that’s not something I usually get to write about. So I threw myself head first into the world of breakup songs. Lots of indie films, tons of old records, and lots of Grey’s Anatomy. “But when I sent it back for submission for the film, I was told they had already picked someone else, and just forgot to tell me! Selfishly I was kind of glad, because I had built a whole life for these characters, and gotten so attached to this song, I wanted it for myself!” Etching out his space in the alt-country landscape, Lane has played over 60 shows in just 3 months. Exciting announcements ensue with further tour dates to be announced, including headlining New York’s Big City Folk and Brookyln’s Gallery 198. To read more exclusive articles and latest news, see our last issue here. Never miss a story… Follow us on: Instagram: @Maverick.mag Twitter: @Maverick_mag Facebook: Maverick Magazine Media Contact Editor, Maverick Magazine Tel: +44 (0) 1622 823 920 Email: editor@maverick-country.com

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