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Julian Taylor Announces Return to the UK for 2026 Tour

Acclaimed 5x JUNO-Award and Polaris Music Prize–nominated singer-songwriter Julian Taylor is set to return to the UK in April 2026, bringing his soulful blend of folk, roots, and Americana back to UK audiences. Following widespread praise for his recent releases and a growing international fanbase, Taylor’s upcoming tour marks a highly anticipated moment for listeners eager to experience his storytelling and musicianship in an intimate live setting. Tickets are available to purchase now here.

Joining him as a very special guest is celebrated artist Michele Stodart, known for her emotive songwriting and captivating stage presence. Together, the pair will deliver an unforgettable run of performances across England, showcasing their artistry in some of the country’s most beloved venues.

Commenting on his return, Taylor shared, “Some of my greatest friends will be joining me on the road. My phenomenal band of soul sisters – the one and only Michele Stodart (The Magic Numbers) on bass and vocals. The brilliant Raevennan Husbandes on guitar and vocals. The powerhouse Siân Monaghan on drums. These women bring that organic, powerful groove to my Soulful Americana, Folk Rock, and Alt-Country sound, and there is nothing like playing this music live with them. And as a beautiful bonus, the incredibly talented Michele Stodart will open each night with a solo set of her own magnificent, critically acclaimed tunes before joining the headline show.”

Taylor recently released ‘Don’t Let ’Em (Get Inside of Your Head)‘, a soulful new single that brings together alt-country grit and blues rock urgency with one of modern music’s most distinctive voices: Jim James of My Morning Jacket. The new track will appear on Taylor’s forthcoming album, Anthology II, which is set for release on January 23, 2026.

Jesse Lynn Madera’s Speed of the Sound of Loneliness

Jesse Lynn Madera honours John Prine with this sweet, captivating cover for hit October Birthday.

“To celebrate the late John Prine’s October 10th birthday, I wanted to honor him by recording one of my favorite songs, “Speed of the Sound of Loneliness”. I have always loved John’s “kitchen table” lyricism and delivery, and this one is a wonderful example of a Prine song that casually breaks a heart. It’s not dramatic; it’s not even really melancholy. He perfectly captured a slow motion disconnect. I love how well this song does that.

“I’m drawn to songs that capture the quiet ache of human connection, and John Prine was a master at putting that into words with a relatable picnic table poet, family reunion philosopher type of delivery. Covering ‘Speed of the Sound of Loneliness’ is a way of honoring John’s brilliance. His writing has a timeless honesty, and I wanted to share that spirit with listeners. We all know what it feels like to be worlds apart from a loved one while in the same room, and this song captures that desperate urgent longing well.” said Jesse Lynn Madera.

In its 2024 and 2022 wrap-ups, Music Connection featured her in its annual Hot 100 list of the Best Unsigned Artists. Jesse’s touring history includes sold out shows at New York’s Bitter End and The Cutting Room as well as notable appearances at festivals such as Mile 0, 30A, Annapolis Songwriters and Mile of Music. She has been a supporting act for acclaimed artists like The Zombies, Dan Navarro, Maddie Poppe, and Mary Fahl.

Tour Dates:
11/5 – 118 North Main Stage – Wayne, PA 19087 (Support for Dan Navarro)
11/6 – Ramshead – Annapolis – (Support for Dan Navarro)
11/8 – Caffe Lena – Saratoga Springs, NY (Double bill w Dan Navarro)
1/16-18/26 – 30A Songwriter Festival – South Walton, FL
1/28-29/26 – Mile 0 Fest – Key West, FL
4/16/26 – McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – Houston, TX
4/18/26 – Opening Bell Coffeehouse – Dallas, TX
4/29/26 – Jammin Java – Vienna, VA
5/01/26 – The Cutting Room – New York, NY
5/06.26 – Gibson Community Music Hall – Appleton, WI
5/07/26 – Hey Nonny – Arlington Heights, IL

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CMA Country Christmas

The Country Music Association and ABC have revealed this year’s hosts and performers for the 16th annual holiday television special, “CMA Country Christmas.” Hosted by Lauren Daigle and Jordan Davis, “CMA Country Christmas” features performances by Daigle, Davis, Riley Green, Lady A, Little Big Town, Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks and BeBe Winans.

Filmed in front of a live audience in Nashville, first-time co-hosts Daigle and Davis bring warmth, charm, and cheer to the stage as they guide viewers through a night of heartfelt music and holiday spirit. “CMA Country Christmas” airs Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 9/8c on ABC, with streaming available the next day on Hulu and Disney+.

“CMA Country Christmas” is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Milton Sneed is the Director and Jon Macks is the Writer.

About “CMA Country Christmas”

Starting in 2010, “CMA Country Christmas” rings in the holiday season annually with a show full of festive classics and one-of-a-kind musical performances. The event is filmed in Nashville and airs each holiday season on ABC. ABC is the network home to the CMA Awards and CMA’s summer concert TV special “CMA Fest.”

Molly Tuttle: A Sun-Kissed Reinvention

Six Grammy wins and a reputation as one of bluegrass’s most formidable guitarists couldn’t contain Molly Tuttle, as she steps into a brighter, freer realm

Molly Tuttle has long stood alongside bluegrass’s finest-an award‑winning flatpicker, songwriter, and singer who shattered glass ceilings as IBMA’s first female Guitar Player of the Year and a two‑time Grammy winner.

Rooted in California, raised on the guitar by her multi‑instrumentalist father, she moved to Nashville to carve her own legacy.

Her latest album, So Long Little Miss Sunshine, released in August 2025, marks a clear pivot-into folk‑pop, country, and rock, while still honouring her roots. Produced by Jay Joyce, it blends soaring acoustic guitar with bold production choices, and includes a captivating banjo‑topped rendition of “I Love It.”

The album also reflects Tuttle’s growing willingness to incorporate humour, irony, and storytelling with looser boundaries, something she has cited as a personal goal since her earlier albums. Critics have noted that Sunshine moves with a cinematic quality, each track styled with a tone or colour that plays into her evolving self-image.

An emotional shift

Tuttle has spoken candidly about the emotional shift in this album, saying it was about bidding farewell to a version of herself that had long tried to blend in. That declaration captures the record’s heart, a reckoning with identity, memory, and creative direction.

The title track, “So Long Little Miss Sunshine,” plays like a farewell letter to a former persona. Tuttle’s vocal delivery is restrained but purposeful, using gentle lyrical subversion and folk-rooted cadence to guide the listener through grief and growth. It’s a track that lingers, more epilogue than anthem.

Beyond Golden Highway

Before Sunshine, Tuttle fronted Golden Highway, her band with whom she released two consecutive Grammy‑winning albums (Crooked Tree and City of Gold). But in May 2025, she announced that Golden Highway would step back, freeing space for a new ensemble designed to suit this album’s evolving sound.

That shift wasn’t easy: Golden Highway had been more than a band-it was a family, musical collaborators, and the backbone of her sound. The transformation speaks to Tuttle’s resolve to grow, even when that means relinquishing comfort zones.

On the creative front, Molly describes experiencing a spark between her roots and newer influences, writing songs that straddled two worlds. She began with tracks that felt more contemporary and personal, then found her bluegrass senses reawakening mid‑project. She chose to record with Jay Joyce in Nashville, drawn to his ability to blend textures across genres.

The album cover, designed by Tuttle herself, captures that tension visually, featuring multiple versions of Molly wearing different wigs. It’s a playful emblem of shedding expectations and embracing the many shades of identity. In a recent media profile, she explained feeling grateful for where she is now, even if the path wasn’t always straightforward…

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Warren Zeiders: Edge of Anthem

Warren Zeiders brings lacrosse determination and storytelling candour to country’s frontier—viral hits, relentless drive and emotional honesty assemble into a new paradigm of success

In the hush of a drop‑lit stage, Warren Zeiders embodies transition—not just of sound, but of identity.

Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the former college lacrosse player spent twelve years chasing a ball before a snapped dream became his greatest pivot.

Music swept in not as plan B, but as inevitability. In previous interviews he’s explained that if he cares about something and invests himself fully into it, nothing will stop him, reflecting that same athletic hunger now rechanneled into song.

He began building a following by sharing cover videos on TikTok while completing a business degree at Frostburg State University.

Zeiders recorded in his dorm room until “Ride the Lightning” exploded online, a rough‑hewn anthem of love and escape that racked up over 500 million views, earned platinum status in the U.S. and Canada, and marked the arrival of a raw, unfiltered new artist.

Romantic soul

His rise was meteoric yet grounded, leading to Acoustic Covers, a 2021 debut that merged Tyler Childers solemnity with Lynyrd Skynyrd swagger, all filtered through gritty vocals.

That path led to Warner Records, 717 Tapes the Album in 2022 and then to his breakthrough: Pretty Little Poison, released August 2023. The title track, a rush of heart‑ache disguised as a drug metaphor, went to No 1 on country radio, making Zeiders country music’s neatest breakout since Nate Smith.

His sound balances outsider rock—think Nickelback energy—with the ache of a slow‑burn ballad that refuses to let go.

Zeiders followed up with Relapse (2024), a lean, moody record produced by Mike Elizondo and Ross Copperman. Singles like “Addictions” and the brooding title track introduced a darker tone, confirmed in the double‑album Relapse, Lies & Betrayal in March.

Its tracklist is as confessional as it is ambitious, with Billboard capturing Zeiders at his most unguarded, shaking off a raw, living pain.

Tough Love

When Zeiders first toured Europe, he was amazed by fans knowing every lyric despite his being unknown years before—a humbling reminder of how far he’s come.

Critics describe his stage presence as athletic: each performance feels rehearsed yet urgent, like controlled chaos enhanced by grit.

Seeking to play stadiums, Zeiders himself has said he isn’t afraid to show the edge in his performances, nor to declare his ambition to one day fill arenas with roaring crowds

Discipline as devotion

In interviews, Zeiders has underscored how his athletic past shaped his professional ethos, likening his touring schedule to a training regimen: disciplined, strategic, and always forward-moving. He cites motivational figures like Tom Brady, David Goggins, and Kobe Bryant as technicolour influences on his commitment to relentless improvement.

Far from an opportunity for breaks and downtime, he uses time on the road as a purposeful rehearsal for the next set. Zeiders treats touring like prepping for a championship, leaning on structure even when away from home. His follow-up to a show isn’t partying; it’s watching Netflix or Dune Part Two with his team to distil visual ideas for upcoming videos and stage design.

His local success at the Morgan County Fair, headlining crowds after only a few releases, underscored that foundation. He described “Pretty Little Poison” as an anthem to destructive attraction, calling it “like a moth to a flame,” a preference for what hurts with magnetic pull….