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Levi Foster to Release Debut Album ‘We Made Fire’

Nashville artist Levi Foster is set to release his debut album We Made Fire August 29, 2025.

Foster recently released the music video for the title track “We Made Fire”. The romantic song features Foster’s emotive vocals, which tells a tale of young love, set to acoustic guitar, keys, and mandolin.

We Made Fire was produced at Cartoon Moon Recording by the studio’s owner Ken Coomer, a native Nashvillian and three-time Grammy-nominated drummer and producer, who was an original founding member of Wilco, touring and recording with the band for eight years. Prior to that, he was a founding member of post-punk band, Clockhammer, and a member of Uncle Tupelo.

“I wanted the album to feel honest—like something familiar, but with a few surprises along the way,” says Foster. “I got to explore the places and people that shaped me, blending heartache, hope, and a little grit.

“Putting out my first record feels like a huge step, and it’s been a long time in the making. I’m so proud of the work and patience that went into it, and it feels good to finally share it with the world!”

Foster released “Emerald Eyes,” on May 30, a vintage country duet featuring Gloria Anderson set to lilting guitars, pedal steel, drums, and bass.

Foster also released “She’s In Richmond” on April 11. It’s a likable, mid-tempo county rock track about a musician on the road and trying hard to save money to buy a ring for his sweetheart back home.

Foster has been enjoying a remarkable career since signing a publishing and production deal with co-partners Banner Music and Middleground Music in October 2023.

After moving to Nashville to seek a full-time career as a songwriter and artist, he has opened shows for greats like Ashley McBride, Trace Adkins, John Conlee, Lorrie Morgan, Pam Tillis, Vince Gill, The Time Jumpers, and most recently Oliver Anthony.

Foster has released two EPs, a self-titled collection (March 15, 2024) and South of Boulder (October 4, 2024) but is looking forward to releasing his full-length debut album We Made Fire.

Foster will be playing dates through the end of the year, more dates will be announced soon.

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Miranda Lambert & Chris Stapleton Launch 1970s-Inspired Video

Country music giants Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton have delivered a 1970s-inspired music video for their first true duet collaboration, “A Song To Sing”.

Directed by Running Bear and produced by James Stratakis, the video features the pair of visionaries, clad in matching terracotta suits (with cameos from Morgane Stapleton in gold lamé), taking the stage at Brentwood Skate Center to perform the Stereogum-dubbed “slinky arrangement” with “the two singers’ enormous, intertwined vocals.”

A callback to an era of music epitomised by Ronnie Milsap, Waylon Jennings, and especially the classic Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers duets, the collaborators borrowed jewelry from Rogers’ and Parton’s estates, with Lambert wearing a pair of Parton’s gold clip-on hoop earrings and Stapleton donning a lion necklace of Rogers’.

The music video for “A Song To Sing” arrives on the heels of the biggest streaming debut of Lambert’s career, racking up more than 3.3 million U.S. streams and over 4.3 million streams globally in its first week.

The track also topped 27,000 in U.S. track consumption. Co-written by the pair along with Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor, and produced by Dave Cobb, the song also arrived at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart.

Lambert and Stapleton boast a combined 14 GRAMMY, 33 Country Music Association and 59 Academy of Country Music awards and have each influenced generations with their singular artistries and distinctive creative points of view.

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Little Anthony & Brooke Moriber Deliver a Soul-Meets-Country Duet

Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the beloved classic “Hurt So Bad” – a song that was a Top 10 hit for Little Anthony & The Imperials in 1965 – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Little Anthony returns with an epic new version of the ballad that made him a household name.

This time, he transforms it into a stirring duet with acclaimed pop-country singer and Broadway alum Brooke Moriber, creating a cross-generational blend of soul and country that feels both fresh and timeless.

Produced by Fred Mollin — the veteran producer behind acclaimed recordings for Johnny Mathis, Kris Kristofferson, Billy Ray Cyrus, Natalie Cole, and Dan Hill’s “Sometimes When We Touch,” as well as award-winning film and television work — this reimagined take on “Hurt So Bad” transforms the iconic track into a heartfelt conversation between two people watching each other move on while still longing for a second chance.

Featuring lush instrumentation and soaring vocal harmonies, the duet captures the raw vulnerability of heartbreak while honouring the emotional intensity of the original.

The Imperials’ original “Hurt So Bad” was noted for its dramatic, pleading style, and Moriber and Little Anthony channel that spirit in a contemporary way. The result is a recording that feels at once nostalgic and new – as if the song itself has matured over 60 years, gaining even more emotional depth.

Recorded across some of Nashville’s most storied studios – including Sound Stage Studios and Zoomar Studios – “Hurt So Bad” brings together a world-class team of musicians and engineers. The production features contributions from Larry Paxton (bass), Greg Morrow (drums & percussion), Dale Herr, Kerry Marx, Justin Roller (guitars), Pat Coil (keyboards), and a sampled orchestra arranged by Larry Hall.

The track was engineered and mixed by Dave Salley, with overdubs by Bryce Roberts, and mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound in NYC. The rich, polished Nashville production underpins the duet’s powerful vocals, seamlessly fusing Little Anthony’s classic soul tone with Brooke’s country-pop prowess.

Vocal arrangements were a true collaboration between Brooke Moriber and Little Anthony (Jerome Gourdine), blending the rich nostalgia of the original recording with a fresh emotional urgency. In call-and-response fashion, the two artists turn the song’s narrative into a dialogue – a conversation between past and present lovers.

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Adam Mac Unveils New Track “All Dollars, No Sense”

Genre-bending queer country artist Adam Mac, recently dubbed “cowBoy George” by fans for his bold style and sound, is back with a new track that blends razor-sharp wit, undeniable groove and a healthy dose of side-eye.

Available now, “All Dollars, No Sense” offers another taste of what’s to come from Mac’s highly anticipated third studio album, due later this fall.

The danceable fusion of country and modern pop, written by Mac alongside Jessica Cayne and Chris Rafetto, spins a clever, tongue-in-cheek take on keeping up appearances while going broke in the process. Packing a funky punch, “All Dollars, No Sense” hits like a club-ready mashup of Bruno Mars and Brooks & Dunn, laced with a no-holds-barred lyricism as cutting as it is catchy.

“I wanted this song to feel like that moment when you’re sitting at the bar with your best friend, gossiping about the ridiculous lengths some folks will go to put on a show,” says Mac. “It’s playful, but it’s also about how exhausting and empty that game can be. Plus, it’s just fun as hell to sing and dance to.”

This latest release follows the intimate and heartfelt, “Last Rodeo,” which was written by Mac with Sonia Leigh and Jason Mate as wedding vows to husband Lee Pfund. Filmed by Ford Fairchild in Sedona where the newlyweds exchanged vows in June, the song’s accompanying music video is deeply personal and marks a new chapter in Mac’s ever-evolving artistry.

Unafraid to sparkle in the spotlight – or speak his truth, Mac continues to capture hearts with his unapologetic Southern flair, raw truth and glitter-soaked twang. Mac also recently released a companion video for “Southern Spectacle.”

Written by Mac with HALLIE, Gigi Rich and Sonia Leigh, the song is a celebration of self-expression in the face of Southern tradition. The video finds the Southern spectacle returning to his hometown of Russellville, KY with his glitter and rhinestone shine on full display.

Mac has been pushing the boundaries of country music from the beginning. Rooted in the gospel and ’90s country sounds of his youth, he has carved a space all his own with a fresh fusion of southern soul, disco flair, and fearless storytelling.

These new tracks follow the success of Mac’s previous release “Dust Off Your Boots,” which sparked a nationwide line dancing trend and held the No. 1 spot on CMT’s 12 Pack Countdown for six consecutive weeks. Before that, his breakout anthem “Disco Cowboy” reigned at No. 1 for four weeks and premiered exclusively on CMT.

As a visible queer voice in country music today, Mac’s journey has not been without challenges. When he was scheduled to headline the Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival in his conservative hometown, backlash from local pastors sparked national headlines. His strength in the face of hate drew support from fans, hometown friends and celebrities alike – including Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini and Brandy Clark – and led to a guest appearance on Morris’ Lunatics Tour in Chicago.

With his magnetic presence and rich storytelling, Mac continues to carve out space for queer voices in the country format showing that there’s room for every kind of story.

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Tanglefoot Festival Lights Up Temple This September

On September 12–13, the newly unveiled Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival steps onto the scene, serving up two full days of live country music and pitmaster‑level barbecue at the newly renovated MLK Festival Grounds in downtown Temple.

At the heart of it all will be a powerhouse Texas‑country lineup led by two of the genre’s most compelling voices. Parker McCollum, riding the buzz of his June album drop, will headline Friday night, offering one of the first chances to hear his new songs live. Saturday’s spotlight belongs to Cody Jinks, the outspoken outlaw and MusicRow’s former Independent Artist of the Year.

But it doesn’t stop there. Temple’s MLK grounds will also play host to Texas legends like Robert Earl Keen, hailed as the Godfather of Texas country; Randy Rogers Band, celebrating a 25-year milestone; ’90s hitmaker Mark Chesnutt; and Houston-born powerhouse Jack Ingram.

The roster expands again with rebellious newcomers and genre-blending acts like Corey Kent, The Wilder Blue, Silverada, Shelby Stone, and many more—bringing bluegrass, Americana, and Texas rock flavors to the lineup under sunny Central Texas skies.

All of this unfolds across two outdoor stages, offering festival-goers a rich sensory mix of music, mouthwatering food, and community spirit shaped by Temple’s railroad‑town roots and true Southern hospitality.

With tickets on sale now—ranging from general admission to VIP—and kid‑friendly policies including free entry for under‑5s, Tanglefoot is positioning itself as a family-run celebration and a must‑visit fall destination in the heart of Texas.

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