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Dust and Grace Hit Charts with “Hallelujah”

New faith-inspired country group Dust and Grace are making a powerful entrance with their debut single “Hallelujah,” out 22 August 2025 via MTS Records.

The uplifting track has already found early success, climbing to No. 40 on the CDX Nashville Positive Country Airplay Chart even ahead of its official release.

With soaring harmonies and a message rooted in hope, gratitude and spiritual resilience, the single is striking a chord with country fans nationwide.

Written and produced by industry veteran Michael Stover, “Hallelujah” blends Dust and Grace’s Pittsburgh origins with a contemporary country sound, delivering heartfelt lyrics against a backdrop of uplifting instrumentation and gospel-tinged storytelling.

The band will also unveil the official music video for “Hallelujah” on release day. The video is already gaining momentum, charting on CMC TV USA’s Country Video Playlist and reinforcing the single’s early success on radio.

Stover described the track as “a celebration of faith and perseverance,” praising Dust and Grace for their sincerity and ability to connect with listeners. He added that “Hallelujah” stands out as one of the most powerful Christian country releases of the year.

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Luke Combs UK Tribute Band Announces Canada Tour

The UK’s leading Luke Combs tribute act is heading across the Atlantic for their debut Canadian Tour, presented by Forrest Jones Entertainment.

The band, personally endorsed by Luke Combs himself, has already built a reputation for bringing the sound, heart, and energy of country music’s biggest star to audiences across Europe. Now, Canadian fans will get their chance to experience it live.

The tour will see the band play 15 dates across September and October covering various provinces throughout the length and breadth of the country.

With a setlist packed ful of Combs’ biggest hits – from stadium anthems like “Beer Never Broke My Heart” to soulful ballads such as “Beautiful Crazy” – the tribute band delivers a show that’s as close as fans can get to the real thing.

“We are beyond excited to bring this show to Canada,” said singer Liam Price. “To have Luke’s own words of support behind what we do is something we’ll never take for granted, and now with Forrest Jones Entertainment on board, we’re ready to make this a great tour.”

Having sold out venues across the UK, the Luke Combs UK Tribute Band is quickly becoming an international name in their own right. The Canadian Tour marks a huge step in their journey, and promises an unforgettable night of country music celebration for fans from coast to coast.

Tickets go on sale at https://www.forrestjonesentertainment.com/luke-combs-tribute.

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Lonestar to Light Up Oshkosh Arena

Country mainstays Lonestar will perform at Oshkosh Arena on Thursday 4 December 2025 as part of their Christmas & Hits Tour, treating fans to festive classics and the chart‑toppers that made them a household name.

Formed in 1992 in Nashville, Lonestar broke through with their debut album in 1995 and went on to release 12 studio albums and numerous compilations.

They’ve achieved nine No.1 hits on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart — including “Amazed”, which also crossed over to top the US Billboard Hot 100.

That power ballad remained No.1 on country radio for eight weeks and is among their most enduring classics.

Among their accolades are multiple nominations and wins in Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards, underscoring the group’s reputation for harmonies, emotional storytelling, and crossover appeal.

Tickets go on sale Friday 19 September at 10 a.m. through the Oshkosh Arena box office and online.

Fans should expect a setlist that blends snow‑tinged holiday renditions with beloved Lonestar favourites — a night designed to celebrate both the season and the songs that define decades of country music.

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Drew Green Unleashes Ammo Music Video

Viral sensation Drew Green has dropped the official video for fan favourite “Ammo”, delivering a punchy visual companion to one of his most hard-hitting tracks to date.

The release arrives just ahead of his long-awaited debut album What You’re Looking For, set to land on 19 September via RECORDS Nashville.

Built around barroom bravado and fast-paced, fiery lyrics, “Ammo” is a breakup anthem laced with grit and swagger. Co-written with Mark Trussell and Benji Davis, the track sees Green at his most unfiltered, laying bare emotional wreckage with a steady hand and no apologies.

The video, directed by Chase Lauer with cinematography from Jimmy Naples, reflects that same intensity — all neon shadows and sharp focus.

Green has racked up more than 400 million streams to date, and this next chapter feels like a full-circle moment for the Tennessee native. His debut album spans 18 tracks and brings together both high-voltage collaborations and moments of raw introspection.

HARDY features on “Colorado”, while 501 Bryze guests on the rhythmic “Back On It”. Elsewhere, songs like “Lie Together” and “Ammo” showcase Green’s evolving signature — bold, slick, and emotionally exposed.

Raised on a tree farm in McMinnville, Green was steeped in the sounds of Alan Jackson and Sammy Kershaw before broadening his tastes to include hip-hop, pop, and R&B. From Craig David to Dr. Dre, those diverse influences now echo through his genre-blending style. After college, he moved to Nashville and played nightly in the house band at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge, all while working at a bank by day.

His breakthrough came with Florida Georgia Line’s “Colorado”, co-written with HARDY and Hunter Phelps, leading to publishing and label deals with Cornman Music, Villa40, and Sony. His 2024 EP Whiskey On Whiskey reignited buzz, thanks in part to a reimagined version of “Colorado” featuring HARDY.

Now, with What You’re Looking For on the horizon, Drew Green steps into the spotlight with full confidence and a story he’s finally ready to tell.

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HARDY Drops ‘Bottomland’ Video Ahead of Album

Country-rock powerhouse HARDY has unveiled the official video for “Bottomland,” a cinematic visual companion to a track from his upcoming album COUNTRY! COUNTRY!, due out September 26 via Big Loud.

Directed by Jay Miller and Caleb Donato, the video leans into HARDY’s Mississippi roots, taking its name from the camo pattern he favours while hunting. It offers a gritty, stylised nod to the artist’s upbringing—one of many personal reflections set to appear across the new record.

COUNTRY! COUNTRY! promises to be as literal as its title, blending nostalgic anthems about life in the Southern mud with pointed commentary on the country genre itself. From the heavy-hitting “Bro Country” (featuring ERNEST), which debuted at No. 1 on iTunes last week, to the surging radio track “Favourite Country Song” performed recently on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, the album is already making waves.

On release day, HARDY will meet fans at a special album signing in New York City’s Rough Trade Below. That same week, he headlines Madison Square Garden for the first time, capping off the fall leg of his JIM BOB World Tour.

The new album follows a landmark year for the Mississippi native. In 2024, he released the No. 1 LP Quit!!, made his Grand Ole Opry debut (with Metallica’s James Hetfield in the audience), performed on both Fallon and Kimmel, and delivered his first stadium show as part of CMA Fest.

With six billion streams and 16 No. 1s to his name, HARDY continues to expand the boundaries of country music. He’s earned praise from Rolling Stone for balancing big radio hits with boundary-pushing ambition, while American Songwriter calls him a “promising purveyor of keeping the spirit of classic heavy Southern rock alive.”

As a five-time ACM winner, two-time CMA award recipient, and a three-time CMA Triple Play honouree, HARDY has cemented his role as one of Nashville’s most distinctive voices. COUNTRY! COUNTRY! looks to be yet another bold chapter in his ever-expanding story.