Country music firebrand Gavin Adcock releases his sophomore record ‘Own Worst Enemy’ out now via Thrivin’ Here Records LLC under exclusive license to Warner Music Nashville. The 24-track project showcases his raw, unfiltered, and unapologetic approach to country music, arriving just a year after his record-breaking label debut ‘Actin’ Up Again.’ Adcock surprises fans with the new song “Light A Fire” while revealing his inspiration comes from personal experiences and the life stories of people around him. Two swaggering tracks from the album, “Outside Dog” and “Tall Tales,” landed on the Madden NFL 26 Soundtrack. The rebel-rouser recently crossed the billion global streams mark and received four RIAA certification plaques: platinum for “A Cigarette” and gold for “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End,” and “Four Leaf Clover.” His relentless consistency continues delivering new music to his loyal fan base.
Rascal Flatts Extend Triumphant Comeback with 2026 ‘LIFE IS A HIGHWAY’ TOUR
On the heels of their sold-out return to touring this year, country music icons Rascal Flatts will hit the road again for their LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR in 2026. The Live Nation-produced, 21-stop trek will bring “the harmonies and charisma that made them one of the biggest country groups” (American Songwriter) to fans nationwide. Fellow country stars Lauren Alaina and Chris Lane will continue to support the trio across this new run.
“What a ride the past year has been! We’re so excited to continue this tour, the response we’ve received from everyone has been overwhelming and humbling,” said Jay DeMarcus. “We’ve truly had such a blast over the past year getting back in front of our fans out on the road, and we thought, ‘Why not keep the party going?’”
“Celebrating their 25th anniversary as if no time had passed at all,” (Billboard), Rascal Flatts made their historic return to the spotlight this year for the first time since 2019, commemorating the milestone with capacity crowds nationwide grooving to their iconic two decades-spanning catalog of hits. “Rascal fans who wanted to party were no doubt satisfied,” (Arkansas Times). The country stars’ “nostalgic” setlist – including fan favorites “Me and My Gang,” “Fast Cars And Freedom,” “Life Is A Highway” and more – has every arena, fair, and festival singing along night after night, with the trio putting concertgoers into “a state of energetic euphoria,” with their headlining set at CMA Fest praised for receiving “the most robust sing-along yet of CMA Fest’s Nissan Stadium shows,” (The Tennessean).
2026 LIFE IS A HIGHWAY TOUR Official Dates:
1/15 – Raleigh, NC – Lenovo Center
1/16 – Knoxville, TN – Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center
1/17 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
1/22 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
1/23 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
1/24 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center
1/29 – Elmont, NY – UBS Arena
1/30 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
1/31 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena
2/5 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
2/6 – Chicago, IL – United Center
2/7 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
2/12 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena ~
2/13 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena
2/14 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live
2/19 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
2/20 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena
2/21 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center
2/26 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center
2/27 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
2/28 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center *
~ Support by Chris Lane and TBD
Herb Alpert Brings Tijuana Brass Back After Four Decades for Historic Anniversary Tour
Legendary musician Herb Alpert continues his busy schedule with Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass & Other Delights, his first tour with the reformed band in over four decades. The all-new lineup commemorates the 60th anniversary of his historic album ‘Whipped Cream & Other Delights,’ performing hits like “The Lonely Bull,” “Spanish Flea,” “Taste of Honey,” and his vocal smash “This Guy’s In Love With You.” The tour kicked off with a sold-out performance at New York’s Jazz at Lincoln Center on March 31 when Alpert turned 90, with dates continuing through 2026. Alpert released his 50th studio album ’50’ in 2024, marking both a tremendous milestone and his golden anniversary with wife Lani Hall. The A&M Records co-founder also has a new holiday album ‘Christmas Time is Here’ out now. His touring legacy includes a 1966 feat matched only by Taylor Swift in 2023: four albums in the Billboard 200 top 10 simultaneously.
2026 Tour Dates:
Jan 12 – West Palm Beach, FL – Kravis Center
Jan 13 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
Jan 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theatre
Jan 16 – New Orleans, LA – Orpheum Theater
Jan 17 – Sugarland/Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre
Jan 18 – Austin, TX – Long Center
Mar 25 – Brookville, NY – Tilles Center
Mar 26 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall
Mar 27 – Baltimore, MD – The Lyric Baltimore
Mar 28 – Charlotte, NC – Belk Theater
Mar 30 – Atlanta, GA – Atlanta Symphony Hall
Mar 31 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
May 10 – Providence, RI – The Vets
May 11 – Portland, ME – Merrill Auditorium
May 12 – Rochester, NY – Kodak Center
May 14 – Montreal, QC – Theatre Maissonueve
May 15 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
May 16 – Toledo, OH
Jun 15 – Reno, NV – Pioneer Center
Jun 16 – San Francisco, CA
Jun 17 – San Diego, CA – Jacobs Music Center
Jun 19 – Albuquerque, NM
Jun 20 – El Paso, TX – Plaza Theatre
Jun 21 – Tucson, AZ – Linda Ronstadt Music Hall
Kentucky Captures Raw Intimacy in Live Single “Second Hand Love”
Hot on the heels of his debut album ‘Second Chance Music,’ Canadian singer-songwriter Kentucky returns with “Second Hand Love,” a live single recorded during the final night of his Album Preview Tour. Captured by acclaimed engineer Ken Friesen, who’s worked with The Tragically Hip and Blue Rodeo, the performance remains completely untouched with no overdubs, no edits, no safety nets. This intimate, slow-burning piece feels more like a quiet confession than a song, with the room breathing alongside him. The fan-shot video bathes the performance in soft purples and honeyed gold, grainy and slightly off-center but entirely right for the tone. The camera holds quietly while Kentucky sings from a small stage adorned with cables and amps, nothing glossy, just a performance as it happened: beautiful, hesitant, and brave.
Dylan Cotrone Bottles Golden-Hour Vibes in New EP ‘Weekend Religion’
Rising singer-songwriter and guitarist Dylan Cotrone captures the salt-air spirit and golden-hour glow of coastal living with his new EP ‘Weekend Religion,’ out now via Columbia Records. The five-song collection takes listeners on a warm, free-spirited ride through Dylan’s signature blend of nostalgic coastal vibes, summery melodies, and modern feel-good energy. It features the sun-drenched title track “Weekend Religion,” the escapist postcard “Florida California (State of Mind),” and three new songs showcasing the full scope of his laid-back yet emotionally resonant sound. From beach-bar singalongs to quiet moments on the porch, this is the soundtrack to finding joy in the everyday.
‘Weekend Religion’ EP Tracklist:
- Weekend Religion
- Florida California (State Of Mind)
- That’s So Crazy
- Looks A Little Something Like You
- Front Porch Famous
CORTIS Paint the World Their Colors with Self-Directed “GO!” Debut Video
BIGHIT MUSIC’s new boy group CORTIS unveils the “GO!” music video, an intro track from their upcoming debut EP ‘COLOR OUTSIDE THE LINES,’ offering an early glimpse of their creative spirit as boundary-pushing originals. The five members participated in writing and composing the track, which stands at the crossroads of hip-hop and pop with a minimal trap beat and sharp synth layers. Lyrics like “Bring the new beat” and “We don’t need any other sign” serve as their first declaration to paint the world in CORTIS’ colors, while raw reflections such as “Ever since I was little I been the neighborhood weirdo” add authenticity to their journeys as teens. As self-driven creatives, all five members are credited as co-directors, reworking original footage they conceptualized, filmed, and edited during their trainee days in Los Angeles. The video features dynamic scenes including a 360-degree camera shot from inside their mouths and stop-motion techniques that amplify the energy.
Father Figure Conjure Bass Magic with Wild “Abracadabra Holmes” Debut
Grand Alliance Music welcomes New York-based duo Father Figure with their debut release “Abracadabra Holmes,” out now, and throwing the rulebook out the window. This wild, bass-laden ride packs hypnotic low-end, playful glitch, and Talladega swagger into a funky, bluesy glitch-hop concoction laced with humor and soul. Born from late-night jam sessions and a healthy obsession with dirty blues riffs and southern-fried movie quotes, the track stands at the crossroads of grit and groove. Built around a slow-rolling 90 BPM swagger, it opens like a spell being cast before hitting listeners with sub-heavy low-end, glitched-out funk, and chopped samples from Talladega Nights that flip Ricky Bobby into a chaotic mascot of the bass underground. The soul of NY hip-hop runs through its veins while swerving into new territory with fearless sound design and unpredictable drops.
Noah Hicks Wages War Between Heart and Head in Rock-Fueled “Get Enough”
Head and heart collide as Noah Hicks releases “Get Enough,” a rock-forward departure that surges with equal parts frustration and desperation. The Georgia native finds himself caught in the throes of a tumultuous on-again/off-again relationship where destruction and disruption follow close behind, torn between the highs his heart craves and the lows that make his head spin. Written by Hicks alongside Lindsay Rimes and John Pierce, the track erupts from authentic country vocals into a punchy chorus of pure electric guitar-induced catharsis. This is for anyone who keeps going back to someone they just can’t quit, even when they know better. The official music video shot in Hicks’ hometown of Carrollton features beautiful landscape views draped in warm golden hour light coupled with contrasting high-energy performance content, cementing his versatility as an artist and songwriter.
Ereb Altor Summon the Darkness of Hälsingland for ‘Rites Over the Blood Moon’ European Tour
The Darkness of Hälsingland spreads across Europe in 2026 as Ereb Altor announces the Rites Over the Blood Moon Tour with Skyforger, Wolfchant, and Belore. The Swedish pagan metal force leads this powerful four-band package through 12 European dates, bringing their atmospheric and epic sound to venues from Copenhagen to Noisiel. The tour kicks off February 11th in Denmark and winds through Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Czech Republic, and France, hitting festivals including Frostfeuernächte, March Into Walhalla, Heathen Strike Over Brno, and Cernunnos Pagan Fest. This is a massive celebration of pagan metal across the continent with some of the genre’s most compelling acts joining forces.
Rites Over the Blood Moon Tour Dates:
02/11/2026 – DK Copenhagen, Stengade
02/12/2026 – DE Heidesee, Frostfeuernächte
02/13/2026 – DE Erfurt, From Hell
02/14/2026 – NL Apeldoorn, Gigant – March Into Walhalla
02/15/2026 – BE Ghent, Asgaard
02/16/2026 – DE Oberhausen, Helvete
02/17/2026 – DE Hamburg, Logo
02/18/2026 – DE Magdenburg, Factory
02/19/2026 – DE Abbaberg, Buchholz, Bunker Buchholz
02/20/2026 – CZ Brno, Prvni Patro & Pivovarsky Düm Poupe – Heathen Strike Over Brno
02/21/2026 – DE Heilbronn, Maschinefabrik
02/22/2026 – FR Noisiel, Cernunnos Pagan Fest – Cernunnos Pagan Fest
Queen Anne Pay Fervent Tribute to David Bowie with Darkly Ethereal “Let’s Dance” Cover
David Bowie’s iconic 1980s hit gets a darkly ethereal makeover as American indie-pop duo Queen Anne releases their cover of “Let’s Dance,” out now on all digital platforms. Singer-songwriter Katie Silverman, known for her roles on New Girl, PEN15, and the film The Exorcists, chose the track for its fervent, this-is-our-last-chance energy and as an excuse to revisit Bowie’s profound influence on her artistry. Bowie shaped not just her music but her approach to persona, visuals, and overall vibe. Teaming with writer/producer Sandy Chila, Silverman blends lush ’80s pop melodicism with a sharp post-modern edge, transforming everyday frustrations into emotionally resonant narratives. The result is insidiously catchy and cinematic, inviting listeners into Queen Anne’s sonic universe while setting the tone for what’s to come.