Jon Pardi’s recently announced fifth studio album, "Honkytonk Hollywood,” promises to deliver the most liberated, shapeshifting record of his career. With 17 diverse tracks, the album infuses his signature twang with fresh energy, while staying true to his fearless nature. Known to "apply new ideas to country’s old sounds" (Los Angeles Times) and "bring authenticity back into Country music" (People), Pardi has been leading the charge to modernize honkytonk with roaring guitars and a roaring, good-time spirit. The Capitol Records Nashville artist has spent over a decade blazing down the highway, with four Top 5 albums to his name— including 2016’s Platinum-certified No. One CALIFORNIA SUNRISE and the 2019 CMA and ACM Album of the Year-nominated HEARTACHE MEDICATION. Known for his punchy, against-the-wind bravado, 14 RIAA-certified singles feature six No. Ones (like the back-to-back 6x-Platinum “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt On My Boots), 9.3 billion global streams and international headlining acclaim. Yet his restless spirit remains. The charismatic star’s HONKYTONK HOLLYWOOD TOUR will find Pardi headlining arenas and amphitheaters across the US this spring after headlining some of Australia’s biggest venues and festivals. For more information, visit JonPardi.com. 

As a new-school country rocker with a reputation for red-dirt swagger and blue-collar grit, Sony Music Nashville artist Corey Kent has spent more than 15 years cutting his own path through a tangled wilderness of stumbles and setbacks … and never once come close to waving a white flag.

A Bixby, Oklahoma native now based in Dallas, the proud husband, father and creative freedom fighter has become a decorated artist on the rise, growing from humble heartland roots into a Platinum certified Number One hit maker with 750 million career streams, and a black bandana on his neck. But today, that Black Bandana is more than an accessory – and not just the name of his sophomore major-label album. It’s his rally cry.

“It started from riding motorcycles and wanting something over your face so you didn’t swallow a bug,” the singer-songwriter says. “But then it turned into a staple I wear on stage, and then a symbol of the path through my career, and life. Through all the ups and downs, the one constant thing was this relentless hope – this relentless pursuit of believing that if I don’t give up, I can get where I’m going.”

With a self-built story that has seen success and disaster, keeping that belief wasn’t always easy – but it’s been paying off. Rising from the vibrant Red Dirt country scene as the embodiment of authenticity, Kent set his sights on Nashville as a teen, bringing his self-penned catalog of country-rock anthems with him. But after the pandemic coincided with the loss off his first publishing deal, Kent was forced to move to Texas and get a job on a paving crew to pay the bills, yet he stubbornly refused to call music quits. Honkytonks and dancehalls on both sides of the Red River became his stomping ground, and slowly but surely, the black bandana spirit grew.

Fast-rising Country singer/songwriter Jackson Dean is quickly earning a reputation for his old school, gritty, lyric-driven, outlaw style of Country. Mature beyond his years, Jackson opted to move out to a cinderblock, concrete floor, one-room shack on the back of his grandfather’s property with no heat and no plumbing at just 18 years old. An adventurous and carefree spirit, the 22-year-old multi-instrumentalist, is also an old soul and skilled artisan whose pastimes include making leather goods, wood-burned art and disappearing into the woods to sleep under the stars. Bringing that same sense of adventure and downhome vibe to his songwriting, the “modern-day Country rambler” (Taste of Country) burst on the scene, showing people how real music can be with his atmospheric, musically-forward debut album GREENBROKE (out now via Big Machine Records). The Maryland native’s single, “Don’t Come Lookin’” was the fastest debut to reach No. 1 in 2022 and cemented Jackson as the youngest solo male Country artist to reach the top of the charts with a debut. Landing spots on the Billboard Hot 100, the soundtrack for Netflix’s The Ice Road and a John Dutton scene in Yellowstone, the song 80 million streams. Following an early career of local performances in his hometown, Jackson has joined bills with superstar acts like Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Brantley Gilbert, Kane Brown, Jake Owen, Brooks & Dunn, Lee Brice and Brothers Osborne and found himself on the bill for credible events like Austin City Limits and Stagecoach. Visit jacksondeanmusic.com for more information and upcoming tour dates.

Sharp storytelling. Gripping and gorgeous five-part harmonies. Arrangements that can swing between fun, engaging, and lively one moment and stirring, booming, and chill-inducing the next. These are the essential elements that make up the sound of The Wilder Blue, the Texas five-piece who put their own spin on rock-influenced country with their eponymous sophomore album.

Built around the keen storytelling voice of primary frontman Zane Williams, Paul Eason’s salient lead guitar, the imaginative tandem of drummer Lyndon Hughes and bassist Sean Rodriguez, and the striking, compelling mind of multi-instrumentalist Andy Rogers, The Wilder Blue are only beginning to scratch the surface of their potential.

Williams and Eason began toying with the idea of a new band in 2019 by seeking out a nimble set of collaborators. Knowing that they wanted to emphasize a rich vocal blend that could be replicated live, they soon enlisted Hughes and Rogers. When Rodriguez joined, it solidified the outfit as a cohesive unit.

“Having studio time paid for by our fan subscribers gave us the chance to relax and spread out a little,” explains Williams about the recording process for The Wilder Blue. Recording over the course of a few three-day sessions every few months allowed the band to experiment in the studio while avoiding harsh deadlines or the demand of cramming an album’s worth of material into a week’s worth of time. Often recorded to tape, a vibrant tapestry of sonic swirls emerged.

From Birmingham’s ballfields to the bright lights of Nashville, Myles Morgan is a rising country artist whose story is as authentic as his sound. Raised in Birmingham, Alabama, Myles was a dedicated baseball player throughout his youth. However, his life took a turn when, at 17, he picked up his father’s unused guitar and began teaching himself to play. By the summer of 2023, he was performing live at restaurants and bars like Rock n Roll Sushi and the World Famous Flora-Bama.

Myles released his debut single “Nobody’s Fault But Yours,” in the summer of 2024 which has surpassed a million streams. He followed it up with “Jon Boat or a Yacht,” and “Is This Seat Taken?”—the latter inspired by a memorable experience at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, AL where Myles is a student at the University of Alabama.

Myles writes all of his own songs and works with producers Clayton Collins and Dalton Wixom. This network introduced him to Dominic Frost, lead guitarist for Morgan Wallen, who also contributes guitar work on all of Myles’ tracks. He quickly amassed over 100k monthly listeners on Spotify and with his rapidly growing fanbase, Myles Morgan is poised to make a major impact on the country music scene. His debut EP is set to release later this year, promising more of the heartfelt storytelling and Southern charm that fans have come to love.

From the Rodeos to Rodeo Drive, Presley Tennant is the result of unequivocal talent and western ease. Dubbed a “vocal powerhouse” by Taste of Country, People Magazine states Presley is “quickly proving that she is a wild card in the country music industry.” With roots in Norco and boots in Nashville, Tennant combines California charisma with country charm, blazing her own trail and designing a sound that is all her own.  

Raised in Horsetown, USA just outside of Los Angeles, Tennant turned down a promising path filled with soccer opportunities to dedicate her time to music. With days filled with dance lessons, rehearsals and homeschooling, Presley found herself in the teenage all-girl pop group Five LPs, or Five Little Princesses. After the group fizzled out when she was 13, she continued down her path of pop music that she was familiar with, filled with intricate dance routines and vocal performances. At just 16-years-old, Presley made her national appearance on ‘The Voice’ and, inspired by Kelly Clarkson telling her to follow her heart, she made the move to country music where her roots truly lie. 

Filled with uncompromising integrity, the ‘it’ factor and a dream, it’s no surprise Presley Tennant provides an unforgettable high-energy show. Not only has she performed for crowds over 20,000, she has shared the stage with musical heroes Tim Mcgraw, Kelly Clarkson, Carly Pearce, Blake Shelton, Cole Swindell and more. 

With a heart as pure as her talent, Tennant’s desire to improve the world around her is palpable. When not onstage, she donates her time to animal organizations through her Riffs & Rescues charity initiative, where she performs live and raises awareness and funds for these organizations.