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CHARLEY CROCKETT DELIVERS PART TWO OF THE SAGEBRUSH TRILOGY WITH BRAND NEW ALBUM DOLLAR A DAY OUT AUGUST 8, 2025

CO-PRODUCED BY CROCKETT AND MULTI-GRAMMY® AWARD-WINNER SHOOTER JENNINGS

LEAD SINGLE “CRUCIFIED SON” OUT NOW

“Widely hailed as the real thing by those who find Nashville’s mainstream product too processed.” -The New York Times Magazine

Charley Crockett, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated, critically acclaimed country iconoclast, will release his second album of 2025, Dollar A Day, on August 8 via Island Records. Once again joined by creative kindred spirit and GRAMMY® Award-winning co-producer Shooter Jennings, the new LP marks the second installment in The Sagebrush Trilogy, coming just five months after Lonesome Drifter, part one of the trilogy and his Island debut. Pre-order/Pre-save HERE. Watch the album trailer HERE. Swaggering lead single “Crucified Son” is out now.

A truly singular artist who refracts various strains of American music through his incomparable prism, Dollar A Day may very well be the apex of his signature “Gulf & Western” sound to date. Like its predecessor Lonesome Drifter, Dollar A Day was recorded at the fabled Sunset Sound Studio 3 in Hollywood, CA, with Crockett and Jennings once again helming the proceedings. “With Shooter, I’ve never felt more like myself in the studio,” explains Crockett. “I don’t feel judged. At all. It’s truly a partnership. Hell, I’d say he’s my best friend, and you can’t aspire to greatness without that kind of trust. With Lonesome Drifter, it felt like we opened the portal. With Dollar A Day, we stepped through and came out the other side.”

The Sagebrush Trilogy began back in March with Lonesome Drifter, and the initial salvo was met with a wide range of critical praise – Pitchfork says “Crockett seems both talent-wise and generationally well-placed to build a bridge between genres through the sheer force of his writing” while NPR Music says Crockett has “really effortlessly carved out his own space” – and saw Crockett notch his biggest debut on the Billboard 200 yet. Lonesome Drifter was also the #1 album sold at indie record stores across the U.S. in its first-week. In March, Crockett joined The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a stunning performance of Lonesome Drifter standout “Easy Money.” Watch HERE. He also stepped out in front of the iconic Austin skyline background at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre to tape his return to Austin City Limits TV for the show’s upcoming 51st season in addition to appearances on CBS Mornings, The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk,” and most recently The Joe Rogan Experience where Charley first announced Dollar A Day – listen here. Crockett has also been nominated for the 2025 Americana Honors & Awards for Artist Of The Year and Album Of The Year for Lonesome Drifter.

Crockett is currently in the middle of a stretch of headline dates that saw him return to Red Rocks last week, and in August, he will head out with longtime friend Leon Bridges on “The Crooner & The Cowboy Tour.” The tour begins August 26th in Milwaukee, WI.

ABOUT CHARLEY CROCKETT:

“Street busker turned critically acclaimed singer-songwriter turned actual country star” (Rolling Stone), Charley Crockett has never been someone who asked permission to take a shot at his dreams. Instead, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Texas-born maverick defied the odds at every turn, tapping into a rebellious strain of country, rising from an open guitar case on a Louisiana sidewalk to selling out some of the world’s most renowned venues. Crockett has paved a singular path out of Texas, taking his home state wherever he goes and bringing his signature “Gulf & Western” sound to the world. Crockett and his music have received praise from The New Yorker, The New York Times, Pitchfork, Rolling Stone, and Variety, and garnered hundreds of millions of streams. He picked up his first GRAMMY® nod earlier this year, and in the last year alone, he notably headlined Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, twice, played the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA, and sold out two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Speaking to his impact, CBS Mornings chronicled his journey, and he’s sat down for interviews on The Daily Show and most recently The Joe Rogan Experience. Plus, he’s graced the stage for performances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Austin City Limits, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and CBS “Saturday Sessions” in addition to playing behind NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk.” With multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Shooter Jennings as co-producer, the same unapologetic spirit, diehard work ethic, and no-nonsense honesty drive Crockett’s latest era, resulting in The Sagebrush Trilogy. Beginning with his Island Records debut Lonesome Drifter in March 2025, the trilogy continues with new album Dollar A Day, out less than five months later.

RISING ARTIST JAKE BANFIELD UNLEASHES HIS GENRE-DEFYING NEW SINGLE “LASSO”!

With over 1.2 million followers on TikTok and a rapidly expanding fanbase across all major platforms, Jake Banfield is fast becoming one of the most exciting breakout artists of the year.

The 25-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his bold new single, “LASSO”-a genre-blending, emotionally-charged anthem that has already surpassed 6 million Spotify streams and over 1.2 million streams on YouTube views within weeks of release.

“LASSO” showcases Jake’s signature sound: a genre-blending fusion of country roots, pop accessibility, and alternative edge, wrapped in honest, emotionally resonant storytelling. The song uses Western imagery and modern production to explore themes of emotional entanglement, longing, and the feeling of being roped into something deeper than expected.

“LASSO” is the latest single from Jake’s highly anticipated debut album, set for release in September 2025. Fans can expect more of what’s made Jake so relatable and beloved-authentic lyrics, genre-defying melodies, and a fresh perspective on modern country-pop.

Hailing from Mannford, Oklahoma, Jake Banfield’s music is inspired by a wide array of influences-from ’80s rock and hair metal, to ’90s R&B and hip-hop, to 2000s pop and modern country. His sonic blend draws comparisons to artists like Sam Hunt, Post Malone, Russ, and Kane Brown, yet remains distinctively his own.

Though he once envisioned a future in basketball, a chance encounter with a pawn shop guitar rerouted his path-and soon after, Jake found his voice and his audience online. His viral rise began with acoustic originals on TikTok, quickly capturing the attention of millions with his authenticity, vulnerability, and magnetic presence.

Don’t just listen-awaken. The truth is coming July 18th!
Singer Songwriter David Vaters’ Anthem of Clarity

THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE

In an era of information overload, fake news, and hidden agendas, David Vaters delivers a timely and powerful anthem with his NEW single, The Truth Will Set You Free. Vaters crafts a country rock anthem that feels both urgent and timeless-a call to intellectual awakening that resonates just as deeply today as it would have 2,000 years ago.

From the opening lines, Vaters sets the tone with a modern-day lament:
“I read the headlines on my android / And boy I got to tell you now / I don’t believe it for a minute / Something smells high up to the heavens.”

With a sharp, prophetic edge, he challenges listeners to question the narratives fed to them, warning against deception in an age of spin and manipulation. The song’s driving rhythm and raw, earnest vocals give it a heartland country rock energy, while the lyrical depth roots it in gospel and faith-based tradition.

The chorus is a bold declaration, echoing the words of Scripture with unshakable conviction:
“Ya, the truth will set you free / That’s straight from the man upstairs / And ya know he knows whose pulling your strings.”

Vaters doesn’t just sing-he testifies, urging listeners to seek wisdom and discernment. The track’s crossover appeal lies in its seamless fusion of social commentary and spiritual exhortation, making it equally at home on rock, pop and even Americana playlists.

The bridge offers a liberating invitation: “You can be a slave as long as you want to / And if you want to you can break free… today.” It’s a rallying cry for personal and collective freedom, wrapped in a melody that’s both anthemic and intimate.

With The Truth Will Set You Free, David Vaters has crafted more than just a song-it’s a movement. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just someone hungry for authenticity in a world of noise, this track demands to be heard. Stream it, download it, add it to your playlists-and let the truth resonate.

Victoria Crosby – Artist Bio

Victoria Crosby is a country singer-songwriter and bush balladeer based in Biboohra,
Far North Queensland. Her music blends traditional country storytelling with raw
honesty, drawing inspiration from regional life, historical tales, and the rugged
Australian landscape. A lifelong writer and performer, Victoria’s work is grounded in
heritage and heart – from yodelling tributes to old rodeos, to haunting ballads born
from real events. When she’s not recording, she runs The Hungry Pug, a café known for
both its food and its fierce commitment to community causes. Her upcoming debut album
North of the Range features a string of original songs produced across Nashville and
Australia, with a sound that’s warm, earthy, and unmistakably her own.

COWGIRL CANDY is a rowdy uptempo, infectious groove, sexy swagger – all the ingredients you need to spring you into summer

Do you have a sweet tooth? COWGIRL CANDY is now available to satisfy your cravings.

2024 ended with a 32 day, 10 country tour with Armed Forces Entertainment taking Rachel Lipsky and her band all over Eastern Europe entertaining our Military over the Holidays.

Rachel and her band also just got back from another Armed Forces Entertainment tour the Middle East and Africa – this was a 6 country, 17 day tour.

We can’t wait for you to hear this new jam Rachel co-wrote with number one Songwriter and accomplished Producer, Jeff Coplan.

Corey Colum finds meaning in the miles with new single Time Away.

For Western Australian singer-songwriter Corey Colum, time on the road is more than a job – it’s a way of life. And with his new single ‘Time Away,’ he’s putting that experience into song. Out Friday, June 27, ‘Time Away’ is a nod to the FIFO workers, truck drivers, and touring musicians who live their lives in rosters, rotations and reunions.

“I used to do FIFO, and everyone I work with now still is,” Corey says. “They’re away from their families for a couple of weeks at a time – touring musos are the same. It’s all for a purpose. You’ve still got to make a dollar.”

Corey knows the routine – the long stints away, the early flights, the quiet moments at home between runs. While he may not be doing FIFO now, he’s still working, and the song draws on his own experience of time spent away from loved ones.

“It’s about treasuring the time you do get at home,” he says. “Even if you’re not in that life, you can see how people really make the most of their time when they’re back. And for the people who are doing it – it’s something they can relate to.”

‘Time Away’ was written with those working people in mind – those who live their lives in weeks on, weeks off, balancing work and family and making it all mean something. Produced by Josh Dyson, with a talented lineup including Luke Gallagher (lead guitar), Emily Gilleneau (fiddle), Jy Perry (pedal steel), Brad Forbes (drums), and Dyson on bass, the track has already connected with live audiences.

“I’ve played it live a few times and got a great response,” Corey says. “It’s a massive thing now – that work-life balance. You do gain those weeks at home. There are upsides and downsides, but it all counts.”

Time Away is Corey’s fourth single and will feature on his upcoming album, ‘Patience,’ due for release on August 29.

featuring “Ring of Fire”

A true music legend and trailblazer, Charley Pride enjoyed one of the most successful careers in the history of country music and helped to break color barriers when he became the first black superstar within the genre. An inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame (in 2000) and proud member of the Grand Ole Opry, Pride sold tens of millions of records worldwide and toured regularly on an international basis with his extraordinary repertoire of hits. A three-time GRAMMY® award winner and 2017 GRAMMY® “Lifetime Achievement Award” recipient, Pride garnered no less than 43 chart-topping US country hits, including “All I Have To Offer You Is Me,” “Is Anybody Goin’ To San Antone,” “Mississippi Cotton Picking Delta Town” and “Kiss An Angel Good Morning’ ” a massive #1 crossover hit that sold over a million singles and helped him take home the Country Music Association’s (CMA) Entertainer of the Year award in 1971 and Top Male Vocalist awards of 1971 and 1972.

Surprisingly vigorous and the picture of good health at 86 years of age, Pride had intended to continue performing and recording for as long as his voice would allow. But sadly he fell ill in late November 2020 and passed away on December 12, 2020 due to complications from COVID-19, barely a month after an unplanned final curtain call at the CMA Awards where he was honored with the CMA’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

In addition to his own repertoire of legendary hits, Pride’s body of work often featured “covers” of songs that were originally popularized by other artists. The upcoming retrospective COVER STORY collects twenty-two (22) such songs that Charley recorded between 1991 and 2020 including (8) recordings that are enjoying their first official release in North America and two (2) previously unreleased recordings — “Ring of Fire” and “Heartaches by the Number.”

“Ring of Fire” is, of course, Johnny Cash’s ubiquitous 1963 classic that is generally considered to be one of the greatest country songs of all time. Rediscovered in Pride’s Dallas studio archives on a 2 inch multi-track reel simply marked “R.I.N.G”, the recording was originally committed to tape in September 1992 but only recently mixed and finalized under the supervision of Pride’s most recent creative partner, artist/songwriter/producer Billy Yates.

Legendary songwriter Harlan Howard’s “Heartaches by the Number” was originally made famous by Ray Price (a #2 country hit) and Guy Mitchell (a #1 pop hit) in the late 1950s. The recording presented on COVER STORY represents Charley’s only known studio version. More excitingly, it is the first recording to surface from Pride’s final January 2020 studio sessions with Yates. During his latter years, Pride often liked to kick off new studio sessions with a favorite classic country song to warm up his voice, build rapport with the studio musicians and set the tone for the rest of the sessions. “Heartaches by the Number” fulfilled that role during those final 2020 recording sessions.

COVER STORY drops at digital music retail on June 20, 2025.

Dianne Coombes Releases Title Track ‘Ripples On A Pond’ From Her Upcoming Album ‘Ripples’

Written as a tribute to her husband – the love of her life – Dianne shares the story of who he was, what he stood for, and what he taught her. It is a personal story written about a universal truth, an affirmation of the continuance of love and the ripple effect that our actions have on others around us. Love goes on …

Multi award winning songwriter and singer, Dianne Coombes, has loved music and singing since she can remember, with her family get-togethers always being a musical affair. Dianne’s father played in dance bands all her life and she grew up invading band rehearsals at every opportunity. She started singing with her Dad’s band from the age of 14 at all the country hall dances, balls, and the local RSL.

In 2016 she released her debut album ‘Walk With Me’, produced by Lindsay Waddington, which received great reviews and won prestigious awards. 2016 was also the year Dianne’s dear husband died of lung cancer and her world was shattered. Music became her refuge and Dianne poured herself into songwriting in an attempt to survive her grief.

Eight years down the track and she has completed a body of work that she is extremely proud of. Singles released from the album so far have enjoyed great radio success with ‘Small Town With A Big Heart’ co-written with Angus Gill, hitting the top spot on the Country Songs Top 40 Australian Airplay Chart. Three other releases have spent a prodigious amount of time in the Top 10 and have also been featured on ABC programs.

2025 has had a great start for Dianne who was a finalist in seven categories of the Independent Country Music Awards of Australia, finalist in the Australian Bush Balladeers Association Music Excellence Awards, and finalist in the Tamworth Songwriters Association – an award she previously won in 2017 as well as a finalist for five other years.

Her upcoming album ‘Ripples’ is a testament to the privilege of love and life experience, amplified by the amazing vision and production skills of Angus Gill.

ARIA-charting country sensation Taylor Moss is set to deliver another defining moment in her career with the release of Firecracker (Reignited), a reimagined version of her celebrated debut album. Set for release on Thursday, 19th June 2025, the album arrives alongside the brand new single “The One”, an emotionally charged and empowering anthem that showcases Taylor’s strength as both a storyteller and vocalist. Pre-orders for the album and special vinyl edition are now live!.

Firecracker Reignited is not just a deluxe version – it’s a bold reinvention. The original album, which debuted at #7 on the ARIA Australian Albums Chart and earned nominations for ‘Best Album’ at both the Golden Guitars and Countrytown Awards, captured national attention with its heartfelt songwriting and infectious energy. Now, Taylor breathes new life into the project with six exclusive bonus tracks, including “The One”, a previously unreleased lost track, a rare demo, a collaboration with Robbie Mortimer and two acoustic renditions of the song that launched her career. The re-release will also be available in a limited edition double coloured vinyl, giving fans a unique collector’s piece to mark this milestone.

The new single “The One” stands out as a poignant, country-rooted narrative about betrayal, resilience, and female solidarity. Though it remains sonically true to Taylor’s established style, the subject matter cuts deeper than ever. Sharing the inspiration behind the song, Taylor explains, “‘The One’ is a powerful, honest anthem about betrayal and sisterhood. It tells the story of discovering a partner’s double life – and instead of turning against the other woman, finding strength in each other. We were both victims of the same lies, and together, we walked away and saved ourselves from further heartbreak.” With this release, Taylor continues to elevate her storytelling and emotional connection with listeners.

To celebrate the release, Taylor Moss will hit the road this July with the Firecracker Reignited Experience Tour, offering fans a raw and intimate live experience unlike any before. In a series of stripped-back performances, Taylor will guide audiences through the stories behind each song, revealing how every lyric and note came to life. The tour promises a one-of-a-kind opportunity for fans to connect with the heart of her music in an up-close and personal setting.

With Firecracker Reignited, Taylor Moss once again proves why she is one of Australia’s most exciting voices in country music. This new chapter is not just a revival – it’s a reckoning, a celebration of growth, and a reminder that sometimes the most powerful sparks come from what’s already burned bright.

Firecracker Reignited and “The One” will be available on all major platforms from Thursday, 19th June 2025

“Inside Looking Out” Redefines Family Through Soulful Melody

Brother Hollow is thrilled to announce the release of “Inside Looking Out,” a deeply moving song that redefines the concept of family. This heartfelt track illustrates that family connections extend far beyond mere blood ties, resonating with anyone who has ever felt a bond with those they hold dear.

The emotional vocals from front man Daniel Thornton contribute to the song’s raw power, allowing listeners to connect deeply with its message of love and unity in diversity. “Inside Looking Out” invites everyone to reflect on the relationships that shape us, reminding us that true family can be found in our closest friends, mentors, and communities.

Brother Hollow has poured their heart into this piece, creating a soundscape that captures the essence of the human experience. Their poignant lyrics, combined with evocative instrumentation, promise to engage listeners and provoke thought about the nature of family.

“With ‘Inside Looking Out,’ I aimed to express the importance of the connections we build in our lives,” says Daniel Thornton. “I hope this song encourages everyone to celebrate the relationships that truly matter, regardless of how they are formed.”

“Brother Hollow” Latest Single, “Inside Looking Out” Is Available
through M2M Media Connect