The latest release from TRAdE IN has a bit more bite than a warm shot of whiskey. They sing about heartbreak and the inevitable cycle of love gone bad. This down-to-earth country rock band knows how to write a passionate country song that hits you like a full bottle of whiskey. When “When The Whiskey Stops Working” and reality sets in, be sure to give TRAdE IN a listen. They’re just a group of good-time musicians playing some quality Country music.

Track Description –

When the pain of a broken heart inevitably overcomes the numbness of inebriation, this song is the result!
It is a tale of regret and desperation that everyone can relate to.

Artist Quote –

I am hanging on, barely getting through when every road leads back to you. Tell me, what am I going to do when the whisky stops working?

Following-up his fourth #1 at country radio earlier this year, multi-PLATINUM artist Jade Eagleson is back on the airwaves with the release of his new single “Do It Anyway” feat. Texas native Jake Worthington. As he continues to carve his path in international markets with shows in the U.S. and Europe this year, today Eagleson is proud to announce his signing with CAA.

Eagleson was able to share a bucket-list moment with the world when he announced that he will be making his Grand Ole Opry debut on October 18, 2024. Standing in the same spot as so many of his idols, Eagleson will take his much-deserved spot in the circle for the very first time.

“The past few months have really been hard to believe – I’m watching some of my wildest dreams come true,” shared Eagleson. “Playing on the Opry stage has been something I’ve wanted to do since I first picked up a guitar.”

A highlight of his live show this year is Eagleson’s new single “Do It Anyway”. With the original being found on his critically acclaimed album by the same name released last year, having Worthington join him on the new track was important to Eagleson. “I really appreciate what Jake is doing for country music and I have wanted to collaborate with him since I first heard his music. I’m grateful that he wanted to jump on this new version of the song with me,” shared Eagleson. “‘Do It Anyway’ is a song that deeply resonates with me – it feels like it was written about me. Getting to cut a song from legends Chase McGill, Matt Jenkins and Ashley Gorley was definitely an added bonus.”

“When Jade asked if I would join him on the song, it was an easy yes,” shared Worthington. “I am a fan of what he’s doing and the good ole country music he’s making.”

After taking home the titles of Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at the 2023 CCMA Awards, Eagleson won the Ford F-150 Album of the Year at the 2024 CCMA Awards. With six 2024 CCMA Award nominations for Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year, Fans’ Choice, Male Artist of the Year, Single of the Year and Songwriter(s) of the Year, Eagleson was tied for the most nominations at this year’s awards.

He also took to the stage during Country Music Week in Edmonton for the CCMA Legends Show and on the 2024 CCMA Awards national broadcast on September 14, performing “Do It Anyway” with Jake Worthington.

ABOUT JADE EAGLESON:

At just 30 years of age, Jade Eagleson has made quite the mark on the international country music scene. Boasting 305M+ global streams and 120M+ views on YouTube since the debut of his self-titled album (2020), which holds four GOLD-certified and two PLATINUM-certified singles as well as the title of most globally streamed debut album by an internationally-signed country artist, Jade has also landed five #1s at Canadian Country Radio (“Lucky,” “All Night To Figure ItOut,” “More Drinkin’ Than Fishin'” feat. Dean Brody, “She Don’t Know,” “Telluride”), three GOLD-certified tracks on his sophomore album and one PLATINUM-certified track and another two GOLD-certified tracks on his third album “Do It Anyway”. With the release of his debut single “Got Your Name On It” (2018), Jade was featured as YouTube Trending ‘Artist On The Rise,’ marking the first time a Canadian-signed artist in any genre has received the honour. “Got Your Name On It” has since become the first debut single by a Canadian artist to go PLATINUM.

These last few years have been unmatched for the Ontario native. Jade kicked off 2024 with his third JUNO nomination for Country Album of the Year and last year was named the 2023 CCMA Awards Entertainer of the Year and Male Artist of the Year, also taking home the award for Innovative Campaign of the Year during Country Music Week 2023. Jade’s third studio album, “Do It Anyway” earned him the Ford F-150 Album of the Year at this year’s 2024 CCMA Awards.

Following a massive year in 2023, achieving the highest charting Australian country album of the year with “Any Less Anymore”, Travis Collins is set to charge into 2025 with the release of his 10th studio album. This will coincide with his performance at Australia’s largest country music festival, CMC Rocks, in March 2025.

To celebrate the announce, Travis releases the second single from the new studio album, “Different Dreams”. Recorded with Jared Adlam in his Queensland studio, who also produced Travis’ first single, “Don’t Get Me Started”. The song was penned with Collins and Nashville’s Jason Duke (Kelsea Ballerini, Keith Urban/LoCash).

As Travis describes the track, “If success is truly defined as setting a goal, and achieving it, then it shouldn’t matter what that dream looks or sounds like to anybody else. For some, it’s being #1 at something – top of the mountain. For others it’s about a steady job, maybe some kids and healthy work-life balance, for others it’s finding happiness within themselves.

Our dream can be as big or small as we want them to be, they don’t need to make sense to anybody else, because after all, it’s ours, and we all have different dreams”.

“There’s a lot of levels of success and happiness between the start and the top, of anything – this song is for all the dreamers who’ve found their dream somewhere in between.”

“Mine aint yours and yours aint mine, but that’s okay, yeah that’s alright
So you do you, and I’ll do me, we all got different dreams”.

A nine-time Golden Guitar Award winner, four-time CMC Award winner, CMA Global Artist of the Year Award recipient, and two-time ARIA & APRA Award nominee, he’s toured alongside US megastars Tim McGraw and Luke Combs and recorded with Nashville’s best. His mix of hands-in-the-air country-rock anthems combined with heartfelt ballads has led to over 40 million streams across his nine albums and thirty-plus singles.

Abbie Ferris, a rising star in the country music scene, is closing out a landmark year with the release of her deeply personal EP, You Don’t Live Here Anymore, out October 18 via Potts Entertainment/MGM.

A small-town girl from Mallala, South Australia, Abbie has navigated a whirlwind year that saw her performing at major festivals like CMA Fest and CMC Rocks QLD, making frequent trips between Australia and Nashville, and writing with some of Nashville’s top songwriters. Amid the career highs, she has been processing the emotional fallout from the end of a seven-year relationship, a journey captured in the EP’s six songs.

Each track reveals a chapter of Abbie’s story: from the raw chemistry of a troubled romance in Shut Up and Kiss Me, to the pursuit of dreams in Bright Lights of Tennessee, and the feel-good confidence of No You Didn’t. The EP also explores themes of healing, with tracks like Guilt Don’t Live Here Anymore, the bold rejection of toxic relationships in That Ain’t You, and finally, the heart wrenching closer The Last Song, which offers a powerful moment of closure.

Reflecting on The Last Song, Abbie says:
“I went through a massive breakup at the end of last year – a seven-year relationship. Almost every song I’ve written since then has been about that – heartbreak, anger, pretending not to care, acting like I was over it… but it was like I was stuck in that moment of heartbreak. When I wrote The Last Song, I’d been in Nashville writing for a few weeks and come up with some songs I loved, but I hadn’t gone deep enough to really deal with all these feelings and move forward. Then this song just poured out and it was like I could finally close the chapter and move on, not with bitterness, and not being beholden to the memory of this person and this relationship. It’s so hard to really draw that line in the sand and start a new era of your life when you’ve been part of a couple for so long, and I hope a lot of people hear themselves in this song and find the strength to move forward.”

All songs on the EP were written in Nashville, including collaborations with fellow Australians Danielle Blakey (Nate Smith) and Troy Kemp (McAlister Kemp). Produced by Michael Carpenter, the EP also features Lainey Wilson’s band member Sav Madigan on fiddle and mandolin. To celebrate the release, Abbie will perform two sets at Groundwater Festival this weekend.

Abbie’s journey from Mallala (population 600) to the international stage has been marked by tireless work and an undeniable passion for country music. Inspired by legends like Shania Twain, Taylor Swift, and Lainey Wilson, she’s carving her own path and is determined to leave a lasting impact.

“I want to take my music as far as I can, showing that a small-town South Australian girl can grow up and touch hearts around the world. My parents taught me to follow my instincts, and every time I connect with people through music-whether in the writing room, the studio, or on stage-it’s like everything else fades away. That’s the feeling I’m always chasing.”

Rising country singer-songwriter Jeremy Turner is set to enchant listeners with his latest single, “What You’re Not Looking For”, a poignant ballad that speaks to the beauty of unexpected love and life’s serendipitous gifts. Co-written in Nashville with acclaimed songwriters Brian White and fellow Aussie Phil Barton, this heartfelt track captures the essence of finding what you need, even when you’re not actively searching for it.

“What You’re Not Looking For” weaves a relatable narrative of life’s twists and turns, resonating with anyone who has experienced the unexpected joys of love, change, and success. Turner’s captivating lyrics and emotive delivery ensure that listeners will connect with the song on a personal level.

Riding off the back of exceptional performances over the past few months including Texas Country Music Festival, Flame Festival, Lights on the Hill and Gympie Music Muster which attracted stellar reviews from festival goers and country music industry alike, “What You’re Not Looking For” follows up the earlier 2024 anthem “Must’ve Been Drunk”. Not only has this track become a fan favourite at Jeremy’s live shows but gained nationwide airplay and Apple Music playlisting.

It’s been a fast rise for Jeremy Turner. 2023 saw the release of his debut single “She Keeps Comin’ Around”, followed by “Try To Stop Me”, bringing with those releases’ festival gigs, touring, Spotify and Apple Music playlisting and a place on the major Countrytown charts.

Jeremy draws inspiration from an array of artists including Keith Urban, Leanne Womack, and Cody Johnson, blending modern and traditional country styles to create a sound that resonates with diverse audiences. There’s truly something for everyone at his shows, where his incredible vocal ability shines. Now residing in South-East Queensland his journey as a traveling musician has taken him across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA, earning him a dedicated fanbase everywhere he goes.

With a voice that is commanding of any festival stage, Jeremy Turner exudes a country music charm and charisma while delivering in depth storytelling. His stage presence is undeniably powerful, emotional, and relatable while inserting that perfect mix of Aussie larrikinism.

Mark your calendars-“What You’re Not Looking For” is set to hit the airwaves in late October, and it’s one release you won’t want to miss. Jeremy is set to solidify his place in the country music scene.

Jeremy Turner’s new single ‘What You Are Not Looking For’ is out to radio on 21st October and digital platforms on 25th October via Checked Label Services and Little Sparrow PR.

Billy Gudgeon – Rocking Debut Radio Single “Back To Country”
We believe that Billy Gudgeon is the next big voice in Australian Music, and it’s present in this well-written and composed Debut Radio Single, “Back to Country”, is not the only place that Billy Gudgeon takes you with his mid-80s style and presence. He will take you back to a style that country music craves.
Col Finley – M2M Managing Director.

“Back to Country” is a traditional country rock song that captures the essence of vast open spaces, freedom, mateship, and the land’s beauty. Born from a yearning to escape the pressures of corporate life and return to his simpler, rural roots, Billy crafted this song to express those deep feelings. It’s the ideal soundtrack for cruising through our beloved land’s breathtaking landscapes and returning to the country.
Billy Gudgeon is a singer-songwriter whose powerful blend of raspy, emotive vocals and heartfelt melodies will captivate audiences nationwide. Drawing inspiration from childhood icons like Randy Travis, Brooks & Dunn, Bruce Springsteen, and Tom Petty, Billy’s music weaves a rich mixture of classic country sounds with a modern edge.
Raised on a farm in the NSW Western Tablelands, Billy’s deep-rooted connection to country life infuses his songs with authenticity and passion. His upbringing in rural New South Wales’s wide-open spaces and rugged landscapes has profoundly shaped his musical style and lyrical content.
With a voice that carries the soul of traditional country and the energy of modern rock, Billy Gudgeon is a rising star in the Australian country music scene, bringing a fresh yet timeless sound to fans everywhere.

Artist Quote – Back To Country, Where Everyone is Someone.

Artist Bio:
Billy Gudgeon is expected to leave a lasting impact on the future of the Australian country rock industry, according to country music veteran Col Finley. Growing up on a farm, Billy’s deep roots in the country genre shine through in his music and performances. His experiences with horse riding and working with cattle continue to influence his music. With his powerful voice and high-energy performances, he has become one of the most exciting new artists in the scene. Billy has performed at major country music festivals in Australia such as the Texas Country Music Festival, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Dalby Stock Horse Sale, Kyogle Rodeo, and Heart of Lismore Music Festival featuring Travis Collins and Max Jackson. He has also shared the stage with renowned artists including Casey Barnes, The Wolfe Brothers, and Catherine Britt. Billy’s down-to-earth attitude and ability to connect with his audience are winning him fans across Australia and beyond. He recently signed a major distribution deal with the Australian company “Music 2 Media” led by country veteran Col Finley. Fans can look forward to more music from him in 2024, and with his dynamic stage presence, soulful voice, and undeniable talent, he is set to make a big impact in the coming years.

On the heels of his third studio album One Thing At A Time attaining 7x Platinum certification by the RIAA, this year’s leading CMA Award nominee Morgan Wallen delivers the first taste of his upcoming project, releasing “Love Somebody,” available now.

“‘Love Somebody’ is a little bit of a new approach lyrically and sonically,” shares Wallen. “I wanted to try something different, with what I wanted to talk about, how I wanted it to sound, and we were inspired by Latin-leaning influences. I’m really excited about this song and pumped that it is out.”

“Love Somebody” was written by Wallen alongside John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Elof Loelv and Ryan Vojtesak, and was produced by Joey Moi and Charlie Handsome (Dangerous: The Double Album and One Thing At A Time). Craving something different against a neon-lit backdrop, the East Tennessean singer/songwriter offers a candid glimpse at the difficulties of finding someone “Who ain’t hypnotized / By dollar signs and blindin’ lights,” as he searches for authenticity.

I just wanna love somebody

Who won’t leave a hole in my heart

I just wanna love somebody

That don’t want me fallin’ apart

And I’ll be lucky if I ever find

A somethin’ more than just a crazy night

I just wanna love somebody

Riding high off the success of Billboard’s 2024 Song of the Summer “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone and latest single, “Lies, Lies, Lies,” Wallen, originally previewed “Love Somebody” on the European leg of his One Night At A Time 2024 Tour. He later announced the single’s official release at his history-making, double header hometown shows at University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, where he surpassed The Jackson 5 as the venue’s largest weekend ever, performing for 156,161 fans across two shows.

Wallen will conclude his One Night At A Time Tour this weekend with two consecutive nights at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium Oct. 18-19. One Night At A Time spanned 87 shows, 10 countries, 51 stadium plays, as well as festivals and arenas across two years, and was named a 2023 Billboard and Pollstar Country Tour of the Year.

For more information visit www.MorganWallen.com.

ABOUT MORGAN WALLEN

When 15-time Billboard Music Awards-winner and current CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Morgan Wallen released his third studio album One Thing At A Time in 2023, its instant success left The New York Times proclaiming Wallen as “one of the biggest stars in pop, period.” One Thing At A Time has remained atop the all-genre Billboard 200 chart for 19 non-consecutive weeks, the most weeks at No. 1 for a country album, and was the most-streamed album of the year on Spotify. The album’s 7x-Platinum single “Last Night” reeled in over 2.2 billion streams globally, becoming the most-streamed song of any genre in the U.S. across Apple Music and Spotify, and the longest running No. 1 solo song in Hot 100 history (16 weeks total). Recent collaboration with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” debuted at country radio with 167 first week adds, becoming only the second single in chart history to debut with the support of all reporting stations. Since its release, “I Had Some Help” remained No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre charts for six weeks.

With 15 chart-toppers at country radio, Wallen’s 87-show One Night At A Time World Tour, spanning two years, 10 countries/3 continents and 51 stadium plays, will conclude at Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 19. Performing to over 2.4 million fans, One Night At A Time was named a Billboard and Pollstar Country Tour of the Year in 2023, as well as People’s Choice Country Concert Tour of 2024, surpassing attendance records in numerous stops; including Neyland Stadium and Ohio Stadium, where Wallen became the largest weekend ever for both venues. Wallen donates a portion from every ticket sold to his Morgan Wallen Foundation.

Rising country artist Wyatt Flores’ highly anticipated full-length debut album, Welcome To The Plains, is out today on Island Records.

In celebration of the new music, Flores made his late-night television debut on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last night performing his new song, “Oh Susannah.” Watch/share HERE [link to come]. Additionally, Flores is the latest addition to Apple Music’s Up Next program-their global artist initiative geared towards identifying, showcasing, and elevating rising talent. Watch the exclusive Apple Music Wyatt Flores Up Next film HERE and listen to his interview with Kelleigh Bannen HERE.

Produced by Beau Bedford (Orville Peck, Shane Smith & The Saints) and recorded between Los Angeles and Asheville, Welcome To The Plains details Flores’ journey as he balances the struggle of leaving his hometown of Stillwater, OK with the highs and lows of life on the road. Across these 14 tracks, including songwriting collaborations with Old Crow Medicine Show’s Ketch Secor and Aaron Raitiere, Flores delivers the grounded and sincere storytelling he’s celebrated for, seamlessly blending traditional country and folk sounds.

Reflecting on the album, Flores shares, “It’s an album about home and a search for happiness. It’s an album about Stillwater, Oklahoma, and all the other little towns that have raised people like you and me. It’s an album about my family, and the people and places in my life who have defined who I am today. This album is happy on one side and heartbreak on the other, and whoever you are, I hope you find something you love in here.”

Welcome To The Plains also features packaging created by Flores’ long-time artistic collaborator, Chloe Tyler, that uniquely interprets the music and his story, including a 12-page booklet that features photos, original hand-painted artwork, album insights, and much more. “Since ‘Please Don’t Go,’ Chloe has visualized the artwork through her interpretation of my music,” Flores shares. “My music wouldn’t be the same without her vision alongside it. There are no words to describe how seamlessly the artwork and vinyl for Welcome to the Plains encompasses my voice, and I’m so grateful she’s always been able to tell the story of my music through her art.”

Watch the pair discuss the project on the debut episode of Flores’ new podcast, “Wyatt Flores and Friends,” HERE. The podcast will feature Flores in conversation with collaborators and meaningful people in his life and will air each week on YouTube.

Known for his engaging live performances, Flores will continue to tour through the end of this year with his “Welcome To The Plains Tour.” The extensive run includes Flores’ largest headline shows to date, with upcoming stops at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium (two nights), Brooklyn’s Brooklyn Paramount, Tulsa’s Cain’s Ballroom (two nights), Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Atlanta’s The Eastern, Chicago’s Vic Theatre, Pittsburgh’s Stage AE, Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club and Fort Worth’s Billy Bob’s Texas among many others. See below for complete tour itinerary. Full details can be found at www.wyattfloresmusic.com/tour.

Born and raised in Oklahoma, the Mexican-American artist has established himself as one of country music’s most vital voices with his three previous EPs, including Half Life, which was released earlier this spring. Receiving widespread critical attention, The New York Times praised, “Wyatt Flores…Has a Superpower: Tapping Emotions,” while NPR Music declared, “a fantastic record…he is making a big splash out there” and Holler proclaimed, “Flores at his gloriously life-affirming, existential best.”

Further adding to his breakout year, Flores has been recognized as one of Rolling Stone’s 25 “Future of Music” artists, received a nomination for Emerging Act of the Year at the 2024 Americana Honors & Awards, was selected as Amazon’s Breakthrough Artist of the Year, included in Spotify’s Hot Country Class of 2024 and CMT’s Listen Up class, and made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Additionally, Flores has garnered over 325 million streams to date, saw his 2022 breakout single, “Please Don’t Go,” scale the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and had his song “Before I Do” with Jake Kohn featured on the soundtrack for the new Twistersmovie.

Critical acclaim for Welcome To The Plains:

“it just speaks to his power as this young songwriter in the country lane, doing what I think is some of the most powerful music I’ve heard in a very long time.”-NPR

“Welcome to the Plains…is full of enough musical and lyrical range to be the defining album of the 23-year-old Flores’ career”-Rolling Stone

“His latest pulses with the raw energy of a full-band sound, thrashing percussion and churning guitars”-Billboard

“a vivid, emotional portrait of life”-Nashville Scene

“Wyatt Flores is a superstar in the making…the torchbearer for Oklahoma’s red dirt music tradition”-Whiskey Riff

“one of the most exciting breakout stars in country music today”-All Country News

“Flores’s music has a fresh and modern sound while keeping the traditional roots of his Oklahoman upbringing”-Country Central

“Wyatt Flores is the face of the new generation of country”-Country Chord

Shanleigh Rose – Shows Her Depth, Maturity & Openness with Haunting New Single “Lost.”

The 21-year-old singer-songwriter steps away from her usual edgy, alt Country tunes to convey a profound and thought-provoking message. Still, this prolific songwriter continues to display her depth of character and maturity with her latest single, “Lost.” The song’s lyrical flow and visual essence reflect the thoughts of a young woman facing mental health struggles.

“Lost” gives me goosebumps and, at some points, makes my hair stand on end. This is a Shanleigh Rose masterpiece, as Col Finley (M2M MD) described.

When I wrote this song, I was struggling a lot with my mental health, specifically anxiety. I felt so lost and defeated as if no amount of running from this problem could ever make it go away for good. This song is all about the nature of mental health and how it ebbs and flows like the tide; some days feel better, and some days feel heavy. I wrote this song as a way to cope, and I wanted to share it with everyone out there feeling the same way, letting them know that they aren’t alone in this journey. Express Shanleigh Rose

“Lost” is a haunting track that blends the storytelling essence of country and folk. This song captures the unrelenting pull of mental health through a metaphor of the ocean. “Lost” tells the story of trying to find safety and stability on dry land, only to be drawn back into the crashing waves. With Rose’s vivid imagery, her lyrics create a profound sense of struggle and vulnerability.

Track Description –

“Lost” is a haunting track by Shanleigh Rose that blends the storytelling essence of country and folk. This song captures the unrelenting pull of mental health through a metaphor for the ocean. “Lost” tells the story of trying to find safety and stability on dry land, only to be drawn back into the crashing waves. With Rose’s vivid imagery, her lyrics create a profound sense of struggle and vulnerability.

Artist Quote –

At the time I wrote this song, I was struggling a lot with my mental health, specifically anxiety. I felt so lost and defeated as if no amount of running from this problem could ever make it go away for good. This song is all about the nature of mental health and how it ebbs and flows like the tide; some days feel better, and some days feel heavy. This song was written as a way for me to cope, and I wanted to share this with everyone out there feeling the same way and knowing that they aren’t alone in this journey.

The latest release from TRAdE IN has a bit more bite than a warm shot of whiskey. They sing about heartbreak and the inevitable cycle of love gone bad. This down-to-earth country rock band knows how to write a passionate country song that hits you like a full bottle of whiskey. When “When The Whiskey Stops Working” and reality sets in, be sure to give TRAdE IN a listen. They’re just a group of good-time musicians playing some quality Country music.

Track Description –

When the pain of a broken heart inevitably overcomes the numbness of inebriation, this song is the result!
It is a tale of regret and desperation that everyone can relate to.

Artist Quote –

I am hanging on, barely getting through when every road leads back to you. Tell me, what am I going to do when the whisky stops working?