Flat River Band consists of three brothers Andy, Chad and Dennijo Sitze.
The brothers would hurry home each day to enjoy reruns of The Dukes of Hazzard. One day, as they watched Rosco’s speed trap antics in Hazard County, The Oak Ridge Boys took the stage at the Boar’s Nest. It was during this performance that the brothers first heard the song “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight.” This experience marked a pivotal moment for the Flat River Band, bringing their journey full circle.
RUSSELL CROWE’S INDOOR GARDEN PARTY ANNOUNCE ONE-NIGHT-ONLY SHOWAT THE ENMORE THEATRE ON SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER
What is INDOOR GARDEN PARTY?It is a band.An Event.A celebration!
Having performed all over the world from Glastonbury Festival to Rome’s Colosseum in 2024, Russell Crowe’s Indoor Garden Party will play just one show in 2025 – an intimate performance at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre alongside special guests BRAKE, Marcia Hines, Troy Cassar-Daley, Lorraine O’Reilly and Danielle Spencer.When asked what the audience should expect, Crowe replies enigmatically, “Stories, songs, and surprises”, delivered via an eclectic mix of rock, blues, country and gospel, original songs, covers and collaborations. You can see the grandeur of these performances when watching Russell Crowe’s Indoor Garden Party perform ‘Save Me’ live in Siena: the beautifully shot gospel style music video for ‘ Let Your Light Shine featuring Marcia Hines: . Their upcoming performance at Sydney’s Enmore Theatre promises more of the same but in an incredibly intimate setting for those lucky enough to be in the room. First brought to life in 2009 on a rainy night in a tent outside a London pub owned by legendary talk show host Michael Parkinson, the Indoor Garden Party is the music and live performance vehicle of Academy Award winner Russell Crowe. Though Crowe has been releasing music since 1982, Indoor Garden Party are only two albums into their career, having released 2017’s The Musical and more recently 2024’s Prose and Cons. Earlier this year, Crowe also released a duet with Italian legend Zucchero, of the Eddie Vedder song ‘ Just Breathe’, and performed two concerts with him at Rome’s Circo Massimo.Crowe’s ease with audiences and his ability to connect drives every show to a foot-stomping crescendo, with UK press describing Crowe as “Every inch the rock star” and “The perfect front man” after his spectacular performance at Glastonbury last year. Because of his intense work schedule on his day job, carving time out for music takes a good deal of planning. 2023 and 2024 saw Indoor Garden Party play a bunch of shows at home in Australia, but also tour to Italy, France, Malta, Czech Republic, Ireland, UK and USA, with the band stacking up performances at legendary venues. Whether it be the The Whiskey a Go-Go in Los Angeles, Tipitina’s in New Orleans, Gaiety Theatre in Dublin, the Colosseum in Rome, La Cigale in Paris, the ancient amphitheatre in Pompeii, or 12,000 people crammed into Piazza del Campo in Siena, the shows have been epic. 2025 has just one show, Saturday 20 December at the Enmore Theatre in Sydney. One of the traditions of Indoor Garden Party shows is the eclectic guests that get up and perform with the band, and this show will be no exception. From the USA, indie rock superstar in the making, BRAKE, whose pop driven rock songs flash around social media sites like TikTok, is on the bill. His track ‘ Cigarettes and Black Lipstick Stains’ has 4M listens on Spotify alone. Golden Guitar legend Troy Cassar-Daley, queen of soul Marcia Hines, and Ireland’s Lorraine O’Reilly will be guests on the night, and the show will open with Danielle Spencer performing new material, including her recent ‘ Regenerate’ single.Coming off the back of last year’s tour which covered 6 countries and 60,000km, there were initially big plans for shows in 2025. However, the year has turned monumental in Crowe’s day job. By the time the Enmore Theatre show rolls around, Crowe will have completed 6 feature films in 12 months, something he has never done before, and the titles are already generating buzz and high anticipation.Upcoming films include Nuremberg with Rami Malek, Michael Shannon & Leo Woodall (Worldwide release November 7), the Australian production Beast in Me with Dan McPherson and Amy Shark in her feature film debut, Bear Country with Luke Evans and Teresa Palmer, Billion Dollar Spy with Harry Lawtey, UNABOMB with Jacob Tremblay, The Weight with Ethan Hawke, and the hotly awaited Highlander remake with Henry Cavill. Now, to cap off what has been an extraordinary year of filmmaking, Crowe looks forward to a big Sydney hometown send off at the Enmore Theatre on Saturday 20 December where you can exclusively catch Indoor Garden Party at their only show this year.On this special one-off event, Russell Crowe says “I’m really looking forward to this concert. It has been a little frustrating having to put some music things aside for the day job as the year has gone on, but you won’t hear me complaining. In my profession, too much work is a bonus. For the band, this gig will be like a celebration. A heavy work year behind us, one big blow out to finish the year will be so much fun. It’ll be like the Christmas show you go to when you don’t really want to go to a Christmas show. It’s not official, but I’m pretty sure we will have a ‘no reindeer’ policy on the night.”
RISING COUNTRY ARTIST VINCENT MASON RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED “DAMNED IF I DO”
Touring with Riley Green, Jordan Davis, and Luke Bryan This Summer and Fall
Interscope/MCA Nashville/Music Soup songwriter and artist Vincent Mason turns up the emotional heat this summer with his newest release, “ Damned If I Do: Mason doesn’t just sing about heartbreak; he lives in it, which allows him to curate a song that sounds more like a journal entry than a record.Written by Vincent with Jacob Hackworth and Lauren Hungate, the trio concoct a country confessional anchored by an unforgettable hook. He continues to carve out his place as one of the most compelling voices in the country music scene. “Coming off of my first year of touring, I wanted something different musically that I could look forward to playing every night, shares Mason. “I wrote it with Lauren Hungate and Jacob Hackworth, two of my favourite writers in town. This song is one of my favourite moments on the new record, and I’m sure it will be one of my favourites on the road.”Mason spent most of 2025 so far on his first-ever headlining run, the Hell Is A Dance Floor Tour, which sold out in presale and expanded with a second leg due to overwhelming demand. He’ll stay on the road throughout the year, joining Riley Green, Luke Bryan, Jordan Davis, and Parker McCollum as an opener on select dates, while also hitting major festivals across the country, before heading to Australia in 2026 to perform at CMC Rocks
For over a decade, “Band of Brothers” has been a defining anthem for PETRIC—a song that has fuelled the band’s journey from their earliest days to countless stages across Canada. Now, PETRIC are unleashing the track with a brand-new edge, teaming up with powerhouse producer Chris Baseford (Nickelback, Avril Lavigne, Shinedown).With soaring guitars, a driving rhythm, and a bold infusion of outlaw country-rock, the new version of “Band of Brothers” takes the spirit of brotherhood that has always defined PETRIC and cranks it to new heights. It’s a celebration of where they’ve been, and a fearless statement of where they’re headed.
Australian fans already know PETRIC well, thanks to a string of successful singles including “Déjà Vu”, “KIDS”, “White Lyin’”, “Night Up”, “Beach Please” and the Australian Top 23 chart-topper “Flirtin’” (with Hayley Jensen). Their highly successful 2023 release “Single Problem” with award-winning Australian country artist Christie Lamb landed them a national TV spot on Channel Ten’s Studio 10, an Australian tour with well-attended shows in Sydney and Brisbane, and a spot on the Royal Caribbean Cruisin’ Country Cruise through the South Pacific.Excited to be releasing once again to Australian audiences, PETRIC are proud to unveil “Band of Brothers”. More than just a song, it’s an anthem that has carried them through every stage of their journey. Now, with a fresh, high-octane edge, PETRIC are not only honouring the track that’s defined their path but redefining it for a new era—louder, bolder, and built for the road ahead.Petric’s new single ‘Band Of Brothers’ is out at Australian radio on Monday 13th October.
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Wattmore – Canadian Whiskey – too honest for PR, perfect for radio!
If you’re looking for safe, skip this email.Wattmore’s Canadian Whiskey is the kind of track that crawls out of your speakers, steals your drink, and starts an argument you secretly agree with.
In two weeks it’s gone;#1 on Latin American PlayMPE,#9 on the Australian Country Music Top 10#33 on the Australian Country Songs Airplay ChartIt has landed squarely on the radar of stations who prefer their country with a little combustion.Written by Aiden and Kai with Allan Caswell, produced by Lindsay Waddington, it’s country that remembered its manners just long enough to get through the door.
Critics are still deciding what to call it:“It’s country but not quite. It’s punk but not exactly … it’s Wattmore.” – Foxfire“Classic country on the surface until the punk undertones punch through.” – Miles Coleman“A perfect blend of bourbon-soaked Americana vibes and old-school country with amodern edge.” – The Other Side Reviews
Every line drips humour and humanity; every hook lands harder than expected. It’s reckless, real, and impossible to unhear — which explains the charts. Add it. Spin it. Blame us later.Who Are Wattmore?Wattmore are two brothers who communicate almost entirely through guitar solos, sarcasm, and eye rolls sharp enough to cut glass. They’re awkward like suddenly forgetting how pockets work to somehow stumbling into brilliance while looking like they took a wrong turn at common sense.
Their songs are loaded with grit, mischief, and emotional sucker punches disguised as choruses. Expect dry humour, zero small talk, and the kind of honesty that makes PR departments break out in hives
LaCosta Tucker Releases New Single, Woman Behind The Wheel Country music icon LaCosta Tucker, known for her rich Nashville roots and soulful voice, is thrilled to release her new single Woman Behind The Wheel. The single drops on October 10th on radio and across all digital music platforms. The song delivers a poignant message about the vital role women play in keeping the “family machine” running smoothly. “Women always step up to the plate,” LaCosta says, “their strength and determination are what hold families together.”About LaCosta Tucker
LaCosta Tucker rose to fame in the seventies scoring fourteen chart hits, touring with music’s biggest names (Charlie Rich, Bob Hope, Johnny Cash, etc.) and appearing on beloved TV shows like Dolly, Nashville Now, The Jim Nabors Show, The Tommy Hunter Show, Pop Goes the Country, The Alan Hamel Show, The Dinah Shore Show, and Hee Haw. Born in Seminole, Texas, LaCosta grew up in a hardworking family led by her parents, Beau Tucker and Juanita Tucker. LaCosta loved Country Music from childhood, winning her first talent contest at just four years old. She performed in a band called The Country Westerners, entered beauty pageants, and eventually earned a degree from Cochise College in Arizona. She continued singing in clubs and was crowned Miss Country Music, Phoenix.In the early seventies, LaCosta met legendary publisher Al Gallico and signed with Capitol Records where she teamed with Producer Norro Wilson for five albums. Her debut hit, I Wanna Get to You, reached #25 on the country charts, followed by Get on My Love Train (#3) and He Took Me for a Ride (#10). She released five albums with Capitol and earned Academy of Country Music nominations for Most Promising Female Vocalist in 1975 and 1976. In 1982, she joined Elektra Records, produced by James Stroud, charting again with Love Take It Easy on Me.Today, LaCosta divides her time between Nashville and Las Vegas, embracing her most cherished role as “Momma” to daughter Cali (a rising Country Star who has featured LaCosta in her three music videos) and son Zach (an Aerospace Engineer), and as proud grandmother to Adelin. LaCosta occasionally joins Cali onstage (recently appearing atAliante Casino in Las Vegas and Spirit Mountain Casino in Oregon), delighting fans with her classic hit Get on My Love Train. The duo is working together for the first time and has more plans to collaborate in the future. They look forward to meeting their fans and friends on the road. “I’m not a stranger to anyone,” LaCosta says, “I’m just a friend you haven’t met yet”.
CANADA’S AWARD-WINNING COUNTRY BAND
THE WASHBOARD UNION ANNOUNCE FIRST TOUR OF AUSTRALIA
NEW SINGLE “SOMEBODY TO LOVE” OUT NOW
FEATURE PERFORMANCES AT SAVANNAH IN THE ROUND AND SXSW SYDNEY
Platinum-selling, JUNO Award-winning and 9-time Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Award-winning Canadian country group The Washboard Union make their Australian live debut this October with a run of shows. The performances coincide with the release of their brand new single “Somebody To Love” which is available now on all streaming platforms via ABC Music.”Somebody To Love” is a song dedicated to the hopeless romantic in all of us and our search for that “one” who was meant for each and every one of us. The rich harmonies and unforgettable chorus on this song perfectly captures that one-of-a-kind Washboard Union sound. Produced by Dave “Dwave” Thomson: (Lady A, Lights, Jake Mathews) and The Washboard Union and written by The Washboard Union’s Chris Duncombe with Jamie Floyd, Jimmy Thow and Thomson, the soulful track is carried by the group’s rich, signature harmonies and an unforgettable, hooky chorus that feels instantly familiar.“As a band we always dreamed that our music would take us across the world and now it is. We can’t wait for these first shows and for our new music to come out in a country full of Country music fans like Australia,” said Chris Duncombe of The Washboard Union.The Washboard Union have cemented themselves as one of Canada’s top country acts, with over 85 million streams, 520,000 radio spins, one Platinum and four Gold singles in Canada, nine Top 10 hits, and over 35 award wins. They have become known for their signature three-part harmonies, dynamic live shows, and songs that resonate with audiences worldwide. With new partnerships at ABC Music (Canada/International), the band is stepping into an exciting new global chapter that begins this October with the release of their latest single and their first Australian tour.
BLAKE SHELTON RELEASES NEW SONG “STAY COUNTRY OR DIE TRYIN’”
Today, Shelton delivers another taste of the album (“For Recreational Use Only”) with the release of the electrifying new track “ Stay Country Or Die Tryin’ ”, written by Drew Parker, Graham Barham, Sam Ellis and Beau Bailey.“When I heard ‘Stay Country or Die Tryin’”, it took me back to the first time I heard ‘Ol’ Red’ or ‘God’s Country,’” says Shelton. “It’s got so much energy and is full of those little catchphrases and things we say out in the country. I absolutely fell in love with it. I’m proud of this recording—and I love singing it live even more. Hopefully, you’ll come catch a show and sing it with us.”For Recreational Use Only spans 12 tracks that capture life’s highs and lows with Shelton’s signature blend of authentic storytelling, raw emotion, and unforgettable melodies. The album also boasts guest appearances from music superstar Gwen Stefani, country legend John Anderson, and Shelton’s longtime friend and tourmate Craig Morgan.With For Recreational Use Only, Blake Shelton strengthens his status as one of country music’s most compelling voices, delivering a deeply personal yet universally relatable collection that celebrates love, resilience, and staying true to your roots.For Recreational Use Only Tracklist:
About Blake Shelton:
With 29 No. 1 singles, 52 million singles and 13 million albums sold and nearly 11 billion global streams, Blake Shelton has received numerous awards, including six ACMs, three AMAs, ten CMAs, 11 CMTs and six People’s Choice, among many others. Shelton just announced his new BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville album, For Recreational Use Only, set to drop May 9. The 12-track album, his first in nearly four years, features his Top 10 Wheelhouse Records single “Texas,” the poignant “Let Him In Anyway” and red-dirt “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” and includes appearances by Gwen Stefani, John Anderson and Craig Morgan. Shelton kickstarted the year with his Live In Las Vegas Residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. He just wrapped his Friends & Heroes Tour, which featured Craig Morgan, Deana Carter, Trace Adkins and Emily Ann Roberts, and will play a variety of festivals this summer The Grand Ole Opry member also remains focused on his Ole Red partnership with Ryman Hospitality, with locations currently in Tishomingo, Nashville, Gatlinburg, Orlando, and most recently, Las Vegas, with a stand-alone venue complete with a roof-top stage and bar on the Las Vegas strip.
LANE PITTMAN RELEASES NEW SINGLE ‘RIGHT TIL NOW’ – OUT TODAY
ANNOUNCED FOR STAGECOACH 2026 AND TOURING AUSTRALIA THIS OCTOBER
Golden Guitar winner and rising country star Lane Pittman today releases his new single ‘ Right Til Now, the highly anticipated follow-up to his breakthrough tracks Amen For The Weekend and Man I’m Turning Out To Be.
Co-written with Brendan Cooney and Mitch Crego, Right Til Now is a driving, hook-filled anthem about resilience and renewal, with Pittman’s country-pop crossover style front and centre. “This song is about the universal feeling of rejection and figuring out how to land back on your feet and doing so better than you ever have,” he shares. “I wanted to put a twist on it and frame that rejection as something wonderful.”
The release caps a breakthrough year that has seen Pittman surpass 40 million streams worldwide, earn acclaim from Rolling Stone and The Music, appear on TODAY and Sunrise, and perform to more than 250,000 fans supporting Luke Combs on his arena and stadium tours. Last week, he was announced for Stagecoach 2026 in California, marking a major international milestone.
Fans can hear Right Til Now live across his October festival run, kicking off tonight at Deni Ute Muster before stops at Under The Gums in Gilgandra (Oct 4), Savannah In The Round in Mareeba (Oct 10), Groundwater CMF on the Gold Coast (Oct 18), Ridin’ Hearts Festival in Sydney (Oct 25) and Melbourne (Oct 26), before wrapping at The Tivoli in Brisbane on October 28 supporting Nate Smith.
‘Right Til Now’ is out now on all streaming platforms.
Greaternity is back with their highly anticipated new single, Name Drop Jesus — a bold and joyful anthem proclaiming the name above all names. Name Drop Jesus is the first single from Greaternity’s sophomore album project to be released in the first quarter of 2026.Blending twangy country vocals by Greaternity’s Bobby Joe Owens, Christian Hip Hop energy, and 90s electronic rock flavor, this track delivers a sound unlike anything else on today’s Christian airwaves. The lyrics take a playful look at pop culture’s obsession with name-dropping and redirect the spotlight to the one name that truly matters: Jesus.
Name Drop Jesus is fun, infectious, and deeply rooted in the Gospel message, making it a great fit for both contemporary Christian and crossover formats. Name Drop Jesus is the right song at the right time to shine the light of Jesus and help bring joy and unity to this troubled world.We’d love for you to consider adding Name Drop Jesus to your rotation and helping us spread the Word through music.Let’s make His name the one that’s heard loudest. —Greaternity
