Merriam-Webster simply defines the word groundbreaking as "introducing new ideas or methods," so it's no surprise that DEE JAY SILVER is commonly described as such. The DJ/remixer/producer was the first (and only) DJ to be signed to a major Nashville record label, RCA Nashville/Sony Music, and the first DJ to ever play the Academy of Country Music Awards (ACMs) and the American Country Awards (ACAs).

Lotus has released the second single from the forthcoming album, Eat the Light, out July 15th. "Move Too Fast" features vocals by Damn Right! bassist/singer Johnny Fissinger. 

Established in 2015, Midnight Mountain Music Show is a music festival presented by the Philadelphia band Mason Porter. This year’s festival will take place at Peaceful Woodlands Family Campground in Blakeslee, PA on September 16th and 17th.

Taking the name from one of their songs, the festival will host a variety of American Roots acts from rock to folk, country, bluegrass and everything in between. The MMMS festival will also features a chili cook-off, kids’ activities, vendors and more.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legends HEART will release BEAUTIFUL BROKEN--their first new album in four years and first for Concord Records--this Friday, July 8. Billboard.com yesterday (July 6)debuted the full album with an exclusive stream. BEAUTIFUL BROKEN--

Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Alexander, is thrilled to unveil his debut self-titled EP details today.

Volume Five made its debut this week at #5 on Billboard’s Top 10 Bluegrass Album Chart with their impressive new project Drifter.

311’s ultimate vacation experience returns March 2 - 6, 2017, with the band’s fifth 311 Caribbean Cruise.  Sailing between Tampa, Florida, and the island paradise of Cozumel, Mexico, the 311 Caribbean Cruise 2017 will transform the luxurious Norwegian Jade cruise liner into a massive, floating music festival at sea.

There’s a new generation of women burning down the Nashville music industry. Powerful voices like Margo Price and Nikki Lane have been rewriting the script, owning their own songs and vision. Now, add to this list Washington State Americana songwriter Courtney Marie Andrews. After a decade spent at the height of the music industry, touring solo and with large pop bands, she realized her desire for a place to come home to. She found that in a small rural town in the deep forests of Washington State.

The impact of Atmosphere’s music has been the roots to their long-term success, and their continued rigorous touring and performance schedule has been the vessel for engraining these stories and the legacy of the music into their fan base.

American Songwriter is the perfect place to release new music from Colorado’s celebrated band Paper Bird. The site premiered “I Don’t Mind” from the band’s new release PAPER BIRD, which hits September 9 on Thirty Tigers.