Co-writing every song on the album, that personal touch comes through across each track as he tells his story through his art of music. Listeners will be treated to a blend of modern & traditional country influences, giving the collection a timeless feel as King carves out a sound that is distinctly his own. The sense of rawness and relatability can be felt, especially as the artist pulls from his own experiences, thoughts and feelings, which can at times be a vulnerable act, but is also what makes music so powerful when an artist is willing to open up and let listeners in. That is exactly what Zach John King did throughout I’m What You Get.

The album features King’s hit single “Get To Drinkin’,” a track that has already proven the artist on the rise brings plenty of energy with the catchy track that fans have been gravitating to. Now that the album is available, fans will have even more to enjoy. A few of CMR’s favorite tracks include, “I’m What You Get,” “Shoulda Woulda Coulda,” “Mama’s Prayin’,” and “What I’m Giving Up.” And that’s only naming a few, we could definitely keep going!

Zach also includes some strong collaborations on his debut album, including Brooks & Dunn on “Way to Go” and Brent Cobb on “Choppin Wood.” He also teams up with Bayker Blankenship for “Life Behind Bars.” The mix of collaborations adds even more depth and personality to an already well-balanced project, with Zach John King’s own sound remaining at the heart of it all.

There’s plenty of variety throughout the project, and it all comes together to showcase an artist who has a clear vision for his music and is ready to make his mark. The sequencing also should not go unnoticed. From starting things out with “I’m What You Get,” to closing out the album with “What I’m Giving Up,” King did a terrific job bringing the entire collection together for a solid debut album.

I’m What You Get is available now at zjk.lnk.to/imwhatyouget.

I’m What You Get Track List:
01) I’m What You Get – Zach John King / Rhett Akins / Jimmy Robbins
02) Run For Them Hills -(Zach John King / Josh Phillips / Jaxson Free / Matt Dragstrem
03) Whiskey Lying – Zach John King / Rodney Clawson / Sasha Alex Sloan / Chris LaCorte
04) Way To Go (ft. Brooks & Dunn) – Zach John King / Rodney Clawson / Jimmy Robbins / Sasha Alex Sloan
05) How To Not – Zach John King / Kyle Fishman / Randy Montana / Sasha Alex Sloan
06) Get To Drinkin’ – Zach John King / Rhett Akins / Thomas Archer / Kyle Fishman / Kyle Sturrock
07) Beneath The Pines – Zach John King / Rodney Clawson / Michael Lotten
08) Shoulda Woulda Coulda – Zach John King / Josh Kerr / Seth Ennis
09) Mama’s Prayin – Zach John King / Steph Jones / Tofer Brown)
10) Backwoods – Zach John King / Rhett Akins / Beau Bailey / Michael Lotten)
11) Little Bit Stronger – Zach John King / Randy Montana / Sasha Alex Sloan / Matt Dragstrem
12) Choppin Wood (ft. Brent Cobb) – Zach John King / Matt Roy / Paul Sikes
13) Lose You – Zach John King / Alex Hope / Sasha Sloan
14) Homegrown Heaven – Zach John King / Chris Tompkins / Jimmy Robbins / Josh Miller
15) Sunsets In Georgia – Zach John King / Billy Dawson / Reid Isbell / Rob Pennington
16) Life Behind Bars (ft. Bayker Blankenship) – Zach John King / Jordan Reynolds / Heath Warren
17) High Like Her – Zach John King / Rhett Akins / Jimmy Robbins / Chris Tompkins
18) Happy For You – Zach John King / Chris La Corte / Justin Wilson
19) Space – Zach John King / Michael Lotten / Blake Pendergrass
20) What I’m Giving Up – Zach John King / Brad Rempel / Josh Jenkins / Casey Beathard)

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Cole Swindell has announced a brand new partnership that he has become involved with. The multi-platinum country star has teamed up with Southern Spring Water brand Free Bird as both a brand ambassador and investor.

The Georgia native was drawn to the brand for its values and its connection to his homestate. Free Bird is starting to soar as it is now available in over 2,500 retail locations and continues to grow.

“I’m so excited to share that I have invested in and will be partnering up with Free Bird Southern Spring Water, a company I have really admired for a while now,” shares Swindell. “Its values and the people behind it drew me in from the beginning and helped me believe in this product. I’m so excited about the opportunity to work with the incredible team over there, we’ve got so many cool things coming for you guys.”

“Cole represents so much of what Free Bird is about – staying true to where you come from, bringing people together, and enjoying the ride,” shares Free Bird founder Jay Williams. “Having him believe in what we’re building means a lot, and we’re fired up to have him on the team.”

In addition to the exciting new partnership with Free Bird, Swindell released new song “Bronco.” The new track serves as a deeply personal one, inspired by his late father’s old truck and the memories it holds for his family. Meanwhile, his current single “Girl Dad” continues climbing the Country radio charts and closing in on the Top 40.

Keep up with all things Cole at coleswindell.com.

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Country music has lost one of its brightest stars and a true icon of the genre. Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter, actress, author and philanthropist whose incredible career touched the lives of countless people around the world, died today peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 80. The heartbreaking news was announced today in a video by her nephew, Bryan Seaver.

A private service will be held for immediate family at Dolly’s request. Fans are encouraged to share their tributes and memories on Dolly’s official website dollyparton.com and on social media tagging @DollyParton.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at imaginationlibrary.com.

 

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Amazon Music is bringing an exclusive concert and livestream to the University of Wisconsin-Madison that you won’t want to miss. Amazon Music Presents Off To College with Kane Brown is an exclusive concert event that will be livestreamed from the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Saturday, September 5. Sponsored by Gatorade, Michael Kors and SharkNinja, Kane will deliver a back-to-school bash for students to enjoy as they get ready for the new school year. DJ D-Nice will kick things off with an opening set to pump up the crowd before Brown takes the stage.

“I am so ready to bring our show for an incredible night at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,” said Kane Brown. “We’re going to have a high energy, big party of a show at the campus. I’m excited to work with Amazon Music to share this concert with fans all over the world. It’s going to be a night we’ll never forget!”

DJ D-Nice adds, “I’m excited to kick off the school year with a high-energy DJ set that raises Badger Nation’s vibration and sets the stage for an incredible musical experience with Kane.” 

The student-only block party will take place at Library Mall at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 5. University of Wisconsin-Madison students will receive information on how to claim their free tickets, with around 6,000 tickets available.

For those not able to attend the event in person, Amazon Music has got you covered! The Amazon Music Presents Off To College with Kane Brown will stream live on September 5 starting at 7:30 p.m. CDT on the Amazon Music app, Amazon Music’s Twitch and Prime Video channels, plus Amazon Live on Fire TV and Samsung TV.

All the details for the Amazon Music Presents Off To College with Kane Brown can be found HERE.

In addition to this amazing concert event, Amazon is getting students ready for the upcoming school year with Prime for Young Adults, which is part of its First Day Ready campaign. College students with a .edu email address and young adults ages 18-24 can receive Prime benefits at half the regular cost, along with additional perks including Amazon Music, Prime Video, fast, free delivery and more. Prime for Young Adults also includes exclusive savings like 5% cash back, making it a pretty great option for students looking to save a little while getting ready for the year ahead. To learn more and see if you qualify for a $0 trial, visit amazon.com/youngadult.

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When you are able to check “Make Opry Debut” off your bucket list, you know you are doing something right. For artists on the rise Sons of Habit, they were able to check off that major milestone last week.

The rising five-piece band from Owensboro, Kentucky, featuring Mitchell Douglas, Hagan Edge, Dalton Daniels, Jeffrey Parish and Noah Patrick, made their Grand Ole Opry debut on August 14. The five longtime friends stepped into the iconic Opry circle for an emotional three-song set that concluded with a standing ovation from the audience.

“You dream your whole life for something like this. Ever since I can remember I’ve dreamt of every little detail about this place and this moment,” shared Sons of Habit’s Mitchell Douglas from inside the circle. 

Opening their Opry performance with “5:21,” the significance of the moment quickly set in as the band shed some tears while taking it all in. Sons of Habit followed with “Nostalgia” before closing with “Madeline,” the first song the band ever wrote and released, which ultimately went on to become their breakout hit.

“There’s a presence up here from the legends that you can’t even imagine,” said Sons of Habit. “For all the artists who have played this stage, thank you for keeping it world renowned.”

Friends and family were in the audience to witness the band’s career milestone, including the owner of the trailer in Habit, Kentucky, where Sons of Habit first came together to make music.

There’s something special about these five friends, and it is going to be an exciting journey getting to know them as they embark on this next chapter of their career.

 

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As Miranda Lambert readies the release of her new studio album, Crisco, on October 2, the country superstar will take the stage at The Truth on October 1. Dubbed “Miranda Lambert: One Night Only,” this special performance is one you will not want to miss!

While Lambert will treat fans to her impressive catalog of hit songs along with new tracks from Crisco, she will also be accompanied by a 12-piece string section. This will be a show like no other, not only for fans but for Lambert herself.

“It was magical to hear the way strings can transform a song when we were in the studio creating this record, and I can’t wait to bring that to life in an even bigger way with our full setlist,” shared Lambert. “We’ve never gotten to play that way on stage, and to have the opportunity to do it for the first time at the opening of a beautiful new venue right here in Nashville is going to be really special.”

What a way to introduce The Truth to Nashville and kick off the next chapter of Miranda’s career with Crisco.

Crisco is available for pre-save / pre-add here.

Tickets for “Miranda Lambert: One Night Only” go on sale to the general public Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m. CT at thetruthnashville.com.

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It’s an exciting week for Ian Munsick and his fans as he gears up for the release of his fourth studio album, The Mountain Goat, arriving Friday, August 21. In addition to the new collection of music, the Wyoming native has launched a Western inspired collection with Schaefer Outfitter that brings his roots, and in many ways his songs, to life through a collection of apparel pieces.

From pearl snap shirts to graphic tees, along with hats and outerwear, Ian and his wife Caroline curated a collection that perfectly fits their Western lifestyle both on and off stage.

“The wait is over! Our clothing line collaboration with Schaefer Outfitter is finally yours. Caroline and I have waited years to deliver the kind of quality and style that this line embodies,” Munsick shares. “I’ll be wearing every single piece both on stage and on the ranch in Wyoming. Make sure to claim yours before they run out!” 

“New album! New tour! New clothing line! The entire Schaefer Outfitter team is so thankful that we were able to be part of Ian’s journey,” adds Jason Smith, CEO of Schaefer Outfitter. “From the very beginning, we could not believe how much Ian’s commitment to quality, creativity, and giving back to the community of fans directly aligned with Schaefer Outfitter’s core values. We are so excited to get this out into the wild, and we can’t wait to see you singing along in the Ian Munsick + Schaefer Outfitter collection.”

The new apparel collection will also be available on Munsick’s Road To The Mountain Goat Tour, with Schaefer Outfitter joining at select tour stops, including Park City, Utah; Laramie, Wyoming; and Deadwood, South Dakota.

Ian Munsick x Schaefer Outfitter collection is available now at schaeferoutfitter.com. 

And the wait for new music is almost over! The Mountain Goat drops 8/21, featuring hit singles including “Geronimo,” “Love Is Blind,” and more. The album is available now for pre-add / pre-save at tripletigers.lnk.to/themountaingoat.

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Get ready for more Luke Combs! The country superstar is set to bring his My Kinda Saturday Night Tour into 2027 with a massive stadium lineup. The in-the-round experience will feature Treaty Oak Revival, Avery Anna, Shenandoah and Wyatt McCubbin. The tour will hit stadiums across the U.S., including Arlington, Detroit, Foxborough, Denver, San Diego and more throughout the coming year. If 2026 is any indication, these new shows next year are going to be HUGE!

During Combs’ 2026 run, he sold over 1.3 million tickets while making history at multiple venues across the globe. From selling out multiple nights at London’s Wembley Stadium to becoming the first artist to sell out back-to-back nights at Slane Castle in Ireland, Combs continued to show just how far country music can reach. He also drew over 90,000 fans at Ohio Stadium, which to date is his biggest headlining show yet.

You can’t help but be proud of both Luke Combs and country music in general when you see the reach this tour has had for both the artist and the genre. We have no doubt that Combs will take that momentum straight into 2027.

Tickets for the My Kinda Saturday Night Tour 2027 go on presale Wednesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. local time, with the general on-sale beginning Friday, August 21 at 10 a.m. local time. Members of Combs’ official fan club, The Bootleggers, will have access to an advance presale. For ticket info and more, visit lukecombs.com.

“MY KINDA SATURDAY NIGHT TOUR 2027”
April 3 Arlington, TX | AT&T Stadium
April 10 Minneapolis, MN | U.S. Bank Stadium
April 17 Detroit, MI | Ford Field
April 24 Philadelphia, PA | Lincoln Financial Field
May 1 Foxborough, MA | Gillette Stadium
May 8 Pittsburgh, PA | Acrisure Stadium
May 15 Kansas City, MO | Arrowhead Stadium
May 29 Edmonton, AB | Commonwealth Stadium
June 5 Vancouver, BC | BC Place
June 12 Boise, ID | Albertsons Stadium
June 19 Denver, CO | Empower Field at Mile High
June 26 San Diego, CA | Petco Park

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Megan Moroney has officially stepped into her American Girl era, and we are here for it! When collaborations like this come together, it’s a pretty perfect fit as the popular Mattel brand takes American Girl country.

A whole collection of Megan Moroney-inspired fashion and accessories is available now, with an 18-inch doll heading exclusively to Target later this year. From the pink sequined stage outfit and mic stand to the iridescent guitar and VIP accessories, no detail was overlooked with this collection.

“I’ve been an American Girl fan for as long as I can remember” shares Megan Moroney. “One of my favorite Christmas gifts was getting my first American Girl doll, and I still have her in the box at my parents’ house. As a kid, dolls let your imagination run wild…I had mine doing cheerleading stunts and performing concerts, while I also probably cared a little too much about her outfits. Getting to create a collection inspired by my own style feels like such a full-circle moment, and it’s something I’ll always cherish. I hope fans have just as much fun making the collection their own, expressing themselves, and letting their imaginations run wild.”  

With Megan growing up playing with American Girl dolls, and now creating one inspired by her own style and music, this is certainly a full circle moment for the country star.

“At American Girl, we’re always looking for new ways to encourage girls to dream big and express who they are through play and fashion.” Pamela Velarde, Head of American Girl at Mattel, shares. “Megan’s authenticity, creativity, talent and unmistakable sense of style have made her a role model for so many young fans, and we’re thrilled to partner with her on a collection that encourages girls to celebrate what makes them unique.”  

The fashion and accessories collection is available now at AmericanGirl.com and American Girl retail stores nationwide. Later this year, the new 18-inch American Girl x Megan Moroney doll will be available exclusively at Target, with the doll arriving online at Target.com November 22 and in stores early December, just in time for the holidays.

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Sugarland is back and they’re hitting the road on a headlining tour that is going to be a special one for longtime fans.

Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush have announced The Ride or Die Tour, a 26-city U.S. run celebrating the 20th anniversary of their iconic album Enjoy the Ride. The album helped pave the way for Sugarland to becoming one of country music’s most adored duos, and now fans will get to celebrate two decades of their music live.

“Enjoy the Ride was such a turning point album,” said Nettles. “It literally catapulted us onto the ride of our lives with a carnival of hits and a life on The Road. We couldn’t let its anniversary pass without marking it as something special with our fans, live and on tour!”

“There is truly nothing more satisfying than the lights going up on the Sugarland stage and feeling our songs rumble out of the speakers,” Bush shared. “I’m excited just thinking about it and even more thrilled to be celebrating the anniversary of Enjoy The Ride.”

Fans won’t have to wait long for The Ride or Die Tour as it kicks off October 1 in St. Augustine, FL.  Looking to mane it And if you want to make the night extra special, VIP options include perks like access to soundcheck, personalized autographed guitars and more.

Additional details, including pre-sales & ticket sale dates, can be found at sugarlandmusic.com.

SUGARLAND 2026 TOUR: 20 YEARS OF ENJOY THE RIDE
OCTOBER
1 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
2 – Charleston, SC – North Charleston Coliseum
3 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
8 – Champaign, IL – State Farm Center
9 – Green Bay, WI – Resch Center
10 – La Crosse, WI – La Crosse Center
13 – Sioux City, IA – Tyson Event Center
16 – Rapid City, SD – Summit Arena
17 – New Town, ND – 4 Bears Casino
18 – Grand Forks, ND – Alerus Center
20 – Duluth, MN – ASMOIL Arena
22 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse
23 – Rockford, IL – BMO Harris Bank Center
24 – Battle Creek, MI – Firekeepers Casino* (Ages 21+ only. On sale 8/15 at 10am. Check local listings for presales).

NOVEMBER
3 – Clarksville, TN – F&M Bank Arena
5 – Youngstown, OH – The Covelli Center
6 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
7 –Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
11 – Bangor, ME – Cross Insurance Center
12 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
13 – Atlantic City, NJ – The Borgata Casino
14 – Reading, PA – Santander Arena
17 – Toledo, OH – Huntington Center
19 – St. Charles, MO – The Family Arena
20 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino (Ages 21+ only)
21 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theater

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