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08/09/2025

Nothing good comes easy, at least in the mind of Grayson Jenkins, whose new album "Country Parables" is out NOW!

Years of personal reflection, observation, and putting in the hard work to examine and grow from the past are tangible threads across the new LP, which highlight Jenkins’ ability to get in the mud and find a way out through song.

Add in a few years of therapy and collaboration with a myriad of roots music heroes and you’ll have the guiding forces behind Jenkins’ new album.

This ten-track LP could easily be called Jenkins’ most complete and comprehensive project to date, showcasing the storytelling lyrical prowess that has marked his past releases, while his sound rounds into the form he has long been chasing. This new sonic form highlights Jenkins’ admiration of the 90s country radio he grew up on, while pairing it with the genre-blurring songwriters he now reveres.

The chase to find a signature sound led Jenkins to team up with fellow songwriter and touring mate, DittyTV Concert Series Alum Pony Bradshaw to co-produce his new album.

Born and raised in Muhlenberg County, KY (yes, the one from John Prine’s “Paradise”) on a small goat and horse farm in the heart of coal country, Grayson Jenkins is equal parts songwriter, storyteller, traveler and country music artist.

At his core, Jenkins is a curious truth-seeker, observing and writing about his own choices and circumstances; along with those of family, friends and strangers. The record is about rural life and the nuances of growing up in a small town.

After 10+ years spent in Lexington, KY, where he obtained agricultural degrees from and worked for the University of Kentucky, Jenkins now travels extensively across the United States and beyond, staying for short stints in places that inspire him while maintaining a home base in Kentucky.

With a hopeful resignation and canny insight into the ways of the world, Jenkins delivers songs influenced by his own searches for truth, world travels, and turns of phrases found in the rich storytelling communities across Kentucky and beyond.

As a listener, you may just find some truth in his songs for yourself!

Grayson stopped by to talk about his album and share more about his upcoming tour, which includes dates with fellow Kentuckian, Kelsey Waldon!

Purchase / stream
🎧 https://graysonjenkins.komi.io/

Show dates + info
🎫 https://www.graysonjenkins.com/shows

08/07/2025

🌠 RELEASE EVE SPOTLIGHT 🌠
ASHLEY MONROE ~ "TENNESSEE LIGHTNING"

Happy RELEASE EVE to Ashley Monroe who returns with a celebration of life, love & resilience on “Tennessee Lightning” out 8/8!

This album is a patchwork quilt of my life,” says Ashley Monroe.

“It’s a big picture look at where I come from, what I’ve been through, and what I’ve learned looking back on it all.” Recorded in the wake of Monroe’s transformative bout with cancer, “Tennessee Lightning” is indeed a work of deep reflection, but more than that, it’s a celebration of life and love and the enduring power of music to heal and make us whole.

Co-produced by Monroe with GRAMMY-winning producer/engineer Gena Johnson (John Prine, Jason Isbell),T"ennessee Lightning" is a sprawling epic spanning from the innocence of childhood and the grief of loss to the thrill of romance and the joy of motherhood.

Teaming up once again with Johnson, the pair weaved together strands of country, folk, blues, soul and dreamy bedroom pop.

The result is a rich, multifaceted meditation on identity, purpose, and meaning from an artist who’s learned to see herself — and the world around her — in a whole new light following a life-altering diagnosis.

Born in Knoxville, TN, Monroe first arrived in Nashville a little more than 20 years ago as a teenager with a notebook full of mature, emotionally sophisticated songs that belied her young age.

But, shortly after the release of 2021’s "Rosegold" the music went quiet

“When I got diagnosed with lymphoma and started my treatment, I stopped writing, I stopped hearing melodies, I stopped thinking about songs at all,” Monroe recalls. For six months, she focused almost exclusively on her recovery and her family as she underwent a grueling regimen of injections and transfusions.

“When I finally went into remission, I could feel the life and the music start flowing in my veins again,” she explains. “It was like a flood, just this rush of inspiration

Along with that inspiration came a newfound clarity and gratitude, as well as a vision for "Tennessee Lightning".

“I started looking back on my life and thinking about all the people and places and experiences that made me who I am,” she explains. “I realized I wanted to have an album that embodied all of that, something that embraced all the different sides of me as an artist.”

Those sonic multitudes are plain to hear on the album, which mixes originals and covers, stripped down acoustic tracks and lush, full band arrangements, bare bones piano performances and exhilarating rocker.

“I feel like I’ve emerged from these last few years with a pretty profound perspective shift. I’ve learned to be more in the moment, to appreciate what’s right in front of me and enjoy every second I get to spend doing what I love with the people I care about.”

“There’s so much emotion in those songs,” Monroe explains. “You can feel your heart open up when you sing them, and when that happens, other people’s hearts open up, too. That’s how we heal”

In the end, that’s what "Tennessee Lightning" is all about: transcendence in the face of struggle, community in the face of isolation, love in the face of fear.

It’s a full circle moment on a full circle album, but it’s not the end by any means. Ashley Monroe’s still got a lot of story left to live; ”Tennessee Lightning’s just one more stitch in the quilt.

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🎧 https://ffm.to/tennesseelightning

08/06/2025

🌟 DEBUT ALBUM SPOTLIGHT 🌟

We’re so happy to welcome Americana, Country singer-songwriter Rebecca Porter to the DittyTV Family! Her debut album "Roll with the Punches" is out on August 8!

The album is a raw and powerful testament to a life lived with grit, grace, and an unwavering determination. A blend of soulful Appalachian h***y-tonk and unapologetic storytelling, the album delves deep into themes of struggle, self-realization, and resilience.

"Roll With The Punches" tells the story of a person who must keep pushing forward, no matter the odds. For Porter, this album is more than just a collection of songs; it’s a journey—a personal odyssey that explores the shadows and the light that sculpt who we are.

Born in Guam and raised in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, Rebecca Porter’s sound is rooted in the rugged terrain of her upbringing and has drawn comparisons to traditional country legends, yet it’s her lyrical fearlessness and electric stage presence that set her apart.

While Porter knows it's not without risk, she credits the support of her community and parenthood as some of the pillars where she leans for her strengthened sense of purpose, driving her to pull back the curtain, share both her struggles and triumphs, and be heard.

"Roll with the Punches", presented through Porter’s interpretation of Cinematic Westerns is where she truly bares her soul, confronting the ghosts of her past and offering listeners a doorway into the battles that have shaped her, at a time when she feels supported enough to share these deeply personal stories

With” Roll with the Punches”, Porter has created more than an album—it’s a rallying cry for anyone who’s had to fight for their place in the world. Her soaring voice and fearless lyrics take us on a journey of vulnerability and strength, offering an unflinching portrayal of struggle, survival, and redemption through her own story.

A timely release, the album arrives during uncertain times in society and at a moment when Porter, along with other "outcasts, " is rejecting the margins of the music industry and boldly claiming her place in the genre.

Each track on the album is a step toward reclaiming control over her life, as Rebecca is no longer willing to be a passive observer of her own story. Ultimately, she reminds us that surviving isn’t just about enduring—it’s about reclaiming control and knowing that, even when we’re knocked down, we can always rise again!

To Pre-Save
🎧 https://vyd.co/RollWithThePunches

08/05/2025

📚 BOOK RELEASE SPOTLIGHT 📚
CHARLIE PARR – “FIVE”

Beloved folk songwriter and guitar virtuoso Charlie Parr has released his new collection of short stories!

“Five” is out NOW!

Parr’s palpably human, no-frills prose lures in a reader with refreshing unpretentiousness.

His stories unfold like an impromptu chat with that salt-of-the-earth stranger you see at the post office—immediate, sincere, of a humor so pure it edges on accidental. From nursing homes for birds, to rural properties threatened by imaginary mountain lions, to downtrodden neighborhoods in need of a grocery store, Parr encapsulates the human condition in a vivid range of settings.

“Five stories,” the introduction reads. “Well, they barely count as stories, actually, they’re more like sad anecdotes told to you at the end of an impossibly long dinner party by the drunken spouse of someone that you barely know while you’re easing your way to the door, having already put your coat on around the time that these stories began”

Throughout his book he pays loving attention to loneliness, the way it can grip the heart or knock a mind off its hinges, granting even his least redeemable characters an inspiring, off-kilter sympathy.

With a discography simultaneously transcendental in nature and grounded in roots music, Charlie Parr is the humble master of the 21st century folk tradition

In his music there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year.

Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences.

What an incredible honor to have Charlie stop by for this special reading of one of his stories, “Emmet Goes to the Bank”

Purchase “Five” here
📕 https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/charlieparr/products/five

08/04/2025

⚡️ ALBUM RELEASE SPOTLIGHT ⚡️
LOW WATER BRIDGE BAND ~ "H***Y TONK PROCESS"

With three-part harmonies that cut deep, and songs born from backroads, late-night drives, and lived-in truths, Low Water Bridge Band has released their highly anticipated third studio album.

"H***y Tonk Process" is out NOW!

The 10-track record builds on the band’s foundation of Appalachian storytelling and country-rock swagger, weaving heartfelt ballads with floorboard-rattling h***y tonk anthems. Produced by drummer Riley Kerns, the album captures the raw energy of a band that thrives on grit, groove, and unfiltered emotion.

There’s a sound the Shenandoah River makes as it rumbles over old stones in the shallows. It sings songs the way they used to be – plain and honest. No frills, buckle that belt before you head to the hills and hollers.

It’s there under a Virginia moon that you’ll find the Low Water Bridge Band.

The six-piece Americana outfit from Clarke County, Virginia is known for their three-part harmonies, high-energy shows, and a sound that walks the line between h***y tonk, country rock, and Appalachian soul.

Leading the charge is Logan Moore, a rhythm guitarist and songwriter from Front Royal, VA, whose raw, commanding vocals anchor the band’s sound. He shares vocal duties with Alex Kerns on bass and Riley Kerns on drums—brothers whose harmonies bring a rich, blood-tight blend to every song.

James “Chainsaw” Montgomery brings a sharp edge on lead guitar with his B-bender Telecaster, while Justin Carver adds layers of depth on pedal steel and banjo. Multi-instrumentalist Rudy Bee fills out the sound with keys, fiddle, and trumpet, giving the band its unique sonic character.

“This album feels like us at our truest,” says frontman Logan Moore. “We didn’t chase trends or polish it down to something it isn’t. It’s a record that’s lived and breathed, just like the people who listen to it.”

"H***y Tonk Process" captures where the band is headed—loud, honest, and full of life.

PURCHASE / STREAM
🎧 linktr.ee/lowwaterbridgeband

07/31/2025

🌠 RELEASE EVE SPOTLIGHT 🌠
SUNNY SWEENEY ~ "RHINESTONE REQUIEM"

Happy RELEASE EVE to acclaimed country artist & host of "Sunny Side Up" on both SiriusXM Willie's Roadhouse Roadhouse & SiriusXM Outlaw Country~ the incredible Sunny Sweeney!

Her highly anticipated new album "Rhinestone Requiem" is out on August 1st!

Crafted with her signature blend of raw honesty and wry wit, "Rhinestone Requiem" - co-produced by Sweeney with her longtime guitarist Harley Husbands - showcases a more vulnerable and defiant voice than ever before.

Drawing on her East Texas upbringing and years of cutting her teeth in the Nashville and Austin music scenes, the album marries traditional country twang with hard-earned truths and a few rhinestones for good measure.

If anyone has the bona fides to be country music’s loving, defiant standard-bearer, it’s Sweeney. A bold, unapologetic return to her roots, the record is a sparkling yet soul-baring exploration of resilience, heartbreak, and h***y-tonk healing.

Following your instincts is not as easy as Sunny Sweeney makes it look. A patron saint of broken hearts on the mend, Sweeney comforts the rest of us by being honest with herself––and everybody else. She is her generation’s sly country conscience, warm but stubborn, sad but funny, rowdy but thoughtful.

For Sweeney, doing what she wants has meant crafting smart h***y tonk for about two decades.

“I really do love country music,” she says. “For me, it’s the stories and hooks.”

“Rhinestone Requiem” is a delectable testament to that love, brimming with achingly pretty melodies and grown-up storytelling. It’s also an expertly assembled grab bag of the traditional song structures that have built country music, one three-quarter whirl at a time.

“I am so glad I’ve been able to get this far in this business and still hold my music values,” Sweeney says. “Being independent has given me the freedom to do more of what I want.”

Sweeney takes her calling as friend to the hurt and alone seriously––and "Rhinestone Requiem" shines because of it. Her songs connect deeply with both women and men, offering comfort, camaraderie, and catharsis.

For Sweeney, the goal remains simple yet powerful: to make music that feels like a trusted friend talking directly to the listener

Her fierce independence has allowed her to speak to us with the care of a trusted confidant who sees our hurts and is rooting for us. “I feel like that’s what I grew up loving about music––I felt like I was their friend,” Sweeney says. “I felt like they were talking––singing––to me.”

Catch Sunny on tour including stops at The World Famous Hernando's Hide-A-Way in Memphis on 8/27!
🎫 https://www.sunnysweeney.com/tour

To Pre-save
🎧 https://orcd.co/ss-rr

07/30/2025

⚡ DEBUT ALBUM SPOTLIGHT ⚡
TRAVIS ROBERTS ~ “REBEL ROSE”

We first introduced you to Travis Roberts a few months ago when he released "Bellemarie", the very first track off of his debut album!

That album “Rebel Rose”, a collection of songs about beautiful things with rough edges, is out on 8/1 via New West Records!

Roberts comes out swinging on his blistering debut ~ with "Rebel Rose" blurring the lines between roots, punk, folk, and power pop, fusing earnest country storytelling with rowdy rock and roll energy.

The writing is raw and visceral, built on gritty portraits of working-class underdogs trying to get by, and the performances are nothing short of explosive, propelled by infectious hooks and searing guitars.

At 25, the Amarillo, TX-based songwriter has already battled addiction, buried friends, & been so broke he couldn’t put a roof over his head. He even joined an underground fight club just to pay for studio time. “Whoever won the fights took home the lion’s share of the money,” he explains, “but even if you lost, you made something. I lost a lot, but I got what I needed out of it.”

Newly sober without a cent to his name, Roberts moved in with his grandmother, who gave him a place to stay while he picked up the pieces of his life. He painted houses and restored old furniture until he could afford a place of his own. He began fighting on the side in order to earn enough money to record his songs, which had caught the attention of fellow Texas artist Dalton Domino , who stepped in to help mentor him and brought Roberts to the attention of New West Records.

"Rebel Rose" is an exhilarating collection that defies easy categorization, an alternately bruising and triumphant reflection on growing up, getting clean, and giving it your all from an artist who's taken more than his fair share of hits.

And every fighter knows, it doesn’t matter how many times you get knocked down. All that matters is how many times you get back up!

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🎧 http://newwst.com/rebelrose

07/28/2025

We a took a little MUSIC ROAD TRIP west and The SHOW ME STATE showed us a great time!

It was a rowdy night of Gothy Tonk and Cow Punk at OFF BROADWAY with longtime Family members and DittyTV Concert Series Concert Series Alum India Ramey and Vandoliers !

Plus a fantastic solo set from Nate Bergman !

Twangfest ~ you were a twangy dream!!!

07/24/2025

Ben Nichols, frontman & songwriter for long-running Memphis rock band Lucero & 2 time DittyTV Concert Series Alum, will release his sophomore solo album “In the Heart of the Mountain” on 7/25 via Lucero’s label Liberty & Lament!

Self-produced, the album was recorded right here Memphis at Southern Grooves Studio with Matt Ross-Spang as the recording & mixing engineer.

Ben says “it’s the closest I’ve come to making an album completely on my own terms”.

“In the Heart of the Mountain is Nichols’ first release since “The Last Pale Light in the West” & is one of his most personal pieces of work to date. Although not a concept album, the song titles in sequence do read as kind of a poem.

“A few years ago, a stranger mailed me a copy of 'What About This, Collected Poems of Frank Stanford'. He sent it because he knew I was from Arkansas & Stanford had lived & died in Arkansas and he thought my lyrics shared something in common with those poems. Even at the age of 50, I’ve never read much poetry, but there was something about Stanford’s writing I fell in love with. There was something alive & dangerous in his words. Nothing safe about the way he wrote. Soaked in Southern tones but not backwards, more unconventional & pushing at the edges of Southern decorum. It was mythology & everyday life, it was an exotic landscape & it was home. It was not quite like anything I’d read before.

Ben continues “Frank Stanford’s poems made me want to write in a style I’d never written in before. I’m not sure if I achieved that, but I ended up creating my own everyday-life-mythology of where I was from. I also ended up writing some of my favorite lyrics in years. I had a handful of guitar parts that I was holding back from the band. They were acoustic-based and had a quieter feel to them & I wasn’t ready to turn them into Lucero songs. In my head I was hearing different instrumentation & a different approach than what the band usually does. And I had these new lyrics I was working on. Before I knew it, I’d written an album’s worth of songs and fashioned the song titles into a poem unworthy of Frank Stanford but still inspired by him.”

We always love when Ben stops by and he's here to share more!

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