Amplify Country

08/25/2025

Legendary country supergroup Alabama surprised a sold-out crowd at the The Orion Amphitheater in Huntsville, Alabama on Saturday (August 23) with a reunion fans never thought they’d see again!

👉 Read more about the surprise appearance by ALABAMA's original drummer, Mark Herndon, here: https://amplifycountry.substack.com/p/alabama-mark-herndon-reunion

08/10/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to Kathy Mattea, who is going to be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry!

BREAKING: Charlie McCoy has just invited Kathy Mattea to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry!

07/31/2025

Zach Top has new music on the way and it sounds AMAZING! What do you think? Let us know in the comments!

07/24/2025

🎶 Newcomer Nick Smith Blends Rural Roots and Urban Influences With 'New South' Sound 🎶

Virginia native Nick Smith is bringing something fresh to country music — a sound that honors his rural upbringing while embracing the grit and soul of urban life. In our latest feature, we dive into how he’s shaping what he calls the “New South” and why he’s one to watch.

👉 Read the full article here: https://amplifycountry.substack.com/p/nick-smith-new-south
What do you think of Nick's take on modern country?

07/17/2025

🎶 Big news for country music fans! 🎶

The 2025 Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Nashville Songwriter Awards lineup has just been announced, and it's packed with powerhouse performers and unforgettable moments you won’t want to miss!

Whether you're a songwriter, a country music lover, or just curious about who’s shaping the sound of Nashville, you'll want to read this.

Check out the full list of performers and honorees here 👇
📖https://amplifycountry.substack.com/p/2025-nashville-songwriter-awards-performers

06/15/2025

🎶 He stopped loving her today... but Nashville never will. 🎶

The Ryman Auditorium proudly unveils a new addition to its Icon Walk — a striking bronze statue honoring the legendary George Jones. At the steps of the “Mother Church," Jones now takes his rightful place among country music royalty like Charley Pride, Loretta Lynn, Little Jimmy Dickens, and Bill Monroe.

A voice that shaped generations, a legacy that lives on forever. Come visit George at the northwest corner of the Ryman and pay tribute to a true icon. 🤠✨

06/15/2025

A star in the making! ✨ Dylan DeMarcus wowed the crowd with a powerful lead vocal on the Rascal Flatts hit “I Dare You” at Vet Fest 141 — proving talent runs deep in the Jay DeMarcus family. Watch out world, this 12-year-old is just getting started! 🌟🇺🇸

05/31/2025

Your next favorite country track might just be waiting right here 🎶👇
This week’s playlist is packed with new releases from rising stars and country favorites:

💭 Spencer Crandall – “How Could I Not?”
🎉 Trisha Yearwood – “Girls Night In”
🏆 Karissa Ella – “Hall of Fame”
🥃 Cole Swindell – “Bottom Of It”
🌄 Walker Montgomery – “Nothing Like You Nowhere”
🍀 Daves Highway – “Good Luck Girl”
👢 Karen Waldrup – “Blue Cowboy Boots”
🤠 Hudson Westbrook – “Texas Forever”
🏀 Wynn Williams – “Heaven on a Hardwood Floor”
🌞 Hunter Hayes – “Around the Sun”
✨ Cam – “Alchemy”
🕰️ Kameron Marlowe – “Seventeen”
💔 Lauren Watkins – “I’ll Get Through It”
❤️ Dustin Lynch – “Easy to Love”

From backroads ballads to boot-stomping anthems—there’s something here for every country fan.
Which one’s stuck in your head already? 🎧👇

05/28/2025

The struggle is real, y’all. 🤠
Trying to plan your CMA Fest schedule feels like solving a mystery with 4 stages, 27 artists, and zero chill.
👇 Who are your must-see acts this year? Drop 'em in the comments!

05/26/2025

Today, we pause to honor the brave souls who gave everything for the freedoms we hold dear. Memorial Day is not just a day off—it is a day of remembrance, gratitude, and solemn reflection.

As the lyrics say, "All gave some, some gave all."

Let us never forget the price that has been paid. 🇺🇸

05/25/2025

🎤✨ On this day in country music history…

Two future stars rose to fame on American Idol and left a lasting mark on country music:

🌟 May 25, 2005 – Carrie Underwood wins Season 4
🌟 May 25, 2011 – Scotty McCreery wins Season 10

From Idol champions to chart-topping country icons — these milestones remind us that big dreams can start on a small stage. 🎶🤠

05/23/2025

If you're looking for fresh country tracks to add to your playlist, we've got you covered. Check out these standout singles from some of today’s most exciting voices in country music:

🎵 Lainey Wilson - “Somewhere Over Laredo”
💖 Tiera Kennedy - “Somebody Like You”
🌙 Charles Kelley - “Can’t Be Alone Tonight”
🤠 Karley Scott Collins - “Cowboy Sh!t”
💔 Alexandra Kay - “The Last”
💎 Ink - “Turquoise Cowboy”

From heartache to honky-tonk, these songs hit all the right notes. Take a listen and let us know which one you’ve got on repeat! 👇