Media Monarchy plays George Strait x Chris Stapleton, Rhiannon Giddens x Justin Robinson, Alison Krauss x Union Station and more on #PumpUpThaVolume for January 7, 2026. ♬
The Moody Blues – “Lovely To See You” (Vinyl)
‘On The Threshold Of A Dream’
Deram – 1969
*The Moody Blues – “Lovely To See You” (Vinyl) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiHUAVZf_FY // https://www.discogs.com/release/3154813-The-Moody-Blues-On-The-Threshold-Of-A-Dream // https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_the_Threshold_of_a_Dream // ‘On The Threshold Of A Dream’ is the fourth album by the Moody Blues, released in April 1969 on the Deram label. The album reached the top of the album charts, the group’s first No. 1 album in the UK. According to guitarist Justin Hayward, “I think ‘Threshold’ is the defining album for the Moody Blues. And it’s the one in the ’60’s that you would find in people’s homes when you went, they would have that album.” From the Satya collection! (Delivered by Rusty)*
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Tyler Childers – “Nose On The Grindstone”
‘Snipe Hunter’
RCA Records – July 25, 2025
*Tyler Childers – “Nose On The Grindstone” https://youtu.be/JbT5jqNhc54 // https://tylerchilders.komi.io // From ‘Snipe Hunter,’ the 2025 RCA Records album by Tyler Childers. The album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Traditional Country Album”. This song has received a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Country Solo Performance”.*
Tyler Childers – “Bitin’ List”
‘Snipe Hunter’
RCA Records – July 25, 2025
*Tyler Childers – “Bitin’ List” https://youtu.be/vkeP-swMgZ8 // https://tylerchilders.komi.io // From ‘Snipe Hunter,’ the 2025 RCA Records album by Tyler Childers. The album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Traditional Country Album”. This song has received a Grammy Award nomination for “Best Country Song”.*
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Zach Top – “I Never Lie”
‘Cold Beer & Country Music’
Leo33 – April 5, 2024
*Zach Top – “I Never Lie” https://youtu.be/P6LeMSLYhko // https://leo33.lnk.to/coldbeeryt // https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/11/20/dont-know-if-it-was-the-classiest-look-zach-top-didnt-realize-he-still-had-his-beer-in-his-hand-when-he-went-to-accept-his-cma-award-for-new-artist-of-the-year/ // This song by Zach Top, from his 2024 album, ‘Cold Beer & Country Music,’ has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Country Solo Performance”.*
Zach Top – “Splitsville”
‘Ain’t In It For My Health’
Leo33 – August 29, 2025
*Zach Top – “Splitsville” https://youtu.be/TPwic9dLlW4 // https://leo33.lnk.to/aintinitformyhealth // From ‘Ain’t In It For My Health,’ the 2025 Leo33 album by Zach Top. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Traditional Country Album”.*
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George Strait – “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” (w/Chris Stapleton)
‘Cowboys And Dreamers’
MCA Nashville – September 6, 2024
*George Strait – “Honky Tonk Hall Of Fame” (w/Chris Stapleton) https://youtu.be/UubivuLNB9c // https://linktr.ee/georgestrait // This song from George Strait’s 2024 album, ‘Cowboys And Dreamers,’ has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance”.*
Miranda Lambert – “A Song To Sing” (w/Chris Stapleton)
Digital Single
Republic Records – July 11, 2025
*Miranda Lambert – “A Song To Sing” (w/Chris Stapleton) https://youtu.be/VsK4U07Ikgc // https://mirandalambert.lnk.to/asongtosing // This July 2025 single by Miranda Lambert and Chris Stapleton has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance”.*
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Charley Crockett – “Tennessee Quick Cash”
‘Dollar A Day’
Island Records – August 8, 2025
*Charley Crockett – “Tennessee Quick Cash” https://youtu.be/-ST7bGYEjfo // https://link.fans/dollaraday // https://tnquickcash.com/ // From ‘Dollar A Day,’ just one of the 2025 Island Records albums by Charley Crockett. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Traditional Country Album”.*
Lukas Nelson – “Pretty Much”
‘American Romance’
Sony Music – June 20, 2025
*Lukas Nelson – “Pretty Much” https://youtu.be/TPmgQ3LXfmc // https://lukasnelson.komi.io // From ‘American Romance,’ the 2025 debut solo album by Lukas Nelson, released in July on Sony Music. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Traditional Country Album”.*
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Alison Krauss & Union Station – “Richmond On The James”
‘Arcadia’
Down The Road Records – March 28, 2025
*Alison Krauss & Union Station – “Richmond On The James” https://youtu.be/UgxpNRiSZDU // https://ffm.to/akusarcadia // https://civilwartalk.com/threads/richmond-on-the-james-poem-by-g-t-burgess-published-1864.185137/ // From ‘Arcadia,’ the March 2025 album by Alison Krauss & Union Station. This song has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best American Roots Performance”.*
Billy Strings – “Don’t Be Calling Me (at 4AM)”
‘Highway Prayers’
Reprise Records – September 27, 2024
*Billy Strings – “Don’t Be Calling Me (at 4AM)” https://youtu.be/mmLitEWYIeo // https://billystrings.lnk.to/HighwayPrayers // From ‘Highway Prayers,’ the 2024 Reprise Records album by Billy Strings. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Bluegrass Album”.*
Rhiannon Giddens – “Hook and Line” (w/Justin Robinson)
‘What Did The Blackbird Say To The Crow’
Nonesuch Records – April 18, 2025
*Rhiannon Giddens – “Hook and Line” (w/Justin Robinson) https://youtu.be/oIRIoBwtnkg // https://linktr.ee/rhiannongiddens // A traditional cut from ‘What Did The Blackbird Say To The Crow,’ the 2025 Nonesuch Records album by Rhiannon Giddens & Justin Robinson. This album has received a 2026 Grammy Award nomination for “Best Folk Album”.*
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Red Sovine – “A Good Life”
‘Phantom 309’
Starday Records – 1967
*Red Sovine – “A Good Life” https://youtu.be/XZbgQB75OUI // https://www.discogs.com/release/4065725-Red-Sovine-Phantom-309 // From ‘Phantom 309,’ the 1967 Starday Records album by Red Sovine.*
Jack Kane – “A Victim Of The Troubles On My Mind”
‘Hillbillies In Hell: Hillbilly Wolf (1952-1972)’
The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility / The Omni Recording Corporation – 2025
*Jack Kane – “A Victim Of The Troubles On My Mind” https://youtu.be/aPAhZqEQ7sg // https://www.discogs.com/release/35346841-Various-Hillbillies-In-Hell-Hillbilly-Wolf-1952-1972 // https://www.discogs.com/release/1861556-Jack-Kane-Saginaw-A-Victim-Of-The-Troubles-On-My-Mind // This socially conscious track by Tennessee country rocker, Jack Kane, originally appeared as the B-side of a 7″ released on Look Records in 1970. Here featured on the various artists compilation album, ‘Hillbillies In Hell: Hillbilly Wolf (1952-1972),’ available now via The Iron Mountain Analogue Research Facility / The Omni Recording Corporation.*
Wynn Stewart – “Unfaithful Arms”
‘It’s Such A Pretty World Today’
Capitol Records – 1967
*Wynn Stewart – “Unfaithful Arms” https://youtu.be/rGfZF3xkxNM // https://www.discogs.com/release/4830258-Wynn-Stewart-Its-Such-A-Pretty-World-Today // From ‘It’s Such A Pretty World Today,’ the mono 1967 Capitol Records album by Wynn Stewart.*
“Red Sovine Collection”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKogTEtH5mA