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Franklin Jonas kneels on the bartop, amid his second set of the night, at Sports & Social. | Photography by Rebecca McDevitt (@rebeccajeanlimitedphotography). A two-set marathon at Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland made the case, in real time, for why Franklin Jonas is our #1 artist to watch in 2026. Article Contributed by LJ Portnoy and Rebecca McDevitt. Photography by Rebecca McDevitt. Videography by LJ Portnoy. Franklin Jonas dancing with the crowd during his second set of

Jessie Jo Dillion in beige suit stands indoors with soft lighting. She has long blonde hair and looks to the side. A green plant is in the background.

From intimate dedications to fan requests and cinematic string collaborations, Hunter Hayes seamlessly blends his past hits with new music, creating an unforgettable New York City performance.

Released today, High & Sad is the kind of song that doesn't announce itself; it just finds you. Franklin Jonas and The Byzantines have crafted something that exists in the in-between: not quite a ballad, not quite a confessional, but somewhere more honest than either.

Recently, we had the opportunity to hear Meels talk about her upbringing, inspirations and new sound. She spoke with such genuine care for her craft that it became clear why she’s continuously growing as an artist. She has built this wonderful folk-country world, as she invites us into it, we can see just how much meaning there is behind her music.

Dakota Diehl’s “Falling Out of Love” feels like the exact moment when heartbreak stops knocking the wind out of you and starts lighting a fire instead. This song marches with its shoulders back, head up while saying enough. It adds strength to a woman scorned in the best way possible, not by making her cruel or careless, but by reminding her she survived, learned and came out sharper on the other side.

Article Contributed by Rebecca McDevitt Franklin Jonas and the Byzantines' newest single “Break The Levee” feels like gratitude in motion. In announcing the track he shared that it is a song about loving no matter what the outcome, and that intention pours through every second of it. There is warmth in the message and light in the delivery. It feels like someone finally letting the sun hit their skin after years spent in the shade. The song opens with gentle country leaning g