Newcomer Trace Nixon’s Much-Anticipated Debut EP, HAND ME DOWN NAME,

Available Tomorrow 

Trace Performs On WSMV TV’s “Today In Nashville”  This Afternoon 

 And On WSM Radio/Circle Country TV’s  "Coffee, Country & Cody" Tomorrow 

Nashville, TN (October 2, 2025) – Newcomer Trace Nixon’s much-anticipated debut EP, HAND ME DOWN NAME, arrives tomorrow and brings a modern perspective and old-soul insight to traditional Country. Fans can watch Trace this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. CDT as he performs on WSMV TV's Today In Nashville and catch him tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 3) on WSM Radio/Circle Country TV’s "Coffee, Country & Cody" at 9:15 a.m. CDT. HAND ME DOWN NAME offers fresh, vibrant music with inflections of ‘90s Country, Southern Rock and Bluegrass and marks a major turning point for this singer/songwriter. “These aren’t just songs going out into the world - they’re a small part of me,” says the native Virginian. “This is the road that’s been calling my name for years, and I’ve put everything I have into it.” Nixon’s conviction is evident in each of the five original tracks found on the EP. 

TRACK LIST 

1.     This One’s For Alan 

2.     Hand Me Down Name 

3.     Secondhand Hold On Me* 

4.     Ready For The Takin’ (When You Are)** 

5.     Love Lost Has Been 

All songs written by Trace Nixon, with co-writers *Ashley Grant, **Nick Nixon 

Trace is featured on acoustic guitar throughout and is joined by top-tier studio players Shawn Fitcher (drums), Dave Flint (electric guitar), Deanie Richardson (fiddle), Tony Paoletta (steel guitar), Dave Francis (bass), and Chris Nole (piano). Billy Thomas, Wendy Newcomer, and Dani Flowers [Sister Sadie] added supportive background vocals. HAND ME DOWN NAME was recorded at Dark Horse Studios in Franklin, Tennessee and produced by William Gawley [Taylor Hicks (American Idol), Jake Ybarra, Taylor McCall (BMG)]. Bryce Roberts [Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard] engineered the project for Charlotte Avenue Entertainment.  

Nixon released the hypnotic, “Secondhand Hold On Me,” in June, and a companion video followed. The cinematic endeavor introduced the newcomer to larger audiences via its Country Evolution premiere in July. In support of the EP’s release, streaming tracks “Love Lost Has Been” and “Ready For The Takin’ (When You Are)” issued in August and September, respectively. 

Recent media coverage includes: Country Fix,  The Hollywood Times, Whiskey & Cigarettes syndicated radio show, Saving Country Music, American Country Network, Country Evolution,Making A Scene Magazine, STRYK TV, AIM Country Music TV, The Country Note, Country Music People Magazine and Holler.  

Catch Trace on the road this month: 

Oct 4 - Midlothian, VA - Hidden Wit Brewery 

Oct 10 - Crozet, VA - Pro Re Nata Music Hall 

Oct 11 - Hanover, VA (private) 

Oct 14 - Nashville, TN - The Row 

Oct 15 - Mt Juliet, TN - Hillside Hangout 

Oct 18 - Dinwiddie, VA - Dinwiddie County Fair (Headliner) 

Oct 24 - Richmond, VA - Scotty's Taphouse 

Oct 25 - Williamsburg, VA - Precarious Beer Hall Festival (Headliner) 

Keep up with Trace:  

Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube  

ABOUT TRACE NIXON 

A Virginia native, Nixon was born to music. His parents, Nick and Michelle (SPBGMA Female Vocalist of the Year 2006) were professional musicians, and Trace grew up backstage - watching, listening, and learning. His parents met while performing at the Old Dominion Barn Dance in the early ’90s and had played all over the Virginia honky tonk circuit by the time Trace came along in ’95. As a young boy, Trace was drawn to the songs of Alan Jackson, George Strait, Ronnie Milsap and Keith Whitley. Along with music, he also developed a love for baseball and football, and he eventually wound up playing baseball at Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. During his time at SU, he leaned heavily on music and spent much of his free time honing his skills as a guitar player and songwriter. After graduating college in 2017, he returned to his hometown and began performing as a solo artist. In early 2023, he formed Gone Country with fellow musicians Chip Hale, John Holden, and Corey Marshall. Later that year, he recorded his first single, “This One’s For Alan,” which he released independently in April 2024. After running the road every weekend and performing at nearly every bar and music venue in the state, Trace recorded his debut EP, HAND ME DOWN NAME, in early 2025. In June, he released the popular “Secondhand Hold On Me,” with a companion video that hit screens in July via a Country Evolution premiere. The clip is now in heavy rotation on the American Country Network. In early August, Nixon released the Southern Rock-influenced “Love Lost Has Been,” and in September the "almost cheating" song, “Ready For The Takin’ (When You Are),” was made available to fans.” When he’s not on stage or in the studio, Trace enjoys slowing things down and spending time with his fiancée Ashley and their dog, Kyla, at their home in Hanover, VA.  

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Contacts

Publicity: 

Martha Moore / so much MOORE media /somuchmooremedia@gmail.com 

Management: 

Michelle Robertson /Charlotte Avenue Entertainment / bsr_michelle@msn.com 

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