Morgan Wallen and AEG Presents have revealed the lineup for the highly anticipated return of Sand In My Boots. Returning to Gulf Shores, Alabama from May 21-23, 2027, the festival welcomes Morgan Wallen, Kings of Leon, and Ella Langley as headliners, alongside performances from a wide-ranging lineup of artists.

Nashville-based THE PRNT COMPANY, formed by Dillon Goldberg, has announced an expansion, hiring four across marketing, administration and touring. “We’re excited to welcome in new team members to THE PRNT COMPANY as we continue to grow and strengthen the way we serve our artists and partners,” Goldberg shares. “From the beginning, our vision has been to challenge the traditional approach to artist development by building a company that thinks differently, moves quickly and leads with creativity. Surrounding ourselves with people who share that mindset is essential to what we’re building and we’re excited for this next chapter of growth.”

Neon Coast has promoted Nikki Boon to Chief Creative Officer. With the company for a decade, she will provide creative oversight and direction for every artist on their roster and focus on international strategy. Boon began as Kane Brown's Tour Manager when he was still playing clubs, while assisting with VIP experiences, social media efforts and more. As his career grew, so did her role.

SMACK has announced that Marissa Loar has been elevated to Vice President, Management. In her expanded role, Loar will lead the growth of SMACK Management, overseeing the signing and development of new talent, shaping long-term career strategies for the roster, and building teams to support artists’ continued success. She will also continue to guide the careers of SMACK’s current management clients while spearheading the future direction of the company’s management division.

Stella Lefty has signed with Nashville-based Make Wake Artists. The new partnership pairs Lefty with the powerhouse artist management company behind Luke Combs. Lefty will be managed by Founder and Chief Navigation Officer Chris Kappy and Managing Partner Sophia Sansone. Launched in 2015, Make Wake provides comprehensive support across creative development, release strategy, touring, brand partnerships and much more.

Warner Chappell Music Nashville has announced a global publishing deal with Elizabeth Nichols. “I’m very excited to join Warner Chappell, where I can finally monetize my questionable taste in men,” she shares.

Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, in partnership with Live Nation, will be returning to the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale, FL on April 2-4, 2027. For its 14th annual celebration, the festival will bring together some of the biggest names in country music and beyond, with Eric Church, Megan Moroney and Florida Georgia Line set at headliners and tickets will go on sale this Friday, October 23 at TortugaMusicFestival.com.

Zach John King has extended his first-ever headline tour, the ‘Get To Drinkin’ Tour,’ into 2027 with then addition of 10 new dates. Next year, the tour will head to cities such as Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and Gainesville, amongst others.

Evergreen Artist Group has announced the signing of Dustin de la Garza. “We’re incredibly thankful to Evergreen Artist Group for believing in Dustin and what we’ve been building,” De La Garza’s manager Albert Jimenez shares. “We’re excited to get to work, take this next step, and show the rest of the country what Dustin de la Garza brings to the table. Excited to finish the year off strong and carry this momentum into 2027.”

Country and Christian singer-songwriter Jordan Rowe has signed a joint venture label deal with Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) and Tape Room Music. Alongside the signing, Rowe has announced he will debut a new single, “If Jesus Lived In My Hometown,” next Friday, October 23.

Manhead has appointed Bryce Carr as Vice President of Business Development, strengthening the company’s focus on strategic growth and new partnerships.

River House Artists has announced the addition of six new team members and promotion of two. Alyssa Lawson joins River House Artists as Manager of Digital Marketing & Artist Development, TC Courtney is River House’s new Director of A&R, Sydney Riley rises to Manager of Creative Services, River House Digital & Artist Development Coordinator Lyndsay Kash now serves as Publishing Coordinator, while James Madison University graduate JJ Garcia fills Kash’s previous role as the Digital & Artist Development Coordinator and University of Tennessee graduate Ian Camaione splits a new role across two divisions as Management and A&R Coordinator, supporting both The House Management and label teams.

HARDY has signed TRIPPP to his newly formed label, mockingbird RECORDS, in partnership with Big Loud Records. On Friday, October 2, TRIPPP opened for HARDY‘s ‘One Night In Starksville’ show at the Humphrey Coliseum in Mississippi before being brought back up on stage and introduced as the first official mockingbird RECORDS signing.

Ashley Cooke has signed with The Familie for management representation. “Ashley represents everything we’re looking for in the artists we partner with,” said Steve Astephen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Familie. “She has an incredible work ethic, an authentic voice, and a clear vision for where she wants to go. She’s built a remarkable connection with fans while continuing to evolve creatively, and we’re excited to help support the next chapter of her career.”

Big Loud Records has announced the appointment of Dusty Miller as President of Catalog Acquisitions, marking a new chapter of growth for the label. In his new role, Miller will lead the company’s strategy to source, evaluate, and acquire music catalogs and other music-related assets.

Zach Top celebrated another major milestone as his label, Leo33, surprised him with a collection of new RIAA certifications, including 4x Platinum certifications for “I Never Lie” in both America and Canada and a Platinum certification for ‘Cold Beer & Country Music.’ The surprise comes as the singer-songwriter continues his ‘Cold Beer & Country Music Tour,’ where 921,820 fans have bought tickets to see him live.