The Crew, a group comprised of 11 music industry executives, will host its 17th annual CMA Awards viewing party benefiting Musicians On Call on Wednesday, November 18 at 6 PM CT at Tin Roof Nashville Downtown. The event will bring together industry professionals to support Musicians On Call while celebrating fellow artists, songwriters and colleagues during the 60th Annual CMA Awards.

Kenny Chesney has announced that he will be holding an album release party at The Pinnacle in Nashville on September 25 to celebrate his forthcoming album, ‘Silver Sands Marina.’ “This new music – maybe because we’ve had so much time to get it to this place – has taken me back to when albums mattered, the songs kind of spoke to each other, and we found some really special, unusual things,” says the East Tennessee native. “We’re taking over the Pinnacle in Nashville,” he adds.

The Americana Music Association revealed the winners of the 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the Ryman Auditorium yesterday, September 16. Molly Tuttle was named Artist of the Year, Tyler Childers received Album of the Year for his project ’Snipe Hunter,’ Brandi Carlile won Song of the Year with her track “Returning to Myself,” Gillian Welch & David Rawlings were titled Duo/Group of the Year, Ken Pomeroy earned Emerging Act of the Year and Mandy Fer won Instrumentalist of the Year.

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville has renewed a global publishing agreement with Midland. The announcement comes on the heels of the release of their latest album, ‘Stages,’ and their CMA nomination for Vocal Group of the Year.

Johnny Clawson has renewed his global publishing deal with SMACKSongs. Clawson earned his first No. 1 in 2025 with Blake Shelton’s “Texas,” which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards and named one of NSAI’s “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written.” Just one month later, Ella Langley’s “weren’t for the wind” became Clawson’s second No. 1 and the hit climbed to the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, later winning Song of the Year at the 2026 AIMP Awards and earning a Triple Platinum certification.

Breakout artist Blake Whiten recently celebrated the Gold certification of his solo-penned debut single “Rollin’ Stone” alongside members of his team who surprised him with a celebratory plaque.

Today, September 11, North Carolina-born, Nashville-based independent artist Jay Tyndall has released his third single of the year. Titled “ROCK-A-BYE,” the new track blends his contemporary country sound with pop and beach-inspired touches, giving listeners a laid-back, feel-good song from start to finish.

The Country Music Association has announced nominees for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards." Nominees are determined by CMA's 7,083 voting-eligible Professional members.

Sony Music Publishing Nashville and Verse 2 Music have announced the extension of their global publishing agreement with Joybeth Taylor. The companies also announced the expansion of their partnership with Joybeth through the addition of TAYCAN Entertainment.

With over 400M streams to date and back-to-back No. 1 hits with “Mind On You” and “Cowboy Songs,” George Birge has inked with Black River Entertainment. “From the first visit with the Black River Entertainment team, I had no question that this is where I wanted to write my next chapter,” he shares. “The passion and vision of this group is a perfect match for big plans that we have in store, and I have a sneaky feeling the best is yet to come!”

Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum will officially open on September 29 in Nashville. Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel features 245 unique guest rooms and suites, two live entertainment venues, a café and vibrant spaces designed to celebrate Dolly’s career and the spirit of Music City.

Lainey Wilson will return to host “The 60th Annual CMA Awards,” marking her third consecutive year in the role and second consecutive year as solo host. Wilson will lead the star-studded evening as the CMA Awards celebrate 60 years of shining a spotlight on the industry’s outstanding talent and unforgettable moments. The awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, November 18.

Last night, HARDY wrapped his ‘COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR’ in New Braunfels, Texas. The pride of Philadelphia, Mississippi entertained 400,000 fans over 39 stops in Canada and across the nation with openers Cameron Whitcomb, Tucker Wetmore, Mitchell Tenpenny, Muscadine Bloodline, Jake Worthington and McCoy Moore along for the ride.

HEY NOW Records has signed 22-year-old artist Kyle Schuesler. Having signed to Liz Rose Music after releasing 12 individual singles on his own, Schuesler has been gaining traction and recently opened for Vance Joy, Alana Springsteen, Evan Honer, Jonah Kagen and Logan Crosby. “Kyle has such a unique way of merging styles,” says HEY NOW Records’ President and Co-Founder Kris Lamb.

On Thursday, September 10, the Country Music Association will reveal the nominees for “The 60th Annual CMA Awards.” The announcement will shine a spotlight on the artists, songwriters, producers, mix engineers, musicians and video directors whose work has made an impact on Country Music over the past year, with nominations determined by their peers through CMA’s Professional voting membership.

Industry executive Brittani Johnson has joined MCA as VP of Streaming. Johnson most recently served as a Day-To-Day Manager at The Core Entertainment, following her time at Big Loud, where she played a key role advocating for artists such as Morgan Wallen, Ashley Cooke, HARDY and Charles Wesley Godwin.