Nashville’s top country touring expert, Brian O’Connell, received the Bob Kingsley Living Legend Award tonight at a sold-out event at the Opry House. The evening supports the Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund. As President of Country Music Touring and Festivals at Live Nation, O’Connell is an avid fan. His passion for the artist, live performances, and fan experience remains deeply...
Following its inaugural year that marked the largest gathering of songwriters in the city’s history, Las Vegas Songwriters Festival (LVSF) will return to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Thursday, Aug. 20 through Saturday, Aug. 22. Presented by MGM Resorts International, Entersong Entertainment and Mountain Dew, and co-founded by Rob Hatch, Mike Every and Matt Warren, this year’s LVSF event will,...
Georgia native Ethan Garner has signed with Champ Management, led by Matt Musacchio under the Red Light Management umbrella, along with securing global booking representation at WME, a defining milestone that signals the next phase of his fast-rising career. “My favorite part about music, without a doubt, is playing live shows. I feel like what I do really comes to...
Red Light Management has signed fast-rising country artist Myles Morgan. “We are thrilled to welcome Myles to Red Light,” shares Ben Kline, executive at Red Light Management. “The amount of early success and momentum that he has built up makes this partnership with Gaines and the entire RLM team perfectly timed.” "I'm incredibly grateful and excited to be joining Red...
Bailey Zimmerman has achieved eight new certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), further solidifying his status as one of country music’s most dominant hitmakers. Last night, Zimmerman celebrated the milestone backstage at his sold-out arena show of the Different Night Same Rodeo Tour in Boston, MA at the TD Garden. In addition to the eight new certifications,...
Boutique agency, The Neal Agency (TNA), has expanded their roster with the signing of country singer/songwriter Will Terry for booking. The news comes as the 21 year old from Rome, Georgia prepares to enter the studio to record new music with producer Will Bundy. "I couldn’t be more grateful to be working with The Neal Agency,” Terry shares. “Brian and...
The Country Music Association has announced the recipients of the 2026 CMA Triple Play Awards, honoring the songwriters behind some of the format’s biggest No. 1 hits. Hosted by composer and CMA Board member Jim Beavers, the awards ceremony will take place Monday, April 13 in Nashville. This year’s 16 CMA Triple Play Award recipients are Andy Albert, Louis Bell, John Byron, Jessie Jo Dillon, Ashley Gorley, Riley Green, Charlie Handsome, Jacob Kasher Hindlin,...
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has announced the promotion of Michael Riggs to Senior Vice President, Licensing and Income Tracking, effective immediately. Based out of SMP’s Nashville office, Riggs will continue to report to Sony Music Publishing’s Executive Vice President, Worldwide Administration, Dale Esworthy. In this elevated position, Michael will focus on strengthening tracking operations and enhancing matching capabilities for digital deals in the U.S. and globally. He will also...
Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, produced in partnership with Live Nation, has unveiled its daily lineup for the festival’s highly anticipated return to the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale, April 10–12, 2026. Headlined by Post Malone on Friday, April 10; Riley Green on Saturday, April 11; and Florida favorite Kenny Chesney closing out the festival on Sunday, April 12,...
G Major Mgmt announces the signing of singer/songwriter Ella Gibson. Hailing from a small town in central Illinois, Gibson was raised on the legends of country music, and her voice carries the weight of tradition with her own unique sound. Currently studying songwriting at Belmont University, she recently won Belmont’s Spring Songwriter’s Showcase Presented by BMI. “I am so honored...
