Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville, in partnership with The Core Entertainment, has signed a global co-publishing deal with emerging singer-songwriter Madison Kozak. The rising talent has co-written across an impressive slate of releases including Tucker Wetmore’s “Give Her the World”, Hannah McFarland’s “Foolin’ (feat. Chase Rice),” as well as three songs on Abbey Cone’s Greener. “Madison is a rare talent with a...
After the release of their recent single "After Midnight," Nate Smith and Tyler Hubbard greeted fans during a surprise pop-up at Mel’s Drive-In on Second Avenue in Nashville. Guests were served custom “After Midnight” pancakes, took selfies and got the chance to chat with both artists. Mel’s Drive-In, known for its classic diner fare with a modern twist, provided the...
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After teasing a book containing a letter from his dad during an interview with Apple Music’s Kelleigh Bannen earlier this year, Morgan Wallen announced today the limited-edition I’m The Problem CD zine in reference will be available to fans beginning December 19. Pre-order now HERE. The limited edition, 100-page, glossy-cover zine includes interviews with Wallen – as well as producer Joey Moi, producer/songwriter Charlie Handsome,...
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum has again achieved accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the museum field’s high profile, peer-based validation of an institution’s operations and impact. This is the museum’s fourth consecutive accreditation since gaining the designation in 1987. Only about 500 museums have achieved accreditation four times. Of the nation’s estimated 33,000 museums,...
The Grand Ole Opry is set to mark the 100th anniversary of its November 28, 1925 inaugural broadcast with a global livestream of its two star-packed evening shows. Tune in to watch the celebration live from the Grand Ole Opry stage on Facebook, X,Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Tickets for both shows are on sale on Opry.com. November 28, 2025 will mark...
The Country Music Association has announced nominees for the 2025 CMA Touring Awards presented by STRAUSS, which highlights vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry. Final Round voting for the 2025 CMA Touring Awards opens Monday, Dec. 1 and closes Tuesday, Dec. 16 at 6pm CT. The 20th celebration of the CMA Touring Awards will be hosted by...
The Country Music Association awarded Big Machine Label Group Founder, Chairman, and CEO Scott Borchetta the 2025 CMA Irving Waugh Award of Excellence ahead of “The 59th Annual CMA Awards.” Borchetta was surprised with the industry honor on the red carpet by three-time 2025 CMA Award winner and Big Machine Label Group/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment artist Riley Green. “Scott...
Iowa native Ruari Brownell will unveil his debut EP ‘Pretty Little Thing’ tomorrow, Friday, November 21. Unable to be defined by just one genre, his music always holds a country undertone, but threads in the grit of rock and the soul of blues, creating a sound that is unmistakably his own. Growing his fan base from the ground up, Brownell...
BMI presented its 2025 BMI Country Awards on November 18, honoring the prolific career of BMI Icon Award recipient Clint Black, as well as the Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. The 73rd annual event also celebrated the top songwriters and music publishers behind this past year’s 50 most-performed songs in Country music. BMI’s President & CEO Mike...
