Big Loud Records has appointed Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit as Co-Presidents. Blythe, who joined Big Loud Records in 2015 and has proved integral in building the history-making powerhouse label from ground zero to goliath-status, transitions from her current role as EVP of Promotion, effective immediately. Pettit is set to transition from his role as Vice President of Artist &...
Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has unveiled the lineup for the New Faces of Country Music® Show at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2026. This year’s showcase will feature performances by Kelsey Hart, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, John Morgan, Meghan Patrick, and Josh Ross. For more than five decades, the New Faces of Country Music® Show has been a cornerstone event of...
GRAMMY®-nominated multi-instrumental singer-songwriter Chandler Walters hosted the First Annual Walters Western Christmas in partnership with Barstool Nashville on December 11. All proceeds from the show benefitted The USO and The Independence Fund while a simultaneous toy drive collected gifts for military families via the USO's Holly Jolly Holiday Program. Donations are open now through the end of December at the following link....
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville has signed a global publishing deal with acclaimed singer-songwriter Margo Price. A leading voice of modern country & Americana music, her latest project, Hard Headed Woman, just recently earned two GRAMMY nominations: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Love Me Like You Used To” with WCM’s Tyler Childers. “It’s an honor...
After recently becoming Billboard's Top Artist of 2025 and entering Spotify's coveted Billions Club with three singles – “Whiskey Glasses,” “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone and “Last Night” – surpassing one billion streams on the platform, Morgan Wallen has become RIAA's highest certified Country artist of all time. With 239.5 million certified singles (solo + collaborations) and 26 million...
Back Blocks Music, the artist development and publishing company based in Nashville, has announced several key staffing changes as part of its growth. Elizabeth Cook has been promoted to Creative Director as the team expands with two strategic new hires. Megan Clemens joins the team as Director of Digital Marketing as Laine Lonero steps into the role of Marketing Coordinator. The...
This weekend, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum hosted a Songwriter Session with singer-songwriter HARDY in the museum’s CMA Theater. HARDY wrote his Top 10 country hits “Truck Bed,” “One Beer” featuring Lauren Alaina and Devin Dawson, and “Wait in the Truck,” a collaboration with Lainey Wilson. He also wrote Dierks Bentley’s “Beers on Me,” Florida Georgia Line’s...
Jelly Roll was invited to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry during a surprise moment on his interview on The Joe Rogan Experience, the #1 podcast in the world across all platforms. Rogan surprised Jelly Roll with a video message from his mentor and friend - Opry member Craig Morgan - inviting him to join the Opry family. An official induction date...
Young Guns Publishing has signed an exclusive publishing deal with singer, songwriter and producer Jake Puliti. “I’m so amped to be a part of Young Guns Publishing. This partnership represents years of dedication, growth, faith, and a true belief in the power of songwriting,” shares Puliti. “I’m so blessed for the opportunity to evolve alongside such an incredible team.” “Jake...
Universal Music Group (UMG), in partnership with UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle, its entertainment driven hospitality venture, announced the opening of two new UMusic Shop locations in New York and London, dedicated to reimagining the fan experience. Each UMusic Shop offers exclusive custom collections and pieces inspired by UMG’s iconic artists, songwriters and legendary labels, providing fans with new dedicated locations...
