The annual Key West Songwriters Festival presented by BMI celebrated its 30th anniversary this past week, hosting more than 250 creatives across various genres and offering more than 80 shows in five days. The Key West Songwriters Festival has served as a place of discovery since its inception as BMI continues to nurture and maintain relationships with music creators at every...
On Friday, May 1, New Mexico-born troubadour Tyce Delk dropped his latest release “Mind If I Smoke," which was penned by Dan Alley, Drake Milligan and Neil Medley. “I've been trying to expand my catalog of songs to experiences that maybe I'm not going through, but listeners can relate to," shares Delk. "When I heard 'Mind If I Smoke' for the first...
Today, April 29, Big Machine Records announces the signing of Country and Americana singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Naomi Carman. “From the moment I met Naomi, I felt I’d met a timeless artist,” said Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Scott Borchetta. “Her depth and knowledge of her craft, her deep understanding of the roots of Country, Rockabilly and Rock ’n’ Roll,...
BMG and Concord have announced a definitive agreement to combine their businesses. Operating under the BMG name, the combined company will bring together two highly complementary businesses to establish a scaled, global company delivering superior service to artists, songwriters, and partners – firmly grounded in an independent, artist-first model. The combination comes amid significant transformation in the global music market,...
Jacob Hackworth officially made his Country radio debut with his single “What Took You So Long,” which he co-wrote with Jaxson Free, Steph Jones and Daniel Ross. The singer-songwriter came face to face with a record-breaking 96 adds on impact and 131 total first week stations, marking the highest one-week total for a new artist’s debut single at Country radio. “This is one of...
Avery Anna has been named the 2026 New Female Artist of the Year Winner by the Academy of Country Music, joining the ranks of recent winners Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson. The first-time nominee was presented with the trophy by fellow country breakout and frequent collaborator Sam Barber on Sunday, April 26, following her performance at the Lone...
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Rolling Stone has promoted Joseph Hudak to Deputy Editor and Head of Country. In his new role, he will oversee the magazine’s country music coverage across various platforms, as well as expand Rolling Stone‘s presence in Nashville. Hudak has been at Rolling Stone for over a decade and also hosts their Nashville Now podcast, amongst performing various other tasks. “For more than a...
Today, April 24, Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen dropped “I Can’t Love You Anymore”, a new single that Langley co-wrote alongside Austin Goodloe and Joybeth Taylor. Fans were surprised with the news of the collaboration this past weekend, during a stop on Wallen’s ‘Still The Problem Tour,’ when Langley surprised the crowd in her home state of Alabama with a...
As country music continues to evolve, so does its creators. Among them, Blake Pendergrass stands out - his steady rise and undeniable success have quickly made him one of the genre’s most talked-about songwriters. Since becoming Back Blocks Music flagship songwriter in 2021, the North Carolina native has notched 5 No. 1 songs, celebrated his first CMA Triple Play Award,...
