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Middle Tennessee State University has renamed its world-renowned College of Media and Entertainment in honor of Founder, Chairman & CEO of Big Machine Label Group, Scott Borchetta. Effective today (August 26), the college is now called the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment. “I can’t overestimate how important this is to the life and history of the college,” said...

Today, Platinum-selling singer-songwriter Owen Riegling not only announces new song “Taillight This Town,” will be released October 3, but also proudly reveals that independent powerhouse Big Loud Records has signed on as his U.S. label partner, joining forces with Universal Music Canada to amplify his growing momentum. “I couldn't be more excited to have Big Loud Records join my label team alongside Universal Music Canada,”...

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will mark the centennial anniversary of the Grand Ole Opry — the longest-running radio show in the world and one of the most important radio programs in broadcasting history — in a new exhibition, The Grandest Stage: The Opry at 100. It will examine notable performers and key moments in the history...

BMI hosted Cody Johnson and Carrie Underwood on Thursday (August 21) to celebrate their #1 song “I’m Gonna Love You." The pair were joined by BMI songwriters Kelly Archer, Travis Denning and Chris Stevens along with producer Trent Willmon. The melodious duet is the lead single from Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Edition album and serves as his fourth consecutive No. One...

MCA, Music Corporation of America, has announced the appointment of Stephanie Wright as Executive Vice President/Head of A&R. In this role, Wright will lead the A&R team in talent scouting as well as the label’s creative direction and development. She will report to Mike Harris, MCA President & CEO. Stephanie Wright brings nearly 25 years of experience developing and guiding...

With its title track noted as one of Whiskey Riff's new country songs that need to be on your radar, For You Again, Eli Adams' third studio album, dropped today. The Arkansas native's unique musical style and distinct individuality is on full display throughout this cross-genre project. Comprising of 12 songs, the album features 9 original tracks all solo-written by...

The Wall Group has announced it will open a Nashville office, with Morgan Feldman joining as Managing Director. The agency will continue to identify and represent leading artists at the forefront of culture, while bringing forth unique opportunities for them to collaborate with the many diverse talents, musicians, and influential brands in Nashville. “Nashville continues to grow as a leading...

Announced today, history-making independent powerhouse Big Loud Records has strengthened its global executive marketing team with hires and promotions, effective immediately. Members of Big Loud's executive team have been upped, including; Brianne Deslippe to SVP of Marketing, Amy Beard to VP of Marketing and Morgan Sweat to VP of Creative Services. In her new role, Deslippe will oversee Big Loud's...

Morgan Wallen, through his Morgan Wallen Foundation, along with Major League Baseball & MLB Players Association Youth Development Foundation (MLB-MLBPA YDF) and other local funders, partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to unveil the newly revitalized historic baseball and softball complex, Parkwood Community Club, in north Nashville on Wednesday (Aug. 13). The renovation project for the ballfields includes new field turf, Musco lights,...