Music industry professionals and creatives alike gathered together on the rooftop of BMI's Nashville headquarters on Tuesday (June 10) to celebrate the No. One hit “Boys Back Home” from Sony Music Nashville and Play It Again Music’s Dylan Marlowe and Curb Records’ Dylan Scott. Penned by Marlowe, Seth Ennis and Joe Fox, the Gold-certified chart-topper serves as the Georgia native’s...
Sony Music Publishing Nashville has announced the launch of Thank A Songwriter, a new podcast that celebrates the artistry and impact of songwriters shaping country music and beyond. Hosted by Sony Music Publishing Nashville CEO Rusty Gaston, the debut episode features part 1 of his in-depth conversation with multi-award-winning songwriter Ashley Gorley and is set to release on June 12,...
Rising singer-songwriter Philip Morgan has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville and The Core Entertainment. Known for his signature blend of catchy hooks and unforgettable melodies, Morgan has penned several hit songs, including “How You Been (Letter to the County Line Girl)” by Chase Matthew. “Phil is an emerging force in the Nashville songwriting community,"...
The Americana Music Association has announced the nominees for its 24th annual Americana Honors & Awards. This year’s nominations were revealed by Brandi Carlile, Kashus Culpepper, S.G. Goodman, Jim Lauderdale, Kacey Musgraves and Molly Tuttle in a social media announcement. The winners will be announced during the Americana Honors & Awards on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at the historic Ryman...
Earlier this year, the 2025 inductees were announced for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which includes one of Country Music's most esteemed songwriters, Ashley Gorley. Gorley, along with other inductees, which include musical icons George Clinton; Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons (of The Doobie Brothers); Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; Mike Love; and Tony Macaulay, will be inducted at the...
The Ryman and BMI Block Party during CMA Fest (June 5 - June 7) drew hundreds of fans to the PNC Plaza to witness three days of music from the next generation of talent. The free event showcased 16 BMI singer/songwriters, displaying BMI's commitment to nurturing and developing songwriters at the earliest stages of their careers. The fourth annual Ryman...
CMA Fest presented by SoFi, the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, returned to downtown Nashville for its 52nd year this past weekend, welcoming an estimated 95,000 fans from across the globe for four days of live music, artist discovery and unforgettable moments. From June 5-8, artists, fans and industry came together to celebrate the music that connects—onstage, in...
One year after announcing his signing to Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records at Barstool Nashville during CMA Fest, Gavin Adcock returned to the very same stage for a special surprise on Thursday at Warner Music Nashville Presents: Heatwave House. Joined by his label teams, Adcock was presented with four RIAA certification plaques: “A Cigarette” (Platinum), “Run Your Mouth” (Gold),...
Get Engaged Media Partner / Co-Founder Cam Fordhamand multi-Platinum hitmaker BigXthaPlug hosted a kick back on the roof at Loser's last night (June 4), attracting A-List country talent and industry tastemakers alike prior to the start of CMA Fest, which kicked off this morning.
River House Artists / Warner Music Nashville have announced the signing of breakout Texas country artist Hudson Westbrook. The signing comes at a pivotal moment in Westbrook’s fast-rising career, following a wave of major milestones including the announcement of his debut album Texas Forever (out 7/25), Top 30-and-climbing single “House Again,” and its newly minted RIAA Gold-certification. Last night at...
