The Country Music Association and ABC announced today that “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will air Thursday, June 26, at 8/7c on ABC, and stream on Hulu the following day. Country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde host the star-studded, three-hour television event, set to be filmed in the heart of Nashville during the 52nd CMA Fest later this week....
Spirit Music Group has announced that they have formed a music publishing joint venture with NFL All-Pro Receiver, DeAndre Hopkins, in conjunction with writer/producer/manager, Erik Belz. Through the deal, DeAndre Hopkins establishes his music publishing company, LASA Music. Belz will serve as Chief Creative Officer for LASA Music and will work with Spirit Music Group to sign and develop a...
Riser House Entertainment continues its dynamic growth with the addition of three new team members across streaming, product management, and label relations. As the company builds on its momentum in 2025, these key hires bring a wealth of experience and energy to an already thriving team. “At Riser House, we don't just chase trends — we build legacies,” says Jennifer...
Fresh off the release of his new single, “Seventeen,” impacting country radio July 14, singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe has announced his headline Seventeen Tour. With support from country upstarts Lauren Watkins and Dalton Davis, the trek goes coast – to Canada – to coast, with festival stops in Virginia and Pennsylvania to headline shows in Charleston, Fayetteville, Calgary, Vancouver, Albuquerque, Los...
Cole Goodwin has signed with Big Machine Records. The Georgia native released his self-produced EP Soon Enough in 2023 and since then he has been touring honky tonks and clubs, as well as playing festivals across the nation. “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Cole Goodwin to Big Machine Records,” says Kris Lamb, EVP/General Manager of Big Machine Records. “Cole’s music carves out a lane...
Performing to just 2,000 fans in an intimate set with tickets claimed in less than a minute upon entry, Morgan Wallen's I'm The Problem album release show at The Roundhouse in London on May 28 rounded out a historic week that saw Wallen attain his first U.K. No. 1 debut on the Official Charts. Playing center-stage in a stripped-back set...
Hundreds of industry professionals and fans alike celebrated Preston Cooper's forthcoming debut album, ’Toledo Talkin’, in Nashville this past Thursday (May 29). The emerging artists’ project is set to drop on August 29.
Big Loud Records has announced the hiring of industry veteran Lauren "LT" Thomas as SVP, Radio Promotion, effective immediately. LT joins Big Loud Records' radio promotion leadership team in tandem with fellow SVP, Radio Promotion, Tyler Waugh, both of whom report to EVP of Radio Promotion, Stacy Blythe. “LT's stellar reputation speaks for itself. The moment she began exploring her...
Bassist & MD, Nate Smith
With a mission to provide trusted legal guidance tailored to the modern music industry, Gutt Law, PLLC has officially launched in Nashville. Founded by seasoned entertainment attorney Rachel Guttmann, the firm brings together a forward-thinking team with deep experience in law, publishing, and creative development—positioning Gutt Law as a strategic partner for clients navigating the evolving entertainment landscape. Rachel Guttmann...
