The Association for Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) celebrated the 2026 AIMP Nashville Country Awards Tuesday evening at the Analog at the Hutton Hotel. Hosted by radio veteran Storme Warren, the intimate, nominee-only gathering honored the past year's biggest hits written and promoted solely by Nashville's independent publishing companies and their songwriters. “Congratulations to all of this year’s AIMP award winners....
Sony Music Publishing Nashville, in partnership with Ace High Music, have announced the signing of Jake Saghi to a global publishing agreement. Colorado native Jake Saghi is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer who is quickly becoming a sought-after collaborator in Nashville’s country music scene. He has worked with a wide range of talent including Kidd G, Redferrin, Dom Ellis, Cassadee Pope, Abby Anderson, Rodney Atkins, Lakeview, Sacha and more. Saghi’s credits include Redferrin’s “Jack and Diet Coke,” and “Hey Mom I Made It”...
Fresh off the day-of announce sell out of his Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert this June, ERNEST doubled down on his commitment to the community, raising over $207,000 for Second Harvest Food Bank at the third annual ERNvitational Golf Tournament yesterday, April 13. Attended by Zach Top, Vince Gill, Tracy Lawrence, HARDY, Glenny Balls, and more, local organizations and...
The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will feature celebrated songwriter Ashley Gorley in an upcoming program for its in-depth interview series Poets and Prophets, which features songwriters who have made significant contributions to country music. Gorley is one of three 2026 honorees chosen by the museum and the program will take place Saturday, May 30, at 2:30 pm...
Today, April 14, music industry trailblazer Cindy Mabe has announced the launch of Joan of Arc Music, a comprehensive entertainment company dedicated to preserving the legacy of country music while championing its future through artist development, label services, publishing, management, TV/film production, next generation technologies and philanthropic impact. Joan of Arc Music protects artistry, cultivates innovation and builds long-lasting careers...
Chris Blair, Owner and Founder of The Listening Room, has announced that Chase Armstrong will be returning to the venue as Director of Sales & Marketing. As part of the leadership team, he will oversee sales and marketing efforts to protect and elevate one of Nashville’s most respected live music brands. “I’m excited to return to The Listening Room and...
Diamond-certified artist Thomas Rhett celebrates his 25th career No. 1 with “Ain’t A Bad Life” ft. Jordan Davis. Rhett co-wrote the track with Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron and Mark Trussell. This achievement stands out not only for its sheer volume, but for the remarkable speed and consistency with which he’s dominated the charts in the 14 years since...
On the heels of launching his self-curated SiriusXM Channel, Morgan Wallen Radio, with an intimate show at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee last week, Morgan Wallen officially returned to the road last night, April 10, performing at U.S. Bank Stadium to a sold-out crowd on night one of his 2026 'Still The Problem Tour.' The RIAA’s highest-certified country artist of all time made...
McCoy Moore will make his Grand Ole Opry debut May 26, just days after the release of his debut album Sunshine State. “All I really know to say is thank you. Thank you to everyone who makes playing country music for a living possible for me every day,” Moore shared. “It will never be lost on me how blessed I am....
Independent publisher Big Loud Publishing has announced the promotion of song champion Michael Giangreco to President of A&R, effective immediately. “I am grateful to the partners (Seth, Craig and Joey) for their support and guidance. It's an honor to continue building the legacy of Big Loud Publishing,” Giangreco shares. “When I interned over 10 years ago, I was inspired to...
