Today, April 6, Cody Johnson has released a cover of Merle Haggard’s “Footlights." As an avid Haggard fan, Cody has paid tribute to him numerous times, acknowledging that he was one of his biggest musical influences. “Merle was a poet,” shares Cody. “When I'm happy, when I'm sad, when I'm frustrated, and everything in between, he has sung the soundtrack...
Today, April 6, Justin Moore achieved his 14th career No. 1 single with "Time's Ticking." From his latest album, This Is My Dirt, the track was written by Moore alongside celebrated songwriters Will Bundy, Randy Montana and Jeremy Stover, and marks Moore’s second No. 1 song off the 2024 record. “It’s beyond exciting, and humbling, to celebrate our 14th number...
Blue Harbor Music is celebrating its two-year anniversary, marking a period of growth and and meaningful impact in Nashville and beyond. Founded with a mission to cultivate unique voices and build a forward-thinking catalog, Blue Harbor Music has quickly established itself as an influential presence on Music Row. In just two years, the company has built a roster of 10...
As Morgan Wallen readies his return to the road with his upcoming 23-date Still The Problem Tour, the RIAA’s highest-certified country artist of all time partnered with SiriusXM for a 16-song, intimate show to a crowd of nearly 4,000 SiriusXM subscribers and industry professionals at The Pinnacle in Nashville, TN. The show commemorated the launch of his new exclusive year-round channel, Morgan...
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville has signed a global publishing deal with ERNEST. Known as one of Nashville’s most prolific creators, he has penned 13 No. 1 hits and his third full-length album, DEEP BLUE, is set for release this summer. A GRAMMY, ACM, CMA Award nominee, and two-time Variety Hitmakers honoree, ERNEST continues to shape the sound of modern...
With the announcement of HEY NOW Records, a streamlined independent label built around the premise of super-serving singularly talented artists, President and Co-Founder Kris Lamb is pleased to announce key promotion executives VP Brooke Diaz, plus National Directors for the West and East Coasts Bill Lubitz and Jane Staszak. The seasoned industry leaders bring decades of hands-on experience from both...
The eighth season of BMI’s Rooftop On The Row® series, presented by George Dickel Whisky, returns on April 21st with headliners Zach John King and Aniston Pate, emceed by Love On The Spectrum’s Tyler White. The exclusive invitation-only event, hosted on the rooftop of BMI's Nashville office, offers industry professionals an exclusive first look at in-demand talent. In addition to...
Manhead has appointed Jennifer Pirch as Vice President of Retail & Licensing, as the company continues to expand its retail and licensing business and prepares to exhibit at Licensing Expo in Las Vegas for the first time. Manhead represents a growing roster of artists including Deftones, Alice In Chains, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, and Joan Jett, and is building its...
Sony Music Nashville and Kane Brown are celebrating 10 years of success with a renewed commitment: the multi-platinum-selling artist has signed a new multi-album, worldwide deal with the label, extending their longstanding partnership for years to come. “I’m really excited about my partnership with Sony Music,” says Brown. “We’ve built something special together over the years, and I’ve got so...
On March 17, BMI hosted Ella Langley at their Nashville office for a double #1 party, celebrating “weren’t for the wind” and “Choosin’ Texas.” Langley was reunited with those she co-wrote the tracks with, Johnny Clawson, Luke Dick, Miranda Lambert and Joybeth Taylor, as more than 400 industry professionals filled the lobby to join in the celebration. Langley, Johnny Clawson...
