BMI returned to The Bluebird Café in Nashville, TN, last night (1/20) for the 2026 launch of its monthly series, BMI Acoustic Lounge. The showcase hosted BMI/Electric Feel Entertainment songwriters KC Bruner, Eddie And The Getaway, Thomas Edwards and Ricky Manning who traded songs while sharing the stories behind them. Sponsored by Dogfish Head and Shure, the evening was hosted...
Only three full weeks into the New Year, Tape Room Music has dominated the Country Airplay charts, earning three back-to-back chart-toppers and marking the publishing company’s 60th No. 1 hit since its establishment in 2011 with “Favorite Country Song.” The occasion is exceptionally special for Beau Bailey, as “Stay Country or Die Tryin’” (Blake Shelton) and “Favorite Country Song” (HARDY)...
Chris Stapleton’s “Tennessee Whiskey” has been certified RIAA Double Diamond with over 20 million units sold - the first country song ever to reach this milestone. Of the achievement, RIAA Chairman & CEO Mitch Glazier shares, “Chris Stapleton’s undeniable vocal grit and storytelling have connected deeply - driving chart successes, earning major awards, and most importantly, resonating with fans. RIAA...
The Grand Ole Opry will once again celebrate Opry member Dolly Parton with its annual Opry Goes Dolly show on January 17 at the Grand Ole Opry House. The fourth annual Opry Goes Dolly will celebrate Dolly’s 80th birthday by highlighting songs from her iconic 1980s era plus other classics from her legendary catalogue. Opry Goes Dolly will feature Opry members and special guest artists performing their...
Big Loud Records has appointed Stacy Blythe and Jordan Pettit as Co-Presidents. Blythe, who joined Big Loud Records in 2015 and has proved integral in building the history-making powerhouse label from ground zero to goliath-status, transitions from her current role as EVP of Promotion, effective immediately. Pettit is set to transition from his role as Vice President of Artist &...
Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) has unveiled the lineup for the New Faces of Country Music® Show at Country Radio Seminar (CRS) 2026. This year’s showcase will feature performances by Kelsey Hart, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, John Morgan, Meghan Patrick, and Josh Ross. For more than five decades, the New Faces of Country Music® Show has been a cornerstone event of...
GRAMMY®-nominated multi-instrumental singer-songwriter Chandler Walters hosted the First Annual Walters Western Christmas in partnership with Barstool Nashville on December 11. All proceeds from the show benefitted The USO and The Independence Fund while a simultaneous toy drive collected gifts for military families via the USO's Holly Jolly Holiday Program. Donations are open now through the end of December at the following link....
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville has signed a global publishing deal with acclaimed singer-songwriter Margo Price. A leading voice of modern country & Americana music, her latest project, Hard Headed Woman, just recently earned two GRAMMY nominations: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Love Me Like You Used To” with WCM’s Tyler Childers. “It’s an honor...
After recently becoming Billboard's Top Artist of 2025 and entering Spotify's coveted Billions Club with three singles – “Whiskey Glasses,” “I Had Some Help” with Post Malone and “Last Night” – surpassing one billion streams on the platform, Morgan Wallen has become RIAA's highest certified Country artist of all time. With 239.5 million certified singles (solo + collaborations) and 26 million...
Back Blocks Music, the artist development and publishing company based in Nashville, has announced several key staffing changes as part of its growth. Elizabeth Cook has been promoted to Creative Director as the team expands with two strategic new hires. Megan Clemens joins the team as Director of Digital Marketing as Laine Lonero steps into the role of Marketing Coordinator. The...
