Zach Top celebrated another major milestone as his label, Leo33, surprised him with a collection of new RIAA certifications, including 4x Platinum certifications for “I Never Lie” in both America and Canada and a Platinum certification for ‘Cold Beer & Country Music.’ The surprise comes as the singer-songwriter continues his ‘Cold Beer & Country Music Tour,’ where 921,820 fans have bought tickets to see him live.
Benny G brought his 'WHEN YOU KNOW YOU KNOW TOUR' to Nashville on Saturday, September 26, playing for a packed house at the famed EXIT/IN. The Long Island, NY native invited opener Ava Hall to join him for a special collaboration on his track “Pretty Girls” from his latest EP, 'When You Know You Know,' and later in the night he welcomed Kenny Whitmire to perform Vince Gill’s “Liza Jane."
On the heels of the release of her debut EP ‘Learn To Live,’ Kinsley signs with WME for worldwide representation. The 22-year-old has quickly established herself as a rising singer-songwriter, recently signing a publishing deal with Sony Music Nashville. “I’ve been dreaming about getting these songs out into the world and getting to play them live,” shares Kinsley. “Having a team like WME in my corner as we start developing that side of my career is really exciting, and I can’t wait to see what we build together. I’m beyond thankful for their belief in me.”
Back Blocks Music has signed Will Bundy, who has written and produced more than 300 songs and following a string of career milestones that have established him as both a hit songwriter and sought-after producer. Bundy produced Ella Langley’s critically acclaimed album ‘hungover,’ which earned him three ACM Awards and two CMA Awards. As a songwriter, he has celebrated three No. 1 hits including Thomas Rhett and Riley Green’s “Half of Me,” John Morgan’s “Friends Like That (featuring Jason Aldean)” and Justin Moore’s “Time’s Ticking.”
Independent music booking agency Evergreen Artist Group has established their headquarters in Buda, TX, with an additional satellite office in Downtown Austin. “It’s a scene where artists still focus on what matters most: selling tickets and playing live. We’re proud to plant our flag right in the middle of it all while working towards bringing these acts into the national spotlight,” shares Evergreen Artist Group Founder / Owner Andrew McWilliams.
The Crew, a group comprised of 11 music industry executives, will host its 17th annual CMA Awards viewing party benefiting Musicians On Call on Wednesday, November 18 at 6 PM CT at Tin Roof Nashville Downtown. The event will bring together industry professionals to support Musicians On Call while celebrating fellow artists, songwriters and colleagues during the 60th Annual CMA Awards.
Kenny Chesney has announced that he will be holding an album release party at The Pinnacle in Nashville on September 25 to celebrate his forthcoming album, ‘Silver Sands Marina.’ “This new music – maybe because we’ve had so much time to get it to this place – has taken me back to when albums mattered, the songs kind of spoke to each other, and we found some really special, unusual things,” says the East Tennessee native. “We’re taking over the Pinnacle in Nashville,” he adds.
The Americana Music Association revealed the winners of the 25th Annual Americana Honors & Awards at the Ryman Auditorium yesterday, September 16. Molly Tuttle was named Artist of the Year, Tyler Childers received Album of the Year for his project ’Snipe Hunter,’ Brandi Carlile won Song of the Year with her track “Returning to Myself,” Gillian Welch & David Rawlings were titled Duo/Group of the Year, Ken Pomeroy earned Emerging Act of the Year and Mandy Fer won Instrumentalist of the Year.
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville has renewed a global publishing agreement with Midland. The announcement comes on the heels of the release of their latest album, ‘Stages,’ and their CMA nomination for Vocal Group of the Year.
Johnny Clawson has renewed his global publishing deal with SMACKSongs. Clawson earned his first No. 1 in 2025 with Blake Shelton’s “Texas,” which was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2025 CMA Awards and named one of NSAI’s “10 Songs I Wish I’d Written.” Just one month later, Ella Langley’s “weren’t for the wind” became Clawson’s second No. 1 and the hit climbed to the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, later winning Song of the Year at the 2026 AIMP Awards and earning a Triple Platinum certification.
