SMACK is celebrating a milestone year, remaining a defining force on Music Row, fueled by wins that showcase both artistic achievement and a thriving company culture. In the past 12 months, 17 of their 25 writers have charted on the country charts and all 25 have landed a major label cut or release, underscoring both the depth of its talent...
On Saturday, November 1, Hudson Westbrook headlined a benefit concert in his hometown of Stephenville, TX, donating $100,000 to the Erath County Junior Livestock Association. The show took place at Tarleton State University’s EECU Event Center, where all proceeds went toward rebuilding livestock facilities where local chapters of FFA and 4-H exhibit their animals. “These funds are going to rebuild...
Gaining traction as one of country music’s fastest-rising artists, acclaimed Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and performer Kaitlin Butts will unveil her new Yeehaw Sessions EP on November 14, 2025. It notably marks the celebrated rising star's debut under her recently minted deal with Republic Records. "From releasing my album over a year ago as an independent artist, to having a viral song, to now signing...
Carrie Underwood has become the highest RIAA Certified female country artist of all time with over 95 million units (22.5 million albums and 72.5 million singles) in the US alone across solo titles and collaborations. “Accomplishments like this are more than I would have ever dared to dream of when I was starting out,” says Underwood. “I owe everything to...
The Country Music Association (CMA) today announced a significant investment for mental health resources, reaffirming its multi-year commitment to the well-being of music industry professionals. As part of this ongoing effort, CMA has made a $3 million donation to Belmont University to support the launch of the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment, a pioneering initiative designed to address the...
After concluding his 2025 I’m The Problem Tour in September, which left Pittsburgh Post-Gazette dubbing him “one of the hottest artists of the century” and AZ Central opining “he’s a commanding presence,” 19x Billboard Music Award winner Morgan Wallen is running it back, today announcing his Still The Problem Tour 2026. Pre-sale registration for Still The Problem Tour is open...
Get After It Media, home to The Heartland Network, Retro TV, The Family Channel, The Action Channel, and Rev’n, officially planted its flag in Music City this week. With new offices and studios in Marathon Village, the broadcast media company is officially calling Nashville its new home base. The city was on hand to welcome the 90-million household strong media company with a proclamation...
Rising singer-songwriter Abbie Callahan has signed with WME for global representation across all areas. A magnetic live performer and introspective storyteller, Callahan is quickly establishing herself as one of Nashville’s most promising new voices. In 2025, she made her debut at CMA Fest, Bonnaroo, and AMERICANAFEST, marking a breakout year that showcased her genre-blending sound and undeniable stage presence. “I...
By Design, a Nashville-based modern music company, announces its global partnership with BMG, the fourth largest music company in the world, following the company's recent launch under the leadership of industry experts Josh Bailey, Jeremy Holley, Rod Riley and Josh Thompson. The partnership will include worldwide distribution, label services, joint label signings and a co-investment strategy across catalog acquisitions via...
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville has announced a strategic joint partnership with Perfect Game Creative (PGC), a music publishing, management, and A&R consulting company founded and led by longtime A&R executive Jessi Vaughn Stevenson. After an impactful decade at Warner Chappell, where she most recently served as Vice President, A&R and Digital, Stevenson is launching Perfect Game Creative, ushering in...
