Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival, produced in partnership with Live Nation, has unveiled the star-studded lineup for its 13th annual beachfront celebration, returning April 10–12, 2026 to the sandy shores of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The powerhouse lineup will feature headliners Post Malone, Riley Green and Florida favorite Kenny Chesney, who has headlined multiple times, including the inaugural festival in...
The Grand Ole Opry is set to mark the 100th anniversary of its November 28, 1925 inaugural broadcast with two all-star Opry member shows. November 28, 2025 marks exactly 100 years since the evening a single fiddle tune performed by Uncle Jimmy Thompson launched a legacy– more than 200 members, over 15,000 broadcasts, countless stars, millions of fans, and one...
18-year-old American Idol finalist Slater Nalley has inked a major label record deal with Warner Music Nashville / Warner Records in partnership with 19 Entertainment, a part of Sony Pictures Television. Nalley is also celebrating the news with the release of his debut single, “Foolish Pride." “I’m incredibly excited to release this special song. I’ve performed it for years, and after its debut on American...
Today, October 17, singer-songwriter Leon Majcen released his fourth full-length album in five years, Making A Livin’ (Not a Killin’). A modern-day folk singer in the tradition of Townes Van Zandt and John Prine, Majcen was by Bosnian refugee parents who moved the family to Florida in search of a better life. His father introduced him to outlaw country at...
The Country Music Association welcomed Jake Worthington to its Nashville HQ on Wednesday, October 15 for a Q&A and acoustic performance. The Q&A recapped Worthington’s early connection to country music, the advice he’s learned from working with other artists and musicians, what it’s been like on the road with Jon Pardi and Zach Top, and the stories behind some of...
Yesterday (October 15), singer-songwriter Brock Phillips released his debut song “Something Else," out now via Local Hay Records. Leaning into his melodic sensibilities, Phillips explores a familiar, temporary relationship becoming more permanent. “I went through over 200 songs and narrowed it down to one – "Something Else" as the track to introduce myself with,” shares Phillips. “This is just the beginning!” The song...
Sony Music Publishing Nashville announced today it has entered into a global publishing administration partnership with Sea Gayle Music and Domain Capital Group. The partnership will see SMP providing its global administration services to Sea Gayle’s complete roster and catalog, encompassing songs like “You Should Probably Leave,” “It’s Five O’ Clock Somewhere,” and more. “We couldn’t be more excited to...
Last week buzzed-about imprint Big Loud Texas, founded by Miranda Lambert and Jon Randall in partnership with Big Loud Records, hosted industry and artist community members for a grand opening celebration of the Big Loud Texas office in the heart of Austin with multi-day programming. The grand opening on Wednesday (October 8) kicked off the celebration which continued through Thursday...
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville has promoted experienced music executive Christina Wiltshire to VP, A&R. In her new role, she will continue to elevate Nashville’s presence by discovering and fostering top talent, and facilitating local and international collaborations and partnerships. She will be reporting to Austen Adams, President, WCM Nashville. “Feeling incredibly grateful to Austen, Phil, Guy, and Carianne for...
Aimee Graham has launched DGBG Entertainment, an artist and industry services company focusing on project management. “Coordinating and managing the number of live performances I have over my career, project management has become one of my strongest skills,” says Graham. “As time went on, I was being approached by companies, artists, and industry alike asking for my help on a...
