BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville is thrilled to announce the signing of MULTI-PLATINUM-selling country artist and 7x #1 powerhouse Brantley Gilbert. Led by Jon Loba, BMG Americas President of Frontline Records, the BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville team joined Gilbert on stage at his Nashville stop of the Tattoos Tour that runs coast-to-coast across North America through February 2026. “I’m fired up...
MCA is proud to announce that country music icon Vince Gill has signed a lifetime record deal with the label, cementing decades of partnership and collaboration. As part of this unprecedented agreement, Vince will release an EP featuring new music every month for the next year, giving fans a consistent stream of original material from one of country music’s most...
Manager Autumn Ledgin officially launches Ledgin Management with flagship artist Tucker Wetmore, tapping Red Light Management as a strategic partner. Ledgin has helped guide Wetmore’s career since 2023, the very start of his rapid ascent. “My experience across different parts of the business made it clear that management is where my passion and strengths belong. I wouldn’t have made this...
Long hailed as one of country music’s most versatile and soulful voices, Grand Ole Opry member Mandy Barnett brings her timeless artistry and exhaustive music knowledge to SiriusXM. Beginning Oct. 5, Barnett will host “Sundays with Mandy” on Willie’s Roadhouse (Channel 61), taking over the weekly show that became must hear country classic programming from her dear friend and mentor...
After winning Academy of Country Music, Country Music Association, and International Country Music Association Awards over the past five years, renowned veteran music journalist Marcus K. Dowling has announced his latest venture, a new weekly music industry podcast titled Culture At Large. Recorded live at Nashville’s Anzie Blue, the podcast debuts on Monday, October 13 and is the first of...
Parker McCollum's single “What Kinda Man," which he co-wrote with Natalie Hemby and Jeremy Spillman, has become the artist’s latest song to achieve RIAA Certified Gold status. The single is off of McCollum’s self-titled album released earlier this year via MCA. To celebrate, leading executives, friends and collaborators attended an intimate performance and conversation with McCollum including President and CEO...
By Design, a Nashville-based modern music company rooted in Kingdom values and driven by integrity, innovation and excellence, officially launches today under the leadership of Josh Bailey, Jeremy Holley, Rod Riley and Josh Thompson. The label is announced as part of a larger ecosystem comprised of three core entities to best serve creatives: By Design, the record label and music...
SMACK has signed a publishing deal with singer-songwriter Brinley Addington. A Tennessee native, Addington’s passion for music began at a young age - he later moved to Music City in 2008 and quickly built a reputation as a compelling performer and songwriter. In 2021, Addington earned his first #1 as a writer with Ryan Hurd and Maren Morris’ “Chasing After...
Luke Combs has been named the highest RIAA certified country artist in history, with 168 million units sold. “When my team first told me about this, my initial reaction was, ‘Are you sure? There’s no way.’ It was only 8 years ago that I got my first plaque for ‘Hurricane’ going Gold,” shares Combs. “I knew then, without a doubt,...
Messina Touring, a leader in live entertainment, unveils a new logo and refreshed brand identity that reflects the company’s forward-looking approach to live music and its unwavering commitment to artists. Founded by legendary promoter Louis Messina, Messina Touring has spent decades at the forefront of touring innovation, building record-setting tours for some of the world’s most celebrated performers, including George...
