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...
The Americana Music Association wrapped their 25th Annual AMERICANAFEST on September 13. The five-day festival celebrated the very best of Americana music with a wide range of performances from both emerging and established artists. Beyond the music, it also served as an educational platform, hosting insightful events on topics such as leveraging independence in today's music industry and what to...
Virgin Music Group has announced today they will partner with country music star Morgan Evans on the next chapter of his career. The first single under the new deal, “Beer Back Home,” is set to be released on October 10, with a new album to follow in early 2026. Morgan Evans, who is originally from Australia, first came on the...
Make Wake Artists, the Nashville-based music management company behind some of today’s top industry-disrupting artists, is proud to celebrate its 10-year anniversary this month. Founded in 2015 when Chris Kappy began managing Luke Combs, the company has grown from a bootstrap startup into an award-winning team representing chart-topping, genre-bending voices across country, Americana, rock, folk, pop and beyond. Over the...
