Today Big Loud Texas introduces their newest roster addition with the signing of Austin-based band The Droptines – a group that lives cautiouslessly between the lines of Americana and rock and roll. An unforgettable introduction, The Droptines make their label debut today with the release of “Take Too Much.” “When we met JR [Jon Randall] and Brendon [Anthony], it just...
The Song Factory, a sister company of Riser House, has officially signed rising songwriter Aaron Armstrong to an exclusive publishing agreement in partnership with chart-topping songwriter and producer Jake Mitchell. Hailing from North Carolina, recent Lipscomb University graduate Aaron Armstrong first connected with Riser House as an intern. During his time in school, he began building an impressive songwriting portfolio,...
Hudson Westbrook marked a major milestone in his career last night (7/22) as he made his Grand Ole Opry debut. A nearly sold-out Opry house watched as he stepped into the Circle for the first time and shared a captivating three-song introduction. Playing “Take Your Time,” “Sober,” and his on-fire debut country radio single “House Again” for the packed out crowd, Westbrook brought Texas with him...
Sony Music Publishing Nashville has announced the signing of rising country artist and songwriter Adrien Nunez to a global publishing administration agreement. A Brooklyn native and former University of Michigan basketball standout, Adrien Nunez has swiftly emerged as one of music’s most compelling new voices, blending elements of country, pop, and hip-hop into a sound uniquely his own. In just under...
Julien’s Auctions has hired Emmy-winning TV and music industry executive Shanna Strassberg as Director, Music Business Development, leading Julien’s growth strategy and business operations in Nashville. Strassberg has served as VP of Music and Talent at CMT, Talent Executive for CBS New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, and an artist booker on a multitude of series, live events, music specials...
Country breakout singer-songwriter Jay Webb is hitting the road in support of his new album Where To Find Me, out this Friday, July 25. The 25-stop tour will launch the same day in Webb's home state of Alabama before heading across the country for stops in Chicago, Detroit, Sacramento and more. Tickets are on sale now at jaywebbmusic.com. "I can't...
Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. hosted the 2025 Country Radio Hall of Fame dinner ceremony last night, Monday, July 21, at the Virgin Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, this year’s Country Radio Hall of Fame ceremony was a powerful tribute to the legacy and impact of country radio. The evening was filled with heartfelt speeches, moving tributes, and unforgettable moments that honored the...
Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has successfully issued $1.765 billion in a series of new five-year, seven-year, and ten-year senior notes. The ten-year tranche was privately placed and represents the longest duration ABS issuance at scale in the music sector. The notes are secured by Concord’s catalog of over 1.3 million music copyrights, featuring the songs and recordings...
With critics lauding Miranda Lambert’s “A Song To Sing” collaboration with Chris Stapleton - fans across streaming platforms are also strongly responding to the new single. In its first week since release, “A Song To Sing” has officially become the biggest streaming debut of Lambert’s career, surpassing the previous record set by Postcards from Texas lead single “Wranglers” in May 2024. Racking...
Today, New York native Noelle Lambert has announced her newest endeavor, Niche Media. Built on a foundation of trust, dedication and ambition, Niche Media is a forward-thinking PR firm focusing on amplifying the careers of country music's next generation. “Helping to promote artists' work has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember,” shares Lambert. “The...
