The Grand Ole Opry took center stage, celebrating Opry member Jamey Johnson’s birthday last night (July 13) with a special “Honky Tonk Throwdown” show. Guests included friends and fellow artists, Megan Moroney, ERNEST, Randy Houser, Ryan and Rory, Stars Go Dim, The Down Home Boys, and surprise guests Lily Meola and Lukas Nelson. Also joining the celebration was Opry member...
Announced today, Nashville-based hit songwriter and producer Mark Holman has inked a new publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing / ERN's Cadillac Music. Holman has penned songs for chart-topping artists such as Morgan Wallen, Post Malone and Blake Shelton, amongst others. “Big Loud has believed in me from the jump and I'm thankful to keep growing with them,” shares Holman. “Adding Cadillac...
Today, breakout artist Tyler Nance released his latest single “Keeps Me Sane." After receiving widespread attention online prior to its release with countless fans promoting it while awaiting its drop, the singer-songwriter pushed up the single's release date while he found himself face to face with a career-defining moment. The uptempo track has already amassed nearly 200,000 streams before 12 PM CST and its memorable audio...
Today, dynamic singer-songwriter and renowned instrumentalist Philip Bowen released “Blue As Water," an emotional single which features fellow West Virginia native Charles Wesley Godwin. From its first note, the sorrowful melody sets the tone for a song that will leave its mark on each listener, leading into powerful lyrics that tell a story of grief that's often found to be too heavy to share....
Rising country artist Gunnar Latham has released the official music video for his new single, “Cowboy Every Time,” out now via Gone Ropin’ Records. The song and video are a nod to the kind of woman who lives true to the cowboy lifestyle: grounded, loyal, and rooted in tradition. Watch the video here. Co-written by Latham, Josh Grider, and Mitch...
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Will Jones signs with WME, the world’s leading entertainment agency, for global representation across all areas. Jones, a Blue Ridge Mountains native, blends Applachian soul with outlaw grit and timeless storytelling into a sound all his own. His sound is a love letter to the past and a firm handshake to the future – carving his own lane in country...
Breakthrough country singer-songwriter Kenny Whitmire has signed a global publishing agreement with River House Artists, in partnership with Sony Music Publishing Nashville. Whitmire moved to Nashville in 2022 to pursue a career in songwriting and quickly began to make a name for himself. Upon moving, one of his first collaborations was with emerging artist, Austin Snell, which led to Whitmire's...
The Academy of Country Music® has announced the recipients of the Special Awards for the 60TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS™. Honorees Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, “Twisters,” and Ben Vaughn will be celebrated during the 18TH ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC HONORS™, during an unforgettable evening of live music...
South Carolina native Brandon Wisham has been tapped as the next “Highway Find” for SiriusXM's The Highway, spotlighting new country music talent. Host Cody Alan surprised Wisham with the major milestone news yesterday morning live on air from the SiriusXM studio in Nashville. The rising artist joins previous “Highway Finds” such as Luke Combs, Parker McCollum, Dan + Shay and...
Leo33 songwriter and artist Trey Pendley signs with WME for global representation. He also joins the roster at Blue Harbor Music, rounding out a powerhouse team that includes Wiles + Taylor for business management and RitholzLevyFields handling legal. As previously announced, Pendley is represented by Make Wake Artists for Management. “It's pretty surreal to have WME, Blue Harbor, Wiles +...
