Earlier this year, the 2025 inductees were announced for the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which includes one of Country Music's most esteemed songwriters, Ashley Gorley. Gorley, along with other inductees, which include musical icons George Clinton; Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons (of The Doobie Brothers); Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; Mike Love; and Tony Macaulay, will be inducted at the...
The Ryman and BMI Block Party during CMA Fest (June 5 - June 7) drew hundreds of fans to the PNC Plaza to witness three days of music from the next generation of talent. The free event showcased 16 BMI singer/songwriters, displaying BMI's commitment to nurturing and developing songwriters at the earliest stages of their careers. The fourth annual Ryman...
CMA Fest presented by SoFi, the longest-running Country Music festival in the world, returned to downtown Nashville for its 52nd year this past weekend, welcoming an estimated 95,000 fans from across the globe for four days of live music, artist discovery and unforgettable moments. From June 5-8, artists, fans and industry came together to celebrate the music that connects—onstage, in...
One year after announcing his signing to Warner Music Nashville and Warner Records at Barstool Nashville during CMA Fest, Gavin Adcock returned to the very same stage for a special surprise on Thursday at Warner Music Nashville Presents: Heatwave House. Joined by his label teams, Adcock was presented with four RIAA certification plaques: “A Cigarette” (Platinum), “Run Your Mouth” (Gold),...
Get Engaged Media Partner / Co-Founder Cam Fordhamand multi-Platinum hitmaker BigXthaPlug hosted a kick back on the roof at Loser's last night (June 4), attracting A-List country talent and industry tastemakers alike prior to the start of CMA Fest, which kicked off this morning.
River House Artists / Warner Music Nashville have announced the signing of breakout Texas country artist Hudson Westbrook. The signing comes at a pivotal moment in Westbrook’s fast-rising career, following a wave of major milestones including the announcement of his debut album Texas Forever (out 7/25), Top 30-and-climbing single “House Again,” and its newly minted RIAA Gold-certification. Last night at...
The Country Music Association and ABC announced today that “CMA Fest presented by SoFi” will air Thursday, June 26, at 8/7c on ABC, and stream on Hulu the following day. Country stars Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde host the star-studded, three-hour television event, set to be filmed in the heart of Nashville during the 52nd CMA Fest later this week....
Spirit Music Group has announced that they have formed a music publishing joint venture with NFL All-Pro Receiver, DeAndre Hopkins, in conjunction with writer/producer/manager, Erik Belz. Through the deal, DeAndre Hopkins establishes his music publishing company, LASA Music. Belz will serve as Chief Creative Officer for LASA Music and will work with Spirit Music Group to sign and develop a...
Riser House Entertainment continues its dynamic growth with the addition of three new team members across streaming, product management, and label relations. As the company builds on its momentum in 2025, these key hires bring a wealth of experience and energy to an already thriving team. “At Riser House, we don't just chase trends — we build legacies,” says Jennifer...
Fresh off the release of his new single, “Seventeen,” impacting country radio July 14, singer-songwriter Kameron Marlowe has announced his headline Seventeen Tour. With support from country upstarts Lauren Watkins and Dalton Davis, the trek goes coast – to Canada – to coast, with festival stops in Virginia and Pennsylvania to headline shows in Charleston, Fayetteville, Calgary, Vancouver, Albuquerque, Los...
