Recently announced as one-of-three inaugural signees of DeVille Records, rising singer-songwriter Rhys Rutherford today releases his first-ever offering, the sonically smooth and lyrically clever “Southern Belle.” “I'm proud to release 'Southern Belle' as my first song,” shares Rutherford. “I hope it's a reflection of my influences – from the artists whose country music I grew up on like Tim McGraw and...
Renowned Lost Highway Records enters a bold new era with the full support of Interscope Geffen A&M. Harkening back to its roots, the relaunched Nashville-based label is committed to nurturing the creative vision of each artist and building their global connections with an intuitive, entrepreneurial approach. As plans have developed over the past year, the objective has always been to...
Girlilla Marketing Founder and Chief Executive Officer Jennie Smythe shares her inspiring personal and professional journey with the release of her memoir - Becoming Girlilla: My Journey to Unleashing Good - in Real Life, Online, and in Others, which is out today, April 15, 2025, via Resolve Editions, an imprint of Forefront Books (Simon & Schuster). A digital marketing trailblazer, Jennie’s...
TAMLA Records and Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) welcomes singer-songwriter Peech. to their artist roster. With a unique blend of heartfelt storytelling, genre-bending production, and a growing global fanbase, Peech. brings a fresh voice to the modern music landscape. “I’m super excited to be joining the Tamla/CCMG team,” said Peech. “Everybody has been incredibly kind and I’m blessed to...
Mitchell Tenpenny was presented with new RIAA certification plaques on Saturday night just ahead of his performance at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville as part of Kane Brown’s “High Road Tour.” Mitchell’s debut single “Drunk Me” has now reached 4x Platinum and “We Got History” is Platinum. Additionally, Mitchell’s new single “Same Moon,” written by Mitchell, Paul DiGiovanni, Derrick Southerland and...
The Ryl Company, the parent company of Ryl Tea, a fast-growing brand reshaping the beverage industry, has secured $15 million in Series B funding. Founded in 2022 by beverage executive Blodin Ukella and well-known partner Morgan Wallen, this investment will accelerate Ryl Tea’s nationwide expansion, enhance marketing efforts, and support product innovation. This round follows a $7.5 million Series A...
Avery Anna announced her sophomore album, let go letters, which will drop May 16. Every song on the record is inspired by real-life situations that Avery’s fans shared with her in a letter series, which has long been a safe place for her listener community to ‘let go’ of experiences that may be troubling them by writing them down and...
HARDY will be releasing a new EP, COUNTRY!, set for release on May 2 via Big Loud. Two new songs from the project, his first new music of 2025, debut tomorrow. “Two new songs—I'm extremely excited,” says HARDY. “Both songs remind me of a very special place, the place where I grew up, the place where I became who I am—my deer camp....
The Association for Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) celebrated the 2025 AIMP Nashville Awards last night at Marathon Music Works. The event paid tribute to independent songwriters and publishers. “What a magical night celebrating the Nashville independent community of writers and publishers. There was an undeniable sense of community in the room,” says Ree Guyer, Wrensong Entertainment. “Thank you to my...
WME has signed singer-songwriter Naomi Johnson for global representation in all areas. Johnson will be represented by multiple departments across the agency, including touring, brand partnerships, TV, film, and digital. The former original member of the chart-topping trio Runaway June, Johnson now embarks on her solo singing career, forging ahead by sharing personal stories of triumph and strength through her...
