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Warner Chappell Music (WCM) Nashville in collaboration with Group Projects Music have signed global publishing deals with rising Nashville-based songwriters Olivia DaPonte and Chris McKenna. DaPonte is known for her versatile storytelling across every genre, from heartfelt country ballads to upbeat pop-infused tracks. McKenna is quickly gaining recognition for his authenticity and impactful wordplay, excelling in every aspect of the...

Corey Kent and members of his team at Sony Music Nashville recently celebrated multiple milestones in the artist's career; one billion career streams as well as having his #1 song “Wild As Her” be certified 3x platinum by the RIAA. Watch the special moment HERE. At the gathering, Kent addressed everyone in the room, sharing, “I know it takes a lot of people to...

Yesterday, Tucker Wetmore was joined by members of his team and other industry professionals to celebrate his first #1, “Wind Up Missin’ You.” The celebration reunited Wetmore with co-writer Thomas Archer (BMI) and co-writer/producer Chris LaCorte (SESAC), as the group commemorated Archer’s fifth and LaCorte’s third #1. Showcasing Wetmore’s ability to blend contemporary edge with storytelling, “Wind Up Missin’ You”...

Breakout Texas country artist Hudson Westbrook debuted across country radio yesterday with the #2 most added single of the week “House Again,” impacting airwaves nationwide with 50 first-week stations. “Hearing my songs on the radio is something I hope I never get used to,” Westbrook says. “Having ‘House Again’ played on car radios, in stores, and people’s homes all around...

The Country Music Association gathered at the prestigious Rotunda at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum, today, to reveal the 2025 inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame – Tony Brown, June Carter Cash and Kenny Chesney. Brown will be inducted in the Non-Performer category, which is awarded every third year in rotation with the Songwriter and...

Concord, the world’s leading independent music company, has added Stem Distribution to its portfolio of subsidiaries. Stem, the platform designed by musicians for musicians, providing personalized distribution, digital strategy, data-driven insights, playlisting, and more for independent artists and labels, will continue to be operated as a separate division within Concord Label Group, led by its existing CEO Milana Lewis and...

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo inducted country music superstar Luke Bryan as the 11th inductee into the Star Trail of Fame in a special ceremony held on Sunday afternoon. The event took place at the Star Trail of Fame Wall in NRG Center, where Bryan was honored and celebrated by the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Chairman of the...

Rising country singer-songwriter Cole Phillips has signed with WME for global representation in all areas. Born and raised in Bridge Creek, Oklahoma, Phillips has quickly made a name for himself with his gritty storytelling, raw authenticity and powerhouse vocals. Influenced by country legends like Hank Williams Jr. and David Allan Coe, as well as red dirt and rock icons including...

Announcing directly to his fans first, Morgan Wallen shared the release date for his upcoming fourth studio album, I'm The Problem: May 16, 2025. With the album combining Wallen's country, cross and dirt-rock influences, the release will appropriately coincide with his inaugural, all-genre Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama May 16-18. Pre-save I'm The Problem here. Having spent...

The Country Music Association has announced a series of key promotions and new hires, further strengthening the essential functions of multiple teams. Ben Balch has been promoted to Vice President, Accounting and Finance, advancing from his previous role as Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Planning. With more than a decade at CMA, Balch plays a crucial role in guiding the...