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ShopKeeper Management, the premier artist management company founded by Marion Kraft in 2009, proudly announces the promotion of two longtime team management associates. Reflecting the company’s commitment to strategic leadership and fostering talent within its all-female team, ShopKeeper further solidifies its reputation for artist-first management. Crystal Dishmon has been named Co-Manager of Miranda Lambert alongside Kraft. In her expanded role,...

Songwriter, producer and musician Ed Williams has signed an exclusive publishing agreement with Jody Williams Songs (JWS) and Warner Chappell Music. Williams joins his father Jody Williams, founder of JWS, and his brother Driver Williams, who also writes for the company. “I’m so fortunate to have the opportunity to do what I love alongside people I love,” shares Ed Williams....

On the heels of One Night At A Time becoming the highest-selling country tour in history – receiving two 36th Annual Pollstar Awards nominations for Major Tour of the Year and Country Tour of the Year, playing to over 3 million fans across 87 shows in 10 countries – Morgan Wallen is rewriting his setlist as he unveils the title of...

Dustin Labbe has joined Peachtree Entertainment as Senior Vice President of Talent Booking for the Northeast region. Labbe has spent more than a decade with Live Nation’s Boston office and has set single-show attendance records at venues like Brighton Music Hall and Paradise Rock Club, solidifying his reputation as a major influence in the Boston music scene and beyond. In his...

Musical icons George Clinton; Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons p/k/a The Doobie Brothers; Ashley Gorley; Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins; Mike Love; and Tony Macaulay will become the latest inductees of the Songwriters Hall of Fame at the organization’s 2025 Induction and Awards Gala. These legendary songwriters are credited with mega-hits such as “Atomic Dog,” “Listen to the Music,” “Last...

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and Madfun Entertainment have signed a global publishing deal with GRAMMY-nominated songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Sam Ellis. He has co-written an impressive list of No. 1 hit songs, including Lady A’s “What If I Never Get Over You” and Ingrid Andress’s GRAMMY, ACM, and CMA-nominated song “More Hearts Than Mine.” Sam Ellis said: “When Alicia said she would buy me a new...

Multi-talented musician, producer and songwriter Jacob Durrettcontinues his accomplished writing career by signing a new publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing / ERN's Cadillac Music. “Signing with Cadillac and Big Loud was a no-brainer,” shares Durrett. “ERNEST was one of the first people I wrote with ten years ago when we were both unsigned, so this new deal feels like...

Koe Wetzel continues his meteoric rise into 2025 as “High Road” featuring Jessie Murph, both artists’ first single at Country radio, remains atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart for a fifth consecutive week. “High Road” is only the sixth debut single to achieve this feat since the chart’s inception in 1990 and marks the first song by two acts each charting for...

Country Radio Seminar (CRS) is proud to announce the full agenda at a glance for CRS 2025, scheduled for February 19-21, 2025. This year’s event promises to deliver a dynamic array of educational sessions, networking opportunities, and live performances for country music radio professionals, industry leaders, and artists alike. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2025: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Express Badge...

Black River Entertainment has promoted Micah McNair to Creative Director. McNair began his career as a photographer alongside his wife in 2010 and he now has over 250 million views across his video portfolio. Over the course of his career, the Chattanooga native has collaborated with prominent artists in both the country and Christian music scenes. He joined the Black River...