A songwriter’s songwriter, having already inked with SMACK and Worktape Music for publishing and TRACK mgmt for management, McCoy Moore announces the expansion of his team today, signing an exclusive booking and artist development deal with The Neal Agency (TNA). The Lakeland, Florida native moved to Nashville in 2020—just over a year after graduating from high school—to pursue a career in music. Moore spent...
Songwriter-artist Emily Ann Roberts has signed a world-wide publishing agreement with Jody Williams Songs and Warner Chappell Music. “Emily Ann is a classic, crafting songs that are as genuine as they are charming,” shares Nina Fisher, Senior Creative Director of JWS. “When we reconnected this summer to talk songs over coffee, it felt like finding the perfect fit—everything just clicked...
Whiskey Jam, Nashville's premier original live independent music series, celebrated its 1,000th show last night (Monday, Nov. 25) in downtown Nashville at Whiskey Row, marking over a decade of elevating the best and brightest in country music. Since its inception in January 2011, Whiskey Jam has become a cornerstone of the music industry, fostering the careers of artists who have...
Country superstar Thomas Rhett celebrates yet another milestone as “Beautiful As You” holds the No. 1 Country Radio spot on the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart, marking his 23rd career No. 1. Produced by Julian Bunetta, Dann Huff, John Ryan and Ammo, “Beautiful As You” is featured on Thomas Rhett's acclaimed seventh studio album ABOUT A WOMAN. Co-written by Thomas Rhett and...
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and 1 Track Music have signed a global publishing deal with rising singer-songwriter Dawson Slade. From learning how to play the guitar at just four years old and songwriting as soon as he could read and write, his passion for music runs deep. After moving to Nashville in 2023, he released his debut single “Home in...
J.B. Zielke, working cowboy, award-winning author and Founder of Dusty Vaquero, is proud to announce the debut of Dusty Vaquero Days, a two-day music festival set to take place at the Cam-Plex in Gillette, WY on May 30-31, 2025. In partnership with Gold Towne Music (The Lowdown Drifters, Kellen Smith, Raina Wallace), the event will showcase and celebrate the intersection of music...
Sony Music Nashville artist Corey Kent has spent the fall headlining his international Black Bandana Tour. With sold out stops across the country, the tour will take Kent to the UK in 2025 and, due to demand, the tour has officially been extended into spring 2025 with new dates added. Kent shared news of the tour's extension via social media ahead of wrapping...
Big Loud Records announces today the promotion of Stefanie Carter to SVP, Finance, effective immediately. “Stefanie's leadership is felt throughout the company as she continues to spearhead our in-house finance department that she was foundational to building two years ago,” shares Big Loud COO Austen Adams. “Her expertise has been invaluable to our team, and we are privileged to honor this well-deserved...
On-fire rising country star Josh Ross is sharing a brand-new track, “Movin’ On” out now via Universal Music Canada, the country’s leading music company and UMG Nashville states-side. With a pointed message of taking the high road post-breakup, Ross penned the song with Chris LaCorte, Jacob Hackworth, Jaxson Free, and Taylor Phillips, produced by Matt Geroux. LISTEN TO “MOVIN’ ON”...
Gravel Road Records, the independent record label co-founded by industry veterans Anthony Martini and Rich Barner, is thrilled to announce the signing of country music sensation Willie Jones. Jones is known for his innovative blend of country, hip-hop, and soul and is recognized for his unique voice and fearless approach to genre-blending. Rolling Stone has hailed him as "The Future...
