BMI presented its 2024 BMI Country Awards this evening, honoring the unparalleled career of BMI Icon Award recipient Randy Owen as well as the Country Songwriter, Song and Publisher of the Year. The 72nd annual event also celebrated the top songwriters and music publishers behind this past year’s 50 most-performed songs in Country music. BMI’s President & CEO Mike O’Neill hosted...
Sony Music today announced the appointment of Taylor Lindsey as Chairman and CEO, Sony Music Nashville, beginning January 2025. She will oversee the Company and its creative endeavors as well as Provident Entertainment, one of the world’s leading Christian music companies. Lindsey will be based in Nashville and report to Rob Stringer, Chairman, Sony Music Group. Ken Robold has been...
Warner Chappell Music (WCM) and Cornman Music have signed a global publishing deal with rising songwriter Trent Wayne. The southern Mississippi native has collaborated with notable songwriters such as Schmitty, Reid Morris, Noah Hudson, Zach John King, Matt Mulhare, Chase McDaniel, Mia Mantia, and Brett James, among many others. “Finding the right publishing home is a journey, and I’m incredibly thankful to...
Last night, rising country music star Payton Smith celebrated the release of his upcoming single, "Camouflage Town," with a high-energy performance at the iconic Losers Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. The venue was packed nearly to capacity, buzzing with excitement as people gathered to catch Smith’s dynamic show. Delivering electrifying performances of fan favorites like "In That Case" and "Like I...
NPR’s “most accomplished and consistently great artist in contemporary country music” Miranda Lambert continues the creative streak around her latest critically acclaimed album, Postcards from Texas, with the release of a humorous new lyric video for fan-favorite track “Armadillo.” The video, a colorful celebration of Lambert’s signature blend of humor and raw Texas spirit, was created by cutting-edge artist Ceci Mulia who expands...
The Country Music Association has revealed Country Music icon George Strait as the 2024 CMA Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Strait will accept the honor during “The 58th Annual CMA Awards,” following a star-studded performance by several artists who deeply admire Strait. “The 58th Annual CMA Awards” airs live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 20 on ABC. “There...
Rising songstress Ashley Anne will release her highly anticipated sophomore EP, "call me when you land", on November 15th. Following her critically-acclaimed debut, “dear dolly," this new collection of songs delves into the vulnerability and evolution of relationships. Through her trademark narrative style, Anne brings listeners along on a journey from uncertainty and self-doubt to the transformative experience of finding...
Songwriter-artist Dan Marshall has signed an exclusive publishing deal with Jonas Group Publishing (JGP). The Virginia native, a lifelong country and classic rock fan, began his music journey learning piano at age 12. He taught himself how to play guitar at 18 and started sharing his own, self-written material in 2021. In 2023 Marshall wrote and released his first official...
Warner Music Nashville has signed rising artist Braxton Keith. He has released his major-label debut song, “Fall This Way,” which will be featured on his upcoming EP, Blue, set to release on December 6. The Texas native splits his time between San Antonio and Nashville. He learned how to play piano from his grandmother and grew up singing family-friendly tunes...
Noah Kahan released a Canadian-exclusive 7-inch vinyl single of his hit song "Northern Attitude" as a tribute to Canadian fans today. The limited-edition vinyl (4,000 copies) includes the original version plus a B-side of the song with Hozier. Two versions are available: a direct-to-consumer Ruby Red Vinyl and a Retail Black Ice Vinyl available via Mercury Records/Republic Records/Universal Music Canada....
