Rolling Stone has promoted Joseph Hudak to Deputy Editor and Head of Country. In his new role, he will oversee the magazine’s country music coverage across various platforms, as well as expand Rolling Stone‘s presence in Nashville. Hudak has been at Rolling Stone for over a decade and also hosts their Nashville Now podcast, amongst performing various other tasks. “For more than a...
Today, April 24, Ella Langley and Morgan Wallen dropped “I Can’t Love You Anymore”, a new single that Langley co-wrote alongside Austin Goodloe and Joybeth Taylor. Fans were surprised with the news of the collaboration this past weekend, during a stop on Wallen’s ‘Still The Problem Tour,’ when Langley surprised the crowd in her home state of Alabama with a...
As country music continues to evolve, so does its creators. Among them, Blake Pendergrass stands out - his steady rise and undeniable success have quickly made him one of the genre’s most talked-about songwriters. Since becoming Back Blocks Music flagship songwriter in 2021, the North Carolina native has notched 5 No. 1 songs, celebrated his first CMA Triple Play Award,...
Miranda Lambert has announced she will release future music with MCA, marking a new chapter in her decorated recording career. One of the most influential and enduring voices in country music, Lambert’s decision to align her next phase with a Nashville-based label reflects a continued commitment to the creative community and roots that have long shaped her artistry. With MCA,...
Jessi Alexander has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville and Perfect Game Creative. This deal marks Alexander as the flagship signing for Perfect Game Creative, Jessi Vaughn Stevenson's newly formed company. Alexander has penned 10 No. 1 hits throughout her career, including Luke Combs’ “Ain’t No Love In Oklahoma” and Morgan Wallen’s “Don’t Think Jesus.” “So...
Today, Corey Kent dropped his latest release, “Wannabe,” a stripped-down, deeply personal track that signals the sonic direction of his next chapter. Listen to the song here. “‘Wannabe' was the first song we wrote for the new record, and as soon as we finished it, we knew it represented the sound we were chasing for this project," shares Kent. "It’s...
On the heels of being nominated for ACM New Male Artist of the Year at this year's ACM Awards, singer-songwriter Vincent Mason dropped a new single, “Don't Ask Me," today, April 17. After a standout set at CMC Rocks in Australia and international dates supporting Jordan Davis, he's now stepping back into his own spotlight with a run of headlining...
Today, April 17, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ethan Burdick released his eagerly awaited debut single, “I Get The Picture,” available now via Back Blocks Music. Burdick co-wrote the track alongside Ricky Manning and Nick Bailey. "Once we had the title, we decided to go all in on the metaphor and tried to write in as many details as we could think...
Jody Williams Songs has promoted Tenasie Courtright to Director, Creative & A&R. Formerly Creative Director at the company, Courtright took on added duties by performing hands-on A&R for JWS writer-artists Emily Ann Roberts, Ashley McBryde, Harper O’Neill and Peytan Porter. Additionally, Jonah Gordon has joined as Manager, Sync & A&R. Gordon comes to JWS from the sync department of Big Yellow Dog...
Russell Dickerson brought the music industry together at BMI's Nashville lobby yesterday, April 15, to celebrate his sixth career and multi-week chart topper, "Happen to Me." The Triple Tigers artist was reunited with his cowriters Chase McGill, Chris LaCorte and producer Josh Kerr and nods were given to Cyndi Lauper’s “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” writer Robert Hazard and...
