Artist & Industry News

When songwriters Ashley Gorley and Jesse Frasure were on the road for Thomas Rhett’s Life Changes Tour in 2018, the pair would spend their days writing and their evenings deejaying before Rhett took the stage. It was during that period that their DJ duo AD/HD was born. After deejaying parties or opening for the likes of Lil Wayne, Drake, Nicki Minaj and...

Today, Sony Music Publishing announced the signing of rising Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician Noeline Hofmann to a global publishing agreement. Noeline Hofmann has quickly garnered widespread acclaim across the country music scene with the release of her debut EP,Purple Gas, which features songs including "Rodeo Junkies," "August," and "Lightning in July (Prairie Fire)." The EP received recognition from Zach...

Corey Kent reached another milestone, earning his second No. One at country radio with “This Heart,” which was written by Thomas Archer, Jacob Hackworth, Michael Tyler and Blake Bollinger. With over 75 million streams, the song reached the top of both the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart and the Billboard Country Airplay chart. In addition to scoring a second No. One, Kent is gearing up...

Continuing to forge his own path in the indie-folk realm, Columbus-based singer-songwriter Nick Folwarczny released his second single of the year, “Life’s Worth Living” via Cloverdale Records. Entirely self-produced, ”Life’s Worth Living” reveals an elevated sound in Folwarczny’s musical direction. “I started writing “Life’s Worth Living” about two years ago when the chorus first popped into my head," shares Folwarczny....

Adding a fresh sound to country music, up-and-comer Eli Tabor has released his debut EP 'Just Me' this past Friday, which included a brand new track “No Honky Tonk Left In Town.” The twenty-year-old East Tennessee native's sound boasts distinct, raspy vocals alongside rich, personal songwriting, allowing listeners to easily recognize his unmistakable artistry. Each of the five tracks on the project are solo-written...

Gavin Adcock concluded his major-label debut album cycle in the only way that the buzzworthy singer-songwriter knows how; by announcing the release date for his brand-new album, Own Worst Enemy, set to release August 15th. To coincide with the album announcement, Adcock released a new song from the forthcoming project, “Last One To Know,” which he wrote alongside Jack Rauton,...

This past Friday, Parker McCollum released his self-titled fifth studio album, PARKER MCCOLLUM. The 14-track album sees McCollum at his most authentic and artistically unhindered. Produced by Frank Lidell and Eric Masse, each track pushed the artist to create with a depth and at a pace that challenged him to be at his absolute best. The album was recorded in...

This past Friday, country girl group Just Jayne released upbeat summer anthem "The Way We Were." Written by trio members Taylor Edwards, Rachel Wiggins and Jillian Steele alongside Pablo Bowman, Feli Ferraro and Mark Schick, the track reflects on an old flame after seeing them move on. The resonating track highlights the girls' harmonies, creating the perfect feel-good song to...

Amazon Music announced and released the digital track by 19-time Billboard Music Award winner Morgan Wallen, “Graveyard Whistling [Amazon Music Original],” a reimagined version of the 2014 song by English rock band, Nothing But Thieves. Wallen showcases his vocal versatility and emotional depth, while capturing the track through a country lens. The song trades the original’s alt-rock sound for a more introspective, acoustic-driven...

After more than a decade as the lead guitarist for ACM-nominated band Flatland Cavalry, Reid T. Dillon releases his first solo album, The Other Side, Friday. The seven-track, introspective project marks a bold new chapter for the Texas-born musician. Produced by Scott Faris at Lubbock’s Amusement Park Studio, the same studio behind several of Flatland Cavalry’s most celebrated projects, including...

Leo33 is proud to announce the signing of Trey Pendley, a singer-songwriter whose music is steeped in the quiet wisdom and emotional grit of rural life. Known for his raw storytelling, powerful voice, and a sound rooted in country, folk, and Americana, Pendley brings a rare authenticity to every lyric and performance. In addition to joining Leo33's esteemed artist roster,...

Twenty-year-old breakout singer-songwriter Blake Whiten has signed with Warner Records, marking a major milestone for the small-town South Carolina native. In addition to the big news, Whiten released his latest single “Made for Goodbyes" today. “I’m just a small town boy from Six Mile who picked up a guitar and started writing my own story," shares Whiten. "Now I’m a...

Ryan and Rory reimagined a long-lost country gem with their latest release, “Together Again (feat. Jamey Johnson),” out now. Originally written decades ago by Ryan’s father, Keith Follesé, alongside Jamey Johnson and legendary WSIX-FM radio personality Gerry House, the song has a rich history. Ryan first heard “Together Again” as a teenager, played live at the family kitchen table by...

Texas based artist Vincent Neil Emerson has signed a publishing deal with famed-producer Rick Rubin’s publishing venture, American Recordings, and songwriting sanctuary PULSE Music Group. Meeting with executives from both companies at renowned Malibu studio Shangri La, Emerson inked his exclusive deal on holy music grounds. After working with producers Rodney Crowell and Shooter Jennings, Emerson has landed multiple television and...

BMI gathered music industry professionals together to celebrate BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville and Night Train Records artist John Morgan’s No. One hit “Friends Like That,” featuring Jason Aldean, at the Music Row songwriter hub Live Oak on Tuesday, June 24. Written by Morgan (BMI), Lydia Vaughan (BMI), Will Bundy (ASCAP), and Brent Anderson (ASCAP), the track produced by Aldean, Kurt...

Country breakout singer-songwriter Jay Webb has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Sony Music Publishing. The announcement arrives alongside news of Webb's highly anticipated second album Where To Find Me, which will be released on July 25. An Alabama native, Webb grew up bouncing between the country backroads and the city streets, turning to music to make sense of a...

Owen Riegling has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Nashville. After breaking out with his Platinum single “Old Dirt Roads,” Riegling signed with Universal Music Canada, amassed 130 million global streams and completed a 103 date debut headline tour last year, and the singer-songwriter has much planned for this year. Riegling is represented by The Feldman...

Sony Music Publishing Nashville, in partnership with country music icon Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn, have announced the signing of emerging singer-songwriter Briana Calhoun to a global publishing agreement. Briana Calhoun brings a unique and authentic sound to the Nashville music scene. She has already built a strong reputation within the songwriting community, having collaborated and shared stages with legends such as Don...

Morgan Wallen kicked off the first-of-20 stops on his 2025 I'm The Problem Tour this weekend at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Paying homage to the Lonestar state, Wallen enlisted former Houston Texans Hall of Fame wide receiver Andre Johnson and beloved Houston salesman Mattress Mack joined for his fan-favorite walk out moment on night one – the raucous “Broadway...

Texas native Brendan Walter begins an exciting new chapter as an artist today, announcing he has signed with RECORDS Nashville and Sony Music Nashville. Walter reflected on the accomplishment, stating, “I'm so excited to be working with RECORDS and Sony Music Nashville and can't wait to build with my new team." Born and raised in Dallas, TX, Brendan Walter is an artist blazing his own path. Unafraid to chase his dreams, Walter grew...

Blake Whiten, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter from Six Mile, South Carolina, has inked a management deal with Enchntmnt. Known for his gravel-soaked vocals and songwriting that cuts straight to the bone, Whiten is now aligned with a team that matches his passion with purpose. “It all started in my bedroom with an ole’ Yamaha six-string,” shares Whiten. I instantly felt a...

Joined by Sony Music Nashville and Make Wake Artists, Spotify presented Luke Combs with two plaques commemorating 1 billion streams for “When It Rains It Pours” and “Beautiful Crazy” and marking his entrance into The Spotify Billions Club at his history-breaking set at Bonnaroo on Thursday, June 12th. “When It Rains It Pours” entered the club on February 14th while...

Concord Music Publishing has announced the signing of producer/songwriter Ryan Kohn. The deal, which is in partnership with InDent Music, the publishing entity of Dennis Entertainment founded by industry executive John Dennis, and includes Kohn’s full catalog and future works. Currently based in Nashville, Kohn first moved to the city to attend Belmont University to study music business. Since graduating...

Big Loud Records and Mercury Records have named Wes Donehower Senior Vice President, A&R—as announced today by Big Loud Records Partner and CEO Seth England andMercury Records Chairman and CEO Tyler Arnold. This unique dual role originated from the successful strategic alliance between Big Loud Records and Mercury Records, who have worked closely together across artists like Big Loud's Morgan Wallen, and as...