Artist & Industry News

Announcing directly to his fans first, Morgan Wallen shared the release date for his upcoming fourth studio album, I'm The Problem: May 16, 2025. With the album combining Wallen's country, cross and dirt-rock influences, the release will appropriately coincide with his inaugural, all-genre Sand In My Boots Festival in Gulf Shores, Alabama May 16-18. Pre-save I'm The Problem here. Having spent...

The Country Music Association has announced a series of key promotions and new hires, further strengthening the essential functions of multiple teams. Ben Balch has been promoted to Vice President, Accounting and Finance, advancing from his previous role as Senior Director, Accounting and Financial Planning. With more than a decade at CMA, Balch plays a crucial role in guiding the...

Zach Siegal-Eisman has joined The Core Records as Head of Audience Development & Insights. In this role, Siegal-Eisman will leverage his extensive experience in digital marketing, audience growth, and data-driven strategy to further amplify The Core Records’ dynamic slate of artists. A seasoned leader with over 15 years of experience in entertainment marketing, Siegal-Eisman has worked with top artists like...

BMI details today the seventh season of its signature Rooftop On The Row series presented by George Dickel Whisky, launching April 28th with buzzing newcomers Thomas Edwards, Colt Gravesand THEBROSFRESH. As the BMI Nashville office converts into a performance venue set against the backdrop of Music City’s skyline, the invitation-only event offers more than three hours of music from BMI’s...

In the midst of a breakout year, Noeline Hofmann, an emerging artist from Southern Alberta, Canada, has yet again grabbed the attention of many after she won big at the 14th Annual Country Music Alberta Awards. Titled Horizon Female Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and taking home the award for Music Video of the Year for her...

This past weekend, The Listening Room Cafe celebrated the venue’s 19th anniversary with an epic day full of music featuring 15 hit songwriters over several sold-out shows spanning 11 hours. The celebration included performances by Marc Beeson, Craig Campbell, Adam Craig, Brian Davis, Jason Duke, J.T. Harding, Mark Irwin, AJ Kross, Jenn Schott, The Warren Brothers, Keesy Timmer, Eric Van...

Grand Ole Opry member and country music superstar Blake Shelton will host NBC’s “Opry 100: A Live Celebration,” honoring the Grand Ole Opry’s milestone 100th anniversary, on Wednesday, March 19 at 8-11 p.m. ET on NBC and simulcast on Peacock. “Opry 100: A Live Celebration” will celebrate the Grand Ole Opry and its impact on country music over the past...

Platinum-selling artist and CMA Award winner Cody Johnson and 8-time Grammy winner Carrie Underwood have reached the top spot at country radio this week, peaking “I’m Gonna Love You” at #1. The track becomes the 4th #1 single of Cody’s career and the 29th for Carrie. Written by Chris Stevens, Kelly Archer, and Travis Denning, the tune has garnered 200...

Jordan Davis recently celebrated his eighth career No. 1, "I Ain't Sayin'," at UMG Nashville. He also shared new music from his upcoming album with staff before his team surprised him with a plaque recognizing his certified Platinum album Bluebird Days.

Russell Dickerson launched his RUSSELLMANIA TOUR this weekend, kicking off an electrifying run of shows in his hometown of Nashville, TN on Friday (3/14), followed by a performance in Atlanta, GA on Saturday (3/15). The weekend featured Dickerson performing fan favorites like “God Gave Me A Girl,” “Home Sweet,” “Yours,” and a sing-along performance of his powerful rising single "Happen...

Miranda Lambert celebrated the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking major label debut, Kerosene, with a special milestone release. The artist unveiled the never-before-released “I Don’t Love Here Anymore,” recorded during the original album sessions, while on April 25 fans can get Kerosene on vinyl for the first time ever. Listen to the new release HERE and pre-order the vinyl HERE. “This album changed everything for me,”...

Wyoming native Ian Munsick crossed off a bucket list venue when he sold-out his Red Rocks Amphitheatre debut last June, but for the singer hailing from the Rocky Mountain region, his sights were already set on making his next dream a reality: headlining Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) in his home state. After a group of fans started a Facebook page petitioning for Munsick...

Last night, the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated the opening of its newest exhibition American Currents: State of the Music. Presented annually, American Currents takes a broad view of the genre over the past year to explore musical developments, artist achievements and notable events, as determined by the museum’s curators and editorial staff. The exhibit runs through...

Peachtree Entertainment, a prominent global concert promoter based in Nashville, is thrilled to announce the addition of two industry powerhouses to its leadership team. Marty Elliott joins as Vice President of University Relations, and Andrew Goldberg steps in as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships. Their expertise and leadership will play a pivotal role in Peachtree Entertainment’s continued expansion and success. Marty Elliott brings over 27...

As Jody Williams Songs (JWS) celebrates its fifth anniversary, Nina Jenkins Fisher has been promoted to Vice President/General Manager, while Tenasie Courtright has been promoted to Creative Director. Fisher has been with JWS since its inception in 2020. Alongside Founder/Owner Jody Williams, she has signed and managed an impressive and varied staff of writers, including developing artists, major label artists,...

The Grand Ole Opry, with the help of member Vince Gill, unveiled a new Opry mic stand at the end of Saturday night's show. In what has become as iconic as the Opry’s esteemed six-foot circle of wood centerstage and the world-famous Opry barn set design, this is only the fifth major redesign of the Opry mic stand in the...

Kameron Marlowe was honored for amassing one billion global career streams last night. Sony Music Nashville Chair and CEO Taylor Lindsey presented Marlowe with a plaque to commemorate the milestone during an event to celebrate the release of his recent album, Sad Songs For The Soul. “This week has been unreal. Dropping Sad Songs last Friday was already special, but hitting over...

As the next in a series of special shows and milestones celebrating 100 years of the Grand Ole Opry, the world’s most famous country music show is set to unveil a new look for its signature microphone stand during this Saturday night’s show. “Like the Opry’s famed Circle center stage and its signature barn backdrop, the show’s familiar microphone stands...

Country rock superstar HARDY launches his label CROW RECORDS, a partnership with Big Loud Rock, today with the debut release from new artist Sikarus. Watch the visualizer for “Nonchalant” here and stream here tonight. “The second I heard Sikarus' music I thought to myself, 'What a cool sound, I want to do anything I can to be able to work with him,'” says HARDY. “I've known Jordan...

Major Bob Music has promoted Andy Friday to Chief Operating Officer, Emily Hasty to Creative Director and Aubrey Daniels to Head of Publishing. Working with Bob and Mike Doyle for over 15 years, Friday will now oversee all companies owned by Doyle in his newly created position of Chief Operating Officer. Previously Major Bob’s Head of Publishing, Friday has signed...

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum celebrated the highly-anticipated arrival of its National Medal of Arts medallion with staff today. The museum was recognized with the prestigious honor last October during a ceremony at the White House. The Medal is the highest honor in the arts given by the United States government. Kyle Young, CEO of the museum,...

Acclaimed Geffen Records singer, songwriter and musician Laci Kaye Booth is set to make her Grand Ole Opry® debut on March 29. After her opening set for Parker McCollum at Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar Rapids, IA on February 22, McCollum invited Laci back on stage to perform her track “The Loneliest Girl In The World” with him. At the...

This summer Las Vegas welcomes the largest gathering of hit songwriters in the city’s history as it launches the first Las Vegas Songwriters Festival. Presented by MGM Resorts International and Entersong Entertainment, the groundbreaking event will take place August 21-24, 2025, offering fans an intimate, immersive experience with some of the biggest names in song craft – from country music...

Today, emerging country artist Tyler Nance released “Same Song and Dance,” his second single this year. The Missouri native's debut single “Bad News” has amassed more than 4M streams. The catchy, yet heartwrenching track, which Nance penned with Brett Truitt and Cooper Hill, brings a fresh take on the all-too-familiar reality of wanting more from someone who only sticks around...