Industry Ink: Ashley McBryde, Ryan Hurd, Raleigh Keegan

Ashley McBryde’s “One Night Standards” Goes Platinum

Pictured (L-R): John Peets (Q Prime), Jackie Jones (RIAA), Ashley McBryde, John Esposito (Chairman & CEO, Warner Music Nashville). Photo: Katie Kauss

After selling out three consecutive nights at the historic Ryman Auditorium, Warner Music Nashville’s Ashley McBryde was surprised with a Platinum plaque for her single, “One Night Standards.”

“Gold & Platinum certifications are earned by the best of the best and reflect the deepest connection between artists and fans,” says Jackie Jones, RIAA. “Over the last two years, only twenty songs released in country music have gone Platinum and only three of those were by female artists, making Ashley’s achievement even more special and profound. It was an honor to be able to be there in person to congratulate Ashley McBryde for this incredible accomplishment!”

The three stops were a part of her “This Town Talks Tour,” which will crisscross the country through January 2022.

Ryan Hurd, Maren Morris Celebrate Gold Certification For “Chasing After You”

Pictured (L-R): Shane Allen (SVP Promotion, Columbia Nashville), Janet Weir (42Ent | Red Light Management), Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd, Randy Goodman (Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville), Liz Cost (VP Marketing, Sony Music Nashville), Josh Easler (VP Promotion, Arista Nashville). Photo: Alan Poizner

Ryan Hurd’s first official duet with his wife, Maren Morris, “Chasing After You” has been certified Gold. The couple debuted the song, which is currently in the top 15 and climbing at country radio, on the 56th ACM Awards.

Hurd recently announced his debut album, Pelago, set for for release Oct. 15 via Arista Nashville.

Raleigh Keegan Signs With Vista 22 Entertainment

Raleigh Keegan

Singer-songwriter Raleigh Keegan has signed with recently launched Vista 22 Entertainment.

Keegan has released two self-produced EP’s, has performed as support for artists like Eric Church and Brothers Osborne.

Throughout 2020, Keegan has been working on a full-length album, Clocks Roll Forward, which is co-produced with Grammy-winning producer Ryan Gore. So far, he has released 8 of the 13 tracks, all of which he had a hand in co-writing, with the full project slated for release on Oct. 15.

Vista 22 Entertainment is a boutique firm created by industry veterans Dan Lavery and Patra Sinner. Through this endeavor, which began in March of 2021, they aim to provide artist management, label services, distribution, and other resources for their client roster.