Industry Ink: Country Now Live, Corey Kent, Koe Wetzel, ACM
Country Now Live Benefits St. Jude Research Hospital
Chris Young. Photo: Andrew Wendowski
This week’s Country Now Live show was filled with amazing performances and heartfelt generosity. Held at 6th and Peabody on Tuesday (Feb. 27), Red Light and Why&How artists including Peytan Porter, Drake White, Danielle Bradbery, Breland and Chris Young teamed up to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Corey Kent Surprised With RIAA Gold Certification Plaque
Pictured (L-R): Dennis Reese, Jennifer Way, Ken Robold, Corey Kent, Taylor Lindsey and Jason McColl. Photo: Wales Toney
Rising country star Corey Kent received a surprise at the Sony Music Nashville office just before the 2024 Country Radio Seminar—his latest RIAA Gold certification plaque for his chart-climbing hit “Something’s Gonna Kill Me.” The surprise came in the wake of Kent’s first No. 1 party for his Platinum-certified song “Wild As Her,” written by Kelly Archer, Brett Tyler and Morgan Wallen.
Keeping in stride, Kent is set to perform in the New Faces of Country Music Show at CRS for his success at country radio this year and is currently joining Parker McCollum on the “Burn It Down” tour.
Koe Wetzel Receives RIAA Platinum Certification
Koe Wetzel. Photo: John Park
On Wednesday (Feb. 28), at his bar Riot Room in Fort Worth, Texas, Koe Wetzel received a RIAA Platinum certification plaque for his single “Drunk Driving.” The event, held on “Koe Wetzel Day,” celebrated his musical achievements alongside the announcement of his upcoming single, “Damn Near Normal,” via Columbia Records.
Wetzel was joined by Leon Bridges, another Fort Worth-native and Columbia Records artist, in the festivities. The evening underscored Wetzel’s growing influence in the industry and his strong connection to the local community.
ACM and Giggs Kick Off CRS With Membership Event
Pictured (L-R): Taylor Preston (Giggs), Nikki Sanz (Giggs), Haley Montgomery (ACM) and Tommy Moore (ACM). Photo: Samuel Harris
On Monday (Feb. 26), ACM hosted their first touring industry-focused Happy Hour at Lakeside Lounge in collaboration with Giggs, the touring job platform. The event marked the first of many aimed at showcasing ACM Membership’s dedication to companies that are making their mark on touring and providing organic networking opportunities for Academy members.
Filled with industry professionals and members alike, the happy hour featured rewards for active members, a giveaway and an abundance of networking opportunities.
