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Industry Ink: Kylie Morgan, Alison Abbey Hudak, Sawyer Brown & Mac McAnally, CMA

March 15, 2024/by Madison Hahnen

Kylie Morgan Receives RIAA Gold Certification

Kylie Morgan and UMG Nashville Chair & CEO Cindy Mabe. Photo: Courtesy of UMG Nashville

EMI Records Nashville artist Kylie Morgan has been awarded her first ever RIAA Gold certification for her hit single “If He Wanted To He Would.” UMG Nashville Chair & CEO Cindy Mabe shared the news with the singer and presented her with a plaque.

“I have been writing songs as a form of therapy since I was twelve,” says Morgan. “I have always dreamed of one of those therapy sessions turning into thousands singing my words back to me and a plaque on my wall. Over 14 years later, that dream has come true. This song has allowed me to connect with millions of strangers, and has become a constant reminder of why I started writing songs. I am feeling eternally grateful, humbled, and so excited to put even more therapy sessions out for the world, so we can heal together.”

 

Alison Abbey Hudak Exits Nashville Lifestyles Magazine

Alison Abbey Hudak. Photo: Robby Klein

Alison Abbey Hudak has exited Nashville Lifestyles after her five year post as Editor-in-Chief to pursue new opportunities. During her time at the magazine, Hudak featured Hayley Williams, Dolly Parton, Yola, Bobby Bones and Wynonna Judd. She also produced live events with Kristin Chenoweth, Chris Young, Mallory Ervin, John Drake and Dee Pate. On Nashville Lifestyles: The Podcast, she interviewed superstar Morgan Wallen, which remains the most downloaded episode.

Hudak can be reached at alisonabbey@gmail.com.

 

Sawyer Brown & Mac McAnally Perform At Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Pictured (L-R): Mac McAnally, Mark Miller, Gregg “Hobie” Hubbard. Photo: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Mark Miller and Gregg “Hobie” Hubbard from legendary country group Sawyer Brown performed alongside dynamic songwriter Mac McAnally during a songwriter session at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. The event was in celebration of the band’s Desperado Troubadours album release and the 40th anniversary of winning Star-Search. 

During the event, they sang some of the bands most well known songs such as “Some Girls Do,” “Thank God For You,” “The Walk” and more, which McAnally co-penned. Miller also shared stories from the band’s time in the industry, and even spotlighted MLB all-star Adam Wainwright, who was in attendance.

 

CMA Hosts Country Music Consumption Membersips Event

Pictured: Michael Farris (CMA Senior Director, Business Strategy and Insights) and John Murphy (Luminate Vice President, Music Publishing and Financial Solutions) lead a discussion during a MemberSIPS event focused on Country Music consumption on Tuesday, March 12 at CMA HQ in Nashville. Photo: Emily April Allen

The Country Music Association (CMA) hosted a MemberSIPS event on March 12 at their headquarters for CMA members. The event focused on country music consumption across the U.S. as well as internationally in 2023. Members from across the industry participated in a collaborative conversation and looked into the future of country music.

CMA Senior Director, Business Strategy and Insights Michael Farris and Luminate Vice President, Music Publishing and Financial Solutions John Murphy shared the data around consumption and led discussions what the data shows and what trends can be identified.

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Madison Hahnen is Project Manager at MusicRow Magazine, where she helps carry out operational objectives and large-scale projects for the company. She also manages the company's subscriptions. Hahnen graduated from Bryant University in May of 2020 with a B.S. in Team & Project Management and a minor in communication studies.
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