On The Cover: Ashley Cooke Graces Cover Of 2024 MusicRow Awards Issue

MusicRow, Nashville’s leading music industry publication, has released its 2024 MusicRow Awards print issue, with Big Loud/Back Blocks/Mercury/Republic emerging star Ashley Cooke gracing its cover.

Cooke’s July 2023 debut album shot in the dark unfolds as if it was ripped from pages of her personal journal. Fully capturing the essence of a daring twenty-something growing up, chasing her dreams and taking risks, Cooke infuses heartfelt lyrics, captivating melodies and raw relatability as she invites listeners to come along for the ride. The striking debut garnered Cooke praise from critics, as well as her first CMT Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year at the 2024 CMT Awards. The ACM New Female Artist of the Year nominee recently celebrated her first career No. 1 song at country radio with “your place.”

The MusicRow Awards print issue highlights this year’s MusicRow Awards nominees in a range of categories, including Producer of the Year, Label Group of the Year, Talent Agency of the Year, Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, Breakthrough Artist-Writer of the Year, Male Songwriter of the Year, Female Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Discovery Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Group/Duo Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.

The winners of the 36th annual MusicRow Awards will be announced virtually among all MusicRow platforms on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Presenting Sponsor of the 2024 MusicRow Awards is City National Bank. This print issue also honors the Top 10 Album All-Star Musicians Award winners, recognizing the studio players who played on the most albums reaching the Top 10 of Billboard’s Country Albums Chart during the eligibility period.

“The MusicRow Awards are Nashville’s longest running music industry trade publication honors, celebrating the achievements of artists, songwriters, producers and more,” says MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson. “Honors such as the annual MusicRow Awards play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of the music industry. These types of accolades serve multiple purposes: they celebrate artistic achievements and recognize emerging talent.”

The 2024 MusicRow Awards print issue also looks into the illustrious career of country music journalist and historian Robert K. Oermann, as well as Opry Photographer Chris Hollo. The MusicRow Awards print issue also contains an informative roundup of all the awards applicable to the Nashville music industry.

Single copies of the 2024 MusicRow Awards print issue are available for purchase at musicrow.com for $25, and are included with yearly MusicRow subscriptions.