Artist Action: Cody Johnson, Jelly Roll, Blake Shelton, Jackson Dean, More
Cody Johnson Doubles The Fun At No. 1 Party For ‘Dirt Cheap,’ ‘The Painter’
Cody Johnson and Cris Lacy, Co-Chair and Co-President Warner Music Nashville. Photo: Jay Trevino
Five-time CMA nominee Cody Johnson gathered with industry members at BMI on Music Row last week for a double celebration of his No. 1 hits “Dirt Cheap” and “The Painter.” Penned by Josh Philips,“Dirt Cheap” was named Storyteller of The Year at the People’s Choice Country Awards and “The Painter” received NSAI 2024 Song of The Year honors for writers Benjy Davis, Kat Higgins and Ryan Larkins. Each of the songs have also garnered nominations for the upcoming CMA Awards, and both are included on Johnson’s Leather Deluxe Edition album, due out Nov. 1.
Jelly Roll Takes Madison Square Garden
Pictured (L-R): Peter Strickland, Jon Loba, Jelly Roll, Mathis Wolter and Joe Gillen
Jelly Roll gathered backstage with his BMG team at his Madison Square Garden show last week. He just released his 22-track album, Beautifully Broken, as well as a deluxe edition that includes six additional songs, Beautifully Broken (Pickin’ Up The Pieces).
Blake Shelton Goes Back To School In Ada To Share With Students
Music Will CPO Bryan Powell & Blake Shelton with Ada High School students and faculty. Photo: Christina Townsend
Blake Shelton made a surprise visit at Ada High School in Ada, Oklahoma to celebrate the launch and expansion of his hometown’s music program on behalf of Music Will, the largest nonprofit music education program for schools in the U.S. The kickoff event, a surprise visit for the students, welcomed the full 550+ Ada High School student body to hear Shelton share the story of his career and answer questions. It also celebrated the 10th anniversary of Shelton’s Platinum album Bringing Back the Sunshine, which features Ada’s town water tower on its album cover.
Jackson Dean Gets Platinum Surprise From Lainey Wilson
Jackson Dean celebrates his new certification ahead of his debut performance at Red Rocks with Big Machine Label Group and other team members and partners.
Jackson Dean was surprised by tour-mate Lainey Wilson with the news that his first No. 1 single, “Don’t Come Lookin’” is officially Platinum, while his sophomore single “Fearless” is Gold. Presenting him with a plaque ahead of their show in Lubbock, Wilson named him her very first “Cowboy of the Night.” On Saturday night, he knocked off a bucket list item of performing at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado and continued his Platinum and Gold celebrations with country radio and his industry family.
Randy Rogers Band Become Pandora Billionaires
Randy Rogers Band celebrates Pandora Billionaire Plaque. Photo: Justin Rice
Randy Rogers Band went back to their roots for a special hometown show last Friday (Oct. 11) in New Braunfels, Texas at Gruene Hall. During the show they were surprised with the Pandora Billionaire Plaque, which commemorates over one billion streams on the platform.
“I want to thank Johnny Chiang and Pandora for presenting us with the Billionaire Award for over one billion streams on Pandora,” says Rogers. “Feels great to be in my first and only billionaires club. Can’t thank Pandora and the fans enough. They have been with us since the beginning and can’t wait to continue sharing new music for everyone to get up and dance to.”
Austin Snell Hosts Opry Event Supporting CreatiVet
Austin Snell. PhotoL Austin Aguilar
River House Artists/Warner Music Nashville artist Austin Snell lit up the Opry Circle Room last week as he treated 75+ fans to an exclusive acoustic session and VIP meet-and-greets in support of his debut album Still Bleeding. A portion of the proceeds from the evening went to CreatiVet. Fans were also treated to a vinyl announcement for the deluxe edition of Still Bleeding, dropping February 2025.
