MusicRow Weekly: News, Charts, More

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Veteran music agent Lance Roberts has joined WME’s Nashville office as a Partner in the company’s country division. Roberts brings with him a roster of notable clients, including Chris Janson, Craig Morgan, Easton Corbin, Ian Munsick, Parmalee and Sammy Kershaw.

River House Artists announced significant leadership promotions this week. Zebb Luster has been elevated to Executive Vice President, Lance Houston to General Manager and Vice President of Streaming and Radio and Raines Edenfield to Director of A&R. These moves underscore the company’s commitment to growth and artist development.

The Nashville Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) has appointed its 2025-2026 officers. John Ozier, EVP of Creative at Reservoir Media Management, will serve as President, succeeding Ree Guyer of Wrensong Music. Guyer, who steps down as President, will continue to serve on the board.

Artist manager Justin McIntosh has launched JTMC Entertainment, signing actress, singer and New York Times bestselling author Kristin Chenoweth. Chenoweth joins Reba McEntire on McIntosh’s roster, whom he has represented since 2023.

The music industry mourned the loss of several legends this week. Country star Melba Montgomery passed away at age 86. Soul music icon Sam Moore, best known as a member of Sam & Dave, has died. Grand Ole Opry member and patriarch of The Whites, Buck White, also passed away.

Kenny Chesney announced an upcoming 12-date residency at the Las Vegas Sphere this week. Rising country artist Dylan Marlowe celebrated his first No. 1 hit, a notable achievement in his burgeoning career, while Zach John King signed with Sony Music Nashville. Black River Entertainment promoted Micah McNair to Creative Director.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included, with Lainey Wilson maintaining the No. 1 spot for a second week with “4x4xU.” Explore more chart data here.

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