Industry Ink: Opry 100, Riley Green, Warren Zeiders, AIMP Nashville, More
The Grand Ole Opry Celebrates 100 Years In Style At Star-Studded Bash
Members of The Grand Ole Opry celebrate its 100th anniversary. Photo: Chris Hollo for the Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry celebrated its 100th birthday and its immense impact on country music and American culture this week with a star-studded, once-in-a-lifetime live special that showcased unforgettable performances and iconic collaborations from some of the biggest names in country. The milestone celebration brought together legendary artists for heartwarming tributes and electrifying performances that honored the Opry’s rich history and served as a kickoff to a months-long celebration of 100 years that will last well into 2026. The three-hour TV special aired live on NBC and was Simulcast on Peacock.
Riley Green Helps Recording Academy’s Nashville Chapter Support Hurricane And Fire Relief Efforts
Pictured (L-R): Alicia Warwick (Recording Academy), Jessi Alexander, Riley Green, Sydney Verge (Recording Academy) and Randy Montana
Riley Green performed a sold-out show at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in support of the Recording Academy’s Nashville Chapter’s hurricane and LA fire relief efforts. The evening, Green’s first time performing at the Music City landmark, brought together music fans and musicians alike and raised over $9,000 for the cause, and Green matched the donation amount through his Buford Bonds Charitable Fund. The night also featured performances from Jessi Alexander and Randy Montana, as well as surprise performances from Lukas Nelson and Erik Dylan.
Warren Zeiders Celebrates New Album With New York Media Blitz
Warren Zeiders took over Times Square recently while on a media blitz for his latest album, Relapse, Lies, & Betrayal, a 21-track introspection of healing, heartbreak and unwavering fervor for love. Since its release, Zeiders has earned features on CBS Mornings, NPR: All Songs Considered, GQ, Cowboys & Indians, Fox News Digital, Fox & Friends Weekend and more.
AIMP Nashville Reflects On ‘Back Then’ At MLC Breakfast
Pictured (L-R): Jacee Badeaux (Big Yellow Dog Music), Ree Guyer (Wrensong), Ciara Shortridge (Curb Records), Raleigh Berschback (Songtrust), Lauren Lieu (River House Artists), Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music), Steve Markland (Blue Harbor Music), MaryAnn Keen (BMI) and Beth Laird (Creative Nation)
AIMP Nashville held a “Back Then Breakfast” on March 18 at The MLC in Nashville. Beth Laird (Creative Nation), Steve Markland (Blue Harbor Music) and Mike Molinar (Big Machine Music) shared stories about the ups, downs, and pivotal moments that shaped their careers and how these experiences still impact today’s music publishing landscape at the event.
Ole 60 Burns Up The Road On ‘Outta My Way Tour’
Ole 60’s opening night of the “Outta My Way Tour” in Boston. Photo: Wales Toney
Kentucky sons Ole 60 are off to a traveling start in 2025, selling over 31,000 tickets already on their current headlining “Outta My Way Tour.” The independent six-piece band has taken fans by storm nationwide, lighting up wall-to-wall crowds in markets like New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Knoxville and more. The band has just been announced as an opener on both nights of Zach Bryan’s BST Hyde Park double header this summer on June 28-29, followed by their Lollapalooza debut in August. This week, they head down under to Australia for their first-ever appearance at CMC Rocks.
Tracy Byrd & Alex Miller Stop By Coffee, Country & Cody To Preview New Duet ‘The Byrd’
Alex Miller, co-host Kelly Sutton, Tracy Byrd and co-host Charlie Mattos
Tracy Byrd was in Nashville recently to film a music video with Billy Jam’s Alex Miller. They stopped by WSM’s Coffee, Country & Cody to perform their upcoming duet, “The Byrd,” which is due out in April on Billy Jam.
