Industry Ink: Jordan Davis, Maddie & Tae, ACM Lifting Lives, CMHOFM, More
Jordan Davis Performs ‘Bar None’ On Live With Kelly & Mark
Jordan Davis with Kelly & Mark.
Jordan Davis kicked off his week performing his single “Bar None” on Live With Kelly And Mark Monday (May 5) to celebrate the recent announcement of Learn The Hard Way, his upcoming album set for release on August 15. Davis also embarks on his headlining “Ain’t Enough Road Tour” this fall, with dates across the U.S. including Los Angeles’ The Greek Theatre and New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.
Maddie & Tae Receive Platinum Surprise At Ryman Show
Pictured (L-R): Jackie Jones (RIAA), Nick Hartley (Steadfast), Maddie & Tae, Mike Harris (MCA) and Lindsey Ray (Steadfast). Photo: Jeff Johnson
Maddie & Tae played their first-ever headlining show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium to a packed hometown crowd on May 1. At the show, Maddie & Tae were surprised with plaques celebrating the success of two of their hits: “Die From A Broken Heart” for 4x Platinum, and “Friends Don’t” which went Platinum. The duo just released their fourth studio album Love & Light via Mercury Nashville which features the new song “Chasing Babies & Raising Dreams.”
ACM Lifting Lives Unveils Custom Gibson Guitar Wall In Frisco Hospital
ACM Lifting Lives, the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music, kicked off the 60th ACM Awards week in Frisco, Texas by unveiling a unique guitar wall for patients, families and other hospital patrons during an exclusive event at the new Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway, which is scheduled to open July 2025. The custom wall features six Gibson guitars, all donated by Gibson Gives, displayed alongside photos of Texas-born country superstars performing at the ACM Awards over the years, including Ronnie Dunn, Cody Johnson, Miranda Lambert, Parker McCollum, George Strait and Tanya Tucker. Additionally, each guitar is joined by a QR code, which links directly to a curated playlist that correlates to themes including “Inspire,” “Celebrate,” “Motivate,” “Heal,” “Cope,” and “Relax” – providing unique soundtracks to whatever listeners may be facing at the time of their hospital visits.
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Hosts 46th Annual Words & Music Celebration
Caylee Hammack with Words & Music Night student and songwriter participants. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted its 46th annual celebration in honor of Words & Music, the museum’s flagship educational program, on May 5. School-aged participants and their families gathered in the museum’s Ford Theater, along with the evening’s host, Capitol Records Nashville artist Caylee Hammack, to hear a selection of 14 songs written by students in Nashville and its surrounding areas. Hammack closed the evening with a performance of her original song, “Family Tree.” Throughout the night, students performed their Words & Music compositions alongside their professional songwriting partners and classmates. The program was recorded and will be shared on the museum’s website later this summer.
Sierra Hull Shares Origin Story On PBS NewsHour
Singer, songwriter and award-winning mandolinist Sierra Hull was featured on a recent episode of PBS NewsHour during a deep dive interview taped earlier this year at The Hamilton Live in Washington, D.C. Special Correspondent Tom Casciato took viewers from Hull’s early days growing up in Byrdstown, Tennessee, to present day, including releasing her first independent album, A Tip Toe High Wire and joining Willie Nelson’s “Outlaw Music Festival Tour” later this month. Casciato and Hull discussed her genre-bending approach to music, her precision with the mandolin, and a childhood letter she wrote to hero-turned-mentor Alison Krauss.
Musicana & Hispanic Entertainment Alliance Team For Song Suffragettes Show
Song Suffragettes and Musicana & Hispanic Entertainment Alliance are partnering for a Song Suffragettes Show on May 19 featuring a Latina lineup including Alyssia Dominguez, Angie K, Karina Daza, Kat Luna, MŌRIAH and Mia Morris. “Our mission is to celebrate and uplift the Latine music community and elevate our collective presence in the music industry and beyond,” says Musicana Founder Karina Daza. “We produce public showcases and networking events, and we offer Latine artists performance opportunities, press spotlights, education, connection, and community. We believe that through representation, we can dismantle prejudices and build bridges of solidarity, compassion and empathy.”
Eli Gable Inks With Capitol Christian Music Group
Pictured (L-R): David Sylvester, Patrick Ogilvy, Ellie McKay, Tiffany Currier, Elizabeth Brock, Isabel Sardella, Katie Barolak, Garrett Davis, Zach Hayes, Eli Gable, Krystal Polychronis, Heather Carpenter, Steven Cervenka, Becca Redl, Cole Linebarger, Sarah Singleton, Aaron Stearns and Kenny Rodgers.
Singer-songwriter Eli Gable has signed with Capitol Christian Music Group. Gable’s debut single, “Holy Ghost Town,” is set for release May 16. The Ohio native has been independently releasing music and developing his mountain soul and rock sound as an artist since he moved to Nashville in 2020. This fall, Gable will join Rend Collective on the “FOLK! 2025 Fall Tour,” visiting 20+ cities beginning Oct. 17 in Portland, Maine.
AK Cody Signs With CDX Records
Pictured (L-R): Joe Kelly, President, CDX Records; AK Cody and Rick Savoie, Manager, Avalanche Music
Singer-songwriter AK Cody has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with CDX Records. Cody is a Nashville-based soulful writer who originally hails from working class roots in rural New England. He has toured extensively as an independent artist and has been writing his own songs for years, including his single “Marry Me.” His latest single “Summertime” from his upcoming EP is due out soon.
