Industry Ink: Zach Top, Tucker Wetmore, Vincent Mason, More
Zach Top Makes His Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Debut
Zach Top made his late-night TV debut this week performing “I Never Lie” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Top’s current single, “I Never Lie” is No. 4 on the Mediabase Country Aircheck chart and No. 7 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart this week and continuing to rise on both. The performance adds to a breakout year for Top, who was named the 2025 ACM New Male Artist of the Year and is also nominated for Album of the Year at the upcoming 60th Annual ACM Awards.
Tucker Wetmore Brings ‘Bad Luck’ To ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Tucker Wetmore performed on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! Tuesday night (April 29) as he made his late night television debut with a high energy performance of “Bad Luck Looks Good On Me” from his just-released debut album, What Not To. The newcomer dropped the album on April 25 – just 12 months into his meteoric rise. The album release caps off a banner month for Wetmore, who earned an ACM nomination for New Male Artist of the Year and brought the house down last weekend at Stagecoach in his debut performance at the coveted festival. He also surprised fans with a pop-up performance at NYLON’s Desert Disco.
Vincent Mason Surprised With Gold At Stagecoach For ‘Hell Is A Dance Floor’
Pictured (L-R): Sean Lewow (Music Soup), Vincent Mason, Max Motley (Music Soup) and Matt Musacchio (Red Light Management). Photo: Ethan Dsa
Rising Interscope/UMG Nashville/Music Soup artist and songwriter Vincent Mason earned his first RIAA Gold certification with his breakout single, “Hell Is A Dance Floor.” Mason was surprised with a commemorative plaque backstage celebrating the single’s Gold status following two standout performances at Stagecoach Festival.
Rodney Atkins Celebrates Platinum At Ryman Sell-Out
Pictured (L-R): Elijah Atkins, Allan Atkins, Curb’s Jeff Tuerff, Curb’s Sarah Schumacher, Curb’s Ciara Shortridge, Rose Falcon, Rodney Atkins, Scout Atkins, Curb’s Calista Miller and Greg Hill
Rodney Atkins recently celebrated the RIAA Platinum certification of his hit album, Take A Back Road, during his April 26 sold-out show at the Ryman Auditorium. Performing fan favorites like “Farmer’s Daughter,” “Take A Back Road” and “If You’re Going Through Hell,” Atkins’ 22-year-old son, Elijah, joined him on stage to duet “Watching You,” as Elijah starred in the original music video and was the inspiration for the song almost 20 years ago. Atkins recently teased a full-length version of a “Watching You” duet with Elijah via social media, which has reached nearly 8 million views.
Eric Blankenship Fulfills Lifelong Dream With Opry Guest Appearance
Eric Blankenship. Photo: Hunter Pitts
Eric Blankenship achieved a milestone moment in his musical journey with his recent performance at the Grand Ole Opry, joining The Isaacs on stage as their special guest performing the Jack Greene classic “Statue Of A Fool.” The performance marks a full-circle moment for Blankenship, whose album Rollin’ With The Flow reflects decades of dedication to traditional country music.
