MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly is packed with headlines that showcase the momentum and dynamism of Nashville’s music industry, highlighting key executive appointments, exciting new entertainment ventures, and major milestones for rising stars and established icons alike. Click here to see the full edition.

Lost Highway is expanding its Nashville-based leadership team with two strategic hires. Casey Thomas has been named Vice President of Marketing, while Vincent Masino has stepped into the newly created role of Manager, Audience Development and Content Strategy.

Dolly Parton will headline a limited engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, performing six shows from December 4- 13 during the National Finals Rodeo.

TKO Artist Management has promoted Eric Gundrum to Manager, and Jordan Bernal has stepped into the role of Management Coordinator. The company also welcomes Ella Bare as Executive Assistant to the President.

CBS is venturing into the world of music competition with The Road, a new reality series premiering this fall. Designed as a docu-follow, the show tracks 12 emerging musicians as they compete for a coveted spot opening for Keith Urban on tour. Joining Urban as executive producers are Blake Shelton and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, while Gretchen Wilson will serve as the artists’ “Tour Manager.”

Painted Horse Pictures, a division of Range Media Partners in Nashville, has begun production on its debut feature, Cowboy. The contemporary western rodeo drama is being directed by Midland’s Cameron Duddy, marking his first feature film as a director.

Big Loud artist Lauren Watkins made a dream come true on June 20 with her Grand Ole Opry debut. The Nashville native delivered heartfelt performances of her debut single “Shirley Temple” and her latest release “I’ll Get Through It,” receiving a warm and thunderous welcome from a crowd filled with friends and family.

There was also a wave of new signings this week. Owen Riegling has signed an exclusive global publishing deal with Universal Music Publishing Nashville. Sony Music Publishing Nashville added two new writers to its roster: Briana Calhoun, in partnership with Kix Brooks, and Jay Webb.

Brendan Walter has inked a record deal with RECORDS Nashville and Sony Music Nashville, while Adam Sanders joined the Liz Rose Music family. Drew Trosclair also landed a new publishing deal with Electric Feel Entertainment. Curb Records artist Hannah Ellis has officially signed with the Kinkead Entertainment Agency for representation.

This week also features an insightful conversation with Spotify’s Tim Foisset.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Nate Smith sits in the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive week with “Fix What You Didn’t Break.” Explore more chart data here.

The MusicRow Weekly is delivered every Friday, featuring Nashville’s top music industry news, exclusive interviews, song reviews, radio and songwriter charts and more. Sign up for free here.

Madison Hahnen
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