Industry Ink: Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Alison Krauss, Ian Munsick, Cheekwood

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Lainey Wilson Makes Surprise Appearance During CMHOFM Songwriter Session

Jon Decious, Lainey Willson and Aaron Raitiere. Photo: courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Lainey Wilson surprised the audience last weekend by joining two of her songwriting collaborators, Jon Decious and Aaron Raitiere, during their Songwriter Session at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Wilson performed “4x4xU” and “Ring Finger” alongside the co-writers.

The Songwriter Session program was presented in support of the museum’s newest exhibition Lainey Wilson: Tough as Nails, which traces Wilson’s story from her upbringing on her family’s farm in Baskin, Louisiana, to her rise to fame. The exhibit is open now until June 2026 and is included with museum admission.

 

Miranda Lambert Notches Biggest Streaming Debut Of Her Career With Chris Stapleton Duet

Chris Stapleton and Miranda Lambert. Photo: Jeff Johnson

Miranda Lambert has notched her biggest streaming debut to date with the release of her most recent single, “A Song To Sing.” Lambert tapped co-writer Chris Stapleton to join her on the track.

Racking up more than 3.3 million U.S. streams and over 4.3 million streams globally, the track also topped 27,000 in U.S. track consumption. Co-written by the pair along with Jesse Frasure and Jenee Fleenor, the song also arrives at No. 1 on the Country Digital Song Sales chart.

Lambert made a surprise appearance in Los Angeles on Saturday (July 19), appearing alongside Stapleton at SoFi Stadium for a live debut of the song.

 

Alison Krauss & Union Station Talk Reunion with CBS Mornings

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Alison Krauss and Union Station recently sat down with CBS Mornings to discuss their long-awaited reunion, their music-making process and the addition of Russell Moore on co-lead vocals. Krauss also joined Rick Beato for a wide-ranging interview about her early days with Union Station, as well as her approach to harmony, fiddle playing and the unique sound that’s defined her career.

 

Ian Munsick Makes Cheyenne Frontier Days Headlining Debut

Ian Munsick. Photo: Hulli

Ian Munsick recently became the first Wyoming native to headline Cheyenne Frontier Days. The 22-song set included “Cowboy Killer,” “Long Live Cowgirls” and many more. Travis Tritt opened the show. Munsick surprised the crowd with his dad, Dave, and his brother, Sam, on stage, reunited as The Munsick Boys. The group performed “Prairie Lament i” and a cover of Chris LeDoux’s “Rodeo Moon.”

 

Songwriters Under the Stars Returns to Cheekwood

Under The Stars Event 2022.

The “Songwriters Under The Stars” event will return to Cheekwood this year. General Admission tickets are $65 for members and $75 for non-members. Premium package tickets are also available for $150 for members and $175 for non- members. Each Premium Package ticket includes one concert ticket with exclusive, front-of-stage viewing in an Eno Lounger SL chair, two drink tickets, and access to premium parking with a golf cart shuttle to the concert location.

This year’s event will be on will be on Aug. 22 and 23 at 7 p.m. and features Brett James, Trannie Anderson and Tom Douglas, who combined, have over 30 No. 1 hits.

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