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Suzy Bogguss Inducted Into Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame

Suzy Bogguss Hall of Fame Induction.

Suzy Bogguss made history last weekend as the first woman and first country artist to be inducted into Illinois Rock & Roll Museum Hall of Fame. Born and raised in Aledo, Illinois, she was presented with the Founder’s Choice Award, a distinction recognizing her genre-spanning career and lasting impact.

“I’m grateful to Ron Romero and the Illinois Rock and Roll Hall of Fame museum for bestowing me with this great honor,” Bogguss shares. “What a crazy fun night of primo Illinois musicians!”

 

Maggie Rose Hosts ‘Salute The Songbird’ Live Podcast Taping

Pictured (L-R): Maggie Rose, Jackie Jones, Caitlyn Smith, Lucie Silvas, Jillian Jacqueline, Haley Montgomery and Mackenzie Cooper. Photo: iamjohnjo

On Tuesday (Sept. 16), Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Maggie Rose brought her acclaimed podcast, Salute the Songbird, to life with a special live recording at Anzie Blue, Nashville’s only female-owned music venue. Presented in partnership with Family Alliance in Music (FAM), the evening featured Caitlyn Smith, Jillian Jacqueline and Lucie Silvas, who shared stories about the challenges and rewards of being mothers in the music industry.

 

CRB/CRS Accepting Applications For Lisa McKay Women In Radio Scholarship

The Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) and Country Radio Seminar (CRS) are now accepting applications for the Lisa McKay Women in Radio Scholarship.

Eligible applicants must be either a female college senior broadcast communications student involved in radio programming or a female with one to three years maximum experience in the radio business as a Program Director, Assistant Program Director or Music Director. Applicants must also be first-time CRS attendees.

The application window is open now through Oct. 13. Three scholarship recipients will each receive a package that includes full registration for CRS 2026 (March 18–20), round-trip airfare to Nashville and hotel accommodations at the Omni Nashville Hotel. In addition, recipients will be recognized during CRS 2026 week. Interested parties can apply here.

 

Gibson Celebrates 50 Years In Nashville

Gibson Les Paul Custom 70s

Gibson is celebrating 50 years in Nashville with the reintroduction of the Les Paul Custom 70s. The company has called Music City home since 1975.

The Les Paul Custom was first introduced in 1953 as an upscale version of the Les Paul model. The Les Paul Custom 70s is now available in four gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finishes, including Ebony, Tobacco Burst, Wine Red, and even a version with a beautiful Buttercream Top.

 

Sun Label Group Celebrates AmericanaFest At Vinyl Tap

The Sun Label Group Team.

On Sept. 10, Sun Label Group brought its artists and community together for an AmericanaFest Day Party at Vinyl Tap in East Nashville. The afternoon celebrated the artists of Sun Records, Green Hill, Gaither Music, emeraldwave by Green Hill and Rural Rhythm.

The showcase featured performances by Coyle Girelli, ZZ Ward, Amy Helm, Nicole Atkins, Jimmy Fortune, Chosen Family and Ruthie Foster.

“AmericanaFest is about community, discovery, and celebrating the music that continues to move people forward,” said Paul Sizelove, President of Sun Label Group. “This year’s day party gave us the chance to showcase the incredible depth of talent across our labels, from Grammy winners to some of today’s most distinctive artists, all under one roof. To share that experience with fans, partners, and friends made it a truly special moment for us.”

 

Marathon Live Adds Tammy Hurt To Board Of Directors

Tammy Hurt.

Music executive Tammy Hurt has joined the Marathon Live Board of Directors, bringing over 25 years of entertainment business experience.

Hurt is Head of Music Strategy for Star Forest, an animated virtual band distributed by Sony Music Entertainment UK’s Magic Star division, where she leads the brand’s growth across music, animation, gaming, and live experiences. A 20-year Recording Academy member and former Chair of its Board of Trustees (2021–2025), Hurt helped drive landmark achievements in media rights, membership diversity, global expansion, and pro-creator advocacy. Hurt is also the founder of Placement Music, Outsource Events, and co-founder of Georgia Music Partners.

“I’m thrilled to join the board of Marathon Live and contribute to its legacy as a vibrant hub for live music. It’s an honor to help shape its future and champion the artists, fans, and community that make it extraordinary,” she shares.

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