MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly spotlights the people, partnerships and milestones shaping Nashville and the broader music industry, from major awards recognition to key leadership announcements and career moves. Click here to see the full edition.

Ebie McFarland, Publicist and Owner of Essential Broadcast Media, has been announced as the featured speaker for MusicRow’s Rising Women on the Row breakfast. Presented by City National Bank, the event will take place Tuesday, March 3, at 8:30 a.m. at the JW Marriott in Nashville. McFarland will share her insights and career journey during an on-stage conversation with MusicRow Publisher and Owner Sherod Robertson, offering attendees a candid look at leadership, longevity and influence in today’s music landscape.

Awards season also delivered big moments for country music at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, held Sunday (Feb. 1). The evening began with the Premiere Ceremony at the Peacock Theater before the televised broadcast aired live from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. Jelly Roll emerged as a standout, winning Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken during the televised ceremony. Earlier in the day, Chris Stapleton claimed Best Country Solo Performance for “Bad As I Used To Be” from F1 The Movie, while Tyler Childers earned Best Country Song as the sole writer on “Bitin’ List.” Zach Top made history by taking home the first-ever Grammy for Best Traditional Country Album with Ain’t In It For My Health, and Shaboozey and Jelly Roll teamed up for a win in Best Country Duo/Group Performance with “Amen.”

Tyler Hubbard has signed with CAA. Randall King, along with his day-to-day manager Clayton Toney, has joined Neon Coast’s management roster. Additionally, Sarah Allison Turner has extended her deal with Ebach Entertainment and Kobalt Music, reinforcing a successful partnership on both the publishing and creative fronts.

SOURCE, the city’s longest-running organization dedicated to women in the music industry, unveiled its 2026 Board of Directors, Officers and new member class. The executive board for the year includes Mallory Mason Pascal as President, Michelle Goble as Vice President, Kasey Cleckler as Secretary and Beth Tyson as Treasurer. The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) also announced its 2026 Board of Directors, naming Alannah Schwartz as President, Nina Teapot Owens as Vice President, Savannah Alday as Secretary and Eunice Hernandez as Treasurer.

This week’s edition also features a conversation with Big Loud’s Sara Knabe.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Morgan Wallen remains in the No. 1 spot with “20 Cigarettes.” Explore more chart data here.

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Madison Hahnen
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