MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly captures a season of reinvention and momentum across Nashville’s country music landscape. From major label rebrands and executive appointments to new publishing deals, venue launches and industry honors, the headlines reflect a town constantly evolving. Click here to see the full edition.

One of the biggest stories comes from HYBE AMERICA’s Nashville-based country, Americana and roots rock division, which has officially rebranded as Blue Highway Records, formerly BMLG. The move signals a new chapter for the powerhouse roster, which includes Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, Midland, Justin Moore, Carly Pearce, Preston Cooper, Jackson Dean and Mae Estes. The label also oversees distribution for Riley Green, Shaylen, The Band Perry and Greylan James under Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment.

At the helm of the newly minted Blue Highway Records is industry veteran Jake Basden, who has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The Valory Music Co. will fold into Blue Highway Records as part of the transition, further consolidating the operation’s artist-facing efforts, while Big Machine Music will remain under the HYBE AMERICA umbrella.

Meanwhile, Lower Broadway is preparing to welcome another artist-branded venue to its neon-lit strip. Kane Brown is partnering with Detroit-based Elia Group to open Kane Brown’s On Broadway this summer. The venue will take over the historic building that previously housed The Valentine.

On the publishing and label front, it was a week filled with fresh ink and forward motion. Mary Kutter has signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Regan Rousseau has entered into a new agreement with Sony Music Publishing. In a joint venture move, Sony Music Publishing Nashville, alongside Kane Brown and Verse 2 Music, has signed singer-songwriter Jonny Capeci to a global publishing agreement.

Big Loud Publishing also made headlines with the additions of Matt McCartney and Max Martin to its roster. Jaron Boyer has signed a global exclusive publishing deal with Young Guns Publishing.

Ticketek Entertainment Group has appointed Brad Turcotte as Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live.

Jelly Roll will receive this year’s Artist Humanitarian Award presented by Country Radio Broadcasters, an honor that acknowledges his charitable efforts and community impact alongside his chart success.

Finally, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has announced a series of internal promotions across its guest relations, human resources and marketing teams. Maggie Banker has been elevated to Senior Director of Marketing, Meredith Rife to Associate Director of Social Media, Denise Alvis to Director of Human Resources and Nancy Cason to Associate Director of Guest Experience.

This week’s edition also features conversations with Concord’s Courtney Allen and Make Wake Artists’ Sophia Sansone.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis remain in the No. 1 spot for the second consecutive week with “Ain’t A Bad Life.” 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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