BMI’s Rooftop On The Row Launches 8th Season With Zach John King & Aniston Pate

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Pictured (L-R): Tyler White, Zach John King & Aniston Pate. Photo: Katie Mathis for BMI

BMI kicked off the eighth season of its Rooftop On The Row series on April 21 with rising artists Zach John King and Aniston Pate.

Over 500 industry guests observed the Music City skyline from BMI’s Nashville office as DJ Smoke warmed up the crowd and host Tyler White introduced each performer and surprised the crowd with his first-ever performance of his new song, “Oh Yeah Baby.” The Love On The Spectrum star co-wrote the track with Drew Trosclair, Jeff Garrison and Lee Thomas Miller, and it is set for release May 15.

Pate led the evening by diving into “Driving Crazy” and “Kickin’ It,” showcasing her gritty sound. The West Texan followed with her first-ever performance of “I Don’t Drink In The Morning” and wrapped her set with the title track from her upcoming EP, Handful, due out on May 1.

King, who is currently in the middle of Morgan Wallen’s “Still The Problem Tour,” commanded the crowd with high-energy performances of “Life Behind Bars” and “I Deserve a Heartbreak,” and also announced the release of his new single “Backwoods” set for release on Friday (April 24). He ended the night with his rowdy and confessional radio single “When I Get To Drinkin’” and “Space.”

BMI’s Rooftop On The Row series returns May 19 with headliners Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson and Julianna Rankin. 

Aniston Pate. Photo: Katie Mathis for BMI

Zach John King. Photo: Katie Mathis for BMI

Photo: Katie Mathis for BMI

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