Industry Ink: Thomas Rhett, Chris Janson, Laura Veltz, Bobby Bones, More

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Thomas Rhett Previews New Songs For WME At Special Acoustic Performance

Pictured (L-R): Samantha Thornton (G Major), Taylor Venis (G Major), Joey Lee (WME), Thomas Rhett, Virginia Bunetta (G Major), Sloane Logue (WME) and Madeline Lary (G Major)

Thomas Rhett stopped by WME Nashville this week to share new music, treating the office to a stripped-down acoustic performance and a preview of unreleased songs, including his upcoming single “Be There In A Minute,” out now. Sitting down with WME Nashville Co-Head Joey Lee, Rhett shared the stories behind the songs and reflected on a career that’s taken him from opening act to arena and stadium headliner since first signing with WME in 2011.

 

Chris Janson Headlines Palmetto Freedom Fest

Chris Janson. Photo: Second Floor Media

Chris Janson returned to headline the 5th Annual Palmetto Freedom Fest on Oct. 30, helping the event exceed $1 million in donations for the second consecutive year. Held on the Grand Lawn at Credit One Stadium, the evening benefited the Palmetto State Chapter of Folds of Honor. Themed “Good Vibes for a Great Cause” the event brought together live music, live and silent auctions and moments highlighting the families served by Folds of Honor.

All proceeds benefit the Palmetto State Chapter’s mission to provide scholarships to spouses and children of U.S. military members and first responders who have fallen or been disabled while serving. During the 2025–2026 academic year, the chapter awarded 246 scholarships and provided more than $1.1 million in educational support to South Carolina families.

 

Laura Veltz Hosts Special Listening Room Show With Ashley McBryde & More 

Pictured (L-R): Ashley McBryde, Maren Morris, Laura Veltz, Luke Dick, and Chris Blair (Owner & Founder, The Listening Room). Photo: Ashlee Cooney

Songwriter Laura Veltz hosted a special night of music and storytelling for a cause at The Listening Room Cafe on Nov. 4. The songwriter round featured performances from Maren Morris, Ashley McBryde and Luke Dick, and served as a fundraiser in support of sending local Nashville 12U baseball team The M.A.D. Mavericks to Cooperstown Dreams Park in New York next year. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, exclusively reserved for 12-year-old athletes, includes a week of youth baseball at Cooperstown Dreams Park and special access to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

 

Bobby Bones To Host ‘Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic’ At Daytona International Speedway

Bobby Bones

Bobby Bones has been tapped to host the inaugural “Proud to Honor Veterans Day Classic” at Daytona International Speedway on Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). Presented by Ford, in collaboration with NASCAR, IMSA, HSR and Blue Star Families, the first-of-its-kind military tribute race and concert will unite racing, music and service in support of the nation’s military community. The race and performances will air live from 8-10 p.m. ET on USA Network, Fandango and TikTok Live.

The race will be paired with musical performances, headlined by Zac Brown Band featuring Russell Dickerson, Jo Dee Messina, Brittney Spencer, and Warren Zeiders. Proceeds will benefit six nonprofits: Blue Star Families, Camp Southern Ground, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Team Rubicon, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), and The Travis Manion Foundation.

Randy & Chelsea Rogers Receive New Braunfels Community Foundation’s Philanthropist Of The Year Award

Photo: Kaitlynn Hutchins/New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung

Randy and Chelsea Rogers were honored with the New Braunfels Community Foundation’s Philanthropist of the Year award, also known as the Eager award, during the fifth annual Champions of Charity luncheon Tuesday. The couple was selected for the award for their charitable work through their nonprofit, the Randy Rogers Family Foundation. RRFF supports nonprofits through its Golf Jam and Pickleball Jam events. In April, RRFF held Golf Jam at Landa Park Golf Course and on the Wurstfest grounds, raising over $720,000 to be donated the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation. Last month, RRFF raised $50,000 for the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area through Pickleball Jam.

 

Connor McCutcheon Inks With The Loop Group 

Dan Battaglia, Connor McCutcheon and John Cantu

Connor McCutcheon has signed with the Loop Group for booking, label, and artist services. McCutcheon released his new single, “Dopamine,” a feel-good country-pop anthem today (Nov. 6) via Loop Artist Services.

“I’m so excited and blessed to join the Loop family,” says McCutcheon. “I’ve been writing my best music with my favorite people, and Dan, John, and the rest of the Loop team are the perfect fit to take it all to the next level. We’ve got a ton of exciting plans for 2027, and my next single ‘Dopamine’ is just the beginning.”

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