RECENT NEWS
- NSAI Celebrates Members & Industry Supporters At Annual Member Awards May 14, 2026
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- Vince Gill Awarded 2026 Ken Burns American Heritage Prize May 14, 2026
- Zach John King To Kick Off ‘Get To Drinkin’ Tour’ This Fall May 14, 2026
- Dan + Shay Share Snapshots Of Life On New Album ‘Young’ May 14, 2026
- Country Thunder Florida Wraps 2026 Festival May 13, 2026
- Shania Twain Readies ‘Little Miss Twain’ Due In July May 13, 2026
- Presenters Unveiled For 61st ACM Awards May 13, 2026
- Lauren Alaina Shares ‘Stages’ Of Her Life On New Album May 13, 2026
- Industry Ink: Brad & Kimberley Williams-Paisley, Lee Ann Womack, Erin Osmon, Words & Music May 13, 2026

Johnnie Wright Passes
/by Sarah Skates[Updated with arrangements] Country singer Johnnie Wright died this morning (9/27) at age 97 following a lengthy illness. He is known as a solo artist, as husband of female pioneer Kitty Wells, and as part of the duo Johnnie & Jack.
peermusic Adds Creative Manager
/by Sarah SkatesThe music publisher has added a key new member to its team.
NBN SoundLand: Day 4
/by FreemanAfter late nights with Next Big Nashville’s SoundLand on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, I spent the rest of the weekend dragging. I guess there’s always a price for pursuing good times.
Industry Ink: Republic Nashville Hiring
/by Sarah SkatesPlus Capitol Street Party attendance, news from IEBA/Paradigm, CRS, and more.
Luke Bryan Launches CMT Tour With Sold-Out Show
/by Sarah SkatesLuke Bryan kicked-off his headlining tour earlier this month. CMT ON TOUR: Luke Bryan Tailgates & Tanlines launched with a sold-out show at Terminal 5 in New York City, and setting an attendance record in Utica, New York. The tour features special guests Lee Brice, Josh Thompson and CMT’s Next Superstar winner Matt Mason. Dates […]