RECENT NEWS
- MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…) May 8, 2026
- Big Machine Records Signs Backbeat Troubadours May 8, 2026
- Museum Of Christian & Gospel Music Opens Amy Grant Pop-Up Exhibit May 8, 2026
- Vince Gill Drops Soulful New EP ‘Nobody Held Her Like Me’ May 8, 2026
- Artist Action: Luke Combs, Chris Stapleton, Seph Schlueter, Ashley Cooke, More May 8, 2026
- Nominations Revealed For 13th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards May 8, 2026
- Jessie Jo Dillon Makes History With ACM Songwriter Of The Year Win May 8, 2026
- Brantley Gilbert Unveils ‘SINS OF THE FATHER’ Due In July May 8, 2026
- Industry Ink: MuttNation, Jake Tickle, 615 LIVE, MOD SUN, Nathan Woodard, StageWater May 8, 2026
- Belmont Breaks Ground On New Curb College Facility On Music Row May 8, 2026

Weekend Photos: Tootsie’s Anniversary, Music City Walk of Fame
/by Sarah SkatesThe Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge 50th Anniversary Celebration took place last night (11/7) at the Ryman Auditorium. Among those on the line-up were Kris Kristofferson, Mel Tillis, Randy Houser, Joanna Smith, Terri Clark, Lorrie Morgan, Colt Ford, Mark Chesnutt, Little Jimmy Dickens, Ronnie McDowell, The Grascals, Mandy Barnett, and Dean Miller. •••••••••••••• Many of the same […]
Songwriter Jeff Stevens Inks With Chrysalis
/by Sarah SkatesHit songwriter and producer Jeff Stevens has signed with Chrysalis Music Nashville. Stevens has had hits recorded by George Strait (“Carried Away,” “Carrying Your Love With Me,” “True”); Tim McGraw (“Back When”); Luke Bryan (“All My Friends Say,” “Someone Else Calling You Baby”); Alabama (“Reckless”) and many others. As Luke Bryan’s producer, Stevens recently celebrated […]
BMI Promotes Jodie Gleason
/by FreemanBMI has announced the promotion of Jodie Gleason to Vice President & Controller. Based in BMI’s Nashville office, Gleason will report directly to BMI Sr. VP Finance/Administration and Chief Financial Officer Bruce Esworthy. Gleason was formerly Assistant VP, Financial Accounting, Tax & Reporting. “Jodie epitomizes the highest standards of professionalism,” said BMI President Del Bryant. […]
[Updated] McBride Signs With Republic Nashville
/by Sarah SkatesMartina McBride has joined the Republic Nashville roster. The signing was announced earlier today (11/8) at a press conference at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “We’ve been busy orchestrating Martina’s long-term business plan, and today’s signing is a major component,” explained her manager Clint Higham. “Working with Martina has been especially gratifying […]
The Country Network Names Executive Staff
/by Sarah SkatesThe Country Network (TCN) hit airwaves last month and is staffing up accordingly. TCN is available in 23 markets, including on WNAB Channel 58.2 in Nashville. It has agreements in place to add several more markets by early next year, which will provide it coverage of 25% of US television homes. TCN embraces its […]