Jake Owen will headline an all-star concert event, “Bash At The Beach,” on March 31, while Florida Georgia Line will headline on April 1, to benefit ACM’s Lifting Lives program. The two-day event will also feature performances from Lee Brice, Dustin Lynch, Brothers Osborne, Big & Rich, Chris Lane, Dee Jay Silver, and more, at Mandalay Bay Beach. The event is presented by WME and MGM Resorts International.

The event is the latest to be added to the Fifth Annual ACM Party for a Cause festivities, and with the purchase of one ticket, fans will enjoy two nights of performances by country’s hottest stars. Attendees are invited to bring blankets, sit on the beach, or wade in the surf while enjoying the music from Mandalay Bay’s 1.6 million gallon wave pool.

“Giving back is a big focus in my life,” says Owen. “I am honored to be part of the charitable contribution to ACM Lifting Lives. I am also really pumped to be performing at ‘Bash at the Beach.’ It is the perfect setting for me and my band, and I can’t wait to put my toes in the sand at Mandalay Bay Beach. It is going to be a huge party for a great cause. I can promise you that.”

Fans will be able to purchase passes to the shows beginning Feb. 24 at ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000.

Tali Canterbury

Big Machine Label Group has hired Tali Canterbury as Director, A&R Project Management. Canterbury previously worked as Publishing Manager for Big Machine Music where she assisted in the signing of BMM writers Tucker Beathard and Luke Combs as well as managing Jonathan Singleton and Laura Veltz.

“Tali not only has a great eye for talent, but also has the eye of a tiger,” shared BMLG President/CEO Scott Borchetta. “Her instincts are so spot-on with now and tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what she is going to bring to the A&R department.”

In her newly created role, Canterbury will work with the wide array of BMLG artists across the label group’s five imprints. Her past positions include roles at NSAI and Full Circle Music Publishing.

“I couldn’t be more excited about this new role and the opportunity to work with more artists from our incredible label roster,” commented Canterbury. “BMLG is an innovative and forward-thinking company and I am honored to continue to work with Scott, Allison, and the entire team behind the machine.”

Canterbury will be based in BMLG’s Nashville headquarters via tali.canterbury@bmlg.net and 615.324.9323.

Brad Paisley announced his latest album, Love And War, will be released April 21. The project is Paisley’s 11th studio album, and was produced by Paisley and Luke Wooten. The project was originally scheduled for release March 3, but got pushed back until April.

The album contains the first single, “Today,” which is currently in the Top 5 on the charts.

Pictured (Front row, L-R): Jim Catino; Levon members Ryan Holladay, Michael David Hall and Jake Singleton; and Randy Goodman, Chairman & CEO, Sony Music Nashville; (Back Row): Manager Randy Cohen, Cohen Entertainment; John Zarling, EVP, Marketing & New Business, Sony Music Nashville; producer Jamie Houston, GB Productions; Paul Pontis, EVP, A&R, Epic Records; Shane Allen, Sr. VP, Promotion, Columbia Nashville; and Ken Robold, EVP/COO, Sony Music Nashville. Photo: Alan Poizner

Sony Music’s Columbia Nashville and Epic Records have dually signed new country group Levon to a long-term recording agreement.

Levon consists of three best friends: Northbrook, Illinois, native Michael David Hall (on guitar and lead vocals, with a soaring five-octave range); Sumter, South Carolina’s Jake Singleton (on harmonies, bass, and percussion); and Camden, Tennessee, native Ryan Holladay (on guitar, mandolin, harmonies, and background vocals).

A few of the trio’s musical roots are suggested by their name, an homage to the talents of The Band’s Levon Helm, as well as Elton John and his song, “Levon.” All in their twenties, Levon’s members share a collective musical passion for the 1970s “Laurel Canyon Sound” generation.

Playing such Music City-area venues as Puckett’s in nearby Leiper’s Fork and gigging for tips outside Nashville fave, the Pancake Pantry, helped contribute to Levon’s early buzz. To date, the band has expanded its résumé to include festival dates and opening slots for such artists as Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Kelsea Ballerini, Alabama and many others.