Brantley Gilbert Signs With BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville

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Pictured (L-R): BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s VP, A&R Camille Kenny, Brantley Gilbert’s Tour Manager Corey Roberson, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s EVP, Recorded Music JoJamie Hahr, BMG Americas President, Frontline Recordings Jon Loba, Brantley Gilbert, Red Light Management’s Aaron Keiser, BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s General Manager Peter Strickland, BMG’s VP, Global Content & Creative Jen Morgan & Red Light Management’s Tom Lord. Photo: Brian Vaughan

Multi-Platinum artist Brantley Gilbert has signed with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Led by Jon Loba, BMG Americas President of Frontline Records, Gilbert’s new label team joined Gilbert on stage at his recent Nashville stop of the “Tattoos Tour” to celebrate the news.

“I’m fired up to kick off this next chapter with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville,” shares Gilbert. “They support their artists in ways that really move the needle, and it means a lot that they believe in what we’re building and want to be a part of it. We’ve got some big things on the horizon, and I’m looking forward to having this crew in my corner as we take it to the next level.”

“I’ll never forget years ago when JoJamie Hahr came into my office on fire about an independent artist named Brantley Gilbert,” says Loba. “From my first listen, it was easy to hear what she was so excited about. He proved her right, exploding into the mainstream of country music. He continues to be one of the most exceptional writers of today with the live show to match. We saw the rabid connection he’s built with his audience again Friday night at FirstBank Amphitheatre. JoJamie and I dreamed of one day working again with Brantley. Luckily for us and BMG, dreams come true!”

Gilbert has garnered over 8.3 billion career streams, boasts back-to-back Platinum-selling albums and seven chart-topping hits including the RIAA 7x Platinum “Bottoms Up;” 2x Platinum “Country Must Be Country Wide;” 2x Platinum “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do;” 2x Platinum “One Hell of An Amen;” and the Platinum-certified “What Happens In A Small Town.” He also wrote ACM Artist of the Decade and now labelmate Jason Aldean’s No. 1 smashes “Dirt Road Anthem” and “My Kinda Party.”

Talent Announced For ‘New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash’

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Pictured (clockwise): Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson, CeCe Winans and Bailey Zimmerman

Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman will help Music City ring in 2026 as headliners of New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash. The country superstars will perform live at Nashville’s very own Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park, airing live on Wednesday, Dec. 31 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT, 10:30 PM-1:30 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+.

Gospel music legend CeCe Winans will also take the stage as a special guest, bringing her powerhouse vocals to the night’s festivities alongside the acclaimed Fisk Jubilee Singers. The collaboration will add a soulful note to the star-studded lineup that Music City locals and visitors can enjoy for free at Bicentennial Park’s main stage. The festivities will be capped off by the iconic Music Note drop at midnight.

Last year’s event marked an all-time high for attendance, with 220,000 people attending.

New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash is executive produced by Robert Deaton and Mary Hilliard Harrington in partnership with Music City Inc., the foundation of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. The special will be directed by Sandra Restrepo.

JUST IN: Luke Combs Becomes Highest RIAA Certified Country Artist Ever

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Luke Combs. Photo: David Bergman

Luke Combs has officially been named the highest RIAA certified country artist in history, with 168 million units sold.

“When my team first told me about this, my initial reaction was, ‘Are you sure? There’s no way.’ It was only 8 years ago that I got my first plaque for ‘Hurricane’ going Gold,” shares Combs. “I knew then, without a doubt, I had the best fans in the world. The song had gone Platinum before they could even give me the Gold plaque. I’m super humbled by the fans’ belief in me and support of my music today and over the years. I know this does not happen without them. This achievement is more so theirs than it is mine. All I ever hoped and dreamed of from the beginning of this crazy ride was to make music that made people feel something and I can’t wait to continue making country music for the rest of my life.”

Combs has earned 19 No. 1 songs and his current single, “Back In The Saddle,” is top 10 at radio right now. He was recently nominated for three awards at the 2025 CMA Awards including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year for “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma.” A Grand Ole Opry member and 11-time CMA, four-time ACM and six-time Billboard Music Award-winner, Combs has recently collaborated with artists such as Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman, Jon Bellion and Alex Warren, and partnered with Opry Entertainment Group to open his bar in downtown Nashville, Category 10.

Combs released The Prequel last week, a new 3-song collection featuring “My Kinda Saturday Night,” “15 Minutes” and “Days Like These.”

MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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The latest edition of The MusicRow Weekly is packed with headline-making moments, industry shifts, and notable debuts, marking another dynamic week in country and music industry news. Click here to see the full edition.

Lainey Wilson is once again stepping into the spotlight as she returns to host the 59th annual CMA Awards. Set for Nov. 19 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, this marks Wilson’s second consecutive year as host. The ceremony will air live at 7 p.m. CST on ABC, with next-day streaming available on Hulu.

Warren Denney has announced his retirement from the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. After more than 18 years of dedicated service as Vice President of Creative, Denney will officially step down at the end of the year.

Industry executive Ian Harrison has been named CEO of A2IM.

Kesha has joined the roster at Red Light Management under the guidance of veteran manager Mary Hilliard Harrington.

Bernie Leadon, founding member of the Eagles and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who has signed a long-term, worldwide publishing agreement with Warner Chappell Music.

Two iconic bands made debuts at the Grand Ole Opry. Train took the stage for the first time on Sept. 19, while Better Than Ezra made their Opry debut on Sept. 24. Rising artist MŌRIAH also had her moment in the historic circle, stepping onto the Opry stage for her debut performance on Sept. 26.

Morgan Evans has partnered with Virgin Music Group for the release of his upcoming projects.

Anthem Music Publishing has acquired a catalog of works by Nashville-based songwriter and producer Mark Holman.

Finally, Make Wake Artists has announced the launch of a new in-house label division. The new department will be led by Alicia Mathews (Head of Marketing & Commercial Partnerships), Brianna Steinitz (Director of Administration & Operations), and Myles Hoffman (Marketing Manager).

This week’s edition also features a conversation with Robert Earl Keen’s manager Kelly Thomas.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Morgan Wallen maintains the No. 1 spot with “I Got Better.” Explore more chart data here.

The MusicRow Weekly is delivered every Friday, featuring Nashville’s top music industry news, exclusive interviews, song reviews, radio and songwriter charts and more. Sign up for free here.

Morgan Wallen Extends Reign With Fifth Week Atop MusicRow Radio Chart

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Morgan Wallen on tour. Photo: Matt Paskert

Morgan Wallen notches a fifth week at No. 1 on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with his track, “I Got Better.”

The song, off of his recent album I’m The Problem, was written by Wallen, Michael Hardy, Chase McGill, Blake Pendergrass, Ernest Smith, Charlie Handsome and Joe Reeves.

Yesterday (Oct. 1) Wallen release the official music video for the single. Directed By Justin Clough, the video for “I Got Better” uses a car accident as a metaphor for the wreckage of a relationship. The story follows Wallen as he walks away from the crash, gradually healing as he does so.

“I Got Better” currently sits at No. 5 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 4 on the Mediabase chart.

Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

DISClaimer Single Reviews: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Release ‘Catchy Country Rocker’

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I can’t remember when I enjoyed a listening session more.

The reason is that this edition of DISClaimer reviews current country records that are actually country music. Thanks for that, Joshua Hedley, Jake Worthington, Avery Anna, Alex Miller, HARDY and the rest of you fine folks.

It also says something about the depth of our talent pool when Jon Randall, Ray Benson, Shooter Jennings, Alan Jackson, Daniel Tashian, Jerry Salley and Jerry Douglas are names in the credits and not out front. How cool is that?

The Disc of the Day belongs to the legendary, enduring Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The group may be retiring, but it clearly still has plenty of gas in its tank.

Give a DISCovery Award to Brandon Wisham.

BRANDON WISHAM / “Whiskey’s Whisperin’”
Writers: Andrew Stoelzing/Brandon Wisham/Nate Miles/Zachary Knowles; Producer: Nate Miles; Label: UMG
– He sounds like a wonderful singer. Imagine what he could do with a song that had a melody.

JAKE OWEN / “Long Time Lovin’ You”
Writers: Kendell Marvel/Will Jones; Producers: Jake Owen, Kendell Marvel, Shooter Jennings; Label: Good Company Entertainment
– Owen sings in a softer tone and a lower register on this gentle love ballad. It’s lovely, simple folk-country, somewhat in the manner of the late Don Williams. Which is to say, it’s awfully good. Ear cleansing and spirit soothing.

ALEX MILLER / “Secondhand Smoke”
Writers: Alan Jackson/Jim McBride; Producer: Jerry Salley; Label: Billy Jam Records
– Yee-Haw! This honky-tonk romp will have you grinning from ear to ear. Get a load of those songwriter credits. Is there any doubt in your mind that this is a COUNTRY record? Miller is one of our finest singers, and he really struts his stuff on this barroom toe-tapper.

HARDY / “Dog Years”
Writer: Michael Hardy; Producer: Joey Moi; Label: Big Loud Records
– As a total dog lover, I found this irresistible. It’s written from the point of view of a stray who finds a boy to love him. And, yes, the ballad ends sadly, as every good dog story does. They are wonderful little beings who come into our lives, but leave too soon because they just don’t live as long as we do. Hardy captures these emotions perfectly.

JOSHUA HEDLEY / “Fresh Hot Biscuits”
Writer: Joshua Hedley; Producers: Joshua Hedley, Ray Benson; Label: New West Records
– Hedley teams up with members of Asleep at the Wheel for this splendid western-swing bopper. In addition to delivering a dandy, jaunty vocal, he breaks out a hot fiddle solo in midsong. If you’d like to catch this country talent live, head on downtown to Robert’s Western World whenever he’s performing as the resident entertainer.

NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND / “Night After Night”
Writers: Daniel Tashian/Paul Kennerley; Producer: Jerry Douglas; Label: Many Hats Distribution
– OMG what a delightful track. The band zips through this catchy country rocker with joyous abandon. The song has more hooks than a tuna boat, and Jeff Hanna’s lead vocal is beyond cool. Put this on endless repeat. The Dirt Band is currently on its farewell tour. Go see these legends while you still can.

ASHLEY COOKE / “The Hell You Are”
Writers: Ashley Cooke/Chase McGill/Emily Weisband/Joe Fox/Seth Ennis; Producer: Dann Huff; Label: Big Loud Records
– She’s finally had enough. In this lively, rollicking kiss-off, she lets him know that his lines don’t work anymore. The mix perfectly balances her saucy delivery and a full-bodied country-rock production with notes that pierce like drops of fire. Extremely well done.

CHARLEY PRIDE / “Thank You Pretty Baby”
Writers: Brook Benton/Clyde Otis; Producers: Bob Pickering, Charley Pride; Label: Music City Records
– Endlessly is a tribute album to Brook Benton (1931-1988) by Pride. The new CD came about after the tapes for it were discovered following the superstar’s death from COVID in 2020. The performances are a revelation, perhaps the finest vocals of the Hall of Famer’s career. This entire project is essential listening. The single from it is a charming, retro bopper, punctuated by sax bursts and propelled by some punchy, shuffling percussion.

AVERY ANNA / “Girl of Constant Sorrow”
Writer: Avery Anna; Producer: David Fanning; Label: Warner Music Nashville
– This is an enchanting, folk-maiden performance. Her aching soprano is backed by simple acoustic guitar accompaniment. Let the cares of the world slip away and allow yourself to be transported back to a time when music was this pure and clear.

JAKE WORTHINGTON / “Two First Names”
Writers: Brett Tyler/Jake Worthington/Wyatt McCubbin; Producer: Joey Moi; Label: Big Loud Records
– Twang to spare. The witty lyric is groovy enough, but Worthington’s vocal delivery of it is honky-tonk nirvana. Add some stuttering guitar, barrelhoue piano, stinging steel and fiddle flourishes and you’re got yourself a shining little country-music jewel. Worthington’s sophomore album also features collabs with Miranda, Marty and Mae Estes. Get it.

VINCENT MASON / “Days Are Numbered”
Writers: Chase McDaniel/Geoff Warburton/Jessie Jo Dillon/Vincent Mason; Producers: Jake Gear, Vincent Mason; Label: MCA Nashville/Music Soup/Interscope Records
– There’s something kinda muffled about the way his vocal is miked. The yearning, contemplative song is a easy-going ride with his tender tenor backed by steel and guitar.

HUNEYFIRE / “My Country”
Writers: Caitlin Evanson/Cheaza Figueroa/Marriana Barlow; Producer: Cheaza Figueroa; Label: Double Decades Entertainment
– The mother-daughter duo issues this slowly paced song as a statement of purpose. It is somewhat thinly produced for a range-y power ballad, but they warble it well.

How Kelly Thomas Brought The Hill Country Flood Benefit To Life [Interview]

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Robert Earl Keen & Kelly Thomas. Photo: Erika Goldring

When Kelly Thomas left behind a two-decade career in luxury fashion, she never imagined she’d find herself managing one of Texas music’s most beloved icons, Robert Earl Keen, or organizing a star-studded benefit concert in less than two weeks. But that’s exactly where life has taken her.

Thomas’ entry into the music industry came unexpectedly, but not without purpose. After years spent in the high-paced world of fashion as a buyer for major department and specialty stores in Dallas, she reached a turning point both personally and professionally.

“I had burned the candle at both ends for many years, both personally and professionally and needed a change,” she tells MusicRow. During her time in a recovery center, she met Keen.

Photo: Erika Goldring

“He needed some short-term help with a few events he had booked. And what was meant to be a temporary arrangement blossomed into a wonderful working relationship and point of change we both needed to step into the next chapter of our lives.”

Though she was new to artist management, Thomas found that her fashion career had equipped her with the tools she needed. “It’s another financial business built on and sprung from a creative process. So my skills translated very easily into my new role and industry.”

That perfect fit was put to the test this summer, when massive flooding devastated the Texas Hill Country just before Keen was scheduled to perform at Kerrville’s Fourth on the River celebration.

“Once we were able to digest the shocking news and shuddering morning phone call, we knew we had to act fast. People needed help, and Robert is the voice of the affected region of Texas.” From that urgency, the idea for the benefit concert “Applause for the Cause” was born.

Jon Randall Stewart, Miranda Lambert and Jack Ingram perform during Robert Earl Keen & Friends Applause for the Cause Benefit at White Water Amphitheater August 28, 2025, in Canyon Lake, Texas. Photo: Erika Goldring

Starting the next day, Thomas sprang into action, juggling every moving part of the event. “I have never been on my phone more than in those weeks of planning the event,” she recalls. “I would have to switch gears from run of show creative planning, to livestream execution, to logistics and sound and light production, to charitable giving organizations.”

A key early challenge was selecting the right venue. While they had interest from large partners that could have filled a stadium, Thomas and Keen were focused on keeping the event rooted in the community. “We had to hold the event ‘in the Hill Country, and for the Hill Country,’’” she said. When Will Korioth of Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels offered the space, it felt right.

The artist community responded immediately. “No one shows up for Texas, like Texans,” Thomas said. Within days, over 30 artists confirmed their participation, including some of the biggest names in music, including Tyler Childers, Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson and more. 

One of the defining moments behind the scenes wasn’t just the music, but the atmosphere it created. “I overheard multiple artists saying it was the best event they had been to, and how it felt like ‘the best family reunion for Texas country music.’ Seeing artists shaking hands and hugging those who had not collaborated in years, or making new connections which might breed future partnerships was truly a beautiful thing.”

Tyler Childers performs during Robert Earl Keen & Friends Applause for the Cause Benefit at White Water Amphitheater August 28, 2025, in Canyon Lake, Texas. Photo: Erika Goldring

Crucially, the event wasn’t just about music, it was about real help. Thomas and Keen chose the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country as the beneficiary due to their direct presence in the area and their ability to respond quickly. “That was our biggest desire, for the money to get to those who needed it, and fast.” The Foundation’s CEO, Austin Dickson, and his small team impressed Thomas with their efficiency and dedication.

Partnerships came together quickly thanks to longtime relationships. One pivotal call was to Buc-ee’s owner Beaver Aplin. “Robert made the call to his friend, who quickly and without hesitation jumped on board with enthusiasm. It started with their $1 million pledge and grew from there.”

Reflecting on the event, Thomas said the outpouring of support and the final results left her speechless. “It was pure gratitude. To see the results and feel the energy in that amphitheater on the day of the event from artists to patrons, I knew we had done something truly impactful and special no one who was there will forget.”

It’s clear that for Thomas, both her career change and the flood benefit were about more than just professional milestones. They were about showing up, for her artist, her community, and for the people of the Hill Country when they needed it most.

MusicRow Weekly (CMA Final Ballot Open)

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MusicRow‘s CMA Voter Guide, out now, is an inside look at the nominees for the 59th annual CMA Awards. The final nominations list was determined by eligible voting CMA members comprised of professionals within the country music industry.

Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead the pack with six nominations each, while other top nominees include Zach Top with five nominations, and Riley Green and Cody Johnson with four nominations each. Kristian Bush, Carson Chamberlain, Luke Combs, Charlie Handsome, Chris Stapleton and Morgan Wallen each secure three nominations. Wilson, Combs, Johnson, Stapleton and Wallen garnered a nomination for the night’s top honor, Entertainer of the Year.

First-time CMA Awards nominees include Johnny Clawson, Jon Decious, Jessie Jo Dillon, Josh Dorr, Alexandra Gavillet, Lalo Guzman, Jimmy Harnen, Brandon Lake, Micah Nichols, John Park, Aaron Raitiere, Matt Rovey, Kyle Sturrock, Wales Toney, Tucker Wetmore and Stephen Wilson Jr.

The 59th Annual CMA Awards broadcasts live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Wednesday, Nov. 19 (8:00 – 11:00 PM/EST) on ABC and next day on Hulu.

“Each year, the CMA Awards shine a light on the creativity, passion and dedication of our community,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “The nominees announced today represent some of the most impactful work happening across Country Music, and we are deeply appreciative of our voting members for lending their time and expertise to this process. Their commitment helps ensure the CMA Awards remain a true reflection of the genre’s excellence. On behalf of CMA, congratulations to all of this year’s nominees.”

Winners will be determined in a Final Round of voting by eligible CMA Professional voting members. The third and Final Ballot will be emailed on Wednesday, Oct. 1. Voting for the CMA Awards Final Ballot ends Wednesday, Oct. 29 (6:00 PM/CT).

Click here to view the CMA Voter’s Guide.

Mark Your Calendar—October 2025

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Single/Track Releases & Radio Add Dates:

October 3
The Red Clay Strays/People Hatin’/RCA Records
for KING & COUNTRY (feat. Taylor Hill)/World on Fire/Curb Records
Tyler Nance/Shovel/Santa Anna Nashville
Ryan Charles (feat. Randy Savvy)/Shiny Stones/River House Artists
Owen Riegling/Taillight This Town/Big Loud Records/Universal Music Canada
Emerson Day/This House Won’t Fall
Elijah Scott/Stay Forever/Santa Anna Nashville
Noah Brigden/Seventeen/Santa Anna Nashville
Zach Smith/Where You At?/Santa Anna Nashville
Kaleb Sanders/Heartbreak Carousel/Red Street Records
Drew Parker/Blame Jesus
Harper Grace/Take It To The Grave/Curb Records
MŌRIAH & Ana Bárbara/Supermujeres
Kyle Jenkins/Need You Here/Santa Anna Nashville
Faith Schueler & Levi Hummon/Love Me To Pieces
Calamity Jane (feat. Jake Fisher)/Playing With Fire
Seth Flurry/Nothing Short Of Blessed/Santa Anna Nashville
Conor Clemmens/NOTHIN LIKE LOVE
Hailee Taylor/Can’t Say That

October 6
Ashley Cooke/the hell you are/Big Loud Records
Aaron Watson/Pontiac (So Tell Me Momma)
Mark209/Family/MCMG
Tori Rose/Easy Going Girl/Rose Thorn Music, LLC

October 10
Jake Owen/Middle Age Crazy/Good Company Entertainment
Joe Nichols/Goodbyes Are Hard To Listen To/QHMG/Quartz Hill Records
Morgan Evans/Beer Back Home/Virgin Music Group
Tyra Madison/Cowboy Killer
Erin Kirby/Make a Move
Twinnie/Don’t Need A Cowboy
HunterGirl/Dirt/19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Will Jones/Ride With Me/Lady Luck Songs/Blue Harbor Music
Taylor-Rae & Antonio Larosa/Hearts Don’t Break
KIANA/You Thought
Paige King Johnson/Cowboys Ride Away
Timothy Howls/The Way You Want To Be Loved

October 13
Bailey Zimmerman/Chevy Silverado/Warner Music Nashville
Atlus/Devil Ain’t Done/Stoney Creek Records
Scotty Hasting/Scars/Black River Entertainment
Glen Shelton/Less Than A Lady/Jordash Records

October 15
Tristan Ray/Peace with the Past/Venice Music

October 17
Peech./10 Years/TAMLA
Ashley Ryan/More of You
2 Lane Summer/Til I Found You/QHMG/Quartz Hill Records
Hannah Ellis/Officer Down (10th Anniversary)/Curb Records
Lakelin Lemmings/I Ain’t For Everybody/QHMG/Stone Country Records
Kimberly Kelly/Modern Day Woman

October 20
Tyler Nance/Keeps Me Sane/Santa Anna/Akando
Soul Circus Cowboys & Andy Griggs/Life’s Highway/Kismet Nashville

October 24
Emerson Day/Midnight Hour
Joe Hermes/A Real Good Bad One

October 27
Alex Miller/Secondhand Smoke
Chelsey Stallings/Young Mama/Chelsey Stallings Music

 

Album/EP Releases:

October 3
Waylon Jennings (posthumously)/Songbird/Son of Jessi/Thirty Tigers
Ink/BIG BUSKIN’/Big Loud Records/Electric Feel Records
Dierks Bentley/BROKEN BRANCHES EXTENDED/Capitol Records Nashville
Ole 60/Smokestack Town
Pat Barrett/I’ve Got A Fire/Bowyer & Bow/CCMG
Colby Acuff/Enjoy The Ride
CORY MARKS/Sorry For Nothing Volume 2/Better Noise Music
Noah Floersch/Francis Aquarius/Concord Records
Natalie Grant/Christmas/Capitol CMG
Emily Ann Roberts/Memory Lane/RECORDS/Sony Music Nashville
Annie Bosko/California Cowgirl/QHMG/Stone Country Records
Whitney Fenimore/State of Being
Trace Nixon/Hand Me Down Name/Charlotte Avenue Entertainment

October 10
Dasha/Anna/Warner Records
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats/Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats (10th Anniversary Edition)
Priscilla Block/Things You Didn’t See/MCA
Matthew West/Come Home For Christmas
Atlus/Secondhand Smoke/BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville
Noah Hicks/Small Town Does/Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment
Lauren Watkins/In A Perfect World/Big Loud Records/Songs & Daughters
Larkin Poe/Bloom (Deluxe)/Tricki-Woo Records
Faith Hopkins/Love & Insanity/Play It Again Music
Maggie Rose/Cocoon/One Riot
Shane Profitt/Population Me/Triple Tigers Records
Jake & Shelby/Learning To Love/EMPIRE
Mae Estes/Mae Estes/Big Machine Records
Bernie Leadon/Too Late to Be Cool
Hayden Baker/Alive & Well
Trent Harmon/Give Me Jesus
Friendship Commanders/BEAR/Magnetic Eye Records
The Prokops/An Overlook

October 17
Chris Young/I Didn’t Come Here To Leave/Black River Entertainment
Anne Wilson/Stars
Blanca/Full Bloom/Curb Records
Steve Martin & Alison Brown/Safe, Sensible and Sane/Compass Records
William Prince/Further From The Country/Six Shooter Records
Todd Snider/HIGH, LONESOME AND THEN SOME./Lightning Rod Records
Chancey Williams/Miles On Me
Katie Schecter /Empress
Chris Blue/Every Day Is Christmas/Gaither Music Group
COILER/Bite/Riser House Rock
Joshua Ray/Stuff/East Dallas Records/Thirty Tigers

October 24
Billy Currington/King Of The World/MCA
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band/Night After Night/Many Hats Distribution
Brandi Carlile/Returning To Myself/Interscope Records/Lost Highway
Randy Rogers Band/The Going
Alexandra Kay/Second Wind/BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records
Adam Mac/Southern Spectacle/MacPfund Music
Omer Netzer/Omer
Joshua Hedley/All Hat/New West Records
Besphrenz/bert
Ash Ruder/Miss California/Riser House
Jess Jocoy/Cul-De-Sac Kid
The Prickly Pair/The Prickly Pair

October 30
Lydia Luce/Mammoth

October 31
Greensky Bluegrass/XXV/Big Blue Zoo Records/Thirty Tigers

 

Industry Events:

 

October 5-7
IEBA 2025

October 6
55th annual Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala

October 7
56th Annual GMA Dove Awards

October 22
Hollywood & Mind On Location

 

Upcoming Nashville Concerts:

Lainey Wilson

October 1
Papa Roach & Rise Against/Rise Of The Roach Tour/FirstBank Amphitheater
Marina/The Princess Of Power Tour/The Pinnacle
Jon Batiste/The Big Money Tour/Grand Ole Opry House
BigxThaPlug & Friends/Ryman Auditorium
Samia/The Bloodless Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
La Femme/Rock Machine America Tour 2025/The Basement East
Adrien Nunez/Don’t Wanna Go Home Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
The Rapture/EXIT/IN
Sunny War/City Winery
Warmduscher/The Blue Room
Flagman/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 2
Lainey Wilson/Whirlwind World Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Djo/Back On You Tour/The Pinnacle
Mary Chapin Carpenter & Brandy Clark/Ryman Auditorium
Aminé/Tour De Dance 2025/Marathon Music Works
hey, nothing’s Big Jaunt/The Basement East
Tropidelic/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Liz Longley & Joe Pug/City Winery
Dummy/The Blue Room
The Lowdown Drifters/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 3
The Lumineers/The Automatic World Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Brantley Gilbert/The Tattoos Tour/FirstBank Amphitheater
Cuco/Ridin’ Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Andy Bell of Erasure/Ten Crowns Tour/The Basement East
The Dare/EXIT/IN
Juan Waters & Tristen/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 4
Loud Luxury/Five Star Dive Bar Tour/The Pinnacle
Alex G/Ryman Auditorium
Peach Pit/Marathon Music Works
Kneecap/Brooklyn Bowl
Madison Ryann Ward/The Standing Tall Tour/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Hollow Coves/The Basement East

October 5
Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls/Yes We Are Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Mipso/Farewell For Now/The Basement East
JONAH MARAIS/HEARTS BACK HOME TOUR/City Winery

October 6
Ziggy Marley & Burning Spear/Do The Reggae Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Wisp/If Not Winter Tour/The Basement East

October 7
Judas Priest & Alice Cooper/FirstBank Amphitheater
Various Artists/Wags & Walks Benefit Concert/Skydeck
Felly/For the Crows Tour/The Basement East
The Frights/Ready When You Are Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
This Will Destroy You/EXIT/IN
Born Ruffians/The Blue Room

October 8
Empire of the Sun/Ask That God Tour/Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Lukas Nelson/The American Romance Tour/The Pinnacle
The Temptations & Four Tops/Ryman Auditorium
Magdalena Bay/Imaginal Mystery Tour/Marathon Music Works
Ocean Alley/North America 2025 Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
The Band Feel/Into the Sun Tour/The Basement East
Jensen McRae/The Praying For Your Downfall Tour/EXIT/IN

October 9
Modest Mouse/The Pinnacle
Ludovico Einaudi/The Summer Portraits Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram/Hard Road Tour/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Various Artists/The Prine Family Presents: You Got Gold Celebrating the Songs of John Prine/The Basement East
The Rocket Summer/Hello, good friend 2oth Anniversary Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Tops/EXIT/IN
Juan Fernando Velasco/City Winery
Julian Lage/World’s Fair 10-Year Anniversary Tour/The Blue Room
Atlus/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 10
Tyler Childers/ON THE ROAD TOUR/Geodis Park
Ben Rector/The Richest Man In The World Tour/The Pinnacle
Various Artists/The Prine Family Presents: You Got Gold Celebrating the Songs of John Prine/Ryman Auditorium
Franz Ferdinand/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
LANDMVRKS/NORTH AMERICA 2025 TOUR/The Basement East
Noah Hicks/Small Town Does Tour/EXIT/IN
Oracle Sisters/N.A Tour/The Blue Room
Kursa/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 11
Tyler Childers/ON THE ROAD TOUR/Geodis Park
Ben Rector/The Richest Man In The World Tour/The Pinnacle
Tommy Emmanuel/Living In The Light Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Demon Hunter/There Was A Light Here Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Madi Diaz/The Fatal Optimist Tour/The Basement East
Micky & The Motorcars/EXIT/IN
Wang Chung/Riverside Revival
Jade Million & Kiya Lacey/The Curve Tour/The Blue Room

October 12
85 South/Spin The Block Tour/Bridgestone Arena
The Head And The Heart/Aperture Tour/Ascend Amphitheater
A.J Croce/Croce Plays Croce/Ryman Auditorium
Gaelic Storm/Brooklyn Bowl
Sons Of The East/SONS World Tour/The Basement East
Kolton Moore & the Clever Few/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Johnny Dailey/EXIT/IN
Guerilla Toss/You’re Weird Now Tour/The Blue Room
Jake & Shelby/Learning To Love Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 13
Laufey/A Matter Of Time Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Patty Griffin & Rickie Lee Jones/Ryman Auditorium
LEISURE/WELCOME TO THE MOOD TOUR/The Basement East
Jason Schmidt/City Winery
Tors/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 14
Jonas Brothers/Living The Dream Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Jacob Collier/Ascend Amphitheater
MJ Lenderman & The Wind/Ryman Auditorium
Bladee/Martyr Tour/Marathon Music Works
Mirador/Brooklyn Bowl
Yoke Lore/Hyperventilate Tour/The Basement East
Sam Nash/The Dually’s & Damsel’s Tour/City Winery

October 15
Tedeschi Trucks Band/FirstBank Amphitheater
Noah Cyrus/I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me/Ryman Auditorium
Dogpark/The Corporate Pudding Tour/The Basement East
Yungeen Ace/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Miles Connor/EXIT/IN
Mali Music/City Winery

October 16
NBA YoungBoy/Masa Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Sir Chloe/The Forgiving Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Iam Tongi/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Arcy Drive/The Pit Tour/The Basement East
Infinity Song/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Rocco/The Smoking Gun Tour/EXIT/IN
Kofi B./City Winery
Stacey Ryan/Blessing In Disguise Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 17
Keith Urban/High And Alive World Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Kevin Gates/The Amilio Tour/Ascend Amphitheater
Ty Myers/The Select Tour/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Destroyer/Dan’s Boogie Tour/The Basement East
The Bends/The Leeward Drive Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
The Thing With Feathers/EXIT/IN
Andre Ward/City Winery
Stolen Gin/The Blue Room
Sloe Jack/Cannery Hall (Row One)

October 18
Mudvayne/L.D. 50 25th Anniversary Tour/Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Anne Wilson/The Stars Tour/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Afi/Marathon Music Works
Grace Bowers/We Gotta Live Together Benefit Show/Brooklyn Bowl
Nate Smith/LIVE-ACTION TOUR/The Basement East
The Criticals/EXIT/IN
Nourished By Time/The Passionate Ones Tour/The Blue Room
Mind’s Eye & Hot Flash Heat Wave/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 19
Dermot Kennedy/A Promised Return: Special Intimate Tour/Ryman Auditorium
The Oh Hellos/Yours Truly/Brooklyn Bowl
harf./Carve Tour/The Basement East
Rexx Life Raj/Hella Slept On Tour/EXIT/IN
Various Artists/MOTHER/Riverside Revival

October 20
Sleeping At Last/Ryman Auditorium
L’Impératrice/Pulsar Tour 2025/Brooklyn Bowl
Lisa Knowles Smith & The Brown Singers/City Winery

October 21
Blues Traveler/Ryman Auditorium
Polyrhythmics/Life From Below Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 22
Mumford & Sons/Bridgestone Arena
Rico Nasty/Lethal North America/Brooklyn Bowl
Flyte/Between You and Me Tour/The Basement East
Sons of Legion/Soul To Søl Tour/EXIT/IN
Sawyer Fredericks/City Winery
Jarrod Gipson/Skin Deep Live/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 23
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
B.O.B/Adventures Of Bobby Ray 15th Anniversary Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Jukebox The Ghost/The Phantasmagorical Tour/The Basement East
ZAPATO3/RIMAS Y CICATRICES TOUR/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
XANA/UNTIL IT WASN’T TOUR/EXIT/IN
Austin Giorgio/Chronicles Of The Darkest Hour Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 24
Brandy & Monica/The Boy Is Mine Tour/Bridgestone Arena
Seether & Daughtry/FirstBank Amphitheater
Tape B/The Soundtrack To Everything You Forgot/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
Secondhand Serenade/Marathon Music Works
Lupe Fiasco/Skydeck
Cameron Whitcomb/I’ve Got Options Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
S.G. Goodman/Planting by the Signs/The Basement East
Stand Atlantic/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Signs Of The Swarm/EXIT/IN
Wilby/Center of Affection Album Release Shiow/The Blue Room
Terrian/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 25
Johnnyswim/The When The War Is Over Tour/The Pinnacle
Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit/Ryman Auditorium
King Princess/The Girl Violence Tour/Marathon Music Works
Moe./35 Years of Moe. Anniversary Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Confetti/Camp Confetti Tour/Cannery Hall (The Mil)
Orianthi/Cit Winery
Brady Riley/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 26
CAM/The Slow Down Tour/Ryman Auditorium
The Sword/Warp Riders:The 15th Anniversary Tour Part II/Brooklyn Bowl
hannah bahng/The Misunderstood World Tour/The Basement East
Billy Raffoul/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 27
Various Artists/The Music of My Life: An All-Star Tribute To Anne Murray/Grand Ole Opry House
Josiah Queen/Mt. Zion Album Release Show/Ryman Auditorium
Maddie Zahm/Sad & Sexy Tour/The Basement East

October 28
Ryan Bingham and The Texas Gentlemen/The All Night Long Tour/The Pinnacle
Straight No Chaser/Holiday Road Tour/Ryman Auditorium
Ricky Mitch & The Coal Miners/Colorado’s On Fire Again/Brooklyn Bowl
Night Tapes/Portals//Polarities Tour/The Basement East
Allan Rayman/EXIT/IN
White Reaper/The Blue Room

October 29
My Morning Jacket/”is” ON TOUR!/The Pinnacle
Set It Off/The Self Titled Tour/Marathon Music Works
Between The Buried And Me & Hail The Sun/Brooklyn Bowl
Black Flag/Cannery Hall (Mainstage)
Taylor Acorn/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 30
Parcels/Parcels Live 2025/Ascend Amphitheater
Matt Maeson/A Quiet & Harmless Living Tour/Ryman Auditorium
The Castellows/The Homecoming Tour/Brooklyn Bowl
Molly Grace/Blush Tour/The Basement East
Dick Jr. & The Volunteers/EXIT/IN
Parlor Greens/The Blue Room
Asiris/The Summerside Tour/Cannery Hall (Row One Stage)

October 31
Steve Hackett/Genesis Greats, Lamb Highlights & Solo/Ryman Auditorium
Loathe/Cannery Hall (Main Stage)
Harvey Street/Cannery Hall (Row One)

Shaboozey Lights Up The Pinnacle With Grit & Soul

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Shaboozey. Photo: Daniel Prakopcyk

Last night (Sept. 30) at The Pinnacle, Shaboozey delivered a dynamic performance that showcased both his genre-blending sound and natural connection with the crowd as part of his “The Great American Roadshow Tour.” The sold-out show had fans packed in to sing, sway and raise a toast with the rising star.

After an opening set from Kevin Powers, the video screen played a video featuring Shaboozey and his bus driver on the road. Throughout the playful video, the bus driver is trying to reconnect the GPS to signal, while reminiscing about his days driving Willie Nelson. Eventually, the GPS connects, and the bus drops Shaboozey and his band off in Nashville, with the singer hitting the stage.

He opened with “Last of My Kind,” powering onstage. He then went into heartbreak tune “Annabelle” with his guitar. From there, he rolled into “Blink Twice” and “Tall Boy,” with the crowd warming up fast, shouting lyrics back by the time “Drink Don’t Need No Mix” kicked in.

Switching between high-energy anthems and stripped-back moments, Shaboozey picked up his guitar again for “Vegas” and “Highway,” both of which landed with a quieter intensity note.

Mid-set surprises included a lively appearance by opener Powers for “Move On,” followed by a rowdy, crowd-approved cover of Hank Williams Jr.’s “Family Tradition” that got nearly everyone singing along.

The mood shifted again with “Finally Over” and “Good News,” both delivered with emotional weight, before the night’s second guest, Stephen Wilson Jr., joined for a powerful rendition of “Took a Walk.”

As the night neared its peak, “Horses & Hellcats” lit the place up, and when Shaboozey returned to his guitar for “Let It Burn,” fans instinctively raised their phones, lighting the venue in a soft glow.

In a move that reflected his genuine appreciation, Shaboozey stepped offstage mid-show to greet fans, signing items and chatting briefly, bringing an extra layer of connection to the night.

“I’m just so grateful for Nashville and what this place has given me,” Shaboozey said to the crowd. “I just want to celebrate my memories here. This is where history was made multiple times with y’all. This is where I found my home, my people. This is where some of the greatest moments of my entire life happened.”

He wrapped with the emotional “Amen,” before launching into the explosive closer, his massive hit “A Bar Song (Tipsy).” The singalong was huge, rowdy, joyful and unifying.

Shaboozey will continue his “The Great American Roadshow Tour” tomorrow (Oct. 1) in Birmingham, followed by stops in New Orleans, Houston, Fort Worth, St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, before heading to Australia to close out the year.