The Castellows Announce 21-City Tour For 2024

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The Castellows

The Castellows are kicking off a 21-city tour in February. In advance of the new tour, the trio has released a cover of Levon Helm‘s classic “Hurricane.”

They will visit Birmingham, Ann Arbor, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Lexington, Shreveport, Tulsa and more through June, with additional dates to be added. Tour presale today (Nov. 15),with a general sales set for this Friday (Nov. 17). For more information, click here.

Last month, the group released their debut song, “No. 7 Road,” via Warner Music Nashville/Warner Records. Comprised of sisters Ellie (lead guitar), Powell (banjo) and Lily (vocals), the trio hails from Georgetown, Georgia, but now call Nashville home. They are currently working with veteran producer Trina Shoemaker on their debut project.

“The Castellows On Tour ’24” Dates:
Feb. 17 – Little Rock, AR – Little Rock Hall (with Josh Abbott Band)
Feb. 22 – Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
Feb. 23 – Decatur, GA – Eddie’s Attic
Feb. 24 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
March 7 – Oxford, MS – Proud Larry’s
March 8 – Chattanooga, TN – The Barrelhouse Ballroom
March 9 – Bainbridge, GA – Bainbridge Amphitheater
March 13 – Oxford, OH – Brick Street
March 14 – Ann Arbor, MI – Blind Pig
March 15 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Cleveland
March 16 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi
March 21 – Lexington, KY – The Burl Arcade
March 22 – Raleigh, NC – The Pour House Music Hall
April 11 – Fort Worth, TX – Tulips FTW
April 12 – Shreveport, LA – Louisiana Grandstand
April 13 – Houston, TX – House of Blues Houston
April 18 – Tulsa, OK – Venue Shrine
April 19 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
April 20 – Georgetown, TX – Two Step Inn 2024
April 27 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live (with Flatland Calvary)
June 29 – Cadott, WI – Country Fest

My Music Row Story: CMT’s Margaret Comeaux

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Margaret Comeaux

The “My Music Row Story” weekly column features notable members of the Nashville music industry selected by the MusicRow editorial team. These individuals serve in key roles that help advance and promote the success of our industry. This column spotlights the invaluable people that keep the wheels rolling and the music playing.

As Senior Vice President of Music and Events Production for CMT, Margaret Comeaux oversees the creation, development and production of music and live event specials for the network. She serves as Executive Producer in charge of such hits as the annual CMT Music Awards, the critically-acclaimed CMT Crossroads series, CMT Giants and the exciting new event CMT Smashing Glass: A Celebration of the Groundbreaking Women of Music.

Since its 2002 inception, Comeaux has worked on more than 80 episodes of CMT Crossroads, working with some of the biggest names in music across genres. Comeaux has also worked on the CMT Music Awards, which is the highest-rated show on the network annually and stands apart from other awards shows for its water-cooler moments and diverse mix of musical talent and Hollywood celebrities.

Her credits include other CMT series and specials, such as CMT Presents The Judds: Love Is Alive – The Final Concert, Coal Miner’s Daughter: A Celebration of the Life and Music of Loretta Lynn, CMT Giants, CMT Campfire Sessions, CMT Summer Camp: Little Big Town, CMT Ultimate Kickoff Party Live From the College Football Playoff National Championship, CMT Artists of the Year, CMT Cross Country, Jimmy Buffett and Friends Live from the Gulf Coast, Music Builds and CMT Outlaws, to name a few.

Prior to joining CMT in 2000, Comeaux served as a video editor and Associate Producer at High Five Entertainment/Music City Digital in Nashville. She received her Bachelor’s degree at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and is a member of the CMA, ACM, National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences (NARAS), National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and Producers Guild of America. Her honors include BANFF 2013 Best Music & Variety Program for the 2013 CMT Music Awards, and she is a MTSU College of Media and Entertainment Wall Of Fame Inductee (2014) and Nashville Business Journal’s Women in Music City Award recipient (2019).

MusicRow: Where did you grow up?

I grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana in the heart of cajun country. I was there until I moved here to Tennessee when I was about 21.

Music City Digital’s Jeff Cronenberg, Andreas Kouris, Kathryn Russ, Brian McNamara and Margaret Comeaux. Photo: Courtesy of Margaret Comeaux

What brought you here?

School did. I spent my first two years of college at LSU and then took a little bit of a break. During that break, I had gone to New York to be a nanny for the summer. Growing up in a small town in Louisiana, it was like my world just opened up. I always loved movies and television growing up—it was a passion—but I don’t think I ever really realized that there was a job in that for me and that was going to be my future.

I ended up going back to school. I took an Introduction to Mass Communications class in Louisiana, and the professor I had at the time said, “If this is really something you want to do, you should go to MTSU in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.” My dad and my stepmother had already moved here my senior year of high school, so I went ahead and came here. I started in school and found what I loved.

What was your time at MTSU like?

One of my really great mentors that I found when I got to MTSU was Mary Nichols. She was my advisor and she did a lot of things in the Nashville community. Once I connected with her, I got to [be a production assistant (PA)] and everything for a bunch of different shows. We would be talent escorts at the CMA Awards, PAs on music videos and all of those different things. I actually never did an internship because I was really lucky enough to be able to find production assistant work. When I graduated from there, I was able to pick up where I had started during college. It was great.

Photo: Courtesy of Margaret Comeaux

What was your next step after graduation?

I went to work for High Five Entertainment. Eventually they started a post-production facility called Music City Digital, so I was an assistant editor there and then started editing. I learned from some really fantastic editors, producers and directors. It was the basis for what I do today. I’m lucky enough to work with all of those guys occasionally, so that’s nice.

[During that time] we did a series for TNN called Monday Night Concert at the Ryman. It had various names throughout the years, but Ricky Skaggs was the host. It was incredible. There were so many artists, both out-of-genre and in country. They did CBS Christmas specials and all kinds of things. I really was exposed to a lot of incredible content and content creators at the time.

Photo: Courtesy of Margaret Comeaux

How did you get to CMT?

I was at Music City Digital for a while. I started doing post-production supervising for some of the award shows, like the Music City News Awards and the Dove Awards. I started learning a lot about that process, and that was really fun. I loved it. I guess we all come from a base in the creative world. You could start in the script department or many different places. For me, post-production and editing is my home. It’s where I learned my storytelling skills and honed my craft.

When I left there, I did freelance for a little while and then I had a former boss call me to come into CMT to work on the very first Crossroads as the Post Supervisor. I came in and I worked on that show. I was a freelancer at CMT for probably a year and 21 years later, here I am.

Everyone obviously has their own path, but for me, I’m really proud of the longevity that I’ve been able to have in my career, from starting out as a post-production supervisor to now be SVP of Music and Events. [I’m proud to be] doing what I’m doing and trying to lead here with Leslie Fram. My time at at CMT has been incredible.

Margaret Comeaux, Patti LaBelle, Sheryl Crow, Tanya Tucker and Leslie Fram. Photo: Courtesy of Margaret Comeaux

What do you love about your job?

I would consider myself a serial collaborator. I love collaboration. There’s nothing more enjoyable to me than watching the teams that we’ve assembled over the years come together and create some really magical moments, from the Crossroads that we do each year to bringing back Storytellers, a brand that was on VH1 that we brought to CMT [as well as] the CMT Music Awards and then obviously creating this new tentpole event with CMT Smashing Glass—it’s a dream come true. It’s really exciting to do these things and create new events, and obviously celebrating the females in music is incredibly exciting and rewarding.

Smashing Glass premieres tonight (Nov. 15) at 8 p.m. CT. What can you tell me about that special?

Leslie and I set out with a mission to make 2023 a year of celebrating women in music on CMT. We were thoughtful in the things that we were booking and the directions that we wanted to take with some of the shows. We started talking to Patrizia DiMaria, Michelle Mahoney and Lauren Quinn about Smashing Glass. We spent our time developing that over the year and it just came to life.

To walk around that building [during taping] and feel the energy—and seeing the pride on everyone’s face in this thing we had all joined together to create—there’s just nothing like it. It was incredible to stand there with Tanya Tucker, Patti LaBelle and Billie Jean King—these are moments you can’t even begin to imagine in your career. All of those ladies were just so incredible.

Margaret Comeaux & Leslie Fram. Photo: Courtesy of Margaret Comeaux

Who have been some of your mentors through the years?

My parents were my first and greatest mentors. They taught me to believe that I could do anything I set my mind to. To this day they are the first people I go to when I need advice and they are the first texts I receive after any show I work on airs. I would not and could not be the person I am today without their love and support.

I mentioned her early on, but Mary Nichols. She means the world to me. One of the first things I did when I got to MTSU was PA at The Judds‘ final concert. Mary got us on that. So, when we went back and did the concert with Wynonna last year, I was able to reach out to Mary—who had since retired—and she came and worked on the show. That was a full circle moment.

Beyond that, I’ve had some great bosses and have been really been lucky to work with people in the industry here, like Martin Fischer, who was my first boss at High Five Entertainment. Sarah Brock was the person that brought me in at CMT. Obviously working side by side with someone like Leslie Fram is wonderful. It’s been an honor in my career to stand next to her at CMT and try to make the channel what it is right now.

What’s some of the best advice you’ve ever gotten?

Follow your gut. It’s also about staying current with the things that are there and never being afraid to ask about something and learn something new. I’ve been at CMT for 21 years, but I have more to learn. I think [it’s about] knowing that you always have more to learn and that you never reach a saturation point for that. You continue to learn new things, and it’s my job to grow with the industry. Just because it’s always been done a certain way doesn’t mean that that’s where we should continue. I think you have to ask the questions.

What’s a moment that you’ve had that your kid self would think is so cool?

There were so many of them. We were doing the documentary portion of Crossroads with Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers. It was back at Cafe 123, which isn’t there anymore. We walked in and there was piano in the corner, and Lionel Richie was sitting at the piano playing “Sail On.” I thought I was going to pass out. [Laughs] I’ve always been a Lionel Richie fan—he was one of my first concerts that I ever went to. It was a dream come true, and I was like, “Wow, this is what I get to do. I’m in.”

Honestly, it still happens. Standing on a stage talking to Billie Jean King—someone who’s changed the trajectory for females in so many different formats. That’s a pinch-me moment. They continue to happen. They happened in the beginning and they still happen today.

Industry Ink: Miranda Lambert, Nashville SC, Levi Foster, Natalie Madigan

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Miranda Lambert Celebrates Birthday With $7,100 Raised For Metro Animal Care & Control

Boots from the flash sale at Miranda Lambert’s Casa Rosa. Photo: Cassondra Teach

Miranda Lambert celebrated her 40th birthday on Friday (Nov. 10) by raising over $7,000 for Metro Animal Care & Control (MACC). More than 70 pairs of cowboy boots were featured in a flash sale at Casa Rosa, Lambert’s Tex-Mex venue in downtown Nashville, and sold out in 60 minutes.

“I wanted to do something fun on my birthday that also helped the pups, and this was an opportunity for my boot-loving, mutt-loving fans to get something great and give something great at the same time,” shares Lambert. “MACC is the only open intake shelter in Nashville and MuttNation is proud to support them. So if you’re looking to adopt or foster, remember to check out the great pets at MACC, or visit your local shelter.”

 

Nashville Soccer Club & Sony Music Publishing Announce Second Songwriters Event

In partnership with Sony Music Publishing, Nashville Soccer Club will hold its second writers’ round this Friday (Nov. 17) at the GEODIS WeHo Club in GEODIS Park.

Those to be featured in the round include songwriters Madeline Merlo (“Champagne Night”), Cole Taylor (“Sippin’ On Fire”), Neil Medley (“Made For You”) and MusicRow’s 2023 Breakthrough Songwriter of The Year Trannie Anderson (“Heart Like A Truck.”)

Tickets are available here.

 

Banner Music Signs Levi Foster

Pictured (L-R, back row): JP Hagan, Sabrina Stewart, Zach Green, Camilla Kleindienst and Daniel Kleindienst; (front row): Levi Foster

Banner Music has signed Levi Foster to an exclusive publishing and production agreement, in partnership with Middleground Music.

The Lynchburg, Virginia native has been performing since he was 15 and has opened for Ricky Skaggs, Ashley McBryde and Vince Gill.

“I’m overjoyed to be bringing Levi into the Banner family. His craft has already raised so many eyebrows in town as people hear his incredible nostalgic voice juxtaposed with modern, vibrant showmanship that’s unlike anything you’ve heard before,” shares Zach Green, Creative Director of Banner Music. “His songwriting is thoughtful, evocative and timeless. It’s only a matter of time before Levi Foster is a household name, and I look forward to watching him grow as a champion and fan!”

“I’m very grateful to have signed a publishing and production agreement with Banner Music where the people are so down to earth, wholesome and hardworking,” says Foster.

Foster’s solo-written debut single “Bright Leaf,” will be released in December 2023.

 

Endurance Music Group Celebrates New Natalie Madigan Album

Pictured (L-R): EMG’s Courtney Kruckeberg, Carrie Wilkins, Mark Ahlberg, Natalie Madigan, EMG’s Michael Martin, Alannah Schwartz, Shelter Music’s Sam Fly and Will Hoffman.

Endurance Music Group (EMG) recently celebrated the release of songwriter-artist Natalie Madigan‘s new album, No Feeling is Final, with an intimate show at The Oak Room at Nelson’s Greenbrier Distillery on Nov. 2.

The album is based on the principles of yin and yang and explores the interconnectivity of dark and light. The first six songs represent yin: the darker, internal emotions of pain, heartbreak, immaturity, rage and sadness. The following six songs represent yang, encompassing the lighter feelings of freedom, happiness, growth, security and meditative joy.

Priscilla Block Announces Headlining ‘Hey Jack Tour’

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Platinum artist Priscilla Block has announced her new headlining “Hey Jack Tour,” which is set to kick off in San Diego, California on Feb. 7.

Named after her latest release, the trek will continue throughout North America, and include stops at C2C Festival in the United Kingdom as well as the CMC: Rocks Festival in Australia in March. Ryan Larkins will support as a special guest. For more in formation, click here.

Block wrote “Hey, Jack” alongside Randy Montana, Jeremy Stover and Dave Cohen. The single is a mid-tempo heartbreak that has the artist desperately seeking a quick remedy in the mysterious Jack.

“This release is something that we’ve worked really hard on,” says Block. “From writing the song, to filming the video—It’s been such a creative time for me. This is the start of a new era and I couldn’t be more excited about it!”

“Hey Jack Tour” Dates:
*Festival
Feb. 7 – Moonshine Beach – San Diego, CA
Feb. 8 – Troubadour – West Hollywood, CA
Feb. 9 - Buck Owen’s Crystal Palace – Bakersfield, CA
Feb. 10 – The Fremont Theater – San Luis Obispo, CA
Feb. 15 – Showbox – Seattle, WA
Feb. 16 – Wonder Ballroom – Portland, OR
Feb. 17 – Knitting Factory – Spokane, WA
Feb. 23 – Tannahill Tavern & Music Hall – Fort Worth, TX
Feb. 24 – The Hall – Little Rock, AR
March 8-10 – C2C: Country to Country Festival – United Kingdom*
March 15-17 – CMC: Rocks Festival – Willowbank, Australia*
April 18 – The Pageant – Saint Louis, MO
April 19 – The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
April 20 – Roxian Theatre – McKees Rocks, PA
April 25 – The Paramount – Huntington, NY
April 26 – Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA
April 27 – 9:30 Club – Washington, D.C.
May 2 – The Georgia Theatre – Athens, GA
May 3 – The Windjammer – Isle of Palms, SC
May 4 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC

Rising Artist Lecade Inks With 10th Street Entertainment & WME

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Pictured (L-R): 10th Street Entertainment’s Libby Tisler, Scott Frazier, Chris Nilsson and Lecade

Singer-songwriter Lecade (Cade Brinkley) has signed with 10th Street Entertainment for management as well as WME for booking.

He also recently shared his new single “Next Town Over,” which was released on Nov. 10 and marks his debut track with Big Machine Records.

The 20-year-old artist from Hattiesburg, Mississippi mixes country melodies with a unique blend of hip-hop beats. He started releasing music independently on his socials in early 2022 with his debut single “No Good,” which has racked up 3.7 million streams. He followed with the album Chasing Ghosts and singles “When I’m Gone” and “Sober Me Up.” Lecade’s total number of streams are currently over 100 million, with 2.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone.

“From the moment I heard Lecade’s voice, I was hooked,” says Scott Frazier, Sr. VP, 10th Street Entertainment. “I had the same reaction as I did when I discovered Bailey Zimmerman, who was releasing music the same way. Once Cade and I met and discussed his vision as an artist, I was confident we could bring him to a global audience. Everyone at the company is excited to be a part of this musical journey.”

“10th Street has an exceptional reputation for breaking artists, so it was a no brainer for me when Scott Frazier reached out,” says Lecade. “Everyone should have guys like these in [their] corner.”

“We’re thrilled to have Lecade join the WME family and be a part of the exciting opportunities unfolding for him,” shares Kevin Meads, Partner, WME. “He brings a unique and fresh sound to country music, and we’re eager to share his talents with fans of all genres.”

UTA Signs Charlie Worsham

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Pictured (L-R): Greg Janese (UTA), Scott Clayton (UTA), Nick Barnes (UTA), Charlie Worsham, Josh Garrett (UTA), Justin Hill (UTA), Matt Shay (MGMT – Friends at Work), Dani Reis (MGMT – Friends at Work), Jaime Nabrynski (MGMT – Friends at Work). Photo: Courtesy of UTA

UTA has signed singer-songwriter-musician Charlie Worsham for worldwide representation in all areas.

Worsham, a Mississippi native, grew up surrounded by a wide range of genres and musical influences. He moved to Nashville in 2007 and joining the band Kingbilly, where one of his bandmates was Brothers Osborne member John Osborne. When that group went their separate ways, Worsham secured a solo recording deal with Warner Music Nashville that led to a series of critically acclaimed projects.

Worsham recently released his latest project, the 5-track EP Compadres. The EP was produced by Jaren Johnston, and features Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Elle King and Kip Moore.

In addition to creating his own music, Worsham has contributed both as a vocalist and instrumentalist to projects from Eric Church, Brandy Clark, Vince Gill, Kacey Musgraves, Hailey Whitters, Marty Stuart, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban, among others. He continues to tour as part of Dierks Bentley’s band, and he was most recently nominated for the CMA Award for Musician of the Year. He was honored in 2022 with the ACM Award for Acoustic Guitar Player of the Year.

Worsham is also the host of Pickers Radio on Apple Music Country, celebrating the liner note legends who create the magic behind your favorite records.

Jason Saenz Signs JV Publishing Deal With Demolition Music & Gravity Gone Music

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Pictured (L-R): Shane Barrett (Song Plugger/Creative Consultant), Alyssa Brunson (A&R Manager), Amanda Cooksey (A&R Manager), Adam Epstein (Head of A&R), Jason Saenz (Staff Songwriter), Jon D’Agostino (President/Staff Songwriter), Michael August (General Manager/Staff Songwriter), Stephanie Greene (Gravity Gone Music), Aaron Steinberg (Associate at Shackelford Law)

Jason Saenz has signed an exclusive joint venture publishing agreement with Demolition Music Publishing and Gravity Gone Music.

Saenz has had cuts with Little Big Town, Gavin DeGraw, Scotty McCreery, Brandy Clark, Madeline Merlo, Lauren Weintraub, Kassi Ashton, Muscadine Bloodline, Sophia Scott/Iggy Azalea, Shawn Hook, Fly By Midnight, Rozes, Banners and more.

“Jason is a brilliant songwriter who connects with anyone he’s in the room with,” says President of Demolition Music Jon D’Agostino. “He’s a rare combination of musician, lyricist, producer, and good human being. We’re very excited to partner with him and Stephanie Greene to create music that will cross over many genres.”

“I’m thrilled to partner with the Demolition team who shares my vision and believes in Jason as much as I do. I can’t wait to see what we can do together,” Gravity Gone Music’s Greene adds.

“I’ve always felt at home with the entire Demolition crew so Stephanie and I are just so excited we can make it official now,” says Saenz.

Oliver Anthony To Set Out On Global Tour

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Oliver Anthony

Oliver Anthony, the overnight national sensation behind “Rich Men North of Richmond,” will go out on his first headlining international tour next year. The “Out of The Woods Tour” will span more than 40 dates with shows in six countries.

Anthony made headlines this year when he became the first artist in history to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard charts without previously having a song on the charts. Nominated for two awards at the upcoming Billboard Music Awards, Anthony is the first living male songwriter to chart 13 songs simultaneously in Billboard’s Top 50 Digital Song Sales.

“Rich Men North of Richmond” has been streamed more than 200 million times across streaming platforms and YouTube. Five of Anthony’s other songs have made iTunes’ top 10 list, with “I’ve Got to Get Sober” reaching No. 3 and “Ain’t Gotta Dollar” claiming No. 2 as well as taking the No. 1 spot on Spotify’s Viral 50 list.

“It’s been challenging understanding what my purpose is and what I’m supposed to do with the opportunity I’ve been given. I don’t deserve one bit of any of this,” Anthony says.

“In 2024, I feel compelled to connect with other lost souls like me. The people battling sobriety, depression, debt, divorce. The ones being taxed to death but ignored. The blue-collar and middle-class families who can’t get ahead because the system in place is getting ahead instead, at their expense.”

Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday (Nov. 17).

“Out of The Woods 2024 Tour” Dates:
Feb. 1 – Stockholm, SE – Cirkus
Feb. 2 – Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene
Feb. 5 – Utrecht, NL – TivoliVredenburg
Feb. 7 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowlands
Feb. 8 – Manchester, UK – Albert Hall
Feb. 10 – London, UK – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
Feb. 12 – Belfast, UK – Ulster Hall
Feb. 13 – Dublin, IE – Vicar St.
Feb. 21 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Feb. 22 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Feb. 29 – Plant City, FL – The Florida Strawberry Festival (on sale Dec 7 8AM ET)
March 2 – Jupiter, FL – Abacoa Amphitheater
March 3 – Estero, FL – Hertz Arena
March 8 – Alexandria, LA – Rapides Parish Coliseum
March 9 – Brandon, MS – The Brandon Amphitheater
March 16 – Queensland, AUS – CMC Rocks QLD 2024 (on sale now)
April 4 – Ft. Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas
April 5 – Round Rock, TX – Round Rock Amp
April 6 – Lubbock, TX – Cook’s Garage
April 12 – Tupelo, MS – Cadence Bank Arena
April 13 – Jonesboro, AR – First National Bank Arena
April 19 – Albany, GA – Albany Civic Center
April 20 – Savannah, GA – Bulls, Bands & Barrels
April 26 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
April 27 – Duluth, GA – Gas South Arena
May 3 – Huntington, WV – Mountain Health Arena
May 4 – Beaver Dam, KY – Beaver Dam Amphitheater
May 10 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
May 11 – Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena
May 17 – Doswell, VA – Atlantic Union Bank at the SERVPRO Pavilion
June 14 – Marion, IL – MTN Dew Park
June 15 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
June 16 – Council Bluffs, IA – Westfair Amphitheater
June 22 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC
June 28 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE Outdoors
July 19 – Cullman, AL – Rock The South (on sale now)
Aug. 16 – Lewisburg, WV – State Fair of West Virginia
Aug. 21 – Put-In-Bay, OH – Bash on the Bay (on sale now)
Aug. 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
Aug. 24 – Saginaw, MI – Dow Event Center
Sept. 1 – Palmer, AK – Alaska State Fair
Sept. 13 – Allegan, MI – Allegan County Fair

Weekly Register: Jimmy Buffett Earns Top Country Album Debut

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The late Jimmy Buffett‘s Equal Strain On All Parts, which he recorded earlier this year prior to his passing, earns the top debut on the country albums chart this week, landing at No. 2 as well as No. 6 on the all-genre chart with 53K in total consumption (51K album only/2.9 million song streams) according to Luminate data.

Morgan Wallen‘s One Thing At A Time rests at No. 1 with 64K (1.9K album only/80 million song streams), while Zach Bryan‘s self-titled collection shifts to No. 3 with 45K (3.3K album only/54 million song streams). Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album moves to No. 4 with 35K (385 album only/45 million song streams, and Cody Johnson‘s Leather takes No. 5 with 30K (7.7K album only/27 million song streams).

The top five on the country streaming songs chart stays the same yet again this week.

Bryan and Kacey Musgraves‘ “I Remember Everything” remains at No. 1 with 18 million new streams, adding to 255 million ATD. Wallen’s “Last Night” holds No. 2 with 12 million streams, adding to 1.025 billion ATD, with Bryan’s “Something In The Orange” coming right behind at No. 3 with 12 million new streams, adding to 1.053 billion ATD. Wallen’s “Thinkin’ Bout Me” persists at No. 4 with 11 million streams, adding to 461 million ATD, and Luke Combs‘ cover of “Fast Car” holds No. 5 with nine million new streams, adding to 500 million ATD.

Industry Ink: WMN, Jake Worthington, Spencer Crandall, Shy Carter

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Warner Music Nashville Holds Partner Luncheon

Pictured (L-R): Cris Lacy (Co-Chair & Co-President, WMN); Ben Kline (Co-Chair & Co-President, WMN); Avery Anna, Matt Schuster, Chase Matthew and Kristen Williams (SVP Radio, WMN). Photo: Alan Poizner

Warner Music Nashville (WMN) hosted its ninth annual partner luncheon featuring Avery Anna, Chase Matthew and Matt Schuster last Wednesday (Nov. 8). The three up-and-coming artists performed for a packed audience of radio and streaming guests at Nashville’s Riverside Revival, where Bailey Zimmerman also made a surprise guest appearance.

 

Jake Worthington Wins Two-Fold At The Texas Country Music Awards

Jake Worthington with his TCMA trophies

Big Loud recording artist Jake Worthington took home two trophies at Sunday night’s (Nov. 12) Texas Country Music Awards at Billy Bob’s Texas. The Lone Star state native was awarded Male Artist of the Year and Country Album of the Year for his debut, self-titled album.

“I just want to thank everybody here,” shared Worthington from the stage. “I believe in country music with all my heart. It’s about the only thing that ever made any sense to me. Walking through Billy Bob’s today, there’s so many people here that I have been inspired by, and I’m honored to be amongst everybody here. Here’s to the honky tonker, here’s to believer of country music, and here’s to every single one of us here tonight.”

Adding to the monumental evening, Worthington’s steel guitar player Adam Goodale also took home the win for Steel Guitar Player of the Year.

 

ACM & Spencer Crandall Join Ashley To Support Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee

Pictured (L-R, top row): ACM Manager of Strategic Partnerships Becca Fisher, ACM Lifting Lives Senior Manager Taylor Wolf, Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee Director of Marketing & Communications Meghan Lamb and Ashley Community &Engagement Marketing Specialist Rebecca Peech; (L-R, bottom row): Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee President & CEO Harriet Schiftan and Spencer Crandall. Photo: Kenzie Leigh Photography

The Academy of Country Music and Ashley—one of the top furniture, mattress and home furnishing brands—partnered together with Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary on Saturday (Nov. 11), with the help of country music artist Spencer Crandall.

At Saturday’s event, Crandall played music for those in attendance and interacted with those on site, including those receiving support from Gilda’s as well as friends of Gilda’s. Ashley donated $10,000 in furniture to furnish and decorate Gilda’s offices, including the complete revamp of the new support group room, which has been designed to meet the immediate needs of individuals navigating the challenges of cancer.

“Our 25th Anniversary Fall Festival was a spectacular event attended by hundreds of people facing cancer and their loved ones, community supporters, and volunteers. We are honored to be celebrating a quarter-century of providing cancer support at no charge to anyone in Middle Tennessee,” says Gilda’s Club Middle Tennessee President & CEO Harriet Schiftan. “This event was made possible by the support of community sponsors ACM Lifting Lives and Ashley. Their contributions have played a vital role in ensuring that cancer support remains accessible to all. Spencer Crandall not only lifted spirits with his original songs but also became a part of the Gilda’s family.”

 

Shy Carter Unites Latin Business Leaders At Music Row Mixer

Shy Carter with Truth Management Projects’ Hope Szymczak and Missi Gallimore, TLACC Board members, Encore Bank staff and community business leaders

On Thursday (Nov. 9), the Tennessee Latin American Chamber of Commerce (TLACC) and Encore Bank presented the first Music Row Mixer, featuring special guest, Warner Music Nashville (WMN) and Truth Management Project artist Shy Carter.

Carter delivered an intimate performance of his new song, “Jesus At The Taco Truck,” both in English and Spanish, along with “One Call Away”—a song he co-wrote with Charlie Puth. The event marked the first collaborative mixer between country music and the Latíne C-suite and entrepreneur community put together by the TLACC board.

“Shy Carter knocked it out of the park, delivering soulful performances during our intimate gathering last week hosted by our friends at Encore Bank on Music Row,” says Jackie Marushka, TLACC Board member. “Hearing Shy sing in English and Spanish just blew everyone away. Shy has a huge new fan base within the Latin American business and entrepreneur community. Welcome, Shy!”