David Ferguson, a Grammy-winning engineer, composer and studio owner, is stepping from behind the boards and in front of the mic and releasing his own new album, Nashville No More, on Sept. 3.

Ferguson has collaborated with the likes of Johnny Cash, John Prine, Sturgill Simpson, Cowboy Jack Clement, Charley Pride, Eddy Arnold, U2, and many more. Now he’s trying on the role of a recording artist.

The Fat Possum Records project features ten songs, and a preview track from the album, the Pat McLaughlin-penned “Knocking Around Nashville,” was recently released ahead of the new collection. Ferguson recruited plenty of friends to contribute to the new album, including bluegrass power couple Sierra Hull and Justin Moses, who lend their voice and instrumental prowess to album closer “Hard Times Come Again No More.” Margo Price jumps in on “Chardonnay,” and Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Béla Fleck, and Tim O’Brien also play on the album, as well as Mark Howard, Billy Sanford, and Kenny Vaughan.

“I’m so used to doing something and then moving on to the next thing, but I think it’s going to be neat to have a record come out,” Ferguson says. “The hardest thing to do is doing a record on yourself. You’ve got to learn how to listen to it like you’re listening to somebody else. Man, that takes gumption.”

Nashville No More Track List:
Four Strong Winds
Boats to Build
Fellow Travelers
Nights With You
Looking for Rainbows
Chardonnay
Early Morning Rain
Knocking Around Nashville
My Autumns Done Come
Hard Times Come Again No More

Brett Young announced he’ll be heading back out on the road this fall on his new headlining The Weekends Tour. Launching Sept. 11, the tour features special guests Maddie & Tae and Filmore, with Ryan Hurd and Matt Ferranti on select shows.

The 33-city trek kicks off with two dates in Fort Worth, Texas with stops in Richmond, San Diego, Vegas, Calgary, Cincinnati, Detroit, and many more before wrapping Dec. 3 in Oklahoma City. Pre-sale tickets for fan club members begins today at 12 p.m. ET at brettyoungmusic.com, and tickets for the general public go on sale beginning this Friday, June 4 at 10 a.m. local time. Young’s new album, Weekends Look a Little Different These Days, is set for release June 4 on BMLG Records.

“Announcing a headlining tour and preparing to release new music both in the same week truly feels like a dream and something I won’t ever take for granted,” Young says. “It’s emotional thinking about reuniting not only with my band and crew after so much time apart, but with the FANS! I can’t wait to make up for lost time and finally get to perform these new ones we’ve been working on.”

Brett Young’s The Weekends Tour:
9/11/21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas**
9/12/21 – Ft. Worth, TX – Billy Bob’s Texas**
9/16/21 – Baltimore, MD – MECU Pavilion
9/17/21 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Amphitheater
9/18/21 – Portland, ME – Thompson’s Point
9/23/21 – Youngstown, OH – Youngstown Foundation Amphitheater***
9/24/21 – Richmond, VA – Virginia Credit Union LIVE!
9/25/21 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
10/1/21 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
10/2/21 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Avila Beach Resort
10/3/21 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
10/5/21 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
10/7/21 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union**
10/8/21 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort**
10/9/21 – Las Vegas, NV – Red Rock Casino Resort Spa**
10/10/21 – Bakersfield, CA – Mechanics Bank Theater “formerly Rabobank Theater”**
10/13/21 – Edmonton, AB- Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium**
10/14/21 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium**
10/16/21 – Abbotsford, BC – Abbotsford Centre**
10/18/21 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre**
10/28/21 – Milwaukee, WI- The Eagles Ballroom
10/29/21 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center
10/30/21 – Grand Rapids, MI – DeltaPlex***
11/4/21 – Kansas City, MO – Arvest Bank Theatre at the Midland
11/5/21 – Cedar Rapids, IA – Alliant Energy PowerHouse
11/6/21 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theater
11/11/21 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center
11/12/21 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
11/13/21 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ovation Hall in Ocean Casino Resort
11/18/21 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium**
11/19/21 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
11/20/21 – Boca Raton, FL- Mizner Park Amphitheatre
12/3/21 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion**

** Matt Ferranti Support
*** Ryan Hurd & Filmore Support

Bonnie J. Baker Launches Bker MGMT, Signs First Client Ryan Petersen

Songwriter and producer Bonnie J. Baker has launched bker MGMT and signed Ryan Petersen as its first client.

“At bker MGMT we care deeply about the creation of music. Every artist, every player, every song is treated with respect. Our focus is to inspire and support music makers who create outside the lines. Gender bias, racial bias, homophobia, silence and fear have kept our music community divided. At bker MGMT we build bridges from the mainstream to the colorful, vibrant margins and create access for all,” says Baker. “As a company we can’t make anything grow but we can foster the environment where growth is a byproduct of living a full, balanced and creative life.”

Petersen, also an esteemed songwriter and producer, is half of the duo acting as the production team for the hit CW show Riverdale. Petersen has numerous credits to his name for artists including Matt Stell, Switchfoot, Jonas Brothes, Simple Plan, Cody Simpson, Echosmith, and Rachel Platten, to name a few.

“I couldn’t be more excited to start working with bker MGMT. I have known Bonnie for a long time and she’s always been my biggest champion and believed in me every step of the way,” shares Petersen. “Thrilled to be a part of this new chapter with her and the bker MGMT team.”

 

 

Teri Nelson Carpenter Launches Second Office For Reel Muzik Werks In Nashville

Music and film/TV industry veteran, speaker and entrepreneur, Teri Nelson Carpenter, has opened the Reel Muzik Werks, LLC Nashville office.

The new office is located in the boutique creative community of Berry Hill on East Iris Drive. With a recording studio, writer room and lounge, this office will be the new home to a multifaceted team specializing in international rights management, licensing & clearance, music administration and music supervision for all media.

“I love Nashville and have done business here for years. This new office and recording studio is a natural extension of our commitment to Nashville’s music, artist, and television and film communities. We’re thrilled to be here,” says Carpenter.

This is Reel Muzik Werks’ second U.S. office and its new headquarters. Carpenter established the first office in 2009 in Los Angeles with successes in placement of music in blockbuster films such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. II, Puss in Boots, Geostorm and television productions such as Handmaid’s Tale, Dancing with the Stars, Shameless, NCIS: Los Angeles and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, to name a few.

 

 

Musicians On Call Teams Up With FlyteVu To Host Virtual Prom

Musicians On Call (MOC), which brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients in healthcare facilities, has teamed up with artists and influencers to host the Musicians On Call Prom Presented by FlyteVu.

This virtual prom, hosted by pop artist and MOC Volunteer Zach Matari, will feature performances and messages of encouragement from Blanco Brown, Rita Ora, Joshua Bassett, Dove Cameron, Andrew Rannells, JP Saxe, Zara Larsson, Faouzia, We The Kings, and more.

“Prom is one of the more memorable milestones for teenagers, and it was important to us that a stay in the hospital not get in the way of patients making special memories,” says Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “With hospitals remaining closed off to visitors and volunteers because of the pandemic, Musicians On Call wanted these patients to know they are not alone right now. Thanks to FlyteVu and all of the artists involved, we are excited to bring a smile to their faces this prom season.”

EMI Records Nashville’s Kylie Morgan will release her debut EP Love, Kylie on June 11.

Morgan co-wrote all six songs on the new EP and gives listeners the opportunity to peel back the layers of her story. Produced by Shane McAnally and Ben Johnson, Morgan details her journey through relationships, life as an artist, and life experiences.

“This EP is the most personal thing I’ve ever created. Every song is a chapter in my life, and I can’t wait for you all to listen and help me write the rest of the story.” Morgan continues, “It’s a pretty vulnerable state. I realized that every song that I’ve been writing has been either about me, about my family, about a friend, about someone I know. I wanted the whole EP to feel like a cohesive story and for every song to feel like a chapter.”

With this announcement, Morgan has also released her new song “I Only Date Cowboys” with the hope of giving listeners a glimpse into her personality. Additionally, Kylie released her official music video for the lead track on the EP, “Shoulda,” an up-tempo, rapid-fire vocal about the “should’ve known betters” when dabbling with an ex.

Love, Kylie Track Listing:
1. Shoulda – Kylie Morgan, Shane McAnally, Ben Johnson
2. I Only Date Cowboys – Kylie Morgan, Nate Kenyon, Jay Allen
3. Outdoor Voices – Kylie Morgan, Emily Falvey, Benjamin Joel Johnson
4. Break Things – Kylie Morgan, Aaron Eshuis, James McNair, Nicolette Hayford
5. Cheating On You – Kylie Morgan, Benjamin Joel Johnson, Geoffrey Warburton, Jeffrey Garrison
6. Mad I Need You – Kylie Morgan, Nicholas Oliver Ruth, Emily Weisband