Industry Ink: Megan Moroney, Grace Jones, Danny Burns, Cobblestone Road Entertainment, More

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Megan Moroney Appears On ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

Megan Moroney and Seth Meyers. Photo: Lloyd Bishop/NBC

Megan Moroney appeared on Late Night With Seth Meyers on Tuesday (Oct. 7). She talked about her recent track “6 Months Later,” revealed the origin of her song “Tennessee Orange” and more. The full interview is available here. 

 

Grace Jones Exits MCA

Grace Jones.

Grace Jones has exited her role as Director of Video Production and Creative Services at MCA.

Jones graduated from Belmont University in 2015 with a degree in Entertainment Industry Studies and a minor in Public Relations. While in school, she held internships at RED Distribution (Marketing), Sony Music Nashville (Creative) and Channel Greatness (Video Production). She spent seven years at Hill Entertainment Group, where she held various roles, including Day-to-Day Manager and Creative Director before joining Crowd Surf as a Digital Marketing Manager.

 

Danny Burns Signs With The Table Entertainment Co.

Mike Wright Brady and Danny Burns.

Danny Burns has signed with The Table Entertainment Co. for management.

“Danny embodies the American dream while also remaining proud of his heritage. There’s a bit of Danny in all of us,” says Mike Wright Brady, Founder and CEO of The Table. “He’s someone who wants to give his family the best life possible, work hard at his craft, and ultimately make an impact with his God given talent. He’s a modern day pioneer and I couldn’t be more excited to partner with him.”

“I’m really excited to be joining The Table and to work alongside Mike,” adds Burns. “From the moment we met, it just felt like the right fit. Mike understands what drives me as an artist and shares the same passion for building something meaningful and long-lasting. We have a lot of momentum going right now with Southern Sky, and I can’t wait to see where this next chapter takes us.”

 

Laura Turner-Barile & Casey Barile Launch Cobblestone Road Entertainment

Laura Turner-Barile & Casey Barile.

Laura Turner-Barile and Casey Barile have launched Cobblestone Road Entertainment, a full-service artist development, touring and recording company.

“The way the music business has changed, it’s hard for new artists to get a leg up,” shares Barile. “Cobblestone Road Entertainment exists to nurture emerging talent and give young artists that chance to grow organically. Our goal is to cultivate talent, spark creativity and foster lasting relationships in the music industry.”

Additional staff and company signings will be announced in the coming weeks.

 

The Shootouts To Perform 10th Opry Show For 10th Anniversary Celebration

The Shootouts. Photo: Robby Klein

The Shootouts are celebrating their 10th anniversary with their 10th Grand Ole Opry performance on Oct. 10.

To honor the occasion, the band is releasing a music video for their cover of “Only You.”

“This video and this song feel like the perfect way to celebrate where we’ve been and where we’re headed,” says frontman Ryan Humbert. “It’s been ten years of music, friendship, and memories we’ll carry forever. To be standing on the Opry stage for the 10th time on the very same day we mark our anniversary – it doesn’t get more meaningful than that.”

Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, More Featured On ‘Nobody Wants This’ Soundtrack

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The official soundtrack for Netflix’s Nobody Wants This Season 2 has been revealed, with new original songs featured from artists across genres. The soundtrack was released via The Core Records in partnership with Interscope Records.

The soundtrack features country artists Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Ella Langley, Just Jayne and Baylee Lynn. It also features tracks from Selena Gomez, Teddy Swims, Royel Otis, FINNEAS, Towa Bird, Alessia Cara, Role Model, BENEE, Portugal. The Man, GIVĒON, Dermot Kennedy, Cuco and Cassanra Coleman.

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“The fact that we were able to put together a one-of-a-kind soundtrack with incredible artists speaks to the success of the first season,” says The Core Entertainment CEO and Co-Founder Simon Tikhman. “I wanted the music to reflect the same mix of honesty, sharpness, and heart that Erin brings to the story, while also creating a soundtrack that can stand on its own. I’m deeply invested in this project — and, of course, in its creator — which made getting the music right all the more meaningful.”

“Based on the success and acclaim of the first season, this was a really fun soundtrack to put together,” adds Sam Riback, President, A&R, Interscope Records. “So many artists were drawn to the uniquely captivating love story and the role of music in this series. We could not be more proud of the pool of artists we’ve assembled who helped create the musical backdrop for season two.”

Nobody Wants This is a Netflix original rom-com series staring Kristen Bell and Adam Brody. The story follows the romance story between a podcaster (Bell) and a rabbi (Brody). After its first season, it garnered multiple Emmy nominations including Outstanding Comedy Series. Brody also won the Golden Globe award for Critics’ Choice Television Award in the category of Best Actor in a Comedy Series. The soundtrack for season one also was nominated for Best Music Supervision – Television at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards which featured tracks from Dua Lipa and Olivia Rodrigo, among others.

The full Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack will be released on Oct. 23.

Nobody Wants This Season 2: The Soundtrack:
1. Selena Gomez – “In The Dark”
2. Teddy Swims – “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming”
3. Royel Otis – “Who’s Your Boyfriend (Acoustic)”
4. Chris Stapleton – “Heart Letting Go”
5. Kacey Musgraves – “If The World Burns Down”
6. Baylee Lynn – “That’s What I’ll Be”
7. FINNEAS – “Palomino”
8. Towa Bird – “Your Girl”
9. Alessia Cara – “My House”
10. Role Model – “Saddle Again”
11. Just Jayne – “Climate Change”
12. Ella Langley – “This Version Of Us”
13. BENEE – “What”
14. Portugal. The Man – “Reach You”
15. GIVĒON – “Dancing In The Smoke”
16. Dermot Kennedy – “Melodies”
17. Cuco – “Homesick”
18. Cassandra Coleman – “Bite My Tongue”
19. “Nobody Wants This” Score Suite

Midland’s Mark Wystrach Brings Real-Life Experiences To Role In Prime Video’s ‘The Runarounds’

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Mark Wystrach on the set of The Runarounds. Photo: Courtesy of Wystrach

Midland’s lead singer Mark Wystrach has returned to the silver screen in the Prime Video music drama series The Runarounds.

The series premiered in Sept. from the creators of Outer Banks, and follows a group of recent high school grads from Wilmington, North Carolina. who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band. Wystrach brings his true-to-life music industry experience to his role as “Catesby,” a music store owner who has lived the highs and lows Nashville has to offer and acts as a mentor to the burgeoning group.

The Runarounds quickly attracted a cult-like fanbase, and some of the band/starring castmates are currently on a “Minivan Tour” this fall, playing shows throughout October in cities including Louisville, Asheville, Little Rock and more.

“I am grateful for the unforgettable experience to portray Catesby Shaw on The Runarounds alongside an incredible cast and crew. As a veteran songwriter and performer who has also at times found myself tested by this business, the character is close to my heart,” shares Wystrach. “Each and every member of the real band, The Runarounds, are serious musicians and fantastic actors. The rest of the cast is also amazing, as are the cities of Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina.”

The Runarounds marks Wystrach’s latest acting role since his performance in the critically acclaimed 2021 film The Eyes of Tammy Faye, where he starred alongside Hollywood mainstays Jessica Chastain and Andrew Garfield. Wystrach has had a busy 2025, releasing “Glass Half Empty” and touring the globe with Midland, as well as modeling for J. Lindeberg’s new Fall/Winter 2025 collection and for a recent collaboration between Lee and Buck Mason. He will also appear in “Cowboy,” the directorial debut from his Midland bandmate Cameron Duddy slated for a 2026 release.

Sabrina Carpenter Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Sabrina Carpenter. Photo: Opry Social Media Team

Pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter made her Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (Oct. 7).

After being introduced by Sheryl Crow, the two time Grammy winner started off with “Please Please Please,” before going in to her country track “Slim Pickins.” She then made the first ever live performance of “Go Go Juice” where she played the kazoo, before ending the debut with current single “Manchild.”

“You really raised me with this music,” Carpenter addressed the crowd from the circle. “And you being fans of [country music] is what is continuing this legacy and allowing artists to be able to experiment and also feel inspired. And it’s really beautiful.”

Sabrina Carpenter. Photo: Opry Social Media Team

Sabrina Carpenter. Photo: Opry Social Media Team

Sabrina Carpenter. Photo: Opry Social Media Team

Mitchell Tenpenny Donates Over $117,000 To ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund

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Haley Montgomery /ACM Head of Artist Relations & Awards, Mitchell Tenpenny, Taylor Wolf /ACM Lifting Lives Exec. Director and Brooke Boyd /ACM Lifting Lives Coordinator. Photo: The Brocoffs

Mitchell Tenpenny held his fourth annual cornhole tournament on Music Row earlier this week, raising over $17,000 for his foundation the 10Penny Fund, which will be donated to event sponsor ACM Lifting Lives.

Cornhole Tournament winners Matt Alderman and Jared Mullens. Photo: The Brocoffs

The tournament was held on the parking deck of BMI on Music Row and included Parker McCollum, Chris Young, Ernest, Caylee Hammack, Noah Hicks, Caleb Lee Hutchison, Filmore, McCoy Moore, Meghan Patrick and more. The tournament winners were songwriters Matt Alderman, a two-time winner, and Jared Mullens, who had his third tournament win.

The 10Penny Fund and ACM Lifting Lives have partnered to bring support to music industry colleagues impacted by cancer. Mitchell’s 10Penny Fund had previously pledged a $100,000 contribution to assist in 10 grants of $10,000 to individuals who require help covering essential medical bills, everyday household needs, and mental health support through ACM Lifting Lives’ Diane Holcomb Emergency Relief Fund.

Tenpenny is currently on Jordan Davis’ “Ain’t Enough Road Tour” through the end of the month.

Kelsea Ballerini, Mitchell Tenpenny, More To Perform At Opry Benefiting St. Jude

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The Grand Ole Opry has partnered with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for Opry Benefiting St. Jude, featuring performances by Kelsea Ballerini, Mitchell Tenpenny, Anne Wilson, Ty Herndon, Kat Luna and more. The show will take place at the Grand Ole Opry on Sunday, Oct. 19. A portion of every Grand Ole Opry show ticket sold goes directly toward St. Jude.

Tickets are available here.

The country music industry raises more than 70 million dollars annually through programs including St. Jude #ThisShirtSavesLives campaign, Country Cares Seminar, radiothons and more with more than 350 radio and music partners.

Megan Moroney Surprises Fans With ‘Am I Okay? Tour (Live)’ Album Drop

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Megan Moroney is celebrating her birthday with a special surprise for her fans, releasing her first-ever live album, Am I Okay? Tour (Live), today on her 28th birthday (Oct. 9.)

The album features 24 standouts from her sold-out headlining tour, spanning from the set-opening southern rocker “Man on the Moon” to the explosive encore performance of her Platinum chart-topper “Am I Okay?”

In another surprise birthday gift for fans, Moroney will appear this evening on an episode of Therapuss with Jake Shane. As the latest guest on the candid hit podcast, she’ll join the ranks of past guests like Selena Gomez, Tate McRae, Maren Morris, Reneé Rapp and Addison Rae, among other stars.

During her whirlwind trip to New York City this week, Moroney also joined Ed Sheeran on Monday night (Oct. 6) for a surprise pop-up show at Brooklyn’s KidSuper. As they took turns treating the intimate crowd to a stacked setlist of deep cuts and mega-hits, Moroney delivered stripped-back renditions of “Am I Okay?,” her recent hit single “6 Months Later,” her Gold-certified “No Caller ID,” and “Hair Salon” (from her 2022 debut EP Pistol Made of Roses). She also made her debut appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday night during the Big Apple visit.

This weekend Moroney closes out her “Am I Okay? Tour” with three consecutive nights at the Texas Trust CU Theatre in Dallas.

Rachel Wein Joins MNRK Music Group

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Rachel Wein.

Rachel Wein has joined MNRK Music Group as Senior Director, A&R. In her new role, Wein will identify and develop talent for both the MNRK and Dualtone labels. She is based in Nashville and reports to MNRK COO Chris Moncada.

“I am thrilled to be joining Dualtone and the larger MNRK label team,” says Wein. “My ethos as an A&R professional has always centered on development, strategic collaboration, and sustainability. I was immediately impressed by MNRK’s commitment to artist-friendly deals and its desire to nurture the health and wealth of its clients.”

Wein joins MNRK after nearly nine years at Prescription Songs in music publishing, working with Morgan Nagler, Maddie Zahm, JORDY and Parson James, among others. In addition, she has contributed to both the Center for Mental Health in Entertainment and Family Alliance in Music.

“We are so very fortunate to have Rachel on board. Her compassionate ear is a huge asset as we continue to grow the artist roster at both MNRK and Dualtone,” shares Moncada.

“Rachel is an inimitable force for good in our industry, a tireless advocate for artists who continues to succeed because she builds trust, fosters mental well-being, and helps build careers that last,” adds Dualtone GM Whitaker Elledge. “Her presence strengthens our mission, and we’re truly lucky to have her on the team.”

Luke Combs Slates 2026 ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour’

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Luke Combs. Photo: David Bergman

Luke Combs will hit the road next year on his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” with stadium shows across North America and Europe. Dierks Bentley, The Script, The Teskey Brothers, Thomas Rhett, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington, Thelma & James and The Castellows will each join for select dates.

Kicking off in March, confirmed stops include Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, Green Bay’s Lambeau Field, London’s Wembley Stadium, Ireland’s Slane Castle, Amsterdam’s Johan Cruijff ArenA and Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium among others.

Pre-sale begins Oct. 14 for Combs’ fanclub. General on-sale begins Oct. 17. Ticket information can be found here.

“This year has been awesome,” says Combs. “We’ve gotten to play some of the most iconic festivals in the world and promote country music in ways that it normally isn’t. That said, while the festivals are awesome, there’s nothing like a headline show on a full tour with all of my fans. It’s hard to beat! I can’t wait for March 2026 for the ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour.’ We’re going to 8 different countries, bringing along a ton of great support, and by then will have a lot of new music to play.”

Combs released The Prequel last week, a new 3-song collection featuring “My Kinda Saturday Night,” “15 Minutes” and “Days Like These.” He is nominated for three awards at the 2025 CMA Awards, and recently became the highest RIAA certified country artist in history, with 168 million units sold.

“My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” Dates:
March 21—Las Vegas, NV—Allegiant Stadium*
April 4—Charlottesville, VA—Scott Stadium†
April 11—Ames, IA—Jack Trice Stadium†
April 18—South Bend, IN—Notre Dame Stadium†
April 25—Columbus, OH—Ohio Stadium†
May 2—Knoxville, TN—Neyland Stadium†
May 9—Norman, OK—Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium†
May 16—Green Bay, WI—Lambeau Field†
May 30—Montreal, Quebec—Parc Jean-Drapeau†
June 6—Toronto, Ontario—Rogers Stadium†
July 4—Gothenburg, Sweden—Ullevi‡
July 7—Paris, France—Accor Arena§
July 11—Amsterdam, Netherlands—Johan Cruijff ArenA‡
July 18—Ireland—Slane Castle‡
July 25—Edinburgh, U.K.—Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium+
August 1—London, U.K.—Wembley Stadium#
*with special guests Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers and Thelma & James
†with special guests Dierks Bentley, Ty Myers, Jake Worthington and Thelma & James
‡with special guests The Script, Ty Myers and The Castellows
§with special guests Ty Myers and The Castellows
+with special guests The Teskey Brothers, Ty Myers and The Castellows
#with special guests Thomas Rhett, Ty Myers and The Castellows

Autumn Ledgin Launches Ledgin Management, Taps Red Light For Strategic Partnership [Exclusive]

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Pictured (L-R): Ledgin Management’s Autumn Ledgin, Tucker Wetmore and Red Light’s Coran Capshaw. Photo: Chase Foster

Manager Autumn Ledgin has officially launched Ledgin Management, with Tucker Wetmore as her flagship artist and Red Light Management serving as a strategic partner. Ledgin has helped guide Wetmore’s career since 2023, the beginning of his rapid rise.

The two immediately clicked when they started working together that year. Just a year later, Wetmore burst onto the scene with back-to-back Billboard Hot 100 entries: his RIAA Platinum and double Platinum debut singles “Wine Into Whiskey” and “Wind Up Missin’ You,” the latter marking his first No. 1 at country radio.

Earlier this year, Wetmore released his critically acclaimed debut album, What Not To, which became the biggest new artist country debut in 2025 and has since racked up more than 1.2 billion total global streams. A nominee for both ACM New Male Artist of the Year and CMA New Artist of the Year, Wetmore recently wrapped touring as direct support on Thomas Rhett’s “Better In Boots Tour,” while his follow-up single “3,2,1” is climbing inside the Top 20 at country radio.

With Wetmore’s momentum showing no signs of slowing, Ledgin is pouring her full energy into his next chapter.

“To do this job the best, he has to be my sole focus,” she tells MusicRow. “I stepped out on my own for him, not just to start my own firm. I want to give him the attention he deserves.”

She’s intent on helping him expand beyond the country space.

“In my eyes, he’s so much bigger than just one genre. He is bigger than just a musical artist. He truly feels called to entertain in every way, and I think that the muscle of a company like Red Light can help give us access to those things.”

Ledgin began her career as a promoter rep for longtime talent buyer Greg Walton before becoming the first employee at Good Company Entertainment (GCE), a joint management venture with Red Light. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, she served as a day-to-day manager for GCE’s roster, working with artists such as Jake Owen and Larry Fleet. In 2023, she joined Back Blocks Entertainment, where she met Wetmore. Returning to Red Light through this new partnership, she calls the move a “homecoming” that reunites her with trusted colleagues.

“I’m thankful and honored that Coran [Capshaw] wanted to partner with us,” she shares. “There’s no one else in the music industry who has built a management empire the way he has. Working with him motivates me to be the best leader possible. I’ve also always respected Ben [Kline], and getting to work with him now is an honor. Ben has been incredibly helpful in navigating certain elements of the business. Having him as support is proving to make a world of a difference.”

Red Light’s Ben Kline adds, “We are beyond excited to partner with Autumn at Red Light. The Tucker Wetmore breakout success is a testament to his incredible talent, hard work and their collective vision for the future.”

Ledgin can be reached at autumn@tuckerwetmore.com.