Jordan Davis To Perform At Postgame Concert Following 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl

Jordan Davis is set to perform a postgame show ​​Dec. 31 at Camping World Stadium following the 2025 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. ET, and game tickets include admission to the postgame concert.

“For eight decades, the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl has been a celebration of football, our community and the fans who bring this incredible annual event to life,” says FCS CEO Steve Hogan. “Jordan Davis is one of the biggest names in country music, and having him help us ring in the New Year following another massive SEC-Big Ten showdown will make this year’s 80th game one to remember.”

“There’s no better way to close out the year than with college football and live country music,” Davis adds. “I can’t wait to celebrate with the fans in Orlando.”

 

HARDY Performs ‘Bottomland’ On ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’

HARDY recently took the stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon performing his track “Bottomland” from his latest album COUNTRY! COUNTRY! for an audience of veterans and active service members on Veterans Day, marking his third appearance on the show.

 

Jenna Paulette Slates NFR Late Night Roundup For Dec. 6

Jenna Paulette will headline a NFR Late Night Roundup show for Dec. 6 from 10:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The event is free to attend, hosted by Dillon Weldon, and features two sets of writer’s rounds, capped with a performance by Paulette. Additional performances include Tyler Booth, Ellis Bullard, Dalton Davis, Noeline Hofmann, Hayden Redwine, Brennan Scott Greene and Chancey Williams. Paulette will also perform as the Wrangler NFR opening act on Dec. 8 for Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night at Thomas & Mack Center.

Additionally, Paulette, in partnership with Ely Cattleman, will sponsor a select group of rising female rodeo athletes beginning with this year’s NFR through 2026 as part of the inaugural Team CowboyGirl. Jorden Halvorsen is the first athlete to join the team.

“We are proud to have Jorden be the first signee for Team CowboyGirl,” Paulette shares. “Jorden is successful at whatever she chooses to put her hand in, and she’s been a friend of mine for a while now. We filmed my music video for ‘Slow Drawl’ together and she was in the launch campaign for CowboyGirl. She is cowboy in every sense of the word and we are honored to support her on the rodeo trail through Team CowboyGirl.”

 

Emily Ann Roberts Raises $10,000 for Street Hope TN

Emily Ann Roberts performed two sold-out hometown shows last week on Nov. 7 and 8 at Knoxville’s Bijou Theatre.

“My hometown has given me my accent, my love of country music, my favorite memories, and most of all, so much love,” shares Roberts. “Anytime I have an opportunity to go back home and give some of that love back to them I take it! I remember when I played the Blue Plate Special in the Knoxville visitors center and I thought I had ‘made it.’ I never dreamed I would make it this far. It’s a crazy feeling now to hear two sold-out crowds sing my lyrics back to me.”

Before the shows Roberts hosted 50 fans for her “Yeehaw Meemaw” crochet event sponsored by Michael’s, where she taught attendees how to crochet on their own. The event raised $10,000 for Street Hope TN, a nonprofit organization on a mission to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children in Tennessee.

 

Raise The Woof Raises 35K For Animal Rescue Corps

The inaugural Raise The Woof benefit concert was held recently at The Stage on Broadway, raising $35K for Animal Rescue Corps. Performances included Pam Tillis, Natalie Murphy, Annie Bosko, Allie Colleen, Sam Hunter, Chris Kroeze, Bobby Messano and Henry Particelli.

Big Machine Label Group, a subsidiary of HYBE America, has made some new additions and promotions within its publicity and marketing departments.

Jenn Kelleher joins BMLG as Director, Publicity & Communications following time as Senior Publicist at 2PM Sharp and ore than five years at R&CPMK. Working across pop, country, rock, K-pop and contemporary Christian genres, she has driven global campaigns for artists including Jonas Brothers, Nickelback, Tauren Wells, Counting Crows, The Band Camino and The Black Crowes, and events such as the GRAMMY Awards, MusiCares and Desert Rodeo.

Sara Benz has been elevated to Director, Marketing, after starting at the label as Project Manager in 2023. Prior to BMLG, Benz was on the A&R team at UMe, the catalog division of UMG, where she worked across a diverse roster including Imagine Dragons, Patsy Cline and more.

Sarah Bertrand joins BMLG as Director, Digital Marketing following her previous role at MCA as Manager, Digital Marketing where she supported digital strategy and online presence for artists including Brad Paisley, Jordan Davis, Priscilla Block and more.

Also joining the label’s marketing department are Ansley Neeley (Senior Manager, Marketing), who previously served as Manager, Marketing and Creative at Monument Records, Kaitlin Mays (Senior Manager, Digital Marketing) arriving at BMLG from her prior role at MCA, and Taylor Perez (Manager, Digital Marketing) who comes to the label after three years with Warner Music Nashville. Additional promotions include Emily Haupt – rising from Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment Label Operations Specialist to Manager, Marketing for BMLG – and Jenna Udell who ascends to Manager, Audience Development from Marketing Assistant.

“I’m so proud of these promotions and new hires at the Big Machine Label Group,” says Founder, Chairman and CEO Scott Borchetta. “The shared passion and determination for our continued success is in great hands.”

Jon Wayne Hatfield has signed an exclusive co-publishing deal with Big Machine Music and Red Creative Group via their joint venture.

“Jon Wayne is a powerhouse in the making,” says Mike Molinar, President of Big Machine Music. “The might of his vocal is topped only by the authenticity of his story and yearning to connect to people via his music.”

“I’m inspired by Jon Wayne’s story and artistry,” adds Jeremy Stover, Owner/Founder of RED Creative Group. “He writes from a place of authenticity that’s rare and refreshing, and we couldn’t be more excited to support his creative journey.”

A Goshen, Ohio native, Hatfield was recently a finalist in this year’s Tennessee Songwriter Competition held at the iconic Bluebird Café. He joins Big Machine’s publishing roster of Jessie Jo Dillon, Laura Veltz, Geoff Warburton and more.

“I’m incredibly excited that I get to work with two of the best teams in town, Big Machine Music and Red Creative,” he says. “I’m honored that they took a chance on a small-town boy from Ohio like me.”

BMI has made a series of promotions within the company’s Creative team, including three in Nashville. Nashville’s Nina Carter was elevated to Executive Director, Partnerships & Events, MaryAnn Keen (Country – Nashville) was upped to Senior Director, Creative and Claire Dodelin (Nashville) was promoted to Associate Director, Creative.

Outside of Nashville, Marché Butler (R&B/Hip-Hop – Atlanta), Katie Kilgallen (Pop/Rock – NYC), Chris McCormick (Classical – NYC) and David Streit (Pop/Rock – LA) were also promoted to Senior Director, Creative, and Alex Bostelman (Pop/Rock – LA) was promoted to Director, Creative.

“We are thrilled to recognize these team members for their hard work and outstanding contributions, which collectively support our creative community across all genres of music,” says BMI’s EVP, Chief Revenue & Creative Officer Mike Steinberg. “These well-deserved promotions reflect the talent and dedication that drive BMI’s ongoing success, and we’re confident this group will continue to provide the best opportunities, resources, and support to the music creators that BMI is so fortunate to represent.”

As Executive Director, Partnerships & Events, Carter spearheads initiatives to create valuable performance opportunities for BMI affiliates through strategic partnerships and branded stages at SXSW, Austin City Limits Music Festival, Lollapalooza and CMA Fest. She and her team develop and produce signature BMI events such as Rooftop on the Row, BMI Acoustic Lounge, Key West Songwriters Festival and more, helping to develop non-traditional revenue streams for BMI affiliates through unique experiential opportunities that differentiate BMI from industry competitors.

In their elevated roles, Butler, Keen, Kilgallen, Streit and Bostelman, will continue to support and foster the growth of BMI’s music creators’ careers by educating emerging songwriters on BMI’s services and initiatives, providing new performance and co-writing opportunities and helping them to navigate the industry. They will remain integral in coordinating multiple BMI events and special projects including the company’s annual award shows, BMI stages at Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival, SXSW, BMI Acoustic Lounge and more. Identifying and signing new talent and maintaining relationships with existing BMI affiliates worldwide will remain an essential element of their roles.

As Associate Director, Nashville, Dodelin will support Nashville’s growing number of indie/rock music creators, curate showcases, coordinate writing sessions and mixers, and create new opportunities to champion Music City’s thriving songwriting community.