Luke Bryan’s Farm Tour Brings Hunger Relief To California’s Central Valley

Pictured (L-R, front row): DJ Rock, Priscilla Block, KP Entertainment’s Jacoby Plyler and Kerri Edwards, Luke Bryan; (L-R, back row): Dallas Davidson and Ben Hayslip. Photo: Zack Dougan

Luke Bryan held his spring Farm Tour concerts in Clovis and Elk Grove, California over the weekend. Tour sponsor Bayer and Bryan supported food security in California’s Central Valley by mobilizing thousands of concert goers to donate to local families. Through on-site collections, generous fans contributed hundreds of pounds of nonperishable food, which will directly provide meals to regional hunger-relief organizations, including Central California Food Bank and Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. Future Farmers of America chapters from across California also partnered with Bayer and Farm Tour in the 2026 “Spirit of 1776” CAN DO Challenge, creating patriotic displays from canned food donations to mark America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. All donations were given to local food banks, totaling more than 9,000 cans to support communities statewide.

Russell Dickerson Celebrates Platinum For “She Likes It” (Feat. Jake Scott) At Greek Theatre

Pictured (L-R): Matt Graham (Managing Partner & Head of Music at Range Media Partners), Stephanie Marks (Range Management), Hope Garrison (Triple Tigers), Russell Dickerson, Laura Hostelley (Triple Tigers) and Dave Collins (Triple Tigers). Photo: Thomas Heney

Russell Dickerson continued his “Russellmania Tour” with a stop at the Greek Theatre on May 20. Dickerson kept fans on their feet all night with hit after hit including “Yours,” “Blue Tacoma,” “Love You Like I Used To,” “Happen To Me” and his latest release “BOOTS” (featuring Fetty Wap.) Adding to the celebration, Dickerson also marked a major career milestone during the special evening as he was presented with a plaque commemorating the triple Platinum certification of his hit “She Likes It” (feat. Jake Scott).

Clint Black Talks New Memoir With Lorianne Crook At CMHOFM

Clint Black and Lorianne Crook at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Clint Black marked the publication of his memoir Killin’ Time: My Life and Music with a conversation led by radio and television host Lorianne Crook at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum last weekend. The two chatted about Black’s journey from a kid with a dream on the outskirts of Houston to country star. From his near-death experiences as a young boy and his decision to drop out of high school to pursue music, to countless years struggling as an unknown young artist, playing at any nightclub or hotel bar that would have him, Black’s path to success had plenty of twists.

The book is filled with vivid, deeply personal stories as he recounts how his steadfast dedication to his beliefs and his passion for music led him to success and through storm after storm. Black is also the subject of a new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, “Clint Black: The Hard Way On Purpose.”

Ashley McBryde Performs ‘Bottle Tells Me So’ On ‘Later… with Jools Holland’

Ashley McBryde performed her brutal truth teller “Bottle Tells Me So” from her new album, Wild, on Later… with Jools Holland on Sunday (May 24). McBryde returned to the show alongside musical talents like James Bay, Sekou, Joe Bonamassa, Mandy, Indiana and Jocelyn Brown.

Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Celebrates Opening of Art Exhibit by Tim Biskupx

Tim Biskup and Haley Gallery Director Daniel Lonow at the Haley Gallery. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Haley Gallery, a contemporary art gallery at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, recently celebrated the opening of Drifting Agency, an exhibit showcasing graphite drawings by American visual artist and designer Tim Biskup. The exhibit is free and open to the public through July 10, and features 60 of Biskup’s graphite drawings, also known as his “Graphite Memory” pieces. Videos of Biskup’s graphite drawing technique have garnered hundreds of millions of views on social media and culminated in a series of live drawing events, including a session at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles in February of 2025.

Riley Green & Lara Spencer.

Riley Green and Good Morning America host Lara Spencer will make their debut as hosts of the CMA Fest Presented By SoFi television special, which will air June 25 on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.

CMA Fest presented by SoFi is a production of the Country Music Association, executive produced and written by Robert Deaton and directed by Alan Carter. With the 2026 airing, CMA celebrates 23 straight years of producing a summer concert TV special.

Additionally, Lainey Wilson has joined the CMA Fest lineup. She is set to perform at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, June 6. She joins performers including Bailey Zimmerman, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Deana Carter, Ella Langley, Gretchen Wilson, HARDY, Jason Aldean, Jordan Davis and more.

Pictured (L-R, front row): BJ Hill (WCM), Jimmy Robbins and Bethany Mako (WCM). (L-R, back row): Matt Cottingham (Hunter Cottingham PLLC), Sarah Robbins (Mailbox Money Music), Austen Adams (WCM), Sophie Moll Ziegler (Mailbox Money Music), Julie Hess (WCM), Katy Wolaver (WCM) and Austin Wells (Hunter Cottingham PLLC). Photo: Courtesy of Warner Chappell Music Nashville

Jimmy Robbins has signed a worldwide administration deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.

Across his career, Robbins has earned 14 top 10 hits, including 10 No. 1 singles as a songwriter, four No. 1 singles as a producer, and a Billboard No. 1 album as a producer.

“I couldn’t be more excited about this partnership with Warner Chappell. They are an amazing team that I am lucky to be a part of,” shares Robbins.

“We couldn’t be more excited to be part of this next chapter with Jimmy,” says Warner Chappell Music Nashville’s BJ Hill. “He is a mainstay in country music and beyond. We are honored to continue championing his songs around the world and can’t wait to hear what he writes next.”

Among Robbins’ most celebrated works is Maren Morris’ “The Bones,” which earned ACM Song of the Year, CMA Song of the Year and AIMP Song of the Year honors, as well as being nominated for Song of the Year at The Grammys. The track topped multiple radio formats and spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard‘s Hot Country Songs chart. In May 2025, Billboard recognized the song on its Top Hot Country Songs of the 21st Century list.

Robbins also co-produced Kelsea Ballerini and Kenny Chesney’s “half of my hometown,” which earned CMA Musical Event of the Year honors and a CMA Single of the Year nomination.

Managed by Mailbox Money Music, he has also contributed to projects from artists including Morgan Wallen, Dan + Shay, Blake Shelton, Thomas Rhett, Ashley Cooke, Maddie & Tae, Colbie Caillat, Eli Young Band, Jason Aldean, Brett Young and LANY, among many others.

Todd Stepp

Todd Stepp has returned to Provident Entertainment as Senior Vice President, where he will oversee all marketing, digital marketing, creative and label services activities for the company.

Stepp previously served as Vice President of Marketing for Provident Entertainment before joining TPR., where he most recently held the role of Senior Vice President of Global Marketing. At TPR., Stepp joined the leadership team that launched the company in September 2024. He unified marketing and ticketing teams from three companies, led leadership development and team growth, helped build TPR.’s global brand through industry campaigns, and oversaw tour marketing for artists including Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship, Forrest Frank, Phil Wickham and CeCe Winans.

“We are excited to welcome Todd Stepp back to the Provident family,” says Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment. “Todd is a proven leader who has earned the respect of this industry over the course of 19 years of exceptional work and genuine relationships. His understanding of the Christian music landscape, creatively, commercially, and culturally, runs deep. Todd was an integral part of building what Provident is today, and we are incredibly excited to have him back to help lead what comes next.”

“I’m honored to return to Provident Entertainment and step into this new role during such an exciting season,” says Stepp. “Provident has been foundational to my career and my family, and the opportunity to serve alongside a team and roster I believe in so deeply is incredibly meaningful. This company has a remarkable legacy of championing artists and songs that make a real impact around the world, and I’m thrilled to help lead and shape what’s ahead alongside this exceptional team.”

Pictured (Top Row): Chrissy Nix. (L-R, bottom row): JB Somers, Amy Peters, and Remy Garrison.

Chrissy Nix has launched The Interlude, a creative artist development company. The company’s roster includes Remy Garrison, JB Somers and Amy Peters.

Nix first built her career through behind-the-scenes work with artists including Kelsea Ballerini, Britt Nicole, Caitlyn Smith, Priscilla Block and Emily West. She also previously worked alongside artists including American Blonde, Mary Sarah, Tatum Scott, Kailey Nicole, Macy Martin and Peyton Gilliland.

“The Interlude exists because artists deserve teams that care about who they are just as much as what they create,” says Nix. “So much of this industry pushes artists to move faster, be louder, and fit into boxes. I wanted to build something that creates space for artists to actually develop — creatively, emotionally, and sustainably.”