Jamey & Brittney Johnson’s Give It Away Fund Awards 11 Grants

Jamey and Brittney Johnson’s Give It Away Fund has made eleven grants so far this year to organizations including Hancock School District in Mississippi, First Friday Kids Support Group, The Charley Foundation, Lizana Youth Association, Wichita’s Littlest Heroes, Mane Mission, Nashville Pittie, Animal Rescue Corp, The Stepping Stone Shelter, Heart of the Motor documentary through Donate Life Kentucky Trust and the Nikki Mitchell Foundation.

Jamey Johnson donates a dollar for every ticket sold at participating shows to his fund. In addition, he donates all proceeds from the sale of a special T-shirt to his fund.

 

Brandi Carlile Returns To ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

Brandi Carlile returned to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earlier this week, where she performed “Church & State” solo on piano and spoke with the host. Carlile also performed a special web exclusive version of Alphaville’s “Forever Young.”

Carlile will continue her extensive “The Human Tour” through the fall, including stops at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, Austin’s Moody Center and Santa Barbara’s Santa Barbara Bowl among many others.

 

Date Set For 12th Annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge & Concert

The 12th annual Craig Campbell Celebrity Cornhole Challenge and Concert will take place Tuesday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 6th & Peabody in downtown Nashville.

VIP tickets are available here.

 

Shawn Austin Signs With 604 Records

Shawn Austin has signed with 604 Records. In celebration of the announcement, Austin has released his new single, “Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere.”

“I couldn’t be more excited to join the 604 Records family,” shares Austin. “’Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere’ is a song that really represents where I’m at right now – personally and creatively. It’s about staying grounded, trusting the journey, and knowing exactly who you are. This is just the beginning, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear what’s coming next.”

“Shawn is an exceptional talent that brings a deep understanding of the dedication required to succeed in this industry,” says Emilie Pallick. “I’ve admired his work for years, and I’m genuinely excited about what we can achieve together.”

“I was thrilled when I discovered that Shawn was interested in working with us,” adds Jonathan Simkin. “I was very familiar with his music and have been a fan for years. The whole team is super excited to be part of the next phase of Shawn’s career.”

 

Alex Miller Visits WSM Radio

Alex Miller recently visited WSM Radio/Circle Country TV ‘s “Coffee, Country & Cody” show hosted Billy Jam.

Miller and two members of his Kentucky Kowboys performed “Secondhand Smoke” from his album MORE COUNTRY THAN YOU which is out today (April 10).

 

Backlot Productions Makes Nashville Debut With Screening of ‘Gateway’

Backlot Productions recently celebrated the award-winning documentary Gateway, written, produced and directed by Backlot founder Dana Richie. Sponsored by the Nashville Film Festival, the film features three families impacted by opioid addiction and their journeys of heartbreak and hope.

Following the screening, FEMco’s Leslie Fram moderated a panel discussion featuring Mary-Linden Salter of TN Association of Alcohol, Drug & other Addiction Services, Beth Barcus of Porter’s Call, Richie, and GRAMMY-nominated Christian artist Joseph Habedank, who shared his personal struggle with opioid addiction.

Cross-genre songwriter and producer Ben Foster has signed with Black River Publishing.

“Ben has been a favorite collaborator with our roster for a long time,” says VP of Publishing Rebekah Gordon, “It was a no-brainer to partner together for this next chapter. He is as versatile and creative as they come, his songs are meaningful and captivating, and his production style brings out the best in any artist he works with.”

Originally from Iowa, Foster has spent time in Music City securing cuts with Adam Doleac, Travis Denning, Clayton Mullen, Jervis Campbell, Avery Roberson, Kylie Morgan, Brandon Ratcliff, Averie Bielski and more. Foster was previously signed to Sony Music Publishing in 2021.

“I’m excited to step into this partnership that’s made me feel at home from day one” adds Foster. “There’s something special about being part of a team that trusts you, and I can’t wait to see what songs come from it.”

Triple Tigers Records artist Shane Profitt is sharing his journey in a new documentary short, The Story of Shane Profitt, out now.

A native of Columbia, Tennessee, Profitt takes fans through a relaxed day in his life in the short film, waking early to tend to his animals, hitting the river for some afternoon fishing and at his home, all while talking about his childhood, meeting his fiancé Chloe, and his journey from learning guitar to the record deals that changed his life. Profitt gets personal and vulnerable, opening up about the heartbreakingly true story behind his song, “You Could Do Anything” that was inspired by his father’s infidelity.

Profitt’s latest single “Long Live Country” is currently climbing the charts and he’ll appear at CMA Fest in June where he’ll be perform on the Chevy Vibes Stage then join Luke Bryan on select dates on his upcoming “Word On The Street Tour.”

Aubory Bugg has inked with Dualtone Records.

An Illinois native, Bugg began performing at a young age. In 2024, she began posting covers on Tiktok and garnered over 110,000 new followers from a viral cover of Reneé Rapp’s “Tummy Hurts.” Now based in Nashville, Bugg has earned over 187k TikTok followers and is currently on tour with Courtney Marie Andrews. She makes her label debut today with the release of new single “i think i had something once.”

“Aubory is so immensely gifted in her songwriting and vocal abilities, and her work ethic is like nothing I’ve ever seen,” shares Whitaker Elledge, President of Dualtone Records. “She walked into the Dualtone office with an acoustic guitar and played two songs — it was like a bygone era of the record business — Rachel [Wein], Daniel [Higbee] and I looked at each other said ‘we’ve got to work with her.’ We are the lucky ones to have crossed paths with a preternatural talent like Aubory, and we’re thrilled to partner up on this exciting new chapter.”

“Aubory is the full package,” adds Wein. “She is a skilled vocalist, a seasoned live player, and an incredible storyteller. Aubory moves with a quiet confidence that feels rare to witness in someone so young. She is a student of her craft and genuine talent. We couldn’t be happier to welcome Aubory into this next era of Dualtone Records.”

Bugg is represented by agents Brian Greenwood, Cal Rawlings, Summer Marshall and Beth Morton of CAA. She is managed by James Delgado and Conor ODonohoe of Full Circle Management, and Doug Hall of Big Feat PR serves as her publicist.

“We’re ecstatic to have found a label home for Aubory as passionate and daring as Dualtone,” says Delgado. “Aubory is a generational songwriter, and we believe Dualtone is best-in-class not only at breaking artists, but at building long, storied careers.”