Lainey Wilson Launches New Golden West Boots Brand

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Lainey Wilson. Photo: Courtesy Golden West. Creative direction Michael Petry, photo credit RG Lacandola

Lainey Wilson launched her inaugural Golden West Boots collection today (June 5) at an exclusive pop-up experience at Lainey Wilson’s Bell Bottoms Up Restaurant and Bar in Nashville.

The collection features nine fashion forward styles that pair perfectly with denim, dresses, or skirts, including both tall and short cowgirl boots and a show-stopping platform. The Golden West Boots collection is artisan-crafted with rich materials, lush and unique details, and unexpected fashion twists.

Wilson is the Founder of Golden West, and Michael Petry is her collaborator for this inaugural boot collection. Petry is widely recognized for his talent and design with many career credits including Frye, Tumi, Ralph Lauren, Prada and adidas.

“This brand is a piece of my heart. It’s not just about what we wear — it’s about the stories we carry, the music that moves us and the trails we blaze every day,” says Wilson. “This brand is for the trailblazers, the dreamers, the doers, the wayward souls and wild hearts. I grew up wearing boots on the farm, rodeos and on the stage. They represent not just fashion, but hard work. I’m so proud to create a brand with incredible craftsmanship — where every thread, every piece of leather and every detail is designed with purpose and soul.

“It’s an honor and privilege to work with Lainey on the launch of Golden West Boots. It has been a true and natural creative partnership from the get-go,” adds Petry. “She has brought an authenticity and perspective that is rare and unique and it shows in each and every detail of the boots. She has led the launch of this brand with heart and vision and it’s been a reflection of her spirit and grit.”

Lainey unveiled Atta Girl, the platform boot in Black, on the red carpet of the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 26. The inaugural collection is available now in limited quantities at goldenwestboots.com.

CAA Takes Over Whiskey Jam

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Noah Rinker.

Creative Artists Agency (CAA) hosted their 2025 Whiskey Jam takeover and happy hour at Fifth + Broadway’s Skydeck in Nashville, Tennessee on June 4. The concert series featured performances from CAA clients Warren Zeiders, 49 Winchester, Kolby Cooper, Carter Faith, Noah Rinker and Blake Whiten.

Carter Faith.

CAA’s Kylen Sharpe and Chris Burrus with Kolby Cooper

49 Winchester.

CAA’s Ethan Goldish, Nick Thimm, Warren Zeiders and Jeff Krones

CAA’s Jeff Krones and Rick Roskin.

Warren Zeiders.

Mike Ferri, CAA’s Jeff Krones, Noah Rinker, Aaron Bay-Schuck and Brad Beausir

CAA’s Howie Nuchow and Jeff Krones with Blake Whiten

49 Winchester and CAA’s Jacob Lapidus.

Leslie Fram’s FEMcountry & AB Hillsboro Village Nashville Announce Summer Series

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FEMco/Founder Leslie Fram’s FEMcountry has announced its first strategic partnership with AB Hillsboro Village, Nashville’s only female-owned live music venue led by music executive and entrepreneur Marcie Allen and Derek Van Mol.

The monthly Summer Series will feature rising female artists performing acoustically in the round and will kick off on July 16 with a lineup to be announced. Tickets for the new series will go on sale to the public later this month.

“This Summer Series at AB is the first of many key alliances we’re planning for FEMcountry,” says Fram. “From listening parties, showcases and industry events to festivals, tours and artist sponsorships, FEMcountry is committed to creating opportunities for women in country music, and we’re honored to partner with my longtime friend and colleague, Marcie Allen, who shares that same vision. Together, we’re building spaces where women can thrive and be heard.”

“Leslie and I have known each other for over 25 years and I could not be more excited to build alongside her as she continues to support female artists in Nashville,” says Marcie Allen, co-owner, AB Hillsboro Village. “AB is proud to partner with FEMCountry as our mission to provide a home for independent artists aligns perfectly with Leslie’s work. Watch out boys, the ladies have entered the chat!”

In addition to the July 16 kickoff event, FEMcountry shows at AB Hillsboro Village include an Aug. 13 show and a special show in conjunction with Americana Music Fest Sept. 9 presented by Stella Prince & Friends. Additional lineups and programming will be announced later this month.

Jenna Davis Readies Debut Album Due This Month

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Jenna Davis is set to release her debut album, Where Did That Girl Go?, on June 27. Her third track from the record, “San Diego,” written by Davis, Sarah Buxton, Emma Klein and Mike Robinson, and produced by Chris Rafetto, is available now, along with “On A Budget” and “Miss Wannabe.”

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Davis first gained attention with an unintentional viral video at 14 years old, aptly coined the “penny, nickel, dime girl.” Last year, her project Sike garnered over 12 million streams and in total and she has reached over 88 million streams worldwide. In addition to the album, Davis will return to the big screen for her role voicing the titular character in M3gan 2.0, hitting theaters on June 27.

Where Did That Girl Go? Track List:
1. “Where Did That Girl Go?”
2. “San Diego”
3. “Messy”
4. “Fake Flowers”
5. “Fun Dip”
6. “On A Budget”
7. “Miss Wannabe”
8. “Actor”

JUST IN: Leslie Cohea To Join WME As Partner & Music Touring Executive

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Pictured (L-R): Joey Lee, Becky Gardenhire, Leslie Cohea and Jay Williams. Photo: Jon Plarr (WME)

Industry veteran Leslie Cohea is set to join WME as Partner and Music Touring Executive. Her first day with the company will be July 14.

Cohea has over 20 years of touring experience through her previous roles held at Sandbox Entertainment and AEG Presents. She has helped launched the careers of Kacey Musgraves, Dan + Shay, Kelsea Ballerini and Little Big Town. She has also helmed major tours such as “Soul2Soul” and “The Judds: The Final Tour.”

Rodney Crowell Slates New Album For August Release, Wraps NYU Residency

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Rodney Crowell will release his next record, Airline Highway, on Aug. 29 via New West Records.

The 10-song project produced by Tyler Bryant, and recorded and mixed by Trina Shoemaker. It features Lukas Nelson, Larkin Poe, Ashley McBryde, Bryant and Charlie Starr.

“This record is a document of me falling in love with these musicians,” says Crowell. “That’s one of the great perks of this job—falling in love with the people you’re playing with. And we caught that on tape.”

Airline Highway intertwines themes of finding new perspectives on your past while living contentedly in the present moment.

“At a basic level there are a lot more years behind me than there are ahead of me,” Crowell says. “I’m up in my seventieth decade of my life and I’m glad that I’m still looking forward to certain things I want to do. My ambition isn’t to be a household name anymore. My ambition is to be satisfied with the work that I do. I’m at a place where it really is about having fun.”

The album is available for pre-order now.

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In addition to the album, Crowell recently wrapped his time as the 2025 Spring NYU-Americana Artist-In-Residence.

Crowell worked with graduate and undergraduate students through mentoring sessions, collaborative tutorials and intense workshopping to help students hone their songwriting craft. After the program, Crowell and a select group of students concluded the residency with “It All Starts With A Song,” a casual concert presentation of the work they had focused on.

Rodney Crowell with NYU Students.

Airline Highway Track Listing:
1. “Rainy Days In California” (Feat. Lukas Nelson)
2. “Louisiana Sunshine Feeling Okay” (Feat. Larkin Poe)
3. “Sometime Thang”
4. “Some Kind Of Woman”
5. “Taking Flight” (Feat. Ashley McBryde)
6. “Simple (You Wouldn’t Call It Simple)”
7. “The Twenty-One Song Salute (Owed to G.G. Shinn and Cléoma Falcon)” (Feat. Tyler Bryant)
8. “Don’t Give Up On Me”
9. “Heaven Can You Help” (Feat. Charlie Starr)
10. “Maybe Somewhere Down The Road”

AEG Presents Acquires Gary Musick Productions

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AEG Presents has acquired Nashville-based special events production company Gary Musick Productions and its affiliated entity, Destination Musick City.

The partnership brings together decades of experience in corporate event production, scenic fabrication and destination management, further enhancing AEG Presents’ ability to deliver world-class experiences to clients across industries. The acquisition allows Gary Musick Productions to expand its design and fabrication services in music festivals and concert touring while introducing clients to AEG Presents’ extensive network of event venues and entertainment offerings.

Under the new structure, Gary Musick Productions will retain its name and continue to provide corporate and social event services, including audio-visual production, scenic fabrication, custom set design, live streaming, and branding integration. Destination Musick City will remain a specialized destination management company focused on providing immersive experiences and full meeting execution services for inbound groups visiting Nashville, and part of a network of destination management companies in major destinations worldwide.

“For 45 years, Gary Musick Productions has built a legacy of excellence, producing more than 10,000 events, concerts, and corporate meetings,” says Musick, Founder & President. “Our commitment to crafting unforgettable productions remains unchanged, and as part of AEG Presents, we now have access to even greater resources, venues, and creative opportunities for our clients.”

“I couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Gary Musick Productions to the family,” says Shawn Trell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for AEG Presents. “Gary and his team have built an exceptional business in event production and destination management, and their expertise is an ideal complement to our commitment to delivering outstanding live experiences worldwide.”

Gary Musick Productions’ client base includes Fortune 500 companies, nationally recognized associations, professional sports teams, cruise lines, and charitable organizations. The team will remain based in Nashville, with Musick continuing to lead the company in its next phase of growth.

Graham Barham To Launch ‘Oil Money Tour’ In September

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Graham Barham is set to launch his “Oil Money Tour” on Sept. 11 in Covington, Kentucky, with Highway Home joining as support. Tickets go on sale June 6.

The 27-date tour will make stops in Florida, California, Illinois and more before wrapping in Minnesota in November. Additionally, Barham will play the Chevy Vibes State at CMA Fest on June 6.

Following standout opening stints for Dylan Scott, Ernest and more, Barham has gained attention for his energetic live show and musical sound he calls “country club.” With more than 275 million career streams, the Louisiana native’s recent viral hit “Oil Money” earned him the largest debut of his career and is the title track of his accompanying EP, which features popular tracks like “Whiskey Whiskey,” “Lie To Me” and “Shoot The Lock.”

“Oil Money Tour” Dates:
Sept.11 // Covington, KY // Madison Live
Sept. 12 // Columbus, OH // A&R Bar
Sept. 16 // Toronto, ON // The Drake Underground
Sept. 17 // Montreal, QC // Bar Le Ritz
Sept. 19 // Boston, MA // Sonia
Sept. 21 // Albany, NY // Empire Live
Sept. 25 // Asbury Park, NJ // House of Independents
Sept. 26 // Hanover, MD // Cancun Cantina
Sept. 27 // New York, NY // Mercury Lounge
Oct. 9 // Jacksonville, FL // Jack Rabbits
Oct. 10 // Tampa, FL // Crowbar
Oct. 11 // Orlando, FL // The Social
Oct. 23 // Salt Lake City, UT // Soundwell
Oct. 24 // Denver, CO // Larimer Lounge
Oct. 30 // Los Angeles, CA // Moroccan Lounge
Nov. 1 // San Diego, CA // Voodoo Room – House of Blues
Nov. 6 // Paso Robles, CA // Cal Coast Beer
Nov. 7 // Clovis, CA // Two Ravens Brewing
Nov. 8 // Oakdale, CA // Dying Breed brewing
Nov. 12 // Charlotte, NC // Evening Muse
Nov. 13 // Knoxville, TN // Open Chord
Nov. 14 // Atlanta, GA // Smith’s Olde Bar
Nov. 15 // Nashville, TN // The Basement East
Nov. 20 // Indianapolis, IN // Turntable
Nov. 21 // Chicago, IL // Carol’s Pub
Nov. 22 // Milwaukee, WI // The Rave Bar
Nov. 23 // Minneapolis, MN // 7th St. Entry

The Jack Wharff Band To Release Debut EP ‘Richmond’s Most Wanted’

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The Jack Wharff Band‘s debut EP, Richmond’s Most Wanted, is set for release June 20 via Big Machine Records.

The debut project from the rising band includes the title track, “Washed,” “Picture Perfect” and the band’s beloved debut track “Burnin’ It Down,” in addition to two never-before-heard songs, “Otherwise” and “Don’t Hold Your Breath.”

The Richmond natives will make their CMA Fest debut today (June 5) with a performance at the Good Molecules Reverb Stage at Bridgestone Arena before hitting the road to play a number of fairs and festivals this summer, including Carolina Country Music Fest, Barefoot Country Music Fest and Summerfest. This fall, they will act as support on select dates of Ole 60’s “U.S. Tour 2025.”

Richmond’s Most Wanted Track List:
1. “Washed” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Joe Clemmons, Garrett Howell)
2. “Burnin’ It Down” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Garrett Howell)
3. “Otherwise” (Jack Wharff, Marc Beeson, Steve Moakler, Chase McDaniel)
4. ” Don’t Hold Your Breath” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Evan Novoa, Cole Miracle)
5. “Picture Perfect” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Brian Bunn, Garrett Howell, Ben Wagner, Tyler Woodward)
6. ” Richmond’s Most Wanted” (Jack Wharff, Ryan Barrett Atchison, Beau Bailey, Garrett Howell)

TikTok Launches New Insights Platform For Artists

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TikTok has launched its new platform, TikTok For Artists. The new program will allow artists and their labels/team members with data that can allow them to reach the global TikTok community, promote music and earn success on and off the app.

Example of Jordan Adetunji’s TikTok for Artist’s dashboard using mock data for illustrative purposes

The platform will include a dashboard that is updated daily that includes insights for song performance, post performance, follower insights and guides for TikTok’s tools and features. Included with the launch is also the Pre-Release Tool, which will give artists promotional tools to promote an upcoming album on TikTok, including the ability to pre-save the album directly from the app.

“TikTok is already well known for being the world’s best platform for music discovery and promotion, and with the launch of TikTok for Artists, all tiers of artists will gain insights on TikTok that they can use to take their careers to a whole new level,” says Tracy Gardner, TikTok’s Global Head of Music Business Development. “We built the platform to give artists transparent access to useful, actionable data about their music and their fans, to help them better engage with the TikTok community and supercharge their careers both on and off the platform.”

“My team and I rely on TikTok for Artists daily, sometimes even hourly,” adds early tester Cyril Riley. “In such a rapidly evolving industry, it’s crucial for us to consistently monitor and review the analytics of my account.”

TikTok for Artists is available now for all artists with a certified TikTok Artist Account. Artists are also able to provide account access to their artist teams and to label teams.

Example of Tate McRae’s pre-release campaign