Nick Autry has inked a global publishing deal with Spirit Music Nashville.

Hailing from Autryville, North Carolina, Autry spent his teenage years as a touring drummer before heading to music city to kick off his illustrious career as a producer, songwriter and engineer. His engineer work was featured on the Grammy-nominated James Cotton project Cotton Mouth Man, and he has engineered 20+ No. 1 hit country songs for Carrie Underwood, Sam Hunt and Chris Young, among others.

“Nick’s multifaceted talent mixed with his unbeatable work ethic makes him a true privilege to work with,” says Andy Hodges, Creative Director, Spirit Music Nashville. “We all can’t wait for the many successes to come for Nick.”

As a songwriter, he has had cuts with Rvshvd, Willie Jones, Brit Taylor and more. He also co-wrote on and produced the chart topping Billboard comedy album for Bobby Bones and The Raging Idiots that features Garth Brooks, Kelsea Ballerini and more.

In 2010, Autry was named General Manager of Sound Stage, where he works with Dolly Parton, Keith Urban and many more. He also mentors aspiring engineers and producers through his time at Sound Stage.

“I’m absolutely thrilled and honored to be on a roster with some of my heroes and some of my best friends,” shares Autry. “The team at Spirit has proven they’re second to none and I can’t believe how lucky I am to get to work with them.”

Aaron Goodvin is opening a powerful new chapter in his life and career with the release of the title track from his upcoming new EP, Drinkin’ Hand, set for release June 20.

The deeply personal new single “Drinkin’ Hand,” out now, chronicles Goodvin’s path to sobriety and was written with Mary Kutter and Andrew Capra about a year into his recovery. It captures the raw, day-to-day reality of learning to live without alcohol, and Capra produced the track live in the room during the writing session, capturing its immediacy and heart in real time.

“I was still very deep in the process of what that all means and finding a new way to live,” says Goodvin. “It’s been the most crazy, tough and amazing journey. Sobriety is spilling over into my artistry because that’s who I am and that’s what I’m going through and that’s what being an artist is supposed to be. I hope the lyrics ring true with people in recovery, or anyone who loves someone who is.”

Goodvin has 13 CCMA Award nominations including a win for Songwriter of the Year, a JUNO nomination, two No. 1s, six Top 10s (including the double-Platinum international hit “Lonely Drum”) and north of 100 million streams. He is also a sought-after songwriter, penning hits for Luke Bryan, Jon Pardi, Cole Swindell and more.

Drinkin’ Hand Track List:
1. “Said No Redneck Ever” (Aaron Goodvin, Brent Baxter, Trea Landon)
2. “Country Dance” (Catt Gravitt, Skip Black, Aaron Goodvin)
3. “Written All Over It” (Aaron Goodvin, Phillip Lammonds)
4. “Your Time to Stay” (Aaron Goodvin, Forrest Finn, Lauren McLamb)
5. “Drinkin’ Hand” (Aaron Goodvin, Andrew Capra, Mary Kutter)
6. “Not Too Much to Hat” (Megan Conner, Aaron Goodvin, Skip Black)

Kenny Chesney kicked off his Las Vegas residency over the weekend at The Sphere.

Chesney kicked off the show with “Beer In Mexico,” a longtime fan-favorite. From the technicolor immersion of cell phones in an aquatic tank in “Welcome to the Fish Bowl,” a song Chesney wrote 15 years ago to take on the invasiveness of social media, to the multi-dimensional midway carnival of “Til It’s Gone” and the swirl of tiles featuring images from the “Noise” video, Chesney saw an audience dancing and clapping with stadium-sized abandon. Drawing on songs never performed live, including “One Lonely Island” and “Seven Days,” the show also creates an intimacy never before seen in Chesney’s massive stadium concerts.

“It’s overwhelming a little,” Chesney said, “beyond the visuals, which build and move, the fans are so close – even in the 400 section – that you’re consumed by all of it when you look up. But it makes you feel so alive to have everyone right there, rocking, singing and almost beyond being in the moment.”

The first night, Kelsea Ballerini surprised the crowd for performances of their No. 1 hit, “Half Of My Hometown,” “You & Tequila” and an impromptu duet of “She Thinks My Tractors Sexy.”

Grace Potter also arrived for the weekend shows, to perform the Grammy-nominated “You & Tequila” with Chesney.

There were also special guests attending the show inside the sphere, including Lainey Wilson, Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid and Minnesota Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell.

“Having friends stop by, having friends get up on stage,” Chesney says, “this is about creating a whole new experience for No Shoes Nation. Something that could only happen here – a venue built around this groundbreaking technology – I’m so grateful so many members of No Shoes Nation were willing to travel to the desert to experience this with us. It’s strange in the best way: the intensity, the immersion, the way songs come to life almost literally.”

Limited tickets are available for select remaining dates.

Producer, songwriter and composer Chuck Butler has signed with Red Street Publishing.

Hailing from Jackson, Tennessee, Butler began his career as an artist leading a CCM group called Justified followed by the band A Cross Between, earning both his first record deal and publishing contract with Benson Records and Brentwood-Benson Publishing. He’s since worked with artists like India.Arie, The Backstreet Boys, Nick Lachey, Toby Mac, Bethel Music, Kari Jobe, Mandisa, Sanctus Real, Tenth Avenue North and many more.

Butler’s work has been in film and TV in Glee, American Idol, So You Think You Can Dance, Sister Wives, Extreme Makeover, What To Expect When You’re Expecting, NBC election coverage and major ad campaigns like Swarovski with his 2010 band The So Manys. He’s earned three Grammy wins for his contributions to Doe Jones’ “Heart Of A Human,” Toby Mac’s album, This Is Not A Test and Mandisa’s album Overcomer. 

He also holds six Dove Awards, multiple BMI awards and Platinum and Gold certifications for Tauren Wells’ “Hills and Valleys” and “Famous For (I Believe),” respectively. Butler also scored a Top 10 CCLI song with Maverick City Music & UPPERROOM’s “I Thank God,” which was also recorded by Housefires ft. JWLKRS Worship where it held a No. 1 spot on the Christian AC radio charts and was named the 2024 song of the year on the Mediabase Christian AC and Christian Impression charts.

“Signing Chuck Butler is a milestone moment for Red Street Publishing,” says Red Street’s Jason McArthur. “Chuck is a creative force, a rare talent, and a highly gifted songwriter and producer. His long list of accolades speak for themselves. We are so honored to be working with him and excited for what lies ahead.”

“I’m super excited to join the team at Red Street during a season where I’m ready to grow and stretch creatively,” says Butler. “This partnership marks a new chapter—one where I can build on what I’ve done, explore new ideas, pursue long-standing creative goals, and collaborate in ways that challenge and inspire me. I’m grateful to step into this next season with a team that truly values both the craft and the journey.”