Billy Strings Adds Fall Dates To 2026 Headline Tour

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Billy Strings. Photo: Joshua Black Wilkins

Billy Strings is extending his headline tour through the fall.

Newly confirmed stops include shows in Denver, San Diego, New Orleans, Huntsville, Baltimore, and many others through December. Strings will perform theater shows in select cities, and to be eligible for a chance to buy tickets for the Paramount Theatre (Denver), Orpheum Theatre (Los Angeles) and Saenger Theatre (New Orleans) shows, fans must purchase a ticket for one of that city’s corresponding arena dates. Eligibility for the ticket request period ends on April 6 and full details can be found here.

Ahead of his fall run, Strings will continue his extensive headline tour through the spring with stops in Boston, Charlottesville, Portland and more. Strings’ first annual “Iona Freak Fair” will also take place this summer, featuring performances from Strings, Sierra Hull, Greensky Bluegrass and more.

Graffiti Sound & Casual Records Launch Joint Venture

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Pictured (L-R): Heather Vassar, John Gray, Stephen Kirk and Jenna Andrews. Photo: Shervin Lainez

Graffiti Sound and Casual Records have launched a new joint venture label.

The label will be led by Graffiti Sound founders Jenna Andrews and Stephen Kirk, and Casual Records founder Heather Vassar. The news follows Vassar’s recent appointment to Senior Vice President, Nashville at The Orchard.

“This partnership with Jenna and Stephen is about building a label that leads, not follows,” says Vassar. “We’re here to break records, develop careers, and redefine what a modern label can be. Being able to combine my experience with these elite hitmakers is to create a new standard for how records and artists are developed with our energy, vision and hustle.”

“When we first met Heather, I knew that she was aligned with our vision to break artists,” adds Kirk. “Her attention to detail and true passion for music is what makes us such a great partnership.”

Initial signings and releases under the new label are expected to be announced soon.

Nicholas Jamerson Signs With Why & How Management & CAA

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Pictured (L-R): Jacob Lapidus (CAA), John Smithwick (W&H), Nicholas Jamerson, Halie Hampton Mosley (W&H), Eddie Kloesel (W&H) and Michael Bornstein (CAA)

Nicholas Jamerson has signed with Why And How Management and CAA.

Born into a musical family in eastern Kentucky where gatherings were full of guitars and songs, Jamerson got his start playing piano and singing in the choir as a child. He later added guitar, banjo and mandolin to his repertoire, and after college, co-founded the band Sundy Best. Jamerson has since released a dozen records between Sundy Best and his solo work over the last 13 years. His latest album, The Narrow Way, is a soul-stirring blend of mountain wisdom and familial remembrance, written by someone that carries the weight of memory, the fire of purpose, and the humility of a man still learning.

“My grandmother always had a camera rolling, which taught me early on that life is worth documenting,” says Jamerson. “That’s what I try to do through songwriting: turn ordinary moments into something meaningful. Music has taken me places I never dreamed, like the Ryman and the Grand Ole Opry, but more than anything, it’s a way for me to honor place and people, and to help others feel seen and proud of where they come from.”

Jessie Brackin Signs With RED Creative Group

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Photo: Courtesy of Red Creative Group

Songwriter Jessie Brackin has signed a publishing deal with RED Creative Group.

An Alabama native, Brackin first began coming to Nashville for co-writes in 2023. On her first visit, became a member of NSAI.  She caught the attention of RED Creative Group’s Kaileen Mangan Smith while performing at NSAI’s Summer 2025 Showcase Luncheon.

“I knew Jessie was special the first time I heard her music,” says Mangan Smith. “I’m incredibly grateful she’s placed her trust in me and Red, and I can’t wait to see all that we accomplish together.”

“Jessie is a natural songwriter with an authenticity that cuts through. Her songs feel honest, effortless, and built to last,” says RED Creative Group’s Jeremy Stover. “We’re excited to have her as part of the Red Creative family.”

“I’m beyond grateful to join the Red Creative team, and so thankful to Kaileen and Jeremy for taking a chance on me,” says Brackin. “This opportunity means everything – I’ve dreamed about this my entire life, and it still feels surreal to call it my job. I’m so excited for what’s to come.”

The Band Perry Inks With Borchetta Entertainment Group

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Pictured (L-R): Shelby Marvel, Johnny Costello, Kimberly Perry and Scott Borchetta. Photo: Courtesy of Borchetta Entertainment Group

The Band Perry has signed to the new Borchetta Entertainment Group management division. Additionally, Shelby Marvel has joined the Borchetta Entertainment Group team.

The duo, which now consists of Kimberly Perry and Johnny Costello, returned to Nashville Harbor Records & Entertainment last year, releasing their first single in nine years, “PSYCHOLOGICAL,” in February.

“Kimberly and I have had so many incredible successes in the past, and as we’ve both entered this new season, we’re finding we’re more aligned than ever,” says CEO/Founder Scott Borchetta. “She is one of the greatest live frontwomen of all-time and her musical vision has never been clearer. This is going to be a beautiful era for The Band Perry.”

“There are very few people who truly see your vision and fight for it the way Scott has always fought for mine,” adds Perry. “Being apart for a moment only made it clearer how rare that kind of belief is. I’m obsessed with building this second chapter with him. I’m incredibly proud of everything we’ve built so far and wildly excited about everything we’re about to.”

“Partnering with Scott Borchetta and Borchetta Entertainment Group comes down to shared values—believing in artists, doing the work, and building something that lasts,” says Marvel. “Stepping into Season 2 of The Band Perry with someone who’s been in their corner since day one makes it that much more meaningful. I’m proud to also bring Trey Pendley and Kendell Marvel into what we’re building together.”

The band is currently on the Psycho Rodeo Tour and will perform at Nissan Stadium during CMA Fest 2026.

Sam Tinnesz Inks With Reservoir Media [Exclusive]

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Sam Tinnesz. Photo: Ryan Sims

Sam Tinnesz has inked a publishing deal with Reservoir Media.

Based in Nashville, the Platinum-selling singer-songwriter’s catalog has surpassed eight billion global streams and generated more than nine billion views on TikTok. Tinnesz is best known for his Platinum-certified single “Play With Fire” and the Gold-certified “Legends Are Made.”

Tinnesz co-wrote Sum 41’s No. 1 alternative radio single, “Dopamine,” and his collaboration with Kygo, “Don’t Give Up On Love,” reached the Top 40 on Billboard’s Dance/Electronic charts. His tracks have earned placements across major television series, including Grey’s Anatomy, Riverdale and American Ninja Warrior, as well as in national campaigns for brands such as Target, Jeep, Toyota, Xbox, PlayStation, Pepsi and T-Mobile.

Tinnesz was recently named the official lead singer of the Savannah Firefighters, the rival team of the popular exhibition baseball team the Savannah Bananas. He is currently on a 33-date stadium tour with the team for their 2026 season.

“Reservoir feels like home to me, and their long history of being advocates for their creatives speaks for itself,” shares Tinnesz. “I have known the members of this team for over a decade and watched the impact they’ve had on Nashville. It was definitely time for me to join in on the fun! Excited to see all we are able to accomplish in joining forces!”

“Sam is an exceptional songwriter and artist with a distinct voice and a proven ability to create music that resonates across film, television, and the global streaming landscape,” adds John Ozier, Reservoir Executive Vice President of Creative. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to Reservoir and look forward to supporting the next chapter of his career as he continues to push creative boundaries and connect with audiences worldwide.”

Song Suffragettes Honors Carly Pearce During 12th Anniversary Celebration

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Maddie Lenhart, Carly Pearce & Todd Cassetty. Photo: Libby Danforth

Song Suffragettes, Nashville’s only all female weekly songwriters round, held its sold out 12th annual anniversary show last night (March 30) at The Listening Room.

The annual celebration of community kicked off with Founder Todd Cassetty and Event Director Maddie Lenhart sharing opening remarks.

“For those of you who don’t know the history of Song Suffragettes, we started it in 2014 because as much as we love Nashville as a music scene, Nashville has notoriously been underwhelming to female artists in this town,” shared Cassetty. He then shared that since the start of the organization, over 5oo women have played the show. Of the alumna, 54 have landed record deals, and over 80 have inked publishing deals, including Ashley McBryde, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Maddie & Tae, Megan Moroney and many more.

Pictured (L-R, back row): Song Suffragettes’ Founder Todd Cassetty, Ashley Anne, Belle Frantz, Abby Anderson, Carly Pearce, Elizabth Nichols, Q&A host Kelly Sutton, Alison Nichols and Song Suffragettes’ Event Director Maddie Lenhart. (L-R, front row): Chanel Yates, Nanseera, Abbey Rowe and Abbie Callahan. Photo: Libby Danforth

The evening then turned to the first writer’s round of the night. The room was treated to original tunes from Abbey Rowe (“Crazy or Pregnant”), Abbie Callahan (“Simon Says”), Alison Nichols (“Box Wine Problems”), Nanseera (“Mobile”), and Ashley Anne, who was debuting in the show, and sang a tune cut by the woman of the night Carly Pearce, “Why God, Why Me.” The creative and emotional lyrics set the tone for the evening, as the group ended with a cover of Pearce’s “What He Didn’t Do.” Throughout the round, each of them expressed their admiration for Pearce and her trailblazing career.

Round two featured Chanel Yates, Belle Frantz, Abby Anderson and Elizabeth Nichols, who all kept the praise for Pearce high. The round featured two songs each, with Yates delighting the packed room with “Once Upon A Time” and “Big Girl Boots,” Frantz showcasing “He Sure Is Nice” and the Vince Gill recorded “Lonely’s What I Do,” Anderson playing “Heart On Fire In Mexico” and “Untamed Woman,” the title track from her upcoming album, and Nichols rounding out with “White Paint” and “I Got A New One.” Pearce’s “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” was chosen as the group cover to end the round.

As the room filled with anticipation for Pearce, Kelly Sutton was welcomed to the stage, who conducted the interview with Pearce. Throughout the thoughtful q+a, Pearce highlighted her career journey from starting out to her favorite milestones, the community she has built with fellow female artists, the sacrifices she has had to made, and shared advice for aspiring artists.

Kelly Sutton & Carly Pearce. Photo: Libby Danforth

On community, Pearce noted “I don’t think you can find your people if you’re chasing it. I think they find you. It’s really interesting to see as all of us come up, you see the different groups and it’s fun to think off all those memories. We came from nothing, and have evolved. Those memories burned so deep in my soul.”

During the interview, Pearce also noted the struggles she has faced in her career. “I was told to move home. I was told I was old news. I was told I was dated, that nobody cared. I was told that being a female playing music that was reminiscent of the ’90s wasn’t going to work. What kept me here is every time I would get close to giving up, I felt like God would give me just something as small as an email from someone as a sign to stay.”

Sutton and Pearce also took the time to reflect on Pearce’s current place in her career. “‘Every Little Thing’ came out a decade ago, and I’m about to turn 36, and I would tell you that right now is the most sure of my artistry that I’ve ever been. And that’s taken trial and error, because it’s so hard to be an artist and want to land and succeed, and to not look at other people and keep your blinders on and try to remember who you are. But I think ‘Every Little Thing’ is always the North Star for me of the moment of that’s who I am.”

After the q+a, Cassetty and Lenhart took the stage to present Pearce with the Yellow Rose of Inspiration Award. The yearly honor is given to a female artist or songwriter who has inspired the women of the Song Suffragettes collective.

To round out the inspirational evening, Pearce performed a stripped back set showcasing her emotional songwriting and powerhouse vocals. She kicked off with her breakthrough hit “Every Little Thing,” before moving into her current radio single and collaboration with Riley Green “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay.” She then hit an emotional chord with “Dream Come True,” before closing with the unreleased “If You Can Take Him You Can Have Him,” which was co-penned with Carter Faith and will be on Pearce’s upcoming album releasing this summer.

Song Suffragettes is hosted every Monday night at 6 p.m. at The Listening Room.

Abbey Rowe, Abbie Callahan, Alison Nichols, Nanseera & Ashley Anne. Photo: Libby Danforth

Chanel Yates, Belle Frantz, Abby Anderson & Elizabeth Nichols. Photo: Libby Danforth.

Carly Pearce. Photo: Libby Danforth

‘Wine, Women & Song’ Unveils 2026 Lineup

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“Wine, Women & Song” has unveiled the lineup for this year’s event, which is set to take place April 16 at Whetstone Wine Cellars in Napa Valley, California.

Hosted by Leslie Fram (FEMco), Bobbii Jacobs (Wildflower Entertainment Group) and Stacey Kauffman (SK Collective), the event will feature performances from Maggie Rose, Allie Colleen, Kylie Frey, Erin Grand, Morgan Myles, Charly Reynolds, Emily Ann Roberts and Sacha.

“Being part of Wine, Women & Song in Napa with Wildflower Entertainment Group is pure magic,” says Fram. “There’s something incredibly powerful about watching brilliant female artists take the stage, sharing their stories, their music, and their truth. This is more than just a beautiful afternoon of wine and song—it’s a living celebration of women lifting women. When we amplify each other’s voices, we don’t just create great music; we create real change. The more we support one another, the louder and more unstoppable our collective voice becomes.”

“Wine, Women & Song is about creating space for meaningful connection through music, through stories, and through shared experiences,” adds Jacobs. “It’s a celebration of the strength and individuality that each woman brings to the table.”

Wendy Moten to Be Honored As Next Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Nashville Cats Honoree

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Vocalist Wendy Moten will be featured in the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s “Nashville Cats” interview series on May 16 in the museum’s Ford Theater.

The series spotlights renowned musicians and session singers who have played important roles in support of artists in either the recording studio or on concert tours. The interview will be moderated by museum writer-editor Jon Freeman, and will be illustrated with rare photos, film and recordings.

A Memphis native, Moten grew up singing in church and attended Overton High School, where she sang in the school’s famed competition choir, led by Lulah Hedgeman. A professional singer by 16, she signed with EMI and released her self-titled debut album in 1992. Her singles “Come in Out of the Rain” and “So Close to Love” charted in the U.S. and the U.K. Moten continued work as a backup singer, first with Julio Iglesias for 15 years, then for Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Tim McGraw. In recent years, she has served as a featured singer on Vince Gill’s tours.

In studio sessions, Moten has lent her voice to recordings by Garth Brooks, Buddy Guy, Thomas Rhett, Joss Stone, Carrie Underwood, and many others. In the early 2020s, she tried out for the NBC’s The Voice and was chosen to be part of coach Blake Shelton’s team, finishing the season as the runner-up.

“Nashville Cats” is included with museum admission and free to museum members, but seating is limited, and a program ticket is required for admittance. Tickets for the Moten program will go on sale to the public on April 2 here. Following the program, Moten will sign commemorative Hatch Show Print posters.

Luke Combs’ ‘The Way I Am’ Debuts At No. 1 On Billboard Top Country Albums

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Photo: Robby Klein

Luke Combs’ new album, The Way I Am, has debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart and No. 2 on the all-genre Billboard 200, Top Album Sales and Top Streaming Albums charts this week.

The project, which is out now via Sony Music Nashville, has sold 100,700 equivalent units.

Combs kicked off his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” with a sold-out show at Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium, which broke the venue’s attendance record with 70,921 fans. Additional tour stops will include three nights at London’s Wembley Stadium, two nights at Edinburgh’s Scottish Gas Murrayfield, two nights at Ireland’s Slane Castle, two nights at Green Bay’s Lambeau Field and stops at South Bend’s Notre Dame Stadium, Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium, Columbus’ Ohio Stadium, Paris’ Accor Arena and Sweden’s Ullevi, among others.

Produced by Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Chip Matthews, the 22-track album includes a collaboration with Alison Krauss as well as previously released songs “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” “My Kinda Saturday Night,” “Days Like These,” “15 Minutes,” “Giving Her Away” and “Back in the Saddle.” The album explores the challenges of balancing family and career, self-doubt and self-belief, among other topics.