Blessing Offor’s ‘My Tribe’ Is Capitol CMG’s Most Streamed Debut From Male Solo Artist

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Blessing Offor.

Blessing Offor‘s full-length debut My Tribe has officially become the biggest streaming debut from a solo male artist at Capitol CMG.

The debut has racked up nearly four million streams, propelling an appearance on the cover of Apple’s New Music Daily playlist, and currently appears in the Top 20 position on three Billboard charts – the Christian /Gospel Albums, Top 200 Christian/Gospel Albums, and Current Digital Albums charts.

Offor has also surpassed a million monthly listeners on Spotify, and since the release of his debut EP Brighter Days, has been named both an Amazon Breakthrough Artist of 2023 and Pandora Artist To Watch in 2023. The EP’s title track soared up the charts, hitting No. 2 on the Billboard Christian Airplay charts and remaining there for seven weeks, and also yielded his first radio No. 1 – “The Goodness” (TobyMac feat. Blessing Offor).

He is set to tour with Zach Williams this spring beginning March 3 in Knoxville, visiting Savannah, Spokane, Wichita, Atlanta, St. Louis and more through May 12.

See Inside The Amazon Music Country Heat House On Music Row

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Country Heat Weekly Podcast Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music

Amazon Music made a home for itself on Music Row in late 2021, moving in to an old publishing house and renovating it to become a functional content-capturing playground. This makes Amazon Music the only DSP with a dedicated space on Music Row.

When walking in to the Amazon Music Country Heat House, guests are first welcomed into the retro, homey kitchen reminiscent of the family gatherings of country music songs. Walking across the black and while floor tile, you find yourself in the Jukebox Room. Complete with a bar in the corner and a solid wood booth, the jukebox lounge is the perfect place for artists and industry guests to meet, greet and vibe out—according to Amazon Music executives Michelle Tigard Kammerer and Emily Cohen Belote.

Next up is the Rhinestone Living Room. “The Rhinestone Living Room has so many beautiful details that we love to share with guests. With fun tiara adorned taxidermy, jewel tones, fun lights, lassos and mirror balls, whether we’re hosting a large group for a Podcast taping or hosting a jam session, all are welcome to gather here,” the execs share with MusicRow.

Rhinestone Living Room. Photo: Lucas Jackson

The greenroom is appropriately called “the Pinkroom.” Amazon Music pays tribute to the ladies of country music in this space. On the way from the Pinkroom to the podcast studio, guests walk down the Gold Record Hallway. “It’s the perfect display of all the amazing artists and songs that we get to champion every day as artists make their way to get ready to rock on the Country Heat Weekly Podcast,” the execs share.

Amazon Music didn’t slouch on the bathrooms in the Country Heat House. The john in the Amazon Music house is plastered with camo wallpaper. “It’s Nashville. Who doesn’t want a camo bathroom?! We especially love the lava lamp that ties into the ’70s theme of the whole house.”

Last but certainly not least, the Amazon Music house includes a space for its Country Heat Weekly Podcast with hosts, Kelly Sutton and Amber Anderson.

Rhinestone Living Room. Photo: Lucas Jackson

The Pinkroom. Photo: Lucas Jackson

The Jukebox Room. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music

The Kitchen. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music

Camo Bathroom at the Amazon Country Heat House. Photo: Courtesy of Amazon Music

Morgan Wallen’s ‘One Thing At A Time’ Album To Be Unveiled In March

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Morgan Wallen has announced that he will release his third full studio album, One Thing At A Time, via Big Loud/Mercury/Republic Records on March 3.

Opening with track “Born With A Beer In My Hand” and closing with song “Dying Man,” the multi-Platinum artist plans to take listeners on a very personal journey throughout the expansive project.

“This record represents the last few years of my life, the highs and the lows,” Wallen states. “It also brings together the musical influences that have shaped me as an artist – country, alternative and hip-hop. There are 36 songs on this album because we just kept exploring with fresh lyrics, music and production ideas and these are the songs that felt right to me. It was a blast to create, and I was so grateful to be back in the studio to lay this out for my fans.”

He displays a wide range of influences in various songs on the new record—incorporating The Allman Brothers’ “Midnight Rider” into “Everything I Love,” a sample of Young Thug’s “Lifestyle” interpolated on “180 (Lifestyle)” as well as collaborations with Eric Church on “Man Made A Bar,” Hardy on “In The Bible,” and Ernest on “Cowgirls.” Wallen’s sister Ashlyne will be featured within the collection as well, singing the harmony on “Outlook.”

“I grew up in church singing three-part harmonies with my two sisters. That’s how I learned to sing, so this was a full-circle moment for Ashlyne and me,” he shares.

The cover art also holds family significance for Wallen as it was photographed at the home of his grandmother, Mamaw Boots, who passed away.

“My Mamaw Boots helped raise me. I had such a special bond with her, so I wanted to honor her with this new record,” Wallen adds.

Wallen previously dropped the One Thing At A Time’ (Sampler), which consisted of three tracks featured on the album. Tonight (Jan. 30), Wallen will release three more tracks to start the countdown to the full project’s unveiling.

One Thing At A Time Track Listing:
1. Born With A Beer In My Hand (Morgan Wallen, Zach Abend, Michael Hardy)
2. Last Night (John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Ryan Vojtesak)
3. Everything I Love (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak) Contains interpolation from “Midnight Rider” written by Gregg Allman, Robert Kim Payne
4. Man Made A Bar (Feat. Eric Church) (Rocky Block, Jordan Dozzi, Larry Fleet, Brett Tyler)
5. Devil Don’t Know (Travis Denning, Jared Mullins, Ben Stennis)
6. One Thing At A Time (Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak, Morgan Wallen)
7. ’98 Braves (John Byron, Josh Miller, Travis Wood)
8. Ain’t That Some (Chris LaCorte, Chase McGill, Josh Miller, Blake Pendergrass)
9. I Wrote The Book (Morgan Wallen, Michael Hardy, Cameron Montgomery)
10. Tennessee Numbers (Jordan Minton, Blake Pendergrass, Travis Wood)
11. Hope That’s True (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
12. Whiskey Friends (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Jonathan Hoskins, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
13. Sunrise (John Byron, Blake Pendergrass)
14. Keith Whitley (Thomas Archer, Brad Clawson, Jared Mullins)
15. In The Bible (Feat. HARDY) (John Byron, Jeff Garrison, Jon Hall, Ben Johnson, Geoffrey Warburton)
16. You Proof (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
17. Thought You Should Know (Morgan Wallen, Nicolle Galyon, Miranda Lambert)
18. F150-50 (Jared Mullins, John Pierce, Ben Stennis)
19. Neon Star (Country Boy Lullaby) (Morgan Wallen, Ernest Keith Smith, Josh Thompson, Ryan Vojtesak)
20. I Deserve A Drink (John Byron, Devin Dawson, Jacob Durrett, Hillary Lindsey)
21. Wine Into Water (John Byron, Matt Jenkins, Blake Pendergrass)
22. Me + All Your Reasons (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
23. Tennessee Fan (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Mark Holman)
24. Money On Me (Michael Lotten, Blake Pendergrass, Matt Roy)
25. Thinkin’ Bout Me (John Byron, Ashley Gorley, Taylor Phillips, Ryan Vojtesak)
26. Single Than She Was (John Byron, Ben Johnson, Ryan Vojtesak)
27. Days That End In Why (John Byron, Blake Pendergrass, Driver Williams)
28. Last Drive Down Main (Jerry Flowers, Ryan Hurd, Michael Lotten)
29. Me To Me (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
30. Don’t Think Jesus (Jessi Alexander, Mark Holman, Chase McGill)
31. 180 (Lifestyle) (Rocky Block, Ashley Gorley, Mark Holman, Blake Pendergrass, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak) Contains interpolation from “Lifestyle” written by Arsenio Archer, London Holmes, Dequantes Lamar, Bryan Williams, Jeffery Williams
32. Had It (Rocky Block, Alex Eskeerdo Izquierdo, Ryan Vojtesak)
33. Cowgirls (feat. ERNEST) (Rocky Block, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
34. Good Girl Gone Missin’ (Morgan Wallen, Ashley Gorley, James Maddocks, Ernest Keith Smith, Ryan Vojtesak)
35. Outlook (Morgan Wallen, Rodney Clawson, Jeff Hyde)
36. Dying Man (Ben Johnson, Blake Pendergrass, Josh Thompson)

Nate Smith Nabs First Chart-Topper With Debut Single, ‘Whiskey On You’

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Nate Smith. Photo: Matthew Berinato

Arista Nashville/Sony Music Nashville rising artist Nate Smith has notched his first No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay and Mediabase/Country Aircheck Charts with his debut, Gold-certified single, “Whiskey On You.”

The breakout track also went No. 1 on Canada’s country radio chart for six weeks, marking the longest running No. 1 country debut by a male vocalist in chart history. Just ahead of the achievement, Smith recently released a MOTi remixed version of “Whiskey On You.” His debut, self-titled album is set to arrive on April 28.

The burgeoning entertainer earned multiple 2023 Artist to Watch distinctions this year, including being named a member of MusicRow’s Next Big Thing Class of 2023, Amazon’s Breakthrough Artists to Watch, CMT’s Listen Up and one of the CRS 2023 New Faces, among others.

Smith will perform at Stagecoach Festival for the first time this year and will also join Thomas Rhett on his “Home Team Tour 2023,” kicking off May 4 in Des Moines, Iowa before hitting a total of 40 cities this summer.

Ross Copperman Makes His Way Into The Top Five On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

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Ross Copperman. Photo: Gus Black

Decorated songwriter, producer and artist Ross Copperman cracks into the top five on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week.

Copperman, who claimed No. 13 on the year-end MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, has his name on five songs currently circulating on the charts, including “Dancin’ In The Country” (Tyler Hubbard), “Gold” (Dierks Bentley), “Worth A Shot” (Elle King feat. Dierks Bentley), “Pick Me Up” (Gabby Barrett) and “Note To Self” (Randy Houser).

Zach Bryan continues to steam ahead at the top of the chart, notching his 16th week at No. 1. The Oklahoma native has five of his own tracks at play on the chart, including “Something In The Orange,” “Sun To Me,” “The Good I’ll Do” and “Burn, Burn, Burn.” As the sole writer on the songs, Bryan receives all of the points earned from airplay, digital download track sales and streams on the Songwriter Chart.

Filling out the remainder of the top five are Morgan Wallen (No. 2), Ashley Gorley (No. 3) and Ernest Keith Smith (No. 4).

The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.

Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.

Lineup Announced For 6th Annual Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival

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Tennessee Motorcycles & Music Revival’s 6th annual event is returning to Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills from May 18-21.

Headliners for this year’s event include Paul Cauthen, Nikki Lane, Elvie Shane and Whey Jennings. The event will also feature a host of other artists, including Rob Lienes, War Hippies, El Dorodo, The Food Stamps, Booray, Chris Garner, Jericho Rose and Lulu and The Black Sheep.

There will also be a special tribute to the late Loretta Lynn featuring Tayla Lynn, Ernie Lynn, Emmy Russell, Summer Dean, Lienes, Coal Miner’s Band and more.

The weekend will also include a two-wheeled playground featuring stunt shows, bike shows, field games, motorcycle racing and off-road trail riding. The BC Moto Invitational, a custom motorcycle showcase, features select craftsmen displaying some of the country’s best custom motorcycles.

Public early bird tickets are available now.

Jacee Badeaux, Halle Bartlett Promoted At Big Yellow Dog Music

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Jacee Badeaux & Halle Bartlett

Big Yellow Dog Music has promoted Jacee Badeaux to Senior Creative Director, A&R and Halle Bartlett to Coordinator, A&R.

In his elevated role, Badeaux will continue to curate activity for Big Yellow Dog Music writers, artists and producers. Among his recent achievements are signing Brandon Davis and orchestrating the co-write with producer/writer Dave Pittenger and the artist Gayle, who created the Grammy-nominated smash, “abcdefu.” Badeaux has been with Big Yellow Dog Music since 2017 and previously held the position of Creative Director.

Originally from Flushing, Michigan, Bartlett officially joined the Big Yellow Dog Music team as Creative Assistant in January 2022. Before joining the team full-time, she was an intern at the company while studying Music Business at Belmont University. As Coordinator, A&R, Bartlett will be responsible for calendar management, writer coordination, song pitching and social media efforts for Big Yellow Dog Music’s songwriters.

“With artists popping off virally these days, it takes more effort to discover if they are truly talented,” says BYDM co-owner and CEO Carla Wallace. “Jacee has that down and with a passion for finding talent!”

“Halle brings an infectious energy, go-getter attitude, and a song sense that is unmatched,” adds Badeaux. “She’s the tic to my tac.”

Ruston Kelly Announces ‘The Weakness Tour’ For This Spring

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Ruston Kelly. Photo: Alysse Gafkjen

Ruston Kelly will embark on his new headlining “The Weakness Tour” this spring, beginning April 12 at Louisville’s Mercury Ballroom.

The 30-date trek will make stops at NYC’s Webster Hall, Chicago’s House of Blues, Los Angeles’s The Fonda Theater, Cleveland’s Beachland Ballroom and more before wrapping with a hometown show at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater with Jenny Lewis on June 2. Tickets, as well as VIP packages, are on sale now.

The new tour will support Kelly’s third album, The Weakness, due out April 7 on Rounder Records. The project was created out of an attempt to process a number of life-altering changes Kelly endured over the past couple of years, including a public divorce as well as major upheaval in his immediate family. He collaborated for the first time with producer/songwriter Nate Mercereau on the new collection.

Weekly Register: Hardy Makes Massive Debuts On Country Albums & Songs Charts

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Big Loud rocker Hardy makes massive waves on both the top country streaming songs and top country albums charts this week.

Following the release of his ground- and genre-breaking album, The Mockingbird & The Crow, the decorated singer-songwriter’s 17-track project takes the top spot on the top country albums chart. The album makes a massive debut with 55K in total consumption (20K album only/42 million song streams) and helps Hardy secure 13 songs on this week’s country streaming songs charts, according to Luminate data.

Hardy also sees some action in the top five country streaming songs this week as his duet with Lainey Wilson, “Wait In The Truck,” claims the fourth spot with 8.9 million streams. Additionally, Hardy notches the highest debut on the songs chart at No. 14 with “Red,” his collaboration with label-mate Morgan Wallen, nabbing 5.1 million first-week streams.

Elsewhere on the albums chart, everyone shifts down one spot from last week. Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album moves to the second spot with 41K in total consumption (1.2K album only/50 million songs streams), Zach Bryan‘s American Heartbreak goes to third with 32K, Bailey Zimmerman‘s Leave The Light On falls to fourth with 20K and Luke Combs‘ Growin’ Up seals the top five with 18K.

On the songs side, the top three remain the same this week. Bryan maintains the top spot as “Something In The Orange” adds another 15 million streams, Zimmerman’s “Rock And A Hard Place” keeps second with 11 million and Wallen’s “You Proof” claims third with 9 million streams. Kane & Katelyn Brown‘s “Thank God” falls one spot to No. 5 with 8.2 million streams.

Bryan Martin Readies Third Album, ‘Poets & Old Souls,’ For March

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Bryan Martin. Photo: Josh Russell

Bryan Martin‘s third full-length, studio album, Poets & Old Souls, will drop March 31 via Average Joes Entertainment.

Martin honors his Native American heritage with his new single from the project, “Wolves Cry.” Written solely by Martin, the track preaches hard work and resiliency and offers a glimpse into his upbringing, conveying his pride and appreciation for where he came from.

“‘Wolves Cry’ is purely about how I was raised,” Martin explains. “It’s a testament to appreciating your roots, even if you don’t come from much. I want it to serve as a reminder to people to not let your past get in the way of what you really want in life.”

Poets & Old Souls is a collection of personal songs that showcase the Louisiana native’s growth and evolution. It follows Martin’s debut album, If It Was Easy, which detailed his struggle with opiate addiction and mental health, and tells the story of growing up in an oil field family. His sophomore album, Self Inflicted Scars, expanded on his hardships and recounted his suicide attempt at 19.

With his authenticity and lyrical courage, Martin has racked up over 150 million streams. His recently released single, “We Ride,” has earned over 12 million streams across all platforms since its release on Oct. 28.

Martin will join Warren Zeiders on his “Pretty Little Poison Tour” this spring. The 15-date tour kicks off with a sold out show on March 30 in Peoria, Illinois, with additional stops in Cincinnati, Milwaukee, Denver, Salt Lake City, Sacramento and more.