Brian Kelley surprised fans with a new live album and concert film, Surf Post Sessions Live, last week via Big Machine Records.

Captured in the backyard of the Tribe Kelley Surf Post in Grayton Beach, Florida (which he owns with his wife Brittney in their Gulf-side hometown), the album and film feature ten of Kelley’s best-loved tracks, stripped back to reveal heartfelt hooks and enduring themes of home, family, legacy and more, and his signature sand-and-sun country sound taped over two nights in July 2024. The album includes a trio of brand-new unreleased songs like the good-life anthem, “Oceanaire,” co-penned by Kelley with Dean Dillon and Ernest Keith Smith, which features golden strains of acoustic guitars and a soothing, waves-on-the-shore rhythm.

The projects celebrate his Surf Post Sessions series which Kelley started in 2022, and now boasts over 40 sold-out headline shows. Each show mixes carefree country creativity and intimate storytelling, featured throughout the full-band performance.

“Surprise! I’m really proud of our Surf Post Sessions and excited to give fans who haven’t been able to join us a live album and concert film to kick back to,” shares Kelley. “To be able to unite as a community and create a little world together for a couple hours in the backyard of our Surf Post has just been good for the soul. Whether you live in town or are just visiting, we get to hang out as neighbors – just vibe and enjoy music together. I hope y’all dig this live cut, and we get to see some new faces come this SPRING BREAK 2025!”

Surf Post Sessions Live Track List:
1. “Acres (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Adam Sanders, Will Weatherly)
2. “How We’re Livin’ (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Micah Carpenter, Jimmy Robbins, Mark Trussell)
3. “King Ranch (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Katlin Owen)
4. “Dirt Cheap (Live)” (Seth Ennis, Wyatt McCubbin, Andy Sheridan)
5. “Burnin’ It Down / You Make It Easy (Live)” (“Burnin’ It Down” – Chris Tompkins, Rodney Clawson, Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard; “You Make It Easy” – Brian Kelley, Tyler Hubbard, Jordan Mark Schmidt, Morgan Wallen)
6. “Boat Names (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Parker Welling, Casey Brown)
7. “Oceanaire (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Dean Dillon, Ernest Keith Smith)
8. “Quality of Life (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Katlin Owen)
9. “Parrot On My Shoulder (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose, Canaan Smith)
10. “Beach Cowboy (Live)” (Brian Kelley, Blake Redferrin, Jake Rose)

Peachtree Entertainment has added Marty Elliott as Vice President of University Relations and Andrew Goldberg as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Andrew Goldberg and Marty Elliott to Peachtree Entertainment,” shares Nathan Baugh, CEO, Peachtree Entertainment. “Their strategic vision and expertise are the catalysts we need to propel our organization to the next level.”

A 27 year veteran, Elliott brings expertise in venue management, business development and talent booking. She has overseen a range of entertainment venues, booked numerous national touring concerts and managed large-scale festivals and televised events. Elliott has been instrumental in venue restoration efforts, university event programming and community engagement projects. In her new position, she will concentrate on strengthening university partnerships, establishing new collaborations and supporting the planning and execution of major concerts and festivals.

“I’ve had the opportunity to work with Peachtree Entertainment in a variety of ways over the years and it’s exciting to join forces with a team so dedicated to advancing the entertainment industry,” she says. “University venues offer iconic settings for artists and fans and we look forward to creating meaningful partnerships that create lasting value for all involved.”

Goldberg brings more than 10 years of experience in sales, live event marketing and strategic partnerships, having held key positions at Danny Wimmer Presents, Live Nation and Vinik Sports Group. In his new role, he will lead sponsorship and partnership initiatives, and manage sales, activations and long-term revenue growth. Goldberg will leverage brand collaborations and activation specialists to bring partnerships to life.

“I’m pleased to join Peachtree Entertainment as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships,” adds Goldberg. “The company’s strong reputation and its commitment to supporting both artists and fans were key factors in my decision. I look forward to collaborating with our team, partners, and artists to develop an exceptional partnerships department.”

The Other Nashville Society (TONS) a community of over 1,800 industry professionals and creatives who work in Nashville’s thriving non-country music genres, has announced a new Leadership team that will take the organization into its next phase. As a part of this move, TONS’ four co-founders, Ally Venable, Katie Fagan, Mark Abramowitz and Josh Collum will transition into an advisory role.

“Every organization’s story is made up of chapters. Eight years ago, the co-founders met up at Fido and had a crazy idea that we wanted to bring to life. We’ve done that, and it’s now time for the next chapter. We can’t wait to see where this Leadership team takes this organization,” shares Collum, TONS co-founder.

The new TONS Leadership team consists of Jeanette Porcello (Downtown Artist & Label Services, Dog Ear Management) as President; Gordon Droitcour (Cour Design) as Brand Director; Justin Causey (BlackCity Management) as Project Director; Cal Rawlings (CAA), David Supica (Cour Design) and Jordan Todd (MLC) as Event Directors; Branden Bosler (mtheory) as Partnerships Director; Madison Slicker (artist aka Amava) as Social Media Director; Lindsey Odom (Resin8) as Membership Director and Brad Parker (C3 Presents) as Advisor.

“I’m honored to step into the role of President for TONS and continue building on the strong foundation that the founders have created alongside the new leadership team,” says Porcello. “TONS has been a driving force in supporting Nashville’s diverse creative community, and I’m excited for this next chapter—one that will focus on empowering the next executives and artists, fostering collaboration, and amplifying the non-country music scene. With a renewed emphasis on events and member engagement, we’re ready to take TONS to new heights and create even more opportunities for our community.”

In addition to the new leadership team, TONS is also launching a new, year-long strategic partnership with the W Hotel Nashville. The relationship will include TONS curating live programming for the hotel as well as the W becoming the official “home” for many of the organizations’ events.

“With music as a key pillar of the W Hotels brand, we are beyond excited to launch our partnership with TONS to further celebrate the amazing talent of Nashville’s non-country music scene,” says Amanda Wolff, Director of Marketing for W Nashville. “This partnership amplifies W Nashville’s position as a voice and champion of our diverse creative community—we engage with our community and hotel visitors through authentic, local partnerships punctuated by curated programming and elevated dining and cocktail experiences, maintaining a thriving vibe from day-to-night—and we can’t wait to share what we have planned together.”

“We are thrilled to be kicking off our partnership with the Nashville W Hotel this year to continue our mission of shining a light on the non-country talent and community. When you start something, you always hope it’s bigger than you. I can’t wait to see how this partnership, along with our new leadership team, amplifies our organization’s commitment and legacy to be greater than us all,” sums Venable, TONS co-founder.

Rising country singer-songwriter Kassi Ashton will release a deluxe album, Made From The Dirt: The Blooms, on April 25 via MCA Nashville.

The collection includes five brand-new songs, including “Sounds Like Something I’d Say,” a track steeped in regret that finds Ashton singing with label-mate Parker McCollum.

Of the tune, she shares, “Parker is a great friend of mine, and I love his voice. The first time I ever heard him sing this song, we were backstage at the Ryman. I knew I had to cut it and that he had to sing it with me.”

McCollum adds, “I got to know Kassi having her out on the road with me last year and she was firing up the crowd every night. I was honored to be asked to join her on this track. It has the qualities of one of those classic country duets I grew up listening to and I was completely on board. Think we did pretty good with this one.”

The deluxe album expands on Ashton’s critically-acclaimed debut album, Made From The Dirt, which was released in September 2024. Its release was part of a landmark year for Ashton, who also received an ACM nomination for New Female Artist of the Year and had a top 40 hit at country radio with album track “Called Crazy.” She also hit the road on a headline run and joined Old Dominion, Jamey Johnson and her latest song collaborator McCollum on tour.

This spring, Ashton joins Jon Pardi on his “Honkytonk Hollywood Tour,” hitting arenas and amphitheaters nationwide beginning on April 25 in Lubbock, Texas. She will also be performing at Audacy’s Leading Ladies event at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York, on April 3 alongside Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson and more.

Made From The Dirt: The Blooms Track List:
1. “Made From The Dirt”
2. “Ride Or Die Radio”*
3. “Called Crazy”
4. “Son Of A Gun”
5. “I Don’t Wanna Dance”
6. “The Straw”
7. “Sounds Like Something I’d Say” (feat. Parker McCollum)*
8. “Angels Smoke Cigarettes”
9. “All Over You”*
10. “The Stars Know”
11. “When I’m Gone”*
12. “Bar Fight”*
13. “Drive You Out Of My Mind”
14. “‘Til The Lights Go Out”
15. “Juanita”

* = Deluxe Track