2nd Annual Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Gala Set For October 23

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Locash, Runaway June, Victoria Shaw, Cooper Alan, and more are set to perform at the upcoming 2nd Annual Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Benefit Gala on Oct. 23 at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Attendees will also participate in a silent auction taking place throughout the event, while hearing from breast cancer survivors, thrivers and caretakers. Presented by the Joseph Family Foundation, the Gala will once again support the work of the Susan G. Komen Foundation.

“On behalf of all of us at The Joseph Family Foundation, I could not be more excited to host this event, working alongside a team of incredible women, two of whom are breast cancer survivors, as we put on yet another stellar event in support of such a great cause and such an acclaimed organization–The Susan G. Komen Foundation,” says Tara Joseph, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Big Plan Holdings (BPH) and The Joseph Family Foundation.

“Last year’s event was headlined by Dolly Parton and was simply phenomenal,” she continues. “We look forward to carrying on that tradition annually. With unrivaled energy, excitement and today a cosmopolitan hub and travel destination renowned the world over, what is also undeniable is the serious heart and soul of Nashville. We are excited to make this city home to such an impactful cause moving forward.”

“The Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Gala showcases some of Nashville’s greatest upcoming talent and world-renowned headliners,” adds Joshua Daniel, a Development Director at the Susan G. Komen Foundation. “I look forward to this night all year long and encourage anyone interested in attending to get their tickets now before it sells out.”

To purchase tickets, learn more about the Kiss Breast Cancer Goodbye Benefit Gala or to donate, click here.

John Prine, Patsy Cline, Dr. Paul T. Kwami, Ed Hardy To Be Honored On Music City Walk Of Fame

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Pictured (L-R): Dr. Paul T. Kwami, Ed Hardy, John Prine, and Patsy Cline

John Prine, Patsy Cline, musical director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers Dr. Paul T. Kwami, and former GAC and industry executive Ed Hardy will all be honored posthumously with their induction into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 10.

The ceremony will bestow the 94th, 95th, 96th and 97th stars on the Music City Walk of Fame to the inductees, who are recognized for their significant contributions to preserving the musical heritage of Nashville and for contributing to the world through song.

Brenda Lee will be on hand to present for Prine, Trisha Yearwood will present for Cline, gospel great CeCe Winans will present for Kwami, and superstar Garth Brooks will be the presenter for Hardy. Each inductee will have a family member accepting on their behalf, including Prine’s wife, Fiona Whelan Prine; Cline’s daughter, Julie Fudge; Kwami’s son, Delali Kwami; and Hardy’s wife, Kim Hardy.

“Each of these four inductees left an enduring mark on Music City, and their influence continues today,” notes Kevin Lavender, Executive Vice President at 5/3 Bank and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “The Music City Walk of Fame is proud to pay tribute to these legends with their induction, and we are especially honored to have their family members attend to accept on their behalf.”

Weekly Register: Koe Wetzel Makes Top Debut On Country Streaming Songs & Albums Charts

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Koe Wetzel. Photo: Jody Domingue

Columbia Records’ Koe Wetzel made some waves on the top country album and streaming songs charts this week.

His newest record, Hell Paso, notches the top debut at No. 3 on the albums chart with 24.5K in total consumption (3.2K album only/26 million song streams). Wetzel also makes the top streaming song debut as “Cabo” from the project comes in at No. 21 with 4.7 million first-week streams, according to Luminate data.

After eight weeks, Morgan Wallen‘s “You Proof” falls from the top spot, making way for Zach Bryan‘s “Something In The Orange.” The newly crowned top streaming song racks up 12 million streams this week, while “You Proof” takes second with 11.5 streams. Wallen can also be found in the No. 5 spot as “Wasted On You” tallies 8 million streams. Luke Combs‘ “The Kind Of Love We Make” maintains the third spot with 11 million streams, and Bailey Zimmerman‘s “Rock And A Hard Place” rises up one to No. 4 with 8.5 million streams.

Though losing the top spot on the songs chart, Wallen keeps his seat atop the country albums chart with Dangerous: The Double Album adding another 48K in total consumption (1.8K album only/59 million song streams). Bryan’s American Heartbreak follows in second with 25K in total consumption. Kane Brown‘s newly-released Different Man falls to No. 4 with 21K, and Combs’ Growin’ Up moves down one to No. 5 with 19K in total consumption.

SOLID Celebrates 25th Anniversary With First-Ever Gala

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SOLID members at the 25th Anniversary Gala. Photo: Nathan Morgan Photography

The Society of Leaders in Development (SOLID) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Thursday night (Sept. 22) with a black tie gala at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works.

Hosted by radio professional and SOLID alum Sam Alex, the awards ceremony honored alumni from the rising industry professionals organization that have gone on to become leaders in the community, and was planned by Quinton Digital’s Ashley White and incoming SOLID President Erin Pettit.

Pictured (L-R): Kara Lusk (WME), Tim Gray (Grayscale Marketing), and Heather Cook (peermusic). Photo: Nathan Morgan Photography

Amazon’s Head of Country Music Michelle Kammerer received SOLID’s Distinguished Alumni Award, Peermusic’s Director of Marketing and Brands Heather Cook was honored with the Impact Award, and Grayscale Marketing’s CEO Tim Gray took home the Spirit of SOLID Award. WME also received SOLID’s Giving Award, celebrating their financial contributions–the most of any company–to the organization.

“It was such a special evening having so many alumni, current members and industry peers come together to celebrate on Thursday night,” notes SOLID’s President, Avery King. “We had representatives from every class that attended the evening and hearing everyone swapping stories about when they were in SOLID made for an incredibly memorable night. It was the perfect way to honor the last 25 years and look ahead to our next 25.”

The evening also included live music by The Network, as well as event activations with candle pouring from 615 Candle Bar and live screen printed posters from Friendly Arctic Printing that were gifted to each attendee to memorialize the event.

Zach Bryan Rises To The Top Of The MusicRow Songwriter Chart

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Zach Bryan

Singer-songwriter Zach Bryan has risen to the peak of the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week. The budding entertainer has three songs on the chart, “Something In The Orange,” “Burn, Burn, Burn” and “Oklahoma Smokeshow,” all of which he serves as the sole writer on.

After seven weeks at the top, Ashley Gorley falls to No. 2 with credits on seven currently charting songs: “Take My Name” (Parmalee), “You Didn’t” (Brett Young), “Holy Water” (Michael Ray), “Gold” (Dierks Bentley), “You Proof” (Morgan Wallen), “She Had Me At Heads Carolina” (Cole Swindell) and “What He Didn’t Do” (Carly Pearce).

Ernest Keith Smith (No. 3), Morgan Wallen (No. 4) and Chase McGill (No. 5) all maintain their top five positions.

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.

11th Annual Touring Career Workshop To Be Held This November

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The 11th Annual Touring Career Workshop (TCW) will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at the Soundcheck Annex in Nashville.

This year’s event includes expert insight on entering the business, tax planning, touring life/home life balance, diversity and touring, health insurance options, making safety a priority and more. Registration for the free event is required and open now.

“After a three-year pandemic-induced hiatus, we are thrilled to celebrate our 11th live and in person Touring Career Workshop event,” notes TCW Executive Director and co-creator Chris Lisle. “We have a fantastic evening planned that will spotlight relevant content for our industry with a focus on our return to touring.”

TCW was created in 2011 by Lisle, owner of CLLD LLC, and industry professional Erik Parker. With more than 25 years of experience, Lisle aims to educate road crew members on things such as core financial issues (taxes, renting or purchasing a home, retirement) and personal issues (mental/physical health, family relationships, health insurance, work safety) they may face as independent contractors.

Since its start, TCW has attracted more than 2500 attendees and featured more than 150 guest speakers.

Jamie Davis Inks With Sony Music Publishing Nashville

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Pictured (L-R, back row): Kenley Flynn, Dale Bobo, Anna Weisband, Dan Isbell, Aubrey Rupe, Synnovea Halsel; (L-R, front row): Tom Luteran, Jamie Davis, Rusty Gaston

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Jamie Davis has signed with Sony Music Publishing Nashville.

Davis achieved success as a co-writer on Luke Combs’ No. 1 single, “The Kind Of Love We Make.” The song has spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 to date, peaking at No. 13, while also garnering over 125 million on-demand streams.

He got his start in the industry with his band Jamie Davis & Soul Gravy alongside former band members Dan Isbell and Dustin Nunley, who is currently a member of Luke Combs’ touring band. In 2017, Davis joined Combs’ team as a guitar tech and has continued to write songs and travel on the road with them.

“The Kind of Love We Make” is Davis’ third cut with Luke Combs, and he’s also had cuts with Lily Rose, Jenna Paulette, Leith Loftin and others.

“Jamie has an innate ability to channel his years of front man experience into thoughtfully crafted songs that resonate with music lovers everywhere,” says Vice President Creative, Sony Music Publishing Tom Luteran. “There’s no limit to the amount of success Jamie will find in Nashville.”

AIMP Nashville Announces Songwriter Series Class Of 2022

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The Association of Independent Music Publishers’ (AIMP) Nashville Chapter has announced the members of the eighth annual AIMP Nashville Songwriter Series Class of 2022, consisting of local songwriters Brigetta, John Byron, Erin Kinsey, Meg McRee, Colton Venner and Caroline Watkins.

The writers will perform in a live songwriters’ round at The Listening Room Café on Oct. 4 at 6:00 p.m. CT, hosted by hit songwriters Kelly Archer and Eric Paslay.

All members were selected by a special committee made up of music industry professionals, based on submissions from current AIMP Nashville members. Each writer must not have had a song charting higher than a top 20 on the Billboard or Mediabase charts.

The honor is considered to be a strong predictor of future success in the music industry. Past AIMP Nashville Songwriter Series performers have gone on to score chart-topping hits both as performers and as writers for prominent artists; win Grammy, CMA and CMT Awards; and reach No. 1 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart, among other accomplishments.

“Honoring our new Class of songwriters is such a special moment that I look forward to each year,” says John Ozier, AIMP National Chair and President of the Nashville Chapter. “It not only gives us the chance to put a spotlight on some incredible new talent but also brings our Nashville songwriting community together to connect and support each other. I can’t wait to see everyone at the Listening Room Café!”

The event is free and open to independent publishers, songwriters, or anyone in the music industry interested in learning about AIMP. Members can register for the event on the AIMP website, and non-members can purchase tickets on The Listening Room Café website.

Members of the Class of 2021 included Rocky Block, Ben Chapman, Jonathan Hutcherson, Jenna LaMaster, Jared Scott and Dan Wilson. Past honorees include Brinley Addington, Luke Dick, Jameson Rodgers, Hailey Whitters, Ash Bowers, Hannah Ellis, Hardy, Ashley McBryde, Kassi Ashton, Nicolette Hayford, Kylie Morgan, Ben Goldsmith, Ryan Beaver, Josh Jenkins, Dave Pittenger, Dillon Carmichael, Tiera and more.

Martina McBride Slates 12th Annual ‘Joy Of Christmas Tour’

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Martina McBride. Photo: Robby Kline

Martina McBride will kick off her 12th annual “Joy Of Christmas Tour” on Nov. 26 in Greensboro, North Carolina.

The 12-date holiday tour will visit Daytona Beach, Denver, Tulsa, Kansas City, and more through Dec. 18, bringing seasonal favorites and standards to fans across the country. Pre-sale tickets for “The Joy of Christmas Tour” are on sale now, and general on sale begins Sept. 30.

“This is the 12th year of doing the ‘Joy Of Christmas Tour’ and I truly believe our 2022 version of the show is the best yet,” says McBride. “It is truly a night for the whole family to celebrate all the joyful things about the holiday season. We look forward to it every year and are honored that our show has become a tradition for us and the fans. We cannot wait to take it back on the road!”

McBride is celebrating the 25th anniversary of her impactful Evolution album this year. The project produced two No. 1s, “Wrong Again” and “A Broken Wing,” and was certified triple Platinum by the RIAA.

“The Joy of Christmas Tour” Dates:
11.26.22 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center
11.27.22 – Daytona Beach, FL – The Peabody Auditorium
12.1.22 – Tysons, VA – Capital One Hall
12.2.22 – Shippensburg, PA – Luhrs Performing Arts
12.3.22 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre
12.4.22 – New Brunswick, NJ – State Theatre
12.8.22 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
12.9.22 – Omaha, NE – Orpheum Theatre
12.10.22 – Cedar Falls, IA – Gallagher Bluedorn PAC
12.16.22 – Tulsa, OK – Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
12.17.22 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre
12.18.22 – Fayetteville, AR – Walton Arts Center – Baum Walker Hall

Riley Roth Says ‘Hey Nice to Meet You’ With Upcoming Debut EP

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Riley Roth. Photo: Courtesy of Altadena

Rising singer-songwriter Riley Roth is releasing her debut EP Hey Nice To Meet You, including the focus track “Hometown Home,” on Sept. 30.

The project, which was produced by songwriter Kyle Schlienger, along with Track 45’s KK Johnson producing fan favorite “Stranger,”  has already racked up nearly 5 million total streams. Hitmaker Sara Davis, a co-writer on Gayle’s global smash “abcdefu,” contributed to three of the songs as well.

“The title of my EP is inspired by my song ‘Stranger’, which really launched this era of music for me,” says Roth. “ Releasing my debut EP feels like my first real reintroduction to listeners, both as an artist and as a person. This collection of songs demonstrates every aspect of who I am and who I strive to be. It’s a glimpse into my relationships–past and present–and an honest look at my journey toward confidence and being unapologetic about who I am.”

She continues, “I love conversational lyrics, and I hope listeners hear the voice of a friend when they listen to the words of my songs–that they feel a little less alone in whatever they’re going through and a little better about themselves than they did before they found my EP.”

After high school in Nashville, Roth signed her first deal with hitmaker busbee. Shortly after releasing her first song, busbee tragically passed away from brain cancer, with the pandemic and additional personal and professional upheaval following closely after. Roth continued to use the tools around her to amass over 12 million career streams, while building an audience of more than 300,000 monthly listeners and a social media following that also tops 300K.

Hey Nice To Meet You Track List:
1. Stranger (Riley Roth/Sara Davis/KK Johnson)
2. Go Find Less (Riley Roth/Lauren McLamb/Sara Davis/Kyle Schlienger)
3. Souvenirs (Riley Roth/Jennifer Denmark/Jason Afable)
4. Hometown Home (Riley Roth/Chord Overstreet/Kyle Schlienger)
5. Over You Is Over (Riley Roth/Lauren McLamb/Kyle Schlienger)
6. Linger (Riley Roth/Lauren McLamb/Sara Davis/Kyle Schlienger)