Multi-Platinum entertainer Kane Brown will start 2025 with a bang, slating his new album The High Road for a Jan. 24 release via Sony Music Nashville/Zone 4. He will also hit the road on a 23-city tour of the same name on March 13 in San Diego, California.

As his fourth studio album, The High Road includes already-released tracks “Fiddle In the Band” and “Miles On It,” his latest collaboration with Marshmello. Brown will debut another tune from the album, “Backseat Driver,” tonight (Oct. 10) on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Written by Jacob Davis and Jordan Walker and produced by Dann Huff, “Backseat Driver” will be available on Friday (Oct. 11) along with the album’s pre-order/pre-save.

“The High Road Tour” will hit Portland, Montreal, Nashville and more before wrapping in Gilford, New Hampshire on May 25. Scotty McCreery, Mitchell Tenpenny, Ashley Cooke and Dasha will serve as support. Tickets will go on sale to the general public Friday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. local time.

Brown, a five-time American Music Award winner, was recently recognized with the Country Champion Award at the second annual People’s Choice Country Awards. He was also included in the American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special on Sunday evening (Oct. 6), where he performed “Miles On It.”

“The High Road Tour” Dates:
Thurs March 13 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena *^
Fri March 14 – Ontario, CA – Toyota Arena *^
Sat March 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center *^
Thurs March 20 – Portland, OR – Moda Center *^
Fri March 21 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena *^
Sat March 22 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Arena *^
Thurs March 27 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada life Centre +^
Sat March 29 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome +^
Sun March 30 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place +^
Thurs April 3 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre +^
Fri April 4 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre +^
Sat April 5 – Providence, RI – Amica Mutual Pavilion +^
Thurs April 10 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center +^
Fri April 11 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena +^
Sat April 12 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena *=
Thurs April 24 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena *=
Fri April 25 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena *=
Thurs May 1 – State College, PA – Bryce Jordan Center +=
Fri May 2 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena +=
Sat May 3 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena +=
Fri May 9 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena *=
Sat May 10 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena *=
Thurs May 15 – Albany, NY – MVP Arena *=
Fri May 16 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena *=
Sat May 17 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall *=
Thurs May 22 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC *=
Fri May 23 – Canandaigua, NY – CMAC *=
Sat May 24 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion *=
Sun May 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion *=
Sat June 21 – Columbus, OH-Buckeye Country Superfest
July 10-13 – Chicago, IL- Windy City Smokeout

* Mitchell Tenpenny
+ Scotty McCreery
^ Dasha
= Ashley Cooke

The “Concert for Carolina” lineup continues to grow, as Sheryl Crow, Keith Urban and Bailey Zimmerman joining the star-studded Hurricane Helene relief benefit, taking place Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

As previously announced, James Taylor, Luke Combs, Eric Church and Billy Strings will headline the event, hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley and presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority. Additional artists are set to be announced soon.

All proceeds, including sponsorships, will be split evenly between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation. Combs’ portion will be distributed between Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC and Eblen Charities, and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation is focused on helping established charities and organizations that are well-managed, organized and can expedite aid directly to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.

Tickets are available now. For more information, click here. For those unable to attend the concert but still looking to support, donations can be made the North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or to various organizations listed on the “Concert for Carolina” website.

Award-winning songwriter Ben Johnson has extended his publishing deal with Tape Room Music and Artist Publishing Group, and has added Ryan Tedder’s Runner Music to the team.

Originally from Meridian, Mississippi, Johnson has earned nine No. 1 singles, including Nate Smith’s “Bulletproof,” Dierks Bentley’s “Gone,” Paramalee’s “Take My Name” and Dylan Scott’s “New Truck.” His 2021 co-written No. 1 “One of Them Girls” by Lee Brice had an unprecedented sweep across ASCAP, BMI and SESAC for Country Song of The Year.

Johnson has landed cuts across genres, from Justin Timberlake, Meek Mill, Diplo, Weezer and David Guetta to Morgan Wallen, Hardy, Thomas Rhett and more. He also writes and records music with his two sisters, Jenna and KK, in their band Track45.

“Ben has established himself as one of the top songwriters and producers across all genres and formats,” says Tape Room President Blain Rhodes. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue our partnership with him alongside APG and Runner moving forward.”

“We are so excited to be working with Ben alongside our friends at Tape Room and APG,” adds Runner Music’s Amanda Hill and Tedder. “Ben is an incredible songwriter who we’ve admired for years and are so happy to now call family.”

“I could not be more excited to be extending my publishing deal with Tape Room/APG and adding Runner to the team,” Johnson shares. “It’s so special to be able to work with people who have been my heroes for so long—first Ashley and now Ryan. I’m grateful for the support of Tape Room, APG and Runner, and can’t wait to get to work together!”

Morgan Wallen’s One Thing At A Time Celebrates Seven Times-Platinum

Morgan Wallen was presented with a seven times-Platinum plaque at Neyland Stadium on Sept. 22 for his record-breaking third studio album, One Thing At A Time, released in March 2023. Since its release, One Thing At A Time has yielded seven No. 1 hits, and remained atop the all-genre Billboard 200 chart for 19 non-consecutive weeks—with the most weeks at No. 1 for a country album in history—and was the most-streamed album of the year on Spotify.

 

Rachel Derosia Promoted To Sr. VP Comedy At Outback Presents

Rachel Derosia has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Comedy at Outback Presents. Originally from Rochester, New York, Derosia moved to Nashville 10 years ago to complete her degree in music business from Belmont University. She began her career in publishing at Sony ATV but following an intense interest in comedy, she ultimately joined Outback Presents Co-CEO Brian Dorfman and Lucy Sinsheimer booking and operating Zanies Comedy Club.

Her time there allowed her to touch every part of the live comedy experience and lead to her hiring as a coordinator at Outback Presents working closely alongside Dorfman. She will collaborate with recently hired Co-SVP of Comedy Joel Bachkoff to continue growing the company’s comedy business.

 

Old Dominion & Tiera Kennedy Join Musicians On Call In Honoring Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Each September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month brings together organizations nationwide to raise awareness and critical funds to further research and treatment. Hyundai Hope On Wheels and Musicians On Call partnered to bring the healing power of music to pediatric oncology patients in Nashville and New York during the month.

Old Dominion, Tiera Kennedy and Chelsea Cutler participated in the Musicians On Call Bedside and Virtual programs, performing for patients in their hospital rooms. During their time visiting at TriStar Centennial Children’s Hospital, Old Dominion brought smiles and shared laughs with the children, their families and caregivers, and Kennedy had patients dancing during her visit to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt.

 

Steve Wariner, Steeldrivers, More To Perform At AFM Local 257 “For Those We Lost” Event

A fundraiser for the Nashville Musicians Association, AFM Local 257 Funeral Benefit Fund will pay tribute to longtime members Duane Eddy, Michael Henderson and Buck Trent tonight (Oct. 9) at its annual “For Those We Lost” event at 3rd & Lindsley in Nashville, honoring Local 257 members who have passed in the last year.

Artists performing include Steve Wariner, the SteelDrivers, John England, Kenny Vaughan, Jim Hoke, Yates & Keven McKendree, Fred Newell, Russ Paul and several surprise guest performers. The event will also host an auction with items including a Duane Eddy guitar and a signed guitar donated by Dolly Parton. The concert will also be livestreamed on Volume.com and tickets to the concert are available at 3rdandlindsley.com.