Hillsong United, Lauren Daigle, More Set For ‘All This Future Summer Festival Tour’

The “All This Future Summer Festival Tour” is set for July and August as Hillsong United teams up with a group of artists in various cities across the country. TobyMac, Lauren Daigle and Johnnyswim will join on select dates.

Seventeen artists are slated to perform at a mix of amphitheaters and arenas on various dates throughout the summer tour. The 14-city trek kicks off in Scranton, Pennsylvania on July 25 and will visit Jacksonville, Cincinnati, Oklahoma City, and more before its final stop in Austin, Texas on Aug. 11.

Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, May 13 at 10:00 a.m. local time.

“Our prayer for this tour is that people will be encouraged and filled with hope,” says JD of Hillsong United. “The world feels as hurt and battered as ever but we know God’s presence is with us, and in His presence there is peace, joy and love. Despite the season we all may be in, there is a reason to gather together and sing!”

“’The All This Future Summer Festival Tour’ is going to bring a powerful, one-of-a-kind night to each city that it visits,” says Dan Rauter, SVP of Global Touring with Premier Productions. “Each tour stop will showcase a truly diverse group of artists of faith, covering a wide range of musical styles, and whose music is impacting lives inside and outside of the church walls.”

“All This Future Summer Festival Tour” Dates:

Monday, July 25, 2022 – Scranton, PA
UNITED | Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes | We The Kingdom | TAYA | Social Club Misfits

Tuesday, July 26, 2022 – Bridgeport, CT
UNITED | Kari Jobe & Cody Carnes | We The Kingdom | TAYA| Social Club Misfits

Thursday, July 28, 2022 – Wilmington, NC
UNITED | Johnnyswim | Tauren Wells | Benjamin Hastings | Social Club Misfits

Friday, July 29, 2022 – Jacksonville, FL
UNITED | Johnnyswim | KB | Benjamin Hastings | Ryan Ellis

Saturday, July 30, 2022 – Orange Beach, FL
UNITED | Tauren Wells | Andy Mineo | TAYA | Ryan Ellis

Monday, August 1, 2022 – Cincinnati, OH
UNITED | Tauren Wells | Andy Mineo | TAYA | Ryan Ellis

Tuesday, August 2, 2022 – Franklin, TN
UNITED | TAYA | Tauren Wells | Anne Wilson | TAYA | Social Club Misfits

Wednesday, August 3, 2022 – Camdenton, MO
UNITED | Johnnyswim | Tauren Wells | TAYA| Social Club Misfits

Friday, August 5, 2022 – Lincoln, NE
UNITED | Johnnyswim | Dante Bowe | TAYA | Social Club Misfits

Saturday, August 6, 2022 – Rogers, AR
UNITED | TobyMac | Johnnyswim | TAYA | Social Club Misfits

Sunday, August 7, 2022 – Brandon, MS
UNITED | TobyMac | Johnnyswim | TAYA | Social Club Misfits

Monday, August 8, 2022 – Southaven, MS
UNITED | TobyMac | Blessing Offor | TAYA | Social Club Misfits

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 – Oklahoma City, OK
UNITED | Lauren Daigle | TAYA | Benjamin Hastings | Ryan Ellis

Thursday, August 11, 2022 – Austin, TX
UNITED | Lauren Daigle | TAYA | Benjamin Hastings | Ryan Ellis

Brothers Osborne To Play On-Track Concert Before Ally 400 At Nashville Superspeedway

Brothers Osbourne. Photo: Courtesy of Nashville Superspeedway

Country music duo Brothers Osborne, will take the stage at Nashville Superspeedway for the pre-race concert ahead of the 2022 Ally 400 NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday, June 26.

The Grammy award-winning duo will perform at 2 p.m. from the pre-race concert stage located on pit road. Fans attending the race can purchase a Track Access Pass that provides stage-front access for the concert and driver introductions, views down pit road, and the opportunity to view the race from within the infield. The Track Access Pass must be accompanied by a race day ticket.

“As the home for NASCAR Cup Series racing in Middle Tennessee, we understand the importance of infusing the heart of Music City into our events,” says Erik Moses, Nashville Superspeedway’s President. “We’re excited to have Brothers Osborne turn up the heat on our #NASHCAR weekend and know the fans in attendance from across the country, will enjoy this award-winning superstar duo before America’s best drivers take the track for the Ally 400.”

The duo has achieved numerous Platinum and Gold certifications for their hit songs, including “Stay a Little Longer,” “21 Summer,” “It Ain’t My Fault,” “Shoot Me Straight” and “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).”

Since their debut, Brothers Osborne have accumulated five CMA awards, six ACM awards, and at the 2022 Grammy Awards, the singer-songwriter siblings took home their first trophy for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for the single “Younger Me.” The band has amassed a total of nine Grammy nominations from their three studio albums, which have all reached top 5 status on U.S. country charts.

The inaugural Ally 400 in 2021 was sold out after almost 30 years of NASCAR’s absences in Middle Tennessee. Chris Janson performed the Sunday pre-race concert and Luke Combs served as the grand marshal. Award-winning Christian artist CeCe Winans gave the invocation and Priscilla Block sang the national anthem.

Tickets for the Speedway’s NASCAR weekend are on sale now.

Lindsay Ell Inks With CAA [Exclusive]

Lindsay Ell. Photo: Robby Klein

Lindsay Ell has signed with CAA for representation in all areas.

The Stoney Creek Records artist achieved her first No. 1 single with Brantley Gilbert on “What Happens In A Small Town,” and has also racked up two Canadian chart-toppers: “Criminal” and “Want Me Back.” “Want Me Back” also became her first Gold-certified single.

Ell has been nominated for three ACM Awards, two CMT Awards, a CMA Award, a JUNO, and 18 Canadian Country Music Awards (CCMA) Awards. She celebrated her third consecutive CCMA win in 2021, and recently completed her first Canadian headlining tour.

Ell also released a hit collaboration with Cheat Codes in 2021 called “How Do You Love.” She’s been in the studio with producer Jay Joyce working on her latest project, and her new single, “Right On Time,” is set to be released this week.

The singer-songwriter and musician has also made a name for herself as a TV host, first co-hosting the 2021 CCMA Awards and recently hosting Citytv’s Canada’s Got Talent.

Production Music Veteran Randy Wachtler Launches 11 One/Music

Randy Wachtler. Photo: Bob Delevante

Production music veteran Randy Wachtler has launched a new company, 11 One/Music.

The production company features extensive news music packages and a robust music library for news themes, advertising, sports, film and TV music.

In 1984, Wachtler founded 615 Music, a leading worldwide indie production music company, active in more than 70 countries. 615 Music earned more than 70 awards, including two national Emmys. 615 Music was acquired by the Warner Music Group in 2010 and is now part of Warner Chappell Music Publishing, where Wachtler served as President and CEO until leaving in 2017. Wachtler is also co-founder and former president of the Production Music Association.

11 One/Music was born after Wachtler’s son Haden, Director of Operations, graduated from college, and the father-son team dreamed of building a new business together.

“Working with my son Haden and being able to mentor him about the production music business has been such a great experience for me,” Wachtler says. “I truly love the production music business and sharing my experience and passion for sonic branding with my son. Haden brings an enthusiastic attitude and love for music that is inspiring to me and is just what the business needs. Haden represents the new generation entering the business and I couldn’t be happier about it.”

“Working for Randy is fascinating and motivating. Not only have I gained perspective from someone who knows the industry extremely well, I’ve been able to absorb the way he manages and prioritizes his relationships in the industry,” Haden shares. “I’ve always been drawn to the music industry and now I am learning and understanding the details that go into the processes of writing music and selling it through different mediums. I’ve recognized that Nashville is unparalleled when it comes to creative artists. We truly have some of the best writers in the world on our team. I can’t wait to help global organizations build a distinctive and memorable brand identity.”

The 11 One/Music composers have created 50 new music albums across five catalogs for the company’s production music library. The first artist featured in 11 One/Music’s Artist Series will be Kane Harrison’s The Beautiful, The Damned And The Starved Of Love.

For more information about 11 One/Music, click here.

WMG Corp. Q2 Results: Double-Digit Revenue Growth From Recorded Music, Music Publishing

Warner Music Group Corp. announced its second-quarter financial results for the period ended March 31, 2022.

WMG’s second-quarter financial results saw a 10.1% increase in revenue, driven by digital revenue growth of 8.3% across Recorded Music and Music Publishing. Total streaming revenue increased 9.0%, driven by growth across Recorded Music and Music Publishing, including revenue from emerging streaming platforms.

Digital revenue represented 67.7% of total revenue in the quarter, compared to 68.8% in the prior-year quarter. The decrease in digital revenue as a percentage of total revenue is due to the partial recovery of artist services and expanded-rights revenue, which was impacted by COVID in the prior-year quarter and increased 19.5% in the quarter, as well as the continued growth in Recorded Music licensing and Music Publishing synchronization revenue.

Revenue increases in the quarter were also driven by growth in Recorded Music physical revenue and Music Publishing performance and mechanical revenue.

“Warner Music Group’s unique combination of scale and agility gives us, our artists, and our songwriters an edge in music’s ever-expanding universe of opportunity. We continue to build our unparalleled artist development expertise, our differentiated approach to global expansion, and our ground-breaking commitment to innovation at the intersection of music, gaming, social and fitness,” says Steve Cooper, CEO, Warner Music Group. “We’re equally excited about the amazing new releases we have lined up for the rest of the year, and the possibilities on the horizon.”

Financial Highlights:
Double-Digit Revenue Growth Highlighting Strong Fundamentals
Healthy Streaming Performance Driven by Growth in Traditional and Emerging Streaming Platforms
Strong Margins Despite Continued Recovery in Lower-Margin Artist Services Revenue
Continued Momentum in Music Publishing with Double-Digit Revenue Growth and Margin Improvement

For the three months ended March 31, 2022:
Total revenue grew 10% or 13% in constant currency
Digital revenue grew 8% or 11% in constant currency
Net income was $92 million versus $117 million in the prior-year quarter
OIBDA increased 12% to $255 million versus $228 million in the prior-year quarter
Adjusted OIBDA increased 7% to $274 million versus $255 million in the prior-year quarter
Adjusted EBITDA increased 5% to $282 million versus $268 million in the prior-year quarter

Brad Paisley Makes It A Double With Launch Of Second American Highway Bourbon Blend

Brad Paisley

Brad Paisley is launching his second batch of premium bourbon this spring, American Highway Reserve Route 2.

The brand is the latest release from his bourbon line which is sourced from locations throughout the US. Paisley’s American Highway Reserve Route 2 features aged notes of charred oak and leather combined with a scent of baked apple and almond, and hints of toffee and cinnamon taste.

“Bourbon is like a song: the more life it has lived on its journey, the deeper the story, the richer it becomes,” Paisley explains. “This second batch has seen more miles. I think you will be surprised at the unique character a different journey created.”

In partnership with Bardstown Bourbon Company, Paisley touches every aspect of the product from the selection of barrels, the aging and ultimately the final blend, working closely with VP of New Product Development, Dan Callaway.

“He’s more than a casual consumer–he really understands whiskey so he’s made a great partner in this endeavor. It’s been a fun journey so far and we’re excited to see where the next Route takes us,” adds Callaway.

American Highway Route 2 is 98 proof and offered at an SRP of $99.99. Roughly 10,000 cases will be available in 20 markets across the U.S., and online through Seelbachs.com.

Cam Announces Return To The Road On ‘The Otherside Tour’

Cam

Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Cam will return to the live stage with “The Otherside Tour.”

The 21-city run will support her most recent album of the same name and make stops all across the US and Canada. The trek will feature opening acts Amythyst Kiah and Jillian Jacqueline at select shows with surprise guests along the way.

“This tour is deconstructing things to pure emotions,” Cam explains. “It’s about taking things apart, and examining the pieces in a really pure form. It’s the most intentional show I’ve created in my career and a really high bar I’ve set for myself and the musicians. God I miss those faces in front of me. I can’t tell you how much I need this time with my kind of people. There’s no place I’d rather be-singing, laughing, processing and marching on together.”

Tickets for the tour will go on sale to the public starting Friday, May 13 at 10 a.m. local time with various pre-sales starting May 10.

Cam’s debut full-length album, Untamed, bowed in the Top 15 of the Billboard Top 200 and registered at No. 2 on the Top Country Albums Chart upon its release in 2015. The project also yielded her triple-Platinum Grammy, CMA and ACM-nominated smash single, “Burning House.” Her sophomore release, The Otherside, featured fan-favorites “Diane” and “Till There’s Nothing Left,” plus songwriting from Avicci, Sam Smith, and Harry Styles.

Chayce Beckham Signs With KP Entertainment

Chayce Beckham. Photo: David McClister

Former American Idol 2021 winner and 19 Recordings/BBR Music Group/Wheelhouse Records artist Chayce Beckham has signed with Kerri Edwards‘ KP Entertainment for management.

The 25-year-old released his debut song, “23,” a semi-autobiographical account of his struggles with alcohol, and it quickly shot to the top of both the iTunes Country and All Genre charts, racking up more than 85 million on-demand streams.

He recently debuted “Can’t Do Without Me,” a supercharged duet with label mate Lindsay Ell, at country radio. He just released his debut EP,  Doin’ It Right, which also features the track “Tell Me Twice.”

Chayce Beckham & Kerri Edwards

“Chayce immediately had my attention during his American Idol audition,” Edwards shares. “When I got the call to take a meeting with him, I didn’t hesitate. I quickly found out his love for country music and the type of artist he wants to be. He is the real deal…songwriter and performer. The team at KPE has had the privilege to be a part of this first release of music and we are so proud of how it turned out. He has all the right things to keep him around for a very long time and we are excited for what his future holds in this business.”

“Something I was really excited about coming off Idol was to get to work with Kerri Edwards,” adds Beckham. “I’m extremely proud to be a part of a great team of people who love and care about the future of country music. I don’t think there was anyone else, or any other team, more meant to help navigate my career.”

Zach Bryan Blasts Onto MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart

Zach Bryan

Oklahoma-born singer-songwriter Zach Bryan makes a huge leap on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart this week, heading from No. 102 to No. 4. His meteoric rise is fueled by the tunes “Something In The Orange,” “From Austin,” and “Highway Boys.”

Shane McAnally returns to No. 1 this week with five country songs currently charting, including “23” (Sam Hunt), “Everyone She Knows” (Kenny Chesney), “AA” (Walker Hayes), “No Hard Feelings” (Old Dominion), and “Never Wanted To Be That Girl” (Carly Pearce & Ashley McBryde).

Ashley Gorley (No. 2), Ben Johnson (No. 3) and Chase McGill (No. 5) complete the top five.

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.

iHeartCountry Festival Wraps Ninth Successful Year

Zac Brown Band. Photo: Gary Miller/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)

The ninth annual iHeartCountry Festival was held Saturday night (May 7) at the new Moody Center in Austin, Texas, and offered up plenty of great music and a few surprises for the packed crowd.

Lainey Wilson. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for iHeartRadio

Highlights of the show included performances by Carrie Underwood, Maren Morris, Cody Johnson, Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, and Dierks Bentley, who made a surprise appearance joining Morris and Lainey Wilson for the “We’re All Country” Guitar Pull powered by RAM Trucks. The Daytime Village at iHeartCountry Festival also featured performances from Jimmie Allen, Wilson, Ryan Hurd, Ingrid Andress, Caroline Jones, and Conner Smith.

Zac Brown Band pulled out all the stops for their set, performing some of their biggest hits and a few stellar covers.

The band kicked off with “Homegrown” and “Out in the Middle” before performing a mashup of “Colder Weather” and the Eagles’ “Take It To The Limit.” They also covered Rage Against the Machine’s “Bulls On Parade” before wrapping the show with fan favorite, “Chicken Fried.”

Dustin Lynch. Photo: Rick Kern/Getty Images for iHeartRadio

Jimmie Allen. Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images