Lauren Alaina To Reveal Final ACM Radio Award Winners At CRS New Faces Show

Lauren Alaina will reveal the final ACM Radio Award winners for National On-Air Personality of the Year – Daily and National On-Air Personality of the Year – Weekly on stage at the New Faces of Country Music Show on March 20, completing the full slate of ACM Radio Awards announced across CRS 2026.

Earlier in the week at CRS Honors, the winners for ACM Station of the Year and On-Air Personality of the Year will be revealed. Additionally, during the New Faces Show the CRS/Country Aircheck Awards will be presented, honoring innovation, leadership, and outstanding contributions to the country radio format. The evening will also include the presentation of the Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, recognizing exceptional philanthropic leadership within the country radio community. The 2026 honoree will be introduced by 2023 recipient and CRB Board member Brent Michaels.

This year’s New Faces of Country Music Show will feature performances from Kelsey Hart, Ella Langley, Chase Matthew, John Morgan, Meghan Patrick, and Josh Ross. Country radio personality Elaina Smith will return as host. Co-partnered by the Academy of Country Music and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, the New Faces of Country Music Show continues its longstanding tradition of supporting St. Jude’s lifesaving mission.

Skylar Grey Signs With Casual Media Partners For Management

Skylar Grey & Heather Vassar. Photo: Shervin Lainez

Skylar Grey has signed with Casual Media Partners. She is represented for management by Founder and CEO Heather Vassar.

Grey has collaborated with artists including Eminem, Macklemore, Jelly Roll, Rihanna and Zedd, with credits on hits including “Where’d You Go,” “Love The Way You Lie” and “Coming Home.” She has also contributed to films including as Venom 2, Aquaman, 50 Shades of Grey and the Fast and Furious franchise. Her combined catalog has earned over 19 billion total streams, plus she has amassed a combined social following of more than 4M.

Grey is set to release her new album Wasted Potential on May 22. The album marks her first release in the partnership with Vassar. She has previewed the project with her new single single “Come,” available today (March 6).

Priscilla Block Makes Ryman Debut

Priscilla Block. Photo: JC Robbins

Priscilla Block made her Ryman debut on Wednesday night (March 4), capping her 2026 “Things You Didn’t See Tour.”

The show featured surprise guests including Tracy Lawrence, who joined Block for “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” Shenandoah, who stepped on stage for “Two Dozen Roses,” Sara Evans for a duet of “Suds in the Bucket,” and Chase Matthew for a performance of “Stranger Things” off Block’s new album.

Midway through the show, Block was honored onstage with a RIAA Platinum certification for “You, Me, And Whiskey,” her No. 1 hit with Justin Moore.

Block performed every song from her new album, Things You Didn’t See, along with a mashup of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Please Please Please,” Billie Eilish’s “BIRDS OF A FEATHER” and Gracie Abrams’ “That’s So True.”

Pictured (L-R): Jimmy Rector (MCA), Stephanie Wright (MCA), Charly Salvatore (underscore works), Priscilla Block, Jordin Wentworth (underscore works), Damon Moberly (MCA).

Shenandoah & Priscilla Block. Photo: JC Robbins

Photo: JC Robbins

Priscilla Block & Tracy Lawrence. Photo: JC Robbins

Kip Moore Drops New Track ‘Levee,’ Announces ‘Reason To Believe World Tour’

Kip Moore

Kip Moore has released a new single “Levee,” featuring guest vocals by Hillary Lindsey, today via Virgin Music Group.

“‘Levee’ is an expression of frustration with the loudness of the world,” says Moore. “Everybody being self-righteous, the constant bickering. We’re simply in a graceless age. People are obsessed with their own voice and being the beacon of truth. We’re all flawed humans from a million different backgrounds. I can feel the ground hemorrhaging. That opening verse came out of me in seconds as a scream.”

A guitar-slinging anthem built for the fast lane, “Levee” was co-produced by Moore alongside Andrew DeRoberts and arrives along with the announcement of Moore’s new “Reason To Believe World Tour.” The new global tour will visit stadiums and arenas across Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Europe, US, and the UK through November, and will feature a series of shows at the SuperSport Park Stadium in Pretoria and at Cape Town’s GrandWest Arena, notching Moore’s first trip back to the country since 2024. He’s played his largest shows in South Africa, with his 2023 arena show becoming the fastest sell-out in Cape Town history, eclipsing Sting, where he performed for crowds of over 40,000 fans.

The new dates follow another co-headlining tour with Billy Currington that went on sale last month, as well as a select number of shows supporting Cody Johnson in arenas across the country. Before Moore’s world tour, he’ll also head back across the pond for a performance at the Holland International Blues Festival in The Netherlands and at State Fayre in Chelmsford, UK.

Kip Moore Tour Dates:
March 6 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena ^
March 7 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena ^
March 28 – North Little Rock, AR – Simmons Bank Arena ^
April 10 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena ^
June 5 – Hinckley, MN – Hinckley Amphitheater *
June 6 – Milwaukee, WI – Landmark Credit Union Live *
June 12 – Maryland Heights, MO – Saint Louis Music Park *
June 13 – Des Moines, IA – Lauridsen Amphitheater *
June 19 – Grolloo, NL – Holland International Blues Festival #
June 21 – Munich, DE – TonHalle**
June 23 – Zurich, CH – X-TRA**
June 25 – Cologne, DE – Carlswerk**
June 27 – Chelmsford, UK – State Fayre #
July 17 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 *
July 18 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage *
July 24 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater *
July 25 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater *
August 7 – Port Wentworth, GA – Port Wentworth Amphitheater *
August 8 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy *
August 20 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center *
August 21 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed *
August 22 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill *
September 10 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery *
September 11 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre *
September 12 – Richmond, VA – Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront *
October 17 – Pretoria, ZA – SuperSport Park Stadium
October 23 – Cape Town, ZA – GrandWest Arena
October 24 – Cape Town, ZA – GrandWest Arena
October 30 – Melbourne, AU – The Forum
October 31 – Melbourne, AU – The Forum
November 6 – Brisbane, AU – The Fortitude Music Hall
November 7 – Brisbane, AU – The Fortitude Music Hall
November 13 – Sydney, AU – The Enmore Theatre
November 14 – Sydney, AU – The Enmore Theatre
November 21 – Christchurch, NZ – Christchurch Town Hall
November 22 – Auckland, NZ – Auckland Town Hall

^ – with Cody Johnson
* – Billy Currington & Kip Moore: Live In Concert
** with Jackson Dean
# – Festival

Dylan Scott Tops the MusicRow Radio Chart With ‘What He’ll Never Have’

Dylan Scott. Photo: Eric Ryan Anderson

Dylan Scott notches the No. 1 position on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart this week with his song, “What He’ll Never Have.”

The track, featured on his third studio album Easy Does It, was written by Scott along with Logan Robinson, Ricky Rowton and Robbie Gatlin.

Scott kicks off his 18-date “Till I Can’t I Will Tour” next week on March 12 in Syracuse, New York.

“What He’ll Never Have” currently sits at No. 9 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 9 on the Mediabase chart.

Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

Star-Studded Tribute To The Gatlin Brothers Sells Out Ryman Auditorium

The Gatlin Brothers joined by all performers on-stage at 70th Anniversary Tribute. Photo: Cooper Smith

“A 70th Anniversary Salute to The Gatlin Brothers” took place at the Opry House on Feb. 23 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, with a capacity crowd gathered to enjoy the evening of music.

The moving tribute concert brought together generations of country and gospel greats under one roof and included The Oak Ridge Boys, Big & Rich, The Frontmen, Vince Gill, T. Graham Brown, Rhonda Vincent, Steven Curtis Chapman, John Berry, Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Mark Wills, Red Steagall, Billy Dean, Dailey & Vincent, John Carter Cash, Riders in the Sky, Jason Crabb, Jamie O’Neal, Mandy Barnett and many more, with special appearances by Gary Sinise and Nancy Jones. Timeless hits including “All the Gold in California,” “Houston (Means I’m One Day Closer to You)” and “Broken Lady” were celebrated with fresh interpretations and harmonies, underscoring the lasting influence of the trio’s catalog.

Larry’s son Joshua Cash Gatlin also spoke on the legacy of his father and his uncles at the event, which featured Nashville-based band Sixwire as the evening’s backing band, and was hosted by 650AM WSM personalities Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos, Kelly Sutton and Mike Terry.

During the evening, Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin also shared that the celebration would also mark the beginning of their farewell chapter, officially announcing plans for a final tour together. The brothers revealed that the upcoming run of dates will give fans across the country one last opportunity to experience the harmonies that have defined their storied career.

DISClaimer Single Reviews: Warren Zeiders’ New Track Burns With ‘Romantic Intensity’

Warren Zeiders. Photo: Austin Screws

Country music is easing us into spring this week.

Riding warm winds are Tucker Wetmore, Devon Gilfillian, Carter Faith, Kameron Marlowe and Kip Moore.

The grooviest Daylight Savings Time sounds belong to our Disc of the Day winner, Warren Zeiders and the marvelously creative effort by DISCovery Award winner Leah Blevins.

Happy listening.

KIP MOORE / “Levee”
Writers: none listed; Producer: Andrew DeRoberts, Kip Moore; Label: KM
Swampy, steaming, and rocking, with shades of Creedence and a lot of menacing attitude. Love the ad-libbed yelps.

BOB MINNER, TIM McGRAW & LORI McKENNA / “Kentucky Bluebird”
Writers: Don Cook/Wally Wilson; Producer: Bob Minner; Label: Billy Blue Records
Pining for a long-distance lover, accompanied by gently plucked mandolin, dobro, and guitar, as well as a softly sighing fiddle. Acoustic nirvana.

LEAH BLEVINS / “All Dressed Up”
Writers: Dan Auerbach/Daniel Tashian/Leah Blevins; Producer: Dan Auerbach; Label: Easy Eye Sound
Her mountain soprano is wedded to an echoey, dramatic track in this stately ballad of unrequited love. Innovative and ethereal, it’s a sound that will haunt you. It is also the title tune of an ear-opening, singer-songwriter album that’s due on March 20

WARREN ZEIDERS / “Born to Be Yours”
Writers: Ali Tamposi/Blake Pendergrass/Griff Clawson/Jake Hindlin/Warren Zeiders; Producer: Ross Copperman; Label: Warner Records
A rumbling, rhythmic, stirring track lifts a song of eternal devotion heavenward. Zeiders’ vocal is loaded with dynamics, from hushed whisper to soaring celebration. The whole thing seems infused with burning romantic intensity. I’m in.

LILY MEOLA & WILLIE NELSON / “Tumbleweeds and Chewing Gum”
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Label: LM
Hawaii native Meola floats over a spare, loping, “prairie” sounding track while Nelson adds his own special sauce with a mid-song verse. Dreamy atmosphere rules here. Meola showcases her upcoming album at Skinny Dennis on Sunday (March 8) at 7 p.m. The event also celebrates the one-year anniversary of the East Nashville nightspot.

RODNEY CROWELL & EMMYLOU HARRIS / “Go Light a Candle”
Writers: Rodney Crowell/Sam Baker; Producers: Dan Knobler, Rodney Crowell; Label: New West Records
With a tender touch, Crowell offers a song of hope and resilience in the face of political oppression. He and Harris assure us that things will get better, and Lera Lynn adds soft harmony support. It sounds like a kitchen-table conversation with old and trusted friends.

TREY PENDLEY / “Like a River”
Writers: Ben Chapman/Meg McRee/Trey Pendley; Producers: Jacob Bryant, John Davidson; Label: Leo33
Heart warming. He relaxes into the love ballad with an easy-going drawl. The nicely arranged track gives the tune its meaty sonic core. Gently persuasive.

TUCKER WETMORE / “Sunburn”
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Label: MCA/Back Blocks Music
A breezy beach romance with a lilting, bobbing, bubbling vibe. Wetmore continues to impress.

ANGEL WHITE / “LONESTAR GIRL”
Writers: Angel White/Jeffrey East; Producers: Angel White, Joseph Holguin; Label: American Dogwood/EMPIRE
Authentic Texas cowboy White goes in an urban, blues-rock direction on this strutting stomper. It’s the theme song of a new Wrangler ad campaign that features him dancing while sporting the company’s western shirts.

KAMERON MARLOWE / “No Need for Leavin’”
Writers: none listed; Producer: none listed; Label: Sony
Steeped in a neo-soul groove, Marlowe gets into a wailing bluesy, plea that urges her to stay. Some deep-indigo guitar licks and a searing organ underscore his supremely confident vocal performance. Extremely well done.

TYLER BRADEN / “Dry County”
Writers: Allison Veltz Cruz/Lalo Guzman/Laura Veltz/Tyler Braden; Producers: Lalo Guzman, Sam Martinez; Label: Warner Records Nashville
Dobro and steel notes ache along with his heartbreak vocal delivery in this mid-tempo, lonesome outing. There’s something intimate and hearty about his voice that is quite appealing.

CARTER FAITH / “If I Had Never Lost My Mind”
Writers: Carter Faith/Jen Stegall/Jordan Lehning/Lauren Hungate/Tofer Brown; Producer: Tofer Brown; Label: MCA
Her plaintive delivery has hooky vocal breaks as well as volume oomph. The power ballad has cool, thumpy, backbeat percussion and soaring strings. The lyric laments the fact that she drove him away because she is deranged and crazed. This song’s parent album, Cherry Valley, is one of country music’s finest debut collections. Catch Carter Faith at the Exit/In on Saturday (March 14) and Sunday (March 15). 

DEVON GILFILLIAN / “Hold On (Hourglass)”
Writers: Dana Mary Williams/Devon Gilfillian/Paul Duncan/Ran Jackson; Producers: Devon Gilfillian, Jonathan Smalt, Ran Jackson; Label: Fantasy
Gilfillian is the finest R&B talent in Nashville today. He previews his third album with this twang-embellished, urgent, country-soul rocker that rumbles along righteously while he wails in heartache.

Studio Bank Partners With ‘The Stephan Hogan Podcast’

Stephan Hogan & Ron Cox.

Nashville-based Studio Bank has partnered with The Stephan Hogan Podcast to increase business education, financial guidance and entrepreneurship resources for professionals in the entertainment industry.

Hogan’s podcast, which launched in 2024, ranked in the top 5 percent of all video podcasts globally on Spotify in 2025. The podcast has previously feataured Vince Gill, Lee Greenwood, Tom Douglas, Natalie Hemby, Dan Tyminski, Joe Bonamassa and Bear Rinehart.

“At Studio Bank, we understand that creators in the music and entertainment industry face unique financial situations,” says Ron Cox, Music, Arts & Entertainment Executive at Studio Bank. “Stephan has a real gift for drawing out meaningful stories from those who have truly lived it. We’re proud to partner on these conversations filled with personal experiences and hard-earned wisdom, shared in a way that encourages and empowers artists, songwriters, industry professionals and entrepreneurs as they build careers that last.”

“In a city like Nashville, it is special to have a partner who knows you, believes in you, and champions true storytelling,” adds Hogan.

Sarah Trahern To Receive Music Biz’s 2026 Presidential Award

Sarah Trahern. Photo: John Russell/CMA

Sarah Trahern will receive this year’s Music Biz Presidential Award.

The award will be presented to Trahern at the 5th annual Bizzy Awards Dinner, happening Wednesday, May 13 during Music Biz 2026 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly.

Trahern took the helm of CMA in 2014 and is set to retire at the end of this year. Under her leadership, CMA has continued to evolve its membership initiatives and industry programs to meet the changing needs of the country music community. Her tenure has included expanded investments and coordinated industry support in response to COVID-19, natural disasters and ongoing mental health challenges. Trahern has also reinforced CMA’s commitment to music education through the organization’s nonprofit arm, the CMA Foundation, where she serves as President. Prior to CMA, Trahern worked for C-SPAN, The Nashville Network (TNN), and Great American Country (GAC) and her own Sterling Television.

“Sarah’s leadership throughout the last decade plus has been inspirational and transformative for the Country music industry, the Nashville community, and everyone whose lives have been touched by Country artists,” shares Music Biz President Portia Sabin. “As she ends her chapter of service to the music business, we at Music Biz are thrilled to honor her for all that she is and all that she’s accomplished!”

Music Biz 2026 will take place May 11-14 at the Renaissance Atlanta Waverly. Find more information about the event here.

Eric Paslay To Headline Nashville Ballet’s 37th Annual Ballet Ball

Eric Paslay

Eric Paslay is set to headline the 37th Annual Ballet Ball this Saturday (March 7) at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville.

He is replacing Jamey Johnson for the evening, who will not perform as previously announced due to unforeseen circumstances, and will now lead the evening’s entertainment as part of the annual gala celebrating Nashville Ballet’s 40th Season. Tickets for the Ballet Ball Late Party are still available for purchase at NashvilleBallet.com/late-party.

Paslay has celebrated five No. 1s, with four ranked among the Top 100 Songs of the Decade by Country Aircheck, including the No. 1 spot on that chart with “Barefoot Blue Jean Night” recorded by Jake Owen. His latest independent project, Perfect Stranger, a six-song EP, is available now.