Logan Crosby will drop his debut album, 2019, on Sept. 27. Ahead of the release, he plans to embark on his first-ever headlining journey, “The 2019 Tour,” starting Sept. 5 in Birmingham, Alabama.

The collection will feature lead singles “You’re Still,” “Girl Next Door” and “2019” in addition to 10 new tunes. Additionally, the 12-date tour will visit Knoxville, Charlotte, Columbia, Nashville and more. Tickets are available now. For more information, click here.

“When you listen to me, I want to take you back to the first time you got your heart broken or fell in love. Other songs might make you want to party,” notes Crosby. “I’m the same guy who was holding a guitar at three-years-old. Whether I’m playing a dive bar or an arena, I’m going to share stories and maybe make you laugh too.”

He is currently supporting Megan Moroney on “The Lucky 2.0 Tour,” and is set to make upcoming appearances at Calgary Stampede and Voice of America (VOA) Country Music Fest.

2019 Track Listing:
1. “2019”
2. “You’re Still”
3. “Polaroid Picture”
4. “Love Like That Again”
5. “Girl Next Door”
6. “Please Don’t Say Atlanta”
7. “Look Who’s Lonely Now”
8. “But I Do”
9. “I’ll Write A Song”
10. “Ain’t No Georgia”
11. “Forever For A While”
12. “Roots”
13. “Seasons”

Kelsea Ballerini Honored With RIAA Gold Plaque

Earlier this month, Kelsea Ballerini was honored with a plaque for her RIAA Gold-certified single, “Mountain With A View.” The song appears on her Grammy-nominated album Rolling Up the Welcome Mat and was written solely by Ballerini.

 

 

Anne Wilson Garners One Billion Global Career Streams

Singer-songwriter Anne Wilson has achieved a major milestone by passing the one billion career streams mark. This achievement comes just three years into her career after initially gaining attention for her single “My Jesus” and Grammy-nominated album of the same name.

Recently, Wilson and Lainey Wilson released a live recording of “Praying Woman” off of her Christian country album Rebel. The album, upon release, secured the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the Christian, country and all-genre charts respectively—putting her in the company of Carrie Underwood, Chris Tomlin and Hillary Scott.

 

 

ACM Continues Celebrations At Nashville Pride Parade

The Academy of Country Music continued Pride Month celebrations on Saturday (June 22) by joining in on the Nashville Pride Parade along with ACM members, friends and family.

This follows the organization’s inaugural “ACM Country For Y’all” showcase on Thursday (June 20) that featured performances from Adam Mac, Brooke Eden, Chris Housman and Denitia.

 

 

Scotty Hasting Honors WWII Veterans At The 80th Anniversary Of D-Day

Artist and combat-wounded former infantryman Scotty Hasting has returned from a 10-day trip to France, where he honored WWII Veterans on the 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy.

Hasting participated in events organized by Operation Democracy, taking steps to remember and preserve our freedom. “Afghanistan Veteran and rising Nashville star Scotty Hasting symbolizes the passing of the torch of Gratitude for our precious remaining WWII Veterans to the Next Generation so they understand the cost of our freedom and the imperative to be vigilant in defense of our Western Civilization,” says Operation Democracy’s Cathy Cyphers Soref. “Scotty’s penetrating rendition of the new classic ‘Red, White and Blue’ evokes the depth of sacrifice made by a few for all of us and a call for all to participate in some form of public service.”

“I was with the 1st Infantry Division 4th Squadron 4th Cavalry out of Fort Riley,” shares Hasting. “I was there from 2010 – 2015. I deployed in 2011 to Afghanistan, where I was shot 10 times—five times in the shoulder, four times in the hip, and once in the thigh. Music has become a form of therapy for me and a way to fight the demons that knock on the door at night. It’s a way for me to get rid of PTSD, depression and anxiety…thank you for all that you do, have done, and continue to do.”

 

 

Lil’ Skinny Signs With Droptine Recordings

Emerging artist Lil’ Skinny has signed with Droptine Recordings prior to releasing his new single, “Whiskey Pistol,” on July 5.

In a partnership with Jimmy Ritchey, Droptine’s Jim Catino welcomes Skinny to the roster, sharing, “I’m very excited about working with Lil Skinny. He is an amazing talent! Skinny is skilled as a singer-songwriter, musician and performer. I’m looking forward to watching him rise as a country music star. And it is an added bonus to be able to do it alongside my longtime friend Jimmy Ritchey.”

“Working with Jimmy Ritchey and Jim Catino has been a dream come true. The support from Droptine to be able to record the music that I’ve always dreamed of making has been such a blessing. I’m excited to see where the future will take us,” shares Lil’ Skinny.

Jelly Roll is extending his “Beautifully Broken Tour 2024” run with 15 new dates.

The tour will kick off on Aug. 27 in Salt Lake City and new markets added include Cincinnati, Lexington, Kansas City, Houston and Austin, in addition to previously announced shows in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, New Orleans and more.

Tour openers for all dates through Oct. 27 include Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay, with Ernest, Shaboozey and Allie Colleen joining as support starting Oct. 30.

Jelly shared the news during his interview and Block Party outdoor performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday evening (June 25) where he performed a never-before-heard new track from his upcoming new album titled “Burning.” Written by Jelly, Zach Crowell, Ian Fitchuck and Ilsey Juber, “Burning” follows the release of his current radio hit “I Am Not Okay,” which premiered last week on country radio and is currently top 30 and climbing. “I Am Not Okay” follows Jelly’s fourth consecutive No. 1 at country radio and fifth career No. 1.

Tickets for the newly-added shows will be available starting with a Citi and Verizon presale beginning on Thursday, June 27, and additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Monday, July 1 at jellyroll615.com.

In addition to his upcoming “Beautifully Broken Tour,” Jelly will perform in Canada for the first time in July, marking his first ever international tour dates and the first time visiting the country. The dates in St. Catherines, Ontario (July 8) and Ottawa, Ontario (July 9) are currently on sale.

Added Dates:
10/16/2024 – Springfield, MO – Great Southern Bank Arena #
10/30/2024 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena *
11/1/2024 – Charleston, WV – Charleston Coliseum *
11/4/2024 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center *
11/7/2024 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse *
11/8/2024 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena *
11/10/2024 – Evansville, IN – Ford Center *
11/12/2024 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Arena *
11/13/2024 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center *
11/14/2024 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center *
11/17/2024 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center *
11/18/2024 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center *
11/19/2024 – Austin, TX – Moody Center *
11/22/2024 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena *
11/23/2024 – Jacksonville, FL – Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena *

#Warren Zeiders & Alexandra Kay
*Ernest, Shaboozey & Allie Colleen

Click here to see previously-announced dates.

K.D. Lang is set to be inducted into the 2024 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame at an exclusive ceremony during Country Music Week in Edmonton, Alberta over Sept. 11 – 14.

Edmonton-born singer-songwriter Lang has enjoyed a career spanning over four decades, and has appeared alongside musical icons like Tony Bennett, Elton John, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison and Bonnie Raitt. In 2014 Lang made her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated musical After Midnight. In 2016, she united with Neko Case and Laura Veirs to create Case/Lang/Veirs, a collaborative album, and in 2017 celebrated the 25th anniversary of her Platinum-selling breakthrough album, Ingénue, with tours in Australia, Canada, the U.S. and the United Kingdom/Ireland. In 2021, she released Makeover, a collection of classic dance remixes that reimagined some of her most-loved songs from 1992-2000, highlighting her ability to evolve while staying true to her artistic roots.

Lang was a fixture in country music in the ’80s. Two of her four Grammy wins are in country categories, included Best Country Vocal Collaboration in 1989 with her and Orbison’s “Crying” and Best Female Country Vocal Performance in 1990 with her “Absolute Torch and Twang.” She also garnered ACM nominations for Top New Female Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist.

In addition to her Grammy awards, Lang has amassed a collection of accolades including eight JUNO Awards, 10 CCMA Awards (including three consecutive wins for Album of the Year and two consecutive Entertainer of the Year Awards,) a BRIT Award, an AMA, a VMA and four GLAAD awards. She was recognized in 1996 with Canada’s highest civilian honor, the Order of Canada, was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2013 and received the Alberta Order of Excellence Award in 2021 and the Governor General’s Performing Arts Lifetime Achievement Award in 2023.

“I am beyond thrilled, and frankly pleasantly surprised to be honored in this way,” says Lang. She adds, “My love for the prairies, the people and our culture underscore every ounce of my inspiration. Not without its complexities, I might add. Such is life. I am so stoked to be coming to Edmonton to bask in this celebration… with deepest gratitude.”

“We are excited to announce the incomparable K.D. Lang as our 2024 Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame Artist inductee,” shares Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA. “A true Canadian icon and trailblazer in country music and beyond, K.D. embraced the genre with unparalleled passion, and her extraordinary talents have left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of our nation. We proudly honor her incredible legacy and outstanding contributions, and can’t wait to celebrate her induction in Edmonton this September.”

Houston Gaither has joined UMG Nashville as Director of Radio Marketing. In his new position, Gaither will oversee all audio and video content for the label’s Promotions department.

The Coweta, Oklahoma native began his radio career as an on-air personality for Cox Media Group’s KWEN in Tulsa while attending Rogers State University. He went on to serve as Music Director and Assistant Program Director for iHeart Media’s KTGX in Tulsa and KTST in Oklahoma City after graduation. Gaither relocated to Nashville in 2021, and joined Sony Music Nashville as Manager of Content, Promotion, & Artist Development.  

“We are very excited to have Houston join the UMG Nashville family,” says Mike Harris, EVP & COO, UMG Nashville. “His vast radio experience and overall knowledge of the country genre are a perfect fit for the Universal Nashville promotion team.”

Gaither can be reached at houston.gaither@umusic.com.