Zac Brown Band and Carrie Underwood top the lineup for this year’s upcoming Country Bay Music Festival Nov. 9-10 at the Miami Marine Stadium.

This year’s lineup has been expanded and will also include Dustin Lynch, Chase Rice, Diplo presents Thomas Wesley, Chris Janson, Parmalee, Gabby Barrett, Chayce Beckham, Niko Moon, and Redferrin. Rounding out the festival roster are rising stars such as Chase Matthew, Willie Jones, RVSHVD, Owen Riegling, Dee Jay Silver, Orlando Mendez, Ryan Montgomery and DJ ILLMANIK.

“The success of last year’s Country Bay Music Festival was immensely rewarding,” says Nelson Albareda, CEO of Loud And Live. “As a first-year festival, we not only hosted a premier country music festival in Miami featuring stellar artists, but also provided an exceptional experience for our music fans and partner sponsors. The festival reaffirmed our city’s reputation as a vibrant playground and established Miami as a must-visit destination for country music enthusiasts from around the world.”

In addition to the main stage performances, festival goers can immerse themselves in a variety of activities and food vendors including the new Country Carnival, offering breathtaking views from the southern swings and plenty of fun-filled games, sweets and treats. Apart from the rides, festival attendees can put their line dancing skills to the test or challenge the mechanical bull at the revamped Saloon. The Boots and Beer Garden serves up a chill sports bar vibe while at the GrubMarket you can indulge in a food lover’s paradise.

Country Bay Music Festival Tickets will be available for purchase beginning June 14 at 9 a.m. CT.

Members of the music community came together to commemorate Jon Pardi‘s sixth No. 1, “Your Heart Or Mine,” yesterday (June 10) at The Nashville Palace.

The Capitol Records Nashville artist and Ryan Gore co-produced “Your Heart Or Mine” with Bart Butler, who co-wrote the tune alongside Justin Ebach and John Pierce. The song is featured on Pardi’s latest studio album, Mr. Saturday Night, and serves as the follow-up to fellow chart-topping track “Last Night Lonely.”

With a silver disco ball glittering above, the rustic music venue housed rowdy energy as the five collaborators took their seats onstage. The BMI, ASCAP and SESAC-hosted celebration was emceed by BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, who kicked off the party by welcoming the “Your Heart Or Mine” crew and sharing a few words about Pardi, Gore and Butler. Keen then introduced ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, who took the mic to talk about Pierce, before handing it off to SESAC’s Lydia Schultz Cahill. After speaking about Ebach, Cahill invited Pinnacle Bank’s David DeVaul to stage.

Presentations were then made by both UMPG Nashville’s Missy Roberts and event sponsor Studio Bank’s Rox Cox. Cox shared that Studio Bank had made a special donation to The Starlight Fund on behalf of the artist and songwriters. Created by Pardi and his wife Summer, The Starlight Fund seeks to support youth enrichment in trade, agriculture and construction.

Another presentation was made by Capitol Records Nashville’s Chris Schuler before Gore had the floor to make his remarks and express his gratitude. Butler, Ebach and Pierce followed by giving thanks to all those involved in the hit. Lastly, Pardi was passed the mic and thanked his record label for giving him creative freedom as well as all of the party attendees, his band and everyone who has ever pitched him a song—regardless of whether or not he has recorded it.

“It’s always fun celebrating a No. 1 song, and it always means so much to songwriters and publishers. That’s why I record songs I wrote and that’s why I record songs I didn’t, because I see what it does for everybody,” he stated, adding, “I ain’t done yet. I want more No. 1s, we can get more. I start writing in August, so send me some dates.”

Austin Jenkins has been named Vice President, A&R at Island Records.

Since joining Island in 2023, he has played a key role in the signing and development of artists such as Wyatt Flores and Medium Build, among others. In his new position, Jenkins will continue to lead the label’s Nashville operations while identifying, signing and cultivating talent.

“Austin’s love of music and the creative community is infectious,” state Justin Eshak and Imran Majid, Co-CEOs of Island Records. “He’s a magnet for artists and his presence is critical to the label’s culture and future. We’re thrilled he’ll continue his work at Island in an elevated role representing the label in Nashville and beyond.”

“Justin and Imran have architected an environment where true artistry flourishes and risk-taking isn’t just encouraged; it’s championed,” says Jenkins. “We have the latitude to really make some noise and amplify the voices of incredible and innovative artists. I’m looking forward to what the future holds in this position.”

The Weatherford, Texas native’s industry experience ranges from being a performer and songwriter, to producer and label executive. He founded and served as the guitarist and songwriter for Texas band White Denim. In 2014, Jenkins stepped away from the group and co-founded the Niles City Sound recording studio in Fort Worth with Josh Block and Chris Vivion. He and Block then discovered Leon Bridges and co-produced, recorded and mixed his Platinum-certified full-length debut album, Coming Home, under the Niles City Sound name. Jenkins toured as part of Bridges’ band in addition to playing guitar and bass on the Grammy-nominated collection.

More special guests are set to join Morgan Wallen for his show at London’s Hyde Park on July 4.

Alana Springsteen, Alexandra Kay, Zandi Holup, Abbie Mac, The Halfway Kid and Evan Bartels along with previously-announced guests Riley Green, Ernest and Ella Langley will perform during the one-night-only event. For more information, click here.

“Last fall was my first time in the U.K. and man, I loved it,” says Wallen. “I saw so much while I was there, and the people were incredible. To play where legendary artists like Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones have played is a huge honor for me and my band, and we can’t wait to be back.”

Additionally, his latest single with Post Malone, “I Had Some Help,” landed at No. 2 on the Official Charts in the U.K., while simultaneously catapulting to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 all-genre chart where it has remained for four consecutive weeks.

Wallen also released his Abbey Road Sessions project to commemorate the one-year anniversary of his record-setting album, One Thing At A Time, earlier this year. Recorded at London’s Abbey Road Studios in Studio Two, the digital series includes five live recordings from One Thing At A Time, unreleased fan favorite “Lies Lies Lies” and a never-before-recorded cover of Nothing But Thieves’ “Graveyard Whistling.”

Luke Combs and American Greetings have joined forces to develop a Creatacard collection of six Father’s Day greetings that will feature the country star’s new music.

To customize the cards, senders can include a preview of one of five tracks on Comb’s forthcoming Fathers & Sons album, including “Huntin’ By Yourself,” “Plant A Seed,” “Remember Him That Way,” “The Man He Sees In Me” and “Whoever You Turn Out To Be.”  The virtual greetings can also be personalized with photos as well as a video, personalized message, liner, stamp and gift card.

“Luke’s lyrics are genuine and emotional, and so many people can relate to the stories he tells through his music,” says Rob Matousek, Executive Director, Direct To Consumer Business, American Greetings. “Luke’s songs in our new Father’s Day greetings help elevate the meaning experienced by those who receive them, and we have no doubt these cards will leave a lasting impression.”

Combs’ Father’s Day cards join the lineup of collections curated by fellow country hitmakers like Dolly Parton, who has a variety of Creatacards with American Greetings, and Lainey Wilson, who recently debuted her series with the brand. For more information, click here.