Lily Rose Slates New EP ‘Runnin’ Outta Time’ For May

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Lily Rose will release a new EP Runnin’ Outta Time, on May 10 on Big Loud Records. She surprised fans this morning by releasing two tracks, “Parking Lot” and “True North,” from the six-song project.

Rose co-write each track on the new EP, which is packed with Saturday-night energy and Sunday-morning reflection, and serves as a soundtrack for the intense push and pull in her life and a potent reminder of how important it is to take a breath and focus on the things that matter most.

Track “True North” was co-written by Rose, Trannie Anderson, Hillary Lindsey, and David Garcia, and cleverly takes the negative connotation of the age-old saying “when it all goes south” and flips it into the place full of nostalgic embrace – home. The lyrics travel to Rose’s picturesque home state of Georgia, and place the listener in the shotgun seat of a southern escape, driven by the idea of slowing down life and revisiting your roots to reconnect your center.

“Parking Lot” sees Rose adding her uniquely geared vocal to a fresh party anthem that instantly evokes a memory of your favorite coming of age moments. The lyrics transport listeners to the carefree moments of their youth, when everything surrounded that small town gravel hub. Rose name checks Keith Urban in her own 2009 memory in the nostalgic track, and showcases the very foundations of her love for country music, helping us relive our own “parking lot” stories of the life lived outside the painted lines that your parents never knew about, but you can’t ever forget.

“All I’ve ever wanted to do is write and perform songs just like these,” shares Rose. “In my opinion, these six songs are the most honest and accurate to who I am as an artist, and it doesn’t happen without a creative village that believes I have something special to say to the world. It’s been a minute since I’ve released music, so it’s SO good to finally say that my songs ‘True North’ and ‘Parking Lot’ are out now, and my new EP Runnin’ Outta Time is available on May 10. I can’t wait for y’all to hear what I’ve been working on.”

Runnin’ Outta Time Track List:
1. “The Goal” (Lily Rose, Paul DiGiovanni, Trannie Anderson, Seth Ennis)
2. “Back Pew” (Lily Rose, Emily Weisband, Andy Albert, Paul DiGiovanni)
3. “Parking Lot” (Lily Rose, Lindsay Rimes, John Pierce)
4. “True North” (Lily Rose, Trannie Anderson, Hillary Lindsey, David Garcia)
5. “Two Flowers” (Lily Rose, Blake Pendergrass, Paul DiGiovanni)
6. “Runnin’ Outta Time” (Lily Rose, Lydia Vaughan, Blake Pendergrass, David Garcia)

NSAI Announces Newest Todd Givens Scholarship Recipient

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Daniella Spadini

NSAI’s 2023 Todd Givens Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Daniella Spadini, a 24-year-old pop and country singer-songwriter from rural northern California.

Since graduating from Berklee College of Music and moving to Nashville in 2022, Spadini has taken part in ASCAP’s 2022 Harold Adamson Songwriters Workshop, and was voted one of the “Best of 2023 Tin Pan South Songwriting Seminar,” an annual NSAI educational program, and performed during a sold-out round at the legendary Bluebird Cafe. 

“Todd was an integral part of the NSAI staff and the Nashville songwriter community before his premature death in 2018, he was a dear friend and part of the crew of for many years,” says NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison, “so I personally choose the recipient of this honor every year. Todd would have loved this choice because Daniella is super-talented, has an infectious personality and her promise is unlimited. She is one of the best emerging artist-songwriters we know at NSAI.”

Scholarship recipients receive a complimentary membership, NSAI event attendance and very special attention from the NSAI creative team to help them navigate their career goals. Spadini will receive this honor during the annual NSAI Member Awards presented by Regions Bank, taking place at 3rd & Lindsley on April 4 as part of Tin Pan South week in Nashville.

Alabama To Kick Off ‘Roll On II North America Tour’

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Alabama will kick off their 2024 “Roll On II North America Tour” tomorrow (March 23) in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

The 20-city tour, presented by Kenworth, will visit arenas, amphitheaters and festivals around the country through Nov. 9. The journey will feature special guests at select shows including The Marshall Tucker Band, Diamond Rio, Jamey Johnson, Bellamy Brothers, Lee Greenwood and more. For more information, click here.

“I look forward to singing ‘Mountain Music,’ ‘Tennessee River,’ ‘Feels So Right’ and so many more,” says Alabama’s Randy Owen. “It’s just a matter of just getting up on stage and enjoying it. We can’t wait to see the fans who made it all possible.”

Earlier this year, the group also announced that June Jam XVIII will take place June 1 at the VFW Fairgrounds in Fort Payne, Alabama. Owen and fellow band member Teddy Gentry plan to unveil this year’s talent lineup in the coming weeks. Last year’s event drew nearly 11,000 fans and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for charity efforts throughout the state.

“Roll On II North America Tour” Dates:
March 23 – Thackerville, OK – Lucas Oil Live
April 5 – Clearwater, FL – The Sound at Coachman Park (with Diamond Rio)
April 7 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
April 25 – Norfolk, VA – Chartway Arena (with Lee Greenwood)
April 27 – Hershey, PA – Giant Center (with Lee Greenwood)
May 11 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheatre (with Jamey Johnson)
May 17 – Council Bluffs, IA – Stir Concert Cove – Harrah’s Council Bluffs Casino & Hotel
May 19 – Moline, IL – Vibrant Arena at the Mark (with the Bellamy Brothers)
June 1 – Fort Payne, AL – June Jam XVIII
June 15 – Columbia, SC – Southeastern BBQ Showdown at Segra Park
June 22 – Gay, GA – Long Leaf Country Music Festival (with The Marshall Tucker Band)
June 27 – Fort Yates, ND – Prairie Knights Casino & Resort
June 29 – Dauphin, Manitoba, CA – Dauphin’s CountryFest
July 25 – Columbus, OH – Ohio State Fair
July 27 – Gethsemane, KY – The Amp at Log Still (with Lee Greenwood)
Aug. 8 – Selbyville, DE – Freeman Arts Pavilion
Aug. 10 – Doswell, VA – Atlantic Union Bank After Hours at Servpro Pavilion
Sept. 13 – Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys
Nov. 8 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Nov. 9 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Victoria Chaitoff To Exit Warner Music Nashville

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Victoria Chaitoff

After almost nine years with the label, Director of Publicity Victoria Chaitoff will exit Warner Music Nashville in April.

Chaitoff will graduate with her Master of Business Administration at New York University in a few months and plans to stay in New York to lead marketing and communications for a tech consulting firm.

She began at Warner Music Nashville as an assistant and was promoted to Director of Publicity in 2021. Throughout her tenure, Chaitoff executed both artist press strategy and corporate communications and led many of the label’s major philanthropy and community engagement initiatives.

Chaitoff can be reached at vcchaitoff@gmail.com.

Jordan Davis & NeedToBreathe To Team Up For ‘CMT Crossroads’

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Country star Jordan Davis and Grammy-nominated rock band NeedToBreathe are slated to team up for the latest installment of CMT Crossroads. The taping will take place on April 5 at UT Austin.

The two will also collaborate for a performance at the 2024 CMT Music Awards. This will mark Davis’ debut on the awards’ main stage, where he is also nominated for Video of the Year and Male Video of the Year for “Next Thing You Know.”

NeedToBreathe are returning to the CMT Music Awards stage after performing “I Wanna Remember” with Carrie Underwood in 2021.

MusicRow’s 2024 Rising Women On The Row Gathers Community In Fellowship

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Kerri Edwards speaking at MusicRow‘s 11th annual Rising Women on the Row event. Photo: Ed Rode

MusicRow Magazine staged its 11th annual Rising Women on the Row breakfast on Tuesday (March 19), honoring its 2024 class of Tiffany Kerns, Taylor Lindsey, Sloane Cavitt Logue, Halie Hampton Mosley, Melissa Spillman and Candice Watkins.

Leslie Fram speaking at MusicRow‘s 11th annual Rising Women on the Row event. Photo: Ed Rode

With over 600 Nashville music business members filling the Omni Nashville Hotel, City National Bank, CMT Next Women of Country and Loeb & Loeb served as Presenting Sponsors for the beloved event.

Industry veteran Kerri Edwards shared wisdom as the featured speaker for the function. The prominent manager and Founder/President of KP Entertainment was interviewed by MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson. The two spoke about what drives Edwards and her feelings about the strength of our community.

Presented by CMT Next Women of Country, singer-songwriter Carter Faith was this year’s special performer. CMT’s Leslie Fram introduced the talented singer, who was part of CMT’s 2023 Next Women of Country class, a franchise that has given a platform to 125 female acts throughout its 10-year history.

Faith performed a new tune, “Late Bloomer,” which she will release tomorrow (March 22).

The 2024 Rising Women on the Row breakfast was full of fellowship, support and love from all who were in the room. Read a full recap of the event here.

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Courtesy of Halie Hampton Mosley

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Rising Women on the Row. Photo: Ed Rode

Music Community Commemorates Dylan Scott’s ‘Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)’

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Pictured (L-R, back row): ASCAP’s Mike Sistad, BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, Curb Records’ RJ Meacham and SESAC’s Lydia Schultz Cahill; (L-R, front row): Josh Melton, Dallas Wilson, Dylan Scott and Matt Alderman. Photo: Larry McCormack for ASCAP

ASCAP, BMI and SESAC hosted a celebration at Nashville’s Cannery Hall on Tuesday (March 19) to commemorate Dylan Scott‘s No. 1 “Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)” alongside fellow music community members, friends and family.

Pictured (L-R): Josh Melton, Dallas Wilson, Dylan Scott, Scott’s daughter Finley, Scott’s son Barron, Scott’s son Beckett, Scott’s wife Blair and Matt Alderman. Photo: Larry McCormack for ASCAP

“Can’t Have Mine (Find You A Girl)” is featured on Scott’s Livin’ My Best Life album, and marks his fourth chart-topper. The Curb Records artist wrote the Platinum-certified track, which has collected 285 million streams, with Josh Melton, Dallas Wilson and its producer Matt Alderman.

ASCAP’s Vice President of Nashville Membership Mike Sistad; BMI’s Director, Creative MaryAnn Keen; SESAC’s Senior Director, Creative Services Lydia Schultz Cahill; Curb Records’ VP, Country & Creative Colt Murski; Ebach Entertainment’s GM & Owner Janine Ebach; Riser House’s Director of Publishing & A&R Kirby Smith; and UMPG Nashville’s Senior Creative Director Missy Roberts all shared anecdotes, accolades and words of thanks with the creative team behind the smash hit.

Scott will release Livin’ My Best Life (Still), a deluxe edition of the project, next Friday (March 29) before joining Cole Swindell on his “Win The Night Tour” in May.

Sarah Scales Joins Activist Artists Management As Senior Director Of Digital [Exclusive]

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Sarah Scales

Sarah Scales has joined Activist Artists Management as Senior Director of Digital.

Based in the firm’s Nashville office, Scales is responsible for creating and implementing digital marketing strategies for its roster, including The Pretty Reckless, Empire of the Sun, The Lumineers, Brittney Spencer, Leif Vollebekk and more.

She is a graduate of Baylor University, and got her start in the music industry interning at Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) in Nashville. Scales previously spent six years building and executing promotional campaigns for global brands and artists. During her time with Marbaloo Marketing, she led teams for clients such as Dolly Parton in addition to the ACM Awards and Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival. While at Q Management Group, Scales handled day-to-day artist management duties as well as facilitated digital marketing initiatives.

“Sarah’s experience and expertise overseeing successful digital campaigns for both emerging artists and icons makes her a perfect fit to further service our roster,” says Matt Maher, Founding Partner, Activist Artists Management. “We are thrilled to welcome her to our team.”

DISClaimer Single Reviews: Willie Nelson Creates An ‘Audio Wonderland’

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Willie Nelson. Photo: Pamela Springsteen.

You would be forgiven if you dozed off during this listening session.

Dreamy, wafting ballads are being offered by Kacey Musgraves, Ashlie Amber and Cyndi Thomson. But wake up for the slow meditation by Kenny Chesney, which is a beautifully written and performed song of real substance.

On the upbeat side of things, don’t miss the tempo tunes from Kane Brown, Brothers Osborne and Sierra Ferrell. These are all worth your attention.

Rising above them all is the old master, Willie Nelson. His delivery of a brilliant Rodney Crowell song is our Disc of the Day.

The Secret Sisters have been making records since 2010, and have generally been embraced as an Americana act. Their debut appearance in this column signifies that they belong in mainstream country, too. Give Laura Rogers and Lydia Rogers Slagle a DISCovery Award.

HAILEY WHITTERS & BEN RECTOR / “Color Up My World”
Writers: Austin Goodloe/Ben Rector/Brett Tyler; Producers: Ben Rector/Austin Goodloe; Label: OK Kid Recordings, LLC
– Completely country and totally joyous. The banjo-fiddle production had me smiling from ear to ear, and their hillbilly harmonies tickled me with delight.

WILLIE NELSON / “The Border”
Writers: Allen Shamblin/Rodney Crowell; Producer: Buddy Cannon; Label: Legacy Recordings
– This vivid word portrait of a border patrol worker paints a picture encompassing the suffering of migrants, the dangers of policing, and the evil profiteering of smugglers. Nelson’s weathered tenor vocal is a marvel of shaded emotions, and the rippling guitars in Latin rhythm are an audio wonderland.

THE SECRET SISTERS / “Paperweight”
Writers: Lydia Slagle/Kate York; Producers: Ben Tanner/John Paul White; Label: New West Records
– A little twang, a little rockabilly, a little Everly harmony singing, and a whole lot of pleasure. A breezy, toe-tapping blast. If you aren’t hip to these gals, I suggest a binge-listening session with their music ASAP.

BROTHERS OSBORNE / “Break Mine”
Writers: John Osborne/TJ Osborne/Pete Good/Shane McAnally; Producer: Mike Elizondo; Label: EMI Nashville
– A rumbling freight train of romance beckons. Climb aboard and enjoy the ride.

CYNDI THOMSON / “The Georgia In Me”
Writers: Cyndi Thomson/Paul Sikes; Producer: Paul Sikes; Label: County Line Entertainment
– She sings of “back home roots that run real deep” in this nostalgic, comeback ballad. It might be a bit too mellow for radio playlists.

KENNY CHESNEY / “Wherever You Are Tonight”
Writers: Gary Burr/Mike Reid; Producers: Buddy Cannon/Kenny Chesney; Label: Blue Chair Records/Warner Music Nashville
– “We go, but never leave,” he sings. This contemplative piano ballad reflects on those we’ve lost, maintaining that although they have passed on, they remain alive in our hearts. “You’re not gone, just out of sight/You’re here with me, wherever you are tonight.” Very touching. An end-of-life anthem that will endure.

SIERRA FERRELL / “American Dreaming”
Writers: Melody Walker/Sierra Ferrell; Producer: Eddie Spear; Label: Rounder
– This is the lead-off song/single/video of her Trail of Flowers album, which drops this week. Ferrell celebrated it with back-to-back Ryman shows that launched her 2024 tour. The song is a hooky ode for a wandering troubadour, delivered in a world-weary voice of intimacy, tenderness, and toughness. Effortlessly charismatic. Have I mentioned that I am a major, major fan of this lady?

KANE BROWN / “Fiddle In The Band”
Writers: Gabe Foust/Jordan Walker/Kane Brown/Russell Sutton; Producer: Dann Huff; Label: RCA Records Nashville
– Brown rocks out on this flaming barn burner. Guitars grind, drums pound and fiddles scream as he drawls the tune.

ASHLIE AMBER / “Keep You Around”
Writers: Jane Bach/Cheyanne Cope/Douglas Romanow; Producer: Victor Wilson; Label: AA
– Floating on soft gusts of sound as her breathy soprano spins a mood of romance. A promising disc debut from our latest Black country contestant.

TYLER HUBBARD / “Vegas”
Writers: Andy Albert/Tyler Hubbard/Jordan Schmidt; Producers: Jordan Schmidt/Tyler Hubbard; Label: EMI Nashville
– He’s ready to say “I do” in Las Vegas pronto. Is she? The busy, “rushing” production clutters the sound but also drives the vibe forward.

GRAHAM BARHAM / “Bayou Boy”
Writers: Will Bundy/Beau Bailey/Graham Barham; Producer: Will Bundy; Label: Sony Music Nashville
– It’s all about the attitude, in this case some swampy, bluesy tenor wailing with a dash of hillbilly pride. Nice backbeats.

KACEY MUSGRAVES / “Too Good To Be True”
Writers: Anna Nalick/Daniel Tashian/Ian Fitchuk/Kacey Musgraves; Producers: Daniel Tashian/Ian Fitchuk/Kacey Musgraves; Label: Interscope Records/MCA Nashville
– A very pretty, pristine production anchored by acoustic-guitar plucking showcases her gentle, whispered vocal. Chill easy listening.

Scoot Teasley Inks With Prescription Songs

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Scoot Teasley

Singer-songwriter Scoot Teasley has signed a publishing deal with Prescription Songs.

Born and raised in Toccoa, Georgia, Teasley initially found his groove behind the drum kit and in the church pews, fostering a lifelong love of music. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers, he released his debut single, the emotionally charged “Let Me Move On” in 2022. Another single, “The Chop,” helped solidify his presence in the music scene as it became an anthem for the Braves baseball team.

Teasley’s new Country Back EP, produced by Chris Utley, includes tracks co-written with Dave Brainard, Garrett Jacobs, Ben Snelling, Jon Stark, Mason Thornley and more. The project’s leadoff single “This Truck Still Misses You” has proved to be a fan-favorite.

“Being from North Georgia as well, the moment I heard Scoot’s music I knew how authentic and real his storytelling is,” says Prescription Songs’ Hannah Montgomery Bay-Schuck. “His appreciation for country music mixed with his love for expanding genres immediately connected with me and the ethos at Prescription. We don’t put any of our artists/writers in a box creatively and Scoot is no exception coming in with the variety of influences you hear in his music. We are so excited for Scoot to be a part of the family!!”

“I knew from the very start that Rx was centered around the idea of being a family,” shares Teasley. “From the very beginning I felt welcomed and accepted. Growing up my life was centered around family, so I knew Rx was the perfect fit for me. I can’t wait to grow as a writer with this amazing group and continue to create music intentionally and boldly with them.”

“From that initial call, the passion from Hannah was clear,” added Teasley’s management team, Ashley Van Nuck and Kailyn Finnegan at Red Light Management. “Meeting Katie and the Rx team, everything simply clicked into place and they’ve been nothing short of welcoming to Scoot. We have full confidence that Scoot’s music will not only thrive but also resonate deeply as he ventures into the next chapter of his writing career. This achievement is a shining testament to Scoot’s talent, and we couldn’t be more proud of what lies ahead for him and the dedicated team supporting him.”