Jason Aldean Notches 31st No. 1

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Jason Aldean. Photo: Spidey Smith

Jason Aldean has notched his 31st No. 1 track with his latest single “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” topping both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts.

“Man, I thought 30 was a milestone…now we’re sitting at 31 number one songs. That’s pretty wild. Thank you to country radio, my team, our streaming partners, the songwriters and every one of y’all who’ve listened and turned these songs into something bigger than we ever imagined,” says Aldean.

The track served as the first preview of Aldean’s new album Songs About Us, set for release April 24. The song was co-penned by John Edwards, John Morgan, Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy, with production from Michael Knox.

On the Billboard Country Airplay chart, Aldean now ties George Strait, Alan Jackson and Luke Bryan for the fourth-most No. 1s since the chart began in 1990.

Aldean will kick off the Australia and New Zealand dates of his “Full Throttle World Tour” on Thursday (Feb. 19) in Auckland.

Adrien Nunez Drops New Six-Track EP ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’

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Adrien Nunez. Photo: Josh Erb

Basketball star and budding country singer-songwriter Adrien Nunez has released his new EP, Don’t Wanna Go Home, via Warner Records.

The six-song project includes tracks like “Cry For You,” where he looks back in the rearview mirror at a fractured relationship, “Lights Back On,” and “Over Again,” which has already racked up over 1.2 million streams on Spotify. In advance of its release, tracks from the EP have already generated nearly 30 million streams and counting.

Originally hailing from Brooklyn, Nunez made his name as an NCAA basketball star for the University of Michigan before turning back to his original passion, music. He took the internet by storm last year by giving country artists a unique platform to showcase their songs via his various channels, while also offering fans an avenue to discover their new favorite artists. The social media launch of his own project accumulated over 50 million views across platforms in the first weekend and over five million streams in the two weeks, bringing in over 250,000 new TikTok fans.

Nunez’s recent “Don’t Wanna Go Home Tour” played to sold-out crowds from coast-to-coast. Along with the release of his new album last week, he participated in the prestigious annual NBA All-Star Celebrity Game live from Los Angeles.

Dont Wanna Go Home EP Track List:
1. “808’s & 6 Strings”
2. “Cry for You”
3. “Don’t Wanna Go Home”
4. “Lights Back On”
5. “Over Again”
6. “Wild”

Ticketek Entertainment Group Taps Brad Turcotte As Senior Vice President of Country

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Brad Turcotte.

Ticketek Entertainment Group has tapped Brad Turcotte as Senior Vice President of Country at TEG Live.

Based at the company’s new Nashville office, Turcotte will lead TEG Live’s Country strategy across North America, working closely with the teams in Australia and New Zealand.

Turcotte most recently served as an Artist Manager at Vector Management in Nashville, representing a select roster of country and entertainment talent. He previously held senior leadership roles at Universal Music Group Nashville and Big Machine Label Group, leading international strategy and global campaigns for artists including Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Luke Bryan and Keith Urban. He also oversaw international efforts for Taylor Swift’s multi-platinum albums 1989, Red and Speak Now, and began his career as a label founder and executive.

Turcotte will lead TEG Live’s Country division alongside Alex Kelsey, Head of Touring, Country Music and Clay Doughty, Head of Strategy, Country Music. The team will be supported by Vanessa Picken, Global Director, Music Strategy.

“I’ve always considered myself a global ambassador for country music, working to build bridges between Nashville and audiences around the world,” shares Turcotte. “I’m incredibly excited to now focus my efforts on delivering country music to fans across the Asia-Pacific region – especially Australia, a dynamic but historically underserved international market. I’m grateful to join Tim and his team, and we plan to be bold and aggressive in expanding the reach and impact of this genre we love.”

“Brad’s appointment is a major milestone for TEG Live,” adds Tim McGregor, Global Head of Touring at TEG. “Nashville sits at the centre of the global Country music ecosystem, and by deepening our presence in Nashville, we’re strengthening the bridge between North America and our home markets. This creates more opportunities for artists to tour, for fans to connect, and for new talent to emerge.”

Flatland Cavalry To Launch ‘Work Of Heart’ Tour In March

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Flatland Cavalry. Photo: Louie Nice

Flatland Cavalry will head into spring on their new headlining “Work of Heart Tour,” which will kick off March 19 in Mobile, Alabama.

The 37-date tour will visit Corpus Christi, Richmond, Lexington, Detroit, Little Rock, Kansas City and more through Aug. 22. The “Work of Heart Tour” adds on to their “Spring Tour 2026” which is currently underway now overseas supporting Lainey Wilson throughout February in cities across Australia and New Zealand. The country-roots band also tacks on some support dates for Dwight Yoakam and Morgan Wallen, alongside festival stops at Troubadour Festival, Tortuga Music Festival, Telluride Bluegrass Fest and more.

Last week the band announced their fifth studio album, Work of Heart, will drop March 27 via Lost Highway. They recently released their debut single “Never Comin’ Back” from the upcoming project, which was the No. 2 most-added single of the week upon impact, and continue their album preview with new track “On and On,” out now.

Flatland Cavalry already boasts a resume that includes seven No. 1 singles at Texas Country Radio, back-to-back nominations for ACM Group of the Year, syncs across TV and film including Twisters, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Paramount’s Yellowstone and Landman and Netflix’s The Ranch, and well over a billion streams worldwide.

“Work of Heart Tour” Dates:
5/8: Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
6/4: Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
6/5: Myrtle Beach, SC – Carolina Country Music Fest
6/6: Asheville, NC – Asheville Yards
6/11: Ashland, KY – Paramount Arts Center
6/12: Evansville, IN – Old National Events Plaza
6/13: Columbus, OH – Buckeye Country Superfest
6/18: Telluride, CO – Telluride Bluegrass Festival
6/26: Lubbock, TX – Cotton Festival
7/10: Wichita, KS – WAVE
7/18: The Woodlands, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
7/23: Little Rock, AR – The Hall
7/24: Hochatown, OK – Choctaw Landing Hochatown Hotel & Resort
8/6: Detroit Lakes, MN – WE Fest
8/7: Oshkosh, WI – XRoads41
8/20: Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
8/21: Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre
8/22: Lincoln, NE – Memorial Stadium

Jaron Boyer Inks With Young Guns Publishing

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Pictured (L-R, front row): Jason Turner (Keller Turner Andrews & Gahnem, PLLC), Laura Alexander (SVP Creative, Young Guns Publishing), Jaron Boyer, and Sarah Smith (Keller Turner Andrews & Gahnem, PLLC). Pictured (L-R, back row): Laurie Gore (Creative/Admin Assistant, Young Guns Publishing), Matthew Jafari (Keller Turner Andrews & Ghanem, PLLC) and Will Hamrick (CEO, Young Guns Publishing). Photo: Matt Craven Dawkins/Mary Craven Photography

2024 SESAC Songwriter of the Year Jaron Boyer has signed a global exclusive publishing deal with Young Guns Publishing.

“For the past few years, I’ve watched Young Guns become a powerful publishing company in Nashville under the leadership of CEO Will Hamrick and Head of Creative Laura Alexander,” says Boyer. “When considering where I wanted to spend the next portion of my career, I wanted a company who could not only take my career to the next level, but one that felt like home. The strong friendships I already have with their current writers, combined with the company’s outstanding reputation on Music Row, made Young Guns the perfect fit for my next move.”

“I have been a fan of Jaron’s work for well over a decade and am fortunate to call him a friend,” adds Hamrick. “His continued ability to write hit songs is truly impressive. On behalf of the entire team at Young Guns, Laura and I couldn’t be more excited to have him join the family. We are thrilled to begin this partnership and look forward to everything we will achieve together.”

Throughout his career, Boyer has notched five No. 1 hits, including “Somewhere On A Beach” (Dierks Bentley), “Hell Of A Night” (Dustin Lynch), “Flatliner” (Cole Swindell feat. Dierks Bentley), “Girl Like You” (Jason Aldean) and “Mind On You” (George Birge). His accolades also include nine additional top 20 hits, SESAC Song of the Year, and ASCAP Country Song of the Year.

MusicRow Weekly (News, Charts, More…)

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This week’s edition of The MusicRow Weekly captures a season of transition, celebration and forward momentum across the country music industry, with major leadership changes, Hall of Fame honors, publishing deals and career milestones shaping the headlines. Click here to see the full edition.

Scott Borchetta is exiting HYBE AMERICA. Borchetta will continue to use the Big Machine Records brand for his future ventures. HYBE AMERICA will retain assets, the distribution deal, the publishing company Big Machine Music and a number of talent currently on the label’s roster including Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, Midland, Justin Moore, Carly Pearce, Preston Cooper, Jackson Dean and Mae Estes. The HYBE-run company will operate under a new label name, and an announcement on the label’s new leadership will be made in the upcoming days.

George Briner has announced his retirement from The Valory Music Co. after more than 18 years with the company and more than four decades in country music.

Celebrating the women who have helped build that landscape, SOURCE Nashville has revealed the six inductees for this year’s SOURCE Hall of Fame. Debbie Cheek Carroll, Paige Conners, Cris Lacy, Margie McGahey, Sherry Oakley and Carla Wallace will be honored for their lasting contributions to the industry.

The spirit of recognition continues with the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum’s 2026 Class of Inductees. This year’s honorees represent an expansive cross-section of musical excellence: Dann Huff, Dolly Parton, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, John Boylan, Keith Urban, Leland Sklar, Michael McDonald and Nicky Hopkins (posthumously).

Publishing and creative partnerships are also front and center this week. Liz Rose has renewed her global partnership with Warner Chappell Music, reaffirming a relationship that has supported one of Nashville’s most respected songwriting careers. Riley Green’s Duckman Publishing has partnered with Lady Luck Publishing to sign hit songwriter Bobby Pinson to a global deal. Songwriter and producer Cole Phillips has signed a worldwide publishing deal with Eclipse Music Publishing, while Julia Keefe joins Edgehill Music Publishing, part of Big Plan Holdings, as Partner. Group Projects Publishing has added Josh Kerr as Partner, and Jonas Group Publishing has tapped Amanda Hruska as Global Head of Administration. Kirby Mathews has also joined Back Blocks Music as VP of Publishing.

ONErpm has appointed Mike Easterlin as Managing Director of its Nashville division, strengthening its presence in the market. ERN’s Cadillac Music has expanded its team with the addition of Dane Schmidt as Senior Director of A&R, Jordan Marcus as Creative Coordinator/Executive Assistant, and Jude Warren as A&R/Executive Assistant. Freedom Music Group is also marking a milestone, establishing its Nashville headquarters after just two years in business and now representing a roster of more than 100 producers, songwriters and artists.

Management and agency moves are shaping artist trajectories as well. Chase Matthew has signed with CAA, positioning the rising artist for expanded touring and career opportunities. Singer/songwriter Tyler Booth has entered into a joint venture agreement with Jamey Johnson’s Big Gassed Records and Average Joes Entertainment, while also signing with The Erv Woolsey Company for management.

The week also brings important developments within the nonprofit sector. Music Health Alliance has appointed Lindsay Hayes as Vice President of Development and announced several key promotions: Britton Barnette to Senior Advocate Coordinator; Erin Lancaster to Director of Group Health; Sophie Badgett to Senior Manager of Advocacy & Insurance, Dental Coordination; Steven Crowder to Director of Advocacy & Insurance, Business Management Relations; Suzanne Berg to Director of Advocacy & Insurance, Artist Management Relations; and Zacquia McKinley to Director of Advocacy & Insurance.

Finally, The Jack Wharff Band made their Grand Ole Opry debut on Tuesday night (Feb. 10).

This week’s edition also features a conversation with UTA’s Elisa Vazzana.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included. Thomas Rhett and Jordan Davis take the No. 1 spot with “Ain’t A Bad Life.” Explore more chart data here.

The MusicRow Weekly is delivered every Friday, featuring Nashville’s top music industry news, exclusive interviews, song reviews, radio and songwriter charts and more. Sign up for free here.

Luke Grimes Explores Some Universal Themes Of Life On Sophomore LP ‘Redbird’

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Luke Grimes

Luke Grimes is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album, Redbird, on April 3 via Range Music/MCA. The first song from the new project, “Love You Now,” is available everywhere today (Feb. 13).

Produced by Dave Cobb, the album was recorded primarily at Georgia May Studio in Savannah and Nashville’s historic RCA Studio A. Across the project’s 10 tracks, Grimes explores love, faith, regret and resilience with a stripped-down clarity that favors storytelling over spectacle.

Grimes co-wrote much of the album and contributed acoustic guitar, percussion and drums throughout the sessions, working alongside collaborators including Jessie Jo Dillon, Natalie Hemby and others. Songs like “Drink Drink Drink” and “Haunted” wrestle with self-doubt and reckoning, while “Without You,” “A Little More Time” and “Love You Now” reflect on commitment, loss and the quiet strength found in staying present.

“Making Redbird was a cathartic experience in many ways,” says Grimes. “Sometimes the highs and lows of life are too much to express with words, so song becomes necessary. As deeply personal as it is, the themes are simple and universal: love, loss, and learning along the way.”

Known to audiences for his role as Kayce Dutton on Yellowstone, Grimes continues to expand his creative footprint. He’s set to star as the lead in the upcoming CBS series Marshals, premiering on March 1. In music, he has quickly established himself as a respected voice in country, with his self-titled debut album and breakout track “No Horse to Ride” helping push his catalog past 200 million global streams.

Redbird Track List:
1. “High Rise Jeans” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon
2. “Come Home” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon)
3. “Love You Now” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon)
4. “Hummingbird” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon)
5. “Drink Drink Drink” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon)
6. “Love Me That Way” (Luke Grimes, Nick Walsh, Wolf Mahler)
7. “I’m Not Gonna Leave You” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon)
8. “Without You” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon)
9. “Haunted” (Luke Grimes, Dave Cobb, Jessie Jo Dillon)
10. “A Little More Time” (Luke Grimes, Natalie Hemby)

Owen Riegling ‘In The Feeling’ On New Album

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Owen Riegling will release his sophomore album, In The Feeling, on April 17 via Universal Music Canada and Big Loud Records.

Oscar Charles served as sole producer on the 12 track project, with mixing by Jordan Rigby. Riegling co-wrote all 12 tracks, with “Mailbox” penned as a solo-write. Co-writers across the album include Luke Laird, Jonathan Singleton, Jimi Bell, Connie Harrington, and more. In The Feeling reflects on numerous major life changes for Riegling.

Alongside the announcement, Riegling has released his new single, “Love Hate Love,” with an official visualizer.

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“The day we wrote ‘Love Hate Love’ back in May of 2025, we knew it felt special, I still feel that way,” shares Riegling. “It has an infectious energy that sticks with you. It’s definitely an animated version of my relationship but there is a lot of truth to it.

“In The Feeling is a coming-of-age record and my first concept album,” continues Riegling on the album. “It’s a song-driven road trip with no end in sight. I’ve spent most of the past two years on the road, and these songs came from writing what I see and how I feel. This album is the soundtrack to life as it feels for me right now.”

On April 18, Riegling will perform at Toronto’s Massey Hall for a sold-out One Night Only “Live In Concert.”

In The Feeling Track List:
1. “Phone Call From Home” (Owen Riegling, Ryan Kennedy)
2. “Rest Of My” (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Luke Preston, Jonathan Sherwood)
3. “Taillight This Town” (Owen Riegling, Kyle Sturrock, Jimi Bell)
4. “Miles Away” (Owen Riegling, Mark Holman, Jonathan Singelton)
5. “Same Blood” (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Luke Preston)
6. “Born Again” (Owen Riegling, Jesse Slack)
7. “Going Missing” (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Jimi Bell, Jacob Davis)
8. “Love Hate Love” (Owen Riegling, Oscar Charles, Luke Preston, Luke Laird )
9. “Mailbox” (Owen Riegling)
10. “Last Thing On My Mind” (Owen Riegling, Brad Rempel, Joe Fox)
11. “In The Feeling” (Owen Riegling, Ryan Kennedy)
12. “Anything But Me” (Owen Riegling, Connie Harrington)

Dierks Bentley Goes ‘OFF THE MAP’ This Summer

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Dierks Bentley

Dierks Bentley will embark on his “OFF THE MAP TOUR” this summer, beginning June 12 at Walmart AMP in Rogers, Arkansas.

The 12 date trek will make stops in Kansas City, Colorado Springs, Charleston and more before wrapping in St. Augustine on July 18. Special guests on the tour include Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Cole Goodwin, Kaitlin Butts, Mountain Grass Unit and Owen Riegling.

“‘Off The Map’ is a song about going to that place where you take a break from it for a little bit, whether it’s a bar stool sipping something cold, or a back porch down a back road. I like to think that our shows are a place where our fans can go off the map for a few hours, and recharge the batteries,” says Bentley. “The band and I are so excited about sharing the road with the one and only Ricky Skaggs, as well as with the other guys and girls on the shows with us this summer. They were all hand picked, as I am big fans of theirs. Can’t wait to get out there and watch their shows before we get to go out and do our thing. Going to be some great on-stage collaborations this summer.”

Tickets will go on sale Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. local time here.

The “OFF THE MAP TOUR” will follow a run of stadium dates on Luke Combs’ “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour.” Bentley will also make festival appearances this year at San Antonio Rodeo, Extra Innings, Winstock and more.

“OFF THE MAP TOUR” Dates:
6/12 – Rogers, AR < ~
6/13 – Kansas City, MO < ~
6/25 – Bonner, MT ! #
6/26 – Airway Heights, WA * #
7/2 – Colorado Springs, CO < #
7/9 – Gilford, NH < *
7/10 – Bridgeport, CT < *
7/11 – Canandaigua, NY < *
7/16 – Wilmington, NC < #
7/17 – Charleston, SC < #
7/18 – St. Augustine, FL < #

< Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
* Kaitlin Butts
# Cole Goodwin
~ Owen Riegling
! Mountain Grass Unit

Luke Combs Unveils ‘The Way I Am’ Track List

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Luke Combs has unveiled the track list for his upcoming album, The Way I Am. Combs will release the project on March 20 via Sony Music Nashville.

In celebration of the announcement, Combs has released his latest track “Be By You,” produced by Combs, Jonathan Singleton and Chip Matthews. With the new 22-track album, which includes a collaboration with Alison Krauss as well as previously released songs “Sleepless in a Hotel Room,” “My Kinda Saturday Night,” “Days Like These,” “15 Minutes,” “Giving Her Away” and “Back in the Saddle,”

“‘Be By You’ was sent to me through a friend,” Combs shares. “I didn’t personally know any of the guys who wrote it, but the vibe and the melody immediately struck me. It’s one of those rare outside cuts for me, and I honestly think the song turned out perfect. The fans have really made this one their own, and releasing it just before Valentine’s Day felt like the right moment.”

Combs wrote 19 of the 22 tracks alongside Randy Montana, Aaron Raitiere, Jacob Davis, Lori McKenna and many more.

He is set to embark on his “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” next month with sold-out stadium shows across the U.S., U.K. and Europe.

The Way I Am Track List:
1. “Back in the Saddle” (Luke Combs, Dan Isbell, Jonathan Singleton)
2. “My Kinda Saturday Night” (Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton)
3. “Days Like These” (Luke Combs, Brent Cobb, Aaron Raitiere)
4. “15 Minutes” (Luke Combs, Trey Pendley, Rob Pennington, Grant Vogel)
5. “Alcohol of Fame” (Luke Combs, Dalton Dover, Dan Isbell, Reid Isbell)
6. “Daytona 499” (Luke Combs, Erik Dylan, Wyatt McCubbin, Drew Parker)
7. “The Way I Am” (Chris Gelbuda, Rob Snyder)
8. “Wish Upon a Whiskey” (Luke Combs, Dan Isbell, Drew Parker)
9. “Soon As I Get Home” (Luke Combs, Jessi Alexander, Tony Lane, Jonathan Singleton)
10. “Rethink Some Things” (Luke Combs, Jacob Davis, Dan Isbell, Reid Isbell)
11. “Giving Her Away” (Gary Garris, Josh Mirenda, Josh Phillips)
12. “Seeing Someone” (Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, Lalo Guzman, Michael Tyler, Allison Veltz-Cruz)
13. “Sleepless in a Hotel Room” (Luke Combs, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton)
14. “I Ain’t No Cowboy” (Luke Combs, Cody Johnson, Jake Mears)
15. “Ever Mine (feat. Alison Krauss)” (Luke Combs, Hailey Whitters, Charlie Worsham)
16. “Can’t Tell Me I’m Wrong” (Luke Combs, Ray Fulcher, Pete Good, Lydia Vaughan)
17. “Miss You Here” (Luke Combs, Thomas Archer, Dan Isbell, Ben Stennis)
18. “Tell ‘Em About Tonight” (Luke Combs, Erik Dylan, Ray Fulcher, James McNair)
19. “Be By You” (Dan Alley, Sam Banks, Nick Walsh)
20. “The Me Part of You” (Luke Combs, Jason Gantt, Dan Isbell, Reid Isbell)
21. “Rich Man” (Luke Combs, Jacob Davis, Lori McKenna, Rob Snyder)
22. “A Man Was Born” (Luke Combs, Thomas Archer, Ray Fulcher, Jordan Rowe, Michael Tyler)