Parmalee gathered friends, family and the Nashville music industry yesterday (Feb. 12) at PBR Nashville to celebrate the band’s sixth No. 1, “Cowgirl.”

The single marks the group’s fifth consecutive hit.

The event was hosted by BMI’s Shannon Sanders, celebrating writers and producers Matt Thomas, Scott Thomas, Barry Knox, Josh McSwain, David Fanning, Robbie Jay and Peter Daniel Newman.

Sony Music Publishing’s Rusty Gaston, VaughnCo Entertainment’s Vaughn Rowsell, Reservoir’s John Ozier, Stoney Creek Records’ Stan Marczewski and Cooking Vinyl’s Ryan Farley each took the microphone to honor the teams behind the songs.

Many spoke of the song’s unconventional path to success, noting that it began as a Zoom co-write between writers in different countries before ultimately earning a place on Parmalee’s Fell In Love With A Cowgirl album.

It spent four weeks atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart, marking the longest-leading hit by a group of three or more members in nearly 14 years, and two weeks at No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. With the milestone, Parmalee became the only band in the past year to earn multiple weeks at No. 1 on the Country Airplay chart.

Sponsored by Studio Bank, Kari Barnhart made a special donation presentation on behalf of Parmalee and the songwriters in support of the Mental Health Initiative.

The writers and the band each expressed their gratitude for one another, as well as for the teams who worked tirelessly behind the scenes to help propel the song to the top.

Executives and staff from Gaither Music Group and Capitol CMG gathered in Nashville in December to celebrate two major benchmarks in a shared journey: 30 years of partnership and more than 10 billion streams across the Gaither music brand.

The morning was a reflection on what can happen when a decades-long relationship keeps finding new ways to serve listeners across multiple generations. For the Gaithers, the occasion also highlighted a body of work rooted in tradition that has continued to expand its reach in a streaming-first world. Over the course of their career, Bill and Gloria Gaither‘s collaborations have produced more than 700 songs, including standards that have become part of the fabric of gospel music.

“For more than 30 years, our partnership with Gaither Music has been built on a shared commitment to music that brings people together across generations and around the world,” says Brad O’Donnell, President of Capitol Christian Music Group. “We’re grateful for what we’ve accomplished together and excited about what’s ahead.”

“I’ve been blessed to be part of this for 30 years. We create and build community by partnering with artists, ministries, musicians, and songwriters,” says Paul Sizelove, President of Sun Label Group. “Our partnership with CCMG has brought our music to the world.”

The Gaithers’ legacy has carried on not only through songwriting, but through an unmistakable commitment to production and community-building. From the Gaither Homecoming phenomenon, which helped redefine how gospel music could be presented on screen and stages around the world, to their work developing and celebrating artists across the broader Christian and gospel landscape, the Gaithers have remained both curators and contributors. Their reach spans albums, TV, touring, and a digital ecosystem that has introduced their music to millions of new listeners.

In 2000, the Gaithers were named “Songwriters of the Century” by ASCAP. Collectively, Bill and Gloria Gaither have earned eight Grammys and more than a dozen Grammy nominations, along with more than 44 GMA Dove Awards. They are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and in recent years their audience has continued to expand through Gaither Music’s digital channels (amassing more than four billion views on its YouTube channel), as well as new platforms like Bill Gaither’s enLighten on SiriusXM.

“With God’s strange sense of humor, this whole thing happened,” says Bill Gaither. “All I am is a cook in the kitchen. To have any claim on the success of this would not be honest. There are many people who are involved in [the process].”

“I still believe that when I write a song and shoot it into the air, I have no idea where it’s going to land and what life it’s going to change,” says Gloria Gaither. “We hear from folks all over the planet who tell us, ‘That arrow landed in my heart.’ I believe in art. After the debates are done, and the news is turned off… art will still speak.”

Jackson Dean has announced his third studio album, Magnolia Sage, is set for release on April 24.

A new single from the project, “Wildfire,” is out today. The track centers on themes of love and vulnerability within a relationship, and was penned by Dean alongside Luke Dick, Josh Miller, Josh Thompson and Chris Tompkins.

Magnolia Sage is an eclectic collection of songs with a story that is told through two distinct lenses, with each of the songs fitting into one of the two worlds: Magnolia or Sage.

“Magnolia is soulful. Magnolia is the soft touch of someone else’s hand on yours. Magnolia is a Maryland beach. Magnolia is something easy,” Dean recently shared on social media. “Sage is western. Sage is the wild in Wyoming. Sage is rust and a crow on a fence post. Sage is the wind in your face.”

Previously released songs from the 11-track album include “Be Your Man,” “Make A Liar” and “Over And Over.” Other writers contributing to the new collection include Tucker Beathard, Jessie Jo Dillon, Dan Isbell, and more.

The announcement of Magnolia Sage comes on the heels of Dean landing his second career No. 1 with “Heavens To Betsy” at the end of 2025 and releasing his new single “Make A Liar” in January. Next month, he’ll travel to Europe to perform at C2C Berlin before co-hosting C2C UK 2026 alongside radio personality Bob Harris in London.

Magnolia Sage Track List:
1. “Blacktop Blues” (Jackson Dean, Tucker Beathard, Jimi Bell, Luke Dick)
2. “Make A Liar” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Randy Montana)
3. “Be Your Man” (Jackson Dean, Rodney Clawson, Luke Dick)
4. “5th Of July” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick)
5. “Tennessee Moon” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Jessie Jo Dillon)
6. “Over And Over” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Laura Veltz)
7. “Hey Mississippi” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Jessie Jo Dillon)
8. “Something Easy” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Natalie Hemby)
9. “Wildfire” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Josh Miller, Josh Thompson, Chris Tompkins)
10. “Dust On A Dirt Road” (Jackson Dean, Luke Dick, Jon Decious)
11. “Heart On The Range” (Jackson Dean, Casey Beathard, Jonathan Smith, Dan Isbell)

Mary Kutter has inked with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville.

The Kentucky native has earned charting cuts by Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Zach John King. She has amassed over one million followers across platforms.

In celebration of the announcement, Kutter has released her newest track, “Bed of Roses.” Kutter wrote the song alongside John Frank and Tom Pino, and it was produced by Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy.

“‘Bed of Roses’ lives in the kind of storytelling country I grew up loving,” says Kutter. “I love songs that make you lean in, raise an eyebrow, and maybe laugh at the wrong moment. This song has teeth. It’s playful with its dark humor, and it doesn’t ask permission. Those are the songs that made me fall in love with this genre in the first place.”

Kutter is slated to play a run of festival shows later this year.