Industry Ink: ‘All For The Hall,’ Dan + Shay, Old Hickory, More

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Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris & More Take the Stage For ‘All For The Hall’

Pictured (L-R): Carly Pearce, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and Ashley McBryde. Photo: Jared Siskin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

Country Music Hall of Fame members Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris, along with Ashley McBryde and Carly Pearce took the stage at “All For The Hall New York,” a benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s educational programs.

The “All For The Hall” concept is modeled after a Nashville tradition, the guitar pull—a casual affair in which songwriters take turns performing while their fellow artists listen or add accompaniment. This one-of-a-kind evening at New York’s Irving Plaza unfolded with Gill, Harris, McBryde and Pearce swapping stories and music.

In addition to the guitar pull, the evening also showcased the museum’s flagship education program, Words & Music. The program pairs students and professional songwriters to help them develop language arts skills as they learn how to write songs. The song “When Hearts Come To Life,” written by first grade students from PS32 in Brooklyn who participated in Words & Music with Songwriters Hall of Fame member Liz Rose and Phil Barton, was featured during the event via video.

Peytan Porter kicked off “All For The Hall New York” festivities with a special performance at a patron party on Mon. Sept. 11, at the home of Jamie Tisch.

 

Dan + Shay Celebrate Latest Album, Bigger Houses

Pictured (L-R): Scott Hendricks, Shane Tarleton, Tim Foisset, Kristen Willians, Dan Smyers, Shay Mooney, Torie Masson, Ben Kline, Clark Tedesco, Lisa Ray, Jason Owen. Photo: Courtesy of Warner Music Nashville.

Dan + Shay celebrated the upcoming release of their fifth studio album, Bigger Houses, last Wednesday (Sept. 6) with an intimate event at Riverside Revival in Nashville.

Warner Music Nashville executives Scott Hendricks (EVP A&R), Shane Tarleton (EVP Artist Development), Tim Foisset (SVP Commercial Partnerships), Kristen Williams (SVP Radio), Torie Mason (SVP Stategic Marketing and Analytics), Ben Kline (Co-Chair & Co-President) and Clark Tedesco (VP Artist Development) were all in attendance to commend the duo. Sandbox Entertainment’s Lisa Ray and Jason Owen were present with their congratulations as well.

Bigger Houses is due out this Friday, Sept. 15 via Warner Music Nashville.

 

River House Artists Introduces Country Trio Old Hickory At Scoreboard Bar & Grill

Pictured (L-R): River House Artists’ Lynn Oliver-Cline and Zebb Luster; Old Hickory’s Andy Austin, Timothy Baker and Dan Alley.

River House Artists hosted a VIP event introducing Old Hickory, a brand-new trio with a timeless, all-natural soul, ready to revive one of Nashville’s lost tenets. The event was packed with industry professionals, family and friends who turned out in support of the group.

Comprised of North Carolina’s Andy Austin, Ohio’s Dan Alley, and Kentucky’s Timothy Baker, the three vocalist/guitarists look to the harmony-laced groups of country past for inspiration and pair it with electrifying energy and the mystique of bluegrass. Adding it together with their own flavor, they are now emerging as a vocal group for a new era. The band, adopting the Nashville-inspired name Old Hickory, has had a popular, twice-weekly gig at the famous Scoreboard Bar & Grill.

 

Jeannie Seely Hits Five Years As Air Personality On Sirius XM’s Willie’s Roadhouse

Jeannie Seely

Grand Ole Opry legend Jeannie Seely joined the SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse family as an on-air personality five years ago when she made her debut over Memorial Day weekend. The Grammy winner, country hitmaker and award-winning songwriter recently renewed her contract to continue her weekly show, Sundays With Seely, where she share intimate conversations with Opry performers and fellow artists.

With her charm and quick wit, she connects listeners with her memories and personal stories. During her five-year tenure, she has hosted and been instrumental on several SiriusXM specials and has been featured as a special guest on The Beatles Channel’s (ch. 18) The Beatles Y’all Together Now with Tracy Gershon. Seely was also celebrated with An American Classic virtual town hall and album release special.

“It is still hard for me to believe that I get to be a part of this wonderful family!! I had been listening to Willie’s Roadhouse for quite a while, loving the voices of Charlie Monk, Dallas Wayne and Paula Nelson, but I never even thought about doing what they do,” shares Seely. “I was so thrilled when I was given this opportunity, and I can honestly say that it has become one of the highlights of my career.”

“I look forward to doing the show every Sunday and hearing from so many fans that I wouldn’t have the opportunity to know otherwise. Thank you Willie Nelson and SiriusXM for granting me this privilege!”

“I’m so glad Jeannie Seely is on the Roadhouse,” says Nelson. “She is a good friend and does such a great job.”

 

BMI’s Next Big Wave Mixer Hosts Pop Songwriters In Nashville

Pictured (L-R): BMI’s MaryAnn Keen, BMI’s Leslie Roberts, BMI’s Mason Hunter, BMI’s President & CEO Mike O’Neill, Heath Warren, Vlad Holiday, Jacob Bryant, BMI’s Josh Tomlinson, BMI’s Shannon Sanders. Photo: Steve Lowry for BMI

BMI once again hosted its Next Big Wave Mixer on Monday (Sept. 11) at its Nashville location as the exclusive networking opportunity focused on pop-infused songwriters based in Music City.

The evening was sponsored by Studio Bank and provided affiliates the opportunity to forge new partnerships and gain valuable insight on navigating the ever-evolving industry.

More than 40 songwriters attended the quarterly series, including Marshall Altman, Jacob Bryant, Vlad Holiday, Morgxn, Kelly Paige, Amy Stroup and Bryant Taylorr . BMI’s Leslie Roberts hosted the event and offered the crowd guidance. Studio Bank’s Kari Barnhart detailed their company’s instrumental role in supporting the music community.

BMI affiliates also had the opportunity to connect with BMI’s President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI’s Jessa Gelt from the L.A. office.

 

Reel Muzik Werks Signs Global Admin Deal With Level 77 Music

Reel Muzik Werks (RMW) has signed a global administration deal with boutique independent production music company Level 77 Music. Under the deal, RMW will be an extension of Level 77 Music and will assist with communicating with its partners and providing additional bandwidth and resources as Level 77 continues to grow both domestically and abroad.

RMW is a full-service independent music publisher and global music rights management company with a specialization in film/TV music and international rights management.

Level 77 Music specializes in unique custom music projects for film, TV, advertisements, and major corporations. The company is led by CEO Patrick Avard, known as the top producer of World Championship cheer music for more than two decades.

“We couldn’t be more excited to join forces with Level 77 and help their dynamic catalog continue to expand across the globe,” says Teri Nelson Carpenter, Founder & CEO of Reel Muzik Werks. “I am proud to partner with a company who shares our passion for creativity and supporting creators.”

“I am thrilled to have an experienced partner like Reel Muzik Werks supporting Level 77 Music” says Avard. “We look forward to working together as a team to take RMW and Level 77 to the next level.”

CMA Announces 2023 International Awards Nominees

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The nominees have been announced for the 2023 CMA International Awards, which honor artists and industry executives who have supported and impacted the growth and promotion of country music in the international marketplace.

Nominees are recognized in multiple categories and voted on by international members of CMA along with a select panel of U.S. professionals who have extensive knowledge in the international market. The nominees are honored for their continued efforts in expanding country music’s reach around the globe.

Voting for the 2023 CMA International Awards is open now through Thursday, Sept. 28. Winners will be announced later this year.

“As we continue to see Country Music grow globally, it is thanks in large part to those who have supported our mission and spearheaded events, initiatives and programming to reach new territories around the world,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “The dedication from each of these nominees has made them a vital part of the success of our genre internationally, and we cannot wait to celebrate them in the coming months.”

“We cannot thank our international award nominees enough for their passion and efforts in expanding our international markets,” says Milly Olykan, CMA Vice President, International Relations & Development. “As we look across the international landscape, it is evident that Country Music has more opportunity than ever to continue expanding across the globe. These international nominees are leading the charge in making that happen. We are grateful for their knowledge and commitment to representing our genre as well as their unwavering passion and commitment to expanding our international markets.”

2023 CMA International Awards Nominees:
Jo Walker Meador International Award
Recognizes outstanding achievement by an individual in advocating and supporting country music’s marketing development in territories outside the United States.
Jon Cauwood (U.K. – Music Consultant)
Sina Hall (Germany – Semmel Concerts)
Natalie Waller (Australia – ABC Music)

Rob Potts International Live Music Advancement Award
Recognizes outstanding achievements by an individual who has made important contributions to the live music industry by extending performance opportunities and building live audiences for country outside of the U.S.
Susan Heymann (Australia – Frontier Touring)
Anna-Sophie Mertens (U.K. – Live Nation)
Ron Sakamoto (Canada – Gold and Gold Productions, LTD.)
Neil Warnock, MBE (U.K. – United Talent Agency)

Wesley Rose International Media Achievement Award
Recognizes outstanding achievements in the media as they relate to country outside of the U.S.
Jill Johnson (Sweden – ‘Jills Veranda’ SVT)
Ross Jones (U.K. – Holler)
Richard Murdoch (Scotland – BBC Radio)
Dayna Bourgoin (Canada – Pure Country Radio, iHeart Radio)

International Artist Achievement Award
Recognizes outstanding achievement by a U.S. artist who has demonstrated the most significant creative growth, development and promotion of the country industry outside of the U.S. during the eligibility period.
Luke Combs
Kip Moore
Morgan Wallen

International Country Broadcaster Award
Recognizes outstanding achievement by a radio broadcaster or syndicated radio reporter outside the U.S. who has made important contributions for the development of country music in his/her country.
Stefanie Jüneman (Germany – FM Maximum Roc)
Joakim Richardson (Sweden – Go Country)
Ricky Ross (U.K. – BBC Radio Scotland)
Justin Thomson (Australia – KIX Country)
Wimpie van der Sandt (South Africa – Bok Radio)

Jeff Walker Global Country Artist Award
Recognizes outstanding achievements by a country music artist signed outside of the U.S. The artist must have furthered the popularity of country as well as brought attention to the format in their foreign-based territory.
Casey Barnes (Australia)
Kaylee Bell (New Zealand)
Tebey (Canada)

Alexandra Kay’s Debut Album ‘All I’ve Ever Known’ Due Out In October

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Alexandra Kay. Photo: Daniel Shippey

Alexandra Kay is releasing her debut album, All I’ve Ever Known, on Oct. 26.

Kay co-wrote all 11 of the deeply personal tracks on the new project, which was produced by Andrew Capra, Andrew Baylis and Jason Massey.

“All I’ve Ever Known is honesty. It’s a peek behind the curtain to an old kitchen window in a town of 4,000 people where I lived the past 10 years of my life. It is who I was, who I’ve become and everything in between,” shares Kay. “This album is the most raw, vulnerable, and wide open I have ever been when creating music, which can be terrifying and healing at the same time. I am so excited to connect with so many beautiful humans and watch the healing power of music as we tour this album in the fall.

The country songstress also announced her tour of the same name, which kicks off Nov. 1 in Louisville. The “All I’ve Ever Known Tour” will feature special guests Jordana Bryant and Haley Mae Campbell, and feature more than 30 stops across the U.S.

This summer, she headlined her “Backroad Therapy Tour 2” throughout Canada and the U.S., selling more than 10,000 tickets. Kay continues to amass social media fans with more than 5 million followers, over 56 million likes on TikTok and more than 57 million views on her YouTube Channel.

All I’ve Ever Known Track List:
1. Painted Him Perfect
2. Everleave
3. More Than You
4. Easy
5. I Hate Airplanes
6. Happy Once
7. How Do We Go
8. Kiss Me Goodnight
9. All I’ve Ever Known
10. She Stayed
11. I Can Do Anything

“All I’ve Ever Known Tour” Dates:
11/1 – Louisville, KY / Headliners Music Hall
11/3 – Pittsburgh, PA / Mr. Smalls
11/4 – Buffalo, NY / Rec Room
11/5 – Horseheads, NY / The “L”
11/6 – Burlington, VT / Higher Ground
11/7 – Portland, ME / State Theatre
11/10 – Worcester, MA/ Off The Rails
11/11 – Albany, NY / Empire Live
11/12 – New Haven, CT / Toads
11/14 – Lititz, PA / Mickey’s Black Box
11/15 – Baltimore, MD / Rams Head Live!
11/17 – Charlotte, NC / The Underground
11/18 – Columbia, SC / The Senate
11/20 – Asheville, NC / The Orange Peel
11/21 – Virginia Beach, VA / Elevation 27
11/22 – New York City, NY / Gramercy
11/26 – Tampa, FL / Orpheum
11/28 – Orlando, FL / The Abbey
12/1 – Dallas, TX / The Echo
12/2 – Austin, TX / Scoot Inn
12/3 – Houston, TX / House of Blues Houston
12/5 – Lubbock, TX / Jake’s Backroom
12/6 – Albuquerque, NM / Launchpad
12/7 – Phoenix, AZ / The Van Buren
12/9 – Las Vegas, NV / Stoney’s
12/10 – Los Angeles, CA / The Roxy
12/12 – Roseville, CA / Gold Field
12/14 – Salt Lake City, UT / The Grand at The Complex
12/15 – Denver, CO / Oriental
12/16 – Manhattan, KS / The Hat
12/17 – Kansas City, MO / Madrid Theater
12/19 – Oklahoma City, OK / Tower Theatre
12/20 – Columbia, MO / The Blue Note
12/22 – Nashville, TN / The Basement East

 

John Morgan To Release Debut EP ‘Remember Us?’ In October

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Photo: Nate Buchanan

John Morgan is set to release his six-song debut EP Remember Us? on Oct. 6.

The debut mixes heartbreakers with up-tempo barn burners, flowing between romantic relatability and nostalgia to crank-it-up singalongs. Morgan, who penned Jason Aldean’s No. 1 “If I Didn’t Love You” with Carrie Underwood, co-wrote each song on the project and enlisted his mentor Aldean and Aldean’s bandmates Kurt Allison and Tully Kennedy to help produce the EP’s title track along with “Ain’t Been There Yet” and the previously-released party-starter “Friends Like That,” which has earned more than 12.5 million on-demand streams to date.

The collection also includes the just-released “Cold Summer In San Antone” that depicts the isolation and coldness of a broken heart, even during the most brutally hot season in Texas. Likewise, the anguished “It Ain’t the Leavin'” dials in on the turmoiled chaos felt after goodbye, while the fun-loving, up-tempo “Won’t Be As Good” admits life isn’t as worthwhile without that certain someone in it.

Morgan recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut, and is taking the new music out on the road with Ernest, Riley Green, Jameson Rodgers and Conner Smith as well as to festivals around the country.

Remember Us? Track Listing: 
^Produced by Jason Aldean, Kurt Allison & Tully Kennedy
*Produced by Will Bundy
+ Produced by Kyle Fishman & Jacob Durrett
1. “Won’t Be As Good” (John Morgan, Will Bundy, Rodney Clawson, Justin Wilson)*
2. “Remember Us” (John Morgan, Kyle Fishman, Rodney Clawson, Justin Wilson)^
3. “Friends Like That” (John Morgan, Brent Anderson, Will Bundy, Lydia Vaughan)^
4. “Cold Summer In San Antone” (John Morgan, Ben Hayslip, Will Bundy)*
5. “It Ain’t the Leavin'” (John Morgan, Kyle Fishman, Casey Beathard, Josh Thompson, Rocky Block)+
6. “Ain’t Been There Yet” (John Morgan, Kurt Allison, Tully Kennedy, David Lee Murphy)^

Luke Combs’ 2024 Stadium Tour Sells Over One Million Tickets In Opening Weekend

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Luke Combs at Nissan Stadium. Photo: David Bergman.

The reigning two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs sold over a million tickets for his 2024 “Growin’ Up and Gettin’ Old” stadium tour in the first weekend tickets were on-sale, with 16 of the 25 shows selling out immediately including back-to-back nights at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, East Rutherford’s MetLife Stadium, Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium among others.

In just a few days, Combs already matched the number of tickets sold during the U.S. leg of his 2023 “World Tour,” which sold over a million tickets across 15 stadium shows.

Combs also continues to break records with the upcoming tour, becoming the highest-selling country artist and the first ever to play back-to-back shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, the highest-selling male country artist at Santa Clara’s Levi’s Stadium and Glendale’s State Farm Stadium, and the fastest-selling two-day run in the region of Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium.

Additional stops on the tour include two nights at Jacksonville’s EverBank Stadium, San Antonio’s Alamodome, Salt Lake City’s Rice-Eccles Stadium and Houston’s NRG Stadium among others. Special guests for the Friday night shows include Cody Jinks or The Avett Brothers, Charles Wesley Godwin, Hailey Whitters and The Wilder Blue, while the Saturday shows will feature Jordan Davis, Mitchell Tenpenny, Drew Parker and Colby Acuff.

The tour is just the latest achievement for Combs, who is nominated for four awards at the 57th Annual CMA Awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year (Gettin’ Old) and Single of the Year (“Fast Car”). He once again made history last week as the first artist to simultaneously hold the top two spots on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart.

Combs has garnered massive success with “Fast Car” as it recently spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart and also reached No. 1 on the Hot AC chart, the first song by a male solo artist to ever top both the Hot AC and Country charts. The song is also currently No. 2 on Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100 chart, was recently certified two-time Platinum and has garnered over 512 million global streams to date.

Drake White Builds ‘The Bridge’ To New Era On Latest EP

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Drake White. Photo: Zack Knudsen

Drake White is set to release a new EP, The Bridge, on Oct. 6.

The seven-song collection of songs of inspiration, love and purpose is the follow-up to White’s full-length 2022 album The Optimystic, which shares the story of his journey to recovery from an on-stage stroke in 2019. The Bridge marks a new era for White as he re-discovers himself and his purpose in life, and is blended with new songs and alternative versions of The Optimystic fan-favorites.

“The Webster dictionary defines a bridge as a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle,” says White. “This is the bridge taking me to back to why I started making music in the first place.”

With two of the songs released earlier this summer, the remaining tracks consist of a duet between White and Colbie Caillat on a special rendition of “Power of a Woman,” a raw, rough-cut track of “50 Years Too Late,” a co-write collaboration with Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd, and more.

Starting Oct. 20 in Fort Worth, White will embark on his co-headlining “Blow Up Your TV Tour” with Texas artist William Clark Green. The run will feature 15 dates spread out across the Western half of the U.S.

The Bridge Track List:
1. “50 Years Too Late (Ruff Cut)” (Leith Loftin, Drake White) ^
2. “Spirit” (Drake White, Phil Pence, Leslie Satcher) +
3. “Power of a Woman (ft. Colbie Caillat)” (Kelli Johnson, Lindsey Hinkle, Drake White) ^
4. “Makin’ Me Look Good Again (Wedding Version)” (Drake White, Monty Criswell, Shane Minor) ^
5. “Turn You On” (Maren Morris, Ryan Hurd, Drake White) *
6. “Ladder To The Sky” (Drake White, Vanessa Olivarez, Andy Skib) *
7. “Happy Hour” (Drake White, Hayes Carll) *

* produced by Drake White
^ produced by Drake White and Graham Mallany
+ produced by Drake White and Matthew Ridenour

Reservoir Acquires Rights To Kerry Kurt Phillips’ Catalog [Exclusive]

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Kerry Kurt Phillips

Reservoir Media, Inc. has acquired the publishing rights to the catalog of country singer-songwriter and producer Kerry Kurt Phillips.

As a songwriter, Phillips has earned six No. 1 singles and contributed to 75 Gold and Platinum albums, accounting for over 45 million record sales.

His catalog includes Joe Diffie‘s “Pickup Man,” which spent four weeks at No. 1 on the Hot Country Songs chart, and Tim McGraw‘s chart-climber “Down on the Farm.” Phillips has also contributed to other Diffie hits such as “Is It Cold In Here” and “Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox,” which reached No. 5 and No. 3 on the Hot Country Songs chart, respectively. Other McGraw cuts include “Do You Want Fries With That” and “Maybe We Should Just Sleep On It,” featured on his multi-Platinum albums Live Like You Were Dying and All I Want. Additionally, Phillips has worked on Grammy-winning music including “When You’re In Love” from George Strait‘s Troubadour album as well as with artists such as George Jones, Billy Ray Cyrus, Tracy Byrd and Craig Morgan, among others.

He began playing guitar and wrote his first song, “School Bus Blues,” a parody of the Johnny Cash hit “Folsom Prison Blues,” in grade school. Phillips has been recognized with multiple awards from ASCAP, CMA, Country Radio Broadcasters (CRB) and more. His catalog has been featured in countless synch placements. To date, his co-writes have appeared across the Atlanta Olympics Opening Ceremony, Super Bowl commercials and campaigns for major brands like Pepsi, Ford, General Motors, Applebee’s and PGA as well as numerous motion pictures and television series.

“These songs are some of my most faithful and favorite ‘ole dawgs, and it was important to find the right home for them. Reservoir worked hard to make this deal happen, and I know they will work just as hard to take care of them and help them continue to be loved all over again,” says Phillips.

“Kerry Kurt has been one of Nashville’s top writers since the ’90s, and I have personally been a fan of his for a long time. We are proud to be integrating Kerry Kurt’s hit catalog into our country catalog and look forward to continuing showcasing his legacy,” adds John Ozier, Reservoir Executive Vice President of Creative.

ACM Opens 2024 Membership Application & Renewal Window

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The Academy of Country Music opened its window to become a member or renew membership today (Sept. 12) through Monday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. CT.

Applications must be submitted online during this membership window to qualify to obtain or maintain voting eligibility for the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards in 2024. Accepted and active members gain access to a suite of benefits including early access to tickets for ACM events, discounts on industry partner events, industry data insights, monthly educational and networking events, and more.

For more information and to apply online, click here.

“The Academy of Country Music is coming off another markedly successful year with the ACM Awards in May and a heartfelt ACM Honors show at the Ryman last month, set to return to FOX next Monday night for a primetime TV special. Coupled with a renewed commitment to greater inclusivity and equity in our country music community through several forward-thinking professional development programs, record-setting fundraising and grant disbursement from ACM Lifting Lives, and many new opportunities in development, membership in the Academy has never been more essential,” says Daniel Miller, Chair of the ACM Membership Committee. “Now is an exciting time to engage with the Academy and we encourage prospective members to apply and our current membership to renew this fall for 2024. Thanks to our committee members for recruiting our largest and most diverse membership class yet.”

The 2023 membership application and renewal cycle last year saw the ACM reach record-high levels, surpassing all existing benchmarks since organization membership numbers were tracked. This milestone was announced days before the official grand opening of the Academy’s new Nashville headquarters in the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood, cementing the celebrated trade organization’s official move to Music City after nearly six decades on the west coast and creating an instant hub for the industry and country community as Nashville continues its vibrant growth.

A multi-platform recruitment and awareness campaign with a “Vote | Lead | Change” catchline will run in the weeks ahead. ACM members can cast votes for the ACM Awards, which celebrate excellence across the industry and reach millions of fans all over the world, through a pioneering partnership with Amazon’s Prime Video. Members also gain admission and access to an invaluable programming and development lineup, including exclusive events, panels, and initiatives, as well as the acclaimed quarterly magazine TEMPO.

The ACM also boasts a long-standing history as a welcoming organization for all, including a community-leading commitment towards creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in country music, from the boardroom to the stage, and invites applicants to join us as we work towards change.

Conner Smith Slates “Creek Will Rise Tour” For Fall & Winter

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Photo: Courtesy of Conner Smith

Rising singer-songwriter Conner Smith has announced his North American headline “Creek Will Rise Tour” with special guests Lauren Watkins and John Morgan.

Smith will be bring his high energy and charisma on 20 dates, kicking off Nov. 2 in Athens, Georgia, and wrapping Jan. 27, 2024 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

“Nothing about this job beats the moments you have with your fans, gathered together around a shared love for country music,” says Smith. “This tour is a step up for us and something I’ve dreamed of for a while. As a fan myself of both Lauren Watkins and John Morgan, I can’t wait to see them perform night after night.”

Fan presale begins today (Sept. 12) and public on-sale starts Friday (Sept. 15) at 10 a.m. For more information, click here.

The Nashville-raised Smith captured the live energy of the tour’s namesake “Creek Will Rise” during a sold-out home state shows earlier this year.

Music Biz 2024 To Take Place May 13-16

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The Music Business Association (Music Biz) has announced that the Music Biz 2024 conference will take place May 13-16 at the JW Marriott Nashville.

The 2023 conference brought together over 2,100 attendees from more than 800 companies across 30 countries to hear expert viewpoints on the latest trends and technology, seek out new business partnerships and celebrate those who are innovating the ways the industry operates.

Registration rates remain the same as 2023 for in-person ticket holders. Music Biz has also open discounted hotel registrations at the JW Marriott Nashville for $299 per night.

There is a limited number of meeting rooms and suite options for companies looking to host private conversations with their partners or showcases on-site during the conference. Companies interest in booking can contact Jessicca Garcia, Music Biz Events Manager, at jessicca.garcia@musicbiz.org.

In 2024, Music Biz will continue to source the educational program from industry professionals, as the association determines the program tracks and conversations most relevant to the industry in the coming months. The Call for Presentations will begin early next month and wrap on Friday, Dec. 8. Full criteria and submission forms for this year’s process will be announced soon.

For more Music Biz 2024 information, click here.