A Song & A Prayer, a new collection of inspirational devotions co-authored by Loretta Lynn just before her passing, will be released on May 23 from Worthy Books.

Lynn’s final offering is a collection of prayers combined with song lyrics inspired by her songwriting sessions with fellow hit songwriter and co-author, ordained minister Dr. Kim McLean. McLean is a Dove award-winning singer-songwriter who has had songs recorded by Tim McGraw, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack and others. Through A Song & A Prayer, readers of all faiths and walks of life will have the opportunity to bask in a month’s worth of spiritual encouragement from Lynn’s own resilient faith.

“Originally slated to come out in December, mom worked all summer to complete this book. It was so important to her because she had never devoted an entire book to her faith. Mom was always open about her faith but it was a deeply personal matter to her, one in which we knew at the core was the most important thing in her life. Her passing has made this project all the more special to us and we know her fans will feel the same way,” says Lynn’s daughter Patsy Lynn Russell.

“My writing sessions with Loretta were inspired by our friendship and faith,” says McLean. “She always told me we need to ‘write it the way we say it,’ and these are the things she felt were important to say. It is a capstone project, and a culmination of her wholehearted, unapologetic love of God, of people, and of life. We were similar in many ways and connected on a soul level, but her fans know that’s the only way Loretta ever connected – heart to heart. We laughed all the time when we wrote, sometimes argued, then laughed again. This book came about so naturally. Loretta said this project was special to her, and I’m honored to be her collaborator and friend. She was such an inspiration.”

Pictured (L-R): Morris Higham’s Clint Higham, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent, and Morris Higham’s Robert Filhart. Photo: Courtesy of Morris Higham Management

Morris Higham Management has signed Grammy-winning duo Dailey & Vincent.

The Grand Ole Opry members have toured across the globe and played iconic stages including the Ryman Auditorium and Carnegie Hall, sharing their love of bluegrass and country across the Southeast with their own Dailey & Vincent’s American Made Music Festivals.

Dailey & Vincent’s most recent live CD, Dailey & Vincent Alive, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass charts and remained at the top position for over 15 weeks. The pair’s first-ever Christmas album, Dailey & Vincent: The Sounds of Christmas debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Bluegrass chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Holiday Chart, the only country, bluegrass and gospel act in the Top Ten. In 2022 they released Let’s Sing Some Country on BMG Nashville, and are currently on season six of their national television series, The Dailey & Vincent Show on RFD TV.

“The first thing we look for when signing an artist is the quality of the music. When I heard ‘Let’s Sing Some Country,’ I knew we wanted to work with Jamie and Darrin,” says Morris Higham’s Clint Higham. “Great songs, great voices and world-class musicians. The team and I are really excited to be working with Dailey & Vincent as they begin the next chapter of their award-winning career.”

“We are beyond excited to sign with Morris Higham Management. We are looking forward to working with our new managers Clint Higham, Robert Filhart and the entire team as we move forward into the future with these incredible people and professionals,” says Dailey & Vincent.

Pictured (L-R): WMN’s Kristen Williams, Erv Woolsey Co.’s Erv Woolsey and Allen Mitchell, WMN’s Clark Tedesco, Not A Public Figure’s Caroline Munsick, Ian Munsick, WMN’s Ben Kline, Stephanie Davenport, Cris Lacy, Tim Foisset, Shane Tarleton and Patrick Sabatini. Photo: Cobi Spence

Ian Munsick celebrated his album White Buffalo earlier this week on Tuesday night (May 16) at the Ryman with a sold-out Music City show.

The Warner Music Group Nashville artist treated the packed house to the 18 songs on his Western-inspired project, kicking off the show with the tongue-in-cheek, uptempo first track “From the Horse’s Mouth.” Halfway through the set, Munsick delivered a stripped-down performance of “Long Haul” from his debut album Coyote Cry, and “Long Live Cowgirls,” his hit duet featuring Cody Johnson which has racked up nearly 100 million streams.

Ian Munsick brings brothers and dad on-stage for a special encore family performance of Wade Montgomery’s “Weakness.” Pictured (L-R): Sam Munsick, Tris Munsick, Ian Munsick and Dave Munsick. Photo: Cobi Spencer

Munsick received a plaque commemorating the milestone during an industry reception ahead of the show. Introducing the song, Munsick shared the news with the crowd.

“About an hour ago, my label Warner Music had a party backstage and they gave me a plaque because my song ‘Long Live Cowgirls’ went Gold,” he shared. “To my surprise, they gave me another plaque because it turns out ‘Long Haul’ just went Gold as well. Now, neither of these songs were on the radio very often. That just means that you guys made these songs go Gold all by yourselves. So thank you for listening to my music—it’s because of you that I get to be on this stage and I could never thank you guys enough.”

After completing the album’s tracklist with “Indian Paintbrush,” the ecstatic crowd began stomping their feet for his stampeding breakthrough hit “Horses Are Faster,” which inspired Munsick to move to Nashville. After concluding his set to a standing ovation, Munsick appeared for a special encore performance of one of his first recordings, a cover of Wade Montgomery‘s “Weakness,” alongside The Munsick Boys comprised of his father Dave and brothers Tris and Sam Munsick.

Tuesday’s show was the final ride on Munsick’s headlining “Long Live Cowgirls Tour,” which sold out shows across the country including stops in New Braunfels, Baton Rouge, Denver and more.

Willie Nelson and Keith Richards perform at Nelson’s 90th birthday concert. Photo: Randall Michelson/Hewitt Silva-Live Nation

Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90, the two-day concert extravaganza celebrating Nelson’s milestone 90th birthday, is coming to cinemas. The new film will premiere in theaters on June 11, with a special encore presentation on June 13-14.

The limited theatrical release from Blackbird Presents, Mark Rothbaum, and Joe Hand Promotions will feature a selection of the most memorable moments and unforgettable collaborations from the celebration, held on April 29-30 before a sold-out crowd at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in L.A. The two-hour-plus film will give fans the opportunity to re-live or experience the star-studded show for the first time, and includes performances by Nelson, Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Dave Matthews, Neil Young, The Lumineers, Gary Clark Jr., Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, Billy Strings and many more.

The concert will include highlights from across the two nights of shows with full performances and special guest presentations, and fans in the cinemas will be treated to an immersive experience, with a state-of-the-art cinematic presentation and pristine 5.1 stereo surround sound. Tickets for this exclusive concert event are available for purchase at willienelson90experience.com.

“Demand to attend this historic concert event was unprecedented. Willie wanted to make sure his 90th birthday party included and was accessible to all of his fans. This concert film release will allow everyone to join in and celebrate with Willie and an amazing line-up of superstar artists. We are thrilled to share this concert event with fans around the globe in such a unique and powerful way,” says Nelson’s manager Rothbaum and Keith Wortman, CEO of Blackbird Presents.

Several of Willie Nelson‘s beloved albums from the 1990s and 2000s will be pressed in a variety of vinyl options over the next few months in celebration of the icon’s 90th birthday.

The releases will kick off June 23 with his 2002 collaborative album, The Great Divide, followed by 1998’s Daniel Lanois-produced Teatro on Aug. 4 in honor of its 25^th anniversary.

The Great Divide saw Nelson duet with a roster of artists across the musical spectrum on a rousing collection of originals and covers for his 50^th studio album. Joined by a diverse group including Alison Kraus, Bonnie Raitt, Brian McKnight, Kid Rock and Lee Ann Womack, the collection features highlights such as the Rob Thomas-penned duet, “Maria (Shut Up And Kiss Me)” as well as “Mendocino County Line,” co-written by Bernie Taupin, who also co-wrote “This Face.” Other standouts include covers of Mickey Newbury’s “Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In),” Cyndi Lauper’s signature tune, “Time After Time,” and the title track which sees Nelson taking the lead for a Spanish-tinged original.

Nelson’s 2000 ode to the blues, Milk Cow Blues, will arrive Sept. 15 as a double LP, while 1996’s stripped-back  Spirit will bow on Oct. 20, ahead his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Nov. 3. The Great Divide and Milk Cow Blues will be making their vinyl debuts while Teatro and Spirit return to vinyl due to popular demand.

All albums will be available on 180-gram black vinyl as well as a limited edition color variant on 140-gram vinyl, exclusively available through uDiscover Music and Nelson’s website. The Great Divide and Spirit will be pressed on clear vinyl while Teatro and Milk Cow Blues will be on translucent red vinyl and orange vinyl. The LPs are available for pre-order now. For more information, click here.