CMA Honors Dan Rogers With Irving Waugh Award Of Excellence

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Pictured (L-R): Apple Music & CMA Board’s Charlie Morgan, Dan Rogers, CMA’s Sarah Trahern and WME & CMA Board’s Jay Williams. Photo: Amanda Eckard/CMA
Photo Credit: Amanda Eckard/CMA

The Country Music Association recently presented Vice President & Executive Producer of the Grand Ole Opry Dan Rogers with the 2022 Irving Waugh Award of Excellence.

Rogers received the industry honor from Jay Williams, WME Nashville Co-Head & Partner and Chairman of the CMA Awards & Recognition Committee, during the CMA Board meeting in Washington, D.C. on March 28.

The Irving Waugh Award of Excellence is presented to an individual who is the originator and caretaker of ideas and actions that have dramatically broadened and improved country music’s influence on a national or international level for the benefit of the industry. It is the intention that these ideas and actions are ongoing and have a proven historical impact on country music.

“Dan has been a force in our industry for many years and we are more than thrilled to honor him with the Irving Waugh Award of Excellence,” says Sarah Trahern, CMA CEO. “Country music would not be where it is today without the Grand Ole Opry and Dan’s efforts to grow, evolve and reach audiences across the globe. He strikes the perfect balance between honoring the Opry’s respected past while also working to keep the institution up to date on the newest artists and music.”

Rogers first came to the Grand Ole Opry as an intern in 1998, rising through the ranks to Vice President & Executive Producer in August 2019. In his nearly 25 years, he has been a constant presence backstage, producing Opry shows up to seven nights a week. Under Rogers’ leadership, the Opry has remained a consistent and renowned element in the country music landscape, elevating the genre’s profile and creating unforgettable experiences for fans and artists around the globe. In his role, Rogers oversees communications, overall show production, talent relations and logistics for the Opry. He joined the CMA Board of Directors in 2023.

“I am so thankful to the CMA for this recognition,” says Rogers. “Throughout my career, I’ve looked up to previous winners of this award, truly never imagining a day when my name would join that list. Day after day, I learn from and am inspired by the tremendous artists and passionate colleagues with which I’m lucky to work. I’m thankful to be part of this incredible community and am excited to work further toward earning this award in the years to come.”

Reservoir & ‘American Idol’ Producer 19 Entertainment Strike Joint Venture Deal

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Reservoir Media, Inc. has formed a new joint venture with American Idol producer 19 Entertainment to sign new publishing deals with contestants featured on the longstanding series.

The companies will also work alongside 19 Entertainment’s label partner, BMG.

Contestants from American Idol, which is currently in its sixth season on ABC— and 21st season overall—have generated over 50 Grammy nominations, more than 450 No. 1s across all Billboard charts and over 95 Gold records.

“American Idol has not only defined music competition television for over 20 years, but also launched amazing music careers,” says John Ozier, Reservoir Executive Vice President of Creative. “It is really exciting to work with 19 Entertainment to get in on the ground floor and invest in the journeys of the talented contestants beyond the show.”

“Reservoir has always pledged to help developing artists grow with bespoke support from our creative team, and we are happy to have the opportunity to demonstrate that commitment alongside 19 Entertainment and American Idol, a brand that has been supporting developing artists for over two decades,” says Rell Lafargue, Reservoir President and Chief Operating Officer. “From John Ozier and Greg Gallo in Nashville to Donna Caseine in L.A., to Charlie Pinder and Annette Barrett in London and more, we look forward to putting the global Reservoir creative resources into these deals.”

“For the past few years, we at 19 have been hyper-focused on turning 19 into an artist development hub, signing artists from the incredible pool of talent discovered by the team behind American Idol,” adds Elissa Felman, Vice President of Music, Sony Pictures Television. “We know the only way we’re successful in that venture is by partnering with some of the top minds in the business, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with the amazing and creative staff at Reservoir. Songwriting is the foundation of our business – without songwriters, there are no songs, and Reservoir has proven to be a powerhouse with respect to nurturing and developing songwriters.”

Historic Smith-Carter House Hits The Market

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The Smith-Carter House. Photo: Michael Jezewski

The Smith-Carter House, located in Madison, Tennessee, was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 29, 2018 for its association with June Carter (Cash) who played a significant role in country music history while owning and occupying the property.

The property is now on the market with an asking price of $3.5 million.

The Smith-Carter House. Photo: Michael Jezewski

The property holds significant cultural and historical significance for its connection to the country music industry in Nashville, specifically its connection to Grand Ole Opry artists June Carter, Carl Smith and “Mother” Maybelle Carter, as well as the Opry’s manager, Jim Denny.

The home was acquired in 1952 by Carl Smith, June’s first husband.

In the 1950s and 1960s, when June was not on the road, the house became a hub for her country music community, where she honed her craft as a musician, songwriter, and performer. It was during this time that she collaborated with Merle Kilgore to write “Ring of Fire.”

In 1968, June moved out of the home to live with her third husband, Johnny Cash, at their Hendersonville house on Caudill Drive and remained there for many years.

The Smith-Carter House. Photo: Michael Jezewski

The historic Smith-Carter House includes a stone farmhouse with 3,118 square feet on 13 acres, large event barn, a creek running through the property, wooded trails, swimming pool and a replica of the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Course.

The property is listed by Michael Jezewski and Maggie Bond with the Parks Real Estate firm.

The Smith-Carter House. Photo: Michael Jezewski

Luke Bryan Slates 14th Annual ‘Farm Tour’ For September

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Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan is hitting the road this fall on his 14th annual “Farm Tour.”

The tour will kick off in September while Bryan is on break from his “Country On Tour,” which launches June 15. The Georgia native will set up in the fields of local farms Sept. 14-23 for the special shows with special guests to be announced at a later date. Bryan will perform on farms in Kentucky, Ohio, Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota on this year’s journey.

Tickets for “Farm Tour” go on sale May 4, starting at 10 a.m. local time. Presale tickets for Bryan’s Fan Club, The Nut House, and fan App will be available on May 1. For more information, click here.

“One of the reasons we created these Farm Tour shows [is] to bring the big-city tour to the people,” says Bryan. “These nights are one-of-a-kind and we really enjoy getting to know the farmers and their families, love the whole atmosphere of playing on these incredible farms and watching entire communities come together and get excited about these shows.”

Continuing a partnership that began in 2015, Bayer is again joining the tour as presenting sponsor, teaming up with Bryan to help honor America’s farmers through its #HerestotheFarmer campaign. The campaign asks fans to join in by using #HerestotheFarmer on their socials now through Nov. 30. As part of the initiative, Bayer will donate one million meals to people in need through Feeding America. Since the partnership’s inception, six million meals have been donated and more than $180,000 has gone to Feeding America member food banks and local farmers at each of the tour cities.

Since the “Farm Tour” began in 2009, Bryan has granted 78 college scholarships to students from farming families to their local college or university near the tour stops. Over the years, sponsors have made national donations in addition to donating money, food and resources to the local communities. Last year alone, Bayer provided one million meals to Feeding America, Farmland donated a truckload of protein to local food banks in each of the states that hosted a tour stop as well as $9,000 to each state’s FFA Association and Fendt donated $25,000 to the national FFA organization.

“Farm Tour 2023” Dates:
Sept. 14 – Shelbyville, KY – Mulberry Orchard
Sept. 15 – Millersport, OH – Miller Family Farm
Sept. 21 – Colfax, IA – Schnell Family Farms
Sept. 22 – Brooklyn, WI – Klondike Farms
Sept. 23 – Eyota, MN – Gar-Lin Dairy LLC

MaRynn Taylor Signs Management Deal With Jonas Group Entertainment

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Pictured (L-R): Jonas Group Entertainment’s Kevin Jonas, Sr., Rachel Inglesino, MaRynn Taylor and Phil Guerini

Black River Records artist MaRynn Taylor has signed a management deal with Jonas Group Entertainment. Working directly with JGE CEO Phil Guerini, Taylor adds to her existing label and publishing deals with Black River.

Taylor, a member of CMT’s Next Women of Country class of 2023, is currently in California for Live In The Vineyard Goes Country, where she performed last night for many of the industry’s radio, media and music supervision tastemakers.

Pictured (L-R): Black River’s Dawn Delvo, Preston Berger, Sarah Hudspeth, Rebekah Gordon, and Marie Charlotte Demetriades; attorney Lauren Kilgore; Black River’s Gordon Kerr; Jonas Group Entertainment’s Kevin Jonas, Sr.; Black River’s Rick Froio; MaRynn Taylor; Black River’s Mike Wilson; Jonas Group Entertainment’s Phil Guerini; Black River’s Brian Rhoades, Whitney Nevitt, Lori Flicek, and Bill Macky; Jonas Group Entertainment’s Rachel Inglesino; Black River’s Joe Carroll, Tanya Schrage, Doug Johnson and Kristin King

“It’s fitting to announce our deal with MaRynn while she is in Napa,” says Guerini. “Like time adds to the flavor and boldness of great wine, we took our time forming this partnership. MaRynn’s talent is undeniable; her tenacity and creativity are a testament to who she is. JGE is thrilled to join the team to help continue building her artist career.”

News of Taylor’s signing comes on the heels of JGE deepening its footprint into Nashville with the announcement of Leslie DiPiero joining as President of Jonas Group Publishing.

“My first concert was the Jonas Brothers when I was 6 years old,” says Taylor. “This is such a full circle moment for me to be signing with the very team who launched them. It’s an honor to be working alongside Phil, Rachel [Inglesino], and Kevin [Jonas] Sr. They see and understand my dreams so clearly, and I couldn’t ask for a more connected and driven team. I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

In the course of her career, Taylor has garnered nearly seven million cumulative streams and has won six Telly Awards. She co-wrote her flirty new single, “Make You Mine,” with Dan Wilson and Grammy-winner Josh Kerr, who also produced the track. The track is set to impact country radio on Monday, May 8.

Industry Ink: Brett Young, New Edition, Georgette Jones, Allison Morris

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Brett Young Celebrates RIAA Certifications

Brett Young with his family and RIAA plaques. Photo: BMLG

Brett Young celebrated several RIAA certifications with family, friends, co-writers and industry partners yesterday (April 25). He received plaques for “In Case You Didn’t Know” (nine-time Platinum), “Here Tonight” (double Platinum), “Sleep Without You” (double Platinum) and “You Didn’t” (Gold). Guests were treated to a preview of Young’s forthcoming music as well as a stripped down performance of “You Didn’t,” “Dance With You” and “In Case You Didn’t Know,” topped with a daddy-daughter dance starring Young’s two daughters.

The gathering took place in the midst of push week for his current chart-topping radio single “You Didn’t,” and followed the launch of his new wedding anthem, “Dance With You.” The new track, and its accompanying lyric video which features personal footage from the artist’s wedding day, garnered the most first-week streams of Young’s career with more than two million global streams and inclusion in more than 25 playlists by digital streaming partners.

New Edition Commemorates 40 Years With NMAAM Exhibit & RIAA Certifications

Pictured (L-R): New Edition’s Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, 92Q’s Sissy Brown, NMAAM’s Candice N. Jones, New Edition’s Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. Photo: 353 Media Group

R&B group New Edition made their way to Music City over the weekend to speak about their musical history and pop-up exhibit at the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) during a panel hosted by Director of Marketing & Communications Candice N. Jones and Q92’s The Kenny Smoov Morning Show Co-Host Sissy Brown, ahead of their headlining show at Bridgestone Arena.

As fans enjoyed the event, NMAAM President & CEO H. Beecher Hicks III invited Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) SVP, Artist & Industry Relations Jackie Jones to surprise New Edition with plaques commemorating their certifications, including a rarity of three multi-Platinum albums on MCA Records.

Georgette Jones Honors Mother Tammy Wynette During Opry Tribute

Georgette Jones with Tammy Wynette’s Opry placard.

Georgette Jones, artist and daughter of music icons Tammy Wynette and George Jones, graced the historic Opry stage on April 6 to honor her mother’s passing twenty-five years ago. She performed “My Man” and “Till I Can Make It On My Own.” The tribute lineup also included Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers, Lauren Alaina, Lauren Mascitti, Wendy Moten and Chuck Mead.

“I know how much this would have meant to my mom,” said Jones. “It had been 13 years since I last played the Opry. At that performance, Jean Shepard announced my engagement to the world from the stage. This night, I got to share the stage with my husband Jamie for the first time. My son Kyle was there with me and my other son Ryan would have joined me but he is on active duty with the Air Force. I got to sing Mom’s favorite ”Til I Can Make It On My Own.’ Everyone was so gracious and it was beautiful to see the audience and artists shining a spotlight on my mom. I even discovered some of our former household furnishing backstage so it truly felt like coming home.”

Ahead of tribute night, she shared what the Opry meant to her and family.

“The Opry and the Ryman were very important to mom. She grew up listening to the Opry on WSM and always dreamed of having the honor of playing there. It really meant the world to her to stand in the circle and to be part of the Opry family. As a child, I ran the halls backstage along with many other artists’ children and grandchildren. I have the best memories being there not only for Opry appearances, but for award and TV shows as well. It was a big extended family environment that I am grateful to have experienced.”

Allison Morris Signs With Big Yellow Dog Music

Allison Morris

Multi-genre songwriter and Belmont University alum Allison Morris has signed a publishing deal with established independent publishing company Big Yellow Dog Music.

Morris has already made a name for herself in Music City. As a brain tumor survivor and member of the APPI community, her journey to success has been nothing short of inspiring. Her unique perspective and determination have earned her some stripes in the industry as well as the respect of her peers.

“I am thrilled to have signed with Big Yellow Dog Music,” says Morris. “Their reputation as one of the best independent publishers on Music Row speaks for itself, and I am honored to be joining their roster of talented songwriters—not to mention ALL of the amazing music I will get to make with their amazing sync team. This is an incredible opportunity for me to take my career to the next level, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”

Bobby Karl Works The Room: ‘World’s Largest No. 1 Party’ Also Honors Political Allies

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Pictured (L-R): Bart Herbison (NSAI Executive Director), Butch Spyridon (CEO of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corporation (NCVC)), Erika Wollam Nichols (Bluebird Cafe COO and GM)

Chapter 668

Each year, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) tosses a bash to honor all of the tunesmiths who enjoyed a No. 1 success during the previous year.

The event saluting the 2022 chart-topping songwriters took place Tuesday (April 25) at Fat Bottom Brewery. It was a gorgeous spring day, so the venue fully opened its garage doors onto its spacious deck, which came equipped with picnic tables and umbrellas.

The NSAI’s Bart Herbison welcomed us. “Thanks, everybody, for being with us today,” he said. “We’re here to honor songwriters…all the songwriters who had No. 1 songs in 2022,” regardless of genre.

To kick things off, Bart introduced a new honor, the NSAI Advocacy Award. He presented it to former Tennessee congressman Jim Cooper. He reminded the attendees that Cooper has always been supportive of legislation that aided songwriters financially. “I just don’t know of a better individual,” Bart said. “He also plays the banjo.”

Pictured (L-R): Former Nashville Congressman Jim Cooper, Lyndsie McClure (NSAI Director of Development)

“I love songwriters,” said Cooper. “I love songs. I love ‘it all begins with a song.’ I love protecting you in Congress. I couldn’t be prouder of you. I wish I could still represent you, but they gerrymandered me out of existence.

“There are enemies of music everywhere,” he cautioned the crowd. “They might love your songs, but they want to steal your royalties… The State of Tennessee is out to destroy our beautiful city of Nashville. We can’t let that happen… I hope you vote. I hope you run for office.”

Bart re-took the mic to remind the dozens of songwriters at the event that the NSAI’s lobbying efforts have dramatically increased their income from streaming services.

Then Bluebrird Cafe COO Erika William Nichols asked for a moment of silence to honor the memory of hit country songwriter Keith Gattis, who died on Sunday. Erika then presented the NSAI’s Champions Award to Butch Spyridon, the retiring CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation.

“Without you, the hospitality industry had no future,” said Butch to the songwriters. “You have the heart and soul of Nashville. As long as there is one songwriter in this town, we’re not losing our soul. It has been an honor, a pleasure and the dream of a lifetime,” to support the songwriting community.

Pictured (L-R): Josh Jenkins, Shane Stevens

Working the room were Dale Bobo, Susan Stewart, John Ozier, John Rich, Anthony L. Smith, Dave Pakula, eight-time honoree Ashley Gorley, Mike Sirls, Vickie McGehee, Chris DuBois, Kristi Manna, Tory Martin, Tim Nichols, the Tennessee Entertainment Commission’s Gisela Moore, Josh Jenkins, Ben Glover, Jennifer Turnbo, Jenn Schott, five-time honoree Jeff Pardo, Seth Moseley, Luke Laird, delightful showboat Levon Gray, Matthew Wilson and Matthew West.

Beloved longtime Christian-music exec Jimmy Wheeler came bearing news of his new gig. He is now the Director of Business Development for the Music Office of the State of Tennessee. At which I predict he will excel.

The event’s evening cocktail-reception fare included pretzel bites with beer cheese, Italian meatballs, Southwest egg rolls (better than that sounds), chocolate cake squares, pastries and other sweet petit-fours confections.

Songs recognized for reaching No. 1 between January 2022 – December 2022:
“5 Foot 9”
Written by: Tyler Hubbard, Jaren Johnston and Chase McGill
Recorded by: Tyler Hubbard

“7500 OBO”
Written by: Matt McGinn, Jenn Schott and Nathan Spicer
Recorded by: Tim McGraw

“AA”
Written by: Walker Hayes, Luke Laird and Shane McAnally
Recorded by: Walker Hayes

“abcdefu”
Written by: Sara Davis, GAYLE and Dave Pittenger
Recorded by: GAYLE

“As It Was”
Written by: Thomas Hull, Tyler Johnson and Harry Styles
Recorded by: Harry Styles

“At The End Of A Bar”
Written by: Chris DeStefano, Mitchell Tenpenny and Chris Young
Recorded by: Chris Young with Mitchell Tenpenny

“Beers On Me”
Written by: Dierks Bentley, Daniel Breland, Ross Copperman, Luke Dick, Ashley Gorley, Nicolle Galyon, Michael Hardy, Ben Johnson and Niko Moon
Recorded by: Dierks Bentley, Breland & HARDY

“Best Thing Since Backroads”
Written by: Ben Johnson, Jordan Minton, Hunter Phelps and Geoff Warburton
Recorded by: Jake Owen

“Buy Dirt”
Written by: Jacob Davis, Jordan Davis, Josh Jenkins and Matt Jenkins
Recorded by: Jordan Davis feat. Luke Bryan

“Carolin’”
Written by: Francesca Battistelli, Mia Fieldes and Seth Mosley
Recorded by: Francesca Battistelli

“Come What May”
Written by: Darren Mulligan and Jeff Pardo
Recorded by: We Are Messengers

“Country On”
Written by: David Frasier, Styles Haury, Mark Nesler and Mitch Oglesby
Recorded by: Luke Bryan

“Damn Strait”
Written by: Jim Collins and Trent Tomlinson
Recorded by: Scotty McCreery

“Don’t Think Jesus”
Written by: Jessi Alexander, Mark Holman and Chase McGill
Recorded by: Morgan Wallen

“Fancy Like”
Written by: Cameron Bartolini, Walker Hayes, Josh Jenkins and Shane Stevens
Recorded by: Walker Hayes

“Growing Old With You”
Written by: Charles Kelley, Jordan Minton and Jordan Reynolds
Recorded by: Restless Road

“In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)”
Written by: Ethan Hulse, Katy Nichole, Jeff Pardo and David Andrew Spencer
Recorded by: Katy Nichole

“God Is In This Story”
Written by: Ethan Hulse, Katy Nichole and Jeff Pardo
Recorded by: Katy Nichole + Big Daddy Weave

“Half Of Me”
Written by: Rhett Akins, Will Bundy, Thomas Rhett and Josh Thompson
Recorded by: Thomas Rhett feat. Riley Green

“Half Of My Hometown”
Written by: Kelsea Ballerini, Ross Copperman, Nicolle Galyon, Shane McAnally and Jimmy Robbins
Recorded by: Kelsea Ballerini feat. Kenny Chesney

“How Far”
Written by: Tasha Layton, A.J. Pruis, Keith Everette Smith and Matthew West
Recorded by: Tasha Layton

“I Still Believe In Christmas”
Written by: Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Anne Wilson
Recorded by: Anne Wilson

“In The House”
Written by: David Crowder, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka
Recorded by: Crowder

“Last Night Lonely”
Written by: Jimi Bell, Joe Fox and Dylan Marlowe
Recorded by: Jon Pardi

“Leave You Alone”
Written by: Kane Brown, Jordan Minton and Jordan Schmidt
Recorded by: Kane Brown

“Me On Your Mind”
Written by: Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Anne Wilson
Recorded by: Matthew West

“New Truck”
Written by: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy, Ben Johnson and Hunter Phelps
Recorded by: Dylan Scott

“One Day Tonight”
Written by: Trannie Anderson, Jared Griffin and Brett Sheroky
Recorded by: Noah Thompson

“One Mississippi”
Written by: Kane Brown, Jesse Frasure, Levon Gray and Ernest K. Smith
Recorded by: Kane Brown

“Progress”
Written by: Vicky McGehee, John Rich and Jeffrey Steele
Recorded by: John Rich

“Rock And A Hard Place”
Written by: Jacob Hackworth, Jet Harvey and Heath Warren
Recorded by: Bailey Zimmerman

“Rolex On A Redneck”
Written by: Brock Berryhill, Brantley Gilbert, Michael Hardy, Randy Montana and Taylor Phillips
Recorded by: Brantley Gilbert feat. Jason Aldean

“Sand In My Boots”
Written by: Ashley Gorley, Michael Hardy and Josh Osborne
Recorded by: Morgan Wallen

“She Had Me At Heads Carolina”
Written by: Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley, Tim Nichols, Thomas Rhett, Mark D. Sanders and Cole Swindell
Recorded by: Cole Swindell

“Slow Down Summer”
Written by: Rhett Akins, Sean Douglas, Jesse Frasure, Ashley Gorley and Thomas Rhett
Recorded by: Thomas Rhett

“Take My Name”
Written by: David Fanning, Ashley Gorley, Ben Johnson and Matt Thomas
Recorded by: Parmalee

“The Kind Of Love We Make”
Written by: Luke Combs, Jamie Davis, Dan Isbell and Reid Isbell
Recorded by: Luke Combs

“The Story.”
Written by: Sara Brice, Jana Kramer and Emily Shackelton
Recorded by: Jana Kramer

“Thinking ‘Bout You”
Written by: Andy Albert, Dustin Lynch, Hunter Phelps and Will Weatherly
Recorded by: Dustin Lynch feat. MacKenzie Porter

“Trouble With A Hearbreak”
Written by: Kurt Allison, Brett Beavers, Tully Kennedy and John Morgan
Recorded by: Jason Aldean

“Weary Traveler”
Written by: A.J. Pruis, Jordan St. Cyr and Matthew West
Recorded by: Jordan St. Cyr

“Whiskey And Rain”
Written by: Jesse Frasure and Josh Thompson
Recorded by: Michael Ray

“Y’all Life”
Written by: Pete Good, Walker Hayes and Josh Jenkins
Recorded by: Walker Hayes

“You Proof”
Written by: Ashley Gorley, Charlie Handsome, Ernest K. Smith and Morgan Wallen
Recorded by: Morgan Wallen

“You Should Probably Leave”
Written by: Chris DuBois, Ashley Gorley and Chris Stapleton
Recorded by: Luke Combs

Country Music Hall Of Fame & Museum’s ‘All For The Hall’ Dallas Benefit To Return April 2024

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Pictured (L-R, standing): Museum Executive Vice President of External Affairs Lisa Purcell, Musuem CEO Kyle Young, Carri Hyde, Anne and Steve Stodghill; (L-R, sitting): Lisa Arpey, Daniel Velasquez, Tenille Townes

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s “All for the Hall” Dallas benefit is returning to the city in April 2024. This is the second time All for the Hall will be held in Dallas.

The news was announced yesterday during a special event hosted at the home of Anne and Steve Stodghill, which featured a performance by Tenille Townes, who performed her songs “Somebody’s Daughter,” “Jersey on the Wall (I’m Just Asking)” and more.

Townes also accompanied Daniel Velasquez, a seventh-grade student from Dallas’s L.V. Stockard Middle School, in performing his song “Simple Life,” which was written through the museum’s flagship Words & Music program. The program, which is now provided within the Dallas Independent School District, promotes language arts by pairing songwriters with school classrooms to transform student lyrics into finished songs.

The inaugural “All for the Hall” Dallas event in September 2021 featured Brooks & Dunn and Trisha Yearwood, and was the museum’s most successful benefit outside of Nashville to date, raising more than $630,000 in support of the museum’s educational mission. More details on “All for the Hall” Dallas, including performers, venue and ticket details, will be announced at a later date.

Tracy Lawrence To Release New Album ‘Live At Billy Bob’s Texas’

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Photo: Sean O’Halloran

Tracy Lawrence is releasing a new album, Live at Billy Bob’s Texas, captured during a show at the iconic venue last October. The project is due out May 12.

Recorded live on stage from the World’s Largest Honky Tonk, the 18-track record boasts a number of fan favorites and two encores including “Alibis,” “Find Out Who Your Friends Are,” “Paint Me A Birmingham” and “Time Marches On.” Lawrence also puts his twist on a couple of genre favorites, “In Color” and “The Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

Lawrence will celebrate release day with a jam-packed show back at Billy Bob’s. The country mainstay has played over 30 shows at the Texas venue since the start of his career, and his handprints are cemented into concert hall walls next to the likes of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr.

“Billy Bob’s is a show that I’ve always looked forward to playing throughout the years,” shares Lawrence. “I have a lot of family and friends in Texas that come out and the history of this venue makes for a really fun show. I’m excited for fans to be able to hear the energy that my band helps me create while on the road.”

Tracy Lawrence Live at Billy Bob’s Texas Track Listing:
1. “Made In America”
2. “Find Out Who Your Friends Are”
3. “If The World Had A Front Porch”
4. “As Any Fool Can See”
5. “Stars Over Texas”
6. “Don’t Drink Whiskey”
7. “How A Cowgirl Says Goodbye”
8. “Texas Tornado”
9. “Nothing Burns Like You”
10. “In Color”
11. “Sticks And Stones”
12. “Alibis”
13. “Can’t Break It To My Heart”
14. “The Devil Went Down To Georgia”
15. “Time Marches On”
16. “Paint Me A Birmingham”
17. “I See It Now”
18. “Better Man, Better Off”

Country Trio Voth Signs With Warner Chappell Music

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Pictured (L-R): Cody Voth, Hannah Voth, Caleb Voth

Nashville-based country trio Voth has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.

Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, siblings Caleb, Hannah and Cody, released their first wave of singles in 2018 including the track, “I Choose Us,” which captured the attention of country fans nationwide. Voth released their self-titled EP in 2020 and have opened for artists Walker Hayes, Priscilla Block and Tenille Townes.

“Caleb, Hannah, and Cody, are an undeniably unique group with a distinct style that sets them apart,” says WCM Sr. Director, A&R/Digital, Jessi Stevenson. “We’re excited to welcome them to the Warner Chappell family and help them blaze new paths in their career.”