Michael Solomon

Musicians On Call, the nonprofit that brings live and recorded music to the bedsides of patients, families and caregivers in healthcare environments, has appointed Michael Solomon, Co-Founder of 10x Management and Musicians On Call, as Chair of its National Board of Directors.

Lee Perlman, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative & Financial Officer of the Greater New York Hospital Association, has also been appointed as Vice Chair, and Deb Reiner, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Affairs for HCA Healthcare, has been named Secretary.

Solomon is an established entrepreneur and businessman and helped found 10x Management and Musicians On Call. He has served as a longtime advocate and supporter of MOC’s mission and brings a wealth of experience in entertainment, business leadership, and philanthropy to his role as Chair.

Perlman is a volunteer and philanthropist who devotes energy to non-profits in healthcare, education, and the arts. He is Chairman of Commonpoint, the Actors Fund Home, International Sports and Music Project, Friends of Evergreen Meadow Academy, Berkshire Theatre Group, and New York Convention Center Operating Corporation (Javits Center). He also serves as Vice Chair of the American Theatre Wing and serves on the Boards of Entertainment Community Fund and UJA Federation of New York.

Reiner oversees HCA Healthcare’s community relations efforts and engages key audiences to support the organization’s strategic agenda and patients-first culture. With more than 25 years at HCA, she has held multiple leadership roles spanning marketing, planning, and service line growth. She currently serves on the boards of the HCA Healthcare Foundation, the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund and United Way of Greater Nashville.

“We’re entering an exciting new era for Musicians On Call under the leadership of this incredible group of professionals,” says Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “Michael’s passion for helping others through music is unmatched, and our organization is here today because he, as one of our co-founders, recognized how transformative music can be in a hospital room. With Lee’s extensive knowledge of healthcare and Deb’s expertise in strategic communications and community engagement, we’re equipped to expand our reach, innovate our programs, and deliver the healing power of music to even more patients and caregivers across the country.”

For over 25 years, MOC has used music to promote and complement the healing process through bedside, virtual and digital streaming programs that are available across all 50 states. As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, Musicians On Call volunteers have performed for more than 1.2 million people in healthcare facilities nationwide.

Donna Duncan, veteran talent executive, is surprised with news of her 2025 CMA Media Achievement Award win by Luke Bryan at KP Entertainment offices. Photo: Courtesy of KP Entertainment

Veteran talent executive Donna Duncan is the second recipient of this year’s CMA Media Achievement Award. Duncan was surprised with the news on Tuesday, (Dec. 16) at the KP Entertainment offices by Luke Bryan.

A seasoned talent executive with nearly two decades of experience shaping some of the most recognizable music and entertainment programming across the Paramount brand portfolio, Duncan spent 19 years at CMT, where she held multiple roles across production, development, talent booking, and franchise expansion. During her tenure, she served as Talent Producer for the CMT Music Awards, CMT Crossroads, and CMT Hot 20 Countdown, and contributed to top Paramount tentpole events, including the MTV VMAs on CBS.

Known for her deep industry relationships, creative instincts, and strategic approach to elevating artist-driven content, Duncan has built a consistent track record of high-profile bookings across television, digital franchises, and integrated marketing initiatives.

The CMA Media Achievement Award recognizes the outstanding achievements of print and online journalists, columnists, authors, editors, television writers, producers and bookers, and syndicated radio reporters in the media as they relate to country music. The award is voted on by publicist members of CMA.

HARDY & Bert Kreischer.

HARDY and Bert Kreischer will host this year’s New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash, which is set to air Dec. 31 on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+. Additionally, Haley Baylee will correspond from New York City and count down with the East Coast at midnight ET for New York City’s Ball Drop.

“Celebrating New Year’s in Music City is always a blast,” says HARDY. “It’s great to be back playing Nashville’s Big Bash and I’m stoked to co-host this year with one of the funniest dudes I know.”

“You hear people say I’m honored and privileged to be working with a certain group of people but in this case, I am blown away that I’m allowed to work with these people. This lineup is insane,” adds Kreischer. “This event, which I was a very small part of last year, is so much fun. To be working with my buddy HARDY… it feels like I should be paying CBS to do this. I can’t wait. I hope I keep my shirt on, and I promise not to drink until the stroke of midnight, unless you want me to start drinking earlier.”

HARDY will also perform live at Bicentennial Park in Nashville along with previously announced headliners Jason Aldean, Lainey Wilson and Bailey Zimmerman, and special guests CeCe Winans and the Fisk Jubilee Singers. Additionally, the five-hour special will feature performances by Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson and Stephen Wilson Jr. from various venues across the city, as well as special appearances by comedian Dusty Slay, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT’s Cassie DiLaura, Sirius XM host Buzz Brainard and UFC champion Kayla Harrison.

Dwight Yoakam and Marcus King will take the stage at Category 10, home of the official New Year’s Eve Live: Nashville’s Big Bash watch party, with special guests Cody Alan and Caylee Hammack. The official watch party is free and open to fans 21 and older on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Gatlin Brothers. Photo: Brandon Wood

The Gatlin Brothers will receive a special tribute at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Feb. 23 celebrating the group’s 70th anniversary.

The star-studded show will be a history-making milestone for Larry, Steve and Rudy, featuring all original members from 1955 when their musical journey began. Many of the Gatlins greatest hits will be performed during the tribute event by The Oak Ridge Boys, Big & Rich, Lee Greenwood, T. Graham Brown, John Berry, Lorrie Morgan, The Isaacs, Mark Wills, T.G. Sheppard, and more, accompanied by Sixwire as the backing band. The evening will also feature special appearances by Gary Sinise and Nancy Jones.

Additional artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Tickets for the celebration go on sale this Friday (Dec. 19) via ryman.com and pre-sales begin tomorrow (Dec. 18) (code: GOLD).

“Brother Steve, Brother Rudy, and I are grateful to God for the 70 years we have had making music together,” says Larry. “We are thankful for our millions of fans all over the world and for the good folks in Nashville who helped us make the music. We’re also grateful to the performers and friends who will be participating in our 70th Anniversary Celebration. Keep the faith.”

Pictured (Top Row, L-R): Austen Adams (WCM), Kevin Morris (Red Light Management). (Bottom Row, L-R): Carianne Marshall (WCM), Margo Price, Christina Wiltshire (WCM).

Margo Price has inked a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music Nashville.

“It’s an honor to become a part of the Warner Chappell family,” Price shares. “I’ve been writing songs for decades now so it feels empowering to be seen not only as an artist and a singer, producer and author, but also as a songwriter. I’m grateful for Carianne Marshall and the entire team at Warner Chappell for recognizing me as a composer and writer. At the core of everything I do, the writing has always come first and I can’t wait for all that’s ahead.”

Price first garnered attention with her breakthrough debut Midwest Farmer’s Daughter (2016), released on Jack White’s Third Man Records, making her the label’s first-ever country artist. The project hit No. 5 on the Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, and edged into the Top 10 on the Top Country Albums chart. It earned two Americana Honors & Awards nominations, including Song of the Year, and a win for Emerging Artist of the Year. Her follow-up, All American Made (2017), opened in the Top 5 of Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums chart, and earned Price nominations for Song of the Year and Album of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards as well as a Grammy nod for Best New Artist. Over the last decade, Price has toured alongside Chris Stapleton and Willie Nelson, among others, and released additional projects including her latest, Hard Headed Woman, which recently earned two GRAMMY nominations.

“Margo has carved out a powerful place in music with songs that cut straight to the truth. She’s fearless in her writing, constantly pushing boundaries while staying rooted in the storytelling tradition that defines country and Americana,” adds Marshall, Co-Chair & COO, Warner Chappell Music. “Our team has been fans of her work for a long time, and we’re thrilled to welcome her to Warner Chappell. This partnership is a true collaboration across our Nashville and Los Angeles teams – especially Christina [Wiltshire] and Greg [Sowders] – as we support Margo in continuing to shape the sound of her generation.”