Graham Barham Releases Two Tracks From New EP ‘Oil Money’

Graham Barham has released two new tracks, “Oil Money” and “Half A Dozen Roses” from his Oil Money EP, today (Feb. 14).

The eight-track project also includes Barham’s recent hits “Whiskey Whiskey,” “Shoot The Lock” and “Lie To Me.” Writers contributing to the EP include David Lee Murphy, Cole Miracle, Lindsay Rimes, Beau Bailey and more.

“We’re introducing Club Country with a bang!” says Barham, coining the new phrase to describe his ear-catching sound. “’Oil Money’ came together so fast and had an immediate reaction – I’m pumped to have it out.”

Barham will head to Europe for the C2C: Country to Country Festival next month, as well as select dates with Dasha in Germany. In April, he’ll join Dylan Scott on the road for the “Country Til I Die Tour.”

Oil Money Track List:
1. “Oil Money” (Graham Barham / Beau Bailey / Sam Bergeson / Cole Miracle)
2. “Whiskey Whiskey” (Graham Barham / Gabe Foust / Jacob Hackworth / Summer Overstreet)
3. “Half A Dozen Roses” (Graham Barham / Jessi Alexander / Jesse Frasure / David Lee Murphy)
4. “Lie To Me” (Graham Barham / Beau Bailey / Jacob Hackworth / Sam Martinez)
5. “Something To Chase” (Graham Barham / Beau Bailey / Sam Martinez / Dallas Wilson)
6. “M.I.A.” (Graham Barham / Beau Bailey / Gabe Foust / Cole Miracle)
7. “You Wont’ Let Me Stay” (Graham Barham / Cole Miracle / Lindsay Rimes / Michael Whitworth)
8. “Shoot The Lock” (Graham Barham / John Pierce / Lindsay Rimes / Michael Whitworth)

MusicRow Weekly (CountryBreakout Award Winners, News, Charts, More…)

This week’s MusicRow Weekly features the release of the 2025 Country Radio & Streaming issue, available now in a fully digital format. The annual issue dives into the evolving landscape of radio and streaming, offering insights into the trends and innovations shaping the industry. Click here to see the full edition.

Also in this week’s newsletter, we unveil the winners of the 2024 MusicRow CountryBreakout Awards. These honors recognize the artists and industry professionals behind the music that resonated across small-town America throughout the past year. Based on spins reported by secondary market stations on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart, the awards celebrate the dedication and creativity that brought these songs to life.

Alongside these highlights, readers can find an in-depth look at some of country music’s recent chart-topping hits, as well as an exclusive interview with Ashley Till, the voice behind SiriusXM’s Y2Kountry. Till shares her perspective on the genre’s lasting appeal and the songs that continue to define the early 2000s era.

In industry news, Dennis Reese has returned to Sony Music Nashville as Senior Vice President of Radio Marketing & Promotion, bringing decades of experience back to the label.

Dan Killian has been named an owner and shareholder at FBMM after nearly 15 years in the business and more than a decade with the entertainment business management firm. Meanwhile, Paramount Global has announced a pause on several major events, including the 2025 CMT Music Awards, as it reassesses the future of these productions. On the label front, rising independent artist Alexandra Kay has signed a deal with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville, marking a new chapter in her already successful career.

In addition, the latest MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart is included, with Dylan Scott clinching the No. 1 spot with “This Town’s Been Good To Us.” Explore more chart data here.

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Kaleb Sanders Signs With Red Street Records

Pictured (L-R, top row): Red Street Records’ Mike Craft, Andy Elliott, Amanda Roach, Kelly King, Alex Valentine and Bluetick Management’s Ricky Andrews; (L-R, bottom row): Red Street Records CEO Jay DeMarcus, Kaleb Sanders and Red Street Records Owner/Chairman Dan Crockett

Kaleb Sanders has signed with Red Street Records. His first release for the label, “Right Guy,” is out today.

Co-written by Sanders alongside Aaron Rosing and the song’s producer Brad Wagner, “Right Guy,” delivers a quintessential anti-Valentine’s Day anthem and paints a picture of an almost perfect love story.

In just over a year, Sanders has amassed a growing audience with cuts like “Marlboro Man” and “If They Sold It At a Bar.” Leaning in to influences from ’90s and 2000s rock and pop, he blends classic country with pop sensibilities drawing inspiration from artists like John Mayer, Jason Aldean and Post Malone, and has racked up over 10 million career streams.

“To say we are excited about Kaleb Sanders is an understatement,” says Red Street Records CEO Jay DeMarcus. “This kid is beyond talented and one of the hardest working people in the business. We are ecstatic to have him as a part of the Red Street family, and we can’t wait for all of the incredible music ahead!”

“Words can’t express how thrilled I am about partnering with Jay [DeMarcus] and the label team,” shares Kaleb. “It’s quite fitting that a song called ‘Right Guy’ is my first Red Street Records release, and I hope everyone loves it as much as we do!”

Brenda Lee’s Rare Early Collection, ‘Love You!’ Gets Digital Deluxe Release

Brenda Lee’s long out-of-print 1963 early career collection, Love You!, is out today (Feb. 14) via MCA Nashville/UMe as an expanded digital Deluxe Edition.

The project features 20 rare tracks, every one of Lee’s recordings she made for Decca between 1956-62, in their streaming debuts. Love You! was first released in 1963 in the UK by Ace of Hearts, a label under Decca UK. This compilation brought together the A and B sides of non-album singles that were issued in the U.S. between 1957 and 1961. It begins with “Love You Til I Die,” the B-side to her hit “Dynamite,” recorded by “Little Miss Dynamite” when she was only 12 years old.

Love You! has now been expanded to feature 20 additional non-album singles, rarities and previously unreleased recordings, all recorded between 1956 and 1962. These tracks, which were previously included in various international compilations such as the 1974 German release The Legends Of Rock Vol. 2 Rare Items, the 1984 UK collection The Early Years, and Germany’s 1995 comprehensive box set Little Miss Dynamite from Bear Family Records, are now available for streaming for the first time.

The new additions include many of Lee’s earliest recordings such as her cover of Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” recorded in 1956 but unreleased for nearly three decades, as well as several alternate versions, first versions and second versions of tracks like “Bigelow 6-200,” the B-side to her first single, “Jambalaya,” the teenage heartbreaker, “Careless, That’ All” and her take on the Ink Spots’ classic “If I Didn’t Care.” Other standouts include “Some People,” “Funny Feelin’,” “Time Is Not Enough” and “Sweet Lovin’.”

Love You! Track List:
DISC 1
1. “Love You Till I Die” (B-side to 1957 single “Dynamite”)
2. “Ring-A My Phone” (1958 single A-side)
3. “Hummin’ The Blues Over You” (B-side to 1958 single “Bill Bailey Won’t You Please Come Home”)
4. “Rock A Bye Baby Blues” (1957 single A-side)
5. “Rock The Bop” (B-side to 1957 single “Rock The Bop”)
6. “It’s Never Too Late” (B-side to 1961 single “You Can Depend On Me”)
7. “I’m Learning About Love” (B-side to 1961 single “Emotions”)
8. “Bill Bailey Won’t you Please Come Home” (1958 single A-side)
9. “Dynamite” (1957 single A-side)
10. “Little Jonah” ( B-side to 1958 single “Ring-A-My-Phone”)
11. “One Teenager to Another” (B-side to 1957 single “Ain’t That Love”)
12. “Ain’t That Love” (1957 single A-side)

DISC 2
1. “Bigelow 6-200” (Alternate Version) (unissued 1956 recording) ^
2. “Some People” (unissued 1956 recording) *
3. “Your Cheatin’ Heart” (unissued 1956 recording) *
4. “Doodle Bug Rag” (unissued 1956 recording) **
5. “Fairyland” (1957 single B-side to “One Step At A Time”)
6. “The Golden Key” (unissued 1958 recording) **
7. “The Stroll” (unissued 1959 recording) **
8. “Careless, That’s All” (First Version) (unissued 1960 recording)
9. “If I Didn’t Care” (First Version) (unissued 1960 recording)
10. “Careless, That’s All” (Second version) (unissued 1961 recording) **
11. “Tables Are Turning” (unissued 1961) **
12. “Funny Feelin’” (unissued 1961 recording)
13. “Let Me Be The One #095” (unissued 1961 recording)
14. “Time Is Not Enough” (unissued 1961 recording) **
15. “Here Comes That Feeling” (B-side to 1962 single “Everybody Loves Me But You”)
16. “Just Forget” (unissued 1961 recording) **
17. “Let The Four Winds Blow” (unissued 1961) **
18. “She’ll Never Know” (unissued 1962 recording)
19. “It Takes One To Know One” (unissued 1962 recording)
20. “Sweet Lovin’” (unissued 1962 recording)

^ first appeared on 1987 LP, Rockabilly Classics Vol. 2 (MCA)
* first appeared on 1984 LP, The Early Years (MCA UK)
** first appeared on 1974 LP, The Legends Of Rock Vol. 2 Rare Items (MCA Germany)

Sturgill Simpson Reveals ‘Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour’

Sturgill Simpson has announced the “Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour” coming this spring. The tour, following his 2024 35-show run in support of his most recent album Passage du Desir, will see “Johnny Blue Skies” play 23 shows across the country. The tour kicks off at Choctaw Casino Grand Theater in Durant, Oklahoma on April 5, and wraps up on May 24 at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.

These dates proceed Simpson’s recent series of sold-out shows across Europe and UK where he had stops in Belfast, Dublin, London, Hamburg, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Berlin, Brussels and Paris.

Since his debut, Simpson has released five full-length studio albums and defied expectations, earning accolades including a 2017 Grammy Award for Best Country Album and six Grammy nominations across country, rock, bluegrass and Americana.

Registration for pre-sale is open now and begins on Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. local time with general on-sale beginning on Feb. 21 at 12 p.m. on sturgillsimpsonlive.com.

“Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies? 2025 Tour” Dates
Apr 5 – Durant, OK – Choctaw Casino – Grand Theater
Apr 8 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf at Orange Beach
Apr 10 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC
Apr 11 – Southaven, MS – Landers Center
Apr 14 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
Apr 15 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
Apr 17 – Bozeman, MT – Brick Breeden Fieldhouse
Apr 19 – Spokane, WA – Spokane Arena
Apr 24 – Berkeley, CA – Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley
Apr 27 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Apr 29 – Mesa, AZ – Mesa Amphitheatre
May 2 – Tulsa, OK – BOK Center
May 3 – Independence, MO – Cable Dahmer Arena
May 6 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
May 9 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
May 10 – Rochester Hills, MI – Meadow Brook Amphitheatre
May 13 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
May 16 – Knoxville, TN – Knoxville Civic Coliseum
May 17 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
May 20 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena
May 21 – Asheville, NC – ExploreAsheville.com Arena
May 23 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium
May 24 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion

Emma Kate Golden Establishes Golden Movie Ranch

Nashville-based director and photographer Emma Kate Golden has launched Golden Movie Ranch, a full-service gear rental and production company.

Golden Movie Ranch will provide premium equipment, vehicles and production services, all tailored to meet the specific demands of the entertainment industry. With an emphasis on creative collaboration and a strong vision for contributing to Nashville’s growing film community, Golden Movie Ranch offers a diverse range of services, including a broad selection of high-end production equipment designed to suit any project’s needs, from cameras and lighting to specialized rigging tools, custom-built production vehicles, such as a 1-ton grip van featuring a Palfinger liftgate for seamless load-in and load-out and comprehensive production support, including crew, equipment, and insurance, to ensure the flawless execution of projects like music videos, commercials, TV shows, feature films and more.

Golden Movie Ranch’s team includes Taylor Brink, Jake Moore and Braden Payne. Brink brings years of expertise in film production and creative services within the music industry. Moore, a seasoned cinematographer based in Nashville, joins as a consultant, with nearly a decade of experience in the city’s film scene. Payne, also serving as a consultant, is an accomplished Key Grip and Gaffer with extensive experience in lighting and rigging for both film and music productions.

“Since I started working on film sets in Nashville almost a decade ago, I’ve wanted to find a way to contribute positively,” shares Golden. “We are excited to launch a company that allows us to collaborate with our peers and contribute to the growth of the film community in Nashville.”

MusicRow Reveals 2025 CountryBreakout Award Winners

For 23 years, MusicRow has celebrated country music’s success at radio in secondary markets with its annual MusicRow CountryBreakout Awards.

Based on spins on the secondary market stations that report to the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart panel each week, winners in eight categories are awarded. These artists and industry professionals wrote, recorded and promoted the music that played across small town America throughout 2024.

Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson, Dan + Shay, Zach Top, Drew Baldridge and Big Machine Label Group prevail at this year’s CountryBreakout Awards for garnering the most spins in their own respective categories. Hit songwriters Ashley Gorley and Charlie Handsome, as well as MusicRow Radio Chart reporter Dani Holland are also victors for their esteemed skills.

Morgan Wallen is the winner for Male Artist of the Year for the third year in a row, while Lainey Wilson takes home her second win for Female Artist of the Year. Dan + Shay notch their third win in the Group/Duo of the Year category.

The Breakout Artist of the Year honor is given to a new artist whose first single or album was released in 2024, and earned the most spins on stations that report to the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart. Zach Top takes this year’s Breakout Artist of the Year distinction.

The Independent Artist of the Year award honors a top independent artist, based on the number of spins earned on stations that report to the chart, as well as factors including label size, distribution model and promotion staff. Drew Baldridge takes home the honor this year for the first time for his independent work with “Somebody’s Daughter.”

For the first time, Big Machine Label Group earns the Label Group of the Year honor, with its artists earning the most spins of any label imprint on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart in 2024.

Songwriting juggernaut Ashley Gorley takes home his seventh Songwriter of the Year honor for penning the most No. 1 songs on the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart in 2024. This year, Gorley tied with Charlie Handsome for the honor, his first time taking home the win.

This year’s Reporter of the Year goes to Dani Holland (WALS). This honor is an editorial decision that recognizes a MusicRow station panelist that best epitomizes the spirit of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

The winners of MusicRow‘s 23rd annual CountryBreakout Awards are highlighted in this week’s MusicRow Weekly newsletter, containing the digital Country Radio & Streaming issue. Click here to view.

Chris Tomlin Adds Executive Producer Stripes On New Film ‘The Last Supper’

Chris Tomlin. Photo: Robby Klein

Chris Tomlin is an Executive Producer on the upcoming new film The Last Supper, due out March 14 from Pinnacle Peak Pictures and producer Michael Scott.

The film marks Tomlin’s first foray into theatrical filmmaking, and is a depiction of the ultimate act of divine love and sacrifice, told through the eyes of those who walked alongside Jesus Christ. The deeply intimate film unveils untold perspectives, shedding new light on the profound Biblical truths that shaped salvation history. In just a few weeks, the film’s teaser trailer has garnered over 35 million views.

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“I have always said that worship is more about seeing than singing and years ago, I was leading worship in Israel and that understanding was deeply reinforced,” says Tomlin. “While standing in the place and seeing where Jesus gave His life, I was profoundly moved, reflecting on His final moments on Earth. That experience was a marking moment in my life. In watching The Last Supper film I have had that same spiritual encounter.  My prayer is that this film will meet people where they are and make a deep and eternal impact on their lives.”

Hailed by TIME Magazine as the “most often sung artist in the world,” Tomlin’s global impact includes 21 No. 1 singles, 30 top 10 hits (the most of any Christian artist), and over 7 billion streams. With a career-spanning decades, he has spent more than 158 weeks at No. 1 on radio, solidifying his place as a defining voice in Christian music. He also holds the distinction of being the first Christian artist to reach 1 billion streams on Pandora, earning the platform’s prestigious Billionaire award.

Dylan Scott Reaches No. 1 Spot On MusicRow Radio Chart

Dylan Scott jumps to the top of the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart with his track “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us.”

The song is part of his second studio album Livin’ My Best Life and was written by Scott, John Byron, Charlie Handsome, Ashley Gorley and Taylor Phillips.

Scott will hit the road this spring on his headling “Country Till I Die Tour.” This 17-city trek includes stops in major markets like New York City and Toronto and will see Scott joined by special guests George Birge, Dasha and Graham Barham.

“This Town’s Been Too Good To Us” currently sits at No. 10 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart and No. 8 on the Mediabase chart.

Click here to view the latest edition of the MusicRow Weekly containing the MusicRow CountryBreakout Radio Chart.

Patsy Cline ‘Lost Recordings’ Collection To Be Released On Record Store Day

A treasure trove of unreleased material from Patsy Cline will be released on Imagine That: The Lost Recordings (1954-1963), a revelatory new collection from Elemental Music/Deep Digs due out on Record Store Day (April 12).

The limited edition two-LP set, produced in association with the Patsy Cline Estate, features 48 unissued tracks, all faithfully transferred, mastered and released for the first time. They cover the full breadth of the singer’s artistry, from her first days as a professional musician with Bill Peer & the Melody Boys and Girls in the early ‘50s to the peak of her popularity, just weeks before she tragically died at the age of 30 in a plane crash.

Drawn from radio broadcasts, TV shows, and demos, the meticulously restored performances cast a fresh spotlight on Cline’s powerful voice in an intimate, unadorned way. Alternate versions of Cline’s chart-topping crossover hits “Walkin’ After Midnight,” “I Fall to Pieces,” “Crazy,” and “She’s Got You” are included, and she duets with such fellow country stars as Cowboy Copas (who died in the same crash that took Cline’s life), Ferlin Husky, Red Foley, Bobby Lord, Ernest Tubb, and Lonzo & Oscar.

Co-produced by award-winning archival producer Zev Feldman, Cline discographer and authority George E. Hewitt and sound restoration engineer Dylan Utz, Patsy Cline – Imagine That features a detailed track-by-track discography; a historical note by author/writer Martin Melhuish; reflections on Cline’s art by musicians k.d. lang, Marty Stuart, Ray Benson, and more. The two-LP set will also be released as two CDs and digital download on April 18.