Lainey Wilson Joins Marty Stuart “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” Mural Unveiling In Mississippi

Lainey Wilson joined Marty Stuart and community leaders last week for the unveiling of “Wildflowers and Wild Horses,” a new mural honoring Wilson in downtown Philadelphia, Mississippi. Created by artist A’Darrius Hanible, the mural takes its name and inspiration from Wilson’s hit song.

The unveiling is part of Stuart’s Congress of Country Music’s ongoing public art initiative, which brings country music’s history and cultural influence to life through murals honoring some of the genre’s most recognizable artists. Wilson attended the ceremony and addressed community members and fans gathered to celebrate the new installation. “Wildflowers and Wild Horses” joins a growing collection of murals throughout downtown Philadelphia honoring influential country music artists and songwriters.

 

Carly Pearce Closes Out ‘Honest Woman: Up Close’ Tour With Sold-Out NYC Show

Carly Pearce wrapped her “Honest Woman: Up Close” tour last week with a sold-out performance at New York City’s Gramercy Theatre. The setlist blended new tracks like “Dream Come True,” “You Can Have Him,” and “If I Don’t Leave I’m Gonna Stay” with hits including “Never Wanted To Be That Girl,” “Should’ve Known Better,” and “Every Little Thing.” The audience was treated to a special surprise when Pearce welcomed fellow country superstar Kelsea Ballerini to the stage and the longtime friends treated the roaring crowd to a performance of their collaboration “You’re Drunk, Go Home” followed by a nostalgic cover of The Chicks’ classic “Cowboy Take Me Away.”

 

Atlantic Outpost Surprises Cameron Whitcomb With Gold Plaques

Cameron Whitcomb recently performed a sold-out show at The Wiltern in LA, and following the performance, which included the live debut of his song “Set Me Free” from the Nobody Wants This Season 3 Soundtrack, Atlantic Outpost and The Core Entertainment surprised him backstage with a plaque presentation celebrating the Gold Certifications for his hit singles “Quitter” and “Medusa.”

 

AES Show Nashville Honors Dolly With Recording Panel Tribute

AES Show Nashville 2026 will host “Recording the Queen of Country: In the Studio with Dolly Parton,” a tribute to the late singer featuring collaborators who helped bring her musical vision to life. The panel takes place Oct, 31 at the AES Show on the Main Stage, Exhibits Floor, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville. Producer and engineer Val Garay will moderate the conversation with longtime Parton collaborator Kent Wells; recording engineer and producer Mark Needham; and session drummer Nir Z. The panel will examine how Parton’s collaborators supported her artistic reinvention while keeping her voice, phrasing and storytelling at the center of each record.

 

Hip-Hop Artist Skema Boy Inks With Provident Entertainment

Breakout Christian hip-hop artist Skema Boy has signed with Provident Entertainment. With hundreds of thousands of monthly listeners and tens of millions of streams, he has built a growing fan base through releases including “God’s Army,” “Wristwatch,” and “Blimp.” In celebration of the signing, Skema Boy has released his debut single with the label, “Worthy,” available now.

“We knew we wanted to be part of the way Skema Boy uniquely connects with his audience,” says Holly Zabka President of Provident Entertainment. “His personal story is really impactful, and he has a next-level way of bringing lyrics about Jesus to life through hip-hop and rap. We’re proud to welcome him to the Provident Entertainment family and can’t wait to see the continued impact and growth that his music will have.”

Gavin Adcock is giving a nod to his rural roots with the launch of his new Western lifestyle brand, Thrivin’ Here Co.

Adcock grew up running cattle on his farm in Watkinsville, Georgia, and his new line of Western wear reflects that lifestyle. To kickstart the brand’s launch, Adcock dropped Chapter One, The Cowboy Kit, which includes the OG Pearl Snap with a custom developed fit and longhorns, the Trucker Hat with cotton twill material, and the Thrivin’ Here Co. Patch and Bandana, built for sweat, dust and long nights.

“This isn’t a costume. I don’t just wear pearl snaps on stage, I’ve worn ‘em my whole life,” says Adcock about the new collection. “On the farm. On the stage. On the days nobody was watching.”

Each chapter is available while supplies last, and no restock will be available on anything. To ensure fans don’t miss a chapter, they can sign up for alerts at ThrivinHereCo.com.

The new lifestyle brand drops on the heels of Adcock’s third album in three years, The Day I Hang It Up, which was released earlier this month. Produced by Jay Rodgers, the album includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, Ernest, and the previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook. The album inspired the name of Adcock’s “The Day I Hang It Up Tour,: which is currently underway and was recently extended into 2027 with 12 additional dates.

Platinum singer-songwriter Josiah Queen has released his latest album Damascus Road­.

The 14-song collection explores struggle, redemption, and the transformative power of faith, and features the Gold-certified single “demons,” which was a No.1 on Christian radio and on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart.

Damascus Road­ opens with “out of breath,” a soaring anthem that embodies the album’s unbridled emotionality and life-affirming spirit, and also features the previously-released tracks “judas,” “make heaven crowded,” “sundays,” and “when I see You.” The album follows Queen’s 2025’s sophomore project Mt. Zion, which entered Billboard’s Top Christian Albums chart at No. 1. and included hits like “Dusty Bibles,” the Platinum Billboard Hot 100 smash that won Song of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 2026 GMA Dove Awards.

Next spring, Queen will bring the music of Damascus Road to life on his biggest headline run to date, an 18-city trek that kicks off on April 8 in Tulsa. Thanks in part to the success of career-defining songs like his breakout single “The Prodigal,” more than 2.1 billion global streams, and a fast-growing audience extending far beyond Christian music, Queen has emerged as the No. 2 most- streamed Christian artist globally.

Damascus Road Track List:
1. “out of breath”
2. “demons”
3. “sundays”
4. “when I see You”
5. “judas”
6. “galaxies”
7. “damascus road”
8. “amazing!”
9. “make heaven crowded”
10. “fire in my soul”
11. “paradise”
12. “only God Almighty”
13. “a day with the Lord”
14. “Jesus is coming back soon”

Nashville-based artist manager and digital strategist Amanda Quinton has partnered with mtheory. She brings her management roster of Ashley Monroe, Tenille Townes, Fancy Hagood, Smithfield, Abbey Cone and Corrina to the artist management and development company.

Quinton founded her digital marketing company, Quinton Digital, in 2018 before expanding into artist management in 2023. The partnership marks the next phase of her career as a manager, combining her hands-on approach to artist development with mtheory’s strategic relationships, resources and infrastructure.

“I’ve looked up to Cameo Carlson since I first moved to Nashville and have had the privilege of calling her a mentor since I started working for myself in 2016. We’ve talked about finding the right way to work together for years, and with the recent growth of my management roster, the timing finally felt right. I couldn’t be prouder of the talent I have the privilege of representing, and I’m grateful to have found a partner who believes in their potential as much as I do,” says Quinton.

Carlson adds, “Amanda is exactly the kind of entrepreneurial, forward-thinking manager we love partnering with. I’ve watched her build an incredible business and develop a roster of artists who are as talented as they are distinctive. She has great instincts, a deep commitment to her artists, and the drive to build careers that last. We’ve talked about working together for years, so I’m thrilled we finally found the right opportunity to combine what she’s built with the resources and expertise of mtheory. I couldn’t be more excited about what we can accomplish together.”

Quinton will continue to oversee operations of Quinton Digital, which will remain independent of her artist management endeavors. Quinton Digital’s current marketing and social media clients include Muscadine Bloodline, Kassi Ashton, Ben Rector, Marty Stuart, Larkin Poe, Blackberry Smoke and more.

Reach Quinton at amanda@mtheory.com.