Jason Aldean Racks Up Some Heavy Metal Hardware From The RIAA
Pictured (L-R): BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s GM Peter Strickland, Maverick’s Chris Parr, BMG North & South America’s President, Frontline Recordings, Jon Loba, Jason Aldean, Maverick’s Clarence Spalding, RIAA SVP Media Relations + Gold & Platinum Program Erin Burr, Tom Clees, SVP Government & Industry Relations RIAA
Jason Aldean was honored backstage at his sold-out “Double Down Tour” date in Washington, D.C. with two of his biggest hits, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” receiving RIAA Diamond certifications—an official career first for the Georgia native. Aldean was surprised backstage with the Diamond certifications, and the historic achievement comes on the heels of a remarkable run of new RIAA certifications for Aldean. Earlier this month 12 of his albums and singles received new Platinum certifications, including his album My Kinda Party (6× Platinum). Newly Diamond certified “Dirt Road Anthem,” from his multi-Platinum My Kinda Party album, became one of the signature breakthrough anthems of Aldean’s career, while “You Make It Easy” has remained a continuous fan favorite following its release.
“Having two songs reach Diamond status is something I never could have imagined when we were making these records,” says Aldean. “These songs have taken on a life of their own because of the fans. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, streamed, bought the records, come to the shows and made these songs part of their lives. It’s special to have a moment that is still a career first all these years in, especially one that is all due to the fans. Thank you guys so much. We want to keep doing this and keep putting out songs and touring for a long time to come, and we don’t take getting to do this for granted.”
Dasha Donates $100,000 To Causes Close to Her Heart
Dasha With Britney Ruegsegger, Founder, Cowboy Ranch Rescue
Following her performance at BMI and New Mountain Capital’s night of music and giving at Radio City Music Hall in May, Dasha gifted a $100,000 contribution to three organizations: Cowboy Ranch Rescue in Antioch, Tennessee; Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors; and Pregnancy and Parenting Support organization in her hometown of San Luis Obispo, California. Her gift to Cowboy Ranch Rescue helped save four horses, a donkey named Sherman and two barn cats from slaughter, giving them the chance to live out their lives in safety.
“I’ve always had such a love for animals, and knowing that this money could literally save their lives made it an easy decision,” says Dasha. “There’s something really special about being able to take an opportunity that was given to me and turn it into something that gives someone, or in this case, some very special animals a second chance.”
Trey Fanjoy Recognized At 18th Annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum
Pictured (L-R, back row): Kay West, Denise Stiff, Trey Fanjoy, Nancy Shapiro and Museum writer-editor Allison Moorer; (L-R, front row): Alison Brown, Bebe Evans and Bonnie Garner. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recognized Trey Fanjoy last week at its 18th annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum in the museum’s Ford Theater. The forum, which began in 2007, recognizes music industry leaders who continue the legacy of trailblazer Louise Scruggs, a businesswoman who set new professional standards in artist management. Fanjoy discussed her more than 30 years as an award-winning music video and film director, producer and creative director during the in-depth interview with museum writer-editor Allison Moorer.
After working in commercial film production in New York City and Los Angeles, Fanjoy moved to Nashville in the mid-1990s and began as a video producer, which led her to directing. She made CMA history in 2009 as the first woman to receive the Video of the Year award for directing the video for Taylor Swift’s hit “Love Story.” Fanjoy also received CMA Video of the Year awards for her work with Miranda Lambert for “The House That Built Me” and “Bluebird.”
Ty Myers Performs At CMA Headquarters
Pictured (L-R): Narvel Blackstock (Starstruck Entertainment, CEO and Artist Manager), Karysa Myers (Artist Manager), Grace Martins (CMA Manager, Industry Relations), Kate Watson (CMA Senior Director, Industry Relations), Ty Myers, Sarah Trahern (CMA CEO) and Josh Easler (RECORDS Nashville, Executive Vice President of Promotion & Commercial Strategy). Photo: Addison Hilton/CMA
The Country Music Association welcomed Ty Myers to its Nashville headquarters on Aug. 18 for a Q&A and a special solo acoustic performance. Myers chatted about his early love for music and his childhood influences, his passion for songwriting, and his recent CMA Fest performance debut on the Chevy Riverfront stage during the Q&A, then performed a five-song set including his cover of Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind,” his breakout hit “Thought It Was Love,” plus an early listen to an unreleased song he wrote just last week, and more.
Duetti Opens New Music Row Office
/by Lauryn SinkPhoto: Courtesy of Duetti
Duetti has opened its first Nashville office, located at 1604 16th Ave. S., in the heart of Music Row.
Founded in 2022 by CEO Lior Tibon and COO Christopher Nolte, the company partners with independent artists and songwriters to buy, manage and market their catalogs. The company’s local roster includes Spencer Crandall, Parson James, Molly Grace, Dave Fenley, Jessie Villa and Ryder Johnson.
“The address is deliberate. Music Row has been the working center of Nashville songwriting for more than half a century,” says Tibon. “Putting our first Nashville office here says something about how we intend to operate in this city — close to the artists, writers, and publishers we work with.”
“In this industry, you encounter so many companies that are simply transactional. Duetti has proven to be anything but that,” shares Dave Fenley, a Nashville recording artist and Duetti partner. “They’ve invested in my career, celebrated my wins, and given me a peace of mind that’s very hard to find in the music business.”
Duetti marked the opening with a launch dinner at Geist for artists, managers and industry friends, and an office tour and breakfast for local music publishers. The company recently partnered with The Other Nashville Society (TONS) for a panel titled “Leveraging Your Catalog as an Independent Artist.”
Red Bull Jukebox Makes Texas Debut
/by Lorie HollabaughPhoto: Courtesy of Red Bull Jukebox
Red Bull Jukebox made its Texas debut last week in Dallas at the Bomb Factory. The event included a live voting feature that let attendees pick part of the setlist in real time.
Sammy Arriaga opened the unique live music experience, performing fan favorites and songs celebrating Texas heritage including a Spanish language rendition of George Strait’s “The Chair,” “Selena” and “Left My Heart in Texas.” Danielle Bradbery debuted her new single “Poetic” and performed “Stop Draggin’ Your Boots,” “Never Have I Ever” and a cover of Shania Twain’s “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!”
Headliner Jordan Davis rocked the crowd with hits from his catalog including “Damn Good Time” performed with members of the Texas Rangers Six Shooters and an EDM remix of “Take It From Me,” performed with special guest Cheat Codes. Mariachi Las Alteñas, a 10-piece all-female mariachi ensemble, joined him for “Singles You Up.” His set also included other chart-topping singles backed by members of the Orpheus Chamber Singers.
“Red Bull Jukebox is nothing like I’ve ever done before. It was such a cool experience to see what songs the fans wanted to hear in real time. The crowd, the energy, and the music made for a great night,” says Davis.
Max McNown will headline the third annual Red Bull Jukebox Nashville concert at The Pinnacle on Nov. 7.
Amazon Music To Present ‘Off To College Show With Kane Brown’ At University Of Wisconsin-Madison
/by Lorie Hollabaugh“Amazon Music Presents Off To College With Kane Brown,” an exclusive concert and livestream, is set to take place Sept. 5 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
The one-of-a-kind concert and block party will bring the ultimate back-to-school bash to the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Brown will take the stage to perform recent hits alongside fan favorites. DJ D-Nice will kick off the event with a high-energy opening set for students, and his set will be exclusive to the in-person event and will not be included in the livestream.
The student-only event will take place on the Library Mall starting at 5:30 p.m. CT with a block party, followed by the concert featuring Brown. The concert livestream will begin at 7:30 p.m. CT on the Amazon Music app, the Amazon Music channels on Twitch and Prime Video, and the Amazon Live channel on Fire TV and Samsung TV.
“I am so ready to bring our show for an incredible night at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,” says Brown. “We’re going to have a high energy, big party of a show at the campus. I’m excited to work with Amazon Music to share this concert with fans all over the world. It’s going to be a night we’ll never forget!”
The concert will serve as the finale of the First Day Ready campus block party, part of Amazon Ads’ back-to-school campaign. Built around the concept of “one street, many storefronts,” the event will bring together sponsors including Michael Kors, SharkNinja, and Gatorade for a series of immersive campus experiences that reimagine familiar elements of college life. Throughout the block party, students can explore interactive storefronts alongside games, product sampling, creator moments, and more before the evening culminates with Brown’s live performance.
Dan + Shay Grace Cover Of 2026 MusicRow Awards Issue
/by MusicRow StaffMusicRow, Nashville’s leading music industry publication, has released its 2026 MusicRow Awards print issue, with Warner Records Nashville’s Dan + Shay gracing its cover.
As the first and only artists to win the GRAMMY Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance three times consecutively, Dan + Shay have entered one of the most prolific seasons of their 13-year career. The global superstars have amassed more than 14 billion streams and 141 worldwide career multi-Platinum, Platinum and Gold sales certifications to date, including 60 U.S. RIAA and 81 international awards. The duo has also won ten ACM Awards, eight American Music Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, three GRAMMY Awards, two CMA Awards and two People’s Choice Awards. Additionally, in 2024, they became the first-ever coaching duo on NBC’s Emmy-winning program The Voice.
The celebrated hitmakers continue their musical legacy with their new album, Young, out now. Dan + Shay offered the world a message of hope with the album’s lead single, “Say So,” garnering attention from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The song was followed by new releases, “Marry You Again” and the title track “Young.”
The MusicRow Awards print issue highlights the 2026 MusicRow Awards nominees in a range of categories, including Producer of the Year, Studio of the Year, Label Group of the Year, Talent Agency of the Year, Publishing Company of the Year, Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year, Breakthrough Artist-Writer of the Year, Male Songwriter of the Year, Female Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Discovery Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Group/Duo Artist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year.
“Turning the pages of this issue puts the reader in awe of how much talent moves through this town in a single year,” shares MusicRow Owner/Publisher Sherod Robertson. “So to everyone in this issue, from the ones with a shelf full of trophies to the ones holding their first nomination, this spotlight is well deserved. It’s our privilege to shine this well-deserved spotlight on all of these outstanding talents.”
The winners of the 38th annual MusicRow Awards will be announced virtually across all MusicRow platforms on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 MusicRow Awards is City National Bank. This print issue also honors the Top 10 Album All-Star Musicians Award winners, recognizing the studio players who played on the most albums reaching the Top 10 of Billboard’s Country Albums Chart during the eligibility period.
The 2026 MusicRow Awards print issue also explores how independent labels handle awards season in a conversation with Leo33, and features insights from Frank Liddell, Tofer Brown and Joey Moi on the art of making impactful records.
Single copies of the 2026 MusicRow Awards print issue are available for purchase at musicrow.com for $25, and are included with yearly MusicRow subscriptions.
Capitol Christian Music Group Celebrates 50 Year Anniversary
/by Lauryn SinkSpeakers at the CCMG Partner Summit. Photo: Aaron Bean
Capitol Christian Music Group celebrated its 50 year anniversary last week during the annual Partner Summit at the company’s Nashville headquarters.
Highlights of the afternoon’s program included a conversation between CCMG President Brad O’Donnell, Interscope Capitol Chairman and CEO John Janick, and Capitol Music Group Chairman and CEO Tom March, as well as a presentation from Universal Music Group EVP of Digital Business Development and Strategy, Jonathan Dworkin. Lauren Daigle joined Onsite founder Miles Adcox for a conversation about mental health. Cam DeArmond, President of the television series The Chosen, spoke about the company’s involvement in the show as the exclusive music partner.
“A lot has changed in 50 years—really a lot has changed since we got together 12 months ago,” shared O’Donnell in welcoming the assembled audience. “There were early signs then about the Christian and Gospel market getting ‘hot.’ Things that we would never have imagined before have happened, including how young our fanbase is getting. Christian and Gospel is now one of the most frontline-focused genres, ahead of Latin, Pop, Hip Hop and Rock. Even more impressive, streaming in our genre grew by 18.5 points in 2025. We are entering an amazing period for faith-based music globally.”
Lauren Daigle and Miles Adcox. Photo: Aaron Bean
Brad O’Donnell, Chris Tomlin, Tom March and Anthony Piedmonte.
Tom March, John Janick and Brad O’Donnell. Photo: Aaron Bean
Brad O’Donnell, John Janick, Anne Wilson, Matthew West and Candice Watkins. Photo: Raymond Alston
Country Music Journalist & Author Vernell Hackett Passes
/by LB CantrellVernell Hackett
Vernell Hackett, a beloved journalist and author, passed away on Aug. 14 after going into cardiac arrest at the Chicago airport en route to Mexico for vacation. She was 77.
Hackett’s legacy as a country music writer included time as editor of Country News, Country Rhythms and American Songwriter magazines. She was a founder of American Songwriter, and helmed the publication as editor-in-chief for more than a decade. Hackett also freelanced for many other publications and syndicators throughout her career, and mentored many young reporters.
A native of Riesel, Texas, Hackett has originally planned to be a crime reporter, inspired by her brother Bubba, a Houston police office. After college, she and her husband Ken moved to Buffalo, New York before relocating to Nashville, where her career as a music journalist began. Hackett took a job at Top Billing International, working for legendary booking agent Tandy Rice, who represented Dolly Parton, Jim Ed Brown, Jerry Clower, Porter Wagoner, Jeannie C. Riley, Tom T. Hall and more. She later worked in the communications department at the Country Music Association.
Hackett also spent time in public relations, representing artists such as country star Chris LeDoux, award-winning bluegrass artist Dale Ann Bradley, singer-songwriter Ryan Murphey, western singer-songwriter Joni Harms, Americana duo Jesse & Noah, John McEuen and cowboy singer-songwriter/rancher Randy Huston.
As an author, Hackett wrote Ghosts, Gangsters and Gamblers of Las Vegas with longtime friends Liz Cavanaugh and Michelle Honick. She also wrote a biography of Carrie Underwood.
Hackett was known as a gifted writer whose integrity earned the trust of country music’s elite, and a noted philanthropist who was particularly passionate about animal rights. She worked with animal rescues and was a major supporter of the Robyn’s Nest shelter
Hackett is survived by her nephew Glen Boswank of Nashville and niece Katy Prewitt of Kaufman, Texas.
Services have not yet been announced.
Megan Moroney Takes Nashville To ‘Cloud 9’ [Recap]
/by Lauryn SinkMegan Moroney. Photo: John Shearer/Getty
Megan Moroney brought her “The Cloud 9 Tour” to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Friday (Aug. 21) and Saturday (Aug. 22).
After the crowd warmed up by singing along to Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” and Hannah Montana’s “Best of Both Worlds,” Moroney made her entrance with the fiery “Stupid,” followed by fan-favorites “Medicine” and “Bless Your Heart.” After slowing down for “Convincing,” she quickly picked the energy back up with “I’m Not Pretty,” “Lucky” and “Change of Heart.”
Photo: John Shearer/Getty
“I’m a Georgia girl, but I call Nashville home now,” she told the crowd. “Getting to play Bridgestone not once but twice is beyond me. It’s hard to comprehend at this moment in time. Thank you so much. What a dream come true.”
Moroney’s two-hour set pulled heavily from her third LP, Cloud 9, including “Table For Two,” “Who Hurt You?,” “Liars & Tigers & Bears,” “Waitin’ On The Rain,” “Wedding Dress” and “Bells & Whistles.” She mixed in a few fan-favorites from her catalog, including “No Caller ID” and “Wonder,” sending love on the latter to her friend Natalie in the crowd, who inspired the track. She brought JP Saxe, who opened the show alongside Solon Holt, to the stage for “I Only Miss You.”
For the first surprise of the night, Moroney called out Lady A for “Need You Now,” noting how a younger version of herself never could have even dreamed of that moment.
Photo: John Shearer/Getty
As she made her way off the stage, appropriately shaped in a 9 with pink clouds floating overhead, she handed a bouquet of flowers to a young fan before passing through the fans to the back of the arena. Perched in an open window levitating above the crowd, Moroney leaned into her self-described “emo cowgirl” persona with the surprise song of the night, “I Know You,” noting it was a fan-favorite on last year’s “Am I Okay? Tour.” Fans erupted in a singalong of the five-times Platinum “Tennessee Orange” and her most recent chart-topper, “Beautiful Things.”
As she made her way back to the main stage, she continued the self-described “group therapy session” with “Wish I Didn’t,” “Break It Right Back” and “Traitor.”
In the final surprise of the night, she called former tour mate Kenny Chesney to the stage for a duet on “You Had To Be There.”
She ended the set with “Am I Okay?” before returning for an encore with “6 Months Later.”
Moroney will end the U.S. leg of the tour on Thursday (Aug. 27) in Colorado before the international run begins on Sept. 13.
Photo: John Shearer/Getty
Photo: John Shearer/Getty
Brothers Osborne Slate Fifth Studio Album ‘Watertown’ For October
/by Madison HahnenBrothers Osborne will release their fifth studio album, Watertown, on Oct. 23 via MCA.
Named for their hometown of Deale, MD (Population: 5,333), Watertown draws from the coastal, blue-collar community where Brothers Osborne got their start. On the project, the duo are at their most personal and vulnerable. Across 11 tracks, the Platinum-certified duo explores family, love and loss, life’s different stages and changes, and other experiences that have shaped them.
“We’re not just getting back to where we were born and raised, but to the roots of where we started musically,” shares TJ Osborne. “A time when music wasn’t dictated by anything other than what our hearts and souls wanted to say.”
Produced by longtime collaborator Jay Joyce, Watertown brings several firsts to the brother’s catalog. The album features their first full-length collaborations with other artists, including “Born and Raised Hell” with Cody Johnson, and “Tough Kid” with Stephen Wilson Jr.
Brothers Osborne are currently on the road for a slew of fairs, festivals, and headline dates, before joining Zac Brown Band on the “Love & Fear Tour.” They will then head overseas to support The Darkness on the “UK Bands of Brothers Arena Tour 2026.”
Watertown Tracklist:
1. “Born and Raised Hell (feat. Cody Johnson)” (John Osborne, Lee Miller, Kendell Marvel)
2. “R.I.P.” (TJ Osborne, Hunter Phelps, Alysa Vanderheym)
3. “Family Business” (John Osborne)
4. “High” (John Osborne, Lucie Silvas)
5. “Bottle It Up” (Dan Isbell, Josh Kear, Paul Sikes)
6. “Ain’t Killed Me Yet” (TJ Osborne, Jesse Frasure, Jacob Hackworth)
7. “Doors” (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Jesse Frasure, Lee Miller, Chris Pixton)
8. “Stubborn” (Devin Dawson, Josh Kerr, Matt Roy, Lydia Vaughan)
9. “Tough Kid (feat. Stephen Wilson Jr.)” (John Osborne, Pete Good, Lee Miller)
10. “Same Ol’ Different Story” (John Osborne, TJ Osborne, Kendell Marvel)
11. “Watertown” (John Osborne)
ERNEST Leaps Into Top 10 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by Madison HahnenERNEST. Photo: Delaney Royer
ERNEST has moved into the top 10 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley‘s “Jaded,” Langley’s “Loving Life Again” and Gavin Adcock’s “Wannabe” push the singer-songwriter to No. 10 this week.
Langley remains at No. 1 for the 18th consecutive week with “Be Her,” “Bottom Of Your Boots,” “Choosin’ Texas,” “I Can’t Love You Anymore,” “Jaded” and “Loving Life Again.” Chase McGill stays at No. 2 with “Carry On,” “Hands Up,” “McArthur” and “Water At A Wedding.”
Jordan Schmidt (No. 3), Joybeth Taylor (No. 4), and Austin Goodloe (No. 5) round out this week’s top five.
The weekly MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart uses algorithms based upon song activity according to airplay, digital download track sales and streams. This unique and exclusive addition to the MusicRow portfolio is the only songwriter chart of its kind.
Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
Industry Ink: Jason Aldean, Dasha, Trey Fanjoy, Ty Myers
/by Lorie HollabaughJason Aldean Racks Up Some Heavy Metal Hardware From The RIAA
Pictured (L-R): BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville’s GM Peter Strickland, Maverick’s Chris Parr, BMG North & South America’s President, Frontline Recordings, Jon Loba, Jason Aldean, Maverick’s Clarence Spalding, RIAA SVP Media Relations + Gold & Platinum Program Erin Burr, Tom Clees, SVP Government & Industry Relations RIAA
Jason Aldean was honored backstage at his sold-out “Double Down Tour” date in Washington, D.C. with two of his biggest hits, “You Make It Easy” and “Dirt Road Anthem,” receiving RIAA Diamond certifications—an official career first for the Georgia native. Aldean was surprised backstage with the Diamond certifications, and the historic achievement comes on the heels of a remarkable run of new RIAA certifications for Aldean. Earlier this month 12 of his albums and singles received new Platinum certifications, including his album My Kinda Party (6× Platinum). Newly Diamond certified “Dirt Road Anthem,” from his multi-Platinum My Kinda Party album, became one of the signature breakthrough anthems of Aldean’s career, while “You Make It Easy” has remained a continuous fan favorite following its release.
“Having two songs reach Diamond status is something I never could have imagined when we were making these records,” says Aldean. “These songs have taken on a life of their own because of the fans. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has listened, streamed, bought the records, come to the shows and made these songs part of their lives. It’s special to have a moment that is still a career first all these years in, especially one that is all due to the fans. Thank you guys so much. We want to keep doing this and keep putting out songs and touring for a long time to come, and we don’t take getting to do this for granted.”
Dasha Donates $100,000 To Causes Close to Her Heart
Dasha With Britney Ruegsegger, Founder, Cowboy Ranch Rescue
Following her performance at BMI and New Mountain Capital’s night of music and giving at Radio City Music Hall in May, Dasha gifted a $100,000 contribution to three organizations: Cowboy Ranch Rescue in Antioch, Tennessee; Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors; and Pregnancy and Parenting Support organization in her hometown of San Luis Obispo, California. Her gift to Cowboy Ranch Rescue helped save four horses, a donkey named Sherman and two barn cats from slaughter, giving them the chance to live out their lives in safety.
“I’ve always had such a love for animals, and knowing that this money could literally save their lives made it an easy decision,” says Dasha. “There’s something really special about being able to take an opportunity that was given to me and turn it into something that gives someone, or in this case, some very special animals a second chance.”
Trey Fanjoy Recognized At 18th Annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum
Pictured (L-R, back row): Kay West, Denise Stiff, Trey Fanjoy, Nancy Shapiro and Museum writer-editor Allison Moorer; (L-R, front row): Alison Brown, Bebe Evans and Bonnie Garner. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recognized Trey Fanjoy last week at its 18th annual Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum in the museum’s Ford Theater. The forum, which began in 2007, recognizes music industry leaders who continue the legacy of trailblazer Louise Scruggs, a businesswoman who set new professional standards in artist management. Fanjoy discussed her more than 30 years as an award-winning music video and film director, producer and creative director during the in-depth interview with museum writer-editor Allison Moorer.
After working in commercial film production in New York City and Los Angeles, Fanjoy moved to Nashville in the mid-1990s and began as a video producer, which led her to directing. She made CMA history in 2009 as the first woman to receive the Video of the Year award for directing the video for Taylor Swift’s hit “Love Story.” Fanjoy also received CMA Video of the Year awards for her work with Miranda Lambert for “The House That Built Me” and “Bluebird.”
Ty Myers Performs At CMA Headquarters
Pictured (L-R): Narvel Blackstock (Starstruck Entertainment, CEO and Artist Manager), Karysa Myers (Artist Manager), Grace Martins (CMA Manager, Industry Relations), Kate Watson (CMA Senior Director, Industry Relations), Ty Myers, Sarah Trahern (CMA CEO) and Josh Easler (RECORDS Nashville, Executive Vice President of Promotion & Commercial Strategy). Photo: Addison Hilton/CMA
The Country Music Association welcomed Ty Myers to its Nashville headquarters on Aug. 18 for a Q&A and a special solo acoustic performance. Myers chatted about his early love for music and his childhood influences, his passion for songwriting, and his recent CMA Fest performance debut on the Chevy Riverfront stage during the Q&A, then performed a five-song set including his cover of Willie Nelson’s “Always On My Mind,” his breakout hit “Thought It Was Love,” plus an early listen to an unreleased song he wrote just last week, and more.