Chase Armstrong. Photo: Lisa Field Armstrong BRND House.

Chase Armstrong has returned to The Listening Room as Director of Sales & Marketing.

In this role, Armstrong will serve on the leadership team overseeing sales and marketing efforts.

“I’m excited to return to The Listening Room and step into this new role,” says Armstrong. “This iconic venue has always been special to me, not only for the music, but for the invaluable connections it creates between songwriters and audiences from around the world. I’m looking forward to building upon the venue’s foundation, growing our reach, and continuing to make The Listening Room a place where great songs and great experiences come together.”

“Welcoming Chase back feels like a homecoming,” shares Chris Blair, Owner and Founder of The Listening Room. “From his first days as an intern, he’s always gone above and beyond, not only in his work but also in building relationships. He’s family. I’m excited for him to lead our sales and marketing team where he will not only oversee our music booking and private events, but also spearhead the expansion of our TLR on-the-road series, develop new sponsorship partnerships, grow our Stories Behind the Songs podcast and more. With Chase leading these initiatives, I’m confident we’re opening exciting new opportunities for our partners and audience alike. He embodies our vision and culture so well and It’s great to have him back home!”

Armstrong can be reached here.

Thomas Rhett is celebrating his 25th career No. 1 as “Ain’t A Bad Life” ft. Jordan Davis tops the Mediabase/Country Aircheck chart this week.

“Ain’t A Bad Life” was penned by Rhett, Ashley Gorley, Blake Pendergrass, John Byron and Mark Trussell, and marks the third No. 1 from Rhett’s newest album, About A Woman (Deluxe), joining “Beautiful As You” and “After All The Bars Are Closed.” The 25-track project features collaborations with Lanie Gardner, Blake Shelton, Teddy Swims and Tucker Wetmore.

“Hitting 25 No. 1s is something I never could’ve dreamed up,” says Rhett. “’Ain’t A Bad Life’ is one of those songs that just makes you smile, and getting to share it with my buddy Jordan Davis made it even more special. I’m really grateful to the fans, country radio, and everyone who’s been on this ride with me—this one means a lot.”

Rhett will return to the road this summer on his 20+ city “Soundtrack To Life Tour,” which will feature two special stadium dates in July with longtime friend Niall Horan at GEODIS Park and Hersheypark Stadium. In addition to his headlining tour, Rhett is appearing with Morgan Wallen on his “Still The Problem Tour” and will return to the U.K. this summer for a three-night run at Wembley Stadium with Luke Combs.

Flatland Cavalry Makes National Television Debut On ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’

Flatland Cavalry recently made their national television debut on The Kelly Clarkson Show. The band performed their debut single to country radio “Never Comin’ Back” in support of their recently released fifth studio album, Work of Heart.

The band earned their third consecutive nomination for ACM Group of the Year. The six-piece will perform live at ACM Next Wave: Country’s Beach Bash at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on May 16.

Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Updates Taylor Swift Education Center Display

Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently updated the Taylor Swift Education Center Display with new artifacts related to Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl album, which Swift released in October 2025.

The new artifacts include a Kelsey Randall custom-designed chainmail dress, a painted antique toy piano and a custom-made vintage, feathered headpiece, all used in Swift’s music video for “The Fate of Ophelia.” Joining these The Life of a Showgirl era artifacts are the Taylor 655ce 12-string guitar Swift played during the acoustic set on her “Fearless Tour” (2009–2010) and a Hatch Show Print poster from her first-ever headlining stadium show, held at Gillette Stadium on June 5, 2010.

North Chapel Records Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement With Symphonic

North Chapel Records, the newly launched faith- centered imprint founded by industry veteran Benny Brown, has entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Symphonic.

“Integrity and consistency are non-negotiables when you’re building something that matters,” says Benny Brown, founder of North Chapel Records. “Symphonic operates with both. There’s a shared vision and a steady hand in how Randall and his team lead, and that gives us tremendous confidence as we step into this next chapter together.”

“We are so excited to be working alongside Benny Brown and the great team at North Chapel Records in support of their inaugural release and the many releases to come,” adds Randall Foster, Chief Creative Officer at Symphonic. “The label group’s track record of success is self-evident, and we are proud that they have chosen Symphonic to be their distribution partner.”

“We’re honored to align with a partner like Symphonic at such a pivotal moment,” shares Wendy Buckner, Vice President of North Chapel Records. “They bring a level of precision, innovation and global reach that allows us to execute at the highest level from day one. This partnership gives our artists a powerful platform to be heard.”

MTSU’s Match Records To Host Annual Nashville Showcase To Cannery Hall

MTSU’s Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment will host its annual Nashville Showcase on April 16 at Cannery Hall. The lineup will include sav., Kyelen Arora, Caroline Bowling, Auburn and the mood swings.

“Playing in Nashville is a dream for so many artists,” shares Match Records Vice President Carlee Barnhouse. “Being able to bring our student artists to Cannery Hall gives them a meaningful, real-world experience while showcasing the depth of talent coming out of MTSU.”