Ian Munsick has announced he’ll kick off his 17-date headlining “The Eagle Flies Free Tour” Feb. 13 in Charlotte.

The tour will feature special guests Lanie Gardner, Ben Haggard, Tyler Nance and Jake Worthington, and will include stops in Atlanta, Bozeman, Missoula, Spokane, Fargo and more through March 28.

“’The Eagle Flies Free Tour’ will be our greatest tour yet,” says Munsick. “The bond you have with me and Rocky Mountain Fever is unlike anything I’ve experienced and it is an honor to witness night in and night out. Some of you have been to 10 + shows. Some of you might be coming to a show for the first time. Either way, this tour will be one of the best shows you’ve ever seen. Come fly with me.”

Presale tickets will be available to members of Munsick’s official fan club starting Oct. 8 with all remaining available to the public starting Oct. 10. Munsick shared the news of the new tour to fans directly after recently parting ways with his label, Warner Music Nashville.

“The Eagle Flies Free Tour” Dates:
Friday, February 13 || Charlotte, NC || Coyote Joe’s *
Saturday, February 14 || Atlanta, GA || Tabernacle *
Thursday, February 19 || Casper, WY || Ford Wyoming Center $
Friday, February 20 || Bozeman, MT || Brick Breeden Fieldhouse #
Saturday, February 21 || Idaho Falls, ID || Mountain America Center #
Tuesday, February 24 || Portland, OR || Roseland Theatre $
Thursday, February 26 || Kennewick, WA || Toyota Center #
Friday, February 27 || Missoula, MT || Adams Center #
Saturday, February 28 || Spokane, WA || FIC for the Art #
Tuesday, March 3 || Grand Island, NE || Heartland Event Center $
Thursday, March 5 || Fargo, ND || Scheels Arena #
Fridasy, March 6 || Brookings, SD || Dacotah Bank #
Saturday, March 7 || Mankato, MN || Grand Hall #
Friday, March 13 || Shipshewana, IN || Blue Gate Theatre (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 14 || Clear Lake, IA || Surf Ballroom (w/ local support)
Friday, March 27 || Helotes, TX || Floores Country Store (w/ local support)
Saturday, March 28 || Durant, OK || Choctaw Grand Theater ^

* w/ Lanie Gardner
# w/ Jake Worthington and Tyler Nance
$ w/ Tyler Nance
^ w/ Ben Haggard

Ashley McBryde Performs at CMHOFM Annual Nightfall At The Hall Celebration

Ashley McBryde recently performed at the annual Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Nightfall at the Hall Celebration for the museum’s Troubadour members.

Prior to McBryde’s performance, student artist Lily Braithwaite performed “Story of Her Life,” a song that she wrote during the museum’s 2025 summer songwriting camp. The 16-year-old Brentwood native has participated in museum programs for two years.

 

Russell Dickerson Surprised With Multiple Plaques At Sold-Out Tour Stop In Canada

Russell Dickerson earned a No. 1 plaque in Canada for his hit single “Happen to Me”, which spent five consecutive weeks at No. 1, fueled by over 200 million global streams. Additionally, Dickerson has reached multiple certification milestones in Canada for YOURS (Platinum Album), “Yours” (4x Platinum Single), “Blue Tacoma” (3x Platinum), “Love You Like I Used To” (Platinum), “Home Sweet” (Gold), “God Gave Me A Girl” (Gold) and “She Likes It (Feat. Jake Scott)” (Platinum). He was recently surprised with plaques for his accomplishments at his sold-out RUSSELLMANIA tour stop.

 

The Crew Announces 15th Annual CMA Awards Viewing Party Benefiting Musicians On Call

The Crew, a group of 11 music industry executives, is set to host their 15th annual CMA Awards viewing party benefiting Musicians On Call on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. CT, returning to Tin Roof Nashville Downtown. Last year, the event raised $18k for Musicians On Call at the viewing party. Organizations interested in purchasing a sponsorship package this year should contact Emily Gene Baldridge (emily@hangyourhatmusic.com), Markus Koger (markus@smokingsectionpodcast.com) and Julia Keefe (julia@edgehillmusicpublishing.com).

“As we mark the 15th year of this special event, The Crew is grateful for the sponsors and community who make it possible,” shares The Crew. “We are excited to carry forward this tradition of supporting a meaningful cause while creating a memorable night celebrating the awards together.”

 

Josh Ross Makes U.S. National Tv Debut

Josh Ross made his U.S. national TV debut this morning with a performance of his current country radio single “Hate How You Look” on Live! With Kelly & Mark.

Later this month, Ross will embark on a six-city support run with Dylan Scott stateside before he heads to London for two shows at The Camden Assembly. Ross will headline his 17-date tour across Canada starting Feb. 6, with direct support from Chandler Walters.

 

Noah Hicks Kicks Off Nationwide Children’s Hospital Tour

As part of his “Small Town Does Tour,” Love Your Melon and TB1Fund have partnered with rising country artist Noah Hicks to coordinate hospital visits in tour cities where Hicks is set to perform.

“The Small Town Does Tour is about connection—real people, real stories, and real support,” shares Hicks. “Visiting these hospitals and giving kids something to smile about means more than anything I could do on stage.”

“Noah has always been about community and lifting others up through his music,” adds Braxton Battaglia, Founder of TB1Fund. “By combining the missions of Blythe, TB1Fund, and Love Your Melon with his tour, we’re able to create moments of joy for families who need it most.”

 

The Kody Norris Show Mural Unveiled In Mountain City

Kody Norris and The Kody Norris Show were honored over the weekend with the official unveiling of a mural celebrating Norris in his hometown of Mountain City, Tennessee. The mural was painted by Tim White and the unveiling was the official kickoff for the 100th annual Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention.

“I have never been so honored in my life when I stepped on that stage to see the finished mural and such a supportive community,” shares Norris. “I was born in Mountain City, Tennessee, and will always call it home. I am humbled and blessed. Thank you, everyone!”

 

Rooted In Rhythm To Host Texas Showcase

Rooted In Rhythm is set to host a showcase in McKinney, Texas on Oct. 18 featuring Pynk Beard, along with Maurice The Music, Amira Unplugged, Elsie, The Kentucky Gentlemen, Valerie Ponzio, Squeezebox Bandits, Adrian Garza and more.

A portion of ticket sales will go towards replacing instruments and creative supplies for kids and women who have lost them in natural disasters. Tickets and more information can be found here.

The Mechanical Licensing Collective held its Annual Membership Meeting on Oct. 1, marking another year of growth, progress, and impact including more than $3 Billion in royalties distributed.

The MLC’s Class A Members re-selected Kara DioGuardi to serve another three-year term as a Songwriter Director of the Board, and the MLC’s Class B Members re-elected Tim Cohan of peermusic to serve another term as a Publisher Director and elected Lidia Kim of Concord Music Publishing as a new Publisher Director. The makeup of the Class C Members will remain unchanged in 2026.

“The MLC has become the largest single source of U.S. digital revenue for songwriters and publishers—distributing more than $3 billion in royalties since launching operations, at no cost to our Members,” says Alisa Coleman, Board Chair of The MLC. “With pride comes responsibility. Our job now is to sustain this success, keep improving, and ensure every songwriter and publisher—no matter their size or background—can rely on The MLC as a trusted partner in their creative journey.”

Over its first four years of operations, The MLC has continued to efficiently administer the mechanical license for more than 50 digital service providers across the U.S. In 2025, membership has grown to more than 68,000 members worldwide. The MLC has also continued to see a steady increase in the volume of musical works data added to its public database, which now contains data for more than 50 million songs. As a result, The MLC has surpassed a major milestone, distributing more than $3 billion in total royalties to rightsholders.

The MLC has distributed more than $225 million in historical royalties, more than 57% of the total amount of historical unmatched royalties DSPs were unable to match and distribute before transferring them to The MLC. The MLC’s current match rate for all royalties processed through September’s royalty distribution is nearly 92%. The MLC has also made extensive efforts to conduct outreach and educational activities aimed at reaching the full cross-section of the rightsholder community, with nearly 200 outreach and education events in 2025, contributing to a total of more than 1,000 outreach and education activities to reach and educate rightsholders.

“We’re incredibly grateful for the support of our Members and partners,” shares Kris Ahrend, CEO of The MLC. “Together, we’ve built an organization that is committed to providing world-class service that empowers our Members, enhances transparency, drives innovation, and transforms the way rights and royalties are administered in the music business. We look forward to achieving more milestones in the coming year, all while remaining laser-focused on fulfilling our mission to ensure that songwriters, composers, lyricists, and their music publishing and administration partners receive their mechanical royalties from streaming and download services in the United States accurately and on time.”

Alchemy Artist Services has expanded its team.

Eleonore Hoffman has stepped into the role of Fan Engagement Manager, executing short-form content and engagement campaigns. Shannon Crowley joins as Digital Strategy & Marketing Coordinator, leading direct-to-fan and tour marketing initiatives.

Longtime team member Madison Smith will continue in her role, leading creative vision, shaping campaign visuals, advertising assets and online branding.

“While social platforms can boost visibility, they’re rented space — not owned audiences,” shares Jeremy Gold, Co-Founder of Alchemy Artist Services. “KP and I see a major opportunity in helping artists reduce platform dependency and build direct fan ownership. Artist managers today juggle an ever-expanding set of responsibilities while chasing constantly shifting algorithms — too often, teams overlook the range of tools that let artists monetize directly. That means leaving serious money on the table. At Alchemy, we craft direct-to-fan strategies that generate real revenue and long-term resilience — so more artists can stay in business, stay on tour, and stay focused on making great music. This starts by bridging the gap between traditional management companies and the narrow focus of social-only digital agencies — a space Alchemy uniquely fills.”

“Many of our clients come to us with extensive catalogs, and we’ve found that promoting legacy material alongside new releases isn’t just smart — it’s essential,” adds KP, Co-founder of Alchemy Artist Services. “Fans discover music non-linearly, and every new campaign is a gateway into the larger body of work. Recognizing this, we developed a dedicated catalog marketing service designed specifically for music rights holders. Our mission is to partner with those who share our commitment to honoring and preserving artists’ legacies while building enduring residual value. We see catalog not as history, but as living equity that deserves the same creative care as any new album.”

Alchemy Artist Services current roster includes All Time Low, Larkin Poe, PVRIS, Billy Idol, Warner Records, Photo Finish Records, Virgin Music, Fueled By Ramen, Thirty Tigers, Hard 8 Working Group, and Red Light Management, among others.