Anthem Music Publishing has acquired a catalog of songs from Grammy-nominated, Nashville-based songwriter and producer Mark Holman.

A native of Ewing, Illinois, Holman’s catalog includes No. 1 country hits such as “Single Saturday Night” by Cole Swindell and “Simple” by Florida Georgia Line. His songwriting and production credits span a wide range of artists such as Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Blake Shelton, Post Malone and more, including “Neon Eyes,” “Me On Whiskey,” and “Whatcha Think of Country Now,” three tracks from Morgan Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album.

Early in his career, Holman found success in the Christian rock space with hits like “Faceless” and “Feed the Machine” from RED’s Billboard No. 1 album, Until We Have Faces. As an artist, his work has also been featured in major media, including American Idol, The Biggest Loser, and Disney’s animated film Planes.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working directly with Mark in the past, so this feels like a full circle moment with a good friend,” says Noah Dewey, VP, Creative, Anthem Music Publishing Nashville. “His undeniable talent shows through in every song in this catalog. Anthem is honored to be trusted with this outstanding body of work.”

“I’m really excited these songs have found a home and I’m very grateful to Noah and the Anthem team,” adds Holman. “Anthem has always been a champion for music and songwriters and Noah is one of the best to do it.”

MŌRIAH stepped into the circle of the Grand Ole Opry for her debut performance on Friday (Sept. 26). Her debut included a performance of her single “Sombrero” and more.

“The Opry circle never holds just one person—it’s filled with family, friends, coworkers, and all their sacrifices that get you there,” MŌRIAH shares. “On Friday, I held my community close…and thought a lot about my Grandpa, a touring musician in Mexico who traded his trumpet for a busboy apron when he came to the U.S.—a sacrifice that made my music career possible. His box of thank you cards and Opry Debut memorabilia is en route to El Paso, Texas right now! Mil gracias, Grand Ole Opry for helping so many stories shine in that sacred circle.”

MŌRIAH is set to release her duet with Ana Bárbara, “Supermujeres,” on Oct 3.

 

NSAI Hosts Awards After Party To Celebrate The Nashville Songwriter Awards

NSAI brought together honorees, award winners, sponsors and music industry professionals following The Nashville Songwriter Awards at Blueprint Underground Cocktail Club for the Official After Party presented by General Motors and Loeb & Loeb.

Guests enjoyed a red carpet, photo opportunities, networking, drinks and music throughout the evening.

 

Toby Keith Joins Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame

Toby Keith was posthumously inducted into the Cheyenne Frontier DaysHall of Fame on Sept. 5. Keith performed at Cheyenne Frontier Days nine times.

His wife Tricia Covel accepted the induction on his behalf. She thanked the organization for the honor, as well as the people on his team who facilitated his dream of performing at CFD, and recalled how Keith loved performing at CFD, and the cowboy life he saw there.

 

Joe Nichols Hosts ‘Home Run For Hope’

Joe Nichols recently hosted Home Run For Hope on Sunday (Sept. 28) to help raise awareness and funds to host Nashville’s first ADA-compliant baseball field. In addition to raising money to cover the estimated $1.5 million construction costs, with the help of Academy Sports + Outdoors, Nichols also gifted sporting equipment to the local Special Olympics of Tennessee Youth Athletes, West Nashville Sports League, The King’s Daughters’ School and Mt. Juliet Challenger League.

“Some of my most cherished memories have come from time spent on ball fields— both as a lifelong baseball fan and as a father, especially now that my daughter plays softball so I’m proud to stand behind a project that provides that opportunity for all to play and experience the unifying and transformative power of the game,” says Nichols “I believe every kid—no matter their ability—deserves the chance to step up to the plate.”

“For these kids, this field will become a place where they can truly belong – a place where every child, including those in wheelchairs and children with disabilities, has a chance to hit it out of the park and where no one is left on the sidelines,” adds Scott Tygard of The West Nashville Sports League. “I want to thank Joe and all of our sponsors for coming together to help uplift this community and spark inspiration and encouragement for the next generation of dreamers and doers.”

 

Ampersand Studios & PERK PR Host Conversation On Artist Team-Building

Ampersand Studios and PERK PR + Creative Agency hosted “Building the Dream Team” on Thursday (Sept. 25), the latest panel in their Nashville series, created by Trevor Perkins of PERK PR & Creative Agency.

The event featured Rachel Guttmann (Gutt Law, PLLC), Nicole Lewis (One Spark Entertainment), Megan Schultz (Riser House) and Blake Duncan (Combustion Music), with Perkins serving as moderator.

“There’s so much pressure on emerging artists to ‘get a team,’ but no one tells you when, how, or who to trust,” said Perkins. “This conversation gave artists real-world answers and clarity.”

 

‘I Had Some Help’ Honored At BMI London Awards

This year’s BMI London Song of the Year was awarded to “I Had Some Help,” written by Hoskins, Charlie Handsome, Ernest Keith Smith, Morgan Wallen and Chandler Paul Walters. The massive hit performed by Wallen and Post Malone debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot Country Songs charts and after spending its first five and six weeks, respectively, on top, was named the official Billboard Song of the Summer for 2024.

Ray Charles‘ Tangerine Records is continuing to release Charles’ best-known music alongside classic records long out of print on the Tangerine Master Series, with a new slate of reissues set for the coming months.

Each album has been restored and remastered under the supervision of The Ray Charles Foundation. The Tangerine Master Series continues with the release of Charles’ reissue of 1963’s Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul, available now at all DSPs, on CD, and vinyl for the first time in more than half a century. The project is highlighted by the Grammy-winning, top 5 hit, “Busted,” as well as the top 20 favorite, “That Old Lucky Sun.” Bootlegged across Europe for decades, this is the first and only real reissue of this album on vinyl, as well as its first appearance on CD since the 1990s.

Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul follows the Tangerine Master Series’ recent release of a newly remastered edition of 1974’s Come Live With Me, a blend of pop and gospel-infused soul available now at all DSPs and on vinyl for the first time in over 50 years.

Next up in the Tangerine Master Series is 1970’s Love Country Style, available for the first time since its original release, on Oct. 24. The Tangerine Master Series will also see reissues of such masterpieces as No One Does It Like…Ray Charles! – The Great Ray Charles Album That Should Have Been, a previously uncompiled collection of singles from 1962-1965, released for the first time ever as a cohesive body of work.

Jordan Davis Headlines Sold-Out Red Rocks Show

Jordan Davis played a sold-out show at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater last Wednesday (Sept. 24) as part of his “Ain’t Enough Road Tour.”

Joining Davis on stage were special guests Marcus King to play their collaboration “Louisiana Stick,” and Peyton Manning who also sang on stage with Davis.

Mitchell Tenpenny Performs Halftime Show At Detroit Lions Crucial Catch Game

Mitchell Tenpenny performed during halftime at Sunday’s (Sept. 28) Detroit Lions Crucial Catch game. Through his 10Penny Fund, the foundation helps bring awareness of the mental support needed by patients and their families dealing with a cancer diagnosis, which caught the attention of the NFL team.

LOCASH Performs At Savannah Bananas’ Season Finale

LOCASH helped the Savannah Bananas baseball team close out their season with a surprise pop-up street party on Saturday (Sept. 27) infront of thousands of attendees. The duo also held a TikTok competition with the team for their single “Wrong Hearts.” Fans were able to submit a video of them dancing to the tune, and winners were flown to the team’s season finale.

 

Dylan Gossett Makes Television Debut

Dylan Gossett made his television debut on the TODAY show yesterday (Sept. 29). The Texas singer-songwriter performed “Sweet Lady” off his debut album, Westward. While on the show, it was revealed that Gossett has surpassed 1 billion career streams, and his “Beneath Oak Trees” is RIAA certified Gold.