Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic Raises Over $1.35 Million

The 22nd Annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic June 12-13 at Riverwind Casino and Keith’s Belmar Golf Club raised more than $1.35 million for The Toby Keith Foundation. Themed to celebrate 250 years of American independence, the event was headlined by country hitmaker Trace Adkins, with radio and TV personality Shawn Parr and business leader/philanthropist Jim West hosting and leading the live auction. The Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic benefits The Toby Keith Foundation’s work supporting OK Kids Korral.

 

Leadership Music & SOLID Team For Inaugural Music Row Litter Walk

Leadership Music and SOLID joined forces on June 26 for the inaugural Music Row Litter Walk, a community beautification initiative that united volunteers from both organizations to clean up one of Nashville’s most iconic neighborhoods. Despite sweltering heat and humidity, participants showed up in force with 15 teams, each pairing one volunteer from Leadership Music with one from SOLID, to fan out and cover Music Row and the surrounding streets. By the end of the morning, volunteers had collected 30 large bags of trash, making a visible and meaningful impact on the appearance and cleanliness of the historic district.

 

SOLID’s Annual Backstage Auction Raises Over $27,000 For CMA Foundation

SOLID hosted its annual Backstage Auction during CMA Fest 2026, raising over $27,000 for the CMA Foundation. The Backstage Auction gives CMA Fest attendees the chance to take home unique pieces of country music history while making a lasting impact beyond festival weekend. Taking place June 4-7 at Fan Fair X inside Music City Center, the silent auction serves as SOLID’s largest annual fundraiser, and proceeds directly support the organization’s year-round programming, including educational panels, networking events, mentorship initiatives, scholarship opportunities, and community service efforts that help cultivate the next generation of music industry professionals. A portion of proceeds also benefits the CMA Foundation. Two memorable auction items from this year included guitars signed by Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley.

 

Stacey Cato Joins Opry Entertainment Group Artist Relations Team

Opry Entertainment Group has welcomed Senior Manager, Artist Relations Stacey Cato to its Artist Relations team. Cato brings more than 25 years of experience across the music, TV and digital media industries, with expertise in artist relations, talent booking, content production and strategic marketing. Most recently, Cato served as Director of Music & Talent for Paramount/ViacomCBS, where he led artist and label relations while overseeing talent-driven programming and live events across TV, digital and social platforms. Throughout his career, Cato has played an integral role in productions including the CMT Music Awards, CMT Crossroads, CMT Giants and CMT Artist of the Year. In his new role he will report to Director, Artist Relations Jenn Tressler and joins Manager, Artist Relations Lexi Lampkin on the team.

Anne Wilson will release an expanded version of her album Stars with Stars (Blue Hour Deluxe), due out July 10 via Capitol Christian Music Group.

The 17-track deluxe album expands on the faith-filled, coming-of-age collection first introduced on her third studio project, and adds five new tracks that deepen the project’s message of hope, healing and holding tight to Jesus through every season.

The expanded edition will feature the recently released “Still Do” with Cole Swindell, an acoustic version of the sweeping “Carry Me,” a live version of “God Story” and the brand-new “Me & Jesus,” born from the grief and reflection of losing a close friend. The project will also include “Maker’s Mark” with Drew Baldridge, a reflective look at legacy, purpose and leading the kind of life that leaves a lasting impact.

“When I first released Stars, my prayer was simple – that these songs would help people lift their eyes to Jesus,” shares Wilson. “Since then, I’ve walked through incredible highs, deep heartbreak and moments that tested my faith in ways I never expected. Through it all, God has remained faithful. As I’ve traveled the country and sung these songs with so many of you, they’ve taken on an even deeper meaning. Stars (Blue Hour Deluxe) feels like the next chapter in a story only God could write – a story of faith, hope, healing and trusting Him through it all. Because at the end of the day, reaching for the stars was never really about chasing a dream. It was about reaching for Jesus. I can’t wait for you to hear it on July 10.”

Wilson will spend the summer appearing at some fairs and festivals before kicking off the second leg of her recently extended “The STARS Tour,” which adds 24 dates across the U.S. to the previously announced run. Earlier this month, the Kentucky native released her third book, Rebel: Following Jesus When the World Walks the Other Way, via W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson.

Stars (Blue Hour Deluxe) Tracklist:
1. “Stars” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
2. “God Story” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
3. “’Til The Road Runs Out” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
4. “Devil Is Too” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Emily Weisband and Matthew West)
5. “Hold Your Horses” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
6. “Jesus On The Radio” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
7. “Dead In The Water” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Trannie Anderson and Andy Albert)
8. “Carry Me” (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
9. “The Carpenter” (Written by Anne Wilson, Blake Pendergrass, Jeff Pardo, Josh Miller and Matthew West)
10. “Carry Me” (Written by Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
11. “Still Do” (Anne Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
12. “Twenty Three” (Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson and Matthew West)
13. “Me & Jesus” (Anne Wilson, Luke Laird, Matthew West)
14. “Maker’s Mark” (with Drew Baldridge) (Drew Baldridge, Allison Veltz-Cruz, Laura Veltz, Lalo Guzman)
15. “Still Do” (with Cole Swindell) (Anne Wilson, Trannie Anderson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)
16. “Carry Me” – Acoustic (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West and Trannie Anderson)
17. “God Story” – Live (Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo and Matthew West)

Gustavo Mioto has released his debut English-language single, “Last Goodbye,” via Universal Music Brasil, in partnership with MCA.  The track has garnered more than one million streams in the first month since its release.

Born in Votuporanga, São Paulo, Mioto began playing guitar at six years old and wrote his first song at age 10. By 13, he was already performing professionally and building the foundation for a career that would eventually include nine albums and three live DVD projects. He has amassed 12 million followers across his platforms and over seven million monthly listeners on Spotify.

“Gustavo Mioto represents a new generation of global artists—talents who can honor their local roots while speaking to audiences everywhere. His move into English-language country music reflects both his artistic ambition and the increasingly borderless nature of today’s music industry. We are thrilled to partner with Gustavo, MCA, and WME as he continues to build meaningful connections with fans around the world through exceptional songwriting and authentic storytelling,” says Paulo Lima, President, Universal Music Brazil.

“I have always been a fan of Country music, but there was one specific day that changed the entire trajectory of my life. I was watching TV and caught the CMT Crossroads episode with Keith Urban and John Mayer. It absolutely blew my mind. In that moment, everything clicked. I saw how you could combine the melancholic soul of John Mayer with the Country-rock energy of Keith Urban. It was the perfect blend of emotional depth and rockstar performance. That exact collaboration is the reason I picked up the guitar and started to play,” says Mioto.

“Gustavo’s passion for country music is unmistakable,” Ami Brown, Vice President, International Marketing, MCA. “Rather than simply recording an English-language project, he immersed himself in Nashville’s songwriting community, collaborated with some of our city’s incredible creatives, and took the time to understand the culture and storytelling that define the genre. ‘Last Goodbye’ is just the beginning. We’re excited to help introduce Gustavo to country audiences around the world and continue building a bridge between Nashville and one of the most vibrant music markets in the world.”

Mioto is represented by WME.

“Coming from Brazil, where Gustavo has played for over a million fans at a single Carnival show and performs more than 200 dates a year, starting from the ground up in North America is a testament to his dedication. Building a lasting, global career requires a solid foundation, that’s why he spent months immersed in the Nashville songwriting community collaborating with some of Music City’s most accomplished writers. The momentum behind his debut English-language country single ‘Last Goodbye’—which earned over 1 million streams in its first month—gives us a fantastic starting point for this exciting next chapter,” shares WME’s Nate Towne. “We are focused on building a bridge between his international audiences, one song and one show at a time.”

Cody Jinks will release an expanded version of his 11th studio album, In My Blood (Deluxe) July 24 via his label, Late August Records. In conjunction with the announcement, Jinks has dropped a brand new track, “Good Man,” from the new project.

“Good Man” explores the different roads a man can travel and the decisions that shape who he becomes, and reflects on strength, responsibility, and self-discipline. Thoughtful and introspective, the track serves as a reminder that being a good man is not about avoiding strength, but learning how to wield it with purpose and restraint.

In My Blood (Deluxe) marks the one-year anniversary of the release of In My Blood, and Jinks is celebrating and thanking fans for their support of the album with three new songs available exclusively as part of the digital deluxe edition. The deluxe edition expands on the original album with three new tracks, including “Good Man,” “Know It All,” “Jesus and the Devil,” and the previously released acoustic rendition of fan favorite “Lonely Man.”

“This is the super duper deluxe special edition one year anniversary of In My Blood,” says Jinks. “One of my favorite records that we’ve ever recorded. It has three brand new songs on it. We hope that you dig it, be on the lookout for it.”

This summer, Jinks is joining Five Finger Death Punch’s “20th Anniversary World Tour” as a special guest with stops including Saratoga Springs, Toronto, Milwaukee, St. Louis, and more.

In My Blood (Deluxe) Track List:
1. “Better Than the Bottle”
2. “Lost Highway”
3. “The Others”
4. “In My Blood” (ft. Blackberry Smoke)
5. “Something Wicked This Way Comes”
6. “See the Man”
7. “When You Can’t Remember”
8. “Lonely Man”
9. “Monster”
10. “Found”
11. “When Time Didn’t Fly”
12. “Lonely Man (One Take Acoustic)”
13. “Know It All”
14. “Good Man”
15. “Jesus and the Devil”