Randy Rogers Band Announce Fall Tour Dates

Randy Rogers Band.
The Randy Rogers Band has announced upcoming fall tour dates. The band will tour October through December, hitting the stage in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma and more. Their new EP, The Going, will be out on Oct. 24 and includes the reflective “Break Itself,” their collaboration with fellow Texas superstar Parker McCollum, “Is This Thing Workin’” and more.
Fall Tour Dates:
10.03 Tyler, TX Cowan Center Theater (at University of Texas at Tyler)*
10.16 Stephenville, TX Tarleton State University
10.25 Chicago, IL Joe’s on Weed
11.08 San Carlos, AZ Apache Gold Casino Resort
11.13 Baton Rouge, LA L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
11.14 Pocola, OK Choctaw Casino – Pocola
11.15 Salina, KS The Stiefel Theatre
11.22 Helotes, TX Floore’s Country Store
12.13 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
John Morgan To Embark On ‘Friends Like That Tour’ This Fall

John Morgan. Photo: Matthew Berinato
John Morgan will hit the road this fall on his “Friends Like That Tour,” featuring support from Brent Anderson, Jeb Gipson, and Ryan and Rory on select dates. The tour will make stops in New York, Tennessee, North Carolina and more on its 20 stop trek.
“This tour is a celebration of the friends who’ve had my back,” says Morgan. “These are the folks I’ve written songs with, produced my debut album with and shared a hell of a lot of life with. We’ve all been grinding together, and now we get to go out on the road and celebrate how far we’ve come.”
“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works ~
October 10 – Binghamton, NY – Touch of Texas ~
October 17 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar <
October 22 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center <
October 23 – Grand Rapids, MI – Stashe at the Intersection <
October 24 – Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub <
October 25 – Medina, OH – Thirsty Cowboy <
November 6 – Bloomington, IN – Bluebird <
November 7 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Palace <
November 8 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar <
November 28 – Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose +
November 29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Whiskey Rose +
November 30 – Grand Junction, CO – Warehouse 2565 +
December 4 – Great Falls, MT – Newberry +
December 5 – Spokane, WA – The District at the Knitting Factory +
December 6 – Tacoma, WA – Elks Temple +
December 7 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge +
December 9 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post +
December 10 – San Diego, CA – Moonshine Flats +
December 13 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Casino <
~ Brent Anderson
< Jeb Gipson
+ Ryan and Rory
Colter Wall Adds Four New Dates To 2025 ‘Colter Wall And Friends’ Tour

Colter Wall.
Colter Wall has added a series of tour dates across Arizona and Nevada to his “Colter Wall and Friends Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the new shows will begin Dec. 9 at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson, Arizona followed by a stop at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Dec. 10. The run wraps with back-to-back shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 12 and 13.
“Colter Wall and Friends Tour” Dates:
Tue Sep 30 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater
Wed Oct 01 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
Thu Oct 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
Sat Oct 04 – Duluth, MN – DECC Symphony Hall
Mon Oct 06 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Wed Oct 08 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
Sat Oct 11 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Sun Oct 12 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Tue Dec 09 – Tucson, AZ – The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall***
Wed Dec 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre***
Fri Dec 12 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
Sat Dec 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
*** just added
Kashus Culpepper To Hit The Road On Headline Run This Fall

Kashus Culpepper.
Kashus Culpepper is set to hit the road this fall for a run of headlining dates. The nine-date trek kicks off Nov. 6 in Florida and will stop in North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and more before wrapping up on Dec. 13 in Texas.
Presale for the tour begins Aug. 20 with general on sale starting Aug. 22. His newest track,”Believe” will be released on Friday (Aug. 22).
Kashus Culpepper Headlining Fall Tour Dates:
November 6 – Sanford, Fla. – Tuffy’s Music Box
November 8 – Greenville, S.C. – The Radio Room
November 12 – Charlotte, N.C. – Amos’ Southend
November 13 – Atlanta, Ga. – Terminal West
December 4 – Madison, Wisc. – High Noon Saloon
December 5 – Bloomington, Ind. – The Bluebird
December 6 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Stache
December 12 – Fort Worth, Texas – Tulips
December 13 – Austin, Texas – Antone’s
Dallas Smith Announces First-Ever All Acoustic Tour

Dallas Smith.
Dallas Smith is set to hit the road this fall with his first-ever acoustic tour, “Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged),” spanning over 50 dates across Canada. He will be joined by rising talent Brock Phillips.
Kicking off Oct. 3 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, and wrapping up on Dec. 14 in Belleville, Ontario, the tour will make stops in cities from coast to coast, including Victoria, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa.
“I’ve spent a lot of time on loud stages with big production, and I love that energy,” says Smith. “But there’s something special about taking it all back to the songs, the stories, and the raw connection that happens when it’s just you, your long-time band, and the audience. I’ve never done a full acoustic tour before – this feels like the perfect time, and I’m excited to bring this experience across Canada.”
Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged) Dates:
October 3 – North Peace Cultural Centre – Fort St. John, BC
October 4 – Douglas J. Cardinal Centre – Grand Prairie, AB
October 5 – CN Centre – Prince George, BC
October 7 – Lester Centre of the Arts – Prince Rupert, BC
October 8 – Mount Elizabeth Theatre – Kitimat, BC
October 9 – R.E.M. Lee Theatre – Terrace, BC
October 11 – Abbotsford Arts Centre – Abbotsford, BC
October 14 – Charlie White Theatre – Sidney, BC
October 15 – McPherson Playhouse – Victoria, BC
October 16 – Tidemark Theatre – Campbell River, BC
October 17 – Cowichan Performing Arts Centre – Duncan, BC
October 18 – Sid Williams Theatre – Courtenay, BC
October 19 – Port Theatre – Nanaimo, BC
October 21 – Massey Theatre – New Westminster, BC
October 22 – Sagebrush Theatre – Kamloops, BC
October 24 – Vernon Performing Arts Centre – Vernon, BC
October 25 – Kelowna Community Theatre – Kelowna, BC
October 26 – Charles Bailey Theatre – Trail, BC
October 27 – Key City Theatre – Cranbrook, BC
October 28 – Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB
October 29 – Memorial Auditorium, Red Deer, AB
October 31 – Reid Field House – Cold Lake, AB
November 1 – River Cree Event Centre – Enoch, MB
November 2 – Esplanade Theatre – Medicine Hat, AB
November 4 – Living Sky Casino – Swift Current, SK
November 5 – Gold Horse Casino – Lloydminster, AB
November 6 – Dakota Dunes Casino – Saskatoon, SK
November 7 – Club Regent Event Centre – Winnipeg, MB
November 8 – Painted Hand Casino – Yorkton, SK
November 9 – Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium – Brandon, MB
November 19 – Harbourfront Theatre – Summerside, PEI
November 21 – Casino New Brunswick – Moncton, NB
November 22 – Casino Nova Scotia – Halifax, NS
November 23 – Fredericton Playhouse – Fredericton, NB
November 25 – Théâtre Imperial Bell – Montreal, QC
November 27 – Mattamy Theatre – Milton, ON
November 28 – Southam Hall (National Arts Centre) – Ottawa, ON
November 29 – Centennial Hall – London, ON
November 30 – Wingham Town Hall – Wingham, ON
December 2 – Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Burlington, ON
December 3 – Partridge Hall – St. Catharines, ON
December 4 – Sanderson Centre – Brantford, ON
December 5 – Pickering Casino Resort – Pickering, ON
December 6 – Legacy Hall (Deerhurst Resort) – Huntsville, ON
December 8 – Stockey Centre – Parry Sound, ON
December 9 – Orillia Opera House – Orillia, ON
December 10 – Kingston Grand Theatre – Kingston, ON
December 11 – Kiwanis Theatre – Chatham, ON
December 12 – FLATO Academy Theatre – Lindsay, ON
December 13 – River Run Centre – Guelph, ON
December 14 – Empire Theatre – Belleville, ON
Home Free Slates Christmas Themed ‘Let Me Come Home Tour’

Home Free.
Home Free has announced its Christmas themed “Let Me Come Home Tour.” Set to kick off Nov. 21 in York, Pennsylvania, the coast-to-coast run features 14 dates with more to be announced at a later date. Tickets are on sale now.
Home Free’s Let Me Come Home Tour dates:
November 21 – York, PA @ Appell Center for the Performing Arts, Strand Theatre
November 22 – Columbus, OH @ Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
November 23 – Joliet, IL @ Rialto Square Theatre
November 29 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Arts Center / Ikeda Theater
December 2 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre
December 3 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
December 4 – Pocatello, ID @ Stephens Performing Arts Center
December 5 – Park City, UT @ Park City Eccles Center Stage
December 7 – Greeley, CO @ Monfort Concert Hall at Union Colony Civic Center
December 10 – Grand Junction, CO @ Avalon Theatre
December 11 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Pikes Peak Center
December 12 – Emporia, KS @ Granada Theatre
December 13 – Fort Dodge, IA @ Decker Auditorium
December 14 – Branson, MO @ Mansion Theatre
Academy Of Country Music & CMT Partner To Bring ACM Honors To National Audience
/by LB CantrellThe Academy of Country Music and CMT are partnering to to deliver the 18th ACM Honors to viewers nation-wide starting Saturday, Sept. 27.
The three-hour special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will be hosted by CMT’s Cody Alan and Carissa Culiner, along with 18th ACM Honors hosts Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce. The special will feature exclusive backstage conversations with honorees and performers, moments from throughout the night and exclusive performances to air only in the broadcast.
“We are proud to partner with CMT to share the magic of ACM Honors with fans across the country,” says Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “This collaboration allows us to take our community’s most heartfelt night beyond the walls of The Pinnacle and into living rooms nationwide, giving viewers an up-close look at the incredible artists, songwriters, and industry professionals whose passion and hard work shape the music we love. We can’t wait for fans everywhere to experience what makes ACM Honors so special.”
“Our special episode of CMT Hot 20: ACM Honors Edition will bring fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at one of country’s most meaningful nights, celebrating the incredible talent and hard work that drives our industry both on and off stage. It’s an honor to share these well-deserved awards and heartfelt performances with viewers coast-to-coast,” shares Margaret Comeaux, Executive Producer & SVP, Production for CMT.
Performers for this year’s ACM Honors include Luke Bryan, Dickerson, Karen Fairchild, Carter Faith, Ashley Gorley, Amy Grant, Chris Janson, Jamey Johnson, Miko Marks, Ashley McBryde, K. Michelle, Pearce, Victoria Shaw and Tucker Wetmore.
This year’s honorees are Lori Badgett, Eric Church, Luke Combs, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jelly Roll, Cody Johnson, Mac McAnally, Rissi Palmer, Randy Travis, Twisters, the late Ben Vaughn and Lainey Wilson. Winners of the Industry Awards and Studio Recording Awards from the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards will be celebrated as well.
Industry tickets to the 18th ACM Honors on Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards are available, but limited. Reach out to ticketing@ACMcountry.com for details.
Tour News: Randy Rogers Band, John Morgan, Colter Wall, Kashus Culpepper, More
/by Lauryn SinkRandy Rogers Band Announce Fall Tour Dates
Randy Rogers Band.
The Randy Rogers Band has announced upcoming fall tour dates. The band will tour October through December, hitting the stage in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma and more. Their new EP, The Going, will be out on Oct. 24 and includes the reflective “Break Itself,” their collaboration with fellow Texas superstar Parker McCollum, “Is This Thing Workin’” and more.
Fall Tour Dates:
10.03 Tyler, TX Cowan Center Theater (at University of Texas at Tyler)*
10.16 Stephenville, TX Tarleton State University
10.25 Chicago, IL Joe’s on Weed
11.08 San Carlos, AZ Apache Gold Casino Resort
11.13 Baton Rouge, LA L’Auberge Casino Hotel Baton Rouge
11.14 Pocola, OK Choctaw Casino – Pocola
11.15 Salina, KS The Stiefel Theatre
11.22 Helotes, TX Floore’s Country Store
12.13 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall
John Morgan To Embark On ‘Friends Like That Tour’ This Fall
John Morgan. Photo: Matthew Berinato
John Morgan will hit the road this fall on his “Friends Like That Tour,” featuring support from Brent Anderson, Jeb Gipson, and Ryan and Rory on select dates. The tour will make stops in New York, Tennessee, North Carolina and more on its 20 stop trek.
“This tour is a celebration of the friends who’ve had my back,” says Morgan. “These are the folks I’ve written songs with, produced my debut album with and shared a hell of a lot of life with. We’ve all been grinding together, and now we get to go out on the road and celebrate how far we’ve come.”
“Friends Like That” Tour Dates
October 9 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo Iron Works ~
October 10 – Binghamton, NY – Touch of Texas ~
October 17 – Atlanta, GA – Smith’s Olde Bar <
October 22 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center <
October 23 – Grand Rapids, MI – Stashe at the Intersection <
October 24 – Chicago, IL – Carol’s Pub <
October 25 – Medina, OH – Thirsty Cowboy <
November 6 – Bloomington, IN – Bluebird <
November 7 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Palace <
November 8 – Louisville, KY – Zanzabar <
November 28 – Denver, CO – Grizzly Rose +
November 29 – Colorado Springs, CO – Whiskey Rose +
November 30 – Grand Junction, CO – Warehouse 2565 +
December 4 – Great Falls, MT – Newberry +
December 5 – Spokane, WA – The District at the Knitting Factory +
December 6 – Tacoma, WA – Elks Temple +
December 7 – Portland, OR – Ponderosa Lounge +
December 9 – Roseville, CA – Goldfield Trading Post +
December 10 – San Diego, CA – Moonshine Flats +
December 13 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Casino <
~ Brent Anderson
< Jeb Gipson
+ Ryan and Rory
Colter Wall Adds Four New Dates To 2025 ‘Colter Wall And Friends’ Tour
Colter Wall.
Colter Wall has added a series of tour dates across Arizona and Nevada to his “Colter Wall and Friends Tour.” Produced by Live Nation and FPC Live, the new shows will begin Dec. 9 at The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall in Tucson, Arizona followed by a stop at Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix on Dec. 10. The run wraps with back-to-back shows at Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Dec. 12 and 13.
“Colter Wall and Friends Tour” Dates:
Tue Sep 30 – Madison, WI – Orpheum Theater
Wed Oct 01 – Chicago, IL – Auditorium Theatre
Thu Oct 02 – Milwaukee, WI – Miller High Life Theatre
Sat Oct 04 – Duluth, MN – DECC Symphony Hall
Mon Oct 06 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Wed Oct 08 – Saskatoon, SK – TCU Place
Sat Oct 11 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Sun Oct 12 – Edmonton, AB – Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium
Tue Dec 09 – Tucson, AZ – The Linda Ronstadt Music Hall***
Wed Dec 10 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre***
Fri Dec 12 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
Sat Dec 13 – Las Vegas, NV – Fontainebleau Las Vegas***
*** just added
Kashus Culpepper To Hit The Road On Headline Run This Fall
Kashus Culpepper.
Kashus Culpepper is set to hit the road this fall for a run of headlining dates. The nine-date trek kicks off Nov. 6 in Florida and will stop in North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan and more before wrapping up on Dec. 13 in Texas.
Presale for the tour begins Aug. 20 with general on sale starting Aug. 22. His newest track,”Believe” will be released on Friday (Aug. 22).
Kashus Culpepper Headlining Fall Tour Dates:
November 6 – Sanford, Fla. – Tuffy’s Music Box
November 8 – Greenville, S.C. – The Radio Room
November 12 – Charlotte, N.C. – Amos’ Southend
November 13 – Atlanta, Ga. – Terminal West
December 4 – Madison, Wisc. – High Noon Saloon
December 5 – Bloomington, Ind. – The Bluebird
December 6 – Grand Rapids, Mich. – The Stache
December 12 – Fort Worth, Texas – Tulips
December 13 – Austin, Texas – Antone’s
Dallas Smith Announces First-Ever All Acoustic Tour
Dallas Smith.
Dallas Smith is set to hit the road this fall with his first-ever acoustic tour, “Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged),” spanning over 50 dates across Canada. He will be joined by rising talent Brock Phillips.
Kicking off Oct. 3 in Fort St. John, British Columbia, and wrapping up on Dec. 14 in Belleville, Ontario, the tour will make stops in cities from coast to coast, including Victoria, Calgary, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Halifax, Montreal and Ottawa.
“I’ve spent a lot of time on loud stages with big production, and I love that energy,” says Smith. “But there’s something special about taking it all back to the songs, the stories, and the raw connection that happens when it’s just you, your long-time band, and the audience. I’ve never done a full acoustic tour before – this feels like the perfect time, and I’m excited to bring this experience across Canada.”
Dallas Smith & His Band (Unplugged) Dates:
October 3 – North Peace Cultural Centre – Fort St. John, BC
October 4 – Douglas J. Cardinal Centre – Grand Prairie, AB
October 5 – CN Centre – Prince George, BC
October 7 – Lester Centre of the Arts – Prince Rupert, BC
October 8 – Mount Elizabeth Theatre – Kitimat, BC
October 9 – R.E.M. Lee Theatre – Terrace, BC
October 11 – Abbotsford Arts Centre – Abbotsford, BC
October 14 – Charlie White Theatre – Sidney, BC
October 15 – McPherson Playhouse – Victoria, BC
October 16 – Tidemark Theatre – Campbell River, BC
October 17 – Cowichan Performing Arts Centre – Duncan, BC
October 18 – Sid Williams Theatre – Courtenay, BC
October 19 – Port Theatre – Nanaimo, BC
October 21 – Massey Theatre – New Westminster, BC
October 22 – Sagebrush Theatre – Kamloops, BC
October 24 – Vernon Performing Arts Centre – Vernon, BC
October 25 – Kelowna Community Theatre – Kelowna, BC
October 26 – Charles Bailey Theatre – Trail, BC
October 27 – Key City Theatre – Cranbrook, BC
October 28 – Palace Theatre – Calgary, AB
October 29 – Memorial Auditorium, Red Deer, AB
October 31 – Reid Field House – Cold Lake, AB
November 1 – River Cree Event Centre – Enoch, MB
November 2 – Esplanade Theatre – Medicine Hat, AB
November 4 – Living Sky Casino – Swift Current, SK
November 5 – Gold Horse Casino – Lloydminster, AB
November 6 – Dakota Dunes Casino – Saskatoon, SK
November 7 – Club Regent Event Centre – Winnipeg, MB
November 8 – Painted Hand Casino – Yorkton, SK
November 9 – Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium – Brandon, MB
November 19 – Harbourfront Theatre – Summerside, PEI
November 21 – Casino New Brunswick – Moncton, NB
November 22 – Casino Nova Scotia – Halifax, NS
November 23 – Fredericton Playhouse – Fredericton, NB
November 25 – Théâtre Imperial Bell – Montreal, QC
November 27 – Mattamy Theatre – Milton, ON
November 28 – Southam Hall (National Arts Centre) – Ottawa, ON
November 29 – Centennial Hall – London, ON
November 30 – Wingham Town Hall – Wingham, ON
December 2 – Burlington Performing Arts Centre – Burlington, ON
December 3 – Partridge Hall – St. Catharines, ON
December 4 – Sanderson Centre – Brantford, ON
December 5 – Pickering Casino Resort – Pickering, ON
December 6 – Legacy Hall (Deerhurst Resort) – Huntsville, ON
December 8 – Stockey Centre – Parry Sound, ON
December 9 – Orillia Opera House – Orillia, ON
December 10 – Kingston Grand Theatre – Kingston, ON
December 11 – Kiwanis Theatre – Chatham, ON
December 12 – FLATO Academy Theatre – Lindsay, ON
December 13 – River Run Centre – Guelph, ON
December 14 – Empire Theatre – Belleville, ON
Home Free Slates Christmas Themed ‘Let Me Come Home Tour’
Home Free.
Home Free has announced its Christmas themed “Let Me Come Home Tour.” Set to kick off Nov. 21 in York, Pennsylvania, the coast-to-coast run features 14 dates with more to be announced at a later date. Tickets are on sale now.
Home Free’s Let Me Come Home Tour dates:
November 21 – York, PA @ Appell Center for the Performing Arts, Strand Theatre
November 22 – Columbus, OH @ Jo Ann Davidson Theatre
November 23 – Joliet, IL @ Rialto Square Theatre
November 29 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Arts Center / Ikeda Theater
December 2 – Seattle, WA @ The Moore Theatre
December 3 – Portland, OR @ Revolution Hall
December 4 – Pocatello, ID @ Stephens Performing Arts Center
December 5 – Park City, UT @ Park City Eccles Center Stage
December 7 – Greeley, CO @ Monfort Concert Hall at Union Colony Civic Center
December 10 – Grand Junction, CO @ Avalon Theatre
December 11 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Pikes Peak Center
December 12 – Emporia, KS @ Granada Theatre
December 13 – Fort Dodge, IA @ Decker Auditorium
December 14 – Branson, MO @ Mansion Theatre
The MusicFest At Steamboat Returns In January Celebrating 40 Years
/by Lorie HollabaughThe MusicFest at Steamboat returns Jan. 5 – 10, 2026, and is celebrating a monumental milestone 40th anniversary this year.
The festival got its start in the early 1980s as a way to bring friends and musicians together on the slopes, and has steadily grown into the nation’s largest and most beloved winter music festival—a six-day alpine marathon of nearly 200 performances featuring over 70 acts across multiple mountain venues.
The 2026 lineup will celebrate both the icons and the up-and-coming artists, and performances will span iconic venues like The MusicFest Dance Hall (Colorado’s largest), the Gravity Haus Tavern, Fish Camp, Stargazers at 10,525 feet, world’s only Dung Beetle Saloon and the legendary MusicFest Base Camp stage nestled at the foot of the Rockies.
“Back in the ‘90s, when mainstream music was all polish and no soul, we coined our motto: Get Real,” says Founder John Dickson of Dickson Productions. “Forty years later, we still mean it. The MusicFest is a celebration of authenticity—in music, in connection, in experience.”
MusicFest has sold out 23 years in a row, and 2026 is poised to mark the 24th. Thousands of fans lock in their packages a year in advance, and all-inclusive packages begin at around $1,000 and include 6 days/5 nights of lodging, 4 full-day lift tickets, and access to every show.
Since its first outdoor show in 1986 held in the middle of the Rockies with beer freezing in the bottles, MusicFest has played a defining role in shaping the Red Dirt and Texas music scenes. Alumni of the fest include Pat Green, Robert Earl Keen, Randy Rogers, Turnpike Troubadours, Parker McCollum, Koe Wetzel, Cody Johnson, Charley Crockett, and Reckless Kelly, among hundreds of others.
Keith Urban & Tamworth Country Music Festival Partner To Launch Scholarship
/by Lauryn SinkKeith Urban.
Keith Urban and Australia’s Tamworth Country Music Festival have partnered to launch the “Keith Urban Rising Star Scholarship,” which will provide an emerging artist the opportunity to perform, write, record and meet industry personnel in Nashville, as well as enjoy two days of recording time at Urban’s recording studio, The Sound.
“Sometimes all a musician needs is an opportunity to be heard or someone to help nurture their talent,” says Urban. “Having the opportunity to do that not only inspires me, but I’m also hoping that in some way this scholarship will serve to inspire others.”
“Keith is the living embodiment of the Tamworth Festival pathway to success and together we want to help give other artists the opportunity to take Australian country music to the world. It’s wonderful that Keith continues to recognise and support the industry that helped shape his career,” adds Peter Ross, Executive Manager of the Tamworth Festival.
Applications will open in January 2026 and will be available here.
Chris LaCorte Leaps Into Top 15 On MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by Madison HahnenChris LaCorte
Chris LaCorte has moved into the top 15 on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. Morgan Wallen‘s “20 Cigarettes,” Tucker Wetmore’s “Brunette,” Russell Dickerson’s “Happen To Me” and Vincent Mason’s “Wish You Well” all put the songwriter at No. 14 this week.
Charlie Handsome remains in the No. 1 spot for the 12th consecutive week with “Don’t We,” “Eyes Are Closed,” “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” “I Got Better,” “I’m The Problem,” “Just In Case,” “Kick Myself,” “Kiss Her In Front Of You,” “Miami,” “Superman,” “TN,” “What I Want” and “Where’d That Girl Go.” Wallen himself stays at No. 2 with “Don’t We,” “Eyes Are Closed,” “I Ain’t Comin’ Back,” “I Got Better,” “I’m The Problem,” “Just In Case,” “Kick Myself,” “Miami,” “Superman,” “TN,” “What I Want” and “Where’d That Girl Go.”
Blake Pendergrass (No. 3), Chase McGill (No. 4) and Ashley Gorley (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.
Morgan Wallen Foundation Celebrates Re-Opening Of Nashville Parkwood Ballpark
/by Lauryn SinkPictured (L-R): Danny Herron, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville; Sherry Stinson, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville; Kyonzte Toombs, Metro Councilmember District 2; Lesli Wallen, MWF; Kathleen Flaherty, MWF; Mayor Freddie O’Connell; Thurman Bryant, Parkwood Board Chair; Sophie Speer, Speer Foundation; Christi Speer, Speer Foundation; Adam English, Nashville Sounds; Charles White, (Reggie White’s father).
The Morgan Wallen Foundation (MWF), along with Major League Baseball & MLB Players Association Youth Development Foundation (MLB-MLBPA YDF) and other local funders, partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville to unveil the newly revitalized baseball and softball complex, Parkwood Community Club, in north Nashville last Wednesday (Aug. 13). The renovation project for the ballfields includes new field turf, Musco lights, fences, dugouts, scoreboards, parking, concrete and roadways for two youth fields.
The project has been a two-year-long effort following MWF’s $500k donation in 2023. This ballfield renovation is part of a broader community effort led by Habitat for Humanity, which encompasses the creation of a 59-acre Metro Park and the construction of 26 Habitat for Humanity homes.
“Growing up, I spent countless hours out on the diamond. Those hours taught me life lessons I still hold close today and helped me realize the value baseball can have on youth,” says Wallen. “Being a part of this project and revitalizing these Parkwood fields – right here in Nashville – to ensure the kids have a place to play for many years to come is something I am really proud of.”
“Revitalizing these ballfields was a massive team effort led by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to see them in fighting form for hundreds of kids to enjoy and play ball. It’s a dream come true,” adds Kathleen Flaherty, Executive Director of MWF. “This was the foundation’s first field restoration grant and we couldn’t be happier with the results.”
To commemorate MWF’s donation, two of the fields have been named in Wallen’s honor including the Boots Field, named after his Mamaw Boots, and Norris Field, named for Norris Lake in Norris, Tennessee, where Wallen spent time growing up.
Ray Stevens To Sell CabaRay Showroom
/by Lorie HollabaughCabaRay Showroom. Photo: Courtesy of Ray Stevens
Ray Stevens has announced he will sell his West Nashville-based CabaRay Showroom, but still plans to perform his previously scheduled live concerts at CabaRay as soon as he is able.
Following a mild heart attack earlier this year, Stevens underwent minimally invasive heart surgery in a Nashville hospital. In late July, he underwent a second procedure where doctors placed two stents to clear other blockages. He spent a few days in a Nashville rehabilitation facility and is now at home resting to regain his strength.
“At 86 and with my recent health problems, it’s probably time to slow down, and selling CabaRay is the first step,” says Stevens. “But in the interim, I still plan on doing shows once I’m fully recovered. I still have a lot I want to do in the recording studio, so I’ll focus all of my energy in that direction along with making videos to go along with the music from time to time.”
Stevens opened the CabaRay Showroom (5724 River Road) in 2018 and has performed there almost exclusively ever since. The 35,000-square-foot CabaRay features a main showroom with upstairs and downstairs seating for over 700, a backstage production area complete with dressing rooms, a lobby, a bar and kitchen, ticketing offices, a state-of-the-art studio, as well as office space.
Applications Now Open: MusicRow’s 2025 Publisher Company Directory
/by MusicRow StaffApplications are now open for the company directory in MusicRow‘s upcoming Publisher Issue. Companies can apply for inclusion through Friday, Aug. 29. Previously included companies will be solicited separately.
Along with the directory with contact information for Nashville’s publishing community, the issue also features exclusive editorial content focused on this essential segment of the music business.
Applications are now closed.
For questions, please contact the MusicRow team at directory@musicrow.com.
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Jeannie Seely Honored During Star-Studded Opry Memorial Show
/by Lorie HollabaughJeannie Seely’s 5,398th Opry show. Photo: Grand Ole Opry / Chris Hollo
Longtime beloved Opry member Jeannie Seely was honored at a special public service, “Jeannie Seely’s 5,398th Opry Show,” on Aug. 14 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
The service was a nod to Seely’s record-setting 5,397 Opry performances throughout her career after her passing on Aug. 1 at 85. Hosted by 650 AM WSM and Grand Ole Opry personalities Mike Terry, Bill Cody, Charlie Mattos and Kelly Sutton, the tribute show featured performances from Ricky Skaggs with Sharon and Cheryl White of The Whites, Larry Gatlin, Darryl Worley, Jamie Dailey of Dailey & Vincent, Louise Mandrell, Steve Wariner, The War and Treaty, T. Graham Brown and Seely’s favorite bluegrass act, Cutter & Cash. Seely’s band accompanied several of the performances.
Victoria Shaw, Charles Esten, Bobby Tomberlin, Buddy Cannon and Erin Enderlin paid tribute to Seely in a writers’ round during the special farewell show, while Seely’s friends Rhonda Vincent, Mandy Barnett, Wendy Moten and Linda Davis sang “Leavin’ and Sayin’ Goodbye” as well as her hit, “Don’t Touch Me,” which began with Seely’s very own pre-recorded vocals. It earned a standing ovation from attendees.
Seely was also honored in video tributes from Dolly Parton, Jimmy Fortune and Keith Bilbrey. Speakers included Opry’s Senior VP and Executive Producer Dan Rogers; Opry Associate Producer Talent Gina Keltner; Robert Bailey, who served with Seely on the local SAG-AFTRA board; Springer Mountain Farms President Gus Arrendale; and Seely’s pastor Hubert Cunningham.
The service concluded with all of the artists and Opry members in attendance gathering on stage to perform “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” The finale also included Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Bill Anderson, Vince Gill, Jamey Johnson, John Conlee, Rudy Gatlin, Riders in the Sky, Old Crow Medicine Show, Dailey & Vincent, The Isaacs, Billy Dean, Deborah Allen and Tim Atwood.
LOCASH’s Galaxy Label Group Expands With Promotion, Staff Addition
/by Lorie HollabaughCheryl Broz, Mitch Mills
LOCASH’s Galaxy Label Group, founded by the duo’s Preston Brust and Chris Lucas, has announced a promotion and a staff addition to the company.
Cheryl Broz has been promoted to Galaxy VP of Operations and the company welcomes Mitch Mills as its new National Director of Promotion.
Brust and Lucas have worked hand-in-hand with Broz to facilitate a string of wins over the last year. In her new role, her responsibilities will also encompass digital initiatives and overall marketing strategy. Broz previously worked as an independent radio consultant for Crave Records, Columbia Records, Arista Records, EMI, Island-Def Jam and Curb Records before joining the Galaxy Label Group team in 2024.
“Cheryl continues to be an emerging industry leader with her keen vision of today’s music marketplace,” Brust says. “Her decades of resume and relationships combined with her modern understanding of discovery make her a slam dunk for leadership on the Galaxy rocket ship!”
Mills most recently spent 15 years at Atlantic Records/Elektra where he helmed releases for everyone from Kelly Clarkson to Bailey Zimmerman and Twenty One Pilots. Prior to Atlantic, he worked as Vice President of Adult Top 40 at Motown Records where he ignited campaigns for the likes of Nelly, Ingrid Michaelson, and more. Early in his career, Mills was a cornerstone of Vanguard Records, leading all promotion efforts and landing hits for the likes of Matt Nathanson. At Galaxy Label Group, his purview will include all formats, spanning Hot AC, pop, country and beyond.
“Mitch came to us from a vast resume of major labels and will head up the Galaxy Label Group New York office,” shares Lucas. “He has a natural ability for crossing music from format to format and knows the paths to finding new fans through innovative exposure strategies. Mitch’s level of energy and positivity is infectious.”
LOCASH just celebrated their multi-week No. 1 smash “Hometown Home” with a special party at BMI’s rooftop in Nashville, the first for Galaxy Label Group. Their current single “Wrong Hearts” also achieved the biggest country radio impact of their career upon its release.
Reach Broz at cheryl@galaxylabelgroup.net and Mills at mitch@galaxylabelgroup.net.