MusiCares has partnered with Maven Clinic, the world’s largest virtual clinic for women’s and family health, to provide eligible music professionals with free access to Maven’s inclusive virtual care and support. The platform offers personalized care across every stage of life, including family planning, fertility, maternity, parenting, mental health and menopause.

MusiCares clients can now access 24/7 support through Maven’s virtual platform, connecting with hundreds of providers across 30 specialties—including OB-GYNs, doulas, pediatricians, career coaches, mental health professionals, nutritionists and more, with care available in 35 languages. Appointments are typically available within an hour, and members are paired with a dedicated Care Advocate who guides them throughout their journey and connects them to in-person resources when needed.

Additionally, members can engage with expert-backed educational content and peer communities tailored to their stage of life and needs.

All virtual care within the Maven app is free to eligible MusiCares clients and available with no limit to the number of sessions. In-app copays and associated costs are fully covered by MusiCares. If a client is referred to an external provider through Maven, discounted rates may be available depending on the region.

“Maven and MusiCares both exist as safety nets for people at crucial points in their lives,” says Theresa Wolters, Interim Executive Director and Vice President of Health & Human Services at MusiCares. “Just as we consider the many overlapping challenges a music professional may face, whether that’s financial hardship, mental health struggles, recovery, or caregiving responsibilities, Maven understands that reproductive health and family building are deeply interconnected with all aspects of a person’s life. This partnership offers care that sees the whole person.

“Too often, family planning resources focus on a single milestone, but real life is far more complex,” she adds. “Our clients are touring parents, caregiving partners, new moms navigating postpartum depression, and seasoned professionals managing perimenopause while working. With Maven, we can now offer continuous, compassionate care that supports them through each chapter of their lives.”

“Reproductive and family health doesn’t exist in isolation—it’s deeply connected to how we live, work, and care for others,” shares Isha Vij, Maven’s SVP of employer growth. “Together with MusiCares, we’re helping people access care that supports not just their health, but their ability to keep creating, performing and showing up in the world.”

Eligible MusiCares clients, including those with at least five years of industry experience or six commercially released recordings or videos, can now access Maven’s network of OB-GYNs, mental health providers, lactation consultants, fertility experts, pediatricians and more through the app.

To apply for Maven services through MusiCares, click here.

Nashville-based VNTG PR has rebranded to Sotis Entertainment Group. Additionally the company now offers full-service artist development centered on management, marketing, touring and branding. The current roster includes Chris Janson, Terry McBride, McBride & The Ride, Trey Calloway, Makenzie Phipps, Will Wesley, Florian Fox, Charlotte Morris, Parrotfish and The Thing With Feathers.

The company started as a boutique firm focused on pop and rock music, but quickly expanded into the country and Americana genres, shifting the company’s focus to artist management and digital strategy.

“We all come to Nashville to chase a dream, and often that dream evolves,” shares Dominick Sotis, Founder of Sotis Entertainment Group. “When I graduated from Belmont, it seemed natural to gravitate towards public relations and social media, but this was in the middle of a pandemic, so being flexible was key to not only thrive, but to survive. I’m excited to usher in the new chapter for Sotis Entertainment Group and continue to evolve! Through management, digital marketing, public relations and booking services, Sotis Entertainment Group prides itself on devising unique growth strategies in all facets of an artist’s career. We help create mutually beneficial relationships between our firm and its artists in which talent, work ethic and character are held in the highest regard.”

Dominick Sotis.

Following the announcement of this year’s nominees for the 37th annual MusicRow Awards, presented by City National Bank, we take a closer look at the Female Artist of the Year category.

This category honors the achievements of a Nashville female artist during the eligibility period.

This year’s winners will be announced online on all MusicRow platforms on Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Click here to see the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.

Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribers. Voting is now open and closes on Aug. 15 at 5:00 p.m. To receive a ballot to vote in the MusicRow Awards, become a MusicRow subscriber here.

Kelsea Ballerini continues to help shape the sound and direction of modern country music. Her 2024 studio album Patterns debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Country Albums Chart and No. 4 on the Billboard 200, marking the highest debut of her career. The Gold-certified single “Cowboys Cry Too” anchored the project, which was followed by Patterns (Deluxe) featuring five new tracks that further expanded the album’s narrative. In spring 2025, Ballerini launched her first arena headline run, the 36- date “Kelsea Ballerini Live on Tour,” across major U.S. markets. These achievements followed the 2023 release of Rolling Up the Welcome Mat, a six-song project and accompanying short film that earned a Grammy nomination for Best Country Album and critical praise for its honesty and craft. A five-time Grammy nominee with seven No. 1 singles and 34 RIAA certifications, Ballerini remains a consistent presence on both the charts and the stage. She recently made her Saturday Night Live debut, appeared on the cover of TIME and served as a coach on NBC’s The Voice.

Ashley Cooke’s breakout year was defined by career-firsts and continued momentum across radio, touring, and releases. Her debut album shot in the dark, released via Big Loud/Back Blocks Music, introduced a 24-track collection that showcased her range as both a vocalist and songwriter. The album produced her first No. 1 at country radio with “your place,” and earned her the 2024 CMT Award for Breakthrough Female Video of the Year. She also received nominations for ACM New Female Artist of the Year and iHeartRadio’s Best New Country Artist. In addition to making her debuts at the Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium, Cooke has become a standout live performer, wrapping multiple headline tours in 2024 and early 2025 while also opening for acts including Luke Bryan, Brett Young, Cole Swindell, and Kane Brown. She’s made national TV appearances on The Bachelorette and TODAY, and will head out as direct support for Parker McCollum this August. With new music on the way, Cooke enters her next chapter with a growing audience and a sharpened creative voice.

Before moving to Nashville in 2019, Ella Langley cut her teeth gigging around bars and festivals in her home state of Alabama. After a few years in Music City, her 2023 debut EP Excuse The Mess introduced fan-favorite singles and set the stage for her breakout. In August 2024, she released her debut album Hungover, co-writing all 14 tracks and giving fans a raw look into her story. The project earned praise from The New York Times and Rolling Stone, landing on both outlets’ “Best of 2024” lists. Its standout track, “You Look Like You Love Me” featuring Riley Green, marked Langley’s Billboard Hot 100 debut and her first No. 1 on country radio, making her the first and one of only two women to top the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2024. The Platinum-certified hit also earned CMA and ACM honors, including Musical Event and Single of the Year. After opening for acts like Morgan Wallen and Luke Bryan, Langley sold out her first headline tour in 2024 and is currently back on the road, supporting Wallen and Green this summer.

Just a few years after her debut, Megan Moroney has quickly established herself as a standout in modern country music. Her 2023 album Lucky introduced her to a wide audience with the 3X Platinum No. 1 hit “Tennessee Orange,” while her 2024 follow-up, Am I Okay? debuted at No. 9 on the Billboard 200 and became one of the year’s biggest releases by a female country artist. The album includes her second No. 1 at country radio, “Am I Okay?,” as well as “No Caller ID,” which broke the record for the largest U.S. streaming debut for a female country track. Moroney’s catalog has now surpassed 3 billion global streams. Her work has earned recognition from the ACMs, CMAs, and Billboard Women in Music, where she was honored with the Rulebreaker Award in 2025. In addition to festival appearances and international dates, she’s joined Kenny Chesney on stadium dates and is currently headlining her largest shows to date on the “Am I Okay? Tour.” a 50-date run across North America.

Kacey Musgraves released her fifth studio album Deeper Well in March 2024, marking the biggest chart debut of her career. The project landed at No. 1 on the Top Album Sales chart and became her fifth album to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Deeper Well follows 2021’s star-crossed and 2018’s Golden Hour, the latter earning Musgraves Album of the Year honors at the Grammy, CMA and ACM Awards. In 2023, she scored her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 with “I Remember Everything,” a duet with Zach Bryan which marked the first country duet to top the chart since 1983. The song won Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards, making Musgraves the only artist to win in all four country Grammy categories. In recent years, she’s been recognized by TIME, GLAAD, Billboard, and Variety, and was the subject of a full-length exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Lainey Wilson’s work continues to shape the current landscape of country music, both on the charts and within the broader creative community. In 2025, she earned four ACM Awards: Entertainer of the Year (for the second year in a row), Female Artist of the Year (third consecutive win), Album of the Year, and Artist-Songwriter of the Year. Her single “Somewhere Over Laredo” became the most added at country radio upon release and marked her biggest first-day streaming debut to date. The track will appear on the deluxe edition of her album Whirlwind, out August 22. Across her catalog, Wilson has tallied eight No. 1 singles, including “Heart Like a Truck,” “Watermelon Moonshine,” and “4x4xU.” She has also collaborated on tracks with Jelly Roll, Hardy, Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Post Malone. A Grand Ole Opry member, she contributed to the Twisters soundtrack and is currently on her sold-out “Whirlwind World Tour.” Her upcoming role in Reminders of Him follows her on-screen debut in Yellowstone.

Miranda Lambert’s Muttnation Foundation & Tractor Supply Company Award Over $250,000 In Surprise Grants To Animal Shelters

Lap Dog Rescue of New Mexico Receive Muttnation Grant

Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation teamed up with Tractor Supply Company to award $255,000 in grants to animal shelters across the nation. One animal rescue organization in each state along with a “Wildcard” pick, paying tribute to Lambert’s Grammy Award-winning album of the same name, is surprised with a $5,000 grant.

“Mutts Across America is MuttNation’s cornerstone program, created by my mother, Bev, over 10 years ago as a way for MuttNation to recognize outstanding shelters nationwide. Once a year, it lets us show our appreciation to the shelters, their staff and volunteers, for the hard work they do every day,” shares Lambert. “And, thanks to Tractor Supply’s steadfast commitment to animals and great support of MuttNation, we’re now able to make an even bigger impact.”

Anne Wilson Raises Over $100,000 For Tornado Relief In Kentucky

Anne Wilson. Photo: Laney Oakes

Anne Wilson’s tornado relief benefit concert this week in her home state of Kentucky raised over $100,000. The show benefited both The Sheppard Family Foundation’s direct work with families in London, Kentucky and Laurel County and the region-wide Appalachian Tornado Relief Fund, organized by the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky and the Upper Cumberland Community Foundation.

“As a Kentucky girl, this one hit close to home,” shares Wilson. “I’m overwhelmed by God’s grace and the generosity He stirred in people’s hearts last night. Whether you bought a ticket, prayed over this event or simply showed up to worship together – thank you. These communities are still healing, but I know God is moving, and I pray this brings them one step closer to feeling whole again.”

Blessing Offor Receives First Gold Record

Pictured (L-R): Brad O’Donnell (President, Capitol CMG), Blessing Offor, Chris Tomlin

Blessing Offor received his first ever RIAA Gold Certification for his single “Brighter Days,” the lead single from his debut project. The plaque was presented by Brad O’Donnell at the album release party for his latest project, Real.

In celebration of the record, Offor also performed on “Lift Me Up” on Today with Jenna and Friends. The performance video is available here.

Josh Green Launches Signal Fire Agency, LLC

Josh Green has launched Signal Fire Agency, LLC, a boutique booking agency based in Nashville. The agency’s initial roster includes Them Dirty Roses, who’s single “Cocaine & Whiskey” recently earned RIAA Gold certification.

“I’ve long considered starting my own agency, and when the opportunity arose, it felt like the right time to fully bet on myself and the artists I believe in,” says Green. “After years working within both boutique and major agencies, I’ve gained a deep understanding of how to build and scale touring careers. That experience, paired with the relationships I’ve cultivated, will allow Signal Fire to remain artist-first while offering strategic, hands-on representation designed to grow sustainable, high-impact touring businesses.”

Green began his career by talent buying and booking regional acts across Georgia and the southeast before relocating to Nashville in 2013. He initially launched Five Point Music, where he signed Colter Wall. In 2016, he joined Red 11 Music, where he played a key role in booking appearances and tours for a roster that included Turnpike Troubadours, Charley Crockett, Shooter Jennings and more. Following Red 11’s 2023 acquisition by WME, Green joined the agency’s newly formed American Roots division.

Green can be reached at josh@signalfireagency.com.

The Grand Ole Opry and presenting sponsor Humana are joining forces for the second year for “Face the Fight Night” on Sept. 10, World Suicide Prevention Day, to drive awareness and education about veteran suicide prevention.

Craig Morgan, Coffey Anderson, Mickey Guyton and Tucker Wetmore are scheduled to perform during the special show to help raise awareness around the critical issue.

Launched in June 2023 by founding partners the Humana Foundation, Reach Resilience, and USAA, Face the Fight works to bring organizations together to reduce the veteran suicide rate. The coalition now includes more than 250 members working collectively to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and engage communities. Face the Fight-funded programs have also impacted more than 355,000 lives with proven interventions.

“We are deeply committed to reducing veteran suicide and proud to stand alongside our partners in the Face the Fight coalition,” says George Renaudin, Humana’s President of Insurance. “The progress we’ve made together is a powerful reminder that no veteran should ever feel alone. Face the Fight Night is more than an event – it’s a celebration of resilience, a call to action, and a message of hope. Together, we are breaking down stigma, building stronger communities, and driving purposeful change.”