Loretta Lynn’s ‘Van Lear Rose’ To Be Re-Released Via Third Man Records

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Loretta Lynn‘s Van Lear Rose will be re-released via Third Man Records on Nov. 13 featuring the previously-unreleased track “Just to Have You Back.”

The album, remastered from the original analog tapes, will be available on CD, black vinyl, limited-edition vinyl and digital. It is available for pre-order now.

The Grammy-winning Best Country Album of 2004, produced by Jack White, rose to No. 2 on the Billboard Country charts and No. 24 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the most successful crossover album of Lynn’s 60-year career at that point.

“It is an incredible honor to work again with Jack and his amazing team at Third Man to re-release this incredible album,” says Patsy Russell. “Our mother’s spirit lives on through this timeless music, and we are thrilled that fans old and new will be reminded of this great work.”

VAN LEAR ROSE Track Listing:
1. “Van Lear Rose”
2. “Portland Oregon (with Jack White)”
3. “Trouble on the Line”
4. “Family Tree”
5. “Have Mercy”
6. “High on a Mountain Top”
7. “Little Red Shoes”
8. “God Makes No Mistakes”
9. “Women’s Prison”
10. “This Old House”
11. “Mrs. Leroy Brown”
12. “Miss Being Mrs.”
13. “Story of My Life”
14. “Just to Have You Back”

Wade Forster Makes Grand Ole Opry Debut

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Wade Forster. Photo: Gavin Bain

Wade Forster recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut.

“I had plenty of big dreams as a kid. Rugby, rodeo, that sort of thing,” he shared from the stage. “But I never thought I’d end up standing on the Grand Ole Opry stage. Thanks to the Opry for having me and for giving this Aussie bush kid a go. It means more to me than I can put into words. What a night.”

The Australia native has amassed 20 million DSP streams and more than 165 million views on TikTok on his single, “Anytime, Anywhere, Antoinette.” He released his new album, The Aftermath, earlier this summer and recently extended his sold-out “The Aftermath Tour,” which includes his headline debut at Cain’s Ballroom and Billy Bob’s.

Photo: Gavin Bain

Photo: Gavin Bain

Photo: Gavin Bain

River House Artists Adds Six, Promotes Two

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Alyssa Lawson & TC Courtney. Photo: Josef Lloyd

River House Artists is expanding its team across its publishing, records, and the recently launched The House management divisions. The company has promoted two employees and added six new hires.

Alyssa Lawson joins as Manager of Digital Marketing & Artist Development. She previously worked at MCA and Crowd Surf.

TC Courtney has been named Director of A&R after serving as an A&R Manager at Universal Music Publishing Group. He has also held A&R positions at Big Machine Label Group and BMI.

Sydney Riley has been promoted to Manager, Creative Services after three years with River House Artists.

Lyndsay Kash, previously Digital & Artist Development Coordinator, has moved to the publishing division as Publishing Coordinator.

JJ Garcia, a James Madison University graduate, joins as Digital & Artist Development Coordinator after internships with Atlantic Records and G7 Entertainment Marketing.

Ian Camaione, a University of Tennessee graduate, joins as Management and A&R Coordinator, supporting both The House Management and label teams in the newly created position.

Kyle Adams has moved into a full-time Graphic Designer role, while Taylor Robinson joins as Office Manager/Executive Assistant after previous roles with CAA and iHeartMedia.

Dolly’s SongTeller Hotel & Life Of Many Colors Museum Celebrate Official Opening

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Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel and Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are now officially open in downtown Nashville and welcoming guests to the new destination inspired by the life and legacy of the beloved entertainer.

The opening was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring children whose lives have been enriched by Parton’s Imagination Library. Created in partnership with Dolly and Herschend, the hotel offers a one-of-a-kind stay rooted in Parton’s deep connection to Nashville, while Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum provides an immersive journey through her extraordinary life and career.

Parton was deeply involved in the hotel and museum development, and her personal touch can be found throughout all aspects of the property, from reviewing details and sharing stories and memories to making creative decisions throughout the process. Her involvement, alongside the collaboration of her team and AOA, helped ensure that the spaces felt authentic to her life, career and connection to Nashville. SongTeller Hotel features 240 rooms and suites, complemented by elevated dining, SongTeller Café, live entertainment, and immersive experiences inspired by Dolly’s life and artistry. The hotel also features Parton’s Live, a vibrant celebration of Dolly’s music and performance legacy, and Jolene’s, an intimate entertainment space on the hotel’s top floor.

Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

“Dolly’s greatest legacy may be the way she has made people feel – seen, welcomed, inspired and connected. That is the spirit we hope guests feel the moment they walk into SongTeller,” shares Shannon Foster, General Manager of Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel. “To open these doors and share her story with guests from around the world is an incredible privilege, and we hope every guest leaves with a memory, a song or a story of their own that they carry with them long after their stay.”

Occupying the third floor of Dolly Parton’s SongTeller Hotel, Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum begins with Dolly herself guiding guests into her story’s beginnings. The experience opens on January 19, 1946, the night she was born, before taking visitors through the many chapters of her life. Guests journey through her childhood in the Great Smoky Mountains, her early days performing and finding her place in country music, her rise through the Opry stages, and her evolution into a global music superstar and Hollywood icon. Along the way, the museum explores the people and experiences that shaped her, including her family, music, film and TV career, fashion, philanthropy, faith and more.

The museum hosted a panel featuring Steve Summers, Parton’s Creative Director; and Tom Acomb, Chief Creative Officer and Co-Founder at AOA, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creative vision, collaboration and personal involvement that brought the museum to life, including the experience of working directly with Dolly throughout the development process.

Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

“Today we open the doors to Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum in Nashville, a day our family and our team have dreamed about for years,” says Rebecca Seaver, Executive Director of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum. “Bringing this vision to life was not easy. It took countless hours, hard decisions, loss and a great deal of heart to get every detail right. But it has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life, and it has deepened my appreciation for the story of a little girl who went from the top of the Smokies to the top of the world. I hope everyone who visits leaves is inspired to dream, just as Dolly did. We can’t wait to welcome fans from around the world to experience her life of many colors.”

Tickets for Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum are available for purchase here.

Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

Photo: Courtesy of Dolly’s Life of Many Colors Museum

Matt McKinney Inks With Back Row Publishing

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Pictured (L-R): Michael Kozelj (President, Back Row Music), Lindsay Will (VP A&R, Back Row Publishing), Matt McKinney and Taylor Antle (Director A&R, Back Row Publishing)

Matt McKinney has signed with Back Row Publishing.

Born and raised in Augusta, Georgia, McKinney has earned cuts with Tim McGraw, Ella Langley, Jordan Davis, Jon Pardi, Elle King, ERNEST, Trey Lewis and Lukas Nelson.

“I’m excited for the future,” says McKinney. “Also, very thankful for the opportunity to continue my career with Taylor, Lindsay, and Mike playing a large role creatively.”

“I can speak for the entire Back Row team, that we are proud to have Matt on board,” adds Taylor Antle, Director A&R, Back Row Publishing. “Not only is Matt an incredible songwriter with authentic versatility, but his incredible work ethic and great attitude is second to none.”

Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater To Host Second Community Day

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Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater will host its second Community Day, which will honor veterans, military service members and their families on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

The amphitheater invites the public to attend the free event from 12:30-5:00 p.m. As part of the festivities, Ascend Federal Credit Union Amphitheater will feature free live music from Warren Haynes, Danny Worsnop of Asking Alexandria, Craig Campbell, Darryl Worley, Lewis Brice and Military Rock and Roll from Fort Campbell.

Attendees can also participate in fitness activities including military challenges, see military vehicles on display, and explore several community partner activations and free giveaways. Official venue merchandise, along with food and beverages, will also be available for purchase on-site.

Upcoming shows at Ascend include ZZ Top & Cheap Trick tonight (Oct. 8), Dermot Kennedy on Oct. 11, and Lightning 100’s Live on the Green Lawnwarming Party on Oct. 18.

Industry Ink: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, FEMcountry, Maddox Batson, More

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Ella Langley Performs Live For SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series In Denver

Ella Langley. Photo: Emma McIntyre/Courtesy of SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series

Ella Langley took the stage on Tuesday night for a special SiriusXM performance at The Grizzly Rose in Denver, Colorado presented by REESE’S as part of SiriusXM’s Small Stage Series.

Langley’s exclusive full performance will air on SiriusXM’s The Highway on Friday (Oct. 9) at 8 p.m. ET and will be available on the SiriusXM app.

 

Miranda Lambert & Team Celebrate ‘Crisco’ Release

Pictured (L-R): Shopkeeper’s Marion Kraft, MCA’s Mike Harris, Lambert, MCA’s Katie McCartney and Shopkeeper’s Crystal Dishmon. Photo: Tyler Conrad

Miranda Lambert and her team recently celebrated her new album, Crisco, at her Nashville release show. Lambert was the first artist to perform at Nashville’s brand new venue, The Truth.

 

FEMcountry Unveils Lineup For October Show At Parton’s Live


FEMcountry at Parton’s Live will feature Rissi Palmer, Abbey Cone and Corrina in its October showcase. The event is set for Oct. 20 and tickets are on sale now.

FEMcountry at Parton’s Live takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, highlighting rising female singer-songwriters. Additional shows are scheduled for Nov. 17 and Dec. 15 with lineups to be announced at a later date.

 

Maddox Batson Reaches One Million YouTube Subscribers

Maddox Batson and Lyor Cohen. Photo: Aaron Meighan

Maddox Batson was recently surprised with a YouTube Gold Creator Award for surpassing 1 million subscribers on the platform.

“I started posting videos on YouTube because I loved making music and sharing it with people, so hitting a million subscribers is pretty crazy to think about,” shares Batson. “To be surprised with the plaque by Lyor Cohen with YouTube made it even more special. I’m really grateful to everyone who has been watching, listening and showing up for me from those first videos to where we are now. And we’re just getting started.”

 

Jennifer Bohler Named Professor Of Practice In Music Business At Auburn University

Jennifer Bohler. Photo: Ed Rode

Jennifer Bohler has been named Professor of Practice in Music Business at Auburn University. She can be reached here.

Bohler has been an instructor since 2019. In recent years she has helped the University’s Music Department develop and launch its Music Business Minor and has taught several music business courses. The minor is part of the department’s Commercial Music Major program.

 

Jim VanCleve Inducted Into National Fiddler Hall Of Fame

Stuart Duncan and Jim VanCleve. Photo: Jamey Booher Photography

Jim VanCleve was recently inducted into the National Fiddler Hall of Fame. A Sarasota, Florida, native raised in Canton, North Carolina, VanCleve was introduced to music by his father and grandfather. By 16, he was a member of Lou Reid & Carolina and at 18 he joined Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. He later helped establish Mountain Heart in 1998 and The Appalachian Road Show in 2018.

“To receive this honor back home in the North Carolina mountains, with Appalachian Road Show and my family beside me, meant the world to me. Being there with Sam Bush, and then having Stuart Duncan walk out to present the award, I can’t imagine anything being more meaningful,” says VanCleve. “Having two of my biggest heroes there and getting to make music together in that moment made an already special night absolutely magical. I’m so grateful to the National Fiddler Hall of Fame, my family, my bandmates and everyone who has encouraged me along the way. This music has given me a wonderful life, and Sunday night is something I’ll carry with me forever.”

 

American Blonde Performs On ‘Today In Nashville’

Pictured (L-R): Pete Horne, Carole Sullivan, Nata Morris, Tinka Morris, Will Garrett and Zach Dickerson.

American Blonde recently stopped by Today In Nashville to perform “Undertaker” from their recently-released DELTA HOME EP.

Old Dominion Wraps Second Annual Moon Crush ‘Odies Beach Vacation’

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Photo: Mason Allen

Last weekend Old Dominion’s second annual Moon Crush “Odies Beach Vacation” returned to Miramar Beach, Florida, welcoming more than 5,000 fans each night for three days of music on the beach.

Hosted and curated by Old Dominion in partnership with Topeka and Messina Touring, the lineup included Darius Rucker, Flo Rida, Fitz and The Tantrums, Jake Owen, Phil Vassar, Uncle Kracker and Nashville Yacht Club Band. Singer-songwriters Tera Lynne, Rachel Horter, Stacey Kelleher, Presley & Taylor, Amanda Raye and Ginn joined on the Odie’s Grove Stage.

Old Dominion delivered two hour headline sets on Thursday (Oct. 1) and Friday (Oct. 2). On Saturday (Oct. 3), the band spent 90 minutes taking requests. The more than 20 song set included “Shoe Shopping,” “Written in the Sand,” “Snapback,” “Hotel Key,” “Memory Lane,” “Song for Another Time” and more.

Photo: Mason Allen

Photo: Mason Allen

Matthew West Extends ‘Jesus Is King Tour’ Into Spring

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Matthew West. Photo: Hannah Corwin

Matthew West is extending his “Jesus Is King Tour” into spring.

The 18 new shows bring the tour date total to 35 cities, and the spring run begins April 8 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and continues through early May with shows in Fort Myers, Cincinnati, Richmond, Jersey City, and more, including a newly-announced April 25 show at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.

“One of the most meaningful parts of this tour has been hearing crowds sing these songs night after night,” shares West. “These songs were written to point us to Jesus — the One who is seated on the throne, the One who is worthy of it all. I can’t wait to keep singing these new songs with you and share the message of Jesus Is King with even more people.”

Named after West’s 14th studio album, Jesus Is King, released on Sept. 25, the tour brings the record’s message to audiences across the country. West wrote or co-wrote all 12 songs around a central question: Who is Jesus, really? Each track fills in the blank, as he explores faith, failure, forgiveness, unanswered questions, surrender and hope. The album opens with its title track and returns to it in a closing reprise, a declaration West comes back to after wrestling with what it means to let go of control. He also released the Jesus Is King short film, letting listeners into the heart of the album, available on YouTube now.

Youtube video

West will also bring Jesus Is King to TBN tonight (Oct. 7,) for A Night of Worship with Matthew West, a special worship program airing at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. CT as part of TBN’s Worship Takeover week leading into the GMA Dove Awards.

“Jesus Is King Tour” Spring Dates:
April 8, 2027 in Myrtle Beach, S.C. at Palmetto Pointe Church
April 9, 2027 in Lexington, S.C. at Mt. Horeb Church
April 10, 2027 in Roanoke, Va. at Berglund Performing Arts Theatre
April 11, 2027 in Birmingham, Ala. at Wright Center at Samford University
April 15, 2027 in Jacksonville, Fla. at Westside Baptist Church
April 16, 2027 in Longwood (Orlando), Fla. at Northland Church
April 18, 2027 in Fort Myers, Fla. at First Assembly of God
April 22, 2027 in Cartersville (Atlanta), Ga. at The Church at Liberty Square Cartersville
April 23, 2027 in Cincinnati, Ohio at Princeton Pike Church of God
April 24, 2027 in Charlotte, N.C. at First Baptist Charlotte
April 25, 2027 in Nashville, Tenn. at Ryman Auditorium
April 29, 2027 in Richmond, Va. at Liberation Church
April 30, 2027 in Reading, Pa. at Santander Performing Arts Center
May 1, 2027 in Jersey City, NY at Loew’s Jersey Theatre *Onsale Oct. 13
May 2, 2027 in Williamsville (Buffalo), N.Y. at Eastern Hills Church
May 6, 2027 in Ballwin (St. Louis), Mo. at First Free Church
May 7, 2027 in Knoxville, Tenn. at Knoxville Civic Auditorium
May 8, 2027 in Raleigh, N.C. at Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts

Michelle Romeo Joins Reliant Talent Agency As Corporate Agent

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Michelle Romeo

Michelle Romeo has joined Reliant Talent Agency as Corporate Agent.

A former Co-Owner of Romeo Entertainment Group, Romeo brings more than two decades of experience in talent buying and live entertainment to her new role. Her former clients and events include MontanaFair, the State Fair of Texas, the Nebraska State Fair, the Western Idaho Fair, the Colorado State Fair, and many more. She has also helped book acts including Kelly Clarkson, Cody Johnson, Nelly, HARDY, Old Dominion, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Steve Miller Band, and for KING & COUNTRY.

“Having worked with Michelle Romeo for many years in her role as a talent buyer, we are incredibly excited to welcome her to the agent team at Reliant Talent,” says Steve Lassiter, President of Reliant Talent Agency. “Michelle brings tremendous integrity, honesty and a work ethic that is second to none. With more than two decades of experience at Romeo Entertainment working closely with artists, agents and managers, her move to the agency side feels like a natural next step.

“I’ve personally known Michelle her entire life, having worked with both her father, Bob, and her grandfather, Don, over the years, which makes welcoming her to Reliant especially meaningful,” he continues. “We know Michelle had options as she considered this next chapter, and we’re honored that she chose Reliant Talent as her new home.”

“Talent buying and artist representation are very different roles, but they share a common purpose: connecting artists with audiences in meaningful ways,” says Romeo. “Having spent years working alongside agents to create memorable live experiences, I’m excited to bring a buyer’s perspective to Reliant and help create new opportunities for the artists they represent.”

Romeo can be reached here.