Post Malone & Raising Cane’s Surprises Notes For Notes Artists With $500K Donation & Private Lessons
Post Malone and Raising Cane’s Owner and Founder Todd Graves During $500K Donation Event at Notes for Notes Nashville Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Raising Cane’s
Post Malone and Raising Cane’s Owner & Founder Todd Graves recently surprised young artists with a $500K donation and private music lesson at Notes for Notes Nashville studio. Post Malone selected national nonprofit Notes for Notes for this initiative because it builds, equips and staffs after school recording studios for youth to explore, create and record music for free.
The $500K donation was a result of Raising Cane’s limited-edition Post Malone poster sales last October which featured key moments from Post’s collaboration with the Chicken Finger brand, including Post at the all-pink Midvale, Utah Raising Cane’s Restaurant and Post in front of the Dallas Cowboys Restaurant in Dallas.
Lee Brice Performs At Touching Medal of Honor Dedication
Lee Brice performs during the Medal of Honor Dedication/ribbon cutting for SFC Jared Monti
Lee Brice recently performed his heartbreaking song, “I Drive Your Truck,” during a Medal of Honor Dedication/ribbon cutting for SFC Jared Monti, who inspired the track, at the SFC Jared C. Monti Soldier and Squad Research Facility in Natick, Massachusetts. The song was penned by Connie Harrington after hearing an NPR feature on Monti in which his father reminisces about his son and the truck he drove to remember him.
Following Brice’s performance of the song, guests witnessed an impressive Solider and Squad demonstration by the 10th Mountain Division.
Ryman Inducted Into Pollstar Live! Hall Of Fame
Pictured (L-R): Bobby Weir; Ryman Auditorium’s Chrissy Hall, Director of Concerts and Morgan Pitt, Sr. Concerts Booking Manager
Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium was recently officially inducted into the Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame during the 36thannual Pollstar Awards in L.A. As the first venue to ever be inducted, the Ryman was honored alongside legendary artist Stevie Nicks and promoters Louis Messina and Barrie Marshall. The Ryman was inducted by Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir, who paid tribute to the hallowed venue.
“You don’t just play the Ryman, you step into its story,” says Weir. “And the Ryman keeps thriving because of the folks behind the scenes who care deeply about what it stands for… There’s magic and purpose in that room. I’ve felt it. Pretty much everyone who’s ever played there has. It’s hallowed ground…This beloved gathering place is the heart of American music, and for that, we honor the Ryman.”
Tommy Emmanuel Performs At Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum’s Honor Society Event
Pictured (L-R): Museum Board Chair Jody Williams, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young, Tommy Emmanuel, Hosts Gloria Dumas and Ken Levitan and the Museum’s Vice President of Development Ben Hall. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum thanked its Honor Society members on April 15 with a special event at the home of museum board member Ken Levitan and Gloria Dumas featuring a guest performance by Grammy-winning artist Tommy Emmanuel. Honor Society members are donors who give $1,000 or more annually to the museum, providing meaningful support for the museum’s award-winning exhibitions, education programs and the preservation of the museum’s collection. Benefits of Honor Society membership include donor recognition, complimentary museum tickets and guided tours for guests, invitations to exclusive events and more.
Mark Morton Celebrates Second Solo Album Without The Pain
Pictured (L-R): Joe Harvatt, Travis Denning, Mark Morton, Chris Brooks and Matt James. Photo: Eric Ahlgrim
Mark Morton, guitarist of the multi-Platinum metal band Lamb of God, recently celebrated the release of his second solo album, Without The Pain, with an intimate release party at Vinyl Tap in East Nashville. Morton was joined by album collaborators Travis Denning and Matt James of Blacktop Mojo, as they marked the debut of the Southern rock and blues-infused album.
LuckySky Music Celebrates Second No. 1 With ‘Abilene’
Pictured (L-R): Bill DiLuigi (LuckySky Music staff writer), Bill Warner (President / LuckySky Music), Kirsti Manna (VP & Creative Director / LuckySky Music), Greg Sax, Radio Promoter (SAXIS MUSIC GROUP), Tori Martin (LuckySky Music artist/writer), Jason Engelman (CEO /LuckySky Music) and LuckySky staff writer Joseph Wandass IV (J4).
Nashville-based LuckySky Music celebrates their second No. 1 with artist-songwriter Tori Martin in Arlington, Texas. Martin’s “Abilene,” produced by Bill Warner and written by Bill Diluigi, Kirsti Manna, Bill Warner and Martin, has topped the Texas Regional Radio Report (TRRR) Chart.
Parker McCollum & Cody Jinks To Headline Inaugural Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival
/by Lorie HollabaughParker McCollum and Cody Jinks have been announced as the headliners for the new Tanglefoot Music & BBQ Festival, taking place Sept. 12-13 at the MLK Festival Grounds in Temple, Texas.
Other artists on the bill for the inaugural festival this fall include Robert Earl Keen, Randy Rogers Band, Mark Chesnutt, Jack Ingram, The Droptines, Corey Kent, The Wilder Blue and more.
In addition to the artist performances, attendees can explore over a dozen authentic BBQ joints from some of the country’s most popular pitmasters, who will travel to Temple for a rare weekend pop-up to cook up different BBQ cuisine from across the country in the Texas, Kansas City, Memphis and Carolina styles.
Two-day general admission and VIP tickets for Tanglefoot go on sale to the general public starting this Friday (April 25) here.
Eric Church Teams Up With 100 Record Stores For Album Release Celebrations
/by Lauryn SinkEric Church. Photo: Robby Klein
Eric Church has teamed up with over 100 independent record stores to celebrate the release of his highly anticipated album, Evangeline vs. The Machine, during the weekend of May 2-4.
Fans attending the listening events will hear the new project in full, an experience Church places heavy importance on when creating, and all attendees will have the chance to enter a special grand prize giveaway. The first fans in each store will be treated to a limited-edition Eric Church poster. Full details, including participating locations, can be found here.
“An album is a snapshot in time that lasts for all time,” Church shares. “I believe in that time-tested tradition of making records that live and breathe as one piece of art – I think it’s important.
“I’ve always let creativity be the muse. It’s been a compass for me,” he adds. “The people that I look up to in my career and the kind of musicians I gravitate to never did what I thought they were going to do next – and I love them for it. I never want our fans to get an album and go, ‘Oh, that’s like Chief or that’s like this.’ Painstakingly, I lose sleep at night to try to make sure that whatever we do creatively, they go, ‘Wow, that’s not what I thought.’ I think that’s my job as an artist.”
The lead single from the album, “Hands Of Time,” earned Church a new personal record for its first-week impact with 135 stations. The full-length record, which will be released May 2, is available for pre-order now.
Church will also bring the new music and his esteemed catalog to life onstage later this spring and summer with a run of high-profile shows, kicking off with two “To Beat The Devil” residency shows at London’s Royal Albert Hall on May 16-17 before a sold-out, two-night takeover of Nashville’s The Pinnacle May 23–24 for “Evangeline vs. The Machine Live.” In July, he heads west to Colorado’s iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre, where fans can expect a unique set each evening across three sold-out shows: “Eric Church vs. The Machine,” “Eric Church vs. The ECB” and “Eric Church vs. The Guitar.”
John Morgan Scores First No. 1 At Country Radio
/by Lauryn SinkJohn Morgan. Photo: Matthew Berinato
John Morgan has scored his first No. 1 hit as an artist at country radio this week with “Friends Like That” featuring Jason Aldean.
Morgan penned the track with Brent Anderson, Will Bundy and Lydia Vaughan. This is Morgan’s third No. 1 as a writer and comes just before his debut album, Carolina Blue, which is slated to be released Friday (April 25). The North Carolina native will also make his Stagecoach Festival debut this Friday (April 25), before hitting the road to open for Kane Brown, Old Dominion and Riley Green on select dates this summer.
Industry Ink: Post Malone, Lee Brice, Ryman Auditorium, Tommy Emmanuel, More
/by Lorie HollabaughPost Malone & Raising Cane’s Surprises Notes For Notes Artists With $500K Donation & Private Lessons
Post Malone and Raising Cane’s Owner and Founder Todd Graves During $500K Donation Event at Notes for Notes Nashville Studio. Photo: Courtesy of Raising Cane’s
Post Malone and Raising Cane’s Owner & Founder Todd Graves recently surprised young artists with a $500K donation and private music lesson at Notes for Notes Nashville studio. Post Malone selected national nonprofit Notes for Notes for this initiative because it builds, equips and staffs after school recording studios for youth to explore, create and record music for free.
The $500K donation was a result of Raising Cane’s limited-edition Post Malone poster sales last October which featured key moments from Post’s collaboration with the Chicken Finger brand, including Post at the all-pink Midvale, Utah Raising Cane’s Restaurant and Post in front of the Dallas Cowboys Restaurant in Dallas.
Lee Brice Performs At Touching Medal of Honor Dedication
Lee Brice performs during the Medal of Honor Dedication/ribbon cutting for SFC Jared Monti
Lee Brice recently performed his heartbreaking song, “I Drive Your Truck,” during a Medal of Honor Dedication/ribbon cutting for SFC Jared Monti, who inspired the track, at the SFC Jared C. Monti Soldier and Squad Research Facility in Natick, Massachusetts. The song was penned by Connie Harrington after hearing an NPR feature on Monti in which his father reminisces about his son and the truck he drove to remember him.
Following Brice’s performance of the song, guests witnessed an impressive Solider and Squad demonstration by the 10th Mountain Division.
Ryman Inducted Into Pollstar Live! Hall Of Fame
Pictured (L-R): Bobby Weir; Ryman Auditorium’s Chrissy Hall, Director of Concerts and Morgan Pitt, Sr. Concerts Booking Manager
Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium was recently officially inducted into the Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame during the 36thannual Pollstar Awards in L.A. As the first venue to ever be inducted, the Ryman was honored alongside legendary artist Stevie Nicks and promoters Louis Messina and Barrie Marshall. The Ryman was inducted by Grateful Dead founding member Bobby Weir, who paid tribute to the hallowed venue.
“You don’t just play the Ryman, you step into its story,” says Weir. “And the Ryman keeps thriving because of the folks behind the scenes who care deeply about what it stands for… There’s magic and purpose in that room. I’ve felt it. Pretty much everyone who’s ever played there has. It’s hallowed ground…This beloved gathering place is the heart of American music, and for that, we honor the Ryman.”
Tommy Emmanuel Performs At Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum’s Honor Society Event
Pictured (L-R): Museum Board Chair Jody Williams, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum CEO Kyle Young, Tommy Emmanuel, Hosts Gloria Dumas and Ken Levitan and the Museum’s Vice President of Development Ben Hall. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum thanked its Honor Society members on April 15 with a special event at the home of museum board member Ken Levitan and Gloria Dumas featuring a guest performance by Grammy-winning artist Tommy Emmanuel. Honor Society members are donors who give $1,000 or more annually to the museum, providing meaningful support for the museum’s award-winning exhibitions, education programs and the preservation of the museum’s collection. Benefits of Honor Society membership include donor recognition, complimentary museum tickets and guided tours for guests, invitations to exclusive events and more.
Mark Morton Celebrates Second Solo Album Without The Pain
Pictured (L-R): Joe Harvatt, Travis Denning, Mark Morton, Chris Brooks and Matt James. Photo: Eric Ahlgrim
Mark Morton, guitarist of the multi-Platinum metal band Lamb of God, recently celebrated the release of his second solo album, Without The Pain, with an intimate release party at Vinyl Tap in East Nashville. Morton was joined by album collaborators Travis Denning and Matt James of Blacktop Mojo, as they marked the debut of the Southern rock and blues-infused album.
LuckySky Music Celebrates Second No. 1 With ‘Abilene’
Pictured (L-R): Bill DiLuigi (LuckySky Music staff writer), Bill Warner (President / LuckySky Music), Kirsti Manna (VP & Creative Director / LuckySky Music), Greg Sax, Radio Promoter (SAXIS MUSIC GROUP), Tori Martin (LuckySky Music artist/writer), Jason Engelman (CEO /LuckySky Music) and LuckySky staff writer Joseph Wandass IV (J4).
Nashville-based LuckySky Music celebrates their second No. 1 with artist-songwriter Tori Martin in Arlington, Texas. Martin’s “Abilene,” produced by Bill Warner and written by Bill Diluigi, Kirsti Manna, Bill Warner and Martin, has topped the Texas Regional Radio Report (TRRR) Chart.
AEG Presents Promotes Trent Allison
/by Lauryn SinkTrent Allison
AEG Presents has promoted Trent Allison to Senior Director of Sales and Special Events for venues in Georgia and Tennessee. Based out of the company’s Nashville office and reporting to the Regional Vice President, Mike DuCharme, Allison will oversee special events at The Pinnacle, AEG Presents’ new flagship venue in Nashville, while continuing to oversee The Eastern, Terminal West, Variety Playhouse and the Georgia Theater in Georgia.
“I couldn’t be more excited to continue the growth of our special events business in Georgia while growing my role in Nashville’s dynamic special events market at The Pinnacle,” says Allison. “From award shows and livestreams to corporate events and everything in between, a cornerstone of my approach is hosting impactful community events that resonate and create lasting connections.”
Allison formerly served as Director of Sales and played a pivotal role in the launch of four Georgia venues, including Terminal West and The Eastern.
“With over 25 years of sales expertise, including 13 years in sales management, Trent has a proven track record of success,” says DuCharme. “Trent is a seasoned sales leader with a vibrant, results-driven approach to building revenue, forging strategic partnerships and leading high-performing teams. Thrilled to have Trent continue delivering exceptional client experiences through personalized solutions and unparalleled service.”
In Georgia, Margarita Rios, Sales and Operations Manager, will take over the Director of Sales position and Dell Ressl, Special Events Coordinator, will move into the Sales and Operations Manager position. Rios and Ressl will report to Allison.
Lydia Vaughan Continues To Climb The MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart
/by Madison HahnenLydia Vaughan
Lydia Vaughan continues her upward trend on the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart. The songwriter sits at No. 17 this week with Jordan Davis’ “Bar None” and John Morgan feat. Jason Aldean’s “Friends Like That.”
Riley Green reclaims the No. 1 spot with solo-penned “Worst Way.” Ashley Gorley sits at No. 2 with “Fix What You Didn’t Break,” “I Had Some Help,” “Liar,” “Love Somebody,” “Not At This Party,” “Park” and “She Hates Me.”
Ben Johnson (No. 3), Charlie Handsome (No. 4) and Morgan Wallen (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.
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Caiden Wallace Signs With Sony Music Publishing & Marv Green’s Out Yonder Music
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R, back row): Rusty Gaston, Kenley Flynn, Tom Luteran, Cam Caldwell and Chelsea Kent. (L-R, front row): Marv Green, Caiden Wallace and Anna Weisband. Photo: Amy Allmand
Singer-songwriter Caiden Wallace has signed with Sony Music Publishing Nashville, in partnership with songwriter Marv Green.
Through the new co-venture, Green’s Out Yonder Music will work alongside Sony to advance collaboration opportunities and deliver expanded creative support to its roster.
Hailing from Springville, California, Wallace recently made waves with his songs “More Than a Night,” “Manipulate” and “Don’t Call,” which have amassed millions of views across social media. He released his latest single “Girl I Never Had” on April 18, marking his first studio-produced track.
“It’s not every day that you come across someone with as much raw talent and unlimited potential as Caiden,” says Rusty Gaston, CEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville. “His California roots are infused into every song he writes, and he is creating something special. We’re excited to welcome Caiden to SMP as we work alongside the incredible Marv Green to take Caiden’s career to even greater heights.”
“I’m so proud of Caiden Wallace and everything that he’s accomplished at the young age of 18,” says Green. “His spirited work ethic and his natural born artistry will translate to a major record deal sooner than later. It’s a privilege to announce him as my first writer at Out Yonder Music, alongside my team at Sony Music Publishing.”
“I feel truly blessed to be working with the amazing team at Sony Music Publishing in these early stages of my career,” adds Wallace. “With people like my uncle Marv Green, Anna Weisband, and Rusty Gaston in my corner, I’m confident I’m on the road that leads to a long and successful career.”
Drew Green Is ‘Comin’ In Country’ On New EP
/by Lorie HollabaughRECORDS artist Drew Green has released his new EP, Comin’ In Country, including the focus track “There Ain’t A Bar,” which laments over a heartbreak that seemingly no liquor drink or bar can fix.
Green’s March release, “Hot Chicken,” which was co-written by Green with Seth Alley, Heath Warren and Jake Rose, also appears on the new six-track EP. The title track, released in January, is an infectious anthem filled with catchy anecdotes depicting a wildcard of a woman that has “the boys lined up like shots of Kentucky.”
“We’ve been working on the Comin’ In Country EP all year, and I’m pumped to get it out,” says Green.”These are my favorite songs I’ve written this year, and we’ve already been in the studio recording more… I just hope everyone loves what they hear!”
Comin’ In Country Track List:
1. Comin’ In Country (Drew Green, Kelly Archer, Mark Trussell)
2. There Ain’t A Bar (Drew Green, Mark Trussell, Reid Isbell)
3. Hot Chicken (Drew Green, Seth Alley, Heath Warren, Jake Rose)
4. Heard About Me (Drew Green, Mark Trussell, Russell Sutton)
5. Undefeated (Drew Green, Russell Sutton, Lindsay Rimes)
6. You And The Sun (Brent Anderson, Chris Dubois, Austin Machado, Davis Fortney, Miachael Stevens)
Shelby Paul Establishes Evolvance PR
/by Madison HahnenShelby Paul. Photo: House of Jenks
Entertainment publicist veteran Shelby Paul has launched her own public relations firm, Evolvance PR. The company will specialize in strategic communications, media relations, story development, comprehensive strategy and award submissions.
“I’ve been blessed to work alongside exceptional talent and visionary executives as they’ve pursued and achieved their lifelong dreams,” shares Paul. “Whether it’s building something from the ground up, catching a rocket mid-ascent or revitalizing a strong foundation, I’m passionate about developing stories and amplifying voices. I’m excited to step into this next chapter and support my partners as they grow in this ever-evolving industry.”
Paul launches the firm after her time as Director, Communications at Big Machine Label Group where she lead media strategies for the label’s roster as well as publishing arm Big Machine Music’s songwriters. During her 10 years there, she was essential in the media development of Carly Pearce and Conner Smith, and contributed to the bolstering careers of Thomas Rhett, Lady A, Brantley Gilbert, Rascal Flatts, Brian Kelley and Jennifer Nettles. She also helped develop new talents Tiera Kennedy, Josh Phillips, Danielle Bradbery, Greylan James and Avenue Beat. Paul also launched the publicity campaigns of Laura Veltz and Jessie Jo Dillon, who won ACM Awards Songwriter of the Year in 2024.
Paul’s career has also included roles in sports, TV, film, live events and philanthropy, including time at Academy of Country Music, Detroit Pistons and Allied Global Marketing, among others. In 2023, the Central Michigan University graduate was named to MusicRow Magazine’s “Next Big Thing” 2023 directory, and she has also served as a GRAMMY U mentor.
Paul can be reached at shelby@evolvancepr.com.
Now Open: Applications For MusicRow’s 2025 Artist Roster Company Directory
/by MusicRow StaffApplications for MusicRow‘s upcoming Artist Roster print issue are now being accepted through Friday, May 2, 2025 with the official form below. Previously included companies will also be solicited separately.
This ultimate artist resource edition includes the Artist Roster company directory, featuring contact information and artist rosters for Nashville record labels, managers, publicists, lawyers, talent agents, publicity, artist services companies (business managers, digital music, legal, marketing, radio promotion and organizations), media and banking.
Applications for Artist Roster have closed.
For advertising opportunities in the Artist Roster print issue, email Sherod Robertson at srobertson@musicrow.com. Rate card information is available here. For questions regarding directory, please email directory@musicrow.com.