Photo: Deklin Emmons
CabaRay has a new lease on life with the residence of the theatrical presentation “Country Roads USA,” which debuted there over the weekend.
Opened by Ray Stevens in 2018, the state-of-the-art showroom houses the new production on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The dinner theater is one of Nashville’s finest venues and was the location of the PBS TV series Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville. But its future became uncertain following the star’s heart procedure late last year.
“Country Roads USA” is a fast-paced revue tracing the history of country music. The 11-member cast performs 43 song excerpts to tracks recorded by top Music Row session musicians. Fleet costume changes, shifting video projections, rotating stage props and energetic choreography create a flashy environment during the 75-minute show.
The show’s writer/director is Dean Sams of the hit country band Lonestar. He described “Country Music USA” as “the most authentic show you can see in Nashville when it comes to country music.”
During a press preview last week, Sams praised costume designer Renee Layher, choreographer Laurin Floyd Turner and producers Jeanna Kenney and Brian Schafer for bringing the show to life. The projected celebrity photos are drawn from the archive of the late Slick Lawson.
“This is a chronological tale of country music, with some of the biggest names this genre has ever known coming to life before your very eyes and ears,” says Sams. “It’s a high-energy musical and visual experience that takes the audience back in time. There is nothing about this show that my hands, ears, eyes, and heart haven’t been a part of.”
The 11 cast members portray three-dozen iconic country stars, ranging from The Carter Family to the Dixie Chicks. Most songs are delivered in a lickety-split, verse-chorus fashion, but the revue pauses the pace with a tribute to Minnie Pearl’s vintage jokes, a clog-dancing segment and an all-cast gospel medley of “I’ll Fly Away,” “Farther Along,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” and “Just a Little Talk With Jesus.”
Photo: Deklin Emmons
The hit songs’ arrangements are performed as close to the original records as possible. Among the most effective are Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man,” Tanya Tucker’s “Delta Dawn,” Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy,” The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira,” George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” Brooks & Dunn’s “My Maria” and Martina McBride’s “Independence Day.” Offstage narration introduces each number and provides continuity.
Most of the cast members have extensive Nashville stage experience. Millie Martin, Krista Dudley and Zachariah Malachi are veterans of Lower Broadway’s nightclubs. Dancer Nikki Mele has entertained on the General Jackson showboat. Terin Christopher has been in Nashville for six years and has backed more than a dozen country stars as a dancer. Merissa Milile has been a choreographer/cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans. Belmont University alumnus Sam Mulligan is an indie recording artist, as are Malachi and singer-songwriter Sara Kelly.
The three relative newcomers include Kyle Henry, who plunged into the audience and sang among the dinner tables during his portrayal of Garth Brooks. His entertainment background includes theme parks, cruise ships, and regional theater. George Arbuckle was quite effective as Alan Jackson and in other roles. The Nashville newcomer’s bass-to-tenor vocal range also impressed. In Nashville since 2021, Tom Baker displayed ease with the honky-tonk material of George Strait and other stars.
During Kenny Chesney’s “How Forever Feels,” beach balls were tossed into the crowd. Dancers wheeled desks around the stage during Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.” All the cast members assembled on risers for the show finale, Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” Songs also included Ray Stevens’ “Everything Is Beautiful” and Lonestar’s “Amazed.”
The “Country Roads USA” production recalls the country show at Opryland during the theme park’s 1972-1997 heyday. It also echoes the long-running “Country Tonite” tourist show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It serves as a fast-paced, entertaining introduction to country music for the uninitiated or a nostalgic, sing-along overview for established fans.
“Country Roads USA” will be staged at CabaRay every weekend. As before, the venue’s sound, lights and sight lines are first rate. CabaRay’s walls are decorated in vintage photos honoring the architects of the Nashville Sound. Six display areas salute producers Chet Atkins, Owen Bradley, Shelby Singleton, Fred Foster, Jerry Kennedy and Billy Sherrill.
The lobby opens at 5:00 p.m. on show nights. Dinner seating on the main floor begins at 5:30 p.m. Show-only seating in the balcony begins at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Tin Pan South Kicks Off With Ashley Cooke, Kelly Archer, Luke Laird, More
/by Lauryn SinkPhoto: Courtesy of Tin Pan South
Tin Pan South 2026 hosted its first night on Tuesday (March 24), bringing songwriters together for the staple NSAI event. Ten venues around Nashville are hosting songwriters rounds this year, with two shows taking place at each venue most nights.
Last night’s rounds kicked off with Terri Jo Box, Dan Marshall, RaeLynn and Amy Stroup at Love and Exile, Katie Pruitt, Lawrence Rothman and Daniel Tashian at Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole, Matt Armstrong, AJ Pruis and Matthew West at Anzie Blue, Aaron Barker, Brennley Brown, Lance Carpenter and Larry Gatlin at Station Inn, and Radney Foster, Leslie Satcher and Allen Shamblin at The Bluebird Cafe.
Also hosting opening rounds to the festival was the Commodore Grille with Bernie Chiaravalle, Angus Gill and Emily West, The Cowan with Jim Beavers, Dan Isbell and Paul Sikes, 3rd and Lindsley Nashville with Ethan Burdick, Ashley Cooke and Blake Pendergrass, Analog at Hutton Hotel with Derek Bahr, Luke Laird, Sandra McCracken and Travis Wood, and the 1865 Club with Porter Howell, Paul Jefferson and Sonny LeMaire.
The second rounds of night one featured performances from Kristian Bush, Patrick Davis, Levi Lowry and James Otto at Station Inn, Jon Decious, Rob Ragosta, Emily Reid and Allison Veltz Cruz at The Cowan, Franni Cash, Leanna Crawford, Lloyd Nicks and Jacob Sooter at Analog at Hutton Hotel, Luke Cope, The Dryes, Tiera Kennedy and David Leonard at Commodore Grille, and Monty Powell, Rebekah Powell, Suzannah Powell and Anna Wilson at The Bluebird Cafe.
Also rounding out night one was CARV, Cody Lohden and Rhys Rutherford at Love and Exile, Kelly Archer, Travis Denning, Matt Mulhare and Cole Taylor at 3rd and Lindsley Nashville, Stephanie Bentley, Adrienne Follese and Keith Follese at the 1865 Club, Hudson Macready, Lenny Pey, Callie Prince and Matt Stell at Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole, and Jason Massey, Matt Rogers and Keesy Timmer at Anzie Blue.
Tin Pan South continues tonight with performances from Summer Overstreet, Caylee Hammack, The Band Loula, Ava Hall and many more. Tickets and schedule details are available here.
Photo: Courtesy of Tin Pan South
Photo: Courtesy of Tin Pan South
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Industry Ink: Brett James, Luke Combs, Corey Kent, Little Jimmy Dickens, Sierra Hull
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Listening Room Honors Brett James With Special Tribute Show
Photo: Courtesy of The Listening Room
Industry friends and family from across the country gathered at The Listening Room on March 23 for a night of music honoring the legendary songwriter Brett James, who tragically passed away on Sept. 18, 2025, at age 57. The evening was hosted by TLR Owner & Founder Chris Blair, and performers paying tribute to their friend at the special show included Chris DeStefano, Rivers Rutherford and Gordie Sampson. All proceeds from the evening were donated to St. Jude in James’s name.
Luke Combs Kicks Off ‘My Kinda Saturday Night Tour’ In Vegas
Pictured (L-R): Sony Music Nashville’s Lauren Zimmerman and Caryl Atwood, KYGO Denver’s Brian Michel, the label’s Christy Garbinski, KUPL Portland’s Dylan Salisbury, KWBL/KCCY/KXBG PD Jojo Turnbeaugh, Audacy’s ‘Sabrina From Queens’ Sergio, KYGO PD Shawn Patrick, Luke Combs, Westwood One VP/Programming George King, KWNR Las Vegas PD MoJoe Roberts, the label’s Larry Santiago, KPLM Palm Springs PD Kory James, KCYE Las Vegas PD Shawn Stevens, the label’s Taylor Sowers
Luke Combs kicked off his sold-out, record-breaking “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour” stop in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium last week with some label family and radio friends on hand for the packed out show.
Corey Kent’s ‘Something’s Gonna Kill Me’ Reaches Platinum Status
Pictured (L-R): Paige Altone (VP, Digital Marketing & Artist Development, Sony Music Nashville), Chris Fox (Artist Manager, Triple 8 Management), Ken Robold (President & COO, Sony Music Nashville), Corey Kent, George Couri (CEO/Founder, Triple 8 Management), Caryl Atwood (SVP, Commercial Partnerships, Sony Music Nashville) and Jason McColl (Sr. Director, A&R, Sony Music Nashville). Photo: Matthew Berinato
Corey Kent’s fan-favorite track “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” has been certified Platinum, marking another major achievement in his growing career. The certification adds to an already impressive run for the hitmaker, who surpassed one billion career streams and continues to earn more hardware with a string of hits, including his triple-Platinum No. 1 breakout “Wild As Her” and No. 1 follow-up “This Heart.” Originally released on his 2023 album Blacktop, “Something’s Gonna Kill Me” has resonated deeply with fans and become a staple in Kent’s live show, showcasing his signature rasp of country grit and guitar-driven melodies that define his sound.
“‘Something’s Gonna Kill Me’ going Platinum is so special to me and something that I have to thank the fans for,” says Kent. “This song is a huge part of my world view. Living life fully. Not allowing fear, even the fear of death, to stop you from doing the things that make you feel most alive. It means so much that the message resonated so deeply with fans. Their support made this a platinum record.”
Brad Paisley, Bill Anderson, More Pay Tribute To Little Jimmy Dickens At Opry 100 Honors Show
Opry member Brad Paisley photographed on stage with Little Jimmy’s guitar and red glitter guitar case given to Brad by Jimmy’s wife Mona. Photo: Chris Hollo for The Grand Ole Opry
As part of its ongoing Opry 100 celebration, the Grand Ole Opry continued its “Opry 100 Honors” series on March 21, celebrating the bigger-than-life Opry icon Little Jimmy Dickens. The evening featured Dickens’ longtime friend Brad Paisley, who also celebrated 25 years of Opry membership, along with Opry members Bill Anderson, The Gatlin Brothers and Trace Adkins, who was invited in 2003 by Little Jimmy, famously using a stepladder to ask the 6’6” star to join the Opry family. The evening also included The Oak Ridge Boys, who were officially inducted as Opry members by Little Jimmy in 2011, Julia Cole, and 49 Winchester, along with special guest announcer Pat Sajak.
Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum Hosts Musician Spotlight With Sierra Hull
Sierra Hull and Museum Senior Writer-Editor Angela Stefano Zimmer at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Photo: Courtesy of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosted a Musician Spotlight with Sierra Hull in support of the opening of the museum’s newest “American Currents: State of the Music” exhibit. Hull is one of the artists featured in the exhibit, which takes a broad view of the genre over the past year to explore musical developments, artist achievements and notable events, as determined by the museum’s curators and editorial staff. Multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Hull is a seven-time International Bluegrass Music Association Mandolin Player of the Year award winner, and has collaborated with Brandi Carlile, Béla Fleck, Alison Krauss, Sturgill Simpson, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Rhonda Vincent, Bill Anderson, Dolly Parton and more. In 2025, Gibson released the Sierra Hull F-5 Master Model and the Sierra Hull F-5G mandolins, making Hull the first woman to be honored with a signature Gibson mandolin.
‘Country Roads USA’ Revives CabaRay Showroom
/by Robert K OermannPhoto: Deklin Emmons
CabaRay has a new lease on life with the residence of the theatrical presentation “Country Roads USA,” which debuted there over the weekend.
Opened by Ray Stevens in 2018, the state-of-the-art showroom houses the new production on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The dinner theater is one of Nashville’s finest venues and was the location of the PBS TV series Ray Stevens CabaRay Nashville. But its future became uncertain following the star’s heart procedure late last year.
“Country Roads USA” is a fast-paced revue tracing the history of country music. The 11-member cast performs 43 song excerpts to tracks recorded by top Music Row session musicians. Fleet costume changes, shifting video projections, rotating stage props and energetic choreography create a flashy environment during the 75-minute show.
The show’s writer/director is Dean Sams of the hit country band Lonestar. He described “Country Music USA” as “the most authentic show you can see in Nashville when it comes to country music.”
During a press preview last week, Sams praised costume designer Renee Layher, choreographer Laurin Floyd Turner and producers Jeanna Kenney and Brian Schafer for bringing the show to life. The projected celebrity photos are drawn from the archive of the late Slick Lawson.
“This is a chronological tale of country music, with some of the biggest names this genre has ever known coming to life before your very eyes and ears,” says Sams. “It’s a high-energy musical and visual experience that takes the audience back in time. There is nothing about this show that my hands, ears, eyes, and heart haven’t been a part of.”
The 11 cast members portray three-dozen iconic country stars, ranging from The Carter Family to the Dixie Chicks. Most songs are delivered in a lickety-split, verse-chorus fashion, but the revue pauses the pace with a tribute to Minnie Pearl’s vintage jokes, a clog-dancing segment and an all-cast gospel medley of “I’ll Fly Away,” “Farther Along,” “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” and “Just a Little Talk With Jesus.”
Photo: Deklin Emmons
The hit songs’ arrangements are performed as close to the original records as possible. Among the most effective are Hank Williams’ “Your Cheatin’ Heart,” Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man,” Tanya Tucker’s “Delta Dawn,” Glen Campbell’s “Rhinestone Cowboy,” The Oak Ridge Boys’ “Elvira,” George Jones’ “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” Brooks & Dunn’s “My Maria” and Martina McBride’s “Independence Day.” Offstage narration introduces each number and provides continuity.
Most of the cast members have extensive Nashville stage experience. Millie Martin, Krista Dudley and Zachariah Malachi are veterans of Lower Broadway’s nightclubs. Dancer Nikki Mele has entertained on the General Jackson showboat. Terin Christopher has been in Nashville for six years and has backed more than a dozen country stars as a dancer. Merissa Milile has been a choreographer/cheerleader for the Tennessee Titans. Belmont University alumnus Sam Mulligan is an indie recording artist, as are Malachi and singer-songwriter Sara Kelly.
The three relative newcomers include Kyle Henry, who plunged into the audience and sang among the dinner tables during his portrayal of Garth Brooks. His entertainment background includes theme parks, cruise ships, and regional theater. George Arbuckle was quite effective as Alan Jackson and in other roles. The Nashville newcomer’s bass-to-tenor vocal range also impressed. In Nashville since 2021, Tom Baker displayed ease with the honky-tonk material of George Strait and other stars.
During Kenny Chesney’s “How Forever Feels,” beach balls were tossed into the crowd. Dancers wheeled desks around the stage during Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5.” All the cast members assembled on risers for the show finale, Lee Greenwood’s “God Bless the USA.” Songs also included Ray Stevens’ “Everything Is Beautiful” and Lonestar’s “Amazed.”
The “Country Roads USA” production recalls the country show at Opryland during the theme park’s 1972-1997 heyday. It also echoes the long-running “Country Tonite” tourist show in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It serves as a fast-paced, entertaining introduction to country music for the uninitiated or a nostalgic, sing-along overview for established fans.
“Country Roads USA” will be staged at CabaRay every weekend. As before, the venue’s sound, lights and sight lines are first rate. CabaRay’s walls are decorated in vintage photos honoring the architects of the Nashville Sound. Six display areas salute producers Chet Atkins, Owen Bradley, Shelby Singleton, Fred Foster, Jerry Kennedy and Billy Sherrill.
The lobby opens at 5:00 p.m. on show nights. Dinner seating on the main floor begins at 5:30 p.m. Show-only seating in the balcony begins at 6:30 p.m. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
BREAKING: Warner Records Nashville Makes Executive Promotions
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R, top row): Patrick Sabatini, Kristen Williams and Victoria Mason; (L-R, bottom row): Rohan Kohli, Austin Jenkins and Brooke Hardesty
Warner Records Nashville has made a series of strategic promotions in its executive leadership and creative teams.
Patrick Sabatini has been named Executive Vice President, WRN Operations and Business & Legal Affairs; Kristen Williams has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Radio & Commercial Partnerships; and Victoria Mason was elevated to Executive Vice President, Marketing. All report to Cris Lacy, Chair & President of Warner Records Nashville.
Brooke Hardesty has been upped to Senior Vice President, Digital Marketing, and will be reporting to Mason. Rohan Kohli has been promoted to Senior Vice President, A&R, and Austin Jenkins joins the team as Senior Vice President, A&R from his previous position at MCA and Lucille Records. Both Kohli and Jenkins report to Lacy.
“It’s a privilege to make music with such strong leaders who embody and uphold our core values. We meet artists where they are. We share the belief that our artists are the source of Truth,” says Lacy. “Protecting, igniting, and evangelizing their influence across the global stage is the foundation of everything we do. An unwavering commitment to this ideal has propelled the iconic careers of Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Dan + Shay, Cole Swindell, Gabby Barrett and Randy Travis, and has inspired the aggressive campaigns driving next-gen superstars like Gavin Adcock, Avery Anna, Chase Matthew, Hudson Westbrook, Bailey Zimmerman, and many more.”
ERNEST Inks Global Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music
/by Lauryn SinkPhoto: Courtesy of Warner Chappell Music
ERNEST has inked a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music.
A Grammy, ACM, CMA Award nominee, and two-time Variety Hitmakers honoree, ERNEST has penned 13 No. 1 hits, including his breakout single “Flower Shops” featuring Morgan Wallen and the global hit “I Had Some Help,” cut by Post Malone featuring Wallen. He is set to be honored in April at the CMA Triple Play Awards for the fourth time. ERNEST is the founder of DeVille Records.
“This next chapter with Warner Chappell feels like an extension and expansion of the family,” ERNEST shares. “I always loved working with Austen Adams while he was at Big Loud, and have loved getting to know the team here. Looking forward to everything that’s ahead.”
“Ern is an innovative songwriter and artist who consistently defies genre boundaries to find the heart of a great song,” says Austen Adams, President, WCM Nashville. “Having worked with him for some time, I can truly say he is a generational talent with an undeniable work ethic. Our entire Warner Chappell team is honored to be his long-term partner in this next chapter of his career.”
ERNEST is currently on his Live From The South Tour, which will have stops in Boston, New York, and Houston, among many others. His third full-length album, DEEP BLUE, is set for release this summer.
Domain Capital Group Closes $768 Million In Commitments For Domain Entertainment Fund II
/by Lauryn SinkDomain Capital Group LLC, a private investment management firm, and its subsidiary Domain Capital Advisors LLC, has closed $768 million in equity commitments for its second entertainment fund and its affiliates.
Fund II includes investments with notable partners, such as Paramount Pictures and Sony Music Publishing, and features titles and artists like “Sonic 3,” “Friends,” “The Matrix Trilogy,” Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett.
“We are pleased to announce the successful close of our second entertainment fund,” says Pete Chiappetta, Managing Director of Domain. “The entertainment industry continues to experience dynamic growth driven by an evolving distribution landscape and global demand for content. With this fund, we aim to build a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets that generate cash yield and preserve our investors’ capital under different market conditions.”
The new fund builds on the success of Domain’s first entertainment fund, which closed with more than $700 million in commitments, and a separate $830 million account launched in 2012 that focused on film and television assets. Domain manages entertainment investments for a range of institutional investors, including corporate and public pensions, insurance companies, university endowments, multifamily offices and wealth management firms. To date, Domain has managed total capital commitments of $2.3 billion in entertainment assets.
“We believe in the long-term value of these assets, the growth of the industry aided by this age of digital content and the ease of access created by streaming platforms and faster mobile devices,” Chiappetta adds.
Craft Recordings To Release Don Williams’ ‘EPILOGUE: THE CELLAR TAPES’
/by Madison HahnenDon Williams‘ EPILOGUE: THE CELLAR TAPES, a collection of previously unheard tracks, will release on May 29 via Craft Recordings.
“Fans from Abilene to Zimbabwe (really) will delight in discovering these never-before-released gems from the incomparable Don Williams,” says Ed Morris in the album’s liner notes. “Recorded and held in reserve during his 1979–1984 era of hits, these songs present Williams in his artistic prime.”
Found in the cellar of the Williams family’s rural Tennessee home, the tapes were brought to Williams’ four decade long co-producer Garth Fundis. The tapes contain recordings from 1979 to 1984, which involved hits such as “Good Ole Boys Like Me,” “It Must Be Love,” “I Believe in You,” “Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good,” and “Love Is on a Roll.”
The collection will be available on vinyl, CD, and digital formats. The lead single, “Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight,” is available now, with a music video directed by West Webb. The song was co-penned by Rodney Crowell and Donivan Cowart, and was previously recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys and Emmylou Harris.
Don’s son, Tim Williams, served as Executive Producer on the project. Joe Allen is noted on bass, with Kenny Malone on drums and congas. String arrangements, piano and organ were done by Charles Cochran. Additional players include Lloyd Green on steel and Jimmy Colvard, Dave Kirby and Billy Sanford on guitar.
“These songs Dad recorded are—as music can be—a time machine,” shares Tim. “Obviously, I grew up always hearing what he was doing. He’d bring home three to four songs at a time from the album he was working on at different stages. In working on this project, we tried above all to stay true to how Dad approached production, made much easier for me with Garth’s involvement, and then just to stay out of the way of the music.”
“Don liked every one of these songs,” adds Fundis. “I remember recording all of them… He was very particular about the songs he recorded and the sound we created for each of them. But, if a song didn’t make in to an album, it wasn’t necessarily because he didn’t like it. Moreover, it was because of how songs fit together to create an album. I think he’d be thrilled to know that people could hear him sing these new songs they didn’t know existed. I’m certain Don would be proud of this album.”
Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes Tracklist:
1. “Try Me Again”
2. “You Came True”
3. “I’m The One (Alternate Version)”
4. “Leaving Louisiana In The Broad Daylight”
5. “I Wish I Was Crazy Again”
6. “I’m In Love For My Last Time”
7. “Spinning Around”
8. “A Matter Of Time”
9. “I’m The One (Original Version)”
10. “How Can I Miss What I Never Had”
11. “Goldy’s Gone From Golden”
12. “Growing On Me”
The Press House Names Alyssa Beach As Nashville Director [Exclusive]
/by Lauryn SinkAlyssa Beach.
The Press House has appointed Alyssa Beach as Nashville Director.
In her new role, Beach will oversee strategy and partnerships, while contributing across the agency’s core services, including media relations, strategic communications, event production, brand partnerships, and social media for Nashville-based clients including Sun Records and its broader Sun Label Group roster.
A Chicago native, Beach began her career in storefront theatre before expanding into gallery and exhibition work in Nashville, including roles with Ovvio Arte and The Rymer.
“The Press House has built a reputation for thoughtful, high-impact work across a wide range of clients,” she shares. “I’m excited to join a team that understands how to connect culture and communications in a way that feels both strategic and authentic.”
“Alyssa brings both creative depth and operational precision,” adds Dawn Kamerling, Founder and CEO. “We’ve been deeply engaged in Nashville for years, and bringing her on as Director allows us to build on that foundation with dedicated, on-the-ground leadership. She understands how to support artists while executing at the level our clients expect.”
Beach joins Kamerling, Vice President Crystal Henderson and West Coast Director Chloe Gonzalez as part of the agency’s senior team.
Ty Myers’ ‘The Legal Tour’ To Launch In June
/by Lorie HollabaughTy Myers. Photo: Libby Danforth
Breakout star Ty Myers is set to launch “The Legal Tour” on June 11. Emerging artist Benny G will support on all dates, with singer-songwriter Brent Cobb and rising star Lanie Gardner on select dates.
The new tour includes stops in New York City, Austin, Grand Junction, Tuscaloosa, Baton Rouge, Fort Worth and more, including a stop at the legendary Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. Pre-sales for the 33-date U.S. trek begin March 31 and continue through April 2, with the public on-sale starting on April 3 at tymyersmusic.com.
Myers is gearing up for the release of his sophomore album Heavy On The Soul, due out via RECORDS Nashville/Columbia this Friday (March 27). He was recently selected for Spotify’s RADAR program, which was created to spotlight up-and-coming music talent, giving them an opportunity to broaden their fanbase and supporting them on their path to stardom using a unique set of tools that only Spotify can provide.
The 18-year old is currently wowing crowds at stadiums across North America as support for Luke Combs’ “My Kinda Saturday Night Tour,” and after completing the first slate of dates for “The Legal Tour,” he’ll hit the road again with Combs in July and spend the month touring Europe, then return to the U.S. to resume his own headline dates.
Announced Dates For Ty Myers’ “The Legal Tour”:
June 11 | Sidney, ME – Bowl In The Pines ★●
June 12 | Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion ★●
June 13 | New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17 ★●
June 19 | Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater ★●
June 20 | Reading, PA – Santander Arena ★●
August 13 | Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest ★●
August 14 | Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheater ★●
August 15 | Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater ★●
August 20 | Avila Beach, CA – Avila Beach Golf Resort ★●
August 21 | Modesto, CA – The Fruit Yard Chicken Ranch Casino & Resort Amphitheater ★●
August 22 | Stateline, NV – Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre at Caesars Republic ★●
August 28 | Grand Junction, CO – Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park ★●
August 29 | Colorado Springs, CO – Ford Amphitheater ★●
August 30 | Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre ★●
September 4 | Lincoln, NE – Pinewood Bowl Theater ★●
September 5 | Andover, KS – Capitol Federal Amphitheater ★●
September 6 | Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater ★●
September 10 | Tuscaloosa, AL – Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater ★●
September 11 | Macon, GA – Atrium Health Amphitheater ★●
September 12 | Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater ★●
October 1 | Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center ◼●
October 2 | Little Rock, AR – First Security Amphitheater ◼●
October 3 | Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater ◼●
October 8 | St. Augustine, FL – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre ◼●
October 9 | Clearwater, FL – The BayCare Sound ●
October 10 | Estero, FL – Hertz Arena ◼●
October 15 | Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre ★●
October 16 | Wilmington, NC – Live Oak Bank Pavilion at Riverfront Park ★●
October 17 | Port Wentworth, GA – VyStar Pavilion ★●
October 23 | Evansville, IN – Ford Center ◼●
October 24 | Pikeville, KY – Appalachian Wireless Arena ◼●
November 20 | Austin, TX – Moody Center ★●
November 21 | Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena ●
★Brent Cobb
◼Lanie Gardner
●Benny G
BMI’s Rooftop On The Row Series To Return In April
/by Lauryn SinkBMI’s Rooftop On The Row Series will return for its eighth season in April.
“BMI is a champion for the songwriter and Rooftop on the Row has evolved into the ultimate stage for that mission,” BMI’s AVP Creative Nashville, Mason Hunter shares. “We are fortunate to head into our eighth season with growing momentum surrounding this series and we are proud to give our artists a place for Nashville to witness its next ‘big thing.'”
The invitation-only series will kick off April 21 with headliners Zach John King and Aniston Pate, emceed by Love On The Spectrum’s Tyler White. Throughout the summer, performers will include Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson, Julianna Rankin, Drew Baldridge, Chase Matthew, Pynk Beard and Bryan Martin. The final installment will serve as the official kickoff to AmericanaFest on Sept. 15, with performers to be revealed in the coming months. DJ Smoke will return to perform between live sets at each event.
Since its inception in 2017, the series has hosted notable artists such as Kaitlin Butts, Colbie Caillat, Wyatt Flores, Riley Green, Ella Langley, HARDY, K. Michelle, Vincent Mason, Lukas Nelson, Billy Strings, Morgan Wallen and Tucker Wetmore.
2026 Rooftop On The Row Lineup:
4/21- Zach John King & Aniston Pate, hosted by Tyler White
5/19 – Avery Anna, Tyler Halverson, Julianna Rankin
7/14 – Drew Baldridge, Chase Matthew
8/18 – Pynk Beard, Bryan Martin
9/15 – TBA for AmericanaFest Kickoff