Pictured (L-R): Sam Katz (Homebase Management), Roxy King (UMPG Nashville), Dylan Gossett and Federico Morris (Range Media Partners). Photo: Courtesy of UMPG Nashville

Singer-songwriter Dylan Gossett has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) Nashville.

Gossett came onto the scene with his critically acclaimed debut EP, No Better Time, which he wrote, recorded, produced and mixed in his bedroom in Austin, Texas. The EP includes the viral breakout single “Coal,” which has garnered over 150 million global streams to date and is now certified Gold in the U.S. “Coal” recently debuted on Billboard’s Hot 100 and climbed to No. 21 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

Gossett will follow up the successful project with a new EP, Songs In The Gravel, set for release on March 22 via Big Loud Texas/Mercury Records. He released the second single, “Somewhere Between,” today (March 1).

Roxy King, Director A&R at UMPG Nashville, says, “Gossett has a natural ability to tell meaningful stories in a unique and poetic way. It caught my ear from the get-go. Meeting Dylan is what sealed the deal. He is a star in every sense of the word. I am thrilled to work alongside of Dylan, Range Media Partners, Big Loud Texas and Mercury Records to help spread Dylan’s words around the world.”

“From my first meeting with Troy Tomlinson, Roxy King and the UMPG Nashville team, I knew they were the perfect creative partner. They have been passionate supporters of my songs since day one and I could not be more excited to have Roxy and the whole UMPG team in my corner,” Gossett shares.

Scotty McCreery will release his fifth studio album Rise & Fall via Triple Tigers Records on May 10.

With McCreery co-writing 12 of the album’s 13 tracks, Rise & Fall explores themes of heartbreak, rowdy nights, nostalgia, faith, newfound joy, fatherhood and enduring love. The singer-songwriter released a taste of the new project last night (Feb. 29) with the the track “Slow Dance.”

“I know every artist says it, but this is truly my favorite album I’ve made so far,” shares McCreery. “I wanted to create an album that reflected the music I grew up on and wasn’t chasing trends. So, I brought several of my songwriting buddies to the mountains of North Carolina to sit down and write a full-on country album that told a story, start to finish, and spoke to my soul. We’ve been performing most of the album live on the road and the response from the audiences has been overwhelming. I can’t wait for everyone to hear Rise & Fall when it comes out May 10th.”

Rise & Fall was produced by McCreery’s longtime collaborators Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis and Derek Wells, and includes his top 12-and-rising single “Cab In A Solo” as well as tracks “Can’t Pass the Bar” and “Love Like This.”

With five consecutive No. 1 hits under his belt and multiple Gold and Platinum certifications, McCreery was recently invited by his musical hero Garth Brooks to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. His induction will take place on April 20 with another of his heroes, Josh Turner, officially welcoming him into the Opry family.

“I feel like we’re on the rise now, but I’ve fallen pretty low as well,” McCreery says regarding the highs and lows of his career. “I learned from every little part of that, and it helped me to know who I was as a person—let alone an artist. The rises and the falls helped craft these songs. They made this album what it is.”

Rise & Fall Track Listing:
1. “Little More Gone” (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
2. “Cab In A Solo” (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Frank Rogers)
3. “Lonely” (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
4. “Can’t Pass the Bar” (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Cale Dodds, Frank Rogers)
5. “Hey Rose” (Jay Brunswick, Jeremy Bussey, Bobby Hamrick)
6. “Fall of Summer” (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
7. “Love Like This” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Aaron Eshuis)
8. “Slow Dance” (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Monty Criswell)
9. “No Country for Old Men” (Scotty McCreery, Brent Anderson, Derek George, Frank Rogers, Monty Criswell)
10. “And Countin’” (Scotty McCreery, Frank Rogers, Bobby Hamrick, Jeremy Bussey)
11. “Stuck Behind a Tractor” (Scotty McCreery, Chase McGill, Rhett Akins)
12. “Red Letter Blueprint” (Scotty McCreery, Derek George, Brent Anderson, Jeremy Bussey, Monty Criswell)
13. “Porch” (Scotty McCreery, Greylan James, Heather Morgan)

Phil Vassar

Phil Vassar is set to headline the new fan event “SEC Party in the Park” on March 16 at Music City Walk of Fame Park with a free performance from 6 p.m. to  7:30 p.m.

The “SEC Party in the Park” is a free fan activation with live music, food trucks, family-friendly games and a video screen to watch the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament at Bridgestone Arena on March 15-16. The free “SEC Party in the Park” will kick off at 10 a.m. both days and is a new joint initiative of the Nashville Convention and Visitors Corp and the Southeastern Conference.

The fan festival will include a video screen to watch the tournament games, food trucks and cornhole games. The Fieldhouse Bar will offer cold beer, and phone charging stations will be available. Attendees are invited to bring blankets and collapsible chairs, but no coolers, backpacks or pop-up tents. The SEC will host SEC Fan Fare on the plaza at Bridgestone Arena and a section of Rep. John Lewis Way south of Broadway with fan-friendly activities.

“The ‘SEC Party in the Park’ will be a great gathering spot for fans to meet up before, after and in between games, as well as a family-friendly place for locals and visitors who don’t have game tickets to be part of the tournament atmosphere and cheer on their favorite SEC teams,” says NCVC President and CEO Deana Ivey. “We look forward to bringing live local music to the basketball tournament in a way that only Music City knows how to deliver.”

“’SEC Party in Park’ will be a great addition to the already outstanding fan experience of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament,” says SEC COO Charlie Hussey. “We appreciate the continued support from Nashville and the Music City community.”

This is the twelfth year for Nashville to host the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, dating back to 2001. The tournament kicks off with a 6 p.m. game on Wednesday, March 13, and runs to March 17, when the championship game is played at 12 p.m. The full Men’s Tournament schedule also is available at secsports.com.

Chayce Beckham. Photo: Matthew Simmons

Chayce Beckham will kick off his new headlining “Bad For Me Tour” on March 9 in Australia.

The tour will visit the states as well, with stops in Ft. Worth, Asheville, Charlotte, Stillwater, Sacramento and more through October. The upcoming tour will give fans a sneak peek into Beckham’s soon-to-be-announced debut project.

“I have a brand new show, and I’m beyond thrilled to be back on the road and touring again this year,” says Beckham. “With a new set and new music coming very soon, I’m itching to get in front of some crowds and sing these songs with my band. I’m really proud of the work we’ve done to create this experience for the fans of country music.”

Beckham has more to celebrate as his entirely self-penned, RIAA-certified Platinum hit single “23” that earns over 4.6 million on-demand streams per week is surging toward the top five at country radio. One of only three singles on the country radio chart in 2023 that was self-written by the artist, his smash debut “23” has become an anthemic staple in his live shows, having racked up over 358 million on-demand streams and topping numerous viral charts, including No. 1 on iTunes All-Genre and Country charts.

Upcoming “Bad For Me Tour” Dates:
3/9 – Toowoomba, Australia – Meatstock Festival (Toowoomba City Centre
3/16 – Bendigo, Australia – Meatstock Festival (Bendigo City Centre)
3/23 – Alpine, CA – Country Fest
3/28 – Rootstown, OH – Dusty Armadillo
4/4 – Catoosa, OK – Track 5
4/5 – Pocola, OK – Choctaw Casino
4/6 – Manhattan, KS – The Hat
4/11 – Ft Worth, TX -Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall
4/12 – Grant, OK – Choctaw Casino
4/13 – Stillwater, OK – Tumbleweed Dance Hall
4/19 – Vancouver, BC – Coastal City Country Fest
5/2 – Columbus, OH – The Bluestone
5/3 – Warrendale, PA – Jergels
5/4 – Winchester, VA – Shenandoah Valley Apple Blossom Festival (Discovery Museum)
5/9 – Schenectady, NY – Frog Alley
5/10 – Binghampton, NY – Touch of Texas
5/11 – Jordan,NY – Kegs Canalside
5/16 – Asheville, NC – Salvage Station
5/17 – Barco, NC – Morris Farm
5/18 – Charlotte, NC – Coyote Joe’s
5/23 – Bishop, CA – Mule Days
5/24 – Apple Valley, CA – HillTop Tavern and Inn
6/6 – Fargo, ND – Happy Harry’s Ribfest @ Fargo Dome
6/9 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre/KYGO
6/18 – Alexandria, VA – The Birchmere
6/21 – Buffalo, NY – Taste of Country (Sahlen Field)
6/27 – Cadott, WI – Country Fest 2024
6/29 – Brainerd, MN – Lakes Jam
7/12 – Rhinelander, WI – Hodag Country Festival
7/18 – Ankeny, IA – The District at Prairie Trail
7/19 – New Berlin, IL – Danenberger Family Vineyards
8/9 – Oro Station, Ontario – Boots and Hearts
8/16 – Montréal, Québec – Parc Jean-Drapeau/ Lasso Fest
10/20 – Sacramento, CA – Discovery Park