Brooks & Dunn Reach New Platinum Milestones With Classic Favorites

Brooks & Dunn recently added two new RIAA certifications to their catalog, with “Neon Moon” now certified 8x Platinum and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” reaching 5x Platinum. The songs were originally released on Brand New Man in 1991, and helped launch Brooks & Dunn’s record-setting career and define a generation of country music. The new certifications arrive during a milestone year for Brooks & Dunn, who are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Brand New Man with the album’s first-ever vinyl pressing, arriving Oct. 23. The album produced four consecutive No. 1s, “Brand New Man,” “My Next Broken Heart,” “Neon Moon” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie,” and helped define a generation of country music while laying the foundation for one of the most successful careers in the genre’s history.

 

Zach Top Receives Shimmering Surprise With 20 New Gold, Platinum Certs

Zach Top‘s label, Leo33, surprised him recently with a collection of new RIAA certifications, including 4x Platinum for “I Never Lie” in both the U.S. and Canada and Platinum for Cold Beer & Country Music. The surprise comes as Top continues to bring those songs directly to fans on his “Cold Beer & Country Music Tour,” where 921,820 fans have bought tickets to see him live. The newly certified recordings also include “Bad Luck” (Platinum), “Sounds Like the Radio” (Platinum), “Use Me” (Platinum), “South of Sanity” (Gold), “Cold Beer & Country Music” (Gold), “Lonely for Long” (Gold), and “There’s the Sun” (Gold).

 

London-Based Wings Music Group Signs Joint Venture Deal With Capitol Christian Music Group & Capitol Records

Capitol Christian Music Group and Capitol Records have entered a joint venture deal with rising London-based Christian & Gospel music company, Wings Music Group. Founded in 2020 by former Integrity Music executives Chris Lawson Jones and Brad Heydon, Wings Music Group provides global distribution, publishing administration, management and strategic development to an expanding international roster. Christian & Gospel music is on the rise globally, posting double digit increases last year across Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and more. In the U.S., the genre’s streaming numbers grew by more than 18% in 2025 alone.

“Chris and Brad have built in Wings a modern, global music operation with huge ambitions to fuel continued growth in the genre with their exceptional artists,” says Tom March, Chairman and CEO of Capitol Music Group. “They have a real passion for artist development and we are excited to leverage our expertise to provide Wings’ artists with the global platform they need.”

 

Ryman Auditorium Unveils New Residency Wall Of Fame

The Ryman Auditorium has unveiled its Residency Wall of Fame, a permanent wall to celebrate the unique bond between music’s most iconic stage, the artists who hold multi-night residencies there and the fans who experience it all. The installation honors talent who have made the Ryman their multi-night home, and features plaques highlighting the impact of Amy Grant & Vince Gill: Christmas at the Ryman; Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit; Little Big Town; Old Crow Medicine Show; and Old Dominion. The Ryman is one of the few Nashville venues where marquee acts clear their calendars for multiple nights to settle in for creative, extended residencies, and the new Residency Wall of Fame honors these historic runs with the permanent installation.

 

Patrick Davis, Darius Rucker & Edwin McCain Honored As ‘Carolina When I Die’ Becomes Official State Song

Singer-songwriter and South Carolina Poet Laureate Patrick Davis‘ song “Carolina When I Die,” (feat. Darius Rucker & Edwin McCain) the title track from his most recent album, has been named an official state song of South Carolina. The honor came through a bipartisan effort spearheaded by Kershaw County legislators, and was officially approved by Governor Henry McMaster on Sept. 29, cementing the song’s place in South Carolina history. More than a travelogue, “Carolina When I Die” is a heartfelt celebration of South Carolina and the place that shaped Davis, making its designation as an official state song especially poignant.

 

New Mini-Documentary ‘Midland at Ahuestern’ Out Now

Midland at Ahuestern, a mini-documentary directed by Cooper Gunn Davis, captures country trio Midland’s headlining set at the Ahuestern Country Fest in Nuevo León, Monterrey, Mexico, where they performed for one of the largest crowds of their Mexico run this year. The film is executive produced by Ryan Hawkins, Mike Bergin and Ronnie Exley of Rabbits Black. Midland at Ahuestern premieres directly on Vimeo, with supporting content rolling out across Rabbits Black’s Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn channels, capturing Midland at a pivotal moment in the trio’s growing international presence.

 

Daniel Doss Inks With WieRok Records

Singer/songwriter, worship leader, and producer Daniel Doss has signed with WieRok Records, the flagship label of Franklin, Tennessee-based WieRok Entertainment Group. One of Christian music’s most sought-after writers for two decades, Doss’ songs have been recorded by Stephen McWhirter, Aaron Shust, Stars Go Dim, Seventh Day Slumber, and Joseph Habedank, and he has co-penned songs for Maverick City Music, Passion City Church, Housefires, and Red Rocks Worship, among other leading collectives. Launching his recording career with the Daniel Doss Band’s 2008 Sparrow Records set, Greater Than Us All, Doss has since released two solo albums, 2017’s Praise the King and 2023’s Revival, and has multiple singles to his credit.

 

Cam Cropper Wins World Series of Golf Playoffs At Music City’s Topgolf

The World Series of Golf National Finals is taking place in Scottsdale. The winner will notch their buy-in to the World Series of Golf Championship presented by Lotto.com. This championship event will feature 100 invitation-only players, among them athletes, celebrities and this weekend’s winner of the satellite series.

The Swon Brothers have signed with Adrian James Records.

The duo are known for their close sibling harmonies and have been performing together since childhood. The Muskogee, Oklahoma natives gained national attention as finalists on The Voice and have since built a career as recording artists and songwriters. They have earned recognition from the Country Music Association, Academy of Country Music and CMT Music Awards, along with honors from the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and the Rhythm and Routes Oklahoma Music Trail.

After their major-label hit “Later On,” the brothers continued releasing music independently and co-wrote songs for Blake Shelton, including the title track of Body Language and “All of My Love” from For Recreational Use Only. They have toured with Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley and headlined their own shows across the country. The duo has also made multiple appearances at the Grand Ole Opry.

Their label debut, “Honky Tonk On,” serves as the first single from their upcoming 14-song album, BOOT CUT, due in 2027. The track was co-penned by Wade Kirby, Colton Swon and Zach Swon, and produced by The Swon Brothers and AJ Fuxa.

“’Honky Tonk On’ is my favorite kind of country. I grew up on ‘90s country and this song tips the hat to all my favorites. It’s a line dancing jam about all the girls who ain’t afraid to let their country side show off a little,” says Zach.

“I strongly suggest anyone and everyone get their ‘Honky Tonk On’ at least once in their lifetime. Seriously though, we are excited to be a part of Adrian James Records and are pumped about the new relationship and new music,” adds Colton.