Multi-Platinum singer-songwriter Riley Green will release a new album, Ain’t My Last Rodeo, on Oct. 13 via BMLG Records. The Alabama native first shared the news of the new album while onstage at Ohio Stadium.
Green’s new 12-track project is named after a poignant track on the album, “My Last Rodeo,” which the singer wrote solo following one of the final conversations he had with his late Grandaddy Buford while in the hospital. Green attributes his Grandaddy Buford for his musical appreciation, education and inspiration. On his mother’s side, his Granddaddy Lyndon can be credited for his love of the outdoors, heard in tracks like “Mississippi or Me.”
“I was fortunate enough to grow up within about three miles of my grandparents, so they were a huge part of my growing up and who I am—and this album is a lot of who I am,” says Green. “This is really the first time I was able to really take my time, write and record songs that really felt like a cohesive album—I’m really proud of it and want to thank the fans for all of their encouragement—I hope y’all enjoy it.”
Also included on Ain’t My Last Rodeo is a song with Jelly Roll as well as a cover of Tim McGraw’s “Damn Country Music,” which will be available alongside the album preorder this Friday, Sept. 1.
Ain’t My Last Rodeo also includes his current single, “Different ‘Round Here (feat. Luke Combs),” which is currently climbing through the top 30 at country radio with more than 250 million streams. Initially released in 2019, the track was a fan-favorite, spurring a flurry of passion and social attention.
Ain’t My Last Rodeo Track Listing:
1. “Damn Country Music” (Jessi Alexander, Cary Barlowe, Josh Thompson)
2. “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More” (Riley Green, Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo)
3. “Mississippi Or Me” (Riley Green, Tyler Reeve, Josh Thompson)
4. “Different ‘Round Here (feat. Luke Combs)” (Riley Green, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton)
5. “Ain’t Like I Can Hide It” (Riley Green, Chris Dubois, Bobby Pinson)
6. “Copenhagen In A Cadillac (feat. Jelly Roll)” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Wyatt McCubbin)
7. “Damn Good Day To Leave” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Jonathan Singleton, Nick Walsh)
8. “My Last Rodeo” (Riley Green)
9. “Workin’ On Me” (Riley Green, Rhett Akins, Randy Montana)
10. “Raised Up Right” (Riley Green, Jeremy Bussey, Chris Dubois, Lynn Hutton)
11. “God Made a Good Ol’ Boy” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Wyatt McCubbin, Jonathan Singleton)
12. “Ain’t My Damn To Give” (Tucker Beathard, Ben Simonetti, Jonathan Singleton)
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival Reveals Full Lineup Schedule
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival has released its full lineup for the Sept. 23-24 event in Franklin, Tennessee.
The two-day, talent-packed festival will feature performances from Saturday headliners The Lumineers and The Black Crowes, while Zach Bryan and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats headline on Sunday night. Other artists on the bill include Charlie Worsham, Ashley McBryde, The War & Treaty, Ian Munsick, Tommy Prine and more.
The schedule release follows the recent announcement of Pilgrimage festival’s new kids’ area, Franklin Fun Farm, as well as the versatile food and beverage vendor lineup. Tickets and parking passes are currently on sale at PilgrimageFestival.com, including two-day GA, two-day VIP, and single-day GA, with single-day VIP tickets already sold out.
2023 Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival Performance Schedule:
Sept. 23:
Midnight Sun Stage
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Tash Neal
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Hailey Whitters
3:50 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. – Better Than Ezra
5:50 p.m. – 7:05 p.m. – The Head And The Heart
8:15 p.m. – 9:55 p.m. – The Lumineers
Gold Record Road Stage
12:30 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. – Peter One
1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Boy Named Banjo
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – James Bay
4:50 p.m. – 5:50 p.m. – Yola
6:55 p.m. – 8:10 p.m. – The Black Crowes
Americana Music Triangle Experience
12:05 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Michael Rix
1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. – Hippies and Cowboys
1:55 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. – People on the Porch
3:10 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – The Watson Twins
4:30 p.m. – 5:35 p.m. – Bones Owens
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Mike Farris
Franklin Fun Farm Performance Tent
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Bach 2 Rock Youth Bands + DJs
2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. – Story Time w/ Williamson County Library
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Bubble Party!
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – Beyond Wings Aerialists & Hula Hoop Dancers
6:00 p.m. – 6:10 p.m. – Story Time w/ Williamson County Library
Sept. 24:
Midnight Sun Stage
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Madeline Edwards
2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – The War and Treaty
3:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Luke Grimes
5:00 p.m. – Tommy Jackson’s Rocky Top Revue
5:40 p.m. – 6:55 p.m. – Ashley McBryde
8:00 p.m. – 9:55 p.m. – Zach Bryan
Gold Record Road Stage
12:30 p.m. – 1:10 p.m. – Tigirlily Gold
1:40 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Patrick Droney
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Ian Munsick
4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – Margo Price
6:30 p.m. – 7:55 p.m. – Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Americana Music Triangle Experience
12:10 p.m. – 12:35 p.m. – Shain Shapiro
12:45 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Down Home Church
2:05 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. – Troubadour Blue
3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. – Owensboro Bluegrass Band
4:35 p.m. – 5:35 p.m. – Tommy Prine
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Charlie Worsham
Franklin Fun Farm Performance Tent
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Bach 2 Rock Youth Bands + DJs
2:00 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. – Story Time w/ Williamson County Library
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m – Colorful Hats Juggling & Balancing Act
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. – Magic Show!
5:00 p.m. – 5:10 p.m. – Story Time w/ Williamson County Library
Sheltered Music & Dann Huff Sign Ben Daniel
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L-R): Sheltered Music’s Freeman Wizer, Dann Huff, Ben Daniel and Sheltered Music’s Darrell Franklin
Sheltered Music has signed songwriter Ben Daniel to a publishing deal through a joint venture with producer Dann Huff.
Daniel got his start in songwriting learning from mentor Jeff Carlton, whose expertise steered multiple companies to chart-topping success. He then signed his first publishing deal with producer Byron Gallimore.
He draws from his small-town roots of back pews and back roads, and mixes them with his musical skills. That mixture has led to cuts with country talent including Jake Owen, Brett Eldredge, Tyler Farr, Josh Turner, Parmalee and more.
“When I first met Ben, he was performing solo guitar and I was immediately struck by his incredible musicality,” Huff shares. “After we got talking, I asked to hear some of his music. He gave me a few CDs and I immediately fell in love with his writing! I’m so excited that he wants to work with us. He is a big talent and a soulful person.”
“In my 20-plus years of working with Dann Huff, he’s only raised his hand to say he has a writer he wanted me to sign twice. Ben Daniel is that second writer. It was obvious when I heard the music why we needed to make this happen,” says Sheltered Music Senior Vice President of Creative Darrell Franklin.
“I’m blessed to get to work with such a great team!” Daniel exclaims. “Thanks to Dann Huff for believing in me and sharing my music with the team at Sheltered [Music]. I know this is gonna be a killer ride. Sheltered has a great roster and I’m so honored to be a part of it!”
Zach Bryan Plots 50-Plus Date ‘Quittin Time Tour’ For 2024
/by Lorie HollabaughZach Bryan has announced he’ll hit the road next spring on a massive 50-plus date North American tour, “The Quittin Time Tour 24.” Openers on the new run will include Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Turnpike Troubadours, Sheryl Crow, The Middle East, Sierra Ferrell, Matt Maeson and Levi Turner.
Kicking off in Chicago with two shows at the United Center on March 6-7, Bryan will tour coast to coast with stops at football stadiums in Denver, Foxborough, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Tampa, Arlington and Minneapolis. The tour will wrap in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma with two shows at the BOK Center on Dec. 13-14.
News of the tour comes just days after the singer-songwriter released his self-titled fourth full-length studio album. Written and produced entirely by Bryan himself, the new album features raw and unfiltered stories that speak from the heart and includes collabs with Ferrell, Kacey Musgraves, The Lumineers and The War And Treaty.
Bryan will wrap his “Burn, Burn, Burn Tour” in Kansas City at the end of the month. All shows sold out instantly several months in advance, and he set new attendance records at several venues along the tour.
Weekly Register: Oliver Anthony Tops Country Streaming Songs Chart
/by Liza AndersonOliver Anthony
Oliver Anthony‘s “Rich Men North Of Richmond” has topped the country streaming songs and all-genre charts this week with 23 million new streams, adding to 40 million ATD according to Luminate data.
Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night” falls to No. 2 after an incredible run atop the country streaming songs chart with 22 million streams, adding to 838 million ATD. Luke Combs‘ cover of “Fast Car” shifts to No. 3 with 17 million new streams, adding to 360 million ATD. Zach Bryan‘s “Something In The Orange” stays at No. 4 with 15 million streams, adding to 904 million ATD, and Bailey Zimmerman‘s “Religiously” rests at No. 5 with 13 million new streams, adding to 173 million ATD.
On the country albums chart, Wallen’s One Thing At A Time maintains its No. 1 streak with 91K in total consumption (3.4K album only/111 million song streams). Taylor Swift‘s Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) persists at No. 2 with 48K (16K album only/42 million song streams). Wallen’s Dangerous: The Double Album bides at No. 3 with 42K (687 album only/54 million song streams). Bryan’s American Heartbreak holds No. 4 with 36K (2K album only/44 million song streams), and Zimmerman’s Religiously. The Album. rises back up to No. 5 with 27K (747 album only/33 million song streams).
Jon Pardi Earns Sixth No. 1 With ‘Your Heart Or Mine’
/by Lorie HollabaughJon Pardi. Photo: John Shearer
Jon Pardi has racked up his sixth career chart-topper this week with “Your Heart Or Mine.”
Written by Justin Ebach, John Pierce and album co-producer Bart Butler, “Your Heart Or Mine” is the follow-up to his No. 1 “Last Night Lonely” off Pardi’s Mr. Saturday Night project.
Pardi celebrates his sixth chart-topper ahead of his upcoming “Mr. Saturday Night Tour,” which kicks off in Knoxville, Tennessee on Sept. 28. The tour visits Savannah, Jacksonville, Omaha, St. Louis, Tulsa and more through Dec. 9.
The hitmaker is also gearing up for his induction as an official member of the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 24. Pardi, who received a first-of-its-kind Opry member invitation in front of thousands of fans at California’s Stagecoach Festival via a video message from Country Music Hall of Famer Alan Jackson, will be the only California native within the Opry ranks.
Anthem Entertainment Signs Joey Hyde [Exclusive]
/by LB CantrellJoey Hyde. Photo: Jason Myers
Anthem Entertainment has signed multi-Platinum songwriter Joey Hyde to a worldwide publishing deal under its Anthem Music Publishing division.
Hyde scored his first Platinum hit in 2020 with the Jake Owen-recorded “Made For You,” which he co-wrote alongside Benjy Davis and Neil Medley. The single achieved Certified Gold status in Canada and claimed the No. 1 spot on country radio in both the U.S. and Canada.
Hyde has also had songs cut by Walker Montgomery, Luke Dick, Sam Grow, Lindsay Ell and Ryan Hurd, and was nominated for MusicRow Magazine’s Breakthrough Songwriter of the Year award in 2021. He was also listed on MusicRow’s Top 100 Songwriters of 2021.
“Joey is someone I have wanted to work with for over ten years. He is an incredible talent, such a hard worker, and always brings the fun,” shares Courtney Crist, Senior Director of Creative at Anthem Music Publishing. “We were able to celebrate a No. 1 together with ‘Made For You’ (Jake Owen), and we at Anthem, can’t wait to celebrate more. We are so excited to have Joey join our roster!”
“I’m so excited to start this new chapter of my career with Anthem,” shares Hyde. “I’ve been working with Courtney for almost a decade, and I’m thrilled to get to make it official finally. The whole team is killer. Gilles [Godard] dresses cool. Noah [Dewey] is a bro. Chandler [Thurston] is a cutie. Gonna be great.”
Hyde was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He grew up on his dad’s record collection, making his early musical influences Led Zeppelin, Thin Lizzy, AC/DC and Pink Floyd, and fostering his love for the guitar. Later on, Hyde grew an appreciation for songwriting after hearing the songs of Merle Haggard and Tom Petty.
Oliver Anthony Enters MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart At No. 3
/by LB CantrellOliver Anthony
Oliver Anthony, whose real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford, has entered the MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart at No. 3 this week.
The Virginia native is the sole writer of his viral hit, “Rich Men North of Richmond” as well as other top-streaming songs “Ain’t Gotta Dollar” and “I’ve Got To Get Sober.”
Ashley Gorley remains at the No. 1 position as a co-writer on 10 charting songs.
Tracy Chapman (No. 2), Taylor Swift (No. 4) and Jordan Schmidt (No. 5) complete the 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.
Click here to view the full MusicRow Top Songwriter Chart.
WME Acquires True Grit Talent Agency
/by Liza AndersonWME has acquired True Grit Talent Agency. The Austin-based agency’s roster includes Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin, Dexter and The Moonrocks, Whitey Morgan and Ward Davis.
Members of the True Grit team such as agents Mike Krug, Carrie Creasey and Shelby Vanek have also joined WME and will continue to work out of Austin, Texas.
Through its recent acquisitions of Red 11 Music and now True Grit Talent Agency, WME has expanded its presence in Texas as well as in the american roots music genre.
“We are very excited that what we do caught the eye of a company like WME,” says Krug. “We are proud of all we have built here in Austin and know that joining WME will create exponentially more opportunities for our clients.”
“We’ve long admired the business and roster that True Grit has developed, and we are excited to bring their artists and the team into the WME family and expand WME’s footprint in Austin,” says Jay Williams, WME Partner & Nashville Co-Head.
Riley Green To Release New Album ‘Ain’t My Last Rodeo’
/by LB CantrellMulti-Platinum singer-songwriter Riley Green will release a new album, Ain’t My Last Rodeo, on Oct. 13 via BMLG Records. The Alabama native first shared the news of the new album while onstage at Ohio Stadium.
Green’s new 12-track project is named after a poignant track on the album, “My Last Rodeo,” which the singer wrote solo following one of the final conversations he had with his late Grandaddy Buford while in the hospital. Green attributes his Grandaddy Buford for his musical appreciation, education and inspiration. On his mother’s side, his Granddaddy Lyndon can be credited for his love of the outdoors, heard in tracks like “Mississippi or Me.”
“I was fortunate enough to grow up within about three miles of my grandparents, so they were a huge part of my growing up and who I am—and this album is a lot of who I am,” says Green. “This is really the first time I was able to really take my time, write and record songs that really felt like a cohesive album—I’m really proud of it and want to thank the fans for all of their encouragement—I hope y’all enjoy it.”
Also included on Ain’t My Last Rodeo is a song with Jelly Roll as well as a cover of Tim McGraw’s “Damn Country Music,” which will be available alongside the album preorder this Friday, Sept. 1.
Ain’t My Last Rodeo also includes his current single, “Different ‘Round Here (feat. Luke Combs),” which is currently climbing through the top 30 at country radio with more than 250 million streams. Initially released in 2019, the track was a fan-favorite, spurring a flurry of passion and social attention.
Ain’t My Last Rodeo Track Listing:
1. “Damn Country Music” (Jessi Alexander, Cary Barlowe, Josh Thompson)
2. “They Don’t Make ‘Em Like That No More” (Riley Green, Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo)
3. “Mississippi Or Me” (Riley Green, Tyler Reeve, Josh Thompson)
4. “Different ‘Round Here (feat. Luke Combs)” (Riley Green, Randy Montana, Jonathan Singleton)
5. “Ain’t Like I Can Hide It” (Riley Green, Chris Dubois, Bobby Pinson)
6. “Copenhagen In A Cadillac (feat. Jelly Roll)” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Wyatt McCubbin)
7. “Damn Good Day To Leave” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Jonathan Singleton, Nick Walsh)
8. “My Last Rodeo” (Riley Green)
9. “Workin’ On Me” (Riley Green, Rhett Akins, Randy Montana)
10. “Raised Up Right” (Riley Green, Jeremy Bussey, Chris Dubois, Lynn Hutton)
11. “God Made a Good Ol’ Boy” (Riley Green, Erik Dylan, Wyatt McCubbin, Jonathan Singleton)
12. “Ain’t My Damn To Give” (Tucker Beathard, Ben Simonetti, Jonathan Singleton)
Sophia Scott Readies Full-Length Debut ‘Barstool Confessions’
/by Lorie HollabaughAlbum Art: CeCe Dawson. Photo: Claire Schaper
Sophia Scott will release her debut album, Barstool Confessions, via Empire Nashville on Oct. 20.
The follow-up to her debut EP One Of These Days, the new album finds Scott responding to the unraveling challenges of heartbreak in tracks infused with raw feeling, self-reflection and humor. Built on a unique sound inspired by ’90s country-pop, throwback soul, southern rock and more, the collection offers up everything from tear-soaked ballads to girls-night-out anthems celebrating the thrill of rediscovered freedom.
“I think the beauty of this album is that it’s actually telling the story of what I’m going through in real time,” explains Scott. “There’s no rule book for how to deal with a breakup, and while I wish I was the girl that was healing by doing a bunch of yoga and drinking green juice, I unfortunately tend to lean into some unhealthier coping mechanisms.
“It’s exhausting trying to hold up a stable image when you feel like you’re learning to walk again through a new phase of life,” she continues. “I am always drawn to human imperfection because that’s what makes someone interesting. I definitely don’t want to pretend to have it all together – it’s quite the opposite – and I hope the music resonates with people because of that.”
The Colorado has amassed more than 92 million career streams and drawn nearly a million monthly listeners to date. She kicked off her music career in Los Angeles, and found early success with singles like 2018’s “White Fence” and 2019’s “Drink Too Much Wine.” Following her relocation to Nashville, 2021 was a breakthrough year for Scott that brought opportunities including opening for the Jonas Brothers, landing on an artists-to-watch list by People and inking her record deal with Empire Nashville.
2. “Lipstick on You”
3. “You Problem”
4. “City Limits”
5. “Plastic Rodeo”
6. “Anything but the Truth”
7. “No You Didn’t”
8. “How to Kiss”
9. “Keeper”
10. “Mullet Over”
11. “Boots, Jeans, & Jesus”
12. “Watering Roses”