Last week, fans of The Band CAMINO eagerly lined the block outside Nashville’s Electric Jane for an exclusive album preview show. The Nashville-based pop band’s sophomore album The Dark released on Friday (Aug. 11). They invited fans and industry insiders to celebrate its release a few days early with a listening party.
The Band CAMINO’s Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart and Garrison Burgess took the small stage following an intimate happy hour to share seven tracks from The Dark. “The Dark summarizes a lot of the experiences we’ve gone through,” notes Jordan. “There’s always going to be dark and light. Even though a lot of our songs are sad as f***, we get those feelings out through music—which is ultimately positive.”
Jordan welcomed fans and friends into the evening, saying, “We’ve been writing on this album for a long time but we haven’t really done many things like this where we, in the spur of the moment, book a little room and get to share a good night of music with our hometown.”
“There’s a lot of familiar faces in the crowd, a lot of beautiful humans who have been at a lot of shows; and a lot of friends, collaborators and co-workers who have helped us make this album and make our dreams come true. So, obviously the three of us on stage work really hard and love what we do, but we’re kind of nothing without this city and this room full of people. So thank you for being here.”
“Afraid of the Dark,” co-written by Burgess, Stewart, Dan Smyers and Geoff Warburton, was the evening’s first song, hailed as the album’s title track. “It was the first song that we wrote that ended up being on the album. It gave life to the whole world—the album, the tour, and the rest of the songs that we wrote,” Jordan explained.
Fans fell instantly in love with the groovy recording playing over the speakers, singing and dancing along to the chorus previously teased on social media and quickly catching on to the rest.
For the next track, Jordan recalls how they almost forgot “Save My Life” amongst the many songs written for the album over the past two years. Stewart penned the track with Warburton, Seth Ennis and longtime collaborator and producer of The Dark, Jordan Schmidt. Spencer admitted he accidentally forgot about it until The Band CAMINO was already in the studio cutting vocals.
This song features a choral-esque arrangement, not unlike the pop stylings of One Direction, with lofty vocals fit for a cathedral. The fans matched the song’s high energy as they danced, before the evening took a more introspective turn.
“Three Month Hangover” is a song by The Band CAMINO’s three with Andrew Goldstein and Schmidt. The band’s Jordan pulled inspiration for the hazy pop punk track from his heartbreak-induced fog after a relationship.
“I had the idea for a while—a song about trying to get over someone—but I was living it. I couldn’t really write something about it for a while. It took like three months to write about it. This is what came out of it,” he said.
The Band CAMINO detoured from their usual self-deprecating approach with the next song, “It’s You.”
“We’re very introspective people. We talk a lot in our songs about the things that we do wrong, things that we should’ve changed and all that stuff, so this is a bit of a departure from that,” Spencer explained. “We, for once and for the first time, have decided that maybe it might not be our [fault].”
This one struck a chord with fans as The Band CAMINO moved to play their next track, “Let It Happen,” which they tout as self-explanatory. They followed with “Same Page,” co-written with Ennis.
“Fun fact about Mr. Seth Ennis,” said Jordan by way of introduction, “ is he has written a f*** ton of Band CAMINO songs with us. We moved to Nashville in 2018 and we met Seth. Our first time ever co-writing was with Seth and we wrote ‘Daphne Blue.’”
The heavy-hitting guitar track quickly became a crowd favorite and still remains one of their highest streaming songs.
As they played the arena-ready “Same Page,” the whole crowd jammed out, already excited to hear the song live on the band’s upcoming “Screaming In The Dark Tour.” The last song of their first set, “Novocaine,” is a surefire favorite among the fans as it was requested several times throughout the night.
After a quick intermission, The Band CAMINO took the stage for a fan-driven acoustic set. With two guitars and a stripped-down drum kit, they kicked off with “Never A Good Time,” their collaboration NOTD from 2022 with the voices of fans offering full support on every word. They then rocked out with the second single from the album, “What Am I Missing,” co-written with Ennis and Alysa Vanderheym.
The audience was intensely focused as the band played hits from earlier albums and projects. Their track “Berenstein” from 2017 was met with some of the loudest cheers of the night. Discerning through the screams of fans to hear requests, they picked “Know It All” from their self-titled debut album to perform, adding playfully sung ad libs in place of the electric guitar solo. With “What I Want” next the band returned to their Tryhard EP in front of a fully bought-in crowd singing back every word.
The Band CAMINO took almost every request they could hear from the screaming fans, continuing with a recent single “See You Later.” Spencer hit the highest notes of the evening with floating falsettos and tight harmonies with Jordan. As another treat to the dedicated fans, the boys brought “Haunted” back to the setlist, claiming justice for the oft-overlooked favorite.
Their acoustic version of “Less Than I Do” put a syncopated spin on the usually synth-heavy track. As they sang “Farsighted,” the audience was in step with the band the whole way, not missing a beat when the boys mistakenly sang the wrong words.
To close the night out, The Band CAMINO and all their fans blew the roof off the hazy, Electric Jane with “See Through.” The undying energy was thrilling, leaving fans excited until the very last beat.
The Dark dropped Friday (Aug. 11) via DBLBLK Records/Elektra Records. The band’s “Screaming In The Dark Tour” kicks off in September with support from Bad Suns, Charlotte Sands and TheWldlfe and concludes in Nashville on Oct. 21.
Austin Snell To Release Debut EP In September
/by Caela GriffinAustin Snell, a rising star in grunge country, will release his anticipated debut EP, Muddy Water Rockstar, on Sept. 8 via River House Artists and Warner Music Nashville. The latest track from the EP, “Send You The Bill,” which was written by Snell, Ben Foster and Sydney Cubit, is streaming now.
As the first country artist selected to SiriusXM’s Artist Accelerator program, Snell uniquely blends grunge and country elements. This EP will showcase his raw and authentic talent, featuring a collection of powerful and emotionally driven tracks. Muddy Water Rockstar encapsulates Snell’s journey as an artist as it delves into themes of heartbreak, resilience and personal growth with gritty vocals singing heartfelt lyrics.
For the latest track, Snell says, “We wrote [‘Send You The Bill’] for all those who were spending all their money trying to move on from their exes. I had this title on my phone for a while and it just spoke to me. for all the times that you wish you could send the bill for their emotional damages!”
Following last month’s release, a three-song project titled “Songs From My Phone,” Snell announced his first headlining dates and his opening slot for Nickelback. He has over 90 million global career streams across his previously released tracks.
The Band CAMINO Lights Up ‘The Dark’ With Secret Album Preview Show
/by Caela GriffinLast week, fans of The Band CAMINO eagerly lined the block outside Nashville’s Electric Jane for an exclusive album preview show. The Nashville-based pop band’s sophomore album The Dark released on Friday (Aug. 11). They invited fans and industry insiders to celebrate its release a few days early with a listening party.
The Band CAMINO’s Jeffery Jordan, Spencer Stewart and Garrison Burgess took the small stage following an intimate happy hour to share seven tracks from The Dark. “The Dark summarizes a lot of the experiences we’ve gone through,” notes Jordan. “There’s always going to be dark and light. Even though a lot of our songs are sad as f***, we get those feelings out through music—which is ultimately positive.”
Jordan welcomed fans and friends into the evening, saying, “We’ve been writing on this album for a long time but we haven’t really done many things like this where we, in the spur of the moment, book a little room and get to share a good night of music with our hometown.”
“There’s a lot of familiar faces in the crowd, a lot of beautiful humans who have been at a lot of shows; and a lot of friends, collaborators and co-workers who have helped us make this album and make our dreams come true. So, obviously the three of us on stage work really hard and love what we do, but we’re kind of nothing without this city and this room full of people. So thank you for being here.”
“Afraid of the Dark,” co-written by Burgess, Stewart, Dan Smyers and Geoff Warburton, was the evening’s first song, hailed as the album’s title track. “It was the first song that we wrote that ended up being on the album. It gave life to the whole world—the album, the tour, and the rest of the songs that we wrote,” Jordan explained.
Fans fell instantly in love with the groovy recording playing over the speakers, singing and dancing along to the chorus previously teased on social media and quickly catching on to the rest.
For the next track, Jordan recalls how they almost forgot “Save My Life” amongst the many songs written for the album over the past two years. Stewart penned the track with Warburton, Seth Ennis and longtime collaborator and producer of The Dark, Jordan Schmidt. Spencer admitted he accidentally forgot about it until The Band CAMINO was already in the studio cutting vocals.
This song features a choral-esque arrangement, not unlike the pop stylings of One Direction, with lofty vocals fit for a cathedral. The fans matched the song’s high energy as they danced, before the evening took a more introspective turn.
“Three Month Hangover” is a song by The Band CAMINO’s three with Andrew Goldstein and Schmidt. The band’s Jordan pulled inspiration for the hazy pop punk track from his heartbreak-induced fog after a relationship.
“I had the idea for a while—a song about trying to get over someone—but I was living it. I couldn’t really write something about it for a while. It took like three months to write about it. This is what came out of it,” he said.
The Band CAMINO detoured from their usual self-deprecating approach with the next song, “It’s You.”
“We’re very introspective people. We talk a lot in our songs about the things that we do wrong, things that we should’ve changed and all that stuff, so this is a bit of a departure from that,” Spencer explained. “We, for once and for the first time, have decided that maybe it might not be our [fault].”
This one struck a chord with fans as The Band CAMINO moved to play their next track, “Let It Happen,” which they tout as self-explanatory. They followed with “Same Page,” co-written with Ennis.
“Fun fact about Mr. Seth Ennis,” said Jordan by way of introduction, “ is he has written a f*** ton of Band CAMINO songs with us. We moved to Nashville in 2018 and we met Seth. Our first time ever co-writing was with Seth and we wrote ‘Daphne Blue.’”
The heavy-hitting guitar track quickly became a crowd favorite and still remains one of their highest streaming songs.
As they played the arena-ready “Same Page,” the whole crowd jammed out, already excited to hear the song live on the band’s upcoming “Screaming In The Dark Tour.” The last song of their first set, “Novocaine,” is a surefire favorite among the fans as it was requested several times throughout the night.
After a quick intermission, The Band CAMINO took the stage for a fan-driven acoustic set. With two guitars and a stripped-down drum kit, they kicked off with “Never A Good Time,” their collaboration NOTD from 2022 with the voices of fans offering full support on every word. They then rocked out with the second single from the album, “What Am I Missing,” co-written with Ennis and Alysa Vanderheym.
The audience was intensely focused as the band played hits from earlier albums and projects. Their track “Berenstein” from 2017 was met with some of the loudest cheers of the night. Discerning through the screams of fans to hear requests, they picked “Know It All” from their self-titled debut album to perform, adding playfully sung ad libs in place of the electric guitar solo. With “What I Want” next the band returned to their Tryhard EP in front of a fully bought-in crowd singing back every word.
Their acoustic version of “Less Than I Do” put a syncopated spin on the usually synth-heavy track. As they sang “Farsighted,” the audience was in step with the band the whole way, not missing a beat when the boys mistakenly sang the wrong words.
To close the night out, The Band CAMINO and all their fans blew the roof off the hazy, Electric Jane with “See Through.” The undying energy was thrilling, leaving fans excited until the very last beat.
The Dark dropped Friday (Aug. 11) via DBLBLK Records/Elektra Records. The band’s “Screaming In The Dark Tour” kicks off in September with support from Bad Suns, Charlotte Sands and TheWldlfe and concludes in Nashville on Oct. 21.
Old Dominion To Unveil Full ‘Memory Lane’ Album This October
/by Lorie HollabaughOld Dominion is capping off their latest No. 1 “Memory Lane” with the announcement of the full-length album, out Oct. 6.
The new 18-song project features the hit title track and other tunes from their eight-song EP Memory Lane, along with “Both Sides of the Bed,” the exuberant “Easy To Miss,” the rambling “Stay Drunk,” the bright, multi-rhythmic “A Million Things,” and the harmony standard-setting “Different About You,” among others. The project also finds the guys collaborating with Megan Moroney on “Can’t Break Up Now.”
“Megan’s a really intuitive singer, but she’s also a very smart songwriter–and she came at this song from what was being said, how the melody rises and kind of blew our minds,” admits Old Dominion’s Matthew Ramsey. “I think we all loved the way she creates a song, her sense of how notes flow, but she’s both songwriter/singer who came in and pushed this song to almost a scene from a movie.”
Blake Shelton also pops in for some fun on the new album, on a special redux of the feel-good-in-the-face-of-
“We always knew this was going to be a full album,” says Ramsey. “But we wanted to give our fans the opportunity to absorb it completely. Over the years, we’ve developed a conversation with fans, bad days, big moments, I’d like to think our songs make both better. We wanted to make an album that takes our songs and looks a little deeper into what happens between two people. Just because it’s deep, though, it doesn’t mean the music can’t feel good.”
Memory Lane Track Listing:
“Stay Drunk”
“A Million Things”
“Memory Lane”
“Different About You”
“Can’t Break Up Now (feat. Megan Moroney)”
“I Should Have Married You”
“Both Sides of the Bed”
“How Good Is That”
“Some Horses”
“Easy To Miss”
“Sleep Without Drinking”
“Beautiful Sky”
“Love Drunk and Happy”
“Aint Got A Worry”
“Easier Said With Rum”
“Hot Again”
“Freedom Like You”
“Ain’t Got A Worry (feat. Blake Shelton)”
Cody Johnson Added As Headliner For Gulf Coast Jam 2024
/by Lorie HollabaughCody Johnson. Photo: Chris Douglas
Cody Johnson has joined next year’s 12th Annual Gulf Coast Jam Presented by Jim Beam as the Country On The Coast’s third headliner.
Johnson will take the stage Saturday, June 1, 2024 and joins previously announced headliners Morgan Wallen (June 2) and Jelly Roll (May 31).
“Cody’s live shows are legendary, and our Jammers are going to lose their minds when he hits the stage,” said festival Executive Producer Rendy Lovelady. “He’s one of the hottest artists in music, and he’s definitely earned his slot as a headliner.”
Four-day General Admission, First Responder/Medical Personnel, Military, College passes and Off-Site Parking are available only at GulfCoastJam.com.
This year’s Gulf Coast Jam, headlined by Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Kane Brown and Hardy, drew 30,000 fans from all 50 states and 13 countries to the Florida Panhandle and recorded the event’s first sellout. The fourth headliner and the full lineup will be released in the coming weeks.
Become A Subscriber To Vote In 2023 MusicRow Awards
/by LB CantrellIf you are not a subscribed member of MusicRow, now is a great time to join.
Only MusicRow subscribers are able to vote in the annual MusicRow Awards and the 2023 ballot period ends this Friday (Aug. 18). New subscribers will be sent a ballot shortly after joining.
The nominees for the 2023 MusicRow Awards can be viewed in the MusicRow “Nominator.”
A membership can be purchased here and includes the following:
– Six Annual Print Issues (Including the coveted annual InCharge print issue, and the annual Publisher, Artist Roster, MusicRow Awards, Country Radio & Streaming, and Touring/Next Big Thing issues.)
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Nashville Sounds To Host ‘Pilgrimage Night’ For Gibson Gives
/by Lorie HollabaughThe Nashville Sounds are partnering with Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival and Gibson Gives to host “Pilgrimage Night” at First Horizon Park on Friday, Sept. 8.
The Sounds will take on the Memphis Redbirds at 6:35 p.m. CT, with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. and fireworks following the game. Seven dollars from each ticket sold will be donated to Gibson Gives, the charitable arm of Gibson, to raise funds to help spread the gift of music far and wide.
The game’s ceremonial first pitches will be thrown by Cesar Gueikian, President & CEO of Gibson, and Kevin Griffin, Pilgrimage Co-Founder and Better Than Ezra frontman. The first 1,000 fans at the ballpark will receive custom Gibson/Pilgrimage guitar picks. For more information, click here.
Dedicated to advancing youth-focused music education, health and wellness initiatives, Gibson Gives has raised over 4.5 million dollars and enabled 46 million dollars in funding over the last four years.
Additionally, the Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival will return to The Park at Harlinsdale Farm in Franklin, Tennessee Sept. 23-24 for its ninth year.
Nashville Music Industry’s Misha K. Hunke Passes
/by Sherod RobertsonMisha Hunke
Misha K. Hunke, age 58, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.
Hunke was born on Jan. 29, 1965 in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
With Bachelor’s degrees in both broadcasting and marketing from Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minnesota, Hunke moved to Nashville in 1987 for an internship at BMI to complete her marketing degree.
She also took music business classes at Belmont College, and was hired at BMI following her internship where she later spent her 35-year career. Hunke was most recently promoted to Vice President, Administration & Publisher Relations. Prior to this promotion, she served as the Assistant Vice President, Distribution & Administration Services, and oversaw the teams’ daily functions and strategic direction, including collaborating with major publisher clients and industry-wide administration professionals regarding digital initiatives, royalties, licensing, data quality and administration. She also spearheaded strategic development projects designed to increase efficiencies, create quality controls and improve customer service to affiliates.
Described as vibrant, funny, light-hearted, compassionate and kind, Hunke was a hard worker and dedicated herself fully to her family, work and church. She was a longstanding youth groups volunteer leader at Christ Community Church, and spent over 15 years teaching and serving as a leader for kids from elementary to high school.
A Gathering of Family and Friends for Misha will be held Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Brentwood-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, 9010 Church Street East in Brentwood, Tennessee.
A Celebration of Life will follow the gathering on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 at 1 p.m. Burial will follow service at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 660 Thompson Lane in Nashville.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared here for the Hunke family.
Read full obituary here.
‘A Tribute To The Judds’ Slated For October
/by Lorie HollabaughPhoto: Allan Geiger
A Tribute To The Judds, a new compilation album packed with reimagined versions of the legendary duo’s songs, is set for release on Oct. 27 via BMG.
Wynonna Judd, Ashley McBryde, Blake Shelton, Carl Perkins, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Dolly Parton, Gabby Barrett, Gwen Stefani, Jamey Johnson, Jelly Roll, Jennifer Nettles, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Megan Moroney, Reba McEntire, Trisha Yearwood and many more pay homage to the pair on the brand new project.
Among the favorites on the compilation are “Mama He’s Crazy” with Wilson and Parton, “Love Is Alive” from Stefani and Shelton, a sassy rendition of “Girls Night Out” with McEntire, Nettles and Barrett, and a rousing version of “Love Can Build A Bridge” featuring Jelly Roll, K. Michelle and the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
The all of the album was produced by The Judds’ original producer Brent Maher besides “Cry Myself to Sleep,” which was produced by Cactus Moser. The project celebrates The Judds’ 40-year anniversary after being signed to RCA Records by Joe Galante, who served as the collection’s Executive Producer and spearheaded the record into fruition alongside Renee Bell. His previous work with The Judds achieved multiple accolades including six multi-Platinum albums, five Grammys, nine CMA Awards, eight ACM Awards and an induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
“To have all of these artists, most of which are my friends, come together and lend their voices and artistry to reimagine these songs, is so special. These songs are so timeless and I am so excited for them to live on for generations to come,” says Wynonna Judd.
“To all of you who listen to this music, I wish you could have been with us in the studio when we recorded these songs. There was a joy and passion along with some poignant moments in re-recording these Judd songs that are impossible to describe. I hope you enjoy this record as much as we enjoyed making it,” says Maher.
A Tribute To The Judds will also be partnering with the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), in honor of Naomi Judd.
1. “Girls Night Out” – Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce, Jennifer Nettles and Gabby Barrett
2. “Mama He’s Crazy” – Lainey Wilson and Dolly Parton
3. “Why Not Me” – Megan Moroney
4. “Grandpa” (Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days) [feat. Sonya Isaacs] – Cody Johnson
5. “Rockin’ With The Rhythm Of The Rain” – Ashley McBryde and Shelly Fairchild
6. “Young Love (Strong Love)” – Ella Langley and Jamey Johnson
7. “Have Mercy” – LeAnn Rimes
8. “Love Is Alive” – Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton
9. “Had A Dream (For The Heart)” – Wendy Moten and O.N.E The Duo
10. “I Know Where I’m Going” – Barnett, Lynne & West
11. “Let Me Tell You About Love” – Carl Perkins and Raul Malo
12. “John Deere Tractor” – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley and Molly Tuttle
13. “Cry Myself To Sleep” – Wynonna Judd and Trisha Yearwood
14. “Love Can Build A Bridge” – Jelly Roll, K. Michelle and the Fisk Jubilee Singers
2023 MusicRow Awards Category Profile: Female Songwriter Of The Year
/by LB CantrellFollowing the announcement of this year’s nominees for the 35th annual MusicRow Awards, we take a closer look at the Female Songwriter of the Year category.
Female Songwriter of the Year nominees are based on data from MusicRow’s Top Songwriter Chart. Eligible projects were active during the eligibility period of June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2023.
This year’s winners will be announced online on all MusicRow platforms on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Presenting Sponsor of the 2023 MusicRow Awards is City National Bank.
Click here to see the full list of MusicRow Awards nominees.
Winners are determined solely by MusicRow Magazine subscribers. Voting is now open and closes on Aug. 18 at 5:00 p.m.
To receive a ballot to vote in the MusicRow Awards, become a MusicRow subscriber here.
Below are songs that entered the MusicRow Songwriter Chart for the Female Songwriter of the Year nominees:
Jessi Alexander
“Never Say Never” recorded by Cole Swindell & Lainey Wilson
“Don’t Think Jesus” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“You, Me, And Whiskey” recorded by Justin Moore and Priscilla Block
“Light On In The Kitchen” recorded by Ashley McBryde
“5 Leaf Clover” recorded by Luke Combs
Trannie Anderson
“Heart Like A Truck” recorded by Lainey Wilson
“One Day Tonight” recorded by Noah Thompson
Kelly Archer
“Wild As Her” recorded by Corey Kent
Nicolle Galyon
“Gone” recorded by Dierks Bentley
“Beers On Me” recorded by Dierks Bentley feat. Hardy & Breland
“Thought You Should Know” recorded by Morgan Wallen
“If I Die Young Pt. 2” recorded by Kimberly Perry
Hillary Lindsey
“Ghost Story” recorded by Carrie Underwood
“Hate My Heart” recorded by Carrie Underwood
“I Deserve A Drink” recorded by Morgan Wallen
Emily Shackelton
“What He Didn’t Do” recorded by Carly Pearce
BMI Wraps Rising Through The Ranks Program For Female Radio Execs
/by Lorie HollabaughPictured (L-R): RAB CEO Erica Farber, Audacy COO Susan Larkin, Seven Mountains Media & CapCity Communications owner Kristin Cantrell, RAB SVP of Professional Development Jeff Schmidt, Leighton Broadcasting’s Executive Director of Digital Broadcasting Kelli Frieler, BMI’s Dan Spears, iHeartMedia Director of Country Programming KY/WV Ashley Wilson, BMI songwriter Ella Langley, iHeartMedia President of Markets Group Hartley Adkins, Cumulus Media EVP of Corporate Marketing and Westwood One President Suzanne Grimes, BMI’s Jessica Frost and RAB Director of Sales for Professional Development Kim Johnson.
BMI hosted its 2023 Rising Through The Ranks (RTTR) program at its offices in Nashville on Aug. 9.
The two-day program, now in its 15th year, is designed to provide the training, education, and networking necessary for female radio executives to rise to the next level in their career.
Each year BMI provides scholarships to 20 rising female radio executives from across the country so that they can come to Nashville to learn and help fuel their professional growth. Sessions are taught by leaders from the Radio Advertising Bureau team as well as some of the most respected executives from the radio industry.
As part of RTTR, BMI also hosts a dinner for participants that includes a performance by a female BMI songwriter who is currently rising through the ranks. This year Columbia artist Ella Langley was chosen and played multiple songs from her upcoming project. Langley has shared the stage with Randy Houser, Parker McCollum, Jamey Johnson, Lainey Wilson and Cody Johnson while collaborating with BMI songwriter Elle King on multiple songs. Spotify recently pegged her as a Hot Country Artist to Watch for 2023.